Inttlii,genctr&itrunial
OEM SANDERSON; EDITOR.
LANCASTER,. 4:IEJLT24, 1855;-
HOB CANAL COMMIBSIONES:
ARNOLD PLIIIIIIM, of VeOul - go
Stiilte Central:Coramittee.
. The President of the Democratic Slide Convention
has appointed the following Democratic State Cen
tral Committee :
Jamas F. Jouissoa, Philadelphia, Chairman.
- - Joel B. Danner, Adams County.
John B. Guthrie, Allegheny County.
Thomas Cunningham, Beaver County.
George Bruckman„Berks County.
William Gray Murray, Blair County.
Franklin Vanaant, Bucks County.
Thomas A. Maguire, Cambria County.
John Butter, Chester County.
George Scott, Columbia County.
John Stuart, Cumberland County.
Henry Porter, Dauphin County.
Andrew Hopkins, ft
Jacob Ziegler,
John Rowe ' Franklin County.
Charles A. Blank, Green County..
M. H. Bo yer , JeJferson County.
Andrew Parker; Juniata County.
James L. Reynolds , Lancaster County.
Nelson Weiser, Lehigh County.
John Weidman, Lebanon County. .
George P. Steele, Luzerne County.
H. B. Packer, Lycoming County.
James Burns, Mifflin County.
John Smith Moreland, Montgomery County.
George it. Barrett, Clearfield County.
J. D. Withington, Northumberland County.
James B. Ludlow, Philadelphia City and County.
John Robbins, Jr.,
Flinn B. lioness,
G. G. We sco tt • cl
E.. A. Gitfifigi.
Bernard Reilly, Schuylkill County.
F W. Hubbell, Wayne County.
David F. Williams, York County.
A meeting of the Committee will be held at the
Merchants' hotel, on Wednesday the 25th inst., at
10 o'clock, A. M., as we notice by a call of the
Chairman.
214),.. The Whig County Committee (twelve
members only present,) met, upon the call of
the Chairman, at Cooper's Hotel, on the IGth
inst., -and fixed upon the 12th of September
as the time for assembling a County Conven
tion. There was evidently some trouble with
the Know-Nothings in the body. The "In
dependent Whig" says that a resolution to
exclude Know-Nothings was voted down,
when j a "general wrangle and row ensued."
This statement of the Whig is denied point
blank by the "Examiner," which paper al
leges that the only trouble in the Committee
was occasioned by abort of "half-witted fel
low," whom the Whig party permitted to dis
grace Lancaster County by electing him to
the Legislature.
Then again we have tho assertion of the
"Register & Citizen," which endorses to the
fullest extent all the allegations of the Whig,
and adds:
"The Chair Man of the Committee we have
been informed cut a most rididulous figure,
made a speech against these terrible Know-
Nothings, in which he bellowed and hollo wed
as loud as a young Durham bull, alarmed the
whole neighborhood, and almost frightened Mr.
Cooper's chambermaids and
,kitchen girls out
of their wits. And, to cram all, when he
came to take the vote on the Resolution re
questing 'Sam's, men to withdraw, he could
get but five votes for, to seven against it."
We have thusrgiven the different versions
of the affair, as a matter of curiosity. How
the truth of the matter is we cannot say. One
thing; however, is certain that the Whig party
in this county is chock full of Know Noth
ings, and any attempt on the part of the old
liners u, pursue the hold, straight-forward, in
dependent course of the Democrats in regard
to the Nichts Wissers could gat succe ed.
Hence the passage (according to the Exu-m
-iner's versian) of the milk and water, ginger
ly resolution, "rept - I:sting" 'them to withdraw
from the body. But, this meeting of the
County Committee is only "the beginning of
the end." Wficti the County Convention
assP,Mbles, a furious storm may be expected.
Oa, The. proceedings of the meeting of
Stockholders and Depositors of the Savings
Institution, held at Fulton Hall on yesterdny
afternoon a week ago, will be found at length
in another column, as reported for the Inland
Daily. We may observe, in addition to the
publreation of those pinceedings, that, on the
the evening of the meeting, 'the TrusteesAde
livered over all the assets of the Institution
into the hands of the Assignees, Messrs.
Autos Henderson and Luther Richards, who
have ever since had the same in charge.
But by an arrangement entered into, as will
be. seen by the resolutions of the meeting, the
Assignment will be withdrawn,iin the 10th of
August, if by that time the remaining Depos
itors, some four hundred in number, shall
come forward and sign the original proposition
.of the Trustees. Should that be done, the
Institution will be put in operation again; if
•not, the Assignees wffl file an Inventory, and
proceed to wind up the concern.
Death of Lord Ito
The steamship Arago, which Arrived at New
York, on Tuesday last, brought London dates
to the 4th inst., k4kt nothing new from the
seat of war except the announcement of the
death of Lord Raglan, the British Cormitan
-der in. the Crimea. lie died on the 28th of
...rune, atter an illness of nine days, having ta
'ken sick the day after the unfortunate attack
on the Redan aid Malakoff towers? He is
succeeded in the command by Gen. Simpson.
The French Emperor asks the Legislative
Assembly for 140,000 more men, and a loan
of 700,000,000 francs, equal to nearly 8140,-
000,000, for the purpose of carrying on the
war against Russia.
DEATH OF DR. THOMAS C. BuNTruw,__hfor
mation has been,received by the 1 ,- . . st ste a me r ,
'of the death of Dr. Thomas C
Philadelphia. ". gentleman u Buntinw, of
r Aversally known.
P'p d u 7.',versally liked. H' died in Langollen,
Wales : on the 28th of J nno, to Which country
he had gone for the 'oonefit of his health. Dr.
Bunting accompanied the Pennsylvania vol
unteers to Mexico, and while serving iii that
campaign contracted the disease, incident to
the climate, which has since been preying up
on his health. He was a gentleman of much
skill in his profession, who appreciated its re
.sponsibilities, and whose heart always respon
ded to the calls of suffering humanity when
his aid could rer.iier relief. Last summer,
:when the'chulera proved so fatal at Columbia,
he was one of the first to offer his medical ser
; vices to the citizens, and he exerted himself
'actively to procure the necessary assistance
the inhabitants of that town required in that
iperilous time. His social qualities were of
the most genial and entertaining character,
his humor was always happy, his wit conta
gious, his anecdote inexhaustible and his spir
it unquenchable. His frank and manly qual
his generous and noble impulses, 'will
!embalm his Memory forever in the h'earts of
his friends.,
SALE OF THE MAIN LINE,-ThiS day (:?4th
inst.) is the time fixed by the Legislature for
the sale of the Main Line of our Public
Works. The bidding will take place at the
iMerchants' Exchange, in Philadelphia.
Governor Bigler has accepted an in
rvitationto deliver the annual address at, the
Agricultural Exhibition to be held at Powel
ton, 24th ward of Philadelphia,• on the 11th,
12th 13th and 14th of September next.
far The Kansas Legislature has excluded
all the
_Free Soil membeaiiiMip . were, at first
admitted to seats under diftliiiiirnor's' ert.ifi
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Cates.
