OzDevotee. •to Politics, Foreign and Domestic Intelligence, Literature, Science, agriculture, the &Mechanic ✓lrts, Internal Improvement,• and General .11.11scellanyo la S 4-. jarsids.l arcs ~.. ,...1 I :,..,1. - ;• cas , rugstmV l 725 ''''' '7,1114 WICSNIMIDAV 7 25 7:25, Tetißsnar 725 ;44 FatDAT 7 25 '27 . Swrintonv 7:25 '' —, ,116 SUNDAY 17 24 7 25 " 6 , 1, 1 —ONDAY . trite Altar AND RV:PUBLICAN BANNER. Atliliver annuna. halit 6 yearly In advance. 'GE'rTISBURG, DECEMBER 23, 1834 e:TWeitre been requested to state that the Merchants of the Borough will not open their Stores on Thursday next, the 25th. O:7 - The "Star-Spangled Banner," has been, the Editor states, "disposed of to the Proprietor and Editor of the Philadelphia "Commercial Herald," by whom it will be enlarged and published from the first of January next, under the title of "THE PHI LADRIPEITA SATURDAY HEnAmp." It will be devoted to literary, moral and religious subjects, and the news and occurrences of the Jay—and no pains will be spared to I trmke it a truly valuable and interesting flintily newspaper." Otr'A Harrisburg correspondent of the PhiladelPhia Inquirer, under date ofDecem „ her 11, writes as follows: In the House to-day, Mr. Lawrence's re. solution [published in the last Star,] was called up, when an immediate attempt was made to put it down, by Mr. Bidlack, [a "whole hog,l who offered an amendment, the purport of which was,that as there is a probability or a war with Prance, the sur plus fund will be required to carry it on.— The mover could not give any reasons for his course, but said, as far as he was con cerned, he did not care for the passage of • tither the resolution or amendment. An other of the party moved, that the commit tee rise, evidently to relieve the embarrass. meat of the amender. Considerable sparr ing took place, when Mr. STEV ENS, in a short address, delivered one of the most - touching and eloquent sarcasms I ever re member to have heard. He said he "would vote for the rising of the committee, out of pure kindness to thegentlemen who suppor ted the amendment; for what a dilemma will they be placed in ' when the resolution of the gentleman from Bedford shall come before the House.", - They now object to dictates being sabred to Congress, and yet those re lioluttonit require, that the Senate shall ex • t pungs from their journal the vote censuring ' the President, _recorded last winter. Mr. Stevens' satire was like a two-edged sword, among the supporters of the administration, but not a man among them ventured to make him an answer. MASONRY COWED! Er The following, eubrnitted in the House of Representatives by Mr. &tumuli, on the 10th inst. was, it will be seen,resisted manfully by the tools and 111111111 ill of Masonry—the minions of Jackson ism! The Whigs, among whom are a few honest Maims, all voted' for the printing of the resolu tions—wkilst the Jackson men,without exception, voted against their being, printed! And such con .duct is lauded by the. Sentinel man! We begin to suspect there is come truth in the report of the re suscitation of the Good Samaritan Lodge. Wuxi/can, it is elledgrd and believed by a large and respectable portion of the citi zens cif this Commonwealth, that the Mason• is Institution is injurious to the rights, and dangerous to the liberty of the people; That it imposes on its members oaths and obligations unauthorized by,and inconsistent with the Nis of the country; That it binds its members to give a pre 'ference to each other in ALL things, over the rest of their fellow citizens; To "apprise each other of all approach• iNg danger," whether such danger arise from the legal prosecution of their own crimes and misdemeanors, or otherwise; To conceal the secrets and crimes of each other, not excepting even murder and trea. eon; to espouse each other's cause, and if, 'visible, "extricate them from ALL difficul ties,* whether they be "right or wrong;" To avenge even to death, the violation of any of the Masonic, oaths, and the revelation of any of their secrets; That the rites and ceremonies of the Lodge are' of a degrading, immoral, and impious character; That the catididates are stripped nearly naked, and led to the imposition of their awfukoaths hoodwinked, -and with a rope or cold around their necks, called a "cable tow;" That in the Royal Arch degree, they af fect to enact the sublime and sacred scene of God appearing to Moses in the Burning Bush of Mount Horeb; That,in order to impress on the conscience of the candidate the "sealed obligation," which is a renewal,of all his former unholy *MUM oaths and obligations, they admin . liter I. him the Sacrament out of a human skull, and compel him to invoke upon his sonl, in addition to death on earth, eternal ,damnation in, the.world to come, as the pen tltyr of violating any obligation which he may have heretofore taken, is then taking, 'or may thereafter take; in relation toiny &Tree of Masonry, or order of knighthood; Thatit is an atiti.republican, and an in. l ind dangerous enemy to our demo. *ratio forms of Government; That it creates and sustains secret orders ‘o(o,bility, in violation of the spirit of the • it is a`regularly organized kingdom Within the limits of this republic, assuming secretly exercising all the prerogatives quad'possrs elan independent kingdom; fli't has its knights, its grand commindors, h'• ' klC . ch 4 35 435 4 35 4 35 -4 35 435. 4 36 DEC • MEER. D. R. M. FirolQ. 7 736 w. Full M. 15 11 dl A. Last Q. 23 736 at. Now M. 30 3 1 xt. stein, Herrington, Heston, Hill, Hopkins, Hottenstein,Huston, Imhoff, Irish, Irvin, Jackson of Berks, James, Jonos, Karr of Allegher4, Kerr of Butler, Kooker, Lewel len, Lynn, M'clellen, M'Elwee, Morris, Murry, Patterson of Fay., Poynter, Peitz, Pollock, Reed of Bed. Reed of Phila. co., Rheiner, Richards, Rinehart, Schneider of Montgomery, Smith of Bradford, Snyder of York, Stokes, Taggart, Ulrich, Williams, Woodward and Thompson,(Speaker.)-58. OtrThe U. S. Senate,on the 11th instant, elected the following Standing Committees —the first named gentleman on each Com mittee being Chairman of the same— Threign Relations—Messrs. Clay,King of Georgia, Mangum, Sprague, Tal I m ridge , Finance-Webster,Wright,Tyler,Mangum,Ewing. Commerce—Silebcc,King of Ala. Sprague, Wright, Waggaman. Manufactures— Frelinghuysen,Morris,Knight,Ty ler, Prentiss. Agricidlure—Brown, Kent,Swift,Robinson,Morris. Military attrairs—Benton, Tip ton,Preston , King of Ala. Clayton. Militia-Robinson, Ilenarteks,APKean,Waggaman, Swift. .Nitual Affairs- Southard,Robbins,Tallinadgc, Bibb Black. Public Lands—[Thc Committee of the last session was continued for the present session,by an unanimous vote passed during the preceding week. The mem bers consist of Messrs. Poindexter, Moore, Prentiss, M'Kean, Clay.] Private Land Claims—Black, Kane, Naudain,Por ter, Shepley. Indian APirs—White , Tipton, Smith, Swift,Fre- I inghuyscn. blaim ! --Bel I ,Ti pton ,Naud a i n ,Brow n ,Shepley. Judieurry—Clayton,Preston,Bell,Sinith,Leigh. Post Office and Post Roads— [The Committee of the last session was continued for the present session by a resolution passed unanimously during the prece ding week. The members consist of Messrs. Grundy, Ewing, Robinson, Knight, Southard.] Persons—Tomlinson,Tallmadge,M'Kean, Prentiss Preston. Roads and Canals—Mendricks, Kent, Robinson, Robbins M'Kcan. District of Columbia--Tyler,Kent,Bibb,Southard, Tomlinson. - Revolutionary Claime-Moore,Smith,Whito,Leigh, Frelinghtlysen. .