i Meed of earthly immortali of by tiehes, which some gentlemen ';,e 4 e . :ghg - y ..value. Creesus is remembered Ac•,..t.;_ ,to, be despised. What was it that has :such (mall and durable renown to the naively circumscribed and barren tory of Athens, of Sparta, of all Greece? her wealth. Sparta was more rem:Wei even for her poVerty, thnn was ever the Laen Persian with his heaps of gold,÷it rresnot her-military grandeur; for. ettigres'- ' 4 Aistilhe *as in arms,she was still grestei.,and , -.! , Actiore'rimowned for her arts and sciences. ' .; ; ,, Which will longest live—the name and the :-..".fitme of Solon,or of the victors and victories _,..4.ll4larathon and Salamis? Which will die—(if indeed either be destructs the name of the law-giver of Sparta, or Hof hie fellow countryman, the mighty cap. of -Thermopylae ? Whatever may be `A.liiiiid of her deeds of patriotic valOr,her true :,;-:•sind lasting gloiy will ever be' found in her eivil lust itutions-iiii he wisdom of her laws, - ler academic groves, the echnols and por ticos of her philosophers, the writings of her • poets, and the forum of her oiators. If we are not altogether insensible $o such consid erations, let us, in our humble way, do all _- i n our power, not only to lay broad and deep the foundations, but to build the beautiful .I,_:_siperstructure, and raise high the menu. ,'• meets of science. For, when every thing elite that belongs to this nation, shall have . .„ , pewee to the scythe of the destroyer, their smooth and polished surfaces alone shall withstand the rust, and bid defiance to the tooth of time! Hitherto, we have considered this subject with reference toeur temporary, or perhaps I ought rather to say, our temporal condi. lion. But ought we not to look a little fur - ther to see it in its sublimest aspect? In spiring to all generous minds as are these themes of earthly glory—degrading as is the miser's lust and dastard's fear, in sub - jects of this kind, yet it seems to me there "s one still more ennobling view of it? And, trust-it will not be deemed affectation in e, to suggest whether it be not worthy of. ue to, and demanded by the dignity of the legislators of a great and powerful state, to examine into the effect ofliberal and enlarg ed knowledge; upon the spiritual,the immar• tal portion of man. If it be true, as I verily believe it is, that in another state of exis fence, man starts from the same point of intellectual elevation which he may have attained on earth—forms his associations, his enjoynients,and his honors accordingly; • if this world be but a state of probation for another and a loftier one,how anxious should we all be, so far as in us lies, to use every means to enlarge our souls, and make them fit companions for celestial beings—to ele• vate our intellectual statures,so that we may stand proudly up along side of tall a rchan• gels? is this, indeed, the high destiny of - man, and shall we suffer ourselves to be de graded, and our souls cramped and shrivel ed by listening to cold, selfish, miserly cal culations of the cost and the value of intel lectual—of immortal greatness? W hat value has wealth, as was well asked by the gen• leman from Allegheny,-(Mr. Warrs,) m ess it be to afThrd the means of usefulness ere, and of happiness and glory hereafter? old l Why speak of it! By the unanimous opinion of , all decent men, how little, and mean,and despicable is that miser's soul who dotes ever its barren heaps? I have often thought, and wished, that I rrnas the owner or the trustee of the whole ountain of Ophir. I would scatter its yet shadowingtl o ow be dirt upon p doubted,o ull luxuriance!—But uh h re e i human ahnigcehl —u t Bi iiut yt intellect , aivnhdy g u ld n oo t r i y l w , o i ef f there be one fertilizing proper' ty in it, every young idea should shout forth with over seek arguments, to prove, what ought never liberal learning! The necessity to do so, contradicts the fondest theories of ancient philosophers. They vainly, it seems, belie ved that man would go on progressively, from one degree of improvement to another, till he attained perfection. When we compare the arts, and scien ces, and knowledge, which existed in anti quity, with those of modern timesi the architecture, and the sculpture, of Egypt and of Babylon: the poetry, painting, and eloquence, of Greece and Rome, with those of modern Europe and America; we are bumbled and mortified at our little advance in any, and inferiority in most, of them. To all reflecting minds, it must be a mei ancholy Consideration, that in the middle of the nineteenth century—amidst the noon• (lay of the Christain era, we are compelled to raise our feeble voices in defence or in - eulogy of that cause which long ages ago was rendered immortal by the verse of He. met and the polished prose of Cicero. . o ! And must this theme so long divine," ' i - ' . "Degenerate i- into hands like mine'!"...'":'• Will any urge, that any sum, - 7 :-.. , - much less this paltry trifle, is too much for '';'4 , 4uoh a high, and lofty, and glorious an oii , -, -. , ave we not long enough drank of ,1 -' k. -- ler waters of avarice and ignorance? I .- •„ ' ball all a sweeter draft never be presented ~..,„ am? Yes. Let us go on to exercise the a, . ISMS' liberality. in this respect that has char • 1- , -;„ sta terized Pennsylvania in every other, and ~ . .f. e shall soon see these little fountains, scat• ::', .tared by our creative hands over this great ' state,aending forth perennially,forever,their _:.., sweet rivulets,till this whole Commonwealth '•, shall become one mighty ocean of Pierean '"- Waters. Then will have arrived the true, .;- genuine—the only real intellectual mi11e .,,,,- ium.. Would to God we could all live to a *as its full fruition; but that may not be.— `-- Life,at bestis but aspen—a few more worth '-lees days, and death's arrow will have touch ed the youngest and stoutest among us. But, s if that happy period shod be reserved for posterity, let us do all in our power, and by -:;our present acts give an earnest assurance that it will speedily arrive, and the pleasing ::, `anticipation of it will be sufficient consolation lbr rne,and I trust for all of us,amid whatever kiperplexities we may be doomed to encoun , lleroluring the brief period of time yet allot- Lit: us upon this little,dirty,despicable earth! Li, , :t...: ,- a y owes° apolosy . to you,a od to this House, ' f*lN,' tang detaining you from that rich r - .- z `i .-• *OO banquet, which, I trust, every i. - ' c iiiiva Is. about to partake of,. by voting :::- . 'lig gage bill SO honorable to ourselves, ‘-',' . '0 sittful for lung a g es upon nett° come :`olll4baisdt cultivated, intellectual man! . . ~. I!. STAR & REPUBLICAN BANNER. annum. half yearly in advance. CLETTYSBURGII, PA. 4 , 4'stesday, ellarch 27, 1838. FOR GOVERNOR, (1/OV2EI ) /a• 2221UVP2L214 ai-Flour in Baltimore, $7 60; Wheat, $1 65; Corn, 68 cis.; Rye, 87; Oats, 38 ; Clover 'deed, $5 50 to $5 75; Whiskey, 28 Ms. Those of our subscribers who may change their places of residence on the first of April next, will please notify us of the same, so that there may be no mistakes made in the delivery of their pa pers. Close of the L'olume. 130- This Number completes the Eighth year (or Volume) of the STAR & REPUBLICAN BANNER. To those of cur Patrons who have been friends in need and in deed, we tender our sincere thanks, and shall continue our endeavors to make the paper wor thy of their support. Those who have been taking the Star for several years without paying any thing at allfor it, we hope sill 6CO the necessity of paying us a part ut least, when we tell them that we are really in want of mo ney, and must have some ; and that if they neglect us much longer, it will lead to disagreeable results. Many persons aro also Indebted for Job Printing and Advertising, which they would oblige us by call ing and paying off. (0. The April Court will present an excellent op portunity to those desirous of paying, to do so—and of showing et, at tho same time, who are our friends. (Xi- Mail Subscribers can remit (postpaid) at our risk. We hope they will do so without delay. R. W. MIDDLET'ON March 27, 1838 (Xi-Extra copies of this week's paper can be had on application at the office. Or- -Thc Southern Literary Afessenger, Democratic Review and Lady's Book (or March have been re ceived. Ocp-We have been requested to state that the wri ter of the article signed "A Citizen" is not on active member of the society alluded to by "Z" in our last. Oct On our first page will be found an able and tilt ly eloquent speech in favor of Education by Mr STE VENI3. It is highly spoken of by men of all parties. (*.The New Constitution will be fotmd in our paper today. The Amendments are embraced within brackets,[3, and must be voted for or against all in a lump—there is no piece-mealing it! L7The Pittsburg Times says—"We are sorry to soo so much loco•foco.ism in some °film papers friendly to the amondinents; if radicalism shows tts horrid front--we're off." cu-Our members of the Legislature. as well as Mr Middlecoff and Dr. McPherson, will accept our thanks for documents sent us last week. Improvement Bill. 00-The Improvement Bill passed the House of Re presentatives on Wednesday last by a majority of 26 votes, and was sent to the'Senate, where it was re ferred to the Committee on roads, bridges,&c Belpre the bill passed the House, a resolution was adopted, 43 to 35, repealing the clause in the bill passed at the commencement of the session discontinuing the work on our rail road "on the first of January next!" This was a hard hit at Col. McElwee! Thu BiU will pass the Senate by a handsome ma jority. MrThe Harrisburg Key-Stone, the organ of Gen. Porter, pays Goy. RITNEII a high compliment when it says he is "THE CANDI 'UTE OF EVERY BODY!" It shows that nobody's for Porter! Signs! 