<&t)£ Cancastcr Jntcllxgcnccr GSO. SANDERSON, EDITOBi A, SANDERSON, Associate* > •LANCASTER, PAI; JANUARY- 4, 1859 CIRCUbATIOBT, iIOOO COPIEBI gmcurnox Pins, $2,00? tnnnm. ; «9>B. M. PrartoniApo.’a AnTjofecra IJJ Ifattan street, VeV York, and 10 State atreet,Boitou, ■6. it Pimniu A Oa, are AgraU tor The Lancaster LtfeßSfftnoer, and the meat tnflnentlal and larfrert drcnla ting Newapapera In the United State* and the Oanadae.— They are anthoHied tocemtTect et oar Uwrt-rates COVXTT COMMITTEE MEETIHG. Tb« Demoerstie County Committee will meet *t the HotaLof JEfflAnn«lBbob«r; lnib* City of L*nw*t*r, on BATUBDAT, the 16th diy of JANUABY, IIM. «t 'A.; M/ A general attendance of the members Is desired. 8. B. SWABS* Chairman; i\ .’■! * . ‘-• UgMTW.Jao. 4.1850. HBBTI9O OF THB LEGISLATURE. The State Legislature will meet at Harris burg to-day. Oa aocounfc of the way in which the membera are divided politically, the session has been looked forward to with more than oildinary interest. The House is in the hands pf the Opposition by an overwhelming majority, which will be kept in oheck by a Democratic Senate and Governor. The Executive Message will be sent in to morrow, pibvided both branches succeed in organising to day; We shall publish it in our next issue, and shall keep our readers advised of every thing of importance that transpires daring the session. 1 Iq another column will be found - a correct list ot the members of the Legislature. RE-ASSEMBLING OF CONGRESS. Congress having got through with their Christmas and New Year's frolio, will re assemble to day. We hope the sixtv days re maioing of the session will be devoted to the interests of the country, and not to idle talk and windy declamation about by gone issues, still, less to premature movements on the political chess board by way of influencing the next Presidential nomination. Members of Congress are eleoted for a speoial purpose— the people will attend in due time, to the matter of fllliog the Executive chair at the expiration of Mr. Buchanan's term. STATE TREASURER. The canvass for State Treasurer—the elec tion for which takes place on Tuesday next— is quite active amongst ourpoliticalopponents. The candidates are legion. Amongst those mentioned are Messrs. Amos S. Henderson, of this City; Slifer of Union; Souther, of Elk; Struthers, of Warren; Keim, of Berks: Taggert, of Northumberland ; Strong, of Philadelphia ; Jones, of Dauphin ; Cochran, of York; and Powers, of Beaver. As the Democrats will have no show, we should be glad to see our townsman, Mr. Henderson, succeed. He is competent and deserving, and would make an attentive and obliging officer for one year, which will be about as long as any Republican can reasona. bly expect to hold the purse-strings of the Commonwealth. HONORS TO SENATOR DOUGLAS. Senator Douglas and Lady arrived at New York, by steamer from Havana, on Tuesday evening last, and was met at the wharf by a Committee of the Councils, who escorted him to his rooms at the Everett House. Next morning be was visited by Speaker Orr, (then in the City,) Reverdy Johnson, of Bal timore, George N. Saunders, Hon. John B. Baskin and others. On Friday afternoon, by appointment, he reoeived his friends at the City Hull, that place having been appropri ated by the Counoils for the purpose, where he was formally welcomed to the City by Mayor Tiemann. During the day he wos waited upon by ex Mayor Wood, Collector Sohell, Wra. B. Aator, and the notables gen erally of the City. Similar demonstrations await him at Phil adelphia, where be was expeoted to arrive on yesterday, and where extensive preparations have been made for his reception. The Coun oils have appropriated Independence Ilull to his use for the purposeof receiving his friends, and Mayor Henry is to make the spaech of welcome. He is to have a publio dinner this evening, and will leave to-morrow, it is said, for Washington. A DUEL IN PROSPECT. A sharp letter is published from Senator Jones of lowa to Judge Douglas, in reference to the action of those Senators on the Illinois Central Railroad grant. A Galena paper having stated during the late political canvass in Illinois, that the enemies of Senator Douglas had charged him with having sacrificed the interests of Galena, he replies, charging Sena tor Jones of lowa with having defeated the Galena terminus, and states that he (Senator Douglas) agreed to the Dubuque terminus as a compromise, rather than that the bill should be entirely defeated. To this letter Senator Jones replies, denying Douglas' statements, and concludes by thus posting the “little giant.” It would appear that Mr. Douglas will have bis hands full when he reaches Washington. Verily, a politician's bed is anything but a bed of roses : This, Rir, is the third time that you have made “ infamously false” accusations against me, and that I have been compelled to fasten fihe lie upon you. Though you may, at the sacrifice of Democratic organization, have effected a triumph in your own State, as you say, “ over Executive and Congressional die* tation,” 1 can but look with contempt upon any fame or position you may have acquired by a union with “white spirits and .black, blue spirits and gray,” Black Republicans, South Americans, disappointed office seekers, &c., as I do upon the miserable resort to opprobious epithets connected with my name, but covered with a contingency which gave you a sure escape. Geo. Wallace Jones. Hod. S. A. Douglas, Chicago, 111. Death Warrants Read.— Governor Hicks, of Maryland, has issued the death warrants of Henry Gambrill, the murderer of the police officer in Baltimore some time ago; and John Stephens alias Cyphus, {.the latter colored,) the murderer of a colored man. When the warrant was read to Gambrill by the Sheriff, he betrayed much emotion, and wept bitterly, stating, however, that be was ready to meet his fate. The time fixed for their execution is the 11th of February. Cropps and Corrie, the parties charged with the murder of officer Rigdon, the principal witness against Gambrill, are to be tried this week in the Baltimore County Court. An Honest Man.— The Jefferson City In quirtr cites an instance of a man who has been a subscriber to that paper since 1842, ana paid but two;years subscription, leaving a balance due ofs2B. Welli there is nothing remarka ble in this. Scores of publishers can show just such'cases. But here is the astonishing partjr-A.few days ago this delinquent sub scriber enclosed the $2B in a letter and sent it to the editor 1 j iNow, that’s very remarkable, aod shows him, to be an honest man. Verily, tMsay pnto delinquent subscribers, “go ye and do likewise.” We cannot conceive of a more .commendable way of commemorating the advent of ,the New Year. Who will be the first to respond ? •' J®“Thp .New York market, is said to be overburdened with Bpecie. That is one of the burdens wc haTe never yet been called on to bear. If vre ever should, nodoubt we will be' able to find plenty of kind friends ready and willing to relieve os of it TROUBLE IN THE BON APART® FAMILY. The correspondent of the N. Y. Times gives a long account of the quarrel that has sprung up in tbs family of Jerome Bonaparte, , and in which the American branch of his de scendants make the principal figure. It ap pears that Prince Napoleon, the son of old < Jerome by his second marriage, is intensely jealous of bis American nephew; young Jerome N. Bonaparte, who is now a Captain in the French Imperial Guard. At the insti gation-ofthe Prince.the Emperor was induced to appoint a commission to examine into the legitimacy of the Americans. The committee appointed -consisted of cabinet ministers, bishops, judges, Ao. t all men of .the highest ability and standing. The evidence went to show that old Jerome was married to Miss Patterßon, of Baltimore, by a priest of the Catholio church, and that the marriage was dissolved by Napoleon I. The ohurob de dared the marriage valid, and the first Empe ror asserted that it was invalid by the law of France, which declared that no Prince of the blood Imperial should marry