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WEDNESDAY' OCTOBER 3, 1855
Irl. LARGEST AND CHEAPESI NEWSPAPER
UMBE'itI.AND COUNTY .‘-'ll
Tams —Trio Dollars a year, or One Dollar and
Fifty Cents, if paid pnoctually in Advance
Si 75 if paid wit,iu the yea?.
WHIG COUNTY TICKET.
lin. Canal Commissioner
THOMAS NICHOISON,
OF DEAVER COUNTY.
.48scmbly.
FREHERICR WATTS, Esq., Carlisle,
HENRY RUPP, Hampden.
Commi.ssi ner.
WILLIAM M. HENDERSON, N. Middleton
Treasurer.
WILLIAM S. COBEAN, W. Pennsboro
Director of the Poor
DAVID LESHER, Hopewell.
Auditor
GEORGE LEE, Dickinson
Coroner
JONII DUNFEE, Newville
Till: AmEIIICAN TICKET.
assembly--VALENrt N Fe.r.mAN, New Cum
Leyland. JAccat I;o3ruEtwr.n. Shippemsburg.
Carlisle.
Treasurer-10[1x G. WirriAms. Carlisle.
Comutivgiuncr—CrmisTi.ts En 1:111.1", Ens
Pemislrero'.
Director o . f the Poor-3 ACOIS ITEMMIN,OI:I2,
lhainson.
Coroner--JAMES POSTLETIIWAITE, Carlisle.
AuditorL-FREDERIcK MENTzER, Frankford
CANAL COMMISSIONER.
TO TUE PEOPLE OF PENNSYLVANIA
The Whig party, the Republican party, and
the American party having each nominated a
candidate for the office of Canal Commissioner,
it becomes apparent that such a division of
the elements of opposition to the National Ad
ministration and its Nebraska fraud would in
evitably.. lead to • the eledtion of Arnold Mi
lner, the Pro-Slavery Nebraska candidate. In
vieW of these facts, a meeting of our respec
tive Central Committees of said parties, was
held at Harrisburg, on Thursday, the 27th of
September, 1855, and their nominees having
declined and been withdrawn, Thomas Nichol
son, of Beaver County, was nominated as the
candidata of the said parties, for the purpose
of concentrating - the votes of the Anti Nebras
ka party on one man, and he is hereby ear
nestly recommended to all the lovers of free
dom in Pennsylvania, as a capable, honest,
and true hearted msu, who is worthy of the
support and confidence of the people.
By order of the Committees,
Signed, JOHN A. FlSlitit,
Chairman of the Whig State Committee.
1.,Em1 , EL TODD,
Chairman of the American State Committee of,
Thirteen.
DAVID WILMOT,
Chairman of Republican State Committee
OUR DUTY ON TUESDAY.
The Whig party has been derided as
dead. Many of its old adherents we
know have deserted its banner and
sought another organization. But the
faithful and true that still cling to the
ancient faith—the political faith of the
god-like WEBSTER and glorious lIENnY
CLAY !=will rally again around the old
WHIG FLAG at the Polls on Tuesday
next ! Let others do as they may we
stand firm by our old organization. Our
course is dictated by no factious spirit.—
We offer the right hand of fellowship to
all who agree with us in principle, but we
cannotiSubmit to be used by those who
scorn us. We are Americans, loyal and
true, belt we regard secret political or
pinizations as highly dangerous and alto
getherinimieal to the spirit of our free
institutions. We have no principles and
can hold none that may not be openly
avowed. We acknowledge no necessity
for, but on the contrary abhor all oaths
And rituals in political organizations, and
regard attachment to principles as the
Only..bond , of party fraternity. For these
reasons we still cling to our old organi
zation, and in this spirit we rally. around.
our own ticket.. Let those who seek our
aid abandon their odious I secret:organi
ration and stand with us upon fair, open
and equal terms, and wo are ready f 6
friendly alliance. This is our ground
and upon this we stand or fall. To
the Polls, then; Whigs, and let the ballot
box show our devotion to our glorioufi
organization and principles.
UNION FOIL THE gAHE,of.tho UNION
Nminhaation Of Thomas Nicholson!
