the Daii~n Itionting post.
DEMOCRATIC FESTIVAL.
On Wednesday evesting,thedtkr December, the De
mocrats of Pittsburgh and vicinity, assembled in
Broadhurst's Gardena, to celebrate the .rodent -our
rieseref eheDemocratic cause, in the triumphant elec
_ tion bythe people of JAMES IC:POLK and fileM - M.
. DALLAS! attd•Faserels R. StrUNA.
'THE DEMOciLitac Jtran.ta.---At the ...pea:insert Theen'esting was organized by the appointment of
isour on Wednesday evening, the Democracy essem-THOMAS HAMILTON, Ch'mr; Hon. WlS:POss
+led at Broadhurst's. Taos Heilmres, Esq. presi- ER, JAMes Hammes, sth ward, lieemi Seaton.,
'bed CoL. WM. MEReDI7. 'Esqra. Vice Presidents;
dad. Aker appropriates hes -and ohnims, the
anil R. H. ICerr,l3ec . retary :
tiiiiititilarljettined to discuss the good things prepa- '
The Chairmen , • in a brief and eloquent address,
wet r IhentattleeWaktriscerox raid UseremSreres ' called the attention of themeeting to the recent victory
HoTaLs. of tbe l Democracy, and expetiateß in a 'happy manner
• Newilihre
neiton .. hoger
or
mere `joyous
noarsan , on the spirit which should characterize the festive
, . 1 " - 7 cAbration of their lute political triumph.
.4., . „ ,
in "old /arm-army, ' than that which surrounded the ISo sudden bed been theircmset, and so gallant had
iTmpftioturhotirri - of Mr A RM.rlllotiGi on "Wednesday the battle been fought and won by the patriot is democra
'evening. The supper was prepared firth° proverbial I cy, that they might well exclaim in the surds of a Ro
..
gocAstyle dr, thelmst, and every one seemed to enjoy 1 I matt General coif ridivici• ' or in the emphatic langua
I .
of our own gallant Pet ry,"we have met the en emy,
, the festivities in`a rationdP7 , selil becomiog mermen—l and they are ours." The democracy bad met the fur
There warnothing like anill-maraud or ungcnerours midable array of Federalists, in the spirit of patriot
spirit manifested - winks the defeated party; there I . jam, and they would now triumph in the success Of
-weal
no bitter
muffle
nor
two, ling jibes indulged ~.. I their cause inthe same spirir--with•manly -minders
" '" , uon they would exult in the peostension of Federal
'Everyone seemed determined to enjoy himself mad be , principles, and Ferletal measures, 'Attila towards
As eomfoi table -as 'possible, without endeavoring to I their whig fellow•ditixeres--they would still cherish
make edr opponents feel their defeat too heavtily. 1 the kindly feelings which American Republicans
' -
•Dr E D GAZZAM p m resided, assisted by the usual !
should rherishTor their count
ICH Kerr, Esq. having then -ry .
men
read the following re
solutions, of Vice Presidents and Secretaries. The solutions, they were adopted.
Hon F R SHUN K.,.was toasted, end responded in his 1 'Tile resolutions heve net yet beerrhanded - to es.]
-usual plain, tut effective style—e, because eve-1 '5
W But eel, Ems, then made a brief and apprs
-sy sentiment IKTrmed tcrgush fresMilirth-from the in- pinto speech which was well received.
moat recesses of as honest and true a heart-as ever 1 Dr E. D: Mazes', !wring been called for, addres
,Mtu'obbed in the breast of man.
1 sed the meeting fur a few minutes in a manner that
f-treemekl to - meet the approval of ail. The election of
B. W.Br-Ace, made a few brief but excellent re-
:Is - mss X roue; was the triumph of constitutional
'marks in reply to-a sentiment setting forth his merits, ' principles over the destructive doctrines of Whiggery.
and acknowlerigingbis efforts in the late contest.— ' It was the funeral knell of the monster Bank; the
o per t t u c i zf e ul i tln n cl d quie l t n ee t ta h b e li e sh lec m t e i n o t n
Mr. B. is always-h appy on - each occasions , and was ofoT47eoralkdaDnatlhlarosuagnlrl
- peculiarly so in *hat be said ory•Wednesday evening. ' Shenk. Bigotry was rebuked and proscription pro-
In the course of the evening, Mews. If •m r I.To t t scribed, Hermangratulated the Democrats on the elec
and Grasse mode neat and appropriate speeches in tioe et a Pennsylvanian to the Vice l'residenci. In
I IN Delhi the Keystone state had furnished the Sen
ate with a presiding offieerdistinguished lurid, attain-
The company broke up at an early hour. Nufe menu as a Statesman, and bis accomplishments as a
single unpleasant incident occurred to marthe hurtno- gentleman. His firm and steadfast adherence here.
.:try and gotel feeling of the festive occasion. 1
I tofore to Democracy gave assurance that in him the
Keystone state could have a faithful re ntative of
s- The supper at the-Truited Statesdflotehavasattentied
hr interests, an 3 the Democracy of the Union an effi '
by a large number efguests,and passed off with much cient supporter of their cherished principles.
hilasity and good feeling. Roar PATTKRSON, &Hi., On motion, the meeting then adjourned tore-assern ,
, ble at the lVashington and United States Hotels
:presided, assisted by Vice Presidents and Secretaries.
where suppers had been provided
'We are unable to make a more particular notice of the I
THOS. PHILLIPS & WM. H. SHITH, EDITORS
PITTSBURGH, SATURDA,Y, 'DECOMBRR;7.
meeting, as we did not visit it until late in the evening,
- and were then unable to stay but a few minutes. lYs
are assured that the entertainment was a very splendid
• o ie, got up in Mr Twootrsom's best style, and that the
.host and his guests separated well pleased with each
-ether.
Foe THE rosy.
