3ntelligenter Sr , 3ournal.
Lancaster, March 16, 1852.
GEO. SANDERSON, EDITOR
FOR PRESIDENT
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DIES Btclllll
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' Sinded to the decision of the National Convention.)
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
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SENATORIAL.
lI ' i EORGE W. WOODWARD, of Luzerne.
WILSON MT./au:axes, of Allegheny.
ADDITIONAL DISTRICT.
ROBERT PATTEnsori, of Philadelphia.
DISTRICTS.
1. Peter Logan, 13. H. C. Eyer,
2. Geo. H. Martin, 14. John Clayton,
13. John Miller, 15. Isaac Robieoo,
14. F. W. Bockius, 16. Henry Fetter,
15. R. McKay, 17. James Burnside,
16. A. Apple 18. Maxwell McCaslin,
'7. N. Strickland, 19. Joseph McDonald,
S. Abraham Peters, 20. W. S. Collahan, •
19. David Fester, 21. Andrew Burke,
0. .1. E. James, 22. William Dunn,
1. John Mcßeynolds, 23. J. S. WCalmont,
2.-P.l Demon, 24. George R. Barrett.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER
illiam Ztatigl)t,
OF FAYETTE COUNTY.
Look Here!
We have several heavy payments to make on or
about the Ist of April, and shall be. much
obliged to those who are indebted for subscription,
job work and advertising, if they will furnish us
With the means to meet our liabilities. We are
averse to dunning so frequently; but really there
are many who, it appears, never think of paying
the PRINTER, and our wants require that we should
remind them of their delinquency. We hoph this
notice will be more effectual than those which have
Preceded it, and that•we shall' not be under the dis-
Bgreehble necessity of repeating it for a long time
to come.
Those residing at a distance from town can re
mit by mail at our risk. Our City friends will
always find us at the office, in Market Square.
117: Our first page is mainly occupied with the
proceedings of the State Convention:'
Mir Hon. STEPHEN A. DOUGLASS, of the U. S.
Senate, has our thanks for public documents.
We are also indebted to Mr. KINZER, of the
State Senate, for a copy of the bill read in that body
on the 3d inst., relative to the prohibition 'of the
inantifacture and sale of intoxicating liquors. Also,
in Messrs. SHAEFFER and HUNSECKER, of the House,
for various public documents.
117" We refer our readers to an advertisement in
another column of the "STATE MUTUAL FIRE IN
ISTRANCE COMPANY"—an institution which altho'
but ti short time in existence, is already in a highly
prosperous condition. Those having real or per
sonal property to insure against losses by fire, would
do well to call on the agenT, Mr. Kr.u.oos, who is
bow in this city, without delay.
'll7-See Seu.anizn's advertisement. Those in
( want of clothing will find a full supply of every
kind at the sign of the "Striped Pants."
Poetry by L. M. in our next
& I 'Some few of the presses in this State favor
able to Gen. CAss, are disposed to grumble and find
fault with the friends of Mr. BUCHANAN, in the re
cent State Convention, for not permitting his ene
mies to select delegates to the National Convention.
This, to say the least of it, is very modest. Let us
look at it for a moment. Mr. BUCHANAN had an
overwhelming majority—about three to one over
all other candidates combined—in the Convention.
Of course it was expected on all hands, before the
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assembling of the body, that strong and emphatic
resolutions would be passed in his favor, and it was
also well known that none but his friends (irrespec
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live of the instructions) would he sent as Delegates
the National Convention. It is one of the funds-
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tnental principles of the Democratic party that the
inajoiity shall rule—and the friends of Mr. BUM-
Atr,l2 , would have violated this principle, had they
itursuetl;a different policy which might have resulted
in sending, in part, a Janus-faced delegation to Bal
timore. Such a suicidal course would have been
in direct violation of the expressed will of the peo
.lple, 'and at war with the interests and undoubted
rights of our great Commonwealth. And had the
majdrity committed so 'glaring a political faux
paux, the minority, whilst receiving the benefit of
the blunder, would have laughed in their sleeves at
'such consummate folly. Indeed, it is generally
known, that a prominent leader of the opposition,
!a teW days before the meeting of the State Conven-
Ition,l, remarked to a friend that as Mr. Bucasireir
Iliad an overwhelming majority of the Delegatesin
his favor, his friends in that body would 'act the
part of fools if they would permit any but those
who, were known to be personally and politically
dev d ted to his interests to be sent to the National
Convention; and, by way of impressing his remarks
upon his auditor, said that they (the opposition) had
chea'ted BUCHANAN and his friends in 1848, by the
distinct system, and they (Mr. B's friends) would
act the part of madmen if they permitted the fraud
to be repeated upon them in 1352.
The policy of the Democratic party of Pennsyl-
Ivania always has been to select Delegates to a Na.
tional Convention, through the medium of a State
Con t vention, so that the vote of the State may be
cast Hts a unit in that body. But if tlie practice
was to obtain for each Congressional District to
appoint, or, which amounts to the same thinlr, rec
ommend its delegate, then for the life of us we
eould not perceive the necessity of assembling a
State Convention for such purpose. Nor is it done,
in any State where the delegates are elected by
Congressional Districts. The folly of dragging del
egates from every county in the State to Harris.
burg, to appoint delegates which can just as well,
nay that, have already been appointed at home by
their respective Districts, is so apparent as to re
quire but a mere reference to the subject. .Every
sensible man will defect its absurdity at once.
We have no room to say more on the subject, at
the present time. If deemed necessary, we may
ref& to it again.
GovernorproLin has vetoed the bill supple
mentary to the act incorporating the Pittsburg and
Erie Railroad. His objections were the giving of
authority to municipal corporations to subscribe
for stock.
The Governor is determined that corporations
shall be kept within properbounds, and in this the
people will abundantly sustain him. We hope he
will also give the . Banks the go-by, should any of
the bills now pending pass the Legislature.
lEET The Canal is now open, and the first boat of
the season left Harrisburg for the West, on Friday
morning last, heavily laden with merchandize. A
brisk business season is anticipated.
11r The Democracy of Alexandria (Va.) have
appointed delegates to the Virginia State Conven
tion, and instructed them for Mr. Bucni.amr.
trr Congress seems to be doing little else than
squabbling about the next Presidency. The quar
rel loriginated in the attack made by the Democratic
Review upon Gen. }limas and all the other can
didates, except Judge Donorass. The article in
dui Review is considered on all hands as exceeding
ly ill-advised, impolitic and unfair, and as deserving
of the severest censure. Such an imprudent course
on the part of any of his friends, is certainly not
calculated to advance the interests of Mr. Douglass.
jrr The "Democratic Union," at Irarrisburg, and
"Upland Union," at Chester, have raised the name
of IJAMES BUCHANAN to the head of their colurims,
since the decision of the State Convention!
The Right Spirit.
