;: - /IttentOt tsZ .. ,lottnlat•' ERsoN,-.Eorroa..-. ;caster. 4111 Y. FOR GOVERNOR: of Mwfidd punty., JUDGR OF SUPREME COURT: _ MUM griMpitiO t M a r' - von, CAR OMMISSIONER: 11€130 — L-MOTT, of Pikkonnty. office sir the Intelligence": .i....l,ktata-brelure's 'Buildings, Duke • 7: ~zzr_ 79911:_lorth of E. King, ana Z -7.retitly 4 .ri new court Thn l e. e - Oast entrance to the Part) . --Pennsylva— nia The Government of the United States is a Nuns= Gurssammr—a Government un der the control of the PEOPLE. Party lines as they stillexisf,notwithetanding the various' mushroom factiona l wltitfiehave sprung trt , o a miserable existeiMe; irere - distinetly down in the first struggle which restdted:tifgelection of THOMAS 4.IM7YERSON, under e names of Democracy and Federalism. The adverse prin cipleteadiciated by these: parties in that Con test, had eiisted in thiS country Before and du ring the :Revelation, under different names. Theywere then called Tirnms and Toarss.— . CruilNatirinal Political history proclaims the solessia, undeniable truth, that in ti?, orgard- F .y. 2f_lol3:t'oF-ixr479B; the Whigs of tilit bati6n; as eparty, rallied under the name and banner DEMOCRACY! The Tories of ' the Revolt - Ilion rallied their forces under the - name and banner of FEDERALISM!! These are truths which cannot be refuted. They . are firmly riveted in the memories and under _ standing of every intelligent American chi , zen, who has noted the political history of parties•in this country. , Thelbutocaerm Perry, thus organized; ad vocated the form of government arranged by the framers of the Constitution. It has stood firmly upon that platforni ever since, and has never failed or faltered in its advocacy of the measures necessary to conduct our Institutions to prosperity, and secure their permanency upon the basis of the great Charter which brought them into existence. The FEDEICAL " FART; before and during the tedious and har • nosing session of the Convention which fra med the Constitution, advocated a stronger form of Government, upon a more magnificent scale—making the governments of the States and the people subservient to the National or Central government. It has ever since been condemned by thisparty as being "too feeble;" and stronger andmore despotic measures hays been favored, as being necessary to sun it against the voice of the " Common P spi i6ple"— measures which would create priviyaged class es, and benefit the wealthy "rzy,P , to the in- • t jury and oppression of thre hard-working "Newf." Under the influence • these political anti podes, the two great , Jolitical parties commen t eSd - the war for the scendency in this country. The Democrati ,arty has stood firm and im mcrvealile eve since--it has never changed its name, or fr. 'led to boldly avow its principles ! But, rev se the picture. The old Federal par ty adopted more names and fought under Inca banners than there has been lunar since its birth-day, as a political cora . skrei. It has almost exhausted the vocal), Alli"*" :cli pnit . rty tod • thele names deceive peop . bination. ifs purposes, battled under the banners of Anti-masonry, Conservatism, Free- Soilism, Native-Americanism and Abolition— ism. In search of a political' and popular Na tional name, it has passed through the high sounding titles of Independent Republican, National Republican, and others of less impo sing character, to WHIGGERY-1 Its leaders now claim, or have claimed for it, the name of the " universal WHlG.party," as another gull trap to catch the people. But the artifice was too glaring to escape the detection of the hon- est and intelligent yeomanry of the country. The attempt to desecrate a good old name by appropriating it to their base purposes, has - been exposed, and they are now again drawing the _fertility of their imaginations to pro - cure another; under. which they hope to rally their broken doe and ,glutinous forces.— Whether their adoption will be .. ffsmessexca," or "KNOW-NOTHING, " Or "HIGHER ORDER" party, time must develope. But the true, common sense people of the sterling old Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, have thoroughly become awakened to these "hood-winking" attempts to obtain power.— They understand and appreciate the principles and professions of this party of many names. Out of, power and striving to obtain,the reins of government, it is a party of professions— of expedients—and their candidates are selected without regard to principle or capacity, but with an eye singly to their " Averreortrir." „._ In power, the old leaven of Federalism effer vesces and breaks through all restraints— brings again distinctly before us the dark days of the " ALLEN and SEDITION LAWS "- 1 a " strong and magnificent central govern ment"—with the favorite appendages of a United States Bank—a Mammoth Bankrupt Law, for the relief of Millionaire Insolvents-- . Monster Charfer Monopolies, to "benefit the few and crush' the toiling millions"—with a corrupt and profligate expenditure of the peo ple's money, for the benefit of special favorites. There is another characteristic of this party . to be exhibited—a fearful, terrible truth, to be told. The heart sickens at the frightful pic ture, it discloses. We sincerely regret that a • eihisis has arrived in the political history of the country, when it becomes the stern duty of the democratic press to speak boldly and act firmly, no matter upon whose head the great • _decapitating axe of public opinion may fall.— The melancholy, appaling truth must be un folded. liar In all times of difficulty with a foreign power, the leaders of the " Federal . Whig Party" have been found marshaling their forces'on the side of the enemy ! ! The - conduct of these leaders, before and after the . declaration of war against Great Britain in 1812, is still fresh in the recollection -of the • . people. That war was violently denounced by them, in and out of Congress, as "unjust, unholy, unrighteous!" Fulminations fromathe - pulpit, and denunciations from the Federal press, were unsparingly hurled against the Democratic Party for declaring it. Its advo . cates were proscribed Its being "unfit to ap pear at the Communion Table on the Lord's Day!" Ministers of the Gospel, in some of the New England States, abandoned their ho- ly mailing, and entered the aretia with other orators and the Tress, as the Most violent in thei unnatural crusade. " at . s Mr. Madison has declared the War, they proclaimed, "let Mr. Madison. carry it on_!" " The Union has been knig since virtually dissolved, and it is full dine that this part of the disunited States should talce care of itself!!" Theourseof God washold in terrorea. over - ; denouni _ ping all who- wo.) services, loan their money tvorof the War, as " amoral» less," and every such !flan • at of God and hf.s:Ask be . _ . ThoiCare bra ntraditiidns level • munstration, a damooratie party. • the Federal Press USSII failure of Outjr