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. FOR GOYERNOB,
WILLIAMJICLBB.
FOR SUPREME JUDGE.
JEREMI.11U BLU'K.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER.
NEXRY S. MOTT.
CCrOnr thanks are specially due to Hon. S.
A. Douglass, lion. R. Brodhead, of the U. S-,
Senate, and Hon. Lynn Boyd of the House, also
to Mr. Mason cf the Patent Office, for favors re
ceived. Hon. P. C. Shannon.
We were surprised to see in the "Dtmocratic
Union," ofllarrisburg, an attack upon the distin
guished gentleman whose namo heads this arti
cle. The journal in question, makes an assault upon
Judge Shannon, in terms entirely at variance
with good taste and the courtesy which
should characterize the intercourse between
members of the same political party ; it charges
hira with Tyranny, and an unwarrantable stretch
cf authority, in the discharge of the important
duties conGded unanimously in him by the Con
vention ; it says that he wilfully gagged the mi
nority of the Convention ; and it grounds it's
charges upon the fact that certain resolutions
offered by Mr. Wright, of Luzerne, were very
summarily voted down.
Now, we do not sec for why the "Union"
might not with the same propriety, attack the
majority of the Convention ; their votes did the
mischief of which he complains, and they are re
sponsible. The Editor of the '-Union," is, or at least
ought to be, very well aware, that the resolutions
attempted to be olFered as an amendment, would
have necessarily brought on a discussion, obsti
nate and and protracted ; one which might not
in all probability, have resulted in good.
The action of the Convention, in our humble
opinion, ought certainly to satisfy any rational
friend of the National Administration : they met
for a specific object the nomination of Candi
dates for State Officers, and not for the consider
ation of this or that Bill, the discussion of which
properly belongs to the National Legislature ;
and in their Resolutions all that they could be
fairly called upon to say, they have expressed in
tba plainest terms that Pennsylvania now stands
where she did in 1852 as she was then the warm
friend of Franklin Pierce, so is she now ardent in
the support of his administration and it's mea
sures. The Convention knew what they were about
hey understood the responsibility of their sit
uation they looked at both sides of the questions
and issues envolved in tho coming canvass, and
acted with the prudence which the occasion de
manded. The gentlemen of the Union establishment
ought to acquiesce with a good grace; they will
make no capital out of their attack upon Judge
Shannon they have got hold of the wrong man;
and especially will their reproaches and censures
be illy received here in western Pennsylvania,
among hi"3 neighbors, who look upon him as one
cf those men who do honor to America and her
Institutions ; starting in life without the advan
tages of fortune, with no wealth but his talents,
Judge Shannon lias struggled successfully with
fate ; relying on his own native energies, he has
won the esteem, the confidence of his fellow cit
izens : endowed with a wind, vigorous, thorough
ly disciplined, replete with information; posses
sed of an eloquence brilliant and impressive, of
surpassing personal popularity, his course is des
tined to be upward and onward.
Whig Nominee.
" Our separated brethren " who havo been try
ing to hold a Convention in Harrisburg, have
boldly ventured to nominate a candidate for Gov
ernor : we leara by Ttlegraph that the Hon. Jas.
Pollock was nominated. The vote stood, II
Jock, 8 1 ; Larimer, 37 ; C-ur!in, II.
V.'LrtLfcr Mr. pollock is "endowed with all
the faculties of good rraners " we cannot say ;
but are afraid that htwill prove to be a little
thick in thi w ind- He is not mcch known in this
State ; be is suj-ostd io 1 a good sort of old
souL
We have heard it said, that Mr- frllock is one
cf those good naturcd, philanthropic gDj!emen,
who were S anxious to starve our Tolunleevs du
ring the Mexican war; that while in Congress, ie
voted, in connection wjth the lamented Strohin
and a few more select spirks, ts graat noforthcr
supplies to the volunteers, who were bravely up
holding their country's rights and honor.on a
foreign soil : whether this is true or not we can
not say if f, wc should think that. Mr. Pollock
Af.oukl receive a very coraplinicntary vote frorn
Cambria oounty.
Col. H.'s. Mott.