A Son of Henry Clay on the Stamp
A sun of Henry• Clay, at present the pro
prietor of the old family mansion, hAbeett
taking the stump against the m!* "Anircan.
organization. The Kentuck,x **am
Bays =that a gre#inlerfflt waa-Jaa.nigAtql
hear 'the first prautical - epeocl4l - 4 thof: . 4;on
ao renowned an orator' as H4ify auk
a very large concourse of eitipne ajjand:;
e meeting. The h isgiven aii..fello • ";:.
The next gentleman tyho took the stand
was Mr. James ELT:CIay, who as we, have al
ready remarked, is the son of the great states
man, and has succeeded to the paternal estate
of Ashland.
Mr. Clay said that this was his first effort
at a public speech, and nothing less than the
profound interest which he-felt - in the great
questions at issue, could - inauce him to ap
pear on this occasion. Never before had
such extraordinary, such alarming, such
noveLquestions been presented. for the politiee,
al consideration of the American people. His
appreheasinns:viere - artSuse:d in view of them,
and he sometimes trembled for the fate of the
country. The idie that this government was
to be taken into the keeping of a secret, polit
ical, oath-bound organization, which set up
unconstitutional test-oaths, and the mem
bers of which Were bound to each other by
the most terrible obligations, was to him.
most alarming, and should, in his jnagment,
arouse the apprehensions of every patriotic
man in the whole country.
Mr. Clay denied that the platform put
forth by the late Know - -Nothing Convention
at Philadelphia; was the real platform of the
party—party did I call them, said he ; no, '
they are notaparty in any •acceptation of the
term. Parties have heretofore been open and
above board, bdt this is a secret, oath-bound
political organization, which is seeking after
the political power of the country, by ways
and means unknown to the law, and ;u pal
pable disregard of the long established usages,
of the people and the history of the -
government. It sought political power, not
by open and fair means, but by secret plot
ting, by cabalistic pass-words, by signs and
grips, unknown to the people at large, and
in palpable: violation of the whole spirit and
genius of the government.
No, said he, the true platform of this
extraordinary organization is to be found in
their oaths and ritual. There were to be found
the things, which they were sworn to do and
to carry out; and looking into these oaths
and the ritual, he found that their objects
were to strike at-the citizen of foreign birth,
at the immigrants from other countries, to
disfranchise, degrade and disgrace them not
only of the right to Americanize themselves
but by tatting them off from the rights of
hospitality and' humanity. They also sought
to disfranchise and degrade another class of
our citizens, whether native born .or foreign,
on account of their religious opinions, in
plain violation of the Constitution of the
country, and regardless of the plainest dic
tates of justice and humanity.
Mr. Clay said that, rather than submit any
extended remarks of his own on these sub
jects, he had chosen to collate the expressed
and authentic opinions of the old fathers of
the republic ; and he read extensively from
the writings of Washington, of Jefferson, of
Madison, of Jackson, of Quincy and others.
He concluded his happy effort by saying
that, though the old Whig party, with which
he had always acted, was broken and disper
sed; yet lie appeared there as one of the old
rear guard of that once powerful and great
party ; and in that capacity be protested
against this new secret organization, as fraught
with danger to his country and its liberties;
and lie called upon all the old liners of the
Whig party to join him in the protest.
The Editor's Book Table
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way. N. York, at $3-per annum.
This gives promise of being a very interesting and
valuable publication, and is designed to supply the
United States with that class of literature which the
best*British journals have for many years afforded
England. The work is now in its fourth year and
has gradually made its way 'to• a high National
position. Its literary papers have been marked by
a judicious estimation of the wants and character of
our American literature, and its articles on science
and politics are all eminently scholarlike.
Each number contains 156 pages, thus forming a
largovolume at the end of the year.
The July number has the following table of con
tents
1. The last days of Colonial Independence.
2. The German Language.
3. Tour3alism in Great Britain and America.
4. Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia.
5. Instinct versus Reason.
9. Men, Women, and Books.
7. Greece—Past, Present, and Future.
8. The Ottoman Empire and its Polity.
9. Contemporaneous Literature.
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Hale and L. A. Under. and published monthly at
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The August number is beautifully embellished
with a large number of engravings. The "Young
Widow" is an admirable mezzotint. There are also
fashion plates, embroidery patterns, flouncing, etc.
de. in every variety. In the reading department
there are a number of very interesting productions
—amongst the rest a continuation of the "Life of
Isabella 1., Queen of Spain," which, itself, is worth
the price of the number. There are also choice
pieces of Poetry and Music ; and, which is a new
feature, a table of "Receipts for Making the most
approved Summer Beverages." We could not ad-
vise our Lady friends to a more clever act than to
become subscribers to this long established and pop
ular periodical.
THE "HAPPY 1111NIE, AND PARLOR MACAZINE, pub
lished once a month by E. Oitrpenter, Boston, at $2
per nurn.
• The July number (which commences a union of
the "Happy Home" and "Parlor Magazine" here
tofore separate publications,) has much in its
columns to interest the moral or ohristsan reader.
The engraving representing "Joseph and his'Father"
is a very rich affair; and the "La Reine Rose," in
colors, could not be excelled. There are also neat
fashion and embroidery patterns, which will make
the work peculiarly attractive to the Ladies.
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This work possesses much interest, and is of a
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Works. It will doubtless be read with interest by
all the admirers of domestic novels, and especially
by thousands who admire the author's useful and
instructive sketches:"
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THE PENNSYLVAMA SCHOOL JOURNAL. t dited by
Thomas H. Burrows, and pubashed at Lancaster, for $t
per annum,
The July number (well filled and interesting as all,
the preceeding numbers) commences the fourth vol
ume of this deservedl• l popular educational organ.—
The enterprising editor deserves success, and we are
pleased to know t'Aat he is in some small degree at
least, reaping tl'.e reward of his labors, in a rapidly
increasing pat , ,ronage to his excellent periodical.
Very True
The Philadelphia Sun, the great Know-
Nothing organ of that city, is becoming sick
at the dishonesty and corruption of its party,
and is beginning to show symptoms of rebel
lion. No wonder, for it is now apprirent to
all that Know-Nothingism is nothing more npr
les4 than gambling in politics., The Sun of
the sth inst., says: We aro no longer disposed
to be made the cat's paw for designing dema
goguei, to pluck from the hot ashes of politi
cal contention all the honors and profits, while
our Principles are not in'the least advanced.
We have seen enough to make the heart sick
en-at the corruption and degeneracy of tho
new school politidians, and active cautery,
must be applied to eat out their proud flesh.
If selfish, greedy, and unworthy anxiety after
place, shall induce a departure from the
straight pap) of honest integrity, the Most la
mentable disasters must result.
NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION.—The election
in North Carolina will take place next month.
The following are given as the names of their
candidates for Congress in the various districts
of the State:
Anti-Know-Nothing
1. 11. M. Shaw, Dem.
