®I)C Ccmcaster Intelligencer GKO. SANDERSON, EDITOR. A* SANDERSON, Associate. LANCASTER, PA., NOVEMBER 29, XBS9 CIRCULATION, s*ooo COPIES X Subscription Price, $2,00 per annum. 49*8. M. pjtwxagm. 4 Co.'s Asrauxanfa Agency, 11D Nissan street, New York, and 10 State street, Boston* 8. M. Pbothgui 4 00., are Agents for The Lancaster InUEigmcer, and the most influential and largest circula ting Newspapers in the United States and tho Canadas. — ®hey are authorlied to contract for os at our lowest rates THE APPROACHING STRUGGLE. The October and November elections of next year, in Pennsylvania, will be the most im portant that have ever been held within the limits of our ancient Commonwealth. Upon the result here will, in all human probability, depend the perpetuity or dissolution of our glorious Union. For it seems to be admitted on all hands, and nowhere denied, that this is to be the battle ground in the ensuing 1 Presidential contest. We shall certainly carry all the Southern States for the Charles ton nominee, but they lack thirty two electoral votes of constituting a majority. 'We shall carry California and Oregon, Indiana and Illinois, but these lack one of the requisite number of votes to elect the Democratic can didate. We may carry New Jersey, but that very much depends on the result of thereto her election in Pennsylvania, and if? by no means certain at best. In New York we think the chances are against us, notwith standing our friends there are gradually gaining on the Republicans. As to Michigan, lowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and the New England States generally, we think they are joined to their idols, and cannot be reclaimed for several years to come. Such being the case, then, how vastly im portant doeß the struggle become in Pennsyl vania. A Democratic President may be elected without the vote of this State, but the probabilities are all againßt it. The old Key stone will again be the battle ground of the Union in 1860, as it was in 185 G, and perhaps the struggle will be even more exciting than it was then. Will our Democratic friends throughout the State look the danger full in the face, and at once resolve to cease their bickerings about by-gone issues and hair splitting abstractions. The feuds that have I existed in Philadelphia .and several of the | counties, for the last year or two, have only resulted in successive defeats to the party, and will continue to produce the same bitter fruits so long as they are indulged in. Hitherto they have not been so deleterious in their consequences, because they were to a great extent local in their character. But they are now assuming a graver and more extended import. A great National struggle is rapidly looming up before us, and if we would save the Nation from Republican or Abolition rule, we must rally as one man, as in days of yore, and determine that tho old flag shall again wave over a united and harmonious Democracy. In union there is strength, and if we harmonize and move together, as we did in former years, a glorious victory for the State and the Union will bo our reward.— There can be no doubt of this. Pennsylvania is as soundly Democratic now as she ever was, and will assuredly elect a Democratic Gover nor and cast her twenty seven electoral votes for the Democratic candidate for the Presidency next year, if thero is union ami harmony in our ranks. We would, therefore, earnestly urge upon our Democratic friends throughout the State, no matter what differences of opiniun may have heretofore existed among thorn on abstractions growing out of the slavery ques tion, to forget the past, and with one heart and one mind press forward in the good work of Baving the State and the Nation from the terrible consequences which would result from a defeat of the Democracy in the ensuing Presidential struggle. THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE The Republican press, as a general thing, still deny that the leaders of their party are responsible for the insurrection at Harper’s Ferry. But this, denial will not avail them before the people. What are the facts ? Mr. Seward, if his speeches in the Senate and elsewhere reflect his sentiments, is in favor of negro equality, and the efforts of himself and his party have secured to the negro in New York the right tuwote and control the elec tions ; and the same rights have been secured him by Cnase, Giddings and Corwin in Ohio ; while in Massachusetts the same party with Banks and Wilson at its head have secured, or are endeavoring to secure to the negro, in addition to the right to vote, the right to marry white women, and to hold office. Now these are all well-known and acknowledged leaders of the Republican party, and so long as they are endorsed by their party friends, the party itself has to bear the odium that attaches to their acts and the sentiments they promulgate. Indeed, the freedom of the negro has become so great an object with the leaders of the Republican party, that neither the Constitution of the country, nor the union of the States is held paramount to it, for Mr. Seward has said that a “higher law” than the Constitution - was needed, and Governor Banks has, in ad vocacy of the same cause, expressed a willing ness to let the Union “ slide.” It is in vain, therefore, for the Republican press to attempt to shake off the responsibility of the Harper’s Ferry outbreak which so justly attaches to their party. Their acknowledged leaders have £Own the whirlwind, and the Republican party must expect to reap the storm which an indignant people are prepar ing to heap upon its head. Nothing can save them from the fearful consequences of the seditious teaohinga of the great lights of their sectional party. STILL KICKING A LITTLE! ! The superannuated old ghosts of the ancient Whig party have finally got another “ pro nunoiamento ” out of Mr. Edward Bates, of Missouri, whom they are trying to galvanize into a Presidential candidate. Mr. Bates, we believe, is opposod to the acquisition of Cuba, and in favor of a Protective Tariff, as well as a Pacific Railroad. On the question of Slavery, Mr. B. appears to differ with the Democratic party on the sole point that he denies the right to hold slaves in Territories where Slavery is not established by Congres sional legislation. The rabid Republican papers appear willing to let Mr. B. alone, and don’t intend that he shall ventilate his opin ions through their columns—hence very few of them have given his letter publicity. Thomas G. Rutherford, whose trial in Pittsburg had excited considerable attention, was on Saturday week found guilty on four or five counts of the indictment. He was charged with criminal intercourse with the female inmates of the Western House of Refuge, committed while Superintendent of that institution. There are two other cases against Mr. Rutherford. The legal penalty in the oase will be imprisonment from three to twelve months, and a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars. Louisiana. —There is a Democratic majority of eight Senators and twenty-five members in the Legislature recently elected in Louisiana. This secures the re-election of Hon. John Slidell to the United States Senate, or Borne other equally sound national Democrat. HOW STANDS THE DEMOCRACY! Notwithstanding all the adverse circum stances by which the Democracy of the Northern States have been surrounded, they have gained {largely at all the recent elections, except in Minnesota. In 1856, Fremont had a majority of j 80,123 in the State of New York—doty we have elected three of the nine State officers, and the majority on the balance against us is jmaterially reduced. Then the Americans oil Kqfow Nothings polled some 60,000 votes, now* they have dwindled down to not over 20,000. The Republican vote remains pretty much the same, whilst the Democratic has been steadily increasing. In New Jersey, which, in 1856, elected an Op- j position Governor by. 260 0; and last year gave | 8500 majority