01. LI. From Godfj-.’» Lady-»,Book. ON A SLEEPING WIFE BT JULIAN CRAMER. Delicious task tu sit and watch The breathings of a sleeping wife, And mark the features of that state Dividing death from life.. How sweet her slumber ! On her lids The angel—Peace—hath set its seal; And to her couch the Guard forbids An envious. Care to 6teal. How beautiful! She would compel The tribute of a stoic’s kiss ; Angelic purity might dwell In such a shrine as this. And here it dwells—unstained and bright— Though half concealed by modest fear;— Yes, were this soul disrobed to-night I’d see an angel here ! How sweet her slumber ! None but those Whom Heaven hath numbered lor its bliss Have promise of such calm repose— Such perfect rest —as this. Unconscious of the woes and cares That weigh us down in waking hours, Her gentle spirit only wears A burden now of flowers ! She dreams! Her radiant features speak Of themes that waken deep delight, For smiles adorn her lip and cheek— Smiles beautiful and bright. Oh ! could I lift the jealous veil That doth those joyous thoughts conceal, The spotless page a sinless tale Would presently reveal. And hark ! Her parting lips disclose Some cherished’secret long repress’d : Mark how her cheek with blushes glows— How heaves her swelling breast! She breathes a name—amid the dream— The sou! of Love is in the tone ! ' Her cheek with deeper blushes teem— That name—it is my own ! Joy ! joy ! My bliss is perfecUnow— The boon 1 craved is mine—is mine— Upon my bended knees I bow, And thank thee —God divine ! By night, or day—awake—asleep— The signals pf her love I see ; I know that love is pure and deep, And centered all in me. Storming of Stony Point. A ROMANCE OF THE REVOLUTION. The night had already settled down gloomy and forbidding, on the evening of the 15th of July, '7O. when the advancing column of a little army, whose uniform betokened it to be American, emerged irom a thick wood on -the shore of the Hudson, and in an instant the whole dim and shadowed prospects, dis closed to them along the bank of the river, op> necl to the sight. Far away lay Verplanck's Point, now buried in a mass of shadow, while on the oilier side of the river, dark, gloomy, and towering, rose up in craggy heights of Stony Point. Washed on three sides by the Hudson, and protected on the other, except by a narrow road, by a. morass, the fort was deemed one of the most impregnable on the river; and its capture regarded as almost im possible. Yet to achieve this gallant purpose, this little army was now upon its march. A turn in the road soon hid them from the river, and after a silent march of some minutes duration, they arrived within a mile-and a half of the ene my's lines, and halting at the command of the offi cer, lovmed into column for attack. Beginning again their march", they soon reached the marshy ground at*the base ol the hill. Hist!*’ said the low voice of the General, horn the front, “we are nigh enough now— Halt. 1 ' The order passed in a whisper down the line, and the column passed on to the end of the morass! It was a moment of suspense and peril. Every man felt that in a lew moments the fate of their hazardous enterprise would be determined, and that they would either be cold in death, or the Ameri can flag waving in triumph over the dark promon . tary ahead, now scarcely discernible through the thick gloom of midnight! Yet not a lip quivered nor a cheek blanched.in that crisis. About twenty paces in front of the column, halted the foilorii hope of one hundred and fifty pieces and bayonets fixed, while further on, a smaller group of shadowy forms could be seen through the obscurity, accoutred with axes to cut through the abatis. Each man had a piece of white paper on his hat to distinguish ~him from the foe in the approaching melee. The pause, however, which afforded this prospect was but momentary.' The General had already recon noitered the approaches of the still silent prrmon tary, and waving his sword on high, he gave the order. In another instant, the dark massive col umn was moving steadily on to the attack. It was'a thrilling moment, during which that devoted band crossed rapidiy over the marsh. As yel the enemy had not discovered them. Even the heart of the oldest veteran trembled with eagerness in that moment of suspense. Already had the foremost of the pioneers reached the abatis, and the quick rapid blows of the axe rung upon the night, when suddenly a shout of alarm broke from the fort, the gun of a sentry flashed through the gloom, and in an instant all was uproar and confu sion within the astonished fortification. Not a mo ment was to be lost. •‘-‘Advance, advance P shouted Wayne, as he pressed rapidly on toward the abatis, followed in death-like silence by his indomitable troops. “To arms! come borne on the night breeze from the fort—to arms,*’ and then followed the quick roll of the drum. In an instant the enemy were at their posts, and as the gallant continentals still maintained their silent but steady march, a fire, such as deperation only could produce, burst from every embrasure of the fort. The incessant rattle of musketry, the roar of artillery, the crash ing of the grape shot and the lurid light flung over the scene by the explosion of shells, and the streams of fire poured from the fort, formed a picture which no pen can describe. Yet, amid it all, the daring assailants steadily advanced, though not a trigger had yet been pulled in their ranks. Faithful to the commands of their General, though trembling in every limb with eagerness, they kept up their silent march amid that fiery tempest, as il impelled by some god-like power. On—on—the/ pressed. The whirlwind of fire from the fort, ceased not; yet still they dashed along, charging at the point of the bayonet, over abatis and bulwark, until the enemy, borne back by their impetuous onset, quailed t efore them. The works were forced. Then, and not till then, was the death-like silence broken. A sound rung out from the victorious troops over all the thunder of the battle. It was the watchword of success. It was heard by the head of the column behind; it passed down their line, was caught by the rear, and a wild shout, making the very welkin tremble, rung out as they dashed on to the attack. The contest was short but terrific. Over bul wark, battery and prostrate foes, the gallant conti nentals, headed by Wayne, pressed on thW little army with an enthusiastic cheer, in the very centre of the enemy’s works. In another moment the star-spangled banner waved triumphantly over the battlements. The enthusiasm of the victory can not be de scribed. But though the contest had been so bloody, not a man of the enemy fell after resistance ceased. The prisoners were disarmed, a guard was placed over them, and sentries posted on all the commanding positions around the works. The morning gun announced to the fled British, in the river, that Stony Point was won. California. Gold.