ER
v.ith this, and with other denominations of
viirb , tiatiz+, of a like display of a desire to enter
the door of usefulness here held so temptingly
open for them.
And what, in the meantime, have Old School
Presbyterians been doing? With a reputation as
educationists well established; with a denomina
tional strength and influence far in advance of
many; with the prestige of past successes in
founding and endowing such institutions ; with
we &h and a generous people, we have done com
paratively nothing. It is said "we have col
leges." True ; but where are they, and how sna
il/Ma 1 ? Survey the field North-West of the State
of Pennsylvania. Look at Ohio, and what are
we doing there in comparison with the work to
be accomplished.? What have we in Michigan?
What in Wisconsin? What in Illinois? in Iowa?
True, in some of these States, and in others not
named,.we have our Institutions; but their con
dition is a most forcible exhibition of the neces
sity of such an appeal as I now make. Do I ex
aggerate when I say that their pecuniary embar
r I,stnents are the bane of their existence, and
, the want of ample endowments which might,
which should he furnished them, the cause of
their limited influence, unworthy themselves, un-
Ivor tby the denomination under whose patronage
'they are? Let but the Institutions we have be
ell endowed, and their success will be such as
o manifest the need of others, and when that
eed is manifested let others.be established, until
i this regard we redeem our somewhat tarnished
eputatiou.
Lwe have, in Wisconsin, a single Institution,
rerrnll College, with an able President and faced
; but they are crippled and circumscribed in
fluence far want of pecuniary support; whilst a
ster Institution, under control of another
de
,lbmiaation, but a day's ride distant, has a good
hilowment, and is placed beyond contingencies.
e case of our only College in lowa was men
oned in my last, and need not be again referred
In Illi WAS we have had, (I do not know that
An say hone,) a College yet; though the Presi
is one of the most thorough practical men
' Church, and though it has had for years a
and local habitation, and many friends to
and to prey for it, I do not know that I
.1,1 be chargeable with exaggeration to say
it ranks but little above a common union
,01. It has needed, arid now needs funds, a
Hry, apparatus, and Professors whose support
tidi that their time can be given to their
'I: ; the,m supplied, and it would be to-day, for
denomination, what Jacksonville and Gales
.g lire for those whose liberality has made them
r t 11, y are.
;y is it that we are so far behind everyotber
, o'aination in a matter upon which we have
Wto any we should be in advance? Can it
as a 'brother expressed it but a few days ago,
we are not sufficiently denominational to do
.wn work?
things, it seems to me, are imperatively
nled of us. let. To endow immediately,
fliciently, those Institutions which we have
lire advantageously located, and evidently
needed both by the denomination and by the
unity where they are situated. And 2d. To
ish and sustain others, where without ques
t ten years they will be needed, and where,
do not enter the field, we will find our
, as hitherto, outstripped by our more en-
I sing neighbors.
m do no more in this letter than state these
iitions. Turning to the notice of other
•s, with the promise of resuming the sub
my next.
Committee appointed by the Direotors of
mological Seminary for the North-West, to
donations of land and moneys for the In
ion from the friends of the enterprise in and
'bongo, have met with reasonable success.
mah bee been actually secured, if anything,
not able, as yet, to state ; but it is confi-
F expected; from present indications, that
ass than $150,000 will be secured, of which
nt probably $75,000 will be cash; and per
s2s,ooo more may be realized in cash from
le of donated lands. Whether this 'will nat
io friends and supporters of the enterprise
remains to be seen. No doubt exists in
ids of most, that Chicago is and must ever
eligible point for such an enterprise ; but
:equire large funds to establish and sustain
•e. Let its foundations be laid broad and
If this Institution be there located,
lo will have in and around it no less than
'ejected Theological Seminaries—Baptist,
list, Congregationalist, New School Pres-
Lan, and Old School Presbyterian. Verily,
likely to become a wholesale school of
whets.
•onent visit to Rook Island secured to me a
of the foundation of a very fine church
in process of construction by the. First
lerian church, under the pastoral care of
ay. S. T. Wilson, Its estimated cost, when
Meted, is not far short of $30,000. By this,
perceive that we are creeping along up, and
few years will be building our church edi
at a cost of hundreds of thousands, where
we worship in the plainest and least expen
structures.
most brutal murder is reported in St. Louis
•s, as having been committed at the Virginia
in that city, a few days since ; the victim
Dr. Cleveland, of Lafayette, Indiana. The
'er was quite a young man ; and it is on
of this last circumstance that I wish
particularly to refer to it here. Have your
3 noticed, that in a large majority of the
s committed of late years, the perpotra
?re young men ? Ido not know that I have
pis matter referred to ; but I think aninves
will show, that nine-tenths of the =r
out country, and especially in the West,
,mmitted by mere youths—persons from
!en to twenty .five years of age. How can
accounted for? If these are facts, how
cant that we should redouble our efforts as
ciao philanthropists, to diffuse the light of
, ei training,and the warmth of Christian
:rough all parts of the land.
