®l)e £rincaotei 3iitelltgencer GEO. SANDERSON, EDITOR. A. SANDERSON,^Associate. LANCASTER, PA., FEBRUARY 15,1859 CIRCULATION, UOOO COPIES I 80B8CHiFnoK Pbicb, $2,00 per annum- , . 8. M. Pxnagnx A AvrzKnsxsot Aqenot, U£> Nassau street, Ne^Yoi^aSiil<tState street, . 8. M. P*mifQiii, v i C&’an Agents ’Ibr 'Tfut ZmcatUr JktdUffeneer, and the most influential and largest circula ting Newspapers in the United States and the Canadas.— They are authorized to contract for ns at our lowest rates TO THJ! DEMOCRACY OP THE CITY AND COUNTY OP LANCASTER. • In accordance with the resolution of the County Com* mltteey adopted'at'their meeting on the 15th inst., you are reqnested-to assemble In the several Wards ofthe City, and Boroughs and TownsbipsoftheCoanty on SATURDAY the 19th day of FEBRUARY next, (hen and there to elect not less than' three nor more than five delegates to repre. •entliich District In a general County Convention to he held on WEDNESDAY, the 23d day of FEBRUARY next,, at 1! o’clock, A. M., at Fnlton Hall, la the City of Lancas. ter, for the purpose of electing Bix delegates to represent the Democracy ofthe County of Lancaster In the annual State Convention, to be held at Harrisburg, on Friday the fourth day of March next. The several Ward, Borough and Township Committees are requested to give early notice, in their respective Dis tricts, of the time and place of meeting, for the election of delegates. In accordance with the established usage of the party, the several Districts will each nominate one person to serve on the Bounty Committee for the ensuing politi cal year, and also nominate their Ward, Borough and Township Committee, and place their names on their res pective credentials to the ensuing County Convention. By order of the County Committee. ' H. B. SWARR. Chairman. Laxcastzr, January 25tb, 1859. DELEGATE MEETINGS. The Democrats of the N. W. Ward will meet at Shober’s Hotel, North Queen street, on Saturday evening next, 19th Inst., between the hours of D% and 8 o’clock, for the pnrpoae of electing five delegatee to the County Conven tion to meet on Wednesday, the 23d inst. By order ofthe Ward Ex. Committee, 11. BLTCKKN«DERFER, GKO. W. BROWN, JOHN K RUSSEL. CIIA3 K. FitAILEY, JOHN RANKIN. The Democrats of the N. E. Ward will meet at Miller’s Hotel, East Cbesnut street, on the same evening, between the same hours. The Democrats S. W. Ward will meet at Fitzpat rick’s Hotel, Bouth Queen street, on the same evening, be tween the same boars. The Democrats of the S. E. Ward will meet at Witling er’s Hotel, Bouth Queen street, on the same evening, be tween the same hours. BY ORDER OF TflE WARD COMMITTEES. JOB PRINTING. Having jmt received from the establish ment of Juhnson & Co., Philadelphia, a large and varied assortment of the latest styles of card and job type, wo are prepared to do handbills, cards, bill heads, in fact, every kind of printing, in the neatest manner and on tho most reasonable terms. We shall spare no pains to render satisfaction in the jobbing department, and shall endeavor to merit a reasonable share of public patronage. fl@“*Tbe senior editor of The Intelligencer but feel deeply grateful to his brethren of the Press, in this and other States, for the kindly notice they have taken of his election to the Mayoralty of this City. These evidences of their regard and esteem are properly appreciated, coming as they do from a class of men who know how to estimate the toil and drudgery to which the editor of a political paper is subject, and how poorly, as a general thing, he is compensated fur his labors.' THE DELEGATE ELECTIONS. The Delegate Elections will take place on Saturday next throughout tho County, and we trust our Democratic friends will not neglect them. The County Convention assembles on tho following Wednesday, for the purpose of electing six delegates to the ensuing State Convention of the 4th of March. The latter body meets at Harrisburg for the purpose of nominating candidates for Auditor General and Surveyor General to be supported at the October election. We hope the Democrats throughout the County will see to it that every district may be represented in the County Convention. SENATOR BIGLER ON TIIE TARIFF The following resolution, offered in the Senate, on the 3Lst ult., by Mr. Bigler, ha 9 been the snbjcct of discussion in that body ever since Resolved , As the opinion of tha Senate, that the creation of a large public debt in time of peace with the true policy of the United States; and as the present revenues are insufficient to meet the unavoida ble expenses of the Government, Congress should proceed, without delay, to ro-adjust the revenue laws so as not only to meet the deficit in the current expenses, but to pay off the present debt ho far as it may be liable to immediate cancellation. On Tuesday last, Senator Bigler made a powerful speech in advocacy of his resolution, and in favor of an increase of the Tariff. It is a very able production, but its great length prevents us from publishing it entire. We shall, however, give a synopsis of it in our next issue. OREGON ADMITTED. The important event in Congress, on Satur day, was the passage of the bill admitting Oregon as a State into the Federal Union.— The subject was the only one discussed by the House of Representatives on that day, and after many amendments had been offered and rejected, the bill finally passed, precisely as it came from the Senate, by a vote of yeas 113, nays 95. The vote was by no means a strict party one, although the great body of the Democratic members voted Lr it, and the majority of the Republicans against it. There was quite a rejoicing in Washington, on Sat urday evening, among the friends of the hill, on account of its passage. Several of the members of Congress who voted fur it, were serenaded, as were President Buchanan, Vice President Breckinridge, and Senator Douglas, all of whom made short speeches on the oc casion. -APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED, The U. S. Senate have confirmed the appointments of lion. Samuel W. Black as Governor of Nebraska, and lion. Wilson McCandless as Judge of-the U. S. District Court for Western Pennsylvania. Both of these gentlemen are Pittsburghers, and we are sure the President could not have made more popular appointments for those responsible offices. Their qualifications, too, are of the highest order. FLIGHT OF THE HAYTIAN EMPEROR. The last accounts from Uayti bring the intelligence that the negro Emperor Soulouque had fled in a British vessel of war and takeu refuge in Jamaica, and there claims the pro tection of the British flag. A Republic has been proclaimed in his dominions, and Gen. Geffard is at the head of affairs. Soulouque usurped imperial power in 1849, having pre viously been President of the Republic. RETRENCHMENT AND REFORM. ; Congress is busily engaged reducing the expenditures of the Government. This is well; but the members don't begin at the right place. Instead of discharging employ ees of the Government, and reducing the wages of those who are retained, they should commence with .themselves,'and reduce their own salaries about one-half, which would be a at once of about NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS per annum I For* mpy y,u got eight dollars per Mm, an theß wag conB ; dered we n pa j d . now (under the.la>v . oaeB e d by the Black Republican Congress of 5) he t 8 ftbout per diem for theft*. he Bpendß in the pubho wmee 1 Let reform win a t home. ' - THE TARIFF QUESTION. If there is one question, says the Philadel phia Argos, upon which, more than all others, the position of the Pennsylvania Democracy has been studiously and pertinaciously misrepresented by an an unscrupulous Oppo sition, that question is the Tariff. For years the most insane appeals have been made to the! people to overthrow our organization for the reason, os it was alleged, that we were opposed to protecting and enooaraging the important interests of our Commonwealth. It mattered nothing that the opinions of the Democratic party" were openly proclaimed upon these subjects. The views of our promi nent men were misrepresented—the princi plea of the party were perverted, and when these means failed, the leaders of our opponents restored to the dishonorable rose of. declaring that our professions were made to the ear to. be broken to the hope—‘•that we were not sincere in our avowed opinions on this important subject. Through the memorable oampaigoe of 1844, '47 and '4B, as well as those of 1852, '54 and ’56, these misrepresentations were the princi pal themes upon which our political opponents harped to the people. At times the ruse