—The importations of Cali fornia Gold into the United States within the last thirty days exceed three and a half millions of dollars. The arrivals are as follows Empire City at New York, Ohio, at New York, Cherokee at New York, Alabama at New Orleans, Falcon at New Orleans, ETTroperty to the amount of $30,000 was des troyed by fire in the town of Elmira, New York on the night of the 17th inst. Among the build ings consumed was the post office. The Jire is said to have been the Work of incendiaries, and several young men have been arrested as the per petrators. Relative to the Lancaster County- Prison. WHEREAS, The commissioners of Lancas ter county are now erecting a new county pris on, for the government and regulation of wuich legislative enactment is required. ‘ Therefore, Section Be it enacted s fyc, That the said new prison, when completed, shall be known and called by the name of “ the Lan caster county prison,” and shall be managed by a board of inspectors consisting of six discreet, taxable citizens residing.in said county, who shall be elected by the electors of the county of Lancaster, as follows : the qualified electors of the county of Lancaster aforesaid, shall at the general election next ensuing the passing of this act, and in the manner prescribed by Jaw for the election of members of the house of repre sentatives of this commonwealth, elect six dis creet, taxable citizens of the said county to be inspectors of said prison j and the return judges of the election of county of Lancaster shall immediately on feceiving the returns from the election and casting up the num ber of votes therein or within three days there after, certify the names of the inspectors so elected to the protbonotary of the said county, who shall file the said certificate in his office and forthwith give notice in writing to the said inspectors of their election; and the said in spectors shall meet at the commissioners (>lllO6 of the said county on the first xMunday in No vember next ensuing their election, at eleven o clock in the forenoon, and divide themselves by lot into three classes ; the places of the first to be vacated at the expiration of one year from the day of their election, of the second at the expiration of two years from the day of their election, and the third at the expiration of three years from the day of their election (so that one third be chosen auoualiy thereafter) and annu ally thereafter at the time and in the manner before provided for, the qualified electors of said county shall elect two persons as prison in spectors to fill the places of those whose time of service shall expire, who shall hold their of fices for three years and whose election shall be certified by the return judges to the prothon otary of the said county, whose duty it shall be to give notice to the persons elected inspectors in the manner before provided; and if any va cancy shall occur in the board of the said in spector by death, resignation, or otherwise, the commissioners of the said county of Lancaster shall appoint a suitable person to supply the va cancy until the next gene/al election, when a person shall be elected for the unexpired time of him whose death, resignation, removal or otherwise, shall have caused a«vacancy; and in case of the absence or refusal to act of any person elected a prison inspector at the time ap pointed for dividing themselves by lot into classes, one of the said commissioners shall act on that occasion in his place and behalf; and the said commissioners shall also keep a minute of that day’s proceedings, and the same to be properly preserved in their office. The inspec tors shall also, before they enter upon the du nes of their appointment, be duly sworn or af firmed to discharge the duties of their office with fidelity and according to law; a copy of which oath or affirmation shall be signed by the inspectors and filed in the office ol the com missioners of the said county. Section 2. The following rules and regula tions for the government of said prison are hereby enacted and established': Article I.—lnspectors and iheir Duties. They shall at their first meeting, and annu ally thereafter, appoint of their number a pres ident and secretary ; they shall keep regular minutes of their proceedings, hold stated meet ings Once a month, and adjourned and special meetings whenever necessary ; they shall an nually appoint a keeper, physician, and all oth er officers for the prison, and fix their salaries or compensation, as well as that of all other per sons employed in and about the prison; a ma jority of said inspectors shall constitute a board and may do any act or acts required of said in spectors, and shall, with the approbation of the court of quarter sessions of said county, make such rules for the internal regulation and ernmeut of the prison as sfialL not be incousis tent with the constitution and laws of this com monwealth, or the principles of separate con finement as set forth and declared by this act. They shall direct the manner in which all the bedding, clothing, provisions, and all articles and supplies necessary for the support and em ployment of the persons confined in said prison, shall be purchased; and also the sale of arti cles manufactured therein; and shall direct the manner in which the convicts confined in said prison shall be employed. They shall de termine the quality and the kind of food that shall be furnished daily to each’ person confined in said prison and the debtors’ apartment; they shall determine the bedding of all convicts, prisoners, and debtors ; the form and color of the uniform of male convicts, and the kind of ! dress to be worn by female convicts and prison- j ers, in summer and winter ; they shall, at least ! by one of their number, visit the prison 1 and apartment f,r debtors at least once a week ! and oftener if necessary, to see that the duties’ i of the several officers and attendants are cor- i rectly and strictly performed, and to prevent all j oppression, speculation or other abuse or mis- i management of said prison; they shall, on their visit to the cells and to the debtor apartment, speak to each person confined therein, and shall not be attended by any of the officers of the prison unless thereto specially required by them; they shall, if required, be furnished by the keeper with a calendar of the persons confined in said prison, and shall, by actual inspection, see whether all the persons named in said cal endar are confined in the respective cells and apartments assigned to them and the' convicts employed as directed ; they or any one of them shall have power to examine any person upon oath or affirmation relative" to any abuse or op pression in said prison, or other matter witlnn the province of L their duties, and any false swearing shall be punished as is provided by law in case of perjury ; they shall at any time after the annual period of appointing, have power to dismiss the keeper, physician, and all or any person employed about the prison, and to supply vacancies thus or otherwise occuring. They shall, on or before the Monday of the first term of the court of quarter sessions in every year, make a report in writing to the said court of the state of the said prison; the report shall contain the number of prisoners in confinement, their age and alleged place of nativity, time of commitment*, for what offence, (noticing those who escaped or died & tbedisease of which they died) who were pardoned or discharged; also such observations on the efficacy of the system of separate confinement as may be the result of their experience, and give such information as they may deem expedient for making said pris on effectuaNn the punishment and reformation of offenders'. Whereupon the said court shall order the same to be printed, and may take such other order on said report as they shall think proper, and cause said report to be filed in the office of the clerk of the court aforesaid. The said inspectors shall also annually, in the month of September, furnish to the commis- sioners of the county of Lancaster an estimate of the probable amount necessary for the sup port of the said prison for the year following the first of January next. Article ii.