intelligencer ftmrnal. GEO. SANDERSON; EDITOR, Lancaster, January 22,1850. Tie Democrats of the City of Lancaster WILL meet on THURSDAY EVENING January 31, at 7 o’clock in the Couit Houa for the purpose of settling candidates for Mayo Assessor and High Constable, to be support atth ensuing city election, on Tuesday February sth. By order of the Committee. DEMOCRATIC Ward and City Meetings. The Democrats ol the North West Ward wil meet at the House - of EMANUEL SHOBEK comer of OmSpge and North Queen streets, on Sat urday evening, January 26th, at 7 o’clock, for thi purpose of settling Two candidates for Aldermen in the place of Messrs. Carpenter and Musser whose commissions expire. Also to elect Five Delegates to represent th- Ward in a city Convention, to settle a ticket to b supported at the city election oh Tuesday, Febru ary sth. By order of the Committee. The Democrats of-the* North East Ward wil meet at the House of OWEN HOPPLE, at th« Rail Road, on Saturday evening, January 26th, a 7 o’clock, for the purpose of settling a candidal for Alderman, place of Frederick Hambright E6q, whose commission expiree. Also to elect Five Delegates to repsesenl thi Ward in a city Convention, to settle a ticket to b. supported at the city election on Tuesday, Febru ary 6th By order of the Committee. The Democrats of the South West Ward wil meet at the House of HUGH FITZPATRICK, 01 Saturday evening, January 26$h, at 7 o’clock, fo the purpose of settling a candidate for Alderman in the place of George Hitzleberger, Esq., whost commission empires. ( •Also to elect Five Delegates to represent tb< Ward in a city Convention, to settle a ticket to b» supported at the city flection on Tuesday, Febru ary sth. By order of the Committee. The Democrats of the South East Ward will meet at the House of HENRY NAUMAN, at the corner of East King and Lime streets, on Saturday evening, January 26th, at 7 o’clock, for the pur pose of settling a candidate for the office Alderman, in place of John C. Van Camp, whose commission expires. & Also to elect Five Delegates to represent the Ward in a city Convention, to settle a ticket to be supported at the city election, on Tuesday, Febru ary 5 th. a By order of the Committee. January 22, 1850. &y*JOHN L. KEFFER will be a candidate for the office of City Assessor, subject to the decision of the Democratic Cjjy Meeting. {£rJOHN MYER, the present High Constable, will be a candidate for re-election, subject to the decision of the Democratic City Meeting. We have engaged the services of a competent correspondent at Washington, who will furnish a letter once a week for the “Intelligencer,’* during the session of Congress. The first of the series ap pears in this week's paper-. U3rWe direct public attention to the sale of the property of JosErn Barnett, dec'd, which is to take place at Vankanan's Hotel, e>n Saturday even ing next, at 7 o'clock. lUr* We are indebted to Messrs Koniomacheii, of the Senate, and Mr. Scoullek, of the House, for copies of the “Annual Report of the Board of Canal Commissioners.*’ Thanks to Senator Koniomacheii for a copy of the State Treasurer's Report. in*The election for State took place yesterday, at Harrisburg. At the time our paper was put to press, we had not learned the result— but, of course, Gen. John M. Bickel, of Schuylkill county, the Democratic caucus candidate was elect* electon of Door Keeper and Postmaster ®to the House of Representatives, at Washington, has been postponed till March, 1851. Canal Commissioners. —The' Board of Canal Commissioners met at Harrisburg on Tuesday last, all the members present. Mr. Longstreth was chosen President, and Thomas L. Wilson, the old clerk re-elected. No other appointments have yet been made. Education Convention. This body met at Harrisburg on Wednesday last, and adjourned on Friday morning. We learn from the Keystone that it was one of the most respectable and intelligent conventions ever assem bled in that Borough. The Hon. Jas. M. Porter, oi Easton, presided, and was assisted by a large number of Vice Presidents and Secretaries. Sev eral very able speeches were delivered, and highly interesting discussions elicited on various proposi tions. One of the principal 'subjects before the convention, and which received its unanimous sanction, was the creation of a School Department, and separating the duties of the office of Superin tendent from those of the Secretary of the Com monwealth—a measure which ought to be carried into effect by the Legislature without hesitation. We shall give a synopsis of the proceedings of of the convention in our next paper. • Thomas C. McDowell, Esq. of Cambria coun ty, has .been elected State Librarian, by the Libra ry Committee of the Legislature. . ^ —- lE7*A. J. Glossbrenner,' Esq., Editor of the York Gazette , was elected, on Tuesday last, Ser "geant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives at Washington. Mr. G. will make a first rate officer, and we are rejoiced at his good fortune—but we hardly suppose that so small an office will satisfy the Democracy of Pennsylvania for the loss of the Clerkship, and especially for the defeat of the able and accomplished Forney. Had she got both, it would have been nothing more than she deserved at the hands of her sister States. ID” Horace Rathvon, Esq.ffor several years past First Teller of- the Lancaster County Bank, has been elected Assistant Cashier of the Lancaster Bank. Mr. Wm. L. Peiper has been chosen First Teller of the Lancaster County Bank. * EJ“We are indebted to the kindness of Spangler & Brother for.a splendid Mezzotint Portrait of the Rev. John W. Neyin, D. D., President of Marshall College, at Mercersburg. It was engraved from the original picture, by Eicholtz, and published by A. M. Spangler. Those who have, seen Dr. Nevin will admire the correctness of the likeness, and as he has many warm friends and admirers in this county, they ought to embrace the opportunity now afforded of supplying themselves with a copy of. this excellent Portrait. For sale at Spangler’s. War Between England and the- United States.