cTl}c Lancaster futxlligeuM VOL. LX THE LANCASTER INTELLIGENCER. PUBLISHED EVERT TUESDAY, AT *lO. 8 SOBTH DUKE STREET, BY GEO* SANDERSON. TERMS 'Subscription. —Two Dollars per annum, payable in ad vance. No subscription discontinued until all arrear ages are paid, unless at the option of the Editor. Advertiesuents. —Advertisements, not exceeding one square, (12 lines,; will be inserted three times for one dollar, and twouty-five cents for each additional inser tion. Those of greater length in proportion. Why, a pump without a handle, A mouldy tallow candle! A goose that’s lost its fellows, A noseless pair of bellows, A horse without d saddle, A boat without a paddle; A mule—a fool, A two legged stool! A pest—a jest! Ur&ary—weary— Contrary—unchary— A fish without a tail, A ship without a sail, A legless pair of tongs, A fork without its prongs, A clock without a face— A pig that’s out of place ! A bootless leg—an addled egg ! A stupid fiat —a crowDless hat; A pair of breeches, wanting stitches ! A chattering ape —coat minus oaipc ! A quacking duck, wanting plUttk ! A gabbliug goose —mad dog let loose ! A boot without a solo, Or a cracked aud leaky, bowl, Or a fiddle without string, (Jr a bee without its sting, Or a bat —or a sprat, Or a cat —or a hen, Or a rat —or a wren, Or a gnat —or a pig in a pen ! Or a thrush that will not sing ! (Jr a bell that will not ring 1 Or a penny that “ won’t go!” Or a herring without roe ! Or a line without a lead! Or a drum without a head ! Or a monkey—or a donkey ! Or a surly dog, tied to a log ! Or a frog in a bog ! Or a fly in a mug ! Or a bug in a rug ! Or a bee—or a lieu — Or a last year's pea, Or a figure '6 ! Like a fool without a tongue — Like a barrel without a bung— Like a whale —like a snail — Liko an owl—liko a fowl — Like a priest without his cowl! Like a midnight ghoul— Like a gnome in his cell — * Like a clappcrless bell — Like a man down a well— lie’s a poor forsaken gander, Choosing lonely thus to wander! lie’s liko a walking stick, or satchel, or But to be plain, And end my strain, He’s liko nought but—a Bachelob ! The Longest Night in a Life. BY CHARLES DICKENS. It was one •of those old-fashioned winters in the days of the Georges when the snow lav on the ground for weeks, when railways were uuknowu, and the electire telegraph had not been dreamed of save by the speculative Countess of London.? The'mails had been irregular for a month, and the letter bags which did not/reach the Post Office had been brought thither with difficulty. The newspapers were devoid of all foreign intelligence, the metropolis knew nothing of the' doings of the provinces, and the provinces knew little more ot the affairs of the metropolis. But the columns of both were crowded with accidents from the inclemency of the weather, with heart rending accounts of starvation aud desti tution, with.jfonderful escapes of adventur ous travellers and still more adventurous mail-coachmen and guards. Business was almost at a standstill, or was only oarried on by fits and starts ; families were made uneasy by the frequent long silence of their absent members, and the poor were suffering great misery from cold and famine. The South road had been blooked up k eCo ine its first lady tenant,’ said Miss for nearly a month, when a partial thaw Stirling, heartily. So the matter was almost caused a public rejoicing ; coaches settled, and orders were given to prepare began to run, letters to be dispatched and pavilion for the unexpected guest, delivered, and weather-bound travellers to The evening passed pleasantly ; music, have some hope of reaching their destina- dancing and ghost stories made the hours tion. fly fast. It was long past ten-*-the usual Among the first ladies who took the h o ur of retiring at Belfield—when Miss journey from the west of Scotland to Stirling, under her hostess’ guidance, took London at this time, was a certain Miss possession of her out-ohamber. It was Stirling, who had, for weeks past, desired rea iiy a pleasant apartment. The crimson to reach the metropolis. Her friends hangings of the bed and windows looked assured her that it was a foolhardy attempt warm a nd comfortable in the fire-light; and told her of travellers who had been aQ d when the candles on the mantle piece twice, nay, three times snowed in upon werc lighted, and two easy chairs drawn their way to town, but their advice and c i ose t 0 t h e hearth, the lpng parted friends warning were of no avail •, Miss Stirling’s found it impossible to resist the temptation business was urgent, it concerned others of. sitting down to have what in old days more than herself, and she was not one to they used to call a ‘two-handed chat.’— be deterred by personal discomfort or by There, was much ter tell of what had physical difficulties from doing what- she befallen both, of ohequered scenes of joy thought was right. and sorrow, deeply Interesting to those So, she kept to her purpose, and early t wo w hose youth had been passed together j in February took her seat in the mail- there were mutual recollections ot school coach for London, being the only passen- days to be talked over, mutual friends ger booked for the whole journey. and future plans to be discussed ; and The thaw had continued for some days ; midnight rung out from the stable clock the roads, though heavy, were open ; and before Mrs. Atherton said good night.— with the aid of extra horses here and there, She had already crossed the threshold to the first half of the journey was per- g oj w hen she turnedi-back and said : formed pretty easily though tediously. £ j forgot to tell you, Ellen, that the The second day was more trying than i ns id e bar of this door is not very secure, the first; the wind blew keenly, and an d that the key only turns outside. Are penetrated every crevice of the coach ; y OU inclined to trust the bar alone, or the partial thaw had but slightly affected w qj_ y OU) a 3 William used to do, have the the wild moorland they had to cross ; door locked outside, and let the servant thick, heavy clouds were gathering around bring the key in the morning 1 William the red rayless sun ; and when on reach- uge d to say that he found it rather an ing the little roadside inn the snow began advantage to do so, as the unlocking of to fall fast, both the guard and coachman door was sure to wake