—Keeper and his Duties. The keeper shall reside in the prison or insti tution, and not absent himself for a night with out the consent of two of the inspectors in writ, mg. He shall visit every cell and apartment and see and inspect the condition of every per son confined under his care, at least twice every day, and oftener if practicable; and when vis iting the apartments of the females shall be at tended by the matron, if there be one. He shall keep a journal, in which shall be regularly en tered the reception, discharge, death, pardon or escape, of any prisoner; the complaints that are made and the punishments inflicted, for the breach of prison discipline as they occur ■ the visits of inspectors and physicians, and allother occurencss of note that concern the state of the prison. He may with the advice of the inspec tors, dismiss the under-keepers or any of them; he shall report all infractions of the rules to the inspectors, and with the approbation of one of them punish the offender in such manner as shall be directed by the rules to be enacted by the inspectors a. hereinbefore provided for ; he 52,000,000 000,000 200,000 350,000 500,000 $3,550,000 CITY OF LANCASTER, TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 12, 18S0. AN ACT | On the reception of any person for imprison | ment in said prison, committed to await his or ’ her trial, he or she shall be examined by the [ k <=eper, in presence of the officer or other per ; son delivering said prisoner, any of the inspec i tors who may be present, and of the under keepers who can conveniently attend, and I shall he deprived of all money and etiects, ; clothing excepted, on their person, all or which ! ® hall , be entered or record in a book provided : f ° r ~t purpose, (winch money and effects shall be kept preserved and delivered as liere- J inbefore provided for) shall be signed by the I keeper and attested by the aforesaid persons { who may be present at the aforesaid examina j lion and deprivation of him or her as aforesaid. I tie or she shall then if necessary be bathed and cleaned and conducted to the cell assigned him or her numerically designated, by which lie or I she shall thereafter he known daring his or her imprisonment. They shall be provided, if in the opinion of the inspectors it is necessary for their comfort, with suitable clothing to be worn while in prison ; they shall he subject to such rules as the inspectors may adopt, in the man ner hereinbefore provided, for the preservation of cleanliness and decorum in the cells amon» the prisoners, and may be punished by closer confinement and deprivation of food until oho thence is submitted to. No prisoner shall be discharged whilst laboring under a dang'erous illness, unless by his own desire; when a pris oner shall be discharged from imprisonment, the money and effects of which he or she was deprived when received into prison, shall he re turned as hereinbefore provided for, unless paid out before that time by order of such persons. provided, however, That such persons shall not be compelled to labor unless at their own de sire ; and should any desire it, he or, she shall, as soon as practicable, he put to such labor as . shall be in practice in said prison, and in case of acquittal on trial, he or she shall he paid for such labor by the inspectors, out of the funds of the prison, such sum as the inspectors of said prison shall judge he or she is inequity entitled to. Provided also, That any such per son shall, at his or her expense, have the privi lege of books to read and materials to write, subject nevertheless to such restriction as the inspectors may enact by rules to be made as hereinbefore provided for. Article vn.— Visitors. Section l. The official visitors of the pri son shall be the Governor, the members of the Legislature, Secretary of the Commonwealth, the Judges of the Supreme Court, the Presi dent Judges of all the Courts in the State, the Attorney General, the President and Associate Judges, Deputy Attorney General, Grand Ju nes Commissioners and Sheriff of the county of Lancaster. No person who is not an offi cial visitor, or who has not a written permis ston according to such rules as the inspectors may adopt as aforesaid, shall be allowed to vis it the prison, except attorneys-at-law, who shall be permuted to visit their clients confined for trial. None but the official visitors shall have any communication with the convicts, nor shall any visitor whatever be permitted to deliver to pr receive from any convict, or any person con fined, any letter or message whatever, or to supply them with any articles of any kind, ex oepting such letters or messages to or from per sons confined for trial as shall first be submit ted or communicated to the keeper or one of t e inspectors, and by either approved of, un fit t e penalty of one hundred dollars. Any "o*° discover any abuse or oppres lmmedi&tely make the same known " THAT COUNTRY IS THE MOST PROSPEROUS, WHERE LABOR COMMANDS THE GREATEST REWARD.” Buchaetan. shall take charge of, keep and preserve, all money, effects and clothes found on persons brought into the prison to be confined as con victs, or prisoners, and shall deliver the same to them or their order when discharged ; he •shall see that all meals are regularly delivered to the prisoners according to the prison allow ance, and superintend the work of such as are’ employed; he shall give immediate notice to the physician /Whenever any person, confined shall complain of such illness as to require med ical aid ; he shall obey all legal orders given by the inspectors, and all rules established for the government of said prison as hereinbefore pro vided for. Article nr.