..r oodaucholy and hearrrending event oc
a days since in lenmouth, Illinois,
tvo young men came to an untimely
I h who was unwillingly instrumental in
ath 1.1,1 been made miserable for life. It
open trial, that a young man by the
of Williams, of respectable parentage,
t in marriage a daughter of William Flem-
T match was distasteful to the father of
ing lady, who, by every means in his power,
it Upon the morning of the fatal en-
Fleming, with his two sons, John and
-the former a member of the Presbyterian
of Monmouth—went to Crosier's room
lawyer, to obtain from him a writing, sig
his relinquishment of all pretentious to
mg Ltd v. To enforce their demand, the
Unger Flemings drew pistols, and frequent
mg the negotiation pointed them, cooked, at
.'s breast. At length, after several hours
!nieg and negotiation, they attempted to
aim ; end John Fleming did strike him soy
ma es with a cowhide. Thereupon a struggle
d, when both the younger Flemings were
al to the heart, and died almost instantly.
Fleming's pistol was fired in the melee, but
of reaching his victim. Crosier was ac
al, on the ground of self-defence. By this
;currenee, two families are left without a
and misery entailed upon all concerned.
4 melancholy circumstance, however ? was
inexion of some of the parties with. the
an Church Let us learn how low those
111 ,7. Christianity may fall, and he watchful
;5(.0'4, lest we, too, enter into temptation.
Yours, &c., NORTH-WEST.
Washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 1857.
Angress has advanced about midway in the
melon, and still the actual business lingers much
1 arrears. Thus far, it has been almost a con
inued holiday; and there are no indications that
;here will be much change for the better, during
the remaining six weeks. The Tariff movement,
which was apparently undertaken with some
spirit, has gone to the Committee of the Whole,
when it is likely to slumber in undisturbed quiet,
until the 4th of March. A spasmodic attempt
may be made to take up the subject; but the con.
Mating interests which have now come into open
collision, must prevent any hope of practical leg.
islation. A thorough revision is utterly Imprac
ticable within the time left; and the special ob.
:loots aimed at, so jar with each other, that neither
1.4 likely to pass. The parties seeking the remis
sion of the duties on iron, on sugar, and on wool,
have not been able to combine harmoniously; and
they mutually resist any effort to give preference
to either. There is another class, too, independ
ent of all interested motive, which maintains the
impolicy of considering so Marge a subject, in the
closing days of the Administration ; contending,
that if the queelion is to be discussed in its
length and breadth, it should go over to the new
President, who is soon to assume the responsibil
ities of administering the Government. This sr.
gument is not without abstract force, and has im
pressed itself upon those who are willing to find
good reason for postponing action. There are
throe schemes now before the Rouse, each of
INch onntemplatesw reduotiou of six or men,
nfillteus tife ag'grfigli6 6v*ltie' They all differ
in the mode of attaining the object ; and the last
one, offered by Mr. tioyce, of South Carolina,
proposes to take tea and coffee from the free list,
and to tax them twenty per cent. ; and to reduce
the duty on brandies, and such like, from one
hundred per cent. down to twenty. Of course,
such a scheme commands but limited favor or
respect.
The Senate has occupied several days in dis
cussing the right of Mr. Harlan, of lowa, to the
seat which he has held for two Sessions. A ma.
j ority of the Judiciary Committee reported against
him ; but the minority sustained his claim, with
much plausibility and power. The point involved
is a nice one, and has, therefore, invited much
metaphysical disquisition. According to the law
of the State, a day is fixed for holding a Joint
Convention of the Legislature, for the election of
a United States Senator. The Republicans had
a majority on joint ballot; and the Democrats,
who were in the ascendancy in the Senate; ad
journed the previous day, to prevent co-operation.
Still, at the appointed hour, a majority of the
Senate was present in the Convention, though
two of its members subsequently retire.!, and dis
claimed participation; and with the concurrence
of the other House, Mr. Harlan was elected.
Now, the question upon which casuists disagree,
is, whether the Convention consisted of the two
Houses, in their separate legislative capacities,
or was only composed of persons for the time
being members of the Legislature, who, by a. ma
jority of the aggregate vote, could elect. It is
well established, wherever this joint action is
recognized, the separate character is sunk, and
the Convention becomes a sort of popular meeting,
but composed of particular persons. The debates,
and other developments, go to show, that Mr.