'MESSRS. EntTons t—Having been informed that
many persons speak of the application, presented by
the managers of St. Paul's, to the councils of this city,
-at their last meeting, as if it were most unwarrantable
- and entirely improper, they request that you will have
the kindness, to publish their memorial, that all may
seee bow reasonable was their demand. They never
asked any thing but what every citizen is entitled to.
it cannot certainly be in accordancewith law or jus
tice, that the councils of the city, after having estub
lishod a grade, and buildings having been erected in
accoedance with that grade, should have a righeto al
ter it, and do great injury to the person., who hud
erected the buildings and not be hawk to give compen
sation for such injuries. HOwever, the managers of
the Church in their late memorial, merely requested,
that die legal point be allowed to be decided, in the ,
-manner that would be most speedy, and least expen
sive, and consistent at the sane time, with the inter
ests of the city. Can it be that this Request will he
pronounced unreasonable? Can it be that the citizens
of Pittsburgh expect-their representatives to force
claimants for justice, to have recourse to tedious and
vexatious proceedings, involving heavy expenses to the
city, and to the parties concerned, when a more ex
peditious and less expensive coarse, would be equally
secured?
The followinels 'the memorial 'presented by the
managers of the Church:
The Managers re St. Paul's Cburckbeg leave to
state to your howerable bodies that some time ago they
.called the attention of your honorable bodies to the
injury caused to the property belonging to said Church
bt the excavations now going on in Grant •and Fifth
streets, and requested that such compensation vesukthe
allowed to said congregation - 4u your honorable bodies
would deem just; that theirpetitiorrhrwing- been re
ferred to a committee, and that committee having pro.
cured and laid before councils. the opinion of the city
solicitor in this case were discharged; that the City
Solicitor, though inclined himself to think that the city
was not bound to give compensation in such a ease, yet
recommended (he propriety Of ebtehring a decision of
this point from some competent tribunal.
While the Managers•of St. foul's Church feel it a
duty to seek forcompensation tn. the congregation whose
interests they have been appointed to punk they never
Intend to ask trarcearpensesioefroes the city to which
they are not entitled in law and justice; and we feel
confident that, hile your honorable bodies are careful
of the interests of the city, and determined to make no
ppiopristion 'of itsfunds but What is required by law,
vou have not, on the other hand, any disposition to with
lold what the law requires, or to throw away anyem
'necessary or vexatious obstacles in the way of those
who have just claims for compensation. The Mann;
gem, therefore, would request your honorable bodies
in allow this question to be tested in the most simple
end-least expensive manner, so that when the law of the
case Anil be ascertained in an authentic form, your hon
orable bodies will take such action as your own sense
-of justice will climate.
The facts of the caseare as follows : For two years,
the congregation of St. Pairs Church were detained
in corrnmencingtheir church until the city would fix on
a grade. The grade was finally 4fixed an by councils,
utd.the Church was built to thattgrade. Some years
after, the city changed the grade, making it thus ne•
ccesary fete the-congregation to build a• wall around the
Church to protect it fram.iojury, and even when this
.wall.slrall have been built, tbeappreachwthe building
must be by a flight of steps, which will make access
_so difficultly; to cause a great permanent ipooavenience
to the congregation, for which :heywillitatna .130 COM..
pansation in having a basement -or all other ...advan
tage whatever.
That the first grade WAS fixed, es here • stated, anti
altered after the erection of the Church is -apparent
from the-records of the .proceedings of your honors
. ble -bodies, which are preserved is your own officer—
: Who' a very serious injury results to thevongregation
in consequence of such change can be ascertained by
anyone who will inspect the premises for a moment.
Now, if these facts be not deemed sufficient to sat
isfy every one, that the city, having made this alters
- scion forte public 'benefit, is bound to give. compere
nation for the injury produced by it, - the 'Managers if
zhe Church request at least that your honorable bodies
would allow the question to be brought before the
Court in an amicable rammer. As the facts of the
vmse are undoubted, and as the only reason for bring
' in - elt - into a court of justice, would be to obtain a
decision of •the la‘frem a. competent tribunil, the
Managers feel conadent -that • your .honorable bodies
will hate no objection to have this decision obtained
in a manner that will be least expensive to ther-con
eregatien of St Paul's Church and to the citizens of
fittshureli. 'They therefore request that you would
issue your instructioosaccordingly.
The following resolution 'was then presented t
Resolved, Thar the City solicitik be authmized,and
is hereby directed to confer with the Atterney-of the
••oare. of 'idanagers of St Paul's Church, ask mutual
;y agree epon such form of action as will most epee
i bring . to-e Slasikon tbe matter at issue between said
Menitgers and thelCity of Pittsburgh, with the least
•Ostto the pasties concerned.
!ll:isresoled= was laidoa the table by a note of
0 foul in thetelectCouncil, and to four in
. :.;i4nriann Council. The motion to lay on the table
i.vv.4 presented immertaudy.ead all renter-Its were thus
. i . ..zac'e , deri By putilishiarthe , above aeosenn abis
yon will enable shwriblia-tok form a correct
4&.a.- of the nature of she tipplicatioo, sad, yea - will
.
PdAssosas orSt CHVICH.
SUPPER ♦T THE WASHINGTON HOTEL
The Democrats assembled at the Washington Hotel
organized by appointing the following officers.
President—Dß. EDWARD GAZZAM.
Vice Presidents--Col JOHN BIGLER, JoIIa FLEW
LOG and Wx M EDGAR.
Secretaries—Thomas Hamilton, G IV La yr, g,
Robl Porter.
The company sat down to a sumptuous repast pre
pared by Mr Armstrong in his best style. .1 Band of
Music enlivened the scene, and the utmost harmony,
and good humored hilarity prelailed. After supper
the following Regular Toasts. reported by the commit
tee, were drank, accompanied by repeated and exult
ing cheers.
REGULAR TOASTS
1. The late peaceful, popular triumcb: another
proof that the democracy of the Union when united
are invincible,and a striking example of what freemen
can achieve, when their principles are attacked.
2. Pennsylvania—Still the Keystone of the Fed
eral acrch, still foremost in the democratic ranks, and
still ready to battle in the holy cause of liberty. -
3. The Empire State—Her glorious response to
the cheering cry of Pennsylv ania, "Come on," sealed
and ratified our victory: "all is right."
