FRANKLIN'S BIRTH-DAY, Celebrated by tbe Printers and Citi zens of Lancaster City. ADDRESS OF H. SiMYERS, ESQ. j ßemarks of Mon . j Ellis Lewis, Son . James Buchanan , Son. Geo . TF. Woodward, H. Maxwell, Bsq., Letters from Invited Guests. — Reg ular Toasts Volunteer Tests, fc. •v The 145th anniversary of the birth-day of Benjamin Franklin, was commemorated by a surpper on the evening of the ITth.inst., at the hotel of H. H. Lichty ; , in this city, by the Printers, and a goodly number of our cit izens. The occasion was one full of inter est. The celebration of the birth-day of Franklin, who had taken such a conspicuous^ part, not only in the promotion of the Typo m graphical Art, .but had contributed largely to the advancement of the Sciences, and the es tablishment of our Free Government, was a tim? when the citizens a[nd printers-of this city could, with propriety, gather around the festive board to do honor to the memory of , thatigreat man. Forgotting all the tur moils and vexations of business, an hour or two was spent most pleasantly in doing jus tice to the supper, and listening to the ad dress, toasts, speeches, &c., &c. THE SUPPER. 1 At about half-past.eight o’clock, the com pany sat down, to supper. The mine host- of the hotel had prepared two tables, both of j which literally groaned under the pressure 1 of the numerous articles; and it is needless to say that,full justice was done to them by all hands. Almost every article the taste could r relish, almost everything that-could please the palate, was provided in the griit- est abundance, and with such taste as to command the undivided approbation of the company. After having discussed the mer its of the supper, the cloth was removed, and the following gentlemen appointed officers for the evening: 1. President. . [ HON. ELLIS LEWIS. Vice Presidents. Hugh Maxwell, Esq., William H. Span gler, Jas. Wager, and Col. G. :Sanderson. Secretaries. Col. G.'W. Hamerslv, Gen. George Ford. The Address, by Mr. Myers, being in or der, the President called upon the gentleman who responded in the following terms : Mr. Myers, arose and said : Mr. President: Gentlemen —We have assembled here in cnmmemoratiuu of Benjamin Framj lin: —one of those illustrious sages of our pa«t history, the meutiouing of whose names al ; ways causes our bosoms to swell with joy , and delight. A thouglft of the services which they rendered fur Our beneiit, instantaneously leads us back into the past, and iuduces us to centrast it with the preseut; and'if we do so, how various aud how uuuierous are the objects and blessings by which we are now so happily' surrounded, and for which we are iudebted to them, whose only effect can be to inspire us with that ardent love of and that un faltering zeal for the public good, which were so eminently characteristic of Franklin. It is by this contrast only, that we are enabled to see, and properly appreciate, the services ot those American Patriots and Statesmen whose labors were wholly devoted to the accumulation, of advantages for posterity. The period of timeiti which they lived, and during which their ef forts were exerted in our behalf, is one of mure than ordinary interest to us, for it properly forms the days of American infaucy. The very scenes by which they were surrounded, coming to us only in story, seem to be invested with a charm awakening American'pride) for they exhibit a rough and uncultivated country —inhabited by people from all climes and kingdoms, who made it a place of refuge because tbeir fearless minds and . venerated principles and opinions were turned into the worst of enemies at home—gradually ad vancing, 'by private iudustry and public enter prise, iu strength and respect, until it assumes its position in the category of nations. As it does so, regardless of the examples of other coun tries and of other nations, we see it framing a new political code, whose workings could only be inferred by the powers of imagery, satisfied, because that code wafs founded upou the endu ring principles of Justice, that it would remain a lusting monument of American labor and • American wisdom, as long as one virtue, found a home in the bosoms of-posterity. Unto this day it has not only done so, but, being the Alma Muter of all, it has gathered around every cit izen all the comforts and'enjoymeiits within the | pale of governmental science. Amongst the men who coined for us our pres ent exalted position, none acted a more conspic uous, and at the same time, a more geuerous part, than Benjamiu Franklin. In his every act, we see more or less of the printer exhibited used to encounter difficulties by patience, and resist ing obstacles by perseverance —two essential A qualities of the without which, printing makes him truly a galley-sluve. From his boy s hood he hud imbibed that euergy of mind and “ character which no other profession or occupa tion could teud more to foster 'and encourage than printing; aud which, haying .been thus fostered and encouraged, in after years, enabled him to encounter public aud scientific questions and opinions with commanding judgment and unbending sternriess. : In the perusal of his life, particularly as sketched by himself, no American can feel any thing but pleasure, and no printer anything but sympathetic joythe former's feelings being moved by the higher achievements-of his mind, ' in particular, whilst the latter first presses to gether the incident in his'life, and compares it' with the general fortunes of the craft. He first sees the young tyro lediutoa printing -office, all the inquisitiveness of his nature arou sed, and he smiles at the rude aud bewildered stare which his imagination fixes upon the'object of his gaze. Here, as he sees him surrounded by nothing but mysteries which time aud attention only could explain, he contemplates the jestsand squibs to which the; green are always subject, and beholds the more experienced joar bending over his case— a case himself, ns he greets the vic tim of his mock errands returning with a burden greater than the wandering pilgrim’s as the rep resentative of some “ circular, itco-em shooting stick,” or other object having a name only in the jour typo's catalogue of fancies. He beholds little devil, attend to his petty hell with the earnestness of one contemplating the typical, representation of its contents, aud says in his mind, he has not been misnamed; ibrthoyouug boy, just eutering upon his mysterious art, tho’ harsh may be the epithet which he is accustom ed to heart always mauages to have the “game” before he may be superseded iu the name. As the printer views him thus passing through the general ordeal, from kissing thepnntcr's daughter,' until he becomes the accidental ostensible edi tor of the Courant, he finds but-the same course, of life which been his own ; but here, the singular disposition of a brother induces him to strike off the apprentice aud to become the trav elling jour; and though we fiud him wandering from Boston to New York, aud from New York to Philadelphia, wet down and unpleasant, and out of sorts, he is nevertheless still possessed of thatcbaracteristic carelessness of thecraft, which" induces him never to despair. Thus we find him travelling the streets of Philadelphia, gazing from side to side with utter satisfaction,—prob ably contemplating the cheapness of bread whilst beneath each arm he etnbraces a roll and feeds his appetite with auother which lie holds in his fist. Though he was an utter stranger here, he.soou discovered that.bis conduct was' fast driving away the'dag-g-ers of misfortune, and before long the star of better success seemed to envelope him with its apparent brilliancy. This was but an enticing cheat which at length led him to 6eek his maintenance in a London print » ing house. How many of the craft “have found themselves” in’alike position—how many have ; found themselves across the oceau»in the midst. ! 