The nomination of Col. Mott is received with
distinguished favor all over the State ; the young
democracy will go to work for him with a zeal
Ixardering cpon rfnf,h,'isiasa : if it were a possible
thing, to add .strength to ticket so irresistible
as ours. Col. M,ott's .extraordinary personal pop
iiiariry would (Jo it.
til
Military notice.
We earnestly call attention to the communica
tion signed "Many," in to-day's paper: we think
that the suggestion therein contained is judi
cious, and we hope to see a full meeting of Com
pany officers at Jefferson, on Saturday the 25th
instant.
The meeting will certainly result in good, by
promoting interchange of sentiment, and concei t
of action, among the officers.
It has been recommended that each comman
der of a company be accompanied by his Orderly
Sergeant. Let there be a full turn out.
Hon. J. L. Dawson.
We arc indebted to the attentive kindness of
this gentleman for a bound copy of the "Message
and Accompanying Docnments," and the Pat
ent Office Rejiorts for 1852-3.
The arrival of a stray favor this kind, is an
event in a country Printing Office, and is a kind
ness which is always gratefully remembered.
Law Jocrnai.. We Cud upon our table a copy
of "Livington's Monthly Law Magazine, for
January, 1854.
This Journal is published at 157 Broadway,
New York, it is printed ujKin good Paper, with
clear type: tho present number is embellished with
rsuperb likeness of Hon- Jas. Campbell, which is
alone worth the subscription price, 300. The
contents of the Journal may doubtless be valua
ble to some learned gentlemen, but for us they do
not possess the slightest interest. In these troub
lesome times, profiting by the dear bought e
perience of our Brethren of the quill, we endea
vor to eschew the Law and all it's Pomps and
vanities Mrs. Pilkingham says that they arc
expensive, and doubtless she knows.
Proceedings of Court.
Court is very slimly attended this week, al
though there is sufficient business before the
Court to occupy it all week.
Gommontrcolth vs. George' Raymond. Indict'
ment for Libel. 8th March, 1 854, A true Bill
10th March, 1854, defendant's Counsel move to
quash the Indictment.. Motion over-ruled.
Whereupon defendant pleads Publication and sub
mits. Sentenced to pay a fine of 510 and costs
of prosecution.
Commonwealth vs. Isaac Alsbach. Indictment
for Larceny. 8th March, 1854, Not a true bill
Commonwealth vs .John Sch wires, Patrick Plirm
mer, James Pbunmcr, George Varncr, JIvgh Ila
ny, Frank Slick, Joseph Skilly, John Skclly, and
Myers. Indictment for Riot and Assault
and Battery. 7th March, 1854, Not a true bill
as to Riot. A true bill as to Assault and Baitery
agamst Jno. Schwires. Not a true bill as to the
others. 10th March, 1854, continued, and John
Schwires bound in recognizance for his appear
ance at next Sessions.
Commonwealth vs. James Foster. Indictment
for keeping a Tippling House. 8th March, 1854,
A true bill. 10th March, 1854, Defendant ap
pears. Sentenced 25 and costs.
Alleghany Tenrnship vs. William Lake. Ap
peal. 10th March, 1854, Jury called and sworn.
Discharged, and case stated to the Court.
Thomas Kaylor vs. Peter Scanlnn. Case, Ac.
7th March, 1854, Jury called and sworn. Yer
dict for Plaintiff, six cents damages and costs.
Afigitstin Kaylorby his next friend, Peter Kay
lor vs. Richard Scanlm. Case, &c. 7th March,
1854, Jury called and sworn who do find for the
Plaintiff.
Nkw Advertisements. A new supply of
books by Jno. Rodgers, jr. Wc hope the public
will extend a liberal patronage to this new enter
prise Public Sale Wm. O'Keeffc Dissolution
by Mess. Correll Military Notice Notice by
W. W. Ivory, & Co.
Resolutions Passed by the Democratic
State Convention.
We last week published the proceedings of the
Democratic State Convention, but were unable
to publish the Resolutions adopted by that body
oweing to the lateness of their reception. They
need no commendation from us, they place the
Democratic Party on the same broad basis adop
ted by the Baltimore Convention, and endorsed
by every Democrat in the State.