•,..7b Credit and Report the Expenses Qf the Senate-- Knight,.Tomlinson, Morrie.. Engrosied Bins—Shoploy, Robinson, Morris. .0:7 - The following Standing Committes were announced in the Lower House of Con gress on the Bth instant— Elections—Memorn. Claiborno,Griffin,Hawgins, Vanderpool,lianegan,Hard,Burns,Bouldin,Kilßor Brays (S. Means—Polk, Wilde, McKitn,Binney, Cambreleng,Loyal,MeKinley,Hubbnrcl,Corwin. Claims—Whittlesyofo. Barbour,Banke,Nlcln lira, Gholson, Forrester, Stoddert, Banks, Fulton, Commerce—Sutherland,Harpor of N. H., Norco of R.I. Pinch of La. Morgan Public Lauds—Clay,Boon,Clayton,Stade,Ashly, inge,Williame,Lincoln,Caany. Post Ojfic. h Post Roads—Conner, Kavanagh, Thomas of La. Brigge,Murphy,Lane,Laporte,Hall of Mi. Schley. District of . Colzontia-Chinn,W. 13.Shopard,Mc. Konnan,Allon of Va. Hiestor,Fillmpre,King,Van dorpool,Steele. Judiciary—Foster, Girtion, Bearcieley,Thomas of Ald. Hardin, Parks, Piorce of N. H. Robinson, flamer. Revolutionary Clerinut—Muldenbert,Crons,Tur- THE GETTYSBURG- STAR 4lic. REPUBLICAN BANNER. its kings, its high griests, and its great grand high priests; It has established a central and control ling government, extending its branches over ail the civilized world, which they de nominate the "Holy Empire." The seat of this government in America, is, in what, in Masonic language, is called the valley of Now York," this bran i ch of Masonic power is called "The Grand Supreme Council of the most Puissant Sovereign Grand Inspec tors General of the 33d degree at the Grand Orient of New York;" It sends ernbassadors to, and receives thorn from, all the Masonic kingdoms of the earth; It forms secret treaties and alliances of fensive and defensive with those powers,and continues its correspondence and relation with them, although our own government may, at the same time, be at-open war with the governments in which such Masonic kingdoms are located; It secures an undue, because nn unmerit ed advantage to members of the Fraternity, over the honest and industrious uninitiated farmer, mochan:c and laborer, in all the or dinary business transactions of life; It prefers a corrupt "brother" to honest citizens, in appointments to office; It prevents the wholesome enactment and due administration of laws; It enters and corrupts our legislative halls, our executive affairs, our courts of justice. The trial by jury, instead of being the palladium of our rights, it converts into an engine of favoritism and Masonic fraud; Its whole tendency is to cherish a hatred of democracy, and a love of aristocratic and regal forms and power. The truth of all these things has been re peatedly proclaimed to the world under the signatures of thousands of honest men; by authentic documents procured from the Lodges themselves; and by the testimony, under oath, of numerous adhering Masons of good character; and it has never yet been contradicted by the sworn testimony of a single witness: Therefore,. Resolved, That the committee on the Ju diciary System be instructed to bring in a bill effectually to suppreEs and prohibit the administration and reception of Masonic, Odd Fellows, and all other secret extra-judi cial oaths, obligations, and promises in the nature of oaths. Mr. AIRES, moved that the preamble and resolutions be printed, upon which motion, the yeas and nays wore required by Messrs. STEVENS and REM\ RT, and decided in the negative, as follows: YEAS.—Messrs. Anderson of Delaware, Ayres, Banks, Bayne, Bidlack, Brooke of Chester, Carson, Clarke, Cromwell, Davies, Dewart, Emmert, Erb, Handy, Hippie, Hummel, Hutchison, Krause, Lacock,Law rence, M'Culloh, M'Sherry, Mather, Mid dleswarth, Miller of Philadelphia, Miller of Lehigh, Miller of Fayette, Parker, Patter son of Lancaster, Pennypacker, Reed of Philadelphia city, Reigart, Riegel, Rumba, T. S. Smith, Spackman, Stevens and Wal ker.-88. NAYS.—Messrs. Anderson of Alleghe. ny, Beale, Bennett, Brawley, Brooks of York, Burson, Christman, Conrad, Cowden, Curren, Derr, Douglass, Erdman,Fornance, Frazier, Gamble, Harrison; Hasson, Hellen. rill, Bates, Standifor, Marshall, Young, Baylios, Kinnard. Public Expendiiures—Davenport,Lyon,Clark of Pa. Pago,Tweedy,McLene,Jackson of Mass. Ha zoltine,Forris. Private Land Claims—Johnson ofTen. Mardis, Casr,Galbraith,Mann of N.Y. Bull,Chambess,Da vis of Ky. May. Manufaetures—Adams of Mass. Donny, Dick onion of N.J, Martindale,McComas,Osgood,Clow noy, Cramer, Jackson olConn. 4 , 7 iculiure—Bnckee,Taylor of Va. TiathawaY, Derniiz,Bean,Dunlap,Clowney.Turner,Heaty. Indian Affairs—Giltner,McCarty,Everett of Vt. Graltem,Allen of O. Dickinson of Ten. Lova of Ky Grennell. Military Affairs-Johnson of Ky. Yanco,Spoiglit Ward,Thornpson,Coffon,Buncli,McKay, Anthony. Naval Affairs—White of N.Y. Milligan, Reed, Watmough,Lansing,Grayson,Parker,Smith,Wiso Foreign Alfairs,Waytte,Evorett of Mass-Ball of N.C., Coulter, Jarvis, Pierson, Button, Lacher, Poy ton. Territories-Allan of Ky. Potts,Johnson of N.Y Wilson,Jones of o .Ewlnfr,Garnhlo,Pago,Trumbull Revolutionary Pensions—Wardwoll,Barringor, Tompkins,Mooro of Va. Lea of Tenn. W. K. Ful lar,Fowler,Bell,Lay. Invalid Pensions—Miller,Benle,Adoms ofN.Y Schneck,Chilton,chanoy,Mitoholl ofO., Brown of N.Y. Janes. Roads Canals—Morcer,Blair,Vmton, Johnson of Md. Stewart,Rencher,Lucas,Pope,Reynolds. Revisal ly Unfinished Business—Dickson,flarri• son,McVean,Shinn,Taylor of N.Y. Accounts—Venn of Pa. Loa of N.J. Mitchell of N.Y. Crockett,Dsgood. Expenditures in the Department of State—A. H. Shophord,Day,Beaumont,Bodle,Pattorson. Do. in Treasury—Allen of Vt. P. C. Fullor,liar per of Pa. tipangler,Clarko of N.B. Do. in War—Wiiittlesey if N.Y. Chambera,De. borry,Webster,Hulsey. Do. in Nary—Hall of Me. Huntidgton of N.Y. Ramsoy, Slouno,Van Houten. Do. in Post Office—Howes,Fulton, Barns, Lay, Wagoner. Do. on Public Buildinga—Whallon,Darlington Brown,Honderßon,Hard. 0::7 — On the 4th inst. a message was re ceived by both Houses of Congress, from the President of the United States, enclos- ing the following letter from the son of Gen. LittrAiterrE, accompanying "a copy of the Declaration of Independence engraved on copper," bequeathed to Congress by the friend and companion of %V ashington,and the gallant defender of the Declaration at the birth and in the infancy of our Republic: To the PRESIDENT of the United States - - Sin: A great misfortune has given Me more than one solemn and important duty to fulfil, and the ardent desire of accom plishing with fidelity my father's last will, emboldens me to claim the patronage of the President of the United States, and his be nevolent intervention, when I am obliged respectfully and mournfully to address the Senate and - Representatives of a whole na tion. Our forever beloved parent possessed a Copperplate, on which was inscribed the first engraved copy of the American De claration of Independence, and his last in tention, in departing this world, was, that the precious plate should be presenta to the Congress of the United States, to ba de posited in their Library, as a last tribute of respect, patriotic love and affection, for his adopted country. Will it be permitted to me, a faithful dis s ciple of that American School, whose princi: pies are so admirably exposed in that im mortal declaration, to hope that you, sir, would do me the honor to communicate this letter to both Houses of Congress at the same time that, in the name of his afflicted family, you would present to them my yen-, erable father's gift. In craving such an important favor, sir, the Son of General Lafayette, the adopted Grand,Son of Washington, knows, and shall never forget, that he would become un worthy of it, if he was ever to cease to be a French and American patriot. With the utmost respect, I am, sir, Your devoted and obedient servant, GEORGE W. LAFAYETTE. • - OzrThe folliiiVing interesting correspon dence was Communicated, by the President of the United States, to both:Houses of Con gross, on'the 15th Instant - WASHINGTON, June 27, 1834. To George Washington Lafayette; and the other members of the family of the late Gen. Lafayette. In compliance with the will of Congress, I transmit to you the joint resolutions of the two Houses, unanimously expressing' the sensibility with which they received the in telligence of the death of "General Lafay ette, the friend of the United States, the friend of Washington, and the friend of Liberty:" and I also assure you of the con defence of this whole nation in the irrepara ble bereavement which by that event you have sustained. In complying with the request of Con gress, I cannot omit the occasion of otTering you my own condolence in the great loss you have sustained, and of expressing my admiration of the eminent virtues of the dis- tinguished patriot, whom it has pleased Providence to remove to his high reward. 