0/ a population iucreased many thousand fold since then, their light being out l Not conceiving that the mind of a smooth-tongued Governor ; could be capable of wilfully him by : promises which were never filled, he ventured, and his venture an admirable illustration of the meautteslportCeith. Wo miiy sometimes be enabled to account for the false representations of man, but what, save inborn baseness, could induce a Colonial Gov r ernor thus lo deceive a young and inexperienced typo, must defy even ourbonjectures. Thus pressing together the various incidents which mackle bis life, the printer feels awakened within him that yearning which a printer only can feel; bat, passing from this, be. at length beholds him in the position for which he so ar dently straggled. He beholds him in his edi torial sanctum, devoting his energies to the gratification of the public,—subject to the vicis itudes and trials which attend every one in'that profession, yet meeting them with an ardor an ! d determination worthy of,his position. Whilst thus devoting his atteution to please—a matter more difficult than the eolation of any principle iii politics or science~-the wish and aim Of ben efiting all never forsake him’. The desire for future distinction, animating still more his nat ural vigor,, unlike many ot his colleagues and opponents, and unlike many of the present day, he scorned to do aught that did not contribute to the comfort or fortune of those by whom lie was surrounded, or that was not intended to ben efit those who werejtobe when he, “like the •cover of an old booW,| its contents toin out, and stripped of its lettering and guilding,” had be come “food for worms.” Never exertiug tiie power which was in his bands—never wielding the lever of his press to the iujury of others, he sought their good, eveu to the furnishing ol economical rales fariheirgoverument, which, in themselves, for .llieir pithy worth, vie even with the proverbs of iSolomou. . In a word, to society he became an'ornament, and to posterity a father. . J , The monuments ofibis energy and judgment are everywhere iu our midst. Wherever you turn your-gaze, instead of seeing human beings howliug with despair, because of the conceived wrath aud growling anger of heaven; instead of seeing disheveled; matrons and unbridled children displaying all the gyrations of mental agony-; instead of seeing the arrow-spears of the Thracians darting: iuto the clonda, you be hold but the evidences of F/ankliu’s penetra tion. Where men were awed into fear, they are now possessed with admiration; where ter ror destroyed comfort, majesty and grandeur now delight. The phenomena of heaven have been explained, and! men have beheld them without fear, and with knowledge to compre hend them. Comparative, security has been given to life and property on 6ea and on laud. • Thus, whilst his efforts contributed to the public good, science begau to laud him as one of its proudest acquisitions,; and indeed he was. Never shriukiug from intricacies, but briuging the lever of his bedr with systematic power, if he did not utterly'erase them, he left it deep impression: s but these, are not the only evidences of his and'dtility. Proba bly the proudest memorial of his energy may form the boast of Philadelphia. In the days of its infancy, when letters were comparatively unkuowu, and when Engluntl exercised .its po-r tent influence over every section of the Colonies; the proud design of placing the means of im-j provement within reach of'ev.ery one entered his mind, and the object vvus accomplished. ! For a long space of time no local institution in' Uie Colonies or States a more power ful-influence in the cause of education and geu ! eral knowledge, than the pnblic library ofvPhil-; adlephia. Here all could resort to obtaiu “reme- I dies for the diseases of the soul;” for it was an in-! titution esstabliahed lor the benefit of all. Satis fied that public iguorance alone gives to the op pressor the means ot oppression, nothing tended l more to Spread his opiuion tbau this institution.! No. sootier was its influence felt than others fol-; . lowed thejexample. Libraries increased, and the young became'euabled to acquire the first great; priucples of government, science, and morality, ! where before they grovelled in utter ignorance.' Howisitnow? No place withiu the confines I of this extended Union dare honcsjly be named' a city, unless it contains a public librury. It i never can rank in the class of cities as long as \ it bears this reproach. Our towns beiug the! central points to which|iiiformation is now com municated on the wings of lightning, the coun try round about resorts thither for information; aud, indeed, that townjmust be destitute of en ergy ; destitute of intellect; nay, destitute of feeling, that has not in its midst the’means of gratifying all who may seek the improvement of mind. Her? 1 may be permitted to remark that at this period of our advance, institutions of this kind are particularly necessary. Now the means of communicating intelligence are •are speedy; wo are no more greeted with “ Important. News, Three months later from Eu rope" but various steamers which ply the ocean bring to us the circumstances of every import ant credit, occurring iu -almost every section of the world, iu a few days'; and when it reaches our world sea-ports, we find the speed of the Courier-pigeon superseded, and as it were, tfie very thunderbolts of heaven tamed aud brought to subjection, and made to spread the news. Here we behold the labor of, ages; here, too, we behold the evidences of Franklin’s duergy; for, if it be probable that, without appropriat ing the thoughts and improvements of Worces ter, Bolton, and Watt, Fulton would never have constructed a steamboat, it is equally probable that Morse would never have* eouceived the idea of a telegraph without making use of the discoveries ol Franklin, aud others who pre ceded him Iu his private capacity, though we may fre quently see him at a stand, we never find him idle. Having the idea which he so pleasantly expressed in his essuy to those wish ing to remove to America, he was led to pity the indolent, aud the description which.he gives of the gentleman and the position which he as signs him might be applied to advantage by many gents oil the present day. Devoting his time to the accumulation of municipal bles sings, uolhing escaped his attention. He soon discovered wherein the community in which he lived was deficient in the means of comfort and security, and his efforts supplied them. Indeed, every enterprize that marked the progress of Philadelphia, it not-altogether originated by. him, was in no small degree his at tention and support. * v In the various Colonial disputes which blur the history of Pennsylvania, we always find him • the firm friend of the people; and'through his ef forts in their behalf were frequently delealed, the honor and judgment that characterized them, com manded the respect even of his most bitter, oppo-' nents. 