2. Thomas Ruffin, Dem.
3. Warren Winslow, Dem
4. L. OIL Drench, Dem.
5. John Kerr, Whig.
G. A. M. Scales, Dem.
7. Burton Cralge, Dem.
8. T. I.7.Cllngman.
Know-Nothing.
I. lion. T. Paine, Whig.
2. Thm. J. Latham.
3. David Reid. Dem.
4. James Et... Shepard. Dem.
5. Bdcrard G. Beads, W.
& 8.0. Paryear, Whig.
7. 8. N. Stowe, Dem.
8. L. B. - Carmichael, W.
WHEAT :A/LD FLOUE m Smaraerr.—The wheat
crop of Harrison county, Ky., has been harvested,
and is selling at 97 cte, per linshel. Flour is held, in
Aynthiana, Xy., a 6 *5,7546 per barrel.
=el;=M
The following eloqaent remarks were made
by Gen. Cass, introducing the orator.,,of tho
day, at a celebration on the fourtlit.
They are So_argapt, and possess r ko l -. much
feribr and • • .;;;:. i'essibr
oak ;o‘4,p• , t they cannot hair' inireas•
ing admforltiou tas:hick-:is everywhere
manikted foi,-the veeeran patriot'afid States-
Inal:Y . se • `;;"'
"This national jubilee has its duties, as
well as its pleasures, Tho' it is a lemon for
enjoyment, it should not the less be a season
for reflection. The millions of freemen, it
brings together, whit - they-will enterchange
cong.rattlauons,, should shin interchange firm
resolutions of conciliation, and Moderation.
Forever be it devoted: to generous sentiments,
to proud recollections ; to inspiring hopes, and
to patriotic assurances. rise/
upon this tice&ion, aiid plate
home fur .forty „yearti,,,..brin,ging with them_
both joys, and sorrows , and surrounded by
my friends and neighbors, without avowing
the . deep interest I feel in the perpetuation
of this glorious confederation, and of the, free,
and equal institutions it secures to us. Born
during the war of Independence, I am among
the few surviving links, which connect the
Men of the revolution, with the generation
now upon the theatre of action. Many of
the distinguished patriots of our heroic age I
have seen, and some of them I have known,
and it is among the most grateful recollections
of my life, that I have seen him whose name
I need not name, for it is in your hearts and
upon your lips, the Hero-Patriot who first led
our armies to victory, and then guided our
councils, to' stability and prosperity. The
fruits of labor, he,left to hie Country. His
example belongs • Yo; the world. For two
thirds of a century, this government of free
dom, and law has secured to its people in
dividually,.and collectively, a greater measure
of prosperity, than was ever before meted
out by political institutions to descendants of
Adam. It has protected me and Mine from
external aggression, land from internal vio
lence, and by its noble equality, joined tsr
the undeserved favor of my fellow-citizens,
it has opened to,me positions of public honor,
and confidence to which the circumstances of
my youth, gave me no right to look forward,
and which my brightest day-dreams that
sometimes came to soften the harsh aspira
tions of a frontier struggle never presented
oven to my imagination. And what it has
done for me it has offered to all. Well then
may I be proud to acknowledge the hold it
possesses upon my gratitude and affection,
and the intensity of the attachment with
which I treasure it in my heart. My person
al interest in it indeed, is fast passing away.
Of that I am sufficiently warned -by the long
period during which r l have received its pro
tection. But I pray not the less earnestly
for its preservation; , fur when in the Provi
dence of God, my connection with it shall be
dissolved, with the dissolution of all earthly
ties, I can leave to those who are dearest to
me, no legacy more Precious than their share
in its enjoyment." ,
Tumbling to Pieces
The Know-Nothing Party, says the North
American, is in a curiously split up condition,
in consequence of the proceedings of the last
National Convention t The Louisiana branch
of the order has disavowed all connection with
the National Council and repudiated the Cath
olic plank of its platform. The State Coun
cils of Maine, Verniontilassachusetts Rhode
Island, Penns4vania and Illinois have reject
ed the national platform, and most of them
have made creeds of ;their own, differing essen
tially from the general one, not only in refer
ence to slavery but to other questions. In
New England and the West the:seceders have
liberalized their principles so as to include
many- classes of naturalized citizens. In some
cases also the opposition to Catholics has been
softened down to au opposition against all
ecclesiastical despotism. In Vermont the or
ganization has been thrown open, assumed the
name of the AmeriCan party, and declared
against the extension of slavery. There are
scarcely t«„ northern platforms alike.
In New Jersey no State action has yet been
had, but all the Councils of Trenton and New
ark have rejected tie national creed, and de
clared in favor of the restoration of the Mis
souri compromise. In Pennsylvania, a por
tion of the Councils] attached to the national
• platform have bolted since the action at Read
ing, and organized a new State body, which,
by the way, has a majority in the Executive
Council of the partyin Philadelphia. Two of
the seceders were film Montgomery county,
'and of these one hassince been repudiated by
the' Council here represented, that of the upper
'Ward of Norristown, which, as the Herald
tells us, has approved_ of the State action, and
denounced the natibnal platform. What is
the exact condition of things in Philadelphia
it is difficult to tell. ;
A Bold Paigehood
The following extract, from a Know Noth
ing spee di delivered in Washington on the
4th of duly, i 4 a distinct version of a current
edlumny iu the mouths of the secret party:
"The Pope's nuncia to Spain, before the
cabinet of the President was known to the
public here, declared, in Madrid, that the
present Postmaster Oimeral,a Catholic, :could be
a member of the cabinet of Gen. Pierce! There
is other and abundant proof to confirm the
opinion that this appointment was secured to
the Roman hierarchy before the Catholic vote
was cast for the pre4ent incumbent !"
In reply to which, the Baltimore Republi
dan says:
"We unhesitatingly pronounce this bold
assertion to to a barefaced falsehood, and defy
its author to bring forward the least particle
of proof to sustain film in his charge."
The Republican is right in denouncing
this allegation (which we believe is a favorite
know-nothing slander ) as a stupid, senseless
falsehood. Every man in the country not a
member of a know nothing lodge, and thus
not a tool or knave,knows, that in the nature
of things there never was, and never could be,
a particle of foundation in truth for so absurd
a statement. We know of our own knowledge,
and from:sources which put the question be
yond the possibility of controversy, that the
above allegation must be false in form, false
in substance, false in general, false in detail.
—Washington Mon.
TIIE UPS AND DoW NS OF LIFE.—The Phila
delphia Bulletin says. "On Sunday, the lot
inst., a woman, who was found wandering
about the streets ins a fit of mania-a-potu, was
taken to the Ninth Ward Station House. She
was afterwards sent to the Almshouse. This
unfortunate creature'was at onetime the wife
of one of the most qistingnished citizens of
New York, from whom she was subsequently
divorced. Her friends have had her placed in
the Insane Asylum; since she was taken to the
Almshouse.
