REPUBLICAN COMPILER. GETTYSBURG, PA. MONDAY MORNING, DEC. 24, 1855. Nsw COMITURFEIT.—There is a new counter feit. which is well done and likely to deceive. It is a ten dollar bill on the Farmers' Bank of Virginia, payable at Blacksburg, vignette, two females in a sitting posture, the one on the right holding a rake in her left bind, the other one has a sheaf of grain upon her lap and a sickle hanging upon her left. arm ; steamboat, railroad cars, &c., in the distance. The names of the President and Cashier are engraved.— Richmond Dispatch. 7The Philadelphia papers report counter feit $5 bills on the Central Bank of Frederick, Md. Ug"The Democratic papers of this State in every direction are avowing themselves favor able to the nomination of Hon. James Buchan an for the next Presidency. ASENATOR. DOCGLAS DECLINES.—The Chicago Times, alluding to the report that Senator Douglas would be a candidate foi the next Presidency, contradicts it in the most positive manner. IloN. Jost, 13. D.txxsa.—The 'gentleman whose name beads this article, has been men tioned by a number of Democratic journals in connection with the office of Auditor General of Pennsylvania. 'Squire Danner is the very man that should receive the nomination by the Democratic Convention. He has the ability and would discharge the duties of the office faithfully and creditably. We know of no man whose nomination and election would give us more pleasure than that of thte_ )I,lciel B. Danner.--Hanover Gazette. 117 The Gettysburg. Compiler warmly and zealously advocates the nomination of Jom B. DANNER, as the next Democratic candidate for Auditor General, and many of the Democratic papers throughout the State have handsomely responded to the suggestion.. Mr. Danner is one of the reliable Democrats of the State, and, should he be selected for this post, will make one of the very best officers we have ever had. The Democracy of Adams deserve . sorne consid eration at the hands or the Democracy of the State.—Bedford G azette. . ag-A suit was lately decided before- Judge Pearson, at Harrisburg, in which the Bank of Chambersburg w,assued_for the amount of the penalty imposed by the 47th section of the General Banking Law, which requires that the 'country banks, east of the mountains, shall keep their notes at par in Philadelphia, those west of the mountains, in the city of Pittsburg. If any banks fail to comply. a penalty is im posed during such length of time as its notes may be under par. at the rate of - two mills per annum on every dollar of the average amount of its circulation for the 'preceding year. The suit was decided against the COmmonwealth, becatise of some informalityin bringing it ; but the following point, made by Judge Pearson as to the meaning of the words "at par,". is of im- - Penance, if it is to be adopted as a general principle notes of a bank al par, with- . in the meaning of this 'act, is whenever they are tqual to gold and silver for ordinary pur poses. The phrase .at par' does not mean that the paper must be received in the custom house, at the city banks, or .by the brokers. If the notes are equivalent to gold-and silver for all ordinary business transactions, they are at. par, within the true intent and meaning of the act." How THE Sus-`IIOCASURT WORKS.—The Bos ton Post says:—"lt is said that Mr. Guthrie has effected all the transport of specie necessa ry for the operations of the government during the past year, not only without expense to his department, but under arrangements which hare yielded a pr•fs of '410,000 I What an outcry was made against the sub-treasury on account of the iwtnense expense the •carting of specie' 'would cost !" Q:7 - The Board of Canvassers of the State of Wisconsin-have declined Governor Barstow, Democrat, re-elected by 159 majority—beat ing the Republicans and Know Nothings com bined. 17McRea, Dem., for Governor of Missis sippi, has 5113 majority over his opponent, the Know Nothing candidate. $1,750,000 rh Com—The steamship Em- pire city arrived at New -York on 3londay, with the California mails of the 20th ult. She brings 81,750,000 in gold, and 500 passengers. WHEAT AND Coux.—The quantity of wheat in store at Oswego, N. Y., is said to be about 820,000 bushels. About one-third of tios amount is on toillers' account. There is also -itratort. uearly - 100;000 - Oswego starch factory., . . . 