u t Til . 4E1M TFIE GUNMAKER OF MOSCOW'. A Tale of the Empire under Peter tha Great. CHAPTER I. The time at wbicb we open onr story is mid winter, .and towards the close of the seTer "teenth century. Russia is the scene. In lhe snbnrbs of Moscow, and very near the river Moskwa, stood an humble cot, which betrayed a neatness of arrangement and show of taste that more than made cp for its small ness of size. Back of the cot was an artisan's shop, and other out-buildings. The shop was devoted to the manufacture oi fire-arms, most ly, borne swords, and other edged weapons, were made here upon special application. The master of this tenement was the hero of onr tale, Ruric Nevel. We find him standing by his forge, watching the white smoke as it curled np towards the throat of the chimney. He was a young man, not overthree-ani-twen- ty, and possessed a frame of more than ordi nary symmetry and muscular development He was not large not above a medium size but a single glance at the swelling chest, the broad shoulders, and the sinewy ridges of the bare arms, told at once that be was master of great physical power. His father had been killed in the late war with the Turks, and the aon, leaving his mother with a sufficiency of sustenance, went to bpain soon after tue be reavement. There he found work in the most noted armories ; and now, well versed in the trade, he had returned to bis native city to follow bis calling, and support bis mother. N"e.ir by stood a boy Paul PeepofT a bright, intelligent lad, some fifteen years of age, who had bound himself to the gunmaker for the purpose of learning the art. Claudia Nevel, Kuric's mother, was a noble looking woman, and the light of her still band some countenance was never brighter than when gazing upon her boy. She bad a thank ful, loving heart, and a prayerful, hopeful soul. "It is snowing again, faster than ever," re marked Paul, as be took bis seat at the sup per table, in company with the others. "Ah," returned Rnric, resting his knife a few moments while he bent bis ear to listen to the voice of the storm. I had hoped 'twould now no more for the present. The snow is deep enough now. And how it blows !" ".Never mind," spoke the dame, in a trust ful, easy tone, '-'it must storm when it listetli, and we can only thank God that we have shel ter, and pray for those who have none." "Amea !" responded Rnric, fervently. The meat was at length eaten, and the table set back, and shortly afterwards Paul retired to his bed. Ruric drew his chair close np to the fire place, and leaning against the jam he bowed bis head in absorbing thought. This had be come a babit with him of late. His mother having observed these fits of abstraction, be came nneasy and pressed Ruric to tell her what it was over which he was so constantly and so moodily brooding. Being thus urged, Baric confessed that it was of Rosalind Yaldai (tbe orphan daughter of a nobleman, and now the ward of Olga, tbe powerful and haughty Duke of Tula) he was thinking. Rnric's fa ther, and the father of Rosiiand, bad been comrades in arms in their youth, and their children bad been playmates. But when the cider Nevel was slain in battle, Ruric was yet a boy, and the widow and her son remained poor and obscure ; while Valdai, more fortu nate, bad risen to a high rank, and dying, left Rosalind a title and a fortune. The young people, however, bad not forgot ten each other. Knric loved Rosiiand with all the fervor of his being, atd ho felt assured that Rosiiand returned his lore. As he and bis mother sat debating the matter on that stormy night, a loud knock upon the outer door startled them. "Is there any one here ?" the gunmaker asked, as he opened the door, bowing his head and shielding his eyes from the driving snow with one hand. "Yes," returned a voice from the Stygian darkness. "In God's name let me in, or 1 shall perish." "Then follow quickly," said Ruric. "Here give me your hand. There now come." The youth found the thickly-gloved hand gloved with tbe softest fur and having led the invisiblo applicant into the hall he closed the door, and then led the way to the kitch en. Without speaking, Rnric tnrned and gaz ed upon the new-comer. The stranger, vho teat equally desirous of ascertaining what man ner of man Ruric rcas, was a monk and habi ted