him.’ urged their solitary passenger to remain gg Stirling laughingly allowed, tha: there for the night, instead of tempting j t b o ugh generally, she could not quite the discomforts and perhaps the perils of j tbink it an advantage to be locked into the next stage. Miss Stirling hesitated b er room ; still she had no objections to for a moment, but the little inn looked by j ton particular occasion, as she wished no means a pleasant place to snowed , r - ge ge a gonable time, up in, 30 she resisted their entreaties, and : ( y well then you ha d better not gathering her "furs more closely arounc i j faaten the bar at all, and I will send my her, she nestled, herself into a corner o , the coach.. Thus, for a time, she lost all : q. 00( j ’ eonoiousne'ss of. outward things in sleep. j ’ , .. , , , , , A suddep lurch awoke her and she soon They parted ■ the door was locked out learned they had stuck fast in a snow ! i th e key taken out; and Stas Stir drift, and that no efforts of the tired : l«g, stand,ng-by the window, watched her horses could extricate the coach from fnenacross the narrow back path, which its unpleasant predicament. The guard, bad been swept c ear of snow to make a mounting on one of the horses, set nut in dry passage from t e ouse o e pavi search of assistance, while the coachman . on * light s reame rom .e_ comforted Miss Stirling by telling her ball door as it opened to admit its mis that, as nearly as he could calculate, they tress, and gave a cheerful, friendly aspect were only a mile or two from ‘ the squire’s,’; t 0 the scene ; but when the oor c °se and that if the guard could find his way i and shut out that warm, comfortable light, to the squire’s, the squire was certain to darkened porch, the pale moonlight come to the resoue with his sledge. It shimmering on the shrouded trees, and was not the first time that th'e squire had : the stars twinkling m the frosty sky, had got the mail bags out of a snow wreath suoh an aspect of solitude as to cast over by that means. her a klnd of chill that made her half The coachman’s expectations were ful- ; repent having consented to quit the house filled. Within an hour, the distant tink- l at all, and let herself be looked up in ling of the sledge bells was heard and : lonely place. lights were seen gleaming afar ; they : Yet what had she to fear 1 No harm rapidly and nearer ; and could possibly happen to her from within soon a hearty voice was heard hailing j the chamber; the door was safely locked them. A party of men, with lanterns j outside, and strong iron stanoheoiis and shovels, came to their assistance. A guarded the window; there could be no strong arm lifted Miss Stirling from the ' possible danger. So, throwing her chair coaoh, and supported her trembling steps ! once more to the-fire, and stirring it into to a sledge olose at hand ; and almost' a blaze she took up a little Bible whioh before she knew where she was, she found herself in a large hall, brilliantly lighted by a blazing wood fire. Numbers of rosy, glowing, childish faces were gathered round her, numbers of bright eager eyes were gating curiously upon her, kindly hands were busied in removing her wraps, and pleisant voices welcomed her and congratulated her on her escape. ‘ Ay, ay, Mary,’ said her host, address- ! ing his wife, ‘ I told you that the j sledge would have plenty of work this * winter, and you see 1 was right.” l As you always are, uncle,’ a merry voice exclaimed* I We all say at llawtree i i that uncle Atherton can never be wroDg.’ j I ‘ Atherton ! llawtree !’ repeated Miss Stirling, in some amazement, aud uttered in that familiar voice, ‘Ellen,. Elleu ( Middleton, is it possible that you are I here V A joyful exclamation and a rush into her arms was the youug girl’s reply to this questiou, as she cried: 4 Uncle Atherton, Aunt Mary, don’t you know your old friend Miss Stirling V Mrs. Atherton fixed her soft blue eyes on the stranger, in whom she could at first scarcely recognize the bright haired girl whurn she had not seen for eighteen or twenty years, but by and by she satisfied herself that, though changed, she was Elleu Stirling still, with the same sunny smile and the same laughing eyes that had made every one love her iu their school days. Heart-felt indeed were the greet ings which followed, and cordial the j welcome Mrs. Atherton gave her old : friend as she congratulated herself on I having dear Ellen under her own roof; more especially as she owed this good fortune to Mr. Atherton’s exertions in rescuing her. 4 It is the merest chanoe, too, that he is at home at present,’ she said, 4 he ought to have been in Scotland, but the state of the roads in this bleak country has kept him prisoner here for weeks.’ 4 And others as well,’ Ellen Middleton added ; « but both children and grown people are only too thankful to have so good an excuse for staying at Belfield.’ And then laughing, she asked Aunt Mary how she meant to dispose of Miss Stirling for the night, fur the house was as full already as it could bold.’ 4 0 ! said her aunt,’ 4 we shall manage very well. Belfield is very elastic.’ She smiled as Blie spoke; hilt it struck Miss Stirling that the question was, nevertheless, a puzzling one, so she took the first opportunity of entreating her to take no trouble on her account, a chair by the fire was really all the accommodation she cared for, as she wished to be in readiness to pursue her journey as soon as the coach could proceed. 4 We shall be able to do better for you than that, Ellen,’ Mrs. Atherton answered cheerfully. 4 I cannot, it is true, promise you a state-room, for every bed in the house is full; and 1 know you will not allow any one to be moved for your con venience, but 1 have one chamber still at your service, which, except in one respect, is comfortable enough.’ 4 Haunted, of oourse!’ said Miss Stir ling, gaily. 4 Good night.’ 4 Oh, no, no, it is not that! L had it fitted up for my brother William when he used to be here more frequently than of ; late, and it is often occupied by gentlemen when the house is full, but as it is detached from the house, I have, of course, never asked any lady to sleep there, till now.’ 4 Oh ! if that be all, I am quite willing u THAT country is the most prosperous where labor commands the greatest reward.”