—Under—Keepers and their Duties. The under-keepers shall see and inspect every person committed to their care at least three times in every day, and oftener if directed ; they shall see that all meals are regularly delivered to the prisoners according to the prison allow ance, and superintend under the general tlirec tiod of, the keeper the work of such as are em ployed ; they shall give immediate notice urthe keeper, or in his absence to the physician, when ever any person confined shall complain of such Uness as to require medical aid. The under keepers shall have each a certain 'number of persons confined assignei to their ward, and shall daily report to the keeper of their health and conduct, nor shall any of the under-keepers be present when the keeper, or any of the in spectors, visit the persons confined under his particular care, unless required thereto by them. 1 hey shall obey all legal orders given by the keeper or inspectors, and all rules established for the government of the prison ; all orders to the under-keepers must be given through or by the keeper ; they shall not absent themselves from the prison during the hours of -duty with out permission in wrtingi by the keeper. Article iv.—Physician and his Duties. 1 he physician shall visit every prisoner once in every fortnight, and oftener if the state of his or her health shall require it, and report in writing once every three months to the inspec tors : he shall attend immediately on notice from the keeper that any prisoner is sick, prescribe and administer to their need; he shall, on re ception of any person into the prison as a con vict if present, or if not at his next visit, exam ine the state of his or her health; he shall di rect the diet of those under his care, as w*dl as such other matters as in his judgment will best promote the health, convenience and comfort of the sick. Article v.—Treatment of Convicts. On the recepti&n of a convict, he or she shall be examined by the keeper in presence of any of the inspectors who may b.; present, and of the under-keepers who can conveniently attend, of his or her name, parentage, alleged place of nativity, profession, trade or occupation, com plexion, color of hair, eyes, and 4ength of his or her feet, accurately measured, all of which shall be entered of record in a book to be kept for that purpose, together with such other nat ural or accidental peculiarity of features, or appearance, as may serve to identify the per son; and if the convict can write, shall write his or her signature to the description of his or her person; he or stie shall then be examined by the physician, if present, of his or her health, then be stripped of all money,''effects and clothes on their persons, all of which shall be entered of record in a book provided for that purpose ; and shall be kept preserved and delivered as herein provided for; he or she shall then be bathed, cleaned, and clothed in the uniform 'f the prison, and conducted to the cell assigned him or her numerically designated,,by which he or she shall thereafter be known during his or her imprisonment. No convict shall be°allow ed the use of tobacco or ardent spirits in any form, unless under the special direction of the attending physician, or be permitted to receive any thing but the prison allowance; and any person that shall supply, or attempt to supply, a convict with any article by this clause forbid den, shall on conviction be fined not less than twenty nor more than one hundred dollars, and if an officer or keeper be dismissed. No convict shall be discharged whilst laboring un der a dangerous disease, although entitled there to, unless by their own desire ; the uniform of convicts shall be determined by the inspectors. When a convict shall be discharged by the ex piration of his or her time of imprisonment, or by pardon, the clothes belonging to the prison shall be taken oti, and those belonging to the convict restored, together with any money or effects taken from him or her at the time of re ception into prison as hereinbefore provided for. If he or she shall not possess any money or suitable clothing, the inspectors shall provide them with what, in their judgment, may be ne cessary, not exceeding in money and clothin* two dollars in amount. ° Article vi.—'Treatment of Prisoners-Debt- ORS EXCEPTED. to the board of inspectors, or to the judges of the Court of Quarter Sessions if any of the in spectors are implicated. Section’ 2. As soon as the Lancaster Coun ty Prison slial l be completed and prepared for the receptionof prisoners, the inspectors thereof, appointed pursuant to this act, shall take charge of the said prison, and thereupon issue their order to the Sheriff of the said.county of Lan caster, who is hereby authorized and directed to execute the same, commanding the Sheriff forthwith to remove the said prisoners and de liver to the keeper thereof all persons, debtors excepted, who shall then be confined in the old jail. Debtors who shall then be in confinement as aforesaid, shall, on the authority and in the manner aforesaid, be removed to the debtor apartment as soon as the same shall be com pleted and prepared for their reception ; they shall each be confined in the respective apart ment assigned for them, and therein undergo their respective sentences or terms of imprison ment as nearly as may be practicable thereto, until-the expiration of the term of such sen tence or imprisonment, aud until they be other wise legally discharged. Sectio.v 3. Every person who shall, after the passage of this act, be convicted in any court of criminal jurisdiction in the county of Lancaster, of any crime or misdemeanor, the punishment of which would be imprisonment in the penitentiary (excepting murder in the second degree or manslaughter) shall be senten ced by the proper Court to undergo said pun ishment either in.the State penitentiary or in the Lancaster county Prison, at the discretion of the Court; every person after the comple tion of said new Prison convicted in Lancaster county of any offence now punishable by im prisonment in the county jail, to undergo his or her imprisonment in the Lancaster countv Prison. Section 4. From and after the passage of this act uo inquest shall- be held bn the body of any person who may die during his or her con finement in the Lancaster county prison, unless the coroner of said county be thereunto require ed hy the inspectors of the said prison, except in cases of murder, suicide, manslaughter, or death caused by casualties; and it shall be the duty of the attending physician of said prison to certify to the inspectors thereof the name and age of every person who may die in said prison, together with the disease or cause of death of each person, so far as he can ascer tain the sime, which certificate the inspectors of said prison shall cause to be entered in a boolc to be by them kept for that purpose ; and the. original shall be by them delivered to .the clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the , county, to be by him filed in his office for the inspection of all interested. The inspectors of said prison shall have power, and they are hereby directed and required, unless when the friends of the decased will take charge of the body, to have such decased person interred. StCTioN 5. The board of inspectors of the Lancaster county prison shall be and they are