We have the highest satisfaction in
being able to -state,—a satisfaction we
know will be fully shared by every whig
—that at a joint meeting of gentlemen
composing the Whig, the American and
the Republican State Committees, held in
Harrisburg, on Thursday evening last,
THOMAS _NICHOLSON, of Beaver co.,
was after due discussion and deliberation
put in nomination for the office of Canal
Commissioner, in place of Joseph Hen
derson, the Whig candidate, Peter Mar
tin the Americiin candidate, and Pass
more Williamson, the Republican candi
date, each of whom have voluntarily and
moit-cordially declined in favor of the
nomination of Tnomns NicitoLsoN.—
We accordingly place his name at the
bead of the whig ticket.
This is a result at which every Whig
and every sincere opponent of the'miser
able administration of Franklin Pierce
must be _ratified. It is a magnanimous
giving-u 1 by these various parties fo their
favorite and chosen standard bearers, and
a noble yielding. of 'till minor party con
siderations, to the one great point of a
union against the Pierce Administration
—a union against the Nebraska Kansas
fraud—a Union a! , ainst the extension of
Slavery! On this point the Whigs, A
mericans and Republicans are now united
for iii;teit'citl ut.:,./oie as they have hither
to been in their public declarations of
principles. Professing heretofore tl,e
same views on the Slavery question, but
acting separately and apart and thus
defeating the greataim of each, they
are now united in, fraternal brother
hood. We congratulate our friends,
we congratulate the country, upon this
union, which may be regarded as the
guaranty of VICTORY I The easy
triumph which the friends of Arnold
Plummer, the Nebraska Candidate, were
So confidently anticipating, is effectually
foiled,,by the nomination of Thomas
Nicholson, which we have not the
slightest (doubt will receive the popular
ratification to the tune of THIRTY
THOUSAND MAJORITY!
The official announeemant of Mr.
Nicholson's nomination, signed by the
Presidents of the respective Committees,
will be found in another column. The
Whigs, Americans and Republicans
are now perfectly agreed upon one."can
didate. Without regard to local differ
ences, therefore, let every Whig and
American go actively and earnestly te
work for the election of THOMAS
NICHOLSON for Canal Commissioner,
and let the ballot-box reiterate in thun
der tones Pennsylvania's condemnation
of the infamous Nebrasla.fraudl •
THE ISSUE NEXT TUESDAY.
The nomination of Thomas Nicholson
makes a plain issue to be decided by the
people of Pennsylvania on Tuesday next.
Those, who are in favor of the Pierce and
Campbell dynasty, and desire to, approve
the Nebraska swindle, and endorse the
Kansas outrages, will vote for Arnold
Plumer. Those who are opposed to these,
and desire the overthrow of Loco Focoism
in the next Presidential contest, will vote
for Thomas Nicholson. This is the issue
and no true man, be he Whig, Republi
can, or American, will have any difficulty
in deciding for whom to vote with such
an issue involved in the contest.
THE 'UNION MOVEMENT.
We are gratified to notice that the no
tion of the State Committees of the Ameri.
can, Republican and Whig Parties, is
everywhere hailed with pleasure, and
cordially approved, and that the seleotion
of Mr. Nicholson as the candidate for
Canal CoramisSioner gives general satis
faction. The Pittsburgh; Philadelpl4a,
Lancaster, and Harrisburg 'Whig , and
American papers all give the assurance
that in their several sections the nomina
tion meets with the cordial concurrence
of every opponent of Pierce & Co. • We,
can say the same for the Whigs and
Americans of Cumberland county, who
will ratify the nomination on Tuesday
by at least six hundred majority!
Q‘sB3'll6 . lti-q)ittilkii,;
JUDGE WATTS: V'OE .6:I4SEDIDLY.
The election of such a.man as FRED
WATTS,'eminent for his legal
ability and all the elements of a command
ing character, and distinguished for per
sonal dignity and integrity—would at
once p:ace Cumberland county in the very
foremost rank in the next Legislature.
..841111 the opportunity be lost .W e
*peak to men of all partiet. We have
nothing to say against the personal char
actor of the other candidates, American
or Petnocratic, butt shall untried and . in
experienced men be sent to our Legisltt 7
tune when we have the opportunity of
securing a man of the highest order of
ability, Whose election would honor his
constat eats and reflect lustre upon Cum
berland county ? _FARMERS and VO
TERS of every class, what say you 7—,
You know his public spirit—you know
his ability—you know his devotion to
the eat Agricultural in tere:ts—is he, not,
pre-eminently the loan to represent you ?