The Lewistown True Democrat, heretofore a
strong Cass paper, since the result of the State Con
vention has raised i ler.Bucakwxx's name to its
mast-head, and accompanies the act with an able
article in his favor, from which we extract the fol
lowing:
In another column we present our readers with
the proceedings of the Democratic State Convention
—at least all we have deemed of sufficient import
ance. As was very clearly indicated before the
meeting of that body, a decided majority of its
members were the friends of Mr. &raw:Air, and of
consequence have formally presented him to the
country as the choice of Pennsylvania for President
of the United States. A decent respect for the of
ficially ascertained will of the majority of the peo
ple of the State, impels us to submit to - the over
ruling of our individual preferences, and we accord
ingly place his name at the head of our paper. He
is a gentleman of distinguished ability, and wher
ever he has occupied a position has left the impress
of his mighty intellect. It .was no factious spirit
of opposition to the man that prompted our prefer
ences for another, nor do we now yield that prefer
ence, while we feel it incumbent upon us to defer
to the majority, whose will, clearly ascertained,
must 'alWays determine our action, as the conduc
tors of a Democratic newspaper.
And from the same article, we extract.the fol
lowing article in reference to our candidate for Ca
nal Commissioner:
The next point of interest in these proceedings is
the nomination of that noble old Democrat, WIL
LI/12f &Amara, of Fayette, for Canal Commission
er. It is our good fortutie to be acquainted with
Mr. Searight, and we speak by the book when we
endorse his nomination as one of the best that has
been made since the election of Canal Commission
ers has been submitted to the people. His qualifi
cations for the post are undoubted, his integrity
above
,suspicion, and his Democracy true, radical
and firm. It is a source of especial gratification
that the choice of the Convention fell upon a gen-
leman so admirably adapted in every particular for
his responsible position.
'` The Wrong Spirit.
" We are pained to see our friend Bratton, of
the Carlisle Volunteer, take his defeat before the
State. Convention:with such symptoms of bad hu
mor, and especially because he is disposed to blame
Mr. Buctwrirr for his want of success. We can
assure our contemporary that he places the blame
altogether in the wrong quarter, the gentleman al
luded to having had no more to do with the nomi
nation of Canal Commissioner than the "man in
the moon"—having never expressed any preference
among the several candidates spoken of, much less
interfered in the remotest degree with the action of
the Convention. The cause or causes of Mr. B's
defeat lie in an entirely different direction—one of
which, we are sorry to say, was his own impru
dence. We allude to his uncalled for and unjusti
fiable attack, but a short time before the meeting
of the Convention, on the Governor and Canal Com
missioners, especially the latter, for the manner in
which they had seen prbper to make their appoint
ments. From the moment we read that attack in
the Volunteer, we set down Mr. Bratton's fate as
sealed ; for it could not be expected that the Canal
Commissioners would like to have a colleague in
the Board with such a captious, fault-finding dispo
sition, who, it was naturally to be supposed, would
insist upon having things his own way, or else be
ready to denounce the other two through the col
umns of his p'apor.
But, Mr. Bratton says he has "battled for Mr. Bu
chanan for the last thirteen years." This may be
so, but we think, upon several occasions during the .
last five years, he has had a queer way of showing
his friendship. If we are not very much mistaken,
he "battled" with hearty good will for Mr. Dallas
in 1847 and 1848, and, if he is not very much be
lied, he also "battled" against Mr. Buchanan as early
as 1845.
We regret the necessity of bringing forward these
reminiscences of by-gone years, but the attacks and
assertions contained in the last number of Mr. B's
paper made it proper to refer to the record. We
do so reluctantly, and with the kindliest feelings
towards Mr. 8., for whom we have a high regard,
and for whose welfare, politically and pecuniarily,
in Old Mother Cumberland, we are sincerely anx
ious. Such uncalled for attacks, as we have re
ferred to, will do him more harm with the sterling
Democracy of that county, than any thing else that
he could possibly do.
The assertion that there was'a "midnight caucus"
of the friends of Mr. Buchanan, for the purpose of
settling upon Mr. Searight, is, we are authorized to
say by several of the delegates from this county,
entirely destitute of foundation.
Col.l Samuel C. Stambaugh.
The following notices froin three of the leading
Democratic journals of the State, are a sufficient
refutation of the slang in a certain quarter against
Col. STA:IBM:I9Ni and the handsome compliments
paid him are truthful and well deserved. Col. S.
his always been the devoted friend of Mr: BUCH
ANAN, and his praise-worthy course at the State
Convention, is additional evidence of his continued
and diSinterested zeal in the cause of Democracy, as
also his friendship for Mr.•BucHANAN. The Senior
Editor of the Pittsburg Past, writes home as fol
lowsfrom Harrisburg:
I have never known more devotion than was
witnessed at this Convention. One instance will
serve to show the feelifts of Mr. BUCHANAN'S true
hearted friends. Col. STAMBAUGH, Mr. Buchanan's
intimate friend and neighbor, was urged to accept
the place of Senatorial delegate, but at his request
his friends in the committee withdrew his name
after he was elected on the first ballot, so that each
and every portion of the State might be fully rep
resented at Baltimore. This is not the first time
that Col. STAMBAUGH has declined high and hon
orable positions for the purpose of testifying bis at
tachment to the choice of Pennsylvania.
COL. Senturc C. STAMBAUGH.—We learn that
the course pursued at Harrisburg by this gentle
man, during the sitting of the Democratic Conven
tion, was_one that commanded the admiration and
respect of all the Delegates who had the pleasure
of making his acquaintance. An incident is re•
lated to us, showing such true-hearted devotion to
-the cause of his friend, who was the nominee of that
Convention far the Presidency, that we gladly pub
lish it, and trust that our friend Col. STAMBAUGH
will pardon us for this free use of hie name.
It is stated that the Committee, composed of one
Delegate from each Congressional District, upon
whom the power was conferred by the Convention,
of nominating Electors and Delegates to the Na
tional Convention, elected, on their first ballot, HE
DELEGATES, to represent the State at large. Amongst
the-gentlemen thus elected, ass Senatorial Delegate,
was our friend Col. §TAMB 'UGH, the distinguished
delegate from Lancaster county. When the result
of this election was made known, it was discovered
that a particular section of the State would be un
represented in the National Conveention, and that
another section would have no less than jour Sena
torial Delegates, one of whom was Col. STAMBAUGH.
This fact becoming know to this warm-hearted and
true friend of Mr. Buchanan, he promptly and
with characteristic magnanimity, resigned his posi
tion, for the purpose of reconciling every portion
of the State,—thus maintaining his well known
character for generosity and disinterestedness.—
Another gentlenian was thereupon substituted by
the Committee which gave entire satisfaction to
the whole Convention, and to no individual mem
ber of it more than to the gallant Colonel himself.
We take occasion here to say, that we have long
known Col. STAMBAUGH, and that no one more de
servedly enjoys the confidence of the Democracy of
this, his native State, and of her distinguished can
didate for the Presidency, thin himself. Long may
he live to'do battle in the glorious cause.
Col. S. C. Stambaugh.
We were delighted to see this veteran friend of
Pennsylvania's Favorite Son in attendance, as a del
egate, at our late Democratic Convention. His ex
perience and ability were of great service to the
cause of Mr. Buchanan ; whilst his affable manners
made a favorable impression upon those delegates
who had not previously the pleaimre of his acquain
tance.
Col. S. after having been elected in committee as
one of the Delegates, at large, to Baltimore, in or
der to reconile conflicting views magnanimously
declined the ; opportunity for which he was so anx
ious of rendering a further tribute to his friendship
for Mr. Buchanan, thus adding another instance to
the many he has already given of theienerous self
denialifor which he is distinguished.—Dena. Union.
Virginia Moving.