ArmEtwiilialleolfaitßlM P. an d every vit'eb**-4:43FEAT,..by that par ty. The rhtionoi,.. history of that time tells this me*lcholY*. truth. Every - exertion was msde;by:the lesdffig`- spirits in the unhol :Ma w of opposition, ydeter Capitalists from loaning money to c jry on the-War, and to reduce their Mon Men/ to bankruptcy and disgrace I' ThAdecree was issued "exiling l'resideni *) 150 N telhe bland of Elba!" or to "hang him ,celebraierl halter of Cyan Nino," oneeK,heiinperial leaders of the Fe/l ord paqrf The same melancholy drama was enacted during our late War with Mexico. " The Fed eral Whig Press, and leading'brators of that party, were nearly as loud and violent in their denunciations against the democratic Admin istration-and;Congress,- who declared, and maintained the justice of that War, as were their predecessors and prototypes during the War 0f.1912. The same wicked means Were resod to—the same epithets applied to arraythe people against its prosecution, and array them in hostility to those who adiocated it. And one .of their most cherished leaders, afterwards Secretary of the Treasury under al Whig administration, went so far in giving aid and comfort to the enemy," as to "wel- come" our gallant soldiers stir "with bloody hands to hospitable graves 11". Such is the present "WHIG PARTY"— of such materials it is composed. Out of power, its reckles4ppposition to the constituted au thorities knows no bounds. Under the pro visions of its own favorite "Sedition law" of '98;, - T•that law now existed, and was as vig- orously executed as it then was, half its lead ere would be tenants of the Conimon Jails, and be mulcted in fines to the amount of half their 'fortunes. And when, by accident, it mounts the throne of power, then again look at it ! The bloody flag of the old federal "black cock- ade dyity" is unfurled and flung to the breeze from the White House and the Capitol. In thus speaking, from the . record, of the conduct of the "Federal Whig party," as a PARTY, we deem it right to make exceptions. The rank and file—the industrial, simple-mind ed portion of that party—who look for support to their own industry and not to the spoils of office, are as respectable, honest and worthy as any people living. But, valuable as the masses are aa. good members of society, as hus bands, fathers and sons, yet they have suffer ed themselves to be led by an unscrupulous and unprincipled set of political trimmers, who recoil not from the practice of any deception, or the use of any means, (no matter how base and infamous,) to subserve their own selfish purposes, and to secure to themselves the emol uments end plunder of office, at the expense— the toil—the sacrifices .of their betrayed fol lowers. Is not this true ? Are those who have been cajoled into a coalition with them, so blind to their insincerity and infidelity, as not to see it ? To those who calmly look at, and reflect upon, the windings and doublings of the leaders of the "Federal Whig party," through more than a half a century and up to the present time, can it be a matter of surprise that they cannot gain the Confidence of the people of this country—or that the Democrat ic party, always frankly and boldly avowing ,its principles, and as openly and fearlessly de claring its opinions on all great National ques tions, should be victorious—sustaining itself in the ascendant, in every battle with its adver sary, upon strict party issues ? Let us cite one striking instance in exempli fication and vindication of this truth. In 1844, the Federal Whigparly,:maddened with delight at having obtained control of the reins of gov vernment, and believing that success would" ding-444102n, threw .aside their masked faces —with the gew-gaws and flummery - of fra - n= tary trappings—and selected as their standard bearer, a Civilian, a great Statesman, the then recognized "embodiment of Whig principles," the HOD. HENRY CLAY. But they could not control or hold him in leading strings, and make him pander to the views of the various factions with whom they consorted. He had the boldness and the 141xtesty to avow and pro mulgate his principleS, and the principles of his party, in the loud and unmistakable tones of his masterly eloquenCe. The issues of the two parties were thus fairly made, and what was the result ? He was beaten by the strong arm of the democracy, wielded by calm reflec tion and stern adherence to PRINCIPLE? Yes—Henry Clay, with all his towering abilities, his world-renowned fame as a States man and Orator, was beaten in a fair contest, as the champion of the great Federal Whig party; by a plain democratic citizen of Terme% see ! A citizen, of whose name and fame our gorgeous opponents professed so much ignor ance, after his nomination by a Democratic National Convention, that, in charity and for the purpose of rescuing his name from obscur ity, kindly and charitably asked "Who IS Tames XI Polk ?" The ballot boxes, at the ensuing November election, simply answered the question by introducing 14m to the Nation and to the world, as President of the United States ! And the history of our country proves, that his administration of the affairs of this government, and of the people, is among the most brilliant which adorns the Nation's record. • The same question was tauntingly asked, after the nomination of the democratic Na tional Convention in 1852, by our same haugh ty opponents—" Who is Frank Pierce?" More than a million of Freemen responded to the question in November of that year, by eleva ting him to the highest office in the gift of a free people—and we sincerely entertain the opinion, which we confidently express, that, at the close of his administration, it will be pro nounced worthy of being classed with those of the great Patriots who have preceded him. Pennsylvania led the van of - the democratic army, in the great political battle which re sulted in the election of General Pierce; and, with her strong arm, and honest heart, she will stand by him as long as his administra_ tration stands steadily upon the sound plat form of the Constitution, and maintains, in their original purity, the true principles and measures of the DEMOCRATIC PARTY. The Democratic party of our good old Com monwealth can be neither coaxed, bribed, nor driven into a factious okposition to the consti- I toted authorities, for the purpose of avenging the commission of imaginary or real errors su perinduced by an honest difference of opinion. It does not follow, that, because men differ in opinion, they differ in PRINCIPLE. Breth ren of the same principle, may honestly disa gree upon the best mode of securing the per manence of a measure, based upon that prin ciple—and hence we conceive it to be destruc tive to the welfare and durability of any party, for those out of power to caVil with and de nounce every trivial act of their Represents ttves, who do not entertain the same views with themselves, in regard to the justice or