— Don’t be alarmed. War has begun be tween the agents of the two governments, and an actual collision-of arms has taken place, but no damage has yet been done. The locality of this terrible outbreak is Chili, some distance off. It seems that the British charge d’Affairs insulted the family of Col. Potter, the American Consul. The latter demanded satisfaction, and John Bull's repre sentative not responding to the amiable desire, the American Consul thereupon took his cane or cow hide, and *took satisfaction on the spot. The British diplomatists generally find their match when the) come in contact with Brother Jonathan. No sus pension of commercial intercourse has yet taken place, however. “ The Union—lt must be Pre- serred*’ 9 TJiese glorious words were spoken by the im mrtal Jackson, at the time when nullification iared its hideous head in South Carolina, and when :rror and alarm for the stability of the Confederacy ad seized ihe minds of many. And no wonder nat the portentous aspect of-affairs at the time, ad such an effect upon the minds of some. For, f all the calamities that could befall the cause oi eedora in,the world, there is none which can com ire with the dissolution of the Union. The lock of such a catastrophe would b'e feltthrough ut Christendom, and the hopes of millions in the Id and new world would be crushed to the earth, vnd can it be that any one now is base enough to iriously* entertain designs against the Union ? ilas, we fear there are many in the North.and in . ie South who are plotting its destruction—and iat, so determined are they in prosecuting their labolical purpose, that nothing can restrain them ut the honest hearts and firm hands of the great >ody of the people on both side of Masons and fixon’s line. -That it has come to this pass must -e evident to every reflecting mind ; and yet we will not—we cannot despair of the Republic. A ind Providence has watched over us from the arliest period of our history as a nation—and our iith is strong that He will still be our protector, nd that He will, in due time, calm’ the raging lements of strife, and turn to nought the counsel >f those who would destroy the fairest fabric of iuman government the world ever beheld. The following remarks from the pen of the ven dable Ritcbie are so eloquent and appropriate, tnd breathe such a lofty spirit of patriotism and ievotion to the Union, that we cannot refrain from e-publishing them for the benefit of our readers: “ The Union! Of what a glorious and majestic •olitical fabric is not that word the symbol?— i’he Union ! it is our great and magnificent country, from ocean to ocean, and from the frigid o the torrid zones, embracing within its confines hirty sovereign and independent States, and domain nough tor thirty more. Twenty-three millions ot leople dwell upon its prolific and bountiful bosom, •rawing thence abundant sustenance lor all, and .mple elements for a commerce which embraces ihe world in its wide circuit. Magnificent rivers, sufh as the world never saw, course like veins upon its surface, scattering the fertility along their pathways, and bearing upon their bosoms the pro ducts of industrious millions to the great entrepots of trade. Splendid cities illustrate its outline; rail roads and telegraphs intertwine its surface like net work, binding the whole together in indissoluble union. Seminaries of learning, planted on every hill top and in every valley, shed light and intelli gence around; and countless S churches, pointing their spires to the temple of the living God, are the sacred guaranties of morality and virtue. The sun never before shone on a country possessing so many of the elements of wealth, so many of the real blessings of life, nor one which has made sued rapid progress in the development of its grand system of civilization, government, and empire. No country possesses such liberal institutions. No people rejoice in such unfettered liberty; none enjoy more complete protection in person and property. Such is the idea of union at home. Abroad, our country is the beacon light of the nations who yearn for liberty. It is the asylum of'the oppressed strug gling to be free. It is the fear and dread of despots. The eyes of all patriots are turned hitherward for example, for encouragement, for sympathy, and for aid. Strike this Union from existence, and who can imagine the terrors of the- shock it would inflict upon the moral world ? No tempest, no earthquake, no calamity yet experienced by man, could be so terrific and awful. No judgment of Providence could could smite the heart of the world with such sickening horror, suGh hopeless despair, as the destruction of this great and glorious Union. Must it not, then, be preserved! And what patriot could contemplate its dissolution except with fear and dread." WBiat Do the Men of tlie South Mean ? Under this caption, the Baltimore Argus reads the Southern Democrats who deserted Col. Forney a lesson, which is the more to be prized, coming from the quarter it does. Hear what the editor says. The news of the defeat of Forney by means of Southern Democratic votes, has been received by the Democrats of Baltimore with unmingled aston ishment. If a man so eminent in all the qualities that constitute a Democrat fails, who can expect to succeed; and the question is asked on all sides, what do the men of the South mean? Are they about verifying the old adage, that “ whom the Gods intend to destroy they first make mad.” Do they suppose that long winded harangues about the principles of Democracy,. absolves them from all obligation to reduce such'fine sentiments to prac. tice ? Is the rest of the world to be used and thrown aside just as it shall suit their convenience for the moment; or have they progressed so far in folly that they have ceased to be influenced by so com mon a thing as common sense? Are friends so plenty that they can dispense with such as are but a half century old?—Since the days of the Black Cockade, tbe true men of the North have battled through all seasons, for Southern rights. They have stood up side by side with the great men of the South, and amidst uncounted perils, at all times and upon all occasions have upheld their country and her glorious institutions.—The brother hood of mutual patriotism, (like gravity in the nat ural world) has drawn them together as one man, and as such, constituting the great Democratic par ty, they have by adhering to party principles, so ruled this vast country, that her onward course to a glorious destiny, unparalleled in the history of the world, is secured beyond the possibility of success ful opposition. There is no shadow in the bright futurity which opens before us, except the treach ery of. professing Democrats—men who steal the liver)' of heaven to serve tbe devil in. What do the men of the South mean? We pause for a reply. More Iron, The exploration of each succeeding year, says the Berks County Press, tends to show that we are not yet prepared to estimate, with any degree of ! certainty, the mineral resources of Pennsylvania. But a few weeks ago, and we noticed the discovery l of some veins of copper ore in Cumberland county, which gave very favorable indications of profit.— I Now, a rich quality of iron ore has been discovered in Schuylkill county, upon the vast verge of the coal lands—the specimen of which, together with the nature of the surrounding formations, give promise of an abundance of tbe article. This dis covery has excited the greater interest, in conse quence of its proximity to the coal mines, the comparative cheapness with which it may, there fore, be manufactured, and the ready facilities for | transporting it to an eastern market. It has been j frequently asserted, that if the coal and iron of our State lay together, we could outstrip all foreign ! competition. If this discovery should prove to be I of sufficient magnitude, we should not be surprised to find it working a complete revolution in otir iron trade. From an Exchange Paper. A NEW SONG, CALLED THE SPEAKER’S OLD CHAIR A PARODY ON THE “OLD ARM CHAIR.’’ “ I love it, I love it, and who shall dare To chide me for loving the Speaker’s Old Chair ; I have cherished it long,” and had little rest, Until I resolved to do all for the best. I have dreamed every night, for these many weeks past, Of that Chair, and the means to attain it at last ; I have councilled with Whigs, from the East and the West, And at last I resolved, to do all for the best. When the bargain was .made, but no matter where, • ke placed, in the Speaker’s Old Chair; r My.mind was at ease, and at last got some rest, By the sage resolution, to do oil for the best. The Democrats may thunder, as much a B they please Since my object’s attained, my poor mind is at ease- They may swagger and rant, for I know theiJ distressd, Since they see how I fixed it, by doing all for the best. The Whigs, too, despise me, but what do I care, Since I am promoted, to the Speaker’s Old Chair; “A cool hundred” I’ll make, which will ease my poor breast, . And the world will agree, I>ve done all for the best. Portrait of L. A. Godet. —We have received i neatly executed portrait of Mr. Godey, Proprietor ol the Lady’s Book, which is to form one of the embellishments of that favorite periodical, for the February number. The Way the South Makes Enemies. Whilst we have no disposition to denounce the few Southern Democrats whose votes defeated onr friend Forney, says the Baltimore Argos, candor compels us to say, that, if the South was anxious to make enemies in the North, it could not take a more effectual step to do it than this. If such men as Forney are struck down by the hands of South ern Democrats, what man can expect support in that quarter? As the Washington Union says, the tendency of this act is to disorganize and dissolve the great Democratic party of the country, by mak ing Free Soilers of thousands who have heretofore stood by the South. We have been as loud in our denunciations of Free Soilers as a separate and dis tinct political organization, as any man in the coun-, ‘try, nevertheless think it very unjust to treat opposition to slavery extension as opposition to the Democratic party, and to punish it as such. The Union thus speaks of Cot. Forney, and the probable effects of his defeat upon the South and our party at large : His course as an editor and politician has been high-minded, conciliatory, and liberal towards all the sections of this great confederacy. He has manfully advocated the equality of the States under the constitution, and has maintained the constitu tional rights of the South with unwavering firmness and ability. We assert —and we must speak our impressions fearlessly—that such a man should not have been struck down by the votes of Southern Democrats. We believe it was unjust and ungen erous towards him personally; and we fear that it will produce unkind and hostile feelings in sections where, the South most needs friends. The lvhole Whig party of the North is inexorably opposed to the South, andl to all compromise of the dark ques tion which now so fearfully menaces the peace and and integrity of the Union. And is it good policy, under such circumstances, to provoke and embitter the party in the North among whom the South can alone look for friends? If we desired disunion, we might approve of such a course, as best calculated to bring about such a result. But we hesitate.not to say, that we earnestly desire that the Union shill be preserved, and therefore lament any act, from whatever quarter it may come, designedly or not, which tends to such a disastrous event. We la ment any act, whatever may have been its source and motives, that will tehd to disorganization and dissolution ol the great Democratic party of the na toin; for we solemnly believe that the preservation of this great and glorious Union depends more upon the preservation of the national Democratic party than all other means combined. As an act tending to break down its organization, we lament the de feat of Mr. Forney and the election of a Whig by southern Democratic votes. But Mr. Venable places his justification, in part, on the fact that a portion of the Northern Demo crats deserted Mr. Forney. They did not, however , vote for and elect a Whig. —Even the Free Soilers, who profess in every thing else to be Democrats, would not vote for Mr. Foote, a Whig, who is as much in favor of Free Soil and abolitionism as themselves. But, whatever may have been the conduct of a few Northern Democrats, we feel our selves obliged to say, that, while Mr. Forney was in the field, he was entitled to the support ot South ern Democrats. Justice to our party and to Mr. Forney obliges us to say so much. Terrible Tragedy in New Jersey. Murder of a Husband and Wife. —We learn from the Patterson (N. J.) Guardian, extra, that that community has been thrown into great excite ment in consequence ot the murder, on Monday week of two persons, residing three miles from Pat terson. The victims are John S. Van Winkle and his wife, an aged couple, and long residents of the country. The atrocious deed Was accomplished, as there appears no doubt, by one John Johnson, a laboring farmer. The Guardian says: The murderer, some two or three years since worked lor his victim as a fanner, and who at the time was employed by some of his neighbor in the same capacity. It would seem that Johnson ef fected an entrance into the the house through an upper window by means of a ladder, and descending to the bed room of his victims below, accomplish ing his murderous purpose by first attacking the wife, who slept in front, then the husband, and again the wile.' The second attack appears to have immediately deprived the wife of life; the husband is still living, but his death is momentarily expected by the at tending physicians, such is the extent of his wounds. The chief instrument used appeirs to have been a knife, though the husband bears marks of a hatchet Each received several stabs in different parts of the body, including the abdomen, and the sight which the bodies presented when discovered was a most harrowingone,the bowels of the husband especially, protruding and lying by his side. The floor and bed were saturated with blood, as maybe supposed from the nature and number of the wounds. A boy only slept in the same dwelling. Aroused by the noise in the room below, and ascertaining on descending and sottly opening the door, the butchery going on within, he silenty left the house and alarmed the neighbors, but the bloody murderer made his escape beJore they