without his con sent. Here was a direct conflict between Church and State,'the religious and the civil law. The committee was in a quandary, and failed to decide. Bitter blood has, of course, arisen between Prince Napoleon and Captain Bonaparte. The Captain is a favorite with the army and is liked by the Emperor, but the latter is supposed to favor Prince Napoleon from reasons of State policy. During the recent visit of Mr. Jerome Bonaparte, of Bal timore, and his son, Captain Bonaparte, to Paris, a visit which extended over a period of six months, they had no interview with the Emperor, and their communication with the Palais Royal was limited to a few formal in terviews with the Prince Jerome and the Princess Mathilde. The Captain is absont now on a six months' furlough in the United States, hip father having preceded him home some weeks. The Captain is very popular in France, and men of standing openly espouse the cause of his family against his relatives. It only depends upon himself to be a leading man in the country, in suite of the Palais Royal and its influence. OPPOSITION TO THE SLAVE TRADE, The Washington, Dec. 26, correspondence of the New York Herald states that there is great anxiety in Augusta, Ga., and vicinity concerning the Africans brought there by the yacht Wanderer, or by the vessel of which 6he was the pioneer. These Africans are within a few miles of Augusta, and, as far as possible, kept secreted. Over two hundred were taken up the Savannah river. The whole number imported is about 400. Those not taken up to the neighborhood of Augusta were landed in other parts of Georgia. So unpopular is the movement to introduce African slaves that but one out of the number had been sold, and that was a “ likely " boy, seventeen or eighteen years old, to a colored barber in Augusta. While conservative planters and people of respectable position are averse to buying these Africans, men of their own race and “ white .niggers" are ready to buy them. The extreme penalty of death for engaging in the slave trade has the effect of making the law nugatory, and it is understood some of the conservative Southern men in Congress will shortly introduce some measure to make the law more effective, by a more modified but more certain punishment. Judging from the language of Southern mem bers of Congress, the writer thinks nine-tenths 'of the Southern people are against the intro duction of Africans into this country. CONFIRMATIONS BY THE SENATE. The following diplomatic appointments were confirmed at the last executive session of the Senate. James B. Bowlin, of Mo., Commisioner to Paraguay. Samuel Ward, of N. Y., Secretary of Lega tion to Paraguay mission. G. W. Rykmnn, of Cal., Secretary of Lega tion to Chili. John Cotton Smith, of Conn., Minister Resident at Bolivia. Benjamin C. Yancy, of Ga., Minister Resi dent at Argentine Confederation. Theodore Frean, of N. Y., Consul to Bel fast. J. F. Maguire, of Mass., Consul at Mel bourne, Australia. Charles J. Helm, of Ky., Consul General at Havana. Felipe Badman, of Ohio. Consul at Tencriffe. R. A. Finlay, of N. Y., Consul at Santa Cruz. Rudolph F. Schillon, of N. J., Consul at Settin. S. S. Remak, of Pa., Consul at Trieste. T. W. Young, of Va., Consul at Stuttgard. Chas. Badman, of Ohio, Consul at Carlshue. W. F, Giles, of Md., Consul at Geneva. 11. de V. Glentworth, of N. Y., Consul at Rome. Jas. McDowell, of Mo., Consul General at Constantinople: Daniel R. B. Upton, of N. Y. Consul at Bathurst. John Merritt, of Del., Consul at Tunis. Stephen Mattoon, of N. Y., Consul at Ban kok. (Siam.) Vicessinus Turner, of Cal., Consul at Ta hiti. R. Young, of Aux Cayes, Consul at Aux Cayes. Richard Fitzpatrick, of Texas, Consul at Matamoras. E. Conner, of Cal., Consul at Mazatlan. Gilbert Pill, of New York, Consul at San Bias. R. Rose, of Texas, Consul at Guayamas. A. C. Allen, of Texas, Consul at Minatit lan. George A. Macmamus, of Ohio, Consul, at Chihuahua. 11. McGrath, of New Jersey, Consul at Mar ham. Benjamin Upton, of New York, Commer cial Agent at San Rosario. L. G. Sanford, of New York, Consul at Tumbez.— Wash. States. Pennsylvania Senators.— The following list of Senators who have represented Penn sylvania in Congress since the formation of the government, is published by the Potts town Ledger : Names. William Maclay, Robert Morris, Albert Gallatin, John Ross, 1794 1802 William Bingham, 1795 1801 Samuel Maclay, 1803 1808 Peter Muhlenburg, 1801 1801 George Morgan, Michael Leib, Andrew Gregg, Abner Lacock, Jonathan Roberts, 1814 1821 Walter Lowrie, William Findley, 1821 1827 William Marks, Isaac D. Barnard, 1827 1831 George M. Dallas, 1831 1833 William Wilkins, James Buchanan, 1834 1845 Samuel McKean, 1834 1839 Daniel Sturgeon, 1839 1851 S.imon Cameron, 1845 1849 James Cooper, 1849 1855 Richard Broadhead, jr., 1851 1857 William Bigler, 1855 1801 Simon Cameron, 1857 1863 It is announced by a Washington letter writer that Hon. John Uickman has resolved not to make a speech this winter. It would be most gratifying Dews to learn that all the members of Congress bad come to a similar sensible determination. Large Receipts op Dried Fruit.— The receipts of dried apples and peaches at Cin cinnati, Ohio, last week, reached 22,000 bush- making, since the Ist of September, 48 000 bushels, against 46,517 .bushels for the whole season of last year. The demand, .not withstanding, continues good, and $2 per bushel is paid for dried apples, and $8 60 for peaches, as fast as they arrive. FEBTISTLTASU LEGISLATURE. , ’ SENATE I. PhOadelphla—Samnel J. Randall. Democrat; Richard son L. Wrfcbt. Democrat ;:I*aac N. Marselis, Democrat; •John H. Parker, Opposition. IT. Chester, and Delaware.--Tboinaa 8. Bell. Democrat. ITI. Montgomery.—*John Thompson, Opposition. IT. Bocks—*Mahlon YanHey, Opposition. T. Lehigh and Northampton.—* Jeremiah Shindal, Dem ocrat. , VL'Berks.—*BenJ*.nlQ Naoemadwr, Democrat. VTI. M. Palmer, Opposition. VIH Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne.—Thomas Craig, Democrat nr. Bradford. Susquehanna, Wyoming and Bulliran. — B. Reed Myer, Opposition. X. Lnaams —George P. Steele, Democrat. XL Tioga, Potter, mv*—* and Warren-—Glsnni W. Bcofleld. Opposition. ytt. Clinton, Lyoomlng, Oentrs and Union.— *Andrew Montour land Colombia. Eelter, Democrat XIV. Cumberland, Juniata, Perry and Mifflin.—Henry Fetter, Democrat. ... , XY. Danphlri and Lebanon.—John B. Rutherford, Oppo sition. XVLlAneaitter.—Bertram'A.Shaffer, Opposition; Rob ert Baldwin, Opposition. XVII. York.—‘William IL Welsh, Democrat. XVTll\Adama, Franklin and Fulton.—George W. Brew er, Democrat XIX' Somerset, Bedford, and Huntingdon.—William P. Bcbrll. Democrat XX Blair, Cambria and Clearfield.—John Crowell, Jn Democrat.' XXI. Indiana ftsd Armstrong.—TltUn J. Coffey, Oppo sition. XXII. Westmoreland and Fayette.—Jacob Turney, Democrat. XXIII. Washington and Greene.—George W. Miller, Democrat. XXIV. Allegheny.—Edward D Gazxam, Opposition ; •John P. Penney, Opposition. XXV. Beaver and Under.—John R. Harris, Opposition. XXVI. Lawrence, Mercer and Venango.—William M. Francis, Opposition. XXVIL Erie and Crawford.—‘Darwin A. Finney, Oppo sition. XXVIIL Clarion, Jefferson, Forest and Elk.—'Kennedy L. Blood, Democrat. Democrats, 17 Opposition, jIQ .Democratic majority,. •Elected this year. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Adams.—Samuel Durboraw, Opp. Allegheny.—J. Heron Foster, Opp 4 Ellas Irish, Opp.; David E. Bayard, Opp.; Julias F. Zoller, Opp 4 Robert P. McDowell, Opp. Armstrong and Westmoreland.—John W. Rohrer, Robert Warden, Dem.; Matthew Shields, Dem. Bucks.—Hiram A. Williams, Opp.; Joseph Barnsley, Opp. Berks.—Solomon L. Custer, Dem.; Augustus F. Bertolet, Dem.; Edmund L Smith, Dem. Bradford.—Thomaß Sinead, Opp.; 0. H. P. Kinney, Opp. Butler.—William W. Dodds, Opp.; John M. Thompson, Opp. Blair.—Jacob Qpp. Bedford and Somerset.—George W. Williams, Opp.; George G. Walker, Opp. Beaver aod Lawrence.—Joseph H.; Wilson, Opp; James D. Bryan, Opp. Cheater.—William T.-Shaffer, Opp.; Caleb Pierce, Opp.; Isaac Acker, Opp. Centre.