INTELLIGENCER & LANCASTERIAN. GEO. SANDERSON, EDITOR. A. SANDERSON, A.ssoolate. LANCASTER, PA., APRIL 29, 1856 CIRCULATION, SOSO COPIES! FOR PRESIDENT, JAMES BUCHANAN. (Subject to the decision of the Democratic National Convention.) CANAL COMMISSIONER: GEORGE SCOTT, of Columbia County. AUDITOR GENERAL: JACOB PRY, Jr., of Montgomery County. SURVEYOR GENERAL: TIMOTHY IYES, of Potter County. MR. BUCHANAN'S RETURN HOME. Great and'Enthnslauttc Reception I HIS RECEPION AT DIFFERENT POINTS OUT-POURING OF THE PEOPLE! ,: .. Mr. Etcgaliali, after nearly three 3-eareabsence, returned Lome on Saturday afternoon last, accompanied by a coin- Mitres of gentlemen from Ildiadolphia; and a committee of our citizens, who were deputed there to meet him, consist ,' • g of the following gentlemen: Cbmmittro f Escort.—Capt. Geo. Sanderson, Col. S. C. Staransugn, Col. Jesse Reinhold, Luther Richards, J. B. %audition, John W. Jackson, Jacob Herzog, Jacob Lecher, Lewis Llainy, William Can, O. H. Reynolds, Joshua W. Jack, Jacob a. .nautz, Joan F. nhroder, John Lippincott, Chris tian Wutm.,er, J. J. oprenger, H. B. Swerr, M. Malone, P. 31C.k..V0y, J. A. Addis, J. W. C. Jack. R. 3PGrann, B. E. Leman and i1e0..8. ntemman. Allalong the read, from Philadelphia, at the different stopping places, crowds of people were collected, who made the welkin ring with their gladsome shouts. At Parkexburg, he was given in charge to the Lancaster Escort Committee, by Benjamin Rush, Esq., In a few eloquent and suitable remarks, which were responded to by Capt. Sanderson, Chairman of tile Lancaster Committee, in a neat and ap. proprinto manner. The engine which brought the train, from Philadelphia, was the ...Young America." It was gaily decorated with flags, and on the front of it there was a large banner, on which was inscribed:—"Welcome Ilomo—zPennsylvania's 'favorite eon." As the train approached the Locomotive Works, a salute of seventeen gone was tired, under the direction of Col. Jon:: Bccnn-s-s end Capt. IlEalir A.II.I:,IDRIGIIT, and the bands struck up the National Airs, playing them In fine style.— The crowd of people at the Works and in the vicinity was immense—the upper windows of the Works, and those of the Fulton Iron Works, were lined with ladies, who with the waiting of their handkerchiefs, and the cheers of the great crowd below, made such an enlivening scene as we have never before witnessed. At this place he was handed over to the Chairman of the Reception Committee, Dr. F• A. Al ulidenburg, by the Chairman of the Escort Committee. A procesec.h was then formed, with two splendid bands of music lu attendance, headed by Col. DCCLIMAN, as Chief Marshal, and Col. Cyrus Carmany, Richard Mclirann, Da old Reese and Michael U. Locher, all mounted. Mr. Buchanan took a toot in a carrlago in company with Dr. Muhleuixvg, Chairman Committee of Reception, lele nonor, Mayor Zim merman, and Col. Jusenh B. Behar. The following was the order in which the procession woo formed: Chief 3larshal and Aids. Hon. Jets In company alit the abovd named gentlemen. Committee of Escort. comm ittee from Philadelphia. Committee of BeeePtion. Mrsic — llepting's Band. Aldermen of the City. Ex -Mayor. of tho City. :-.elect nod Common Councils. faculty of Franklin Marshall College. Mrsic—lencibles' Band. Citizens in general. The procession, which was very long, then moved up Plumb to Diet King street, and thence to Centre Square. Whilst on the march, the bells were rung, cannon fired. flags displayed at different points, and the enthusiasm of the people knew no bounds. In East King street the win dows, doors and steps of the dwellings, stores and Court House were lined with ladies, who, by sparkling eyes, pleas ant . smiles_and waving handkerchiefs, showed their delight in welcoming home our distinguished fellow-citizen. The streets here lined with persons, eager to catch a glimpse of .Me. Buchanan. Centre Square presented the appearance of a perfect sea of heads. 'rho stores, City Hall, and other building+. in that space, Ni ere Crowded with la dies. anxious to keemitl hear the great ilucitaxax. lie bowed repeatedly to the cheer-. and other enthusiestio demoimtra lions with which he has greeted. Centre Square was handsomely decorated with flags, at the different corners of the different streets lending there from. The stolid. from which the speeches were delivered, was fitted up in tine style, over the top of which was placed to large transparency. on which were the following words: "James Buchanan—Welcome Home!" On the arrival ct the prncesi.ion at the Square, Dr. Mull. LENBEnti, inn very happy and appropriate manner welcomed Mr. ➢ccunsnx lco-k to hi; old home. The following is the substance of his speech Representing your friend, of the City and County of Lau raster, irrespective of party. 1 salute you, sir, upon your safereturn to home and country. Afteran absence of several years. engaged In arduous official duties, and anxious cares for your country's We are pleased to see you return with your accustomed vigor unimpaired. Even time has passed gently over your brows. evidently reserving you for future mie and higher purposes. The revolutionary nice has years since passed away.— flow fete of the states.e n of the second war, that of 1012, remain? Gen..tack•'m and John Quincy Adams, Calhoun and Crawford. Webster and Clay are gone; the veterans C 154 and lien tim. with Pennsylvania's two distinguished sons, Buchanan and Dolls, remain to point out the path of duty and honor to impatient Young America. Men of round princtplrss and pure motives, men of experience, who have b,en tried at home and abroad, are wanting to advise, counsel and often restrain tie eccentric motions of a young, vigorous and excitable people. bon have returned there tore, in good Sell,oll. at an important period of your coun try's history. When your ripe judgment and conservative counsel may be required. Abolitionism, secession and civil war are threatened at home. From across the broad Atlantic aro heard low murmurs of accumulated power, Jealous of the rapid growth of this Western Republic. the home of the afflicted nud oppressed of all notions. Great skill and con summate prudence will be required to conduct the vessel of State through the shoals and rapids which threaten destruction. But we trust that Providence. which, heretofore, has so carefully watched over this favored land of destiny, will supply the men best adapted to the times and circumstances, who having in scribed upon their banners ••the Constitution and the Union" will in this name. alone, march on to glorious vic tory. God grant these* nits. Sir, I bid you again welcome to your home. The Dr:9 speech was received with much applause.. Mr. BTICILinIi responded in a feeling and eloquent manner.— We are sorry that we cannot give the whole of his truly great speech. We have never heard him speak better, or more feelingly. The following le a very imperfect synopsis of his remark• : Mr. Buchanan said no more appropriate selection could have been made, to welcome him in behalf of the citizens; they had been acquainted 45 years, and during that time his friendship had never wavered. To the people of Lan caster county ho was indebted for whatever of distinction he bad attained. They took him up when a boy., and sus tained him in his profession, and though often differing with them on questions of policy, sometimes with the ma jority, be had always been treated with respect, and never since he left home, nearly three 3 ears ago had a day passed that his thoughts had not turned to mingle with the friends and scenes which now once more surround him; but never for a moment, had he anticipated such a welcome as this. which he saw in the heaving hearts of the concourse around him, and felt In his own heart. Mr. B. then referred to the changes Which had taken place since left—the old court house, the scene of his early La. hors stood there no longer—he had known the grandfathers of many of those before him, and who had long since fallen asleep. He passed an eloquent eulocium upon our loved country, as compared with the despotisms of the Old World—referred to the loyaltyof Pennsylvania—ef the citizens of Lancaster County, and aids Old Whig opponents—to the Constitution and the Union, and deprecated the idea of a severance of the U ion. as something which should not be talked or even thought of, any more than a man should talk of coMmitting suicide. The one would be no greater crime against the per- son than the other againet the country. • - - In conclusion, Mr. Buchanan said that he had been highly though unexpectedly honored in New York, and In all pLa ces that be had passed [though to his home. But that this was more gratify-Mg than all. Here he had met with a wel come dearer to his heart. That during his absence abroad he had passed through perils and thanked God for his safe return to the fair and favored spot that of all others was dear to him. He had here met those whose gradfsthers he had known, but now gone from the scenes of life. He felt adeep sense of gratitude for their frlendtship and their ap probation during his public life. He thanked God that h. WAS perm iited to return. and hoped to live and die here. Mr. Buchanan was followed by Benjamin Rush, Esq., of Philadelphia, be said be had been entrusted by the citizens of that place with tit...duty of correcting the impression that may to some extent have gone abroad, from the action of the City Councils in refusinc to open the Hall of Inde pendence for the reception of the distinguished statesman on his return home from a mission in which he had render ed his country most eminent services. He was happy to be Able to say, that the action of their City Councils grossly misrepresented the sentiment of their constituents; and be but expressed the general sentiment when to assured the citizens of Lancaster that the consequences of their die. graceful conduct would rebound' with tremendous force upon- the heads of its authors. He spoke in eulogise tennis of Mr. Buchanun's service while abroad, to whom the citizens of this country are indebted for preserving the public peace without compromising in the least degree the national honor, and expressed his gratification at basing witnessed the cordial