13(3-The Editors of the Harrisburg Chronicle and Perry Forester, old democratic papers, have hoisted the Ritner banner, and are now supporting the man they opposed three years ago! No paper which sup ported Either at the last election, opposes him now! All the papers in the State opposed to Van Buren,ez cept two, (and they supported IVolf at the last election on account of his Masonry,and will now support Por ter for the same reason!) are now warmly urging the re-election of the TRIED FARMER GOVERNOR! These we take to be wholsome signs. Are you assessed? (O.At elections we frequently - hear citizens complain that they have not been assessed; and are consequently deprived of the right of suffrage. Now is the time to see to it,and any one not know ing himself assessed, should immediately cull upon tho assessor of his district. Young men, especial ly, should attend to the suggestion. To be asses sed six months previous to the next general elec tion, it must bo done before the Bth of April. Commendable! 03 -With much pleasure do we comply with tho re quest of the Rev. WATSON. We trust the name of the donor will not be long withheld from the public. FOR THE OETTESBURON STAR AND BANNER Mn. MIMMETON:—You will confera favor by publishing in your paper the following notice:— _ To the Superintendents of the Sabbath Schools in Adams Co. ADONATION of money has been put into the hands of the subscriber, to be distributed proportionately among all the Sabbath Schools of this county. As there may be schoolsxxisting in different parts of the county of which I have no knowledge, the superintendents of all such institutions of whatever name or sect, are respectfully requested tosend me the names of the schools under their care, and also the average num• ber of pupils in regular attendance. It is desirable that the information should be communicated before the sth day of April, as it is my wish to send to each school its proportion of the donation before that period. JAMES C. WATSON. Gettysburg, March 22, 1838. Br. Burden. Co-Our LocO Foco friends aro much shocked at the Anti-Masons in the Senate for voting fur this gentle man for Speaker in preference to Mr. Leet. The Anti-Masons had no candidate. They had to choose between a liberal Mason, who zealously sup ports the State Administration and opposes the en croachments of the General Government upon tho rights, interests and prosperity of the State—and a proscriptive Jack,who opposes the State Administra tion and aids in the warfare against the prosperity of the Commonwealth by the Genefil Government and its salaried minions. Tho Anti• Masons had thus to choose, or withhold their votes and let the candidate of the Destmctives succeed. This would have been unwise. They therefore voted for Dr. Burden, who continuos. with them in support -of those mews- Me Calculated to advance the Interests and protect the rights of the State, whilst Mr. Leet supports all the measures of the Van Boren Loco Focal. It is true the Doctor did not support the bill prohi biting the administration of extraluircial oaths; but hear his rcasous: During the discussion on that bill,Mr. Darden said, The gentleman from Chester bad said that if this bill passed it would put down Antimasonry. (Mr. JAMES explained. He did not say it would put down Antimasonry—he sae! it would he one of the means to effect that end.) Mr. D. continu• ed.—lf it be one of the means to put it down, he would not support the bill, because he did not want to put down Antimasonry. He wanted it to con tissue. So long as its administration was as good as it had been thus far, HE WOULD HO HAND IN lIAND WITH THE ANTI MASONIC PAHTT. He did not wish to see it put down. Ftracily! (0-The Compiler copies articles from that vera cious print, the Harrisburg Key-Stone, about the ap pointment of unrenouncing Masons to office by Gov. Kutner. Of the character of those articles for truth, may be inferred when we inform the reader that Mr Midi, whose name appears to the following renunci aticn. is one of the "unrenouncing masons" referred to by the Key• Stone: HARRISBURG, Feb. 14, 1835. GENTLEMEN.—Wo have received your note of the 14th instant, and cheerfUlly re ply to it as we should hitherto have done to a communication of similar candor from any of our respectable neighbors. You gentlemen, who know us personally, will believe us when we say that YEARS AGO we ceased to have ANY CONNECTION with the order of Masonry; if indeed men who, like us, were never in a lodge oftener than a few times, can be said to have had any practical masonry about them. We took a few degrees; took no such interest in it, as oven to learn its rites or object; and BROKE FROM IT with afixed determin• fliioll NEVER TO RETURN. It is very certain we •hall remain dissolved from it FOR EVER. Such is in stiort,and to truth the beginning and end of our connexion with this mysterious Institution. Of course it is not in our power to give you new informa tion concerning it. The oaths of the order were understood by us to mean honorable engagements.— They were represented to us as parts of speculative rites, not binding in a literal sense; and were distinctly impt;eSsed upon us as not holding us to a course of conduct in any manner repugnant to the laws of God or the municipal laws of our country. Yet on reflection, we considered them 013- JECTION A B LE, as calculated to BI AS some men in their relations of life, who might construe there as BINDING against the HIGHER DUTIES of citizens towards one another. And TH IS was our STRONG EST MOTIVE FOR ABANDONING ,MASONRY in the earliest stages of our progress. We can say further, that in our opinion masonry is not worth preserving—certainly not worth the sacrifice of individual well be. ing and public tranquility, necessary to sus tain it, especially as it can effect nothing useful to society that other institutions of, the country do not supply.. And in this view of it, WE THINK IT 01701 IT TO BE SU RREN• DERED, IN OMB, SAITIt• and FOR ALL TI ME TO CO 11 E. 'NotbitigAort"al thrti. will remove from the minds of the present generation the excitement against its mom bers,or the distrust of their integrity in their transactions with the rest of mat.kind. STo benefit can be derived from it, to counter balance such disadvantages—to keep it up therefore seems to us nothing better than courting evil and mischief to themselves. Believe us gentlemen, to be Respectfully, • DAVID KRAUSE, GEORGE .41 ISII, JOHN CAMERON, DAVID R. STURGEON. County wliecliiig. ti. We ask attention to the call for a County meeting. We have only room to say,thatwe hope every man in the county who can will be in at tendance on the day appointed for the meeting. Come osa—come ALL! Philadelphia• 0:74i great meeting of the friends of RITNER was held in Philadelphia on the 19th instant.— "I H OUSANDS wore in attendance! There is no mistake about Philadelphia. She will give the old Farmer a TREMENDOUS vote! The Presidency. cCrWe observe that the Whigs of Philadelphia at their greet Rimer meeting,havo expressed k tbeir preference for Mr. CLAY as a candidate for the Presidency. To this wo have no objection.' The Whigs can support him with perfect consistency. But his Indiana letter, um itecANTse, renders it impossible for the Anti-Masons to do so. And it is worthy of consideration whether the Whigs can succeed without our aid. We make these suggestions without intending, at present, to agitate the question. The School Law. jFrom the following letter it will be seen that Hamilton township has accepted of the School Law. , BERLIN, March,l7, 1898 Mn. MIDDLETOIC:—The result of the election for Hamilton township, held on yesterday,is as fol lows, viz: In favor of adopting the common school system 91 votes. Against the adoption of the same 72 votes. The following persons were elected school direc tors for the terms of 2 and 3 years respectively, viz: Thomas Ehrhart 91 votes. Henry Carpenter , 91 : " William Wolf 91 George L. Fauss . 91 " Whole number of votes polled, one hundred and seventy one; by far the largest vote ever polled in this township at the same time on a similar Deco= slop. Owing to some neglect on the part of the board of directors at the election in March 1837, it became necessarrto elect four directors as above. Sub-Treasury BM. oThis bill is still under discussion in tho U. S. Semite. On Wednesday lust Mr. Rives's sub statute was lost—ayes 22, noes 30. DEATH PROM 'EXPOSURE. A man named MICHAEL JAcCins was found dead in tho woods near. Capt. McKnight's; in Franklin township, on Friday last. sio Dodging! (o•The Compiler says Gen. Porter was not the only Mason before the Loco Foco convention.— Who were the ofiere, Major? Name . them. a z?. The Compiler stales that no name stood higher, before the I.oco Foco convention, than Judge Sheffer's. Wo suppose the Major means that ho stood higheatto foot/ Sheriff's Sales. The Sheriff has ad4ertiScl the property of William Linn, of Mountjoy; Dr. G. W. Chal mers, of Straban, and Abraham Brauer, of Free. dom township, for sale—to take place at the Court house in Gettysburg, on the t4th of April next, at 1 o'clock r. x. General Intelligence. We have great pleasure (says the National In• telligericer) in announcinir, to the honor of the Central Hay State, that a bill passed tho House of Delegates of the Soto of mA R VIAND, on Wednes day last, by 55 votes to 14, for tho abolishment of Imprisonment for dobt. The Evening Post says, that "the Whigs stab Col. Johnson "Turtocort ins FAMILY." Well, we should call that "stabbing in the dark." [Prentice. A Qum,' FOR NATURAL PHILOSOPHERS. —A correspondent of the Richmon.l Corn• piler asks—" Why is it that milk cannot be made into cheese after the moon has shown upon it." A NOVEL VEnnicr.—A jury in the West of England, commiserating tho case of a poor woman who was charged with n trifling theft,agreed to the following sapient verdict: —"Not guilty,—but we hope she won't do so again!" PURELY linorrA PuLs.—The newest invention of pills are said to be those which a lucky adventurer is now selling in large lots in the ;Mississippi valley, for the ague and fever. They are said to be,in the main, the natural production of the soil somewhat disguised by nn outer covering, being peas washed in a solution of liquorice. POSTAOE EXTRAORDINARY.