117 - 11,..t Nfr. SAttirricE'sei.nmrtniq.--Dr.ictifii Ilonntnix MURDER..—TheYrIZOO(Miss)Dem. is busily employed on his work describing his nerat chronicles one of the most atrocious and last Arctic expedition, and efforts are being A YOUTHFUL COUPLE.--3 couple were civil tiedmar- in Greenbush, :New York, last week, dtabolicza morkiers ever perpetrated in a made by the publishers to have it out early ized community. The act was committed on whose united ages were one honored and sixty- the ensuing year. The estimated cost of its the night of the 20th ult. Young C. Boyard, two years. Whether they got .he consent of production is 620.000. resitlin,- near Benton, on the evening of the .. _ __ _ their parent! is not known. i PUFFING AT Acurnw —The Court at Read- of his house-, with the view of keeping her all . ._ . ___ . ._., _____ _. . night in the cold. During the night. when she lI7A matrimonial alliance of uncommon lug, Pa., decided last week that the law does supposed her inhuman husband was asleep. she character has lately been effected in Fluvana not allow "fictitious bids" at, auction, and that crept softly into the house, and laid herself county, %a. Mr. Robert Grey, the gallant if "puffers" are employed the sale is void.. down on a sheepskin before the tire. Boyarl groom, is 95 years of age, and the late Nlrs. ._ .. ____ . _ .._ , . was awake, however, and saw her enter ;and . r 3:7The Moravian church in York celebrated rifler sire had laid quietly down he arose. and Catharine Riley. now Mrs. Grey.) 92 years of ' the one hundredth anniversary of their first taking in his hand a heavy maul deliberatelv age. beat her brain. oat. Ito ‘'ard was appi ehende'd _ ___ _________ ..... ___. _ __ . .place of worship in York on the 19th and 2Uth the A 3t A 1.•.3 at next. uf4y.,finft afitige(t in ph that place. SAD OCCUDlLENCE.—Pitiladetpkia, Der 19. in,,t. -- - - - - -- - - SCltilst tbe schooner IL. and 11. Goulds. of Or- . v .-pi, --- n u— , ~ r . vATRICX: O'NEIL. a well known citi leans. 11 __assaelusetts, was cuu.tiag up J. AI t• river zeu of Frederick, Md.. died suddenly on Mon te-day: Nlartin Fenby,-a sailor, fell overboard day of apoplexy. The deceased acquired an and sits drowned. Capt. G ou ld l ea p e d into exten.ive celebrity by the invention of Ilic the beat to SHIM him, but the. boat str.nuped medicinal spe -*Lie known as "CY.,,NeWo.- - Callol-- - - - : Ma La aloo-iwoti-dtva- -------- - l-- KOLL REM M Why don't they Oiganize ? (177 Those pure —American" patriots, about whose election to Congress so much rejoicing was had by the Satnites, have been in session at WaAitigton since this dny three weeks. and have not yet.sitceeeded in electing a Speak er—the first step towards organizing the House, —These are great reformers, the men who are to purify the ; political atinosphere and put down the wild hunt after office. Yet. reinarkS the Hagerstown Mail, they have so many can didates for the one office of Speaker, as entirely to eclipse the people's business. The scramble for the spoils is with these worthies more im portant than the public business. They have a beautiful time of it. Mr. I, I). Campbell, of Ohio, in withdrawing his name from the contest, thus gives the people one . peep behind the curtain ;--..Yet sir (said he) it is obviOus to me that it is impossible for my friends to succeed, unless I take one of two positions— namely, either to repudiate my' well-known position in reference to slavery and American ism, or in some way, directly or indirectly, to make pledges in referenceqo the organiiation of the Committees, which would he snerilice of self-respect on my part, and make me. in my judgment, alit object of public contempt." Good Advice. The Slliss►ssippian well observes :---“To our Democratic friends we would say, preserve your organization, keep your columns compact, and your eyes upon the foe. We have another im portant battle to" flg,ht next year; and let us not imagine that our wily and insidious ad versaries will permit it to go bydetault. - They may change their position some. They may sugar-coat the poisonous nostrums which they have so recently endeavored to cram down the throats of-the people.