and enthusiastic welcome extended to their distinguished fellow citizen in this, his beloved home, where of nil other Waves he• was best kmwn and equally honored nod beloved. The speeches were all receive,! With great and enthusi astic applaw.e, and at Ike of them, three almo,t deafening chetrs , :arc given Mr. Buchanan, after which be Wan escorted to 3lichners Ifotel, and, in ‘ company with a large number of his personal and political friends, partOr' ‘‘ o r a handsome collation, provided by the worthy . and. esti mable proprietor, John Michael, Esq., and after Y .. . repa g was over. he tool: by the hand many of his old friends. At 6 o'clot.kt he repaired to his delight? rewen „ Whvatland—znd Lae in the evening wr "` .4 splendidly sere naded by the Yet:L(l4les' Band. The crowded stare of ourcolanur • erconti prevents us from giving any - • 0 ( this 1016 , to-he welcome home reception. • Ri a Mr. RV4I% , Speed'. Will give at length in oar next issne-,-and 31r. DCCO.tY AN'S - Ids°, if we can induce himto write it put for puldni4tion. Unfortunately there was no Reporter present, or we would not be under the necessity of troubling the diatinguished gentleman for a *copy of Ids very able, appropriate and feeling address. Ater Applicants for license who have taken Aepositions, should remember that, under the rule, those depositions must be filed with the Clerk of the Quarter Sessions at least two days before the meeting of the Court. The Court will sit on Monday next—consequent ly the depositions must belled at the latest by Saturday of the present week. ,ffir; It is understood that Mr. Buchanan is now on the ocean on his way back to his native land, and we are most ha ppy to learn that ' . appropriate measures are in progress to . give him a cordial welcome here in Philadelphia.' An informal meeting of citizens was held yes terday, where, among varied political opinions. and different habits of thought, there was ear nest and thorough sympathy in the impulse which prompts us all to give Mr. Buchanan, in this metropolis and on the threshold of Pennsylvania, a strong token of individual respect and of gratitude for his eminent pub lic services. The Board of Trade, the proper representative of our commercial interests, at its meeting last night, took order to the same effect. These are strictly popular movements, not meant, of course, to interfere with any offic ial action by the city authorities; but, being popular and spotaneone, we are q uite sure, alt the more agreeable to the individual who is their object. No public man ever stood in a more interesting and impressive relation to the nation, to Pennsylvania and to Philadel phia, than does Mr. Buchanan at this moment. His 31atation as a national statesman, stead ily e nlar ging through a long series of years, (for he has been in our public councils for nearly forty,) is higher and surer now than it ever was. The retrospect of his public life, criticised as it may be—and we have often had occasion to dissent from his opinions—show no act, or word, or thought of infidelity to the Constitution or the Union, threatened as it sometimes seems to have been, in various quarters,_and throughout there has been the performance of active duty as Representative, as Senator, as Cabinet Minister, and in private counsel. Mr. Buchanan has, too, a high na tional position in this, which practically should not be disregarded, that absence on public service, for the last three years, while he has never disguised his opinions, has made him, in a great degree, exempt from immedi ate excitements, and has enabled him to re gard,' and perhaps control teem; by placid and patriotic wisdom, through the influence of this very exemption. His diplomatic con duct, at a critical jucture of international af fairs, is highly and justly esteemed. There has been a prevalent sense of comfort and se curity every moment that Mr. Buchanan rep resented us abroad. We were sure of his in tegrity, his discretion, hie appreciation to an eminent degree of the risks and dangers which proud yet peace-loving nations run as they drift nearer and nearer to the edge of that whiflpool which often engulfs and always damages; and above all, we were sure of his keen sense of that sentiment of honor, delicate and acute, that throbs in every pulse of the American heart, and whose very sensitiveness may be sometimes stimulated and abused by designing or inconsiderate men. Of all this we are sure,—and now that the trust is exe cuted, and, so far as his agency can affect them, all our expectations realized, the nation thanks and welcomes him. Pennsylvania too has great reason to be proud of him, and to renew the kind greeting she has so often given him. It is not easy to avoid, or to use with out fear of misconstruction, a phrase which party had stereotyped, but in a broader and more generous sense than it was ever used before, we can with precision say, that Mr. Buchanan is welcomed back as Pennsylvania's " favorite son." Pennsylvania is proud of him, and what Pennsylvania does not always do, she means to say so, and to say it with an ac claim louder and wider than has ever been heard before, for there is a local sentiment operating in his behalf much stronger than political organization ever aroused. It is a sentiment, too, that we trust will not be trifled with. The city of Philadelphia—if we may venture so to describe it, the once Whig city of Philadelphia—cordially welcomes Mr. Bu chanan. Her men of business, her merchants, manufacturers and artizans feel that they can look with confidence and esteem on a veteran statesman whose very experience makes him practically conservative, and who, as a Penn sylvanian, feels with us and for us. One is surprised to find in our streets and in casual intercourse how strong and prevalent this feel ing is. It is manifested in the prompt action of our commercial men. It was even more so in the unpremeditated and informal meeting of Mr. Buchanan's friends, without distinction of technical party; where were found our most distinguished citizens, of all professions and pursuits, who seemed to be brought together only by a disinterested desire to offer a proper acknowledgment to a meritorious public ser vant. Philadelphia means to do honor where honor has been so faithfully earned.—forth From the Nvir York Herald, of Thursday Arrival of Mr. Mlichanan. His. Reception by Our City Authoritics.—Ar rangements to Receive the Citizens at the City 17;111 to-clay The Hon. James Buchanan, late Midister to the Court of St. James, arrived yesterday in' the Arago from France. In anticipation of his arrival, the public authorities had made preparations for his re ception ; but the unusual rapid passage which the Arago made for this season of the year, took them somewhat by surprise. It was in tended to meet the steamer in the lower bay, and that the committee which had been ap pointed by the Common Council, should there extend to him the welcome and hospitalities of our city. The arrangements, however, ow ing to the cause we have already indicated, were not perfected in time to carry out the in tentions of the committee, and they were, ac cordingly, obliged to await the arrival of the vessel at the pier. In addition to the preparations which had been made by the city functionaries, a ,num bet. of Mr. Buchanan's political friends and ad herents in this city had also determined to give the distinguished gentleman a reception, and a committee for that purpose was appointed, of which Capt. Wm. L. Wiley was Chairman. But this arrangement was also defeated, and his friends concluded that, instead of the pro posed reception, they would give him a sere nade this (Thnrstlay) evening at half-past 9 o'clock. At half-past 7 o, clock the committees of both boards were notified that the Arago was coming up, and at S o'clock the following members were at the pier at Beach street, ready to board the steamer when she came alongside : Committee if the Board of Aldermen.—Al derman Ely, Chairman ; Aldermen Fox, Pal mer, Herrick and Brown. Com mithm. of the Board of Councilmen.-11. Smith, Chairman ; Messrs. Cargill, Noy , i, Whitlock and P4l. Riper. The Arago was' boarded at the Quarantine by officers Roach and Murray, of the Emi grant Squad, who bore a note from the Mayor to Mr. Buchanan, informing him that the city authorities intended to give him a public reception, and would meet him on the wharf for.the purpose of conducting him to his hotel. As soon as the vessel reached her pier, the committees of the Common. Council went on board, *here they found Mr. Buchanan in the midst of a number of his friends. He was ea sily distinguished from among those by whom he was surrrtonded by his - venerable appear- ance. Although now - past sixty years he is yet a hale, vigorous roan, and although he does not still possess t'ae elasticity and strength of manhood, his idly dical powers have not suf fered so much as plight have been expected from the encroachment of age. During the passage he was flinch oppressed with sea sick ness, but he had entirely recovered a day or two before his arrival. All his friend's say— and they certainly ought to know—that he never looked better. It is a fact deserving of mention, that the day of his return to his na tive land is also the anniversary of his birth, and his political admirers have found in that fact a favorable omen of his political prefer ment in the coming struggle for the Presiden cy. However that may be, certainly Mr. Bu chanan appears to be in better enjoyment of hie physical powers than the majority of men at his advanced age. When he became aware that the committee of the Common Council were on board, he received them with the utmost courtesy. After introducing himself and the other members of the committee, Alderman Ely tendered the hospitalities of the city to Mr, 33n- bri — aftiiid appropriate remarks : It affords me no ordinary pleasure to have 'the honor in behalf of the Common_Corincil, to welcome, and at the same time to tender you.the hospitalities of this city. On this oc casion, and at this particular time, a 'lengthy address.would be out of 'place- Yon will al low me, fir, therefore, simply-to congratulate you upon the safe termination of your voyage, and to express the hope