Resolved, That the selection of William Bigler
by the voice of this Convention, as the standard
licarerof the democracy in the next gubernato
rial contest, is not only in accordance with the
well-established usages of the party, but a well
merited tribute to his eminent worth, integrity
and ability. His entire administration has been
characterized by an unselfish devotion to the
best interests of the people. The democracy
will hail his re-nomination with delight, and will
ratify the action of this Convention by his trium
phant election.
Resolved, That thelat annual inessage of Gov.
Bigler is a public document of unusual strength
and ability ; exhibiting with the greatest candor
and fidelity, tho actual financial condition of the
Commonwealth. In this frank and manly exhi
bit, we have assurance that the public interests
of the people are entrusted to a safe and compe
tent executive.
Resolved, That whilst there is so much in the
message of Gov. Bigler to excite our admiration
and prulo ftrr the cxhanatlns eallll or the btate,
and the high degree of prosperity enjoyed by the
people, wo should not be insensible to the impor
tance of a rigid economy in every department of
the government. It is in this that we have the
assurance that the public money is not misap
plied, and a just foundation for the confidence
that public engagements will be cheerfully met
by the people.
Resolved, That upon the subject of the curren
cy, the view of Gov. Bigler are perfectly sound
and democratic. That whilst it has never been
the aim or intention of the Democratic party to
uproot entirely the system of banking we have,"
it ii i;ot less our true policy to restrain the ag
gregate amount of capital invested in banking to
the demand of a healthy trade and the actual
business wants of the community, and not run
the risk of great commercial embarrassment and
djutrcas by an undue expansion of paper circula
tion. Old and solvent banks should be re-char-tcred
with great caution, and only after a most
thorough examination of their condition ; whilst
new pnes should only be established when abso
lutely necessary, and demanded by the exigencies
of trade.
Resolved, That the evils of omnibus and spccitl
legislation had become intolerable, and the for-
peer estwcialby calculated to produce incalculable
mischief and injury to the public. We therefore
heartily commend and approve the position as
sumed by Gov. Bigler, against this species of
legislation.
Resolved, That in the adjustment of the diffi
culties at Erie, and with the Franklin canal com
pany, Gov. Bigler displayed great skill, prudence,
ability ; and that he is justly entitled to the praise
of all for his conduct throughout the entire con-
trovers 3'.
Resolved, That this Convention presents with
entire confidence, the name of Jeremiah S. Black,
as the candidate of the Democratic party for
Judge of the Supreme Court. The high charac
ter and distinguished ability- of Judge Black are
too well known to every citizen cf the Common
wealth to require endorsement by this Conven
tion. The time has already occupied that emi
nent position, has been sufficient to leave the
impress of a great mindupon the jurisprudence of
the country, and he has shown himself a worthy
successor of tho strong minds who filled the
bench before him.
Resolved, That in the selection of Henry S.
Mott as our candidate for Canal Commissioner
we believe the democracy are peculiarly fortu
nate; recognizing in liim, as we do, a man of the
strictest integrity, great personal popularity, and
eminently qualified to fill the responsible office
for which he is nominated.
Resolved, That the election of Gen. Franklin
Tierce to the Presidency, was a trium pliant vin
dication of the attachment of the Democratic par
ty to the Constitution and the Union ; and that
so far his administration has displayed great
ability, been eminently judicious and consistent
with the principles upon which he was elected,
and the doctrines contained in his inaugural ad
dress, i
Resolved, That the public services of the Hon.
James Campbell, and the ability, fidelity and in
tegrity with which he has discharged the duties
of Postmaster General, entitle him to tlie thanks
of the people of the United States, and that he
possesses the confidence and merits the support
of the Democracy of Pennsylvania.
Resolved, That the course pursuedby thcllon.
R. Broadhead, our representative in the Senate
of the United States, entitles him to the entire
confidence and support of the Democratic party.
Resolved, That the democracy of Pennsylvania
are in favor of a liberal disposition of the public
lands by the general government, and cf the prin
ciples of a well devised Homestead Law, which
would encourage agriculture, commerce, manu
factories, and all other branches cf industry, hy
granting to every free white male citizen of t he
United States, who is the head of a family, a
homestead of one hundred and sixty acres of land
out of the public domain ; upon condition of oc
cupancy and cultivation of the same fora certain
specific period.