A p t a meeting of the Democracy of Accomac co
held on the 22d ult, for the purpose of appointing
delegates to the State Convention, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
&solved, That this meeting, entertaining a
high sense of the distinguished ability and unswer
ving integrity of James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania,
as a man, a statesman and a patriot, and having
undiminished confidence in his fidelity and devotion
to the Constitution, the Union, and the rights of the
States, expresses its preference for him as the next
Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the U.
States. He has sagely, in a long career, maintained
in the public councils the true principles of the
Democratic party. He has no prestige of the war
rior, but the far more estimable qualifications of
the civilian and statesman. He has served long in
the Senate; and graced its annals abroad, and done
us honor in "Kings' Courts," in the Cabinet, and
argued so as to acquire empires without the sword
—at times to preserve, peace, and at times- so to
nerve the sinews of war, as to make the right ap.
pear the better cause, in both battle and treaty—
was at the head of the glorious and successful ad
ministration of the lamented President Polk, which,
without a guilty stain of blood or bargain, brought
in the glory of arms and the gold of righteous con
quest in countless millions. The men of Mr. PolWs
cabinet were passed by in selecting a candidate in
1848, and the Democracy were met by defeat.—
Pennsylvania was passed by, and victory went to
the Federal party. We now call for Buchanan, the
chief of the Polk Cabinet, and Pennsylvania's favor
ite son. He is in the vigor of age, and of a large
. experience; given to no fanatical passion, biassed
by no sectional prejudices; a calm, dispassionate
discreet, able and strong man ; a ripe scholar, a pro
found politician and jurist; a friend of the Union,
of the Constitution, and of State Rights; a man of
progress, in the true and conservative sense; a De
mocrat of the School of the Fathers; a moral man
by both precept and example, without distinction
between public and private lite ;' and above all, a
evoted follower of the faith of Washington, in the
policy of Justice and Peace. Some say he once
was a Federalist; if so, he is so much the better
Republican now, that he saw forty years ago the
error of his ways, and has not in that time, seen
cause to recant his conversion. How shall Dem
ocracy be magnified, if tiled converts to its faith
are not to be admitted to its folds, nor to be appro
ved in its choice? Others say, he has enemies at
home; ao has every great and good man, who is
positive enough in his character to perform his
duty according to his own independence of mind
and action. If he has some enemies, he has more
friends in Pennsylvania than any other man, and
will be more likely to carry a majority of her voi
ces in the coming contest; and a majority in Penn
Sylvania, may, and probably will be the sine qua
non of victory in the country at large. Pennsylva
nia, too, has her unrequited claims. One of the el
der and better sisters of the ° Union, she has always
given Democracy a triumph, when she has given
Democracy her vote, and she has never failed to
give it her vote, when her sisters have selected her
favorite from another state. She has never pro
posed any son of her own, and her sisters have
never selected for nomination one of her sons. Her
time has now come—she presents a son of hers, the
first, for our choice, and that son is a "Jewel;" for
times which we are told, are coming to fry our
faith in the fathers, to test our policy of Peace, our
love of Union, of the Constitution and of State
Rights, our respect for the Christian Cold Mor
ality, and our perpetuity as a free, fraternal and uni
ted people.
Letter from Senator Ring of Ala.
The following letter from Hon. Wm. R. King, to
the chairman of the East Smithfield committee, is
another evidence of the state of good feeling exitt
ing in the South towards Pennsylvania. Indeed,
from all the indications in the South and East, we
have the best reason to believe that it is only nec
essary for Pennsylvania to stand united and firm,
to place her in that position in the Baltimore Con
vention, to secure the nomination for Mr. BUCHAN-
SENATE CHAXBER, Feb. 4, 1852
DExteSin :—I am truly gratified to learn that
the good old Democracy of the "Keystone State"
are rallying in support of those principles, the
maintenance of which are essential to the harmony
of the States, and to the preservation of the Union.
To. that great State, we of the South have always
looked for the maintenance of our constitutional
rights; and, as a Southern man and a Democrat, I
am proud to say we have never looked in vain.
She has been faithful among the faithless, ad I
sincerely hope we may be able, in the next Presi
dential election, to prove to her the estimation in
which she is held, by selecting for that high office
one of her most distinguished citizens.
With the highest respect,
I am your obedient servant,
WILLIAM R. KING.
SETH Saxisiunr, Esq., Chairman, &c.
Bf The Graham (N. C.) Democrat has run up
the name of James Buchanan of Pennsylvania, as
its candidate for the Presidency, subject of course
to the decision of the Baltimore Converrtion.—De
mocratic Pioneer.
We flatter ourself that we are too good a Demo
crat to refuse to support the nominee of the Balti
more Convention. We have the fullest confidence
in the National Democratic Party, and in the in
tegrity and patriotism of its representatives. And
whoever of the distinguished Democrats, whose
names have been mentioned in connection with the
next Presidency, may be selected by the National
Democratic Convention, he will receive our cordial
support. We prefer Buchanan, and shall continue
to press his claims until the nomination is made.
We hope he may receive it—he is our first choice
—and we believe the choice of the Southern De
mocracy, but if that distinguished honor is assigned
to Case, Douglass, Dickinson, Marcy, Butler or any
other good and true Democrat, we shall support
him with no less zeal than if it was our favorite
Buchanan whose claims we were pressing.—Gra
,hani N. C. Democrht.
Belgium
Alliance with Russia—Preparation for the Defence of
The following is an extract of a letter, dated
Brussels, February 19,1852 :
A convention has been concluded between our
government (the Belgium) and Russia, whereby the
latter engages to furnish 100,000 men for the de
fence of our territory, in case it should be invaded,
or seriously menaced by France. Should the Bal
tic be open these troops (including the Imperial
Guards) are to be transported by a Russian fleet to
Antwerp.
Prussia promises no assistance to a like extent.
The object of the present mission of the Prince de
Ligne to Berlin is to arrange the modus operandi.
Our own army numbers 90,000, of vvhom 70,000
would take the field, and the remainder occupy our
fortresses.
Holland, interested in the protection of Luxem
bourg, agrees to furnish a contingent of 30,000.
Hopes are entertained that England, as one of the
powers guaranteeing the independence of Belgium,
will co-operate with a fleet in the Scheldt and a
garrison for the citadel of Antwerp.
SECESSION ON e. SMALL SCALE.—From the lan
guage of a protest got up in the State Convention,
and the ominous consequences threatened by its
few abettors, the uninitiated might have trembled
for the future fate of the democracy of the State
and of the Union. But, like secessionists and nul
lifiers generally, after venting their violence in a
paper protest, they became "calm as a summer's
morning," consented to remain in the Convention,
and assisted in closing its labors. This showed
a lucid interval in their conduct as delegates, and we
hope it will continue until the Presidential election
is over.—Upland Union.
ET The Sunbury Gazette, the organ of the De
mocracy in Northumberland county, since the de
cision of the State Convention, has taken down the
name of Gen. Cass from its mast-head, and run
up the flag of JAMES BUCHANAN. This shows a
proper spirit—a willingness to submit to the will
of the majority—and is an example which we be
lieve will be 'very generally imitated throughout
the State
a,
ILT The Waynesburg (Greene co.) Messenger
comes to hand this week with the name of JANES
BUCHANAN at its mast-hed. The former editor.