—They may pretend to abjure some of the odious Principles which have been spurned by the voters of the State. But let us not be deceived !" Letter from Gon. Cass. The following letter from this venerable Statesman and Patriot. will be read with in terest by Ins friends and admirers in this quar ter of our Union. It will be seen that the old veteran in his country's service declines being a candidate for the Presidency : GIiNTLEMF'S have received your letter asking me if I am a candidate for the office of President of the United Stales, and expressing the gratification it would give you to support The for that high station. While thanking you for this manifestation of your kindnel4s and confidence, of which I shall always preserve a grateful recollection, I reply that I am not a candidate for the Presidency, nor do I desire that my name should be pre rented in connection with it to the considera• Lion of the Democratic Party of the Union. I am, gentlemen, With great regard. truly yours. LEWIS CASS. • Andrew J. Wester, Esq.„and others. Roosters vs. Pollock. A few weeks since, llis Excellency, JAMNS Pou.oex, attempted to address an exhibition ofthe “Shanghois" in Philadelphia, but they declined to hear him: All was quiet when the Governor entered the spacious building, but no sooner had he opened his mouth to speak, ' than all the Roosters-commenced to-crow, and continued to do so until they had d.cfowed him down." The Governor acknowledged the corn, i and took his seat. Some say be afterwards re tired to another room to take a drink !—Bed: ford Gazelle. tEPThe only (says the Lancaster Ex: "amber) the Knon Nothing State AdMinistra tion anti. Legislature last winter had to effect the finances of the State, was in the expenses of government—and 'that item contrasts'ab fol lows : ' 1854. 1855. Ex. of govt, $::90,1;05 Lt, 330,081 Increame, 519,486 The increase of nearly $40,000 in the ex penses of giw•ernment was the result of a Know Nothing Legislature. "CAN CONGRESS ADJOURN WITHOUT ORGAN IZING ?"—This is the rather simple question asked us by a correspondent. Certainly not ; until organized, no appropriation for mileage or per diem pay can be passed, and under these circumstances. it - is morally, physically, ; financially and personally impossible for Con. gross to adjourn without effecting all organi- nation Sign. AN ACCOMMODATING OFFICIIR.---As no mon ey can be obtained from the United States Treasury for the pay of members of the Muse of Representatives until a Speaker of that body , shall have been elected, the funds bong drawn ; to his order, A. J. Glossbrenner, Esq., the ser i geant-at-arms, with a view to the accomino : dation of the members, has paid out to them w2b.000 from his own resources.— Ll'ashing ton (D. C.) ..'entinel. Tw BORDER TROUBLES AT AN EN St. Louis, Dtc. 19.—A despatch dated Indepen ; Bence, 18th, says that the trouble at Lawrence •, has been settled by the people promising to de liver the offenders, and obey the laws of the territory and to recognize the Governor as such, arid conduct themselves in future as a law abiding people.—Thev refuse, however, to th liver up then arms. The volunteers from Mp.souri had disbanded and returned. DII:TROIT, Nov. 23d, '55 ote WASHINGTON NEWS. WA , .;.Tiscyros. 1)fle. 140855, Correapondetace of the Republic:au Comptlor. - 4 41Iy supposition th at affairs in Kansas were i The Ladies' Fair at McConaughy's 1411 not as bad a. represented at first, is sustained opened'on Friday evening, exceeding in every by tha mo.t reliable intelligence that has ' department the expectations of the most reached this city from that quarter. Matters ,: sanguine. The decorations of the Hall, de wilt have to assume a far more serious aspect S igned by Mr. Kitt.t.ex KURTZ, -whose good than (hey now wear, before the President will with Gov. Shannon's request to order ; taste is unquestioned, were universally and de comply the United States troops. It is true that ' set•vedly admired ; and the large and varied as out; sortment of articles displayed for sale "may be outrages have been committed, but by purse- • imagined, but not described." The attendance ing a judicious cenrse - the - Governor can bring was very large, but good order prevailed the perpetrators to justice without firing a gun. Did you ever see Horace Greeley ? He has throughout. and all seemed delighted. been here since the opening of Congress, doing : , Visiters, by seeing for themselves, will ob his best toget a man after his own heart elect- ' serve how' much reason there is for pronounc ed Speaker, hut it looks as if he might ad-well . • give it up and retire in disgust. Ile is one of • /pc(' the Fair eminently suceessfol—the most the oddities of Washington, and there are many attractive, indeed, ever bad in this place. odd things to be seen here. If you have never ! FA:ecv AierteLes.