was' successful, and then the sober, second thought would convince the people of their error, and they would return, with renewed zeal, to the support of Democracy. Thus has this issue been brought into every contest, and thns particularly was it pressed upoD public attention in' 1858. In all this time, the Pennsylvania Demo* cracy have remained true to their settled opinions upon the tariff. The -'principle enunciated in the celebrated Kane letter written by Mr. Polk in 1844, that the Democracy advocated “ a tariff for revenue, with a just discrimination in favor of protec tion,” has never been violated or abandoned by them. Every tariff measure framed by a Democratic Congress has been sufficient for the wants of the national treasury, and adequate to protect all the great interests of the country. To show the perfect accuracy of this assertion, it is but necessary to particu larize the much abused tariff act of 1846, under the operations of which the manufacturing, commercial, and general producing interests of the country enjoyed a prosperity never before paralleled. This is well known, and it is equally well known ,that this .highly advantageous tariff act was abrogated by the opponents of the Democracy—the very men who are continually harping upon the want of Democratic fidelity to the producing interests of the country. Such is a brief resume of the past; let us now glance at the present. A Democratic President has urged, in the strongest terms, the modification of the existing tariff, because a modification was necessary to replenish an exhausted treasury and give new life to prostrated industry. An united Democratic delegation from Pennsylvania has sustained this recommendation with all their zeal” and ability. The Democratic press of the State have, without exception, spoken in support of tho action of the Executive and these faithful Representatives; and yet an unscrupulous Opposition continues to stultify itself and disgust all honorable men by declaring that the Democratic party of Pennsylvania is not sincere in its desire to protect the interests of the Commonwealth. The very party that brought bankruptcy upon the National' Treasury—that inaugurated a career of gov ernmental extravagance unparalleled in our history—that now stands by, in silence and indifference, while honest and honorable men are straining every nerve to obtain justice for Pennsylvania, and bring prosperity to the country, is the one to impeach the sincerity of Democracy, and poison the publio mind against its exertions. What are the eleven Republican members of C.ingress from this State doing now to secure protection for Pennsylvania enterprise and industry ? It is true that Mr. Morris has read an essay, and published it, in favor of the doctrine of protection ; but here their zeal has stopped, and they have found employment in silly investigations ol the management of Government workshops, and in more silly denunciations of a Democratic Administration. Will such conduct satisfy oui'~people ? Will they be satisfied to see political animosity gratiiy its spleen, when questions of vital importance to men of all creeds are pending in our national councils? We think not. Our people, impulsive as they may be at times, are too intelligent and patriotic to permit the interests and honor of their State to be per led in this manner, and we much mistake them-if they do not call the Republi cm members ol Congress to a serious reckoning. Let us hear no more, then about Democratic insincerity on the tariff question ; the facts are before the country, and they speak for themselves. A Terrible Adventure on a Prairie.— S. 11. Packard, Esq., an lowa editor aud lawyer, was recently lust in a snow storm between Sioux Ripids and Fort Dodge. About three hours after he started a heavy snow storm burst upon him, accompanied by a high wind from the northwest- Knowing the danger of attempting to cross those large prairies in such a storm, he turned back and attempted to retrace his steps, but soon found it was im possible for man or beast to face the storm: he therefore re-proceeded on his journey, con fident that he could ride to the next bouse (40 miles) by nightfall. But his horse, having broken through the ice several times became afraid to go upon the ice, and he was de layed many times at 6ioughs until night over took him at a slough about half way across the prairie. Here he found it impossible to induce the horse to go upon the ice, and while searching for a better crossing, the ice broke with him and let him into water above bis knees. He endeavored to get to shore, but the ice broke at every step, and he struggled on through the ice, snow and water a distance of twenty or thirty feet before be came to firm ice. He at once attempted to remove his shoes and stockings, but they were bo incased in ice that it was impossible. Convinced that be must remain where he was until morning, and that his only safety was in keeping in motion he commenced running upfln the ice, and con tinued to do so until daylight the next morn ing, when, having succeeded in getting his horse across the slough, he started on foot, as ho supposed towards Fort Dodge. After walking about two miles and a half he found he had turned around and was going back ; he immediately retraced his steps, and walked all day dragging his frozen feet through snow ankle deep, and at times knee deep, his horse following him. and was again overtaken by night about three miles from a house. Here he left his horse, and started on, hoping to reach the house in an hour or two, but he was so faint and weary that he fell frequently, and was nine hours id walking the last three miles. His sensations during this time, as described by him, were peculiar and strange; the road appeared to be embroidered in the most beautiful colors, and he stopped and reached to pick up a specimen several times. Satisfied that his mind was wandering, he endeavored to divert his mind from-the con sideration of this subject, but in vain fif he looked at the side of the road it appeared to be walled up, and to be covered with hogs lying on their backs I Raising himself, he proceeded, and at length reached the house of a Mr. Welsh, about four o'clock in tho morning. He was taken ih and cared for until the arrival of friends from Fort Dodge. Cattle. —Our Western exchanges report that an unusual number of cattle are changing hands, the farmers being unable to hold their stock longer owing to the scarcity of fodder. As a result, we may soon expect to Bee in market aDy quantity of poor beef. Thousands, no doubt, will oome forward entirely unpre pared for market, lean, eoarae and tough.-** Albany Argus. Pennsylvania Railroad.— Annual Re port. —The annual meeting of the stockbold .ors of the Pennsylvania Railroad was held in Philadelphia last week. There was a large Attendance. From the annual report submit ted we learn that th'e earnings of the road for 1858, were $5,185,330 68. The expenses were $3,021,885 04, leaving the net earnings $2,- 163,445. 64. Tfie Boatd has not deemed it prudent to distribate the dividend withheld in ; November, 1857, owing to the condition of the western roads, and have, therefore, charged the amount of the original subscription to the Marietta and Cincinnati- Railroad, and the Income Bonds received as interest for that company, together with;!the original anbscrip tion to the .Springfield, Mount Vernon and Pittsburg Railroad company, with some other items, to Profit and L >ss account. The road carried during 18j58, 1,012,803 first class passengers, and 16,822 emigrants in all.— There is. a decrease of $75,213 for first class, and $7,073 for emigrants during the year.— This falling off is not greater than on most of the other roads, and is dae to the general prostration of business. Less than half the number of emigrants arrived at United States ports, in 1858, than the number in 1857, bo that the diminution will be deemed very small. The gross earnings for freight during the year were $3,536,206. 31, of which all but $275,478 82 (for tolls, &.,) was for freight carried ip the ears of the company. The entire amount of freight, including lamber, &c., for supplies, was 1,137,189 tons. The increase in freight Warnings for the year was $159,690 05, while the amount carried in the cars of the company, was much greater thanr in 1857. The coal delivered in Pittsburg amounts to 99,540 tons in 1858. To protect the New JBroad Top Colliers, the tollsAvere reduced to a point which enabled them to increase their product during the post year. Although these tolls are too low, yet they have fostered a trade which will be extremely val uable to the company. Not a single life has been lost out of over one million of passengers carried over the road, and but one accident occurred by which passengers were injured! The claims for lost freight during the year only amounted to $8,014. Eighty seven miles of double track were completed during the year—about the same as last ye«r. Cars for live stock and coal and lumber transportation will soon be required ; but in other respects the road is sufficiently equipped for the busi ness of the year. Passengers now travel from Philadelphia to Pittsburg without change of cars. The rolling stock of the road is full.