COAL LANDS /2.1 THE .ISLAHNET.—The lands of the
Dauphin and Suequehannah Coal Company, in thp,
counties of Dauphin, Schuylkill and Lebanon, are
advertised to be sold by the trustees under the mort
gage. The 13th day of September is the (iay fixed
for the sale including 10,000 acres of coal lands and
extensive mines, Negotiations are, however, going
on which, it is supposed, will prevent this sale.
Tay. Cost, Tasnz.---Itur shipments of coal from
this region this seams are much larger than last
year. The amount shipped thus far exceeds forty
thousand tons. The ;whole amount for the present
year will no doubt exceed one hundred thousand
tone, against some aiity thousand tone last year.—
The demand for the coal of this region is increasing
wherever it has been introduced, as It is now prepar
ed in the beet manner.—Sunbury American.
Tam EtenEss emits/rms.—The 11. 8 ; District at
torney has taken judgment by default in sixteen
cases against the extiress company of Wella, Fargo
& Co., for parrying loiters in violation of thepostage
law. The amount of the penalty in each case is slso'
making a judgment on the aggregate for $2400 and
costa. _lt has, been moved to open the default and
allow the defendants to answer, which is now under
advisement.
Hon. JAmss Coo`eza will please accept our
thanks for a copy ofAhe Patent Office Report
for 1854.
The price ( ''f-g Philadelphia
has
been redueectio '521.5 thousand bniti l o foot.
sirin " srstirr. -
Another meeting of the Depositors and
,
Stockholders of the Savings Institution sms
held at Fulton Hall on yesterday a week, and
was numerously attended.
- Dr. Henry Carpelitity wt4teEibizztedltr
Mr. Thos. Y Ihi C.
istr. Thee. Pattersogitr-
__‘
Mr. MichaelGraini-TAnd itrop. Hed
ker, Vice Presidents; and Air. Seytnabr P#es
.on, Secretary.'
Mr. ,Lightner read the following repOrt of
the Board of Trustees:
2b the Depositors of the Lancaster Savirigs
Institution : . _ _
The thirty daysallowed . for the,pnrpose,of
signifig the terms - of - oar proposition of llie 13th
of June having elapsed ; and the period pre
scribed for the recording of the deed of assign
ment. executettoni the 16th.following being
limited to this day; it now becomis our dutito
. report the condition
_of affairs, and . to
_take
proper action with to these exigen
cies. The wholenumber of - Depositors is ias
certained to exceed 1700, representing and
holding au aggro ‘ate • indebtedness (as before
reported,) of $545,00Q. Of these, 1270 (in bod
ing those since the 4th.of May, and named in
the judgment,) have signed the arrangement,
leaving 434 outstanding, and representing
about one-fifth of the entire indebtedness, and
who may be clasified as to amounts as follows:
From $25 to $lOO, inclusive, 175. •
Over $lOO to 300, do 132.
300 to 500, do 55.
500 to 1000, du 45.
1000, 27 .
Various reasons other than a supposed die
sent from, or unwillingness to accede td;tthe
proposed arrangement might be suggested ion
behalf of those who up to this period have not
signed; and we cannot entertaut a doubt that
to secure the great majority of these, it is only
necessary to bring the matter fairly to their
attention, and afford a full opportunity fur don
sideration and action in the premises. It is
not, however, competent for us 'Unger to with
hold the assignment from record, with this
view. To delay the recording beyond thirty
days would only be playing into . the hands of
such as may be disposed to .be factious or trou
blesome, and place in a hazardous and almost
undefinable psfition as to their legal rights, all
those who have so promptly accepted the prof
fered terms. Such a result we would peremp
torily avoid, and therefore the deed of assign
ment must br duly recorded this day. Still
our object does not thui necessarily fail of ac
complishment; and so much having already
been done towards it, we do not cease ur 'ef
forts, or yield the hope of complete success , in
the end. And with an earliest desire to rescue
the affairs of the Institution from the course
of settlement now to he entered upon, and ' to
protect the interests of those who have shoWn
themselves willing to be protected, as welb as
to give to others who from whatever cause,
have hitherto withheld their assent, a further
opportunity to act -- to this end, we venture
the following suggestion : That the deed of as
signment being recorded the property of the:
institution shall forthwith be delivered into
the care of the assignees, to remain undisturb
ed and unchanged fur 25 days from this date,
that is to' say to the 10th day of August, by
which time, if the present-non-signing deposi.
tors shall have recorded their assent, a recon 7
veyance of the property will be made to the
trustees, and the bank resume business. In
this event we repeat our engagement to reis
sue certificates at 70 per cent., and as a guar
ratite°, substantial and sufficient for the pay
ment of the said 70 per cent., we pledge the
refilling of the stock in full to the amount-of
$50,000.
To avoid miscalculation or misunderstand
ing, we assert our deliberate determinittionin
no case to purchase or treat for the claim of a
single withholding Depositor on other terms
more favorable than those proffered to all.—
And thus we leave the fate of the:concern to
you, whose interests are most largely at stake.
By order of the Board,
E. SCHAEFFER,
July 16, 1855. President..
Mi. Charles M. Howell then offered the fel
lowing resolutions, which were unanimously
adodted :
Resolved, That the fact that nearly four
fifths i f the Depositors of the Institution have
accepted the terms of the proposition made by
the Trustees on the 13th ult., is decided evi
dence that said propoSition is acceptable to the
great majority, and that the purpose of resum
ing operations being thereby so nearly effect
ed, it would be wrong not to make further ef
forts to secure its complete success.
Resolved, That the course suggested by the
Trustees in their report just read meets our
approbation, and they are hereby recommend
ed to act in accordance therewith.
Resolved, That if at the expiration of the 25
days (if not ready at an earlier date) mention
ed iii the report, the Trustees feel warranted
in resuming business, notice of the fact shall
be published, and a meeting of the Depositors
called for the purpose of choosing seven per
sons from among themselves to take part in
the selection of a Treasurer, and in managing
the affairs of the Institution.
Capt. Sanderson thought that a proper re
gard for the democratic principle of submis
sion to the decision of the majority should in
duce the minority who have not yet signed, no
longer to bold out against the wishes of the
great mass of their fellow-depositors. He ar
gued at considerable length that as the depoil-:
itors were certain under the arrangement pro
posed to receive $78,40, including 4 per
cent, interest, on the $lOO, and it strong prob
ability of getting the whole, ultimately, it was
far better to accept thnn to allow the concern
to go into bankruptcy, in which case, a very
large portion of the assets would be swallowed
up by the expenses, and perhaps the small por
tion the depositors would ..eventually realize
would not be obtained for five, six or eight
years.
Mr. Daniel Brubaker also strongly urged
he minority to permit the Institution to m
ime.
Jacob B. Amwake Elsq., was unable to see
in what possible way the depositors could be
ber.efitted by forcing the Institution into Bank
ruptcy. The Trustees could dispose of the
property of the Institution to far greater ad,
vantage and with far less expense than could
be done by the assignees. The whole trouble
was caused by a few pretended lawyers, who
had busied themselves in endeavoring to make
mischief:—in which line alone they had
proved themselves to possess ability. •
The President, Dr. Carpenter, also urged
that the minority, if not fur selfish considera-
tions, yet on account of the aged and compar;
atively poor who had need of all they could
obtain, would permit the Institution to re
sume.