—The' entire east side of seen Greeley and wish to get - an idea of his shape, just imagine the two hind legs of a the spacious Hull is occupied with tables of Dromedary encased in men's clothing. a pa l e Fancy Articles, of every conceivable device and yellow pumpkin for a head, and the• feet en. - for. every useful and. ornamental purpose, all closed in boots big enough for an Elephant. -Ile has no hair on the top of his head.' in the ~ `gotten up in the neatest and most tasteful - place where the hair ought to grolv_l-:•••• styles, and are sold at prices which Cannot, as whitish-yellow fringe tuna around from car to ear. Ile looks like a countryman of an inqui ring turn of mind oit his first visit to the capi tal. hut is' far .more awkward and ungainly than most people from town or country. A distinguished Freesoiler has ' said the North wants 'back bone." Greeley has re-echoed the sentiment. The remark applies to Horace him self, though not precisely in the sense in w hich it has been applied to the North. Ile goes lumbering along the Avenue, with his hat stuck on the back of his neck—where his back bone would begin if he had any—his head down, and his arms theust to the elbows In the pockets of - his old white coat. - See him thus, and you would not bid six cents for him at public sale ; but hear him talk, and however strongly you may condemn his sentiments. you will admit that there is mallow in the bonus of that pale yellow head of his. ADAMS. WAsitINGToN, Dim. 15, 1855 Correvendence of the Republican Compiler. At the adjournment of the House yesterday, notice was given that . n meeting of the "anti- Administration" members would take place in the evening. The design was to "haridon ize conflicting interests," and so get hold of the flesh pots of the House to-day. The meet ing took place pursuant. to notice, and was very well attended. The participants had a lively time of it ;—they mounted each other, axe in hand. and chopped away with right good will, making the chips fly in all directions ! A num ber withdrew, from the meeting. and those who remained failed utterly to block ota a plan whereby the House might be organized with out further delay. The House met at the usual hour to-day 12 o'clock—when various propositions for or ganizing were submitted and received With roars of laughter ! There was some sharp sparring 'between several members, which af forded a good deal of amusement to the specta tors aml gave rise to no pleaaant feeling be twee» the actors. • John Wheeler, of New York. defined his po sition—past. pry wnt and . prospective--in a rather prosy speech. lie denied that In want ed to be Speaker, but said the noose "might go farther and fare worse." for which informa tion the House gave him a tremendous warn w Mr. English. of Indiana, made an earnest speech, throwing the responsibility of Ow fail me to organize upon the majority. and inist ing that the Democratic side of the Douse was not to blame. Father Giddings responded that if the Dem ocrats would just march Out of the hall, the majority could elect a Speaker on the first ballot ! This_ unique -suggestion "brought down the house !" A tall, well-dressed, clerical-looking gentle man, itt a full suit of blank. including black gloves,and -whose-mane I do not know, pro posed chat the North should select -a Speaker limn the South, or the South select ooe nom the North. You may bet all the money you lihve out at interest in the hands of delinquent subsuiliers, that this proposition was received with a shout Mes , :rs. Marshall, of Kentucky, Letcher and Ale Mullen, Of Virginia, and others. participa ted in the discussions evoked by vitriutis prop ositions looking to a speedy election ot Speaker. Mr. Ale Mullen promised to submit a plan of compromise - on Monday. Two more ballots were had, but without a choice. ADAMS. The members of the unorganized House continue to talk and occasionally to vote, but are as far apparently from an election of Speak er as ever. There is little or no change in the Voting, :mil Mr. 