- LANCASTER CITY, PA., TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1859. lay od tbe dressing table, and read some portions of the New Testament. When she laid down the book, she took out the comb that fastened up her long, dark silken tresses —iu which, despite her five and-thirty years, not a silver thread was visible—and,-as she arranged them for the night, her thoughts strayed back to the old world memories, which her meeting with Mary Atherton had revived. The sound of the clock striking two was the first thing that recalled' her to her present life. By this time the candles were burned down almost to the socket, and the firo was dying fast. As she turued to fling a fresh log into the grate, her eyes fell upon the dressing glass, and in its reflection she saw, or fancied she ( saw, the bed-curtaius move. I She stood for a moment gazing at the 1 mirror, expecting a repetition of the movementbut all was still, and she blamed herself for allowing nervous fears to overcome her. Still it was an exertion, even of her brave spirit, to approach the bed arid withdraw the curtains rewarded by finding nothing save the bed- clothes folded neatly down, as if inviting her to press the-suow-white sheets, and a luxurious pile of pillows, that looked most tempting. She could not resist the mute invitation to rest her wearied limbs. Allowing herself no time for further doubts or fears, she placed her caudle on the mantel piece, and stepped into bed. She was very tired, her eyes ached with weariness, sleep seemed to fly from her. Old recollections thronged on her memory, thoughts connected with the business she had still to get through haunted her, and difficulties that had not occured to her till now, arose up before her. She was restless and feverish ; and the vexation of feeling so, made her more wakeful. Per haps if she were to olose the curtains between her and the fire she might be better able to sleep—the flickering light disturbed her, and moon-beams stealing between the window curtains oast ghostly shadows on the wall. So, she caretully shut out the light on that side, and turned again to sleep. Whether she had or had not quite lost consciousness she could not well remember, but she was soon thoroughly aroused by feeling the bed heave under her. She started up, and awaited with a beating heart a repeti tion of the movement, but it did not come. It must have been a return ot the nervous fancies which had twice assailed her already that night. Laying her head once more on the pillow, she determined to control her groundless terrors. Again she started up ! This time there could be no doubt, the bed had heaved more than once, accompanied by a strange gurgling sound, as if ot a creature in pain. Loaning on her elbow, she listened with that intensity of fear which desires, almost as much as it dreads, a recurrence of fhe sound that caused it. It came again, fol- lowed by a loua rattling noise, as if some heavy body were dragged from under the bed in the direction of tbe fire. What could it be ? She longed to call out for help, but her tongue clove to the roof of her mouth, and the pulses iu her temple throbbed until she felt as if their painful beating sounded in the silence of the night like the loud ticii of a clock. The unseen thing dragged itself along until it reached the hearth rug, where it flung itself down with violence. As'it did so, she heard the clank of a chain. Her breath came less painfully as she heard it, for it occurred to her that the creature might be nothing worse than the house dog, who having broken bis chain, had sought shelter beneath the bed in her warm room, liven this notion was disa greeable enough, but it was nothing to the vague terror which had hitherto oppressed her. She persuaded herself that if she lay quiet no harm would happen to her, and the night would soon pass over. Thus reasouing she laid herself down again. By-and-by the creature began and it struck her feverish fancy fhat the snoring was not like that of a dog. After a little time, she raised herself gently, and with trembling hands drew back an inch or two of the curtain, and peeped out, thinking that any certainty was better than such terrible suspense. She looked towards the fire place, and there sure enough, the huge creature lay —a brown, hairy mass, but of what shape it was impos sible to divine, so fitful was the light, and strangely was it coiled up on the hearth rug. By and by, it began to stretch it self out, to open its eyes, which shone in the flickering ray ot the fire, and to raise its paws above its hoary 'head. G-ood G-od ! Those are not paws ! They are human hands ! And dangling from the haDg fragments of broken chains. A chill of horror froze: Ellen Stirling’s veins, as a flash of the expiring fire showed her thus dearly —far too- olearly—and the oonviction seized upon her mina that she was shut up with an escaped conviot.— An inward invocation to Heaven for aid rose from her heart, as with the whole force of her intellect she endeavored to survey the danger of her position, and to think of the most persuasive words she could use to the man into whose power she had so strangly fallen. For the present, however, she must be still, very still ; she must make no movement,to betray herself; and perhaps he might overlook her pres ence until daylight came, and with it pos sible help. The night must be far spent; she must wait and hope. She had not to wait long. The oreature moved again—stood upright—staggered towards the bed. For one moment —one dreadful moment —she saw his face, his pale pinched features, his flashing eyes, his black bristling hair, but, thank (rod ! he did not see her. She shrunk behind the curtains; he advanced to the bed slowly, hesitatingly, and the clanking sound of the broken chains fell menaoingly on her ear. He laid his hands upon the curtains, and for a few moments fumbled to find the opening. The moments were all in all to Ellen Stirling. Despair shar pened her senses; she found that the other side of the bed was not Bet bo close against the wall but she could pass be tween. Into the narrow space between she contrived to slip noiselessly. She hadTbarely accomplished the diffi cult feat, and sheltered herslf behind the curtains, when the oreature flung itself on the bed, and drawing the bed-clothes around him, uttered a sound more like the whinnying of a horse than