—The Daven port mail brought yesterday morning a ship. letter, in the shape of a bale of' linen, to the General Post Office, St. Martin's•le Grand, addressed "To his Excellency the French Ambassador, London, " the postage of which was 318/. 13s. 4d.— London Sun. We learn from another paper that his ex cellency took his package from the post office, and paid the nostage,sl,4l6 fi•2.—Com. Adv. LOVE Locxs.—A very old fashion seems to have been revived among our modern "blades;" no more or less than the wearing of a long lock of hair on the left temple, or rather, by the majority, on each temple.— This was the prevailing fashion in the reign of James. 1., and the ladies gave to it the name of the "love lock," as they often clipt off a lock as a keepsake of love. The fash ion expired with Charles I. to be revived during the popular reign of Victoria. Death by Lightning.--Mr. Joseph Hislop of Harrison county, Indiana, was killed by lightning on the Ist instant, while sitting by his fi re. Such an occurrence is extraordina ry at any time, but is especially so at this season of the year. , CONCEALED WEAPON9.—A. bill to pre. itoncerittrd passed the Virginia House of Delegates, by a vote of 85 to 17. The New York American of Wednesday publishes a letter from Boston—said to be from the highest authority—which states that the Banks of Boston are ready to co operate with .those of New York in the re sumption of specie payments. COMPROMISE.-it is rumoured thnt Mr. Van Buren having distinctly ascertained that he cannot carry his Sub•Trensr.ry Bank, is willing to compromise by taking the notes ofspecie paving Banks, provided a Receiver General is appointed. This project origi nally had two objects to achieve—one was to give the Executive an entire control over the public money,the other was the appoint ment of a batch of Receivers and Govern ment stipendiaries. The whole "experi• ment" ought to be abandoned at once. DEATH OF MR. BOWDITCII, TILE AMERI CAN ASTRONOMER.-1I is with tegret we notice the death at Boston of the celebrated American Astronomer N ATHA NI EL BOW DITCH, afier a lingering illness of some weeks. He was born at Salem, Mas- sachusetts, March 26, 1773—aged there- fore 63. The profound knowledge of astron omical and nautical science evinced in nu• merous useful publications of this gentleman, which are in the hands of every navigator, and which have spread his reputation into eery sea and country, are a practical and authentic proof of his eminent ability and merit, and reflect an enduring lustre upon the fame of his country. It was left for America to furnish a Bowditch who could faithfully interpret the great •vork of the Mecanique Celeste of La Place, which the Edinburgh Review said not twelve men in Europe could understand. The large Stabling attached to the tavern of Mr. JEREMIAH SNIDER, sen., and the ex tensive Straw House of the Mammoth Pa• per Mill in this place, were crushed down by the weight of the snow. In the Stabling of Mr. Snider, there were, we learn, 10 head of Horses and several Cows, at the time it fell to pieces, and yet all escape] unhurt.— Great damage has been done to the Fruit trees, many of which are entirely destroy. ed.— Chambersburg Telegraph. Mr., MIONET, the celebrated Historian of the French Revolution, is engaged in writ ing the Life of the late EDWARD LIVING sToN, whose reputation as a jurist, stands very high in Europe. It is pleasing to see such respect paid in foreign countries dis tinguished American characters, and shows the high estimation in which American science and Mere' ure are held abroad. The Philadelphia papers speak in terms of great gratification of the opening. of the Spring trade,and advert with becoming pride to the state of repair in which their great line of improvements is at this moment.— While they have full cause to compliment themselves and their fellow citizens of the Commonwealth, on the works which consti tute a Giuhject of such honest pride, it is to them that they must attribute' in a great measure the condition of businesq, so flour. tatting, as would appear ; when compared with that of New York. In addition to this source of present prosperity,however,should be mentioned the wise policy purstied by Pennsylvania in upholding her banking in stitutions, through llit3 instrumentality of which the merchants tire enabled t. effect what they are doing.-Bolt. American: MULBERRY Tnkes.-4t appears by letters from Fiance, that the great and increasing demand for the morns multieaulis, from the United States, has produced a scarcity in France—the supply having be-•n chiefly drawn, hitherto, from that kingdom. The cultivation of the mulberry and the raising of the silkworM seem to be extending in the United States to a degree which promises to make silk one of the most important pro ducts of this country. The extent to which counterfeiting has been carried MI in O t tio may be int , •rred fruit, the liict that since June last, the U. S. M shal at Akron has assisted in detecting 8(162,000 of counterfeit bills which were in readiness, but hod never been put into cir• ciliation. l'he same officer has also made twenty six arrests, and captured three pres ses, touether with plates, dies, and other op. paratus for counterfeiting. A person was arrested at Louisville on the 151 h, who had in his possession shooo in counterfeit notes of the Canton Bank of Ohio. SOUTHERN LITERARY M ESSENCER.—The March number oftho Messenger conies Cully up to the usual standard of merit assumed lin the work, and has for its leading article an able and excellent paper on "the influence of MORALS, on th►e happiness of man, and the stability of social institutions." Cunning's "Knife Grinder" (with a hat in version) is al so one of the gems which adorn the present number of the Messenger, and which, as a I..sson in political morals, is worth a whole volume.—Baltimore Pat. A fire recently occurred at Holley Springs, Miss. which consumed Fourieen business houses, amounting in value to $28,700. GREAT LoAo.—A locomotive on the Phil adelphia and Columbia Rail road,lately drew from the Collector's office,near Broad street. a tram of cars, which with their loads, ex clusive of the tank and engine, amounted to two hundred and thirty•seven tons. FLORIDA WAR.—GENERAL JESUP has written a very curious letter to the Secre tary of War, in which, after stating that it is impossible to drive the Indians from the Territory, ho suggests that they should be allowed to remain—upon the express condi tion, however, that if they commit any de. predations upon the persons or property of the WhiHS, THEY SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED, WHICH CAN BE EASILY EFFECTED!! Is the General an Irish man? This is not the first blunder he has made. ROTATION.-Our Pennsylvania neigh bors are diligently showing up the barefaced bargain between the Executive and Ex Governor Wolf. There never was a case of more glaring corruption, and withal man. aged in such a bungling manner. They should have given Mr. WOLF a higher price in orner icrin - nucer-mm- to - tarry in Washing ton till some time after Mr. Munx,ENnuno had be6n sent away. Any man can under. stand intuitively the whole procedure. The zeal with which charges of bargain and cor ruption were rung in our ears some years a go will be remembered. Those calumnies had their effect. Can then such a shallow intrigue as that in regard to WOLF and MuiE LENBUItO escape the censure of the Ameri can public?—Frederick Examiner. IMPORTANT MEETING.—The annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Anti• Slavery Society for the Eastern Distriet,w ill he held,in Philadelphia, at the Pennsylvania Hell, on the 16th of Filth month, (May) next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Auxil iary Societies throughout the State, and especi ally in the Eastern District,are earnestly request. ed to send Delegates. Editor s of papers friendly to the cause of Free dom, aro requested to copy this notice. GEO. PENNOCK, Rec. Secretnry. HYMMNIAL ltEoisTEn. MARRIED. On the 22d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Bare, Mr. Jo shut B V:NNER to Miss Eorric Nonuis—both of Mountjoy township. On the 22d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Watson, Mr. JAcou Siismnit,of Hanultonban township, to Miss ELIZABETH BUSHMAN, of Cumberland township. On the 20th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Guttwald,Mr. GEORGE BOWMAN. of York county, to Miss MARIE . DAT, of Adams county. On the 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. M'Lean, Mr Ssmust. R. PETTIT, to Miss MARTHA E., aught er of Alexander Caldwell, of Franklin township., On the 15th inst. by Z. Herbert, Esq.. Mr. yin LUCA HAUG!! to Miss ADALINE Runic, both:of Hamiltonbun township, Adams county. On the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Albert, Mr. Jour( SOULTZ, of Conowago township, Adams con*, to Miss ANN Fsiui, of Heidelberg town. ship, York county. • On the 22d inst. by the same, Mr. Erase Ste c) r.r., of Berwick township, Adams county, to Miss Buz &HETI!. HoKE,of Codorus township, York co. OBITUARY 1114001iD. DIED. On the 16th inst. Mrs. M.IIIOAIIET wife of Mr. James Waybright, of Friedom town- . ship, aged 63 years. On the 20th inst. MAno Anti. ELIZADETII, daughter of Mr. Henry Heagy, of Freedom town ship, aged 13 years—being the fourth child remov.: ed from him by death within a few weeks. On the 15th met. Mr. JACOB STIIASIILUOII, sen. of Freedom township. On the 16th inst. Miss Er..v.i.a.n Exit PAtta,daugh: ter of Mr. Laeon Parr, of this county, in the 15th year of her age. On the 18th inst. Ilcsni ETTA, daughter of Mr. Henry Mayor, of Abbottstown, in the sth year of her age. On the 15th inst. Mrs. Thienzr. SscEnt.Nocn, wife of Mr. David Bneeringei, of Conowago town ship, aged 30 years. On the 13th inst. Ranycee LYDIA, daughter of Mr. C. H. Redding,of this borough,aged 