against us on the Congressional j vote, and also carried an Opposition majority, on joint ballot, in the Legislature of eight— this year only electa the Republican Governor by some 1600, and there is a Democrats ma jority in the Legislature, on joint ballot, of four. In Massachusetts we gain several Senators and a largo number of Representa tives. We also gain largely on the popular vote in Omo, lowa and Wisconsin. In Cali fornia, the Republicans and Bolters have fizzled out to next to nothing, and the is almost unanimously Democratic. Oregon, too, has wheeled into the Democratic column, and Pennsylvania has reduoed the Republi can majority below 18,000. And Maryland, notwithstanding the Plug Ugly rule in Balti mure, has returned, for the first time in many long years, a Democratic majority in both branches of the. Legislature. Our Democratic friends will, therefore, see that we are on the high road to victory— steadily gaining on the enemy—and preparing to rout the combined forces of Black Repub licanism at the Presidential election of 1800. The old Democratic flag will bo every where flying in loss than a twelve month from this date. SEWARD LOSES NEW YORK. The Uartfurd Times says: “The result of j the New York election must be taken as a j verdict of the State against Seward Republi canism. The vote of the whole State sbowß that while the Republicans will probably fall off from their vote of 250,000 of last year, the Democrats will make good, and probably increase, theirs of 231,000, and the Ameri cans—2l,ooo of whom remain unabsorbed by Republicanism—hold the balance of power.— These 21,000 Americans arc resolved to vote against Seward and all who sustain his aspira tions. And they mean, if possible, to defeat his nomination by the Republicans. The New York Tribune sees the trouble and snarls over it like a dog with a sore head. It sees little comfort for its party, and says: 1 Thus it has been ; thus it will be. We are like the Israelites in Egypt, compelled to make brick, but denied the Btraw. We shall endeavor to avert this injustice.' Troubled really in regard to Seward, the Tribitne pro fesses to ‘ regret the result mainly on account of the Canals V ” LATEST FROM EUROPE. By the arrival of the Circassian and Africa, we have two days later news than that by the Vigo. The Africa brings papers of four days later date than any received here, though her news is tho same as that by telegraph, brought by the Circassian. Tho news is interesting and important. The Zurich treaties have at length been signed, and France and Austria have agreed to promote the meeting of a Congress of the Powers. The report that England had agreed with Franco unun a basis for a Congress was premature. No formal proposition had been made to England upon that subjeet. It is rumored that in the event of a Congress the affairs of Italy will not alone occupy its attontion, but that the Eastern question will be again brought up. In France, active preparations are going on in all the naval arsenals, for tho expedition for China, which is expected to embark about the 15th of December. France has demanded of Sardinia the payment of 60,000,000 fraDce, as expenses of the late war. 1 The Pope promises soon to give his people an Elective Assembly as a better guarantee for the administration of justice, and for the control of the public finances. PARMER’S HIGH SCHOOL. This institution, which is an honor to the Keystone Commonwealth, is located in one of our most beautiful vallies, a few miles 60uth of Nittany Mountain. It is accessible by the Pennsylvania Railroad to Lewistown, thence to Bcllefonto by a carriage road. On the sixteenth of next February the college year will commence, and will terminate on the twelfth of December, 1860. Lads not under sixteen years of ago arc admitted, and the entire cost of tuition and board is only a little over one-hundred dollars for each pupil. There are now about one hundred and twenty five scholars in the institution. The past year has been a successful one. Many difficulties have prevented the friends of the school.irom making as complete an organization as is desirable. The college buildings are unfin ished, and money is needed to place the institution in full working order. The friends of agricultural education, however, will soon give the necessary aid to so worthy an object, for no one can fail to be interested in this important project, when he is familiar with the results which have already been mani fested. The farm embraces four hundred acres, and has been rendered productive and even picturesque by the labor of the students alone. More Disclaimers. —Dr. S. G. Howe has published a letter disclaiming all knowledge of the Harper’s Ferry outbreak. So one after another whom the friends of slavery charge with being connected with the movement, disclaims it, till the whole are pretty nearly exempt. —Nashua Telegraph. And while thus “ disclaiming all knowl edge ” of the matter. Dr. Howe was making tracks for Canada to avoid being called as a witness to disclose his knowledge of it l Which shall wo believe in this case, the Doctor’s words or his acts ? He says he knows noth ing about the matter, yet he runs away avowedly to avoid telling what he knows 1 And the disclaimers of others are entitled to little if any more credit. Every criminal “ disclaims,” but neither prosecutor, judge or juror considers that sufficient to “ exempt ” them from trial and punishment. An Appeal to the Anti-Lecomptonites. —The Washington Constitution hopes that such members of the Democratic party in the House of Representatives as differed from the majority of their colleagues on the dead and buried issue of the Lecompton constitution, will show, by their punctual attendance at the meeting of Congress, as well as by their votes, that tbey never intended to unite with the Black Republican party. 1. . IMPORTANT NEWS, The Secretary of War has received a dfc> spatch, from Gen. Scott, dated October 27th. He states that he had made a proposition, to which at the date of the despatch he had received no reply from Gov. Douglass, for a temporary adjustment of matters on the Island of San Juan, and that Be had no doubt of its acceptance. He reports matters quiet. B®* Postmaster General Holt has reduced the expenses of the mail service of the U. States, for the last fiscal year, about sl,ooo* 000. WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE 9 !The Washington Constitution, speaking of the disturbances at Brownsville 'created by the invasion of Cortinas and his* murderous band of notes how the Republican papers, whose vocation it is to find fault with and censure every act of the National Admin istration, and whu, if they cannot discover any act on which they can indulge their venemous criticism, usually imagine a state of things in order to base an attack, are now quite eloquent in their sarcastic comments on the action of the Government with reference to the recent disturbances on the Rio Grande. The Constitution shows plainly that the Ad ! ministration has done its whole duty in the j matter, promptly and efficiently, and nothing j but its duty. Last year, in his annual mes sage, President Buchanan recommended a United States Protectorate over the States of Northern Mexico. There was wisdom and prescience in the recommendation, as recent events have proved. Had his suggestions been then followed, the country would have been spared the humiliating spectacle of a flourishing town laid in ashes, and an extended frontier defenceless against the rapine and murder of a horde of bauditti. ■ In reference to this subject the Pittsburg Post truthfully remarks: The discussions respecting the propriety of extending a protectorate to Northern Mex ico were long and learned, but no action was taken by Congress. Now we find the citizens of our own territory calling for aid against the border warfare which is devastating their houses. If Congress had paid attention to the suggestions of Mr. Buchanan aod