sound policy of a debateable measure. And, on the other hand, we deem it to be equally reprehensible and injurious to the safety of a party, for those in the seat of power to pro scribe and denounce men of the same Parlici pm, who aided to place them there, merely be -cause they differ with them in opinion in re gard to the measures necessary to carry out I those principles, and have the honesty to say so. This subject iff not yet exhausted; but hav ing occupied more room than we expected at the outset, we shall postpone any farther re marks until our next number, when we shall endeavor to bring the history of parties down to the pima, campaign. of the de asratic ad s, and the 1812, by re. Every Day In PhiladelOdst. - 'The Dmnocmoy of.Philadelph4 had a glo rierus celebration; iii IndePeridence-Square, on the 4th inst. •Jour; CADIVALAD724 ESQ., pre- Vded, assisted - by 64 Vice Presidents - and- id" Secretaries. The. Declaration of Independence Wiu3mOd Araj. CHAHIL J. Bmplz, and Isnas Vin Low, Esq., delivered the Oration. .App to and - patriotiC 'resolutions were_ • - •ted unanimously. Speeches were Made by Hon. JOHN L; Dew- SON, of.Pennsylyania, CoL. hams B. Olut, of South Carolina,'Hon. Sitrum DonoLes, of Illinois, and Gen_ -Wsmninxm, of New York. The original - Washington Brass „Band en livened the scene by discoursingexcellent and spirit-stirring music. It is said.the celebra tion was the largest and most enthusiastic ev er held in Philadelphia, and not an accident occurred to mar the harmony of the occa- , sion. From the strong and overwhelming demonstration there made, it_is wry evident that the Democracy of Philadelphia will be about on the nest election day, and do their whole duty for the State ticket. The course of Mayor Conrad has alienated thousands of his former adherents, and strengthened the Democratic ranks in the same ratio. We Shall publish the resolutions hereafter. A Base Attack. The last number of the Harrisburg Demo cratic Union, under the head of "Manufactur ing Public Opinion," contains a base, coward ly and malignant attack upon Col. Jour; W. FORNEY-a portion of which, at least, ought not to pass unnoticed. The idea of dragging his venerable mother and respected sister into a newspaper paragraph, is ungentlemanly in the extreme; but when. to this is added false and unfounded allegations in regard to his conduct towards them, it is not only low and disgusting, but basely cruel and wicked. We know Col. FORNEY well, and we hazard nothing, in this community where he spent the greater portion of his life, in saying that a more kind or devoted son to his aged mother, or a niore affectionate brother to a fond sister, does not exist any where. The charge of the' Union, therefore, we pronounce basely and wickedly false; and the author of the allega tion, whoever he may be, whether he resides in Harrisburg or Lancaster, is an unprinci pled calumniator. The paper in question, since it passed out of the hands of Mr. McKin ley, seems to have degenerated into a mere sewer or conduit pipe to carry away the offal of billingsgate and blackguardism which cen tres around the corrupt crew who own and manage the concern THE FOL - 11111 IN LANCASTER.—The proceed ings of the Fourth, in this city, which we copy from the Inland Daily, will be found to be more than usually interesting. The military visit of Capt Jolts K. FINDLAY, and his excel lent Company, the PHILADELPHIA Gaers gave a new feature to the demonstration, and ad ded greatly to the joyousness and hilarity of the occasion. The old l'xciaLF.s," and "JACKSON RIFLE," under the command of Col. Jolts H. DucipiAN, and the exellent dis cipline which they displayed, also, tended much to make the day more than usually in- teresting. The "BUCHANAN RIFLE," lOU, command ed by Capt. BARTON, made a very handsome parade, and performed their marching and evolutions, and their street firing, in such a way as reflected great credit upon the officers and men, and elicited praise from all who wit nessed the parade. The "FANTASTICALS," also, made quite a formidable display in their grotesque uniforms, and attracted immense crowds to witness their perrormancrs.. bQr. Another great fraud, eclipsing even the Parker Vein Company, has been discovered in New York. Within a few months fraudu lent stock to the amount of two millions of dollars, has been issued by the late President of the New York and New Haven Railroad Company. So we go. NO BIDS OFFERED.—The Governor attended on the 3d inst., at the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, according to law, for the purpose of opening bids for the purchase of the Main Line ; but as none were offered or handed in, of course no sale can he ef fected without further legislation. bar The County Superintendent, Mr. J. P. Wickersham, gives notice that his office is the same as that of the Hon. Thomas H. Burrowes, in North Queen street, in this city, where he may he found every Saturday. He requests Directors to forward their reports to him by the Ist of August, at firthest—so that he may he able to prepare the annual report to the State Superintendent, without delay. It is hi s purpose to attend in every District in the County, and examine the applicants' for Schools in the presence of its Board 'of Direc tors. M. The Democrats of Berke county had a great celebration near Reading, on the 4th inst. Hon. J. GLANCY JONES presided, assist ed by a large number of Vice Presidents and Secretaries. Strong toasts in favor of Presi dent PIERCE, Governor BIGLER, Judge BLACK and Col. Marc were drank, and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed. Gen. SAM. HOUSTON, of Texas, was the orator upon the occasion. kair A Mr. KEYS, who is the Preacher, in charge, we believe, of the E. Chesnut Baptist Church, held forth in Centre Square, on Thursday evening last, in opposition to Slave ry and Catholicism. Some little disturbance was created by the imprudence of a young man, a student of Franklin and Marshall Col lege, who, it is said, hissed the speaker• but, beyond that, every thing passed off quietly.— The Reverend gentleman seemed to be in the special care of our good natured, but .spiri ted friend, Mr. FRANCIS R. CARPENTER. W" tEr A late foreign arrival, brings the in telligence that the Russians have been com pelled to 4 raise the siege of Silistria and retreat across the Danube. The Turks sallied out.of their works, on the 15th of June, attacked the Russians in their trenches, beat them with great slaughter, and d6stroyed all their siege works. • 'Several of the Russian Generals were severely wounded. The allied French and English army had not yet reached the scene of action. Still late intelligence, by the Baltic, repre sents that the Russians have evacuated the Principalities, and that they are now being occupied by Austrian troops. )2Ea., The Pottsville Emporium has been uni ted with the Mining Register. The Democra cy of Schullrill county will lose nothing, we apprehend, by the new arrangement., DORCHESTER, July s.