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THE COUNTY CONVENTION.
The proceedings of the Democratic Coonty
Convention, which met at Fulton Hall, in this
City, on Wednesday last, will be found at
length in another part of this paper. The
'Convention was unusually full, considering
the badneBB of the roadß and the quiet that
prevails in political circles, and, we are pleased
to add, that the utmost harmony and good
feeling oharaoterised all its deliberations. The
resolutions, whioh were prepared and reported
by that veteran Democrat, Col. Stambauoh,
were adopted without a dissenting voice, and
the delegates elected to represent the County
in the ensuing State Convention are all men
of tried integrity, who will faithfully reflect
the will of their constituents.
-The Democracy of Lancaster county are a
unit, as will be apparent to every reader of
the doings of the Convention, and will in the
future, as heretofore, cast a solid vote in favor
of the nominees of the party. We congratulate
our Democratic friends every where on this
auspicious opening of the campaign of 1859.
Should the Democracy of the other counties
all follow this example, a glorious triumph
awaits' our nominees for the State offices,
whoever they may be, in October next.
The President's Levee. —lt is estimated
that at the Presidential Levee, on the evening
of the 22d of February, which was the last of
the season, not less than from five to seven
thousand persons were present at the White
House. We (the senior Editor) happened to
be in Washington at the time, and we fully
concur in the estimate. We never witnessed
suoh a jam before, and have no desire to repeat
the experiment of getting out of the house
with a whole coat upon our back. Several
persouß came out minus their overcoats and
hats.
The proceedings of the Union Scholars’
Convention, held at Maytown, on the 25th
ult., were received too late for this
paper. They shall have a place in our next.
The proceedings of the Georgetown Keystone
Lyceum meeting, held on the evening of the
22d ult, in the village-of Georgetown, are
orowded out They Bhall also have a place
in dur next
A MURDER IN WASHINGTON.
On Sunday afternoon last, Philip Barton
Key, Esq., U. S. District Attorney for the
Diatriot of Columbia, was killed by Hon.
Daniel E. Sickles, member of Congress from
New York, near the south-east corner of
Lafayette Square. Sickles fired three pistol
shots, all of which took effect. Key died in a
few minutes after he fell. The cause of the
difficulty is said to have originated from an
improper intimacy on the part of Key with
Sickles' wife. The latter surrendered himself
and is in prison.
jfcjg?* The President 3 has vetoed the bill
donating about six millions of acres of the
public lands in aid of Agricultural Colleges
in the several States. The message has not
yet been received, but will be published in
our next. The President, it is said, objects
to the bill on constitutional grounds, as well as
for the reason that the present condition of the
National Treasury cannot be made to justify
the measure. The Message is represented as
a powerful argument.
THE REPUBLICANS AND OREGOfI.
The New York Courier and Enquirer says
of Oregon:—
“ The - Republicans who voted for the
admission of Oregon need no defence. Time
and the result will be their eulogy. They
have assisted in bringing in a new State, a
free State, and one which is not only free and
will remain so, but which rejected slavery
after long discussion and upon a fair popular
vote. Had the Republican party effected the
exclusion of such a State, it would have had
occasion deeply to regret it.”
Let it not be forgotten that, with two
exceptions, the whole Massachusetts delegation
went'against the admission of Oregon; and
that, with these two exceptions, the New
England members voted against her admis
sion in solid phalanx ! Free States voting
against the admission of a free State 1! The
Republican party, as a party, misrepresented
the - Constitution of Oregon, maligned its
character, trampled on its rights, and, had
the party possessed the power, would have
kioked it wit|i scorn from the doors of the
Union. The unscrupulous organs of the
party, with the New York Tribune at their
head, keep up the foul abuse on the noble
new State. Keep all this in remembrance 1
Keep it before the People. —That before
Mr. Buchanan's election, the New York Tri
bune declared that "as sure as there is a God
in heaven ” if he were elected all our terri
tories would be made slave States; and this
infamously and designedly false and wicked
declaration was echoed in substance by the
whole Fremont party. Look at the result.—
Two years of Mr. Buchanan's administration
will have expired on the 4th of March. Dur
ing this time two free States have been
admitted in opposition to the best (worst)
efforts of the Tribune pack. Other territories
are biding their time and maturing arrange
ments for a like welcome from the National
Democracy, who, alone, ever have and ever
\dll Welcome and admit new sisters to our
glorious confederacy, in spite of the combined
Niggerißm, Knownothingism, or
whatever other detestable ism may spring up,
to hang as a loathsome excrescence upon the
Banner of the Union.
“ Our Musical Friend.” —We direct atten
tion to the advertisement of this useful and
popular weekly in another column. Those
who may desire to be supplied with the newest
and most popular music, should subscribe for
the “ Friend.”
NEWS FROM EUROPE,
The steamship Africa, which reached New
York on Tuesday, left Liverpool on the sth
instant, and has brought fuller, but not later,
news than was received three days ago, from
St. Johns, by the Galway steamer Prince
Albert. This news is chiefly of interest as
relating to the war question, under dread of
which the English and French funds had
seriously declined. The impression in England
evidently is that the British Government
should declare in favor of the independence of
Italy. No one seems to know what are the
intentions of the inscrutable Napoleon.
Austria has just obtained a loan in London,
and Sardinia is in the Paris money market
with like purposes. The British ministry are
unable to deoide whether Napoleon means war
or peace. Meanwhile, great preparations are
being made by the leading European Powers.
Hon. E. A. Hannegan, formerly U. S.
Senator from Indiana, * died at St-- Louis on
Friday night. !
MT The $30,000,000 Cuban bill, of Mr.
Slidell, was withdrawn from the Senate, by
its author, on Saturday.
THE OPPOSITION AND THE TARIFF. !
The Opposition press in thiß State are con- j
stantly proclaiming their party to the world as j ■
the advocate of a high Protective Tariff They ;
evidently wish to create the impression that
the “high tariff” doctrine is a plank of their
platform, and that the members of their party
in every State of the Union endorse the
doctrine. But this is all clap trap , intended
to deceive the voters of Pennsylvania. The
Republican and Know-Nothing parties never
have been- and probably never will be the
advocates of a high protective tariff and a
man may be a member in “ good standing,” j
of either organization, and advocate the j
abolition of the tariff, and recommend a resort!
to direct taxation in order to procure sufficient ;
revenue to support the general government.
We need only instance David Wilmot, one of
the apostles of Black Republicanism, who is
the advocate, nay, one of the originators, of
th ejree trade doctrine. N. P. Bonks, another
prominent Opposition leader, while Speaker of
the House of Representatives, advocated the
Tariff in force at the present time—a portion
of whioh is so justly odious to the people of
Pennsylvania. In order to lay some further
proofs before our readers of the “ two faced”
position of the Opposition with regard to this
question, we clip the following article from
the Harrisburg Patriot & Union :
As far as the Republican representatives of
Pennsylvania in Congress are ooncemed, we
do not question their sincere desire to procure
a modification of the tariff at this session.
But it is manifest that other portions of the
Kepublioan party would rather the question
would remain open, that the finances and the
Administration may be embarrassed, and some
little capital laid by for the next campaign.
Look at’the position of the Republican party
in New York, the great centre and bulwark
of their power. The leading organ of unadul
terated Republicanism, the New York Evening
Post, is openly and bitterly opposed to a
modification of the tariff, the rather favoring
progress in the other direction towards abso
lute free trade. The New York Times,
another leading Republican organ, whose
columns are daily overflowing with the most
malignant personal attacks upon the President,
is doing all in its power to thwart a modifica
tion of the tariff in accordance with the
President’s recommendation. That paper
regards it as “ extremely satisfactory to find
that the country is not to be subjected to a
sudden and transient change in its commercial
regulations, for the sake of covering the
financial delinquencies and incapacity of the
Government.” This congratulation simply
means that, if no ohange is made in the tariff,
the financial embarrassment of the oonntry oan
be set down to the account of the Administra
tion, and used to overthrow the Democratic
party. The Times even thinkß that it would
be better to run in debt—that is, better for
the - Opposition —than -to alter the present
tariff. It says :
“ It is infinitely better that these expendi
tures should be met by appeals to Congress,
in the face of the nation, for suoh loans, than
that they should be defrayed, even in part, by
-,a conspicuous alteration in the rules to whioh
our commerce has gradually conformed itself,
and which cannot be overthrown in the pres
ent feeble and tentative oondition of commerce,
without serious embarrassment to the mercan
tile world. While the government is forced
. to borrow, it will also be forced to explain the
reason of its borrowing, and it must not he
allowed to help itself out of difficulties of its
, own making by hindering everybody else,
t and disturbing the currents of private enter
prise.”