Gen. Houston, at the time they were made, all these difficulties woLld have been prevented ; now they must be cured. Had Congress treated these suggestions with respect at the time they were made, and turned its attention to a solution of the momentous problems to which they related, the disastrous and dis graceful tragedy on the Rio Grande River would never have taken place. Mexico is now in a state of anarchy, and here is the key to the bold movements of Cortinas and bis band. They know that there is no power in the Government of their own country to punish their misdeeds. A horde of banditti stimulated by vengeance for real or imaginary wrongs, and greedy for rapine and plunder have instigated a border war of no ordinary magnitude. The last reports were, that Cortinas with 1500 men, and nine cannon, had full possession of the Rio Grande from Brownsville to Rome, and that his forces were scouring all the surrounding country. — The mail communications had been cut off, and Captain Tobin with 100 men from Corpus Christi defeated, and it was ieared, his retreat cut off. Here is a condition of actual warfare, which manifestly demanded the prompt inter position of the government of the country, and the government has acted with prompt ness, decision, anil wisdom since the first commencement of the difficulty. Upon the reception of the intelligence that a band of armed robbers had invested the town of Brownsville, the orders were forth with issued by the War Department to occupy Fort Brown, and two companies of United States troops were at once despatched from Fort Clarke for that purpose. Not a day’s, not an hour’s delay took place. The action of the Administration was prompt and decided. Gen. Twiggs was upon the spot — commandant of the district, with full powers to take such measures as might to him appear necessary. When the danger was ascertained to be more imminent, troops were sent from Baton Rouge. In the face of this prompt action, the Re publican journals have been quite eloquent in their sarcastic comments on the action of, the Government, and foolish and unnecessary comparisons are made between the Harper’s Ferry affair and that in Texas, tleople forget that in the one case, the facts were patent; and in the other, time was required to ascer tain them. Yet action was taken at once in both cases alike. PROM THE RIO GRANDE Recent arrivals bring important intelligence from the frontier of Texas. .Brownsville was still in a state of siege and great excitement existed throughout the State at the condition of affairs on the Rio Grande. The Legisla ture authorized the Governor to call into sorvice any number of troops necessary for the protection of the frontier. He bad appoin* : ted Capt. Ford as ooamiandor, and he had immediately started for the Rio Grande to assume the direction of matters there. From Mexico, the report that Miramon and Marquez had fled the country is contradicted; Miramon was at Queretaro. Marquez had not pro nounced for Santa Anna, but he confesses to the seizure of the conducts, and says ho is using the money to save the country from the Yankees, but promises to return it by the collection of duties at Tepic, and Mazatlan when he re-captures it. The French fleet is soon expected to blockade Yera Cruz.— Minister McLane arrived at Vera Cruz on the 21st inst., in the steamer Brooklyn. THE EDITOR’S BOOK TABLE. THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW FOR OCTOBER, Repub lished by L. Scott & Co., 54 Gold street, New York.— Price. Jo per annum. Now just issued, is a very full number, and remarkable for the variety and general attractiveness of the subjects discussed. Wituess the following table of contents: —Mili- tia forces. Rousseau; hie Life and writings. Spiritual Fieedom,. Modern Poets and Poetry of Italy. Physical Geography of the Atlantic Ocean. Garibaldi and the Italian Volunteers. Tennyson's Idylls of the King.— Bonapartism in Italy. On the scope and treatment of these articles there is no room for comment in a passing notice, and we content ourselvos with this briel indication. There is one feature, however, in the Westminster, —one at first sight apparently subordinate and unattractive —to which it is proper that attention should be particularly invited We aliude to the brief notices of the publications of the day under the comprehensive head of Contemporary Liter ature, which follow immediately after the articles forming the bulk of the Number. In this department are found concise critiques on such booko published during the pre ceding quarter as are not made the topic of elaborate es says and reviews. 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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.—We received the first number of this new publication, just commenced at Washington City, by Hon. Thomas B. Florence, but at too late an hour for any extended notice this week. Tho number contains several very able articles, and is embel lished with a splendid, life like engraving of President Buchahan. “ American Banner and Working Men’s Leader.” —This is the title of a large and -yery handsome weekly newspaper, just started Philadelphia by Tueophilus Fiske, Esq. It is devoted more particularly to the interest of those who -toil—who create the wealth and prosperity of our country ; bnt it is also a literary and news journal. Mr. Fiske is a practiced writer and a finished scholar, and possesses all the qualifications necessary to conduct a paper of this kind. We commend the American Leader to the favor of the public, and hope it may be liberally encour aged by the workingmen of the country. Cash terms, $2 a year. A Cattle Thief Hung in Kansas. —A man by the name of Barry Price, was hung a few days ago, in Jefferson county, Kansas. Hav ing stolen two yoke of cattle from his father in law, he fled and was pursued by a party of ten or twelve men from that neighborhood, and apprehended at lowa Point, and brought back. He managed to escape from the officers who held him in custody, but was afterward caught and hung until he was dead. fi@“*The New York Tribune 6ays, that some $60,000 worth of diamonds, jewelry, and watch movements had been seized, on the arrival of the steamship Asia, at her dock in Jersey City, on Sunday the 13th inst., mostly the property of two Spanish gentlemen, who made an ineffectual attempt to smuggle it on Bhore. CITY AND COUNTY AFFAIRS* Court Proceedings. The November Term of the Coart of Quarter Sessions was held last week—Judges Long, Hayes and Brioton on the bench. The certificate of the newly-elected District ;Attorney, Emlen Franklin, Esq., wag presented by Mr. Dickey, and Mr. Franklin was sworn into office. The grand jury was called, and Henry H. Kurtz, Esq., of Manbeim township, appointed foreman. Judge Long charged thorn upon their duties as grand juron?, and they retired to pas* upon such matters as were laid before them by the District Attorney. The constables were called upon to make their returns, and repoi led things generally “all right” iu their respective' “bailiwicks.” In the Common Pleas, the Attorneys in the suite against the stockholders of the dtfxenel Lancaster Bank were ordered to fil9 their powers of Attorney authorizing them to bring suit. The bond of Michael EL Shirk, Esq., County Treasurer elect, was presented by Mr. Dickey and approved. Patrick Daley, for surety of the peace, was discharged on payment of costa. Leah King, indicted at the AugUFt Sessions for keeping a disorderly house—in which case the jury could notagree —the District Attorney took a verdict of not guilty. Abner Green (colored) complained agaiDSt by George Crawford, on a surety of the peace, was ordered to give security in the sum of $2OO for his good behavior, and pay Levi Taylor (colored) plead guilty to two indictments, charging him with an assault on his wife, Mary Ann, and her sister, Eilen Singer, in the borough ot Marietta, aud was sentenced on each charge to three months’ imprison ment. Served Levi right