1 hr.ough his exertions the difficulties arising between the- people and the• proprietaries were generally satisfactorily settled'; but, whilst the people thus confided to him the affairs of the Colony, and whilst other Colonies sblicited his exertions in their behalf, when the “time that tried men s souls” arrived, we find him assuming a still prouder position. It would be an unending task to enumerate the services which, during that period when America’s destiny hung upon the most wavering balance, he rendered lor its bener fit - a task which has never yet been accomplished, and one that must remain unperformed until some superior philosophy will lay bare the secret springs by which social influence conveys the principles and demands oi justice to honest minds. If there was wisdom in the practice of the kingdoms and warriors of old, there was equal discretion, in more recent times, in sending Franklin before the commencing storm ; for his vivid' sagacity, his sound judgment, and his simple, yet forcible man ner of representing facts, invested him with the power of [convincing fwhere others would have utterly failed. Of all men, however great their power, then laboring for the advantages of Amer ica, he was probaby best fitted to exhibit the jus tice of the cause which he espoused and none made more or warmer converts. Although he at nrst used all honorable means to effect a.reconcil ation between the Colonies and England, he soon discovered that the broad and ruinous grounds as-, sumed by the British government, and to which it ' so tenaciously adhered, formed a Barrier stronger than the He plus ultra of Hercules to its accom plishment. At that period of ourhistorv, the in habitants of the Colonics were induced to look upon England as their country of their nativity— the bonds of affinity and custom binding ihem-to it with Gordeon ties. Therefore, whilst not per muted to hope on the one hand, he-beheld the mightiest [obstacles on the other; yet, notwith standing this, the more oppressive the policy of England became, the more energetic were his ef forts. When, at length, forbearance had ceased to be a virtue, no event was more encouraged welcomed by him than tfie : declaration of Ameri can Independence, and none contributed more to ns accomplishments than be. During the coming period of American history, though he was not immediately surrounded by; the apparently omin ous scenes which occurred,, the services that he rendered in France for the general cause were of a more important character ,thanan£ that he could 'have commanded af home..: Knowing the condi tion, ot his couniry, and knowing what aid it re- SUik’ r ®i e 2 er f‘ es ™ ere devoted to secure it, and had he failed, American freedom would at least have been protracted for yhars, if not compelled . utterly to perish At length hope began to bud the subjection of the Colonies became a matter of d ?* l ’T and when Cornwallis was compelled to yield, the shouts of freemen reverberated through out the couniry with triumphant joy. So signal were his services that whenbur country was Ireed trom European gyves it was only.by his urgent solicitations that he was recalled—so highly were they esteemed that, when the venerated Jeffek so.v, afterwards assuming his position, was asked oy a distinguished functionary of the Court wheth in' 1 ? 1 ,® 1 ' Franklin,” he replied, ” I Tf ihH 1 ' Fr ? n * llin . no man can replace him.” - ’ Q .\ suc n have been kis character and ser vices, well may the craft look upon him as their l it d W r“ hout “g°'ng round the church of bt. John de Laiers, blmdfould,” and welcome the anniversary ot his.birthj each returning year small. tribute of respect, being the hrstof thd kind on the part of he .printersi of Lancaster p , form the data for lu tore and sublime (oietts of regard to his memory. In this demonstration of the printers, preceded by others throughout the whole Union, at this particular period of our country's history, we mav read something of more than usual importance • lor who can contemplate Washington, the Father of hiß country, or Greene, the Fabius ol Ameri ca, and Others equally meritorious, upon the field ot battle, Jefferson, Henry,! and Adams, in the' halls of legislation, or Franklin in the Constitu tiopal' Convention, and not feel the bands which unite him to his country enchasing him tighter ahd more tight? Whilst, however, it has this effect, it may also have another equally important; for it brings to our minds the example of one who start ed life without the means of acquiring the objects of his desires, by energy, industry, and frugality, raising himself to a position which will command the respect of posterity as long as political econor my or science shall form pap? of the studies of man—nay, until human nature shall have changed. May his example be followed, and may we all be enabled, when age shall set its seal upon our brows, to exclaim in his own words, “ that were the offer made, we would engage to run again,- from beginning to end, the same career of life,” and posterity will find nothing in us to reprove. REGU LAR TOASTS 1. The Day tee Celebrate —The Birth-day of Bekja.ma.iv Frakklin —The Printer, the Philoso pher, the Statesman and Patriot—we look with pride and veneration npon his greatness. In the of bis life, a 11 Poor Prin er Boy,” by bis own industry and application, he rose to the highest pinnacle of fame’s 2. The Memory of George Washington; whose heroism and courage, as displayed upon the battle fietds qf the American Revolution; whose wisdom, patriotism, and sagacity in council, having contributed, to the establishment of American Freedom have won for him a glorious immortality. His name has an abiding place in the heart of every American. 3. The Signers of the Declaration of Indepen deuce; a noble band of patriots, who,, for our Bakes “ pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor” upon the altar of the coun try, thereby securing for us, „and our children, the inestimable blessings of Civil and Religious Liberty.— They need no prouder monument than the American Republic. 4. The memories of Andrew Jackson, Wm. Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor—Ameri cans of whom we may all feel proud—patriots - and warriors whose during and heroic exploits have shedadditioual lustre upoii American Arms. Their usuries occupy a prominent place upon the scroll of fame. 5; The President of the. United States. 6. The Governor of Pennsylvania. •7. The Memory of William Peun. 8. Pennsylvania; The Keystoneofthe Federal Arch ; always loyal to the Constitution, —among the first to rally around the Country’s flag in the stormy hours of the Revolution, she will be the last to desert it. Locked up in the affections of her sons, who, having embibed the true prin ciples of Republicanism, from their fathers, will, at any moment, with their “Shooting Sticks" be ready to march in defence of our In stitutions. 9. The Army and Navy of the United States — The pride of the Nation—and a terror to our foes. 10. Printing; The "art preservative of all arts,” wilhout-whoso aid the proudest and most brilliant achievements of humau intellect would crumble into ruins. “ Mother of arts! we tribute bring Of houor to thy mighty son, Whose'praises every land doth sing, That Science doth shed her light upon Our brother, ’tis uo idle boast— A proud affinity we claim ; And this to night, shall be our toast, Our brother craftsman, Franklin’s Fajie! : 11. Daniel Fulton, the great pioneer of Steam Navigation—a son of Lancaster county, one whose patient and persevering labors have crowned him with undying glory. 12. To ike Memories of John Guttemburg, the reputed inveutor of Printing; of John Faust the promoter, and Peter Schaeffer the improver. By their combined efforts they contributed largely to the progress of civilization, of civil and religious liberty. 