W. T. H. Pauley has retired, and the Messenger is
now conducted by Messrs. Stockdale & Jennings.—
Their first number gives evidence of decided ability,
and we wish them abundant success.
The Clearfield Republican has also raised the
name of Mr. BungsNAN to its mast-head, since the
decision of the State Convention.
Irr The Reading Gazette, the able organ of the
Democracy of Old Berks, has also raised the name
of JAMES BUCHANAN to its mast-head, and has a
strong article in favor of his nomination.
A heavy thunder gust—the first of the season—
paued over this region on Sunday afternoon.
City and County Items.
LANE'S NEW STORK—This magnificent build
ing, in East King street, is rapidly approaching its
completion, and is expected to be finished in all by
the Ist proximo. When done, it will, most unques
tionably, be one of the finest establishments -of the
kind in the State—not excelled, if equalled, in its
interior arrangements, by any store-room in Phila
delphia. The building presents a front four stories
high, twenty-six feet in width, and running back
one hundred and twenty feet. The first story front
is of iron, after the newest style of the large cities,
and the other stories are of the fine sandstone from
the quarries of Mr. Konigmacher, at Ephrata. The
side walls and rear are of brick. The store room
proper is twenty-five feet in breadth and one hue
dred feet deep. Nearly two-thirds of the second
story is constructed in the form of a Gallery, extend
ing along both sides and the rear orthe room, and
arranged in such a way as to be seen from the front
part of the room. This gallery, we believe, is
specially intended for Wall Paper, Mirrors, China
and Queensware, and has two stair ways leading up
to it. The second story of the main building is
intended specially for a Carpet Room. The back
building, which includes the gallery and the part
of the principal storeroom immediately beneath, is
lighted with windows or sky lights in the roof. At
the south end of the first floor there are two neat
little Counting Rooms, with Safes, &c.
The third and fourth stories are also shelved off,
and intended for goods of various kinds—so also the
cellar or basement. The rooms will be heated by
a large furnace placed in the basement, and every
thing about the entire building is to be in the most
ample order. When lighted at night with gas
burners, it will doubtless present a magnificent ap
pearance. The entire cost of the structure we
believe will be about $14,000, and its architectural
finish will be alike creditable- to the owner and
builders, besides being an ornament to the City.
Tr The Whig Convention met in the Court
House, in this city, on Wednesday last, for the pur
pose of appointing delegates to the State Conven
tion. There was quite a contest between the Sil
ver Grays and Woolley Heads, and the result is,
that both factions are victorious and both defeated—
at least we judge so, from the fact that neither is
willing to acknowledge having come off "second
best." Perhaps it may be considered a drawn bat
tle, both sides being willing to, rest on their arms,
and try their hands again at some future period.—
The Convention, however, gave Mr. FILLMORE the
go-bye, and instructed the delegates for Gen.ScorT.
Of course old " Fuss and Feathers" will get the
vote of Pennsylvania in the Whig National Conven
tion, and we incline very strongly to the opinion
that he will be the nominee of the party. So much•
for the influence of Seward, Stevens, &Co., whose
favorite he is.
Two more Volunteer companies are being formed
in,,this City, in addition to the Lancaster Light In
fantry—one called the 'Buchanan Rifle," Capt.
SOMERS, and the "Fencibles," Capt. Ducamear.
The military spirit seems to be going ahead just
now—and we are glad of it. Larfcaeter can well
afford three good companies.
THE New COURT House.—We understand that
the County Commissioners have given up the
"Breneman Lot," and now have it in contemplation
to erect the Col 11 House at the N. W. Corner of
East King and'Duke streets, one square east of its
present location. The site is a beautiful one, and
will be sufficiently central for, all useful purposes.
The only obstacle in the way was the amount asked
for the property ; but we learn that nearly one-half
of the sum has been raised by private subscription.
ED' At a meeting of the Friendship Hose Corn-.
pany, the following Preamble and Resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, an all-wise Providence, having removed
from our midst our beloved and respected brother
WILLIAM WINEOWEII, we are called to mourn the
loss of one of the best and most active members of
our Company. The interest he manifested in the
welfare of the Company, and his usefulness as a
member in cases of necessity, have endeared him to
us and entitled him to our future remembrance and
regard.
Resolved, That in future we hold in grateful re
ntembrance our esteemed brother William Wineower
for the services rendered to the Company, and the
social intercourse we enjoyed while mingling with
us on earth.
Resolved, That the Hall and Carriage be hung in
mourning for the space of thirty days as a tribute
of respect for our deceased brother.
Resolved, That we sympathise with the bereaved
mother and friends in the kiss of a worthy son and
brother, and an active and useful member.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent
to the family and published in all the city papers.
CEURLER R. FRAIL'EIt,
LEWIS HALDY,
DAMPS TREVETZ, •
Committee.
Men ROUTES.—The decisions of the Postmaster
General, on the proposals for mail service in the
Middle States, were announced on the 29th ult.—
The annexed relate to this county :
Lila to Sheafferstown, A. P. Hibshman, $7B.
Lancaster to Jennerville, S. B. Miles, $179.
Christiana to Buck, S. Boyd, $l7B.
Manheim to Mount Joy, 1-1, Gibble, $93.
Reamstown to Churcbtown, A. Rams, $7O.
Oxford to Chesnut Level, S. Garner, $l6O.
Pequea to New Holland, W. M. Smith; $47.
Pluenixville to Lancaster, J. Peters and J. Crawford,
$799.
Lancaster to Reading, W. Colder, Jr. $270
Lancaster to Lebanon, Ottinger & Peters, $329.
Lancaster to Port Deposit, W. C. Buckman, $229 99
From Washington.
Correspondence of the Baltimore Argus.
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1852
Mr. Speaker Boyd's friends are for his nomination
for vice President, on Mr. Buchanan's ticket. They
claim for him as much political consideration as
was enjoyed by old Tecumseh, but the friends of
Gm. Butler demur old,
any such arrangement. On
the other hand, Alabama claims the Vise Presiden
cy for Mr. King, the President of the Senate, in the
event of Mr. Buchanan's nomination.
The failure of the Webster movement, in New
York, is only another proof of the ascendancy of
Scott. The troth is, if the Scott men had not taken
hold of it out of pure pity, the failure would have
been even more palpable than it is. A little more
struggling, and a little more hissing, and Scott will
have it all his own way, in his own party. Then
will begin his troubles, if his presence in the field
shall have an adhesive effect upon his opponents, as
it is hoped it will. It is ,esirable that be shall pro
duce an agglomerating effect upon the ranks of the
Democrats, as Mr. Clay always used to do.
Nothing of interest either in the House or Senate
to-day,except Dr. Fitch's speech, and the latter only
so, as exhibiting a determination on the part of the
Democrats, not to suffer the tariff of 1846 to be,
disturbed. Indeed, the signs of the times, are rather
for reducing it, than increasing it. You will have
noticed the hint thrown out by Mr. Clingman, of N.
C., and one of the S. Carolina members, that they
were for making Railroad Iron free I Certainly, in
view of the heavy revenue now gathered, it may ,
not be improper, at least, for the next Congress to
think of still further lessening the indirect taxes.—
Mr. Buchanan is for a lower expenditure than that
which engulphs 50 millions annually.