for thus treating his own Mary Aon and her frail sister. John Smith (the immortal John!) plead guilty to the larceny of a bushel and a half of wheat, the property of Mr. Landjs. Sentenced to three months’ imprisonment. Conrad Sauber, charged by his wife with assault and battery, was found guilty and sentenced to four months’ imprisonment. Henry Peker and David Jones (colored) were indicted for assault and battery ou Jacob 11. Brown, and found guilty. Sentenced each to pay a fine of $5 vnd costs of prosecution. John Hartman plead guilty to an assault and battery on Charles Trade. Fined $5 and costs. Charles Ostertag, a lad of about 17 or 18 years of age, wan indicted for the larceny of three metal shirt buttons and a black leather purse, valued at thirty-six cents, the property of Joseph and Herman Strauss, of this city. Jury returned a verdict of guilty, with a recommendation to mercy, and the Court sentenced him to three months’ im prisonment. Emauuel Greatheart (colored) was charged, on four in dictments, with the larceny of a quantity of harness, &c.. and being convicted was sentenced to fire months’ impris onment on each indictment. Charles Gotsball charged old Abraham Musketnuss, on a breach of peace warrant, with endangering his life. Ab raham was ordered to give bail in $lOO to keep the peace and pay costs. Not being able to toe the mark, he was toted up to jail. James Malligen plead guilty to the larceny of a cassinet jacket, the property of John Herr, and was sentenced to four months’ imprisonment. Henry Ilebron was indicted for, on tho 10th of August last, at one o’clock in the morning, maliciously throwing two pieces of rock, through the window of the toll house ou the New Holland pike, kept by George Gearhart, by which the wholo sash was demolished and the wife of the prosecutor injured, whilst lying in bed. On the part of the Commonwealth the above facts were proved; the defence, however, set up a strong alibi. Verdict not guilty, but defendant for costs. Patrick O’Harran plead guilty to a charge of larceny and was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment. Frank Rosonmole was charged, on four iudictments, with the larceny of tifteeu hogs. Verdict guilty. Sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment on each indictment. Franklin Scott and John Weidle, two youths residing in this city, were indicted for the larceny of some chips and chuuku of wood, the property of Jacob Greenawalt and Henry NefT, of Manor twp. The prosecutors failed to make out their case, aud the defendants were discharged. Samuel Hailing (colored) was indicted for the larceny of a set of harness lrom the stable of Huber’s Fountain Inn Hotel, South Queen street, and found guilty. Sentenced to five months’ imprisonment. Adolph Wabberliug plead guilty to a charge oflarceny, and was sentenced to four months’ imprisonment. Peter Ellinger was indicted for the larceny of a butter churn from Mr. Cope, of Marietta, found guilty, and sen tenced to three months’ imprisonment. Charles Krauss plead guilty to a charge of larceny, and was sentenced to five months’ imprisonment. Edward Dautrick was found guilty on two indictments, for the larceny of a bay mare, the property of Joseph Blank, and a mule, the property of Samuel Blank, of Salisbury twp. Sentenced to i years and 6 months in the Eastern Penitentiary. John Andrews plead guilty to the larceny of one hide and a bag, the property of Messrs. Konigmacber & Bauman, and was sentenced to five months’ imprisonment. Com’th vs. Jacob J. Brown. Indictment, manslaughter. Tho defendant In this case resides in Sadsbury township. Our readers are familiar with the history of this case. After eighteen peremptory challenges by the accused and one by the Commonwealth for cause, the panel was completed, when District Attorney Dickey opened the case for the Commonwealth by reciting, what we have already pub lished, that the defendant having been to a sale, and being somewhat intoxicated, got into a dispute with a colored man named Harris whom he eventually shot. The general testimony for the Commonwealth boro oat the declaration of the District Attorney, it appearing that tile defendant wan oallod to anoiofc So putting Out of a house, on the day of tho affray, when a scuffle ensued, after which they made friends and took a drink together in company with others: this apparent reconciliation did not, howevor, dispossess 11 arris of tho enmLy created toward the defendant, and he was heard to threaten that lie would have Brown’s heart’s blood and that of his family before night—nourishing a large dirk-knife at the time, which knife was after his death found upon tho person of Harris. Whon Brown first interfered with Harris, the latter was attempting to break into the house in question, occupied by persons uamed Henderson : and Brown, in tbo capacity of constable, endeavored to get him off the premises, which af:er a south* he succeeded in d"iug; hut ou (lie way Hiir- [ ris took off his coat and made tbo threats above alluded to. In consequence of these threats Brown atid the others determined to arrest Harris, aud fearing resi-tance obtained some fire-arms to defend themselves. In the interim Harris attacked and beat a man named Henderson, who cried murder, at which time Brown and others came up again with two guns and a pistol, and weut to the assistance of HenderS'Ui. Harris then made off, followed by Brown and his companions, and was overtaken about a quarter of a mile off and challenged to surrender, to which he replied that lie would not to such a man as Browo, when after some altercation Brown, being in an excited state, raised his gun and deliberately shot Harris, wounding him in the eye and causing bis death. For a few days the defendant kept himself ont of tho way, but eventually surrendered himself to Alderman Van Camp, of this city, who com . rnitted him for trial. Tho defence offered to prove justification by showing the lawlessness of the defendaut’d character, bis resistance to Brown, and the impression that, from these facts and the threats made, Harris would resort to violence, when Brown, from fear and excitement, acted more promptly and impetuously in abootiug Harris, to protect himself.— The greater portion of this testimony was ruled out. Brown wusably defended by his counsel, Messrs. Iliester, Eby and Shank. The jury, after mature deliberation, returned a verdict of not guilty. A just and righteous verdict, and one that will meet the approval of nearly tho entiro community in the eastern part of the county. Isshc Simmons plead guilty to the larceny of a silver watch, tho property of Jacob Kesey, and was sentenced to four months' imprisonment. Jacob Waltz and Frederick Flatterer were indicted for assault and battery on Frederick Sener. Verdict guilty.