INTELLIGENCER & LANCASTERIAN, GEO. SANDERSON, EDITOR. A. SANDICILSON,AasooIate. LANCASTER, VA., JANUARY 12, 1858 CIRCULATION, SlOOO COPIERS Sununu:num Pm; $2,00 per annum. ' zer A meeting of the Democratic State Committee will be -held at Buehler's Hotel, Harrisburg, on Tuesday evening the 19th inst., at 7 o'clock. By order of 0. R. Bums.- LEW, Chairman. THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE The contested election case for Prothonotary, it is rumored, will be disposed of by the Court this morning. We sincerely trust that rumor is not again at fault. The Court has had the case in hand since the 30th of November, and if they are not yet prepared to give a decision, they never will be. THE GOVERNOR'S' MESSAGE. This is a tremendously long and prosy docu ment, but we give it in full on our first page, to the exclusion of our usual variety. The idea that a Governor, whose term of office is about expiring, should inflict six or seven columns of a Message upon the reading pub lic, is simply absurd, and we doubt very much whether onethird of the people will be willing to tax their patience to wade through its al. most interminable length. Mr. PoLLocx had, during his administration, established for himself the character of being a very weak Executive, however much he may have been respected fur his social and moral qualities, but this last official act of his caps the climax, and shows him to be not only imbecile but vain ; for no sensible man, we think, under the circumstances, would have written a Mes sage of one half the length of this. It is unnecessary to criticise the document. It is sufficient to say that it is just such a pro duction as a Know-Nothing Governor would be likely to close up his inglorious career with. There are some good points in the Message, such as his remarks in favor of the Common School System, an Agricultural Department of the Government, his acknowledgment of the Divine Goodness, and one or two other things of minor importance ; but these are more than counter-balanced by hie eulogy on the sale of the Public Works, his recommen- dation fur a repeal of the Tonnage Tax, his high protective tariff notions, his Know- Nothing views in regard to the naturalization laws, and his Black Republican login in ref ence to Kansas and Niggerism in general.— But our readers can judge for themselves— that is, if they are blessed with a sufficient quantum of patience to give the Message a careful perusal. GOVERNOR PACKER'S CABINET The following selections, it seems to be pretty well ascertained, have been made by Gen. PACEER, the incoming Executive of the State, viz : Secretary of the Commonwealth—Hon. Wm. M. Mester, of Berks. Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth—H. L. Diffenbaeh, Esq., of Clinton. Attorney General—Hon. John C. Knox, of Tioga. We need only remark that the above men tioned gentlemen are all eminently qualified for the faithful and intelligent discharge of the duties which will devolve upon them, and we doubt whether the Governor elect could have chosen more competent men any where in the State to aid him in his administration. Of Mr. MESTER, we have already spoken in terms of high approbation, as eminently qual ified for the station assigned him ; and with regard to Mr. DIFFENEACII, we do not exag gerate when we say that he is one of the most gifted and able men of his age in the State as was abundatly manifested during the time be managed the School Department under the administration of Governor BILLER. The new Attorney General, Judge KNox, has, for sev eral years, occupied a seat on the Supreme Bench of the State, and is admitted on all bands to be a man of eminent abilities as a Jurist, and of a courteous and obliging dispo- sition. With such disthiguished men in his politi olefin), cal household, Gov3rnor PACKER will start his administration under the happiest auspices, and may we not safely 'predict that it will not only have the confidence of the people to a very large extent, but that its action will re dound to its own credit and to the advantage of the Commonwealth. The new Administration will be inaugurated on Tuesday next, the 19th inst. DID THE MAJORITY VOTE The registry of votes made in Kansas pre paratory to the election of delegates to the Constitutional Convention, last summer, showed that there were in the entire Territory, at that time, about nine thousand persons entitled to vote at the election. At the elec tion held in the month of October last, for members of the Legislature and Delegate to Congress, (when great efforts were made by .both parties, pro-slavery and free State men, to carry the election,) the vote polled in the entire Territory was scarcely twelve thousand —or only about three thousand more than had been registered months before, when, as is al leged by some, not over one half the counties in the Territory had been enumerated! The presumption, therefore, is that there are in all some twelve or thirteen thousand legal voters in the Territory—no more. If , then, there were seven thousand legal votes cast on the 21st ult., at the election ordered by the Lecompton Convention, as is stated in the latest intelligence from Kansas, the inference is strong that a clear majority of the people of the Territory exercised the right of suffrage upon that occasion. Another election, under an act recently passed by the Territorial Legislature, was held on the 4th inst., at which a full vote of all parties was anticipated. There is no in telligence as yet from this election, and there fore it is impossible to predicate any argument upon it, at the present time. In a few days more we shall know all about both elections, and shall then be better able to judge of the relative merits of both sets of claimants to the majority. It may, however, be well enough to observe that the only majority known to Constitutional law is the majority of the people who vote— not those who refrain from voting. Did any other principle prevail, the amendments to our own Constitution, adopted at the October election, would not now be the supreme law of the State, for it is a well known fact that not over one-third of all the voters in the Commonwealth exercised their right of suf frage in regard to those amendments. . RATHER SPUNKY The lower house of the Maryland Legisla ture has refused, by a vote of 43 to 27, to receive the annual message of the Governor, on account of the sentiments (although true, every word of them,) contained in that docu ment relative to the Baltimore election. The message having been published in advance of its being sent to the Legislature, the members thus obtained a knowledge of its contents, and the majority decided to vote against its recep tion. INDIANA. SPE.AIT..I3, The Indiana Democratic State Convention Wet at Indianopolis, last week, and after nomi nating State candidates, adopted resolution■ strongly endorsing the policy of the National Administration on Kansas affairs. MEETING OF THE LEGISLIITURE Both Houses'of the Legislature assembled on Tuesday last—the House at ll'o'clock, and the Senate at 3, p. m. The latter body :was called to order by the Speaker, Hon.-DarWin A. Finney. After the list of Senators lad been called, and the new ones 'sworn in, the Senate prooeeded to elect a Speaker to seive during the session, which resulted in - tliie choice of Hon. William H. Welsh, of Yotir, who received 21 votes against 12 for Mr. Fin ney, the American and Republican candidate. Mr. Welsh voted for Mr. Finney, and the latter gentleman voted for Mr. Welsh. Speaker was conducted to the Chair by Messrs. Ingram and Finney, and proceeded to make some brief remarks, thanking the Senate for the hon'or conferred upon him, and promising Souse his utmost exertions to fulfil the dutieo in an impartial manner. After the usual b4sl ness of appointing committees to wilt on the Governor, House of Representatives,. &c., the Senate adjourned without electing a Clerk HOUSE.