13. Woman: The fairest type from the font of the Almighty, given to muu, as a compuuion to share his prosperity, and as an angel to com fort him in his distress. VOLUNTEER TOASTS By J. Q. A. Smith ; Our Guest, the Hon. Jas. Buchanan His mind, capable of guidiug and i governing the affairs of our great nation—his heart, hand, and purse, always open for the re j lief of the destitute.. May his future career be j crowned with that success which his past life i so justly merits. Mr. Buchanan, in acknowledging' the honor conferred upon him, arose and made a few remarks, in the course, of which he al luded, in proper terms, to the art of printing and the press, the influence it had exerted, and the power of which it was still possessed. He thought it was., proper that the newspa per press of-the country were, divided \upon sentiments of a political and Teligious char acter, and indeed upon all subjects. Should the press of the whole country be- united —alt in contending for the same principle —;no opposition, however strong, would be able to resist its power. It could elevate whom it pleased, it could put down whom it„pleased. So far as concerned him self, he admitted he had felt the effects of the public press. (Laughter.) He had become so hardened, however, that he thought it would be difficult for the bite of a gallinipper to ef fect him! He then referred to the public course of Dr. Franklin— the active part he had ta ken in everything that had a tendency to ameliorate the condition of mankind. After : some other remarks, Mr. Buchanan took his seat amidst much applause.— . After which the following toast was read : The Hon. George W. Woodward ; One of the ;true eons of Pennsylvania, though youn® in years, mature in intellect. A glorious future is : before him. : Judge Woodward acknowledged the kind- ness of his friends in a few remarks. He i had not come here for the purpose of making a speech, and thought that those who had so kindly invited him must have forgotten the contract, that he was not to make one. Mr. Buchanan. —We repudiate it! Mr. Woodward thought Pennsylvania never repudiated ! (Laugh,ter.) Mr. Buchanan.—A little! (renewed laugh ter.) , ’ . Since, however, he had arisen, Mr. W. said he could not help but express his thanks for the kind ihanrier in which he had been treated by his friends in this city. He ex pressed himself highly gratified with his visit, and was much pleased with our town. In concluding his remarks, he gave the fol- lowing sentiment Tke Press: The foe to Tyrants, the Palladi um of Liberty! After the applause had subsided, the fol- lowing toast was given. By C. Mc&eary— Hon.Ellis Lewis: The «en .tleman, scholar and distinguished jurist. Al though hts of usefulness aud distinction rose obscure, by adhering closely to the Stick and i£ufe of ludustry aud perseverance, now shines brightly and radiates all within the sphere of dTamnl len< ff’ , May the im P rcssion which his fahbfn Vl* “r rSe nS all t 0 P rcss 011 iu ‘he , d r ever >" du, y- and labor, eam- Oi vntue and intelligence. [ This toast was received with much enthu siasm, and his Honor arose, and Spokis sub stantially as follows: rLin.T' 1 *? 15 ' Tl) e kind compliment con wiih d re n I he Se - nt 's ient delivered is received with real gratitude and pleasure, because it m7M k ™ the tec f h P lcal language which recog. J one of ‘he' craft—as one of that great cletv da h ne o nd f POn Wh ° m ‘ he interes “> ofs °- ctety depend for preservation. Many long years have elapsed since I embarked in a different pursuit, but I am proud to acknowledge ray early associations, and my heart is still true to its early attachments. Looking back upon the {he nnh| h n ° U h SaDI ? j”' I *," sce n<=s connected with tie noble hearted'professors of the lypo-raphi eal art, rise into view. [Here the speaker gave brief sketches of the early history of several printers now occupvin"- prominent positions as gentlemen of wealth— statesmen, poets, and philosophers.] I ft has been said that Printing is “the art nre more'th 6 "V 11 - 8 " 8 = ” I his ia traa ' E h ‘ B 18 true - Tl,e h '£laest efforts of the wnrm genUlly—lhe latest inventions which discoveripo^f r ? aw—anli ■he most invaluable useless »>rs ( !tlln , ce would be comparatively places nnnn 8 U no * t * le art Printing, which ofthSeTvenH Peri6h J 1 5! e records all tha details broadcast over'Jh an ! id, J scov ' rie8 > and6owslh om P^ d „ C .~t. ! o h „ e may’a^rply l^ hem M and patriotism of those faithful sentinels on ?he watch towers of freedom, who wield the power of the printing press, the this coum^ coaid not be preserved; for a single day. Nay —were it not .for the spread of the great doc trines of equal rights, through the medium of the printing press, those liberties had never been wrested from tha usurpers grasp. Religion it self, unaided by this all-poweriul agent, would have but a limited existence. What is the, Christian religion without the Bible? What’ poor man could ever enjoy the bless ingsof read ing the Holj Scriptures it.there were ho printing presses to multiply copies. Even among the rich, not one out of a thousand would be able to purchase and pay!the price of a manuscript copy. . T.k e great value of the Press consists in its fa cilities tor spreading.knowledge throughout the world. This right thus to enlighten mankind, should be guarded with the most jealous care. We do not read that Benjamin Franklin ever ' sought, by patents or copyrights, to deprive his fellow citizens of the blessings to be derived from the knowledge and useful application of his dis coveries and inventions. His teachings in philos ophy—his discoveries in electricity—the comforts of his Franklin stove, and the protection of his lightning rod have been freely given to the world. In this respect how widely he differs from some authors of the present day. .Charles Dickertpjon his visit to this country,was so eager to tax the American printers for the privilege of reprinting his works, that he availed himselfof the opportunities presented by American hospi tality to urge his pretentions. Others have fol lowed his example in the effort toconvince the American people that their own Congress ought to pass a law to prevent the American Primers from re-printing English works. At present, the best European works of science and litera ture are re-printed by our enterprising Printers and furnished to . the American people at the bare cost of paper and printing. These works are thus furnished to ourpitizensata far cheaper rate than the European prices where the copy right-tax places them beyond the reach of the poor man. .It is this great advantage that renders the -masses of the American people more enlightened than the masses of the old-world. But foreign emissaries, aided by a few of our own writers who vainly i magine that they might thereby reap a rich harvest in Europe, are seeking to deprive us of this advantage by means of what is called art international copy-right law. Even the Na tional Medical, Society recently assembled in Cincinnati, has embarked in the project, and directed the circulation of petitions to Congress for the purpose. The portals ofEuropean know ledge are thus to be closed. The American Press is to be fettered, and the American people made to pay tribute to the authors of Europe for the privilege of multiplying copies ot 'works which their authors have already sold. And, in support of this claim, the principle is boldly asserted that an author, after selling a copy of his work, has a “ natural right ” to prevent any one from, multiplying copies by means of the art of priming. Now a natuial right is a right which can be enjoyed without "de j pending upon the rights of others. A “ natu i ral right” can have no. existence if it be a su perstructure erected upon and depending for its existence on a foundation-consisting altogether of other men's property. How is it with the foreign author who seeks to shackle the American Press ? Did he invent the letters of which the alphabet is composed ? Did he invent the words of which sentences.are made? Did he make the goose quill, or invent the : pen with which his ideas were written down ? Did he invent the-ink, or discover the method of making the paper on which he writes? He cannot, even prepare a single manuscript original, without pirating the inventions and discoveries which have been accu mulating for ages. And after he has prepared his