1 also pray you to be persuaded that your individual welfare and prosperity will al ways be with me objects of that solicitude, which the illustrious services of the great friend and benefactor of my country are cal culated to awaken. ANDREW JACKSON, President of the United States. LA GRANGE, 21st ofOctober, 1884. SIR: The resolution of Congress, com nunicated to me by your honored favor of the 27th of June, that glorious testimony of American national affection for my beloved and venerated father, has been received by his family with the deepest sensd of the Mast respectful, and, give me leave to say, filial gratitude. And now, sir,that we experience the liene fits of such a high and soothing sympathy, we find ourselves called to tlj , honor of ad dressing to the People and ogress of the United States our heartfelt and dutiful thanks. Sir, you were the friend 'of my father, and the kind letter, which accompanied the pre. cious message, seems to be for us a sufficient authorization to our claiming once more your honorable assistance, for the accom plishment ofa duty dear to our hearts. We most fervently wish that the homage of our everlasting devotion to a nation,whose tears have deigned to mingle with ours, should be offered to both Houses of Con gress. Transmitted by you,sir,that homage shall be rendered acceptable; and we earn estly pray you, sir, to present it in our name. Our gratitude shall be forever adequate to the obligation. The resolution which so powerfully hon ors my father's memory, shall be deposited as a most sacred family property in that room of mourning, where once his son and grandsons used to receive with avidity, from him, lessons of patriotism and active love of liberty: there the daily contemplation of it will more and more impress their minds with that encouraging conviction, that the affection and esteem ofa free nation is the most desirable reward that can be obtained upon earth. With the utmost respect, sir, I have honor to be, your devoted and obedient servrint, GEORGE W. LAFAYETTE. aomaaaall aMikailE6llCeab-o LEGISLATURE OF PENNSYLVANIA—PRO. FF.SSIONS.—Farmers, 55; La wyers,ls; Mer chants, 4; Carpenters, 3; Mechanics, 3; Doc tors, 2; Printers, 2; Manufacturers, 2; Sur veyors, 2; Gentlemen, 2; Sadler, 1; Iron Master, 1; Silversmith, 1; Trader, 1; Dro ver, 1; Millwright, 1; Accountant, 1; Inn keeper, 1; Potter, 1; Tanner, 1.--Total 100. WASHINGTON RAIL ROAD.—The suspen sion of operations on two or three points in the line of the Washington Rail Road, in consequence of the late riots and murders perpetrated thereon, will not interfere, it i 3 understood, with the final completion of the Road at the time heretofore contemplated— that is by the Ist ofJuly next. SPECIE.--Between the 17th and 24th of November last there was entered at the cus tom house in New Orleans 8524,036 in sil ver, and between the let and 6th inst. at the custom house in New York $193,471, about half gold, and the remainder silver, all im ported from abroad. UNION CANAL OF PENNSYLVANIA.--Thig important work connects, by a route of little more than eighty miles, the Schuylkill with the Susquehanna, and is one of the links of a great - chain of internal improvement by which our entorprizing neighbors have uni ted the West with the East—Pittsburg with Philadelphia. The annual report exhibits the increased importance and successfulness of the work. The canal was closed last year for nearly three months, viz:--from the 15th December to the 9th March. Not withstanding the uncommonly dry season, there was no suspension of trade during the past summer, on account of scarcity of wa ter. The tolls roooivod in the last year, from the first of Nov. 1833, to the Ist of November 1834, amounted to one hundred and twenty thousand dollars, being an id crease of nearly one-sixth beyond the re ceipts of the preceding year, and more than double the amount received in 1832. The number of tons which passed through the canal during the year ending the Ist Nov. 1834, is as follows:—from West to East, 53,619; from East to West, 30,916. The principal article from the West is lumber, amounting to about 13,000 tons; next wheat and rye; then flour and anthracite coal.— From the East, of course the great item is merchandize, making nearly 15,000 tons; next is gypsum, of which more than 8,000 tons passed. The annual Message of Governor LUcas of Ohio, in commencing with a general de scription of the affitirs ofthat State,presents, as might be expected, a picture of unsur passed prosperity. "Our State," he says, "is advancing with rapid strides; our popu lation is increasing; our forests are falling before the hand of industry; farmers are en larging their farms, increasing their crops, improving their stock, and receiving liberal prices for their produce; manufactories are increasing; commerce advancing; towns and villages are springing up; cities improving; and internal improvements, by roads and ca nals, are actively progressing; in every di rection we see the most glowing prospect of continued prosperity." The boundary line between Ohio and Michigan is still unsettled. It is recom mended to instruct the Senators and request the Representatives of Ohio to urge upon Congress to have the line defined, The de lay arrests the determination of the route of l one of the northward canals of Ohio, inas much as the Maumee Bay lies in the dispu. ted ground. A point on this bay is the most favorable to terminate the Maumee canal, which is to form thecommontrunk to both the Wabash and Miami canals,and the g reat channel of intercourse between Lake Erie and the Wabash River, as well as between Lake Erie and the Ohio River at Cincinnati. Should it he determined that the Maumee Bay lies in the territory of Michigan, the direction . of the Ohio Maumee canal will have to be directed by a less favorable route to a point on the Lake within the jurisdic Lion of Ohio. Advantageous sales have been made by the State of the public lands along the Mi ami canal, granted by Congress to aid in ex. tending this canal north of Dayton, and this work is advancing northward and may be expected soon to reach Defiance on the Mau mee River. Twenty.one . miles of the National Road west of Zanesville have been completed and transferred by the agent of the United States to the State of Ohio; and the portion between Wheeling and Zanesville has undergone, during the past summer, "general repair.— For the last year the average monthly tolls received from the whole road by the State exceeded $l,OOO per month. Negotiations have been going on for some time to effect the removal of the Wyandot Indians, who hayo by treaty a reservation of lands in Ohio. The Government of the United States is willing to grant them a quantity of land west of the Mississippi, e qual to their present reserve; to provide for their removal and support for one year at their new residence; and to sell their lands at Sandusky and apply the whole proceeds to their benefit, excepting only therefrom the actual expense that might be incurred in their removal. There is, however, a ma jority ofthe present !Nan! of Chiefs opposed to removal, although it is thought that a ma jority of the tribe are in favor of it. Ifso, the Governor says, a change will be effec ted in the board ut their general election which takes place in January . next. lie ascribes the opposition to removal to the in fluence of white people in their neighbor hood,to whom the Indians are much in debt, who have identified themselves with tho tribe, and are in the occupancy of the most valuable lands on the Reserve. The Indians are becoming poorer every year, their num bers are decreasing, and they are sinking deeper and deeper in debt to the white peo ple. The whites who have thus obtained influence among them, are represented in the Message as enjoying all the privileges of the Indians: they are permitted by the Chiefs to draw an equal - portion of the an nuity paid to the tribe; they vote in the In dian Councils; pay no taxes under the laws of the State; and, at the same time, claim the rights of citizens, and vote at the elections. A new• penitentiary has been just comple ted, the most of the work having been done by the prisoners themselves. Gov. Lucas speaks in praise of the operation of the sys tem pursued in it. The prisoners are con fined in solitary cells at night, and work to. gether in the day, without, however, being permitted to hold any intercourse together. The deaf and dumb Asylum is in a flour ishing condition: the principle building is completed, and can soon accommodate sixty pupils. With a little expense the accom modation might be increased so as to lodge 100. The number is now about forty. A canal to be seventy-six miles in length has been commenced, to connect the Ohio canal at Bolivar with the Ohio River and Pennsylvania canal, near the mouth oflittle Beaver. The finances of the State are stated to be in a prosperous condition. Several Banks incorporated at the last session of the Legis lature have gone into operation, 'With an ag gregate capital of $1,200,000, a proof, says the Governor, of the great increase of capi tal in the State. The tolls received on the Ohio and Miami canals during the year end ing on the Ist of Nov. 1834, amounted to two hundred thousand dollars, showing a large Increase. The foundations of the Canal system and of the Common School system were both laid at the same time in Ohio—viz: by acts of the year 1825. The former has dove. loped itself more rapidly than the latter.