—The House was called to orderlby Col. Zeigler, Chief Clerk, and the roll being called, 97 answered to their names. On tliio tion of Geo. N. Smith, an election for Speaker was held, with the following result : Brower Longaker, 67 votes ; Thomas StrUth ers, 28 votes ; D. Lorma Imbrie, 1 vote. Mr. Longaker voted for Geo. Nelson Smith, and Mr. Smith for Mr. Longaker. The latter gentleman having received a majority of the votes cast, was declared duly elected, and 'was escorted to the Chair by Messrs. Struthers and Smith, and made as usual a few remarksj on taking the position. Colonel Jacob Zeigler, Clerk of the last House, was on motion of Alr. M'Clure, unanimously elected Clerk, who appointed as his Alsistant, with the un4i.• mous approbation of the House, Wm. "F. Picking, Esq., of York. E. R. Brady, JOnri S. Magee and George W. Shawda were then appointed as Transcribing Clerks. No other business of special importance was transacted. The following additional officers were elect ed on Wednesday, viz : In the Senate— ClerkW m. H. Miller, Harrisburg. i• Asst. do.—F. M. Hutchison, Philadelphia. Transcribers—J. S. Africa, of HuntingthM ; J. B. Davis, of Montgomery; and NelgCn Weiser, of Lehigh. Sergeant at-Arms—Theophil us Snyder, of Blair. Asst. do.—Wm. P. Brady. of Clinton. Doorkeeper—Lewis Frank, of Berks. Asst. do.—S. D. Brobst, of Luzerne, abd John Farrel, of Phil'a. In the House I. Sergeant. at-Arms—Jacob Glassmeyer, Philra Doorkeeper—Samuel Taylor, Carbon. THE STATE LEGISLATURE. T[ Nothing of interest, except the election jof officers, has yet transpired in the Legislatu i re. Friday last being the anniversary of the baffle of New Orleans, both branches adjourned oiler from Thursday to Monday, (yesterday,) for the purpose of celebrating the day, and alsi to enable the Speakers to appoint the Standig Committees. Of course, until the Committee are announced, no business of any consequence can be introduced and acted upon, and thle fore nothing has been lost by this tempora.ry adjournment. • The election of State Treasurer will take place on Monday next. The prominent can didates are .I.lEmty S. MAGRAW, Esq., the present incumbent, and Col. HENRI - S. MOTT, late Canal Commissioner. The inauguration of Governor PACKER take place on Tuesday. Immense preparatidns have been made for the occasion, As will be seen by reference to uur Legl t s. lative proceedings, the Senate of Pennsylvania has chosen, as its Speaker, Hon. William H. Welsh, of York county, and the House; Ho. A. Brower Longaker, of Montgomery. Both these gentlemen aro Democrats, and were elected by the clear vote of their party. Mk. Welsh is quite a young man, not having, ive suppose, arrived at over thirty, if that. He has served two years in the Legislature, and during that time has obtained a very desenti popularity, not only among the members of his own branch, but also among those of the other house, and all who have had occasion to transact legislative business with him. In person Mr. Welsh is about five feet nine, sparelA built, and although he poosessesbla very prepossessing countenance, it far frthn expresses the great': talent which is unani mously admitted to lie under it. He has o 5 tained a considerable reputation for the beauty and force of his speeches. We predict th'il he will make one of the most efficient add popular speakers that ever presided over the Senate. Mr. Longaker, the House Speaker, is In many respects the direct opposite of the pie siding officer of the Senate. He is tall and well formed, his hearing is admirable, and he hts a high, full forehead, that stamps him at make in the eyes of a stranger as a man of intelle tuality. He possesses all that promptn4s and readiness of perception so necessary for the discharge of the duties of the office, and has a strong, clear voice, that reaches all pailts of the Hall without any exertion. Mr. Lori aker has served in the House two or thOe previous sessions, and ever taken an acti'Ve part in the debates, in which he has always exercised a strong influence. Though not a man of great imaginative powers or poetic fancy, he is regarded as a speaker of high ability, and one who always wields a strong power. We expect him to retire from to Speakership, bearing with him the plaudits of the members, for we feel satisfied he 41 allow no selfish ends to govern his actions, and always administer his duties in the most faitis ful manner. We hardly know how either House could have made a better selection..;lr q Harrisburg Herald. THE STATE LEGISLATURE. . 1 The present Legislature, says the Valley Spirit, will have an important work to perforin —the work of reforming tho loose Bankig system of Pennsylvania. The people demad the adoption of stringent measures to prevent Bank suspensions in future, and the honet Banking institutions join in the demand. few corrupt City Banks caused the suspensiOn of all the rest, and brought upon us the evils with which we are now afflicted. Some plan to compel all Banking institutions to do 4:t legitimate Banking business only, and io break up the association of Banks with 84- kers, must be devised. Fortunately we hate an unusual number of able and honest men in the Legislature, which gives us a strong hope that we will this winter be blessed with wh'at we so seldom get—wise legislation. We trust that the Legislature will not con sume time in the discussion of subjects whiCh do not legitimately belong to it. Doubtless some brainless demagogue will endeavor fr,o gain notoriety by bring forward resolutions In relation to Kansas. " Fools rush in wlujre angels fear to tread," and notwithstanding have an unusually good Legislature this year, there may be a fool in it ready to " rush in'" on the Kansas question. We hope the Dem cratie members will unite in putting doWn any "instructing resolutions," indeed any resolutions whatever, that may be offered On the Kansas question. Our State Legislat4e has nothing to do with that subject. The members were not chosen with' eference to and they have no business to meddle with it. mir Et-Governor Porzu (Dem.) has belt' elected to the U. S. Senate, by the Legislature of Kentucky. He is said to be a gentlemdn of considerable ability. MR. BUCHANAN'S 'NICARAGUA MES- The. President's Nicaragua Message sent to the Senate on Thursday,caused a warm debato in that body. The document is a plain and frank statement of the case, and reflects great credit on Mr. Buchanan. While the Presi dent says that Commodore Paulding commit ted a "grave error," in arresting Gen. Walker on the soil of Nicaragua, he thinks it is quite evident that that gallant officer was actuated by patriotic motives, and was desirous of pro muting the interests and Vindicating the honor of his country. Nicaraugua sustained no injury by the act, but-was rather benefitted. She alone would have the right to complain of the invasion of her soil; but he (Mr. B.) was quite certain that she would never exercise that right. The conclusion of the Message is as fol lows : "It is beyond question the destiny of our race to spread themselves over the continent of North America, and thus at no distant day, should events be permitted to take their nat• oral course, the tide of emigration will flow to the South and North, and nothing can event ually arrest its progress, if permitted to go therepeacefully. Central America will soon contain an American population which will confer blessings and benefits as well upon the natives as their respective governments.