manuscript, what can it avail him without the mean's of multiplying copies, which arc furnished by the Printing Press alone ? It is the art of multiplying copies, not the labors ofhis mind and pen, which he seeks to appropriate •to himself Did he invent the types—or tfie art of arranging - them into words and pages ? or the Prnter’s Ink or paper? Did he invent the Priming Press,that he should claim the right to impose fetters upon its freedom, to depriye mankind of its usefulness, and to make gain by its operations ? So far from an author having a right thus to appropriate to himself, exclusively, u\e inventions of others, he has no natural exclusive right even to his own ideas. His ideas are but the sequence of events. They come into existence by the will and power , of God, as a part of “ the form and pressure of : the age.” They spring from the great law of progress. When the time comes for devel oping a particular idea, it springs into exist ence in a thousand minds at once: Know ledge comes from God ; and let no man raise his impious voice to claim a natural right to exclude thejight from his fellow creatures. When Ben jamm Franklin signed the Constitution of the United States, he made the solemn declaration that the exclusive right of authors and inventors should be granted as a measure of policy “ to pro mote the progress of science and useful arts,” and not as “ a natural right,” and that the grants should only be for “ limited times,” and not in perpetuity. If any recreant representative should vote to deprive the A mericanprinters of the em ployment which the re-printing of foreign works of science and literature affords, to compel the American people to pay enormous prices for that knowledge which belongs to them as an inheri tance [from the older nations from whom they spring—and to lay a tax upon our people for the :benefit of foreign authors, let him hear the thun der .and feel the power of that great engine of liberty whose rights he thus attempts to trample under foot. In conclusion, allow me to offer a sentiment: The Printing Press—The Atlas on whose shoulders rests the whole world of art, of science, of civil and religious liberty. * By the Printers: Hugh Maxicell: The oldest boss printer of Lancaster. Mr. Maxwell, responded in a few and very appropriate remarks. , He spoke of Dr. Franklin, in such a manner as to command the greatest attention—and in such a stylo as only the ‘ oldest printer in Pennsylvania' could. He referred, in appropriate terms to the services the “ Poor Printer Boy” had rendered the human family, in “drawing the lightning from heaven,” and the uses to which it was now applied in the transmis sion of intelligence.: By J. h. Reigart-—T/te Farmers of Laneaster county.— Their disciplined intelligence, the a hundaut harvests, the rapidly improving condi tioo of the county,! and their many unparalleled £ seeding inventions, bear testimony of the fer tility of American genius. They perpetuate the name, of Benjamin Franklin, who first drew the lightning to the earth—and Robert Fulton, the Lancaster county Farmer boy—and whilst the lightning wires are now stretched from city to city—the noblest steamships rule the waves By W. H. Spangler— The Printing Press, and the Printing Office" —The one, free and untram elled, the great palladium of our country and her noble Institutions. The other, a Schoolhouse, —many of whose graduates, uow adorn with honor to themselves and couutry, the Science Literature, and Art of the World. ' By John H. Pearsol— Benjamin Franklin— Remarkable for his habitual Temperance, as well as his high philosophical attainments. May the rising generation emulate his example. C. M; Clewell— Franklin —The poor printer boy—He left a name that can never die. and an example worthy the imitation of ail who aspire lo eminence or usefulness. A. C. Barr— Benjamin Franklin —His'genius tamed the lightning; his professioncivilizes the world Bv John Bear; The Memory of Benjamin Franklin : Once a poor boy, but who, by a sedulous cultivation of his-mental powers' became eminently distinguished as .a philoso pher, statesman and patriot. By his genius he arrested the lightning from the heaveus, and the scept re from .tyrants. John A. Hubley; Our Host and Hostess: Their well filled tables on this happy occasion, is proof positive, that they are . friends of the Constitution. Ry John S. Jones; The Press: The Arch imedian lever of the age, by which thrones and kingdoms are upturned, and the happiness of the world promoted. By Benjamin F. Herr; The Printers' Union of Philadelphia: May success attend them in their efforts to obtain their rights; and may the good work not cease until similar unions have been formed in every city throughout the laud, and the services ol the industrious poor, are properly appreciated and properly rewarded. By Wm.E. Pauli; Benjamin Franklin: Long may the memory of our illustrious predecessor be cherished by us; his descendants in that art to which he himself was so great an ornament. By L. Richards; Our great and glorious Union : A form well locked up by the patriots of the Revolution, may it never be knocked into pi. By Geo. Sanderson ; The Press : More potent than the bayonet; the foe of tyrants and the people’s friend. 11 is the font of wisdom from which flows the light that is destined to illu minate the world. By Ferdinand Levering; The Press : A friend to Freedpm, and an enemy to tyrants; the me dium through which knowledge is dissemina ted throughout the world. It is the great bul wark of our Liberty. By Wm. A. Morton. Woman-—' The pearl of our afiections—the star of our hope—-may she always be willing to go to Press'. By Abraham Hitz.—Our friend Wager, the very personification of good nature. He is en titled to our thanks for his kindness and liberal ity. “ May his shadow never grotv less .” By H. M. Geiter. —Benjamin Franklin —Tho’ his form reposes in the iron chase of death, the tokens of his worthy distributions can never per ish. By W. H. Sanderson; The Ladies: The fair est edition of Nature’s works extant —no one should be without a copy. By J. W. Jackson; The Printer** Devil ; Af ter what wo have seen and beard to nigbt,let itnot hereafter be said, the devil niay not im prove. • i 4 T.; By B. H. Obert . The Union:. Cemented to* gether by the blood of onr Revolutionary fath ers—it can never be broken up while whilst a jealous and patriotic Press remain its guardians. By,o. J. Dickey; The Jour Printers, the pri vate soldiers in the great army of Intelligence, it is they who bear the brunt of the battle. By James Lewis 1 : May we annually com memorate the natal day of the immortal Frank* hn. By a Guest f Geo. W. Hamersly, Esq: In him, we have combined the qualities of a true gen* tleman, an excellent printer and a .talented ed itor*' ' By a Guest; Luther Richards, Esq : Thou°h retired from the “ Black Art,” yet in heart and sympathy he is with us. A perfect gentleman, may | he live to witness many such scenes of festivity and happiness. By S. J. J. Riley; Our Union: Cemented to gether by the blood of our fathers. A paralytic stroke to the first arm raised for its dissolution. | By Joseph M. Cogley; The Craft; May it contain many' whose natal days'may be as much honored as Franklin’s. I By J. H. Cunningham ; The Printer's Union yf Philadelphia; Every true Printer will rejoice In its success. - | By W. B. Wiley; Hon. Geo. W. Woodward; A bright star in the judicial galaxy of our State. A sound jarist, a devoted patriot and an honest man. } | By Sam’l H. Slaymaker: Dr. Frank Taylor, pur talented, and courteous guest from Ches* ter county. VOTE OF THANKS. The company, having expressed themselves gratified with the Address which had just been delivered, through 0. J. Dickey, Esq., adopted the following resolution: I Resolved, That our hearty thanks are hereby tendered to the Orator of the evening, H. S. I\lyers, Esq., for his able and eloquent Address. And .that he may Test assured that the impres sion he has made, isu most excellent one, and that the memory of his address will ever be a fright page ou the memory of each hearer. ! Journal Office, No. 107 Fulton st. ) | y New York, Jan. 6th 1851. ] - Gentlemen— t regret that greasing avocations \yill deny me pleasure of being present at y,our bauquet on the 17th instaut.. 