Harlan will be ousted. But as the Legislature of
lowa is now sitting, no great inconvenience can en
sue. It so happens, too, that elections are pend
ing in Pennsylvania and Indiana, where the same
mode of election is recognized; and by a singular
coincidence, the State Senates of both hold the
same political relation to the result, that the
Democrats did in lowa. If the Republicans,
therefore, chose to adopt the doctrine likely to be
asserted by the majority of the United States
Senate, they may, by withdrawing, prevent an
election in both these States. And it is a bad
rule, if the old saw be true, which won't work
both ways.
This is usually the season of gaiety at the
metropolis; but the deplorable accident by which
the wife of Judge Daniels was hurried into eter
nity a week ago, seems to have arrested even the
giddy throng, which seeks
entertainments
pleasure at
any sacrifice. A number of entertainments which
had been arranged, were properly postponed ;
and the President, with becoming feeling, did not
open the White House on Friday evening, accord
ing to the accepted custom. No event has made
a more solemn impression upon the com
munity, since the calamity on board the Prince
ton, when at one explosion, seven men, but a mo
ment before strong in human confidence, were
summoned to the last dread account. Mrs. Dan
iels, after the first hour or two of suffering, found
comparative comfort, and preserved her conscious
ness until the soul obeyed the command of its
Maker. She conversed freely with her attend.
ants, and remarked, that only a little, while before
the accident occurred, she had been reflecting
upon the bounty of Providence, in blessing her
lot so happily. Sach are the warnings which
constantly address themselves to the perceptions
of man • and yet they pass unheeded, and are for
gotten, the expanding circle, which spread
from the spot where the pebble disappeared, after
disturbing the lake's serenity.
Mr. Appleton, of Maine, who has been under
the roof of Mr. Buchanan since the election, and
who is known to enjoy much of his confidence
and favor, has been here a week surveying the
groundomd feeling the public pulse. His responses,
like those of Mr. Buchanan, have been Delphic,
and the world, thus far, has not been much the
- wiser for his coming. The stranger has en
grossed more attention, or attracted a larger
share of hospitality. This is one of the results
of supposed favor, and it furnishes a, striking
illustration of the readiness with which expectants
can adapt themselves to all the expedients for
seeking the paths to power.
A good deed almost invariably finds its reward,
being, like the beautiful quality of mercy, twice
blessed. This is true in the affairs of nations, as
well as of men, and is strikingly demonstrated in
a recent event, which has challenged the admira
tion of the world. Not many mouths ago, one of
otir - whaling vessels fell in with the Resolute, one
of the British vessels which had been attached to
the Arctic expedition, and abandoned. She was
brought to the United States, and Mr. Marcy
recommended an application to Congress, for re
fitting and restoring her to the British Govern
ment. Congress voted the means, and the work
was admirably finished, according to the original
design. To complete the fitness of things, Capt.
Harnstein, who was sent out in search of Dr.
Kane on his second expedition, was charged with
the command. The public is aware of the re
ception which this delicate compliment met in
England, and how the Queen vied with her sub
jects in doing honor to the occasion. But the
sequel is even more important. It is well known
that Lord Palmerston had determined, after there
pulsion of a conditional overture, made not verylong
ago, not to send a Minister to the. United States,
during the term of President Pierce. And there
is no reasonable doubt that the action of Con
gress, and the subsequent appearance of the
Resolute, induced the change of purpose which
has since been indicated in the appointment of
Mr. 'Villiers, the younger brother of Lord Clar
endon, to the vacant mission. The diplomatic
relations of the two countries had been compara
tively suspended for a year, and the British Lega
tion here actually closed, since the departure of
Mr. Crampton. And by this simple act of be
coming duty, the best feelings are restored, and
England and the United States are nobly vieing
with each other in exhibiting those courtesies by
which friendship is cemented, and mutual sympa
thies increased. The British Government has
sent Capt. Harnstein and his associates home in a
new steamer, and orders will be given to welcome
the officers' f that vessel with every testimony of
respect, and it is understood they will be invited
to Washington, to be entertained by the President
and the Heads of Departments.
Much sensation was produced in the House on
Friday, by the movement of Mr. Kelsey, of New
York, for the appointment of a special Committee,
to inquire into charges of corruption which had
been alleged in the New York Times, in re
gard to the passage of particular measures;
and this was increased when Mr. Paine, of North
Carolina, came forward and said he had been ap
proached with a direct offer for his vote on the
Minnesota bill. After that declaration, the
House could not refuse to give a Committee, and
accordingly one was appointed, consisting of Mr.
Kelsey, of New York, Mr. Orr, of South Caro
lina, Mr. Winter Davis ' of Missouri, Mr. Ritchie.
of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Warner, of Georgia.