the laugh of a human being. For some little time, Miss Stirling stood in her narrow hiding place, trembling with cold and terror, fearful lest some unguard- ed movement should betray her, and bring § 1 M ° N at law, down on her a fate she dared not oontem- office:—.Vo. 38 m-th Duke strut, plate. She lifted up her heart in prayer : 11 17 1 LmoAstta, for courage, and when her composure had jpREDERicit la w in some degree returned, it oeourred to her office— No. u north Dou strut, (wist sn>i,) lah that if she could but reach the window, , p *- .prtoifit sho might from that position, pos- tjkboval. —william 8. ahwes, sibly, attract the attention of some passer j &£%£*« nilruZfoZ £ by, and be released from her terrible dur- j Trinity Lutheran Church. aprBtfi2 ranee Very oautiously she attempted the peril ous experiment \ her bare feet moved noiselessly across the floor, and a ‘friendly ray of moonlight guided her safely towards the window. As she put out her hands towards the curtains, her heart gave a fresh bound of terror, fpr it came in con tact with something soft and warm. At length, however, she remembered that she had flung down her fur cloak in that spot, and it was a meroy to find it now, when she was chilled to the bone. She wrap ped it around her and reached the window without further adventure, or any alarm from the occupant of the bed, whose heavy regular breahting, gave assuranoe that he was now sound asleep. This was some comfort, and she greatly needed it. The lookout from the window was anything but inspiring. The stars still shone peacefully on the sleeping earth; the moon still showed her pallid visage j not a sight or sound presaged dawn ; and after long lis tening in vain for any sign of life in the outer world, she heard the stable- clock strike four. She was Only four ! She felt as if it were impossible to sur vive even another hour of terror such as she had just passed through. Was there no hope ? None. She tried to support herself against the window frame, but her first touch oaused it to shake and creak in a manner that f ‘seemed to her startlingly loud; she fan cied that the creature moved uneasily on its bed at the sound. Drops of agony fell from her brow as minute after minute wore heavily on ; ever and anon a rustle of the bed clothes, or a slight clink of the mana cled hands, sent a renewed chill to her heart. The clock struck five. Still all without was silent. Suddenly, a man’s whistle was heard in the court, and the driver of the mail coach, lantern in hand, crossed the yard towards the pavilion. Would to Hod she could call to him, or in any way attract his atten tion j but she dared not make the slight est sound. He looked up at the window, against which he almost brushed in pass ing *. and the light he had flashed on Miss Stirling’s crouching figure. He paused, looked again, and seemed about to speak, when she hastily made signs that he should be silent, but seek assistance iCt the house. He gave her a glance of. intelli gence and hastened away. How long his absence seemed ! Could he have understood her ? The occupant of the bed was growing every instant more and more restless; be was rising from the bed ; he was groping round the room. They would come too late, too late ! But no ! steps in the courtyard—the key turning in the lock —the door opens then with a yell that rang in Ellen Stirling’s ear until her dying day, the creature rushed to her hiding place, dashed the slight win dow frame to pieces, and finding himself baulked of his purposed escape by the strength of the iron bars outside, turned, like a wild beast, on his pursuers. She was the first on whom his glance fell. He clasped her throat; his face was close to hers; his glittering eyes were glaring at her in frenzy—when a blow from behind felled him. She awoke from a long swoon to find her self safe in Mrs. Atherton’s dressing room, and to hear that no one was hurt but the poor maniac, and that he was again in the charge of his keepers, from whom he had escaped a few hours before. A few hours ! A life time, Mary !. But Heaven be thanked, it is passed like a wild dream. It was not all past. One enduring effect remained, ever after, to imprint on Ellen Stirling’s memory, and on the memories of all who knew her, the event of that night. Such had been her suffering, anxiety and terror, that in those few hours her hair had turned as white as snow. Sarcastic. —‘ Accept a look of .jny hair,’ said an old bachelor to a widow, handing her a large curl ( Sir you had better give me the whole wig.’ ( Madame, you bite hard, but pray don’t risk break ing your beautiful ‘porcelain teeth.’ The old sinner! < But did I tell you what a time I had with my little Joe V ‘ No ; what was it V ‘ Why, I was showing him the pioture of the martyrs thrown to the lions, and was talking very solemnly to him, trying to make him feel what a terrible thing it was. ‘Ma !’ said he all at once, ‘oma ! just look at that poor little lion away behind there—he can’t get any.’ Edward dugovern, ATTORNEY AT L AW , No. 3 South Queen street, in Reed, McGrann, Kelly <* Co.’s Banking Building, Lancaster, Pa. apr 6 Newton lightseb, attorney AT LAW, has hia Office in North Duke street, nearly opposite the Court House. Lancaster, apr 1 1111 Removal william b. fordney. Attorney at Law, has removed hifl office from North Queen street to the building in the south-east corner of Centre Square, formerly known aa Uubley b Hotel. Lancaster, april 10 i>E.>IOVA.Ii DR. J. T. BAKER, HOW IV (EPATIIIC PHYSICIAN, has removed his office to No. 09 East King ftreet, next door above King s Grocery. Reference —Professor W. A. Gardner, Philadelphia. Calls from the conutry will be promptly attended apr 6 - \\T T. McPHAIL, Y\ . ' ATTORNEY AT LAW, m;ir3l ly II No 11 N. Poke fit.. Lancaster, Fa. Removal— H. B. SWARR, Attorney at Law. has removed his office to No. 13 North Duke street, nearly opposite his former location, and a lew doors north of the Court House. apr 0 3m 14 DR. JOHN M'CALLA, DENTIST —Office No. 4 East King Btreet. Residence Walnut street, second door West of Duke, Lancaster, Pa. L»pr 18 » 13 ALDUS J. NEFF, Attorney at Law- Office with B. A. Shmffer, Esq., south-west corner of Centre Square, Lancaster. may 15, So ly 1* SAMUEL H. REYNOLDS, Attorney at Law. Office, No. 14 North Duke street, opposite the Court House. mayßtflS Abram shank, attorney at law. Office with D. G. Eshlema.v, Esq , No. 30 Nobth Duke St LANCASTER, PA JESSE LANDIS, Attorney at Law.