arrived. The fresh snow, however, enabled his pursuers to track him, who soon succeeded in finding and arresting him. He had in-his possession some of the clothes of Mr. V. W., and bore about him unmistakable marks of gu;lt. He is now in our jail. His object was doubtless money, (which how ever, he seems not to have obtained,) as Mr. V. W. is kpown to possess great wealth, probably amoun ting to $lOO,OOO, though a plain and unostentatious farmer. It is gratifying that tbe inhuman wretch has been arrested, but the punishment which is sure to await him cannot atone for the deed itself. It can not restore the harmless wife to life, nor save the hus band from a speedy death. It is proper to say, that Johnson has borne a good character when sober, but when drunk, he is little bettter than a madman, as we are informed by those who have lone known him. ETA good joke was. perpetrated in the National House of Representatives on Saturday week, while the balloting for Sergeant-at-Arms was going on. One of the Southern Democrats (Mr Colcock, of S. C.,) who voted for Mr. Campbell, Whig, for Clerk,'on the previous Friday, rose very solemnly and said that he did so “ to end a protracted contest and to save time and money.” When the vote was being taken for Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr. McLanahan, the accomplished Democratic representative from Perry, Cumberland, and Franklin counties, in this State, did not vote; but just as it was whispered about that the Whig candidate, Mr. Giddings, had 104 votes, and wanted but one more to elect him, and the Democratic candidate, Dr. Newton Lane, had but 88, Mr. McLanahan rose with a great deal of solemnity- of manner, and silence profound reigned as he said: “For the purpose ol ending this protracted contest and saving the public time and money, I vote for Newton Lane!” A roar of laughter greeted him from all parts of the House. Serious Accident. Danville, January 8, 1850. A serious accident happened in the rolling mill yesterday morning. The large fly-wheel, weighing from 25 to 30 tons, burst asunder and scattered the roof and machinery at a fearful rate. Pieces weighing 3, 4 and even 6 tons were hurled through the roof, crushing every thing before them. One man only was slightly injured—a very providential escape indeed, considering the number ol hands at work. The damage cannot be less than $10,000: it may reach $30,000. It is believed to have been done by some villain, who threw a piece of iron between the cogs of the main wheels, when the whole machinery was in full operation. A piece of iron was found corresponding with a mark in the broken cogs, which was known to have been in a distant part of the mill on Saturday. • True Bill against Prof. Webster. Boston Jan. 18. The Grand JuryPhas found a true bill against Prof. Webster, charging him with the murder of Dr. Parkman. Pliny Merrick, Esq, has been re tained as the leading counsel for the accused. The examination before the Grand Jury was not wholly ex parte. Several witnesses were examined who said that they saw Parkman after his disappearance. The Crevasse in the Mississippi, about forty miles above New Orleans, is becoming more an 1 * more alarming. There are two breaches in the levee; one about 70d and the other 3500 feet wide; the latter wider than the river at that point. The house of Madame Devallier has disappeared, as Wei) as all the negro cabins on that and the adjoining plantation*. Fifteen or twenty plantations are wholly inundated. Nothing has been done toward? stopping the crevasses, and the only hope is in the falling, of the river. THE RELIEF NOTES OF PENN SYLVANIA. Amounts Issued and' Cancelled. The Auditor General of Pennsylvania, in his Annual Report to the Legislature, has furnished two tables in relation to the Relief Notes of the Commonwealth. The first shows the original amount issued by the various Banks, the amount redeemed and cancelled, and the amount remaining in circulation. The aggregates are as follows: Original amount issued, Amount redeemed of old issues, Amount in circulation of old issues, Amount re-issued and in circulation, The facts of the most immediate importance to the public are the following, showing the amount in circulation of old issues, and the amount re-issued and in circulation Ain’t in cir* Am’tro-is culation of sued and old issnes. incircul’n. Bank of the Northern Liber ties, Bank of Penn Township, Manufacturers’ and Mechan ics’ Bank, 3,660 Moyamensing Bank, Bank of Chambersburg, 8,100 $lB,OOO Bank of Chester County, 251 Bank of Delaware County, 14,657 Bank of Germantown, 6,624 Bank of Gettysburg, 5,158 Bank of Lewistown, 4,859 Bank of Middletown, 1,292 Eank of Northumberland, 4,100 Bank of Susquehanna County, Berks County Bank, Carlisle Bank, *' 6,827 Columbia Bank and Bridge Company, 2,879 6,100 Erie Bank, 5,974 Exchange Bank of Pittsburg, 22,875 Farmers’Bank of Bucks Co., 13,355 Farmers’ Bank of Lancaster, 9,400 125,000 Farmers’Bank of Reading, 10,600 Farmers’ and Drovers’ Bank of Waynesburg, 4,350 Harrisburg Bank, 9,400 74,447 Lancaster Bank, 3,630 170,000 Lancaster County Bank, 2,650 50,000 Lebanon Bank, 2,870 Merchants’ and Manufactur- era’ Bank of Pittsburg, 28,400 Miners* Bank of Pottsville, 2,036 Monongahela B’k of Browns ' ville, 4,200 Northampton Bank, 2,323 Towando Bank, West Branch Bank, 1,500 Wyoming B’k at Wilkeabarre, 4,632 York Bank, 9,626 The Auditor General says, in a note, that certain Banks, under authority given by the 11th and 12th sections of the act of 4th May, 1841. issued in ad dition to the sums here stated, the following am’ts, and as security for the redemption of the same, pledged to the Auditor General, equal amounts of State stock, viz:— Moyamensing Bank, Bank of Middletown, Bank of Susquehanna County, Of these sums, the Bank of Commerce, (late Moyamensing Bank,) has redeemed §7,000 of its issues, and received back the same amount of State stock, whilst there has been redeemed, at the State Treasury, of the issues of the Bank of Susquehanna County, the sum of $2,200, for which an equal amount of its pledged security has been cancelled; thus leaving, of these extra issues, in circulation— Moyamensing Bank, $5,500; Bank of Middletown, $5,050, and Bank of Susquehanna County, $3,000. The Berks County Bank made an over issue of $25,501; for the redemption of which amount* the Commonwealth became responsible, by the act of 29th January, 1845. The sum of $26,540 has been redeemed, leaving in circulation the sum of 5i,961. The Relief Notes that were cancelled during the fiscal year embraced in the Report, viz: that which terminated on the 30th of November last, were as fellows:— E-ie Bank, $16,100 E Bank of Pittsburg, 7,000 B mk of Penn township, 3,800 B..nk of Chambersburg, 3,400 B -nk of Germantown, 3,400 F rmera’ Bank of Lancaster, , 2,900 H irrisburg Bank, *2,800 F; rmera’ Bank of Reading, i 2,800 B; nk of Lewistown, 2,700 Carlisle Bank, 2,700 Y>rk Bank, 2,600 B; nk of Middletown, 2,200 Mmufacturers’ and Mechanics’ Bank, 2,200 Moyamensing Bank, 2,200 Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Bank of Pittsburg, 2,200 B*nk of Delaware County, 2,100 Lancaster Bank, 2,000 Monongahela Bank of Brownsville, 1,900 Bank of Gettysburg, 1,700 Bank of Northumberland, 1,700 Farmers’ and Drovers’ B’k of Waynes- y urg, 1,500 Bank of Susquehanna County, 1,200 Miners’ Bank of Pottsvilc, 1,100 Wyoming Bank at Wilkesbarre, 1,100 Columbia Bank and Bridge Company, 1,100 Lancaster County Bank, 800 Lebanon Bank, 700 West Branch Bank, 500 Northampton Bank, 400 Farmers’ Bank of Bucks County, 200 The foregoing facts and figures will enable the reader, at a glance, to ascertain the real condition ol the Relief Currency of Pennsylvania.