The meeting was also addressed by Col.
Frazer and Thos. V. Collins Esq.
Mr. Seymour Preston wished to know wheth l
er the seven men who Were to be selected by,
the depositors in accordance with the resolu
tion adopted -at a previous meeting,-were to
continue to act with the Trustees and have 6;
voice in the management of the Institution
during the whole three years, or whether their
duties terminated with the election of the
Treasurer ? •
in answer, Mr. Lightner and Col. Frazer,
on behalf of the Trustees, said the understandJ
ing was that this committee of the stockhold
ers was to sot for the whole period.
Dr. Carpenter said that the statement just
made was a good answer to those who asked
what security there was that even the 70 per
cent would be received by the depositors.—
There were now assets to the amount of more
70 per cent, and as the depositors were to have'
the management themselves, it would be their
own fault if they did hut get at least that
amount. If they cannot trust themselves, he,
said, who can they trust?
Mr. S. Preston thought if the depositors un-I
derstood their true interests, they would nol
longer hesitate to sign. • Evert if; as had been'
alleged by some, the Trustees could be held
personally liable for the defalcation, the ez-i
penses of litigation, and perhaps the bank.:
ruptey of the trustees, would in all probabili-j
ty prevent them from realizing as much as the
70 per cent now offered. . ••
Committees were appointed to Continue the
canvass among the depositors whO have not
yet signed off, and the meeting adjourned.
ser- On Sunday week the dwelling house
of Joseph Thompson, a farmer in the village
of Brant, Canada, was bred by incendiaries,
and six .of the inmates, consisting of Mr
Thompson, three daughters, and two grand
daughters, perished in the flames.
PITTSBURG COAL.—The Pittsburg Gazette
says: "Taking the shipment of 1854 as the
basis, of calculation, we are within bounds
when we drift that we mine, for all purpo;
ses, twenty-five millions of bUshelii of coal
per annum; which' itregual - to 'orie million' of,
dousrio•
'The proceedings of the Democratic
State Cuuvention, which met on the 4th inst.,
at Harrisburg, will he found in our paper to
day, in full. The Convention was hannoni
ons and full—as the proceedings will show.—
ft*. Cony. on felt oikonuof
the m• irieUrruptible andOtble inz,th'e
a r."Plumer, it is well Inicarn, }Was
iintiiiiifirst 'Choice for the of lie of °thud COM
mdssioner • but wTiponsidet 6 the COnvetition
hair-1.41=45t tomrettpon 44;w- tt it
anpott!- - .411 ,
DAncirtitieparty, .by the selectihn of Mr.
Plumer to be the standard bearer in the com
ing-campaign for the office of Canal Commis
sioner. Mr P. is a veteran of the old school,
in the ranks of the Democracy—a man who
has, for almost half n centur,ydone yeomon's
'service, not only in the ranks, hilt i the coun
cils of the State and A`ation. His bitterest
political enemy (personal enemies he has none)
will ucepril to Mr., Plower the possession of
the...Teffersoniati pre-requisites fur office, name
hone.sty. and eapa.ity z " He will be a
valiable'ticquisifiOu to the' Cana" He _
and
will prove an ihoneet, faittiftil, and devoted
public officer.—Holleduysturg Standard.
The Waynesburg Hes:eager says Hou.
Arnold Plumer is a good man, a true and
tried Democrat, and his election will insure to
.the-State a faithful, sagacious and experienced
oteer.
The Jersey Shore News Letter says :—" From
the confidence rep sea in his firm and unwa
vering principles—his true devotion to the
propagation of true Democratic doctrine, and
the esteem in which he is held by the people,
there can be little - doubt that he will be tri
umphantly elected.
The Columbia Denwerai says :—We rejoice
to know, that the Democratic State Conven
tion, on the 4th inst., at Harrisburg, nomina
ted our old, well-tried and faithful friend,
whose name heads this notice, for the import
ant office of Canal Commissioner, Mr. P. is
entirely free from the pollution of Know-Noth
ingism. With a standard-bearer of his affable
deportment, unsullied reputation and acknowl
edged' qualifications, the - Democratic party, in
next October, will achieve a complete and glo
rious victory."
• The York Gazette says:—lt was the duty of
the State Convention to givens, as a leader in
the important battle that is approaching, AN
HONEST MAN—and nobly have they discharged
that duty by nominating ARNOLD RbUMER. It
was their duty to give us a CAI'ABLE and TRUE
MAN—and they have given us ARNOLD PLUDER,
whose ability and integrity are known through
out the wide expanse of our Commonwealth.
It was their duty, in this political crisis, to
give us a man whose personal honor was un
questioned, whose good mune even slander
would not dare to breathe upon, and whose fi
delity to the Constitution, and the constitution
al rights of all, irrespective of birth-place or
religion, had been tested—and well, well have
they evinced their sense of duty by presenting
a name around which every true Democrat,
every well-wisher of Pennsylvania, every thin
est man, Whig or Democrat, who desires to
mark his reprobation of Kuow-Nothingmisru le
can rally, FOR VICTORY !"
The Cleurfield Repub. says:---"No man who
desires our public works to be in the hands ut
mon who are hone-t, and capable Of conduct
iio• them to the interest.. ~rthe c.nial . onw e a,lo l ,
can hesitate to cast his rote ARNOLD PLUM
ES- There is nothing sordid or selfish in this
nomination. It is unstained by the hand of
intrigue and demagogneisni. It is but the re
sult of a fixed determination on the partof,the
Democracy to preoerit to the people a man for
a most responsible public trust, who is above
suspicion. If Mr. PLumE.a accepts this noun
nation—and he is not a man that will shrink
from any demand of his fellow citizens—he
cannot fail to be triumphantly elected."
Mit. EDITOR :—I desire merely to submit a state
ment in reply to an article which appeared in the
"Lancasteriau," of last week, headed -Another Tax
upon the Laborers on the It: It." The Editor at
tempts to defame the character of some of the Officers
of the Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad, and in
doing so, published a statement of unmitigated false
hoods. The article treats upon the presentation of
Plate to Col. Baker, last Winrer, 'and also speaks of
another in contemplation to Air. Darlington, from
which the infamous article assumes its caption. Ile
endeavors to make his readers believe that a tax is
levied upon eacJi Employee on the Road, to procure
these testimonials. 1, as an Engineer and Contrib
utor, pronounce the article a wilful and deliberate
falsehood. I would not stoop as an Employee upon
the Road to the degrading performance of answering
any charge against myself individually, by a sheet
so well known as the " Lancasterlan ; ' but when I
see it in the "vileness of its wrath," attempt to de
fame the character of our Officers, and when it is in
my power to refute so infamous a charge, I esteem it
my duty to employ my humble pen, to hurl the falie
hood back whence it emanated.
- - .