— Sentenced to pay each a fine of $5 and costs. John Kieffor plead guilty to selling liquor by a less measure than a quart, for which he was licensed, and the Court sentenced him to pay the lowest penalty, set by law, of $lO and costs. George Dowhower plead guilty to an assault and battery on his wife and was sentenced to pay u fine of $1 and costs. Henry Shilling, a boy about sixteen years of ago, was indicted for, on the 10th of October, setting firo to tho barn of Isaac Markiey, in Warwick twp. It appearing that the defendant’s own admission, which was ruled out, was the principal testimony against him, and that even if admitted would only have proved an act of reckless carelessness, the jury wore directed to return a verdict of nof. guilty. The accused was, however, detained that be might be sent to the House of Refuge, as incorrigible. Charles Roff was indicted and found guilty of tho larceny of a cloth coat, valued at $B, the property of Samuel Foltz, of East Hempfield twp. Sentenced to five montha’ impris onment. Auguste Il.ehmng indicted for fornication aud bastardy on complaint of Eliza Kueliug. Both parties in this suit are Germans, and the services of the venerable and esteemed court crier, Mr. Zahm, were called into requisition as Inter preter. Tim jury sympathized with Eliza, who is rather a pretty and modest-looking girl, and the nice little pledge of Auguste’s affection which she carried in her arms, and found Mr. Hcehning guilty. The usual sentence in each cases was imposed. The grand jury returned a true bill against Sylvester McFillian, indicted for mnrder in the first degree. A plea was filed by the defendant’s counsel as to the jurisdiction of this Court, to be argued in December, and the accused was held to bail in the sum of $12,000. William Cooper, a youth, was indicted for an assault on Caroline Kieffer, a girl of some seventeen years of age, who’ is one of the numerous class of apple and pea nut venders that perambulate the streets of our city. The evidence for the prosecution was of a trifling character and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty, with county for costs. George Focht and Matthias Zeigler were indicted for an a'-'saujt with intent to kill Michael Wall, of Lancaster twp. Forht ouly put in appearance, Ztigler thinking that “dis tance lent enchantment to the view.” It appeared that the defendants were on the premises of Mr. Christian Lint ner, Lancaster twp., gathering a few apples, whon the prosoentor, Michael Wall, one of Mr. Lintneris employees, came up and attempted to eject them; a scuffle ensued, and Wall haviug Focht down. Ziegler shot at him with a pistol, wounding him in the lace. The evidence was con tradictory on the point of who commenced the assault, and as to extent of injury complainant had received. No proof direct was, however, given that Focht made any attack upon the prosecutor, although considered in the light of an aider and abettor, by calling on Zeigler to shoot Wall when he, Focht, was in difficulty. The jury returned a’ yerdict’of guilty of the minor charge only, with a recom (nendalion to the merey of ths Conrt, who nentenced hlm to pay n fin.) nf $5O ami c'.-sta. ted for adultery With Elizabeth Jacob Kuhns w :s indict; Slrapaju. The prostu uliou proruii a prior marriage, in 1830, with one Mary Metzgar, and' that otter tho wife became inraiie the defendant regn’arly cohabited with Elizabeth Simpson, who during their cohibitati -n became the mother of a child. From all these circumstances, the Common wealth aaked a conviction. Sentenced to six months’ Im prisonment. Frederick RnmmdL a toll gate keeper on the MillersTille Turnpike, was indicted for the manslaughter of John D*ichty, on the ntohtof the 10th of September last. Thu cirsumstnnc«« of Ibis melancholy affair are all fresh Id the minds of our readers. Tho testimony on the triai was to the same effect as the particulars we gave at the time of occurrence. The case was given to the jury on Saturday evening, and a verdict of not guilty was returned. Charles Bonghter, indicted and found guilty at the August Sessions, of obtaining the names of certain parties to a paper of valuable consideration, under a false pretence, was called up for sentence. In mitigation, Mr. B. briefly detailed the circumstances under which the names were obtained, and said that, with the knowledge of some of the parties, the note was lodged with Mr. Wilpy previous to its being discounted, by Clarke, as collateral security for an* other note of $5OO which Mr. Wiley held, with some of the same parties thereto, and which he was about to sue out open—that he acknowledged his indebtedness and intended to pay it. Ad appeal was also made by his counsel, in consideration of his family. Sentenced to pay a fine of $5OO, to be imprisoned for six months, and to pay the coats of prosecution. The Court announced the appointment of Joseph Konig macber, Keq. ; as Revenue Commissioner, and of Wni. Aug. Atlee, Esq., as Auditor of the Couuty Officers’ accounts. The grand jury presented their report on Saturday. It referred in the usual terms to the business brought before them and their customary vitit to the public buildings.— They also considered the exhibition of pacing and trotting matches for money as a nuisance, which they hoped the proper officers would abate. They expressed great concern for the poor printers who gave publicity to the same in the shupe of advertisements and handbills. Tbeeg considerate gentlemen are respectfully notified that advertisements are still inserted in this paper and handbills prigtod at this office at the usual rates. We always try to mind our own - business. Tbe Fulton Institute Exhibition.— Never before in the history of our city was there such an exhibi tion of machinery, statuary, paintings, and rare, fancy and useful articles, as that which took place at the First Aunual Fair of the Fulton Institute, held last week. It was, as we said last week, the finest exhibition of Iho kind, without any exception, ever held in Pennsylvania. It was a com* pletc success in every respect, and crowds in daily attendance fully at tested tho good taste and judgment of our citizens. To properly examine the immense nuuib-r of articles on exhibition was ths work of a week. The main saloon was devoted to the Mechanical Department; tho second floor to tho Domestic Department; the third to the display of Ladies’wurk; and tho fourth to the Fine Arts’ Department. It would he impossible for us to begin to enumerate or describe tbe articles on exhibition. We have not the time or room to attempt such a thing. The address was delivered on Friday evening in the main hall by Prof. C. Portke, one of our most distinguished savans. — Like everything else emanating from that gentleman, it was able, olc.qnent, practical, to the point, and just the requisite length. A fine audience was present, and the the lecturer was heartily applauded. The award of premi ums was announced the same evening. Tho Fencihlea’ Hand was coustautly in attendance aud discoursed their finest music. The Fair wound up on Saturday evening with a grand-Promenade Concert, the music for which was furnished by tho Fencihlea’ Band and Keffers superb Orchestra. Lancaster is proud of its Fulton Institute. Thanksgiving Day.—Thanksgiving Day was kept in tills city in the usual manner, by the closing of the stores and suspension of all kinds of business. The weather was very fine, with however a rather cold, bracing } air prevailing, and the day was 6et apart to public worship, pleasure aud promenading. In the morning a Union Mooting” of several of our city churches was held in Trinity Lutheran Church, Duke streot. A very large cougregation was in attendance. An appropriate sermon was delivered by Rev. D. Stick, it j is spoken of by all who had tho pleasure of heurlng it • as one of the ablest and most eloquent pulpit discourses ! ever pronounced in this city. The animal meeting'of the Managers of the Lancaster ] County Auxiliary Bible Society was held at 2 o’clock p. m.i ! in the lecture room of the Moravian Church, West OraDge street, and the anniversary of the Society was held in that church in the evening. It was largely attended. The Fulton Instilnte Exhibition attracted crowds of admiring citizens throughout the day and evening. In fact, In the evening Fulton Hall was perfectly jammed in all its apartments. A band of Female Minstrels gave a concert at Russel’s Ilall, South Queen street, in the evening to a rather •• beg garly account of empty benches.” A cricket match was played between elevens of tho Keystone Club of this city and the Union Club of Philadel phia, on the grounds of the former near tho Locomotive Works. The Keystoners were badly beaten, but took their defeat with the best possible grace and good humor. A iarge crowd of people, (among whom were quite a number of ladies) was present to witness the game. Iu the evening a splendid supper was given the Union Club by their Key stone brethren at Shonk’s Exchange Hotel, East King st. The State Normal School. —Thursday and Friday of this week fs tho time fixed for tho opening of the State Normal School at MiilersvilJe. The committee ap pointed by tho Governor will examine tho different build ings on Thursday and make their report on Friday after noon, at which time a uumber of addresses will also be deliv uiuU. Oov packer is expected to be present, as also ex- Oov. Pollock, State Joot TTickok, and a number of distinguished gentlemen from other States. The exer cises will, doubtless, be exceedingly intot'osting. A Nice Distinction. —lt hus been decided in an English Court that a race against time is a legal game, and nut horse racing within the meaning of the statute. Lots in a race against time aro consequently recoverable by law. We refer this decision to the editor of tho L'rprcss for his opinion ; Lancaster County Auxiliary Bible So ciety.