---Of fice one door east of Lechler’a Hotel, East King street, Lf sauAll* Mnda of as writing Wills, Mortgages, Accounts, Ac., will be correctness and despatch. may 15, 56tM7 CARDS. ’ —BUCHANAN. JOHN F. BHINTON, •ATTORNEY AT LAW, PHILADELPHIA, PA-, tt»b removed hie office to his residence, No. 249 South 6th Street, above Spruce. Refers by permission to Hon. H. Q. Long, “ A. L. Hates, “ Fibers Brintoh, “ Thaddeds Stivbnb. nov 24 ly* 45 JAMES BLACK) Attorney at Law.—Of fice in East Kictg street, two doors east ofLechler’s Hotel, Lancaster, Pa. £3- All business conuweted with his profession, and all kinds of writing, such as preparing Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Stating Accounts, Ac., promptly attended to. may 15. tf-lT Peter d. myers, REAL ESTATE AGENT PHILADELPHIA, will attend to the Renting of Houses, Collecting House and Ground Rents, Ac. Agencies entrusted to his care will be thankfully received, carefully attended to.— Satisfactory reference given. Office N. E. corner of SEVENTH and BAN3OM streets, Becoud Floor, No. 10. fob 17 *y 6 WENTZ WENTZ WENTZ. WENTZ WENTZ WENTZ, WENTZ WENTZ WENTZ. Parasols and Sun Umbrellas, Parasols and Sun Umbrellas, Parasols and Sun Umbrellas, At greatly reduced prices, At greatly reduced prices. Lawns and Bereges—Bereges and Lawns, Lawns and Bereges—Bereges aud Lawns. Still more of those 7 cent" Lawns, Still more of those 7 cent Lawns, At Wentz Bros., Wentz Bros., At Wentz Bros., Wentz Bros., East King and Centre Square, ang 4 tf 30 East King and Centre Sqnare. Brooke & pug h , FOR WARDING tf COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 1731 Market Street, Philadelphia, Exclusively Commission y ruiiff for the sale op .l FLOUR, GRAIN, WHISKEY, SEEDS AND COUNTRY PR 0 D U C E . Forwarders of Freight , per A K WITMEIt’S Care to Paradise, Lancaster county. MUBSELMAN, HERR A CO’S. Cars to Strasburg, do. July 5 25 CAROLINA YELLOW PINE FLOOR ING BOARDS. 5 0,000 Feet Carolina Yellow Pine Dressed Flooring Boards. 30.000 Feet Do. Undressed. 50,000 CYPRESS SHINGLES, No.l and 2. 50,000 BANGOR PLASTERING LATHS, Just received and for sale at Graeme Landing, on the Conestoga. Apply to GEO CALDER 4 Co., Gfflro East Orange st., near N. Queen st., Lancaster «»ao Ws Drug and chemical store. The subscriber having removed his store to the new building nearly opposite his old stand, and directly opposie the Crnsß Keys Hotel, has now on hand a well selected stock of articles belonging to the Drug business, consisting in part of Oils, Acids, Spices, .Seeds, Alcohol, Powdered Articles, Sarsaparillas, &c., 4c., to which the attention of country merchants, physicians and consumers in general is iuvited. THOMAS ELLMAKLR, fob 9 tf 4 West King street, Lan. WATCHES, JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE. We would respectfully Inform our friends, patrons and the public generally, that we have just opened our NEW WATCH, JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLATED #CQ WARE ESTABLISHMENT, at No. 622 MARKET STREET, where we offer Wholesale and Retail, Jjr* .SB at the lowest cash prices, a large and very choice «rrMHO stock.of every description of gi'Oiis usually kept in a first class Watch and Jewelry Store We hope by untiriug efforts to accommodate and please not only to retain all our former patrons, but merit and secure a large accession to the k;uii». Every description of Diamond Work and other Jewelry, made to order at short notice. All goods jvarraated to be as represented. 3®- Particular attention given to the repairing of Watches aud Jewelry of every description. STAUFFER 4 HARLEY, No. 622 Market Btreet, South side, Philadelphia. N. If —We will continue our Old Store, No. 148 North Second Street, for a short time only. [aug 2 3m 29 IMPROVED MAGIC DUPLICATING 1 and PREMIUM IMPRESSION PAPER, MANUFACTURED BY C. A. STROH. A principle of writing without Pens or luk. It is a beautiful article, with which to write a letter and write a copy at the same time, without pen and ink, and, if necessary, to write four letters at the same time with a common stick. The writing warranted indelible. To mark clothing of any description, linen, cottou, woolen, or silk. To write or trausfer any plan, design or ornament, on wood, stone, cloth, metal or paper. To take the exact impression of any leaf, plant or tiower. Done in a moment's time most beautifully. To copy embroidery, patterns, music, pictures, &c. It has only to be used to be appreci ated by all. No pons, ink or paint required, nothing but a common stick or bone. Try it. For Bale wholesale and retail at JOHN SIIEAFFER’S Cheap Book Store, aug 16 tf James h. barnes, FANCY AND WINDSOR CHAIR MAKER, No. 59 y. East King street. Lancaster, Takes pleasure in inviting the public to call at his- Ware rooms, and examine his BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF CHAIRS OF VARIOUS PATTERNS. BORDERS received and promptly attended to at the shortest notice. 'None but the best workmen are employed in this establishment, consequently Chairs purchased at this house are fully equal to any article sold in the Eastern Cities. Call aDd examine for yourselves, [aug 10 ly 31 REMOVAL We nave tins day re to our new Banking House, in EAST KING St., where the Banking Business in All its varied branches will re ceive our best attention. Interest on deposits will be allowed as heretofore. Drafts on New York, Philadelphia and Ba timore con stantly for sale. Stock, Bonds, and other securities bought and sold in Philadelphia and New York— and information given as to their relative value and prospects. Uncurrent Bank Notes bought and sold, and premium allowed on old American coin. Persons entrusting any business to us, whether money on deposit, or for purchase or sale of Bonds or Stocks, may dopend upon prompt and faithful performance of all con tr¥he members of the firm are individually liable for all Its obligations. JOHN GYGER, 4 CO rout. Clarkson. Cashier. mar 1 lt ' ATATIONAL POLICE GAZETTE—This Pi Great Journal of Crime and Criminals la in its Thir teenth year, and is widely circulated throughout the coun try. It is the first paper of the kind published in the United States, and is distinctive in its character. It has lately