— There are 209 locomotives, with about 2300 passenger, freight, lumber and coal cars. In closing, the Board acknowledge the efficient services of Thomas A. Scott, Esq., to whom, and his subordinate officers and employees, much credit is due for the favorable results obtained during the year. KANSAS AND SLAVERY. Kansas will undoubtedly pass an act abolishing slavery in that Territory. This will bring before Congress in its most radical and practical form the whole question of popular sovereignty and the power of Terri tories to indulge in ‘‘unfriendly legislation” towards slavery. Beyond question the Administration and the South will deny this authority on the part of the people of the Territory, and insist upon slavery being protected by a Congressional code of law. This will try the back bone of Douglas and other • popular sovereignty Democrats, and draw the line of demarcation broad and distinct between them and the regular Democratic Administration party.— Milwau • kee. ( Republican ) Democrat. There is, in the minds of many, a very grave doubt whether the Legislature of a Territory, situated within the limits of the Louisiana purchase, can prevent the bolding of slaves therein, and for this reason : By the Constitu tion, Treaties, among other things, are made the supreme law of the land. The Treaty with France, by which that country ceded the Territory of Lousiana, a part of which is now embraced within the Territory of Kansas, provides that until the whole Territory is admitted into the Union as States, the persons residing therein should be protected in their “religion and their property” The laws of Spain, who first owned the Territory, allowed slavery, and under French ; rule the law was not changed, and the term "property ” as used in the Treaty, it is universally conceded means slaves.' While in a chrysalis state, before the admission of Kansas into the Union as a sovereign State, it is believed by manv of the ablest jurists, that a failure to protect the “ property” of persons residing therein, would be an open infringtnent of the Treaty with France, to the keeping of which, in letter and in spirit, the faith of the Republic is pledged. It is no argument to say that France, one of the parties to the contract, does not care whethertbispartof the Treaty be lived up toor not, but a nation’s faith; like a woman’s honor, should be above suspicion. Besides, there are other parties to the contract—the citizens settling there, and who, relyiDg on the pledged faith of the Government, which acts in bad faith to its own citizens is worse than that which is faithless to other nations, for in the latter case a resort to arms can right the wrong, but with the citizen there is no redress —taking up arms against the Government is treason, the punishment of which is death. By “ unfriendly legislation”*is meant that kind which, while it does not positively forbid it, still crushes it out, by repealing laws, or enacting new obes which will do indirectly that which the very attempt confesses it wrong to do directly. This is no protection of ” property” within the mean ing of the Treaty with France—it is a blow deliberately aimed at one of its important provisions, and is but the reckless sugges ion of men who from first to last have aimed to make Kansas the theatre of lawless violence, and to bring the people into a conflict with the General Government.— Cleveland Demo crat. The American party is dead; you canoot frighten, with its spectre, any but the most timorous, the silliest ghost seer. But there are half a million voters who formerly belonged to that party who' do not mean to have their fingers used in 1860, to pull the chestnuts out of the fire for the benefit of the Lecorapton Democracy. We want, them to vote for us—is there anything wrong in that?— N. Y Tribune. Not all. Get them if you can, by all means. Persuade the half million American voters to pull the chestnut out of the fire for the benefit of Seward.. Republicanism, but don't be frightened if they refuse to come to your rescue. None but the “ most timorous " can be frightened at the spectre of the Amer ican party. FOREIGN NEWS. The steamship Asia arrived at New York on Tuesday morniDg last, with seven days later intelligence from Europe. Her news is important. Tho war feeling throughout Europe appears to be on the inorease. An alliance, offensive and defensive, has been formed between France and Sardinia. The French garrison in Rome is to be reinforced by two additional regiments. Pope Pius con templates removing the Papal See to Vienna, in case of war between France and Austria, and has so informed the Emperor Napoleon. Prussia declares her desire to remain neutral in the threatened contest, but acknowledges her sympathies to be with Austria. In Eng land the question of Parliamentary reform appears to be gaining ground, and the govern ment has expressed a determination to protect the interests ot British subject's in Mexico.— The markets are but little changed. New Fertilizer. —Messrs. Allen & Needles, of 42 South Wharves, and 41 South Water Street, Philadelphia, have succeeded in per fecting & manure, possessing all the requisites of a complete fertiliser in every sense of the word. It is especially adapted to corn, oats, potatoes, wheat and grass. We can especially commend their new fertilizer, while their super-phosphate of lime and guano has a well established reputation. .For particulars we refer thrreader to Allen & Needless' adver tisement in another column. CITy AND COUNTY AFF.AIRS The Orders of Washington —A Remark* abu Rmo—ln these days of Lectures and Romaotic Publications of the Life of Washington, it' seems most .remarkable that his own unequaled words are left in obscurity—^language that filled tha breasts of every officer and soldier under his command with an unbounded 1ot« and veneration for the Commander-In-Chief of the Ameri can Army. - It is well known that tha siege of Yorktown. -October, 1781, snd ths surrender of Lord Cornwallis, were the dosing scenes of the Revolutionary War. The profonad wisdom of Washlngton, and the unexampled bravery, vjg» onras action and victory of the Allied Army exc : ted universal Joy, and on no occasion during the War did the Americans axhibit greater exultation. The news of this brilliant suceess produced the moat rapturous emotions, under the operations of which many were deprived of their reason, some fell Into convulsions, and the aged patriot and doorkeeper of Congress expired from the violence of his feelings. These facts prove the follies and consummate failures cf all the Historians and Biographers who have written and covered pages with their own romantic imageries. They have beautifully depicted the hunting grounds of Monot Vernon, and the oourtship of Washing ton, whilst the thrilling wore’s of the great and immortal Chieftain are left to moulder upon the dusty shelves of Recording Offices. Washington’s own words outshine them all, and prove the insignificance of all the histories written? for his own words and works are the trne glory of the American Nation, and cannot be embellished. To add one line of romance to the original orders of Washington wonld be detracting from the great and stern realities of his operations. Ail the Biographies yet pub fished have not conveyed the proper Idea of his greatness as the Commander-In-Chief, and the publication of his own words and orders can, therefore, only give the American people proper estimation of his commanding qualities, influence and superiority, foe Private Accounts and various Letters of Washington have been published; but the wisdom of the Father of bis Country can only be seen and appreciated wheD, in bis greatest difficulties, trials and dangers, be issues such superior orders, as to command the utmost respect and strictest obedience, and thns exhibit his exalted worth. > / Col. Riioabt, of this city, is In possession of the Original Book of Orders, issued during the Siege of Yorktown. The book contains two hnndred and ten pages of the daily orders from the