—Adam B. Barlow, Opp. Cambria.—Thomas H. Porter, Dem. Cumberland and Pery.—Hugh Stuart, Dem.; John Mc- Curdy, Opp. Clarion and Forest.—John M. Fleming, Dem. Crawford and Warren.—H. P. Rouse, Opp.; R. P. Miller, Opp- Dauphin.—Wm. C. A. Lawrence, Opp 4 Marks D. Whitman, Opp, D. Pennell, Opp. Erie.—John W. Campbell, Opp.; Wilson Laird, lud., Dem. Fayette.—Henry Galley, Dem. Franklin and Fulton.—Alexander K. McClure, Opp.; James Nil!, Dem. Greene.—Dr. D. W. Gray, Dem. Huntingdon.—R. B. WJgtou, Opp. lndiaoa.—A. Wilson Taylor, Opp. Jefferson, Clearfield, Elk and McKean.—William P. Wilcox, Dem.; T. Jefferson Boyer, Dem. Lebauon.—Joseph Eckmau, Opp, Lancaster.—Nathaniel Etlmaker, Opp.; Samuel H. Price, Opp 4 Amos S. Green, Opp.; Samuel Keneagy, Opp. Luzerne.—W. W. Ketchum, Opp.; Lewis Pugh, Opp.; P. C. Gritman, Dem. Lehigh and Carbon.—Samuel Balliet, Opp.; Tilghman H. Good. Dem. Lycoming and Clinton.—Lindsey Mehaffey, Opp.; William Fearou. jr., Opp. Montgomery.—David Stoneb&ck, Dem; John Dlsmant, Dem : Charles H. Hill, Dem. Mifflin.—David Witherow, Opp. Mercer and Vernango.—W. G. Rose, Opp.;C. P. Ransdell Opp. Monroe and Pike.—C. Shoemaker, Dem. Northampton.—Max Groepp, Dem.; Joseph Woodring, Dem. . , Northumberland.—Charles Hottenstein, Dem. Philadelphia.—lC. M.D. Smith, Dem; 2 Washington Quigley. Dem.; 3 D C. McClain, Dem: 4 J. M. Harding, Opp.; 6 George T. Thorne, Opp.; 6 Joseph M. Church, Opp ; 7 David 11. Styer, Opp ; 8 C. A. Walborn, Opp.; 9 George W. Wood, Opp; 10 Isaac P. Neil, Opp.; 11 I. Shepherd, Opp.; 12 John A. Fisher, Opp; 13 Oliver Evans, Dem.; 14 Simon Gruts. Opp ; 15 G W. Ll.tmersley, Opp.; 16 George W. Wiley, Opp ; 17 C. F. Abbot, Opp. Potter and Tioga.—L. I>. Williston, Qpp.; Lewis Mann, Opp. Schuylkill.—P, R. Palm, Opp.; John S. Boyer, Opp.; C. L. Pinkerton, Opp. Susquehanna.—Simeon B. Chase, Opp. Union, Snyder and Juniata.—J.J. Patterson, Opp.; W. F. Wagonseller, Opp.; Wayne.—H dioway L. Stevens, Dem. Washington.—Oeorge V. Lawrence, Opp ; William Gra ham, Opp. Wyoming. Suliran, Columbia aod Montour.—Samuel , Oaks, Dem ; George D. Jackson, Dem. York.—William W. Wo f. Dem.; A.lllestand Glatz, Dem. Opposition. 67; Democrats, 31; Anll-Lecompton Demo i crate, 2. RECAPITULATION. Democrats. Opposition. Senate, 17 16 House of Representative*, 33 67 Opposition majority on Joint ballot,. EXCITEMENT IN CUBA. The President’s Message has caused the greatest excitement in Havana. After com menting on the statements in the Message as to the insults, duties, &0., the Diario de la Marino says: The waot of powers in the government of Cuba for settling questions of an international oharacter without previous instructions from the sovereign, gives likewise to Mr. Buchanan a large field; and in truth, in this respect, there is shown a forgetfulness which appears unaccountable. Is the Governor of the Siate of California able to regulate these sort of questions? With what right has the regula tion of all difficulties originating in California been transferred to Washington? But if it were not so, the constitution of the United State's would be disregarded, which constitu tion accords that power to the President, as the constitution of Spain accords it to the monarch. In London and Paris, the questions pending between the United States and Eng land or France are settled, whether they proceed from events occurring in the West Indies or in the East Indies. We have to add a few words in regard to the sale of Cuba, an idea which Mr. Buchanan brings from the Conference at Ostend. The reply of her Majesty has been given ; there is not a single Spaniard of either a public or a private character who can listen to such a proposition, for it is highly insulting to our national character. To-day as yesterday, to morrow as to day, never, on no occasion, can Spain admit negotiation on such a proposition; and we, the inhabitants of Cuba, whose sen timenta are so openly ignored and defamed, to day as yesterday and as well as to-morrow, are disposed to sacrifice everything to main tain the banner which covers us, under whose shadow we enjoy a solid prosperity, and from which we promise ourselves a future of happi ness which we do not conceive without honor, which we should never find except under the worthy conditions to which our fathers conse crated all the abnegation of their souls, and which we, their sons, consider to be one of the most hrilliant blazonings of our national inheritance. A meeting of the Ayuntamento had been called, at which an address to the Queen had been adopted. The address commences thus: Ladv— The Corporation of Havana has not been able to read, without the utmost surprise, the late Message of the President of the United States, in which the insulting and degrading idea is suggested and proposed of purchasing the Island of Cuba by the United States. This idea we regard as being doubly insulting—first, to the dignity of the nation, and next to the natives of the Isknd of Cuba, who are thus regarded as a gang of slaves, who, it is supposed, may bo bought and sold like any private property. It is indeed a proposition which, while it is accompanied with a contempt and disregard for all the recognized and acknowledged principles of interna'ttonal rightsaod associations, is brought forward with the view of satisfying the cupid ity of speculators and the interested aspira tions of a neighboring people. It is a proposi tion brought forward for--the purpose of insulting and disgracing: eminently sensitive on the point of honor, a. nation which beholds the banners which wave over it crowned with glory, a nation possessed of an infinite series of great and glorious histor ical recollections. In. Out. 1789 , 1791 1789 1795 1791 1794 1801 1807 1808 1814 1807 1813 1813 1819 1819 1825 1825 1831 1831 1834 In twenty-four of the thirty-two States, j negroes are allowed no political privileges ! whatever, .that place them on an equality with the tfhite race. Eleven of these twenty- ! four States are free. New York practically j excludes them by a freehold qualification and ; a long residence before voting. Two more ; States—Maine and Rhode Island—exclude them by requiring all voters to be citizens of i the United States. Massachusetts and New ! Hampshire are about the only States thatl make no distinction of color or race, and there j they are not allowed to serve in the militia. The Iron Trade. —The Maoch Chunk, Pa. # ! Democrat states that the iron trade has very j much improved within the last month. All: the works od the Lehigh Valley have been 1 shipping to the cities all the iron they had on hand, and have as many orders as they can : fill. The coal trade is M pioking up ” too. CITY US C’OtSTV 4FF.HHS. r Prentice on “The Present. Aspects and •[ Tendencies o? American Politics. "—Notwithstanding the f prevalence of the snow storm, Fulton Hall was well filled ; by a highly intelligent andltory (we were pleased to see so | many ladles present) on Wednesday evening last—the ; occasion of the lecture of Gso. D. Paxmict, Esq., the bril liant wit, poet, scholar and editor of Kentucky, before the Historical, Agricultural and Mechanics* Institute. At o'clock, Ur. P. was introduced to the auditnee by Hod: ; THADDIUi StXTZHS, President of the Institute, and pro- : needed at once, without the use of notes In any shape, to this dlsoussioo of his subject. Mr. Pasnxci took the dark and gloomy side of the pie -Anrslif dsscHbTbg-tfca present aspect of our country,-ami ?