— BickneWs Reporter. CUT" We learn from the Pittsburg papers, that Mr. Joseph Barker, the Mayor elect of that city, was duly inaugurated on Friday week. Mr. Bar ker, it will be remembered, was in jail at the time of his election, undergoing a sentence of one year’s imprisonment for the offence of street preaching.— Our telegraphic despatch, a day or two since, an nounced that he had been pardoned by the Gover nor, but it seems that the pardon had not arrived up to the hour of the inauguration. The Sheriff therefore permitted Mr. Barker to leave the jail for the purpose of installation, and that ceremony was accordingly performed in the presence of the Coun cils of Pittsburg—the oath of office being adminis tered by the same Judge who had recently pro nounced sentence of incarceration against the indi vidual for an infringement of the same laws which that individual was now called upon to administer in his own person. His address delivered, he han ded in a list of his appointments, and was conducted back to jail by the Sheriff, to await the receipt of the promised pardon.—Times. E7*The pardon has reached Pittsburg, and Mayo r Barker, who is a good Whig, is now discharging the duties of his office. Miller Fraim, Esq., the newly elected County Treasurer, has entered upon the discharge of the duties of his office. He has fitted up a room for the purpose at his dwelling in East King street, and has secured the services, as assistant, of our young friend, Mr. Joseph Clarkson, who has had consid* experience in, and is admirably qualified for the du* ties of the office. The late treasurer, John F. Shho deh, Esq. has promptly accounted for all the pub lic funds placed in his hands.— Union. Appointments by tbe President. By and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Alexander Ramset, of Penn, to be Governor of the Territory of Minesota. Edward Jot Morris, of Do. to be Charge de Af fairs to Sicily. the Annual Meeting of the Lancaster City Lyceum, held January 2d, 1850, the following gen tlemen were elected officers for tha.ensuing year, viz: President, Dr. Geo. B. Kerfoot; Vice Presi dent, A. W. Russel; Recording Secretary, Dr. Heiry Carpenter; Corresponding Secretary, Jesse Landis, Esq.; Treasurer, Dr. Ely Parry ; .Librarian, F. J. Kramph ; Curators, H. Gara, Wm. Ihling, Mbs Musspr, Miss Gill. 1.17* Jacob Hammer, Esq. has been appointed by the Governor Associate Judge of Schuylkill County, to succeed Hon. Charles Fraxlxt elected to the State Senate. Washington Correspondence* The exciting topic tof the metropolitan day, is yet the. organization of Congress. The seventh week is on the wane, since, under the constitution the National' Legislature convened, and, save the bill allowing ex-Piesident Polk’s lady the frank ing privilege, no actual business has yet been done. There is an effort now making to elect a doorkeep er, which has been kept up for three days, and will be continued to-morrow—(Friday,) the result of which I will add in a “ P. S.” $2,220,265 2,010,638 209,627 443,537 Since the defeat of Col. Jno,*W. Forney, of your State, for Clerk, by the democratic votes ot the South, it is very difficult to form any opinion ot what may, or what may not now be done. Indeed, the complexion -of things seem really to portend, more than ever, a stronger attempt at sectional di visions—divisions based upon grounds irrespective of present party organization—and things have been done, and influences are at work, tending to this sad state of things, which it will require all the firmness of the cool-headed and patriotic* men both in and out of Congress to prevent. Heaven grant a result so disastrous to the country may not flow from any source, whatever individual feel ings may be, —whatever concessions it may be ne cessary for both South and North to make. It is now ascertained to a demonstration, that there are men at the South, as well as in the North, who are fanatical, and, tor fanatical purposes, are willing to take a fanatical course upon any ques tion which involves the much mooted subject of Slavery. This, the South has always disclaimed ; but, in the case of Col. Forney, they stand convict ed ; and a penchant for Southern men by Southern men, I think is plainly discernible in almpst all their transactions. The election on Thursday of Mr. Glossbrenner, of your State gives general satisfaction. He is a gentleman, and will make an efficient officer. It will be observed, that his majority was greater than that of either the other elected officers—Spea ker or Clerk—a fact speaking well fbr him, and complimentary to Pennsylvania. You may anticipate, as soon as the House of Representatives shall become fully organized, exci ting times, exciting topics, and exciting discussions to arise. Every day the doors for these are being opened wider and wider, and I imagine that there will be but little calm.for some time to come, —at least, until the now gathering storm shall have fallen and spent itself; then, possibly, a different aspect of things may ensue. $209,627 $443,637 The recent news from California seems to have reached here very auspiciously—being of itsqlf very auspicious for the democracy of the country. The election of officers, in California, under the new Constitution, by the people of that far off country, and they beyond doubt democrats, gives here much hope among the friends of the Union, that at least one branch of the tree of dissension be tween the two great sections of the Republic may be lopped off—that California will be admitted into the Confederacy, and the people of that State be allowed to the themselves to express and decide what institutions shall, and those that shall not be introduced among them. And this is as it should be. For what right have the older States to either impose restrictions as to what institutions may not exist there—or demand that certain institutions shall exist there, when the people of that State all emigrated from different sections of the Union, know best what most will be for the interest of their newly adopted country—and in