The horrible murder, suicide and arson, of Jas.
White, in your city, all caused by strong drink, are
sufficient to rouse any community to a sense of the
danger, that the use of alcohol is continually liable
to produce these events, must necessarily give a
great impulse to.the advocacy of restrictive meas
ures, but their efficacy is t'o be doubted, so long as
there is a dernind,for a thing, so long will there be
a supply. Cut off the deixiand and the supply, will
cease. How is this to be done? I know no' plan
but the strictly religious education of the rising
generation. This duty is on the shoulders of moth
ers and athers. They must perform it, if they
would haze sober children'; with sobriety thus deep
ly imploded in our natures, the use of spirituous
liquors as a beverage will) disappear. , Restrictive
measures will only be a polliative. W. G. S. '
Foreign Items.
ENGLAND.—The Ru'ssell Ministry have re
signed, and a new one is appointed with Earl Der
bey as Premier, and Lord Stanley as Secretary of
Foreign Affairs. Grain and Breadatuffs were look
ing up.'
FRANCE.—There is nothing specially nevifrom
France. Some dissatisfaction and uneasiness still
existed throughout the country, but no outbreak is
anticipated.
BELGIUM—This government still entertains
unfriendly feelings towards France. It is, stated
that the French Ambassador at Brussels bas been
instructed to demand the destruction of the monu
ments raised in honor, and commemorative of the
battle of Waterloo.
SPAlN.—Every thing quiet.' The Queen had
recovered from the effect of the assassin's dagger.
j' North Carolina—judgingfrom the tone of
the numerous meetings--seems to be unanimous
for Mr. linousacur.
New Seeks.
. Mourros or an.lNvettn.—We received through
the mail, a few days since, from the Publisher, Mr.
John S. Taylor, No. 143 Nassau st. N. Y., a neat
and sprightly little book with: the above title. It is
handsomely bound, and will be furnished for.$1:00
through the mail, free of postage, to any part of the
United States.
Although the writer professes to be an "Invalid,"
and we suppose he is—nevertheless the buoyancy
and wit that characterise his writings demonstrate
that he has no need of a physician to "minister to
a mind, diseased." Every sentence is bold, start
ling and vigorous, and bears the impress of a healthy
and refined intellect. No one can peruse the book
without being benefited and delighted.
THE ILLUSTRATED TESTAMENT.—We have been
furnished by our townsman, Mr. William Murray,
with the first five numbers of this most interesting
work. It is issued in monthly numbers, commenc
ing with September, 1801, and ending with August,
1852. Price $l,OO for the work complete, or 10
cents per number.
The work is beautifully printed and embellished,
and admirably adapted to its object, which is to
please and instruct the young, and give them a taste
for scripture reading. The notes.are descriptive of
the test, as it relates to the manners, customs and
geography of the New Testament. The volume
will be a beautiful present for youth. It is edited
by Rev. D. Mead, N. Y., and can be obtained at
Musaiers Bookstore, in this City.
PENNSYLVANIA PARA! J 017814 L.—The March
mumber of this excellent periodical closes its first
volume, and presents such evidence of editorial
ability and improved typographical appearance, as
to ensure an increased patronage to the second
volume Which will commence with the April number
The Farm Journal may be said to be now perma
nently established, and it will doubtless go on in
creasing in usefulness and efficiency as an agricul
tural paper, until it will rank with any similar pub
lication in the Union.
DEMOCRATIC It.r.vmw.—The February number of
this able and interesting periodical, after travelling
all the way to Lancaster, Ohio, and back this far, is
at length on our table—filled, as usual, with much
instructive matter, and embellished with a portrait
of Mr. J. Mrrcnr.c, the Irish patriot. The Review,
under its present management, is ably edited—but
we cannot help thinking that the Editor would bet
ter subserve the interests of the work he has in
charge, as also the welfare of the great Democratic
.party of the Union, if he would pursue a somewhat
different course with 'regard to the next Presidency.
'This thing of attemitting to kill off, in detail, all the
candidates spoken of for the nomination, in order
:to make room for some particular favorite, is a dan
gerous. game to play, especially for a publication
professedly the organ of the whole party ofthe Na
tion. In the end it may turn out to be an unprofti
able business to the publisher, and, under no cir
•cumstances can it benefit the Democratic party.—
There is not a man spoken of in connexion with the
Presidency, on the' Democratic side, but who if he
were nominated, is worthy the support of the whole
party—whether he be BUCHANAN, CASS, DOUOLASS,
BUTLER,HOUSTON MARCY, LANE, ALLEN, STOCK-.
TON, W OOL, r DICKINSON—and it is exceedingly
unfair that te National party organ should attempt
to overslaugh any one, or all of these' distinguished
men, some of whom were doinggood service in the
party, it may be, before the Editor was discharged
from the nursery, for the purpose of elevating either
some favorite whose name has never yet been men
tioned in connexion with the office, or whose pub
licaervices are far below those who happen to cross
hie path.! We presume, however, the Review will
pursue its own course, "regardless of denunciation
from any quarter;" but these are our sentiments,
nevertheless.
EDINBURG , 'REVIEW.—The January number of
this Quarterly has just been re-issued by Leonard
Scott & Co., N. Y. The contents are of such an
able and interesting character, as to fully sustain
the high character of the work.
The subscription price of the Review is only $3
per annum. It cart be obtained at Spanglerin
Bookstore, in this City, at 25 cents per number.
News Items
The New Hampshire election has resulted in fa
vor of the Democrats. They have carried the Gov
ernor, (Martin,) and a handsome majority in both
branches of the Legislature. This will secure a
Democratic U. S. Senator in place of Mr. Hale.
The Louisiana Democratic State Convention,
which met at Batdn Rouge on the 9th inst.,. ap
pointed delegates to the National Convention, and
instructed them for Gen. Cise as their first choice.
Mr. Eirca.criAN'e name was withdrawn and his
friends united with the friends of Gen. CABS. The
vote stood 101 for Cos to 72 for Douor.Ass. We
presume Mr. BUCHANAN is the second choice of the
majority.
DJ-The Connecticut Democratic State Conve n
tion,lwhich met at New Haven on the 3d inst., re
nominated Governor Scrmorrn, and appointed dele
gates to the National Convention, without instruc
tions.
Governor Emmert has appointed the Hon. Geo.
M. DALLAS to assist Attorney General CAMI.BELL '
in the case of the colored girl who was abducted
from her home in Cheeter county some time since,
and who is now in custody in Baltimore on the
charge of being a . slave.
Mr. Muhlenberg's bill for abolishing the Canal
Board and the appointment of a Secretary, Engi
neer, &c., finally passed: the Senate on Thursday, by
a vote of 'l9 to 13—the Whigs generally voting
for it and the Democrats against it.
The Congressional Apportionment Bill passed
second reading in the House, on Thursday, by a
Vote of 82 to 10.
Petitions, with about 30,000 names, in favor of
the enactment of the Maine Liquor' Law, were pre
sented last week in the Senate.
The Germantown Telegraph is out against the
attempt to make the State Fairs a fixture at Har
risburg. Among the reasons urged against holding
these Exhibitions at Harrisburg is, that impositions
were practised upon the Society by the people of
that Borough to a very considerable extent, and
that the hotel keepers imposed most shamefully
upon the visiters, at the last Fair.