Commander-in-Cblef of the American Army. It is an original manuscript, and bears a strong resemblance to Washington’s own band-writing. It dates from Aagnst 1, 1781 to October 31, 1781, embracing each and every order Issued, with the names and appointment of the Field Officers to whom the orders were issued— specifying the Head Quarters of each Camp during the march ofthe Army to Yorktown—the names and duties of the several Brigadier Generals as they were appointed to their respective Brigades, and their position on tbe right, centre, and left wings during the march. Also, tbe varions General Courts Martial held at each Camp—tbe names of the officers and soldiers—the decisions of tbe Coarts Martial, and the approval or disapproval of the same by the Commander-in-Chief. Tbe arrival of 28 Sail of the Line (with a laige body of French Troops under tbe com mand of Major General De St. Simon and Count De Grasse) in the Chesapeake Bay, and their juuction and co-operation with the American forces. The orders to Generals Muh lenberg, Marquis De La Fayette, Baron Steuben, Greene, Wayne, Du Portafi, Clinton, Geet, Lincoln, Hobby, Rocharn beau, and others—and to the New Jersey, New York, Penn sylvaniA, Delaware and Maryland Regiments—and to His Excellency, Governor Nelson, commanding rthe Virginia Militia. Tbe orders of the Commander-In-Chief for tbe Grand Review of the American Troops, and hla introducing and joining them with the French Army, “under the command of M. G. the Marquis De La Fayette with prpspecta which under the smiles of Heaven he doubts not to crown their toils with the most brilliant success.” In another place: “The whole of the Troops are ordered to parade at 10 o’clk to morrow in as soldierly a manner as possible. They will first be reviewed, and then ioren in the wood near the Church to attend Divine Service. It is expected that no trifling excuse will prevent any from at tending. Tbe Officers, to which any delinquent belongs will be Judges of their ability or inability and will excuse or punish them accordingly.” The orders of Sept. 30, 1781. from the Commander in- Cbief to the several Commanding Generals, “to conduct the attack against Yorktown with tbe utmost rapidity,” and his extraordinary and spirit stirring'address to the officers and soldiers of the Allied Army “to pursue their duties with the most unabating ardor," with the assurance “ that this Battle would decide American Independence , that the liberties of America and the honor of the Allied Army were in their hands." The regulations for the Siege of Yorktown—the orders to the several Generals of Divisions to mount the Trenches; the dispositions of the New Jersey Troops under the command of Col. Dayton, and the Regiments commanded by Cols. Srammel, Huntingdon. Rice aud Laurens, during tho Siege. The victory of the Army—and the congratulating orders ofthe Commander-in-Chief—hi? presentation of two cap tured Brass Ordnances to two French Regiments as a tes timony of their gallantry in storming the Enemy's Re doubts on tbe night of the 14ih of October—his expressions of affection and gratitude, aud his pardoning and releasing ail the prisoners that were in confinement. Nothing can equal these orders of the Commander-In- Chief of this Allied Army. It is the language of the Great Wash! and Washington only. The Sitge of York, town is so vividly expressed in this Manuscript Book of Original Orders,as to bear no comparison with any history yet written of that most eveatful period ofthe Revolution and the zeal and celerity manifested by the Allied Army. in obedience to the orders of Washington, exhibit the fact that their patriotism and mighty vigor crushed the British Lion, and gained the Independence of America. • Horace Greeley’s Lecture. —A very large (crowded, in fact,) audience were much disappointed, at Fnlton Hall, on Wednesday evening last—tbe occasion being the lecture of Hoßacx Greelkt, Keq., of The New York Tribune, before the ‘‘Historical, Agricultural and Mechanic#’ Institute,” on “Great Men." The disappointment consisted In this, that scarcely a person in tbe audience knew what the “white-coated philosopher” was talking about. His miserably affected sing-song style is well cal culated to put any audience in a sleepy mood, and such was the misfortune which overcame many on Wednesday evening. Mr. Greelxy may be a great writer, but he cer tainly never was “cut out” for an orator. He has mistaken bis calling, evidently, and the sooner he leaves the leeture field the better for his fading laurels. The subject matter ofthe production, (at least what we oould understand of it,) was very common-place. The Allentown Democrat, speaking cf the same lecture, which was delivered in that borough recently by Mr. G., says: “We have half a dozen men in this town, who make no pretensions whatever, who can write aagood a lecture, and deliver it infinitely better.” We have not the slightest doubt that there are treble that number in Lancaster; if not, our city deserves commisser atlon. The Washington, No. 4's Ball We Jjpve beeu favored with a complimentary invitation to the An nual Ball of Washington Engine Company, No 4, on the eve of Washington’s Birth Day, (Monday next). Oar opinion of the Washington and their entertainments has been expressed before, and we have bat to say that the gathering on tho evoning of the 21 at Inst,, ot Engine Com pany, No. 4, and their friends, will he a happy ro-unlon, and one full of pleaaant reminiscences. Daring the evening, a beautiful colored engraving of “Washington’s Reception in New York City” will be pre sented to the Company by some Lady friends of this city There will also be presented to them beautiful worsted work, enclosed in a frame of leather and bar-work, the handiwork of the daughters of Mr. John Dorwart. The*e will bo interesting episodes in tho Washington’s history. Keffer’s superb Orchestra haa been engaged. This will please the lovers of the sweetest dancing music. The Howard Evenings—Rev. Mr. Apple ton’s Lecture.— The lecture of Rev. Mr. Appleton, on '‘Criminal Reftnrniaiion,” was, as we supposed it would he able, eloquent and, at the same time, very practical. It was listened to with wrapt attention by a crowded house. The discussion was participated In by Mayor Sanderson, John Wise, Esq., M»j. Ditmars, Gen. Steinman, J. M. Willis Geist, Esq., Col. Patterson, Jay Cadwell, Esq., and Revf Messrs. Hopkins, Krotel and Hepburn. —The next lecture of the course will be delivered this eveoiDg by Georqb M. Kuse, Esq., one of the ablest advo cates at tho Lancaster Bar. We have not learned Mr. K.’s subject, bnt we know that his qualifications and ability are such as to entertain the most select audience. Appointments. —Mayor Sanderson has ap pointed Alderman S. G. Murser, of the N. W. Ward, Police Clerk. He held the same position under the Administration of Mayor Zimmirman, and his competency and efficiency for the station are of the very highest order. He has also appointed Mr. Christian Frailkt, of the S. W. Ward, Cleik ot the Markets. Election. —On the sth insfc., the Board of *Directors of the Poor elected Dr. John L. Atlee, jr., one of the Physicians to that Institution, Tour being the number called for by the resolution of the Board. The Physicians for the current year are, therefore, Dra. J. B. Levergood, William John L. Atlee, jr., and G. H. Markley. Countt Superintendent-. —Mr. David Evans, ofthis city, has been appointed Connty Superintend ent, in the room of Rev. John S. C&uhbauqh, deceased.— Mr. E. Is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College, and is spoken of as a gentleman in every way qualified for this responsible position. Sabbath School Exhibition. —The scholars of St. Paul’s M. E. Sabbath School, Sonth Queen street, will give an exhibition in Fulton Hall, on the evening of the 22d lust., for the benefit of the Church with which they are connected. Robbery of the Powder House.— lt seems that the villains who have again commenced depredations upon the property of others, are not particular as to the kind of plunder they appropriate. Last night they made a wholesale operation on the powder house, the Joint pro perty of the hardware men of this city, and robbed It of about $75 worth of powder. The powder house on the Millerstown turnpike, about a mile froqj town, and on this side of the first gate. It is divided into aseveral compartments, three of which were broken open, belonging respectively to Messrs Steinman A Co., Sprecber A Bro., and Russel A Barr, none of whom appear to know exactly what they lost, though that taken from Messrs. Steinman A Co. alone cannot be far short of the amount above men tioned. The robbers effected an entranee by prying off the lock of the front door. About two o’clock a person residing this side of the Powder House heard considerable noise, barking of dogs, and the passing of a vehicle towards this city, bnt no cine has yet been discovered likely to lead to the detection of the thieves. The gate-keeper in whose custody the key of the front door is entrusted, Is confident that no one passed through the gate daring the night-* Tuesday's J^prss*. Inauguration or Mayor Sanderson, and Election of Cm Omens.