- attrlboted its unsettled, and downward condition nurinlyto \ the degeneracy, profligacy and wlflshness of our public j man. Although we canhot'agree with-the gifted leetnrer in everythiog he uttered, there Is entirely too much truth ; "in the'most "of It. He was terribly seathtog oh many of the leading politicians of the day, and said that Instead of fostering and inculcating a true love of country, their doc trine was, “first ttenueZro, and then—«iTOTHnrol" He paid the memories of Clat and Webster,. those pure and unsul lied patriots of other days, a most sublime' panegyric, and his bold and truthful denunciations of sectionalism, and advocacy of love of country and our glorious Union, were tbrUllhgly-eloquaui and impressive. Take it all in all, It was one-of the most able and Inter esting lectures we have ever listened to, and the frequent bursts of applause from the large audience gave evidence that he touched the popnlar heart, and that all present were captivated with the eloquence and power of the dis tinguished lecturer. Would that he could be prevailed upon to repeat the lecture In this eity. It was as for superior in,eyery respeef, except that of the voice pf the speaker, to the lecture of Hon. John P. Hale, delivered In the same place a few weeks ago, as the brilliancy of the gas-light is to the feeble glimmer of a forthiog candle. We look upon Georoe D. Prentice, with all his vagaries as a politician, as an intellectual giant His singularly gifted abilities as a writer and speaker, and the appearance of the man, stamp him such. The Howard Evenings—Mr. Burt's Lec tors.—We were pleased to see a large attendance at Fulton Hall, on Tuesday evening last, to hear Mr. Burt’s lecture, which was truly an able and eloquent production, and stamped its author as a man of more than ordinary intel lect and education—such was, doubtless, the judgment of all heard It. After the lecture the sobject was discussed by Messrs. Sanderson, Ditmars, Steinmau, Rev. Mr. Harbangh, Mr. DicCey, Hon. Thaddens Stevens, Hon. Isaac E. Hlester, Rev. Dr. Hodgson and Mr. Wise. The next lecture of the coarse will be delivered this eveolog, by Professor J. P. Wickebsham, of the Lancaster County Normal School, a gentleman of acknowledged talents and ability as a lecturer. Subject; “ Utilitarianism." Glorious “Puffing.” —Oar thanks are due to our very clever young friend Herr, of Kuhns’ Tobacco Establishment, North Qoeen street, for a present of a pack age of the most delicious imported cigars. Our “pufflng” powers have been tried on the same, and the conclusion arrived at, after mature and solemn deliberation, is that Kuhns keeps ho article which cau’t be beat. By the way, he has removed to his new, elegant and commodious establishment, a few doors south of the former location.— The great increase of his business rendered this step abso lutely necessary Wanted—Who can furnish the Desider atum t—A correspondent (‘‘Tax-Payer” he signs himself) wants a good small steam engine to assist the Court House clock in cold weather to perform its functions, which would add greatly to the convenience of those clticeus who are without time-keepers. The Oohplete and Triumphant Success or the “Black Swan op Lancaster!”—Native Talent at Lono Last Appreciated bt our Citizens!! —A Critical, Admiring and Sliohtlt Enthusiastic Audlencz!!!— Madame Delilah Boston’s 3d Annual Concert was but a repetition of her long list of triumphs in the vocal world, and she met with the success which ouly awaits genius and perseverance. Her audience was large, proportionate to her fame which has extended from the Gap Hills to the Susquehauua, being bnt a meet tribute to indigenous talent of the highest rank. In style the ebonish Canlatrlce was distingue, her dress plain but rich, (only relieved from simplicity by a pin of rarest gold,) and very becoming to her complexion, figure and general appearance. Her Grease ian features, contoured in the antioque mould, were adorned with raven curls, surmounted by a silver comb which shone with untarnished lustre, additionally beauti fied by a head dress of white satin and bogles. Her carriage was marked by a dignified hauteur, at once pleasing and worthy of admiration. Her tout ensemble was pure as herself. Her dark orbs (playiDg in a brow where in-no-sense reposes; reflected the inspiration of a glorious soul. A baio of light appeared to irradiato her whole form, which trembled with incense of all kinds. Disdaining all the embellishments of art, she resembled the rosebud in sim plicity and fragrance! Prof. 'Ligee introduced her to the audience, and she was immediately greeted with prolonged cheers. In their en thusiasm some In the vast assembly emptied their plothoric purges and cast tho contents at her feet. How strange I As If paltry copper could remunerate for those silvery notes 1 She touched tho keys with fairy fingers, and after exe cuting a brllliaut voluntary, her flute-llke voice was raised and she snug of “Marian the Village Pride,” wliioh was quickly followed by the “Old Arm Cheer." Fire crackers wero thrown on the stago, and amid the hubbub, her eyes suffused with tears, the rose tint faded from her cheeks and she fainted. However, she recovorod after strenuous exer tions, and the application of a large sombrero , which was skilfully used lu fanning her by one of our handsome and gallant friends of the P. 0. She smiled sweetly upon him, and consented to goon with the Programme. “Happy Land” was made heavenly by hor rendition of it; but its beauty was marred by a small piece of well masticated Vir ginia weed, which was unkindly laid upon Its unsullied page; and this, too, in the midst of her protestations that the piece of music cost seventy-five cents I At this critical momeut one of her warmest admirers presented her with a tasteful boquet, which was received with the grace of a Picde hnmini. Another decorated her with a garland of roses, banging the same gracefully around her throbbing bosom, while those about stood entranced in an ecstacy of delight. She attempted to go on; but her finer feelings obtaining the mastery, she was compelled to suspend operations, and with a Bmile, (which murdered the peace of her admirers,) she closed her music book. Her spirit here gave poetic vent in tears, and she said in thrilling cadence that -• .60 83 :60 Here followed an Indescribable scene; the gas was turned off, cushions were put in active play, and rowdyism ran rampant. The/afr soogstress was escorted to her home somewhere in Bpring Garden by an innumerable company, and thus ended the grand affair. —We have thus hurriedly noticed the Concert, and direct the attention of our readers to the following communication from a musical friend, whose admirable criticisms will doubtless be duly appreciated by all who listened to the inimitable performance: Messrs. Editors : Will you allow me space in yonr col umns for a few remarks relative to Madame Boston —the renowned Frima Donna of Lancaster—and her indescriba bly nuprecedented concert with which our citizens were favored on Thursday evening oflast week,-at { K.ussel’s Hall, South Queen street. About 8 o’clock, the fair lady was conducted to the stage, amid deafening demonstrations of welcome, by a gentleman of very polished appearance—doubtless her hus band (none other could be worthy of the honor!) oflather aod razor notoriety. Boon as order was restored the exer cises commenced with a brilliant prelude on the piano. Madame Boston possessesa voice of extraordinary volume, aod when 6he opened her mouth, the issues therefrom were exceedingly strong, while with a powerful hand she broke the repose of the piano’s ivory keys, to an accompaniment blending so harmoniously with her own silvery notes as to waken all the latent enthusiasm of the audience, —at the same time causing them to puzzle their mentals over the dark problem of—which is which ? Ail her songs were rendered in most artistic manner, and culled forth more vociferous applause than ever greeted the ears of a Sontag, a Piccolomini, or any of the other bright luminaries of the World Musical. Her style is varied, changing wilb every sentiment to be expressed. On one note can be marked the pianissimo, on another the fortis simo, on a third the dicrescendo , on a fifth the affetuoso ac ceut, and so on ad infinitum, while on every finger, that woke the sweet sounds of the instrument, could be written legato , leggiero. The -‘Old Arm Chair” was sung con animo. but in the people’s favorite—-Gaily the Troubsdor”—she surpassed herself. One may use ali the musical terms in the dictionary, such as mosso, schersando, con brio, con spirito, gratia, delicatezza, fuoco, calore, Ac Acu, yet fail to