Resolved, That the democracy of Ponasylvania
adhetes with unshaken fidelity, to the Constitu
tion and Union of the States ; and relies upon the
compromise of 1850 as the final adjustment of
the vexed and dangerous question which then
agitated the country, and menaced the existence
of the Union. Upon this rational principle Gov.
Bigler entered upon the contest of 1851, and with
a dis'inct avowal of liis adhesion, was triumph
antly elected. Adherence to its provisions was
adopted in 1832, . as a distinctive fctGt,kin tkc
national platform, and President Pierce W9S elec
ted byuiu unparalleled majority, thus manifest
ing the popular assent to the terms and condi
tions of the compromise. Regarding it, as we
do, as a solemn and deliberate settlement of con
troversy, consecrated by the efforts and energies
of the ablest and best of both great political par
ties at the time of its adoption, and since, twice
ratified by the people of this State, we therefore
ratify and adopt the principles laid down in the
Baltimore platform of 1S52.
The Gardiner Case.
Its recent tragic termination, in the sui-jide of
the offender, almost immediately after his con
viction and sentence, has again directed public
attention to the Gardiner case, the history of
which has heretofore been given by the press.
It is weil, however, to review this great fraud, as
another warning to those who would prey upon
the government, and an evidence that, however
well devised the plot, justice will eventually.repch
the most successful villain.
By the treaty of 1843, with Mexico, of the
eleven millions to bo paid to Mexico, three and a
quarter millions were reserved to compensate
American citizens for damages sustained, from
that country. These claims were passed upon
a board of Commissioners, before whom Dr. Geo.
A. Gardiner appeared, claiming 420,000 for -c-ing,
ejected from a valuable silver mine, in San,
Louis Potosi ; and $153,000 more, on Uhalf pf
Dr. John II. Mears, for the loss of a quicksilver
mine in Mexico. Both these claims, sustained
by wholesale forgery and perjury, were pressed J
for the full amount asked.
It now appears, from disclosures made hf "one "j
Manuel erastigui, a Mexican accomplice, that
this wTiole affair originated with Mears, who ad
mitted Gardiner as a party, on account of his
skill and supposed influence. '
He received $83,000 of the Mears award, andf
paid over but half to his partner, which led to an
quarrel betweerrthem. Jose Pando irti-rj-ioj-000,
and Fcrnado dc la Cuesta, attache of the
Mexican lAgation, got 28,000.
The Gardiner award was divided between him
self and his counsel, and (leaving $200,000 on
deposite in this country,) he started forEmvj6.
The discovery of the fraud was made hy Dr.
Charles W. Da vis of AY ashington city, who had
resided many years in Mexico, and was familiar
with the language and customs of that count ;.y.
Soon after he was appointed secretary to the
Board, it became his duty to file their papers in
the State department, and in over hauling them
he became satisfied that many of them wore for
geries, He knew that Means was of bad reputa
tion in Mexico, and that no such mines were
described existed in San Louis Potosi.
Dr. Davis at once wrote to the Attorney Gen
eral on the subject, but his letter was not attend
ed to : that ofiicer, forgetting the doctor's official
position, supposed the communication but one
of hundreds he had received from disappointed
claimants, complaining of the action of the Bopd
of Commissioners and threw it aside.
Henry May and others were sent to Mexico, to
make further investigations. They visited San
Louis Potosi, explored the whole of the vicinity
in which the mine of Gardiner was caii in. .
f cated. They examined records, mining title,
persons, places, and used all possible diligence
to discover the vacated silver mine, but in vain.
They succeed in discovering the Mexican accom
plice of Mears and Gardiner, and while there ob
tained the correspondence, which, it is alleged,
transpired between Gardiner and his brother,
and their Mexican accomplice. The commission
was empowered to bring witnesses back with
them, upon such terms as they might deem ex
pedient. In May, 1851, Dr. Davis published a statement
of the fraud, which attracted the attention of
President Fillmore, to whom he disclosed all he
knew of the matter, convincing the President
that the Treasury had been robbed, and its offi
cers imposed upon. A month later Mr. Edward
Curtis, at one time counsel for Gardiner, inform
ed the President of his own suspicions of the claim
having been fraudulent, and the government soon
procured evidence upon which Gardiner was in
dicted, in the District of Columbia for perjury.