—The City Connells mot oped* ally on Tuesday last, at 2 o’clock, I*. M., for the inaugnra tiOQ of the Mayor elect, and election of City Officers. After the approval of the Mayor elect’s bond in the sep arate Chamber* the bodies met in Convention in the Common Council Chamber. Dr Herat President of Select Connell, pre sided, and the Clerks of Councils officiated as Tellers. The. President stated that of the Mayor elect vu the first business in order, and Messrs, grthtr and Pmelts we appointed a committee' to trait upon and escort him to the Chamber. The oommittee appeared In a short time with the Mayor elect and Mayor Bra Roms, who were introduced to the Convention, the members rising. Messrs. Kaufman and Fitzpatrick were appointed to wait upon CoL J. Fbaskux Rqgakt, City Recorder, for the purpose of administering the oath of office to the Mayor elect. On the return of the committee with the City Recorder, a similar courtesy as in the case of the Mayor elect and Mayor was extended. ' f The oath of office was then administered,'and the Mayor elect delivered the following 19AUOURAL ADDR SB 8 Gentlemen of the Select and Common CbundU. and Fd low Citizens: In entering npon the discharge of the dntles of the office to whirh I have been called by the popular voice, it Is proper for me to say that I shall endeavor to fulfil the obligations I have assumed with fearlessness and fidelity, and in such a way as to promote, so far as I have the power, the peace and good order of community. In doing so, the aid of theTolice, in all its departments, will be expected,* who, I have every reason to believe, will cheerfully discharge the responsibilities resting npon them; and. above all, I hope to be sustained by every good citi zen, whose duty and interest it is to assist in the execu tion of the laws by holding up the arm of the Magistracy. In dealing with offenders, it shall be my endeavor to tem per jnstice with mercy, so far as it is proper to exercise the latter attribute. The aim of the civil power should be to reform, if practicable, not to pnnish with severity—except in the last resort. Incorrigible offenders will be dealt with according to their just deserts. The Mayor’s power is extremely limited, unless in crim inal cases. He has no voice, either affirmatively or nega tively, in the law-making department of the City govern ment: nor can he initiate any measure bearing either directly or indirectly on the finances of the Corporation. That Is the prerogative of Connells, and It is a duty which devolves exclusively upon them. lam happy to add. that to the sound discretion and eminently practical and en lightened policy of the legislative department of the Mouicipal government for the last three years, and to that Quarter alone, are onr common constituency indebted for (he present healthy and prosperous condition of the finan ce. As the mere agent of Councils it will be my pleasure, as it is my duty, to assist wherever and whenever I can in perpetuating the present desirable condition of things. Beyond this I cannot go by law, and it would be an insult to the intelligence of Councils to claim any authority, other than advraory, over the subject. In this connexion, how ever, and iijqhls spirit, it will not be deemed eltherlm proper or impertinent la me respectfully to direct your attention, gentlemen of the Councils, to the almost impas sable condition of several of the streets and crossings within the City limits. Our fellow-citizens, more Imme diately affected, allege, and with much force aud propriety too, that, inasmuch as they pay their taxes cbeerfiilly and promptly, they have n rteht to expect that redress which the case so imperatively demands. Their request is h reasonable one, and I havo no doubt you will give it overy proper aud needful consideration. In making the few appointments to office which the Mayor is required by law to do, it is my determination, if possible, to select the right men for the right places, and to exact of every appointee a faithful, fearlo-s and houeat discharge of his duties. In this, as in other respects. I may commit errors. This we are all liable to do; but, if so, my fellow-citizens may rest assured they shall not be intentional. Gentlemen of the Councils: With these few remarks, which are only made because custom requires It, and sin cerely the people for the confidence reposed in me, I enter at once upon the duties of the office to which I have been elected; and earnestly trust that a kind and overruling Providence may so guide and direct your delib erations and my action, as that the welfare of the City may' be promoted, and that nothing may occur, daring the Municipal year upon which wo have just entered, to dis turb the harmony which should always exist between soparate and independent, yet co-ordinate branches of the same local government. After the Inauguration ceremonies were over, the Con vention proceeded to elect the various City Officers, with the following result: City Treasurer—John W. Jackson, vice Henry C. Went*. City Solicitor—B. F. Baer, vice Samuel H. Reynolds." City Assessor—James Wiley, re-elected. Superintendent of the Water Works—Henry F. Benedict, vice John A. Messenkop. Street Commissioner—Jacob Ehrisman, vico Neal. Don nelly. City Surveyor—Charles E. Haves, vice Jas. C Carpenter. Assistants—Albert A. Messenkop and Henry Stelgerwalt, vice George Albright and John Rose. Councils’ Messenger—Jacob Hubert, vice Geo. Albright. Upon the conclusion of the election for City Officers the Convention adjourned, and th 6 Select Council retired to their Chamber. The Inauguration ceremonies and the election proceed ings were witnessed by a large number of citizens. The following Standing Committees were announced, upoc the re-assembling of Conncils in their respective Chambers, by the Presidents: Finance—Select—Messrs. Z&bm and Barnes; Common— Messrs. Bitner and Swartzwelder. Water—Select—Messrs. Zecber, Barnes and Kaufman Common—Messrs. Cassidy. Fellenbuum and Yeisloy. Street—Select—Messrs. ITowell and Zecher; Common — Messrs. Laise and Lechler. City Property—Select—Messrs. Howell and Jack; Com mon—Messrs G.tblo and Graham. Police—Select—Messrs. Zecher. Kaufman and Jack Common—Messrs. Connley, Smeliz and Graham. Markets —Select—Messrs. Ilarman and Evans.; Common -Messrs. Fitzpatrick and Smeltz. Lamps—Select—Messrs. Harman and Evans; Common •Messrs. Gable and Lechler. Engine and Hose Companies—Select—Messrs. llarmaD, Kaufman and Evans; Common—Messrs. Fellenbaum, Kautz aud K uhns. Buchanan Relief—Select—Messrs. Zabm and Barnes Common—Messrs. Kuhns aod Laise. The Atheneuh Rooms. —The beautiful rooms of the Athoueum, in the third story ofthe City Hall, were thrown opeu to the public last week, and hundreds of our citizens have already availed themselves of th 9 opportunity of visiting them. The rooms are elegantly fitted up with every regard to comfort and convenience.