something like one of the Black monks of St. Michael. He was of medium bight, and possessed a rotundity of person which was comical to behold. At length, after warming himself by the fire, the guest asked if be could be accommo dated with some sleeping-place, and being an swered in the affirmative, Ruric showed him to a chamber and then retired himself. The next morning, after breakfast, the Monk went to Ruric to his shop, and examined with much interest the various weapons therein. Rnric questioned him closely as to whether he had ever met him before, but the Monk re plied evasively, and after saying that in case the gunmaker should ever, in any great emer gency, need a friend, that he might apply to him, he took his leave. Towards tho middle of the afternoon, just as Rnric had finished tempering some parts of a gun-lock, the back door of his shop was o pened, and two men entered. They were young men, dressed in costly furs, and both of them stout and good-looking. The gunmaker recognized them as the Count Conrad Damon off and his friend Stephen Urzen. "I thick I speak with Rnric Nevel," said the Connt, moving forward. 'You do," returned Ruric, not at all sur prised by the visit, since people of all classes were in the habit of calling at his place to or- ucr aruis. "Yon are acquainted with the Lady Rosi lind Valdai ?" he said. "I am," answered Ruric, now beginning to wonder. "Well, sir," resumed Damonoff, with much haughtiness, "perhaps ray business can be quickly and satisfactorily settled. It is tnv desire to make the Lady Rosiiand my wire."' Rnric Nevel started at theso words, and he clasped his bands to bide their tremulous ness. But he was not long debating upon an answer. "And why have you come to me with this information, sir 7" he asked. "Baric Nevel, you shall not say that I did not make myself folly understood, and hence I will explain." The Connt spoke this as speaks a man who feels that he is doing a very condescending thing, and in tbe same tone he proceeded : "The Lady Rosiiand is of noble parentage and very wealthy. My own station and wealth are equal with hers. I love her, and must have her lor my wife. I have been to see the noble Duke, her guardian, and he objects not to my Bnit. But he informed me that there was one impediment, and that was her love for yon. He knows lull well as I know, and as all mnst know that she could sever become yonr wife ; bnt yet he is anxions not to interfere too much against her inclina tions. So a simple denial from yon, to the ef fect that you can never claim her hand, is all that is necessary. I have a paper here all drawn up, and all that I require is simply yont signature. Here it is only a plain, simple a vowal on your part that jon .haTe no hopes nor thoughts of seeking the Land of: the lady in marriage." As the Connt spoke he-drew a paper from the bosom of bis marten doublet, and baring opened it be handed it towards the gunmaker. But Rnric took it not. He drew- back and gazed the visitor sternly in the face. 1 "Sir Count," he said, calmly and firmly, "you have plainly stated your proposition, and I will as plainly answer. I cannot sign the paper." "Ha!" gasped Damonoff, in quick passion. "Do you refuse V "Most flatly." "But you will sign it !" hissed Damonoff, turning pale with rage. "Here it is sign f If you would live sign !" "Perhaps he cannot write," suggested Ur zen, contemptuously. "Then he may make his mark," rejoined the Count, in the same contemptuous tone. "It might not require much more urging to induce me to make my mark in a manner not at all agreeable to you, sir," the youth retort ed, with his teeth now set, and the dark veins upon his brow starting more plainly out. "Do you seek a quarrel with me V "Seek? I seek what I will have. Will you sign f" "Once more No !" "Then, by heavens, you shall know what it i3 to thwart such as me ! How's that As these words passed from the Count's lips in a low, hissing whisper, he aimed a blow with bis fist at Ruric's bead. Tbe gunmaker had not dreamed of such a dastardly act, ami he was not prepared for it. Yet he dodged it, and as the Count drew hack Kuric dealt bun a blow upon the brow that lellcd him to the floor like a dead ox. "Beware, Stephen Urzen !" he whispered to the Count's companion, as that individual made a movement as