4. The Granitettate--Her laurels are green, and
ever should we hail her pure democracy as brethren.
.5. Maine.—Always permanent in the main line of
demos acv. The whigs said wait till the 4th of Nov,
and she did wait.
6. Missouri—The election of Benton. reflects
lasting honors on her democracy, and evinces her true
ebtimate of talent, and indomitable advocacy of popu
lar rights and popular sovereignty.
Z. Virginia—Democratic Virginia, the mother of
States and of tit attomen.she never falters in heronward
course of - rightful duty--she is always true.
'^o. trataell 3 C Polk. Who is James K Pnlk? The
people have nesarened in a voice of thunderipPresi
dent of the United States.
9. George M thlles. Worthy of the high honor
of being the first Tennsylracht Vies President.—
hich coact more honor? the office on the man or
be man upon the office.
10. John Tyler. Honest in purpose, firm in exe
cution. When the time came •to ttest his-principles,
it found him true.
11. Francis R Shenk. His election is a victory of
the people. The stars of the American Flag shine
'brightly onhis triumph; his slanderers are worthy of
the stripes.
1 4 2. The true Tariff Policy. No Democrat will
crush American industry. We go for protection to
the laborer's toil as well as the employer'scepital.
13. Andrew Jackson. He reposes on the laurels
which he has acquired in the arduous duties of the
field and of the cabinet, in a long life devoted to his
country's service. Peace and happiness attend him.
14. WaAington.Jeffet son and h eir cows writ is of
the Revolution—their deeds of daring and ef glory, are
fresh in the memory and the hearts of their coun
trymen.
1.5. Woman—The morning star of our attraction—the
day star of ear hope—and the polar star of our happi-
plume:
ness. God bless ()ureters.
Our Brethren celebrating at the United States Hotel:
After the fast regular toast had been given, Samuel
Snowden, Esq. rose and addressed a few remarks to We reciprocate their good feelings,and Pledge to them
the company and concluded by reading the following a cordial and hearty co-operation at all limes in the
lettter—addressed by him to the President oldie Dem- glurious cause of democracy.
°creak Festival. I By Thomas Hamilton—James Buchanan: An hon-
I or to his state, and to the natiou; his merits are appre
, crated and will be rewarded.
By Sohn Tnggart—The late election a strug gle for
principles: The Democratic have triumphe d; the
Union is safe; and the people free.
By S. Snowden—Andrew Burke, Esq, an able and
efficient advocate of Democratic principles; may his
services be called to battle in the Senate Chamber
against the principles of coonery.
ByJohn Coyle—The memory of the lamented Dr.
-.lames Hagan, late Eclitoi of the Vick‘burili, Miss.,
Sentinel: In the aterdsrosts death of Dr. Hagan, the
Editorial Corps lost one of its most honorable men:t
here—Democracy its must fearless chompien—and the
Country of his adoption, the noblest work of God, an
honest man.
By P Trainor—The American Government: "It's
great office," is performed when. all are governed'
alike.
To the Preaide*t of the Democratic Crlebratian
Sta : %Vords can but faintly express the sincere
gratification I feel in the recent success of the Demo
cratic party, which I consider emphatically the triumph
of the People, and the social and appropriate manner
adopted by the Democrats for celebrating their victo
ry, I cordially approve; butes a sense of duty and pro
piety constrained me to withdraw from the committee
on toasts, it is proper that my reasons for so doing
should be known to my fellow Democrats:
This ittcontained in a note which, for their informa
tion, I requested Metiers Phillips & Smith to insert
in their paper, (the Morning Post,) but which they
would not publish---as the Democrats should know
'who the actual mriabers•of the committee are, and as
it is due to myself that the true and only reason of my
withdrawal sboukl be known,ll take this method of
stating rit—tlee , follewing is •the -communication ad
dressed to the Editors of the Post.
Messrtc - Phillipslit. Smith—'tierce: In looking over
your paper of this morning, I observe my name asso
ciated with that ofDavid :Lynch, on a committee of
toasts—as I wish to have no communion with Mr. L.
politically or otherwise, you will-much oblige•lne•by
publishing this my declination to levee on said com
tee. .Very respectfully.
dec 6
It was then on motion - unanimously ReseJvcd,
That the communication of Mr Snowden-be jtablish
ociiwthe,proceetiings of this meeting.
'VOLUNTEL'it. TOASTS.
By L G Robinson—The Native American Tarty
A 'faction of alien and Ileditioa Memory. Destitute of
either Democratic or Republican principles.
By-Jacob Linawn—'tialson McCandless: ouraiblest
champion of Detyperacy before the people; the people
have chosen him 0 their charstpion.in the Senate.
By Joseph Watt—Fieodont,ptcenscience; (:)or ie.
have no higher boast. .Palsied the
tongue that says aeght agaititiita.largest exercise.
By L Weyman-..F R Sbunk—Gee. elect: The sloe- -derilheaped his enemies, only makes him
shine thebsighterin4he eyes of the DemapriLey.
By. G A Kurtz—James K Polk, President elect:
May his administration be crowned with the same glo
ry of his illustrious predecessor, General Jecksop.
By Samuel W filack—Tha Ammican Flag: No po
litical factioaltafhrled.it in the tempest of Revolotioo
ry danger, it worths Nation's then, let itbs the Nation's
fortrrer.
By William Kane—. The United State df America:
The land of Freedom, home for the iyopreaSed •of all
lands, for whose Libert Lafayette, a DeKalb, a Pu
laski. a Mercer, and a Koskiusso nobly foaght and bled
by-the side of a Washington.
By John Gray—Haney Clay: In.lBll he declared
a U S Bank unconstitutional—in 1824che ran for
President, rot 37 electoral votes and sold his 'erinstit
tienoy to John Q Adams for -a Secretaryship—in le
-32, ran again and get 49 electors—was defeated in
1890 of a nomination, tried to 'head konsstJahn,'-nad
war himself beaded, and in 3894. is with his coadju
tors rowed to the heed water of Salt River.