—The new Catholic Church in Dorchester was blown up by- gun powder, yesterday morning, and nearly all destroyed. There is considerable excitement; some attributing it to the Native Americans, and others that the Catholics had deposited powder and arms there, for the protection of the church, and the explosion was accidental. (Another fire occurred in Philadelphia, on Friday night, at 57 Dock street, which des troyed two or three buildings occupied as a steam turning and cabinet maker's establish ment by Mr. James Irwin. Loss estimated at $lO,OOO New Books, &c. THE CHRISTIAN PARLOR MAGAZINE, for July is on our table—handsomely embellished, and, in every respect, a capital number. Tire Prort.Va Jorturret..—This valuable agri cultural and scientific periodical is published monthly at New York, by Allred E. Beach, 86 Nassau st., at SI per annum, in advance. Each number contains 40 or more handsome engravings, illustrative °Hewitt, horses, cattle, hogs, new in ventions of firming utensils, Patents, &c. &c., all of which make It peculiarly Interesting in an agri-.. cultural, scientific and mechanical point of view: The qlorloute Fourth., The annivimary.a - Antexicim I.ndepen dence wns celebrated by ihecitiz . ens of Lan: caster ixta patriotic, and T we are pletised to add, - becoming 'winner. The day 1 9 3 ushered :./11 with bell-ringingand other demonstrations - of - joy. The juieniles, who," as usual, izmurieheed on the previous night to fire their explosives, continued the sport throughout thd day, and -till a late hour at night,being - aware, no doubt, that. "the -fourth .I,of July. comes but once a year.. Flags, were suspended across the streets, where they floated gaily in the gentle breeze that prevailed. Daring the day there was Very little disMrbance, no rows of any note occuningnotbing of dr& kind. It is true we saw several who seemed a little ex hilerated, but it would bUxemarkable if every body kept sober on occasions of this kind.— Quite a number of stranjrs were present,and participated in the celebration. But the grand feature of the day was the BANQUET AT FT;H.THX HALL At 8 o'clock the "Phils4elphia Greys" turn ed out for drill; they made a very fine appear ance, and went thro' their evolutions with the greatest accuracy. They numbered 40 muskets,- 18 in the Band, and with the offiders, had over 60 men. After drilling a short time the com pany was dismissed, when the members pro ceeded to view the various places of interest in the city. At 2/ o'clock,•according to announcement, the "Fencibles," "Jackson Rifle," and com mittee of citizens, arrived at the Swan Hotel, when, at the sound of the tattoo, the commit tee and companies fell into rank, and after going through the evolutions, proceeded to Ful ton Hall in the following order : Committee of Citizens, Band, Capts. Findlay and Duch man, Greys, Fencibles and Rifles, two-and-two alternately. In this order they reached the Hall, when the Band took up position, and the companies marched past them into the Hall, followed by the music. Having arranged themselves in order along the tables, the word "seat" was given, when an onslaught on the "good things of life" commenced. After din ner some excellent music was discoursed by the Band. Captain Geo. Sanderson, who had been cho sen President of the banquet, then announced that E. Franklin, Esq., would read the Decla ration of Independence, which he did in a clear and impressive manner. Capt. Sanderson then read the toasts se lected by the committee chosen for that pur pose, which he prefaced, with appropriate re- marks : 1. The Day We Celebrate.—Distinguished in the annals of the world as the birth-day of a mighty and wonderful nation—as alsi) for the intioduction of new and gireat principles of political philosophy, which in the lapse of time are destined to change the _political, social and moral relations of the world. Music by the Band. To this Col. W. B. Fordney replied in ap propriate terms. The nest toast was -2.. Gen. Geo. Washington.—Who has not heard the revered name pronounced - over and over again? At the sound thereof a nation's gratitude breaks forth from sea to sea, and calls-him blessed. MillionA upon millions yet unborn shall lisp his mime as the Father Of his country-the greate4, the purest and the best of men. Music—" Washington's March." To this toast Col. Fordney also replied. 3. The Signers of the Declaration of Inde pendence.—They solemnly and deliberately pledged "their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor" in behalf of the fearful position they had taken in the face of the British King. It was a noble and intrepid act,. and their names are immortalized. The latest posteri ty will revere their memories. Music—" Hail ColuMbia.ri To this, H. B. Swarr, Esq., responded in an eloquent and appropriate manner. 4. The Heroes of the Revolution—ln the times that tried merits souls, these gallant founders of the Republic freely shed their best blood and endured the ;greatest privations in the cause of liberty. Their country owes them everything, and their memories will he cher ished as long as time shall endure. Music—" Yankee Dobdle." Replied to byCol. Fordney. One of the mem hers of the "Greys" then suggested nine cheers for the signers of the Declaration of Indepen dence, which was responded to most heartily. 5. Our Country—The home of liberty, and an asylum for the oppressed of all lands . ..— Since the day man was expelled from the Gar den of Paradise, the Sun never shone upon a country so highly favored of Heaven in every thing calculated to promote the happiness and welfare of the human family. 6. The President of the United States—The chosen Chief Magistrate of twenty-five mil lions of freemen. - 7. The Qovernor of Pennsylvania—We hon or the inan and respect his high office. • 8. The Army and Navy.—The one achieved our political liberty, and the other has since nobly sustained the Nation's honor in a con test with the boasted mistress of the seas; both alike deserve to be cherished by a grate ful people. • These, like the preceding toasts, were sever ally followed with appropriate airs by the hand. 9. Our Citizen Soldiery.—The battle-fields of Bunker Hill, Lundy's Lane, New Orleans, Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, and a hundred other hotly contested engagements, alit prove their discipline, their courage and their pa triotism. Their countkv's hope in peace, its bulwark in war. A nation with such defendi ers never can be enslaved. Music—" The Star-Spangled Banner." This toast was replied to by Col. Wm. S. Amweg, in a neat and appropriate speech, in which he alluded to the ready assistance Lan caster, Philadelphia and the several counties ofPennsylvania had rendered the Union in the time of need and hour 'of danger. 10. The Constitution of the United States 7 Like gold in the furnace—each fiery trial but developes its purity. Let it he preserved in tact, as the ark of our political safety. . Music, by the Band. 11. The Union of the States.