Here we have direct evidenee that at least
two of the leadng Republican Organs of New
York city are using all their power and influ
ence to prevent any alteration in the revenue
laws ; and yet Republicans would persuade
us that their party is a unit in favor of
an increased revenue and incidental protec
tion. That the Demooratic party iB divided
upon this question, we have daily evidence,
but it is equally true that a diversity of opin
ion exists among members of the Opposition,
which would be more conspicuous than it is
if that party was in the majority, and forced
to shoulder the responsibility of any altera
tions made in the tariff.
WILL HE RESIGN ?
We cheerfully publish below the action of
the constituents of Senator Broderick in
California. This man Broderick, has proved
himself one of the most foul-mouthed dema
gogues anywhere to be found. In the offioial
proceedings of the Senate of California, on the
21st of December, we find the following r
Mr. Holden offered the following:
Whereas, the ninth session of the Legisla
ture of the State of California, passed resolu
tions instructing our Senators in Congress to
support the policy of the National Administra
tion in regard to the admission of Kansas
under the Lecompton Constitution; and
whereas the Hon. David C. Broderick—a
United States Senator from this State—not
only disregarded said instructions, but indi
rectly charged that the members of the said
ninth session of the Legislature had misrepre
sented the wishes of their constituents; and
whereas the people of this State, at the last
election, triumphantly sustained the action of
the members of said ninth session of the
Legislature; therefore, for the purpose of
giving to the Baid Hon. David C. Broderick a
full understanding of the position he occupies
to his constituency, be it
Resolvedby the Senate, (the Assembly con
curring,) That the Legislature of a State
constitute the immediate constituency of a
United States Senator.
Resolved , That a constituency has a right,
at all times, and it is their duty, when deemed
necessary, to instruct their representatives
upon all matters of public policy pertaining to
the duties of such representatives ; and that to
such representatives, when instructed, there
is left no other honorable alternative save
obedience or resignation.
Resolved , That Senator Broderick has
neither yielded obedience to the instructions of
the ninth ‘session of the Legislature of this
State , nor has he, as yet, resigned the seat he
holds contrary to the wishes of his constituency.
Resolved, That the language used in the
speech of said Senator, on the 22d of March,
1858, in the United States Senate, towards
the Chief Executive of this confederacy, was
not only undignified and disrespectful, but
alike insulting to the nation and humiliating
to the people of this State.
Resolved, That His Excellency, the Gover
nor of this State, be requested to forward a
copy of the above resolutions to the Hon. D.
C. Broderick.
The vote on the adoption of these resolu
tions was 23 to 9 !
The complexion of the Senate of California
is 25 National Democrats, 5 Anti-Lecompton
Democrats and : 4 Republicans. It thus
appears that all the National Democrats , with
the exception of two, voted to repudiate
Senator Broderick, while the vote sustaining
him was made up of five Anti-Lecompton
Democrats and four Republicans. In the
House the vote stood fifty in favor of request
ing Senator Broderick to resign, to one in
opposition. The House consists of 80 mem
bers, divided as follows—National Democrats
55, Anti-Lecompton Democrats 17, Republi
cans 8. Of the National Democrats 50 voted
in opposition to Broderick; the other five
were not present and did not vote, and one
Anti Lecompton Democrat voted against the
Resolutions. The balance of the House did
not vote. But despite this attempt of the
allied factions to impede the action of the
majority—the fact stands upon record, that
fifty out of eighty Representatives of the peo
ple of California have endorsed the Adminis
tration of Mr. Buchanan, and requested
Senator Broderick to resign the place which
he prostituted to unworthy purposes. Will
he resign ?
A Murderess.— A Mrs. Smith', of Baileys
burg, poisoned her haßband a few daye ago,
by administering croton oil to him, whioh she
had purchased at Newport. The woman has
been arrested and is now in prison to .await
her trial for murder. Mr. Smith was the
station agent at Baileysburg, for the Pennsyl
vania Railroad.
PROCEEDINGS OPfHB DEMOCRATIC
Cul/ATT CONVENTION.
The Democratic County Convention met at Fnlton Hall,
on Wednesday last, at l 1 o'clock, A, M., and was called to
order by Hiram B. Swaril, Chairman of the County
Committee.
On motion of William T. HdPam, of Strasburg •
bor., Col. Joel L. Lightser, of East Lampeter, was appoint*
oA President of the Convention. Ooi. Lightner on attain
ing the duties of the Chair briefly returned his thanks for
the honor conferred.
Mean*.' B. F. Isach of Btmsburg bor., P. J. ALBaiOHtgtf
East Donegal, and John W. Clam, of Marietta, were elector
Secretaries.
The eiedentlala were then called for, and the following
gentlemen presenting certificates of their election were
admitted to seats io the Convention:
Bart—Amos Rockey, William Pick’s, James A. Penning
tou, John McG >rdan, James Rutter.
Carnarvon—Barton Witmao, Dr. L. Z. Rlngwalt, Lot
Rovers. Dr. B F- Bunn, Thomas J. Ringwalt.
Columbia—N. W.—James 8. McMahon. Philip Ault,
Thomas Welsh, J. M. Watts, John
Slack*
* On the credentials of tho above Ward being presented,
H, M. North, , presented a letter of subatitatidn In
place of John Slack, who was unavoidably absent. After
Borne discussion. {□ which Messrs. UcPhail, North, Dr
Hull, Watts, McMahon and Welsh participated, Mr. North
was admitted to a Beat in the Convention.
Columbia—3. W.—Henry Brimner, P. H. Ebur, Paul
Hamilton, George Tille, James
Schroeder.
Conestoga—John Martin, 8.8. Welsh, WilUam.W. Woods,
Frederick Sourbeer, John Hess, (Farmer.)
Donegal East—P. J. Albright, Henry Houseal, Jacob
Bower.
Donegal West—Henry Funk, William Morning, Peter
ShaTer. _
Earl—Dr. Samuel Ringwalt. Isaac Hall. Washington
Sbeaffer, Amos D. Smoker, John Grimley.
Earl East—George Duchman, Levi Rex, M. E. Stauffer,
James Starr, Harrison Haller.
Earl West—Henry Kafroth, Jacob Busser, Jr., John Beam
snvder. Andrew Rolp. Isaac Ruth.
Ephrata—Baitihal R. Nagle, George W. Gross, P. Martin
Heltler
Elizabethtown Bor.—Jerome D. Shultze, Jacob H. Bletz,
G H. Bardwell, John A. Gross, Geo W. Boyer.
Eden—Robert Montgomery. Dr. James Duncan, William
Brown, Henry H. Brenemao, John Graham.
Fulton—Samuel Wicks, Wm. 7. Jenkins, John A. Lang
don. „ _
Hempfleld East—Dr. Samuel Parker, Henry Hoffman,
Dr. G. W. Graff, Luther A. Smith, Jacob Sener.
Hempfleld West—John M. Weller, James Boys, H. M.
Weller, Joseph Hoover, Michael Sne&th.
City—N. W. W.—David Reese, Col. John Rankin, George
W. Brown. Henry Blickensderfer,
Fred. S. Pyfer.
S. W. W.—Jacob F. Kautz, James Peoples, Charles
F. Voight, David Medinger, Philip
Fitzpatrick.
“ > N. E. W.—John Weidler, John Zimmerman, Wm.
Lowry, Jacob Zecher, Benjamin
Lichty.
*• S. E. W.—Geo. M. Kline, John Hensler, WUlllam
S. Amweg, John T. McGonigle, Wm.
M. Gorm y.
" Lancaster Twp.—Benjamin Huber, Daniel Hartman, John
Franciscos.
Lampeter East—Joel L. Lightner, Christian Erb, Henry
W. Gam, Henry Keneagy, Bolden Miller.
Lampeter West—John M. MlAr, Benjamin Leachey,
Samuel Long, Samuel Raub, T. Dobson.
Leacock—John L. Lightner, B. F. Hdll, Peter Ream,
Molton R. Sample, John Reed.
Leacock Upper—Michael Bender, Dr. A. 8. Bare, Philip
Ranck, Israel Rutter, William Weidmao.