2 months. Oil the 13th inst. Mr. Lunwicx WALiearrztt, of Huntingdon township, aged 73 pers. On the 17th inst. EPIIRAIM NIVMAN, son of Mr. Daniel Hoffman, of Menallen township, in the 2d year of his age. On the 23d inst. DA V I n, son of Mr. Jacob Eber hart, aged 4 years 8 months and 3 days., RELIGIOUS NOTICES. , t• - • Rev. Mr. KELLER will preach in the English Lutheran Church on Sunday morning next. There will also be preaching in the oven ing,at early candlclight.by Rev. Mr. HAUGH ER. rfThe Sacrament will be administered in the same Church on Sunday morning next. Prepara tory services and Confirmation on Saturday next, at 2 o'clock r. Rev. Mr. WATSON will preach in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning . and evening next. A DVERTISEMENII;S: ANTI-IYEASONIC COUN TY MEETING. Tif I.; Democratic Anti Alase.ns of Ad otos County are requested to asscro bin in COUNTY MEETING,st the Court house in Gettyfiburg, on 'Monday Ike 23d or.f/prit next, al 1 o'clock P. at to take into cot sideration measures for the promo tion of the good of the State, and to secure the tri umphant re election of the FARMER GOVER NOR over his Masonic aristocratic competitor, Da vid R. Porter. The Democratic A nti•Masoniccilizens of Penn sylvania have at length, in the nomination of the last trained gentleman, a high and adhering Mason, by the Masonic Van Buren party, the issue fairly and avowedly made up between Masonry and De mocracy, and tendered to them by the party which has long, under the cloak of the latter,been secretly and is now openly supporting and defending the former. It is hoped that the Anti-Masons of Ad. ems will boldly and fearlessly meet the issue and show the dignitaries of Masonry that they are still erect and uncompromising as ever in their devotion to the laws and their hostility to all secret combi nations against them. Let every Anti-Mason be at his post,and let as many as can attend the Coun ty meeting on the 23d of April next, so that there may be a full interchange of sentiment and opin ion, and those measures be adopted best calculated to secure the success of the cause of the people. ROBERT SMITH, c C? DANIEL M. SM IrSER, g JOHN WOLI'ORD, ` 7 4 . GEORGE L. FAUSS, JAMES D. PAXTON, I JOHN HORNER, "- JAMES BELL, Jr. March 27, 1838. SPRING WHEAT. ANY person desiropaof having the above article can be supplied, by calling up. out he subscriber immediately; he hese small quantity which he is desirous of selling. DAVID ZEIGLER. March 27, 1838. Notice >is hereby Given, TO all Legatees and other persons con cerned, that the ADMINISTRA TION ACCOUIV7'S of the deceased per. sons hereinafter mentioned,will be presented to the Orphans' Court of Ada ins County, for confirmation and allowance, on Monday the 23d. ddy of April next, viz: The final _Account of Andrew M. Dear dorff' and Henry Kauffmno. •Adutinistratorei of the Estate of Christian ICauffinan, dec'd. The entire Account of Henry Gitt, Jo. sepli Carl and Frederick Baugher, Admin. istrators of the Estate of George Baugher, deceased. The Account of Daniol 'Mizell, Admin istrator of the Estate of Philip Voglesong, deceased. The Account of William Hildebrand and Joseph Hililt, Administrators of the Estate of Francis Hildt, deceased. - The Account of Henry Knop and Samuel Burkholder, Executors of the Estate of Ja cob Knop, deceased. The Account of William M. Scott, One of the Executors of the Estate of Abraham Scott, dedeased. The Account of Sampson S. King, ono of the pxecutorti of the.. Estate of Abraham Scott, d9ceased. The 'Account of Darnel Mickly, jr. and Elizabeth Cooper, lute Flohr, Executors of the Estate or-Valentine Flohr, deceased, The Account of John MarshalraraPohn Witherow, Administrator of the-Estafe'of Samuel Witherow, deceased. The Account of Joseph Miller, Executor of the Estate of John Fax, deceased.. The Account of a ideon G nest, one of the ExeCutors of the Estate of Thomas Griest, deceased. _ The Account of Isaac Tudor, one of the Executors of the. Estate of Thomas Griest; deceased. JAS. A. TEIONIPSON, Register. Register's Office, Gettys burg, March 27, 1838. AUDITOR'S NOTICE. 1114:1 OTIOE is hereby giyen,that the Audi tor appointed by the last Orphans' Court to apportion and distribute the assets in the hands of the Administrator of DAVID KEEFER, deceased,to and among the cred itors of said decensed,w ill meet for that pur. pose in Littlestown, on Saturday the 14th of April neat, at 10 o'clock A. when and where all interested are requested to attend. DAVID SIMI VER, Auditor.. March 27, 1838. tm-52 TAILORING. THE Subscriber returns his thanks to his friends and the public for the sup port which he has received since he has commenced business . in this place, and rer spectfully gives notice that he still continues to carry on the TAILORING BUSINESS, IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, • At leis Old Stand, Smith's Corner, Gettysburg: Where he will execute work in his line in the BEST and mow FASHIONABLE manner. 11CF•As he will receivo the FASHIONS regularly from the Cities, keep good hands, and as his prices will be verY accommoda ting for CASH Or CI 4INTRIC rnonucE,he hopes theret: , re, that those who want work done in his line will mil and give him a trial. HEZEKI All VAN ORSDEL. Mandl 20, Itilt3. • tf-51 A DV ERTISEMEN TS. THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ~ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania As amended by the Convention of one thousand ::- eight hundred and thirty-seven—thirty-eight. c i •-• A wendnienta in brackets, llius ( ] WE, the People of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Ordain and establish this Constitu ,: Lion for its Government. ARTICLE I. Scci. I. The Legislative power of this Common . 4 wealth shall be vested in a General Assembly, 1 .• which shall consist of a Senate and House of Rep resentatives. Sec. 11. The Representatives shall be chosen an nually by the citizens of- the city of Philadelphia ;',: and of each county respectively, on the second ',, Tuesday of October. --, Sec. 111. No person shall be a Representative who shell not have attained the age of twenty-one years,and have been a citizen and inhabitant of the .?, :,', 4 State three years next preceding his election, and ... , :t the last year thereof an inhabitant of the [district] .. I in (and for) which he shall be chosen [a Represen ",:; tative,) unless he shall have been absent on the pub lic business of the United States or of this State. Sec. IV. Within three yeers after the first meet ing of the General ASitilnbly, and within every subsequent term of seven years,an enumeration of i . the taxable inhabitants shall be made in such man ner as shall bd . directed by law. The number of Representatives shall at the several periods of mak ing such enumeration, be fixed by the Legislature, and apportioned among the city of Philadelphia and tho several coun ice, according to the number of taxable inhabitants in each. And shall never be , . less thrin sixty nor greater than one hundred. Each 1 county shall have at least one Representative, but no county hereafter erected shall be entitled to a separate representation until a sufficient number of taxable inhabitants shall be contained within it, to entitle them to one Representative, agreeably to the ratio which shell then be established. See. V. The Senators shall be chant' for [three) i . years by the citizens of Philadelphia and of the several counties at the samelime,in the same man ner, and at the same places whore they shall vote for Representatives. Sec. VI. The number of Senators shall at the several periods of making the enumeration before mentioned, be fixed by the Legisluturo,and appor tioned among the districts tornrred as hereinafter di rected, according to the number of taxpble inhabi tants in each; and shell never be less then one forth nor greater than one third, of tire number of Representatives. "' Sec. VII. The Senators shall be chosen in dis tricts, to be formed.by the Legislature;[bta 11Q dis trict shall be so formed as to entitle it to elect More than two Senators, unless thenunaber of taxable inhabitants in any city or county shell,at any time, be such as to entitle it to elect more than two, but no city orcounty shall be entitleti to elect more than four Senators;] when a district shall be composed of two or more counties, they shall. be adjoining; neither the city of Philadelphia nor any county stiall'be divided in forming a district. 1 Sec. VIII. No person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained the age of twenty-five years and have been a citizen and inhabitant of the State four years next before his election,and the last year thereof an inhabitant of the•distriet for which he shall be chosen, unless he shall have been absent ormixe,publie . bneinef t ] of the 113Ditara,94......* ...c this State; [and no persiiffeleriErfire aforesaid shall hold said office after he shall have. removed Prom such district.] . . sec. IX. (The Senators who may be elected nt the first General Election after the adoption of the amendments to the Constitution,shall be divided by lot into three classes. The seats of the Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the first year; alit(' second class at the expiration 1 of the second year; and of the third class at the ex piration of the third year; so that thereafter one third of the whole nurnber of Senators tray be cho sen every year. The Senators elected before the' amendments to the Constitution shall be 'adopted shall hold their offices during the terms for which they shall respectively have been elected.] Sec. X. The General Assembly shall meet on the first Tuesday of [January,) in every year, unless sooner convened by the Governor. Sec. XI. Each House shall choose . its Speaker and other officers; and the Senate shall air choose a Speaker pro temfe, when 'the Speaker shall exercise the office Governor. -. (' .4.c. XII. Each house shall judge of the quali fications of its members. Contestr-:, elections shall be determined by a . committeo to he selected,form ed and regulated in such manner as shall be direct . edbY liaW. A majority of each House shall eon , „^antuto a quorum to do 'business; but a smell num bet .'