ths; r; ■ PUBLISHEDDAILYtSCNRIAYB BY -’aroiiiif ; ■ JNpiiif* y»- "•' ■> OFFICE, NO! 417 CHESTNUT STREET. ; - , . 4fyr-;.. "• ' »Alj| j» And other Undo in everr variety, r gOLS AfIgSTS FOR HARE’S REPEATER PISTOL* WEIGHING ONLY 8H OUNCES, , SHARP’S NEW MODSL' RIFLES AND PISTOLS. JDWARD t. HANDY. IKO.S. »>!»»*. Ct P.BBAJSHWL attin.tf ■: - 1 ' PACKAGE HARDWARE HOtJSE.-We w 00,14 rospdctfutlr ball the attention of ral HartTware Tr&dejo ourextenii Ve fltook of BIR MINGHAM HARDWARE# whioji-we offer at a small advanoe bythe paok&go. . Orders fQtulreot importation solicited, and Goods de livefeJ eoierin thi. S&r. N« NejDrieane. 41 » COMMERCE Street, . ' Importing and Corarai ssipn, Merchants, And Agents for Foreign and Dojnefiud tfardware^ MEDICINAI,. IMRB. WINSLOW, .i ’ , -\- IrA AN EXPERIENCED NURSE AND. FEMALE Hiyflioi&n. g Bf mother* her, FOB CfHAofi|!il TEETHING* whioh greaHr feoiiititetrthe erooeeeof teethingj.hT eofh enTn« tbeinime, redoomgall-innatnnianon; will Mifty , ■ Depend upon it.tnnthen.itwiUglve retttofiraraelvee r 1 infants. We have pafupAad •oldr-r his article for, over tpn. WMre.andoattewTnioohftr Meow, and troth of "it, timely need. Never did wo °» diaaahßfaotion bjrafiV.ohg £ &ett, all are dengfctjj » with **s speak in termaof oommewfation oHty majj cal effect* andmedieeWfi ® tow.-*We apeak ui this matter 'MwW wotAo $z know/', after ten,yeari? SStofwdfw? 1 hl?a r £ fcsmßaswS “ vm -®«&sl6f Cases. , w . It not only relieveathe °2 ohiw.from pain, bnt »- TiKprateatbeatomaohand J bowels, corrects aoidity 1 BOWELS ANITiWIND Q COLlCendovenJomeopa vnlsion*. which# li noy fpeedflr «medied, end fa Bi/SaSgiss# toe forgoing complaints* fe do not let yonrpreJadlo«B, % Tstssmtokm rpAlTatw “ " > ' 3HII AHB.LPHIA IHO Til.O’o 0 A*i 0 lit WOB KS. : BURNtNS AND LDBRICATINO COAL OILS ' - MAnufay.turPd and for aala by Mppßis, &:'CO., THmilfeH/.itOSl'H OP MARKET STREET. ..as-amj'”®--’ re*' VOL. 3.—NO. 46. . ‘ i : - ” * MILLINERY iGOODS. HTHOMPSON & JENKINS, DEALERS in , SILK, OASSIMER, AND WOOL HATS, CAPS, LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S FAIUCY FURS, SILK AND STRAW BONNETS, FEATHERS, , 0 ARTIFICIAL FLOWEMB, RUCHES, Ac, no; 538 MARKET (STREET, BELOW SIXTH, SOUTH SIDE. The attention of buyers is invited to an examination of our Stock. sll-lm iQ PEN IN G, LINCOLN, WOOD, * NICHOLS, 725 CHESTNUT STREET, TWO DOORS WEST OF MASONIC TEMPLE, WILL HAVK xnnll'. FALL OPENING OF BONNETS, 40., T H I S D AY. : THURSDAY, THE Bi*B INST. jg-tnil . PALL MILLINERY GOODS. JOHN STONE & SONS, 805 CHESTNUT 61TREET, Have novr open n oomplete aaaortnesnt of RIBBONS. VBLVETB, LAOEB, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, CRAPES, BONNET MATERIALS, To vrhioh the; invite the attention of the trnde, auS5-lw'" ! | MARKET STREET. , 4s\, RIBBONS, Of even kind, in immenae variety ; NEW BONNET MATERIALS, BONNBT VELVBTS, BATINS, GRO BE NAPS. LINING SILKS. ENGLISH CRAPES, of the beat raakee, FRENCH A AMERICAN-ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, FBATHBRB, RUCHEB, Ac Alao, neveat Fall it;lea of STRAW AND FANCY BONNETS, And STRAW GOODS, of ever; description. Now open, nod presenting altogether the most com plete etoek of MILLINERY GOODS in thie market. Merchant. and Millinen 'from ever; aeotlon of the ooontr; are oordiall; invited to oaU and examine oar itoek, which we offe r at the CLOSEST POSSIBLE PRICES. ROSENHEIM, BROOKS, i 00., nnu-tnovl d3I MARKET STREET, 1859. FAiL TKAI,E ’ 1859. AOARD & 00.. 333 MARKET STREET, WHOLESALE DEALERS lit HATS, CAPS, FURS, BONNETS, RUCHES, FLOWERS, Ac., Have now in itore a full itook of Goode, to which they invito the attention of first-class buyers. au!s-2ra* J # HILLBORN JONES. ' Importer and Manufacturer of FANCY SILK ADD STRAW, BONNETS. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, - 1 FEATHERS, RUCHES, &c The attention of City and Country Dealers ia invited to a large and varied stock of the afrve goods, at 433 MARKET STREET; u94m • Below FIFTH* COMMISSION HOUSES. OHIPLEY, HAZARD, & HUTOIUNSON, K^ v NO. 118 CHESTNUT ST„ MEROHANTS FOR THE SALE OF PHILADELPHIA-MADE GOODS. .3-6 m . R. O’ARSED & CO.. ’oBNERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, COTTON, COTTON YARNS, SI'HHM, LARD, AND WHALE OILS, FLOUR, DRUGS, *o tr The attenUon ol Hanttiaotnren ie ttruiaUt oalledtoour SPERM OILS. aolAtn No. 99 N. FRONT STREET. PHILA. gMITH. MURPHY. & 00. »ST MARKET ST., AND 996 CHURCH ALLBY, Are now opening their FALL AND WINTER STOCK ■OF STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, To whiah they invite the attention of , CASH AND PROMPT SHORT-TIME BUYERS. 1 Phi&apa.. Auamt, liM9. ■ ang-Am gOOTOH LINENS. BASTER’S DUCKS, ‘ ' EDWARD’B CANVAS, GILROY’S BURLAPS, THOMPSON'S HEMP CARPETS, RAVEN i^QkS., HEAVY OANVftfl, ® diapers, towels, \ SHEETINGS, DAMASKS, &C„ kc. f &0t *; a? m . . LOWEST PRIDES. CONKAD & SERRILL. •NO. 800 OHEBTNUT STREET. nul-fen - ' CIGARS, TOBACCO, &c. fa MERINO. ’ 140 SOUTH FRONT STREET, Haa in atore and bond, and Offer, for Sale, a Large AaMrttnent ef . CIGARS, JUoelveddireeft from Havana, of oboioe and favorite Braude* 1 ■ < anfl-tf : LAMPS, CHANDELIERS, &c. r'iOKNELIUS & BAKBH, • MANUFACTURERS OF LAMPS. CHANDELIERS. GAS FIXTURES, AC. STORE, 710 CHESTNUT STREET. MANUFACTORIES, 891 CHERRY ST., AND FIFTH AND COLUMBIA ig-tii. tu-ffra) AVENUE. FERTILIZERS. »yO FARMEBSt PHOSPHATIO GUA N O FROM SOMBRE|VO ISLAND, WEST INDIES. THE RICHEST FORMATION OF PHOSPHATE OF LIME KNOWN IN THE WORLD. ' It contain* over 80 per cent, of Bone Phosphate of Limey being £0 per cent, richer in Phosphate of Lime than Bone DtuL POR SALE BY THE TON OR CARGO, AND TO FARMERS AT $BO PER TON OP 2,000 LBS. JOS. B, HANSON, Bole Agent in Pbiladdlthia, aull-tham 3m No. 10S North WATER Street. A EKIAGbI OF THE MANUFACTURE OF WILLIAM D. ROGERS. REPOSITORY, CHESTNUT STREET. 1011 DRY-GOODS JOBBERS. gITEB, PRICE. SCOTT, * MANUFACTURERS AND JOBBERS OF COMMON, MEDIUM, AND fine clothing. We invite epcoial attention to ourooinplete line of MACHINE-MANUFACTURED GOODS. NOS. 434 MARKET, A 419 MERCHANT STS. au6-3m qlothingi AT WHOLESALE. 0. BARENESS k SON, MS MARKET STREET, ■ OVTIIKAST CORNER OF FOURTH STRUT, Offer for sale, on the most liberal terms. Ahevr and extensive stock of FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING, ADAfTKD TO TUB SOUTHERN AND WESTERN TRADE, TO WHICH THEY INVITE THE ATTENTION OF BUYERS. Jj2B-3m OLAR K ’ S SPOOL COTTON. Just received, A FULL ASSORTMENT IN WHITE, BLACK, AND COLORS For nolo t>r CHARLES FIELD) NO. SO NORTH BIXTII STREET, AGENT FOR PHILADELPHIA. , Bfl-lm* Sugar-house molasses.— lso lims. tiercee *and barrels, fur sale by JAMES GRAHAM ft CO., ue» LKTITIA Street. firm. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1859, Judge Black’s Reply to Judge Douglas. [For Tlio Fross.) No ono who has seon the masterly argument of JudfiO Dougins in favor of the Demooratio doctrine which allows “ tho hona fide inhabitants of any organized Territory to regulate and control their domestic Institutions in their own way,” could doubt for fl moment that the Administration (jealous of his growing influence) would do what could be dono to crush him. This has accordingly been tried in various ways. “ Tray, Blanoho, and Sweetheart,” all have yelped themselves hoarse in tho effort, but without success; am) now, to end tho matter, Judge Black, thelegal adviser of tho President, he whoso masterly argu ment tho other way in 1856 is still frosh in our memories, has entered the arena, nnd has done his very best to prove that we, who fought and won tho battlo of 1858, were all either knaves or fools. Tho Judge is alogioian. Admit his premises and you can hardly deny his conclusions. He has read the olassios, too, and is familiar with the wits and poets of the reign of Qoeea Bejsj" and like them wields a quaint and rather graceful pen. He fs witty, also, as ovory one knows. The opinions de livered by him whilo on our Supreme benoh are master-pieces of humor. He is one of those who it is well known seldom undertake to lay down the law without-raising a laugh. In obedience to