Each Engineer (according to the Lancasterian)
was taxed $l5, Fireman $lO, Foreman $l5, and La
borer $5. This information, it is alleged, was ob
tained from an Engineer on the Road, who was
taxed the above amount. To give you my candid
estimation of this part of that defamatory article, I
must say that my strongest impression is, that the
, startling intelligence" given to the the readers of
the "Lancasterian" was born within the brain of
that worthy follower of the "Winnebago Chief," the
Editor himself. Now, Mr. Editor, it is well known
to you, and to the Crew that has the control of that
sheet, that Col. Baker was not apprised of the inten
tion of the Donors of that testimonial, until the Plate
was prepared for presentation, and it was then too
late to reject the honored gift. The action on the
part of the Donors was voluntary, without compul
sion, flattery or promiseunsolicited by any one.—
Upon the side of the recipient ftwas almost compul
sory. These facts cannot be.denied. The projectors
of that presentation were actuated by motives purely
of respect and high regard of Col. Baker's deport
ment as a gentleman and qualifications as an Officer.
To exhibit to your readers the absurdity of the
statement, I hive put myself to some slight incon
venience.to get the number of men emote- ed at that
time, and then taking the tax according to the "Lan
casterian" it will amount to $3lOO. The plate pros
anted to Col. Baker cost only $B5O. The vileness of
the article can, therefore, be judged. Shame !
Shame ! on the Editor who would make such a mis
representation.
I have occupied too much of your valuable paper
already, and yet I could occupy as much more in
vindication of honest men's actions. In conclusion,
I will say that if the Editor of the "Lancasterian"
was as honest in his editorials as Col. Baker and his
officers are in the performance of all their official
duties, there would be no cause for workmen to as-
some the pen to refute his statements.
July 18, 1855. AN ENGINEER.
SIMON AGAIN HlT.—The Know-Nothinc:
nominations as far as known to outsiders, are
John B. M'Creary for Senator, Win. E. Ham
mer and for the Assembly, and Daniel
Koch for Sheriff.
It will be seen by the selection that the
Cameron faction has been repudiated
in all the most important offices. It is under-
stood that M'Creary had better than 400 ma
jority over Charles Frailey, the Cameron can
didate.
So far the anti-Cameron Know-Nothings
have gained a decisive victory over their an
tagontst, and that was an easy matter where
everything was left to the rank and file. No
indiscriminate gathering of Use people could
he made in which a majority would go in with
their oyes open, for a general system of public
plunder, or in other words, for Cameron.
But now comes the danger. Hereafter until
election, the affair will be managed between
the candidates and the Cameron wire-pullers.
The candidates will be desperately in want of
votes; the high priest of Cameronism won't
give them a vote without a cotupensation:and
that compensation must be n . pledge of devo
tion to Cameron after election. This has
been the policy of that facti6n for years, and
the Democratic party has never been half as
disgracefully defeated, as when, in many in
stances, it elected its own ticket. Ihe same
game will be played on the Know-Nothings,
unless they compel their nominees to give
public pledges of fidelity before the election.—
Pottsville Gazette, July 18.
PIENDTSII ATTEMPT AT MURDER. —The dwel7
ling house ofJohn Tucker, near Providence,
R. 1„ was blown up and entirely destroyed
by gunpowder, on the night, of the 13th inst.,
.while the family were in bed. A keg of gun
powder had been placed under .Mr. Tucker's
.bed, and the trail carried outside the house
and fired., None of the inmates of the house
were injured. Their escape . was miraculous.
Mr. Tucker's own son has • been arrested on
suspicion of the crime.
BULLETS FOR THE CRIMEA. — The Baltimore
American says that the shot tower in that city
has had for some months a large force employ
ed in the manufacture of hullos. There is
no positive knowledge as to the destination of
these death dealing artielei, but as there is no
special-demand for them in this 'country, the
probability is that, they.areldestiru3d for the
'Crimea, both inside and outside of Sebastopol.
One large order filled in Baltimore' was' for a
Greelclouse, rendering it mote thairprobable
that thCir have I'II . 6EOS - beat itsetily'the Ozafir
r. 71 th;
lizoisrait win Crrizaw of this city
will hertiafterbtkunderitto.sole charge of M.
M. Rohrer,' , Xsq.,7whii hisintrehaaed the in
terest of John F: Miller, Esq., in that estab
lialpn
PL' UN
Cousike.—ThejnangFrition of the President
Of theObistitutkosmill take place in Fulton
Wednes4rlto-morrow) morning,
0;. - e 25 . th ek. The ceremonies
will be opened by Rev. Dr. RowiLm 'rho
Inaugural address will follow.
The Commenceinent will be celebrated in
two sessions—the first, to commence imme
diately after the Inauguration exercises have
concluded. An intermission will be given,
and the second session open at 3 o'clock P.
M. The graduating class numbers ten.
11E11-The Biennial Oration, before the Liter
ary Societies of Franklin and Marshall College,
.will be delivered by Rev. I. S. Crumbaugh,
in Fulton Ilan , this morning, at 10 o'clock.
Onexcs or Ttua.—A change in the time
of leaving different points on the Railroad,
went into effect on .yesterday--as follows:
GOING EAST.
Lancaster Train leaves Lancaster at 6 30
A. M.
Express Mail " " 9 45 A. M
Fast Line " 2 55 A. M
Way Train " 3 06 P. M
Through Mail " " 940 P. M
Through Mail leaves Lancaster at 10 48
A. M.
Express M lil " " 200 A. M
Fast Line " 245 P. M
Way 'Frain " 5 30 P. M
Lancaster Train " " 7 sil P. M.
All of the above Trains connect with Har
risburg and Columbia, except the Fast Line,
Thich only connects with Harrisburg—and
efill Lancaster Train which runs no farther
westward.thati this City.
EDITORIAL CHANDE.—Coleman J. Bull, Esq.,
haii disposed of his interest -in the Columbia
Spy to S. Green, Esq., who will hereafter be
its sole editor and proprietor. Both have our
best. wishes for their future success.
FELL FROM ♦ CRERRY
Ashley, aged about nine years, fell from a
cherry tree on his father's farm, near Diller
ville, on Thursday, and injured himself so
seriously that his life is despaired of.
AGoon Day's Woas..—Mr. John W. Bitzer,
of West Earl township, in this county, on Sat
urday week, cut ten acres of very heavy wheat
on his own farm, with or e of Hussey's Reap
ers,and two horses, in eight hours. It took
six men to bind the sheevs from the reaper.—
There were 12 large 4 horse loads of the
wheat, averaging, it was thought, about 35
dozen to th2 . load.