give an idea of her rendition of that matchless ballad. The third verse, particularly, was sung with a tenderness and. abandonment oi feeilug truly refreshing in this practical, heartless world. The concert was interrupted and brought to an unhappy termination, by the shameful behavior oi some rowdy boys, a circumstance to be deplored both on account of the abused songstress, and the disappointed genteel portion of the hearers, who had come from the eastern and the western, the northern and the southern extremities of the county, and away down from New Holland, to enjoy a rare musical treat. Even the august presence of dignified members aod ex-members of Congress, and gentlemen of the Medical and other professions, conld not restrain the lawless youngsters. If the fire-crackers which they had the audacity to throw at the lady’6 feet, had been lodged in their own “cadiglous” throats, the punishment could not have been severe enough. But Madame Boston'S gratitnde mußt be unbounded to those gentlemen who occupied the stage, endeavoring to preserve order, and tendering those delicate attentions to the chief personage of the evening, so flattering and grate ful to the gentler sex. To he who so gracefully presented the b quet of choice flowers, and to he who so tenderly fanned her fragile person with his hat of respectable dimen sions, her thanks are especially due. May they long live to cheer the hearts of distressed woman-klod! Excuse me, Messrs. Editors, if 1 have transcended •my limits. To the sweet Nightingale, the graceful Swan, and the inimitable Cantatrice of Lancaster, the writer offers warmest admiration and profoundest sympathy; to the contemptibly behaved boys, (who, it is to be hoped, will be entirely excluded from her concerts hereafter,) everlasting indignation. BcaMJtilABUB. The Washington Engine Company removed their bell, engine, hose carriage, reel, Ac., to the new En gine House, in North Queen street, on Saturday last. A first rate plan, truly, for commencing the Now Year. We understand'the participants In the removal ceremonies had an exceedingly interesting time. An Excellent Appointment.— We learn that Capt. Hesrt A. Hakb&iqht, of this city, has received from the Pennsylvania Railroad Company the appointment of Supervisor, (his duties extending from Columbia to Parkestmrg,) at a salary of $7O per month. Capt. H. will make an excellent officer, and the Railroad Compaoy have been fortunate in securing the services of so competent a man. We wish him every sucoess In his undertaking. Behoiods Revival —A revival has been going on in St. John’s Lutheran Church, (Key. Mr. Stick's,) W«t Orange .treat, for the loot week or two. Several person. Of, both sere, hare embraced religion, and the revival la .till progreulng. Mr. 8. la a lealons and deoerv ddly popular-Mlnieter, and it tnuit be gratifying to hi. nnmerotu friend, and admlrera in thl» city to And that hi. labor, are crowned with abundant lucceaa. We hope the goed work will etlll go os, and quoad is the community. “Her heart was broke, With ’Uaccer smoke.” A Goroboue Testimonial.— The Fencibles hare got op a can) of thanks or testimonial to be presented to the National Guirds of PMl*delpbia, whlrh far surpasses anything of the kind w« have ever befbre seen. It is im possible to give as adequate description of It, and therefore we shall not make any eoch attempt.' It is sufficient to say that the .work, (If sueh It can be called.) was pre pared by that master artist and penman, Obabus B. Fan -Ist. Ski. It presents to the eye a magnificent specimen of litbographle raeraTing, nothing but pen and ink were used in the design. The framed which Is ovaL was mannfisetnred by Mr. Gaanos F. Mnm, of 1220 Chesnnt street. Pblladstphia. whilom of this city, and a Pendble of the “olden time.” It is a superb piece of workmanship.— The whole affair is surmounted by a beautifhl gilteagle, U eflne colored photograph of thw-ret eranDucSKAß, the gallant commander.of tha Fenslbles.— The photograph was taken by Loohxs, and was one of his best. -The names of the .officers, privates, moslelans, and: presentation committee, are placed on the testimonial.— The following are the committeehad cbarge'of the gorgeous affair, and wilt present the same to theGnardt at their Armory, In Saturday nextrOapt. . John H. Doehman, Lieut. Emlep Franklin, LJeut.Micheel B. Locher, Lieut. James P. Dysart, Privates Abraham W. Shenk and Charles' R. Fralley. Meanwhile, the testimonial will be on exhibition at Dysartfs Jewelry Store, Noi 10 West King street, and a oordial Invitation is extended, to call and examine It. We are satisfied that then is no similar affair In any Military Armory In the Union to equal It. —The Fencibles will parade on Saturday next, January Bth, in honor of the 44th Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. We presume the Jackson Rides will also parade. Grand Concert—Rare Treat for our Cit hens.—A grand Musical Concert (sacred and secular) will be given on Friday evening next, at Pulton Hall, the pro-' ceedi of which are to be applied to the relief of Bt. Paul’s M. E. Church, South Queen street, now in pecuniary diffi culties. It promises to be & splendid musical treat, as Mrs. C&OGER, Ist Soprano of the New York Mendelssohn Society, and the Harmonla Society of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Shep pard, Ist Soprano of the New York Musical Association and the Handel and Hayden Society of Philadelphia, have kindly consented to sing—being their first appearance here. They will also be assisted by the Mozart Society and by a chorus of about fifty choice singers from the different church choirs of this city. Selections from the Oratorios of the Messiah, Elijah, and David ; also, from the different Operas, Ballads, Ac. The cards of admission to this grand entertainment are fixed at the extremely low price of 25 cents. Let the Hall be crowded. A Munificent Collection.— The Annual Missionary collection Ip the Duke Street M. E. Church, on Sunday last, amounted to nearly $l5O. Meeting of Councils. —A stated meeting of Councils will be held this evening, In their Chambers, City Hall, at 6% o’clock. The Lancaster Inquirer. —This is the title of an independent weekly paper, jast started in this city by Messrs. S. A. Wtlie, J. D. Gompv aod J. M. Gadctnir.— It is a neatly prihted little sheet, aod its editorials ore written with ability. It Is published at $1 per annum, payable in advance. We wish the publishers abundant success. The Board of Directors of the Poor met to-day for tbe election of officers for the ensuing year. All the members were present, viz: Robert Byers, President; John Heller, Christian R. Landis, John Peoples, Lewis Sprecher and Jacob Hoover. James K. Alexander, Esq, Solicitor; William Gorrecht, Treasurer; and Wm. Taylor, Clerk, were unanimously re elected, there being do opposition. : Tbe only issue oflaterest was in the choice of Physicians, there being six applicants, viz : DrsJ John L. Atlee, Sr , J. Aug. Ehler, J. Levergood, Jno. L. Atlee, jr., W.Compton aod G. H. Markley The present incumbents are, Drs. At lee, Sr. and Jr., aod Dr. Ehler—The board last year having reduced tbe number to three, leaving Dr. Compton off, who was subsequently elected Physician to the Prison. The Board to-day resolved to elect four physicians for the ensuing year, and on the first billot Drs. Levergood, Comp ton and Markley, jr., were elected. The election of the fourth physician was defered until next meeting, there be ing a tie between Dr. Atlee, jr., and Dr. Ehler.