By Mr Tibbetts. 'Cooney in the hollow was poked
by a hickoty•Riek,amd'kicked the bucket.
By %Vernon. Wilton' McCandless: The pride
of the West. the choice of the people; as a Senator we
will make hint the pride of the country.
Bribobert M Young—
Palic, Dallas and Shank are elected,
And our country is auto of being protected
From evils great by night and day.
And evil men like Henry Cluy.
By James Lindsey. The Polka dance, i , he latest
step of which is being practised by Henry Clay along
the banks of Salt River.
By David WKibbin. Jame,a K'rolk: The big gun
of the Democratic party—be ibun'deceil because the
people touched him off.
By James M'Swiggen. Gen Arsinew Jackson: He
has lived to see his bosom friend pluoedby the voice of
the nation in the highest and most responsible office
in the world, in spiteofall the exertions of a cunning
and treacherous aristocracy, headed by the arch apos
tate ofKentucky; may he live a thousand years.
Dr G Watt. Col Samuel Medaq: The able and
Fearless champion of the Ohio Democracy—the pep-
ple will proudly sustuin their fast friend, and confer
upon him high honoors.
By Geo IV Layne. The'eund s old times, when Penn
sylvania faith and Pennsylvania credit, was undoubted
and indisputable; may the day soon arrive when we
can say she owes no man any thing.
By W M Edgar. The wings of liberty; may they
never lose a feuther.
By John M ArChesney--George M Keim: The
favorite son of old democratic Berk', and a worthy
son of Pennsylvania. His patriotism merits the high
trust reposed in him by John Tyler, and as U S Mat
who), or next Governor, his qualifications, according to
Jefferson's estimate—honesty and capability, mark
him as 'the Man of the Peoplo.'
By Joseph 0 Brien—Wilson M'Candless: Pennsyl
vania's next Senator. Worthy of association with our
favorito Buchanan. Every interest caUs fur his elect
lion.
By George IV Layng—Religions Rights: The
rights guaranteed in the Constitution that ..nh human
authority can, in any case whatever, control or inter
fere with the rights of conscience.
By Bernard McKenna—Polk, Dallas & Shunt.:
To get a stronger warn—would require the Tories.
Whigs and Coons to find six of their best mento match
By John IV Burrell, Erq—lntemperancet Pennsyl
vania got drunk upon stale' porter, and the United
States upon hard cider, and a "second sober thought,"
they have taken the Democratic pledge and became
Washingtonians.
By Wm Feral--Th imas W Dorr. The rightful
Governor of Rhode island; the glorious result of the
late elections will. it is Lisped, by the Democracy, in
sure his speedy liberation, end return tuthe bosom .of
his family.
By John Fleming.—Hun James Buchanan: Penn
gylvania'snoblest /OD. Rh(bet' than be the cause of
disicenl in the Democratic ranks, be withdrew his
name as a carcliclate for the Ptesidency, in tho late
contest; in 18.18, Pennsylvania will claim for him the
nomination, and the Democracy of the Union will
cheerfully respond to it.
By John %V Burrell.—Pennsylvania regenernted:—
She has been purged of political dishonesty. May
Allegheny county soon be relieved of the Sith of im
becility and ignorant arrogance, which favoritism
has imfected her wiih.
By Col Nall—General Andrew Jackson: Ho de•
fended his country in her hour of need, and his coun
try did him justice living—and will there his memory
when dead.
By Geo W Layng—The principles of true demo.
entry: That "every citizen of competent age, has a
right to a voice in giving direction to the course of
government, even though his judgment be not puri
fied, and enlightened by the possession of banded es
tates."
By James Watt—Keystone 'Pennsylvania: Justly
entitled to a Representative in our National Councils:
we suggest as our Representative, Wilson Pd'eand
less, Esq.
By J M M'ehesney-14 S Magraw: The young
andondaunted democrat, may he never be forgotten
by the people. Ain't hest bard horse to ride?
lit/James Smith—Hon James Buchanan: Penn
sylvania's favorite son—the poormnn's friend—the peo'
ple's candidate for the Presidency in 1848.
At this juncture a committe from our friends at the
United States hotel were introduced and through their
chairman, B H Kerr, presented the following senti
ment :
By the meeting at U S Hotel—Our Democratic
brethren at tho Washington *Hatch We hail them as
co-workers in'the regeneration of honest principles.—
Faithful, unmoved, unshaken, unreduced, unterrified.
After whidh, Messrs Bigler, Bleat, and Dr. George
iVatt, were appointed a committee to 'convey to our
fiends at the -United States Hotel, the following res-
, By a Guest—Thomas W Dom The martyr of Lib
erty. He has been imprisoned for doing that which
the Declaration of Independenoe prescribes, altering
the form of government of a royal state.
By William Rankin—Mr. Pulk's Cabinet: No re
creant from Democratic principles, who would leave
hiaconstituents unrepresented fur cabinet furors, will
find a place there.
By CoL lobo Watt—Thos. Hamilton, ' Esq. • I
An
unwavering - Dentoorst—a firm supporterOt ILemocratic
.riociplcs—rhe desesves.high honors.
.[When this sentiment was announced Mr. Hamilton
was loudly called for. liestrose and in a short end
appropriate speech thanked the meeting fur the man
ner they bad received the sentiment of his true heart
ed friend Col Watt. He then drew a striking COO.
emit between-the conduct of the two peat.parties du
ring the recent stsuggle, which called forth .repeated
bursts efapplause. We regard his speech as one of
his happiest efforts. He cencluded with the follow
ing sentiment i]
By Col Thomas Hamilton--The right of
. surrage:
None but a freemaas right, he who would, trjferliats
or promises attempt to control it, or discharge ahead
from his employment—for its exercise, is a tyrant,-at
bent—an enemy to thaprinciples of our Government.
- -
By Samuel Price—The Loaves end Fishes: Not to
beigivewto the straightouts of '4l4e—nor, the eleventh
boar straight -outs of '44.