that you will do our city the honor to become its guest during your stay among us. We have, under the belief, continued Alderman Ely, that you would com ply with our request in this respect, already had the necessarAprovision made for you at the Everett Ho It has been the desire of our city authorities tallow you all the at tention in their power, and to manifest their appreciatiqn of your offfcial acts, which we trust will tend to promote the interests of the whole country. Mr. BucgANAN replied substantially as fol ows Allow me, sir, to express thiough you my thanks to the authorities of this great city for the honor which they have conferred upon me in inviting me to partake of their hospitalities. It is with feelings of justifiable pride that in common with every American, I look upon the present greatness and the growing prosperity of our commercial metropolis. It already oc cupies a distinguished place among the great cities of the world, not only on account of the extent of its vast commercial resources, but the numerous charitable and educational in stitutions maintained by the public and pri vate benevolence of its citizens. Like all who, after a long absence, return at last to their na tive land, Irejoice at again seeing my own country, and at beholding the numerous evi dences which surround me, of the happiness and the prosperity of its people. In conclu sion, sir, I beg leave again to thank you for the generous hospitality which has been ten dered to me, and express the pleasure I feel in complying with your friendly invitation. Mr. Buchanan then, accompanied by Alder man Ely and the other members of the Com mon Council, left the steamer, after taking a farewell of the many friends he had made during the voyage. An open barouche was in readiness on the pier, in which in company with some of the committee, lie was conveyed to the hotel, the rest of the company following in carriages. On their arrival at the Everett House, the guest of the city again underwent the ceremony of introduction to a number of private and political friends, who, hearing of his arrival, had called at the earliest moment to pay him their respects. Among these were the Hon. Daniel E. Sickles, who was Secretary of the Legation under Mr. Buchanan, and Mayor Wood. When this interesting 9eremony was brought to a close, Alderman Ely again ad dressed Mr. Buchanan, tendering him on be half of the city, a public dinner, and express ing his desire to show him any attention which might be in his power, to make his stay in the city agreeable and pleasant. Mr. Buchanan regretted that he was obliged to decline the honor intended him, as he desi red to leave the city, for Philadelphia, on Fri day morning. But for this, he would be glad, he said, to comply with the wishes of the committee. To-morrow (to-day) he would be pleased to place himself at their disposal. Alderman Ely then said that if agreeable to him, the Citizens would like to have the op portunity of paying their respects to him at the City Hall, and for that purpose the Gov ernor's Room would be thrown open at any time that he might select. After some little conversation, it was settled that Mr. Buchan an should receive his friends to-day, the 24th inst., in the place designed, between the hours of 12 and 2. Having made these arrangements, the com mittee took their leave. Before leaving, how ever, they partook of a collation provided for them by the proprietor of the hotel. To-day, Mr. Buchanan is to visit the Astor Library at 10 o'clock, A. M., the City Hall between the hours of 12 and 2, take dinner with the Mayor at 6 P. M., and will he ser enaded at the time already specified. lENI3=I According to arrangements, the committee appointed to receive dr. Buchanan, of both Boards, met at the Everett House, at half-past ten o'clock, to escort Mr. Buchanan to the City Hall. Accordingly, at 11 o'clock, an open baroucho, drawn by four splendid grey horses, and six new carriages, arrived at the hotel, to receive the party, and convey them to the Hall. At a few minutes Otst eleven he was conducted to his carriage by Alderman Bly and Councilman Smith, when they all started for the Astor Library. Here an hour was spent in viewing the building, &c., when they again returned to their carriages , and proceeded to the City Hall, where over two thousand persons were waiting for the time to come when they could be admitted to see him. A large body of Po lice, from the Bth, 9th, lGth, 18th, 20tri, and 21st Wards, under the charge of Sergent Ma jor Picard, was stationed along the Hall to keep the crowd back. On the arrival of the parties, Mr. Buchanan was immediately con ducted to the Governor's room, where he was received by his Honor the Mayor, and a large number of his friends. After having rested himself for a few moments, his Honor Mayor Wood addressed him as follows. MR. WOOD'S ADDRESS Mr. Buchanan. In representing the public authorities upon this occasion, I perform a a duty as gratif3ing to my personal feelings, as I am sure it is in unison with the wishes of the people. In their behalf I bid you wel come. We congratulate you upon your safe return to the country which has been so much benefited and honored by your services abroad. Though belonging to another State, and personally identified with another community, the interests of the whole Union have been well taken care of in your hands, and in re ceiving you as we now do, we but reflect the public sentiment. Sir, New York so depen dent upon the talents, prudence and patriot ism of the Statesmen of the Nation, can never be unmindful of, or indifferent to the return that is due to those who distinguish them selves. Out great commercial interests, so complete ly associated with all other industrial pursuits, and so intimately connected with the general prosperity, appreciate an acknowledge the ob ligations they are under to those who, like yourself,.have always stood up firmly in their support. Therefore, sir, in offering to you the hospitalities of the city, and in receiving you as our guest, we are conscious of doing noth ing more than your fidelity to our welfare ful ly entitles you to receive at our hands. I have now the honor of presenting to you a copy of the Preamble and Resolutions which were unanimously adopted by the Common Council of this city, and beg your acceptance of them as expressive of the esteem and confi dence of the city of New York. MR. BUCHANAN'S REPLY Mr. Mayor—l accept these resolutions with deep :gratitude. I consider this one of the proudest moments of my life, and it shall al ways be remembered. In the United States a public man has many difficulties to contend with, but such a scene as this, after a long period of public services, and from Such a population, is reward enough for the whole. In foreign lands I have ever felt proud of New York ; it is universally known throughout the world. The character of its citizens, the en ergy and enterprise of its merchiuits, the be nevolence displayed in its publio institutions, all combine to give it a character in every country and in every place on the globe, civ ilized and savage. My heart swelled with honest pride, yesterday, as I ascended your beautiful Bay, and I exulted in the opportuni ty afforded me of presenting its beauties, and thousands of vessels, to strangers on board the noble Arago. I reflected upon what has given New York its proud pre-eminence,—the blessed Union of these States. Without that union, what would become of its greatness ? These were my thoughts, and such reflections naturally forced themselves upon my mind at such a time ; but I am one of those who never apprehended dangerlo the Union. (Applause) Never, in its darkest days. I never feared for its integrity, or that the people would prove untrue to themselves and to their coun try by severing the bonds which held them together in one common nationality. (Ap plause.) All mankind are interested in the success of our glorious experiment. It is the hope of the world; and while every portion of the country is dependent for its prosperity upon the preservation of the Constitution, of all the spots on earth, the city of New York is most interested in its continuance. (Cheers.)— That the people of New York feel this truth in their hearts I know full well, and I know also the energy and the enterprise with which they always act in a noble and righteous tango. In regard to my hrble mall, I thank you, 1a53 , 61;,-most - & - ;illizitlir-iiii-11;i=iiiiiecThl; tion which you entertain for me and my hum ble services, but that too high appreciation demands my deeper gratitude. However, I think it is the part of prudence for me not to say anything in addition to what you have been pleased to say, "to' let - well enough alone," and, therefore, I shall conclude these remarks by expressing my deep gratitude to the chairman and the committee who have been appointed to be my cimpanions.' We meet as strangers—we ,shall part as, friends. As for yourself, Mr. Mayor, you are an ancient friend of mine. Oar friendship is of "auld lang syne." Since our first acquaintance, it has suffered no diminution or check, and I can say, as you have been a friend to me, I am no less a sincere friend of yours, and as we are both growing,—l beg your pardon— [laughter]—l mean as I am growing old, the continuance of your friendship is nothing more than I expected. [Laugh and applause] I don't know therefore that 1 shall thank you very much, for, if I had not met this cordial reception, I should have been greatly disap pointed. I now desire, said Mr. Buchanan, to salute the many friends by whom I am surrounded, and to whom you will do me the honor to introduce. The crowd was then admitted, one by one, who passed through, and after shaking hands with Mr. Buchanan was passed out through the side door. At two o'clock be returned, in company with the Councilmen, to his quarters, and at six o' clock, will dine with Mayor Wood at his residence.