Will you be so indifferent to your inter
ests asto cast such a man aside through
party. predjudiee ? The question is
hove all party considerations.
Americans, Democrats ard-Whigs, we
appeal to you to reficet. Is it not high
time that the character of our State Le-
~ i -lature should be changed and elevat
ed ? And will not the election of Such
a man us FitEDEntcK WArrs be a vast
step in that direction ?' The people of
the whole State would rejoice in the
election of Jud g e Watts, for he is 'a man
in whom all parties have confidence.—
Let us al, then, unite in his support
without Izegard to party. Let him be
made' the PEOPLE'S CANDIDATE
and it' elected the whole people will real
ize the benefit.
NOW ! NOW !
Now, Whigs, is the time for decided
and earnest action. Give your time,
your influence and your exertions to the
support of your ticket. Have ont your
teams on election day. Urge your neigh
bors to attend the election. See to it
that every man is provided with a genu
nine Whig ticket. Don't say it is of no
use. You are working in a good cause
and for candidates of the highest charac
ter, to whose support it should be your
pride to give your best exertions. No
matter what the result. Do your duty;
and do it NOW !
SIIERIFF CANDIDATES.
No candidate for Sheriff was nomina
ted by the Whigs, and our friends can
therefore make their choice between tho
nominees of other tickets. In point of
personal character both the American
and Democratic candidates for Sheriff are
unexceptionable. With Mr. Bowman,
the democratic candidate, we have no
acquaintance but he bears the character
of a respectable and worthy citizen.-4-
With Mr. Riley, the American candidate
we are well acquainted, however, and al
though he differs from us in politics feel
bound to say that ho not only bears .an
irreproachable character for uprightness
and integrity ; but is in every respect
well qualified for the office. tie has been
for a number of years past,, Clerk to the
Commissioners of the County, and ,as
such earned the reputation of an efficient
and obliging
,officer.' AS many of our
friends have requested an expression of d
our opinion in' refferen'ee to the Sheriff
candidates, ere feel bound to testify to
Mr, Riley's merits, although we make
no objection to his opponent utid of course
do not attempt to dictate to any Whig
how 'ho'shall vote for I,Sheriff. As eadh
Of the candidates have ordered ticketti
some of the whiiiipliete will be 'fouiid.with
ItNy's 'narrie on :for Sheriff unduthets
with Mr. Bowman: ,;. ' r 1
.Maj. Robert McCartney has withdrawn
as a Volunteer candidate for Sherig t
while Mr., Williams we believe still re
mains in the field.
bar The yellow fever at Norfolk and
Portsmouth is abating, and business is
again partially resumed. But few now
oases of the disease have occurred for the
last two or three days past.
NOAILINATIOSAiF IdIOLSON
The nOrnination of Thomas Nicholson
for Canal Commissioner is so far asheard
from, most heartily responded to by
Whigs and Americans, whohail it as the
precursor of Victory. The Philadelphia
J.Vetes remarks that it is the first step in
the right direction on the part of those
opposed'to Loco Focoism, and, if proper
ly seconded, and efficiently and faithfully
carried out, will not only lead to a tri
umph in the State at the approaching
election, but will pay..e the way for united
and harmonious action in the next Presi
dential contest.," which will be certain to
prevent the electoral vote of the State
being given to the Loco Foco candidate
for Presidetrey next fall. We rejoice,
+ therefore, at the arrangement agreed
upon, and shall not only contribute all
we can to have it carried out in good
faith, hut indulge the hope that every
Whig, American and Republican. who
;• values the principles he professes so
much as to desire the defeat of LocoTo
coisin, will contribute his'inip-ht in the
same spirit, and with the same earnest
zeal. The gentleman agreed upon as tb,e
Union candidate is a good and true man,
possessing the most un hlemss lied personal
eharacter, and having no political antece
dents which can make him objectiorahle
to any Whig, American or Republican,
who makes the success of principles his
only guide for action. Mr Nicholson has
all his life been a steady, consistent,
straight-forward and uncompromising
opponent of Loco Focoism. lie bas nev
er been an Abolitionist, but always op
posed to the extension of the system of
human. bondage as it exists in the South
ern States, and on all oceasicns, whether
in public or private life, resisted by his
voice, vote and influence, the - aggressive
spi”it of the Slave power. An American
by birth, and in all his feelings and sen
timents, his course in his own county,
and the western part of the State, has
been such as to secure the confidence and
esteem of the, American organization
without forfeiting that of the Whigs or
Republicans, or arraying any of them in
a hostile attitude towards him. A Whig
in the startand from the heart, he is in
feeling and principle no less an Ameri
can and Republican, and combines in his
character those political elements which
can render him obnoxious to none but
Loco Focos, and makes him a fit and ac
ceptable rallying point for all, without
any sacrifice ,of principles, who de - sire to
prevent Loco Focoism regaining its as
cendancy" in the good old Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
FUSION IN NEW YORK.