We go in for holding the next one at Lancaster,
and we promise that visiters will have no reason to
complain of their treatment here..
The great suit of Mrs. Gaines, about which the
country has heard so much, has at length been de
cided against her. This suit was commenced about
nineteen years. ago
,by Mrs. Gaines, who was then
Mrs. Whitney, and who claimed to be the daugh
ter and heir of Daniel Clark, who died leaving a
large property. Whilst the suit was progressing,
she married General Gaines, who devoted his for.
tune to the promotion of the suit. We see it stated
that he expended in it the proceeds of two estates
which he ownedone at Louisville and the other
in Tennessee—which he sold fox about $lOO,OOO.
He also expended his pay and emoluments, amount
ing telbout six thousand dollars a year. Beside,
these expenditures, some of Mrs. Gaines' friends,
confident, it is said, of the success of her cause, ad
vanced large sums to aid her.
Mr. Editor :—You were kind enough to publish
my communication last week, as an act of justice
to some of your patrons.. Upon the same 'grounds,
will you publish another? • 1 am lit desirous to
entangle you into a controversy upon the subject,
bat merely to allow the use- of your columns for
temperate discussion. This time I address myself
to the
FARMERS OF PENNSTF.VI.IIII.: The utmost efforts
.ate how being made by a certain class of our com
munity in favor of the "Maine Liquor Law," and
to advance their own power—determined that it
shall pass at all hazards, no matter how much it
may conflict with the principles or interests of the
people at large. Many of our large cities and towns
where the Church is in- power, have united their
forces, and are now pouring down their " holy
thunders" at the very doors of our Capitol. Their
emmisaries are almost nightly holding forth in the
Court House, at Harrisburg, to meetings, calling
directly to our Representatives, and addtessing them
selves to them pointedly, and in language not to be
mistaken by the'timid, or those who grasp at polit
ical advancement. They wheedle an threaten by
turns, and in order to "manufacture public opinion,"
the Rev. orator, desires upon concluding to take the
voice of the meeting ; And As the persons present
are almost all members of the particular religious
denomination now at the lead ; of course the vote
of the house is unanimously in favor of the "Law."
The affair has assumed such an aspect, that opposers
of the act remain quiet for fear of the abuse of the
Christian politicsans—they being denounced as advo ,
Cates of vice, immorality and intemperance, or else
as rumsellers or drunkards. The public press 'is
hushed upon the same grounds, as few have suffi
cient interest at stake, or the ' 4 .IIORAL counaoz" to
stand up for their rights and principles, at the ex
pense of having their private character blasted by
the "bans of the Church!!" Our members are air
sailed upon every side, and watch the efforts in
silence. The friends of the people, hardly dare ex
press their opinion above a whisper from very in
timidation ! The Legislature is flooded daily by
petitions from all sections, many filled with Sunday
'school scholars, copies of Assessors lists and tomb
stones. The power aimed at is so great, that no
means will be stopped at to accomplish their ends.
Is it not a gross outrage, and piece. of presump
tion, for these meetings to control our Legislature ?
May we not as well; allow, the Clergy to be admit.
ted into our halls of Legislation at ocne. If we allow
the Church to gain an ascendency over the State, what
power can prevent their Union. Or, shall the people
insist that our Representatives stand free and uh
trainmeled to carry out the interests and la ishes of
their constituents according to their own opinions.
If they are not certain what the majority would
desire, the best they can do is to let the ballot box
show that feeling, and next winter pass the law if
required.
Who will suffer by this unrighteous act, but the
yeomen Ithe tilts of the soil. It is well known that
New York in connection with Pennsylvbnia supply
almost the whole Atlantic sea board with Domestic
Spirits, or Alcohol. This trade is of the greatest
possible interest to the agriculture of our State, and
in fact is only second to the iron manufacture or
coal. Close our numerous distilleries,i and I ask,
what will become of our surplus grain ? The "cold
water men" say we must raise more stock, and
.(atten.cattle, &c., for market. This argument will
answer for "white cravats" aid "kid gloves," but
every farmer knows the fallacy. Even now the few
cattle wanted can hardly be bought, and the quan
tity could not be supplied even at exorbitant rates.
Nor, can we raise our own stock. To do that to
advantage, we must have vast ranges of cheap land
and grain,
worth little or nothing.
The land of Pennsylvania generally is so valua
ble, and taxed so high, that it requires the best of
rat'ming, good crops, and fair prices to realize 4 per
cent. upon our. investment. Therefore take away
this great consumption for our grain, and we must
suffer far morsmateri ally than 'those not directly
connected with us can lorm any idea.
Now, shall the great mass engaged in agriculture,
submit to losing their rights, and privile g es, sacri
fice their dearest interests, and be placed under
strenuous restrictions? Shall Late control our tastes
and desires, merely to give the Church power over
the State : or, because a few of our citizens are given
to evil habits ? We hope not. "X. X:'
The Maine Liquor Law.
In pursuance of the following call—" The citizens
of Conoy township, Lancaster county, will meet at
the public school house in Bainbridge, on Saturday
evening, March 6th, at 7 o'clock, to express their
views, for and against the passage of the "Maine
Liquor Law," now before our Legislature ;—a nu
merous gathering of citizens had the "satisfaction,"
to find the school house locked and the officers re
fuse to give up the keys. Why so, we ,could not
thoroughly understand ; hut supposed they were for
once attentive to the interests of the tax-paying
community. The only alternative was to adjourn
to the public house of John Filbert, when Mr. Peter
S. 'Gamble was chosen President, Col. Henry Hal
deman, Adam Miller, Dr. S. Filbert and James
McClure, Vice Prests., and George Hackenberger,
Secretary.
After the meeeting was called to order, Mr. Cyrus
S. Haldeman read the ,"Maine Liquor Law" and
explained its action, at some length, both for and
against, but dwelt:particularly on its infringement
upon the individual rights and privilegesof innocent
citizens.
Mr. Jacob B. Hamilton followed, and expressed
his hostility to the act in terms and language not
to be misunderstood.
After many persons present glive their opinions,
Cyrus S. Haldeman introduced the following reso
lutions which were read separately, and each one
passed ananintous/y:—
Resolved, That we believe the bill known as the
"Maine Liquor Law," now before our Legislature,
to be very unjust, fanatical, and despotic in its re
quirements and restrictions, upon the rights ofciti
rem belonging to a Republican Government.
Resolved, That we are opposed to branding and
stigmatising the "Keystone State" as a community
of "immorarrumsellers and drunkards."
Resolved. That as a mass,. we are a temperate
and well conducted people, and feel a conscious pride,
by being so in pursuance of our own principles and
desires. And we demand - as a right, not to be hu
miliated in the eyes of the world, and pointed at as
the citizens.of a State that requires the "strong arm
of law" to keep every man moral and sober.
Resolved, That we have a high - and exalted opin
ion of the citizens of Pennsylvania, and believe them
far too much above the reach of petty and fanatical
schemes, to allow their rights and privileges, in
the enjoyment of taste or desires, in their own pri
vate circles, to be invaded upon, restricted and dic
tated to by laws as unjust as they are arbitrary.
Resolved, That we believe it to be a fundamental
principle of our Constitution, that every citizen
shall enjoy his own rights and privileges, so long
as they do not interfere with the rights and privi
leges of othirs." Therefore, we will not submit
that good and temperate citizens shall be interfered
with in their rights and privileges, to suit a few who
may require restriction.