— Liberty under the restraints of law, will pre serve domestic peace, within the different transit routes across the Isthmus, in which we are so deeply interested, will have assured protection. Nothing has retarded this happy condition of affairs so much as the unlawful expeditions which have been fitted up in the Milted States to make war upon the Central American States. Had one half of the number of American citizens who have miserably per ished in the first disastrous expedition of Gen. Walker, settled in Nicaragua, settled as peace ful emigrants, the object which all desire would ere this have been in a great degree accomplished. The expeditions have caused the people of the Central American States to regard us with dread and suspicion. his our policy to remove this apprehension and con vince them that we intend to do them good and not evil. We desire, as the leading Power on this Continent, to open, and if need be, to protect every transit route across the Isthmus, not only fur our own benefit, but for that of the world, and thus open a free access to Cen tral America, and through it to our Pacific possessions. This policy was commenced under favorable auspices, when the expedition under the command of General Walker escaped from our territories, and proceeded to Punta Arenas. Should another expedition of a sim ilar character again evade the vigilance of our officers, and proceed to Nicaragua, this would be fatal, at least for a season, to the peaceful settlement of these countries, and to the policy of American progress. The truth is, no Ad ministration can successfully conduct the foreign affairs of the country, in Central Amer ica or anywhere else, if it is to be interfered with at every step by lawless military expe ditions, "set on foot" in the United States.'' . THE OREGON ELECTION By the California mail we have later re turns of the election in Oregon on the State Constitution. Official returns from nine coun ties, and umlfficial from one other, show the following result : For - the constitution, 4597 ; against it, 1844; for slavery, 1322 ; against it, 5161 ; fur free negroes, 650 ; against them, 5479. Reported majorities in six other coun ties, give for the constitution 1113 majority ; against slavery 1196. This gives 3826 ma jority fur the constitution, and 5019 against slavery. The Oregonian newspaper, which opposed the constitution, says of the result: " A few voted against it (the constitution) from principle, while thousands voted for it under the conviction that, by voting for the constitution and against slavery, "it would settle the question of slavery forever. The question of opposition to slavery carried the vote in favor of the constitution. had it not been for that the constitution would have been rejected by an overwhelming majority." LATE FOREIGN NEWS The Collins steamship Atlantic arrived at New York on Wednesday evening, with Liv. erpool dates to the 23d ult. Nothing later from India has been received. There was a better feeling in the London money market, and discounts were readily made at 8 per cent. Breadetuffs and provisions generally were dull. An earthquake had occurred at Naples, causing great damage and loss of life. The East India Company have been for mally notified of the Ministers' intention to terminate the double Government of India. The London times endorses the financial views of President Buchanan, but in relation to Central American affairs, says that England should not abrogate the Clayton Bulwer treaty without a guarantee for the re-enaet ment of its important provisions. The London Past characterizes the Message as highly creditable to the moderation, judg ment and public spirit of President Buchanan. The London Daily News praises the foreign and financial policy, but condemns the Presi dent's views on Kansas affairs. Commercial affairs at Paris are improving. The earthquake in the kingdom of Naples was severely felt in the towns of Salermo, Petenga and Nold. Numerous villages are half destroyed, and the telegraph dispatch says that thousands of human beings have perished. This, it is hoped, will prove an exaggeration. A DEAD Loci: IN MINNESOTA.—The people of Minnesota have adopted a State Constitu tion and elected State Officers and a State Leg islature. The Government is all ready to go into operation, and the Legislature has assem bled at St. Paul, but there matters come to a stand, for the reason that nothing can be done until Congress admits Minnesota as a State. No laws can be passed, for there is no Terri torial Legislature, and the State Legislature cannot act. Should their admission be long deayed, the people of the Territory will be put to serious inconvenience. AtZir The Pittsburg Post says that J. Edgar Thompson, Esq., the President of the Penn sylvania Railroad Company, has accepted the position of Chief Engineer of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad, with a view of proceeding at once to the completion of the eighty nine, miles from Plymouth to Chicago. The closing of this gap will com plete the chain from Philadelphia to Chicago. Of these eighty—nine miles, forty are already graded and prepared for the rail. MONTREAL, Canada, Jan. 7, 1858 A large quantity of enow fell here last night. The weather is cloudy this morning, and at 8 o'clock the thermometer marked 6 degrees above zero. QUEBEC, Jan. 7.—At 8 o'clock this morning the mercury indicated 6 degrees below zero. Snow is falling fast and an east wind is blow ing. PORT HOOD, Jan. 7.—The weather here is mild, with a northeast wind. There is an ap pearance of snow. PICTOU, Jan. 7.—The sky is overcast, and the weather calm and vely cold. BOSTON, Jan. 7.—The weather is clear and pleasant, with quite good sleighing. HALIFAX, Jan. 7.—The weather is clear, and this morning the thermometer marked 15 degrees above zero. • The wind is blowing from the northwest. It is snowing hard this morning at St John. Eastport, Calais and Bangor. APPOINTMENTS.—Mpare. JOHN WALL and THOEIAS C. HAMBLETON, (both of Bucks co.) have been appointed Foremen on the Delaware Division of the Public-Works under the charge of Wm. Overfield, Esq., the Supervisor. These gentlemen are both active and thorough-going Democrats, and they richly merited this mark of favor at the hands of Mr. O. THE lIHRTHITTEIN HISTORY. The Kansas Herald of Freedom, a leading anti-slavery journal, in speaking of the recent election in Kansas, has the following signifi cant paragraph : " Had the Free-State party consulted their best interest, instead of standing on etiquette, as they did in June last, they would have pitched in' and elected every delegate to the Constitutional Convention. Then, if they had wanted the Topeka Constitution as the funda mental law, they could have clothed it with legal sanction, so far as appearances are con cerned, and now we could have been half way out of the woods, instead of being surrounded with difficulties, which, at times, seem insu mountable. We have a long chapter to write on this subjett some day that will put a' differ ent face on the statement from that now seen by many of our readers. This looks, says the Pittsburg Post, as though the truth were coming out at last. It will be a curious political chapter, and will show that the refusal of the free State men, to vote for delegates to the Lecompton conven tion, was entirely a Black Republican move ment. It will show that there was concert of action among this party, and that it was deemed unadvisable to settle Kansas difficul ties then, because that important elections in our State, as well as Ohio, New York, Wis consin and lowa, rendered it necessary, for the very existence of their party, that Kansas should be kept bleeding. The Democracy have ever desired the admission of Kansas as a Stets, and that the question should be de cided. They have used all fair and honorable means to attain this end, but the Black Re publican players, in making their moves upon the Kansas board, have endeavored to check mate the Democracy at every move. Puppets have been made of the people of the States, as well as those of the Territory. They pre tend that they wish to have Kansas admitted. If they are sincere in their pretensions, why, in the name of goodness, do they refuse to participate in any action which would lead to this desirable end ? This "chapter of unwritten history," will perhaps inform the community of the ends and aims which have actuated their course. CONFESSING THE TRUE CAUSE In his message to the late special session of the Kansas legislature, the true cause of the recent excitement in that Territory is thus stated by Acting Governor Stanton : " At the election for delegates to the con vention, on the 15th June last, the great body of the people refrained from voting. That refusal of the majority to go to the polls was too unfortunate to be now denied. It has produced all the evils and dangers of the pres ent critical hour. It has created the