By H Kennedy. Ken James Sisedusimut—Penneyi
yenta's-first, last and only favorite, In four years she
will surrender him to the ijwien.
ey R. Kiele7—Wilson M'Canillhas,Ksq.: Honest
'dwell his perposes—wise in his kerns+ dge of the laws
of the country—best fitted to ntaintaineuel carry out
the views of the people.
By J. C. Logan-1%91m M'Canaless,Eret..: May
his predictions in the Senate, as U.S. Senator, be
governed by the same spirit, and be 'verified like his
prophecy of Clay's defe atlas been:
By John Gray—The rights of the millions,in oppre
sition to thecharters of the few—give equal tights to
everyman—chartered privileges to no mow—and no
change in theConstitutionef the United States.
By d. laternesn--Wilsou M'Candless: Theerobse of
the West calls upon her distinguished sun to take upon
him the efface of U. S. Senator. When his country
calls he must obey.
By Wm. Paul—Rody Patterson, Esq. : One of the
twistable and industrious leader* of the Democracy
'n Allegheny County.; if steetlyadhertioce to principle,
end tree untiring devotion to the advarrnmews•of the
ptroples'ltests,betleservin,g of notice, then du we'hope
to'see him receive the reward due an honest citizen.
By John Coyle—Martin Van Buren: The Patriot
and Statesman; his sterling virtues* and genuine de
mocracy will ever be. remembered.
By Wm. R. Phillips—George Al. Dallas : Worthy
of the high honor to be the 'first rennoylvania 'Vice
President.
By Chambers Ild'Kibbio—Hon. James Buchanan :
His services during the recent election in the cause of
liberal democratic principles, and the proud and glo
rious victory which crowned his noble efforts, claim the
warmest admiration of the Democracy of the 'Union.
By J O'Brien—John Tyler: Faithful to the true
interests of our country. His administritton will be
remembered while patriotism throbs io the American
heart. Thu working men of Allegheny county owe
him a lasting debt of gratitude.
By Capt It Porter—Samuel W Black, Esq.: In him
we find united a warm and generous heart and a sound
and gifted mind. As a lawyer and a man be has but
few equals in Pennsylvania.
[This toast called• up Mr .- Black, Who, in a "brier
address sketched the principles -involved i n the tate
contest, and with his wonted eloquence, contrasted
the liberal and enlightened policy of the democratic
party with the intolerant, proscriptive and aristocratic
priticiples of their opponents.]
By Samuel W. Black—James Buchanan: Pens.
Sylvania needs no nobler son. She offers him to the
Union as her best specimen of a man. Can any state
present a better I
By L F Kown—The memory of Lifeyette: The
jrneroas stranger who left his borne toifight our bat
tles, and shed his blood in thetauseof liberty.
By Thomas Shain--Tbe boys of the North Wart
They bad no-vote, hut their shouts for Polk, Dallas and
/Blunt, Showed it did not take them 21 year/ to learn
the right side.
By Francis Wrilrey. Thorley Whip we respect
as American citizens, but their principles of proscrip
tion we despise as freemen.
By William Dnkell. Matiin'Vanl3uren: Thesound
expositor of our national constitution and well tried
friend.of thalaboving 'poor. His Independent Treas
ury Bill and adoption o s ethe 'ten houresystern of labor
on the nation's public works, "deserves the lore and
thanks of every man end .woman!'
By Muses G Wyman. •The main wheel oldie whip
party uploithe
.By J W Dunning. !lon W W Irwin: His services
04 a representative is fresh in the hetirts of his eunstit
lien's. We platigatanielveatfot his fidelity as a repre
sentative abroad. Prysident Polk can du his friends
in Western Peansylvaaia an greater favor than to ,re
lain Mr Irein•io his rraaenthotawskicposition.
The meeting' tom addressed in a very thappy
and eloquent meaner by Samuel W Week, and
saheb . ) 'Francis R. Shuck. Edward F), Grozzam, That.
Hamilton end other gentlemen. Upon the entrance of
Mr Shunk the meeting gave six ewers fondle Demo.
erotic Governor elect.
(Signed by toe Officers.)
HOW BANE NOTES MAY BE COUNTERFEIT,.
The banks will have to be on their guara, , for
pears that, by means of the daguerreotype, the exact
note can be so copied as to defy the strictest scrutiny.
One gentletnan soy, he eepied several Bank of England
Notes upon metallic plates:by merely relketieff the
light from them to the plates, 'wisdoms in taking min
haute.. By a simple chemical process, he convened
them into permanent engraved platen, end then pro
ceeded to take impressions from them, which exhibi
ied a striking and remarkable exact likeness to the
originals, even showing the waved lines in the paper!
He says,moreover, that he entertains no doubt but the
process is known in France, and that the I'loo coun
terfeit notes offered at the Bank of England were exe
cuted by it. $o ex let ware the coweerfeits, that the
Bank actually paid some of them and only accidentally
discovered the second or third note, bye genuine note
of the mate snineber, date and letter, being offered
et the same time.
He.thinks there is not a Bank Bill in existence,
but whet can, by skilful management, be so perfectly
counterfeited, as to defy the detection of the Bank
which issued it!
He supposes there can be but one probable mode of
prevention, and that is, to have the bill crossed or
printed travcrsely, with a variety of suong colors.
Even in this case he does notliew but the difficulties
might be surmounted by ingenuity and perseverance.
Spirit of tie. Times.
•
larThe Nashville Gazette, of Nor. 27, se).:
His Excellency JAMES K. POLK, President elect
of the United States, passed, through the city yester ,
dny, on his way to the Hermitage. He will spend
this day with Gen. Jackson, and will return to the city
to-morrow.
lie will receive due tenors from his fellow-citizens,
on his entranceinto the•city, and will, according to the
arrangements published in yesterday's Union, be ad
dressed en tbe•Public Square by Hon A GIP Nicwot.-
sox.