Manheim Twp.—Col S. 0. Stambaugh, Benjamin Kby,
P. C. McEvoy, Georg Humbright, Richard McGrann
Manheim Bor.—Jacob E. Cross, Benjamin Donavin, M.
White, A. J. Eby, J. U. Arndt.
Manor—Frederick Sehner, Park Mason, George G. Brush,
Jacob G. Peters, Isaac Habecker.
Mjartic—William E. Ramsey, Jamos Haddon, Goo. Robin
son, Wm. N- Gibson, A. Bavery.
Marietta Bor.—John W ..Clark, James Duffy, John Hus
ton, Charles Kelley, Lewis Houseal.
Mount Joy Bor—John M. Culp, H. B. McNeal, John
F. Urich, Henry Fbaffner, Joshua Leader.
Paradise—Dr. J.i Strawn, John M. Gorman, George F.
Shultz, G. L. Eckert, John G. Offoer.
Pood—Job. S. Keener. B. M. Stauffer, Samuel Plasterer,
Aaron Longenecker, H. R. Hull.
Pequea—Oornelius Tyson. Michael Zercher, Lyman Ful
ton, Henry Conrad, Henry Herr.
Providence—Dr. John K. Raub, Wm. McMullen, John
Conrad, Christian Brenneman, Joshua Winter.
Btrasburg Twp.—Henry Spindler, Sr., David Potts, John
S Clark, George Withers, Sr., Jefferson Neff.
Strasburg Bor.—W. T. McPhail, B. F. Ibach, S. P. Bower,
Wm. Echteruacht, J. P. Killburne.
Salisbury—lsaac W. Rutter, Wm. Hamilton, Thos. S.
Mcllvain, Samuel J. Boon, B. F. Houston.
Sadsbury—Wm. F. Baker, John J. Taggart, S. D. Bmoker,
Albert Rea, Isaac Walker.
Warwick—Dr. Levi Hull, Hiram Kline, Isaac Bomberger,
Theodore Lichtenthaler, Samuel E. Keller.
Washington Bor.—Joseph Scbocb, David Miller, Joseph
Charles, Jacob Bair, Emanuel Flaholl.
The organization of the Convention was fully completed
by the election of the following officers:
PRESIDENT.
Col. JOEL L. LIGHTNER, East Lampeter.
VICE PRESIDFNTS.
Thomas S. Mcllvain, Salisbury.
Henry Bbimnir, Columbia,
John Martin, Conestoga,
John A. Gross, Elizabethtown,
John L. Lightner, Leacock,
Charles Kelley, Marietta,
Dr. John K. Race, Providence,
George G. Brush, Manor.
SECRETARIES.
B. F. Ibach. Strasburg llor.,
P. J. Albright, East Donegal,
John W. Clark, Marietta.
Col. 8. C. STAMBACon, of Manheim Twp., then moved
that a committee of thirteen be appointed by the chair to
draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the Convention
The motion prevailed, and the following gentlemen were
appointed said committee: Col. S. C. Stambaugh,H. M-
North, William T. M’Phail, Jacob F. Kautz, Joshua Leader,
William F. Jenkins, Frederick S. Pyfer, John Martin, Dr-
John K. Raub, Dr. Samuel Parker, John W. Clark, Dr. J-
J. Strawn, Henry Shaffner.
The following nominations were then made for delegates
to the State Convention:
William T. M’Phail, Strasburg Bor.,
Col. 8. C. Stambaugh, Manheim Twp.,
John F. Urich, Mount Joy Bor.,
Frederick S. Pyfer, City,
- James S. M’Mahon, Columbia,
Paul Hamilton, Columbia,
P. J. Albright, East Donegal,
John T. MacGonigle, City,
Col. William 8. Amweg, City,
Jerome B. Shultze, Elizabethtown Bor.,
The Convention adjourned until o’clock, P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Upon tho re-assembling of the Convention in tbo after
noon, Col. Stambaugh, Chairman of th© Committee on Reso
lutions, reported the following:
Whereas, It has been the custom of the Democracy of
Pennsylvania, on every suitable occasion, both in their
State and Connty Conventions, freely to express their
views of men and me&snres in reference as well to National
as State polities; and at the same time frankly to Indicate
the principles by which they profess to be gnided, there
fore be it
Resolved, That this Convention, representing the Demo
cratic people of Lancaster county, declare their unaltered
attachment to the principles and doctrines enunciated by
Thomas Jefferson, in his Inaugural Address, delivered on
the 4th day of March, 1801, not ody “as the essential
principles of eur government,” but as forming the grand
platform of the Democratic party, and giving life and vigor
to its political creed.
Resolved, That, whilst its old political adversary has
changed its name and professions, upon every “ occasion
for advantages,” from the original designation of Feder
alist down to the high-colored appellation of Black Repnb
lican-Know-Nothing the Democratic party
has never changed its name, or deviated from the princi
ples adopted and embraced at its organization, fifty-eight
years ago.
Resolved, That the truth thus asserted,is iDControvertibly
established by the published proceedings of each and every
National Democratic Convention, heretofore held for the
purpose of nominating candidates for President and Vice
President of the United States—except bo far as It became
necessary to add new planks to the party platform, for the
purpose of meeting the demands of our country’s progress,
and of protecting the constitutional rights of the several
States against the insidious and dangerous innovations of
sectional fanaticism.
Resolved, That the Democratic people of Lancaster coun
ty, hereby re-iterate and affirm their former resolutions,
firmly to maintain and cherish the doctrines and measures
heretofore adopted and promulgated by National Demo
cratic Conventions; and, until a new platform is erected,
by the stern majority voice of the Democracy, they will
adhere, with unflinching determination, to the “ declara
tion of principles” adopted at Cincinnati, in June, 1856,
as the staunch bulwark of our national strength and pros
perity.
Resolved, That the Democratic people of Lancaster coun
ty again re-iterate their oft repeated declaration, tbat-they
cherish, as an essential and vital principle of their politi
cal creed, an honest, faithful and economical administra
tion of our National and State Governments—the duty of
those placed in charge of our national affairs, to dispense
uniform and equal justice to every section of our common
country—and that the burdens of taxation, constitution
ally created to defray the necessary expenses of govern
ment, shall be made to fall as lightly as possiblo on the
laboring classes.
Resolved, That the Democratic party ever has and ever
will protest against the imposition, by Congress, of direct
taxes upon the people, for the support of the Federal Gov
ernment.
Resolved, That for the purpose of creating revenue to de
fray the needful expenses of the Government, duties should
be assessed on importations of Foreign merchandise, under
the provisions of a Tariff, so modelled and arranged as to
ensure the accomplishment of that object—afford a suffi
cient surplus to secure the gradual but certain extinguish
ment of the public debt, should any exist—as well as ex
tend such encouragement and protection, under tbe opera
tions of a wise discrimination, to those of our manufacturers
and industrial classes, who encounter the most formidable
foreign competition; thereby enabling them to combat
successfully in the great struggle in which they are en
gaged with the colossal money power and starving “ labor
wage*” of European manufacturers.
AiO), Wheueab, The Democratic party of Pennsylvania
can refer with pride and pleasure to the consistent and un
wavering manner iu which it has sustained the plighted
faith of our Revolutionary Tathers, and obeyed the man
dates of the Constitution, in defending the rights of all the
States. In most of tbe great struggles for political ascen
dency in our noble old Commonwealth, the issue intro
duced by the Opposition party, in its hostility to the
domestic institutions of the South. Btood pre-eminent; and
the occasional defeats sustained by the Democratic party
were produced by tbe fidelity and boldness with which it
done battle in support of these institutions. These being
historical trnths which cannot be denied, therefore, .be it
further
Resolved, That the Democratic party of Lancaster county
and of Pennsylvania have marked with surprise and regret
the hostile feeling manifested by Southern Democrats, in
and out of Congress, toward some of the material “domes
tic institutions” of this old Democratic Commonwealth;
especially in opposing such an adjustment of a Rev
enue Tariff as will incidentally afford some protection
to our home productions, particularly the great staples of
Iron and Coal; which, we believe, woald give new life and
healthy action to the industrial interests of the whole
country, strengthen its independence, and promote its gen
eral prosperity.
Resolved, That without fear of being charged with & de
parture from principle, upon a question which has never
been a party test, thU Convention believes it expresses the
views of the Democracy of this county, in giriog a prefer
ence to the specific over tbe ad valorem principle In regard
to the duty on Iron, for the reasons so lucidly set forth by
President Buchanan in his last annual message.