'Banks, free-soil, does not ap pear to have gained anything, by desertions from Mr. Fuller on account of the latter's recent declarations. against slavery agitation or attempts to re:lore the Missouri compro mise. The ballot on Thursday resulted thus : Batiiks 104, Richardson 73, Fuller 34—the bal ance scattering. The. Democratic phalanx is unchanged, and has lost nothing, while all the other parties have been disturbed by dissen sions. 4 43nottan IV. lIIeCrAo.r..AN ha.; }seen Cashier of the Bahl; of Gettysburg forty-one years. " Letvistuivn Democrat. faqbat's news in these parts. Wonder if friend FILYSINGKII dun't mean .food '3. Mc- Pinotsos ? DIABOLICAL INCONDIAR ISM. —Philadelphia, • Dec. 20.—An attempt was made at an early hour this morning to set tire to the "Northern Temporary Home fur friendless children." The fire was kindled in the lower part of Cre house, but was extinguished before doing much damage. One hundred children were asleep on the upper floors of the establishment. PF:.t•rii lit my. Scuurum.-IVe gee it statvd that Robert Schuyler, the nuted New York financier a•ho had fled to Europe. died in Noveniher last. in the 57th year of his age.— He had long suffered from ill health. 71'.1 shad teas caught in the S4vannah un the. 7th ins..., and sold for c,-,43. TOWN ~SL COUNTY. THE FAIR the merchants say, •fail to please." The ladies, too, are very attentive and accommoda ting. and have, of course, succeeded in making many sales. Tut; REVRESUMNST TAMA is also in excel- lent hands, and the quantity and quality of good things—delicious cake, fruit, confections. &c.—to be seen there, are enough to tempt the most confirmed dyspeptic,. OF Tots there is an almost endless variety of novelties—Many of them about as •'cute" things ns we have ever seen. The young ladies having charge of this branch arc always ready to wait upon visi tors, showing goods be considered no trouble by them, as, indeed, is the case at all the other tables. THE BOOK TABU: is supplied, with a large collection of beautiful works, many of them_ designed, for holiday presents, and all worth more than the prices asked for them. Connect ed with this department, is the ART UNION, for the distribution of a number of highly valuable pictures, in the highest style of the art ; a pair of beautiful vases, albums, minor 'engravings, Bce. —the whole numbering upwards of two hun dred, and corresponding with the number of tickets. which are sold at 374 cents each.— The ladies managing this branch are also inde fatigable in their etti)rts, and have of course sold many tickets. 'rite drawing is expect ed to take place to-morrow afternoon. "'l'n PoSROFFIcE I)EPAKTSii:NT".is in care ful and correct. hands, - and there are coßse vently no complaints of "letters' delays.'.'-- We would advise all visiters to "inquire" at the post office"—Ever Green P. o.—as they might, by neglecting So to do, fail - to secure the. favor of some anxious friend. !rm . ; MARKET and EATING SALOONS are on the first floor of the building, and under the management of the very best -hands , the town could produce. Such at least is the opinion - of the scores who have partaken of the edibles served up, and it is out-Ix—and we consider ourself something of a jUdge of "good vi although printers don't have them every day. 1101"SEK lig PUS' DEV A RTMKNT.--The Ladies acknowledge the following contributions to the Housekeepers' Department of the Fair: 1 pair fowls, 3 lbs. butter and 1 doz. eggs, from Joseph Bailey. 2 pair fowls, 2 doz. eggs, apples and celery, from E. W. Stable. 4 lbs. butter flow John Mus9:elman. 1 box honey from Wm. Van Orsdal. 1 pair Shanghais from Alex. Koser. 1 pair fowls from Hugh A. Methinghy. 1 gooq.e and sausage from John Brinkerhoff. 1 pair fowls from G. W. Lott. 2 lbs. butter from Samuel Cobeitn. I 1 box honey from Armstrong Taughinhaugh. -.1 pair fowls and apples from John Butt, Jr. , 1 pair fowls, 2 lbs. butter and dried fruit l from Wm. Allison. 1 2 lbs. butter from Josiah Benner. 1 turkey, 1 pair fowls and 4 lbS. butter from Jacob Benner. 1 goose from Abraham Krise, of P. 1 bag-apples from Joseph NVeible. 1 bushel apples from "Lawn Sha kely. 1 pair fowls from John McCleary. .Crt:atu from Henry Culp. of P. 1 pair fowls from D. C. Brinkerhoff. Butter and potatoes flow Jacob Bucher: ' 1 pair fowls, and eggs, from George Shryodk. 