• may adjourn front day to day; and may.be au -- ` .. ,,harizod_by law to compel the attendance of absent mombeiri, in such manner and under such penal- Xies as may be provided. Sec. XIII. Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings,punish its members for disorder ‘ ly behaviour, and with the, concurrence of two.: thirds, expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause; and shall have all other powers 'necessary for a branch of the Legislature of a free State, f: See. XI V. (The Legislature shrill not have pow er to enact laws annulling the contract of marriage ,in any case where, by law, the courts of this coin monivealth are, co hereafter may be, empowered to decree a divorce.] Sec. XV. Each House shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and publish them weekly,except such parts as may require secrecy: and the yeas and nays of the members nn any question shall, at the desire of any two of them, be entered on the jour nals. <. a 't ;~ i, . Sec. XVI. The doors of each House and of Committees of the Whole shall be open, unless when the business shall bo such as ought to bo kept secret. Sec. XVII. Neither Houseshall,without the con ! sent of the other,adjourn for more than three days, • nor to any other place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting. • Sec. xintr. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compensation for their service s to %; be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury •. of the Commonwealth. They shall in all cases, except treason, felony and breach or surety of the peace, ho privileged from arrest during their atten danceat the session of tlieirrespective Houses,and in going to and returning from the same. And for any speech or debate in either House they shall not he questioned in any other place. Sec. XIX. No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he shall have been elect eil, be appointed to any civil office under this Coin monwenith which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased du ring such time; and no member of Congress or er per,in holaing any office,(except of attorney at law and in the militia) under the United States of this Commonwealth, shall be a member of either House during his continuance in Congress or in office. - Sec. XX. When vacancies happen in either House the Speaker shalt issue writs of election to till such vacancies. See. XXI. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives, but the Senma may propose amendments as in other bills. See. XXII. No money Anil he drawn from the treasury but in consequence of appropriations made by law. Sec. XXIII. Every bill which shall have passed both Houses shall be presented to the Governor. If ho approve he shall sign it, but if lie shall not approve it he shall return it with his objections to the House in which it shill have originated, who shall enter the objections at largo upon their jour nals and proceed to reconsider it. Ifoifter such re consideration two-thirds of that House shall agree to pass the bill, it shall he sent with the objections to the other House, by which likewise it shall be reconsidered,and if approved by two-thirds of that House, it shall he a law. But in such cases the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yens and nays,and the names of the persons voting for or against the bill,shall be entered on the journals of each House respectively. If any bill shall not he returned by the Governor within ten days (Sun days excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, it shall be a law in like manner as if lie had signed it unless the General Assembly, by their adjournment, prevented its return, in which case it shall be a Is.w,unless sent back within three days after their next meeting. Sect. XXIV. Every order, resolution or vote to which the concurrence of both Houses may be ne cessary (except on a question of adjournment) shall be presented to the Governor, and before it shall take effect, be approved by him,or being dis approved, shall be repassed by two-thirds of both houses, according to the rules and limitations pre scribed 41 case of a bill. Sect. XX V . [No corporate body shall ho here after creatvd,renewed or extended with banking or discounting privileges,without six months previous public notice of the application for the same in such manner as shall be prescribed by law. Nor shall any 'charter for the purposes aforesaid, be granted for a longer period than twenty years, and every such charter shill contain e clause reserving to the legislature the power to alter, revoke or annul the mule, whenever in their opinion it may ho injuri ous to the citizens of the commonwealth, in such manner, however,that np injustice shall be done to the corporators. No law hereafter enacted, shall create, renew, or extend the charter of more than one corporation.] ARTICLE II Sect. I. The Supremo Executive power of this Commonwealth shall'he 'vested in a Governor. Sect.. The Governor shall be chosen on the second Tuesday of October, by the citizens of the commdnwealth. at the places where they shall re spectively vote for representatives The returns of every election fur Governor shall be sealed up and transmitted to the seat of government, directed to the Speaker of the Senate,who shall open and pub lish them in the presence of the members of both houseS of the legislature. The person having the highest number of votes shall be governor. But if two or more shall be equal and highest in votes one of them shall be chosen goyernor by the joint vote of the members of both houses. Contested elections eball be determined . by a committee to be selected from both houses of the legislature,and formed and Seet. 111. The governor shall hold his office dur ing three years from the third Tuesday of [January] [text ensuing his election,and shall not be capable of liolding it longer than [6] in any term of [9] years. Sect. IV. He shall be at least thirty years of ace, and have been a citizen and an inhabitant of this state seven years next before his election; unless lie shall have been absent on the public business of the United States, or of this State. Sect. V. No member of Congress or person hol ding any office under the United States or this State shall exercise the office of Governor. Sect. VI. The Governor shall at stated times receive for his scrvices,a compensation,which shall be neither increased nor diminished during tho period for which he shall have seen elected. Sect. VII. He shall ho commander-in-chief of the army and navy of this cotnnionwcalth, and of the militia except when they shall he called into the actual service of the United States. Sect. VIII. [He shall appoint a Secretary of Commonwealth during pleasure,and he shall nom inate and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate appoint all judicial officers of courts of re cord, unless otherwise provided for in this consti tution. He shall have power to fill all vacancies that may happen in such judicial offices during the recess of the senate,by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session:] Pro vided, [That in acting on executive nominations the senate shall sit with open doom, and in con firming or rejecting the nominations of the Gover nor, the vote shall be taken by yeas and nays.] Seel. IX. He shall have power to remit fines and forfeitures, and grant reprieves and pardons, except in cases of impeachment. Sect. X. He may require information in writing tient the officers in the executive department, on any subject relating to the duties of their respec tive offices. Sect. XI. Ho shall from time to time, give to the general assembly information of the state of the conamonwealth,and recommend to their considera tion such measures as ho shall judge expedient. Sect. XII. He may on extraordinary occasions, convene the general assembly; and in case of dis agreement between the two houses,with respect to the time of adjournment,adjourn them to such time as ho shall think proper,not exceeding four months. Sect. XIII. He shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed. Sect. XIV. In case of the death or resignation of the Governor,or his removal from office,the Speak er of the senate shall exercise the office of govern- or until another governor shall be duly qualified; (but in such case unother governor shall be chosen ut the next annual election of representatives, un- css such death, resignation of removal shell occur within three calendar months immediately preced ing such next annual election, in which case a goverrio - r shall be chosen at the second succeeding annual election of Representatives.] And if the trial of a contested election shall continue longer than until (the third Monday of January] next ensuing the election of governor, the governor of the last year, or the speaker of the senate who may be in the exercise of the executive authority, shall con tinuo therein until the determination of such con- tested election, and until a governor shall bo [duly] qualified as_aforesaid. Scef.XV. [The secretary of the commonwealth] shall keep a fair register of all the official acts 'end proceedings of the governor,and shall,when requir ed, lay the same and all popers,minutes and vouch ers relative thereto before either branch of the le gialsture, and Anil perform such other duties as shall be enjoined him by law. ARTICLE HI. Sect. I. [ln elections by the citizens,every white freeman of the ago of twenty-one years, having re sided in this state one year,and in the election dis trict where he offers to vote, ten days immediately preceding such election,lindWithin two years paid a state or county tax,which shall have been asses sed at least ten days before the election, shall enjoy the rights of an elector. But a citizen of