These gentlemen are unexceptionable in charac
ter and dignity, and it is to be hoped they will
pursue the inquiry so thoroughly, that every cor
rupt connexion may be exposed. The charge has
gone out to the country, that the most disgrace
ful practices in obtaining legislation have been
carried on here, and it is time the innocent should
be separated from the guilty. The form of the
inquiry seems to limit its scope, so as to include
the operations of the last session, and in that
view it may not reach the points which are in
cluded in the prevailing rumors here, unless the
Committee should ask for an increase of power.
The short time remaining of this session may
prevent as thorough an investigation as could be
desired; but since it has begun, the country will
not be satisfied with any half-way measure.
gews ptpartment,
Pennsylvania Legislature.
This body is now in the second week of its
sessions. Preparations are being made for busi
ness, but party politics seem yet in the ascendent.
lianumarrao, Jan. 13.—The Convention of the
two notifies of the Legislature met at twelve
o'clock for the election of a United States Senator,
when Gen'. Simon Cameron was elected on the
first ballot. The vote stood, Cameron 67, Forney
68. Foster 7.
There is great rejoicing among the Republicans
at the election of Cameron.
Beautiful Holiday Gifts.
We have seen nothing more truly beautiful, at
a low price, and nothing more tasteful and suited
. to distribute among friends at this season, than
the packets of SCRIPTURAL and other VIEWS and
4Lusxnavions which Davison has brought out
here, and sold in large quantities. They are in
the highest style of English art—mezzotint--and
true to the life. Finer views of localities in the
Holy Land, and Syria and Asia Minor, are not to
be found.
Thy aye; ;Vieyis in the Holy Land; Scenes in
THE PRESBYTERIAN BANNER AND ADVOCATE.
A Ciant OIISHIWZR
bible Lands ; 'Scenes in Many Lands ; Mountains
of the Bible; Rivers and Lakes of the Bible;
The Parables of our Lord ; Views of English
Lakes, &c. If any one wishes a handsome
present, suited to please and instruct, and to
serve as an appropriate token of friendship, these
can be bad, a group of such choice views and il
lustrations, from twelve to fifteen in number, for
twenty-five cents.
There is also the beautiful Child's Ditty, My
Mother," in gilt letters, and elegant illustrations.
Also, Views of Edinburgh Old Town," with
gilt letter press.
Davison has, imported these from the best Lon
don houses. We would specially recommend
them as suitable itewarda for Sabbath Schools.
Production of Iron.
Iron is essential to man's Comfort. It is indis
pensable to civilization. And as it is the most
needful and useful, it is the most abundant and
most generally diffused of all metals. Some data
respecting its production must bo interesting to
The iron business of Pennsylvania for the year
1856 has been summed up thus :
439,186 tons of iron made ; of which ,I
278,941 tons were anthracite pig iron;
66,970 hot blast charcoal 4 1
56,225 cold " I 4
24,550 coke ti
12,500 raw bituminous coal "
Of finished iron there were manufactured:
227,837 tons ; comprising
121,660 tone of nails, rods and bars ;
82,107 tons rails ;
21,605 tons sheets and plate;
2,675 tons hammered bars.
There are in the State 276 furnaces, capable,
in full operation, of producing 624,000 tons.
There are 111 forges, 91 rolling mills, and 671
nail machines.
The production of iron in the United States, in
1855, was 1,000,000 tous ; and hence Pennsylvania
yields nearly one half. The production of Eng
land, for the same, year, was 3,500,000 tons.
France yields 650,000 tons. Our country is sec
ond in the production of iron; and the State of
Pennsylvania produces more than any country in
the world, except England and France.
The increase in the production of iron has been
very rapid. Previously to 1820, the annual yield,
in the United States, did not exceed 60,000 tons.
It thence rose till 1840, when it had reached
325,000. In 1841 it fell short of these figures by
near 100,000 tons. In 1848 it had reached 800,-
000. In 1853 it had fallen to 600,000 ; and in
1855 it had risen to 1,000,000; as stated; and in
1856 was still on the advance.
The uses to which iron is being put, are likely
to increase greatly the demand for it. Railroads
require a very large amount ; and its application
as a material for paving, for bridges, beams and
fronts of houses, &c., &c., is likely to make hun
dreds of thousands of tons of increase, needful
from year to year.
The production and manufacture, in 1855, is
estimated at $78.000,000 and the imports at
$24,000,000.
Items.
Daring the past year thirty revolutionary sol
diers have died. The number on the pension list
in July last was five hundred and fourteen.
FACTORIES IN CamronstA—There are at pre
sent sixty-three factories situated in different
parts of California, in which quartz grinding and
extracting the gold by machinery are carried on.