though ho would come forward. "I am not myself now, and you are safest where you are." The man thus addressed viewed the gunma ker a few moments, and be seemed to conclude that kbe had better avoid a personal eucoun ter. Conrad Damonoff slowly rose to his feet, and gazed into bis antagonist's face a few mo ments in silence, nis own face was deathly pale, and his whole frame quivered. "Ruric Nevel," he said, in a hissing, mad dened tone, "yon will bear from me. I can overlook your plebeian stock." And with this he turned away. "Paul," said the gunmaker, turning to his boy, after the men had gone, "not a word of this to my father. Be sure." On the following morning, as Ruric was pre paring lor breakfast, he saw Olga, the Duke, pass by, and strike off into the Borodina road. Now, thought he, is the time to call on Rosa lind ; and as soon as he had eaten his break fast he prepared foi the visit. He dressed well, and no man of Moscow had a nobler look when the dust of toil was removed from his brow and garb. He took a horse and sledge, and started off" for the Kremlin, within which the Duke tesided. In one of the sumptuously furnished apart ments of the palace of the Duke of Tula sat Rosalind Valdai. She was a beautiful girl; molded in perfect form, with the full flush of health and vigor, and possessing a face of pe culiar sweetness and intelligence. She was only nineteen vears of age, and she bad been ten years an orphan. There was nothing of the aristocrat in her look nothing proud, nothing haughty : but gentleness and love were the true elements of her soul. "IIov now, Zenobie V asked Rosalind, as her waiting-maid entered. "There is a gentleman below who would sco you," the girl replied. "Then tell him I cannot see him," said Ro salind, trembling. "But it is Ruric Nevel, my mistress." "Ruric!" exclaimed the fair maiden, start ing np, while the rich blood mounted to her brow and temples. "O, I am glad he has come. My prayers are surely answered. Lead him hither, Zenobie." '' The girl departed, and ere long afterwards Rnric entered the apartment. He walked quickly to where Rosalind had arisen to her feet," and taking one of her hands in both of his own he pressed it to his lips. It was with difficulty bespoke. But the emotions of his sonl became, calm at length, and then here ceirei Rosalind's promise that she would never permit her hand to be disposed of to another by the Duke of Tula. Ruric informed her of the visit of Cou t DamonofT to his shop, its pur pose and the result. Rosalind was astonished and alarmed. Still she could not believe the Duke meant to bestow her band npon Damon off. The Duke owed him money, she said, and that he might, perhaps, be playing with the Count. Ruric started as a new suspicion flashed up on him. Had the Duke sent Damonoff upon that mission on purpose to get hiui into a quarrel. "Aye," thought tbe youth to him self, "the Duke knows that I have taught the sword-pl.iy.and he knows that tho Count would be no match for me. So he thinks in this subtle manner to make uic an instrument for ridding him of a plague.,' But the youth was careful not to let Rosalind know of this. He thought she would be unhappy if she knew that a duel was likely to come off between himself and the Connt. After some minutes of comparative silence, Kuric took leave of Kosalind, ant was soon in the open court. Here he .entered his sledge, and then drove to the barracks in the Khita gorod, where he inquired lor a voun? friend uamed Orsa, a lieutenant of the guard. The officer was quickly found, and as he met Ru ric his salutation was warm and cordial. Af ter the first friendly greetings had passed, Rn ric remarked, "I may have a meeting with Conrad Count Damonoff. lie has sought quarrel insulted me most crossly aimed a blow at my heud and I knocked him down You can judge as well as I what the result must be." 