present profound excitement." The Kansas Herald of Freedom unites in this admission, and does not even lay any stress upon the disfranchisement of fifteen counties, the new fact dwelt upon at length by Gov. Walker. On the contrary, it admits, with Mr. Stanton, that the disfranchised counties contained very few inhabitants, and claims that the abolitionists could have elected their own delegates to the convention in every district. It says : " Had the free-State party consulted their bests interest, instead of standing on etiquette, as they did in June last, they would have 'pitched in' and elected every delegate to the constitutional convention. Then, if they had wanted the Topeka constitution as their funda mental law, they could have clothed it with legal sanction, so far as appearances are con cerned, and now we could have been half way out of the woods, instead of being surrounded with difficulties which at times seem insur mountable. We have a long chapter to write on this subject some day that will put a differ ent face on this statement from that now seen by many of our readers." A QUESTION FOR OUR FRIENDS We have a question to put to any of our Democratic friends who may feel like taking sides against the administration on the Kan sas question. We ask—Did you ever know a Democratic administration to do wrong on a great question? We have often known a great clatter to be raised and kept up for a time, but the people always decided that the ad ministration was right. There was a Bank clatter in Jackson's time, a Sub-Treasury clatter in Van Buren's, a Tariff clatter in Polk's, and a Nebraska clatter in Pierce's.— Each of these clatters scared a few timid Dem ocrats, but the sober second thought of the people set everything right in time. We have a Kansas clatter now, and some of our friends are afraid BUCHANAN is not right.— We repent to them the question—Did you ever know a Democratic administration to do wrong IP— Valley Spirit. For tbo Intelligencer JUDGE DOUGLAS :•e. THE ADMIX'S- 153333:11 The Black Republican organs and mouth-pieces are just now over zealous in trying to create the impression that Judge Douglas has arrayed himself in opposition to the Ad ministration of President Buchanan. They would have us, the people, believe that the difference is no wide, that it has become impassable—that Judge Douglas and every body, will in the end laud right square into the sooty arms of the Black Republican party. In endeavoring to bring about 'LW, result and having the people believe in the disruption of the great Democratic party, they set afloat the most im probable stories concerning Douglas' position, and fain would bare all believe, that President Buchanan and Cub Met are wrong in the position as taken by the President in his Message, and that Judge Douglas is right In what he says as represented by their organs. Those, however, who have candidly read and considered the late able message, do not, and can not see this "wide spread split." this "impassable differeice," between the position of the Administration and that of Judge Douglas on the Kansas question," as they term the expediency or inexpediency of submitting a Constitution to a Territo ry for the Inhabitants thereof to act on it previous to pre senting it to the General Government and asking it to be constituted a State corporate. It is conceded in President Buchanan's Message, that the instructions to Governor Walker looked to, the submission of the entire Coustitu ; and more certain still, that those instructions were framed in the hope that the Constitution would be thus submitted ; further he expresses his trust that lu all future cases this would he done, as in tho case of Minnesota. It is also notoriously true that on the general question of the expediency and policy of the submission of Constitutions fully and fairly to the people of the Territories, when ap plying for admission as a State, there is no difference—not a particle—between the President and Senator Douglas. What.is the actual difference then, between them, and of which we hear so much? It is simply this The President, while expressing his regret that the Lecompton Constitu tion had not been fairly submitted to the people, holds that it is a question over which he bas no power or right of interference—that the Convention is responsible for its deeds and misdeeds to the people of Kansas Territory alone, and not to him; and that it is beyond his duty to look into the mode by which that Constitution comes before Con gross, no long as it was formed by a competent convention, sitting under the authority of the Legislature, and the only question which. by virtue of the Kansas-Nebraska act teas to be submitted to the people, viz slavery, is actually submitted to chem. Senator Douglas, on the other band, claims that the Kansas-Nebraska act requires the submis sion of the entire Constitution; and that the Convention possessed no validity or authority by which it could frame a Constitution, and demand admission under it. They do not differ on any other questions of which we are aware. Indeed, in the vote on the Treasury note bill, in the Senate, 110 n. Jeff. Davis and other Democratic Sena tors, separated themselves from the Administration on that question, although it was recommended as an Ad ministration measure, whilst Mr. Douglas supported It— Was this arraying himself against the Administration? It will be seen, therefore, that the points upon which dif. ferences exist are few. Absolutely there Is no difference on the question of the expediency or propriety of the sub mission of the Constitution in general. Yet on the other hand, the Black Republican organs would have the differ ence so great and of such momentous character, that the possibility for harmonious action between Mr. Douglas and the Administration is forever precluded. They bad better cease their puny attempts cajoling Senator Douglas' po sition, or they will find theif efforts revert back upon them selves. The Democracy have every confidence in the pres ent AdmiDietratiort, and every national man can not help seeing that the course now pursued by It is right and prop er. Why, Senator Douglas himself said, in reply to the speech of Senator Fitch of Indiana, that sixty days may see the entire Democratic party acting in unison on this ques tion! Does this look alarming! Where is all the opposi tion to come from while Mr. Douglas speaks thus compo sedly? If the differences be than slight and unimportant, "is the Democratic party splitting, breaking, dividing?" The Democracy is composed of "sterner stuff" than this.— In short, there is not the least show for even one half the consequences as predicted . from Mr. Douglas' "stand against the Administration," by those very organs who, a short year ago, predicted and even urged civil war should Mr. Buchanan be elected on the principles of the Baum. Nebraska Act. It is the province of the Black Republican organs to mis represent, and at the present time they are busily engaged In their old practices. What they expect to gain by this course is hardly to be seen from the well known results of former occasions; surely they are not so blind as they would seem to be; neither can they expect the people to gulp down such messes as they prepare from week to week for them. We know that there are involved in the presen tation of the Lecompton Constitution to the United States Congress, questions of much embarrassment—questions on which Democrats may honestly differ, and questions that naturally would calLforth conflicting opinions. We, there fore, apprehend no serious results from those diversities of opinions now existing, but safely trnet to the prudence and wisdom of the President for a speedy and amicable adjustment of the existing misunderstandings, and the re sult will fully justify the high and patriotic sentiments with which the people were inspired when they placed Mr. Buchanan In the Presidential chair as the nation's Chief Executive. VOX. RESUMED SPECIE PAYMENTS.