Resolved, That this Convention, assembled at the “ old
home” of James Bacbanan, deem it to be a matter for Bin
cere congratulation, that every declaration—every predic
tion and expectation, expressed or entertained, by his politi
cal and personal friends in reference to his purity of charac
ter—bis transcendent ability and sound judgment—his fine
qualities as a Statesman'and Patriot—so eminently fitting
him for the high place of Chief Magistrate of the Republic
—have been fully and triumphantly verified by bis admin-
istration of the affairs of the National Government.
Resolved, That the wisdom, energy and shill displayed
In the measures adopted and recommended by President
Buchaiun for the purpose of securing the restoration and
preservation of tranquility at home—to- ensure tbe settle
ment of complicated and vexatious difficulties existing
with foreign nations, and prevent their recurrence in fu
ture, in the manner and by the means’ indicated In his
recent special message to Congress—entKle him to the
confidence and gratitude of the whole country.
Resolved, That on behalf of the Democracy represented
by this Convention, we weleome with open arms the youth
ful Ossooff as a member of the sisterhood of Boroelgn
States, flfr* entered her novitiate undpra: tenfttorial «r
ranlzatiou. whilst Mr. Buchanan w*s Secretary of State, j
during President Polk’s Administration, as his special j
favorite and with his powerful advocacy. Now she is ad- j
mltted into full communion with the old Commonwealths, !
with his approval as President of the United States.
Resolved, That, w* cordially endorse the recommenda
tions President’s Message on the subject of the ac
quiritflPof Cubs by peaceful negotiation and honorable
purchase. That It would seem'to be tbeopinlonof men
of all parties, both in and ont of Congress, that the Island
of Cuba is inevitably destined, sooner or later, to become
a part of onr great system of United ‘American States.—
That the main objection of the Black Republican opposi
tion to tiie President's recommendations, is now precisely
the nme objection, made by the same opposition, nnder a
different op -illation, to the purchase of Louisiana a* d the
annex&tioa of Texas—thus leaving the good »- rk to be
effected by a Democratic Administration and the Demo
er&tic party. This Convention, however, Is fully convinced
the country does not and will not sympathise with such a
puerile and unpatriotic objection, and that we trust Con
gress will energetically proceed to pass the necessary act,
sueh as introduced by Senator Slidell, as the initiatory
measure of rsuccessful negotiation
Resolved, That we recognize aud cherish, as a vital prin
ciple of the Democratic creed, the peaceful acqulesence of
the minority in the fairly expressed will of the majority—
and we hold it to be the bounden duty of every Democrat
to support the regular nominations made by Conventions
fairly constituted by the party.
Resolved, That the confidence of tho Democratic party of
Lancaster Conuty In the ability, Integrity and Democratic
principles of Governor. Packer remains unimpaired, and
that bis management of the affaire of the Common wealth
has our cordial approbation.
Resolved, That the coarse pursued by our distinguished
Senator, Wm Bigutr, since his election to the Senate of
the United Slates, has strengthened the strong admiration
hitherto entertained for him by the Democratic party.—
His eloquent and well tempered speech, recently delivered
upon the Tariff question, fnroi-hes unerriog evidence not
only that he possesses ability of the first order, but that he
understands and will support the views and wishes of the
people he represents.
Resolved, That we most heartily congratulate the De
mocracy of this city on account of the victory they achieved
at the late municipal election. In electing Capt. Georgs
Sanderson, senior editor of The Intelligencer, the Democratic
organof this county, to be Mayor of Lancaster—over a com
bination of all factions and fractions of factions known to
have a breathing existence.
Resolved, That the Democratic party, from its organiza
tion. has been consistent in its maintenance of the rights
of adopted citizens, and that mandate of the Constitution
which declares that °no religious test shall ever he re
quired as a qualification to any office of public trust cinder
the United States.”
Resolved, That this Convention most emphatically en
dorses the recommendation of the people of Lancaster
county in favor of the erection of the contemplated na
tional Foundry, at some point within its precincts, as being
one of the most desirable localities, In every respect, that
can be found in the United States.
Resolved, That any vacancies which may occur in the
Delegation to the State Convention, shall be filled by the
remaining delegates then and there present from this
county.
The resolutions wore enthusiastically and unanimously
adopted.
A motion was made to re-open the list of nominations for
delegates to the Btate Convention, but the motion did not
prevail.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot for six delegates
to the State Convention, with the following result:
William T. M’Phail.
Col. 8. C. Btambaugh
John F. Urich.
Frderick 8. Pyfer.
James 8. M’Mahon
Paul Hamilton.
P. J. Albright.
John T. MacGonigle. “ -
Col. William 8. Amweg....“
Jerome B. Shultz- “
The Secretaries agreeing In their tallies, the President
declared Messrs. Paul Hamilton and William T. M’Phail,
Senatorial, and Col. S. C. Stambaugh, Frederick S. Pyfer,
P. J. Albright, and Jerome B. Shultz, Representative
Delegates, to represent the Democracy of Lancaster Couoty
in the e suing State
William T. M’Phail, Esq., offered the following resolu*
tion, which was unanimously adopted: «
Resolved, That the present Chairman of the County
Committee, Hiram B. Swarr, Esq., continue in that position
until his successor shall have been elected.
The some gentleman offered the following :
Resolved, That the Chairman of the County Committee
be elected from the members composing that body.
Dr. Hull moved to amend by giving the Committee the
power to select a Chairman either in or outside of the body
as they saw proper.
The amendment ot Dr. Hull did not prevail.
The vote was then taken upon Mr. M’Phail’s resolution
and it was adopted by a large majority.
The following resolution, offered by Col. Stambaugh, was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention are dne,
and hereby tendered, to the President of the Convention,
for the very able, impartial and dignified manner in which
be presided over its deliberations—and the thanks of the
Convention are also dne to its officers fur the faithful and
able manner in which they discharged their duties.
After the passage of a resolution that the proceedings of
the Convention be published in The Lancaster Intelligencer
and Lancaster and Harrisburg Denwkrat, the Convention
adjourned sine die.
Balloon Voyage to Europe.— Mr. John
La Mountain is busily engaged in this city
making preparations for the construction of
the balloon with which he hopes to be able to
cross the Atlantic during the coming season.
For two weeks one of Dutcher's patent
machines, at the rope and cordage works, has
been used in making the twine to be used, for
the net of the ship. This is about one-tenth
of an inch in thickness, and composed of.
thirty six strands of the very best Holland
linen, carefully selected from the stock at the
Mechanicville thread mills. It was necessary
to guage the machine and drills in order to
turn out cord of the required size. That
produced is remarkably beautiful in its make
—as smooth and even as woven silk. Its
strength may be inferred from the fact that it
will resist a steady strain of 300 lbs. The
silk for the balloon has been selected from a
recent importation from the East Indies at
New York. It is remarkable for the strength
and firmness of its fibre, while at the same
time it is as light as any in market. The
balloon is to be constructed at Lancaster, Pa.,
upon the frames and with apparatus used by
Mr. Wise, the father of aeronautics, for the
purpose. It will probably be completed early
in May. The first trial trip will be made
from Chicago during the latter part of that
month, and Mr. La Mountain designs crossing
one of the lakes, and travelling at leaßt one
thousand miles over the continent. Whatever
may be thought of the practicability of his
scheme, he has entered into it with a hearty
earnestness which proves that he believes its
accomplishment practicable, and is prepared
to risk everything in the venture, with no
possible hope of making anything unless he
succeeds. In this nineteenth century it will
not do to laugh at any proposition, however
absurd it may seem. We can, therefore, only
wait, and .we shall see what we shall see. If
Mr. La Mountain should cross the Atlantic
with an aerial ship, his name will of course
go down to posterity with those of the most
famous men; if he does Dot, he will, it is to
be feared, share the fate of those who “go
down to the sea in ships.” —Troy Times.
THE EDITORS’ BOOK TABLE
We have received from the Publisher, Cyrus StoDe, Bos
ton, a lot of beautifully bound books, amongst which are
the following, viz : Volumes 7 and 8 of “ 77ie Happy Home
and Parlor Magazine edited by Rev. Wm. M. Thayer, of
that City. Each of those volumes contains over 400 pages,
printed on a fine quality of paper, and embellished with
beautiful steel plate and other engravings. “ The Young
Maiden's Mirror," by the Author of “ The Child’s Keep
sake,” is also beautifully printed and bound, and contain
275 pages. These three works are very valuable publica
tions, and slionld be placed on the centre table of every
parlor in the land.