— The utility of the School system is now,how ever, generally acknowledged, and vast and extensive benefits are expected from it. The Governor repeats a suggestion made in his last message, as to the propriety of organizing the Canal Commissioners into u. Board of Public Works, to have the super intendence of all public works, whether ca nals or rail roads. He transmits to the Le g islature a commu nication ho has received' from the Execu tive of the State of New Yo3k, on the sub ject of the currency of the country, and the suppression of Bank bills under five dollars. ZoLo.—The total amount of the new gold coinage, up to the 6th inst. is 83,248,890. THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL CONVENTION assembled in Baltimore on Monday the Bth inst. About 200 Delegates were in attendance from Maryland, Penn sylvania, Virginia, Ohio, and the District of Columbia. The convention was organized by the appointment of the following officers: PRESIDENT, Hon. GEORGE C. WASHINGTON, of IVid VICE-PRESIDENTS Elisha Whittlesey, of Ohio, Elisha Boyd, of Virginia, Wm. Bradley, Dist. of Columbia, Wtn. Robinson,' of Pennsylvania. SECRETARIES, John P. Kennedy, of Baltimore, Joseph Shriver, of Allegheny Co. Resolutions wore pairsed appointing Corn. mittees to draft Memorials to Congress, and to the Legislatures of Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and to the City Council of Baltimore, asking further aid for the Chesa peake and Ohio Canal. Committees wore also appointed to report the probable cost and the term required for completion of the eastern and western sec tions of the Canal. Also to urge upon the United States the importance of a survey of the Polomac and its tributary streams. ThO York Delegation offered a resolution to appoint a committee to memorialize the Legislature of Maryland, for aid to extend the Baltimore and Susquehanna Rail Road to the Maryland line; and also to memorial ize the Legislature of Pennsylvania to com plete the same from the Muryland - k9e to York—which was adopted. After the transaction of some minor busi ness, the Convention adjourned on 'Wednes day afternoon.—Carrolltonian. HONOR AND HONESTY. BOSTON, December 11. We were shown, this morning, 4 letter received yesterday by a gentleman in this city, from another at New York covering a draft and bank check for $5OO interest on a debt, 'of which and the debtor we were in- formed the following facts: Twenty-six years ago Mr. a respectable mer chant in this city, failed=—owing, amongst other debts, $lOOO to Mr. It —. The debt was compounded for 8200, and the debtor discharged. Mi. C— removed to N. York; recommenced business, and has been prosperods. From time to time, as he could spare the amount, he voluntarily sent his old friend R—stims of one and two hundred dollars, until the whole debt was paid, and the $5OO now received, is called in the letter, "fifty per cent of the interest!" Such instances of irrepressible honesty are rare,and therefore worthy of record.{ Trans. UNDIGNIFIED LEGISLATION.—We find i d in the proceedings of tho House of Repre senta'ives on Wednesday, that, in electing a i. ; ; Chaplain, on the first ballot, four hallots•be ing taken before a choice, Mrs. Anne Roy. all had two votes!! Those who voted for Mrs. R. ought to be exposed. •••-••••••• • SLAVES IN CUBA.—In Tudor's tour in t: Mexico and Cuba, it is stated that the num. her of slavesimported into the Island of Cu. ba since the year 1800, is upwards of two hundred and sixty thousand! This inhuman traffic is still carried on to a great extent, Yi and as is well known is a . cloak for piracy on the high seas. Asu•rZLLows—An old fashion revived' I —The immense sleeves of ladies dresses at the present day, is one of the most striking instances of bad taste—and one that has been more obstinately persevered in, than ! any that we can now call to mind. The t! thing seems to be growing worse instead of if . better. A feather pillow is now worn with in the huge sleeves which can ho pressed flat to the arm, or puled up to the utmost volume of the fair wearer's vanity. This ridiculous contrivance is not of modern in vention. The prophet Ezekiel (chap. 13) thus de nounces the same - fashion, which seems to have prevailed in his day—" Woe to the women that sew pillows to all arm holes"— "thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am a gainst your ,pillows—and I will tear them from your arms." JACOB FAITHFUL. The change of the French Ministry, will probably result in an immediate appropria. tinn for the payment of the American claims, unless the menacing tone of the President should irritate the french people and gov ernment into opposition. Governments as well as individuals generally find the policy dictated by passion to be dangerous and un fortunate. FREE-MASONRY.--A meeting of Free, Masons of Hartford county, Ct. was held on the sth inst., at which those present pledged themselves to use all exertions for the dis solution of every lodge in the State. By the Monteha, there arrived at New York, from Carthegena $20,760, and by the Helen Mar, from Tampico, $134,659 --total $155,428. MARCH or MIND.—It is stated in an Ohio paper, that a certain Mr. Entz, of • Cambridge, in that state,—improving on the hint suggested by the fact that "live" feathers are better than those plucked from j the dead fowl, has applied it to the wild ot ter and rendering it a source of profit sub- -! ject of furs, and succeeded in domesticating by the fur picked from its body. The tame otter, upon this improved system, can, it seems, be made to yield two crops of fur in a yenr, and the quality of the "live" fur is • said to he far superior, in all respects, to that taken from the skin of the dead animal.— What next? MunnEn.—A Now Orleans paper of the 24th ult., gives the following as an accident', '''On Saturday night a dispute took place between a Spaniard and a Dutchman, about a trifle. The Spaniard followed the Dutch man into Madison street, and ran him thro' the heart, and then made his escape. THE FLANKLIN REPOSITORY. The Editor of the Franklin Repository, Mr. Harper, announces will all due solemni ty that ho will not support the election of Joseph Ritner in case he should be nomina ted by the Anti-Masonic Convention of the 4th of March. But Mr. Harper forg ets to tell his readers, at the same time, that he (Mr. H.) is a firm adhering cable-towed' member of the holy brotherhood of Mason ry; and that no 'one, whether Mason, Anti- Mason, or neutral, would either expect or ask him to support the election of an Anti- Masonic candidate for any office. Some that have been Masons may vote fgr Mr. Ritner; but those who are masons cannot rationally be expected to vote for any but a Mason of some degree either above or below that ofentered apprentice. The Anti• Masonic Convention will as semble at Harrisburg on the 4th of March. It will put in nomination a 'man who will in all respects be qualified for the faithful and efficient performance of the important duties devolving upon the Chief magistrate of this Commonwealth. Whether the choice will fall upon Mr. Railer, or not, we, of course, do not thus early pretend to knoW or say -- The nomination is to be made by the Con vention after it assemblei, and in - this re spect it will differ from the conventions of our opponents, the delegates to which are generally sent to Harrisburg ostensibly'with the view of nominating a candidate for the office of Governor it is true, but in reality for the mere purpose of giving form and ef fect to the nomination previously made by Dr. Sutherland, Judge King, and a few oth er of the dignitaries of the Lodge. That the choice may hill upon Mr. Ritner is our sincere hope—that