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JUNE 20,1835
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AMBRICAN PLATFORM
The platform of the America part),
adopted Last week in Philadelphia, will
be found on our first page, accompanied
by the Manifesto and Protest of the Se-
Ceders and Dissenters. There is flashy
rhetoric in parts of it, when there ought
to be sound plain .lafiguage, and there is
an " express pretormi tting of any expres
sion of opinion" on the subject of Ameri
can Industry and internal improvements,
(0101112:h on the first of these we do not
see how a convention of Ain Ticaus could
fail to be of one mind) yet on the whole
we rather like the platform.
The American Platform adds another
to the triumphs of the South. This is
the usual result, however, and does
not surprise us. When does the impe
riou South fail to carry her point ? Nor
thern Locefocoism o beys the potent pow
er with alacrity and basely boasts of its
'natural alliance' with the slaveocracy.
and now the American party, altho a de
cidedly "sick man" since the Virginia
election, and with all its 3vestiye of vic
tory won in the North, turns also with
the same infatuated fondness to time South,
as ifihere only it could rest its hopes !
And yet the American party has no better
hope of carrying North and South Caro
lina, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mis
sissippi, Texas, Or any other Southern
State except Kentucky and Tennessee,
than it, had of- Virginia, where it was'so
utterly disconditted, The South tri
umphs, therefore, what ever party suc
ceeds, fur on the subject of Slavery the
South is a unit.
Apart from the Slavery portion, the
Platform contains tinny other ex client
doctrines, which we readily al prove
of and to which we trust the American
party itself will pay a little higher regard
than has hitherto been 'shown. That
"disgust for the wild hunt'after office,"
we should like to see universally exhibi
ted as speedily as possible. "'Then if
George Law, Jacob Broome and some
others will give us sonic palpable—iiirni
festation of i/o. ir "admiration of the max
im that 'office should seek the man and
not the man the office,' " the next con
vention will have at least two names less
to embarass -its action in making a Pres
idential nomination ! Thu "reformation
of the character of our national legisla
ture" is another good work in which we
wish the party allsuceess in a c complishing.
The twelfth article of the platform oho
contains doctrine to which we most hearti
ly' subscribe.. The Convention has also
done a good thing in removing several of
the obligations of seeresy. We only re
gret that it did not pronounce for open
organization entirely, for to that must
the American party come itt last or lose
its power.' The . platform will doubtless
be acceptable to the majority of the par
ty.in Pennsylvania, although it will hard
ly achieve any new conquests in the
South and may lose touch of what has
been gained in the North.
State Elections will take place on the
first . Monday of August in Alabama, Ar
kansas, lowa, lientuoky, Missouri anti
Texas; in Tennessee on the first Thurs
day of the same month, and in North
Carolina on'Tlic second Thariday thereof;
in Maine on the second Monday of !'ep
%ember, and in Vermont on the first
Tuesday of the same month.
Niw.llANirsuinE U. S: SENATOEF.—
The Legislature of New-Hampshire hare
elected James Bell to the 11. S. Senate
for the long.term, and John P. Hale for
the short term.
TILE KNOW SODIETRINGS
In addition to the Phibroi'm of the
Know Nothings, we give also a synopsis
of the platform of the Know &meth higs,
a new organization which suddenly came
to light at Cleveland last week. The
proceedings of the Know Somethings,
indicate a fierce spirit of sectionalism,
which borders rather strongly on ultra
abolitionism. Nor can we approve of
their exclusive proscription of Boman
Catholics while they would give the lar-
gest liberty to all Foreigners who may he
Protestants. The limitation of the exer
' cise of the elective franchise by foreign
ers is a fair question of national and
pout
-foal-pol-ie in "the pur
.er days of our national existence." Our
republican fathers acknowledged its neces
sity by refusing to naturalize foreigners
under a period of five years. And whc,4ll
- the term of probatiow shall now be ex
tended to-ten or twenry-one years, is a
grave question of national policy. The
lAservation of our distinctive national
character may and we think does de
mand it. But this opening of a cru
sade against a church and the proscrip
tion of native Catholics merely on ac
count of their religious opinrons, while
hordes of foreigners are indiscriminately
welcomed to all the privileges of citizen
ship, seems to us not only untennh'e
ground but is utterly abhorrent to cur
feelings.
GREAT K. N. DEMONSTRATION.
An immense Ratification meeting of
the American party took place in Inde
pendence Square, Philadelphia,•on Sat
urday evenim , last. Delegations from
various wards in the city marched to the
square in procession, with music and
banners, and sown thronged every part of
the. enciosure. Three stands were erec
ted for the aecomodation of the speakers.