Various committees hems been appointeli to make
suitable arrangeownts for the occasion, and one has
been appointed to wait on the ladies who have expres
sed a willingness to decorate the Democratic Liberty
Pule. We presume it wlllpresent a must brilliant and
beautiful appearance. We hear of no general Mimi
nation.
Successful Tricks on Skopkeepers.--On Friday
afternoon, a very impressive lady called at the shop
`of G. G. Tufts, Court street, and selected a couple of
dresses, which she requested to have sent to a certain
number in Green street, with the bill. The boy was
despatched with the articles—the lady and a female
friend were found waiting in the entry of the house de
signated. The second lady was so well pleased with
thepattern of one of the dresses, that she concluded
to have one also, and the boy was sent back to the '
shop for it. Since then neither of the ladies have
been seen or - heard of. They must have been aoquain
ted with the customs of the house at which they sp.
pointed the rendezvous, as the family were at supper
while the ruse was enacting in the entry.
A gentleman on the satire evening calla at the trunk
store, 8 Hanover street, and selected a $3 realise. He
requested the shaman to send the valise to a house
in Hancock street, and enough change imisslo
All agreed to, and when the boy and valise arrived in
Hancock street, the gentleman was therein waiting,
end said to the boy—J'l am in a great hurry—give me
the .7 in change, and carry the valise into that house,
(pointing) and they'll give you the $lO
.bill." The
boy did as directed, but got no $lO spot, and the gen
tleman
in the meantime had adjourned. [Boa. Post.
13" Who can read this, from the insane A 'Timm
Journal at Brattleboro', and doubt the sanity of the ed
itor?
the result of the /ate election is 'known* is
surprising how•tnany whip, especially of the 'spoils'
lovieg order, find out they have desnocratie blood is
their veins. If they did not vote for Polk, their fath
ers or grandfathers voted for Jefferson or Jackson. It
takes slankee to get out of a scrape."
From the Baltimore lica.
TWENTY . ..EIGHTH ournizeit
accost. lIJSION.,
Waking of impctruumsectamepireal beside the sending
of ithe Message.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
At an early hour the galleries were aisle crowded
by spectators,tind anxious Ito got a gkimpra of the
proceedings. it is said that a great !wriest of them
are private claimants, who have come on under the
ironviction tharCongresa will now find time to despatch
'the immense number of private bills now on the cal
endar. lam afraid they will be disappointed, for al
though tbegreat contest has been decided, members
still retain the dismrationcotalklather than to work.
Mr. Adams, pursuant to notice, offered a resolution
to rescind the 25th rule, which prohibits the reception
of abolition petitions. The qoestino being on the
adoption of the resolution r a division was deusaraded
and crdered, whereon Mr. Thompson, of Miss., moved
to lay the whole subject on the table. This motion
failed—yeas 81, nnys - 104. The resolution of Mr..
Adams was then agreed to—yeas-108, nays 30.—.
So he neefin th all &tail ion petitiors, dr whoever char
acter will be received. This is an important move
ment, the consequences of which cannot clearly be
seen. Of course a debate will arise on the peesenta
tion of any objectionable petition, and much time
mug he consumed.
This matter having been disposed of, Abe +President's
Message Was received and read.
A motion being made to refer * and print, Mr.
IVentwarth moved to IMMd by printingl,ooo copies
in the German language.
Mr. Hale at ornd funher to amend, by adding "and
every other language spoken in the United States."
Mr. M'Connel said something about printiegamies
in the original Congo language. Arm some proceed
ings -of a mirthful character, the amendments were
rejected, amt the motion to print and refer, carried.
Mr. icing. of N.Y.,ave notice of a bill to regulate
and reduce the rites Of postage.
Mr. J. ft. Ingersoll gave notice of a 'bill to imenil
the naturalization laws.
Mr. Davis, of Ky., offered a joint resolution direct
in; the Secretary of the Treasury to ,porcwor the /di
instalment Of the raveneato the States.
Mr. Weller moved to lay the revolvtion on tie tilde.
which motion, by a . voto of .105 to 68, prevailed. A
motion to adjourn was then carried.
IVASIIINGTON AND ITS MANNERS.
We have already answered, we trust satifaetevily.
three positions of the Washington coomqvsndent, who
rays that the Federal city.is 'Nom titan other flame
that its faults are the work urforeigners; diet the
sat-board is worse than the inverter; and that thedettr.
it will ride over Washington, if it be not renewed far
titer inland. We will new assearer-the toursirtshe
expediency of this removal.
Admitting, far the sakeieif arjement, that fudge.
en corrupt Washington, we ask if this projected re
moval would redeem itt And we answer our own
question by saying that it would not. Wby do people
of bad morals and bad manners visit Wasbingtotr? Of
course to pursue their several veasakinpdf evil. If'
they go there in greater numbers draw ektewbere,which
we tb trot filly - admit, they must be attracted by the'
means' which it aditra s of indulging their peculiar
!tastes. And why dues•it afford these means? Coe- .
thinly not through its climate or locality,or &edify of
access, but through the tendency of those means to
flourish Mall cities, and exactly in proportion so the
influx of strangers. During the session of Coagreas:
Washington is a resort for strangers. attracted by ve-,
does motives: It is then, like ad Governmental Cap.'
;tab, most frequented daring the periodical assent-.
binge of governmental officers. It is then, like Lon
don, or Paris, or Madrid, during the sessions of the e
British,or French, or Spanish Legislaturefeor it istlike
Albany, or Harrisburgh, or Boston, or Richmond, de l
ring the sessions of State Legislatures. Iris,-there
fore, whatit is, good, 'bad or indifferent, as the ease"
may be, simply because it is the gent of the Federal;
Government; and it is thus frequented, simply because
it is what it is. Would its removal to the interior
change its character? Certainly not for the better.—
It would then be precisely what it is uow, a seat of
government, and as such, iiffering various .inducements .
to human beings for pensioner/4 eetideets or tempera.
.nary visits; and the only difference *from - its present con-,
dition which distance from the -ocean could produce,
would be, less accesibility. In other words, visitors
would reachit then over a longer road ih3n'the present'.