ARRESTED ON A CHARGE OF S4ALINO.—.Three
boys from Lancaster, named Hugh Cosgrove,
linarles McClain, and James Draper, (col. )
were arrested at the Gap nn Wednesday last,
ou complaint of Mr. Sylvester Kennedy,
charged with stealing brass, by constable
Broadfoot, and brought - before Alderman
Frick, by whom they were committed to pris
on to await their that at the August sessions,
in default of bail. These boys, we learn, are
a part of a gang that daily congregate about
the railroad station and under the Duke st.
bridge, where all Inds of low and profane
language are used in their spirts anl . games :
and where those who attempt to admonish
them are assailed with insults. Here is to be
seen the beginning of the end of such buys as
are allowed by those Who ou ht to control
them to " make swift their destru
land
DROWNED.-A lad about 14 years of age,
named John Shearer, whose father resides in
Chesnut street, above Duke, was drowned in
the Conestoga, near the railroad bridge, on
Thursday afternoon. There was no one with
him but n younger brother, a small lad, who
could give him no assistance. He had got in
to a deep place in the creek. His body was
found and taken out by Constable Huffnagle.
For the letolligonrer.
lte_ Part of the real estate of Peter Halde
man of Columbia, which was sold on the 38th
ult., brought the following prices:
One third of Eagie Furnace sold to Mr. Mc-
Cormick, of Harrisburg, for $16,100 Dwelling
and Store House, now occupied by Mr. Kauff
man and Mr. Haldeman, Locust street, sold to
Mr. Righter, of Columbia, for $8,200. Mr.
H.'s interest in Chesnut Hill Oro Mines, sold
to Mr. Musselman, for $525. His interest in
one acre of ground, with Limestone, Quarry, to
S. Shoch, for 425. The ine half part of Hen
ry Clay Furnace was withdrawn at $lO,-
000.
MARSHALL COLLEGE.—George W. Brewer,
Esq., of Chambersburg, has consented to deliv
er the addre4a before the Alumni Association
of Franklin and! Marshall College this
afternoon. A public festival will be
holdo and as it' is designed to be a reunion
of old college friends, all persons who were
formerly connected with Marshall College or
the Theolo,gical Seminary at Mercersburg,
but who did not graduate, have been invited.
The occasion will doubtless be one of much
pleasure,
CUARLE6 Boranrua, the defaulting Treas
urer of the Lancaster Savings Institution,
was before Judge Long on Monday the 10th,
praying to be admitted to bail. The Judge
tilted the bail at $lOO,OOO, in default of which
he was remanded to prison for trial.
PENNSYLVANIA 'FEMALE COLLEGE, 11•11111S
BURG.—The second annual commencement of
the Pennsylvania Female College took place on
the 10th inst., in the hall of the House of Rep
resentativeri. We had the pleasure to be pres
ent as a spectator, and feel it a duty to say a
few words in commendation of the Exercises
we witnessed. The occasion drew together a
large concourse of ladies and gentlemen, and
the large hall war filiedlo its utmcrst:capacity.
Addresses were delivered by the following
young Indies, graduates of the Institution:
Salutatory address, by Miss Mary L. Gehr, of
Chambersburg; "Memory," by Miss Mary
Zinn, of Harrisburg; "The Three Homes," by
Miss Margaret 11. Heyser, of Chambersburg;
"Woman's Influence," by Miss Annie M.
Roberts, of Harrisburg; "The Unbidden
Guest," by Miss Mary ,E. Saxton, of Cumber
land'county; "Give back those Days," by Miss
Emma V. Beck, of 'Williamsport; "The Mora',
the Beautiful, and the Intellectual," by Miss
Annie B. Alricks, of Harrisburg; "My Coun
try," by Miss Eliza P. Boyd, of Harrisburg;
"Feats of Death," by Miss Emma A. Kirk, of
Harisburg; "Valedictory Address," by Miss
Emma-C.' Winebrenner,- of Harrisburg. All
the young ladies acquitted themselves in a
manner highly creditable to themselves tind
the Professors of the College. Indeed, the
addresses were not only well delivered, but
they were sound inArguinent and beautiful in
conception. The Pennsylvania Female Col
lege is yet in its infancy; but it already occu
lies a very high position as an institution of
earning, and we doubt not, under the careful
superviSion of its present able and dignified
Professors, it will soon be considered the best
Female College in the State.
The Institution is beautifully situated on
Front street, the majestic Susquehanna river
in full view, and, its elevated position gives it
an imposing and attractive appearance. We
sincerely hope, lo see this excellent Institution
continue to prosper' in a manner commensur
ate With the praise-worthy efforts of those at
its-head as trustees. and teachers. •
In connection with these remarks we might
here speak of the advantages of female edu
cation, but the time and j space will not permit
at present. 04 a foture occasion wo shall re
vert to thisi t itibject at some length—a subject
we delight to dwell ) , on, and Which, we are re
joiced to find, is of latefinding warm and able
advocates in all classes 'of the people of our
State.—Carlisle Volunteer.
rta.. A company: of gentlemen from New
York ami.Philaalelphia-have made contracts,
mostly in Butler count s y„ra., for the privilege
of mining betweeW thwty aid forty square
miles of surface-of valuable Cinikel coal. The
vein is said to be from 'two to five feet thick,
and of a quality superiorto any yet - found in
this country, and equal to the English article.
RAVAGES OF THE GRASSHOPPERS in UTAH:-
Wonderful accounts of thedestructive ravages
of the grasshoppers,in Utah have reached this
country. . The wheat crops that were so prom
ising are said to be completely destroyed, and
everything else that could be 'devoured has
disappeared "like the baseless fabric of a vis
ion." It is feared that famine will prevail in
the valley of the kl eat , . Salt Lake unless the
Mormess faith is' ciently strong to be sup - I
plied with 'tingle likethe children of liiael *
the wilderness: -I '"' ' ' '''-' '"'' l''' ". '
IPrEIMS
GOING WEST
. .: - -:.-_-_ , _-- , ..a.kss'iagrAttisnii,„.....:___...•-• ~-...•....:::.,..
Iltalt.The steamer dolitt Stevens was destroy
ed by fire on Tuesday morning, shortly before
one o'clock, while c lyArtg*,4liite Hill, below
Bordentown. 'Th hull of the boat was of
iron, but all the wooden,. work was entirely
burned, with the contents of the vessel, inclu-
Ilingthree colored females,. two employed as
Cooksjand
.one as it dish washer, who were
asleep on board a the time.' The pilot., one
1
deck hand, and toe chambermaid narrowly
escaped with their lives. 'The boat cost $llO .
000, % and was inste6d - for $70,000. She was
overl6o feet bong, and fitted up in very costly
style. . .
'rue Wsa.—'i'hd L .ndott Times indulges in
the following iLseduraging tone iu relation to
the war:—••Whattiver delusion ministers were
1 in as to the duration of the war lust yeat; we
now know that i is wise to 'make up our
minds to twenty years, at least, and tIM:t we
are much noire likely to shorten the war by
an over than by au under estimate."
INCREASED BUiINES'S =The Harrisburg
Union says that the trade on the Dauphin and
Su,ptchatina ltailtoad, the present season, has
increased to an extent beyond all anticipation.
. :1.