Thirty of these are driven by steam engines, and
the others by water wheels.
WISCONSIN PEAT.—Near Madison, Wisconsin,
there are extensive beds of peat, which is con
sidered preferable to the best Ohio coal for fuel,
and yields, also, superior illuminating gas. A
recent survey gives the extent of the beds at
398,820 tons, worth about a million of dollars.
Twenty-two men have died in the United
States during the past year, over ono hundred
years old, and the same number of females. A
slave woman in Virginia attained the age of one
hundred and twenty-seven; another in Louisiana
one hundred and twenty-four, and one, one hun
dred and twenty years.
Tar. SPANISH NAvY—The naval force of Spain
consists at present of 4 ships.of the line,
10 fri
gates, 5 corvette, 11 brigantines,and 11 smaller
sailing veSsels ; 32 side-wheel team frigates, 4
screw frigates, and 6 small steamers—together,
82 vessels carrying 1301 guns of various cali•
bres. •
An article on education in France, published in
the' Conetitutionel, states that in the year 1855,
more than four hundred thousand young boys and
four hundred and fifty thousand young girls—
eight hundred and fifty thousand children from
six to thirteen years of age, received no kind of
instruction whatever.
DONATLONS TO THE COLONIZATION SOCIETY.—
The New York correspondent of the Baltimore
American says:
I gentleman of this city is said to have sent
a New-Year's present of $2500 to the American
Colonization Society. The New York Coloniza
tion Society will hive a credit with the parent
society, at the next anniversary, of about $25,000,
of which $lO,OOO will be the legacy of the late
Mr. Howland; $5OOO of the late Mr. Graham,
and $5OOO contributed for one of the stations."—
North American.
Message of Governor Pollock, of Pa.
As a politician, Gov. Pollock belonged to the
Old Whig party, with, we believe, a pretty strong
leaning to "Americanism," and some inclination
to modern "Republicanism." As a Patriot, he
looks with a liberal eye toward the interests of
his whole country, with a very strong attachment
to his own State, her agriculture, manufactures,
commerce and internal improvements. As a
Christian, he belongs to that class who appreciate
an open Sibleol sanctified Sabbath, and an un
trammelled choice in faith and worship.
From the Governor's late Message, we shall
give a few extracts. After a brief introduction,
he says :
The past year has been one of unusual pros
perity. The bounties of a kind Providence have
not been withheld from our Common Wealth. A
plenteous harvest has rewarded the labor of the
husbandman Honorable industry, in all its de
partments, has been encouraged. No financial
embarrassments—no commercial distress—no po
litical or social evils, have interrupted the pro
gress, or checked the energies of the people.
The great interests of education, morality and
religion, have been cherished and sustained.
Health and peace, with their attendant blessings,
have been ours. To Him "who rules the Na
tions by his power, and from whom cometh down
every good and perfect gift," are we indebted for
these mercies, and to Him should be given the
homage of our devout gratitude and praise.
P NANO 8
The financial condition of the Commonwealth
is highly satisfactory. Every demand upon the
Treasury has been promptly met and paid, with
out the aid of loans.
For the fiscal year ending November 30th,
1856, the receipts at the Treasury (including
the balance in the Treasury on the first day of
December. 1865, of $1,243,697.33) have been
$6,621,937.64. The total expenditures for the
same period, were $5,377,142.22. Balance in
the Treasury December 1, 1856, $1,244,795.42.
Excluding the balance in the Treasury on the
first of December. 1855; the receipts, from all
sources, were $5,378,240.33. The ordinary ex-
penditures for the same period were $4,118,-
144.77, showing an excess of receipts over ordi
nary expenditures of $1,265,095.56. The extra
ordinary payments for the same year, were $l,-
263,997.45.
I=3l
The funded and unfunded debt of the State, on
the first day of December, 1855, was, funded
debt $39,907,799. 97 ; unfuded debt,51,160,194.-
25. Total, $41,067,994.22. The funded and
unfunded debt at the close of the last fiscal year,
December 1, 1866, was, funded debt $39,866,978.-
60; unfunded debt $834,869.76. Total $40,701,-
835.25. Decrease $366,168.97.
ESTIMATES.
The estimated receipts and expenditures for
the current year, show that the exoess of re
ceipts, over ordinary expenditures, may t reach
the gum of MO and a half millions of &Alin.
These estimates, although approximations, will
not be far from the true result. Allowing, then,
four hundred thousand dollars for annual extra
ordinary expenditures—and under a wise system
of economy in no probable contingency can they
exceed that sum—we will have at least one mil
lion of dollars to be appropriated annually for
the payment of the public debt. With the rapid
development of. the wealth and resources of the
Commonwealth—tbe increase of population—of
the value of real estate, and of the amount and
value of property of every description, the
revenues must and will continue t 3 increase.