—A stated meeting of the Executive Committee was hold in the lecture room of the Moravian Church, West Orange street, ou Thursday afternoon last, (Thanksgiving Day.) at 2 o’clock. The Treasurer’s Annual Report was read and approved of. The Animal Report wad read by Rev. Mr. Demund (in the nbsenro of Rev. Mr. Rummer), and adopted. Messrs. Schaeffer, Ilnbley and Gast were appointed a committee to nominate a Board of Managers for the oosulDg year. The committee reported the following, and they were unanimously agreed to, viz: President—Dr. John Miller. Vice Presidents—Hou. E. Schaeffer, Christian Gast. Secretary—Goo. Sanderson. Treasurer and Librarian—John W. Ilubloy. Executive Committee—Revs, llarbnugh, Krotal, Elliott, Deuiuud, Thomas, Schuiauk, Appleton, Hughes, Sleek, Stock, Rummer and Roscnmillor, City: Revs. Dr. KUU kelly and Powell, Paradise; Revs. F. A. Gast and John Kohler, New Holland: Rev. Dr. Timlow, Marietta; ltev.J. V. Eckert, New Providence; Rev.'S. R. Boyer, Leacock; Rev. Mr. Grimes, Columbia; Rev. Mr. Rutter, Chesnut Lctcl ; Rev. Robert Gamble, Paradise; Dr. Bruner, Colum bia; and Messrs. J. G. Marquart. John 8. Gable, James Black. Horace Itathvon. Daniel Ileitshu. William G. Baker, John ?. Miller, Henry P. Carson, E. J. Zahra and John J. Cochran, City. The Anniversary.— The anniversary meeting was hold in the Moravian Church in the evening, and was largely attended. Tho President of the Society, Dr. John Miller, prosided. After singing by the choir, and prayer by Rev. Mr. Kum mer, the Annual Report was read by Rev. I. S. Demund. Ablo and interesting addresses were then delivered by Rev. Samuel E. Appleton, of St. Paul's (Episcopal) Church, Columbia, Rev. Win. 11. Elliott, of the,. Duke Street M. E. Church, and Rev. 11. Ilarbaugh, of tho” First Gorman Re formed Church, of this city, Mr. Robert Luther, of Phila delphia, arid by Dr. John Miller, President of the Society. A motion was then made and carried that the amount of donations in tho Treasurer’s hands be forwarded to the Parent Society The exercises wore closud with music by the choir and the benediction by Rev. Mr. Appleton. Accident from Careless Shooting.— On Thursday last, we learn from the Express, an accident occurred to a youth while rabbit hunting near Prunner’s Foundry, two miles the other side of Litiz, which resulted from the careless use of fire-arms. It appears there were a party of eight or nine boys and men, who had sur rounded a hay-stack, and while one of them woold drivp a rabbit out witn a pole the others would fire at it as it ran. Our informant, who saw the accident, had stopped a few minutes before and remarked that, from the careless man ner in which they were firing, some one would be hurt Scarcely hac! the words escaped bis lips when he heard screams from one of the party, a youth about 18 years of age, who had received the entire charge of a heavily-loaded gun in the back and shoulder. The youth, whose name we are unable to learn, was taken to a house near by, when a pbypician was called in who dressed the wound, which is a Tery serious one and may result fatally. We hope this will prove another warning to those who handle firo-arms. Resignation.—lb will be seen by the fol lowing that-Jos. Konigmaceer, Esq., has been compelled by other engagements to resign the position oi President of the Lancaster County Agricultural and Mechanical So ciety, a post which he has filled with groat satisfaction to the Society and tho public: Kpurata, Nov. 8, 1859. D. G. Eshleman, Esq., Secretary Lancaster County AgricuU tural and Mechanical Society: Dear Sie : In consequence of so maoy private and other engagements occupying all my time, I cannot do justice to my position as President of the Lancaster Coanty Agri cultural and Mechanical Society. I must, therefore, resign that post, which I have held since the Society was organ ized. Ido It with regret, as it always afforded me much pleasure to act with ynut Board, which was, I mast say, composed of the most efficient and energetic body of men I ever was associated with. You have my host wishes for yourselves individually, and for the couliaued success of tho Society, which you have built up by your own zoal and perseverance, and which is not second to any other County Society in the State. It will always be ray pleasure to aid yon in your lauda ble enterprise. With Sentiments of the highest regard, I remain vnurs truly, JOS. KuMGMACHBR. Bank. Directors. —The aonual. election for Directors of our Banking institutions took place on yester day weak, with the following result: [We have already published those of the Lancaster County Lank.] Farmer’s Bane op Lancaster.— Christian Hager, Solomon Diller, Samuel Fry, George Calder; John Musselmaa, Lewis Haines, John Rohror, Daniel Ileitshu, Abraham Peters, Iteuben A. Baer, Samuel Bausman, Hiram F. Witmer, John Beck. Inland Insurance and Deposit Company. —Henry E. Muhlenburg, Philip Arndt, David Bender, S. W. P. Boyd, Daniel Good, David Hartman, John W. Jackson, Peter Martin. John Styer, David G. Eahleman, John Eahloman, Daniol G, Baker, B. Q. Long. Columbia and Reading Railroad. —At a meeting of Shi President and Directors held at Michael’s Hoto), on Monday, Nov. 21.1859, the Board waS’organised as follows: President —Joseph Konigmacher. Directors —Frederick Lauer, M. E. Lyons, E. BilllDgsfelt, Sehasthm Millar. A. Kanlgm&cher, Dr. Levi Hall, Samael Lichtentbaler. N. Worley, Jqo. Hostottor, A. 8. Green, Christian S. Kauffman. Secretary —Peter Martin, Ephrata. SoticScrrs —John 8. Richards, of Reading; H. M. North, Columbia. Treasurer —Samuel Shoch, Columbia. Chief Engineer —M. E.*Lyons. The Company is now fully organized ami prepared to receive additional subscriptions. The season being so far advanced for out-door operations, that in all probability the road will not be pot under contract before the opening of the spring. This will be a road of Incalculable advantage to the citi zens of Lancaster county, especially to the northern section, as there they do not have the benefit of any railroad or canal facilities. It is the only improvement between Harrisburg and Philadelphia, a distance of 100 miles, opening the trado north and south, and will bring the coal, lumber, iron and agricultural prodaetaat about one-half the present freights; a very important item of oconomy to the citizens of Lan caster county. Another advantage this road will afford, Is a choice of market, and an advnnce of from 20 to TO per eeut on real estate. These are considerations well worthy thy attention of land owners in this county. Toothache. —This disease can he cured by Dr. Kevser’s Toothacho Remedy, prepared by him in Pitts* burgh, Pa n which is put up in bottles and sold at 25 cents each. It ii au excellent medicine, when diluted, for spungy and tender gums, and is worth ten times its price to all who need it. Sold here by C. A. Hemitsh and all Druggists A Great Cure by Dr. Kevser’s Pectoral Syrit.