they, States, who had previously been a qualified voter of this State,and removed therefrom and returned, and who shall have resided in the election district and paid taxes as aforesaid, shall ho entitled to vote after residing in the state six months:] Provided, (That white freemen, citizens of the U. States, be tween the ages of 21 and 22 years, and having re sided in the state one year, and in the election district ten days as aforesaid, shall be entitled to vote, although they shall not have paid taxes.] Sect. IL All elections shall be by ballot, except those by persons in their representative capacities, who shall vote viva voce. Sect. 111. Electors shall in all cases,except trea son. felony and breach of surety of the peace, he privileged from arrest during their attendance on elections and in going to and returning from them. ARTICLE IV. (Unaltered.) Sect. I. The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeaching. Sect. 11. Ail impeachments shall be tried by the Senate. When sitting for that purpose,the Sena tors shall be upon oath or affirmation. No person shall be convicted,without the concurrence of two thirds of the members present. Sect. 111. The Governor and all other civil offi cers under this commonwealth, shall be liable to impeachment for any misdemeanor in office; but judgment, in such cases, shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold any office of honor, trust, or profit under this commonwealth: the party, whether convicted or acquitted, shall, nevertheless, be liable to indict ment, trial, judgment and punishment, according to law. ARTICLE V. Sect. I. The judicial power of this common wealth shall be vested in a supreme court, in courts of oyer and terminer and general jail delivery, in a court of common pleas, orpl.ans' court, registers' court, and a court of quarter sessions of the peace, for each county; in justices of the peace, and in such other courts as the legislature may from time to time establish. Sect. U. [The judges of the supreme court, of the several courts of common pleas, and of such other courts of record as arc or shall be established by law, shall be nominated by the governor, and by and with the consent of the Senate appointed and commissioned by him. The jwlges of the su preme court shall hold their offices for the term of fifteen years,if they shall so long behave themselves well. The president judges of the several courts of common pleas,and of such other courts of record as are or shall be established by law, and all other judges required to be learned in the law,shall hold their offices for the term of ten years, if they shall so long behave themselves well. The associate judges of the courts of common pleas shall hold their offices for the term of five years, if they shall so long behave themselves well. 13 ut for any rea sonable cause,which shall not be sufficient ground of impeachment, the governor may remove any of them on the address of two-thirds of enehbrarell of the legislature. The judges of the supreme court, and the presidents of the several courts of their services an rideptek by 161.7ted v law, which 041111/ot be diminished during thci• ontinunnee in office; but they shall receive no see or perqtysitcs of office, nor hold nny other Mice of prost under this Commonwealth.] Ste. 111. (Until otherwise directed by law, tin courts of common pleas shall continue as at pres ent established. Not more than five counties shall at any time be included in ono judicial district or ganized for satd courts.; Sec. IV. The jurisdiction of the supreme court shall extend over the State, and the judges tl erco shall, by virtue of their offices, be justices of oyer and terminer and general jail delivery, in the sever- al counties. Sec. V. The judges of the court of common ph as, in each county, shall, by virtue of their offi ces, ho justices of oycr and terminer and getter il jail delivery, for the trial of capital and other offen ders therein; any two of said judges, the president being one, shallfie a quorum; but they shall not hold a court of oycr and terminer, or jail delivery, in any county, when the judges of the supreme court, or any of them shall be sitting in the same county. The party accused, as well as the Com monwealth, may, under such regulations as shall be prescribed by law, remove the indictment and proceedings, or a transcript thereof, into the su preme court. Sec. VI. The • supreme court, and the several courts of common pleas, shall, beside the powers heretofore usually exercised by thew,havo the pow ers of a court of chancery, so far as relates to the perpetuating of testimony,the obtaining ofevidenc.e from places not within the State, and the care of the persons and estates of those who are non com potes menus. And the Legislature shall vest in the said courts such other powers to grant relief in equity, as shall be found necessary; and may, from time to time, enlarge or diminish those powers or vest them in such other courts as they shall judge proper, for the due administration of justice. Sec. VII. Tho judges of the court of common pleas of each county, any two of whom shall be a quorum,shall compose the court of quarter sessions of the peace, and orphans' court thereof; and the register of wills, together with the said judges, or any two of them, shall compose the register's court of each county. Sec. VIII. The judges of the courts of common pleas shall, within their respective counties, have Ike powers with the judges of the supreme court, o issue writs of certiorari to tho justices of the peace,and to cause their proceedings to be brought before them, and the like right and justice to be done. See. IX. The president of the court in each cir cuit within such circuit; and the judges of the court of common plea's within their respective coun ties, shall be justices of the peace, so far as relates to cr{minal matters. Sec. X. A register's office, for the probate of wills and granting letters of administration,and an office for the recording of deeds, shalt be kept in each county. See. Xf. The style of all process shall be •The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania." All prosecu tions shall be carried on in the name and by the authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and conclude "against Cle peace and dignity of the ARTICLE VI. Sol. I. Sheriffs and coroners shall at tho times and places of election of representative* bo chosen by the citizens of each county. [One person shall be chosen for each office, who] shall he [commis sioned) by the Governor. They shall hold their offices for, three years, if they shall so long behave themselves well,and until a successor be duly qual ified; but no person shall be twice chosen or ap pointed Sheriff in any term of six years. Vacan cies in either of the said offices shall be filled by (an) appointment, to be made by the Governor, to continue until the next general election, and until a successor shall be chosen and qualified as afore said. Sec. H. The freemen of this Commonwealth shall ho armed [organized] and disciplined for its defence, [when and in such manner as may be di rected by law.] Those who conscientiously scruple to Iy•ar arms, shall not be compelled to do so, but shall pay an equivalent for personal service. Sec. 111. [Prothonotaries of the supreme court shall be appointed by the said court for the term of three years,if they so long behave themselves well. i'rothonotaries and clerks of the several other courts, recorders of deeds, and registers of wills. shall at the times and places of election of Repre sentatives, be elected by the qualified electors of each county or the districts over which the juris diction of said courts extends, and shall be com- 1 missioned by the Governor. They shall hold their offices for three years, if they shall so long behave themselves well,and until their successors shall be duly qualified. The Legislature shall provide by law the number of persona in each county who shall hold said offices, and how many and which of said offices shall be held by ono person. Va cancies in any of the said offices shall be filled by appointments to ho made by the Governor, to con tinue until the next general election, and until successors shall be elected and qualified as afore said.] Sec. IV. Protlionotaries,clorks of the peace and orphans' courts, recorders of deeds, registers of wills, and sheriffs, shall keep their offices in the county loc ii of the county in which they, respec. tivety,shall be officers, unless, when the Governor shall, for special reasons, dispense therewith, for uny term not exceeding five years after the coun ty shall have bean erected. Sec. V All commissions shall he in the name and by the authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and be sealed with the State seal, and be signed by the Governor. Sec VI. [A] State Treasurer shall be [elected] annually, by joint vote of [both branches of the Leg islet ure.] Sec VII. [Justices of the pence, or aldermen, shall he elected in the several wards.boroughs,and townships, at the time of the election of consta • bles,hy the qualified voters thereof, in such num• bor as shall be directed by law,and shall be COM. rnissioned by•the Governor fur a term of five years But no township,ward or borough shall elect more than two justices of the peace or aldermen with. out the consent of a majority of the qualified elec tors within such township, ward or borough.] Sec. VIII. [All officers whose election or ap pointment is not provided for in this Conetitution ' stint' bo elected or appointed as shall be directed by law. No person shall be appointed to any office within any county, who shall not have been a ci tizen and;an inhabitant therein one year next be. fore his appointment,if the county shall have been so long erected; but if it . shall not have been so long orected,then within the limits of the county or counties out of which it shall boon taken. No member of Congress from this Stute,or any person holding or exercising any office or appointment of tr ust or profit under the U. States,shall,at tho same time. hold or exercise any office in this State, to which - a salary is,or fees,or perquisites aro by law annexed: and the Legislature may by law declare what state offices are incompatible. No member of the Semite or of the House of Representatives •hull be appointed by the Governor to any office' during the term for which ho shall have been o heeled.]