'Most surely he will challenge you," cried the officer, excitedly. "So I think," resumed Ruric, calmly. "And now will yon serve me in the event f" "With pleasure." And thereupon Ruric related all that had occurred at the time of the Count's visit to his shop, and then took his leave. lie reached home just as his mother was spreading the board for dinner. He often went away on business, and she thonght not of asking mm any questions. On questioning Paul, in the shop, in the af ternoon, Rnric, to his great surprise, learned that the Black Monk had been there during his absence, to purchase a dagger ; that he had drawn out from the boy a minute account of the visit of Urzen and DamonofT, and that he seemed to be much pleased with Ruric's conduct. As they were talking, Urzen called and presented a challenge from the Connt. Rnric at once referred him to bis friend, and be took his leave. That evening, about eight o'clock, a sledge drove np to Rnric's door, and young Orsa en tered the house. He called Ruric aside, and informed him that the arrangements had all been made. "Damonoff is in a hurry," he said, "and we bare appointed tbe meeting at ten o'clock to morrow forenoon. It will take place at the bend of tho river just bevond tho Viska Hill." " And the weapons 7" asked Ruric. "Swords," returned Orsa. "The Connt will bring his own, and he gives yon the pri vilege of selecting such a one as you may choose." "I thank you, Orsa, for yonr kindness thus far, and you may rest assured that I shall be prompt." "Suppose I call here in the morning for yon V suggested the visitor. "I should be pleased to lave you da so," tbe gunmaker said ; and thus it was arranged. On the following morning Ruric was np be times, and at the breakfast table not a word of the one all-absorbing theme was uttered. Af ter meal was finished the gunmaker went out to his shop, and took down from one of the closets a long leathern case, in which were two swords. They weie Toledo blades, and of most exquisite workmanship and finish. Ruric took out the heaviest one, which was a two-edged weapon, with a cross hilt of heavi ly gilded metal. He placed the point npon the floor, and then, with all his weight he bent the blade till the pommel touched the point. The lithe steel sprang back to its place with a sharp clang, and the texture was not start ed. Then he struck the flat of the blade up on the anvil with great torce. The ring was sharp and clear, and the weapon remained un harmed. "By St. Michael," said the gunmaker to his boy," "Moscow does not -contain another blade "like that. Damascus never saw a .bet ter." I think vou are right, my master," the boy returned, who had beheld the trial of the blade with unbounded admiration. But." he added, "could you not tempera blade like that?" "Ferhnps, if I had the steel. But I have it not. The steel of these two blades csme from India, and was originally in one weapon a ponderous, two-handed affair, belonging to a Belgian chieftain. The metal possesses all the hardness of the finest razor, with the elasticity of the most subtle spying. My old master at Toledo gave me these as a memen to. Were I to mention the sum ot money he was once offered for the largest, you would hardly credit it." After this Ruric gave Paul a few directions- about the work, promising to bo back before night. Just then Orsa drove up to the door. Ruric was all j-eady. nis mother was in the kitchen. He went to her with a smile npon his face. He put his arms about her and drew her to his bosom. 'God bless you, my mother. I shall come back." He said this, and then he kissed her. He dared stop to speak no more,but oxened the door and passed out. "Have you a good weapon 7" asked Orsa, as the horse started on. "I have," Ruric said, quietly ; "and one which has stood more tests than most swords will bear." And alter some further remarks be related the peculiar circumstances attend ing the making of the sword, and his posses sion of tt. At length they struck np the river, and in naif an hour more they reached the appoint ed spot. The day was beautiful. They had liecn upon the ground but a few minutes when the other party came in sight around the bend of the river. 2 he monk was there also. As soon as the Count and his second and surgeon bad arrived, and tbe horses had been secured, the lieutenant proposed that they should repair to an old building which was close at band. 'Ave," added Damonoff. "Let ns have this business done, for I would be back to din ner. I dine with Olgo to-day, and a fair mai den awaits ray coming." 