—N. Y. Express. Letter to Mr. Buchanan The following letter addressed to Mr. Buchanan, by a number of citizens of Philadelphia, without distinction of party, watipresented to him, on Friday, at Trenton, .by a committee appointed forAat purpose. On the arrival of the 8 o'clock train from - -Sock, in Which he was a pas senger, he proceeded to the Merchants' Exchange, where he met the business men of Philadelphia, and exchanged congratulations with them: PHILADELPHIA., April 24, 1856. lion. James Buchauan—Dear Sir =The undersigned, representing your Philadelphia friends, avail themselves of the earliest opportunity of welcoming you home among them. We are directed to assure you, epeakiog in behelt of indirduaLs of all modes of Industry and of varied politi cal opinions, that this welcome is hearty and sincere. We welcome you to the United States and to Pennsylvania, in in whose service -so many years of your life have been passed, and, as American citizens, we thank you especially for your exertions, thus far successful, during your Lite official career, to maintain abroad the natiional honor, and at the same time to secure the blessings oflpeace between no lons that have so much in common. As Pennsylvanians, we read with natural pride the services hich, as oar repre sentative, you have rendered In the councils of the nation, and the national fame which you have earned. They are part of our honors. In order to give all the opportunity of expressing to you in person the feeling which the metropolis of your native State entertains towards, you we are directed to invite you to meet the citizens of Philadelphia, without distinction of party, at the Merchants' Exchange, at such time as may suit your convenience. We have the honor to be Your friends and fellow citizens, Wm. 31 Meredith, It Patterson, .1 Randall, J K Kane, C Macalester, I' Fraley, Wml B Reed, W C Patterson, G 31 Wharton, 5 V Merrick, N B Thompson, David S Brown, J R Penrose, Edmund A Sender, John Robins, Jr., 'John De vereux, Wm. Cummings, J .N.1144[011, Semi Welsh, flou ry White, Wm. McKee, Chas. W Churchman, Joseph Rip lca, Chas. W Coon, Robt. Ewing, Joseph Pattersou, ti Wcstcott, H A J It Campbell, Browns & Bovrnen, A J Lowls, Martin A Smith, Edward Wartamo, Thos. Allibone, Chas. .1 Biddle, Cope Brothers, John Mason Si Co, John Richard son, N B Become, P K Foes, W Heyward Drayton, John Grigg, James, Kent A Santee, J It Ingersoll, 31 Me3licheal, Pierce Butler, Benj. Rush, George Plitt, T F Bayard, W Shippen, jr., C Ingersoll, Elias Yarnall, J C Grubb, Israel Morris, Richard Wood, Isaac Jeanes, A J Antolo, S 31orrie Wale, John D Taylor, S C Morton, Hacker, Lea A 00, Was Martin, John Welsh, C II Fisher, Thos. Robins, C Biddle, Caleb Cope A Co, Bancroft, Beaver A Co, Newlin, Marshall A Co, John Stewart, G W Biddle, John Tucker, J G Bren ner, J W Stitt A Co, Jas. C Van Dyke, Wm. U Lewis, .1 F Knorr, Wm. Welsh, Henry Cope, II D Gilpen, Seigor, Lamb Co, Ludwig, Kneedler A Co, C J Ingersoll. Mr. Buchanan in Philadelphia Arrival and Reception of the Hon. Tames Buchanan.—The Hon. James Buchanatereach ed this city about 12 o'clk, Friday on from N Y. He came, through on the Camden and Amboy line, crossing in the Washington to the foot of Walnut street. On his arrival lie was receiv ed by a committee of the Board of Trade, amid the thunder of cannon and the cheers of hun dreds, who had assembled. to do honor to th e distinguished statesman. Mr. Buchanan was conducted to a carriage by the committee, and driven to the Mer chants' Exchange, where he was most warmly received. On reaching the Rotunda, the en thusiastic cheering of the crowd, and the con fusion consequent upon the sudden presence of so large a number, prevented us from hear ing the remarks addressed to the distinguished gentleman by the chairman of the committee, S. Morris IValn. Mr. Buchanan replied in a clear, full, and. distinct voice. He expressed his gratification at the warmth of his recep tion, which not only gave him pleasure as a Pennsylvanian and American. but assured him of the approval of his course as the repre sentative of the country at the British Court. While acting in that capacity he had looked, solely to the honor and glory of the Union.— He was satisfied there would be no war. The people of Great Britain would not permit the Government to involve them in a conflict with this country at the present time. Mr. Buchan an closed by again expressing his grateful re ception. The city's guest was then, amid the cheers of the multitude, conducted to his carriage and driven to the Merchants' Hotel. Be was accompanied there by Messrs. S. V. Merrick, Pierce Butler and Josiah Randal. THE SERENADE TO MR. BECHANAN.—Long before the hour indicated for the serenade to take place, an immense crowd assembled in the vicinity of the Merchants' Hotel, and when 11 o' clock arrived, there were at least three thousand persons present. The greatest en thusiasm seemed to prevail. Shortly after 11 o'clock, the Keystone Club, under the com mand of Wm. Bierly, as Marshal, and accom panied by Becks' and Henrys' Bands, appear ed in front of the hotel, and tremendous cheers went up from them for James Buchanan.— They bore a broad banner, 'upon which was inscribed, " The Keystone Club"—"Welcome to Pennsylvania's Son." Upon the appearance of Mr. Buchanan upon the balcony, in compa ny with Col. Forney and other personal and political friends, the crowd broke forth in en thusiastic applause. The bands then played, " Hail to the Chief who in triumph advances," and this was followed by an explosion of fire works. Amid the confusion, Mr. Buchanan at length obtained permission to speak. He said that he must have a heart of mar ble that could not feel the tribute thus offered. Here he was again interrupted, and the band played, " Sweet Home," in touching style. Mr. Buchanan said he had heard those sounds in a foreign land, and his heart had swelled with emotions for his distant home.— The Americans did'nt know their own coun try. It was necessary to go abroad to appre ciate the blessings which we enjoy. It was requisite to go abroad and see how labor was rewarded, and what the prospects of the toiler were in foreign countries, to appreciate how far advanced are the masses of this country. Here liberty was extended to all—the press was free, and no man could be called to ac count for an expression of opinion. Here, also, it was expected that a than should be true to his principles, and no man could withstand the frown of the American people, who proved false to principle. He had been many times up, and often down. But no man could ac cuse him of having proved faithless to that party whose principles he had honestly adopt ed. He refered to Pennsylvania, and spoke of her resources. But his native State was richest in men who were true to the Constitu tion and the Mon. He thought that the dissolution of the Union was too grave a sub ject to be discussed, and thought such an event most improbable. He then refered to the principles of civil and religious liberty, which, he said, had been introduced into this country by Wm. Penn. Religious Liberty had lately been assailed, but he trusted that the Ameri can people would set its seal upon that ques tion, and lay the assault at rest forever. In conclusion, Mr. Buchanan said that he should never forget the brilliant and enthusi astic scene before him, and then retired amid tremendous cheering. Col. Forney, being loudly called for, made a few remarks, and after the bands had play ed a few airs, the crowd dispersed with much cheering and enthusiasm. The demonstration was indeed very imposing. CoNsomATios.--The Pennsylvania Leg islature has passed a bill to consolidate into one Corporation, under the title of Pittsburg" and Chicago Railroad Company," the three corporations whose roads extended in direct line from Pittsburg to 'the great lake city of Illinois. The companies consolidated are the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Company, the Ohio and Indiana Railroad Company, and the Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad Com pany. The entire length of the consolidated line is 465 miles, and the amount of capital authorized is $10,000,000 of which $5,000,- 000, has been paid. The Hagerstown (Md.) Mail has raised the name of JAMES BUCHANAN to its masthead, and accompanies the act with a strong article in favor of his nomination. Maryland will take her place aide by side with VirgiMp, in favor of the great Pennsylvania statesman. - -errir AND COUNTY rrEmsl C . A ltloNsTra Cincus.—On Monday neat the great Equestrian establishment formed by the union of Welch's National Circus of Philadelphia, and Lent's New York Circus, will exhibit In this city, afternoon and eve• sting, for one day only. This is an establishment which can be confidently recommended to the patronage of the public, as the senior proprietor. Gen. Rufus Welch, of Phil adelphia, has been located in that city for many years, and his entertainments have always solicited the commendation 'and support of the best portion of the community. In &et, Welch's &run will always drair out a class of people who seldom visit travelling exhibitions. The present season Messrs. Welch & Lent are g.,1.1 to have surpassed all former efforts. Their traveling Paraphernalia is new and magnificent—their stud of trained horses and ponies is greatly augmented, and their Equestrian and Gymnastic troupe is probably the largest ever brought together in tfils con4try,insluding dye lady equestrians, three clowns, and uo end of mole riders, vaulters, slack rope performers, equilibrists, tight rope dancers, posturers and patItOMOICtiSEL Ladles and children will find the ajlent.on perfi.row.l,, much the most agreeably. PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCILS.-00OlICilf3 assembled in Coneentkty on Saturday, April 26. 