The same publisher has also sent us a small book of over
200 pages, entitled “ Primitive Physic: Or an Easy and
Natural Method of Curing most Diseases .” By John Wes
ley, A. M. Revised and Enlarged by Wm. M. Cornell, A.
M. M. D.; also “ The Ship and Shore Physician and Sur
geon," by Dr. Cornell, of Boston. This we think is a very
valnable work, and should be in the hands of every house
'll eeper.
The other books received are: “ Merry Christmas,'"
“ Happy New Year," “ Gem and Casket," “ Site Up and
Saw Down." “ The Child’s Keepsake," and Juvenile An
nual, or Holiday Melodies," all of which are interesting
little works, and will be peculiarly attractive to children
of both sexes.
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW. American edition.—
Published by Leonard Scott A Co., New York. Agents
for this City, Sprenger & Wasthaeffer, No. 33 North
Queen street.
The January number ot this long established work is
more than usually interesting and able. The contents are
as follows, viz: Reform of Parliament; The Religions
Policy of Austria; The Sanitary Condition of the Army 5
Chloroform and other Anaesthetics; Spiritual Destitution
ki England; Carlyle’s History of Frederick the Second 5
Recent Cases of Witchcraft; Contemporary Literature.
THE KNICKERBOCKER, for March, is already pub'
lished, and as ent ertalning and able as ever. The contents
are : The Mexican Question ; The Hngnenots of America;
Spires; the Little Street Sweeper; Padlocks Disregarded:
My Wife ; Fiji and the Fijians; Song from Goethe; Btreet
Songs ; Idle Words; Seamanship of the Atlantic Monthly;
The World Watchman’s Song; Literary Notices; Editorial
Table.
THE EDINBURG QUARTERLY REVIEW, for January,
(American edition) has also been received from Leonard
Scott A Co. This work is so well established that any com
mendatory notiee is superfluous. The present number has
the following table of contents, viz: Help’s Spanish Con
quest in America; Life Assurance; Tbe Church Rate
Question; The Roman Catacombs; The Hudson* Bay Ter
ritory; Lord Liverpool’s Administration until 1822; Library
of the-British Museum; Life and Organization; History
and Prospects of Parliamentary Reform.
Fjtrh number of the Review contains 150 pages, and the
price is $3 a year.
jgy Wm. H. Parker of Worcester, Mass.,
for the last ten years a resident of California,
died very suddenly on Thursday evening at
the National Hotel, in Waehington, from the
effects of an overdose of morphine, taken
under a temporary aberration of mind. He
was the discoverer of the riohest deposit of
guano ever fonnd in the Pacific, and was en
deavoring to obtain an acknowledgment of his
rights by the Government.
CITI ASO COI'HiTY AF F.A 1R *
A Brilliant Wedding.— On Tuesday eve
ning last oar city was h-mored with the most brilliant
.Wedding Party that has assembled here within tbe last
half omtary. We might overstep tbe line of propriety by
an ordinary Wedding ceremony; but our
motives cannot be misconstraed when we are pleased to
publish tbe fact that Miss Sabah L. Porter, the eldest
daoghter of tbe late Governor Geo. B Porter, was united
In tbe Imly bonds of matrimony, at tbe residence of her
mother, in Data street, to Oliver Phelps, Jr., Esq, a ton
of Son. Judge .Phelps, (a fine specimen of tbe old school
gentlemen,) of Canandaigua, N Y., and that the wedding
was graced with the presence of''prominent citizens and
friends from Washington. New York, Philadelphia and
Harrisburg, and an assemblage of several hundred
perrons, comprising Clergymen, Members -of Congress,
Judges of Courts, Members of the Bar. Officers of tbe Army
and Navy, eminent Physicians, some of tbe oldest
and most substantial Farmers of the County, and tbe
Professors and Literati of our Colleges, with tbe most
charming and accomplished Ladies we have ever met.
As the guests arrived they were escorted to appropriate
chambers on the second floor for toilet purposes. This
done, they again descended to the first floor, and paid their
respects to the noble mother of the Bride in one of The
parlors of her elegant mansion.
At half-past 8 o’clock, the Bridal party entered the large
and splendid main parlor, and the marriage ceremony was
performed without delay by the Rev. Dr. Board Man, of
Philadelphia. To give a description of ihe charming Bride
and her lovely Bridesmaids might be considered presump,
tuous on our part; but the splendor of the ceremouy and
its accessories were only equaled by the display of those
generous and whole-souled hospitalities which have ever
been a distinguished family characteristic, dispensed with
that kindly and genial spirit which commands the respect
and wins tbe regard of all who have the happiness of their
acquaintance.
About 11 o’clock, the large assemblage were conducted
tu a table on the second floor, which for elegance and
abundance could not be surpassed. It is sufficient to say
that it was a Lancaster table most sumptuonsly spread,
and all present could not otherwise than acknowledge tbe
superior excellence of the entertainment. Bat whilst tbe
feast and flow of soal gladdened each and every heart,
and the congratulations of the company present were
most heartily bestowed upon the Bride and the estimable
husband of her choice, still a tear like a detf-drop was seen
to emit its diamond rays from the bridal cheek. There
was her mother, there her lovely sister, there were the inti*
mate Mends of her youth from whom she was for the first
time to separate; these may have started the tear from its
biding place—bat, no. Miss Sarah L. Porter was a faith,
ful Sabbath School Teacher, and, in tbe most brilliant
moment of her life, she evinced her true goodness and
kindness of heart by having her Sabbath School scholars
present to participate in her own gnnerons feelings and
joy, and a« each scholar pressed forward amid that bright
and thronged array to extend their congratulations, tbe
soft, qniet whisper from the gr&tefnl lips, “God bless onr
faithful Teacher,” was too much for the heart of a joyous
Bride to suppress and that single tear outshone all the
wealth or gems that sparkled in those brilliant halls.
But, to conclnde: We tender our heartfelt wishes for
the fntnre happiness of the Bride, for whom we have long
had a high respect, and congratulate the husband on the
truly excellent choice he has made in his compauiouship
through life.
Remains of Lieut. Van Camp.—We have
seen a letter from Lieut. Palmer, U. 8. A., (who was by the
-side of tbe gallant young Van Camp when he fell, and who
has his remains in charge,) to Alderman Van Camp, of this
city, dated Port Smith, Texas, Feb. 18th, 1859, which states
that be, [Lieut. P.] would leave that post on that day with
the remains, via tbe Arkansas River, and expected to
reach Lancaster in about a fortnight or twenty days; but
he eould not calculate to any certainty, as the river was
rather low. The remains may therefore be expected to
reach this city perhaps about the last of this week, or the
middle of next. Appropriate honors will be paid by the
Military of the city to the remains of the brave and chival
rous young soldier. Col. Duchhan, of the Fencibles, is
making all the necessary preparations.
—ln this connection we would suggest that the surviving
schoolmates of Lieut. Van Camp —the scholars of the High
School of 1849,-50 and ’sl—convene at an early period, at
some suitable place, and take measures for a proper
observance of the funeral ceremonies. Cornel, was an
universal favorite among his school fellows, and such a
proceeding on their part would be but a slight tribute of
respect to the memory of one of their dearest and most
cherished comrades.
Snow Storm.— The principal snow of the
season fell on Friday and Saturday last, to the depth of
some four or five inches. Since then the weather has been
moderate and spring-like, and at this writing (Monday
afternoon) the snow has from our streets,
leaving in its place, however, any quantity of mud.
Change in Railroad Time.— On yesterday
a change took place in the departure of some of the Eastern
Trains from this city, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, as
follows:
Through Express.
Mail Train
Fast Line.
No change in the Western Trains.
A train now runs between Parkesburg and Philadelphia,
as follows:
Leave Parkesburg..
“ Philadelphia.
The Howard Evenings—Major Ditmarb'
Lecture. —A pretty full aadieDce was convened at Russel’s
Hail, South Queen street, on Tuesday evening last, to bear
A. D. Ditmars, on the “ Character of Washington .”
Many were under the impression that the Maj. would not
lecture that evening, but postpone to a more suitable oc
casion, bis proposed lecture on “ Phrenology not true” and
as a consequence vast numbers staid away who would
otherwise have been there. The we understand.
made some very pretty ppints in bis lecture, tracing the
life of Washington up to his sixteenth year, and, as a mat
ter of course, leaving a wide field open for discussion ; but
for some cause or other, only one gentleman present, Qeu.