'Notice him not," whispered Orsa, who walked close by Rune s side. "That is one of bis chief points when engaged in an affair of this kind, lie hopes to get you angry, and so unhinge your nerves." "Never fear," answered the gunmaker. The party baited when they reached the in terior of the rough structure, and Count threw off his pelisse and drew his sword. Ruric fol lowed his example. "Sir Count," the latter said, as he moved a step forward, "ere we commence this work wish all present to understand distinctly how I stand, l ou have sought this quarrel from the first. Without the least provocation from me you have insulted me most grossly, and this is the climax. So, before God and man, be the result upon your owu liead. "Out, lying knave " "Hold," cried the surgeon, laying his band heavily upon the Count's arm. "You have no right to speak thus, for vou lower vourself when you do it. If you have come to fight do so honorably." An angry reply was upon DamonofTs lips but he did not speak it. He turned to his an tagonist and said, "Will you measure weapons, sir Mine may be a mite the IoDgest. I seek no advan tage ; and I have one here of the same length and weight of my own if you wish it." "I am well satisfied as it is," replied Ru ric. "Then take your ground. Are you rea dy?" "I am !" The two swords were crossed in an instant with a clear, sharp clang. The above is all of this story that will be published in our columns. We give this as a sample. 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The rate of postage will not exceed three ce number, to be paid in all cases at the office where ii is rcccivcu. .an communications, 10 Oe entitled to answer, mnst contain return stamps. Subscri bers mnst, in all cases, write Namos, Town, Coun ty and State in full, as legibly as possible. There is little risk in sending money by mail. Large Bums should be remitted by draft, if possible, or registered letter. OAKSMITH A CO., Publishers of the "Great Republic" Monthly. v nq..Jiti il' : i , ... - ' iiiMuiit ti imam si., isew-iorx ALT. A large qucntity of SALT iust receiv k3 d. and which will K mnlA - -l I r casn, oj me eaca, at t . IRWIN R AIL ROAD IIOUSE, CORNER OF Main and White Streets. BROOK VI LLE, Pa. Feb.2t - B. B. MEANS, Proprietor. GLORIOUS NEWS I NATION AL EX CHANGE Tbe subscriber having taken the above well known stand, in Curwensville, Pa., is ready to accommodate all who may favor him with their patronage. His table will always be supplied with the best tbe market can afford, and his, liar with tbe choicest liquors. His stable will be "under the care of attentive hostlers. Aprils, 1S0S. . DAVID SMITH. MANSION nOlSE, Cearirld, Pa. The undersigned respectfully announces to the public that be has leased the above Hotel in Clear field borough, and that he is prepared to accom modate all who may favor him with their custom. His house is commodious and convenient, and his table shall be supplied in tho best manner possi ble. Nd effort will be spared to render general satisfaction. By strict attention to business, and to the wants and comfort of his guests, ho expects to secure a liberal share of patronage. fcbll-'57 VA. -M- .A.lt. 1TT. VERNON HOUSE. LUMBER CITT, 1TA CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA. The under signed notifies tho public that he haa opened out tho above named house, and that he is well pre pared to accommodate all who may favor bim with a call. The honse is three stories high, is commodious and well furnished, and no pains will be spared to render satisfaction to guests. His i;r is always supplied wi:n choice liquors oi an kinds. There is plenty of stabling connected with the house. He solicits a share of public patron age. L. W. TEN EYCIi. Lumber City. April Yl. mos-am-pa. DI' SQUEUA N N A HOUSE, Citrtremvillr, Clearfida I Co'iHty, JPtH'i 'a. The subscriber, formerly of the Exchange Hotel, Philipsburg, havingtaken the above houe, situate in the cast end ot the thorough ot uurwensviiie. on the bank of the Susquehanna River, would res pectfully announce tothe travelling public, that he is fully prepared to accommodate strangers and all others who may favor him with a call. Tbe house is new. well furnished, large and com modious, and travellers will find every convenience necessary to their comfort. Ample stabling is at tached to the premises DAVID JOHNSTON. Curwensville, February 17. 