—Saturday’* Express'. A New Market Dodge. —The following but ter dodge is related by the Philadelphia Press, and may, perhaps,’ be practised here. At all events, our market mas. ter can keep strict watch: A few days since, as the clerk of the Second Street mar kets was inspecting tbe various articles which came under his supervision, he came very near being deceived by a fair vender of butter, When ho approached the fair damsel, who was well hooped, and inquired for ber butter tub, she declared she had none. The clerk, however, having an eye to the unctons substance, and probably suspecting tbe fair lady of not giving full weight, he was determined to keep bis top eye open, and was finally rewarded by discovering the tub, which had been concealed beneath the folds of her voluminous gown. The discomfited lady was compelled to submit to the Inspection, aud as the article proved to be of light weight, tbe scanty pounds were sent to the board of guardians, for the use of the paupers. Sumptuous Entertainment. —The members of Lodge No. 43, A. Y. M.. had their annual snpper on .Monday evening lust, St. John's Day, which was partaken of by over ono hundred and fifty persous. including a □omber of Invited guests. The entertainment was given at Reese’s City Hotel, and the supper waS regarded by all present as one of the most elegantly and liberally prepared ever sot up on any similar occasion; and tbe obliging and popular landlord, Mr. Reoso, and his amiable lady, Justly earned the reputation of accomplished caterers. Not a single article was called for that their well-stacked larder did uot promptly afford ; and not a single incident occurred to mar the pleasure of a singlo member of the company. Tbe City Hotel, being new and commodious, is admirably.calculated for entertainments of tbls kind, and those present on Mon day evening will bear testimony that Its management could not be In better hands.— Wednesday's Express. William A. Atlee, Eaq., has been appoint ed by tho court, Auditor to examine the accounts and dock ets of the Prothonotary, Register, Recorder and Clerks of tbe respective County Courts, and.return tbe whole amount of fees received, to tho Auditor General, as prescribed by the act of April '2lst, 1846. The first officer appointed un der this Rctiu Lancaster county, was Francis Keenan, Esq., who held tbe office six yehv*. He was succeeded by Daniel G. Baker, Esq., who also bold it for six years, discharging the duties promptly and with satisfaction to all concerned. Mr. Baker was not an applicant for re-sppolntmont.—£r aminer. At a Meeting of the Executive Committee of the noward Society, held at the Mayor’s Office, on Thurs day evening last, the following block committees were reported: Noiih West Ward —Mr. Pyle,Chairman. Block No. 1. Michael Zahm and lady. “ 2, .Tohn I. Hartman and lady. 3. J. R. Bitner and lady. “ 4, F. 8. Albright aDd lady. “ : 6, John TriMler and lady. 6, Dana Graham and lady. “ 7, Jacob Rfcthvon and lady. • “ 8, Tbomas'Wlley and lady. “ 9, Joseph Selvert and lady. “ 10, Jacob Fralley aDd lady. k * 11, John Nlxdorf and lady. “ ‘ 12, Barnes Broom and lady. “ 13. Jacob Weaver and sister. “ 14, John Hubley and lady. “ 15, Henry M. White and lady. “ 16, Samuel W. Taylor and lady. “ 17, W. Gorrecht and lady. “ 18. George Martin and lady. “ 19, Jacob Evans and lady. “ 20, Frederick Gemperllng and lady. “ 21, John Gorrecht, sen., and lady. “ 22, Isaac Dunn- and lady. “ 23, George Yelsley and lady. “ 24, Charles Beates and lady. “ 25, Frederick Remley and lady. South Ecut Ward —Mr. Kline, Chairman. Block No. 1, C. A. Helnltsh and lady. “ 2, W. A. Atlee and lady. *• 3, II Ratbvoo and lady. “ 4, John S. Miller and lady. « 6, C. F. Laiae and Miss H. IToffmeler. 6, Michael Steigerwalt and Mias Kate Btelger walt. « 7, w. P. Brooks and Miss Ann Brooks. •« 8, P. M. Deichler and S. Miller. “ 9, Israel Abele and Miss Miller. “ 10, Alexander McKim and lady. 11, Samuel McDonald and Miss Stormfeltz. “ 12, Jacob N. Miller and lady. *• 13, Christian Widmyer and’ lady. “ 14. Thomas Bonlne and Miss Mary Bonlne. *• 15, Ed trard Morton and Mias Rebecca Powers. North East Ward —Mr. Geo. Bryan, Chairman. Block No. 1, D. Heitshu and lady. “ 2, C. M. Howell and lady. “ 3, 11. BanmgardDer and lady- M 4, Jacob and lady. “ 5, Wm. Myers and lady. “ 6, Henry Nixdorf and lady. “ 7, Geo.*B. Mowery and lady. ** 8, John J CochraD and lady. “ 9, G. M. Zahm and lady, 10, Joseph Brimmer and lady. “ 11, W. Sprecher and lady. “ 12, E. Geiger and lady. “ 13, D. P. Brown and lady. “ 14, Jno. D. Beahm and lady. “ 15, D. Fellenbaum and lady. “ 16, Jno. Lippincott and lady. “ 17, Jos. Clarkson and lady. “ 18, Theo. Miller and lady. “ 19, Jay Cadwell and lady. South West Ward —Mr. Geo. K. Reed,Chairman. Block No. 1, D. W. Patterson and lady. “ 2, H. P, Carson and lady. “ 3, C. M’Oleary and lady. “ 4. W. Wright and lady. “ 5, Geo. M. Pennock and mother. “ „ 6, Jacob Bowers and lady. “ * *=7, Thomas Holt and lady. “ 'B, Christian Stroble. “ 9, Samnel Cormeny and lady. u 10, Levi Campbell. “ 11, Casper Forrest and lady. - 12, John Dehaven. “ 13, John Tucker and lady. LATE FROM MEXICO. The steamer Tennessee, arrived at New Orleans, December 26, and brings Vera Crnz dates of the 22d. The news is undecisive. The Progresso speaks in high terms of Presi dent Buchanan’s message, and thinks the position it takes with regard to Mexico will induce the European powers to recede from their present attitude. It also anticipates that the Liberals will reap some advantage from the tone assumed at Washington, and consequently that there will be no neoessity for establishing the military posts in Chihua hua and Sonora, as suggested in the message. Zuloaga was prepared for flight at a moment’s warning. General Marquez had been defeated near Guadalajuara by Degallados. The Archbishop had refused to advance any more money to the Zuloago faction. A new government, under the form of a triumvirate, had been proposed at the capital. A fleet consisting of five French and three Spanish war vessels was lying at Sacraficios. The U. S. sloop of war Saratoga was also there. Another American sloop was seen off Vera Cruz. . * It is stated that $25,000 in silver had been found in the vault of Mr. Forsyth’s house in the city of Mexioo. For tbe Intelligencer. tkachkrs* Institutes. The writer of this article was of the opinion that tbe day for Teachers’ lostitntes had gone by, at least In Lancaster county; but on looking over the papers a short time since he discovered (hat there had been one in session in this dty. ; Perhaps it may be well to offer a few remarks In regard to these meetings, particularly as a difference of -opinion exists.'* mong teachers and Mends of education, as to their utitity and importance. Some few years ago, when lukewarmness prevailed. on' the subject of Common School Education, and the pabtto mind needed something to arouse iftn action In reference to lnstitutes —like political meetlngi beftxa an election—were resotted to for this purpose. At this lima, alley farther legislation was deemed necessary, by ifcrfrtsnd#ln reftreoce to the Common School system. Institutes'and Associations were held and the dedred legislation was obtained. We now have a separation of tha State and School Dapertmante— •the CoontyßupeHntaadeocy-end,above all, numerous Nor mal Schools established throughout the State. The writer considers, then, that iiu&tefe* being Invoked fbr these purposes, and having accomplished them, should now be permitted to pass away—Jnst as a-political convention 'when the eleetion' Is over. No nne person ever supposed that ignorant teachers coaid be much enlightened or Im proved by a few days’ attendance upon an Institute.— Teachers may be harangued. There may be a good deal of self-glorification—some very nice resolutions may be pasted —bnt no real benefit can possibly accrue to the teacher.— Indeed, not unfrequently mare barm is done to. tbs young andinexperienoed than good He Is frequently obliged to listen to the cru-’e and conceited notions of certain teach ers, and, not knowing,the character of the speaker, U often Imposed upon by the specious presentation of the, subject. He..very.