. Sec. - IX. [All officers for a term of years shall hold their offices for the terms respectively soci flew um oirtrfe conomon Inartnerso - rang hero ttlivillkelvo- --it, bo removed on conviction of misbehavior in offico or of any infa mous ctimr. Sec. X. (Any person who shall, after the adop. f the amendments proposed by this Conven tion• to the Constitution, fight a duel, or send a challenge , for.that purpose, or be eider or abettor in fighting a duel, shall be . 6m ived of the right of holding any i fflce of honor or profit in this State and shall be punished otherwise in such manner as is,or may be prescribed by law; but the oxecu. live may remit the said offence and all its disqual. ifications ] • ARTICLE VII Sec I. The Legislature shall,aa soon as conve niently.may be.provide, by law, thr the establish ment ofecliools throughout the State,in such man ner that the poor may bo taught gratis. Sec. H. The arts end sciences shall be promo ted in ono or more seminaries of learning. Sec. 11l Tito rights,privileges,immunities and estates of religious societies and corporate bodies shall remain us if the Constitution of this State bud not been altered or amended. Sec. IV. [The Legislature shall not invest any corporate body or individual with the privilege of taking private property for public uso,without re. gearing such corporation or individiial to make compensation to the owners of raid property, or give adequate security therefor, before such pro porty shall be taken.) • ARTICLE VIII. (Unaltered) Members oftho General Assembly and all offi cors.executive and judicial,shall bo bound by oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of this Cornmonwealth,and to perform the duties of their respective offices with fidelity. ARTICLE IX. (Unaltered.) That the general,grout and essential principles of liberty and free government may he recognised and unalterably established, WE DECLARE: Sec That all men are born equally free and independent,and have certain inherent and Ind° - feasihle rights,among which are those nfenjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, pos sessing and protecting property and reputation, and of pursuing their own happiness. Sec. H. That all power is inherent in the peo ple,and all free governments are founded on their authority,and instituted for their peace,safety,and happiness: For the advancement of those ends, they have,nt all times, an unalienable and indofoa. Bible right to alier,refurm,or abolish their govern. ment,in such manner as they may think proper. Sec. 111. That all men have a natural and lode. feasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; that no man can, of right, be compelled to attend,oroct,or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consont; that no human au thority can,in any case whutever,control or inter fere with the rights of conscience; and that no pre. foronco shall over be given,by law,io uny religious estatdishuien's or modes of worship. Sec. IV. That no person who acknowledges the being of a God and a future state of rewards and punishments,shall,on account °lbis religious son. tiinents,be disqualified to hold any office or placo of trust or profit under this Commonwealth. Sec. V. That elections shall be free and equal. Sec VI. That trial by jury shall be as hereto fore, and the right theroot remain inviolate. Sec. VII, That the printing presses shall be free to every person• who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the Legislature or any branch of the Government: and no law shall over be made to restrain the right thereof. The free commurii. cation of thoughts and opinions is ono of the in. valuable rights of man; and every citizen may free ly apeak,write and print on any subject, being re. sponsiblo for the abuse °filial liberty In prosecu (1011113 for the publication of papers, investigating the official conduct of officers. or men in a public capacity, or where the matter published is proper for public information, the truth theieof may he given in evidence; and,in all indictments for libels the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the - facts, under the direction of the court, se in other navel'. Sec. VIIL That the peopkt aball bo secure in their persons,bouses,paperaitif pooNisarlmirp; ftuni unreasonable searches and Seizures, ardl:l4l.:rio warrant fitioarch any place,or to seize any peflon or things, shall issue without describing them ;to nearly as may be,nor without probable causearup. ported by oath or affirmation. Sec. IX. That in all criminal.prosecutions, th; accused hath a right to be hoard by himself an his counsel,to demand the nature and cense of the accusation against hini,to meet the witnesses face to face, to have coinpulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and in prosecutions by in dictment or information, a speedy trial by on im partial jury of the vicinage: That he cannot be compelled to give evidence against himself, nor can ho be deprived of his life, liberty or property, unless by the judmont of his peers or the law of the land. Sec. X. That no person shall,for any indictable offence, ho proceeded against criminally by infor mation; except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia when in actual service in limo of war or public danger; or by leave of the court for oppression or miseemeanor in office. No person shall for the same offence be twice pot in jeopardy of his life or limb; nor shall any man's property be taknn,or applied to public use,without the consent of his representatives, and without just compensation being made. Sec. XI. That all courts shall be open,and every man for nn injury done him in his lands. goods, person or reputat lon,shall have remedy by the duo course of law, and right and justice administered without sale,donial or delay. Suits may bo brought against the Commonwealth in such manner, in such courts, and in such cases, as the Legislature may, by law, direct. Sec. XII. That no power of suspending laws shall be exercised,unless by the legislature, or its authority. Sec. XIII. That excessive bail shall not be re quired, nor excessive fines imposed,nor cruel pun ishments inflicted. Sec. XIV. That all prisoners shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, unless for capital offences, when the proof is evident or piesumption groat: and the privilege of the writ of habeas comas shall not be suspended,unless when,in cases ofrebellion or invasion., the public safety may require it. Sec. XV. That no commission of oyer and ter miner or jail delivery shall be issued. Scc. XVI. That the person of a debtor, whore there is not strong presumption of fraud e ahall not be continued in prison after delivering up his es. tote for the benefit of has creditors in such manner as shall be proscribed by law. Sec. XV II That no ex post facto law, nor any law impairing contracts, shall be made. Sec. XVIII. That no person shall be ettainted of treason or felony by the legislature. Sec XIX. That no attainder shall work corrup • lion of blood; nor, except during the life of the offender,forteiture ofostate to the Commonwealth: that the estates of such persons as shall destroy their own lives,shall descend or vest as in case of natural death: and if any person shall be killed by casualty, there shall be no forfeiture by reason thereof. See. XX. That the citizens have a right, in a peaceable manner, to adsemble together for their common good,and to apply to those invested with the powers ofgovernment for redress of grievances nr other proper purposes, by petition, redress, 'or romonstrnnco Sec. XXI. That the right of the citizens to boar arms,in defence of themselves and the State,shall hot he questioned. See. XXII. That no standing army shell,in time of peaco,be kept np,without the consent of the Le gishiture; and the military shall, in all cases, and at all times, be in strict subordination to the civil power. Sec. XXIII. That no soldier shall, in time of peace,be quartered in any house,without the con. sent of the owner,nor in time of war,but In a man. nor to be prescribed by law. Sec.XXIV V. That the Legislature shall not grant any title of nobility or hereditary distinction, nor croato any office the appointment to which shall be for a longer term than during good behaviour. Sec. XXV. That emigration from the State shall not be prohibited. See XXVI. To guard against transgressions of the big?: powere which - we have delegated, WE DECLARE, Iho t every thing in this article is ox. cowed out of the general powers Of government and shall forever remain inviolate. ARTICLE X. (New Article.) [Any amendment or amendments to this Con. stitution may be proposed in the Senate or [louse of Reprosentatives,and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each HOUss, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals, with the yeas and nays taken thereon. and the eeretary of the Commonwealth shall cause the same to be pub lished tfiree months before the next election, in at least one newspaper in every county in which a newspaper shall be published; and if in the legis. lature next afterwards chosen such proposed a. mendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each house,the Se^retury of the Commonwealth shall cause the same again to be published in manner aforesaid,& such prop.:sed amendment or amendments shall be submitted to the people in such manner and at such time,ut least three months,after being so a. greed to by the two houses as the legislature shall proscribe; & if the people shall approve and ratify such