Flom the seaboard, and a.shotter road front the Wes
terit'frontier. And would this_deter Imre& its pmts.'•
ent whiter.? Those who now seek it from Art vow)
board furidle or evil purposes, would not be deterred
of en additional ride of a hundred or three hundred
mile% and those who seek it from the interior for simi
lar purposes, would rejoice in the diminution of the
journey. Mime* evil influence now controls it, will
follow it so any locality, far such lathe:ices have no re•
specs for geographical lines
Would the seat of government be improved by re
moval to a smaller place? Washington has reached
its present population through the government, and
without it would revert to its original wilds. or at least
sink to a small village. Then should the government
be removed to a village or wilderness an Ohio or Ar
kansas, that locality would seen become a Washing
um. And while growing to this size, would - it be bet
ter than Washington at-present? We deny that it
woold.he so good, and to pros o our position, may cite
the exampled of all entail capitols. The governmen
tal officer* and occasional visitants at flarrisburgh
who are disposed to misbebuviar,are antler much less
restraint there, than the same classes were in Philadel-.
phis when it was the seat of our State government.—
Albany is much more licentious than Boston in pro
portion to population. Still more so are Richmond,
Augusta, and other still saoilliar capitals. And they
are so, because, more dependent on the government
than large cities, they are lessablep erect their own
standard of morals, end enforce obeSience to it upon
visitors and government officers. Public and private
persons do things very openly at Harrisburgh or W ash
ingum, about which they would hesitate, even in se
cret, in New York, Philadelphia or Baltimore or Bo*.
ton. In large cities, depending on their own - resour
ces, and therefore not afraid to rebuke governmental
offers for misbehavior. But in small cities, and es
pecially villages. depending on governments for every
thing, the people must connive at much wrong, through
feat of hiding patronage. As Washington increases
in population and business, and consequently in inde
pendence, the morel necessity for its removal dimin
ishes, and hence its public opinion is now sounder
than ever. But if it be abandoned for another lo
cality, let a great commercial city, like Philadelphia or
Ne a York, be selected.—PAil Ledger.
Mr .Polk at Home.—The friemis and neighbors of
the 110 W President, the plain and substantial farmers
and democratic workingmen of Maury, met on Tues
day at Columbia, to congratulate bim and themselves
upon the auspicious result of the election. The Demo
crat says—
"A large number of the military and a large con.
course of citizens in general repaired to the residence
of Governor Polk, where they give him it most cordial
and hearty salutation. Barclay Martin, Esq., was cal
led upon by the assemblage for a speech, be ratpooded
in a brief but eloquent address, in which he answered
very satisfaztorily the interrogatory so often asked do
lling the contest—" Who isJawes•K Polk!"
Mr Martin concluded hit emerks•by introducing to
the audience tie president tied of Lie, Mita Stoics.
Mr Polk proceeded to respond to the e:11 ie his usual
happy and effective style. His remarks wevebricf but
appropriate; and full of true eloquence, and were re
ceived with the most embolismic cheering by the pow
ple present.
At night our town was heeetifblly illinninated in
consequanoe of the glorious victory the democracy
have recently woe --sad in consequence of the promo•
tion to the hart awe in the republic, of our own dis
tinguished fellow citizen."
Awful Tragedy.—The Ciseinnerti Time: of the
45th inst., digs —"We have conversed with a gentle
r& UM' city, just from Greenville, Duke county, Ohio,
who inforins us that on Tuesday last, a Mrs Stevens,
Rae second wife of a fernier in the vicinity of Green
, vine murdered her husband, his son, and dreadfully
mangled bled/menet, after which she fled and bong
bore& The domestic (Newlin arose from the settle
ment ef doe estates of the woman's first busbanori •
'dispute growing out of the disposition of the proceeds.
The boy was twelve years of age anchbe irl fourteen.
WAssuelirtoi t Dec. 3, 1844
:SENATE.
V INSEnustera.—The intuensation in yesterday's
N 'ilertived front the Jerraal of Cshameree. that
Goehad appointed Messrs Marcy and Sa
myelin supply the vacancies occasioned by the msig
natiesso of Messrs Wright toad Talltnadgiu is ismer
rem. We learn by • slip from the annoy Argus.
that OaSiturday afternoon,Guv Beach appointed Host
H A Foster, U S Senator, to supply the vacancy
occaafinaed by the resignation of the Hon Silas Wright;
and the Hoo Daniel S Dickinson to supply the vacan
cy nettasionesi by ilia resignation & the Ira: Pl'aft
media. These vacancies hating nominee aerie( the
recess of the Legislature, the Executive appoints, on
der tbeconstitulion, until the action of the Legi4s
ture.—N 1r Nein. " •
PITTSBURGH MARKET.
REPORT/CD FOR TIER POST DT 118/11C 31 1 / 1 111.
Satiinisy, Dec 7, 1844.
Since oar last week's Report, we find upon enquiry
few er nochenges in the priers, and our sake a cool
deal reduced—we make, therefore, a brief reparlo--
Stocks good.
Flew—receipts sinall—saes active and a goad dial
bas been beaght and shipped np the Allegbeay Riven
sales frora wagons and beats $3,1043,85, end from
stores, $3,73e$ I a bbl.
Grain—W heat, 65a73; Eye, 40; Corn, sales of 3M
bushels at 25a28; Oats, sales •of 700 bushel. at 16;
Barley, 75c a bushel; Hay, sales at 6 6 , 50 4700 a ton.
Seed—Clover Seed—miles 0" all that arrives at
$',62&,53:75 a bashed; sales 4,1111 bushel from atom
as $3 # 75; Timothy, dull at 41.24; Flaxseed, good ar
$1 a bushel.
Ashes--Scorchings, ak Poop 34; Pearls, 41.46, 4 ,
Solambus, cts sat.
Beeswax-3010w. ialeirat 2ta9oc a lb.
Beans--Satall white, quick sales, at $141,121 a
bushel.