—The Mer chants' and Manufacturers' Bank at Pittsburg formally resumed the payment of specie on all its liabilities on Tuesday last,. thus taki,f , g the lead of all the banks of Pennsylvania. Others will probably follow suit in a few days. CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. MONDAY, JBll. 4 _ SENATE.—The Chair laid before the Senate a message from the President of the United States, in answer to a resolution of the Senate calling for copies of any correspondence which may have taken place between the State De partment and:the Minister of Bremed s in rela tion to, the,claims of citizens of the Hanse Towns to indemnity for losses sustained by the bombardment, of Greytown. On motion of Mr. Fitzpatrick, a resolution was adopted cal ling on the President for the correspondence, instructions, orders, &c., to the United States naval forces on the coast of Central America, connected with the recent arrest of General Walker and his associates at or near the port of Sall Juan, in Nicaragua. Mr. Davis intro duced a joint resolution to extend and define the authority of the President under the act of January 16, 1857, amendatory of the act to promote the efficiency of the navy, in respect to dropped and retired naval officers. Mr. Pugh introduced a bill "to provide for the admis. sion of Kansas into the Union" under the Le compton constitution, with certain conditions. Mr. Brown took the floor to speak on Kansas affairs, but was compelled to give way on account of an attack of vertigo, hoping to Be able to resume his remarks to-morrow ; and shortly afterwards the Senate adjourned. House—Mr. Clingman, of North Carolina, presented a resolution calling upon the Presi dent for all the information in his possession relative to the late seizure of General Walker and his followers at Nicaragua, together with the instructions given to naval officers and other officials pertaining to the subject.— Some discussion occurred on the adoption of the resolution, and several amendments were offered, enlarging the field of inquiry, all of which, with the original resolution, were 'agreed to. A very large number of bills were then presented and appropriately referred.— Numerous resolutions of inquiry were intro duced and adopted. SENATE.-Mr. Houston presented joint reso lutions of the legislature of Texas in favor of the incorporation into the navy of the United States of one of the officers of the late Texas navy. A number of bills were introduced, in pursuance of previous notice, among which was the French spoliation bill, and a bill to authorize the improvement of the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Arkansas rivers by con tract, and making appropriations for the same• Mr. Davis stated that Mr. Brown would nut be able to address the Senate to day on the subject of affairs in Kansas ; and upon his motion the further consideration of that subject was post poned until Monday next. The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of executive business, and after some time adjourned. HOUSE. —The House took up in Committee of the Whole the President's annual message, when Mr. J. Glancy Jones, of Pennsylvania, offered a series of resolutions referring the different parts thereof to the appropriate stand ing committees. Mr. Quitman, of Mississippi, proposed to refer that portion• of the message relating to the neutrality laws to a special committee, upon which a discussion arose rela ting to Walker's expedition to Nicaragua. Mr. Stephens of Georgia, Mr. J. Glancy Jones of Pennsylvania, Mr. Bocock of Virginia, Mr. Quitman of Mississippi, Mr. Stanton of Ohio, Mr. Maynard of, Tennessee, and others, par ticipated in the debate. Mr. Quitman finally modified his motion so as to refer this portion of the message to the Committee on the Judi ciary, which was accepted by Mr. Jones. Without final action, the committee rose and the House adjourned. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6 SENATE.-Mr. Hunter and Mr. Toombs both asked to be excused from service on the select committee appointed yesterday to consider the subject of French spoliations ; but the Senate did not think proper to grant their request. The resolutions introduced on the 19th ult. by Mr. Crittenden in relation to an increase of the duties on imported goods, and a system of home valuation, were taken up ; and after a few remarks thereon by Mr. C. and others on motion by Mr. Clay they were ordered to lie on the table. The bill to detach Selma, Ala bama, from the collection district of New Orleans, and make it a port of delivery in the collection district of Mobile, was considered and passed. Mr. Mallory introduced a joint resolution to extend the time fur the restora tion of retired or dropped naval officers in certain cases to the 15th day of April, 1858 ; which was considered and postponed until to morrow. After a long executive session the Senate adjourned. HOUSE.-Mr. Jones, of Pennsylvania, repor ted from the Committee of Ways and Means the annual appropriation bill for the support of the Military Academy. On motion of Mr. Clingman, of North Carolina, resolutions were adopted calling upon the President for certain correspondence with the governments of Para guay, Brazil, Spain, and New Granada. The House then went into Committee of the Whole on the reference of the President's message to the standing committees ; when the discussion on the neutrality laws and Walker's expedi tion to Nicaragua was resumed. Mr. Sickles of New York, Mr. Bliss of Ohio, Mr. Raskin of New York, Mr. Stephens of Georgia, Mr. BocoCk of Virginia, Mr. Gilmor of North Carolina, and others participated in the dis cussion. Without final action on the question reference, the committee rose, and the of House adjourned. THURSDAY, Jan. 7. SENATE.—The President to-day sent to the Senate his Message in response to the call for information relative to the capture of Gen. Walker and Central American affairs generally. While the President says that Commodore Paulding committed a grave error in arrest ing Gen. Walker, he thinks it is quite evident that the Commodore was actuated by patriotic motives and desired to promote the interests and vindicate the honor of his country. Nic aragua sustained no injury by the act, but was rather bonefitted. She alone would have the right to complain of the invasion of her soil ; but he (Mr. Buchanan) was quite certain that she would never exercise that right. An exciting debate took place on the Message, in which Messrs. Seward, Doolittle and Pearce sustained the President's views, while Messrs. Davis, Douglas, Toombs, Pugh, Brown and Crittenden took the opposite side. In executive session the Senate resumed the consideration of the nomination of Mr. Sedg wick as District Attorney of New York in place of John McKeon. After strenuous op - - position the nomination was confirmed by a vote of twenty-eight against twenty-four, Messrs. Douglas, Broderick and Pearce, of Maryland, at one stage of the proceedings, voted to lay the nomination on the table. Housz.—ln the House the neutrality laws and fillibusterism were discussed by Messrs. Thayer, of Massachusetts, of Virginia coloni zation celebrity, Adrian, of New Jersey, and others. The House adjourned till Monday, in order to celebrate the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans. ANOTIIIR BANK DEFALCATION. —We learn from the Cumberland (Md.) Telegraph, that the trustees, in overhauling the books of the Mineral Bank of Maryland, have discovered that funds to the amount of one hundred, and twenty two thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars, had been drawn out by the President of the bank, on fifteen several bills of exchange , on the tenth day of February, 1854. The President was also found to owe the bank some $28,000 additional, making the whole defalcation about $150,000. The President's name is Joseph 11. Tucker, and _the trustees say that he left the place some two weeks pre viously, for the purpose, as it is alleged, of defrauding his creditors. It is also stated that the institution was clearing, by its busi ness, from $25,000 to $30,000 a year, and yet it failed. The private property of the Presi dent had been attached. LEBANON VALLEY RAILROAD.