Bteinman, took part. Why this was so we cannot divine.
Several gentlemen who have taken an acitve part in the
"Howard discussions were present, and their silence on this
occasion was certainly anything but a fair treatment of the
lecturer and his subject.
—The next lecture of the course will be delivered this
evening, at Fulton Hall, by T. Hall Foreman, Esq., a law
Btudent of this city. Subject: “ The effect of Revolutionary
Struggles upon Civil Liberty.” Mr. F. is a young gentleman
of very fine ability, and we have not the least doubt, will
have an able and instructing lecture
Fine Mutton. — We noticed at Trout's
Hotel, West Orange street, on Wednesday last, a quarter of
muttou which is the finest spocimen we have seen lo a long
while. The live weight was 230 pounds; and when dressed
the weight was 150 pounds. This fine specimen was raised
by onr good Democratic friend, Mr. John P. Kilbubn, of
Straaburg Borough.
Wonders will Never Cease—Bartholo
mew’s Scientific Fly Trap. —Business calling na to Bprenger
& Weslhaeffer’s Book Establishment, No. 33 North Queen
street, the other day, we noticed in the large show window,
something, which for novelty and ingennlty, throws far
in the shade anything we have seea for a long while. It
is a “ Scientific Fly l?rap t ” the production of onr good
friend D. B. Bartholomew, Esq., of this city, whose ingenu
ity and mechanical skill are proverbial. It is self-acting
being moved by clock-gearing, acted upon by a faithful
“darkey (a genuine “Black Republican,” as onr friend
Geist, of The Express, facetiously remarks,) who sits there
all day long, quietly pulling two alternate levers, connected
with the m&chioe, while another darkey occasionally peeps
over to sec how the flies are getting along in the trap, and
just as the thing is done, and the flies are caught, he pops
down his head and awaits the operation for the next
result. This gentleman is warned by another “ gemmen
ob color,” who stands with sword in hand, ready ail the
while to inflict vengeance on the fly community. The ma
chine to be appreciated must be seen, and novelty.seekers
should by all means avail themselves of the opportunity.
On Wednesday last Mr. Keneagy, in the
House, read la place a bill to iocorporate the Straeburg aod
Millport Turnpike Company. There can be do doubt but
tbat this turnpike, if finished, would be a great advantage
to the citizens of the south-eastern section of the county
as they would then have a good pike from Lancaster to
Stresburg, instead of the almost impassable by-roads over
which they uow have to drive. We hope the company
may be Incorporated, and proceed with the road with as
little delay as possible.
Testimony of Respect. — At a special meet
ing of the members of Drumore Lodge, No. 509,1. 0. 0. F.
the following proceedings were enacted relative to the
death of Joseph M. Woodward :
Whereas, It has pleased an All Wise Providence in the
justness of His decree, by a protracted illness, to remove
our beloved V. G., Joseph M. Woodward; therefore
Resolved, That this Lodge deeply deplore the loss of the
worthy brother of oar Order. We cheerfully bow to the
will of Heaven, and avail ourselves of the only consolation
left ns, believing that onr loss is his gain.
Resolved, That while we thus deplore this onr loss, we
extend the tenderest sympathies to the family and friends
of the deceased.
Resolved, That the Lodge be clothed in mourning for the
space of thirty days as a token of respect to our deceased
brother.
Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be sent to
the family of onr deceased brother, and published in The
Lancaster Intelligencer, and such other papers in Lancaster
as may be disposed to copy the same.
JAMES CAIN,
JOHN BcSPARRAN,
JAMES BARNETT,
Fairfield, Feb*y 24th, 1859. Committee.
Begging Imposters.— The following para
graph relates to a nuisance that has annoyed people in this
vicinity to some extent. There is no doubt that whole
armies of these rascals accumulate sums sufficient to main
tain them in idleness for life at home:
“ A number of Italian vagrants are under arrest In
Pittsburg, charged with soliciting aid under false pretences.
They carry forged papers, setting forth their claims upon
the sympathy of the public. The Mayor learned from an
intelligent and respectable Italian, that there is a regular
system, which has Its head-quarters In New York, by which
this swlndllngis carried on. There these papers are print
ed by cart loads. The chiefs have the whole United States
districted off, aod solicit consignments of Italian beggars,
to whom they farm oat counties at so much per coot, on
the collections made. The moneys collected are deposited
to the credit of the depositor, and then sent on to an
Italian banker in New York, whose name we do not know.
From there it is taken by the beggar, when he gets as
much as he wants, to Italy, where he Invest it to suit him
self. The above and other similar facts having appeared,
Mayor Weaver thought it best not to let them off aeeordiog
to their reqnest, so-he bundled them all off to jail for ten
days each, as vagrants.”
Toothache. —This disease oan be cured bj
Da. Kstbxr'b Toothache Remidt, prepared by him in Pitts
burg, Pa., which Is pat in bottles and sold at 25 cents each.
It is an excellent medicine, when diluted, for spongy and
tender gums, and Is worth ten times Its prise to all who
need it Sold hara by 0. A. Hstoltsh-
The Washington’s Ball and Interesting
Ceremonies Connected Therewith. —The Annual Ball of
Washington Engine Company, No. 4, took place on the
evening of the 2lst Inst., at Fnlton HalL The attendance
of visitors was large, sufficient to crowd the main saloon
in every part. The decorations of the Hall were very
pretty, and conceited In good taste. The grand promenade
opened at o'clock, with a glorious march-from Koffer’s
Orchestra, and.about two hundred couples participated in
the same.
Immediately after the preeantatlon of the Chromo-Litho
graph of Triumphal Entry Into New
York.” and the Wreath of Leather and Bur-Work, took,
place. The ceremonies were exceedingly Interesting. The
gifts were presented by Frederick 8. Prm, Esq., on behalf
of the fair donor*, and received by Capt. 3. H. Reynolds
on behalf of the Company:
MR. PTTER’a REM&REa
Ladies and Gentlemen: .Captain Reynolds, Officers and
Members of the Washington fire Company: While I thank
those who have selected me to act a part in this Interesting
ceremony, I cannot bnt regret that it has not fallen Into
abler and more proficient hands. Ido not expect to find
words which will express the esteem and gratitude those
have for yon whom I represent.
In behalf of the Ladies, who feel a deep interest in the
lasting* welfare and prosperity of yonr Company, named as
it is after the Father Of onr Republic, I present to you this
beautiful Lithographic engraving. It is, as you see, a repre
sentation of Washington at the head of a Civic and Military
procession entering the City of New York. Looking upon
it, onr minds are atonce conveyed back to tbe trying times
through which those brave heroes had passed when they
entered the city—not ss the Roman Conquerors were wont
to enter in triumphal procession tbe streets of their “Ster
nal City” in days of old, preceded by captive Kings, and
Princes and manacled prisoners, followed by the spoils and
trophies of vanquished Nations, —but far more glorious
were the honors adorning his triumph. Beaming coante
nances surrounding him, the acclamations of multitudes
of his countrymen rending the air, welcoming him and his
brave followers back to enjoy the peace aud freedom just
achieved. The fervent prayers of grateful hearts ascending
to Heaven, invoking blessings upon him and the great
work just accomplished. Representing such a scene, this
picture is a fit memento to be received by you tbe worthy
and efficient successors of those who, manifesting their
regard and veneration for him who thus successfully had
led that small army of good men, have incorporated their
organization under the name and title of Washington.
This, therefore, is giveu to you by the Ladies of the im- J
mediate vicinity of your Hall, as a testimonial of t-'teem
and regard which they have for you as men and a* citizens,
and particularly is it given as a token of approval of yonr
course and conduct as members of the Company to which
you belong. Under the protection of youreeWt-s and y«ur
brother Firemen of this city, they feel (as far as human
power can protect) that their houses and homes aie safe
from destruction by fire. Take it, for It is given with the
same grateful feelings for yonr services as did the matrons
and maidens, who are there so beautifully represented,
welcome to their peaceful homes the scarred and care-worn
patriots of that day. Tbev bad toiled to secure liberty for
themselves and their posterity. You toil, a* your motto
has it, “to quench the raging element.” They dared tbe
danger of artillery and bayonets in tbe cause of right. You
“rush through flame and smoke” in the cause of humanity.