Resolved, That if many of our citizens have given
away to evil habits and intemperance, they alone
should be punished or restricted, and not include
their innocent neighbors in the same ban.
Resolved, That we are strongly opposed to vice,
immorality and intemperance, and believe were
our present strenuous laws fully carried out, much
misery would be prevented ; but while those now
in. force, are allowed to remain a dead letter, it
would be alarce to enact new ones.
Resolved,. That, as in all times and ages, infatu
ated supporters have been found for the most lib
surd and improbable doctrines, and fanatics always
ready to become martyrs in advancing their cause,
no matter how ridiculous, we are in a measure
prepared to look upon the present "humbug" of the
day without much surprise.
Resolt;ed ' That as the "spiritual knockings" of
Rochester have run their course ' we 'may now al
low the "spiritual knockings" of Maine, ti-follow
in turn and as "every dog has his day."
Resolved, That we believe this act to be the con
coction of designing and corrupt politicians, as a
"watch-word" to gain the balance of power ;"—and
we think it not improper, to quote for their benefit,
-the eleventh commandment—" Let every man mind
his own business."
The meeting then ordered the proceedings to be
published—and after signing a remonstrance to the
Legislature, adjourned amidst enthusiastic shouts.
The Markets.
CATTLE AND FLOUR MARKETS
PHILADELPHIA.—The offerings of live stock for
the week were about 1400. beeves, 500 hogs and
150 cows. Market brisk.
Prices.—Beeves are selling from $7 to $8,50 per
100 lits.,,according to quality—Hogs $7 a $7,50-
- and Cows from $l5 to $3B.
BALTimonx.—A full supply of beeves at prices
ranging from $7,50 to $8,75 per 100 lbs—hogs
scarce and selling at $7 a $7,50.
FLoort, in both cities, is selling at $4,25 for ex
port, and the demand good. Rye Flour $3,50, and
Corn Meal $3,12i.
GnArs.—Wheat, red, is selling at 90 to 93 cents,
and white at 94 to $1,04. Rye 72 a 75 cents.—
Corn, white 55 a 59 and yellow 56 a 58 cents.—
Oats are worth from 35 to 374, cents. Cloverseed
is dull, and selling at $5,50.
MARRIAGES.
On the 7th inst., by the Rev. J. J. Strine, Mr
Jonas Miller, to Miss Hannah Herr, both of Con
estoga.
On the 7th inst, by the Rev. Daniel Hertz, Mr.
Jacob S. Smith, of Mechanicsburg, to Niss Levina
Sedley, of New Holland.
DEATHS
In Earl township, on the 2d inst., Mr. Jacob
Frantz,'son of Mr. Joseph Frantz, in the 50th year
of his age.
In Richland co., Ohio, on the 4th ult., Mr. Isaac
Grosh, formerly of Lancaster co., in the 44th year
of his age.
On the 25th of January, in Penn twp.,-Mr. John
Gabel, in the 96th year of his age.
On the 4th inst., in Strasburg twp., Mr. Henry
Rohrer, in the 52d year of his age.
In West Lampeter twp., on the 3rd inst, Mrs.,
Elizabeth Mylin, consort of the late Abraham My
lin, aged 72 years, 6 months and 10 days.
In Columbia, on the Sth inst., Elizabeth, wile of
Patrick Morris, in the 31st year of her age.
On Friday morning last, in this City, ANNA MA
RLA, wife of Mr. James Goldner.
In February'last, in Quarryville, of Inflammation
of the Brain, Rudolph Stouffer, in the 23d year of
his age.
When death aims his unerring dart with certainty,
life cannot hold out. The subject of the above no
tice had just entered upon the fickle stage of life,
with all the bright dreams and joyous anticipations
of a happy future, incident to the enthusiastic young
heart whose sunshine has not yet been shaded with
the stern realities of life ! flotonth ago he was
amongris in the very vigour of life; but in a short
time, with but a few days notice, his soul has been
called home to its God—and his form hurried be
neath the cold clods of the grave He has left a
large circle of friends to mourn his departure, who
had ever esteemed him for his honest and social
virtues. A young wife and child have lost a fond
husband and lather, and society a very promising
member. How true the admonition, "in such an
hour as-you think not the Son of Man cometh !,,
and, in the language of the Poetess,
"Leaves have their time to
And flowers to wither at the north winds breath,
And Stars to set—but all,
Thou haat all seasons for thine own, oh, Death !,,
ECT The Right Rev. Bishop Porrzn is expected
to officiate in Christ Church, Leacock, and All
Saints' Church, Paradise, on Monday next, the 22d
instant. The services will commence at Christ
church, at half-past 2 o'clock, P. M., and at All
Saints, in the evening, at half-past 6 o'clock.
QUA stated meeting of the "Lancaster Light
Infantry will be held this evening, (Tuesday,) A
punctual attendance is requested, as business of im
portance will be laid before the meeting.
THOMAS J. KEENAN, Sec.
-
Last Service, in the Ist German
Reformed Church.
CO next Sabbath the last service will be held in
ki the Old German Reformd Church previous to
its being taken down. Thel Congregation intend■
to hold Solemnities suited to the time. The Ser-
Mons on Sabbath, (in the English language,) will
have reference to the occash3n.
On Saturday evening a Discourse will be delivered
by the Pastor on the Civil, I Moral, and Religious
condition of the German Barbarian Tribes about the
time of Christ, together with an account of their
conversion to Christianity. ;The public are invited
to attend. There will also tie services in the church
on Thursday and Friday evenings. It.
The Old Flag Unfurled!
SPRING HAS CONE.
HE GOLDEN EAGLE GRi GOODS STORE, corner
of East King and Centie Square, in order to
meet the wants of the People, has been stocked
with an assortment of English, French, German
and AmericSn Dry Goods, 'suitable for the spring
trade, embracing all-the latest styles, to which we
invite the attention of our customers and the citi
zens generally in search of
SPRING GOODS.
These goods have all been selected with great
care and attention, and will, be sold on as favorable
terms as at any similar establishment in the city.
We name in part DRESS! GOODS—embracing a
choice variety, Gro De Rhines, rich lustre, all
widths and qualities, Satin De Chenee.
Brilliant fancy style spring Silks, rich plain Roux
D'Lois, embroidered Broquetelles and Labourdines
—a beautiful article, to whieh we invite particular
attention ; Barege D , Laines, rich chintz colors
neat styles.
SUPER WOOL FRENCH DE LADIES.
Printed Bareges, new designs, French Lawns
and Organdies, all qualities; super fancy lawns,
English and Scotch Ginghants, silk warp and real
Alpacas, French Chintz and Turkey Red Prints,
Spring Prints, a beautiful 'assortment, including
Conestoga, Merrimack, &c.; &c.
CLOTHS, CASSI.IILERES, &c.
Super French black and/colored cloths of all
grades, by the most celebrated makers. Super
black cloths, English, German and American ;
super 6-4 Cashmaretts, bladk and all shades, black
cassimerss and doe skins of Sedan and other best
. . . .
makers.
Bleached and brown linen Ducks, fancy drillings,
India, nankeens, tweeds, Kentucky jeans, farmers
drills, &c. Vas - rums—super black and• fancy silk
and satin Vestings.