—" Liberty and Union, one and inseparable, now and forever." Palsied be the hand that would sever the smallest strand of our bond of Union. This was followed by appropriate musiC from the Band, and replied to in a feeling maia, ner by Col. S. C. Stambaugh, who conjured all to set aside discord and stand by the Union No American citizen, (he said,) when call, ed upon, could refuse to respond to sentiment embracing the Constitution, and our glOriou Union, of which it is the bulwark and strengt That great Charter, searing to uS the righ of a free, sovereign and independent people must always be held in veneration, and cher ished as the dearest object of Or hearts. I presents a broad, impregnable platform, upo which every section of our glorious. Union i the North,the South, the East, and the West,— every Nation seeking it as an asylum front 1 oppression, and every, religious denominatio —can stand, and ever will stand, under tb protection of its "stars and stripes," in th indissoluble bonds of fraternal affection. ' . 12. Pennsylvania.=The "Keystone of the ' Federal Arch"—rich in the fertility of ho. soil, in her vast mineral stores, and, above allk in the enterprise and industry of her - eitizens ; She has all the essential elements of greatneab and power, and stands peerless among her siri.. ter States. • . Music by the Band,. To this Col. Win. 134; Fordney replied in an 'appropriate manner. I: • 13. Capt. John K. Tindlay—Once a rem? dent in our midst, esteemed and valued by all his acquaintances for his high social and mil itary character, as well •as for his talents and, modest worth, and his stern integrity in all his intercourse with his fellow men,. we give. him a united soldiers' and citizens' welcome to the ae,ene of early !military and profea is°tud triumphs- •4- • Iclusic--" Should auld iacquaintance be for at?" * • :The-'reading ofttie afith'ci toastovairteeived with a burst of enthusiasm, and drank: with nine cheers. ;- " • Capt. Findlay replied: He alai& t i bis exceed ingly cordial reception final respeetedlate comrades, and the citizens of Lancaster, laid him under deep obligatidns; lienouldacntely commandMß( feeling s to express himself, so much was he affec by this enthiefiastio re ception. Whenhe looked back:to past evens of his life, and his coMaectllmwitli those present, the 'scenes that were conjured up rushed glow ingly to his heart. He feelingly and eloquently referred to-the late Grzoanz W. BAirrosois one 'of his early associates at the Bar, in this city, and could say with him when he' spoke his address to our citizens on his return from a residence in Philadelphia, and wherein he qUotedthe words of Helen, in Rob Roy, on her return to her birth-place: " My foot is op my" native heath, and my .name's McGregor ?' This reception, said' the Captain, fills my breast with delight and will be long remembered by me. He then took a glance at Lanckster county and_ its growing prosperity, its: picturesque beauty, And said that diullig the' war of 1812, Earl twp., alone, paid more direct tax than the whole State of Dela Ware. He concluded by again returninghis heartfelt thanks to his comrades and the citi zens for their warm reception; he could say no more, but would leave it with their generous bosoms to appreciate his gratefulness to them. The address was received with repeated ap plause. The Captain then proposed the fol lowing toast : The glorious old city of Lancaster—May her prosperity ever be progressive. Music..---." Bold Soldier Boy." 14. Our Guests,ithe Philadelphia Greys.— Their high state of { discipline and correct mor al and social deportment , . have made a lasting and favorable impression upon the minds of all our citizens. They will carry with them, on their return to the city of Brotherly Love, 'our kindest regards and best wishes for their future health and prosperity. • Music.—Philadelphia Quick-Step." Lieut. Briggs replied to this. He said, if in doing their duty they had merited any of the honors showered on them, he would only re spond that it was with a full conviction of duty they had done it. In referring to their recep tion, he said—they would carry home a lasting and pleasing remembrance of their welcome. The next toast was -15. Our Common Schools.—The colleges of the people, the intellectual nursery of our fu ture wives, statesmen' and soldiers. So long as they are liberally sustained by our legisla tors, the Common Wealth has nothing to fear. The founders of tile system will be gratefully remembered in all time to come. • G. M. Steinman, Esq., replied in an appropri ate speech, dwelling on the vast and wonderful benefits derived . from the free school system, and the lasting blessings showered on us by its adoption. A want of space prevents our giving more fully this address, but it is enough to.say it was received with rounds of applause and • every heart responded to the sentiment. The next was 16. The Ladies.—Though the dull formali ty of the age makes it indecorous for them to participate persorially in our National Festi val; yet, they form one of that sacred trio to whom we, this day, pay our humble and heart felt adoration—qr God, our Country; and Woman; and on our Country and the Ladies, we invoke the richest and most munificent blessings of Heaven. The President said it had been suggested to him,'thatltx. Dickey should reply to this toast. Music—"lf a body meet a body." 0. J. Dickey ESq., then in a humorous speech replied. He knew not why he had been. select- . ed to reply to this toast, unless it was because that he was a bachelor ; but he would do the ladies justice—'twas true he liked ti , !pm ; his mother was a woman, and if he ever was so fortunate as get married, he hoped to marry a woman; he knew the women, ["we know that"—from several voices.] Yes, he knew and respected them ; and he would -in con clusion sa , in the words of an old toast, "Wo u ram; referred to the aid they had lent to the men of America, in every department of finance and comfort during the Revolution, and concluded by offering a toast—"'The Women of the Rev olution."—Drank standing, and with three cheers. The next totist prepared by the committee was— 17. The Fencibles and Rifle.