They sought no pecuniary gain. You'ask no pay for your
services. Th«y.were rewarded with the-heartfelt thanks of
a grateful people. You are esteemed for your alacrity,
courage and care in guarding the lives and property of onr
citizens from destructive cunflagratinu. Their labors have
ceased. Yours have not vet ceased—but you hold yourselves
ready at a moment’s notice to put forth your exertions.—
When danger la least apprehended, when the sky is clear
aud tbe heavens serene, you are as liable to be called to
duty as when danger ia m<>st anticipated.
Take this then, and with it also this magnificent Wreath,
the gift and handiwork of three fair youug ladies of our City.
No words from me I am sure, can make the gift more ac
ceptable. It speaks for itself. In silent beauty it reflects
the skill and liberal public spirit of the generous-hearted
donors—the Misses Dorwart. Receive both these trlbutesof
respect and let them occupy an honored place in yourcouncil
chamber, and when you assemble there and look upon them
be assured your labors are grutefullv appreciated. And when
the fire bell shall sttmmou you to duty, whether from your
work shops, or your offices, or the deep midnight slumber,
may the recollections of this occasion servo to cheer and
nerve you in tbe battle against the devouring Aimes, as
the Lnlistuet) and banners of the mothers, wives and ulster*
o! our ancestors cheered them amidst the smoke aud strug
gle of the Revolution. I. therefore, give them in your
charge and keeping, and with them you have the approving
smiles of the Fair
Capt Reynolds, in replying said that it would best Iw"
come him to respond in the briefest manner possible to the
suggestions that bad been so beautifully and eloquently
made in tbe formal delivery to him. as the representative
of the Washington Fire Compauy. of these beautiful gifts.
He would uot indulge in idle complimeit, or attempt to
express the gratitude that filled their hearts toward these
who had so kindly remembered them—for be knew how
often the language of heartfelt eulogy was regarded as ful
some adulation.
Unexpected as this generous act was, they were not
wholly surprised, for the nobleness and generosity that has
over characterized their lady friends, is proverbial: and be
regards this bnt as another bright star in the constellation
of their liberality.
He said it would not bu amiss in him to follow Mr. P.’h
example, and briefly allude to him whu is here represent
ed, and whose birthday they had met to celebrate by ming
ling together to exchange their felicitations, aud by in
dulging in becoming festivities.
He said it would be vanity in him to attempt to pro
nounce the funeral panegyric of this extraordinary man.—
It-bad been done by men more worthy tbe task—worthy as
was Pericles to pronounce tbe honors of the Athenian dead.
Where can I begin to open to your view a character
*• throughout sublimb.” I might take yon to the precarious
field of battle, where deep gloom unnerving every arrn,
reigned triumphant through onr frozen, thinned and worn
out ranks —Washington alone unmoved, unappaled, brave
ly fighting and proudly conquering. Nay, I might take you
step by Btep over an hundred battle fields strewn with the
bleeding bodies of the dead and dying brave, until w« find
our hero, as here represented, entering, amid the shouts of
a free and disenthralled people, tbe great American metrop
olis. Or, I might introduce you to our virtuous Chief
after the din of battle was over and peace succeeded, who,
in a moment, tempting personal aggrandizement,bushed
tbe discontent of growing sedition, surrendering his com
mission, “converted his sword into a plough-share.” teach
ing an admiring world that to.,be truly great we must be
truly good.
He said that Washington needed no enlogy to perpetu-
ate bis fame—it was bounded only by the limits of the
earth, and by tbe extent of the human mind. Here tbe
speaker prouounccd a most beautiful apostrophe'to Wash
ington. Ho said when nations shall have passed away,
when even our young and far-spreading empire shall per
ish “ still will our Washington’s glory uufaded shine, and
die not until love of virtue ceases on earth, and earth itself
sink into chaos.”
He enjoined it upon his fellow firemen, who bore the
name of Washington on their banner, to imitate him. in
his exalted character. He hoped that the disinterested
and heroic forgetfulness of self which characterized him
might characterize them l —that’mid the war of elements,
the dismal toil of beils, the crash of failing timbers, the
stunning 6honts of terror-stricken thousands, whether In
winter’s storm or summer’s heat, they might be ready to
perform their duty—“tho’ its buruing radiance flickered
on the path of death,” and like him ask no reward save the
consciousness having performed a good and glorious
deed.
He said, with grateful hearts they aceept these gifts.—
They Bhall hang conspicuously in their ball, emblems of
the generosity of their fair benefactresses, and by them
and their successors be guarded with reverential care. He
hoped that the ladies might long live to shed their cheer
ful and controlling Influence over the precarious path flre
meo were compelled to tread—and that they, [the firemen,]
might so deport themselves as to merit their favors, and
reflect honor open the character of firemen.
The pictnre, which is large and gorgeous in design, and
enclosed hi a magnificent gilt frame, is entitled the “Tri
umphal Entry,” and illustrates the historical event of the
Triumphal Entry of General Washington into New York
City, on the 25th of November, 1783, the same day on
which the British Army evacuated that city. The view is
represented at the point of junction of what Is now the
Third Avenue and the Bowery. Washington is represented
in the fore ground, mounted on a splendid grey horse 1
Governor Clinton and Baron Bteoben are seen on his left,
and Generals La Fayette, Kosciusko, Hamilton, Knox and
Patnam on the right, at the bead of the American Army.
A number of celebrated personages.are seen on the bal
conies of the houses. Amoog them Mrs. Martha Washing*
too, Mrs. Governor Clinton, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Adams,
Mrs. Caton, Mrs. Jay, Gon. Lincoln, Stephen Hopkins,
Thomas Paine, Thomas Mifflin, and Rev. David Jones. The
whole are admirable likenesses. In the distance floating
gracefully in the breeze is the Pine Treo Flag, and the
Banner of Washington’s Life Guard. The houses are the
correct specimens of architecture of the early German
settlers. The streets are filled with crowds of citizens’
Indians aud old soldiers, making the picture a most ani
mated and spirited sceno. Altogether, it is one of the most
beautiful National pictures ever published, aud it is a
fitting ornament for any parlor or public room.
The wreath is exquisitely wrought of crotchet, leather
and bar work, and reflects the highest credit on the skill
and ingennlty of the young ladles whose handiwork it was.
After this ceremony was performed the assembled com
pany gave themselves up to the pleasures of the dance, and
continued “tripping it on the light fantastic toe” until the
grey hours of the morning bad nearly made their appear
ance. We never saw a happier party, and the managers
deserve the highest praise for their untiriDg efforts to make
the attendance of all agreeable. May the Washington
flourish long to witness the recurrence of many such
happy birth-eve parties.
Jeffbrbon Lyceum.—
Messrs. Editors : The members of the Jefferson Lyceum
met'on Thursday evening. February 24th—Mr. J.Shaffner
in the chair. The resolution adopted for discussion at the
previous meeting, as published In your last, was argued
After an animated discussion, the honse decided the ques
tion in favor of the negative. On motion, a vote of thanks
was given to Henry Haines, Esq., for his presence and for
his eloquent and Impressive discourse to the association.
The following resolution was selected for discussion at
the next meeting: “Resolved, That. Intellectual greatness
is more frequently the result of natural endowment, than*
of diligent mental culture.” The disputants on the affir
mative are—H. E. Elugb, H. Haines, Esq., Jno. Albright,
Lieut. U. A. Haines, W. D. Carpenter, N. L. Peck; and on
the negativer-E. H. Green. P. V. Albright. Jas. L. Spear,
Capt. J. F. Gebhart, Meat. H. 8. Book and G. A. Klugh.—
Adjourned to meet on Thursday evening, March 2d, 1859.
Respectfully Yours,
H. E. Kicqh, Secretary.
Health and Long Life. —Dr. Geo. H. Key
ser, of Pittsbarg, Pa., has prepared a medicine for the cure
of long Aiaaw- that bids fair to oat rival atl the various
horde of nostrums, with which the public have been pest
ered for years, He does not pretend that it will cure con
sumption in its last steps, when ulcers are eatiog up the
lungs, but he means to do a great deal of good, in arresting
in time the symptoms which lead to a fatal disease. Take
warning in time, then, and when y-'u get a cough, get a
bottle of Dr. Keysets Pectoral Syrup, which will be sore
to cure you. Sold at C. A. Helnitshs’ Lancaster.