-often leaves; the;lnstitnte with the feeling of having been pursuing an Improper oourse In his school, or in bis manner of teaching*~whlist In nine cases out of ten his coarse Is the proper one.' Mach real injury is done t° the young aod modest teacher In this way—an Injury which requires yean of after experience to remedy. With out including certain stereotyped lecturers who hold forth at Institutes, by way of advertisement, the class of persona generally found figuring there are either those who have got bold of some worthless hobby which they soon ride to death, or, those who being Inflated with : self-importance, will rather hazard their silly and Injurious notions than preserve a judicious silence. An empty drum makes the most noise always, and no one Is so wise In his owu esti mation as tbe conceited fool. It takes a great deal of learn- convince a man of his real ignorance. Hence we find, now-a-days, that tbe moat expert in school matters, and the best talkers about school operations, are those « bo never taught a day In their lives, and who never entered a school room except for the purpose of salf-g rat illation.— Hence we find men, grown gray with age bnt not wi(b discretion, condemning teachers for attending to their business, and ''cashiering'' them in Public Halls for doing that for which they were hired, and for the proper and faithful discharge of which they are amenable alone to pobllc sentiment. Bnt whilst we think, with the great majority <-f the public, that the day for Teachere’s Institutes has gone by, believing that their place is well supplied by Normal Schools, still we will admit that they may be used, occasion ally, to effect certain purposes. They furnish tn the County Superintendent a convenient modeofcommuoicatlug with tbe public. Through them he can dt-monstrale that be is doing a great deal, when he Is really doiDg nothing. By means of the Institute, be can satisfactorily establish how fully and completely he has carri-d out the laws of tbe State. How many schools he has visited—how many lec tures he has delivered—how many ignorant teachera he has instructed—how many weary and care-worn he has cheered and comforted—how much, generally he has done to elevate the profession aod make it respected in the commnnity All this, and more, can be done in a few days by means of tbe Institute. No matter bow many teachers may have been insulted, or how much petty tyranny may have been enacted durjug the year, the Institute week makes all right, and a couple of resolutions square tbe account! Tbe Teachers’ Institute also presents a fine field for the glorious development of the principle—“ You tickle me and I'll tickle you." Almost any amount of self-glorificatiun cab be got through in this way at the Institute. Nothing U easier. Yon call mo Doctor, and I’ll address you as Pro fessor—and the thing Is done. If A has published a book, and B looks around tor subscribers, and O has tried to get up something, certainly that’s no reason that gentlemen, whose books are In use in our Public Schools, should be permitted to say anything lo their favor, or explain to the teachers the proper way of using them. Oh, no, (hat don’t beloDg to tbe Institute—that dou’t come under the tickling principle. No wonder that one of tbe members of this Institute, who had traveled some twenty miles fur the express purpose of learning the difference between an ox and a steer, had to go home with liis laudable thirst alter knowledge unsatisfied/ Thai question did not come under the “tickling” principle, and was ruled cut! Institutes, also, are a advertising medium, to say nothing of the immense benefit to Inn keepers! One In stitute, better than twonty Expresses, publishes throughout the county the pretensions of Professors, aod the inchoate conceptions of would-be Philosophers. Besides, luetitutes are pleasant places for flirtlug and passing the time. Whilst all this glorification is going on, tbe teacher of easy con science can bite his apple, read bis novel, laugh at the ox and steer man, stamp with the noisest, and applaud with the loudest, vote the County Superintendency as ranking next to the “Millenium.” aud, then, at the end of tbn week, slip quietly up to the Treasurer aud draw his quota from the Public Crib—without ever supposing for a moment thAt anything else had been doD« than what the Law pre scribed. But. seriously. we have no faith In Teachers’ Institutes —at least such as resemble the one held lately In this city We regard them as humbugs of the first water. Their day is over and they should quietly be consigned to tbe tomb. The time was when they were necessary—but ’tls now gone. There is no necessity of preaching In a barn, when a good church stands convenient. ’Tls cheaper to advertise in the Newspapers at once, and far more creditable. Teach ers, who have puzzling questions to ask, would find it eco nomical to write at once to the County Superintendent, and not incur the expense of bed and board for a week— simply to have a few agricultural problems solved. Tbe only great obstacle in the way of closing these Insti tuted arises from those gentlemen who cannot live without being “tickled. Some, also, like to be the ticklers. But as these classes are in sad minority, we would recommend them to yield gracefully to the inevitable destiny of this by gone Institution. A Tax-Patkr. THE EDITORS’ BOOK TABLE, THE PAGE MONTHLY. Published for the Millersvitlu Normal School, and edited by Messrs R. H. Ilerahey. A. R. Byerly, Snllio E. Bolton, Kate H. Worrest and Mary Poole. Tbe January number of this Interesting little periodical is on our table, and an excellent number It la—decidedly the best that has yet been Issued. The contents are as follows: Scholarship; What makes the Difference ; We are all Helpers; The Sunboom on the Wall; Philosophy of Cry. ing; The Life Principle; Old Maids; Musiogs; Thn Old Oak Tree; Society neods You; Ohildhood Scenes; Tbe Evils of Laughing; The Autumu Flower; Tbe Politician; Letters on a Tortoise Shell; Letter of Dr. E. Pugh ; Never meet Trouble half way; Editors’ Table, AoAc. Terms, single copy, one year, $1 in advance. A liberal deduction made to Olubs. PETERSONS’ COUNTERFEIT DETECTOR AND BANK NOTE LIST for January has been by us, and Is corrected by Drexel A Co., the well known Bankers and Brokers, and it Ib the best and most reliable Detector of Counterfeits or Altered Notes published In this county. The number issued this day fully describes Fifty-two New Counterfeits, and contains a fao-slmlle of a Bogus Bank Note that Is being altered to salt various banks all over the country, and which Is being put Into extensive circulation. It also contains several other pages of very valuable Information of everything appertaining to Bank notes. It has been considerably enlarged this month, having now forty-eight pages in, and contains also fac similes of several hundred Gold and Silver colds, besides. We have no hesitation in pronouncing it the most complete, reliable and best publi cation of the kind in tbe United States, as it Is not used to subserve tbe interest of any banking house, as most of the so-called Detectors are. It should be in the bauds of every storekeeper iu the whole country, aud we would advise all persons who haodle money to send two dollars in a letter, for a year’s subscription, to tbe publishers, and thus sub scribe for the semi-monthly issne of it at once; or one dollar for the monthly issne. It is published by T. B* PETERSON & BROTHERS, No. 806 Oheatnut street, Phils delphia, to whom all tetters should be addressed. A copy of “ Petersons’ Complete Coin Book,” the most perfect and complete one io the world will be given gratis to all sub scribers for 1859. OREGON AND KANSAS. One of the shallowest attempts at public deception, says the Harrisburg Patriot, is that which represents the Democratic party as de sirous of lugging Oregon forcibly into the Union, with but 42,000 inhabitants, while Kansas is excluded with double that number. The monstrous injustice of this partiality is constantly harped upon by the Opposition.— There might bo some force in it, if the com plaint proceeded upon a truthful foundation; but it does Dot. Kansas is not and will not be an applicant for admission into the Union, at this session of Congress, and Oregon is.