3 lbs. butter, 1 doz. eggs, and apples, from Jacob Plank. 1 pair fowls from David Shriver. 1 Juar fowls from Peter Maekley. Apples and potatoes from 11. J. Stable. 2 prints butter, 1 doz. eggs, lard, apples and cabbage, from Capt. John Myers. .1 pair fowls from Rev. Dr. 13augher. 1 bushel apples from George Weaver, 4 jr. 2 lbs. honey from . Jacob Weikert. 2 lbs. butter and 2 doz. eggs from Jno. S. Craw ford. 4 doz. eggs from John Gilbert. 1 pair chickens and a ham from Margaret Irvine. - 1 bushel apples from Mary Ann Butt. 1 pair fowls from David McMillan. 3 fowls and 11 doz. eggs front Flemming Gilliland. 2 bushels apples, butter and chickens from Thomas J. Cooper. 1 pair fowls from Satnnel Gallagher. 1 pair fowls from Elizabeth J. Walker. 1 pair fowls from Anna 11. Cream from Peter Schively. 1 eau peaches and 1 can tomatoes from Dr. Haber. 1 turkey; 50 2 lbs. butter and 4 doz. eggs from Christian Renner. 1 can peaches from George \Vampler. 1 pair Shanghais from John \Vcikert. 1-pan - fowls from Daniel Benner. 1 fowl and 1 dor, eggs from John Culp. 1 pair fowls from J. Cunningham. 2 lbs. butter from Hannah Beiller. 1 mammoth pumpkin from Saumel Weaver. Lot of very tine sweet potato pumpkins from Jacob A ugh' RI ha ugh. 1 pair Shanghais from Solomon Powers. Further contributions will be acknowledged hereafter. The Fair k advertiserl to continue open this afternoon and evening, and to-worrow, all day and evening. n -- On Saturday last. Mr. DAME.?. BEITTAIL sold, at public sale, sixteen acres cif land, im mediately south of the Cemetery, for $llO per acre—Copt. Jons turns purchaser. lion. M. McCLeAs - has sold the brick dwel line nearly opposite his residence, to Prof. MtIII.F.NEW.II,G, for tSOO. colum6 of valuable rcading will be found on our fourth pale. (11 We give below lists of the Slierill's. Pro thonotaries and Registers of Adams county, since its form scion, presuming that they pos sess some interest, st least for the younger in haltitants. It was our intention to add a list of the Clerks of the Courts, with some-other officers, but the necessary search required more ! time than we were able to devote to it. We may do so hereafter, es leisure will permit. SHERIFFS. George Lashells—elected in James Gettys Jacob Winrott James Horner . John Murphy . Jamuel Galloway 64 John Arendt Bernard Gil hert Thomas C. Philip Ileagy • Cobean James Bell • id _Win. _Tauchinbaligh-----" George W. McClellin " raucis ream Benjamin Shriver Will into Fiches John Scott Henry Thomas 14 1854 i -- • The Sheriffs of York county, before the division of York and Adanis, • (from 1749 to 1800,) were: Hans • HamiltOn. John _Adlum,_ Thomas Hamilton, Zachariah Shugard, Peter - Shugard, Robert McPherson, David McCon aughy, George Eichelberger, Samuel Edie, Charles Lukens. Wm. .Rowan, Henry Miller. Win. Bailey, John &lie, Conrub Laub". God frey__Lenhart, Wm. McClellan. and Nicholas Gelwicks. The bones of many of these rest, as they resided, within the limits of Adams county. The remains of Mr.•McConaugiiy are now in Ever Green Cemetery, with those of; a number of descendantki. [At the time the first election was held for Sheriff of the county, (1749.) York must have been considerably '•in the woods ;" for we read in a history of those days, that a quarrel oc- . curring _between the friends of the opposing candidates, Hamilton and McAllister, •"a large quantity of saplings near the house (in the cen tre of the town) were soon torn and cut from the ground to be used as weapons of offence and defence." York was then the only place of voting in the county. Just think of going all the 'way from our South Mountain to that place for a vote But they didn't stand on suCfr trifles in old times.l PROTIIONOTARIES. James Duncan, by appointment. from 1800 to 1821 Wm. NI eel el l a n—appoi n ted in 1.821 George Wel sh 4 4 1827 George Ziegler 1832 Bernard Gilbert, 1835 Joel B. Danner 44 1839 Amos McGinley elected- in - 1869 Joel B. Danner Anthony B. Kurtz 6 6 11345 John Picking W. W. Paxton (4 1851 John Picking 1854 REGISTERS James Duncan, by appointment, from - 1800 to 1821 Jacob Winrott—appointed in 1821 Wm. McClellan George Ziegler. John 13. Clark 114 - . 