1556,1 n the Chamber of Select Council. Godfriad Zahm, Esq., of Select Council, in the chair. The Chairman stated the object of the Convention, to ha is reference to the reception of the llen. Jess Brcitoit.N. James IL Barnes, Esq., of Select Council, offered the fol lowing preamble and resolutions, which were unanimous ly adopted: Whereas, our distingaished fellow citizen, the Hon. J. s. BUCHz.VAN, having returned to his native Land from his minion to the Court of St. Jammis expected to arrive at his home in this city, from Philadelphia, on the afternoon of today; Be it therefore Resolved, By the Select and Common Councils of the city of Lancaster, that they regard it alike a duty and pleasure to Join in a becoming welcome to his home, of ono who has no creditably maintained in the most august Court in Chris tendom, tho honor and interests dour beloved Country, in the negotiations of the sexed questions entrusted to him. Resolved, That Councils will proceed to a tad; to the place assigned for Mr. ECCELLNAN'S reception by the. citizens committee of arrangement, and will participle In the con. tomplated escort. Resolved, That these proeeedirald' Le pubßiLed w the several papers of this: ity. LANCASTER FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. —We have received from the excellent and accomplished Principal of the Institute, Rev. W. E. 1.0 , 1(Y. the annual Catalogue:of the officers and Pupils—einbracing also the course of study pursued In the several departments. with .reports of committees. general remarks, Ac.. To say that this is au Institution 'creditable alike to its Principal, and to Lancaster City in which it is located. is but to echo roadie sentiment generally. In the facilitie- af forded young Ladles for acquiring a thorough education in all the uzefttl and ornamental branches, it is, we think , unsurpassed by any other Institution of the kind in the Commonwealth. And we ate glad to know that our citizens are beginning properly to appreciate the advantages tic ferrqd upon them, by awarding to Mr. L oche a liberal and rapidly increasing patronage. CHARACTERISTIC AND MUSICAL. ENTERTAIN SCENT AT FULTON HALL—Patrick Donut lly, Esq., of this city, who is well known to to one of the best delineator- of character in this country, will give au entertainment to his friends, on Friday evening, 3lny 9th, on which occashili he will be assisted by u celebrated Professor of Music, who -will preside nt the piano forte. For programme of performance 100 bills milk]. will be issued in a few days. W A SUING T ON CORRESPONDENCE To the the Intelligencer, dated IV aSIUNOTON April 25, Before tho , o few lines shall reach your lively city, the lion. Juno, fluchsuan will be in your midst, and In full enjoyment of the retirement and lovely scenery of rural beauty. that surround :Mt' adorn the shades of Wit...it We rejoice with the thousands of hie countrymen, at his safe return from the Kornis and easualitie, of the sea, f,,ni the didagers of the billows at this season of the year. Mr. It uebanan was received with much eclat in New York by Mayor Wood, and the Aldermen and council of -the com mercial emporium of the Western World. Ile deserved all the distinction he received from - that great people: he modestly declined a public dinner from the fact, of his anxiety to reach his home and his friends at au early day. The Aldermen and Couuoil, have refused, at Philadel phia, to permit Mr. It's. friends the pleasure of meeting him in Independence Hall, to receive the congratulations of 'his friends. The Aldermen of Philadelphia ' as in the majority of the Council , are known to be members of the abolition black republican know-nothing party, and, unfit they repent of their sins and remove the scale of bigotly from their vision, will not be able to appreciate the dist MC tints Lind should be awarded to the distinguished citizen of Wheatland. The people of the States wilFaward - to Mr. 8., ere long, a room for a public reception of his friends, that will well accord more with the merit of service, that Mr. B. has devoted to his country. The action of the op position at Philadelphia will then regret their petty ma levolence, and wish themselves, that their votes could be blotted from the record. But we pass on, for this disre spect of the party at Philadelphia, is confirmation strong, that they are the fit and proper persons, as Americans bur lesqued, that should rule America. We regret to inform you that Senator /less b.,s called home in consequenso or the serious indisposition of his lady. We ,egret this for the sake of his lady, and more, just at this period of the session of the Senate, fix the loss the public will sustain, in not having his Wi,A. counsel at this time to guide and direct that valuable arm of the public service on J'ost Office matters. We sincerely hope his absence from the Senate will not be protntcted to any length. - - That humbug of a law, that was passed by Congress last year, to establish a Court of Claims, 1 find, is far from win ning favor with Congress. Indeed, the proceedings of the Court, is "all a farce," when you examine the proceedings closely and without prejudice. They decidepothing, pro or con. Even if they allow a claim it cannot be paid without the sanction of Congress. On the other hand, if they re ject a claim, it does not prevent the claimant front coming before Congress for redress. So, you see, that the expanse of the Court to the public Treasury Is a perfect drain, fur no prospect of relief, so far as the present law extends.— SVo are pleased to hear, that Mr. Greenwood, of the House, will report a Bill shortly, repealing the law establishing the Court. If the original bill had become a law, as pro posed by Mr. Hunter, establishing a Bureau for decision upon, and then to pay claims out of a general appropriation bill as pasted by Congress, then there would have been some justice extended to honest claimants before Congress; —but, as now regulated, the Court of Claims, so far as jus• tics to the claimant Is to be taken into consideration is a perfect waste of time to the distinguished judges and offi cers of the Court, and also. a perfect waste of money to the public treasury. Gen. Houston has made a two day's speech this week, against the action of the late Navy Board. The General was unsparing In his -denunciation for the injustice done by them to many gallant Naval Officers. The speech was Interspersed with some choice wit and humor; and, upon the whole, was of telling effect upon those who sustain the action of the Board. Both Houses of Congress, by invitation of the Hun. Sec retary of the Navy, will visit the new.Stnanier Merrimac, now at Annapolis on to-morrow. It is said by good judges, that the 3lerrimac is one of the best and staunchest built vessels In the U. States Navy. A jolly time is anticipated by this visit. Before we conclude, He 111118 i, In justice remark, in de fence, that Senator JAMES M. MasoN being charged with writing a letter to the Editor of the Sentinel of this city, In favor of the renomination of Mr. Pierce, we beg leave to say, that Mr. Mason has not written any such 141,r, and, n crer cindemplated any such act. This, we assure you, is the fact, and, that great Injustice has.been done to Senator MoiON, by certain newspapers charging him with having written such a letter, when, he has purposely refrained from his expression of -opinion on the Presidency, feeling, as well as being himself desirous, that the expression of opinion for the nominee should come from the Delegates that are to assemble at Cincinnati, rather than from any other quarter. Yours, MCFARLAND. BucnANTAx is now at his beloved home, at Wheatland, in the enjoyment of ex_ cellent health and in fine spirits. We never saw him look better. He is daily visited by troops of friends, all anxious to have the pleas ure of once mere taking him by the hand. Air We have inserted on our first page a number of extracts from the very able annu al report of J. P. WICKERSHAM, Esq., Superin tendent of the Common Schools of Lancaster county. Though somewhat late in the pub lication, owing to a press of other matter for several weeks past, these extracts will be none the loss interesting to our readers. We, there fore, bespeak for them a careful perusal. 4r. W. is a model officer in every respect, and the cause of common school education could not be entrusted to more competent hands. Mr. Buchanan Invited to tialtintore The City Councils of Baltimore, on Friday eViining last, unanimously passed a resolution tendering the hospitalities of the city to Mr. BUCHANAN. What a contrast - to the miserable demagogueism of the Know-Nothing Councils of Philadelphia, who, the day before, had re fused the use of Independence Hall, to the distinguished man for the purpose of receiving his friends. Delegates Appointed IS. The Fifth Congressional District of Maryland, have appointed Governor Lowe, of Frederick county, and Hon. John Thomp son Mason, of Washing;on, delegates to the Cincinnati Convention, and passed strong res olutions in favor of Mr. BUCHANAN and the claims of Pennsylvania to the Presidential nomination. THE NEXT STATE FAIR.—The State Agri: cultural Society, on the 15th inst., appointed a committee of five persons to visit Pittsburg and make arrangements to have the next State Fair held there, provided the citizens will raise two thousand dollars towards de fraying the expenses. The committee will be in Pittsburg on to-morrow. Loss OF SPECULATORS.—The Lonisville u- Her states that speculators in corn on the Wa bash have sustained great losses the present season ; 40 and 43 cents have been paid for corn, and it is now selling for 25 cents. The crop i■ unusually large, and unless there should be an extra demand, of which there is no prospect, it must go down still more. Mi' The Tenth Congressional district of 'Virginia (the Shenandoah or " Tenth Le. gion,") have appointe4 delegates to .Cincin nati, end instructed them for Mr. )3octuputi. — Conrt Prooeedffgs.`-: Ths April term of the Court of Quarter $.110133 CUM menwl on tho 21st inst., at 10 o'clock A..IL; Judge Long presiding, Judge Brown Associate. We male &synopsis from the Inland Daily's report of the proceedings : •• Morroxy, April 21. Mr. Baker presenteila petition from the Baard of Blies tont of the Lltis School District, praying the Honorable Court to continue the mme as an independent school Diet, agreeably to the provisions of the school laws. The petition sets forth that the district contains a population of 450 pemons and about 90 taxables; that they have been keeping this school open 10 mouths in the 3 ear, and are desirous oecontinutng te.do the mine hereafter, which they could not do if united to the adjoining districts, which have school only five months fn the year. A rule to allow muse why the prnyer.of tho petition should not be granted was issued, made returnable on londay, the sth of May. Mr. Burruwes presented a petition for viewers to assess damages sustained by Jacob N. .Miller by the exteusi.h of Ann street, to this city. Mr. Iliestand presented a petition from citizens of parts of Clay and West Cocalico townships, praying to be annexed t.. 6 Ephrata township, and asking the Court to appoint viewers to make report thereon to next Court. Mr. Slaymaker, City Solicitor, total that the Court make rule directing notice to be given to the city authorities in all applications for viewing roads in the said city. Rule requiring such notice to be given adopted by the ~ ourt. Mr. McElroy wilt about asking for the continuance oi surety of the peace Ca.