The Whig and Republican State Con
ventions of New York which met at Sy
racueson Thursday last, united upon the
seine ticket and adopted the sane plat
forni. Preston King, free soil, was nomi
nated for Secretary of State; James M.
Cook, Whig, Comptroller; Alexander B.
Williams, Whig, Treasurer; Abijah
Mann, free soil, Attorney General.-- , -
Speeches were made by Jndge Culver,
Silas M. Burrows and others, endorsing
the fusion and proclaiming the new party
as the Republican party. It is said that
the Anti-Seward Whigs will now form a
fusion with the Americans.
VOICE OF HENRY CLAY.
"I repeat it sir, I never can, and never
will, and no earthly power can make me,
vote directly or indirectly to spread sla
very over the territory where it does nOt
exist. Never while holds her seat
in my bmin—:never while my heart sends
the vital fluid through my veins --never!„
"..TUDGE WATTS' ADDREBB.—The COT..
respondent of the Baltimore Sun, writing
from Harrisburg, speaks of Judgo Watts'
address at the State Fair, as able and
eloquent in the highest degree°. It was
chiefly devoted to exhibiting the impor
tance of annual exhibitions in elevating
and advancing the Agricultural and Me
°hanks arts. The character and groat
advantages of the new Farmers High
Scheel wore also forcibly dwelt upon.
8110 W A SOLID FRONT.
The time has come for the Whig party
to show its strength; and ice urge upon
our friends the importance of showin g a
solid front. Vete every name on the
ticket. Don't strike one. They are all
worthy of your cordial support. Repel
every proposition made to you thatinvol
ng oft single name from the
VOTE IT ENTIRE Pre
rid compact front. Keep•
Flag bravely flying and if
, hall at least not be disbud-
ye 9
Wh
sent
the
chic
ored !
THE DEMOCRACY ALARMED.
The nomination of Thomas Nicholson
for . Canal Commissioner comes upon tie
democracy like a thunder clap; Until
that was announced they rested easy in
the confident certainty of triumph. But
this union of the Whigs. Americans and
Republicans on the same candidate has
disturbed their dreams, and, panic-stricli
en, they are now compelled to face an in
evitable defeat! Their proTects, so
bri , rht but yesterday, are now shrouded
in gloom. All's wellin rennsylvanial
THE STATE ELECTION was held, in
Georgia on Monday. The contest is be
tween the Democrats and the "Ameri
cans.' ' It is !Jr Governor, Uutiress, &c.
Herschel F Johnson is the Democratic
candidate, and Garret Andrews his op
pone. On Tuesday of next week comes
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our turn Ohio holds her election the
IA
same day.
W3I. 11. C.IIRRVL, .
IMPORTER AND JOBBER,
AND
truota3SALE DEALER
IN
CURTAIN MATERIALS;
'FURNITURE COVERINGS, &c., &c ,
ITH EVERY DESCRIPTION' CO' T Eat 3IINGB TO II '.TCII.
NEW MAEONIC TEMpLE,
CHESTNUT STREET, AllorE SEVENTH.
New ' utrti2cnicuts.
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t u DITOR'S NOTICE. —In the timt-
A . - tel . . of the estate rit' .I;ihn Ihtys dee'il.. the under
signed Auditor appointed by the Orphan's Court, to
marshal) the assett. of said tatate to and among its
creditors. n ill :Mend to the duties of his appointment
on TUURSIIA I', the '.."Cith Ins*, at In ti elect.. A, Al, at
his office in the liorou.gli of Carlisle, em lir beti , re 0 inch
day all interested will present their claims.