Jacob Broome was chosen President, as
sisted by numerous Vice Presidents,
and the principal speakers were South
ern delegates to the late convention.—
The North American's reporter thus noti.:
ces a pdrtidn of the speech of the leading
orator, Ex-Gov. Brown, of Tennessee : ,
After descanting et some length on theilifil
nstrous effects to be anticipated from °WI
spread of Catholicism, the spehker, referre,
to the division of opinion in'the different Set
Lions of the conntry on the subject of slaver .
Be denied that the pletferm adopted by the,..
Convention was pro a slavery platform.—
Its object was to let slavery alone and lit
bring pence to a vexed question
This pert of the Governors address was evi
dently the touchstone of the meeting. lle
was listened to, as far ns possible, with the
greatest deference; but it was quite evidtt t
from the responses which came from the meet
ing, that a very inconsiderable part of the
mass was in fever of the slavery plank of the
of the platform Few expressed any dissent
but the applause which followed his appeals
was very feeble, compared to the territte out
bursts in favor of Nativeism. Ile said, we
don't ask that slavery shall advance; we only
ask that you shall let it alone. SS' this' plat
form we present -to you a pro slavery plat
form ? (A voice cried out yes). I deny it,
said the Governor; our rights are secured to
us under the constitution, and need no party
resolutions: to carry them out. I went to
know whether you're in favor of aiding or
concurring in this agitation. I went to know
what Pennsylvania will gain by it. Kansas
and Nebraska will be free by the law of na
ture. But if these territories should put a
clause in their constitutions in favor of sla
very, will you not admit to them in the Union?
(A voice in the crowd sung out no). The
speaker denounced tiny 81101 course as calcu•
!tacd to alienate the feelings of the people, to
foster agitation ; and ho proceeded with n
terrible anthems upon agitators. The con
clusion of his speech WWI fin invocation to
Pennsylvania to be true to the Union.
The resolutions passed by the meet
ing expressed approbation of the platform,
and, the speeches of the Southern gentle
men were generally of a moderate char
actor.
AmEnIcAN NovEmENTB.—The Know.
,Nothing Order in , Massachusetts will, it
is said, call a general Convention of the
people , of the Northern and Northwestern
States, with a view of concentrating ac
tion in the resent crisis. The Vermont
papers contain a call signed by U. S. Sen
ator BaA!riuw and others, for a conven
tion of all, without diStinction of party,
who are opposed to the further extension
of slavery, to meet at Burlington on the
27th of this month, to nominate State
Officers.
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The Columbia (Pa) Spy says the lum•
Ler yards there aro well stocked, and prices
not much lower than last year.
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THE WAR NEWS
We were able list week, by means of
the lelegraph, to lay the important news
from the sent of war before the readers of
the //crahl on Wednesday, the details
of which did not math hero in the city
papers until Thursday.
• The news is of the most important
character, and indicates that the offen
siVe'operations lately undertaken by the
Allies have been prosecuted with a vi;;-
and success which afford every reason to
believe that the Russians will not be able
much longer to maintain possession of Se
bastopol. The secret expedition to
rtsch, which has been the subject of
so much. ridicule, now proves lo have re
sultediff.the capture ofThat important
point ; the Russians Vowing up their
fkVs, and burning their steamers and
transports, on the advance of the Allies.
Taken altof.itether the pews is more im
pertant than any that we have received
since the commencement of the war; es
pecialy when viewed in connection with
refusal of France and England to renew
ncgociations at Vienna. The sLuggle
before Sebastopol has been obstinate and
bloody : the aggregate loss being some
eight thousand men.• The reports of
the respettiVe commanders vary greatly :
Prince Gertz:dud:off:Mites that only twen
ty-five hundred Russians were put ''hors
du combat" v•hile em If
()n tire other hand, l'elissier claims to
have carried the Russian tines at the
point Odle bayonet, and estintates their
loss at six thousand inert. Tire next
steamer from Europe will probably throw
sufilcient light upon the subsetinent op
erations of the beli: , crents to enable us to
judge, with more or less precision, how
near we are to tire end of this-sanguinary
drama.
Ils...KANz.ts seems to be the vie..im of
continual election excitements. From the
very start nothing else has agitated the
few settlers dwellin; , in it, and iii the
perpetual contests fur Congressional del
egate and members of the - Legislature
!there has been a fruitful cause of discord.
Seicely have 'the supplemental elections
, by Governor Reedei been com
t.4l •
01 4 . : before we have a'fresh contest
FFr%tilfor a delegate t o Congress. lie
-cry party is already in the field,
e KanzaA Pioneer nominates Allen
44.Ta - zard as the candidate of that inter
'Yortunately, the next House of
Ilepreseriatives will be more! likely to
scrutinize closely the legitimacy of the
deetions in Kanzas than did the last.