it mill is 'more than pro bable. Of ono thing _we are certain. The individual placed in nomination will be both honest and capable—perfectly unexceptiona ble in every respect--9nd as such he will be offered to the free citizens of the Common wealth as deserving of and entitled to their support Entangling alliances with other parties will not be courted, neither will the support of any individual opposed to the present system of fraud; finoritism and mis rule be discouraged or refused. Relying apon the integrity of our candidate and our causo—with that confidence which virtuous motives and honest intentions never fail to impart—we shall appeal to the free untram melled portion dour fellow•cil izens for their Or Devoted to Politics, Po co.operation and support, under a firm per-1 legs, and feet well proportioned to hie hody. suasion that it will not be withheld from us His shape and attitude show great strength by any man, unless indeed it be those who, l and activity. • like the Editor of the Franklin Repository, I Great praise is due to the highly talented prefer Masonry and its numberless abornina- I Persico, for having represented War in this tions to patriotism and the best interests ofr new attitude of listening to Peace, so justly the country.—Lancaster characteristic of the councils of the United States on this last appeal of Nations. LAND, BILL. --People will become sensi ble in time of the justice and propriety o the bill heretofore introduced into the Seri•' ate, and renewed at the present session by Mr. Uay, in relation to the disposition of the funds arising from the sales of the pub lic lands. Now that the public debt has been discharged, and the proceeds of these sales are no longer required as a source of public revenue, attention will be more and more attracted to the question of a perma nent settlement of the mode in which th e money is to . be applied—and we know none more equitable than that contained in Mr. Clay's bill on the subject. It must be evi dent to every one who has given the subject consideration, that so long as the clatter is left open to agitation, it will beget conten tion. The public domain is the property of the whole union, and the benefits to be de rived from it, must be equitably distributed to each sect ion, or produce cause of com plaint. The able exposition of the subject heretofore given by Mr. Clay, although it may ho repudiated by those who are gov erned solely by vindictive or partizan feel ing against that enlightened and distil.guish ed Senator, is convincing to all others. It is a matter in which the old States are deep ly interested; and, if party considerations do not prevent a speedy recognition of that in terest, we may anticipate action from their respective legislatures. The subject has been already brought before the Legislature of Pennsylvaniu.—Balt. Cron. INVESTIGATION OF MASONRY.—We call the attention of the people to the vote on the resolutions offered by Mr. Stevens, relative to Free-Masonry. There every man is stripped of his cloak of Itypocricy, if he has one, and the people can see what he is by his vote. There are a great many men elected to office by Anti-Masons, who are not only entirely unworthy of their confi donee and support, but who are their most deadly though secret enemies. Almost ev ery man, now a days, who runs for an office professes to be opposed to Masonry; vet when he is put to the test, all, but open and avowed Anti-Masons, ever falsify their pro fessions, betray the confidence imposed in them by Anti-Masons, and prove themselves the vilest, though most sneaking enemies to their principles. It is mach less exception able for Anti-Masons to support known and avowed Masons than—green eyed, unprin cipled Jacks. Members of the order have grounds of excuse as a palliation for sup porting Masonry, while--Jacks have none but their own stubbornness, want of prince• ple, or desire for office.—Pa. Tel. It ,will be seen, by referring to our ab stract of the proceedings of the State Legis lature, that the Jackson members of that body have refused to extend the customary courtesy to Mr. STEVENS, by havinghis re solutions relative to the abominations of Free Masonry printed for the use of the House. A correspondent of Poulson's Ame rican Daily Advertiser thus alludes to the conduct of the majority on this occasion:— "By this vote the Jackson men have assum ed the support of the institution of Free Masonry, and they cannot carry it, as it will break down them or any other party that will attempt it. The Whigs all voted for the printing."—Lancaster Ex. Mr. STEVENS, on the 10th instant, offered in the Mouse of Representatives a resolution on the subject of Masonry, which will be. found in another part of this clay's paper. The preamble is one of the most valuable compends ever published of the evils and abominations of Free Masonry. It is most concise; clear, and comprehensive; and the resolution' is such as must meet the hearty approbation of every really freeman in the State.—Lancaster Ex. From the National Intelligencer The Statues of Peace and War. About five years ago, M. Punsrco, the Fraxiteles of America, was commissioned by the United States to execute two figures in marble, emblematical of Peace and War. This he, has performpd in the most satisfae. tory manner: the two figures are now placed in the Rotunda of tho Capitol; and are cer• lainly the finest specimens of sculpture ever exhibited in the United States. PEACH is represented as a female of gi- gantic sizediolding in her left hand a branch of the olive, bearing fruit, and extending it towards AR: her other hand gracefully pointing to her breast, showing her feeling and sympathy for 'Mankind. Her counte nance is the sweetest and noblest that can well be imagined—independence in her fore head, intelligence in her eye, and firmness .in her lips: her form is gracefully resting on her left foot; her right knee being.a lit tle contracted; and whole figure is supposed to be covered with fine transparent drapery, executed with surprising skill, and exquisite taste. All the proportions of the figure are perfect; and equal in grace and beautyio the celebrated Grecian Venus er-Ceres: this, however, is the more interesting, being nn original composition. WAR is also a gigantic figure, represen ted as resting on his shield, witli.his head a little inclined, and listening to PEACE: one 'hand on his sword, the other leaning on his shield: his right leg is straight; his left a little contracted: he stands at ease; and he is dressed in the ancient Roman garb; his' toga thrown over his shoulders, with a tunic orirtle extending to his knees, the border of which, and his belt, are highly ornamen. ted with the symbolsef the victims offered to him in sacrifice: His countenance is se date and firm, without rage ,or fury; his nose is raneck, hronst, shoulders, and trunk bespeaking great strength; and his thighs, eign and Domestic Intelligence, Literiiture, Science, Jl • •.,•!, ft e tar AND REPUBLICAN BANNER GIITTYSBURG, PA. TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 23. Oz:7 - FLouit in Baltimore last Saturday $4 5 (1:7-We insert the communication of our correspondent who signs himself "A Friend to Justice," on the School Systdm, without intending to make ourself responsible for his sentiments, or a party to any controversy that' may arise out of them. We deem the subject such general importance, that we do not con - nder that we, as the Editor of a Public Journal, have a right to refuse the use of our columns to a temperate and dis passionate discussion of its merits. Our co lumns are open to communications on either side of the question, provided there be noth ing objectionable in their temper and lan guage. Krßoth Houses of the Legidature ad journed on Saturday last, to meet again on the sth of January next. 0:7 - The Brigade Inspector, HALL, gives notice, in the Masonic Sentinel of this place, that all those who have "unsettled military accounts against the Commonwealth, for services rendered the 80th, 89th and 90th Regiments, P. M." must present them to him "for settlement before the Ist of Janua ry next;" and that "those . holding warrants for the collection of military fines, to make return immediately." Having a few milita. ry subscribers, and a considerable number of readers'who sometimes vote fbr military officers, we give