`, on account of the sickness of a witriess for the defsum. The Court intimated that it was contrary to a rule to hear witnesses Cu. the defence. Mr. Eilmaker and other members of the bar expreased considerable surprise at the existence or ouch a rule, as It might, in many eases, kreatly oppress defendants causing them to be committed to prison. when unable to pay the costs without an opportunity of showing their innocence. On motion of Nlr. Smith, a rule was granted to eh, . cause why n ceriain writ served by the Sheriff upon John F. Cowan, should no'} be quashed. It appeared by the ac companying affidavit, that Mr. Cowan attended tho last Court upon the assurance of his counsel that be could not be arrested,'but that said writ was served upon him While on his way from Court to the cars. Nineteen grand jurors answered to their names, and es.- lected Hanson E. Jacobs of Csernareon, their Foreman. Judge Long stated that he was not aware of any cases that would come before the Grand Inqu.t, requiring spe cial Instructions, but if any such necemity should arise, the Cohrt would be pleased to give them any information de sired. Tue Court dire:red the clerk to ask the consbibf•e specially, whether they knew of any liquor being sold in their respective bailiwicks, in violation of the new License law. Judge Long further stated that if any persons had sold liquor in violation of the provisions of this law, had rendered themselves °linos:init. to the Court, and liable to indictment and punishinenit. The constables' returns wen• then received under oath. and the bonds of the new incumbents examined and ap proved. A large number of Tavern Keepers and Beer sellsry were returuedfer violating the new law. Wm. Kirkpatrick, machiniai, of this city, cat charged with threatening to knock mit the brains of the ,rutium of Leonard Scott, who called Mr. K. some ♦ory hunt uaml•s in his own office. Mr. Scott thought it woo queer _lux. lice which compelled him to pay a bill of CYbtA when he uas seeking for redress, but the Court loft the z , herld to Disk.• the necessary explaultion, Christian Kneidier. a vagrant, not ixamoitted iu details of bail to keep the peace for six mouths, en complaint of John Brady, of Millerp.xille, whose barn be threat,ned to born down. John smith , charged with the haceny t•f a ally. watat and ..,15 in money, the property of.lacoh P. 1i0 t 0p t ,.., 0 , acquitted of the charge. Alexander for defetith.t. . . . Henry ltic,hardsuu. tool.) charged with the larcen) ,d silk and calico dr..., and u small sum of mono., h .51ary Ann Brown. (col., of this city, the jury f And hit. guilty of stealing the dress, but not of the money. I u consulia,, tiou of his being an nld offender, he was sentenced to nine mouths imprisonment. Daniel I tome, (col.) indicted as a party in the abote lar ceny, plead guilty. and Iv.: sentenced to el.', months hi, prii•otinient. Tuusn.tr, April ii. Coot. cc. Christian tinder. indictment, assault and buttery. on complaint of Abram Roland. It appears that some time iu January there was a private dancing party at th e public house of John heel, on the New Ilultaud pike, un which occasion the fracas that led to this prosecution took place. The testimony was somewhat contradictory and the court left it far the jury to reconcile. The jury re turned a verdict of not guilty, but ordered the defendant to pay coals of prosecution. Patterson and .1. B. -[awake far Common a ealth, theater and Eby fur dekudant. Chrn. liver and Caroline Mar wore 6011telICIA to pay costs of prosecution on complaint preferred against I,lyronimous [tarter, for 0-exult and battery, the grand jury hating tweed ;he Lill and ordered them to pay the costs ; antrlly roninions Hurter, who had preferred a cress corn plaint In the cause coon', underwent a similar sentence. Jutins Fetid, was convicted of stealing a pair panta loon, from the clothing store at Donnelly S 6ehtitlitm, of this city, and sentenced. to three months imprisonment.— Eby assigned as counsel by court for defendant. Jacob Draer Me convicted of the larceny of a Inane blanket, the property of Daniel Royer, which was taken from the yard of Blickensderfer's hotel of this oily. The blanket was valued at fifty cents, and defendant alleged that he Mund the blanket, intending to use it in making stockings. In eqpsequence of his having been in prison ten weeks, the court sentenced hilts to OM/ Week. IteynOldb asesigned as counsel for defendant. Juhu Bucher, was convicted of fornication and bastardy on complaint of Miss Caroline Kegerise. The child being "a male, dolendant was sentenced to pay $33,45 lying-in ex penses and 75 cents per week for maintenance or child un til tho 19th of December, Taal!, arid give the usual security. Fordney for Commonwegith, J. 13. Amwake for defendant. Wm. Hough, convicted of stealing a coat from Martin Bailor, near Xlizabethtown, was sentenced to tire mouths imprisonment. Eby assigned fur defence. The case of James A. McGee, of Clearfield, indicted fur obtaining a raft under lalse pretenses at Marietta, was, ou motion of his counsel, Col. Frazer, continued to the ad jour tied Court in May, owing to the absence of a material witness. by leave of Court, on motion of Mr. Swart - , constable Eby of Manhelna borough, amended his returns so as to rd that the tavern klenorg rho. the .:.,rated.:.,rated or tbs, instead of "the law of lust winter." Charles Sheppard, a spruce lookingyoung man, sporting kid gloves and a pair of keen eyes, claiming to be a brother or near relative of the fatuous Jack Shepard, and equally as hard to catch or bold when caught, sus put on trial on charge of malicious mischief. Itoppeared from the testi mony that sometime in February mat, Mrs Bitter, wife of Jacob Bitter, of East Cucalico, locked up her house, her husband and the rest of the family being absent, and went to a neighbor's house. When she returned a short time afterwards, she was met by defendant coming down stairs, with one of Colt's revolvers is his hand, who opened the door and passed out. She gave the alarm to sonic of the neighbors, who gave chase - oarreated him, brought him back to the house, and family took him before a magistrate in Heamstown, who bound him over to court. Defendant told some extensive stories about his operations In the bur glary line, which sounded more like the talk of a fool than a knave. He gave evidence of .a good knowledge of the law of burglary, contending before the magistrate, that enter ing a house in the daytime, without breaking doors, did not constitute the crime of burglary. The defense was that the indictment could not bo sus tallied, as there was nothing in the testimony to show that he had malice against any of the parties, or that be broke the pane of glass merely for the sake of injuring the property, or causing terror to the inmates of the house. If his xuotive was theft, then en indictment for malicious mischiefeould not be sustained. Col. Frazer made an able and elaborate argument on this point, and the Court took a similar view of the matter, leaving the question of motive to be passed upon by the jury, who, after half nn hour's absence. returned a verdict of not guilty, and defendant to pay the costs of prosecution. Sentenced accordingly, and committed in default of payment. Ely. liowien, u/ias J. Ely. Indictment, Larcency.— Stealing n horse from Emanuel Snober, Inkeeper, of this fifty. This defendant was a venerable looking, grey haired old man, about 65 years of age. It wan in evidence that he came to the National House, In this city, on Christmas afternoon, and staid there all night, registering his name as J. Ely, of York county, paying his bill in the morning. On Christmas night he wee seen in atelier's bar room ' and had some conversation about hiring a horse and machine the nest morning to go to Litiz for his ?ie. Ile called again In the morning procured the horse a d wagon, to go for his daughter, as he then said. Mr. Shober directed hie ostler, Jonas Miller, to furnish defendant with the horse and buggy. Mr. Shober, on his cross examination, said he could not swear positively that the defendant is the man to whom be hired the horse but his ostler, Mr. Miller, was positive In his Identification. The horse and wagon was subsequently found in posses sion of defendant In Somerset county, where he had been practicing medicine and preaching occasionally as Ely Bowlen. The defense were that the identification was not clearly made out—that Mr. Shober, who had the means of knowing, had not identified the prisoner—but chiefly, that there wan no felonious Intent in the taking of the horse. The princi ple of law applied to the case was, "that where there has been no trespass in the taking, there can be no felonious intent in the carrying away. It was clearly proven that the horse and buggy were given by Mr. Shober*s direction, and counsel contended that the Intent of felonious taking at the time did not appear In the face of the facts--especi. ally as there was no severance of possession—defendant neve4thaving sold nor attempted to sell the property he had hired. These points were ingeniously and forcibly sot forth by Mesta.s. Alexander and S. H. Reynolds, counsel for defendant. The Court charged that the law Is well set tled, that where the property was obtained with the inten tion of appropriating it to defendant's own use, the offense is a felony, but where the intention was originally to re turn the property and the intention to use it, formed af terwards would not constitute a felony. The intentions of the prisoner must be Judged by his subsequent conduct. IYEDNESDAY, April 7.1. At the opening of the Court, this morning, the jury in the case of the Commonwealth vs. Ely Bowlen all., J. Ely, returned a sealed verdict of guilty, recommendingudefend ant to the mercy of the Court en account of his of age.