— The leading journals and magazines of the country are kept on file, ami the shelves of the library are ladened with the choicest literature. The rooms are in charge of Mr. J. Staufper, the Librarian, who gives his eonstant supervis ion to the same. They are ooen every day and evening. Sundays excepted, and free)(o all. Thus has a desideratum been supplied, the want of which was long felt by many, and we are glad through the instrumentality of one of our most public-spirited citizens, E. C. Reigart, Esq., a founda* tion has been laid for a Society which will soon rank among the leading literary institutions ofthe State. Below will be found the proceedings ofthe first meetiug of the Atbeueum since the roons are completed: The Atiiexbcm—Lancaster, Fed. 10, 1859 —A number of citizens having, on notice, met at the rooms of the Atheneum, the meeting was called to order, by Amos Slay maker, Esq., on whose motion the Hon. E. C. Reigart, was unanimously cilled to the chair. On motion of E. C. Darlington, D. W. Patterson was appointed Secretary. The President—Mr. Reigart, then stated the object ofthe meeting, viz: to take steps to open formally this “ Athene um ” to the public, and this duty he remarked, his col leagues had allotted to him. lie then proceeded to explain Its übjects and aims, aod the hopes ho entertained of its future beneficial results to tho young and the whole com munity. After which Mr. Patterson offered the following resolu tion, viz: Resolved, That a committee of nine be appointed, who are hereby ioptructed to request from the President of this meeting—the Hon. E. C. Reigart, a copy of his remarks on this occasion for publication,and that it be the duty of said committee to report at-an adjourned meeting, appro priate resolutions announcing to the poblic the opening of thisAtheneum.” and inviting the public to participate iu the benefits thereof. The resolution was seconded by Judge Champneys and unanimously adopted, the Secretary putting the question, the President having, on the ground of delicacy, retired from the chair. On motion of Gen. George M. Steinman, Dr. P. A. Muh lenberg, was elected Chairman of the Committee of Dine and empowered to appSiut the balance of the committee. Dr. Muhlenberg then appoined the following committee, viz: Dr. F. A. Muhlenberg, (elected Chairman.) Edward C. Darlington, Esq.. Hon. Benjamin Champneys, Hon. 11. G. Long. Gen. Geo. M. Steionian, Dr. John L. Atlee, Nathaniel Kllmuker, Esq., Amos Slaymatter, Esq., and Hoa. I. E. Iliester. Dr. Atlee then sdressed the meeting, e mgratulating the citizens of Lancaster City and Connty on the inauguration of the “Athenaeum.” and passed some well deserved com pliments on Mr. Reigart, for his special personal efforts and bounties in this behalf. Gen. also made some pertinent remarks, and called on Dr. Muhlenbnrg, who was then president, to express his views in the premises. Dr. Muhlenburg then addressed the meeting, expressing bis great gratification iu witnessing the institution of the “ Atheneum,” and portraying the beneficence of the enter prise, and the benefits that may result to the raising gen eration therefrom. On motion of D. W. Patterson, it was Resolved, That when this meeting ad'ourn, it adjourn to meet this night week, to bear this report of the committee, Ac. On motion, the meeting adjourned. EML. C. REIGART, President. D. W. Patterson, Secretary. Sermon to Firemen.—Rev. D. Steck, the eloquent and popular minister in charge of St. John’s Lath eran Church, West Orange street, will preach a sermon to the Fire Department on Sunday evening next. Columbia Affairs. —We glean the follow ing ‘“items” from Saturday’s Spy: Firemen’s Parade.—We understand that it Is contempla tion by the firemen of the borough to celebrate the 22nd by a torch light procession through our streets. We fire glad to learn this resolve of our citlzeos to give some pub lic expression of acknowledgment of one our peculiarly American anniversaries, and the form proposed we regard os the best and most suitable witbia our capacity. We have no military for such an occasion, bnt our fire depart ment is second to none in towns of similar population, either in numbers or efficiency. Our three companies, if they all parade, as we hope will be the case, can turn out as firemenlike a body of men as will be found anywhere, in nr oot of the State, and their display is always creditable and attractive. The parade by torchlight will have the additional merit ot novelty, and wo anticipate considerable spirit and enthusiasm on the occasion. If Jack Frost wii] kindly bridge the river in the interval a display on the ice will be an effective termination to tbeevening’sparade. We suggest the idea for the consideration of the clerk of the weather and the boys. The Mqte in opr Neighbor's Etb.—Our town being en tirely free from disorderly characters a levy was made last week on our neighbor,Marietta,and a "case” discovered in the lower suburban borough. Mrs. Carrie O’Brien made complaint on Friday, 4tb Inst., before Esquire Welsh, agaiDst her lord and master, Dennis O’Brien, for violent assault and battery with threats to kill. Dennis was ap prehended the same day and brought up for a bearing. It Bppears that the parties had lived lovingly together until a few months sloce, when the defendant had discovered in the neighborhood a distillery, at which whiskey was manu factured and sold tor the trifliog sum of 3o cents a gallon. In addition to its cheapness it had the merit of bolding in solntlon no particle of fight. “DiTll a hit of fight in a river of it, yer Honor 1” Dennis brought two gallons “to try,” and betore it was half sampled had set the neighbor hood in a blaze. His former love for the wife of hie bosom soured, and be ended by beatlog, scratching and choking her. The woman exhibited proof of her husband’s violence in scars and bruises, aod his brutal conduct towards her iu the ’iqulre’s office was additional evidence of ill treat ment. The Justice, in default of bail, committed him for trial at April sessions. Wife-like, when the woman found that Dennis’ destination was prison, she was earnest in her desire to withdraw the suit, and offered herself as his bail. The magistrate decided that Marietta was so near Colum bia that regard for the good order of society iu the latter place required an example; so Deunis went down. The Value or Time.— lf time is valuable to th'se who have caught a cold, so that they eannot stop from their ordinary vocations, we would by the way of salutary advice, throw in a hint, In behalf of Dr. Ketsxb’s Pectoral Cough Strup, a medicine that has many a time cured a case of oough iu one nl ght, by the administration ot a table-spoonful or two, taken at bed time. Numbers of our citixens can endorse our statement In this respect It ia besides a pleasant medidne to take, and every bottle of it la prepared bj Dr. Keyseris own hands. Bold at M eta. and $l, by 0. A. Heinltab, Lancaster. Jurors.—The following Is fche list of Jurors to aerra Id the Court of Common Pleas, commencing on Monday, the 28th instant: Isaac Bradley, Fulton; Reuben A. Bier, City; John Baker, Rapho; Martin M. Brubaker. Elizabeth; Benjamin Breao man. Mount Joy twp.; Christian H. Charles? Manor; Isaac Conklin, West Ilempfield; James 0. Carpenter, City; Abra 'ham Kby, Upper Leacock;. Jacob Eekman, jr, Strasborg twpg Ephraim Eby. Elizabeth; P. Eberman, City; Jacob Garabef* City; Joseph H. Grebill,East Lampeter; Philip Gelst, West Lampeter; William Gnmpf, City; J. G. Hess. Columbia; John Hamilton, City; Jaoob L. Hershey. East Ilempfield; Joseph D. Hasdngk'.Coleraln; Joseph Hood, Bnrt; Benjamin Kauffman, Washington William Leed, East Cocalieo; David Light, Bast Earl; B. B. Martin. City; Henry Husselman. Straabdrg twpg Peter B. Nissley. West Donegal; John B. Reinhold, West Cocalioo; John L. Sharp. Manhelm Calvin A. Shaffner, Marietta; George San derson, City; Samuel Spielman, Strasburg bor^-Robert S. Swisher, Oolerain; Hiram Watson, Martic; Jacob IL Wit mer, Manor; Jacob H. Zerchar, West HsmpfUtd. Toothache. —This disease can be cared by Dr. Kxtszr’s Toothachi Rncxnr, prepared by him In Pittsburg, Pa , which is put in bottles and sold at 25 cents each. It is an excellent medlelne, when diluted, for spongy and tender gums, and is worth ten times its price to all who need it Sold here by C. A. Heinltah. PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. Harrisburg, Feb. IX, 1859. Senate. —A Dumber of petitions were presented from Philadelphia and elsewhere, for the repeal of the Tonnage Tax on the Pennsylvania Railroad, and a variety of other subjects. The bill to amend the Militia Law was reported negatively. ' The bills to provide for the election of a State Treasurer, and to establish the Jenna Industrial Reform School, were read in place. House.