this notice, .gratuitously, for their especial benefit! The "Citizens' Band" of this place are very much in want of a competent PiIo ,FESSOR or Music. The gentleman who un dertook to give the members lessons, was compelled to give up the task in consequence of a more pressing call elsewhere—leaving them at the very time when his services Were most needed. As the members of the Band have given considerable e.vidence of their rapid proficiency in the musical art, we hope a competent teacher may be spee dily obtained—notwithstanding the "Com mittee" confined their notice to the two Ma sonic papers of the Borough ! IVI-I-R-A-C-17-L-O-U-S I OZY - Our spunky neighbor of the "Senti nel" has at length got tired of his perch on the fence, where he has stuck so long that we began to think him a fixture, and has va liantly leaped to the miry side of the hedge and plunged knee-deep Into the slough of Masonry ! Phew what a doughty little hero it is ! "We Masons are not afraid of an investign- Lion of Masonry I Oh, no! "far from it"— .but We are such a set of spunky dogs, that, we scorn to gratify the profane cravings of the impertinent public! and then, we are such lovers of peace and concord, that we would not, for the world, have the public harmony interrupted by any further investi• gation into our secrets; not even by printing the resolutions of inquiry!" We congratulate our neighbor, however, on his deliverance from his uneasy position! KrWe learn from the Cumberland Ad vocate,, that a fire broke out, on the morning of the 15th lust. in a shop erected on the same spot of ground where the building stood in which originated the great confla gration of 1833. The fire was arrested be fore much damage had been sustained. Oz C. CALIIOUN has been re-elec ted, by the Legislature of South Carolina, to the U. S. Senate, for six years from the 3d of March next. 0:7 - The Legislature of Virginia have fixed upon the 27th day of January next as the time to go into an election for United States Senator. Mr. LEIGH . , the present able and talented Senator from that State will no doubt be re•elected. it would be a disgrace to Virginia if ho should not. (t::rA resolution was offered in the Sen-, ate on the 15th inst. instructing the Com mittee on Education to "inquire into the ox• pediency of suspending, for a term of five years," the law passed last winter for the establishment ofa "General System of Edu cation by Common Schools." KrOn the 11th inst. Mr. STRVIMS pre sented a petition from citizens of Adams county, for an investigation into the evils of free-Masonry. Also, on the 13th, roar petitions from Ber wick & Hamilton townships fora change in their election districts: alien petition for the iinprovement of the law authorizing the lay- ing areas on Columbia Bridge: also a peti tion from Capt. D. W ilson, an, officer of the ,Revolution for a pension: also a document in favor of the claims of Emanuel Ziegler a soldier of-the revolution. P. S. Since the above was put in type, we learn that unfavorable reports were re• ceived from the Committees to whom the petitions of Capt. Wilson and Mr. Ziegler, had been referred—the reports were laid on the table. C* - "An net to confer on Mary Levin Lens the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock," passed its third reading in the House of Representatives on the 10th instant. Ou—We have nothing of-much importance to com municate from Washington this week. Col. Johnson has made a move to effect the abolition of Imprison ment for Debt in the District of Columbia. Mr. Clay has again brought forward his Land Bill. And the fol lowing from the Baltimore Patriot's Correspondent will show what Mr. Webster is about:— WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. A debate of lively interest sprang up in the Senate to-day upon the Hill [brought forward by Mr. WEBSTEtt] to . appropri ate five millions of dollars to the claimants upon France for French spoliations and de predations upon American commerce prior to 1800, which oar governmfnt in the treaty of 1800 with Buonaparte surrendered as an oflsett for his surrender of our guarantee of Guadaloupe and Martinique to the French in the treaty of alliance between the United States and France. This Bill, the subject ofdiscussion to-day, meets with serious opposition from Mr. Ty ler, as it did from his late colleague Gov. Tazewell. Benton also attacked it, but he confessed that he had not studied it, and that he knew but little about it. But his oppo sition is not a matter of supprise. He op poses every thing except the Cumberland road, which leads to Missouri:—and as he is incapable of studying a question in order to form an opinion upon it, studying as he al ways does to fortify an opinion previously formed, the more he studies this, the more he will oppose it. Preston gave it an unex pected and a warm support, confessing that he had begun the examination of its merits, with the strongest prejudices against it, but had been unwillingly convinced that the claimants had a just claim, to which Con gross had long been deaf. Shepley also gave it an earnest sapputt, so that it will not be a party question, whatever may be the result, notwithstanding, I believe, some few votes will be guided by party prejudice. It is probable that the Bill will pass the Senate. Its fate is more doubtful in the flouse,where Western and Southern votes are stronger than in the Senate that represents the States —votes which have less interest in this question than the commercial States. cr - rA fate arrival from Europe brings intelli gence of the dissolution of the British Alinistry, and the formation of the new French Miniutry; and that the French Chambers wore to have been convoked on the Ist of December instead of the 29th. It is therefore hived that the necessary ap propriation for carrying the treaty of indemnifi cation into effect may be made before the arrival of the President's Message. Ocf- Our readers, no doubt, recollect the cowardly murder of Mrs..Gower, in July last, by a man named O'Connor. The trial took place last week in Fred erick, and resulted is the conviction of O'Connor of murder in the second degree only—He was sentenced to the Penitentiary for the term of IS years. Cu-At a late meeting . of the County Commissioners Mr. WILLIAM KING wasltypoinfed Clerk to that bo dy,, iu the place of Doctor DAVID HORNED.. On Our magical brother is becoming entirely too Iteen-sighted! His glasses want screwing up! For the Star and Republicep Banner. THE Sogoox. SYSTEM. IF every honest efibrt heretofore made in he cause' of justice has proven ineffectual, he undersigned feels conscious that the fol- lowing cogent and irresistible arguments will not fail to meet that attention from our Le• gislature, "to which they are entitled, in re• Terence to the repeal ;,of that arbitrary and aristocratic act passed at their last session for the establishment.of a system of General Education by common schools! I shall therefore briefly review the Act as it exists, and point out its dangerous tendencies, and fearlessly expreis my candid convictions of the only remedy that can save us from the dire disasters that await us. It is well known, that the poor and indi gent have been burthensonte to their neigh bors who are in more affluent circumstances; but what has heretofore greatly ameliorated the condition of the wealthy, has been the great extent of ignorance that has almost universally prevailed amongst the lower classes. Of this the wealthy have been well aware; they - have therefore until the present studiously endeavored to withhold from them the means by which they might acquire in formation. But our Legislature, in conse quence of some strange freak, in violation of the loiter of the constitution, reason and the laws of Nature, have at their last session greatly excited our alarm, by fanning up those embers which the wealthy by their prudence had almost entirely extinguished, by the passage of an act for the establish ment of a." General System of Education by common schools." Such an act is well cal culated to stir up that dangerous state of af fairs which we had so happily arrested.