—l live in Peebles Township, Allegheny county. I had a coughiDg and spitting, which commenced about the 4th of February last, and continued eight mouths I em ployed the best physicians iu the county, and my cough continued unabated until early in October. At that time I was advised t-> try y<>ur Pectoral Cough Syrup, which I did ; and after I had taken oue bottle, I was entirely free from coughing and spitting. I had despaired of ever get ting well, and I think it should be known that this valu able remedy will do for others what it has done iu my case. JOHN C. LITTLE. Peebles Township. Pittsburgh, December 31, 1853. Sold here by C. A, Ueiuitsh and all Druggists. Mark it. — i’he Independent Democrat of last week jubilantly says “ the ‘ irrepressible conflict’ is going nobly on.” What is that “ conflict,” and what is the consummation to i which it is leading? Senator Seward thus | answers the question : j “ Shall I tell you what this collision means ? ; They who think that it accidental, cessary, the work of interested or fanatical F agitators, and therefore ephemeral, the case altogether. It is an irrepressible \ conflict between opposing and endurinp forces, j and it means that the United States must and \ will, sooner or later, become either entirely a j slaveholding nation or entirely a free labor j nation. Either the cotton and rice fields of- South Carolina and ike sugar plantations of j Jsmisiana will ultimately be tilled by free j labor, and Charleston and Xew Ore/caris j become marts for legitimate merchandize alone, or else the rye fields and wheat fields of Mas sachusetts and Xew York must again be sur rendered by the farmers to stare culture and to ' the production of slaves, and Boston and Xew i York become once more markets for trade in the bodies and souls of men.” The people of New Hampshire aro not so stupid as to be unable to see the inevitable consequences of this doctrine—the bold decla ration that this Union cannot and ought not j to exist as it was framed by their fathers. They must see that the result aimed at can bo secured only by revolution, by tho forciblo dissolution of the Union, and by a bloody civil war. Yet they are told that this conflict is “going nobly on,” and thoy aro asked to rejoice over the prospect of its treasonable j and bloody consummation. — Xew Hampshire i Patriot. Steam on the Schuylkill Canal. —Wo learn from the Miners’ Journal that the Steam Canal Boat, which we noticed Home time ago as having been introduced od the Schuylkill Canal, has had her machinery repaired and a new wheel introduced. She was loaded on Friday of last week, by Geo. 11. Potts & Co., and consigned to Salem, New Jersey, under verv favorable auspices, and there is no doubt of her success. She carries a freight cargo of 147 tuns, and 9 tons for fuel. Ilor full capa city is equal to about 160 tons. The other Steam Canal Boat, built at Norristown, was expected to be ready to make her first exper imental trip this week. jgsgy* A singular auction mile is announced to take place in Washington, on December 6th, being the various articles that have accu inulated at the Dead Letter Office for tho last twelve years. These articles comprise ear rings, breast pins, finger rings, gold *and silver watches, studs, California gold, diamond pins, spectacles, purses, pocket books, bead work, embroidery, lace collars, handkerchiefs, cuffs, surgical instruments, children’s clothing, hat*, boots and shoes, gloves, books, &c. A Very Sick People.— The Maine Law forbids the people of Massachusetts from using spirituous liquors, excepting in cases of sickness. Mr. A. S. Mansfield, the last year he was tho Liquor Agent of Massachu setts, sold spirits to the amount of $108,700 43. The sales of Mr. Burnham, his successor, have amounted this year to about $125,000. Burnham bought the most villainous com pounds, and practiced the most extensive frauds with them. Distillery slops, current in all the rum holes of Yankeedom at thirty to forty cents per gallon, he would drug so as to give them a six and eight dollar brandy appearance, and sell ‘them at that rate, pock eting the difference, in the name of Temper ance Reform and Total Abstinence. Great is Maine lawism, and great is Yankeedom, its foster-parent! Cortinas, the Mexican Bandit. —The New York Times gives the following statement respecting tho leader of the recent attacks on Brownsville, Texas: Public attention is at this moment diverted from the outbreak at Harper's Ferry to one of another sort in the region of Brownsville, Texas, headed by Cortinas, said to be a Mex ican. The extent of this guerilla chieftian's operations, and the pertinacity with which he pursues his murderous plans, would lead to the belief that he is giving free course to deep seated and long smothered feelings of revenge. If tho information we have at hand respecting this man is correct, and we have every reason to believe it is, such is the true state of the case. Cortinas is about 45 years of ago, and was born at a ranebe on the Texas side of the Rio Grande, known as Edinburg, some ninety miles above Browns ville. During the Texas war with Mexico the family of Cortinas was, according to his story, robbed and and unmercifully treated by the Americans. Since that period he has led rather a predatory life, sometimes at peace, but iD the main robbing, stealing horses, and in various ways evincing his hatred of the whites. A few years since one of his friends or companions was executed at Brownsville, and Cortinas himself was imprisoned at that place eighteen months ago, and on his escape or release he vowed signal vengeance against the sheriff and other citizens of the town by whom he considered himself grievously wronged. It is in fulfilment of bis oath of revenge that Cortinas is now, with other dis affected Texans of Mexican birth, half breeds, Indians and ruffians of various grades, endeavoring to lay waste Brownsville and its vicinity. This affair does not originate in any ill-feeling on the part of Mexicans on the other side of the Grande ; and whether Cor tinas or any of his band have in reality ex perienced unjust treatment from their fellow citizens in Texas, we of course do not pretend to decide. It is probable these outlaws will continue the war upon Brownsville until a strong force arrives, when they will doubtless flee into Mexico. Valuable Invention. —The Scientific American speaks of a new invention for horse shoeing, designed to obviate the continual driving of nails in the hoof, by which great Injury is sometimes inflicted- upon valuable flbrses by unskillful workmen. A groove is made in the underside of the common Bhoe, ! into which is fastened a piece of iron of i the same width and shape as the groove, only | thicker and slightly curved upwards, the junction forming a complete dovetail. The : advantage of this inner shoe is, that it is made to project beyond the ordinary shoe, and when worn down can easily be removed and replaced by another without polling off the shoe from the horse's hoof. Another Abolitionist Taken Flight.— Dr. Howe, of Boston, to insure his liberty and immunity from a requisition, baa taken flight from Boston, and may hereafter be addressed in Canada. Ohio Penitentiary is running over with inmates, and it is to provide them all with comfortable lodgings. The number of convicts is eight hundred. BLASPHEMY AND FANATACISM, The New York Tribune states that Ralph Waldo Emerson, in bis lecture at Tremont Temple, Boston, on Tuesday evening, the Bth inst., apostrophized John Brown, the leader of the Harper’s Ferry as “ tho saint, whose fate yet bangs in suspense, but whose martyrdom, if it shall be perfected, will make the gallows as glorious as the cross.” Such blasphemy needs no comment. It is charac teristic of the rabid fanaticism from which it emanates. Here is something, however, from a quarter professing to be far less ultra. A writer in the Congregational paper at Chicago, Illinois, speaking of Brown, after calling him a Puritan of the Cromwellian stamp, says; “ For thirty years he secretly cherished the idea of being the leader of a servile insurrec tion ; the American Moses, predestined by Omnipotence to lead a servile nation in our Southern States to freedom; if necessary, through the Red Sea of a civil war, or a fiercer war of races. It was