passed into the hands of Geo. W. Matsell lic to call and examine my new Fall No. 728 Market strut, below Bth, Philadelphia. stocks of CARPETS of Foreign and Domestic manofac- SI’IunuATTOWTOnE tans-, ENGLISH TAPESTRY BRUSSELS, from 75 to CARHARrS LELKBKATLD MELODE- *126 * TWO-PLY INGRAIN, suitable forjarlors, setting ONS. The Instruments are the Patentees roimsand chambers, from 31 to ENTRY and STAIR own make, and combine alLvaluable im- « *« * CARPETS, *c. Also, large stocks of FLOOR and TABLE provements, among which la the Graduating Treble Swell OILCLOTHS WINDOW SHADES, GREEN GUM CLOTH, All varieties constantly on hand. 3/ and 04 FLOOR DRUGGET, MATTS, RUGS, Ac.: 45“ Polite attention given at all times to visitors, PHINEAS HOUGH, Jr., whether they may wish to only examine onr j Bhoemaker k Ho ugb, 508 North Becond Street* above stock. HUGHES 4 MORRISB. Noble) WoBt Bide . Branch Store, 802 Spring Garden sep l- 1 1 Street, 2d door above Bth, south side, Philadelphia. | aug3o 3m 33 OYSTER SALOON.-WM.KAtTZ takes ' . this method to Inform bis friends and the public, that „ anTrwrv h« has taken the nomUar OYBTKK SALOON, in Centre ; T)ENNSYIi VANIA PATENT AOEHCI. Souare ‘‘Swan” Hotel building, recently conducted by X J. FEANKLIN EEIGABT, of Lancaster city, obtains himself and brother, to which hereafter he will give his own • Letters Patent from the U.S. personal attention, and hopes that his old customers will reasonable terms. Drawings continue to patronize the old established stand, so long Surveys,' «°rrectly ««cuted U&* ami well-known as the best place to get prime Oysters, done wise Deeds, Bonds and other instrumentsoi writing Sn in every by the loverS of bivalves ; Offlc*-Agricultuxal and Mechanical Hall, (Bprecher>s The best Baltimore and Absecam Oysters served up at Buildings,) North Queen street, lAncaster. all hours of the day and night. april 66m 12 ! apr 26 li Knickerbocker magazine .-FIFTY-SECOND VOLUME, pyiyuHnm WITH THX JULY HUMBEL LOUIS GAYLORD CLARK,) Da. JAMES 0. NOYES, / JOHN A. GRAY, Publisher. Arrangements haYe been made with the following popu lar authors for contributions to the succeeding volumes or the Knicubbocksb, comprising, we believe, a greater amount and variety of talent than have ever been enlisted for any magazine In the country: FITZ GREEN HALLECK, Da. J. W. PB^JOJS, Da. OLIVER W. HOLMES, GULIAN C. VERPLANCK, DONALD G. MITCHELL, H. T. TUCKKRMAN, Hoit. G. P. R- JAMES, GEORGE W. CURTIS, PARK BENJAMIN, JOHN G. BAXE, Riv. F. W. SHELTON, ALFRED B. STREET, Da J. W. PALMER, Paor. EDWARD NORTH, E. L. GODKIN, MANTON M. MARBLE. R H. STODDARD, FITZ JAMES O’BRIEN, JOHN PHGSNIX, T. B. ALDRICH, A WILDER, JAMES W. MORRIS, Mas. E. KEY BLUNT, Miss C. CHESEBRO. As heretofore, its pages will be devoted to the cultivation of Literature, Art, and Humor. Leaving to others th “ HATTIE CLARE, MRS. T. B. SINCLAIR. TERMS. Terms of subscription, $3,00 a year; and each subscriber is entitled to ono of the articles named in the following list, and is requested to mention what article he desires when he sends hie subscription money: Oold Pen, with Silver Case, worth, at retail, $2,00 Ladies’ Gold Pencil, “ Gold Tooth Pick, - „ u Ladies’ Gold Pen, with Extension Case, ‘ AJjJ Engrossing Gold Pen, 16 carets, “ **[JJ Gold Ring, plain and chased,., ‘ u Ear Drops, ’ Mosaic and Florentine Brooches, Gold Lockets, “ “ Cable Charms, Gold Brooches, K Gentlemen’s Pins, Gentlemen’s Bosom Studs, * u Gentlemen’s Sleeve Buttons, “ Watch Keys, ?|JJ Ribbon Slides, “ u ;•}{[{ SUBSOUBeAs. Those getting up a club of 6 subscribers, at $3 each, and remitting $lO, will be eutitled to a gold pen and silver holder, worth $3; and each 'subscriber will receive any one of the above articles he may select. Those remitting $2O for 10 subscribers will be entitled to a gold pencil, with pen, worth $7. Those getting up a club of 15 subscribers, and remitting $3O, will be entitled to a silver watch, or a gold veßt chain, worth $lO. . .... , Those remitting $4O, for 20 subscribers, will be entitled to a silver hunting cased watch, or a gold chain, worth $l5. Those i emitting $6O, for 30 subscribers, will bo entitled to a gold chain, or a silver hunting cased watch, worth $22. Those remitting $BO, for 40 subscribers, will bo entitled to a lady’s gold watch, worth $3O. Those remitting $lOO, for 50 subscribers, will be entitled to a gold watch, worth $4O. aw- All communications should be addressed to M. B. DEAN, Publisher, 335 Broadway, New York. doc 28 1 am ly 50 PATENT AMBROTYPBS—ThfI sub scribers having purchased the exclusive right of Lan caster city, are enabled to offer to the public a new style of Pictures, far exceeding, in beauty and durability, any ever before made. These pictures are not reversed, as daguerreo typesareand may be seen ln'anylight. They also possess the rare property of being impebishadle; being hermetically sealed between glass plates, whieh Is secured by otters Patent, in the United States, Great Britain and France, and practised in Lancaster city by T. <£ TP. CUMMINGS, only, over Sprecher & Bro.’s New Store, North Queen st", Lancaster. EXPLANATION. The term AMBROTYPE, by which these Pictures are designated ; is derived from the Greek word Ambrotos, sig nifying indestructibility, permanency, &c. The Picture 16 taken upon plate glass, to which another plate of corres ponding size is secured with an Indestructible cement, by which the picture will retain its original briliancy for ages; it will not corrode by acids, nor bo injured by water or climate. It is in its effect, beautiful in tone, surpasses any thing in the gradations of light and shade, and may be seen in any light. The public are cautioned against imitations made on single plates of glass, with the black varnish in Immediate contact with the Picture.