— This is the precise difference between the oases. If Kansas, with a properly framed Constitu tion, was now knocking at the door of Con gress, demanding admission, and she should be refused, while Oregon was admitted, there might be some groonds for the daily reiterated contrast between her case and that of Oregon. Bat Kansas is not applying for admission. Her people are not anxious to come into the Union at this time. How then can it be said that she is excluded ? On the other hand, Oregon does want to be admitted. was no difficulty in forming a Constitution—the people of the Territory are of one mind on the Slavery question, and General Lane affirms that her population is nearly, if not quite, 90,000, the ratio necessary for a member of Congress. Would it not be unjust to refase her admission, because Kansas is not ready to apply ? And yet this is the only reason the Opposition can advance for voting against the proposition to number Oregon among the States of the Union. Better Late than Never. —The Senate of South Carolina has passed a bill making an appropriation for the erection of the pro posed monument to the Signers of the Deola ration of Independence, in Independence Square. It will probably pass the House also. -The other original twelve States have already made the necessary appropriations for this purpose. The total cost of the monument will be $125,000, and the allotment of the expense is as follows: New Hampshire, $3,- 000; Massachusetts, $11,000; Rhode Island, $2,000; Connecticut, $4.000; New York, $33,000; New Jersey, $5,000; Pennsylvania, $25,000; Delaware, $1,000; Maryland, $6,- 000; Virginia, $12,000 ; North Carolina, $8,000; Georgia, $8,000; South Carolina, $6,000. Public Buildings.— From a recent report of the Secretary of the Interior, made 16 the Senate, in compliance with a resolution, it appears that the entire cost of Government buildings in Washington, including statuary and paintings, has been $14,709,338 09. ALKA9AO FOR 1859. op a n j) h op 5 ■ o e ? p* 2. p 0 • S © O q ST p g- §• S' » a, **Si | • I = • JANUABY, 4 11 18 25 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31 FEBRUARY, 1 8 15 22 7 14 21 28 MARCH, 7 14 21 28 6 13 20 27 APRIL. 6 13 20 27 5 12 19 26 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 4. 11 18 25 AUGUST 7 14 21 28 SEPTEMBER, 5 12 19 20 OCTOBER. NOVEMBER 7 14 21 28 DECEMBER, 6 13 20 27 5 12 19 26 4 1L 18 25 Earthquake in California.— The San Francisco Herald , Nov. 27 til. thud ilencribeß the earthquake felt in that city on the 26th : At twenty-seven minutes before one o'clock yesterday morning, our city was visited by one of tbe nv'Ht violent hhucks of earthquake that has been experienced since California came into American possession. It was pre ceded by a deep rumbling noise coming from the northeast, which Bounded a* if heavily loaded teams of wagon* were being driven furiously through our -treet- Thii was im mediately succeeded by a prein nin.rv shook, instantly followed by a still heavier one, which lusted about ten nr twelve heoonds.— An intermission of some five or «ix seconds ensued, when a third eh-ick, much heavier and more prolonged than the second, succeed ed, raising the fears of our citizens to a painful degree. Tbe motion was uudulating, and from northeast to southwest, and the solid earth moved as if suddenly converted into ocean waves. The alarm was universal, and anxiety was depicted on every face, to know whether nature would continue in C'-uvulsion, or sink back to her usual rest. The effeoton the tenants of our large hotels, tall briok buildings, was electrical, aud those establishments disgorged their contents as rapidly as the ptomaoh of a sea siok man.— Ladies and gentlemen hurriedly rushed from their beds, and without waiting for inexpres sibles or crinoline, ran frantioally into the entries and passage ways, orowding the dif ferent modes of egress. Dogs barked with fear, and even horses in the stables exhibited unmistakable symptoms of dread. In most residences the bells were violently rung, while the orookery and glassware kept up a lively olattering; olooks suddenly stood still, the regular motion of their pendulums beinjg rudely interfered with, and artioles of furni ture seemed as if inspired by Terpsichore.— After a careful inquiry we have been unable to learn of any seriouß damage, except that occasioned through excessive fear, although quite a number of little inoidenta ocourred indicating in some sort the strength of the shock. A considerable portion of the cornioe and plaster in the United States District Court room was thrown down, and many other buildings- suffered in the same way. The City Hall was violently shaken, add some of tbe plaster knocked down. Cracks and rents of considerable size have made their appear ance in a number of our large brick buildings, bat, beyond these incidents, we learn of- no serious disaster. The repeated visitations of this kind to whioh we are subject, would seem to indicate a more prudent method of building than that which bas been pursued. Briok bouses should not exceed two stories in height, and should have broad foundations, and thick, well cemented walls. The Sacra mento Union of yesterday says: “ About 1 o'clock this morning a slight shook of an earthquake was felt in this city. The vibrations were very distinctly felt for a few seconds, but were not sufficiently power ful to disturb tbe course of human events." At Stockton and Petalume tbe shocks were more severe than any ever experienced by the citizens. Hard Getting Along. —What difficulties the Overland Mail coaohes have to encounter may be imagioed from the following, published in the St. Louis Republican, after the arrival of the twenty-first mail, whioh left San Fracisoo on the 25tb of November: The roads were in very good condition from San Francisco to Gila River. At the latter place they encountered the effects of recent rains in that region, and the roads continued in a wretched state the remainder of the route, but particularly bad east from Fort Belknap. The coach was overturned three times, once three miles tbie side of Van Buren, Arkansas, and twice the other side of Fort Yuma, California, but fortunately no one was injured. Twenty-five hours were con sumed in oomiDg the first seventy five miles from Tucson. Through Apache canoD the snow was fifteen inches in depth. At Apache they were forced to leave the coach and walk ajdistance of twelve miles in the night, through snow two and a half feet in depth. By this operation Mr. Beardsly bad his feet badly frozen. He says be never before experienced such a night of suffering. Along this portion of the route it required twenty-four hours to travel a distance of fifty-eight miles.” Lynch Law in Arkansas—Five Horse Thieves Hung. —The faot that five men, charged with being horse thieves, were summarily executed in Arkansas, recently, was mentioned a few days ago. The Memphis Appeal says: As our informant rode past the spot where the ediot of lynch law bad gone forth, and the horrible spectacle of its execution was witnessed, one poor fellow was seen dangling between Heaven and earth, suspended by his neok to the limb of a tree, whose branches extended across the road, with this inscription written upon his b&ok: "Tennessee horse thief. If you like him better than I do, you oan take him down and bury him.” Mercantile College. —The value of these institutions is becoming very generally understood, and we are glad to learn that they are liberally patronized. The facilities furnished by Brtant & Stratton, at their Institution at the S. E. corner of Chesnut and Seventh streets, have attraoted quite a large number of pupils; and and this, in turn, has ioduoed them to extend their course of instruction. In addition to the more Btriotly mercantile character of their teaching*, they have made arrangements for two courses of leotures—one by S. H. Perkins, Esq., on 11 The Law and its Commercial Aspects,” and the other by Mr. 41 Blodget, oh. Political Eoonomy.” Both the gentlemen named are eminently qualified for the* duties they have assumed, and their connection with the Mercantile College will give it new olaims to publio consideration.— M AT. 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