This natural and necessary increase of revenue
will supply every deficiency and every demand
upon the Treasury that falls within the range of
probability. If, then, the sum of one million
dollars be apnropriitted annually in liquidation of
this debt, and the accruing interest on the sums
paid be applied in the manner of a sinking fund,
the entire indebtedness of the Commonwealth
will be extinguished in less than twenty-three
years.
THE PUBLIC! WORKS
The total receipts at the Treasury, from the
public works, for the year ending November 30th,
]856, were $2,006,015.66, being an increase over
the revenues of the previous year of $63,638.95.
Of this sum, $1,013,589.16 were canal and bridge
tolls, and $992,426.50 tolls'of the Columbia and
Portage Railroads.
The aggresate expenditures for the same year
were $1,943,896.82, being an increase over those of
the previous year of $105,105.64, the revenues
exceeding the expenditures only $62,118.84.
The increase of the revenues from these works
would be encouraging, were it not for the fact
that the expenditures have increased in a still
greater proportion—the expenditures, ordinary
and extraordinary, exhausting almost the entire
revenue from this source. The system must be
defective, or more care and economy should be
exercised in its management.
The receipts, at the Treasury, from the several
divisions were as follows—viz.:
Main Line - - - - , $1,229,272.86
Susquehanna, North Branbh and
West Branch - - - - 426,820.51
Delaware - - - 349,922.29
Total Receipts
The extradrdinary payments during the year
amounted t0'5808,892.16 ; ordinary expenditures,
$1,135,004,00; net revenue, (excluding extraor
dinary payments and for motive power,) $871,-
011.00.
The completion of the North Branch Canal to
the New York improvements, opening the trade,
by water, to the Lakes, is presented with glow
ing anticipations of benefits.
The sale of the Main Line, between Philadel
phia and Pittsburgh, is'again recommended.
BANKING
A judicious increase of banking capital is
spoken of with favor, to correspond with the en
largement of business. ,
The Governor suggests that, the thirtieth sec
tion of the Act of 1850, regulating banks, which
will after the first day of July'riext, be extended
to all incorporated saving fund, trust and insu
rance companies, be also extended to all private
bankers and brokers. That section declares " that
it shall not be lawful for any of said banks to is
sue or to pay out any bank notes other than those
issued by itself, payable ort. demand in gold' or
silver ; notes of specie paying banks of this State
which are taken on deposite or, in payment of
debts, at par at the counter of the bank where
paid out; or notes of banks issued under the
authority of the Act 'of the 4th of May; 1841, at
the option of the person receiving the same."
This suggestion is thus enforced
In many instances the notes of our own banks
are collected by private bankers and brokers, and
with these or with the specie withdrawn from the
banks issuing them, they purchase depreciated
and fore?gn bank paper which is paid out at par
at their counters. By others, large loans are
negotiated with banks out of the State,, at less
than the usual rate of interest, and their notes,
often of a less denomination than five dollars, and
always at n discount, brought into the State and
put into circulation in the manner indicated, and
this too, under an agreement with the bank mak
ing the loan, that the notes thus paid out shall be
kept in circulation. The "effect of this system of
private banking has been to limit the circulation
of the par paper of our own banks and substitute
in its place a foreign„ depreciated, and often a
worthless currency. .
THE PUELIO SCHOOLS.
From a small and comparatively unimportant
incident of the State Department, the care and
management of the nubile schools of the Common
wealth, with their seventeen hundred districts—
ten thousand directors—twelve thousand teachers,
and over five hundred thousand scholars, have
become the most important and laborious branch
of that Department. The increased and increas
ing business of the system, ,has been net by a
correspondent increase of zeal, labor and efficien
cy in the officers to whom the law has committed
its general direction and supervision. They should
be sustained by wise and generous legislation.
The magnitude and importance of the system, in
its political, social, and moral relations to the pre
sent and future of the pe,ople, require that this
should be done. The guardianship of the mind of
the State, should, occupy a distinct and prominent
place among the noble institutions of the Common
wealth. It should receive the efficient aid and
encouragement of the government, and be sus
tained by a virtuous and intelligent people: If
the revenue and treasures of the State—her
public improvements—her lands and their titles—
require and deserve the marked and distinctive
care of the government, how much more should
her mental and intellectual treasures richer than
gold—the social and moral improvement of her
people, more, valuable than, canals and railways—
the titles of her youth to the boundless fields of
knowledge, higher than any of earth or aught
growing out of its ownership, claim an honorable
position, and receive a care and aid commensu
rate with their greater value and usefulness!