— Such are not permanent, as the varnish must crack and destroy the Picture. „„„ AMBROTYPE STERESCOPES MUST BE SEEN, to be appreciated—the relief being fully as perfect as lift. Citizens and Strangers are invited to call at the Ambro type Gallery of the undersigned, and examine specimens before they procure Pictures elsewhere, as they are Insured of polite attention. sep 25 tf-36 T. A W. CUMMINGS A CO CARPETS, FLOOR OIL CLOTHS, Ac. Velvet, Brussels and iDgrain Carpets, Venitlan, List and Rag Carpets, Canton and Cocoa Matting, Velvet Rugs and Door Mats. FLOOR OIL CLOTHS from one to four yards wide, pur chased at New York and Philadelphia auctions. For sale b , HAGER & BROTHERS, mar 22 tf 10 American guano prom JARVIS ISLAND. We respectfully announce to farmers and dealers in fer tilizers, that we are now prepared to supply all orders for the above valuable and LASTING GUANO, PRICE $4O PER TON- Liberal discounts allowed according to the quantity pur chased. .... n The practical results attending the use of this Guano have been most remarkable, and from its permanent ao tlon on the soli, it takes precedence over all others. Farm ers using it can depend upon full and regular supplies; it is unlike some other Guanos which the consumer has just begun to appreciate, when he is informed that the “ deposit” is exhausted, or the price raised above his ability or inclination to purchase. Upon this be may fully rely, as to the fullness of the supply. The quantity on “ Jarvis Island," alone, is believed to bo over Three iiu lions of Tons. . .... We have just discharged a large cargo jo fine condition, and shall be in constant receipt of others imported direct from the Islands to this City. Jarvis A Baker’s Islands are under the protection of tin United States Government. Sole Agents for the Company, 24 Sooth Wharves and 41 South Water St., Philadelphia. j uly 5 8m 25 ISAAC BARTON, WHOLESALE GROCER, WINE AND LIQDOR STORE- Nos. 136—137 North 2d street, Philadelphia. d*r W Grover a baker’s celebrated FAMILY BEWING MACHINES. NEW STYLES—PRICES FROM $5O TO $125. IXIBA CHARGE or $5 ?OB HEM MARS. 730 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. 405 Broadway. N. York. Agencies in all principal Cities and Towns In the U. 8. These Machines sew from two spools, as purchased from. the store, requiring no re-windlng of thread; they Hem, Fell, Gather and Stitch in a superior style, finishing each ■Rum by their own operation, without recourse to the hand, needle, as i 6 required by other machines. They will do better and cheaper sewing than a seamstress earn, eren If ghe works for one cent an hour, and are, unquestionably, the best Machines in the market for family sewing, on Re count of their simplicity, durability, ease of management, and adaptation to all varieties of family sewing—executing either heavy or fine woik with equal facility, and without special adjustment. As evidence of the unquestioned superiority of their Ma chines, the Grover A Baker Sewing Machine Company beg leave to respectfully refer to the following TESTIMONIALS. “Having had one of Grover A Baker’s Machines In my family for nearly a year and a half, I take pleasure in com mending it as every way reliable for the purpoee for which it is designed—Family Sewing.”— Mrs. Joshua Leavitt, wife of Rev. Dr. Leavitt, Editor of If. Y. Independent. “I am delighted with your Sewing Machine, which has been in my family for many months. It has always been ready for duty, requiring no adjnstment, and is easily adapted to every variety of family sewing, by simply changing the spools of thread.”— Mrs. Elisabeth Strickland, wife of Rev. Dr. Strickland , Editor New York Christian Advocate. “After trying several difierent good machines, I preferred yours, on account of its simplicity* and the perfect ease with which it is managed, as well as the strength and du rability of the seam. After long experience, I feel comp*’ tent to speak In this manner, and to confidently reoommend it for every variety of fau.ily sewing.”— Mrs. EL. B. Spooner, wife of the Editor ofßrooklyn Star. “I have used a Grover & Baker Sewing Machine for two years, and have found it adapted to all kinds of family sewing, from Cambric to Broadcloth. Garments have been worn out without the giviug way of a stitch. The Machine is easily kept in order, and easily used.” — Mrs. A. B. W A»J>- pie, wife of Rev. Qeo. Whipple, New York. “Your Sewing Machino has been in üßeln myfhmilythe past two years, and the ladies request mo to give you their testimonials to its perfect adaptedoess, as well as labor saVing qualities in the performance of family and house hold sewing."— Robert Boorman, New York. “For several months we have used Grover A Bakers Sewing Machine, and have cotb to the conclusion that every lady who desires her sewing beautifully and mrickly done, would bo most fortunate in possessing one or these reliable and indefatigable ‘iron needle women,’ whose com bined qualities of beauty, strength, and simplicity, are in valuable.”—J- W. Morris, daughter of Qen. Geo.'P. Moms, Editor of the Home Journal. Extract of a letter from Thos. R. Leavitt,'Esq., an Amer ican guutleman, now resident in New South Wales, dated January 12, 1858: “1 bad a tent made in Melbourne, In 1853, In which there were over three thousand yards of sewing done with one of Grover A Baker's Machines, and a single seam of that has outstood all the double seams sewed by sailors with a needle and twine.” “If Homer could be called up from his murky hades, be would sing the advent of Grover A Baker as a more benig nant miraclo of art than was eTer Vulcan's smithy. He would denounce midnight shirt-making as ‘the direful spring of woes unnumbered.’” — Prof. North. M I take pleasure in saying that the Grover A Baker Sew ing Machines have more than sustained my expectation.— After trying and returning others, I have throe of them in operation iu my different places, and, after four years’ trial, have no fault to H. Hammond, Senator of South Carolina. “My wife has had one of Grover A Baker’s Family Sewing Machines for some time, and 1 am satisfied it is one of the best labor-saving machines that has boon Invented. I take much pleasure in recommending it to tho public.”—2. 0. Harris , Governor of Tennessee. “It is a beautiful thing, and puts everybody into an ex citement of good humor. Wore I a Catholic, I should Insist upon Saiuts Grover and Baker havlug an oternol holiday in commemoration of their good deeds for humanity.”— Cassius M. Clay . -I think it by far the best patent in uso. This Machine can be adapted from the finest cambric to the heaviest cas aimore. It sews stronger, faster, and more beautifully than one can imagine. If mine could not bo replaced, money could not buy it.”