—Their parade, correct marching and soldiery bearinff, on yes terday, under the direction of Capt. JOHN H. DUCHMAN, to receive and escort their old and valued companion in arms and his commadd to their quarters, proved conclusively that the "fire of the flint"'is still there, and that, if ne sesgm:y, they could again become, what they were in by-gone days, a credit to Lancaster city and an honor to the citizen soldiery of the Union. Music—•lackson's March." Col. G. W. Hamerely in reply said that whatever was due tothe Lancaster companies to which the toast referred, was the work of Capt. Findlay, and Gen. Hambright. He dwelt warmly on the worthiness of the former and hip elevation, and concluded by offering a toast: "the Greys and their distinguished Captain;"! which was drank with nine cheers. By the Company—The Philadelphia Cornet Viand; the rich musical treat they have afford ed our citizens, will be long and gratefully re membered. The President then announced that the toasts prepared by the committee had all been read, and that Col. Bartram A. Sheaffer, would readthe volunteer toasts thatwere hand ed in. The Colonel, after a few tippropriatere marks, read the following By the President of the Day—The Union of the States;the strength and glory of, the Re-' public. Palsied be the tongue that would ad vocate disunion. • By B. F. Holl—Women--She is ever a pa triot; may she ever be the object of the patriot's veneration and love. Christian Kieffer—The Ladies of Lancas ter, our Guests, and the prosperity of our city. John F. Shroder—John K. Findlay—the es teemed citizen, accomplished soldier and able jurist, Whose life has passed "without fear and without reproach." His old friends and neigh bors welcome him again to their midst. A Guest—The Army and Navy of the U. States—often tried and never found wanting. The honor of our country is safe in their hands. Bertram A. Sheaffer--Cour Guests—The Philadelphia Greys—ln military deportment and worthy hearing, worthy representatives of the metropolis of the State. We are happy to extend them the right hand of brotherhood. A atiest—The'battle fields of our country— Enriched by the blood of patriots, the teeming harvest must ever be independent freemen. John W. Jacksou—The Star Spangled Ban ner—the emblem of Liberty throughout the world; may it wave throughout all coming time, with no star dimmed, no stripes erased, as the flag of a free, united, intelligent and happy people. A Guest—The Day we celebrate—May each returning anniversary find the day and its memories more and more deeply rooted in the hearts of the American people. H. B. Swarr—The memory of the brave and chivalrous defenders of their country's rights who closed their earthly career on the battle fields of Mexico. Their memories will be cher ished, so long pi honor has a votary, freedom a hero, or theircountry a name. Dr. Henry Carpenter—The American Re public—may its onward march to hnlimited prosperity and. advancement still continue, presenting to the world the triumphant roof of the success of the greatprincipleipfseli gov erninent,--best securing to mankind prosperity, freedom and luippinesi. Jacob M. Frantz—Woman—A cordial for 811 the diseases of the mind, a nymph among a band of satyrs; in short, the attic salt which seasons the dish of mortality, A Guest=Thii mothers, wives, daughters anct sisters OF, our liiid--"the_polished corners •of the temple?' • • A Grunt—The Citizen fiiii—:Whert duty calls 'tie" *di-pleasure to obey. Our country • 4_14. tmeds no bulwark else. - J. TrlcCalla—The memory of 113 e late Major iTames G._ Law, of Baltimore; endeared to us ly - mittY pleasant associations. ; May the rec ollection afhis nmay.rirtaes prove an incen tiVe to noble acts in those he has lift behind. George L.Bciyle-Our old friend and respect ed Commander, Clpt, John H. 'Buchman; al though out Of service,. he'is not forgotten by hisformer militaryconkrades. The "Fencibles" -Will - never cease to respet and honor hiin. Capt. John H. Dticlumm-Giu• absent fiend tared companion in arms, Gen. Fiederick Ham ' bright: I.Though no longer.a reirdent of our he is not-forgo_ tten by his old friends and fellow Soldiers. -- • 1 A Guest—The Common Schools—the great est security for.the perpetuity of free institu tions. Where every man is educated there can be no slaves. C. C Tbling—The health of Sergt. S. C. Humes of the Lancaster Fencibles. We re gret his absence on that occasion. John A. Messenk6p—The Philadelphia Greys; may this day be ever cherished by the Jacison Rifle, Lancaster Fencibles and chi - zens of Lancaster,' as the happiest moments that they enjoyed, and that it. May never be erased from our memories. By Capt. John H. Dichman—:olm esteem ed Guest Capt. John K. Findlay and his ex cellent Corps, the Phi odelphia:Greys. Their good conduct and soldier-like hearing, have won the esteem of all our citizens. If their visit has been as agreeable to theM as it is to the citizens of-Lancaster, -we hols this will not be the last and only time they will favor us with their presence. Ur' The two following toasts were offered at the Celebration, but hot read by the gentle man having charge of the volunteer senti ments, on account of their politic bearing : By P. Donnelly—The Constitution of the United States—he great check on fanat icism at home; and the great terror of foreign dictators. While it affords ample protection to the millions from abroad who lave placed themselves by choice under its protecting folds, it sheds its rays of light no less resplendent on the institutions of the old world where its in fluence will be respected while this great Re public shall have an existence. May it pro tect us from all the isms of the day, and may its perpetuity be eternal. By Frs. R. Carpenter-The American Eagle —May he ever soar so high as to prevent For eign Influence from putting enough of salt on his tail to render hip impotent. The following letter was received from Maj. Gen. F. Hambright, who was invited to be present.; Pittsburg, July 1, - 1854. DEAR SIR received yours of the 26th ult. inviting me to participate in the Celebration of our National Independence. I would in deed be much pleased to pay a visit to my old native'home, and join in the celebration with you; but I am sorry to inform you that my situation is such at present as will deprive me of participating in the pleasures of the day, as I cannot possibly leave home. I hope you may have a pleasant day; please present my thanks to the Committee of Arrangements for the kind invitation. Very Respectfully Yours, Fre. FREDERICK HAMBRIGHT. To J. AUGUSTUS ERLER, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements. The following and last toast was next giv- By the Company—Maj. Gorr.' Frederick Hambright—Though deprived of the pleasure of being present with us at the festive board, heis, doubtless, with us in sentiment and spirit. His great military experience, and correct so cial deportment, together with his benevolence and urbanity of manner, will ever give him a fast hold on the affections,of the people of Lan caster. When the toasts had all been read, the Pres ident announced that the hour of six had ar rived and their proceedings would close, and that the companies and citizens would return in the•same order as they arrived, which they did, the Band enlivening the procession with their excellent music. On arriving at Huh ley's Hotel they "broke ranks," and the pro ceedings were .bver. The Hall was tastefully decorated, the por trait of Washington in the back ground, sup .MT errriy - TUC niT. OSUrMe — .I. C • ,o . tiful