— Now it is well known, without a moment's reflection, that it never was designed by Na ture that all mankind should be equal, but that some either by birth or fortune were better than others; and that consequently there should some be "hewers of wood and drawers of water;" in short, to bear all mar.ner of burthens that their superiors may impose upon them. Neither did the yen. erablo fathers of '79, to whom we owe a debt of lasting gratitude for that glorious charter of our attonal Independence, pre sume that all mankind were "free and equal" —a perusal of that memorable instrument is sufficient to dissipate any doubts that might arise. ) Thomas Jefferson, who has so deservedly • riculture, , the &Mechanic -art been styled, "That great apostle of liberty," it is well known, did believe, that "some wore born ready booted and spurred to ride others legitimately by the grace of God.' It is therefore an unparalleled degree of ar rogance and presumption, that our Legisla ture should, in direct violation of the laws of Nature, of reason, and of the 7th Article, Ist Section of the Constitution of our State. and contrary to the Declaration ofour coun try's Independence, and the opinion of Mr. Jefferson, thus flagrantly enact a law, by which the poor man's child should be placed upon an equality with the rich I. It is an act replete with danger—for no sooner did the indigent, who hove hitherto yielded obedience and acknowledged their inferiority, become intelligent, (a condition which such a system must inevitably pro duce,) than they would be doubtful of these privileges which we have asserted, and have been accustomed to lord over them. It is I evident, when such shall be the case, and it necessarily will, unless this law be repealed, that instead of the poor ally longer obeying us, they will contend for those rights which have heretofore so much to our benefit been withheld from them; there will be contention and strife, and all to our in jury! They would imagine themselves en titled to a proportional share of the offices, for which, every one is sensible, none but the wealthy are qualified! The order of Nature must be perverted, for those who were designed to be slaves, would in many instances bezome rulers! Thus, by those chimerical notions they would entertain, if such an anti-republican system be not re pealed, the republican character ofour State will become the sacrifice! The zeal displayed by some of the citizens of Adams, in denouncing the het iiii "arbitra ry, unequal and unjust," is highly commen dable! Some of the citizens of our neigh boring county of York, it is said, have dis played yet a higher degree of patriotism and attachment to republicanism! They have oven, with a modest and becoming zeal, re solved to resort to the same moans to effect a repeal of this arbitrary act, by which our illustrious ancestors achieved their indepen dence from the mother country I! It is the imperative duty ()revery member of our Legislature, who has any regard for the improvement of the intellect, and the perpetuity of our republican institutions, to use every consistent means in his represen tative capacity, to effect a repeal of this "un constitutional,' odious and "arbitrary"act. Unconstitutional, because it is not conforma ble to the constitution; odious, because it is designed to establish a system of equality between the poor, and those who are either by birth or fortune their superiors; and, lastly, dangerous, because nothing has so certain and fatal a tendency to overthrow a republic, as universal intelligence! I presume I have satisfactorily redeemed the pledge that I promised upon setting out; is would venture to predict, a - Nand of the . yrrtem to be found in the coun ty, who would attempt a refutation of those irrefutable arguments in the foregoing! A FRIEND TO JUSTICE. IMPORTANT FROST SOUTH CAROLINA.--- We hear, with the most heart-felt satisfac tion, from the Seat of Government of this State, that a complete reconciliation has ta ken place between the two parties in the Legislature, heretofore designated as the Union party and State Rights' party. The test-oath, which has become a part of the Constitution, has been so explained, by those who have passed it, as to divest it of the exceptionable character, given to it by. con struction. The Opposition then waived their intention.to resist it. The bills pro posed by the majority (to enforce the test act) familiarly called the Treason Bill and the •Judiciary -Bill, a• pacification having been made, go of course by the board. . On the day of this pacification, and im mediately after it, came on the election of Governor of the State. GEORGE McDtm- FIR was elected, and received the unani mous vote of the Union Party as well as of the State Rights' Party. Who is there that does not rejoice in this restoration of concord in one of the great families of our Republic? For ourselves, it is a long time since we have heard of any thing which has given us as much pleasure.—Plat. Int. hIPORTANT TO MERCOANTS.—We learn by the Boston Atlas, that a meeting of the Presidents of tho several Marine Insurance Companies of that city, was held on Satur day last, when it was agreed to recommend to the Insurance Companies, that a clause be added. to their policies excepting them selves from all risks growing out of any rupture with France. Hero we see the first proofs of the vexations to which the mercantile community of the United States are about to be subjected by the whims and phantasies of the nether cabinet. SALE MEMORANDA. II:l'On Thursday ncxt,in Hamptcn,a Lot of Ground by Dr: . Blish, Adm'r of P. G. Leber, dec'd. '0 On Friday next,by C. F. Keen er,Esq. Adm'r of Qco. Havenstine,dec'd,a Tract of Laud in Tyrone tp. gar -On Saturday next,at the Court-house in Gettys burg, 11 Tracts of Land and Lots of Ground,situate in different parts of the county--by Sheriff BELL. OU-On Tuesday next, a Tract of Land in Hunting ton township—by Messrs. Wolford and Wierman, Trustees of John Fiches. On the'satne day,by Messrs. Tudor & Griest,Ex'rs of Thos. Griest,dee'd, a Farni in Menalien township. Estate of 4facob Walker, deed. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB IV ALK - ER, Into of Lati►nore township, Adams county, Pa. deceased, Will make payment to the subscriber without de lay. And all persons having claitns againSt the Estate of said deceased, are hereby no tified to rnake known the same to the sub scriber, without delay. The' Administrator rnsidos in Washing on township, York county. SAMUEL WALKER, Adin'r. Decombur 23, 1881. 6t-38 CAN BANNER. , Internal Improvement, an air.x.iGrous NOTICES. -The Rev. Mr. Richardson will preach in the Me thodist Church in this place, on Sunday morning next at 11 o'cloelc,and in the evening at early candle-light. Ot3.The Rev. Mr. WArsox will preach in the Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning at ll o'clock, and in the evening at early candle-light. Tho Rev. Dr. Schmucker will preach in the Ger man language on Sunday morning next, et 10 o'clock,in the German church. On New-Yearsday Evcning,the Rev. Mr.:Fled:neck will preach in the English language, in the German church. Subject: The proper improvement of the past year. On the 4th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Ruthrautf, Mr. I SAAC MILLER LO MISS SUSANNAH HERSHEY—both o Hamilton township. On the 9th,by the same,Mr.Arrnnsw HAttx,of Ger many township,to Miss Swami Bitnt,of Franklin co. On the 24th ult. by the Rey. Mr. Denny, Mr. &I nc D. REID, merchant, (son of Col. J. Reid, of Fair field,Adams Co.) to Miss ELIZABRTH CULBERTSON— both of Chkmbersburg. On the 11th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Guteliug, Mr. EMANUEL FORNEY to Miss ELIZABETH RAHN—both of this neighborhood. On the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Schncck, Mr WILLIAM I). TAYLOR to MISS MARGARETTA HUM MER—both of Menallen township. On the 2d inst. Giconon W., son of Mr. (co. Un ger, of Littlestown, in the 2d year of his age. On the Ist inst. 11A1...tua S.,son of Mr. John Dich of Mountjoy township, in the 2d year of his age. On the 17th inst. SOPHIA BARBARA, daughter o Mr, Adam Mowry,of this place,aged about 15 months On the 21st inst. ELIZA, eldest daughter of Mr. Ja cob Ziegler, of this place, aged about 14 years. ADVERTISEMENTS. TENSIPERANCE. T HE Temperance Society of Gettysburg and its vicinity, will meet at the Court House on Saturday Evening the 3d of Jan. vary next, at 7 o'clock. An ADDRESS will be delivered by the Rev. J. C. WAT SON. The public generally are respectfully invited to attend. DANIEL