—The track on this road has been completed to within three miles of our borough. Should the weather continue favorable the entire road will be in running order by the 18th inst., when it will be formally opened for trade and travel. The temporary depot building now in progress of construction at the foot of Market street, will also be completed in the course of a weak or two.—Harrisburg Herald. IarJoHN GRUBER, Esq., founder of the well known Hagerstown (Md.) Almanac, and one of the oldest printers of the United States, died recently in that Borough, at the advanced age of 91 years. Mr. G., we believe, was a native 9f Lancaster county. CITY ANTI' COIIWTY •Pr•IR.. ABOLITIONISM EXEMPLIPIED!—There are now, we understand, a large number of prisoners in oar Jail, of whom some thirty-sis (or about one-third) are NEGROES! These black Republicans are caged for various crimes and misdemeanors, each as murder, anon, robbery, &c., and their maintenance will foot up a very hand some bill for the tax-payers of the County to liquidate.— There are mien a goodly number of the same class In the Poor Home, who have to be fed and clothed at the public expenes. It will thus be seen that the good people of Lancaster county have already a practical exemplification of the great benefit that would result from the entire abolition of sla very in the Union. Should slivery be abolished In the Southern States, instead of hundreds of negroes which we now have in Lancaster county, we should then have thous ands, and our Jail and Poor House would have to be en larged in a corresponding ratio to accommodate thorn with boarding and lodging at the expense of the County Tress- The above facts should open the eyes of the community to the danger which menaces us, and to the effect which would be produced if the doctrines of Black Republicanism should once gain the ascendency. TEE CITY ELECTION.—The annual election for City °facers takes place on Tuesday the 2d of February next. The Mayor and High Constable's Proclamations will be found in the advertising columns, and our city readers can see what offices are to be filled in the different wards. • RESUMED.—Conestoga Steam Mill No. 1 re commenced operations on full time yesterday morning.— It is probable that the other Mills will resume soon. RELIGIOUS.—In the Duke Street M. E. Church, (Rev. Dr. ROINI9ON'S,) on Sunday last, the Annual Missionary Collection was taken up. which amounted to about $l3O. This, considering the "times," is certainly n munificent sum. Dr. Hodgson preached with his usual Gee. Mr. FINNIT, who has been for several years an Episcopal Mlealonary In Africa, and lost his eye-elght by severe labor in that far-off region, will preach In St. James' F. E. Church, corner Duke and Orange streets, on Sunday morning next, and In St. John's Free Church, Spring Garden, in the evening. Doubtless his sermons will be exceedingly interesting. TUESDAY, Jan. 5 THZ HOWARD ASSOCIATION.—Operation of the Howard Association foa the week ending January 0: N. R. Ward-30 families relieved to amount of $27.47 N. W. Ward-55 do. do. 50.42 S. E. Ward-65 do. do. 73.93 S. W. Ward-56 do. do 00.96 The distribution in the four wards, among the 206 fami lies, wee: Coal, 8 1 ; . ; tons; wood, 3', cords; dour, 1357 lbs.; corn meal, 21% bus.; potatoes, 15 bus.; coffee, 100 lbs.; tea, 1% the.; sugar, 7 lbs; beans. 50 qts.; rice, 41 lbs.; bar ley, 4 lbs.; bread, 297 loaves; meat, 29% lbs.; turnips, 6 pecks; shoes, 49 pairs; clothing, $21.20. Total, $312.78. During the four weeks the Association has been in oper ation, there has been given in the N. E. Ward— 85 orders amounting to $ 80.27 N. W. Ward-19i do. do. 193.70 S. E. Ward-189 do. do. 210.73 8. W. Ward-174 do. do. 178.32 LECTURES ON NATURAL SCIENCE.—Rev. Dr. WT . rims' lectures on Natural Science, delivered in the Duke Street M. E. Church, on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of last week, were exceedingly entertaining and instructive, and the only regret is that more of our citizens did nut embrace the opportunity furnished them of hearing the lectures. The Dr. is evidently master of his subjects, and gave evidence of great research and of vast scientific ac. quirements. Of pleasing address and prepossessing man , acre, his elocution faultless, and his superior scientific knowledge undoubted, he is admirably qualified in every respect for a popular lecturer, and we; hope he may meet with that success In his future efforts which lie so richly deserves. Tax FENCIBLES.—The Fencibles celebrated the 4-3 d Anniversary of the Battle of Now Orleans, on Fri day morning last, by a full-dress parade, accompanied by their splendid Band. Volley's of musketry were fired at different palate on the route. The company looked finely and marched and maneuvered exceedingly well. In the evening they gave their second Annual Ball at Fulton Hall. A largo assemblage of the youth and beauty of our city was present, and '•all went merry as a marriage bell." The music of Keffer'sCotillion Band was superb. It is likely the Fericibles will take part in the Inaugura tion celetu.nios, at Ihrrisfurg. on next Tue,day. If they do, we are confident that Lancaster will bear off the palm for having the finest-looking and hest-drilled company on the ground. FRANKLIN AND MARSHALL COLLEGE.—The Winter Term of this Institution commenced on Thursday last, on which occasion the Opening Address was delivered by Prof. A. L KrEPPE,N, in the College Chapel. before a large audience of students and citizens, including a number of ladies. The address was distinguished for the well-known researches of the learned Professor in history, and was lis tened to with the utmost respect and attention by the auditors. OUR BANKS.—The following is a comparison of the condition of the Benis of this county as shown by the November and January statements: C0L131211/ B.LNIC Nov. 1857. Jan. 1858. Circulation $295,845 $272780.00 Gold and Silvor 50,682 107.484.05 Deposits 239.989 291,306 12 Paulin& BANK. Nov. 1857. Jan. 1858. Circulation $305 505 $334,210.00 Gold and Silver Deposits COUNIT BANK. Nov. 185 T. Jan. 1858. Circulation $260 015 $231,600.00 Gold and Silver 82,893 93.196.55 Deposits 115,113 125,372.06 From this statement It will be gratifying to observe that the Banks of this county are rapidly strengthening them selves preparatory to a resumption of specie payment., and that they will be ready to do so the moment the Philadel phia Banks are prepared to lead the way. The Impression now Is, In certain quarters, that a general resumption will take place before the time specified in the act of the Legis lature. We hope this may be so. ODD FELLOWSHIP IN LANCASTER COUNTY.— The following comprises a complete list of all the working lodges of the Independent Order of Odd FeHowe In the County of Lancaster, with the order in which they were instituted, the time and places of meeting, th• number of contributing members, the amount paid for relief and tbs revenue for 1857, as reported to the Grand Lodge of Penn sylvania at its list Annual Commencement : LANCANTUR Loans, No. 67.—This is the oldest lodge in the county and has the largest membership. The meeting nights are Thursday of each week. The number of con tributing members is 337, and the revenue fur the last fiscal year $1976.46. The amount paid for the relief of members sick or in distress during the same period was $86560 ; the amount paid for the relief of widowed families $136.25, and for the burial of the dead $693.00. Total amount paid for relief, &a., 1698.75. SUSQUEFILtiNA. LODGE, No. 89.—Thls lodge is located at Columbia, and meets on Monday evening of each week.— The number of contributing members is 144, and the amount expended for relief during the year $393.50; of which $197.00 was for the relief of sick or members in dis tress; $l3 for relief of widowed family, and $3O for burying the dead. The revenue of the lodge during the game period wee $759.81. ELIZABETHTOWN LODGE, No. 128.—This lodge meets on Thursday evening of each week in the borough of Eliza. bethtown, and numbers 68 members. The revenue for the yeor $308.23; of which $l5O was expended for the relief of members, viz: $lO7 to sick, $l3 to widowed family and $3O for burying the dead. DONEGAL Lome, No. 129.