The administration now strained every nerve
to procure the necessary evidence for his convic
tion. George W. Slocum, then in Mexico, was sent
to San Louis Potosi, where he found no mines of
the kind described, but written and parol evi
dence of the fraud, upon which Gardiner was in
dicted for forgery.
The commission returned with evidence enough
apparently, to carry conviction home to every
unprejudiced mind. It was presented at the tri
al of the case w hich soon afterwards came on.
Much of it was ruled out, and all of it was so
adroitly assailed by the defence that the jurv
did not yield their convictions to what was
brought before them. They failed to agree and
it was understood that nine were for acquittal,
and three, who fortunately stood firm in their
belief, were for conviction.
Previous to another trial, another commission
visited .Mexico, having the evidence of the de
fence as to the precise location of the mines, (eli
cited on the first trial,) as a guide. They placed
it ten miles south of Langunillos but the com
mission found none within fifty miles of that
place. Proof was heaped upon proof, that no
such mines were in existence and on the second
trial for perjury Gardiner was convicted, senten
ced to ten years imprisonment, remanded to jail
at once took strychnine, and died. May his fate
be a warning to others, who would grasp at
wealth, regardless of the means by which it is
acquired. Pittsburg Dispatch.
Savage Assault Attempt to Kill Col
lector Hastings.
Robbery of 10,000 in gold from the Custom
House.
Friday night last, says the Pittsburg Union.,
one of the most desperate and daring robberies,
connected with an attempt to murder, that it has
ever been or duty to record, was perpetrated in
our midst. Mr. John Hastings. Collector of Cus
toms, who resides in Alleghanj- City, beyond
the canal, had taken his supper about seven o'
clock, ami stepped out to cross to the Collector
of Tolls Office opposite. There are alout twen
ty stone steps leading down from his lot to the
path along the canal. He had descended these
nearly to the bottom , when a stout heavy set
fellow, with surtuont coat nd cap on, stepped
up from the side-wall directly in front of him.
At the same moment he heard footsteps behind
him, and could just glance back t see a large
man, wearing black frock coat and hat, grapple
him by the throat with both hands, while one
below struck him over the head with a colt. He
thinks there was a third man also struck him.
Strangled and stunned by blows, he sank down
insensible when the ruffians rifled his pockets of
$320, a gold watch, and keys of the vault and
drawers in the Custom House. The money con
sisted of two $100 bills", two $50 notes and one
$20, all on the Merchants and Manufacturers'
Bank of Pittsburg. The villains left him, they
supposed, dead. He must have lain as they left
him, nearly three quarters of an hour, when re
viving, he crawled to the top of the steps and
and called for help. His wife and son came out
dreadfully alarmed, and procuring assistance
frcui the Tolls' Office, conveyed him into the
house. He was found to be most severely beat
en, and it was thought his skull was fractured.
Dr. M'Cook, Sr., was immediately sent for, w ho
at once repaired to the spot, and effected speedy
relief. Messengers were sent, also, to warniie
watchman at the Custom House of tlie vault key.
The watchman, Joseph Cupplcs, was prompt
ly notified, but it appeared the next morning the
robbers had profited well by the start they had
got, and had entered the vault and abstracted
$10,000 in gold, chiefly $20 pieces, leaving $2,
876 scattered over the floor f the vault. The
Police of this and other cities are on the scent,
but as yet no clue is bad to the perpetrators of
this daring outrage. Quite an excitement pre
vails througlnnit the community. A reward of
one .thousand dollars is offered for the arrest of
the robbers and recovery of the stolen money.
Mr. Hastings' recovery is pronounced by his
physician. Dr. M'Cook, as very probable. It is
sincerely hoped by every one that the scoundrels
may be speedily overtaken and summarily dis
posed of. Yerily robbery and murder met us at
Jffr verv tjrc.' - -iSr , -
During the momentary struggle with the rol
bers on the stone steps, there were several boats
that had just arrived at tho Toll Office, not thir
ty yards from the spot. Some half dozen er
sons were in the office and about the porch, j et
not the slightest indication of the brutal deed be
ing done so close at hand reached them. Not a
word appears to have been spoken, but withasi-J
lence and celerity truly astonishing, the bloody
ruffians performed their work. There is no doubt
their intention was to kill their victim, which
they supposed they had accomplished. Posses
sed of the vault key, they must have hurried at
once to the Custom House ; but how they man
aged to get open the outer door, and to avoid all
alarm of the watchman, is yet a mystery. An
investigation is being had of the matter before
the Mayor.