amendment or amendments by a majority of the oualified voters of this state voting thereon, such amendment or amendments shall become a part of the constitution; but no amendment or a- rnondments shall be submitted to the people often or than onto in five years; Provided, that If more than ono amendment be submitted, they shall be submitted in such manner and form, that the peo• ple may vole for or against each amendment saps. cutely and distinctly. SCIIEDUZE. That no inconvenience may arise from the al. te rat ion s and amendments in the Constitution of this Commonwealth, and in order to carry the same into complete operation, tt is hereby doclar. ed and ordained, That Section I. All laws of this commonwealth in • limo at the time when the 'mid alterations and amendments in the Laid constitution shall take ef. fect i and not inconsistent therewith,and all rights, actions, prosecutlons,claiins and contracts us well of mdividuals ait ot'bodies corporato,shall continue as if the said alterations and amendments had not been made. Soc. 11. Tho alterations and amendments in the said constitution shall take effect from the first day of January, 1819. Sec. I 11. Tho clauses, sections and articles of the said constitution, which remain unaltered, shall continue to ho coostrued and have effect as if the said constitution had not been amended. Sac. iV. Tho Generel Assembly which shall c.invene in December, 183 w, shall continue its session as heretofore, notwithstanding the provi sion in the eleventh section oftho first at ticle,and shall at all times be regarded as the first General Assembly under t he amended constitution Sec. V. The it, vernor who shall be elected in October, 1838, shall be inaugrated on the 3d Tuesday in January, 1839, to which time the pre sent executive term is hereby extended. Sec. VI. The commissions of the Judges of the Supriar»e Court, who may be in office on the first day of January next shall expire in the following manner: The commission which bears the earliest date shall expire on the first day of January A.D. 1842; the commission next dated shall expire on the first day of January A. D. 1845; the commis sion next dated shall expire on the first day of Jantiary, A. D. 1848; the commission next dated shall expire on the first day of January,A. D. 1851; and the commission last dated shall expire on the first day of January, A. D. 1854. Sec. VII. The commissions of the President Judges of the several judicial districts and of the ussociates law judges of the first judicial district shall expire as follows: The commissions of one half of those who shall have held their offices ten years or more at the adoption of the amendments to the constitution, shall expire on the 47th day of February, 1839; the commissionxef the caber. half of those who shall have helittlushr offiliaiifiuk years or more at the adeptteq44ltea"miodaiani• to the constitution. shall exPsts tiro 2Ttli 441 ofFebruary, 1842; the first haft to om , ' * whose commissions shall 'heir the &lit as . *"tt y * commissions °rail the remaining judgei * .Ft', not have held their offices for teryeartisi- i :,.. doption of the amendments to the ctuntif.l l ,,, ts , —.. "•.: shall expire on the 27th day of Fnbruary vili tf''; ':- ter the end of ten years front the date of thiiii.';* ~ . sions. ` li,;'' - - „•'43,C. VIII. The 'Recorders ()Elbe so mat Mira - "I.Xl:` Courts, .and other criminal conrio in,!bis: '.' 7„ett'. monirealth, shall bo and iritho same mannor, as the president . ad - _ of thWeitlyeral judicial districts; of those • utitsq*44l,,/ office, tin; commission oldest it date shin shift on the 27th day of February, 1841, and Mea li er,- : , every tsr:o years thereafter according to their tir.4y spectivn iglatea. Those oldest in date expiring &III: •,;:-.: Sec. IF. Tho legislature at its first session v t , ,....'' der the amended constitution, shall divide this ,„,,,.., ,--., ir or assochile judges of the State into four cla * . t .',.: Tho commissions of those of tho' &et class shoat ;,‘ expire on the 27th day of February, 1840; °fan* 61, : of the soconticiass on the 27th day of Febritatiffir;z; 1841; of those of the third class on the 2 7 th - givyq;` 4- of February,,lB42; and of these of the fourth tilsit '2 on the 27th day of February, 1843. Thit.eafiti`' r z . classes from the first to the fourth Anil be arialit..-7.`, ged according fertile seniority of tho commissionsi',*r of the several judges. Sec. X. Prothinotaries, clinks of the itereraV'Ar, `i courts (except ortho supreme court,)rocordergiot. 'f.";`: deeds and register of wills, shall ha first elected.- .Y.; under tho amondeil constitution,al, the election of':, --; representatives-Ml.lloyear 1839, in such manner ... as may bo prescribed by law. Sec. Xl. The appointing power shall remaining , heretofore, and all officals in trio appointment 4,1 - T, the executive department shell continue to the 't, ~..1,.: exercise of tho duties ot their-respecti .. ; ..,` . ~. until the legislature shall pass such laws at may .•:::.' he required by the eighth section of the sixth at; .- -:., tido of the amended constitution, and until rip. - ':,-; ',ointments shall bo made tinder such laws; unless their commissions shall bo superseded by new appointments, or shall sooner expire by their own limnitations,or the said offices shall become vacant ' by death or resignation, and such laws shall be , enacted by the first legislature under the amens. od constitution. Sec. XII. The first election for aldermen and justices of the peace shall be held in the year 1840, at the time fixed for the election al consta. bles. The legislature at its first session under tl.o amended constitution shall provide for the said election and for the said election and for subsequent similar elections. The aldermen and justices of the peace now in commission, or who may in the interim be appointed, shall continuo to discharge the duties of their respective offices, until fifteen days after the day which shall be fixed by law for tho issuing of now commissions._ at the expiration of which time their commissions shall expire. In testimony that the foregoing is the amended eon- . siitution of Pennsylvania, as agreed to in oonven: Lion, We the officers and members rt ofthe conve. tionhave hereunto signed our name , ' at Philadel— phia, the 22d day of February, A. D. 1835, and of the Independence of the United - States of America the sixty-second. JOHN SERGEANT, President. Daniel Agnew Wm. Henderson Wm. Ayres Wm Relater M. W. Baldwin William High Ephraim Banks Jos Hopkinson John Y. Barclay John Houpt " " Jacob Barndollar Jabez Hyde Chas. A. Ilarnitz Charles Jared Ingersoll Andrew Bedford Phs. Jenks ' Thos. S. Bell George M Reins James Cornell Biddle James Kennedy Lebbeus L. Bigelow Aaron Kerr Semi C. Bonham Jos. Konigraacher Chas. Brown Jacob Krebs Jeremiah Brown H. G. Long • • William Brown David Lyons '. • Pierce Butler Alex. Magee Samuel Cary Joel K. Mann • George Chambers Benjn. Martin • John Chandler John J. M'Cahee Jos. R. Chandler E. T. M'Dowell Ch. Chauncey James M'Sherry Nathaniel Clapp W. M. Meredith . James Clarke James Merrill • John Clarke Levi 'Merkel . William Clark Wm. L Miller . •': A.. 7 Cline James Montgomery' ' Lindley Coates ' - Christian Meyer. R. E. Cochran D. Newlin ' . ' ~.. • Thos. P. Cope Wm, Overfield ' ' .• ' Joshua F. Cox Hiram Payne Walter Craig Matthias Pennypaelter Richd. M. Crain James Porter . George T. Crawford James Madison Porter Cornelius Crum Samuel A. Pm - rhino* John Cummin E. C. Reigart " Thomas S. Cunningham A. II Read William Curll George W. Rites Wm. Darlington Jain Ritter Mark Darrah H. Gold Rogers Harmar Denny Samuel Royer John Dickey James M. Russell Joshua Dickerson • Daniel Saeger Jacob Dillinger John Morin Scott James Donagan Tobias Sellers • J. R. Donnell G. Seltzer Joseph M. Doran George Serrill James Dunlop Henry Schectz Thomas Earle George Shilleto D. M. Fancily Thomas 11. Sill Robert Fleming ' Georoo Smith Walter Forward William Smyth John Foulkrod Joseph Saively Joseph Fry, Jr. John B. Stenger* John Fuller Jacob Stickel John A. Gamble E. W. Sturdevaat William Gearhart Thomas Taggart • - David Gilmore Morgan J. Thomas ' Virgil G:enell James Todd William D. Harris Thomas Weaver Thomas Hastings Jacob B. Weidman Ezra S. Hayhurst R. G. White Wm. Hays George W. Woodwaid Abm. Helffenstein • It. Young M. Henderson . r Attest) S. SHOCH. SCCreary ' e • .• G. L. FA OSS, . J. w ituAms, t Assista!4pecretanes. . • SECRETARY'S OFFICE, Harrisburg, February 28, 18.18. 5 I certify, that the foregoing is an exact and , ral copy of the Constitution of the Commonki wealth of Pennsylvania as amended • by the Pota.',-Ni vention of one thousanti.eight hundred andridtipo:,;.* seven-thirty-eight," deposited in th*otlieliedibtaqr` 26th day of February, 1838; the liirdments be- • ing in brackets, thus [ ] TH O. H. BUR ROWES, Secretary of the Ca ;^ ?. March 27, 1838. :Ato:o‘.. f . NOTICE. • r HE heirs of WILLIAM ' ROW,late of that part af York Countt b ''v, ; 1. ow Adams, in the State of Penneylvan - r ; eceased, entitled to distribution of the sw's Dower in eo much of the estate of said 'A; .eceased, as was decreed to his son SArstiat Wrrnenow by the Orphans' Court of xork . 'minty, in 1792, by virtue ofsaid decree and ho have not received or release.d the samtp, are notified that their respective portionsartv n the hands of the subscribers, the Admin. .stratorg of the said SAMUEL WlTEntleirt ad will tyl piid to them, or their proper at. orney, or ment•duly authorized,' on their resenting the proper and legal discharges and acquittances for the same. • - JOHN MARSHALL, JOHN WITHEROW, Administrators 01 Samuel Withorow, deted. March 20, 1838. /4-61 • Pennsylvania ATTENTION! V 01.7 will parade at the House ot:lagesw"Yj Heagy, (lain McCullough's) in. Cu berland township, on Saturday thcbgai /14„4: 7 4 ,of April next at 10 o'clock, A. x., armssad ' Accoutrements in complete order. • PETER KETTOMEN...O. 7 I *I 3 March 27,1888. 2„:,k _ :,,;.- ~~f