SOUTHERN P.sitTv.—A public meet
sun held at Columbus, (Ga.) on the 26th
ult., adopted the resolutions of the Geor
y gia Convention of 1850, and, repudiatirg
all connexion with Whigs, Democrats,
or Americans, iszued a call for a State
Convention to nominate independent can
didates for State Officers. The tone of
the resolutions looks to the formation of
a general Southern party, iu opposition
to ali others.
LANCASTER SAVINGS INSTITUTION.—
The trustees have detc;rmined upon a
plan of action widely, if agreed to, will
enable them to continue the business of
the institution. The.plan proposed in
volves relinquishment on the part of the
creditors of thirty per cent. of their de
posits, which would equalize the gross
liabilities with the assets.
PITTSBURG EVENING Ti mus.—A new
daily papet, -with this title, has been
started in Pittsburg, of which our young
and talented friend, Edward McPherson,
is the editor. The Timos . displays the
American flag, and„ the first number
gives assurane9 of the' ability with which
it will he cont%eted, We wish it sue-
rEgZi
' GOV. ItEEDRIt has started on his re
turn to Kansas, to resume his official du
ties and expects to reach Pawnee before
the assembling of the Territorial Legisla
ture there on the 2d of July.
tetiplfirNow wheat, the first of the season, vas
sohltat Memphis, Tenn, on the Oth inst., at $1
GO per bushel
PORTLAND LIQUOR RIOT.
For the Herald
The late attempt of a mob in Portland, to
destroy the liquors of 'the City Agency, and
the alleged unlawful connexion of Mai or Dow
with the purchase of these liquors, have at
tructed the notice of the press very generally
throughout the country. The bearing of this
subject on the cause of Prohibition is appa
rent,' and we have therefore waited with no
smelt degree of anxiety the devetopements of
evidence. It now appears 'that the censures
heaped upon Mayor Dow were altogether pre
mature: the whole case is one which illus
trates the truth of the old proverb that "a lie
will travel a league while Truth is pulling on
his boots, to overtake it."
It was alleged that Mayor 1)ow had been
"caught in his own hoe—that he had bought
the liquors on hisprivateaccount, intending to
sell them to the city authorities, but that this
act Was in violation of law, and that therefore
Le was liable To inwrison crrt 3 -lind-th-e-li q-nors_
to he destroyed. It is evident that the object
of the whole movement was to get up popular
excitement against the Maine Law, and hping
odium upon its authorand gallant defender.
It becomes therefore the duty of the friends
of Prohibition, to roll back the tide of censure
which determined hostility and malice have
thus set in motion. Front the , report of the
trial which is now before me, and the charge
of the Judge, it appears, tliat the report of the
liquors being bought oa private account was a
sheerfitbrication. The story also that Mayor
Dow, secured the purchase of these liquors
Irons himself, by the Board of Aldermen, with
his "own casting vote," appears also to have
been n malicious invention. On the trial it
was in evidence that the liquors were bought
in accordance with an order of the Board of
Ablermeit,, and by a committer arvointed by . the
Board of Ardermen. They were bought for the
-City Agency," came invoiced and directed to
the "City Agency," and were received into the
'-City Agency," and it was this cstublhqueut
that the mob attempted to force.
The closing paragrai It from the charge of
Judge Carter, sums up the case according to
the evidence, and is no doubt a true state
ment of the matter.
"From the whole evidence the court finds
that these liquors were ordered by a Committee
chosen by the Board of Aldermen fur that
purpose--that they were ord red for the City
Agency—that they were placed in a room
Al'
WhiCh hod been appropriated fur the City
Agency, and found in the possession of the
City Agent, legally appointe d previous to this
complaint, From these facts the court decides
Chet they were not kept by the defendant with
on intent to sell in violation of law and that
be is not guilty of the charge made against
him in the complaint. It is ordered therefore,
that he he di-charged and that the li , ors
seized by the , filcers be returned to t City
~q . . 0
Agent, from Ivhom they were taken."
The prosecution would scone to hate been a
malicious one, and to have come to itiful
end. Thee was undoubtedly at cunspira yto
overthroW the Maine Law by violence. What
its enemies 'could not- accomplish by reason
and argtiment was attempted by force. Their
failure will he a good lesson and one which
will not be lost on the country.
Carnsle, June 16th, 1855
it OtUll (1116 (Counto 3liattcrs.