Oct. :t, 'Mi. .1. S. COLN\ 1:1.1.. Auditor.
FARM FOR ;.' , ALE.—A farm
11.11,1 j of Naluablo limestone land. •it nate in
SI ll South Middleton twwitAhip, Cumbinim d
If X one of Carlisle,
" / " T" containing '2 , 30 ACHES, neat measure.—
The ImproreMents are a gomi LOti kitch
en. larg,e stout [SANK BARN, frame Wagon Shrd and
Corti Cribs, Smohe. House, flog and Poultry llottsrs, a
gee l Orchard of choice 1. uit of various it and a
well of never failing water near, About _no acres nro
cleared and in a llit4/1 state of enitivn ton. The lkalaiwe
is covered w ith first rate timber. Possmshm gl en on
the tirf,t•of April next. Terms easy.
Oct. 3, '55 JOHN (11; MUM.
TOWN PROPERTY
AT PRIVATE PALE.
The subscriber offers at private sale, the following pre
perty, late the estate of.faines Armstrong. dee'd, viz:
No. 1. A house and lot of ground, situate on Poinfrrt
street, east of Ifanover, adjoining property of Ephraim
Steel. The home Is of stone, two st o ri es high, with
back building, now occupied by E. 11. Breatly.
No. 2. A two story twirl.: house, situate on the corner
of l'it and Pomfret streets.
No. 3. A two story brie,: house adjoining the :there.
No. 4. A frame weather-boarded house, fronting on
Pitt street and adjoining Noy. 2 and 3.
Fur further information apply to the subscribers
.111IIN N. ARMSTRONG.
JOHN. RHOADS,
Executory.
Oct. 3, '6s.—nt
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MERCIA L COLLEGE,
removed to the new and bviclous MIL No, IN ant!
10 BALTIMORE STREET, Mit linen+, Md.
O. R. CHAMBERLIN, Principal and Lecturer upon Merenn-'
tile Science. '
E. K. LOSIEIL, in charge of Writing Department.
G. W. KEMP, Instructor In Mercantile Calculations and
Associate in Book Keeping Department.
J. )I. Pitit.tirs. Teacher in Book Keeping,
S T. WILLIAMS, Lectnrer oti porainercial Law.
Three years have not yet elapSett since the establish
ment of this institution, during which time upwards of
eight hundred Students have boot' in - attendante, (rep.
resenting nearly every State in the . Union ' ) among
whom are numbers In italtituore and eisenhere Chempy.
tug prominent positions as pusiness inon and account
ants.
COURSE OF STUDY
BOOK KEEPING,-The Principal has the utmost con
fidence In assuring the public that after an experience c f
fourteen years In qualifying young mon for the Count
ing. Room and other Important stations, and an extem,
sive nequalutance with the management of business
books of every desciiption, (twisted as ho is by two sci
entific accountats,) the course of training In this dr.
partment Is eminently practical and well adm ted'
ta
the varions pursuits of Commerce and Trade, includirg
Ind:Thlual, Partnership, Mercantile, Manufacturing,
Commission, Exchange, Banking, Shipping, Stir•rabmit•
ing, Compound Cmnpauy operations, &e.
PENMANBIIIP.--The exercises under this head aro
fine, easy and graceful, combining rapidity of executb it
with beauty of construction, thus enabling, the student
to write an elegant business hand on completion of the
mune.
' 'MERCANTILE CALCULATIONS' in all their imam
bearings are taught by tho most accurate and expedi
tious method.
Daily lectures are delivered 'Upon the Science of At.
counts, Mordant'le Customs, fitc., these In conneeti n
with a series of lectures on Commercial Law, are of the
highest Importance to all aspiring to occupy prominent
positions In the business community.
Thu time necessary (or an industrious student to
complete the course, varies firm 8 to 12 weeks. Thom e
being no vacation, applicants can enter at any timr,
and attend both day and evening. Examinations el e
held at stated periods, and diplomas awarded to tho se
who graduate. For terms, etc., write and have a Ore -
lot forwarded by mail. - (Oct. 8, '63