— District Attorney Patterson stated that there was another indictment pending against the defendant for stealing_ M.. wagon, buffalo robe, an. The senten,.. was deferred for the present. Leah Holsinger, a colored woman from Safe Harbor, was indicted for keeping a bawdy house, also for a disorderly house, and tried jointly upon both indictments. It appeared that Leith is a married woman, but does not live with her husband, and,keeps a few colored. boarders. The complaint was outdo. by Clara Ann Butler, another colored lady, whose ' husband she alleged was too familiar in his TiSite to the grass-widowed Clara, from which we Infer that the green- eyed monster jealousy had something to do with making the complaint. The Commonwealth not having made out a ease, the only questiou for the jury IVas to determine who should pay the costs, the defendant, the prosecutor or the county. Verdict not guilty, and county for costs. On motion of Mr. Smith, a subprena of divorce was award ed in the case of Etiea E. White, by her next friend, Wm. Gibson, against her husband Thompson White. un the ground of desertion. Ephraim S.clunaling was indicted for fornication awl las tardy, on complaint of Margaret Lomple, of Petersburg.— The defendant resides in Landisville. The complainant in this case proved to be a contumacious witness, and it was with difficulty that she could be made to answer the pies- Bons put to her by the defendant's attorney. She swore positively that Schmaling was the father of her child, and that she had never had any improper intimacy with An drew Kauffman, as alleged by defence. There was alsaa discrepancy of a month in regard to time In her oath before the magistrate, and on trial—the time in the one case being fixed, as the admitted, by her mother, and in the other by herself. The defense showed an improper intimacy between the prosecutrix and Andrew Kauffman, a married man, iu whose house she lived as servant; one of his hired men having seen Kauffman go into her room on several occa sions, and remain two or three hours. A great deal of sparring took place between Mr. Ellmaker, counsel for de fendant, and the District Attorney, in regard to the ad missibility of this and similar testimony, but the Court ad mitted it on the assurance of showing a - continuous inti macy with Kauffman before and about the time of the al leged fornication. Several acts of improper intimacy wore proven, but nothing directly proving a criminal connection. When re-called, the prosecutrix stated that Kauffman and his wife always wont through her bed room to their own apartment; there was another entrance, but the family sel dom used it. The hearing of the testimony jn this - case occupied the greater pareof the morning session, and, it was very ela borately argued by Ellmaker for the defendant, and Patter son for the Commonwealth. The Court charged that the law is now well settled, that when a woman has carnal in tercourse with other men about the time specified in her complaint, the charge cannot be sustained, and it wax for the jury to determine whether the circumstances detailed In this case Justified the Inference of such intercourse with Kauffman. The cue was given 'to the jury about four o'clock. - - - - Jacob Ehrhart, our good natured looking fat friend from Rapho, whe made his appearance in Court a few terms since, mina , a portion of his nasal organ, which hiii ening °nig had bitten off in a tight, was placed upon trial for committing an aseault upon Daniel Blessing, a slight') colored individual. It appears that Blessing had been rep resented to Ehrhart as a suspicious character, who bad warned him to keep off his premises but making his ap pearance in front of the house, one evening, the defendant discharged the contents of Ids gun at him, without, how. ever, doing him any further injury than to frighten him "so badly that he has not yet recovered from Its effects." Defendant'. Counsel offered to prove the suspicions charac ter of Blessing, as a jurtilication of the shooting, but the Court would not admit it. Mr. Price for defendant, con tended that there was no evidence that the gnu Was dis charged at prosecutor or that it contained any more, than a blank cartridge, It wsa merely done to frighten him Off the monism The Wart chssge,4that if the sus:brae:Cot loa4o, the orouso of assault copicl iikot, bit .owtaned...o of which the jury w n tojudge. Adjourned until seven 'clock, P. Evening Session.—At e opening of the Court at seven o'clock, th e Jury in th case of the Com. vs. Ephraim ' booding;returned a v dict of guilty. Milmaker for de fense. In the case of the m. vs. Ehrhart, a verdict of not guilty and county for chats was rendered. Price for da hlia°. -Yoe, Carr was plant Open trial for malicious mischief, charged with throwing &horse shoe, on the first inst., into the machinery of the trot, Works of Reeves, Abbott A Co., at Safe llarbor, thereby nreakiug two cog wheels, and oth• erwite Injuring the machinery to the amount of $1,000. On„.trild. Dickey for dtrence. Patteneop sod Smith for I TIIVILSDAY, April 24. In the case of the Cunimonwealth againerJoseph Carr, it appeared, from the teistimony, that detimdant was dis charged from the employ: of Reeves. Abbot & Co.. on the Slat ult., when he manifested considerable displmsure at Mr. Price, the superintenilent, but mode no threats against the inn. Mr, Dickey, cnunscl for defendant, argued that there was no malice proved, and consequently the offenco of malicious mischief Nl* not made out. The Court took a similar view of the law in the rat., and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty, - tirni defendant Mr costs. Patterson i d and Smith for commonw alth, out Dickey for defendant. James Caldwell, Indict for stealing a pair of boots, al. leged to be the property of a young man boarding at An. draw Bear's tavern, and a coat from the office of Thos. E t i . Franklin, Esq., was erg itted of the charge. Defendant admitted to constable II angle that ho took the boots, but was so much intoxicated t the time, Hitt ho did trot know what he was doing; and hen charged with it, he at cane gave up the boots. The wnership of the boots not being proven, nor the defend.= identified as the man in whos e possession the co.t was flund, the Court directoda verdict of acquittal 4r Wm. Henry and Amos • INK., two colored members of the gang of flap outlaws, were indicted for the larceny of A lot of harness and a eadd e, the property of Wm. C. Hander. tan, of Salisbury. Hen plead guilty to the charge, and was used as a witness for the commonwealth. Ile testified that about New Year last it was made up, at Mason's sale. that this lisrue.s should be stolen, and that( Dill Thomas, a whit, men, was to iTO the booty. lie accordingly procured a horse from T omas and a sleigh front Henry I . Harmon, and startecl fro the White Home tavern on the onl ruml , a little after dus • In, the evening. They went to lienderson's barn, stole t e saddle and harness, then went to - the pz,nclier's" (objected to by Mr. Hood as not charged tu the indictment) and stole a horse rover, from thence to n liaise un the hill near the lisp, where they stole a lot of chickens, from thence' they returned to the White Horse tavern, and burled the tiolen goods in the straw of the overthoot. Verdict guilty. Before passing sentence, 31, Hoed. counsel for defendant, asked the Court to take into consideration the fact HMI Shipped gave the information that led to the finding of le property. Sentenced to nine mouths imprisonment a hard labor. - - . Corr, MIS SCLItt.• Ceti to pay the coats of prose., tion imposed be the jury amt committed to default of puy turns. Francis tiottlidli Ate, a (barman butcher from Elizabeth town. plead nut guilty ti a charge Cl false pretences, pre (erred ny Jo-. Boyer, a fa mer residing near that borough. )Ir. Boyer testified that some time in January last, Mn At/. purchased a heifer fr at him for $20.15: that he refused to Nell. except for caehil that deli:admit gild he had the . UMW)" at Imine, and aakell Mr. B. to go with him and he won d pay him. Mr. Biller could not go, but sent his sou, with ins . ..rurtions not to ((nave the heifer unlesa he received the money, $l2. Me having a claim sigainst him of $.8,25, i , for a quarter of beef, whl it was taken into aecimut In the bargain. When defentla t and the boy arrived at Um betlitwn, Ate locked t heifer in a stable , and told the boy to wait until he-wen into the house to get the mime). a Ile returned directly tool sold his a de bad expended the inottey ill hi s absence, bil he would take out to his tathet on Monday morning, thlsi being on Saturday evening. The father.in-law of defendat t woe called to prove that the stable was not locked. atilt Mr. Marquette. a blackanilth of 1 Elkallethturvu, testunal hat Ate called on hint on Monday morning, demanding pay tent of a debt of $l3, with which he deeigned paying Boy r. The lil3elisunth hurl not the money, but said Mr. Boy r owed hint some money, mid he would settle with Ilide paying him the balance. The prosecutor subsequently efuNed to take Marquette fur the debt, and brought this s it. The Court charged that the jury must be satisfied be cud all tkubt that there was an actual, not a conditional, parting with the property, other wise they could not run ;pct under this Indictment. The Jury returned a verdict d' guilty. but tecommended him to the mercy of the Four. lle was sentenced to twomoutha imprisonment. The grand jury igno ..1 the bill against Edson M. :Shears, fur assault with i tent to kill, and directed Georg,. W. McElroy, Erq., as pro csyntotto pay cost s . lie stsilkal to the Court that he was n t the prosecutur—that his desire and understanding was y at the case hod been settled—he would therefore ask for d rule It. show cause why the hi, position of costs should nit be stricken front the finding.