We clip the following from the same paper of
a tatter date than the above.
The investigation of the outrage and robbery
of last Friday night, which was commenced be
fore the Mayor on Saturday last, was proceeded
with yesterday. The testimony was designed
for transmission to Washington, as well as for
the purpose of eliciting some important facts to
guide the police. Th particulars will probably
be published shortlj-.
; Mr. Hastings suffered very much oa Sunday
night and yesterday, from the wound upon the
leftside of his head. The greatest danger is at
this time ; inflamatory fever usually setting in
about the third day after the injury. The follow
ing is the testimony of Dr. M'Cook, taken last
Saturday, before Mayor Yoltz :
Dr. George M'Cook being sworn, deposeth and
sajth : I was called upon to see Mr. Hastings last
night, between 8 and 8 J, o'clock, P. M. I went
along with the messenger to his residence in Al
legheny City, and found hi in in a very critical
condition. I found him literally pulseless, with
a very coM skin, scarcely able to articulate dis
tinctly, with marks of violence ujton the front
part ol his throat, indicating cleaily that the
main arteries and veins of the throat had been
compressed by that violence, and thereby retard
ed the return of blood from the brain to the heart
producing congestion of the face and head. I
also found marks of violence upon the most pro
minent part of the parietal bones on both sides
of the head, produced, as I interred, by the ap
plication of the force of a foreign body, which in
my opinion indubitably induced the depressed
condition of the system previously described.
There was also an extreme difficulty in swal
lowing as well as cf utterance. My opinion is,
beyond a question, from tlie facts of the case,
that the injuries were tlie result of an attempt to
assassinate. He was not full conscious when I
first saw him. I think it was about an hour
and three quarters from the time, when I suppo
sed the accident to hare occurred, until I saw
him.
Revolutionary Anecdote.
A correspondent of the Manchester (N. II.)
Mirror, furnishes the following :
When the British were in Boston, in 1707, my
father was in a barler's shop, waiting to be sha
ved. A British officer came in and wanted to be
shaved, provided the barber could do it without
drawing blood, and saving that if hedid he would
run the sword through him. The barber was
frightened, and dared not undertake the task. A
little boy sitting there spoke up and said he would
doit. He looked at the boy with astonishment,
but the boy stripped off his coat and told him to
take a seat. He took off the officer's beard with
out drawing blood, and was paid a guinea for his
trouble. The officer then asked him how he ven
tured to do it, as he had been to every barber's
shop in town, and no one before dared to do it.
The boy replied, " I thought I should sec blood
as soon as you would, and, if I had, I would have
cut your throat to the neck bone in one mo
ment." The British officer hung down his head
and left, amid shouts of applause for the boy.
The Caprice of Fortune.
Wc know nothing that better illustrates the
caprice of fortune than the following letter, which
is published in the New York Pick, edited by
Jos. A. Scoville, formerly private secretary .to
John C. Calhoun, who vouches for its authenti
city. How singular and eventful has been the
life of the individual to whom it relates :
Cuari-kstox, S. C, Feb. 22, 1854.
Dear Sir Can you put me in the way of mak
ing a small collection, if you can you will oblige
me ; the circumstances arc these : Somewhat j
about the year 3G or 3T, a gentlemanly person
stepped into a merchant tailoring establishment, j
where I happened to 1 clerk, (under the Astor
House, Broadway, New York.) and bought of me
a pair of straw colored kid gloves, and I noticed
he had a beautiful hand, and was particular about
the fit : he was very polite and spoke indiffer
ent English ; he made daily visits and purchases;
at last he thought it cheaper to buy by the dozen,
and selected twelve pairs, size 7, lemon colored
kids. But who could refuse such a gentleman
credit I could not and as he had but two five
franc pieces, I willingly gave him trust, and
have never, never, seen him since. I inquired cf
the book-keeper, at the office of the Astor House,
who my very cortcous customer was, and was
told that he was a gentleman from France, some
what in difficulties, and that his name was Louis
Xajioleon, (Esquire,) and that he belonged to a
respectable family, and, no doubt, would one day
pay nic. I have since heard, on the authority of
a Mr. Punch, an Englishman, that this same
gentleman is now residing in Paris, and is doing
a good business. Can you, kind Mr. Pick, put
me in the way cf letting him know of my bill, for
the amount was deducted from my salary , by my
then employers, and as I owe several tailors'