—This lodge meets in the borough of Marietta on Tuesday evening of each week. The number of members is 62, and the revenue for the year $321.26; of which $Bl wan paid for the relief of sick members. PEQUEA LODGE, No. 161.—This lodge is located in the Til lage of Paradise, and moots on Saturday evening of each week. The number of contributing members is 26, and the revenue for the past year $140.20; of which $5O was paid for the relief of members. MONTEREY Lenoc, No. 242.—This lodge Is located in the city, and, with the exception of No. 67, Is the wealthiest in the county. The meeting night is Friday of each week.— The number of contributing members is 140. and the reve nue of the last year $696.13; of which $212.50 was paid for the support of sick members; $31.87 for widowed families, and $80.50 for the burial of the dead. Total amount of relief $324.67. MOUNT JOT LODGE, No. 277.—This lodge meets in the borough of Mount Joy on Tuesday evening of each week. The number of contributing members is 46, and the revenue for the past year $261.12; of which $451 was paid for relief of members. CONESTOGA Longs, No. n4.—Thin lodge meets in the vil lage of Safe Harbor on Saturday evening of each week. Tile number of members is 50, and the revenue during the year $359.66. Of this amount $lll was paid for the relief of sick members. Sraasnuno LODGE, No. 3dl —This lodge meets In the bor ough of Strasburg on Tuesday evening of each week. The number of contributing members Is 28; the revenue for the year $100.06; and the amount paid for relief $3l. KOSCIUSKO LODGE, No. 374.—This lodge in located in !far , tic township, and meets In the village of Rawlinsville on Saturday evening of each week. The number of members ts 73; the revenue for the past year $318.41: of which $29 was paid for relief. COCALICO Lenox, No. 408.—This lodge meets in Reams town on Saturday evening of each week. The membership numbers 101, and the revenue for the year $434.15; of which $123.50 was paid for relief. EARL Lobos, No. 413.—This lodge meets in the village of New Holland on Wednesday night Of each week. It num bers a membership of 70, with a revenue of $306.56; of which $95.50 was expended for the relief of members. LITTLE BRITAIN LODGE, No. 41.1).—This lodge meets at Oak Hill, in Little Britain townebip, on Saturday evening of each week. It numbers a membership of 00, with a revenue of $209.17; of which $49 was paid for the relief of members. FULTON LODGE, No. 454.—This lodge meets in the city on Monday evening of each week. It numbers 52 members, with a revenue of $208.72; $105.75 of which was expended for the relief of sick members. Derruoaz LODGE, No. 509.—This lodge meets at Fairfield, in Drumore township, on Saturday evening of each week. It numbers 46 members, and had a revenue last year of $202.50; $35 of which was paid for the relief of members. From the foregoing it will be seen that the Order of Odd Fellows In Lancaster county is progressing eteadily and rarely. The distrust with which it was at first viewed is fast giving way to an enlightened sentiment, and men are beginning to judge of its Inward life by its outward merit. The following recapitulation will show at a glance the con dition of the Order and the work which it has silently but effectually done during the past year: Number of Lodges 13 Number of active members 1,304 Revenue for the year Amount paid for the relief of sick members and strangers lu distress $2,088.75 Amount appropriated for the relief of widowed Camille. _ 728.82 Amount paid for burying the dead 838.50 Total amount of relief. In addition to the above there are two Patriarchal Manche, of the Order in this county, with a membership of about 250. One of the Encampments is located in this city and the other In the borough of Colombia. The revenue of these was about $1200; of which $750 was expended In relief. No person can be a member of the Patriarchal branch, without be is In posseaslon of the Scarlet Degree, and a member In good standing In a imbortLinate Lodge. ..) CouNrr TRZABURZR.—DanieI Herr, Esq., (Pequea.) the newly-elected County Treasurer, took pos session of his office on the Ist inst.. Mr. U. N. Breneman has been appointed Clerk. • COUNTY PRISON.—At a meeting of the Board of Prison Inspectors, on the 4th Ipst., Edward Weigand, of New Holland, was elected an Under-keeper, in place of John W. &sting. Several ballotings were bad for Keeper, but the Board adjourned without being able to make a Relection. Mr. Locher was subeequentiy re elected to serve until the let of April. Mr. ALMS HOESE.—The Board of Directors, of the Poor, at their meeting on the 2d test, re-elected William Taylor, Steward of th• Poor and House of Employ ment, Dre. John L Atlee, er., John L. Atlee, jr., and .5 Acigtuitus Ehler, Visiting Physicians to the Hospital, and James K. Alexander, Solicitor. SHERIFF'S SALES.—The following properties were sold by Sheriff Rowe, at the Court House, on Saturday last, for the prices annexed : Dr. J. FL Kurtz's property— No. 1. Spring Dale Farm, 75 acres, to Nathaniel Ellma ker for $5OOO. No. 2. House and Lot, corner of North Queen and Walnut ate., and lots adjacent, to Zuriel Swope for $3500. No. 3. Tavern house, in Safe Harbor, [Manor sided to B. Mishler for $5OO. No. 4. 71 Acres, in Conestoga twp., to A. D. Ditmare for $BOOO. • No. 5. Interest in Eden Paper Still to E. Shober for $3OO. No. 6. Four Town Lots to B. Mishler for $l5O. No. 7. Interest In 1200 Ames of Land, in Elizabeth twp., to B. Mishler for $5OOO. Amos Groff's property, iu Drumore twp.— No. 1. 02 acres to to Amos Wade, of Eden, for $3.050. No. 2. 14 acres to Amos Herr, W Lampeter, for $135. No. 3. 6 acres to Amos Wade, Eden, for $45. H. Shaum's property, in Manor street, to 11. B. Swarr, for $350. George Martin . ' property, in Brecknock twp., 40% acres, to Peter Good for $3OOO. Jacob D. Roller's property, In East Hempflold twp., 5 acres, to John G. Bowers for $lOOO. John F Shroder's property— No. 1. A house, in Dorwart st., to Gee. K. Reed for $155. No. 2. S acres and 35 perches, to Hon. I. E. Mostar, for $l2lO. No. 3. Interest iu 5 acres, In West Lampetor twp., to Hon. I. E. Mester for $625. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.—The first annual Meeting of the "Agricultural, Historical and Mechanigs' Institute" was held on the 4th inst., at Sprecher'e Hotel, East King street. There was a large attendance from the city and county, and all present manifested a deep interest in the objects of the meeting. On motion of Edw. C. Darlington, Esq., John Who, Esq., was elected temporary Chairman. The charter was read and accepted, and the meeting proceeded under the same to the election of permanent officers for the ensuing year, which resulted as follows: President—lion. Thaddeus Stevens. rice Bresidrnis—llon. Ferree Brinton, A. L. Henderson, Esq., John Landis, Esq . Hon. The. 11. Burrowes. (brrespmding Secretary—E. C. Darlington. Recording Secrelury—B. E. Baor. - Treasurer—David Bair, jr. Ll . brt/rittn—OeOrge F. DrAmeman. Board of Managers—Jahn W. Jackson, City; lion. John Strohm, Providence; lion. A. E. Roberts, City; Col. Samuel Shock. Columbia; )taris H00p...5, Conestoga; Simon Stevens, City; Christian B. Herr, Manor; Peter McCouomy, City; H. B. Swan., City; John B. Warfel, Paradise; Ches. M. [Lowell, City; John N. Russell, Drumore; J. H. Hershey, W. Hemp field; Jonathan Dorwarl, City; Emanuel F. Oast, City; Dr. Henry E. Muhlenberg,'City; Jacob Hausman, East Hemp field; James Black, City: Henry Carter, Fulton; Jacob Oriel, City; E. C Darlington, City; Dr. :8. Keneagy, Strierburg; Dr. P. 8 Klinger, Conestoga. DIABOLICAL OUTRAGE UPON A YOUNG GIRL. —thieof the most disgusting and infamous of all the heart less offences we have been ever called upon to record, was perpetrated a few dap. ago lu Providence twp., in this county, the particulars of which are thus given in The Eauminer, and corroborated by other sources. The parties implicated in the affair are John Fisher, David Reese, Abm. Isenberger, Jonn Reese, and Albert Reese and wife. The oircumstancen of the outrage aro briefly these: A young girl named Iletty Ann Hummel, who In represented as being of Imbecile mind, was on a visit to the house of Albert Rem, and while thbre was forded or pore ...lel to lie upon the floor and unclothe her person. While in this position some of the above named parties procured a lightest candle, placed it upon her breast and proceeded to play cards upon her person. While engaged at play—either accidentally or by design—the candle was upset, Instantly setting fire to her clothing and burning her In the most shocking man ner. Upon the outrage becoming known, complaint was made and two of the above named persons were arrested. They were taken before Esquire Myers of Strasburg, who after a partial hearing admitted them to bail. Since then, we understand, the bail taken by Esquire Myers being insufficient, other parties have interested themselves, and are determined to bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to punishment—a determination in which we feel as sured IThtrict Attorney Dickey alit heartily co-operate. 