— Mrs. J. G. Brown, Nashville, Tenn. Send for a Circular. JOHN DELLINGER, (Ambrotypo Rooms, Centre Square,) AGENT FOR LANCASTER CITY AND COUNTY, may 24 atew partnership in the book J> AND STATIONERY BUSINESS. \V. V. DUNCAN, or the Centro Square Book Store, and JACOB S. STONER, would respectfully announce that they have formed a partnership in the above business, to be conducted as heretofore ut the NEW CENTRE SQUARE BOOK STORE. The now firm will do business under the name of DUNCAN <£ STONER, and hope, by attention to business, and liberality In busi ness matters, to receive the eucouragemont and a fair share of the patronage of their friends and the public gen erally. We bring to the task youth, energy, business habits, and the determination to do what is right. We will endeavor to keep up to the times and the wants of an enlightened public. We have on hand a largo assortment of BOOKS, and PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY, which we will sell at the lowest prices for cash, and to which we invite attention. We proposo shortly to largely Increase our stock In all its departments, to make It par ticularly advantageous to Country Merchants and School - Teachers. s BOOKS ORDERED.—Any book not on our Bholves will be ordered immediately if desired. THE LATEST PUBLICATIONS will be received as soon as possible. STATIONERY. —A general assortment of PLAIN AND FANCY STATIONERY will be kept constantly on hand. MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS of the latest date* will be received at the earliest moment. SUBSCRIPTIONS will be recoivod for all the Periodicals at the lowest subscription prlcos; Magazines or News papers will be sent by mail, If desired, to any part of the country. DAOK NUMBERS FURNISHED. SCHOOL BOOKS, &C.—Tho various Books in use in this city and county, will be kept on hand and sold as low as elsewhere, wholesales and retail. The public is invited to call and look at the stock of the CENTRE SQUARE BOOK STORE OF j uno 14 tf 22' DUNCAN * STONER. 175,000 175,000 DOLLARS ’ 175,000 DOLLARS 175.000 DOLLARS ' 175,000 DOLLARS 175,000 DOLLARS OF LANCASTER BANK MONEY OF LANCASTER BANK MONEY OF LANCASTER BANK MONEY , OF LANCASTER BANK MONEY OF LANCASTER BANK MONEY OF LANCASTER BANK MONEY IN CIRCULATION IN CIRCULATION IN CIRCULATION IN CIRCULATION IN CIRCULATION IN CIRCULATION WHICH CAN BE COLLECTED WHICH CAN BE COLLECTED WHICH CAN BE COLLECTED WHICH CAN BE COLLECTED WHICH CAN BE COLLECTED WHICH CAN BE COLLECTED BUT IS WORTHLESS BUT IS WORTHLESS BUT IS WORTHLEBB BUT IS WORTHLESS BUT IS WORTHLESS BUT IS WORTHLESS The subscriber having several hundred dollars of bills of the Lancaster Bank, is desirous of collecting them off the stockholders, as tho Bank refuses payment. Now, as it is hard for one man to fight a thousand, I take this method of equalizing the expense, and hope all who have Lancaster Buuk bills will immediately send them tome for collection, for soon they will be worthless for the want of attending to. It will cost from Five to Ten Thousand Dollars to push the matter through the Courts. I want parties to send me at tho rate of Five Dollars to the bon* dred to pay Court charges, in good money, otherwise no one can afford to enforce collection, and the poor bill holder will lose all. Tho Bank failed November, 1856, and at this date, August, 1859, it owes depositors slB3,ooo—owes out* standing bills $175,000 —has several hundred stockholders who are mostly wealthy, and can be made to pay, first the bill holders and then the depositors. I also find the Bank has about $50,000 owing it, which Is good, but they are purchasing the bills at 10 cents to 16 cents on the dollar to pay their notes with, and when they are all paid, there will be no value to the bills, without it Is attended to as I propose. “FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED "—send on your money immediately. Address or call at the EXCHANGE HOTEL, on the sub* Bcriber. J. F. SMITH. ALLEN 4 NEEDLES, Lancaster, August, 1859. N. B.—Persons sending money by mail, will please write their Names, I»06t Office, County aed State, In a plain hand, so as to have no mistake made by sending receipt and from time to time a circular of bow matters progress. Letters of Enquiry must have a letter stamp en* closed to insure an answer. No money will be received for collection alter the 15th of October. J. F. SMITH. X. B.—Newspapers within a hundred miles aronnd Lan* caster county will please publish this In yonr paper until the 10th of October, and send mo your bill, which will be paid out of the 5 per ceut. fund which I am collecting to pay expenses with. aug 23 3m 32 Look, out t uooo news foh all i The never-failing Man. VANHORN is the best, she succeeds whpn all others have tailed. All who are in double all fwho have been unfortunate, all whOM fond hopes have been disappointed, crashed and blasted by false promises and deceit,— all who have been deceived and trifled with,—all fly to her for advice and satisfaction, — all who are In doubts of the affections of those they love, consult her to relieve and satisfy their minds. At love affairs the netcr fails. "She has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It Is this fact which Induces Illiterate pretenders to try to imitate her. She showe you the likeness of yoor future wife, husband, or absent friend; she warrants and guarantees the single a happy marriage, and makes the married happy. Her. aid anu advice has Loan solicited in lunnmerable instances, and the result has always been the means of securing a speedy and happy marriage; she la therefore a sure dependence. Bhe has boon the means of bringing many hundred hearts and hands together. Thousands of broken hearts have been healed and made happy by her. It is well known to the public at large that she was tne first, and she is the only person who can ehow the likeness In reality, and who can give entire satisfaction on aU tne concerns of life, which can be tested and proved by thou sands, both married and single, who daily and eagerly vlsH K)MEAKI) gfKEET, PHILADELPHIA, i AU Interviews are strictly private and confidential. I aug 23 6m 33 SPICKS, Ate.—Cinnamon, Cloves*Bade- RATUS, BAKING SODA, CBBAM TABTAB, NOT MJfQB. Ac- sale at THOMAS BLLMAKBB’S Drug A Chemical Store, West King street, Lane*r. febS NO 36. NOT ATTENDED TO NOT ATTENDED TO NOT ATTENDED TO NOT ATTENDED TO NOT ATTENDED TO NOT ATTENDED TO IMMEDIATELY. IMMEDIATELY. IMMEDIATELY. IMMEDIATELY. IMMEDIATELY. IMMEDIATELY. „ A CARD ASTROLOGY.