exercising their right of judgment, upon this point, only do what the people in every State of this Confederacy have also done upon their. admission ? As well might South Carolina demand that there should be no State prison in California, because she has none, and New York demand that there shall be one there because she has three , and get at loggerheads about it, as for either of those States to interfere in any other of the domestic affairs of that State. The State of “ Desseret," the Mormon State, is also knocking at our door foradmission, —her con stitution being adopted,—her Delegate to Congress elected, and he here upon the spot, with his creden tials. But little comparative opposition will, I think, be made against her admission, unless it be from other motives than those which will, or may operate with regard to California. Thus, “ Westward the star of empire takes her way.” Another exciting and important measure which will probably soon appear upon the Congressional tapis, iB that of the Home Department. This im mense engine of political corruption, has, it would seem, aroused the indignation of all parties throughout the length and breadth of the land; and the unscrupulous head of it, Mr. Ewing, by engraft ing the ignominy of his transactions upon it, has transformed it from what it might have been, and what, by a democratic President and Congress it was intended to be, a great good, to one of the most corrupt and party-serving machines ever invented by man. This it will be attempted to abolish.— And it should be done, and that, too, speedily; for, however much benefit the people might derive from it, when properly managed and kept within its legitimate sphere* if it is to be thus perverted for the balance of the whig reign, its annihilation will prove more beneficial than all the good ever derived from it as a department of government. It is not anticipated that Mr. Meredith, Secretary of the Treasury, will be able to essentially disturb the Tariff of ’4O. Modifications of various kinds will be suggested by the Committee of Ways and Means; but so long as, under the present revenue system, increase of commerce with foreign nations, increase of prosperity among the entire people, in crease of means for the support of government are guaranteed, the democracy in Congress will never disturb the principle upon which the present tariff rests—nor will the people allow it. Is it not strange that deficits are proclaimed by the head of the Treas ury, and yet, he desires to return to a system of revenue which does not yield so much money by many millions per annum as that of the present gives to the country? It is impossible, certainly, to pay off the national debt sooner, by reducing the amount of means accruing to our treasury. Mr Merediths theory may be well enough, but the practice will never answer for the honest and indus trious people of the United States. Indeed, all classes begin to understand the merits of the true democratic system of revenue much better than formerly—the principle of taxation according to the value of the article or property taxed, seems now to rest upon a firmer basis than ever; and it is very much to be doubted if the doctrine of mo nopolists, grown rich through protection, can any longer obtain a foothold sufficiently secure to move the strong foundation upon which public intelligence on the subject of the tariff is fixed. Washington city now presents a most dismal and uncouth aspect. Snow and rain for the past week or ten days cast a “ upon the lace of every thing;—muddy streets—cloudy skies—foggy atmosphere, and every thing else, out-doors, to make one desire to seek the warm and cheerful fireside. The Hungarians who arrived here a day or two ago,—Governor Ujhazy and companions,—fresh from the unfortunate fields of Hungary, are exci ting much interest. '“Governor U. is a venerable and fine looking man, of above 50 years; with a piercing eye, long, grizzly beard and moustache, and wears the costume of the Magyars—the red ostrich plume more particularly distinguishing him. He speaks in the highest terms of American hospitality, and seems to think that many thousands of his brave compatriots will seek a safe and happy asylum in the land of Washington. May they do for no people, fighting for liberty as the Hunga rians fought, but would enjoy to the utmost, the benificent institutions of a country like those o! ours. Yours, &c., A. P. S.—After four ineffectual ballots for a door keeper, the House adjourned, to meet and try tgain and again. Mr. Weller, of Ohio, was, on the last ballot, within two votes of an election. Ii is difficult to imagine, as yet, .when a full organiza tion of this branch of Congress will be effected. A. Washington, Jan. 17, 1850. Tbe legislature. We are still without anything interesting from Harrisburg. The proceedings of the Legislature, so far, have reference to local laws, and the refer ence of petitions, remonstrances, & c . to the appro priate committees. Quite a number of the mem bers attended the sessions of the Education Conven tion last week—having been delegated to do so by their respective Counties. Amongst the> petitions presented in the SENATE, we obserye one by Mr. Konigmacher. to incorporate the Odd Fellows’ Hall in the Borough of Columbia ;—one relating to the Manor Turnpike Company;—for opening a road from Middletown to Mariettaand for? com pensation for damages done in opening South Prince street in the city of Lancaster. Mr. Konigmacher also read a bill in place, relating to damages caused by the extension of South Prince street; also a supplement to the act incorporating the Manor Turnpike Company. The bill relating to the common schools of this city has finally passed the Senate. The question of the amendment to the Constitution, providing for the election of Judges, See. was the subject ol discussion during the past week, in the Senate. In the HOUSE, Mr. Porter, from the Judiciary Committee, reported a supplement to the act rela ting to Orphans 1 Courts ; providing for the election by the people of the Auditor General and Surveyor General; providing for the election of State Libra rian by the Legislature. A supplement to the bill incorporating the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, fixing the daily pay to viewers of damages at §2, was passed. In the HOUSE, Mr. Cornyx read a bill in place, erecting a new county, out of Lancaster, Dauphin and Lebanon. •It was referred to the members frofn the three counties. Mr. Klotz reported a system of rules to be ob served in all applications for pensions and gratui ties as follows: 1 st. Two months’ service in the Revolutionary or Indian wars, prior to the treaty with the Indians at Granville, in 1795, shall entitle the soldier, or his widow, to a gratuity of forty dollars. 