1S03. F LEMIN HOTEL, (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE GOOD INTENT.) CL"KWENS 1LLE. Clearfield County. Pa. The subscriber begs leave to inform bis old customers and tbe public gene rally that be has recently taken the above well- known stand, and that he has entirely rcbtted and refurnished it in a stvle adapted to the age. and the wants of the entire travelling community. HIS TARLE will always be provrded with very luxury the markets and surrounding country will anord. Ills UAU will be supplied with the choi cest wines and liquors. HIS STAULES, which are the best and most commodious on the road within a day's travel, will always be in charge of careful and attentive hostlers In short, every department of his establishment will be supplied with all the comforts and conveniences tho weary traveller could desire. WM. A. MASON. Curwensville. June 2, 1S0S. CLEARFIELD IIOUSE, CORNER OF FIRST AND MARKET STREETS. CLEAR F1ED, PA. The undersigned would respectfully inform hiv friends and the travelling public in general, that he has taken tbe above house, (for merly known as tho Jlrmvhill Hotel.) and that the house has been recently refitted, improved and newly furnished ; that extensive stabling has just been completed; and that he is pre pared to accommodate all who may give hint acall in tbe most pleasing and agreeable manner. He is amply provided with everything to render bis house a desirable stopping place, and will endeavor to entertain bis guests in a manner that cannot fail to give tbe fullest satisfaction. The house is situated in a pleasant and quiet part of the town, and no expense or attention will be spa red to make it one of the best bouses in the county. A liberal patronage is respectfully solicited. His bar will be supplied with an assortment of choice liquors. Ijune2- a31 II. HAYS MORROW. mAKE Notice tavern keepers J- and the public, that Gros & Kunket, whole sale Grocers. Canal Street Wharf, Harrisburg have on hand a large lot of Liquors at reduced prices, by the barrel or otherwise, to snit pur chasers, consisting of lie lollowing : Pure Rrandies. New England Rem. Old Rye Whiskey, Domestic Brandies, Monongahela Whiskey Ulackbcrry Rrandy, Peach Brandy. Lavender Brandy, Cherry Brandy. Scotch Wbiskev. Lisbon Wine, Pure Holland Gin, Rectified l'itts.W hiskey Port Wiue. Maderia Wine. Pure Holland Gin, Domestic Gin. And other Liquors. Gesler Pure Champagne, Ac, Ac. lo tyOrders promptly attended to. GROSS A KUNKF.L, Wholesale Grocers. Canal Street Wharf, between Walnut and State Streets, Uarrisburg, Pa. MarlO-'6S-ly. CABINET-WARE. GULICII A BEXN'ER, would inform tho citizens of town and sur rounding country, that they continue to manufac ture to order, and keep constantly on hand, everv variety of CABINET-WAKE, consisting o"f Dining Breakfast, anl Centre Tables; Sewing, Wri ting, and M ach Stands, .Mahogony and Com mon Bedsteads; Mabogony and Cane-bottomed Chairs. Mahogmy and Common Bureaus; Sofas Lounges, Ac They wiil also repair furniture and chairs, in good stylo, cheap for cash. House Pain ting done on short notice, and easy terms. Shop and Waro-rooms. on Market stret-t, (same a3 for merly occupied by John Guelich.) nearly opposite the -Old Jew Store," where they are at all times ready to accommodate those who may favor them with their custom. As the times are rather pres sing, they have determined to dispose of articles in their business, at the very lowest cash rates. Stp in and examine their wure, and judge for yourselves JOHN GUELICH. September 1. ISiS. DAXIEL BEXXER. N. B. Coffins made to order on short notice, and funerals attended with a neat hearse, and appro priate accompanyments, when desired. G.i It. ROBINS' LITERARY DEPOT. Thomas Robins' having removed his Book and Dru.r Store to the Store Room formerly occupied by Riohard Shaw & Son, one door W'est of the "Mansion House," whore he is prepared to accom modate bis former customers and tbe public gen erally, with everyihing in bis line. Having late ly added a general assortment of Groceries to bis former stock, ho is now prepared to accommodate all who may favor him with a call, with BOOKS OF ALL KINDS AND STYLES, Stationary. FANCY ARTICLES AND COXFECTIOXARIES, 'Tobacco and Cigars, DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE-STLTFS, TAINTS, 1-. Chemicals, ifc, fl-c, -c. Among his stock will be found Histories, Biogra phies, sketches. School