hereby authorized to discharge from prison, without the delay and expense of any proceed ing under the insolvent Jaws of this Comm, n-' wealth, every convict who shall have served out the term of his imprisonment at laW r, to which such convict has been or hereafter may be sentenced, notwithstanding such convict shall not have paid the costs of prosecution, or fine to the commonwealth, or restored the pro perty stolen, or paid the value thereof, if in the opinion of the said board of inspectors such convict is unable to pay or return the same. Provided always , That such discharge shall in no way interfere with the rights of the common wealth, the public officers, or of any person in terested in the payment or restitution thereof; qut no such discharge shall be allowed or grant ; ed by the said board of inspectors until such ; convict shall have exhibited to them, on oath or affirmation, duplicate schedules’of all his property, if any he has, so far as he can ascer tain the same; one of which schedules or list of property shall be by the said inspectors filed and preserved with the papers of the prison, and the other forthwith delivered to the clerk •of the court of Quarter Seesions of Lancaster county, who shall file the same in his office. Section 6. No inspector, keeper or other person employed or appointed to execute any duty, trust or employment in and about the said prison, shall, wiihout'the permission from the board of inspectors, sell any article of any kind to a prisoner, or to or lor the use of the prison aforesaid, or be directly or indirectly in any way concerned in any contract connected with such sale, or derive any emolument or ad vantage from such sale or contract; nor shall either or any of them extend to any person confined in said prison any favor, lenity or mit igation of punishment, or inflict any punish ment not authorized by law or the rules that shall be adopted b) the inspectors in accord ance with law ; nor shall they receive under any pretence whatever, from any person con fined in said prison, or from any one else on his behalf, any money, reward, gratuity or gift whatever ; and any violation of this law, or any subsequent act relative to said prison', shall be considered and adjudged a misdemeanor, and ou conviction for any such offence be foreihe court of quarter sessions of the peace of said county, the person so convicted shall be pun ished by a fine not less than twenty nor more than three hundred dollars, and be imprisoned for any term not less than one nor more than twelve months, and shall be immediately re moved from such office or appointment. Section 7. The penalties imposed by this act, the recovery of which is not herein speci ally provided for, shall be recovered in the name of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the use of the county of Lancaster, by action of debt before any justice, alderman, or court of record having jurisdiction of sums of that amount Section 8. For the funds necessary for keep ing, furnishing and maintaining said prison in conformity with the provisions of this act, the inspectors are hereby authorized to apply to the commissioners of said county i and if it shall appear to the said commissioners that the sunt applied for is reasonable, and that the accounts of the said inspectors are properly kept and ad justed, the said commissioners shall forthwith draw an order on the treasurer of the said coun ty in favor of the treasurer of said prison, for the use thereof for such sum as shall he neces sary to satisfy such demand. Section 9. The Treasurer of the said Lan caster Prison shall, in addition to his other du nes, receive all moneys belonging to the Lan caster county prison, and shall disburse the same on orders drawn on him by the board of inspectors of said prison ; he shall keep a true account of all moneys received and disbursed which account shall at all times be open to the inspection of the inspectors, and each of them and the commissioners of Lancaster county • ho shall once in>ach year state his accounts and produce his vouchers, which, after examination by the inspectors, shall by them be laid before the county auditors for settlement at the time and place where the said auditors meet for tile purpose of settling the account of the commis sioners and other officers, and be acted and re ported on as accounts of county officers are bv law authorized to be settled, and subject to the same laws relative thereto, and be subject to like appeal, issue and judgement, which ac count when so settled the inspectors shall cause to be published in a manner similar to that of the annual account of the county commissioners and treasurer. The treasurer shall give bond to the commonwealth for the use of the said conn ty of Lancaster, in such amount and with such security as the judges of the court of quarter sessions of said county shall determine and ap prove, conditioned for the faithful discharge of all duties enjoined on him by this act, for a iust account of all the moneys thet may come into his hands in behalf of said prison, for the deliv ery to his successor in office of all books pa pers and documents and other things held in right of his office for said prison, and for the payment by him of any balance of money be longing to said prison remaining in his hands. The said treasurer shall receive such compen sation for his services as shall be annually fixed by the inspectors with the approbation of the county commissioners and county auditors n „ S ™°- The keeper of said prison when qualified to act, and when he shall have en tered on the discharge of his duties, shall and is hereby required and directed to receive and take charge of all persons lawfully committed by any court, magistrate, alderman or justice oi the peace, or other officer having power to commit to prison, and said keeper shall be re sponsible for the safe keeping of all persons so committed in the same manner and to the same extent that sheriffs and jailors are now by law held liable. Section 11. It shall be the duty of the Court of Quarter Sessions of Lancaster county to de termine at what time the said prison shall be fitted and prepared to receive convicts and oth er prisoners, and when said court shall so de termine and decree, an entry to that effect shall be made on the record of said court, from which time this law shall go into full force and effect. Section 12. The keeper shall before enter ing on the duties of his appointment, be duly sworn or affirmed truly and faithfully to dis charge the duties of his office ; a copy of which oath or affirmation shall be filed among the pa pers of the inspectors ; he shall also, before en tering upon the duties of his office, give bond to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania with such an amount and such surety as the judges of the court of quarter sessions of Lancaster county shall determine aud approve, condition ed for the faithful discharge and observance of all duties enjoined on him by this act or by any subsequent act that may be passed, or