present from the citizens of Baltimore, presented to them on their visit to that city hi 1842, as a mark of their admiration for their perfect military hearing. This flag cost $325. The performance of the Cornet Band, throughout the proceedings was perfection it self. They cannot easily be excelled. But to the programme. Yesterday morning at 8 o'clk the Greys again paraded, and after breaking company and putting on fatigue-dress, they went through a complete drill. At 3 o'clock they proceeded to the depot, escorted by the Fencibles, Jackson Rifles and Committee of Arrangement, where they took the cars for home. They were accompanied as far us Parkesburg by a portion of the committee, and are by this time, no doubt, enjoying the reminiscences of the past. During Tuesday night and until almost daylight, the Cornet Band serenaded the citizens. Our best wish es to the company and their officers, particu larly Capt. Findlay to whom we had the pleas ure of an introduction. Of the gallant old companies, the' Fencibles and Jackson Rifle, it is not necessary to say another word. They and their accomplished Captain Duchman, are too well known to our citizens to require com ment from us. THE BECHIN.9S 'RIFLE During the day the Buchanan Rifle, Capt. Barton commanding, paraded the principal streets in full uniform, presenting their usual fine appearance, and fired National sa lutes with an accuracy that elicited applause from all. The Santa Anna Guards, better ,known as the "Fantasticals," arrived according to an nouncement, and their appearance was all the name bespeaks. Santa Anna and his lady— the Empress---rode in 'a chariot, richly dressed in straw bonnets and blue chemisetts. They were fully prepared to retreat, the hind wheels of the carriage being placed before and the front ones behind. Their stay was very brief, owing, no doubt, to the intense heat of the sun. ,As we have stated, the programme of the day wound up with FIRE WORKS, Of which there was a tolerably grand display, although, got up, we believe, on a private scale. Yesterday, being the "day after the fourth," there was little transpiring further than we have stated. Lines of Travel from Lancaster, -For Beading, via Litiz, Ephrata, Reams. town and Adamstown—leaves Reese 2 a daily at 9 o'clock, A. M. Returning, leaven Reading at 9 A. M. Lebanon, via Petersburg and Manheim leaves Shobees at 91 A. M., daily. Returning, leaves Lebanon at 8 A. M. Churchtown, via New Holland, leaves Weldlees, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur days, at 1 o'clock, P. M., returning on alternate days. Safe Harbor, via Millerstown, leaves Cooper's daily, at 7A. M. Returning, leaves the Mansion House, at 3P. M. Second line leaves Cooper's daily, at 2 P. M. Returning .leaves the Mansion House, at 7A. M. Third line leaves J. Kolp's Safe Harbor, daily, at 6A. M. Returning leaves Watkin% Lancaster, at - 3 P. M.,nnd arrives in Harbor, at oi P. M. ' Strasburg, stage leaves Sbober ' a hotel, at 4P. M. Returning, leaves Strasburg, 7A. M. Conestoga, via Willow. Street, leaves Slio• ber'a daily, at 4P. M, Returning, leaves Cones toga at 7 A. M. LW% stage leaves Weidler's hotel, at 4 P. M. Port Deposit, via Buck, Chesnut Level; Peach Bottom. &c., leaves Shenk's hotel, every Monday and Tburaday,lit '7 A. M. Returning on the following days. Intercourse, stage leaves Shober's at 4'P. M. Returning leaves Intercourse, at 7A. M. gar None of the above lines run on Sunday, ex cept to Safe Harbor.:.. air The proceedings of the celebration have neowarily : crowded out several articles iluit'were intended Tor thispapr• I=2====T=l . . . Awful Railroad Accident. About Thirty floes Lost—P a ssenger and Prrealion Train in, Collision—Dreadful Crash.: , ,L_ ,- ~ , 4 , _, . BALTIZUME, Ju l y .1...-.4.0 awim Tallman (Wel' dent teak Rlace•about halfpast five o'clock yester- - day afternoon, on the Susquehanna Railroad Line, nine miles from Baltimore, mar the . Relay house. Anexcursion train :returning fromjibe Ameri can celebratjori - at Rider's Grove; came l collision with the five o'clock regular passenger I train iom .Baltimore for York.- There were abodt two-thou , ~ • , sand persons on the excursion train, wh ich wee go / ing at full speed . when the oftision took place. The excursion train contained fourteen ca -s crowded with persobs. The crash was dreadful, and the screams of the wourided•and dying hiart-tending. A icene .:,f the wildest contusion ensued. - - - • • It is believed that about thirty persons have been killed, many badly wounded, and several fa tally, and fitly more or less injured. KILLED:—Among those killed add already re cognized, are— Henry Reynolds, litnits broken and terribly crushed. Henry Clay Jeffers, ten years of age, and son of Madison Jeffers, , who was also injured.i Benjamin Merriman, baggage master of the train. William Scott. his head dreadlully crushed. Mrs. Robertson, a widow lady. A boy named Summers, aged twelve years. . • Martin Boyd and a colored man; name un known. Also, a young man named Corcoran,frotn Wash ugton. Twelve dead bodies could not be-recognized. LIST or TIM WOIIIIIISD.—Some of those enume rated are wounded to ouch an extent as in many cases their recovery is extremely doubtful; and in deed some died during the night. Michael Michael Bre*, leg broken. Michael Cochran, badly crushed. J. R. Billups, leg broken and' heed 'cut. J. Louis Wampler, leg broken. Henry Brigler, leg broken and badly bruised. Joseph T. Norris, leg cut. Toseph Bell, arm broken and scalded. James Reynolds. leg broken and breast injured. 4trick Fitzgerald, bruised severely. Mr. Parsons, both legs broken. Thomas Lee, ancle sprained and a Contusion of. the head. - Michael J. Graham ' badly woundtr‘ Thomas Homey, both legs mashed. Mr. Rose, leg mashed. Samuel J. Somers, leg broken. • Edward O'Neil, leg broken and head contused Isaac Johnson, both legs crushed.' Mr. John son is Janitor of the Aisle High School. Thomas O'Neil, thigh crushed. ' William Steinhagan, both legs broken . John McNeir, leg mashed. Jacob A. Ruthroff, leg cut. John Scott, conductor, right leg and lett ancle broken. Franklin J. Billups ; legs badly cut. Daniel Wolle, leg broken. John Hasson, breast injured and leg cut. James Haigee. an infant child, was badly crush ed. John Sel[man, son ni Mr. Senn - ion, the. Grocer, had both his legs badly broken. Madison Jeffers, legs broken. • John Scott, the conducter of the train, who was so badly injured, died this morning. The names of many others of the dead and wounded have not yet been ascertainend. Aside from this' dreadful affair, no other acci dents of a serious nature have taken place in this vicinity. ADDITIONAL PARTICULARH. • • SECOND DESPATCH.