1 enclose a sentiment, however, most cheerfully. ! Wishing you a clear sky, a pleasant gathering, and good digestion. I remain, in all sincerity, j Your friend and fellow craftsman, | GEO. P. MORRIS, j By G. P. Morris— The Works of Fulton, Frank lin and Morse— the Printiug Press, the Steam Engine, and the Electric Telegraph three great •* productions ” of American genius that have never beenj equalled in influence, power or raciness. j To John S. Jones, John Huber, B. H. Ober, ;and other gentjemen of the Commttee. ; ' Tridune Office, Yew York, ? i January 23, 1851. ) I Gentlemen —To ask any one attached to a dai ly- paper, to leave his post, is like asking some uijlncky prisoner to get off the tread-mill when the wheel 3s in motion. It is hardly ne cessary to say that I shall not be able to,join in your celebration,';but I may at:least express the gratification youij invitation has afforded me.— Itjis not so long since I was a working member of,the craft, thatll have ceased to feel an inter est in all its movements, aad to participate in thfem, so far as Ilmay. In my stead, allow me tojpropoße the following sentiment, to which, I trust, the printers of Lancaster will respond. The Printer —Mechanic and student alike, he mdkes labor dignified and knowledge demo cratic. i I am gentlemen, very respectfully yours, I BAYARD TAYLOR. Inquirer l Office, Philadelphia, ) ! January 16th, 1851. J Gentlemen —Your polite invitation was duly received. Accept my cordial thanks for the compliment. It would afford me much plea sure to be with you .ou the 17th, bat my vari ous business engagements render it impossible. I eh close a sentiment, and trust that your Fes tival will prove every way delightful. Truly Yours, JESPER HARDING. ‘ . By Jesper Harding— The Printers of Lancas ter.;—An honor to a profesion that diffuses the genius and knowledge of the human mind to the; uttermost of the earth. , Philabelphia, January 17, ifiul. To Juo. S. Esq Afy Dear Sir- rAt the last moment I find that I cannot join thfc Printers of Lancaster in then celebration this evening, owing to an unexpect ed engagement which must be fulfilled to-day. Please present tp the company the lollowing* sentiment in my numb : The Printer —j*he pioneer of themew civili zation, who precedes the armies of the Repub lic with his press, conquers the prejudices of Ibej ignorant foqi with his types, and prepares thejway for tfie jriumph of the right, and the es tablishment of fiew States, by the dissemina tion of Truth. Truly Yours, | ; JOHN W. FORNEY ! f ! IJotvtbVille, January 15, 1851. Gentlemen— Ah dbknowledgment oi the polite invitation_recei|ved, to participate in your ap proachiug celebration of the birth-day of the illustrious Franklin, has been delayed until no\v, in the hopp that I might be able to attend. I appreciate, las fully as any Printer can do. the merits of that great man, who lives in the memory of ourpraftas one of its brightest or naments; and hence it would afford me sincere pleasure to unite with festivities which cannot prove otherwise than what you denomi nate “ a feast oi reason and a flow of soul.” I find, however, that it will be impossible fo me to do so, and can only tender you my thanks honor conferred by your invitation, and assure you of the high consideratiou with which 1 am, gentlemen, | Very respectfully yours, : • jSAMUEL D. PATTERSON. By Samuel Dl Patterson —Benjamin Franklin. —The Printer ofj America, whose genius - ‘ drew the lightning from heaven,’ and filled the world with glory. | Journal Office, Reading, } I 15, 1851. $ Gentlemen —l am honored by your letter of the 4th iust., inviting me to be present and par ticipate in a celebration of the approaching an niversary of the, birth-day of Benjamin Frank lin, by the printers of 3,ancaater. I need scarce ly say that it would afford me much pleasure to unite with you on the occcasion in doing honor to the memory , of our illustrious craftsman, whose name is intimately connected with the grandest discoveries in science, as well as the political achievement of ancient or modern times, but the nature of my present engagement is such that it will be out of my power to do so. I regret this the more, as it will deprive n\e of a very favorable opportuni ty to'make the acquaintance, and mingle in so cial communion , with my typographical breth ren of a sister city, with which Reading is so nearly allied!. Belpleased to accept my thanks for your kind' remembrance, and best wishes for the happi ness and prosperity of yourselves and those you represent. Although absent in person, I beg to unitejwith you in spirit by the submission of the anuexed sentiment. Fraternally yours, _ T ‘ lt JACOB KNABB. By J. Knabb —The Pen and the Press-r- The mighty instruments of modern times to accom plish jthe political aud social elevatiou of the people, and hasten the progress of civilization aud refinement. May they never be prostituted to base purposes. By'.a Guest.— Our absent friend, J. Knabb Esq., of the Heading Journal. Talented and, courteous, be is an ornament to the corps edito rial. U? M. Goiter.— J. Knabb, Esq —A *in the Editorial Profession. A. good ty at writing, heemf^ s -*'B every opportunity of making an impression. His paper, filled with all sorts of good articles, gives evidence of superior talent. May he never be iu want of a $ mark. ' Lancaster January 16, 1851. Gentlemen —Attendance upon the wants of a sick chifd, the last of all my family, will pre vent me from being present at the Festival to morrow night, in honor of the memory of Ben jamin Franklin. As one -of the oldest printers in Pennsylvania, nothing could afford me more satisfaction than to be present on that occasion. As a slight tribute of my respect, however, to the memory of that great man, I herewith trans mit the iollowmg sentiment: The\Graveof Franklin- The resting place of the patriot, the statesman and the (philosopher. He gave to liberty the tribute of J noble heart, to his country and to science the did of an I ex- P an “ d .intellect. By his stnpendona power, toe thunder was rendered harmless, and the r° j w . a9 * In all time the sons of freedom will reverence his memory and tba’vo taries of science continue to regard him as the centre from which radiated the light that ilia mindtea the world. '■ MATTHEW ATKINSON. 'toiatolffon under the *3ggS(®S?BSEBi!f tho^b&^o’u^s , B , sf ,!nrt o t mgn thit ell the • ■hell contribute to the formation of Turnon per term for ele^n^^* 1 ”* , che«, including plain and ornamental needle-work, nionn Higher English, IS On 5M Drawing, 2 00 Crayon Drawing, Mezzotint or Painting, 300 Lancaster, Jan. 21,1851. 52-3 t To Housekeepers. JUST received a large assortment of the follow, mg goods, necessary for house-kenping: Fine ■ IVORY KNIVES AND FORKS, Backbone and Coco handle Knives and Forkes, Carvers and Forks, Coffee Mills, Waiters, Longing Glasses, Pans, Pots, Kettles, Flat Irons, Tubs, Buckets, Churnß, &c., for sale low by REUBEN S. ROHRER, No. 8, East King street. jan 21-62] Estate of David Melling-er, Jr., a Lunatic. In the Court of Common Pleas for the co. of Lan. WHEREAS, Christian Mellinger, Committee of David Mellinger, Jr., did on the tenth day of January, 1851, file in the office of the Pro* thonotary of the said Court, his Account of the said Estate: Notice is hereby given to all persona interested in the said Estate, that the said Court have ap poipted the 18th day of March, 1851, for the con firmation thereof, unless exceptions be filed. Attest, HENRY STOEK, Proth’y. Prothy’s Office, Lan. Jan. 21. 