LINEN GOODS,
all qualities, 4-4 Irish Linens, Richardsons, Greys,
dtc.; I and 4-4 French grey linens, 4-4 white and
brown Hollands, table clotlis and napkins, bleached
and brown damask and dopers, 8-4, 10-4, 12-4,
birds eye, Russia and Scotch diapers, huckaback
and crash. Linen cambriclhandkerchiefs, all qual
ities for Ladies and Gents. Super quality plain
and embroidered handkerchiefs for Ladies.
WHITE GOODS
of all descriptions—insertings, edgings, linen and
cotton laces, &c., &c.
DOMESTICS—I, 7-5, 4-4 brown •and blacked
muslins ; 5-4, 6-4, 7-4, 10,9, 12-4 bleached sheet
ings ; 1, 4-4 cotton Osnaburgs. Bleached, brown,
blue and corset drills, plaiit chambrays, bed tick
inge, shirting stripes, apron checks, &c.
Pantaloon i Stuffs.
Blue Denims ' American; Nankeens, Plaids and
Checks, Kennebec Tweeds; Crown Cassimeres, tic.
Furnishing= Goods.
Carpets, Ingrain, Venitian, &c., a beautiful ar
ticle of linen carpet, for 25 cents per yard.
Oil Shades, beautiful designs for windows, &c.
Floor and Table Oil Cloths.
The above goods have been purchased so as to
enable us to offer them at 'prices that cannot fail
to please.
To render our establishMent well worth a visit
at all times, %ye shall continue to receive as the
seasonadvances, new invoices of seasonable goods
for La dd GentlemeWs wear, so as to be able
to offer the chhice of the New York and Philadel
phia markets. THOS! J. WENTZ tic Co.,
Golden Eagle, cor. of E. King and Centre Square.
march 16 i 8-tf
REMOVAL•
New Store and New Goods,
SIGN OF THE STRIPED PANTS.
GEO. SPURRIER, Mdrchant Tailor, informs
his friends and the phblic generally, that he
has fitted up the large room two doors south of
Michael's Hotel, and nearly opposite his old stand,
in North Queen street, where, having added to his
former stock, he has now on hand, a large assort
ment of READY MADE CLOTHING, consisting
of Conts,Pants, Vests, arcl.,&c., of all styles suited
to all tastes, and at all priCes.
Cloths, Cassimeres anti Vestings, always on
hand and made up at the shortest notice, in a
handsome and durable stile and at prices which
he trusts will prove satisfactory to those who may
favor him with theirpatronage..
CRAVATS, SUSPENDERg, , SHIRTS, SHIM,
Collars, and every thing usually kept in a clothing
store, can be found at this establishment.
Call, see and - examine the stock, and no pains
will be spared to suit your taste.
From my long experience in manufacturing
clothing, I can assure those who buy my clothing
that they are well made. I -
George Spurrier would embrace this opportunity
of returning his thanks td his old customers, and
invite them to call at his New Store, where lie will
be able to sell them as good clothing as ever and
at the very lowest prices. I
SPRING FASHIONS just received, and garments
can be made up at short notice and in a workman
like manner. j GEO. SPURRIER,
West side of North Queen street, two doors south
of Michael's Hotel, sign of the Striped Pants.
Lancaster, March 16. I S-3m •
Window Shades and Blinds.
B. J. WILLIAMS,
Manufacturer, No. 12 North Sixth Street, above
Market, PHILADELPHIA,
Tz - . EEPS a larger and better assortment of Ye
n nitian Blinds, of narrow slats, with fancy and
plain trimmings, than anyother establishment in
the city. Painted and Plain Shades, Shade Trim
mings and Fixtures, &c.,!&c., which ha will sell,
wholesale and retail, at the Lowest Cash Prices.
The citizens of Lancaster will find it to their
interest to call, before puichasingi as they are as
sured they can buy a better article than at any
other establishment, for the same price. My motto
is, "A good article, quick sales, and small profits."
WE STUDY PLEASE.
march 16
In Time of Peace Prepare for
War!
NEVER leave things till the last moment, as a
careless neglect alwhys costs something, and
as pleasant weather is riiiw arriving, prepare for
the reverse. Every day has its changes, and he is
wise who prepares for the future.
.Every one re
quires comfortable cloth*, and next in order is
to purchase cheaply. We advise all those who
are in want of clothing tq call at the
LANCASTER HALL OF FASHION,
(sign of the Red Coat,) ifithey they wish good and
cheap goods, as they sell much lower than any
other clothing house in Lancaster, and keep a
large assortment.
MESSRS. RATHFON HEWSLER
have just returned from Philadelphia with a splen
did assortment of spring and summer goods, and
are now prepared to furnish spring and summer
coats from $2,00 to $6,00, black and fancy colored
cloth frock and dress coats from $6 to 810,00 ;
black and fancy French; English and American
Cassimere and Doeskin Pants from $3 to $5; black
and fancy silk and satin Vests from 82 to $3,50,
and summer clothing in I endless variety, and at
corresponding low prices. Visit the extensive,.
establishment of RATHFON & HENSLER and
secure a saving of 35 pet cent. on your purchase.
Our aim is to please and accommodate all, and, in
order to do this, we mamifacture clothing at almost
every price. Selling fo cash enables us to offer
clothing at a very trifling' , advance. Our motto is
SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK SALES.
Particular attention paid to customer work. A
great variety of Cloths, Cassimers and Vesting■
always on hand to select from, for those who pre
fer having their clothing made to order.
A large and varied assortment of elegant
BOYS' CLOTHING
always on hand, and will he sold very low. '
RAIIITOrf & HENSLER themselves of this
occasion to return their ;sincere thanks to their
friends for the very liberal patronage heretofore
received, and hope to merit a continuance of their
favors. ;0 - Don't forget the place—the
Lancaster Hall of Fashion,
North Queen street, neit door to the National
House, and the third doot• south of Orange street.
There's the place, gentlemen, to get . your money
back. Call and Bee.
Lancaster, March 16. 8-tf
State Mutual Fir e Insurance Co.,
HARRISBURG, PA. CAPITAL $200,000.
RANCH Office, 145, Chesnut Street, Phil's.
B
GILLETT & COGSIIA4, General Agents. This
is the only purely Mutual Company in the State,
and has now 15,000 members. All profits are di
vided among the assured:
Applications for Insurance, for Lancaster and'
vicinity, swathe made to S. J.M. KELLOOO,No. 18,
East King street, who is the only authorised Agent
for this city. GILLETT & COGSHALL,,
General Agents.
IWAlso for sale DRAFTS on Great Britain and
Ireland, from XI and upri , erds—and passage cer
tificates from London and! Liverpool in any of the
Tapseotths Lines, comprising over one hundred first
class packet ships.
Passage in First Cabin, from Liverpool to Phila'a
direct, $75
second, do !do do 23
steerage, jdo do 19
For further particulars, apply to
No. 18,SE.,jkinig. LLL.O.GaGst,er,
or, GILLETT & COGSHALL,
No. 145 Chesnut et., PhiPa
8-ti
march 16
tEr The large frame Carpenter shop, belonging
to Mr. Michael Libhart, intolumbia, was destroyed
by fire on Tuesday evening last—supposed to be the
work of an incendiary,