Butter—little demand—sales of about 200 kegs
from moms at 4laih, and is rolls is bbls, 7 to IP cu
a lb.
Bmsuns--corns, salsa $1,2541,59, and Sinker . *
$241, 25 asks.
Cheesc--.lfarket full and kw salmi Trent stone in
boxes. Quilt in Casks. 45414 c. a.lb.
Cotton--Bsles of SO Bales Tees:lessee at 8 cents a
lb cash.
lealberr—Sales of near 3600 lbs good Eentocity is
lomat 254289 a lb.
fruit—Dried Apples, 'nay sales from wagons and
'boats at 02Aa65, and from stores7sc a boatel. lima,
*aka of about 400 bbls, at $74i4l 2b. Dried .reisel*
as, sales at $1 23, and a few laird 8 30 a bushel.
'Groceiles—Stodk good--N 0 Sugar, new sa/es at
6c a lb in hhds; old sales at - 6464 c a lb. according to
*uafity. Iliolasses— 'Common 28vSuiptrbouse 32 to
84 anal.
011*—Saleeci( alma 1040 gallons linseed a 70a75e
a galbro.
rig Metal—Sales of 20 Tons hard Allegheny, 04
4 mos.; 700 tons Allegheny Forge, $2B 6 mos.; 20 tons
Foundry, 5.27 6 mois, aad.6o was No •7 Hanging Rock
.1430,90 days.
Pork— A iew idles of Ting' 4a2s a lb.
Salt—Sales ervirwimis of 2000 bbl. Allegheny Na
1 mutt 1 / l asl Slk near 200 bbl. of Monongahela
white at $1 25 a bbl. •
Whiskey—Sales of - about iio obis at 24; Rectified
ZSc a gal.
riga Lamas.
ig a BOXES Elvish Sicily Letoons,iipriine
It, yeat received and f u r sale by
RICINHART 41r. Sll/01%,
1114 Liberty streqt.
FRESH NALNGA GRAPES, 'con be •
REIN HIRT & STRONG'S,' 4 1
14411 Liberty
Chesauts.
APEW bushels prime Chewers, revival •
pale by REIM& ART & STRONG, •
dim 7 lie balmy meet. 4,
LMSTRA D'S RUDI.MENTS of Natural Phila.>.
phy and Astronomy, designed fur tins younger
class in Academies, and for Common Schools, by
Denison 'Olmstead, just pdhlisbed, and for sale by C.
H. KAY, corner df %Irma and 3d streets. 4ir
Bnc l 7. (Age, Advocate and Ameoliklusisopy.)
New Work on Temperance.
GRFER ON TEMPERANCE. Being a lecture
on the subject of the use of Intoxicating Liquors,
by the Rey J. Grier, A. M.
Just published ad for sale by
C. H. BAY, Bookseller,
corner of 3d Ind Wood sty.
Sheriff's sale of Thy Goodin.
ADJOURNED vett' MONDAY, db. 9th inst., at
10 &clock. A. M.
.ileei-dta
JOAN 8. HAMILTON,
•ttorsey at Law l
OFFICE, North ride of Fifth street, between Wood
and Smithfield streets, Pittaburgh, Pe.
N. B. Collections made on reasonable terms.
dee 44y
Wagon and Rail Rosa Line.
MITE undersigned has made arrangements to Goy
1. ward Goods during the Winter season to Bahi.
more, rbiltulelphia. New York and Burton, by the meet
expeditious route and at low rates.
C. A. M'ANULTY,
ilee 5,1844 3m Canal Basin, Liberty at.
Berkshire 800.
TWILL sell, on Saturday nest, at II o'clock, at
Win. Broadhurst's Horse Market, TWENTY
full blooded Berkshire Flogs, from" to 12 menthe
old. Sale without PQM' Iret.
dee 5 3t
Q M'KEE & CO., of Pituburgh, Manufacturers of
S. Mass, would inform the citizens of Pittsburgh
and the public in general, that they are now tnanafao
luring an article of Window Glass, but little if any
inferior to Grown Glass; they bare adopted the method
so successfully practiced br the most celebrated glass
manufacturers in the East, hare, at considerable ex
pense erected a Revolving Wheel twee, (the only one
in operation in the West,) and are now manufactur
ing a most superior article, free from the blemishes of
surface unavoidable in the ordinary process. Orders
for this Glass can now be filled without delay by ad.
dressing S. McKEE, & Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.
dec 5-1 m
83 Market Striatt,Pittsbergb.
E CONSTABLE, respectfully inviteetke at•
• minion of his customers ma new lot of spWndid
Preach Brodie Shiwis Mode, blue and green ground,
wool, just imported; Rich Turiterri Shawls, newest
style of patterns, do Cashmere, do :lOW style at $9
worth $l4; high colored Gala Plaids, blue Plaid F.
lisse Ciot l / 4 5 cases Calicoes at 64, 8,9, 10, and 124
as. per yd„ received to day. nor S
17000 FIRE BRICK—on bsnd snd for side
by JOHN SCOTT & Co.
NoT,Commerciai Raw, Liberty street.
Shot.
50 KEGS Shot, assorted ambers, for sale by
'now 20 JAMES MAY.
Clasiber on.
0 tz BBLS. Cold Press Castor 00, for sale low to
J eitwo consignment. JAMES MAY.
nov 29
Cot Sou.
30 BALES damaged Come, for sale by
awn JAilEff MAY
N. 0. was. ~
1 Or HHDS. Prim N 0 Sow, for sale to riot*
tP consignment by JAMES MAY.
ItHasookstisset of Partisanship.
VOTICE is belay theiseo ell whole it rney amen
doet_ sliesmenis*.iiersesteas oxisuelig berm=
&mei SsockeestJaeepii Tssoliosoo, is this day
dissolved, end transeeties ks in the mime of dia km
will be clisoomiouod from this data
vas 20 3w JOSEPH TOMLINSON.
P. M'KENNA.
Auctionuer.
ROBT. BINBLEY.
Aociimeer.