BANK IN 311:CHANICSBURG.—Our en
terprising neighbors of Mechanicsburg give
notice of their intention to apply to the nest
Legislature for the incorporation of a Bank of
Dcp:•.,it, to be located in that wyt. - ch, with a
capital of $50,000. The applicants nro men
of-ample means, who if successful, will estab
lish the institution on a firm basis.
Plua EArE.—An exciting, foot' race
to , 1: place yesterday afternoon across the
square, between Constable Stuart and a soldier
fleeing from justice. The result was for some
time doubtful, as the sold or had the start
considerably, but unfortunately fur himself
he_ made a wide turn to get into an alley,
which enabled the constable to head him off,
when he was speedily' re-captured and led off
in triumph to a magbotrate's office.
A short time °afterwards, another- sOldier
who had been committed by Esq. Keepers
for disorderly conduct, on the street ,, , gave
"leg bail" to Officer McCartney, who was con
ducting him to jail. Ho was headed off, how•
ever, after an exciting race of about a square
and put in limbo to recover from his fatigue.
Anyllansmo.--The attention of adver
tisers of Real Estate and business men gener-
ally, who desire to advertise beyond the bor
ders of our own county, is directed to the no
tice of Col. McClure, Editor of the Chambers.
burg Whig. The Whig is a paper of larger
circulation than any other in this section of
the State, and as an advertising medium of
fers unsurpassed advantages to advertisers.
DENIOCRYTIO CONVENTION.-3lessre.
Jacob Hosteler, of Shippensburg, and James
Anderson, of Silver Spring. were on Monday
last appointed delegates to the Harrisburg
Democratic Convention on the 4th of July.
W'AICII ES AND Jr: vi es
tablishment of Mr. Conlyn, on Main street,
now presents a dazzling array of goods in the
Jewelry line which only need to he seen to be
admired and which be offers to 10 customers
at the lowest prices.
4e-11.,.(ther tnoist weather the last few days
The Examinations for the year 1855, will be
held as follows, viz:
The examinations will commence on Friday
morning, June 22, at 8 o'clock, with tLo
schools taught by Miss Wightnian, Mrs. eauf
man and Sliss Itcighter, and in the afternoon
of the sawn day, at 2 o'clock, with those
under the care of Miss 13cetem and AIiSS
FAB-MIA
thi Satnrdny morning, June 23. the colored
school in charge of 11(14 anni. the school
taught by Mrs. Adair, at 8 o'clock.
to Monday morning, June 25, Miss Well ,
ber's and Mr. Searight s schools, at 8 ()Muck,
and in the afternoon of same day, at 2
u'clock,Miss Armstrong's and Mr. McCartne.):s
schools. ,
On Tuesday morning, ;Tune 26, MiSs Under-
I wood's school, at 8 o'clock, and in the dter
noon of same day, at 2 o'clock, Miss li'j,e's
s(jiool.
On Wednes,lay morning, June . 27, Mr.
Spottswood's Fell°ol, it k o'clock, and at 2
o'clock Ernie day, I\lr. Foulh's school.
'Ott Thursday morning„Tune 28, the Male
High school. under the care 'of Mr: Eeltels, at
8 o'clock,, and at 2 o'clock Hanle lay, the Cl:lS
sea for transfer front Ego's and mr.
Foulk'S schools assemble for special ex.-
minntiOn at Education Hall.
On Friday morning, June 29, the classes
of Mr. Spottswood's and Miss Underwood's
schools recommended for tramtfer, as
semlde in Education Hall, fur special exami
nation nt S o'clock.
On Friday evening. at 7 ; 1 ! o'clock, n Lecture
will be-delivered, accompanied b v,,cal nod
instrumental music, and other 'mere-tin , : ex
ercises. The Female High schunl and 31.1,3
jaiderwood's school will be in attvtitlnlice, nis , l
lie sch,,ols will then be dismissed for the yeca
ion.
The Directors together with the Bogr.l of
Examiners, will attend the different exanfiffa•
ti6'ns in the school rooms.
The Directors are distributed in Committees
as follows:
Mess's BLAIR anti StAxToN will attend the
examinations of Miss De Mr. Searigl.t's,
Mrs eaufman's, Miss Armstrong's, an I Miss
Deeterns's schools.
11.Amturos and Qt ntl.m• will attind
the examinations of
Adair's, Mr. McCartney's and Mr. Searight's
schools.
MCSerS. SE:II.Es and Cou,NmAN attem
the examinations "of Miss ICightrnn's, s
Armstrong's, Miss Edmonds, uud Miss Web
bet's schools.