—The following bills were considered and passed: The act supplementary to the Charter of the Borough of Allentown. An act increasing the tax one half per cent, a dollar on moneys, real estate, &c. Mr. Hamersley presented a- memorial from John Grigg, of Philadelphia, in relation to the application of his daughter Emily L. Fry, for a divorce from her husband, Messrs. Walborn, Thorn and Neal, lor repeal of tonnage tax. The Committee of Ways an<i Means reported the bill to reduce the pay ot the members of the Legislature, with a negative recommendation. .They also committed the.bill increasing the pay of the Judges of the Supreme Court 5600. The Committee on Banks reported a hill supplementary to the act incorporating the Marshall Savings Institution, of Philadelphia, as committed. Reports of Committees and Bills Read in Place. —Mr. Thorn read a hill to reduce the Directors of the American Mutual Insurance Company. The hill reduces the number from twenty-five to fifteen. The hill was then taken up and passed. Mr. Styer read an act to incorporate the Seventeeth and Nineteenth Passenger Railway Company. Mr. Abbott, an aot relative to vacating certain streets in Philadelphia. Also, to incorporate the Roxborough Odd Fellows' Hall Association. Mr. Gratz, an act for the relief of Margaret Coldwater. Also, a supplement to the act incorporating the City of Philadelphia. It repeals the 6th section ot the supplement, approved the 2lst of April, 1858. A supplement to the act to give jurisdiction in equity to the Supreme Court and Court of Common Pleas in the county of Philadelphia, cases in disputed boundary, cases approved April 15, 1858, was introduced The Hall of Independence on Fire I — The report that the Hall of Independence was on fire, caused a great sensation in the neighbor hood of the State lluuse between six and seven o’clock last evening. Smoke was first discovered in the feelect Council Chamber, that body being in session, and an adjourn ment was carried until the cause of the smoke could be discovered. The Hall had been closed up fur the night, and upon opening it the apartment was found to be densely filled with smoke. The windows were immediately opened to prevent the Bmoke from injuring the portraits, and other relics in the room, and a search #ras made for the cause of the sthoke which was issuing from the hot air register. The cellar was next visited, but no fire or smoke could be discovered there, and the seekers after the fire were much perplexed. After a time it was found that a portion of wood-work at the bottom of the furnace was on fire, and the smoke was passing up through the registers into the Hall of Independence and the Select Council Chamber. A number of gentlemen, who had been active in the search for the tire, tore away the brick-work, and soon extinguished the flames with a few buckets of water. Several fire companies hastened to the spot, but their services were not required. The examination nf the furnace after the fire, disclosed the most scandalous recklessness on the part of its builder. A cold air flue is conducted under ground from one of the front basement windows to the furnace, and then up into the hot air chamber. This flue was actually made of wood, and after a system of charring—which has probably been going on for a long period—it finally burst into flamo last evening, at a time which was most oppor tune for its prompt discovery. Workmen are engaged to-day in removing this wooden trough. A brick arch will be sprung in its place, and future accidents from the same cause will be obviated. The furnace was built before Consolidation went into effect. This fire demonstrates two things, to wit: that great carelessness has been practised Jn the construction of many heaters in use in the city, and that there is no safety for the records in the row buildings. Were a fire to gain headway in the State House, apart from the national loss by the burning of tho old Hall of Independence, the damage the com munity would sustain by the destruction of the records in the publio offices would be immense and irreparable. —Evening Bulletin of Friday. The Kansas Legislature—Preparations for the formation of a State Goverment* Leavenworth, Feb. B. —Both Houdea of the Kansas Legislature have passed a bill providing for the formation of a Constitution for the government of the State of Kansas. The bill provides for an election, on the fourth Monday in March, to decide for or against holding a convention to form a State Constitution. If the decision be favorable, an election for fifty delegates to tbe said Convention, will be held on the first Tuesday in Judo. The Convention will meet on the first Tues day in July, at Wyandotte City. The Constitution framed by this convention shaU-be submitted to the vote of the people on the first Tuesday in October. The officers under this Constitution shall be elected on the first Tuesday in December. THE EDITOR’S BOOK TABLE, THE DEMOCRATIC AGE. Edited by C. Edwards Lester, and published monthly at No. 41 Park Row, New York, by R. Edwards & Co., at $2,50 per annum, in advance. The February Dumber of this excellent periodical has the follovio; table of contents : The Cuba Question; The Old Lino Wbigs;|Etherizatlon— (lts Dißcorerer and the Results; The Prospects of the U. States; The late William Hinckling Prescott; The Dying Hebrew; Mscblavelll; Rome in the Revolution of 1848; The Struggles of American Civilization; The Bass Fishing on Lake George; Champagne Wine—Some Curious Facts about it; Sparklings on the Waters; Illustrations. GLEASON’S WEEKLY LINE OF BATTLE SHIP con tinues as attractive as ever —handsomely printed and embellished—and is already a fixed institution. Long may it cootinuo to thrive, must be the wish of every one who admires skill, taste aod perseverance. For the lotelligencer. THE PAY OF THE PRISON INSPEC- Messbs. Editors : —The suggestion in your paper of last Tuesday, respecting the proposed Increase of uay for the Prison Inspectors and Coroner, will meet tbe*approbatlon of the tax-payers in general. It Is a great piece of preeump tion for them to ask this increase. Were they not aware of the salaries attached before they solicited the offices! And, if so, why ask for additional compensation when there are many others, equally or even more competent, who would be willing to fill the positions for the usual salaries? As retrenchment in ail quarters is now the watch-word, woold it not be the better plan to have the number of Prison Inspectors reduced to three instead of six, and these to be appointed by the Court? This was doue at the Moy embusing Prison, In Philadelphia, where matters were so badly managed that the tax-payers took it in hand, and had it remedied by the alteration In the appointments.— The Board of County Commissioners consists of only three men, aad their badness amounts to from one to two hun dred thousand dollars a year, whereas the business of the Prison amounts to a mere trifle comparatively. Why, theo, is it uecesa&ry to have six ? There appears to be agrowing disposition in those In an thority, who have the appointing power and fixing the cnmpensat.on, to be muen more liberal in a public capacity than they are in their private transactions; and the reason is obvious—the first comes out of the public crib, whilst the latter is taken from their private funds. The latter has decidedly a more tender feeling than the former. But Is not a man who is appoluted to transact business for the pnblic expected to eviace as much eare, and guard as scru pulously the interests of the concern for which he Is appointed, as if It was bis own private business? This is the notion entertained by tlie Tax-Paum- fi@T" William and Mary College, at Wil liamsburg, Va., including the library and labratory,. was destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning. It was the oldest institution of the kind in this country. The students all es caped safely. " the CAUSE OB* CONSUMPTION. Bronchitis—What Produces Bronchitis* LETTER No. 2. FIRST OF DI6IABI Tit the Editors of The Lancaster [ntfUigencer: Costiveueßs is the flret Ilak that counects disease to the' system- Iterates, Induces, feeds sad support* Bronchitis, end is slightly or Indifferently treated, u though It was of no serious tendency—nevertheless it has laid the foun dation of this destroying disease, without the knowledge of the sufferers undermining sad **PT in C the very vitals of their constitutions. Among tfie numerous sissies or dleoute which affliet man, there Is none more silent or treacherous In Us sp proachea, or more certain to triumph over lie slowly con. samlng victim than the formidable and Insidious leveller of humanity—Bronchitis, which U produced by catching cold—through a neglect of regulating tbs state of th* bowels when arriving st adnlt age. It seldom excites any attention or alarm lu the mind of any person until it has •own th* seeds of disease and coffering In the human sys* tem by checking the circulation of the blood, and it is to this source alone that w* attribute the awful mortality of Consumption. The following is a simple but correct illustration, nun* ly : If the culverts and sewers of the city were choked or clogged up, accidentally or otherwise, what would be the result? An overflow of accumulated filth and slush on th* surface of th* earth iu the neighborhood, until It fill every hole, corner and crevice. This is quit# similar to th* human body, when the channel or sewer of life, as I may term it, which is the bowels, Is cheeked or confined through constipation, or some nnnatural obstruction, which prevents the blood from circulating through the general system. i "h,«t. then, is the consequence? An accumulation of diseased matter and bile. Where will this bile and poison ous substance go to,when it Is prevented from taking its na tural exit through the bowels ? It mustsurge itself back again Into the Mood, to be infosed through the entire frame by tho agency of the blood, bringing in Its passage disease and suffering, and exhibiting itself by pain, nervous sen satiouH, ami irritation all over the body—producing a bad feeling at th? stomach, sourness of food, a rush of blood to the head, catarrh, bronchitis, a short dry cough, dizziness, pain in die should?