Books, Poetical, Scientic. Mechanical, Medical and Law works ; the latest publications always on hand or procured to order all tho Magazines furnished monthly, at publish ers prices ; fancy and common letter paper ; plain and ruled cap paper; perforated paper; note pa per ; fancy and common envelopes; blank Deeuj a great variety of Steel Pens ; common and fancy pen-holders, pencils. Ac. Ac. 4c, which he will seil at the most reasonable prices. His stock of Drugs, Medicines, Dye-stuffs. Paints Ac, is large and well selected ; among which are Calomel, Blue Mass, Quinine, Morphia, Red Pre cipitate ; Rhubarb, root and pnlverized ; Rochelle and Lpsoin Salts; Cream of Tartar, Sulphur, Scn Ba? J , v oot' ?UP- Carbonate Soda. Tartaric A eid, Sulphate of Ziac; Liquorice, Colombo and Gentian root; Logwood, Oil Vitriol, Bne Vitriol Coperas, Alum Red Lead. Prussian Blue, Chrome Green and lellow, "Vermillion, Terra de Sienna, and in fact a general assortment. P.eiM 1S I!lotof ladies' Gold Breast Guards and keys Penknives, Hair oils; Hair, Reading, Fine and Pocket combs. Tooth-picks. Ra zors and Strops, Sadlers' Silk, Pearl powder, Fan ey Soaps and Perfumery a groat variety, .A -Fi?S' Kisin3 Almonds, Pea-nut. ana Gilberts ; Candies a general assortment ; Cin amon, Cloves. Pepper, and other 8picg; Blacking, and Spool Cotton ; the most popular Patent Med. icmeg of the day ; all of which will be sold at the very cheapest rates. Call and examine the atock and jades for von t telvei. lfePt;3 THOMAS ROBINS. A N SON VI LLE PROPERTY FOR BALK. V Tbe property formerly occupied by Jamas SmiA, being 3 adjoining lots, having a two story plank houso. 34 by 18 feet, and a plana snop, by I'j feet, thereon erected, is foraale, or rent, ea accommodating terms. Apply to March 24. L. J. CRASS. Clearfield. COMMERCIAL 1TOTEL, No. 20. Soath Sixth street, between Market and Cheenet, Philadelphia, has been recently opened for accommodation of the public. The house U la central location, and has undergone extemive re pairs the charge per day is Sl-25. " ' Sept-22. 1 80S. D. BLAIR. Agt. MOUNT VERNON lldTEL, No 11T ami 119 2nd Street, above Arch, Philadelphia.Pa. This Hotel his been refitted, and it now acale opened for tbe accommodation of the traveling public. It is located in a pleasant part of the eiy , and every effort will be made to make guests com fortable. Try the house. Boarding 51,24 perday. A. M. HOPKINS, Proprietor. September 22. 1853. IOR SALE, THE FARM occupied by Je F.Wiley in Ferguson township, oontainiajr 10G acres, 3d acres cleared ; house, barn and other buildings thereon erected. ALSO, 50 acres of land or the timber tbeiees. situate in Pike township within one and a hair miles of the river on good road to haul. For further description ami terms apply t L. J. CRA NS. . May 23. 13:.7. . . . Clearfield. 4 VISE'S CHEAP WATCH AND JEWELKr L. STOKE, No. 12 North Second tMroet. (onw- 1 sit', the T'lomit Vernon House.) Fphilauelphia. Gold .Lever V, atones, lull jewelled, 13 K. caeee. Silver Lever do., do.; Silver Lcpine, do.: (jnartier; Gold Spectacles, Silver do.; Silver Table Spoooa. Silver Desert do. ; Silver Tea do. ; Gold i'ena acd Gold Cases; Gold Pens and Silver do.: together with a vaiiety of fine Gold Jewelry. Gold Curb, Guard and Foo Chains. All goods warranted te be as represented. Waicbrs and Jewelry, repair ed in tbe b.-st manner. Also, Masonic Marks, Tin?, Ac. made to order.. N. 15. All orders sent by mail or otheroU will be punctually attended to. His luotto ii: "Small Profits and Quick Sale,' Philadelphia. April 2i, lS5j. riMlL. NEW YORK TRIBUNE, 1858-9. X The suuce-ful laying of the trns-At'an-tic Telegraph Cable marks a new era in the histo ry of Human Progress. Henceforth. Europe. Wet ern Asia and Northern Africa lie within an hour' distance from our rhores. and the battle which de cides the fato of a kingkom. tbe capture of a Vi enna or Gibcraltar. the fall of a dynasty, the tri umph of a usurpation, tbe birth of an heir to roy alty, the death of a Nicholas or Wellington, in anv country which touches the Mediterranean, the Eu siii. the Klaek Sea or the German Ocean, will be published in New-York the next morning, if not on the very day of its occurrence. In a moment as it were, wc have been thrown into the immedi ate intellectual neighborhood of