by the rules of the inspectors ; fob a just and accurata account of all monies, goods, chattels and ef fects of all kind and description whatever that may come into his hands, or that may be placed under bis care in pursuance of said appointment, on behalf of said prison or by any person con fined therein ; for the delivery to his successor in office of all- books, papers and documents, also of all goods, chattels and effects which he may have and hold in right of said appointment, and for the payment of any balance of money belonging to said prison or any person confined therein remaining in his hands ; and for the safe keeping of all prisoners and other persons committed to his charge; which bond shall stand for the use of any person injured by the acts or delinquencies of said keeper, and may be proceeded on by any person aggrieved in the same manner as is directed with regard to sheriffs’ bonds ; and all other persons emp oyed in o’-about the prison shall, if the inspectors require it, give bond with security in such amount as they may direct, conditioned as near as expedient to that of the keeper, and in such mar ner as the inspectors shall fix and deter mine ; said bond to be approved by said inspec tors. Said bonds of treasurer and keeper 10 be taken and acknowledged before the recorder of deeds of the county, and recorded in his office at the cost of the respective officers, and the original bonds shall be filed by the in spectors in their office, copies of the record of any of the said bunds, acknowledged and re corded as aforesaid and duly certified by the recorder of deeds for the time being, shall he good evidence in any action brought against sucl. treasurer or keeper or their sureties on such bonds according to its form and effect in the same manner as the original would be if produced and offered in evidence. , Section 13. The said inspectors shall each of them receive for their services twenty-five dollars per annum, to defray the expense of their necessary attendance on the duties of their offices. Section 14. That the commissioners of Lan caster county be and they are hereby autho rized as soon after the removal of the prisoners from the present jail to the Lancaster county prison, and as soon as to them shall appear ex pedient, sell at public sale what is now under stood to be the old jail property in the city of Lancaster, consisting of the jail and ground at tached thereto as well as all other ground ad joining, whether purchased by the county of Lancaster or otherwise in their possession, the same to be sold together or in such parcels or sub divisions as will in the opinion of the said commissioners insure the highest and best price for the same, and on such terms and conditions as they shall prescribe, and convey to the pur chaser Or purchasers the said property by deed or deeds; the proceeds of the said property to be-paid into the counry treasury of the said county of Lancaster, to be held in trust and for the special purpose that the proceeds arising from such sale or sales be applied towards de fraying the expenses of the erection of the said new county prison. Section 15. All acts of Assembly hereto fore passed .on the subject of county prisons so far as the same are inconsistent with this act, are hereby repealed, so Tar as regards the pri son of Lancaster county, when the'same shall be built and completed and be fitted and pre pared to receive debtors, convicts and other persons, as contemp'ated by this act. SHENK & LONGS’ Coal and Lumber Yard. rpHE subscribers have taken the Coal Yard on _L Prince Street, in the city of Lancaster, lately owned and occupied bv Messrs. B. & J, Reinhold where they intend keeping a general assoitment of COAL FOR FAMILY USE, such as Lykens’ Valley, Ilaltimore Company, Pine- Grove, Shamokin, Pittston, &c., ivith a great variety of Coal for lime-burning and Sj,phur Coal for smithing. Also, a general ASSORTMENT OF LUMBER, will be kept constantly on hand. Having made ar rangements with the Saw it ills, every kind of bill stuff will be furnished at the shortest notice. It is the intention of the subscribers to give their personal attention to the business; and their object will be at all timeß to please and accommodate all w-ho may favor them with their custom, pledging \ themselves to sell as low as any others in the city ; of Lancaster or ijs vicinity. Now is the time for Bargains! B. F. SHENK, i R. H. LONG. {Krln retiring from business, our friends and the public generally have our thanks for the very libe ral patronage they bestowed upon us while in busi ness, and hope the same may be extended to our successors, Messrs. Shenk & Long, as we are confident they will merit the confidence of the P ubllc - tr B. & J. REINHOLD. May 27, >49 13 Strasburg and Lancaster Stage. THE undersigned, thankful for the encourage ment received since the establishment of this line, begs leave to inform his friends and the public generally, that he continues running a Stage daily between Strasburg and Lancaster. Leaving Miller’s, Strasburg, at 7 o’clock A. M. “ Shertz’s, Lancaster, at 4 P. M. FARE Each wav, 37$ cts. Children under 10 years of age, half price. Each passenger will be entitled to 50 pounds baggage. The cars from Philadelphia and from the West arrive in time for this stage. The subscriber has purchased the interest of the firm in the Stage, and intends to drive and manage it personally. , ° Passengers will be called for when requested.— Also taken up at any place along the road. The borough of Strasburg is situated in the most beautiful and fertile section of Lancaster county, about 7 miles from the city of Lancaster, and is a most delightful place of resort for the summer season. To the citizens of Philadelphia, who are desirous o/ securing a quiet and pleasant retreat from the pestilential atmosphere by which they are surrounded, the Borough of Strasburg is recom mended as possessing many advantages over other place i. It is but a few hours ride from the city, and board may be obtained of an excellent charac ter upon the most reasonable terms. July 31-37] C. EDWARDS, Proprietor. Ornamental Marble Works. EAST King street, next door to John N. Lane’s store. .Charles M. Howell, Marble Mason, respectfully informs the citizens of Lancaster and the public in general, that he carries on the MAR BLE BUSINESS, in all its various branches, and invites all to call on him, as he is satisfied that he can sell cheaper than any other establishment in the city or state. He invites the public to call and examine his stock of finished Mantels, Monuments, Tombs, Grave Stones, and also his collection of designs for Monuments, Tombs, &c., before purchasing else where. jan 16 Fainting. JOHN L. KEFFER has commenced the above business, in A. N. Brenneman’s Building, Cen tre'Square, Lancaster, and will do the best he can, by strictatteution to business and moderate charges, to satisfy all who may be pleased to favor him with their custom. [Ma? 1848.