— tl The rule was granted—a d Mr. MeE. took occasion to say I . that the accounts of the ausaction out of which thiipro secution :in's, aspublis of in the city papers, were min representations of th , fa •In in the case. placing him iu • false position in the pren lees. Ely llowleu, convicted f.d.ealing a hors front Emanuel Shulsir, was called tip for sentence. Ills counsel asked the Court to be lenient on as aunt of the age and Infirmity of the defendant. Judge 1 ug remarked that nothing had been shown to favor mitigation of punlsliment—that a luau of Ids age, intelligence anti profession, ought to have been an example of goodness to the community, instead of steal ing the livery of heaven t).. Snore effectually servo the devil in—the Court would theefore sentence hint to two yearn Mnprisonment at hard labor. Edward tilvenwood andiCatharine hi.. wife were charged with assault nail battery dud choking and beating on I,ln fant child. The child Ala. in court, and is a sprightly in teresting little boy about en menthe alit. Last winter the defendants occupiol a roe in the house of Harrison (dib ble, iu Manheim, who tee itied that they* were very poor, fought with each other, a d abused the child—the' neither lie nor hie wife had ever s en them abuse the child as al. leged. This poor family had Lel2ll in prison several wwsk4, and Mr. S. It. Reynolds. their ounsel, argued that It was a case of must outnageous,persee Goa. Tile Court charged thug the MS. Wet, very rare, Weed, which would justify a Court and Jury in inter enng between the parents and child; and intimated that mleas the abuses was very gross,' it would have been more lilt accordance with :humanity to 1....... r .............i .........d.o. Isis... a.... to Si.. POW 1ie11.3.-- The jury after an absence of four hours ' returned a verdict of not guilty as to elloki i; the child, but found Edward Greenwood guilty uf the smolt and battery. The wile was acquitted on both co .ta. Jonas Rock was convict!. about forty dollars iu ler's llotel, In this city, o came from Philadelphia, as a hostler. tin Monda) stairs tosleep allay a little overtaken him, and will" ken, ions afterwards dant. Mr. Rhea appearel graceful state of the Court. :le avowed hi an, and no doubt the arri of St. James had been too composer. At all events and wondered where the under the new law to real tensed Reek to ono ye will serve an a warning t. art, of expert pickpocke been infested. Atlee assll dot stealing a pocket book and .ey from Henry F. Rhea, at Weid ,l Monday evening. Rock, who I:ought rnlploy men Lat Weidlers afternoon, i 1 r. Rhea went up artificial obliviousuesswhlch had thurt., his pocket hook was ta. Isund in the possession of defen- On the witness stand In a din ., and was severely rebuked by self money nod all for Buchan al of the Minister to the Court great a joy to be sustained with the Court declared him drunk, alicera were whose ditty It was ouch persons. The Court Feu s - -Imprisonment, which we hope several ,more of the samo rfar with which our city has of lat. , toed as counsel fur defence. Evening .....zesion—Thoui Jacob Mutter, charged wit at the polls of tho North last municipal election. T with a verdict of guilty. Martin Shupe , u young was couvicted of ateallug a room of Samuel Spicllci' Jautiary Sentenced Verdicts of not guilty found against tint tavcrr trl etraining Liquor Law of 11 arrested all procoedings o of the commonwealth against 'it assaulting police °Meer Baker, (East \Vara, in this city, at the 110 Jury returned in a short limn In= about twenty years of age, $lO bank bill from the sleeping merchant, in Bellemonto, in „o four months. tern also taken on the Indictment. keepers, for violating the Re• :55, the repeal of that law having der it. FI:IIPAY, Aoril 25. tiivetiroad, convicted of assaulting his Infant child, was sentenced to live days' Imprisonment and costs of prosecu tion. Jacob Rutter being call up for sentence, Cul. Patterson stated that thero was another charge for malicious mischief pending against defendant, and asked that sentence be de ferred. Sentence deferred and defendant held to bail for his appearance to answer.' The case of Chas. &meth, was attached, a j ury sworn, and all other Jurors and the Commonwealth witnesses dis charged for the term. I Delimiting jurors were tined $5 ouch TRIAL OF CIIARLES BOUOIITEH reeatSlirei J the .bigcust, Savivs hutitution, razz:A • Coni . th. vs. Charles .134ighter.' Indictment, Ifinbezzle went. Defendant arraigned and through his counsel, Messrs:-Fordney, Atuwak4 and Dickey„prit In the plea of not guilty. with the stet te. Twelve jurors having been called, Mr. Dickey proposed to ask whether any of the ju rors were depositors or st.ckholders in the Institution at the time of Its failure. Tt e court having decided the quote tion legitimate, (lee. D. Sprecher and John L. (limb, being depositors retired from the jury box ; as others were called, Andrew Nletzgar, John ITurst, (Carnarvun4 Win. Locker and - David Hauck were peremptorily challenged by the commonwealth, and Wm. Lowry, Ueo. S. Mann, Was. Long, and Robert Baldwin by defendant. The following jurors were then sworn to try thia case: Benjamin Becker, Lewis Hilton, David Kinports, Ilenj. Bachman, David Barr, Abm. S. Mylin. John Horst, (West Dunegal,) Daniel Llntner, Jacob Reidelbaugh, jr., Christian Keneagy, Peter llunseck• er, and Jacob Hull. District Attorney Pat4rsoit then opened the cause for the commonwealth by reading the indictment, which cou• tains ten counts, charging defendant generally with em bezzling, on the sth day of 31ay.1855, the eum'of pi 5,000, funds belonging to the Inktitution, appropriating the same to his own nee, and failing to account Co the Institution; the eight following charge him severally with, on April 10, D i 1854, investing $lOO,OOO In Big Mountain Coal Compa ny stock ; on May 23, 185 , $50,000 In the capital stock of the Sunbury Canal Com ray: on August 10, 1854, $50,000 in the 'a pital stock of the( Locust Gap Improvement Com pany; on March 31, 18551565,000 in stock of the Carbon Run and Green Ridge Improvement Company; on June 10, 1854, $2,000 in stock of the Philadelphia and Sunbury Railroad Company; on Ariritl4, 1851, $750 in stock of the Huntingdon and Broad Tlip Mountain Coal and Railroad Company; on September J, 1854, $lOOO In the Mortgage Railroad and Coal Conine y; and the last count charging him generally with emithzling the sum of $1.15,000, and appropriating it to his own me, In the capital stock of tdi errs companies, real estat , etc. Col. Patterson referred to the consequence(' of this de falcation as a great publ • calamity, which. was brought about by the deteudanthil own folly and extravagance.— tinder the efficiency of the Directory, and Ike conlidenth reposed In the treasurer, the institution had grown in pub. he confidence; this confidence; this confidence wee mbe placed, and the commonalth would th aw that, even in the fate'of these fraudulent abdractious of the funds, no. tices had been published in the papers inviting deposits up to the time, and at the ery time when the defalcation was discovered—holding !oral the assurance of security when there was no motor' y; and could the history of this embezzlement be given all its details from the begin ning,it, it would startle the minds of the jury by its enorml - ty; but under the law of imitation In criminal camas the commonwealth could go o further batk than two years.— During that period, they ould show by the most conclu sive evidence, by the adnussions of his own hand and seal, that he had committed the frauds laid In the indictment; but should they prove a single one of them, the jury would be justified In finding a verdict of guilty. Mr. Patterson then read the act of incorporation, passed April 4, 1833, and the re.elharter of March 20, 1840; the sec tion of the general banking law of April al, 1850, making embezzlement on the part of banking officers a misdemean or punishable with tine nbt exceeding the sum eithezzled, and imprisonment not ex ceding five years: also the act of April 22 ' 1854, extending hese ,provisions to Treasurers of Savings Judge Sheaifsr, Presldept of the Institution, won then celled to prove that.Chas&ughter was Treasurer whichwas objected to until the legallexistence of such an institution was proved by the records. The minutes of the Institution were produced, which sit Wed that defendant was elected Treasurer on the oth day f May, 1850, but es witness could not recollect the fact ind udent of the record, objection was again nude. Newton Lightner ' swo .—Wes Secretary of the Board of Directors, and a trusteeln 1850, when defendant was elected: recollects it disictly of his own knowledge; this book of minutes Is not th original; they were taken on a separate sheet of paper 11 generally led lying on theta. ble to be transcribed by clerks the minutes are in the t t , handwriting of Mr. 31cCO may; don't know of Mr. Bough ter being sworn or giving rid; that wan entrusted to Sir. Ford, but it memo it was o f attended to ; It was th e duty of the Board to see that t Was attended to; the by-laws (hero shown,) were edop by the board, but know of no record of the Sect; has no recollection of forpaally accepting the charter. The by-laws were they offered in evidence to the jury; &tested to, and admittedby the Court. During the examination of this witness there was eon. elderable argument about the legal oaleitence of the Insti tution, the defense contending that there wee no evidence of the formal acceptance of the charter, which mud be re garded as a contract betVeen two parties, 'requiring the concurrence of both. Mr. Kline, for the Commonwealth, contended that the act of 1849, extending the charter,was evidence of Its acceptance, and on this view the Court tiled in favor of Its legal existence. Ambrose McConomy, al clerk in the Institution, was called to testify to the account of special depositors. Wit ness was proceeding to rand from a memorandum taken from the books, which web objected to unless the book was offered in evidence. Mr. Fordney said they wanted to get at all the facts—to see whb had made deposits, when they were made, and when taktm out. The books were then gre en in evidence. The aggregate of ('pedal deposits, oirMay 4th, 180, was $478, 104 0,1, according to a orator:cunt pla yact: ft= the books by Mtn ; but wort en e snine,
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