1830 Thos. C. Miller 4/ 1835 James A. Thompson “ 1836 Jacob Le.fecer 1839 Valliant King—elected in 1839 ti 1842 Robert Cobenn 1845 W. W. limnersly 411 1848 Daniel Flank W.F. Walter 7Rev. J. MARTIN, of Johnstown, Pa:, has taken charge of the Lutheran __Congregation- at Petersburg (Y. S.) in this county, lately under the pastoral care of Rev. J. Umuctt. . _ . c . " . "The Rev. HortAcF: HowNo or the Bal timore Annual Conference, and formerly of this circuit, died at Cumberland, Md., on the ,7th inst. Ds remains were interred in the Mount Olivet Cemetery at Baltimore. on the 96. Rev. Dr. Bsrrimutam, for nine years . a resident Missionary at Loochoo, if•-•pan, will deliver a public Lecture, in the Lutheran Church, on Chambersburg, street, on Thursday evening next, at 6: 1 2 - o'clock, stating his expe rience and observations among that remarka ble people. A collection will be taken for the benefit of the Mission. IL,r'Dr. J. 11. illAusur.:N, of York Springs, has consented to address the Agricultural Society on Tuesday of the January Court. ‘'lndependent Blues" have secured from Gov. Pollock a brass field-piece, for the use of the Company. It was formerly used by the Dillsburg Ai tillery. On Friday evening, C. 11. BUEHLER was elected Captain. E. G. FAHNESTOCK • First Lieu -- J. 111Anztx Second Lieutenant, of the Company. H E various Committees and other pertions in whose possession the subscription Books of the Gettysburg, Railroad norpany were left, are requested to return them to the President or Secretary of the Board, on or be fore Monday the 31st instant. , Let every effort be made before that time to increase the stock, as the amount on the lists then returned will determine whether the project is to go on or fill. There %till be a meeting of the Board of Di- Te - mors at tiWi office of the Secretary, on Tues. a promise of a return of the money upon reach- day, January Ist. at 1 o'cicck, P. M. A full ing home.. From one gentleman he received ' attendance is requested. thirty dollars, from another twent y -Etve, &c. R. McCURDY. Pre.'. '. —Star. DAVIDWILLS. Sec' • • Dec. -24. A\ IMPOSTER.—Rev. Dr. SCEMTKER, of this place, announces in the Lutheran Observer that he has received several letters from Ohio, stating that a sminp representing himself to be deaf and dumb, and a son of Dr. Schmucker, has been imposing upon Lutheran clergy and others in that State, claiming to be in distress by reason of protracted illness, and soliciting funds to enable him to reach Gettvsbur,g, with [ - "Sot.oNtoN POWERS, of this place,'has a Election. Devon Heifer, twenty months old, which ' V OTICE is hereby given that there will weighs 738 pounds live weight—and not fat il be a meeting of the Stockholders of the at that. h is_a—beautiful ATi 41141. ; Gr-V-y.sb-skrg—iift-iir-4,ad Ounpau_y_at.__LL_e___C_mirt, ----- , house, in the llorouvh of Ge:tyshtirz,,,in Mon -,---- The Storts and pl.tees of bnciness in dray. the 14th tf January twit. It Vll o o` , e a Gettysburg and Petersburg will be closed to- Prc-ident and - twelve Dir..l o N - t,,r the c issuing DAVID ‘ ,, N ILLS, &c'y. morrow —Cbristruas - day. ) 'Dec. 21, 1855. td CIMISTMAS. To-morrow is the anniversary of the-birth of the Saviour of mankind. To the christian 'world there is no occasion so full of joyous as- 1 sociations as this. Nor - should there be ;—for every spiritual and immortal- hope that thrills the heart, springs from the fnetnories which it awakens. Bethlehem and ealvare„ boia'nding the life and pilgrimage, and consecrated scenes which characterized the divinity of the incarnate Sox. loom up from the paSt of eighteen hun dred years, presenting anew the - glorious - plaa and consummation of man's redemption. SuCh are the reminiscences, which by corn mon consent of christian nations, have rendered this holy-day most appropriate for those ac customed interchanges of the kindlier feelings of our nature, which distinguish it. Friend ship's offerings, the tribute - olaffection, the so cial and kindred reunions, are eminently con sistent with, and indeed, are the results of bible religion. They gladden the heart of ex -- C tan :.