—-15. ; A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF | FANCY GOODS For Ladies, Gentlemen and Children's Wear. MRS. RANNINGER takes pleasure in calling the attei.tion of the Lancaster Ladies to her wen selected and pretty assortment of articles, for PMlvd l"if ar ’ "*3 Ich haTe j“ st been received from Philadelphia, and consist, as follows : w« ?j n ® at reduced prices; Children’s ScvrfW' ?, ck 3 and Ca P s i Radies’ Gold Medal Scarfs, Gentlemen and Children’s Woollen Scarfs; and Rf^w 3 " n S ° m £ aSSOrtment of Ladies White Mea b f /° ‘ll H ° Se ’ Merino worsted, Cotton bleached and unbleached, Lead color and mixed Hose. Also, a splendid assortment of Misses j woollen, Menno and cotton Hose ; Men and Boys wool en, Merino and cotton Hose; Ladies woollen and Merino Jackets; Infants’ white woollen Jack ets, and Hose and Sacks ; Woollen Gaiter for Chil dren ; a variety of linen, cambric and lawn Hand kerchiefs, collar, chemisetts, cuffs, edging, insert ing, and laces. Ladies’ kid, silk, fleece-lined gloves; also Lyle’s thread, cotton and woollen An eice^ent assortment of Misses kid, silk, fleece-lined and cotton gloves. Ribbons of every pattern ; Neck-ribbons, Belts, Slides, Breast * B V.n ~ pins » Fin B er -rings, and Victorine Pins. at^t? R£AT ASSORTMENT OF DRESS TRIM- such as Jenny Lind Velvet, Clay Gimp and Cord Embroidery, Braids, Tape, Hooks and Eyes, Whale-bone, Pearl-bone, Silk, Plated and Variegated Buttons, Sewing Silk, white & colored Spool Cotton, patent Thread, twilled and paper Muslins, Illusions, Worsted Cuffs and. Wristlets, Laps and Head Dresses, Mourning collars & cuffs, Velvet and Steel Bags, Purses, Purse-Silks, Beads and Claps, Port-monies, Segar cases, Gentleman’s cravats, Tuck combs and side-combs ; Hair and iooih Brushes, Curls, green and blue Bareges, white and black Veils, b BONNET VELVETS, SILKSr SATIN FLOWERS, Bonnet Tabs, Pins and Needles, Toilet Soaps, Powders, Hair Oils, Jet and Steel Bracelets, Crusha, l idy and Knitting Needles, Lamp Mats, Tidy Yarn, Straw Baskets, Band and Work Boxes, Taitun Muslins, colored and white Crapes, white & black Groffrings, crimped Taltons, anti a variety of other Dress and Trimming goods, usually kept in Fancy and Trimming Stores. The Millinery Business, Ef? Will, as heretofore, receive MRS.- RANNINGKit’S especial attention, in every branch of the tnHn MOURNING BONNETS particularly attended to' and made up at the shortest notice and on the most advantageous terms. MANTUA MAKING. »r Thr n“ B v h the “ r 6 e,lt solicitation of many friends, i Mrs. R. has connected the Mantua Making with the Millinery business. Therefore she has now engaged several competent Females in that line - who “re fuHy prepured to make up in the most fashionable manner, CLOAKS, DRESSES. SACKS CARDINALS, &c., &c., on the most reasonable terms KrEvery article warranted to be a corn plete fit. hiRS. MARY RANNINGER l osth Queen St., next door to Van Kanan’s Hotel . Jan. 15, ISSO. g. New Hat and Cap Store, East King St., a few doors west of the Farmer's Bank LEVI s 'IITH respectfully informs his mends and the public, that he has just received and is now opening at his new Store, a splendid assort ment of new and fashionable HATS and CAPS, tpr fall and winter wear, which have been selected with great care, will be sold at the lowest cash prices. For bcautw and superiority of finish they cannot be surpassed J His stock consists, in part, uf.SWr, Beaver, Nutria Brush, Moleskin, Russia, Cassimere, S,c., of sizes and shapes. Hats made to order at as short notice as desired. CAPS, CAPS, CAPS' His stock of Caps are of various styles and prices. He has received a new style of HAT-C .PS with a variety of other patterns, such as Velvet, Cloth Glazed, &c. Call and examine his stock, in Eas- King street, between the Court House and the Fanners’ Bank. N. B Hats bought at this establishment will or ironed free of charge. r v Nov. 6, ’49. 41 L - S - Marble Yard. THE undersigned adopt this method of inform ing their friends and the public in general, that they have taken the Marble Yard, formerly conducted by Daniel Fagan, situated in North Queen Street, in the city of Lancaster, a few doors north of Van Kanan’s (formerly Scholfield’s) tavern, whe-e they are prepared to execute all orders'in their line, in the neatest manner, at the most liberal prices, and with every possible expedition. William Leonard acquired a thorough knowln jfre ot the business in the most celebrated Marb’ : oj tabhshments in Philadelphia and New Yom.. Abner S. Bear was an apprentice to Daniel Fagan, and has had many years experience. As their work is all to be finished by themselves, they feel assured, that they can*afford entire satisfaction to their customers. J?5 hlblt Jolm Beard’s celebrated BOOK Or DESIGNS, embracing a large and attractive variety, from which their patrons can scarcely fail to make satisfactory selections. _ „ WILLIAM LEONARD, Dec. 20-6m-48] ABNER S. BEAR. Grand Centre of Attraction. Lancaster tower hall clothing STORE.—Just received, together with the ! latest Fall and Winter Fashions, the largest and most splendid assortment of FALL and WINTER , GOODS ever before exhibited in Lancaster county, j at M. T. Ford’s Tower Hall Clothing Store, oppo . site Vankenan’s (late Scholfield’s) Hotel. « Lhe citizens of Lancaster county, and strangers who may be visiting the city, are respect ully in vited to an examination of this magnificent stock , comprising an unrivalled collection of uncut Cloths j Cassimeres, and Vestings; with Overcoats, Sack | Dress and Frock Coats, Monkey Jacke.s, Pams Vests, Shirts, Stocks, Shams,, Cravats of all des j cnptions, Hosjery, Susperders; Gloves, and in fact everything necessary to complete a gentleman’s wardrobe, and at prices that no others in the trade attempt to compete with. Remember, gentlemen, that this is no trade clothing 6hop, as the proprietor has from the start set his face against orders of all kinds, and conse quently does not put a high tariff on his customers for fear they may have a builder’4 order, but sell ing exclusively for cash he can and does sell his goods for less than it costs most of the Tailors to manufacture them. So you see your true interest lies in patronizing the Tower Hall of M. T. FORD North Queen street, opposite the Franklin Hotel. ’ N. B.—The new style Kossuth Woolen Plaid Vest, is just out, call and see. [sept 25-ly-35t Columbia Bank & Bridge Co. INTEREST ON DEPOSITES. AT a meeting of the Directors of the Columbia Bank and Bridge Company, held on Tuesday, the 4th of December, 1849, it was Resolved , That from and the sth of Decem ber, 1849, interest will b« paid on deposits made with this institution, as follows, viz : On sums deposited for three months, at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum. On sums deposited for six and nine months, at the rate of 4$ per cent, per annum. On sums deposited for twelve monts, at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. The interest on the twelve months deposites to be paid annually. By order of the Directors, SAMUEL SHOCH, Cashier. Columbia, Dec. 11, 1849. 