POTATOES CoMI. O Dons.—lt is stated that
one of the principal hotel keepers in N. York
has just had an oif , from responsible partiess,
to be furnished wi h potatoes for one year at
one dollar and fifty cents per barrel,
Step' Ex-Presideiit Van Buren and his .son,
a few days since I ,came from Europe, being
pa.sseugers in the Pacific. They were cordi
ally received by a 'numerous company of per
sonal friends, whothad driven down to the Col 7
lin's Wharf, in ad*Ace of the steamer's arri
val to welcome them back home, Mr. Van
Buren is looking loxveedingly well, but his
sun is in delicate l4ealth.
CHOLERA.—The !Pittsburg papers announce
the exietance of clullera in Ohartier's township s
near that city. It broke out in a building
counting 72 oocuptinte, mostly railroad labo
rers, and several deaths have °coated.
iter A large pro-slavery convention has
been hold at Lexington, Mo., and resolutions
were adopted requesting the Missouri Legisla
ture to pass acts retaliating upon ani) discrim
inating against th`e products of the States of
Massachusetts, Vermont and Michigan. The
President of the Slate University mule an in
flammatory speechl- which was strongly ob
jected to.
A BAD SPECULAT/ON.—lt is stated by the
New Orleans Delhi that corn was sold in that
market, on the 11th inst., at 85 cents, which
had been purchase 4 on speculation, some two
mouths since, iti,Sy.o, and stored in anticipa
tion of still higher prices.
„
DESPERATE tiONPITION OF THE ALLIES.-
The Washington tlition has a long and power
ful article on this subject, and we agree with
it in opinion, thatJ"it is plain, upon all the
statements, that au , attack on the Malakoff
Tower and the Grand Redan by the co opera
ting British and l'erldh forces, on tire 18th
ult., was resolved upon by Raglafl and Polis
sier in senseless dcfsperation ; and conducted
without order, intelligence, combination, or
any necessary eleMentefeven possible success.
and that it was effect the' wantonly send
ing to inevitable slaughter the choicest divis
ions of the armies of bagland and France."
KANSAS LEGISI4TURE—MESSACE or Goy.
REEDEIL—KANSASdITY, July 15.—Ti10 mes
sage of Governorßeeder has .been submitted
to the Legislature just assembled. The Gov
ernor contends forthe ritht^ef the people to
settle their own afliilrs, unintimmeed by other
States, and says the territorial Legislature
may act on the question of slavery to a limit
ed extent, and tem (warily regulate it. lie
directs attention to he definition of the boun
' dories of the couu ies and distriCts and the
qualifications of vo ers, and recommends the
enactment of a stringent liquor law on ac
count of the Indiatts. Ile thinks rl. light tax
only will be required—contends that preemp
tions may be taxed; and recommends the im
mediate establishment of the seat of govern
ment. Ile announbes the population of the
Territory to be 3 383 females, and 5,133
males.
The Legislature assed a bill fixing the
' Shawnee mission ' the temporary seat of
government. This bill the Governor vetoed,
but it was subsequehtly passed by the Legis
lature over the vat>. ' The Legislature then
adjourned to meet at the Shawnee mission.
MOVEMENT OF TROOPS.—The Expedition to
the Plains.—The -1 11 to Buren (Ark.) Intelli
yencer, of the 29th dlt., says :
An expedition foil the Plains left, Fort Gib
son, Cherokee Nation, on the 22d; consisting
of three companies of the 27th infantry, num
bering about 230 officers and men, under the
command of Lieut.i Col. P. Morrison, 7,th in s
fantry. The otheriofficers are Assistant Sur
geon J. T. Ghiselin U.„S. A.; Brevet Major
R. C. Gatlin; Captains Henry Little and C. A.
Humber ; Lieuts. T. J. C. Amory and E.
O'Connor, 7th infartry.
The expedition will proceed by the most di
rect route to Turkey creek, there striking the
Santa Fe route, thence to Bent's Fort and
Big Timbers, extending protection to emi
grants on said route,' cultivating friendly rela
tions with such trines of Indians - as may be
met with on those vist prairies, and of
.inqui
ring into the facilities for establishing a mili
tary post somewhere on the Upper Arkansas.
The expedition will probably return to Fort
Gibson about the mildle or last of November
next. .
BURLINGTON, Vt., I July 20.—The engine of
a passenger train on the Vermont Central
.Railroad exploded last niglit, near Milcon, and
was completely demolished. A number of
persons were killed by the explosion. The
bodies of the engineer, fireman and conductor
e i t
ARREST OP A MAIL 01111 ER.-READING, Pa.,
were found under th ruins.
July 19.—C01. Arth Hughes, special agent
of the Post Office D artm 11;
.:ment, this morning
arrested a man narc3ed Adam 11. Smith, a
clerk in the Post OfiCe at Richmond, North
ampton county, on the charge of robbing the
mails. The prisoner; confessed to taking one
letter, containing, ss.oo, mailed at Strouds
burg, for the Easton Bank, He is a married
man, and eloped frbra Richmond some time
since, taking with him a young lady of the
neighborhood. He was lodged in jail.
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itia. The following article froth the Mary
land Republican, a staunch constitution-lov
ing Whig journal, is well worthy the atten
tion of the old line Whigs of Lancaster county:
"It would be folly in the extreme fur the
shattered remnant o - the whig paity to at
tempt an independent organization, for a
large majority of its members have gone over
to the know-nothin but such is not the case
gl
with the democrats. They are formidable in
numbers, and firm ) resolved to interpose
their whole strength or the protection of the
Constitution against t, e assaults of its know
nothing invaders. Cab the conservative Whigs
of Maryland, step uptin the brOd platform of
.the Constitution, aridistand, side by side, with
their democratic brethren , battling path the
common enemy of both, and in defence of the
rights of conscience, iind of civil and religious
liberty? If they can!, then can the union be
practically consummated. The democrats will
extend to them the right hand of fellowship
and_welcome them as confederates - against a
common foe. What are the obstacles to such
a union? i•
They are only such as high-toned, patriotic
men,
determined-to be guided in the bestowal
of their suffrages byan intelligent regard for
the public weal, should spurn. All former
differences between th two parties have been
set at rest by the judgment of the country in
behalf of Democratic Measures, and thend re
mains no obstacle tol t union of the friends of
the Constitution whit is assailed in rte most
vital parts by a dangerous cabal against which
the democratic orgamtation affords the only
hope of a successful resistance. It seems to
us that the question, with conservative, 1
con
stitution-loving Whigs, is narrowed davin tognomethis ,
this, whether their rep gnome to the.name of
democracy is greater. an their devotion to
ttua constitution. It viere tin insult to the
more intelligent part of them, at !emit, to sup
pose that their pFejtiees would overcome
their judgment."
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1/10..Prof. Faraday, in a recent lecture, sta
ted that lead is ne yas inflammable as
phosphorus, and he ex lamed the cause of its .
not burning in ordin y circumstances to be
ib i n
that the solid product f combustion forms a
pain that prevents co tact with the oxygen
and the conducting wer of the other - part;
of the metal draws o d dissipates the heat.
He also pointed out , - e admirable I amine.
i ixv
ments by, which these combustible properties
of. * die metal.Ve -Veipt. •
tun
proper co troy; and
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