The Governor speaks favorably of the- condi
tion of the Lunatic Asylum, 'the House of
Refuge, the Blind and Deaf and Dumb Asylums,
the Polytechnic College, and of the Agricultural
interests of the State. He also alludes to " il
legal voting," and urges the preservation of the
purity of the elective franchise. He would have
a reform of the nafuralization laws, 'and the pre
vention, by the National Government, of the im
portation of criminals and paupers. He ex
presses, in very strong terms, his disapprobation
,
of the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, and
of the extension of the area of slavery: •
, On alluding to suggestions in favor of re-open
ing the slave trade; he sayst
The wisdom and humanity of a proposition so
startling and monstrous, must seek their parallel
and illustration in the dungeons of the Inquisi
tion, or in the hold of the slave Ship, amid the
horrors of the "middle passage." Equally re
pulsive to the intelligent and virtuous sentiment
of the South as well as the North, it should re
ceive the indignant rebuke of every lover of his
country—of every friend orjUstice and humanity.
The history of the world and of crime does dot
reveal "a traffic more inhuman—an atrocity more
horrible. Against a proposition so abhorrent,
and against the principles it involves, as the rep
resentatives of a free people, and in their. name,
you should enter their unanimous and emphatic
protest.
On the subject of our national integrity, be
thus speaks:
The union of the States, which constitutes us
one people, should be dear to you—to every
American citizen. In the heat and excitement of
political contests, in the whirl of sectional and
conflicting interests,
amid the surging of human
passions, harsh and discordant voices mRy, be
heard, threatening its integrity and denounciugits
doom; but in the calm, "sober, second thought"
of s.; patriotic and virtuous people, will be found
its security and defence.
Founded in wisdom, and cherished by the in
tense affection of pure and devoted patriotism, it
will stand, safe and undisturbed, amid the insane
rage of political demagogneism, and the fitful
howling of frantic fanaticism ; and when it falls, if
fall it must, it will he when liberty and truth, pa
triotism and virtue, have perished. Pennsylva
nia tolerates no sentiment of disunion ; she
knows not the word. Disunion ! "'T is an after
thought—a monstrous wish—unborn till virtue
dies." The Union and the Constitution, the safe
guard and bond of American nationality, will be
revered and defended by every American freeman
who cherishes the principles and honors the
memory of the illustrious founders, of the Re
public.
And concludes with the following paragraph:
Recognizing our reOcCisibiiity to Him who
controls the destinies of nations and of men ; and
invoking His blessing on your deliberations, may
order and hal many characterize your sessions,
and with single reference to the publi3 good, may
your legislative action, in its character and re
sults, promote the happiness and welfare of the
people, and the honor and prosperity of the Com
monwealth. JAMES POLLOCK.
Executive Chamber, Harrisburg, Jan. 7, 1857
asuu—Pearle, 7%,c. Pots, 6%©oe, Soda Ash, 3%
@3%.
tariss—s3.oo@3 , so per bbl,
Bums—Small white, $2.25(12 60 per bull.
BCPIIVEL aim Been—Butter, 202 22c. Anne, 22.
Del= FBUIT—PeRChee, $3.26(43.50. Apples, $2.12@226.
Furnmus—Western, 560158 c.
Fiona—Wheat, $6.62@i6 25. Buckwheat, $2.G0@2.50 per
100 tbs. Rye, $6.00.
FRED--Country $1.26 per 100 Me.
GRAIN--Onts,3B(g3sc. Rye, 66464 e. Barley,sl.lo®ll6.
Corn, 62@&i. Wheat, $1.16gt1.:,6.
HAT—sB.oo@lo.oo 41 mu.
lomn-11@13c.
romans—Reds, $l.OO per bu.
SzEne—Clover, $0.25@6.37%. Flaxseed, $1,74.
Oarr.LlC
Bzzoss-334443e. grow. Sheep, 33.094 e. gross. Hoge,
5 %@ 0 /4.e. Pohl.
Aerie—Pots, $7.81 1 4. Pendel l $7.87%08.00. '
IMAM AND ALISAL—Wheat, 1;6 60(x}8.76. K. $8.50@5.25.
Corn Meal, $3.25@3.75. Buckwheat, $2.1234@2.60 per
100 for, •
Glum—Wheat, $1.70@1.72. Oats, 471.04934. Corn,
89(471. Rye, 90@93e.
BEANS—White $1.8734@2.00 por bu.
Rora-4@loe.
FLOtm—Wheat, $6.373/A03.75. Rye, $3.50®175. , Corn
coa m e e t a s s:ei' 4 s 7 s / 14 —:% . 3 21. 3 4 . 1.46@1. 60. Rye, C0rn;66067.