4t-52 City Property at Public Sale. ON Saturday, February Ist, 1851, the subscriber will sell at Public Sale all that valuable hall lot of gr.ound, situated in Orange street, Lancas ter city, nearly opposite the German Reformed Church, on which is erected a handsome g*** THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, built in Iffß modern style, which has lately been thorougly im proved. There is also thereon erected a commodious sta ble and Carriage House, all of which are in excel lent repair. 1 The garden has also been laid out innrery handsome style. The property needs but toJbe seen to be admired. It is well worthy the attention of purchasers. Sale Positive. The Furniture will be disposed of at private sale JOHN SLAUGHTER. tf-52 Turnpike Notice. AT a meeting of the Willow Street Turnpike Road Company, held at the public house of F. Cooper, in the city of Lancaster, January 11, 1851, at 2 o’clock P. M., (called by public notice) for the purpose of considering the propriety of increasing the capital stock of said company-. Geo. Kreider was called to the chair. The following resolution was offered by H G. Long aud seconded by A. W. Russel, that, I VheredSj It has been ascertained that the capital stock of said company, now sub scribed for consisting of Six Hundred Shares, will be insufficient to complete the said road— Therefore, Resolved , by the Stockholders of said Company, that the capital stock of said Company be increased one hundred and twenty-five Shares, at twenty five dollars per share, as in the opinion of this meeting that amount is necessary to carry out the true intent and meaning of the act incorpo rating said Company. A. W. RUSSEL, Sec’y. jan2l 52-2 t Notice. LETTERS of administration on the estate of Samuel J. Masterson,lateof Mount Joy, having been granted to the undersigned—all persons in debted to the said estate will please make payment, and those having claims will present them duly authenticated for settlement. JOSEPH MASTERSON, Mount Joy, THOS. MASTERSON, Rapho Twp. J an 21 52-6 t Valuable Books. A *A the Cheap Book Store of JUDD & MUR -t3L RAY. North Qu§en street, Lancaster. Burdrt’s Religious Ceremonies and Customs; Or Forms of Worship practised by the several nations of the known world, from the earliest records to the present time. To which is added, a brief view of the minor sects which exist at the present day. This work will be found of great .importance as a book of reference. One large octavo volume, em bellished with numerous elegant engravings—a new work. The True Republican - -Containing, the Inaugural Addresses and first annual addresses and Messa ges of all the Presidents of the Unitecf States ; the Declaration of Independence, & c . Embellished with elegant portraits of all the Presidents, and a view of the capitol of the United Slates. The History of the United States.—ln the'Ger man language. - - The Lite of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ with the lives 61 the Apostles, and a History of the Jews. By J. Fleetwood, D. D. “The Life of Christ,” in the German language. Bound in em bossed morocco. Chamber’s Information for the People.—Embra cing all the branches of general knowledge neces aary.to constitute a well informed man. In two very large octavo volumes, containing 1700 extra sized pages, well bound, and illustiated with more than-500 Engravings. This is one of the most use ful books published. Dr. Buchan’s Family Physician.—Or, a Treatise on the prevention and cure of disease, hy regi men and simple medicines. fa Frost’s Pictorial History of America.—This splendid book is handsomely bound in one octavo volume of 1600 pages, embellished with 700 En gravings. Wilson’s Afflicted Man’s Companion. Doddridge’s Rise and Progress. Taylor’s Holy Living and Dying. Dr. Dodd’s Lectures to Young Men. British Sketches of 400 Sermons. We are able to furnish the above works, with a great variety of others, at wholesale and retail, at very low prices. Jan. 14. 3t-51 For Rent, FROM the Ist day of April next, that story and attic-brick DWELLING HOUSE. feW situated on the East side of North Duke street, second square from East King, and occupied by M r. C. Beates.' . For terms apply to MRS. THOS. JEFFERIES, East King street, 1 door east of Swope’s Hotel. Lancaster, Dec. 31, 1850. 49-tf Reduction or Prices I A complete reduction in the prices of Shawls, Mennoes, Paremetta, &c., with all kinds of Fall and Winter Goods, has taken place at the EAGLE DRY GOODS STORE, in order to prepare for a new supply for Spring. By qalling you can procure at first costa Hand some Shawl, or Beautiful Merino Dress. THOS. J. WENTZ & CO., Sign of the Golden Eagle, jan 14-51] Cor. of E. King and Centre Square. New Garden Seeds, Growth of 1850 A full assortment of New Garden Seeds, war ranted of growth of 1850, and true to name. Just receipted and for sale at CHARLES A. HEINITSH’S Medicinail, Drug and Chemical Store, jan 14-51-tf] No. 13, East King street. For Rent. THE undersigned offers for Rent thetwojsstt Story Brick DWELLING HOUSE, situate |jjg on the North side of East King st., one square and a half from the Court House, and now in the occu pancy of Mrs. Ruck. This is a very desirable sit uation and is in’complete repair. JOHN X. THOMPSpN. 3t*-61 Lancaster, Jan. 14. SELLING OFF And giving great Bargains to make room for Spring Purchases. SHAWLS! SHAWLS! Fine, all Wool Bay State Shawls selling off to make room for Spring Goods, at prices that-will be a decided advantage to those who may be in want of one. 1 Square Broche (all wool) Shawls, Green, Blue, white centres. French Merino, all shades, — Only $l,OO, usual price $1,25. “ -76, “ 1,00. Dark colored, neat and large figured, (all wool.) De Laines selling, off cheap. A new article plaid De Laine, only 121 cents. CHAS. E. WENTZ & BRO., Bee Hive. J Jan 14-tf-51] Public Sale of Valuable City Property. |N pursuance of an order of the Orphans’ Court _L of Lancaster county, the undersigned administra trix of the estate of Robert Powers, dec’d,will sell at the public house of Wm. Wright, in the city of Lancaster, by public vendue, on WEDNESDAY, the 2 9th day of January , A. D. 1851, that valuable portion (Purpart No. 2,) of real estate of said dec’d, situate on the South side of South Queen street in the city of Lancaster, and running back to Beaver street, adjoining property late of said Robert Pow ers, dec’d, on both sides. ,There is on the premises a 2 story STONE JbaA arid FRAME HOUSE, which now rents lnr|n»m $BO per annum. The ground fronts2s feetiilliaiL and 9 inches on South Queen street, and in depth 240 feet to Beaver street. r This - property is conveniently located—is now occupted by two families—-being a double house, and offers great inducements to purchasers. 4 j eto begin at 7 o’clock P. M., when due. at tendance will be given and terms made known by HANNAH POWERS, Administratrix. jan 7 - 4t-60 ; Frcs b Carden deeds, W ARRANTED the growth of 1850. The.nl>. . b r n h ts rec o ntly received a very large a»- ffi n 4f Girien : Se ' d »- embracin S >» put the £??*!*»*«* Peu > ®«ly Dutch Cabbage. ,Green Bavoy r do ’ GreinTJrof Peat, .Red Dutch do' SUSSES?* v WW-d, f?|?S? B,oodß d?' : Ss3 a .