ordors ho has gone to work on the doctrine of popular sovereignty with a will, and has mado a very readable reply. But in looking at bis propositions it occurred to me that tho true way to test their wisdom would be to reduce them to praotlce. This is a praotioal age. If a political theory will not “work,” it must bo unsound. TYe know that tho Democatic doctrino works excellently well in practice. It has been tried in three or four now Territories' with success, some of whioh aro free and some slave.. How is it with the Administration theory ? The Judge affirms that “the Constitution of the United States is impartial —that it does not destroy property anywhere—that it neither carries slavery into a Territory, nor pro hibits it there—that it neither frees the slavo nor en slaves the freeman—but requires both to romain in statu quo until tho status impressed on them by tho law of thoir previous domicil is changed by competent local authority, and until this is done a a Virginia slaveholder (and others, I supposo, also) rotains all the rights of a master.” But bo adds that this “ competent local authority ” only exists in States, or in Territories about to form State con stitutions. Now lot us teat this practically: Hero is a now Territory openod and organized* in tho usual way. Thoro aro as yet no laws in it, for nono have boon enacted. Of course there is no slave code thore, by whioh I mean laws to protect slave property, and to punish those who violate tho rights of the master. Tho Constitution does not do this. It is silent. Of ceursc, then, Con gress can pass no slave code > for the powers of Congross aro limited by the terms of the Con stitution. Tho Territorial Logislaturo may not feel disposed to puss a slave code, and cannot well be forced to do it; and, besides this, the Judge in sists that this is a subjoot on which they havo no power to logislato at all, nor can Congress grant them such power. Now, Into this now Territory let us supposo that a party shall havo emigrated from the East-n colony of rampant Abolitionists, with nil their bit ter feelings agalust slavery and slaveholders. Let us suppose, also, that slaveholders from each one of the present slavo States shall also havo moved into it with their slaves, retaining and bringing with them (as Judge Black says they may do) ‘« a!1 their rights as masters.” Suppose, now, oortain of these Abolitionists, igno rant or regardless of theso “ rights,” should under take to “ teach one man’s slaves to read,” or oirca* late among others ‘’incendiary publications/’ or “ entico others away from thoir masters,” or inter fere to prevent wmo master from giving hia slave the usual number of or do any one or more of the many things which in slave States consti tute oriuic or misdemeanor, how would you arrest, how would try andconviot and punish (be offender > By tho common law ? That does not recognise the “institution” at nil, muoh less defino and punish offonces against it. By the Territorial laws? There aro none, and pcrchanco never will be any on this snbjoct. By the Constitution of tho United States? That (»»ays Judge Black) does not carry slavery in tho Territories by any means, and says nothing of orluio and punishment. By the laws of Congress’ Thero aro none, and ncrer can bo any on this subject. Congress has no such power, says the Judge. By what laws, then, shall theso offenders bo punished ? Tho only laws remaining are those of tho States from which these slaveholders havo emi grated. And is this tho conclusion to which wo arc driven!! Will it bo contended tbatcaoh of tho inhabitant! of a new Territory carries with him his State and its laws also 1 That tho Territo rial officers shall bo compelled to recognise and adopt, and obey and enforce tho laws of ten or twenty or thirty States, far, far beyond their Ter ritorial jurisdiction—Jaws which tho pcopio in tho Torritory have had no hand in passing, and which many of them never heard of. Shall thero be as many codes in each of tho Territories ns there aro States