2d. Four months’ service as aforesaid, shall en title the applicants to an annuity ot forty dollars, payable half-yearly, to commence on the first of January, 1849. 3d. Widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary or Indian wars, who were married previous to the date of the services rendered as aforesaid by their husbands, shall be entitled to a gratuity or pension, as the case may be, according to the services per formed by their husbands. 4th. Proof of the petitioner being in necessitous circumstances will be required in all cases; or a certificate from a member of the Legislature, sta ting that he knows personally, the petitioner to be poor and in need of assistance. sth.-Proof by one or more credible Witnesses, that the services were performed in the Pennsylva nia line or militia. But in case the applicant makes oath or affirmation that positive evidence cannot be obtained in relation to services rendered, then the following will be received : A detailed state ment of the time and kind of service performed by the applicant, and the officer under whom he serv ed, verified by his own oath or affirmation, and ac companied by the deposition of two or more re spectable persons, stating that they are acquainted with the petitioner—that he is worthy of credit— that they believe his statement to be true—and that he is generally reputed by those who have known him to have been in the Revolutionary or Indian war. The respectability of the witnesses to be certified by two justices of the peace ol the neighborhood where they reside, or by one or more members of the Legislature; and the like ev idences shall be received in support of the appli cations of widows of soldiers of the Revolution ary or Indian war. 6th. The applicant must set forth, in his or her petition or accompanying documents, the services performed, the length of time served, and the fact of his or her being in necessitous circumstances; to which statement he or she must be sworn or af firmed. 7th. Those receiving pensions from the United States, shall not be entitled to a gratuity or an an nuity from the Stale. Sth. No person who has received a gratuity at a former session will be allowed another. 9th. A certified copy from the War Department of the documents on which a pension was procur ed from the United States, for a soldier of the Rev olution, will be considered evidence of the right ot the widow to a gratuity or pension, agreeably to the Tules aforesaid: Provided however, That the widow shall, in all cases, prove her identity, by the oath or affirmation of some person or persons having a knowledge thereof, or by general reputa tion. Religious Revival. —A revival has been going on in the Methodist Episcopal Church, of this city, for the last ten or twelve days. The church is crowded eveiy evening to excess, and large num bers present themselves at the altar to seek the forgiveness of their sins. The good work is still progressing., BOOK NOTICES. Elements of Zoologt. —A copy of this excel lent work, being the sixth in the series of Cham bers’ Educational Course, has been kindly placed upon our table by Judd & Muubay. It is a val uable book for schools or private libraries, being a natural history of animals—classfying them into various divisions and sub-divisions, which will be exceedingly interesting and instructive to the stu dent or reader. The book is embellished with en gravings, and co'ntains 530 pages. We advise our readers to eall at the Bookstore and examine for themselves. VALENTINES! VALENTINES!— SpangIe n & Bno. have an extensive assortment of every ya riety of Valentines—serious, sentimental and comic —which does your heart good to see, and what is better, they sell them at exceedingly low prices, there by enabling every one to remember his or he r fiends on the coming day. “We have received from Spagleu A Bro. a specim en, which is truly chaste and beautiful. We refer our readers to an advertisement in another column, and would advise all to call at the store and examine for themselves. We are indebted to J Gish for the following in teresting works—all coming in a welcome bundle. “Wild Western Scenes," which is a Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, comprising the Exploits of Daniel Boon, also, “minute ac counts of Bear, Deer, and Buffalo Hunts—Desperate conflicts with the Savages,” &c. &c. &c. Price 37$ cts., containing 270 pages. “Sir Edward Graham; or, Railway Speculators,’’ a rich novel, by Catharine Sinclair. We are much interested in the book—“ Railway Specula tors” are glowingly caricatured. It is a very thick volume and only 37$ cts., certainly, more than worth the price. “ Mary Moreton; or The BrokenPromise,’'another charming novel by T. S. Arthur, and like all his writings, breathing Truth and Instruction. Every one should read it—price 25 cts. “The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy,” a work abounding in wit and humor, by Lawrenc e Sterne. It contains 271 pages—price 50 cts. By the same Author, “A Sentimental Journey in France and Italy. The Fragment, and the His tory of a Good'Warm Watchcoat.” Truly a sen timental affair—price 12$ cts. Giv& Gish a call. Democratic Review. —The January no. of this ably conducted Democratic journal is before us. and is one of the very best that has been issued for a long time. It is embellished with a portrait of the Hon. Jacob Thompson, of Mississippi, one of the Representatives in Congress from that State, and its contents are as follows, viz: 1. Stability of the Union. 2. History and Historians of Oliver Cromwell. 3. Lines written at Sea. 4; History of the United States. 5. The Island Home. 6. Earning a living. (A Comedy.) 7. To Leuconoe. 8. New Navigation Laws. 9. Kossuth in Prison, alter his last Battle. 10. The Cedar Glades. 11. Biographical Sketch of Hon. J. Thompson. 12. An Acrostic. 13. Financial and Commercial Review. 14. Political Miscellany. 15. Notices of. New Books. The Review is published monthly, at $3 per innum. Each number contains 96 pages. Snow.— Snow fell to the depth of two feet at Cumberland (Md.) on Sunday week. THE MARKETS. HOUSEKEEPER’S MARKET. ' Lancaster, Jan. 19, 1850. Butter —Continues scarce and commands a good price. Table batter sold at 18 to 20 cents per lb. Inferior Drought 16 to 18 cents. Eggs—Scarce, and sold at 15al8 cts, per doz. Potatoes— Goodpotatoes at 8&10 cents per half peck. By the bushei they are sold at 62fa75 cents. Chickens —Plenty, at 25a31 cents per pair. Apples —Sold at 14a ISi cts. per half peck. Dried Apples —Sold at 3a4 cents per quart. Honey —Sold at 25 cts. per lb. Apple Butter—Sold at 37ia50 cts. per crock. Cabbage—From 3.t0 6 cts. per head. Lard. —Extra sold at 8a? cets. per lb. Celery* Red Beets, Beans, &c. plenty, and at all prices. . Fresh Pork—Some very fine pork in quarters sold at s}a6 cts. per lb. fio °d article brought 12* cts. Shoulder* —sold at 6aB cents. Flitches 5 cts. per lb. LANCASTER GRAIN MARKET— (wholesale.) t. „ , Jan- 19. Flour Fresh ground $4,50 per barrel.’ W H EAu—White $1 per bush.. Red 90a95 cents. Court-Old, 44 cents. Netv, 37|a40 cents. Rye—Oß cents per bushel. ! Oats—Sold at 51,06, in bags of 3 bushels. Corn—From 50 to 56cts. per bus. in the ear. Oats—27 cents per bushel. Cloveh 5eed— 83,75a4.00 per bushel. Whiskey—24 cents per gallon. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 19, 1860. FLOUR.—The flour market remains very quiet. Holders ask $5,12} for standard shipping brands, but no sales have been reported. For city con sumption, the sales are at $5,25 to $5,75 cents.— Rye Flour is dull at $3,00. The last sale of Coni Meal was at $2,75 per barrel. There i» but a limited amount of Wheat offering and prices are steady. Sales of red at $1,06a1,07, and white at $1,15. Rye has de clined. A sale of 1000 bushels on Saturday at 62 cents per bushel. Com is inactive. We quote old yellow at 64, and new at 55a56 cents. Oats—Sales of Pennsylvania at 35a36 cents per.bushel. 'WHISKEY—Is in limited demand. Sales ot both bbla. and hhds. at 27a27* cents. k • CATTLE MARKET.—The offering of Beef Cattle for the week was about 1000 head. Beeves are selling from $5,50 to 6,75 per 100 lbs. Hogs. —There were 800 head in the market, and sold from §4,50 to 5,00 per 100 lbs. Cows—2oo sold as follows—s2B to 30 for fresh, sls'to 25 for springers, and $8 to 15 for dry. Sheep and Lambs. —The former from $2 to 4, and the latter from SI ot 3. BALT Jan.IMORE, 19, 1850. FLOUR.—Sales made yesterday at $4,75. GRAlN.—Prime red wheat 98al02c—white 105 a 108 c—family flour white lloall2 cents. Corn, 48 a5O for new white, and 50a53 for yellow. Old corn 56 for white and 62 for yellow. Oats 32a33 cents. WHISKEY.—SaIes of bbl 9. at 28 cents, and of hhds. at 27 cents. Jenkln’s Restaurateur. THIS purely Vegetable Medicine cure's as no other has been known to do. It cures Cholera, with its Diarrhma, 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, Tetter, St. \ itus’ • Dance, Whooping Cough—any disease that can be cured by the circulation and purifica tion of the blood, —in this It excels. used in families it abides. Hundreds are being cured by it. 03“ Directions accompany the Medicine. Sold by GISH & BRO., Lancaster city; M’Car ter, Strasburg; Brook, Colerain; Manahan, G. T. Cooper, Enterprise; Abey, Intercourse. August 2S, 1849 lyeow-31 EOR THE HAlR.— Stork’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, STORR’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 forming the basis of a beautiful head of hair. The esteem in whicli it is held, together with numerous testimonials constantly received of its efficacy, afford the beet and surest proof of its merits. Price 25 cents, large bottles. Prepared only by George F. Storrs, No. 18 Ches’ ter street, Phila. Principal Depot, No. 1, Ledger Buildings. J. Gish & Brother, Booksellers, near the National House, agents for Lancaster. June 19 ’49 eowly-21 Chambers’ Celebrated Thomso nian Botanic Medicines. A GENERAL assortment of these truly valuable and'innocent Medicines, are kept for sale at Adams t Co.*s Express 'Office i in North Queen St., nearly oppbsite the Museum, Lancaster, Pa. Also, at the same place, may be had tl Chambers* Thomsonian Practice ,” by which every man and woman may learn in an hour’s time to administer any required medicine, with ease and a beneficial effect. The Books $2. The Medicines are neatly put up in packs and bottles, labelled with directions for using. Prices vary according to the article, from 5 to 12$ cents an ounce; packages from l to 4 ounces in weight, &c. GILBERT HILLS, Agent. October 16,’49 eow6m-38 MARRIAGES* In Philadelphia", on Thursday 17th inst., by the Rev. Mr Benade, Charles Smith, to Catharine, daughter of Louis Jungerich, formerly of this city On the 15th inst., by J. H. Hurley, H. L.Williard to Rebecca Souders, all of Lancaster. At Ephrata, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. Daniel Hertz, John Graver, to Rebecca Good, both of Earlville, this county. DEATHS. On Wednesday morning last, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of John and Margaret Trosh, of this city, in the 3d year of her age. On Sunday, the 13th inst., at his residence near Soudersburg, after a protracted illness, which was borne with patience and resignation, Joel LiopTNER Esq., iu the 71st year of his age. Of one so well and so extensively known as Mr. Lightner, it seems almost superfluous to add, that he was one of the kindest and most estimable of men; and that in him, the county,—which he form erly, for several sessions, represented in tho State Legislature—bas lost one of. her most useful and valuable citizens. Respected, and beloved through lite, his loss is now lamented throughout the whole community of which he was so important a mem ber. His mortal remains, followed by a large number of the principal citizens of the county, were interred on the 15th inst., in the cemetery of All Saints’ Church, Paradise, of which he was an exemplary member and the Senior Warden; whilst his immortal spirit, as is trusted, was alrcady.rejoic ing in the presence of its>s§3. Y. Michael Bundel Will be a candidate for the office of City Assessor, subject to the decision of the Democratic City Con vention. [January 15, 1850-51 Temperance Notice. A MEETING of the Grand Division of the Sons. of Temperance will be held in this city, on to-morrow, (Wednesday.) The, Annual Meeting of the State Temperance Convention, will be held at the same time and place.* A Temperance Pro cession will take place on the next day, (Thursday.) The different Divisions of the county are respectfully invited to attend. E. KIRKPATRICK, R. S. Jan. 22. 52-lt Franklin College. THERE will be a special meeting of the Trnateea of Franklin College, on Tuesday the 12th day of February neat, at 2 o’clock, P. M., to consider and adjust the proposed union with Marshall Col lege By order of the President. S. BOWMAN, Secretary. 62-3 t Jan. 22, 1850. A Splendid Farm for Sale. THIS Farm is situated in Paradise twp , Lancas ter county, containing 110 ACRES and is little inferior to any in the county. It will be sold low and on very easy terms. Enquire at the General Agency Office, Lancaster, for particulars. ALSO, a VALUABLE FARM , containing 120 ACRES situate in Conov township, in this county. This farm is of superior Limestone Land, • divided off in convenient fields. Buildings good, AggL with an excellent spring of water at door of the dwelling. This property is - " - well worthy the attention of those who want to buv. Enquire for particulars at the General Agency p Office, Lancaster. AL'SO, an excellent STORE STAND, with Store a Room and Warehouse. Two Story Stone DWELLING HOUSE, Barn, and the pmture or grass of IS acres of good land, situate in West Ear] twp. The whole will be rented for S9O per annum. Enquire at the General Agency Office, Lancaster. Jan. 92,1850-53-tf