'lli, father or ths. youtig I was rittlilesdy assailed and ill-treated, was killed in the Mexican war, and through the humane exertions of Hon. John Strohm, a yearly pension woo secured to WI weak-winded slaughter. THE DIFFENBACII ROBBERY.—At length the robbers of Mr. Diffonbach's store, In this Borough, have been found out, and three of them committed. The ring leader was that desperate nogro named Fisher, who was drowned, on Friday morning of last week, in trying to escape from the Wrightsville police by jumping into the canal, at that place, intending to swim the tow-path and thereby make good his escape. Watkins, his (Fisher's) accomplice, has been arrested and committed by Esquire Auer, of this Borough. Watkins makes a `•clean breast of it" by unraveling the whole affair, implicating a negro family named Bear, living on the opposite side of the Sue• quehanna, and two white men, yet at largo. Bear end one of his sons have also been sent to jail.—Msrellialt. Go TO llElNtrsu's.—'•Go to Dr. Keyser's," they my, In Pittsburg. to those who cough and are troubled with Lung Diseases, "his Pectoral Syrup will cure you."— In like manner 500 say to ,our readers, go to lleinitales, 13 East King street, and buy a bottle of Dr. Keymr's Pectoral Syrup for fifty cents. It is cheaper than to run all winter with a cough, which before March sets in will have fastened upon your lungs, and become turntable. Try one bottle, and if that don't help you don't try any mare, that's all. 24.573 72.178.50 06460 108,766.83 COLUMBIA AFFAIRS.—We glean the follow ing "Items" from SaturdAy'n Spy: EDUCATIONAL MIZTIN.I.—On Tuesday evening last, on the occasion of the visit of Rev. John S. Crunibaugh, County Superintendent. to the public schools of the borough, an Impromptu meeting W6B convened In the lecture room of the Lutheran Church, which was well attended by those interested in the cause of education, and very great inter est was manifested by the audience. The meeting was addressed by Rev Mr—Crurnbaugh, who was followed by Jos D. Nichols ' principal of the Washington Institute, Jos. W. Fisher, Esq., Rev. J. H. Menges, H. M. North, Esq., and Morris D. Wickersham, Teacher of the Columbia nigh School. We are glad to nee this Ingo or awakening on the part of our citizens on the question of education, and true, that the hastily called meeting of Tuesday evening will be fol lowed by some regular organization which shall have for lin end the calling forth and maintaining of a proper degree of Interest in the great muse of educational advancement and reform. Who will move in the matter? ELECTION OP TRUSTEES OP COIXIIBLA PUBLIC GROUND NW PONY .—At an election held at the Town Hall, on Saturday, the 2nd inst., Daniel Herr, Michael Clepper, and Dr. Wm. S. McCorkin were elected Trustees of the Columbia Public GroundliCompany, for the ensuing year. APPOINTMENT.—Mr. Nathan C. Grove has raeceived the appointment of Dispatcher on the Pont:m.3 , lyard Railroad, at this place. We congratulate the Compan) , rather ,than Mr. Grove. He will prove an addition to the corps of ac tive and popular employee. on the road, and will make en efficient officer. TEIZFT.—On Monday lost, James Farley was arrested sad brought before Justice Welsh on the charge of stealing ropes from the out-let looks. The evidence agal net tb accused wne very strong, and In default nibs!! he was com mitted for trial. The stolen property was recovered by deputy constable J. W. Hamilton, in the Blue Front Oyster Saloon where'the prisoner harbored. We understand that the proprietor of ate oyster cellar hos beau held to hail on the charge of receiving stolen goods. There has been mach of this kind of pilfering about the canal, and from boats, but Justice Welsh Is posted In the matter, and will keep an eye on those wharf rate. They will find him awake, and very apt to be down on them. CuLCunu B011.01;01I ELECTION.—The anneal election took place for borough officers on Monday last, and resulted in the choice of the Union ticket with the exception of the candidate for High Constable, Richard Derrick, the present incumbent, being elected over John Eddy. The following are the names of the officers elected : Chief Burgess, John Hippey ; Town Council, J. Cl. Plater, Peter Fraley, Tease Posey; School Director.. Dr. 11. Rohrer, William F. (Ryon; High Constable Richard Derrick. POLICE Irens.LOn Friday, the lit Inst., Thomas Flood, a youthful rowdy, II years old, assaulted Wm. Strickler, 12 years old, striking him with a slung shot, cutting his head severely. Flood in one of the basin crowd, which travels under the name of the •' Basin Guards," and Strickler was one of the juvenile party engaged in celebrating Now Year, with martial music, procession, he. These basin boys had been supplied with an abundance of liquor from some quarter. and a number of them, Flood among others, were stamefully intoxicated. On hearing of the circumstance, a warrant was issued by Justice Welsh, for the arrest of Joseph Conklin, John Dorwart, Dennis Collins sad Thomas Flood, but the young rowdies had become alarmed and have not been heard of to this date. The basin region of our borough is a fine fluid for mis sionary labor. On Monday, the 4th inst., four Germans were brought be fore Esq. Welsh charged by Christian Breneman, of Honey Clay Furnace, with chasing and frightening his children. The children, on return from school. reported having been pursued by four men, in the woods through which they passed. A posse of men immediately started from the furnace and found the defendants in the woods, arrested them and brought them before the Justice, who held them to bail for a further hearing on Saturday, 9th instant. Washington letter writers state that Gen. Scott is busily engaged with the Secretary of War in arranging the campaign against the Mormons to be commenced in the spring. Orders are issued and will be despatched im mediately for the First Cavalry and the Sixth Infantry, now in Kansas, and the Seventh Infantry, now in Texas, to hold themselves in readiness to march by the first of April to reinforce the army in Utah. Troupe from the Pacific side will also be ordered. The 'War Department has determined on sending imme diately large reinforcements to the army now serving in Utah. This force will consite, of four full regiments, which will be composed of both cavalry and infantry, with two light bat teries of artillery. It is expected they will concentrate at Fort Leavenworth and take up their line of march at an early day. MURDER IN NEW YORK.—On Thursday night last a special Deputy Sheriff, named Michael Wogen, jr., gut into an altercation with two men named Michael Casey and Edward Kennedy, in a house of ill fame in James street. Wo gan shot both of them ; Kennedy died in a short time after he was shot, and Casey died while being removed to the Hospital. Wogan was arrested and taken to Fourth Ward Sta tion House to await the Coroner's inquest. THE UTAH CAMPAIGN
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