M. SMYSER, Seery. Doc. 23, 1834. tm-38 Pl 3 111.1.0 'SCHOOLS . T HE Board of Directors of Common Schools in the Borough of Gettysburg, have directed me to give notice, that all applications of Teachers for the several Schools, must be made before the 25th inst. as the appointments will at that time be made. ROBERT G. HARPER, Sec'ry. Dec. 23, 1834. lt-38 Public School Ablice. N OTICE is hereby given to all persons wishing to engage as TEACHERS under the hoe! Law, that tliefrat Mop. day of January, 1835, is the day appointed for opening SEVEN SCHOOLS, for three Months, in the . District of Huntington,— Every information can be acquired by call. ing on Harman Wierman, Esq. Levi Miller, Esq. or any other of the Directors. HARMAN WIERMAN, LEVI MILLER, tl. BENJAMIN GARDNER,. a L. WALTSMYER, e 3 -. JOHN EVERETT, i ' DAVID DEMAREE. N. B. The Directors will meet on every Saturday evening at the house of Moses Myers, in Petersburg, for School purposes. Dec. 23,1834. , 2t-37 Estate of. Samuel Osborn, dec'd A LL persons indebted to the Estate - of SAMUEL OSBQRN, late ofStraban ownship, Adams county, Pa. deceased, are hereby notified to come forward and make settlement on or before.the lat•of February next. And those having claims against the Estate of said deceased, are requested to present the same, properly authenticated, to the subscribers without delay for settlement. The Executors both reside in Straban township. LEVI OSBORN, VANARSOALLEN, -Eix'rs. December 23, 1834. D R. HULL'S RECENTLY 11KPRO ED TRUSS.-1-ThediStinguiShedsur goons and medical faculty of the cities gen- erally, and elsewhere, have come -to the conclusion that this Truss, in its present improved state, is the only instrument sur gically adapted to the disease of Rupture, and the only one that patients can rely upon for the safe retention of the bowel:, and the final cure of the disease. In confirmation of which the following names of distinguished medical gentlemen of New York city, with many others, have expressed a decided preference for this in strument, are respectfully added : Valentine Mott, M. D. George Bushe, M. D. Alex. A. Stevens, M.D. .David Ilosack, M. D. John El. Beck, M. D. Samuel Ackerly, D Cyrus Perkins. M. D• David M. Reese, M. D Joiih Stearns, M. D. Wm. Anderson, M. D. Also, the following extract ofa late certi ficate of Dr. Mott, of N. York: - "For . the last twelve months, the curative poWers of Dr. Hull's Truss have been tested under my own observation with the most gratifying success in cases of great difficul. ty, in which the mutilated imitation Trusses so common in our market, had only aggra vated the, disease. Dr. Hull is an experien ced surgeon, who has displayed not a little surgical skill and mechanical ingenuity in bringing this unrivalled instrument to its present state of perfection, rendering it, know, the best I ever saw for securing, corn thiting and curing the ruptured patient, and is in my opinion, the only instrument of the kind that is entitled to patronage of the pro fession, and the confidence of the public. VALENTINE A101"F, M. D. Park Place, Feb. 20, 1834. Letters Patent of the United States have been granted to Dr. Hull for 14 years tram the last imptorement, dated July 5th,1833. For sale at the Drug Store of Dr. J. GILI3ERT, Gettysburg., December 23, 1834. tf-39 MARRIED. DIED. - - - I General 071.sceitangli TWO. nOMMOORigi';';I"4 AN be accommodated with boaN __--lodging • and washing until thel , ..ol:„tit April or May next, in a small famitY in" convenient part of the town. NT fprt*?:. particulars,onqui re eft be Editot &the December 16,1834. CIRCULAR 0:7 - Proposed Location o r f t trent* tt •• • Theological Institutions of the qnklrat4U t : Reformed Church. • ' 911 HE undersigned having been *pan..%, , ,„;,7 - 01 - a committee to publish arcifeldtcolaGi behalf of the Synod of the German Iltite?sifi ed Church, respectfully represent,L.... , ' *"----'ll That in accordance with a resolution shyly ' "6 ed by the Synod of said church, at int antiii.l4 al meeting held in the month ofSeptemberi'aV / in the city of Pittsburg, a special convention'4 was called on the Ist of the present month at Harrisburg, for the purpose of receiving :'',t' proposals from all such places' as May Ili de.'` ' •'-1 serous of having the above institutions 10ca.'..',1 ted among them. From several respectable towns very f lat :'-` . .,?,,k , tering proposals have already beerrreceivadr -,:*,, but as it is understoed, that from ottieipla..?,4 ces similar ones would have been peelainte4l-.4 if sufficient time had been giVen tei''.iiiiike i , the necessary exertions, it was thetellire ".-' deemed expedient, to defer the decialekof , this important measure until the next animal meeting of the Synod, to be held in Chita , ' bersburg, Pa. in September, 1885. - The character of the proposals to be re,- fered and which may expect to meet atten tion, may be learnt from the following reso lution, passed during the session of the Con vention at Harrisburg, on the first of the present month, viz: “Resolved, That thecommittee-be and is hereby instructed to give public notice an far as may be, to all such places in the Ger man Reformed Church who wislithe -lies. Lion of her Classical and Theologiesil Inini4 tutions, to make their propositions in regtti lar form of writing, and accompanied with sufficient responsibility.” • , In conclusion, the committee would- ea! y add, that the above institutions have for sev eral years past, been in successful operation in the Borough of York, Pa.punder the di. rection of Professors of acknowledged'scien tific and literary attainments. . -.. All communications relative to the above subject, may be addressed (postage paid) to the individual first named on this committee, at Gettysburg, Pa. . BENJ. S. SCHNECIL, g JACOB. GEIGER, 9 J. CASPER BUCHER, 1 - N JOHN C. BUCHER, it . JOSHUA MOTTER, 1 1 session' of Convention. / Harrisburg, Dee. 4,1834. C sl4-$7 N. B. Editors of papers in the States arena. sylvania and Maryland will confer a favor*,iss. sorting the above is their respective journals; ' TEMPER/MOIL 7' rrIHE Fairfield Temperance Society will m- hold its annual meeting on -Thursday the 25th inst. at 1 o'cloCk, in Milleratowe, when an Address will be delivered by D. M. Smyser, Esq. A punctual attendance of all the members of the Society is reques• ted, and the Ladies and Gentlemen of the neighborhood are respectfully invited 'to attend. December 9, 1884. tm-38 REMOCRATIO ANTI- MAJ3OI.IiO STATE CONVENTION, TO MEET AT HARRISRURC ON THE FOURTH OF MARCH 1885. IN discharge of the duty imposed on'us, we respectfully recommend' a - Dem:id - rand - Anti• Masonic State Convention, to Meet in the Court House at Harrisburg, on 'Wednes day the fourth day of March next; to nomi nate a candidate for the office of Governer, to be supported at the triennial eleetion or 1835; to appoint Delegates to the next 4- ti-Masonic National Convention; and to adopt such other measures for establishing' the cause of Anti-Masonry, as may be deem , ed most advisable. For the purpose of electing delegates to the State Convention, not exceeding in num ber the representatives in both heusee o the General Assembly, the respective Anti. Masonic County Committees are requested to call, as soon as they deem expedient., County Conventions, or if prefered, County Meetings, of the Democratic citizens op. posed to Free• Masonry and all other secret societies. JOSEPH WALLACE, • - WILLIAM AYRES,' ' JOHN WCORB,•• • - JOHN R. JONES,' HENRY. MERI2,• ZEPHANIAH M'LENEGAN, JOHN BORROWS, . BENJAMIN S. .STEWABT, ' WILLIAM W. IRWIN. - Dec. 16, 1834. I~O`rICL. ALL persona indebted to the Estafe of PETER MARSHALL; late of Bei wick township, Adams county, deceased, will make payment to the subscriber *it!). out delay. And all persons hating claim; or demands against the Estate of said de ceased, are hereby notified to make known the same to the subscriber, without delay. The Administrator resides inConowage township, Adams County, Pa. - JOHN m ARM' ALL, Adam's.. , Doc. 0, 1894. 06.-1111 VSSENCE OF MUSTARD.—A rem!. 4 dy for rheumatierns„ gout, bunbis", palsy, sprains, bruises, chilblains, olitiptitgm &c. Prepared fronV and contionj virtues of the Mustard Seed; in a . convenient form for woe. Foe Drug Store of • , • Dr. J. . GILBERT, December 9, 1834. . that !, iMttk:
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