in tho Union, or shall one of them predominate, and, if so, which of them ? It is well known that no two of tho glare Staton have precisely tho sarao slave code—no two that agree what shall constitute “ crimo ” against “ tho Institution” or in the punishment to be inflicted for tho wuneofienco against it. For abducting a negro, in some States they “ hang,” in others “brand,” in others “fine and imprison ” tho criminal. Now, supposo an Abolitionist should run away with several negroes at once, slaves which came from States differing thus in thomodoof punishing slave stealers. Will tho judge first “ hang 4 ’ and thon “ brand,” and then “ fine and imprison ” tho slave stoalor, or will ho roverso tho punish ment f I lcavo tho settlement of thoao difficullios to wiser men than I am, but thoy exist beyond a doubt, and aro tho natural result of this Administration theory. Why, the main position of Judgo Black that “ at though the Constitution does not carry slavery into a new Territory , it nevertheless pietcrves the right of property there,'* is either an absurd contradiction of terras, or a mo«t impracticable piece of sophistry. What is property worth where thcro is no law to protect it, and whore Is the protecting law to come from under this theory l Is not this tho veriest farce, when compared with tho Democratic rulo whioh allows the people of a slavo-holdicg Terri tory, liko those of New Moxico, to frame a code to protect thoir property, and tho peoplo of a non* slave-holding Territory to omit it because they ro quiro none. By tho Admiwst/atioti rulo tho people of these Territories aro nil wrong in what thoy are doing— aro rebels against tho United States Government. By tho Demoeiatic rulo thoy nro all right; nor Is thoro any power on earth that has the right to oompel them to not in any other way. W. Letter from Harrisburg* CONTINUATION OF THF, riIOLKEDINOS OF THE EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF TIIE EVAN GELICAL LI'THERAN SYNOD OF EAST I'KNNHYL VAN! \ [Correspondence of The Press.! ilAiutißHuno, Pa., Sep. 20, 1859. Aftor sponding half an hour in devotional ex orcises, Synod resumed business. Tho following brethren were received ns advisory members, viz: Drs. Kurz, Schmucker, Krautb, Baugher. Locb luau, and Bcv. J. G. Anspach. Rev. Daniel Soil was received as tho delegate of the Central Synod of Pennsylvania. Miebael Bauerraan nppenred ns tho commissioner of tho FUherviUo charge, Colum bia county. A committeo consisting of Rovs. Hay, 6et«, and Ehrehnrt, was nppointod to prepare a draft of a church constitution, to bo submitted at the next meoting of Synod. Rev. Dr. J 3lay submitted a report on tho subject of the endowment of Pennsylvania College It was resolved, that tho wealthy members of tno church ho urged to subscribe liberally to thu ob ject, and, ns an encouragement, it was stated that a number had already subscribed $l,OOO each. Tho purchase of scholarships was recommended as another mothod of raising money. Tho roll was called, and members stated the amounts they and their congregations will severally subscribe. Rev. J.R. Willox, of Bucks county, who is not present at Synod, owing to injuries sustained by a fall from his horse, was excused for non-attend anco, and the sympathy of Synod was directed to be oonveyed to him, with our prayers for his speedy restoration. • r Tho application of Rev. A. S. Link, lato of Pennsylvania Synod, for admission into this body again came up, and all difficulties at the Trappe having boon satisfactorily adjusted, Mr. Link was cordially received. Rev. C. J. Ehrohart mndo report on the Lmmaus Orphan House at Middletown, Pa., exhibiting a prosperous condition of Us affairs. A committoo was appointed on tho subject, consisting of Revs. Ehrclinrt, Hay, ltndfing, and M. R. Alfomnn, Jr. Resolution* were passed o.tprc/wive of the grief of Synod on account of the doalh of Rev. .). S. Orumbnugb. Lcavo was granted to thoso members of Synod, who reside in tho State of New Jersey, in we they TWO CENTS. deem It