46-3 m Estate ef Magdalena Weaver. In the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Lancaster. WHEREAS Nicho as Hogendobler, Trustee of Magdalena Weaver, did on the sth day of h ebruary, 1850, file in the office of the Prothonotar* of said Court his account of the said Estate: Notice is hereby given, to all persons interested in said estuA, that the said Court-have appointed the 1 Sth day of March, 1850, for the confirmation thereof, unless exceptions i»e filed. Attest, HENRT STOEK, Proth’y. Proth’y's Office, Lan. Feb. 19, 1850. 4-4 t BLANKB neatly and expeditiously executed at this ciffiae, in the war of the Market House. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. DR. J. McCALLA, DENTIST, Graduate of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery (Formerly of No. 100, South sth St., Phil’a,) WOULD respectfully-announce to the public, that having permanently located in Lancrster tor the practice of his profession, he is to be found directly over Messrs. Sprecher & Rohrer’s Hard ware Store, East King street, Jourth door from the Court House. [Feb. 19, ’5O-4-ly John fll. Amweg, ATTORNEY AT L.AAV, OFFERS his professional services to the public. Office in Brennctnan's Building,Centre quare, Lancaster, in the rear of VV. G. Baker’s Drug Store,’ and two doors north of E. Sheaffer’s Saddlery. Lancaster, Feb. 19, JSSO. 4-ly Dr. F. sillier, PMTICAL HOMCEOPATIIIC PHYSICIAN, ETC. FROM Germany , regular Graduate ofthe Univer sities of Greifs .valde and Halle, and pupil of the celebrated Dr. Hartman of Leipzig, offers -his pro fessional services as l!omcenpathic Phviician, Sur geon and Accoucheur, to the citizens of Lancaster and vicinity. Office in the second story of Kramph’a Building, corner of North Queen and Orange streets, and immediatelyonposite the Post Office. Lancaster, Feb. 12, 1860. 3-tf Landis & black, ATTORNIES AT LAW: Office —Three doors below the Lancaster Bank, South Queen Street, Lancaster, Pergola. All kinds o! .Scrivening, such as writing Wills, Deeds, Mortgages, Accounts, &c., will be attended to with correctness and despatch. January 16, 1549 51 OFFICE FOK IHE Pnrchase and Sale of Real Estate, WIESIF lEffiKr® i'ffiaiEll’iPj, EaiUKiD.&.SiTIEI&i PENNSYL V./INIJI. nov 13-12-3m] D. W. PATTERSON, Or. JM. M. iMoorc, Ociilisi. to P er^ a operations on tha TEETH upon terms to suit the times. Olfice North Queen street, opposite Kauffman's Hotel. auril IQ. Alexander l. hayes, ATTORNEY AT LAW: Office West King Street, next door helotv C. Hager & Son’s Store. January 9, ’49 IDl&a iSSa SURGEON a » HE:is»j- r 3n*:sH!'r*r’ 9 OFFICE —In Kramyih's JiuiUling, NORTHEAST CORNER OF Orange and Kortli Queen Streets, LANCASTER, PA Lancaster, July 3, 1849. WILLIAM S. AMWEG, - ’ Attorney at Law, OFFERS his profession-!] services Lo the public He also attends to the collection of Pensions and the prosecution or all manner of claims against the genera] government. His residence in the city of Washington for several years, the experience derived Irom the duties of the office, which he had hlled-duriug that time, and the mode in which claimß ol this sort are most speedily adjusted, give the most ample assurance that business placed in hie hands will he attended to in such manner as can not fail to afford satisfaction. ■ Office in South Queen street, second house below the Lancaster Bank Nov. 20, 1849. W. Whiteside, ATTORNEY AT LAW, HAS removed to the office formerly occupied by E. C. Reigart, Esq., in West King street, 3d house below Mr. Reed’s Tavern April 10 George w. m>elroy, ATTORNEY AT LAW , uncrß his professional services to the public. Office !" „“i re S< l uarc > >n the room formerly occupied by M. Carpenter, Mayor. [Mav 1 ’49-14 JONAS D. BACHMAN, ArrORNEY AT LA W: Office in M arket Square, in the room lately occupied by G. W. VpElroy, Esq. : april 2-1 '49 JOHN A. HIESTAND, ATTORN E Y AT LAW, Office in West King Street, fourth door West of Peter Heed’s Hotel, Lancaster, Lancaster, May In, 1849 Geo. W. Hunter, attorney at law. OFFICE North Queen Street, first door to the right of John F. Long’s Drug Store. ' All kinds of Conveyancing, writing Wills, Deeds, Mortgages, Accounts, &c., will be attended to with correctness and despatch A pril 3. ’4O General Agency and Intelligence Office. GEO. B. HAMILTON & J. M. SHERER have entered in co-partnership in the above named business, under of Hamilton & Sherer The business will be continued at the old place on the second floor of the house next door south of the Examiner and H raid office, in North Queen street, offer their to his friends and th* puldic generally, in procuring money on loan and lending out money on interest; the purchase aritf sale of stocks of all kinds; houses rented, and ten ants furnished ; in the purchase and sale of real and personal property; and also in giving infor mation to Managers, Clerks, Mechanics and Labo rers, or any other situations ; ot all such a regular Register will be kept by them. They hopes by close attention to business to meet with encouragement in their undertaking, and assure the public, that all matters of any nature whatever entrusted to them, will be strictly confidential * HAMILTON & SHERER. February 12, 1850. [(.3 ' ©ißa dTa Wii'ara^sfe Opposite Vankanans (formerly Srholfielrls) Hotel, North Queen St., Lancaster, Pa. I heartily recommend to the people ot Lancaster, all others to whom this may come, Dr. Wavlan* Grndote of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery* as a gentleman, eminently qualified to practice his profession in a skillful aud scientific manner, and of moral character that entitles him to all confidence. I do also certify, that Dr. Waylan did obtain, as the award of a Committee, consisting of Dr ParmW of New York, Dr. Roper of Philadelphia, and Dr.. Noyes of Baltimore, a Case oflnstruments, offered by the College as a prize for the greatest proficiency in the study and art of Dentistry as taught in the Institution. I do also certify that Dr. Way Jan bus operated upon my mouth-in a highly satisfactory manner. Thos. E. Bond, Jr., A. M., M. D. Professor of Special Pathology and. Therapeutics in the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Lancaster, Dec. 11, ’49. 46-tf GETZ & HARBERGER, PRACTICAL GAS FITTERS, WEST KING ST., LANCASTER. PLAIN and Ornamental Gas Fitting, and general furnishing of Gas Fixtures. Gas Pipes intro duced into Churches, Stores,Dwelling Houses, and public establishments, at the shortest- notice. All their work warranted. Old Fixtures repaired, and alterations made in the most improved and substantial manner. Orders strretly attended to. ' [oct 2, »49-tf-36 Shaving, Hair-Dressing, & Sham poonlng Saloon, Centre Square, opposite the Court House , in the second story of the building occupied as a Grocery Store by Williams Clarkson. E BOSTON & S; WILLIAMS, {formerly of N. v Queen street,) have taken the above shop where, by strict attention to business, and a deter mination to pleaße their customers, they hope to receive a share of public patronages/. Lancaster, Dec. 18, *49. 47-ly NO. 7
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