the whole civilit cd and a large portion of the semi-barbarous world. The rise and fall of stocks in London or Paris will henceforth be reported from day to day in tbe jour nals of our seaboard cities. The boldest operator in Wall-street wtll refuse to buy or sell until they have read the quotations of that day's business ou the Royal Exchange and at tbe Course, who transactions will have closed an hour or to before ours can begin. A revolution in Paris, an impor tant vote in Parliament, on insurrection in Italy, a fire in Constantinople, will le discussed around the breakfast-tables of New Xork a few hours af ter its occurrence. A mighty though silent trars foimation in tbe condition of human existence has just been effected by the little wire stretching a cross the ocean's bed from the coast of Ireland to that of British America, and one inevitable result of this must be an unexampled comuueity of feel ing and interest among the nations of Christen dom, aud a consequent desire for a more intimate aqcoaintanee with each other'a doings through the medium of the Newspaper Press. It seems hardly possible that thousands should not henceforth reg ularly read their own journals, who have hitherto been content with an occasional glanae at the taken by their neighbors; while many who bav hitherto been content with a Weekly issue will now require a Semi-Weekly or Daily. In short. Intelligence, always a vital "element of growth in wisdom, success in business, or enjoyment iu lif, has now become indispensuble to all" The New Yuri Tribune, now more than seven teen years old. which was the first journal in the world that appeared regularly on an imperial S page sheet at .-o Iowa price as "twocents. and which has attained the unparalleled aggregate of more than 2'JO.OO nb;riptions. respectfully solicits lie share of the new pntr'magejvhieh the Metropolitan Press is henceforth constrained, at a beavy weekly cost, to deserve. It asks especially the patronage and active favor of JZrpn6JteaHi of (hose Iiu hate all forms of oppression, and desire that eve ry rational being shall be free to employ his facul ties in such innoct nt manner a he shall deem bet of those who would extend Liberty and limit Slavery but it further appeals likemise to all who look and labor fur lhe return cf National thrift, plenty, prosperity, through the Protection of A merican Industry by wiseiy discriminating dnlie on Imports all who favor National Progress" thro' internal development and amelioration rather than by external aggression and extension a'l who would rather have the N:itinaj resources de voted to the construction of a Railroad to -he Pa cific than to the purchase or conouet of Mexico. Nicaragua or Cuba all who would retrench radi cally our present inordinate Federal expenditure by abolishing or immensely reducing the Army and Navy, and expending the money thussaveii on works of beneficence nkieh will endure to hies our children all who profoundly realite that "IZizhtroittHft.i cxallcth a nation".' and that no real advantage can ever accrue to any person or community from acquisitions or success achiev ed by means which contravene the laws of Eternal Right The free allotment of limited portions nf the Public Lands to Actual Settlors thereon, ac t every hopeful plan intended to diminish the sum of human misery from dearth of employment or inadequate recompense every scheme especially that seeks to help the unfortunate bv enabling and teaching them to help themselves must command our earucst sympathy and co-operation. Within the prescntyear. The Tribune has provi ded itself with a new and faster Pre? at a cost of S'50.000. merely that some of our subscriber may receive their papers a mail earlier than they oth erwise might do. With correspondents at the most important points throughout the civilized world, and a staff of writers chosen from among the best in the country, we believe that even those who dis like the politics of our sheet concede to it frank ness in avowing its convictions and ability in main taining them. We appeal, then, to those who U lieve that an increased circulation of Th Tribune would conduce to the political, intellectual and moral well-being of the Republic, to aid in effect ing such increase. 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