Shocking Accident. —A girl named Ros
anna Levengood, about 15 years of age, living
with Mr E. Romicb, near Gilbertstown
township, Montgomery county, met with a
terrible accident, od Saturday last, the 19th
inst. While.alone in the kitchen, with her
back to the stove, her clothes accidentally took
fire, from sparks or otherwise, unknown to her
until the flames had progressed considerably.
On discovering the Are she ran out into the
road, where she met Mr. Romich and others,
who succeeded in tearing off her olotbes, bat
not antil her entire back and arms were moßt
shockingly burned. Dr. H. W. Johnson, of
Boyertown was called in, and administered the
nsnal applications, by which she was some
what relieved. Her injuries are very serious
and painful, and though dangerous, it is
thought will not prove fatal. Mr. Romich
had his hands badly burned in removing the
girl’s clothiDg. —Montgomery Ledger.
f££* The Washington Union says that
“ shad are Inaking their appearance in the
Potomac, and Spring comes slowly up this
way/ Gardeners have already commenced
planting vegetables.” This is a pleasant
theme for contemplation in the midst of a
snow storm.
MESSAGE FROM THE PBEBIGEST OF
THE UHITED STATE*.
The f->ll‘>wug message was transmitted
from the President of tbe United State to
Congress on the 18th inst.:
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
The brief period which remains of your pres
ent session, and the great urgency and impor
tance of legislative action, before its tormina
tion, for the protection of American citizens
and their property whilst in transit acrosa
the Isthmus routes between our Atlantio and
Pocifio possessions, render it my duty again
to recall this subject to youi notice. I have
heretofore presented it in my annual mesages,
both of December, 1857 and 1858, to which I
beg leave to refer. In the latter I state that
“ the executive government of thiß country,
in its intercourse with foreign nations, is
limited to the employment of diplomacy alone.
When this fails it can proceed no further. It
cannot legitimately resort to force without tho
direct authority of Congress, except in resist
ing uud repelling hostile attacks. It would
have no authority to enter the territories of
Nicaragua, even to prevent the destruction of
the transit and protect tbe lives and property
of our own citizens on their passage. It is
true that uti a sudden emergency of this
character the President would direot any
armed force in the vicinity to their relief, but
in duing thin lie would act upon his own res
ponsibility.
" Under the«e circumstances, I earnestly
recommend the passage of an aot authorizing
the President, under such restrictions as they
may deem proper, to employ the land and
naval forces of" the United States in prevent
ing the transit from being obstructed or dosed
by lawless violence, and in protecting the
lives and property of American citizens trav
eling thereupon, requiring at the same time
that these forces shall he withdrawn the
mi'ment the ■ j?er shdl have passed awiy.
Without such a provision our oiii'/.ene will be
constantly exposed to interruption in their
progress, and to lawless violence.
“ A similar necessity exists for tho parage
of such au act for the protection of the Pana
ma aud Tehuantepec routes.”
Another subject, equally important, com
manded the attention of the Senate at tbe last
session of Congress.
The republics south of the United States on
this continent have, unfortunately, b.en fro
quenfly in a state of revolution and civil war
ever since they they achieved their indepen ***
denoe. As one or the other party has prevailed
and obtained possession ot the ports open to
foreign commerce, they have seized and con
fisoated American vessels and their cargoes in
an arbitrary and lawless manner, and exacted
money from American citizens by forced loans,
and other violent proceedings, to enable them
to carry on hostilities. The executive govern
ments of Great Britain, France, and other
countries, possessing the war making power,
can promptly employ the necessary menus to
enforce immediate redress for similar outrages
upon their sdbjeoN. Not so the executive
government of the United States. If the
President orders a vessel-of war to auy of
these p‘Tts to demand prompt redress for out
rages committed, the offending parties are
well aware that in case of refusal the comman
der can do no more than remonstrate. lie
can resort to no hostile act. The question
must then he referred to diplomacy, and in
many cases adequate redress can never be
obtained. Thus American citizens are de
prived of the same protection, under the flag
of their country, which the subjects of other
nations enjoy. The remedy fc this state of
things can unly be supplied by Congress, since
the constitution has confided to that body
alone the power to make war Without the
authority of Congress, the Executive cannot
lawfully direct any force, however near it may.
be to the scene of difficulty, to enter the ter
ritory of Mexico. Nicaragua, or New Granada,
for the purpose of defending tho persons and'
property of American citizens, even though
they may be violently assailed while passing,
in peaceful transit over the Tehuantepeo,
Nicaragua, or Panama routes. He cannot,
without transcending his constitutional power,,
direct i gun to be fired into a port, or land a
seaman or marine to protect the lives of our
countrymen on shore, or to obtain redress for
a recent outrage on their property. The*
banditti which infest our neighboring repub
lic of Mexico, always claiming to belong to*
one or tbe other of tbe hostile parties, might
make a sudden descent on Vera Cruz or on.
the Tehuantepec route, and he would have no
power to employ the force on ship-board in
the vicinity for th<*ir relief, either to prevent
the plunder of our merchants or the destruc
tion of the transit.
In reference to countries where the local
authorities are strong enough to enforce the.
laws, the difficulty here indicated can seldom
happen ; but where this is not tbe case, and
the loonl authorities do not possess the physi
cal power, even if they possess the will, to
protect our citizens within their limits, recent
experience has shown that the Amerioan Ex
ecutive should itself be authorized to render
this protection. Such a grant of authority,
thus limited in its extent, could in no just
sense be regarded as a transfer of the war
making power to the Executive, but only as
an appropriate exercise of that power by the*
body to whom it exclusively belongs. The
riot at Panama in 1856, in which a great,
number of our citizens lost their lives, fur
nishes a pointed illustration of the necessity
which may arise for the exertion of thiß
authority.
I, therefore, earnestly recommond to Con
gress, on whom the responsibility exclusively
rests, to pass a law berore their adjournment
conferring on the President the power to.
protect the lives and property of American,
citizens in the cases which I have indicated,,
under such restrictions aod conditions as they
may deem advisable. Tbe knowledge that
such a law exists would of itself go far to l
prevent tbe outrages which it is intended to
redresß, and to render the employment of
force unnecessary.
Without this the President may be placed
in a painful position before the meeting of
tbe Dext Congress. In the present disturbed
condition of Mexico, and one or more of the
republics south of us. no person can foresee
what occurrences may take place before that
period. In case of emergency, oar citizens,
seeing that they do not enjoy tbe same pro
tection with subjects of European governments,
will have just cause to complain. On the
other band, should the Executive interpose,*
and especially should the result prove disas
trous, and valuable lives be lost, he might
subject himself to severe censure for having
assumed a power not confided to him by the
constitution. It is to guard against this con
tingency that I now appeal to Congress.
Having thus recommended to Congress a
measure which I deem necessary and expedi
ent for tbe interest and honor of the country,
I leave the whole snbject to their wisdom and
discretion.
Maytown. Feb. *25, 1859.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Washington, February 18, 1859.
The Government Organ Recommendr
the Revival of the Tariff of 1846.
Washington, Feb. 22 —The Union of this
morning says that it has become perfectly
obvious that no measure of revenue can be
adopted by the present Congress in the short
space of uf its existence. It,
therefore. Recommends the revival of the-
Tariff act 5$ 1846 for three years, and the
reissue of Treasury notes, arguing that this
could be done with perfect Democratic consis
tency, and that those who refuse to vote for
this virtually vote to stop the wheels of gov*
eminent.
The concluding resolution of the majority
of the special committee on Naval contraots
and abuses, was inadvertently omitted id the
transmission of the Congressional report of
yesterday. It is as follows:
Resolved, That nothing has been proven in
this investigation which impeaches in any
way the personal or official integrity of the
Secretary of the Navy.
The Navy Department this morning reoeived
a dispatch from Lieut. Braine. commanding
the U. S. Ship Vincennes, dated Norfolk, in
which he states tbat he had captured the Slaver
Julia Dean on the Coast of Africa, aDd
brought her into tbat port. Augustus Freg
eron, represented as a passenger on board the
Dean, died on the passage to the United States,
previously requesting that bis effects should
be sent to his wife at Havana. It is supposed
that he was the Captain of the Dean, and
tbat his effects comprise a great deal of treas
ure.
The Department this morning sent orders
to Lieut. Braine, to turn over the men on the
Dean to the C. S. Marshal for trial. It is
supposed that the Dean is owned in Charles*
ton.
The Vinoennes is ordered to be examined,
as it is supposed, she was injured by striking
on a reef.
President has issued a prodon**
tion convening the IK Senate in extte
session, on the 4thtnsi