^Erv' Early Scarcity. do Bsmmer Savory, Red Onions, Curled Parley a" w » White Solid Celery, White do Rota Bag*, > ■ Kr ip> SvT™’ vXw Red ’ T 7o 4to> ■■ 3SS*- :& U! hs,,h, ■ l“ e ® head L<m Large Head Lettuce, Early CocomW, • Drumh’d Winter Cabbage Early do i tToTd W ‘ “ aUmber ° f othe " aot *“£*«»- c , T , hcsc “red. are grown by the United Societv of Shakerr, West Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and «e warranted to be equal to any sold in this muket. They are put up in packages at six cents each, ac compamed with directions for planting, &c. _ ~ , P . geo. A. MILLER, Jan 14-tf-51] West King street, Lancaster. A Supplement to an Ordinance ■ .ENTITLED c »An Ordinance for the suppression Jji of nuisances and enforcing useful regulations within the oity of Lancaster,” passed June 29th. A. D. 1832: Be it ordained and enacted by the citizens of Lancaster, in Select and Common Councils as sembled— Th;it from and after the publication of this Ordi nance, no person or persons shall be permitted to deposite any dung or manure upon any of the public streets, lanes or alleys of the city of Lancas ter, or to keep any dung-hill or manure heap on that part of any lot immediately adjoining any of the aforesaid streets, lanes or alleys within the said city, except the said dung-hill or manure heap be «nc osed with a good and substantial brick or stone wall sufficient to prevent any dung, filth or straw from passing from the same upon any of th*e afore said streets, lanes or alleys. Src.2. And be it further ordained, That from and after the publication hereof, it shall be the duty of every person or persons that keep a hog or hogs within the bounds of this city, to cause the hog pen or pens belonging to each person or persons respectively to be carefully.cleansed at least twice a week from the first day of April till the first day of Navember in each and every year; and the man ure and filth therefrom if not immediately taken away to be gathered and put in a pit or-hole, dug sufficiently deep for that purpose, and.to mix with it at each cleansing so 'much lime and straw as may be necessary to destroy any unpleasant smell aris ing from the manure thus gathered and deposited, and to cause the said pit or hole to bo covered with boards or other materials to prot ct it from the action of the sun. • Sec. 3. Each and every person or persons offend ing against the provisions of this shall forfeit and pay for each offence a fine not exceeding ten dollars, to be recovered before the Mayor or any Alderman of the city as dehts of the like amount are by law recoverable; one; half thereof to go the person making the complaint, and the other half to bo paid into the city treasury for the use of the city. Sec. 4. That all ordinances, or parts of ordi nances hereby altered and supplied, are hereby repealed. . J Ordained and enacted into a law at the city of Lancaster, this seventh day ot January,. 1861. J WM. MATHIOT, President C. C. •James L. Reynolds, Clerk C. C. HENRY CARPENTER, Prea’t S. C James C. Carpenter Clerk S. C jan 14 1850 To the Qualified Voters of the City of Lancaster. IN pursuance of the provisions of the supple ment to the Act, incorporating the City of Lan caster, approved the 10th day of February, 1843, the-qualified voters of the said city are hereby notified, that an election of an Alderman, or any citizen of said city, qualified to be elected a mem ber of the House of Representatives; of this Com monwealth, to serve as MAYOR of said city, will be held at the Court House, in Lancaster, on TUESDAY, THE 4th DAY OF FEBRUARY next. The said election to be conducted in the same manner, and by the same officers, as elections of Select and Common Councils of said pity. WM. JENKINS, Recorder. 51-4 t . Jan 14, 1851 (City papers please copy.) Peremptory Public Sale. ON Tkursday f 23 d January , inst., will be sold at public sale, at the hotel of John Michael, in the city of Lancaster, all that valuable Real Estate, m West Chesnut street, knpwn as the LANCASTER CITY IRON WORKS consisting of ri LOT OF GROUND, fronting ‘on Chesnut street, 122* feet, and in depth 128 8-12 feet, upon which is erected a three storv MACHINE SHOP, p* FOUNDRY, BOILER HOUSE, SMITH SHOP Jilil. and other improvements, together with all the Mi chtnery, consisting of three Slide Lathes, two Bor ing Mills, Hand Lathes Drill Press, Planing Mill Engine and Boiler Shafting, Pulleys, Hangers, with all the Tools necessary to carry on the Machine and Foundry business, with a very large and val uable lot of Patterns, Flasks, &c. This property is situated in the city of Lancaster —has been long established, and enjoys a verv liberal share of patronage, and from its proximity to Forges Rolling Hills, Furitaces, Flouring Mills and Saw Mills, may command an unlimited share of business. This property will be sold without reserve, either entire or separate, to suit purchasers. Sale to commence at 6j o’clock, P. M. Condi tions at Balo. -JOHN LENHER J aa 14 :■ . 51-3 t IN THE MATTER of the intended application of Henry Houseal, to the Court of QuarterSesaions at January Term, 1851, for license to continue keeping a tavern in the Village of Maytown, East Donegal township—it being an old stand. WE, the undersigned citizens of East Donegal Township, where aaid.inn or tavern is proposed to%* be kept, do certify, that the said inn or tavern is v necessary to accommodate the public and entertain strangers and travellers, anti that we are well ac quainted with the said Henry Houseal, and that he is of good repute for honesty and temperance, and is well provided with house room and conveniences for the accommodation of strangers and travellers. John R Barr, George W Breneman, George Mur rey, Jacob Marklcy, Jacob Gorner, Jacob Spieae, Henry Weis, Jacob S Roath,’ John W Breneman, John Beschler, Henry Shcrbon, Nicholas M Seek, Charles W Murrey, Jacob Murrey, Nicholas Clep per, Henry Jacobs, Benja’n Grove, Christian Efler Frederick Clepper, Henry Haines * dec 24 Estate of James V. Corey, dec’d. LETTERS ot administration on the estate of James V. Corey, late or the City of Lancaster, dec’d., having been granted to the subscriber resi ding at the corner of East Orange and Ann streets, in Bald city: All persons indebted to said estate are requested to raahe immediate payment, and those having claims will present them properly au thenticadec for settlement.' HANNAH COREY, Admr’i 6t-4T Dec. 17, 1860. ® s ‘ a ‘e of Hannah Ilarrer, dec’d. r I 'HE undersigned. Auditor appointed by the Or- JL phans’ Court of Lancaster county, todis’ribute the balance remaining in the hands of Thomas Wright, Administrator of the estate of Hannah Harrer, late of Colerain township, Lancaster county, dec’d, according to law, hereby notifies all the heira of said deceased, and all other persons interested, that he will attend for tho purpose of his appoint ment, on Friday tka Ith day of February neif, at 2 o’clock, P. M., at the public house pf Lewis Sprecher, in East King street, Lancaster. 1 jan 7-50-4tJ W. W. BROWN. Lancaster Savings Institution. January 2, 1851. THE Directors of this Institution have this day declared a Dividend-of Three and one half per cent, on the eapital stock paid in, payable on de mand. CHAS. BOUGHTER, jan 7-60-31] Treasurer. Notice. THE MANOR TURNPIKE ROAD COMPANY. THE President and Managers of the Manor Turnpike Road Conip’y, have this day declared a dividend of six per cent, on the old stock of the said company, payable to the holders of the said stock, or their legal representatives, on demand at ‘.he Lancaster Savings* Institution. JOHN LINTNER, Treasurer. 51-3* Turnpike Dividend. THE President and Managers of the Lancaster, Elizabethtown and Middletown tnrnpike road have this day declared a dividend of two dollars and fifty cents on each share ot stock, payable on mand. ‘ T 4 Jan. 4-3 t J. M» LONG, Treasurer. Lancaster Cemetery. AGREEABLY to the Act of Incorporation of the Lancaster Cemetery, an election for nine Trustees, will be held.atthe Public House:of Wm. J. Steele, oh Tuesday, the 4th of \Febrvary, at 2 o’clock, P. M. ! By order of the Board. A. G. HELFENBTEIN, Sec’y 3t-01
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