exped'ent, to org?n:io themselre* into a Separate Sym d. A largo ameunt of missionary business was trans acted. lUv. Titus, on leave given, introduced resolu tions on the Sabbath ouerilop, which, together with others on tho same subject, liore referred to a com* imtteo of five. Ordination 1 Exercise*.. —This evening a most solornn and interesting service. took place in the Lutheran Church, whieh was crowded on tho occa sion to overflowing. It was the consecration of not less than fourteen youngmen to the work of the uospel ministry, vi* : six by ordination and eight by licensure. The names of those who wore or dained are : Revs. E. S. Huber, 0. S. Trucken miller, S. Anghe, H. R. Fleck, B. Stadobaker. and L. ilcister. The names of those who were ad •QtH/d by iioonsure are : Revs. Samuel Holman. 11. R. Horn, J. R. Dirnm, Jacob Friday, f. C. 11, Lampo, C. L. Kcody, Michael Wolf, and Charles oteinhower. An able and eloquent discourse was preached on tho occasion by Rev. E. Greenwald, of Easton. *- x H. - Letter from New York. DEATH 0!» A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN, ALBERT D. TRACT—TUB BENICIA BOY AND THE POLITICIANS : he declines ofpk’k— the know-nothings : HOW NOT TO DO IT—THE REPUBLICANS—RECEIPTS OP CITY RAILROADS—THE TAKES, AND THE KtSB TO PAY THEM. [Correspondence of The Press.) New Yobc, Sept. 20,1859. The Hon. Albert H. Tracy,‘of Buffalo, who died in that city yesterday, wae one of the oldest c4ti* ions of Western New York, and in several respects a very distinguished rS&ri',lle uos onlytpenty four years old when first elected lo Cougie&s,,fn 1817, his district embracing all that part of West ern New York west of Seneca Lake, now com prising eight Congressional districts. He was the close personal friend, during his eight years ser vice, of HeDry Clay, Daniel Webster,-Mr. Bucha nan, Mr. Calhocn, Samnel L. Southard, and most of thoso who were “giants in those days.” On the 9th of February, J 825, he was elected Presi dent of the House of Representatives, and ho was offered by Mr. Adams a seat In his Cabinet, wWih he declined. He was also proposed as a candidate for the United States Senate In 1825, and, In 1826, Governor Clinton nominated him judge of the Su preme Court for the Eighth circuit, both of which he declined. His subsequent career iu our State was very brilliant. As a conversationist he was remarkable. Emerson has pronounced him the best talker he ever listened to, which 13 praise enough. His early investments in real estate at Buffalo were profitable, and he became, many years since, quite wealthy—one of the wealthiest men in the western part of the State. For several years past his only occupation had been to look after his property, and, occasionally, to preside at public meetings. He was a decided Democrat, and was counselled by the leading men of the party in Erie county. HU old personal relations with Mr. Buchanan gave him not a little influence in many of the appointments mode on the incoming of the present AdmiuUtration. A document of a curiously deprecatory charac ter, signed and sworn to by iegareon de Benicia t John C. Keenan, graces the columns of the evening journals, stating that he did not journey to Syra cuse as a fighting man to attend and “demon strate” at the Democratic State Convention, but as a private citizen, to enjoy the pleasure of attending, for the first time, an assemblage of that Character; furthermore, that ho was the guest of Marshal Ryndors during the excursion, who offered him fifty dollars to take part in the admission of per sons to the room where the State Committee met, which he declined; that he was opposed to Fer nando Wood, and that within throe weeka past he had been offered and had declined a place under tho present c> ty government. All of which is odd euougb, under the circumstances, and suggests tho inquiry, who did furnish tho fighting men from New York with tickets of admission to the Con vention ! Mr. Wood asseverates that it was not done by himself nor his friends, and the other side “ give no sign,” although they made not a littlo capital and sympathy by charging it upon the Mo zart Hall people. Such is life! It is pretty well understood that the Know No things will not nominate a soparateticket tobesup' ported in the State this fall. The chief engineers of the party are understood to be opposed to a courso that is likely to betray their weakness. The delegation from this city, headed by Daniel Ull mann, tho “ Grand Ignoramus ” of tho order, are In favor of making a selection from the tickets of both parties. A largo majority of the Know No things of New York, outside the city, undoubtedly sympathise more with the Republican than with the Democratic party, and although the latter is now cordially united on the State ticket, there is no strong indication, as yet, that the Republicans aro to bo routed. Their ticket is a strong one— thero ia no grumbling in the ranks—the party is under good discipline, and confident of success. Yet, notwithstanding they have the inside track, they may be defeated. Last spring I sent vou a table of statistics rela tive to the receipts of our city railroads. The fol lowing shows the monthly rccoipta of the Sixth and Eighth avenue railroads, since January I, accord ing to the re;>orts made at the controller's office: Sixth av. Kiwhtli av. Sixth av. Eishth av. Jan j<3 HI £23*15 77 May..&30.40l tt) $35,551 « Feb . jb.'MM M. 274 02 June. 317M33 51,1*7 73 Mar... 2.J.43* K 7 31Jtt>5 M July,. 21 3t,d*> 37 April. 27,1*0 35 31,35) S 7 All?.. W. 5» 98 31.683 23 Total §216,7M .18 S2W.9TO IS It will be seen that the month of May was the busiest on both roads, and the month of February the othor extreme. The average number or pas sengers in a month on the Sixth avenue road was, therefore, 241.758; io one day, 18,058. On the Eighth avenue road, the average number of pas sengers in a month exceeds that of the Sixth by about 10,000; daily, about 330. There was a great rush of rich and well-to-do peojfie at the tax receiver’s office, yesterday, to pay personal taxes. Tbo amount received during tho day was $174,062.60. The largest payment. $32,785.3(1 was by the Manhattan Gas Company. Our Franklin Comity Correspondence. [Correspondence of The Fress.] CIUMBEH.SBI RG, Sept. 19, 1*69 As the day of the election draws near, considers* bio speculation is rife as to the result. So ftir as the State ticket is conccrnod, Franklin county will pole about the usual party vote. The Opposition may, perhaps, bo able to reach a majority ranging from fivo to six hundred votes, Mr. Robert Tyler's ultra-Southern address, put forth by the committee of which ho is the responsible head, acts like a perfect millstone upon the Democratic party, and causes many sterling, old-line Democrats to become dispirited and indifferent as to success. I regret sincerely (and this feeling is shared by many of tho best men of the party here) that such an jncu bus was ever put upon our prospects. Considerable interest is manifested in reference to tho Senatorial election. The district, composed of Franklin, Fulton, and Adams, returns on© mem ber to tho State Senate this fall. Bofore the nomi nation of the Democratic Senatorial conferees was made, a general expectation prevailed that Judge Xilt, of Franklin, would be selejted as the nomi nee. Undoubtedly he was tho preference of nine tenths of tho party in the district. His course in the lower house of the Legislature was bighminded, and always intlucoced by the best interests of the State. Few representatives have ever cainc-d so flattoring an approval at tho hands of their con stituents of all parties. Unfortunately for the party, judge Kill declined the nomination, and the honor was conferred on J. Wyeth Douglas, a mem ber of the Chnmbersburg bar. You may judgehow distasteful this selection has been to the body of the 1 party hero, bv a refercnco to tho gentleman's nnte j cedents In 1818 and 1832,hcwnsaviolentanti-Bn chnnan man, ami di*| hisbest to carry the voteof tbis county in tho Stato Convention against the nomi