•••••••••Lma. 1.4 eiamm irdin iMMEI 1800 1803 1806 1809 1812 1815 1818 /821 1824 1827 1830 1833 1. buoyantyout,h 7 —and impart cheer to declining 1839 Human happiness, remarks a cotemporary, is most intimately connected with these con siderations. And -as the sum of our joys is made up of little things, there are but few who cannot mutually contribute, in some way, to each other's good. The •Christmas gift," however small in itself, may possess a value 1845 1848 1851 of meaning, lkended with the motive which prompts it. sufficient to solace, and even to en liven a troubled spirit ; and the common salu tations of this period, accompanied with the tender pressure of the hand, in token of sin cerity, may suggest an incentive to the soul for the accomplishment of the highest purpose. The festive customs of Christmas and their at tendant charities, are a part of our christian institutions, and when properly regulated, give evidence of our appreciation of the Angelic proclamation which honored their commence ment--"On earth pence, good wilt to lien." Aerostical Enigma. I AM composed of 21 letters, My 1,9, 14, 2, 12, is a county in "Virginia. 44 2,7, 21. 16,6, 17, 9- was a GreciAn (lame. 1 4 3, 12, 17, 2,4, is a county in Pennsylvania " 4, 17, 7, 15, is a river in Africa. " 5, 9. 3. 12, 13, 2. 4, is a town in 3fassachusetts. "6, 21, 20, 4. 15. 5,10, is a mountain in Europa. " 7,2, 17,20, 15, is a river in Prance. ' • 8,19, 14. 5,2, 18, is a town in Pennsylvania, 9,3, 10,1'3, 20,17,11, is a country in Europe. lc 10.8. 17, 20. 13, 9, is a townin Greece. 11, 16, 8,7, 17, 11, is a county in Virginia. 12, 9,6, 7,7.5, 10, is a town la Italy. " 13,20,8.4, 13. 2,12, is one of the capitals of the U.S. 14, 6, IP, 17, 4, is a country in Europe. " 15, 9, 10. 13,, 2,4, is a town in Maryland: " 16, 2,4, 29, 2,8, is a county in Alabama, " 17, 13,19,7, 21, is a country isr Europe. " 18, 9,14, 3, 11, was a leader of the Suevi. - is 19, 12, 9, 20, 13, 8, IC, is a Daeitua tribe. • " 20; 8, 16, 2,7, 17, 2. 20, is a Latin verb, : Ll 21, 19,7, 15: is a flourishing College in - the U. S. Mywhole is the name of a (loads ping Institution in tit* eastern part of Pennsylvania. A. K. S. Answer next - ME ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE. 1848 sore Peace Rumors, but Nothing Au- ILILIFix, -Dec. 18.—The ertnrad steamer Asia arrived here this morning at 64 o'clock,, with dates from Liverpool to the Sth Inst. The English papers are filled with peace rumors, bur their assertions are totally at va riance with the continental press. The London Times and De Israelli's organ, the London Press,assert that peace is at hand—that Austria is about to address an ultimatum to Russia. summoning her, under a threat of breaking off negotiations with her, to" accept such condi tions of peace as the 'Western Powers. are now willing to assent to, but which they will no agree to after another successful campaign. The Berlin correspondence of the London Morning Chronicle says that Austria maintains the validity of the treaty of December 2cl, and hence all attempts of the other German States to exercise a pressure upon the Western Pow ers, with a view to pacification, have been para lysed. There are various reports of attempts at negotiation, but the state of affairs appears to stand thus : Austria has made a commu nication to France embodying the terms which she - is - prepared to propose to - RI - Essig xis an ulti matum. France has submitted this commu nication to England,and both governments have it now under consideration. The terms are a great advanclupon any yet offered, but they 'are terms fo Austria, not Russia. Austria does not guarantee to join the allies if the ulti matum is rejected, but only to suspend her re lations with Russia. 1823 1824 1851 1854 Private letters from St. Petersburg indicate no desire for peace. The overland trade was profitable and money was a undant. . ; i FROM THE SEAT F . WAR. Advices from the Crimea state that a weak fire was still kept up by the belligerents, but nothing of importance had occurred. The north side of Sebastopol was rapidly assuming gigantic dimensions. The preparations for destroying the docks were nearly completed. Breacistuifs are slightly declined. DEATH OF TM: WIFE OF LOUIS PITILYIPFF,..-. The Paris correspondent of the New York Post, writing on the 29th olt., says: It is reported at the moment I write that the poor Queen Maria Amelia. the widow oh Louis Phillippe. has just breathed her last. at a country place near Genoa, and that her two sons, Prince de Joinville and Duke d'Aumale, who were notified of her illness by telegraph arrived nt her bedside too late to receive her parting blessing. to the Ladies' Fair. For the Compiler. thentie. The Railroad!
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