no ‘mad idea/ ‘concocted at a fair in Ohio,’ but a mighty " purpose, born of religious convictions, which he nourished in his heart for half a lifetime.” Such is the testimony of one of Brown’s friends and admirers. If this be true, then let us hear ao more of executive elemenoy and the commutation of the death sentence. To affirm that “ rpligiou9 convictions/’ in any proper sense, could have led this unfortunate man to concoct a plan for fomenting a civil war, with all its untold horrors, is a shocking perversion. Whatever fanaticism might have hud to do with the insane attempt of Brown, religion surely docs not recommend wholesale murder. The extreme abolition views of this man- have brought him to a fearful fate, to gether with all who had the hardihood to follow him. Innocent men have been murder ed, and the guilty perpetrators are awaiting the scaffold. Gerrit Smith, of New York, who was supposed to have been involved in Witness—B. M. Kerr. this terrible affair, and who was once a man of high respectability as well as great wealth, was first led to adopt theso extreme views of abolitionism, then to renounce his faith in tho gospel, and is now an inmate of an insane asylum It is said also that Dr. Oheever, who has wholly devoted his ministry to anti slavery, is now appealing to the British public for material aid to carry on his crusade. The sad effect of all this is, that the slaves of the y£outh, instead of being benetitted, are neces sarily in a worse condition through this false philanthropy. •JOHN BROWN AS A IIEUO. The brave man who lies in prison at Charles town, Virginia, awaiting the day of his exe cution, is teaching this nation lessons of heroism, of faith, and of duty, which will awaken its moral sense, and the almost forgot ten memories of the heroes ot the revolution. Like the unspoken address prepared by Alger non Sydney for tbe scaffold, was preserved in duplicate by a triend, to teach posterity the essential rightH of man, and from which Jef ferson borrowed much of the thought and phrase of Declaration of Independence, the brief address of Brown to the Virginia Court, about to sentence him for unproved crimes— which, at the worst, were note of devotion to freedom and humanity— will outlive that sen tence, and, in the opinion of mankind, will make Brown the Judge and the Court the crim inal ! The above atrocious paragraph (says the Christian Intelligencer) is from the Indepen dent of last week. We copy it, that our read ers may see what is the kind and style of religion taught by that paper. Is it not time fur Christian people to psuse, nnd ask whether they can be innocent of wrong, and, at the same time, support an incendiary sheet, which, in the name of religion, applauds murder, commends insurrection, and defends public criminals ? As per contra to the Inde pendent, we quote a paragraph from a recent charge to the Grand Jury of the Northern District of Ohio, by the lion. 11. \. Wilson, United States District Judge. lie says: “ The man who deliberately joins and co operates with conspirators for the overthrow of the United States Government, and who seeks to accomplish this nefarious design by robbery, ami the bloodshed of innocent per* sons, is a criminal of the most dangerous character to the community ; und it is but an aggravation of his crime, when such a man claims to act under the conviction of con science, and the inspiration of holy religion. The pure fountain of truth above, from which flows the injunction of ‘ peace on earth, and good will to man/ is blasphemed by such pretensions. It was the pretence and argu ment of the bigots who deluged Franco iu blood by the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. — It has been the guise of wicked men, and the argument of propagandists in all ages and in all countries. Fortunate it is for the stability of our institutions, and the administration of justice, that, in this countrypCourts and juries have no criterion for determining crime, or measuring its enormity, except that which is furnished by the law of the land.” Since the discovery of gold in California and Australia, the annual product has been of tremendous representative value. It looks presumptuous to compare our Pittsburg diamonds with tho yellow ore of California, yet statistics, which have demolished many an air built castlo, will Boon destroy the illusion, that even in a commercial point of view the glittering metal surpasses in v&luo the fossil carbon which fills our hills. The most liberal statistics for 1H57 give the total value of the gold yield of that year from the whole world as not exceeding $145,000,- 000 ; of which amount California produced $70,000,000; Australia $50,000,000; and Europe, Asia, Africa and tho balance of America, about $25,000,000. The most recent and reliable statistics for tho same year show that in 1857, tbere were dug from the mines of the world together 125,000,000 tons of coal, the value of which is at least $187,000,000 or nearly one half mure than that of the gold yield for the Bame year. The gold absorbs human and mechanical labor in converting it into money. It is of little real use except as a medium of exchange and in the fine arts. Coal on the contrary, is applied to the generation of power and the production of real wealth. The coal has a commercial value as an article of consumption to supply our necessities and uur comforts, in the first instance, and applied to our steam engines it does as* much work as all tho work ing population of the country put together. Here is another value added to its commercial value, which gold has not. While the value of gold is intrinsic and to a certain extent arbitrary, that of coal is both real and pro ductive. The ono remains stationary, the other increases. The one represents value, the other produces it. The man is a fool who refuses to admit tbe value of gold or the which its possession carries with it. Coal would be very inconvenient as pocket money, but in the aggregate it is more valuable than the brighter metal. Pennsylvania has in her broad bosom wealth as great and more capa ble to benefit humanity than California or Australia. When we dig it and apply it to our necessities and to the pnductive purposes of mechanical art it is superior to gold, for it “ commands it ” in any market in the wopld. The muddy waters of the Monongahela bear upon their bosom a wealth as sure and per manent as tho Pactolian sands of California. —Pittsburg Pont. The Corn Crop. —Competent judges, says the Buffalo Pejmblic, estimate the corn crop of the United States, the present year, at nine hundred millions of burbels, which at an average price of 4o cts. per bushel, would be worth $360,000,000. As to the consump tion of this vast product, which is quietly gathered, and passes into the general current ofcommerco, the statistics of a single corn growing State may be a matter of interest to the reader. In 1858 there w<£re 700,000 hogs killed in Ohio, and in some form exported. It required eight million bushels of com, besides other food, to fatten them. This corn made the pork, lard, lard oil, candles, <sbc., which were exported from Cincinnati and other ports. Ten millions of bushels were made into whisky, two or three millions made into fat cattle, and thus the surplus corn of Ohio was manufactured into various forms of food, light and liquor. Railroads and Canals. —Tho decrease in the Now York canal tolls the present year from 1858, thus far are $411,333,93. The season is too far spent to recover this amount. Thus canal tolls decrease every year, while railroad traffic increases full twenty five per cent. JB@?“The city of Wheeling, Va., is said to be bankrupt, and a pamphlet has been issued setting, forth the financial condition of the city. proposed to issue new bonds for fifty per cent, of the old debt. The total indebtedness of the city is at present '51,871, 211. From the (0. 80 Presbyterian. COAL AND GOLD,
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