nation of Mr. Buchanan No sooner wero the old, tried friends of Mr. Buchanan forced to give up their friendship for that distinguished states man on account of the violation of his repeated pledges, thnn Mr. Dougina, of Franklin, like a host of othor parasites at the footstool of power, was en®er to offer his devotlou to Mr. Bochanau. Tor this early enmity and late devotion, the Demo cratic Convention, doubtless at the suggestion of the Washington managers, tendered the Senatorial nomination to Mr. J. W. Douglas Mr D. was a delegate to the last March Democratic Convention, and thorn made himrolf particularly conspicuous in fieh'ine ielontles3ly tho resolution of commen dation of the State policy of Governor Paeker. This portion of bis political course has been very severely censured here by the best men of our party, and the reason is simple enough. The State policy of Governor Packcr-which was all that Mr. Lamberton's resolution in the State Convention touched upon—has made friends everywhere, be cause it successfully carried through the sale of the State work*. Hero tho peoploTCapdircctly the bene- j 6t of this eminently wise financial measure. They j nover had any dire it benefit from the State inr- I provements, but. on the contrnry, had always to pay j their portion of taxation necessary to carry them I on. Already the State tax has been reduced one! half mill on the dollar, and, last winter, a farther ; reduction of tho samo amount would have been made had it not beon for the anti-Packer majority in the Stato Senate, tho House having passed the bill for that purpose. Sir. Douglas, by his active sympathy with those who have so persist ently opposed Governor Packet, has done much to damage his political prospects, and must certainly, in tho present Senatorial canvass, fall far behind the usual pnrty vote. Colonel A. K. McClure, his talonted opponent, was one of tho champions of the sale of tho canals in the Legislature, and has also tho advantage of a wide-spread sympathy arising from tho coarso and unjustifiable personal attacks modo upon him. Vituperation and malicious per sonalities always fail of their purpose, and doubt less tho result of the election will prove the im policy of those opponents of Colonel McClure's who have sought to injuro him by such weapons. Improvement seems to bo tho order of the day in our town. At lea3t fifty now buildings have been put up within tho last six months, and the demand for houses still goes on. The making of the new railroad to Hagerstown has given a deci ded spur to tho business prospects of the place. Real estato has risen considerably. A fine property of sovonty-fivo feet front, near the Diamond, was sold this week at a price which netted abont one hundred and thirty-threo dollars per foot Some town lots, on the border* of tho town, realitwd a sura equal to eleven hundred dollars per acre, acre Thoy wore mostly purchased by our German citizen?, who «ro amongst the moat enterprising and thrifty of the population Your? respectfully, THE WEEKLY PRESS. 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Ifon. ’ David Dudley Field, the distinguished lawyer of | New York, and brother of Cyrus If. Field, hw taken rooms at the Richmond Rouse, Chicago, 111., and delivered the opening lee tors of the L&w School of the University of Chicago, yesterday. >Tohn Cooper Vail, the poet, of New York, arrirad in Lancaster, Pa., last Tuesday morning, and in tends remaining there a few weeks. His' family hare been residing there for the last three' or four months. Kail Bitter, the great German geographer, is sick. He is cow in his BUt year. The Schenectady (N. YO Star says that Dr. No« is now able to walk out, and with more ease than at finy previous time within the last ten years. Hu late severe illness has not only passed away, but has left him with more strength and is better health than before, thoagh he is now in hi 3 elghty eeveath year. Mile. Poiasot, who sang in this city last winter at Jhe Academy of Music, is about to appear at tha