bills myself, aad they are dunning me hard, your
kind attention will oblige, very respectfully,
L. Strawkids.
Private, P. S. The foregoing is substantially
true. The writer of this has often taken by the
hand, as well as receipted a good many bills for
Joseph A. Scoville, Esq.
New Anecdote of Henry Clay.
A writer in the New Quarterly Review, a Lon
don publication of much interest, relates a very
striking anecdote, which, he says, he received
from a friend to whom it was related by Mr.
Clay himself. The story is as follows :
Travelling in early manhood, in a public
conveyance in a South-Eastcra State, Mr. Clay
found himcoif tkwnjilTu)' or nree otfter per
sons, consisting of a young lady and gentleman,
her husband, and of a person muffled up in a
cloak, whose countenance was concealed, and
who appeared to be indulging in a tete-a-tete with
Morpheus. Suddenly a big, brawny Kentuckian,
got into the coach smoking a cigar, and frowned
fiercely around, as much as to say, " I'm half
horse, half alligator ; the yaller flower of the for
est, all brimstone but the head and ears, and
that's aqua-forlis." In fact, he looked as savage
as a meat-axe, and puffed forth huge volumes
smoke, without reference to the company within,
especially of the lady, who manifested certain
timid symptoms of annoyance. Presently, after
some whispering, the gentleman with her, in the
politest accents, requested the stranger not to
smoke, as it annoyed his companion. The fellow
answered, " I reckon I've paid my place. IH
smoke as much as I darn please, and all h 1
shan't stop me no how." With that he looked
dangerous, and rolled his eyes round as fiercely
as a rattlesnake. It was evident he had no ob
jection to a quarrel, and that if it occurred, it
was likely to lead to a deadly struggle. The
young man who had spoken to him shrank back,
and was silent. Clay felt his gallantry aroused.
He considered for a moment whether he should
interfere, but experisnced a natural reluctance to
draw upon himstlf the brutal violence of his gi
gantic adversary. In that lawless country, be
knew his life might 1e sacrificed unavene.d. jj,
knew himself physically unequal to tho content
and he thought, after all, it was not his busir.t'
Quixotically to take up anotl.tr man's quarrel
Feeling pity for the insulted, and disgust towards
the insulter, he determined to take no notice
when, very quietly indeed, the cloaked fiuie in
the corner assumed an upright jtosition, and tho
mantle was suffered to fill from it without effjit
or excitement. The small but sinewy fian,e cf
man, plainly dressed in a tightly buttoned frock
coat, with nothing remarkable alout his appear
ance, was seen, and a pair of bright pray ty(s
sought the fierce optics of the ferocious Kentuck
ian. Without a word, this lay figure pas.v.-il
his hand under his collar at the l ack of hij neck
and slowly and deliberately pulled firth a locg,
extremely long, and glittering knife from its
sheath in that singular place. " Stranger," l.t
said, "my name is Col. Janus Bowie, well known
in Arkansas and Louiiiaiia, and if you don't pui
that cigar out of the window in a quarter cf i
minute, 111 put this kiiifc through your bowe'.s,
as sure as death." Clay said he never forgot in
after life the exj rcssion cf the Colonel's eves at
that moment. The predominant impression i: a.lo
upon him was the certainty cf the threat being
fulfilled, and apparently the sa:ne conviction im
pressed itself ere long upon the offender. During
two or three seconds his eye met that of Bowie.
His was the weaker, and he quailed. With a
curse, he tore tho cigar from between bis teeth,
and flung it, scowling, but down cast, out of the
coach window. Upon this, Col. James Bowie aj
deliberately replaced his long knife in its eccen
tric hiding place, and, without saying a word to
any one else, or even vouchsafing a glance at any
one, refolded his cloak around him, ani did not
utter another syllable to the end of the journey."