™, and through or under the shoulder blades, a peevish and irritable tempur, aunovwl by this hacking cough; and then gradually begins thu -xpector ating from the throat of a lightish phl-g u, r,*si-ruMltig boilod starch or tough jelly of various colors, from i light to a darkish substance, and hawked up lik? t vriug. 6ZCOXD BTAOI. From this period the patient Is aware of some unusnal and disagreeable feeling, though he soldora takes the hint unlil it goes from b.ul to worse. Catching cdd from the slights hxp< sure, whteh he canunt avoid, i j c nsequence of the hlomi being in a dU«t*ed and corrupt .-.uidiiten for a long time previous to tho appearance of • &..*? trouble some symptoms through the impure stale m the blood, that at every breath the patient draws, ho iuhaies a similar quantity of fresh air by the nostrils aud mouth, which kt-opa toe tickling that exists In the throat and brouchial tube* iu a ferment of Irritation—this is th- reinon why some people complain of cate King cold, even when confined to their rooms. Hence the sufferer Is hackiug, hawking, or expectorating a little at & time, with the impresslou that there is something lu his throat that wants to come oat, aud which ho i t desirous to gut oat. There is a fre quent desire for heavy sighing, with a dryness of the nos trils. which inclines the patient to pick or scratch thorn ; sleepy, drowsy, dultaud heavy. loss of appetite. andcoufns ed memory; astufflng tightness, and oppression of the chost, with a rawuess and soreness of thegutlet of the throat.— This is caused by the silent enemy that has lurked in the system fur months, and oven years, and has at length roused your fears, ami well it might; for out of one hundred who die of Consumption, ninety-nine are owing to disease of the throat alone, though simply called Bronchitis, and wretchedly treated by mercurial physicians who have proved a curse to the hnman family They treat their patiout on the following abusive principle, by cutting the tonsils and palate from the throat as you might cut the gills out of a^sh—next comes the solution or wish of nitrate of silver and causlii, aod tho wbaMbono swab to wash and burn away thedis-.ise that has occupied the throat Then comes the application of Mister and Croton oil ex ternally to the throatand neck, to draw oat tho inflamma tion as these physicians suppose—[what blind philosophy.] Then Cumae the quack sheet off cli-lr m*tbkia medica— Calomel, Antimony, Morphine and Opium t-> -alivate and lull the feelings of the patient, which add.* to the disease aud increases tho suffering, by giving tho disease au oppor tunity of triumphing over Daturo. What a delusive Idea, to think the above treatment would be available in having recourse to thoso debilitating and Irritating remedies of cutting, burning, blistering, purging, and starving, which is of itself sufficient to lower and reduce the constitution of an ox. TQZ THIRD STAGS. Confirms the above remarks White undergoing this torturing treatment, the constitution gradually falling and giving away, in giving rise to more alarming symptoms evidently preparing Us victim for the shroud, while the physicians sod frioDds fail to see the cause until these con firmed symptoms of consumption sot in, but foolishlyasslgn the cause to some other besides the genulno one, till the disease has reached its meridian, with a complication of freah symptoms, breathing short and hurried, congh fre quent, with an accumulation of corrupted matter, some times streaked with blood; profuse night sweats, emaciation and debility; cold chills In the forenoon,with a burning fever after; flesh soft and flabby, the limbs scarcely able to support the body; a susceptibility of catchiog cold upon the least exposure,attended with a hoarseness and loss of voice, with heavy expectoration in the forenoon, flying paint iu the chest, sides and shoulders, with a severe fit of coughing In the mornlngftr on awakiDg from sleep. The painful crisis is fast approaching, with a swelling and puf fing of the feet and ancles, and frequent attacks ofdlarrhma • In females, the symptoms are more distressing at an ear lier period than in the male, with a weakness in the back and loins, a sinking and exhausted feeling at the stomach, nervous and excitable, with gradual and frequent Inter* ruptlons of the monthly flow, and, as the disease progrea ses, a total or final cessation of It, with the harbinger of a broken down constitution. I remain, respectfully, Ac. J. J. Cochran, Chronic and Consumption Doctor of New York—can bo consult*! from 9a. m., to 9 p zn., at his office, No. 62*4 North Queen st., Lancaster. * An Inhuman Outrage.— The New York pa pers give the particulars of a horrible attempt at murder by Anna Maria Bosley Cajay, a negro woman, who desired to kill her mother to obtain possession of $55. The policeman found the viotim with an axe deeply buried in her skull, and the daughter stifling her parent’s groans with bed olotheß. An improper intimacy with a young colored man ia mentioned among the details of the affair. The deposition oi the dying woman was taken, and she clearly stated the circumstances of Anna Maria’e crime. The latter, in her statement to the officers, said— “ About four o’clock this morning I got up to kill my mother, but I didn’t have courage; I sat up in an outside room in the dark ever so long, and I took up the axe three times before I made up my mind; I went into her room at last with a light, and while my moth er lay asleep I chopped her on the side of her head; she woke up kind of stupid, and I struck at her* again in the face, as she raised herself up in the bed ; with that she jumped out of bed and cried ; she ran into the other room and screamed out, ‘ Somebody is mar dering me ! somebody is murdering mel Is it you, Anna Maria?’ She screatued so awful that I felt too bad to take the I ran into the bedroom and got the the bed and threw them over her to smothor-her cries; but she got up and ran out into the entry, and up stairs, crying ‘ I’m murdered !’ and I got out of the back window on to the shed, and down into the yard and ran into Mott street, theo into Houston 'street, and came back into Elizabeth street, where I saw the officer rapping with his club. I said to him, • Are you looking for me ?’ and he eaid yes, aod I gave myself up.” Destructive Fire in Cumberland.— A few nights ago the barn and stables belonging to the Cumberland county Poor House farm, were totally destroyed by fire, with all their contents. Eight head of fine horses, estimated to bo worth $l2OO, twelve fat steers, five head of young cattle and eight sheep were burned, together with-about thirty tuns of hay, and large quantities of wheat, oats and corn, horse gears, threshing machine, and a number of farming utensils. 1 here was no insurance on the property, and the actual loss to the county will exceed $5,000. Three Irishmen were arrested on suspicion of having fired the buildings, and committed for trial. Murder Trials. —Three murder ceses were recently disposed of before the Circuit Court at Covington, Va. The first, that of George W. Breekly, for the homicide of Arch ibald Steele, resulted in a. verdict of man slaughter ; sentence, two hundred and fifty dollars fine, and two months imprisonment. The second, that of ffm. Brown, for. the mur der of Jacob M. Nicely. Brown had been on very intimate terms with Mrs. Nicely, and Nicely was only allowed to come home onoe a month, from an adjoining county, where he was at work. With strange patience he endured this, making no resistance to Brown’B encroaohing on his rights, yet this fiend in human shape conceived the hellish design of putting Nicely forever ont of his way; and accordingly he prepared a blind in the woods and Bhot his viotim in the back as ho was riding from him. He was convicted and sentenced to be hung on the 25th of March. The third and last ease was against; Patrick Murphy for the murder of his wife.'' After a short time the jury returned with a verdiot of guilty in the first degrss. His counsel asked for a new trial.
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