-BALTIMORE, July S—noon. I have obtained the following takdiional names the killed and wounded by the Railroad accident. Killed—Lewis Corcoran, of Washington City; Jtilius Counsel, Charles Boyd, Rictiard McCot . . mark, James Ray, Michael McGrand, Henry Rhodes, Frederick McDomes, Georga. Brigle, Pa trick Zimmerman, Joseph Rrumer, Charles Brigle, and several others names unknown. ' The, bodies *•ere awfully crushed. ' ' • Rimy WorraminHenry Tangsangh, of Alex andria, legs broken; Joseph Richenberger, John Flaherty, George Crissard, and many others. It is reported that Jeffers is dead. • Nearly all the killed and wounded, belonged - to Baltimore, - Twenty-four dead bodies were brought in from the scene to Baltimore at midnight". j A number of the wounded were brought to the city this morning and taken to the Hospital. An inquest was held over the deail, hut the ju ry has not yet agreed npon a verdict. The Railroad Company is much Censured, and the accident is generally attributed to negligence. Several of the wounded died this morning and it is believed that several others cannot possibly survive. The extreme heat of the weather will has ten the death 01 those who are So liadly crushed- Twin) DESPATCII.—BALTIMORE, iTuly 5, P. M. —lt is now said that about forty deCtha must' re- suit from the accident yesterday/ • Mr. Madison Jeffets, formerly ; Deputy High Constable, istobadly injured that b? cannot live. or,mose wno were wounded and taken to the HospitAl, died lala morning. A number•of others who were wounded were brought to the city this morning. They are mostly of the poorer classes. The report of the accident reached here last evening, and thousands conregated in the vicinity of the epot. to hear the .reCult. The scene was heart-rending in the extreme, Fathers; mothers, brothers, sisters and friends were weeping and *ailing in the! most piteous accents. CITY AND COUNTy.ITEMS. BANK OFFICERS.—The. followingowere elected. on the let inst., Trustees of the Lancaster Sa vings Institution, viz: Hon. Emanuel Schaeffer, Christian Kieffer, Reah Frazer, Hearten Lightner, J. B. Stubbs, John S. Gable. Adami Wolf. Hon. Emanuel Schaeffer was unaninaousli elected Pres ident of the Board. . , tlirr Daniel Hoffman, Esq., has been appointed P. M. at Neffsville, in this county. trr The house of J. H. Brenenian, at Mount Joy, was entered by burglars on the night of th . o 2d inst., and a gold watch and several other valu ables stolen. LErrEge PATENT.—Mr. Th011:1118! Co:, of this city, has obtained Letters Patent forlan "Improve ment in bending Felloes." Mr. Con is an ingeni ous mechanic, and deserves succesi in, his enter prise. Q?INLAND SITETT.INIIITUAL Int:TR/NCB COM rAar.—The Directors of this Compiiny ineton the 4th inst., and conapletedi 'their organizatfon. The officers of the Company are, Dr. H. E. Muhlenberg, President; Rudolph F. Rsuch,Secretitry and Treas. urer; John A. Hiestand, Solicitor. jar By reference to our advertising col umns it will be seen that Mooan Esq., offers hid splendid farm; iiituate.ii3..l7- per Leacuck township, at private sale. It la not surpassed in beauty of location, by any farm in the County, and should attract the attention of capitalists. gem The Post Office called "May," in Bart township, has been removed to its former lo cation, and E. 11. Paxson, 'Esq.,i'appoirtted P. M. • In accordance with the call of the "Femille,Library Soci ety" of Strasburg and vicinity, a large and respectable number of persons assembled at L.olever's Ntoods, near Stras burg, to celebrate the dhy which gave freedom- to our coun try. At eleven o'clock the meeting was organized by elec ting Mr. Joe. F. Herr, President; Duct. Samuel Keneagy, H. H. Brenneman, James Me Phail, Esq., Loa. A Eshelman, Dort. Gee. F Hoover, Joel F. Lightner,: V. P's; Wm T. McPhail, Esq., John B. Warfel, Sec's. The Declaration of Independence was thed read by W. T. McPhail, Esq., after which the meeting adjourned to allow time, to partake of the collation prepared by Mi. Henry Beah ''At two o'clock the meeting Wan re-organized, and addressed by W. F. B. Warren, Esq., P. M. Heiner, Esq., & C. L.ll - funsecker, Esq. "The following preamble and resolutions were. read and adopted:— ! Wfuntkis, It becomes the duty of every . true American citizen, who is permitted to enjoy the great privileges no. crtilijg to us from this happy country, to;aid In perpetuat ing and protecting the laws, its institutions cud Its Ind& pendence, to advocate and extend ,the ttrestest good to the greatest number," to promote pewit- and harmony, and cultivate and disseminate knowledge amongst our fellow men. Therefore, Resolved, That the objects of this meeting are the - pro motion of American interests, and the adva ncement of use ful and scientific knowledge. Resolved. That in order to perpetuate American Union, Liberty and Independence, It becomes on: bounden duty, to' keep In hallowed remembrance the day!which gave them birth, and the trying circumstances wider which they were attained. Resolved, That we recognize with subthissire approba tion the mandates of the ConstituUon of the limited States, and avow our determination to keep,itinviolate, as the on ly assurance of American freedom. ' Resolved, That it is our imperative duty as American Citizens, to support and protect the Laws of our country, and to aid and assist in having tbeinj udiclonsly executed.-- Resoltred, That in the celebration of this the birth day of American independence, we know no pelitical or sion. al organization, but that we meet as the !corozruan &seen.. dents and heirs of the fathers of Our common country,with but one mind and ono heart, American In feeling and American in principle, to Nolco in the heartfelt devotion over the many great gifts Mad blessings Which. we enjoy .a Resolved,That wo deprecate and deplere the tuamiUp,- ted evils arising from sectional and bigoted fanaticism,tend : ing to disunite, and disfranchlee the American people. Resolved, That we believe our welfare end happiness as • a free, and independent, and invincible people to depend greatly upon our advancement In knowledge; and it is our imperative duty to use all means to promote Literature and Arts, to cultivate the ,utind and understand the prin ciples of our nature. I Resolved, . That the tb" , mt, of this metiting be tendered to the Ladles of !Strasburg and vicinity, for their gnat Madness and liberality in contributing do largely toward l aw the °IOUs of the day, and for their 'exem hay devotion to the promulgation of useful knowledge, b bestowing upon the etrasburg Literary and:Sclentilic.A on the bane. ht of their industry and skill, and ins g withus in the common ceremonies and patriotic remembrances of the day. I Resolved > That the thanks of this etine• meeting be turned to the speakers or the day ;to the Yrtmideat, audit fleas of the meeting, • gerireti, That the ' toga ' !a a7l fortg',lxig resolutb.s be publbleit Ler counvii Palms, • Attestx , I Jpati4HEßß, Preet: • W,11 . -MaPtuatand Jno. ;t. Warfel,: .8 ' • The exercises of thadwwere InterepereedVdthatollsot DIBILD C M ; 9 1)) Otrill 4 q 4. 0 4 1 4 19 4 t 7,8; 12.124tet; be also 're-
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