The whole Board, together with the Corn
mittee of Examiners, will :Mena each of th ,
other examinations :it the times above specifi
ed in their respective °Ch 001 rooms..
The parents of scholars and citizens general
ly, aro respectfully invited to attend the ex
atninatioas and Lecture.
„filarriages.
On Thut , ,lly. the Tth nr.lnne. by the bev.P. P ez.
(;• II At. RI;. of I.A.,,ter, Pa. 10 \l.l IN; A RET,
.I,lu.r.hter ..r in. M. nender , e , n. Eol. Carli,le.
In Vn.1.1-bur, , t the 1,1 June, hy the P.er
Mr II er. Mr. II .1‘; N CA t er Cor!i , l”.
to >liry SA bAll Ill.:M1':1T A 1)...f
II the I ith .11,10. by boy 3. i Ilu. liar. .11 , SF1'11
LINIWN, to Mi,s SARAH JAN b. MA RTIN, I,th
Diokinsen tp.
JUSTITIA
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AlltilVot,tly of the I:, ion 1•1.11... ,
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Lilo Methodist Clitin•li, on '11:1
tlio 10111 or July. l'lte are 155,p,,t
fully invited to nttemt,
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S. FINDLAY,
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WILLIAM J. STEVE:\ S')N:
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junulM Conunli
hAIL YPAIT 13 —After the ht
et July the Pally Papers will he ,lelitercd
Carrier to thOSl3 who .desire theta, at the rate of 31 cm
per month, payable in attranee or tot de't very. A -it:
compliance is clashed. A. M. PIP - El!, AO.
rllO OWNERS 0 F 11 E ES'T .1T 1
1 and buslnes:s men generally. The Repository ft;
Whig. publish...l nt ellambersburg. 11 , Ai - jr,
CONII :1!111 has, for niolo than hall a cent
ry, coljo)cl the I..llitlE:sT Cllll'l'l..Vl'll IN of any 1,.;!
in Its section of tits State. It is printe.l on n man ,
Sheet. in ‘itt erto form. and roll Woi0:1S ff
ellumns of original and soloch , tl matter, a
atirerth.omonts. It is uuem not lid by any el tie 1 0
COlllpinporat les in the extent taut variety of Its eon
pantie:ice, both herue and foroign, and original eon;
Inttions. $8 per annum: tire copies for ;
for LI:15-111 nava 11(.11.
It Is eertainly the very best Advertising: Medium
Ponnsylvanis, out of the cities. i of only h o toss ,•1
circulation• but nlsq hi cluso of tho suhstontial sod t IL
ty character of its patrons. rAs 3 medium fur oiler,.
REAL ES'CATE for sale it is especially drslr l te..i
reftehes a largo cross of UO3 Et:fa to owners unit drag
and business men generally. than any other 1oe:L1 p.,
Terms moderate. Aavertisonn nts nifty he sent din.,
to the I'tthlsher, or through any 1,1p. , r In which ti.is
reitisounent Is inserted, Addre s
ALEX. IC. )reerrn v.
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n, OTI 0 E IS TIE "IRBY II ll" I':
that an application, will bo made to the nett
fsat ore a the State of Pennsyl‘ ante, Mr the passa,
tt law to ineorporato a Rank. of Doposite, u it h a cat
of rim TnousmieltottAus, with authority to liva
lho same to One Hundred Thousand lb.ilam. To I,
led the' 31ECHANlentIERO DEPosITE BANK, an
1)0.1004(411n the borough of 11terhatileshitrtt. Pa.
object of said rank is to increase, the gmer . al burl
facilities of the public in thoyleiLity of Its location
'Daniel 1/ rich, ' ,14,. 0 1, 0.11 Q.,
John Ilursh, sr. . nonjamin 1.1,erl
.1,111 1t, , 1a,1, .lilkil Prawn,
Henry ti. Rupp, t;earyte Singlecr,
~.. John Ilnitavr, Elias Oral ill,
.1011 n COO% or, 1):t% id Miller,
r r Andrew 1. K nutria:tn. Sin al I'. i; or;
Mooltanict , burg, .Ittne 20, 1F:15-11in
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For prpaerving 111 , 01 Vrnits and 'Vravtaltrg. At
says the , Phlladelphltt Ingultor. will be struck it
sitnplkity and admirable adaptation to the end pi
ed. An inteillgont child eau Foal them. +
wholcaalo ar retail by P. AIONYIF I
junt.l . 2o North Hanover street, Carl
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PIII:3fART DEPARTM ENT
ECON1).111Y DFP M ENT
J HAMILTON,
E Con MAN,
IL XTON,
Committee of Arrangement
Jinn Murilkemenk