Those who remember how- Mr. Clay could tell
a story, can imagine the effect of the above aj
narrated by him.
"Judge Porter, in granting Tavern Licence
the present term, not only made it a ioint to as
certain whether drunkenness was prohibited
about the premises, the tars kept closed on Sun
day, but particularly impressed the necessity cf
the landlords keeping good liquors. The JuJge,
although a very temperate man is opposed to tee
ing a community poisoned by the sale of adul
terated liquors. la this matter, all will consider
him right. Carbon. Democrat.
The Costtme QrESTio.v. The London Adver
tiser says, ' it gives us much pleasure to be able
to state that the Queen has mcst graciously ia'i
matcdtoMr. Buchanan, the American Embas
sador, that it will in future be left to his Excel
lency to appear at state ba!Is and her Majesty's
dinner i arties, in whatever costume is mo.-t
agreeable to himself. The Lord Chamberlain has
also made a similar communication to his Excel
lency, relative to his cost'ime c n the opening or
closing of the session of Parliament."
ExECiTie)x. Thomas Motley and Wm. Black
ledge, the two men whose barbarous crime in
hunting down and Saying alive a slave, which
made their case notorious , were hung at Water
boro, South Carolina, on Friday latt. A rescue
was feared and a large dctachmc:it cf soldiers ac
companied them to the ground.
riE !
At her residence, in Derry Township, West
moreland County, Bnnx'JET, wife of James Ma
gill, Sen., aged 74 years and 1 month.
The deceased and her husband were amongst
the early settlers of Westmoreland County, and
endured all the privations incident to a new coun
try. Her sufferings, resulting fix.m a complica
ted disease, were severe and protracted ; j et she
manifested an extraordinary degree cf patience.
She fully maintained her senses to the last ; and
near the close, the fear of death appeared to be
entirely removed, from her mind. In the hopo
that her sufferings on earth have been exchanged
for the joys cf heaven her friends bow submis
sively to the hand that, in her removal, has smit
ten them with sorrow. She had a wiJc circloof
friends and acquaintances, wlio deeply deplore
het loss, but are consoled by the hoi lat dus
may enjoy a hapry immortality beyond the
grave. Tribune.
Died, on Saturday, 11th inst., at the residenco
of her husband, Hon. Harrison Kinkcad, of this
Borough, Mrs. Pauilla Kixkead, in the 0th
of her age.
In making this tribute to the memory of Mrs.
Kinkead, we are called to a duty of ordinary oc
currence. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is
the death of; saint." Mits. K. was in early life,
trained in the doctrines and precepts of the word
of God, which resulted in her connecting herself
with the Presbyteaian church of Blainyville, (in
the bounds of which she then resided,) when
about 18 years of age. This connection she a
dorned in all the relations of life. She was an
affectionate daughter, a devoted wife, a fond and
sympathizing Mother, ami a kind and obliging
neighbor. She was ever ready to give aid and
attention to the sick and distressed, especially
the poor. In 1S3C she removed with her hus
band to Ebcnsburar. where bhe had an opportunir
ty of exercising the graces of the Christian.'
Fora number of years after this period there was.
but little English prvaching in this place. But a
minister of the Gospel of any branch of the
church, found a home and a resting place in the
house and family of Mrs. Kinkead, where Eng
lish preachers were generally elirecttd tvhen visi
ting our town. '
Her departure is felt by all and casts a gloom
over many a countenance. But it will fall most
heavily upon her immediate family. She has left
nine children most of whom are small, who to
gether w ith their widowed Father, will feel the
stroke most keenly. But they are not called to
mourn as those who have no hope. Her end was
peace. During the closing sccd the frequently
spoke of the gleirisus prospect of dwelling with
God her saviour. After enduring suffering for a
protracted period, with great patience and resig
nation, she at last sweetly and calmly feel asleep
in Jesus.
'How blsssed the righteous when she dies !
When sinks a weary soul to rest,
How mildly beam tho closing eyes,
How gently heaves the expiring breast !
So fades a summer cloud away,
- So sinks the gale when storms are o'er,
So gently shuts the eye cf day .
So dies a wave along the shore," , , M.
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