4=s—Clover, $7.3734,
Lene—Weetern, 12491234 n.
Baltimore*
'hoes,' AND MUD—Wheat, 1113Z0. Rye, $4.25. Conk
Meal, $3.00§3.3734.
GRAIN—Wheal, $145(41.58. 0ate,47450e. Rye, 70676 e.
Corn, Se@Bie.
iimumc4olover, $7.25(47.60. Timothy, $3.25@t3 50.. Max,
$1.806185 pet ba - -
Ltoo---15(01.5340. • )
BUTTLU—Northern Ohio, 20@280.
- $2,006,015.66
fortign#nttiligturt.
The steamship Asia reached New York on the
12th inst , with Liverpool dates to the 27th ult.
Cotton market continued firm ; sales 4:m Wed
nesday were twenty-five thousand bales. The
market for breadstuffs is steady. Wheat and
Corn slightly dearer; various circulars quoted
wheat firmer at an advance of 3d. on the week.
Flour quiet and generally unchanged ; Western
Canal 31e. to 325. Baltimore and Philadelphia
83s. to 34e. ; Ohio 34e. 6d. to 355. Corn is in an
improved demand at an advance of 6d. to 1a ; yel
low and mixed 335. 6d. to 34a. ; white 345. to Ms.
Provision market, generally, very dull.
The approaching'conference at Paris, the diffi
culties pending between Prussia and Switzerland,
and the war between Persia and Great Britain,
continue to be the main items of interest.
No day has yet been fixed for the reassembling
of the Congress at Paris. There is some prelim
inary business yet to get through with, but it is
anticipated that the day of meeting is not far dis
tant. A preliminary meeting will probably be
held in a few days.
A statement is made in the London Times that
England and France are now agreed on the points
of discussion with Russia- No topics are to be
introduced but thinie relating to Eolgrad and the
Isle of Serpents. All the plenipotentiaries, in
cluding the Turkish Minister, have received their
instructions.
Prussia continues her preparaions for the inva
sion of Switzerland, and the bitter for defence ;
but there exists a belief that the powers will pre
vent actual hostilities.
The Cantons of Switzerland had been called
upon to commence at once the organization of
their military, resources, and an order had been
issued by the Grand Council of Berne, unani
mously granting credits to an unlimited amount,
for the purpose of prosecu4ing the threatened
war with Prussia.,'
The latter country was also engaged in 'Asking
extensive preparations for the conflict, and troops
to the number of one hundred and thirty thou
sand bad been ordered to march toward the fron
tiers of Switzerland. Before a final commence
ment of hostilities, however, it was believed dip
looney would again be brought into the play.
•It is rumored that England has agreed to me
diate between Prussia and Switzerland but it is
doubtful.
It is stated that the negotiations between the
British Minister at Constantinople and the Per
sian Envoy have been broken off. The latter is
proceeding to Paris, and in the meantime has re
'quested further instructions from his govern
ment
Great Britain demands the evacuation of Herat,
the payment of expenses, the dismissal of the
Persian prime minister and the establishment of
British Consolutes in various places.
Persia is reported to have assented to the re
turn of Mr. Murray, the English Minister, to re
store Herat, and to compensate its citizens for
damages, but the other points are in abeyance.
Nothing later, has been receive(' in relation to
the progress of hostilities.
There are contradictory rumors respecting the
position of England on the Neufchatel question.
One has it that England has always supported the
claims of Prussia, another says that that support
has been offered only lately, and that the Swiss
authorities could not sufficiently express their as
tonishment at the change in the language of the
English representative at Berne. A third report
announces a proposal of the United States for a
collective ;mediation. A fourth rumor says that
England hassimply offered a mediation, and that
Switzerland which has refused that of France has
accepted it.
It is stated that a Commiesion composed of sev
eral officers had'been sent from the Russian Head
Quarters to visit Mazanderan, a Province of Per
sia, adjoining the Caspian sea, in order to recon
noitre various passages for troops, and to draw
topographical plans.
It appears that in the event of serious hostili
ties taking place between England and Persia,
Mazanderan will be a very important strategic
point. Troops will be concentrated in this pro
vince, and the defiles of the Caspian gates and
that of Komis will be strongly-guarded.
Mr. Villierss brother of Lord Clarendon, who
had been appointed Ambassador to this country
is said to have declined. It was expected that
Lord Elgin would get the appointment.
Aar The Board of Directors of the Theological Seminary
for the North-West, is called to meet on the 3d day (Tuesday)
of February next, at 7 o'clock P. M., in the North Presbyte
rian church, corner of Illinois and Wolcott Streets, Chicago.
Business of vital importance demands the presence of every
member. B. T.' WILSON,
President of the Beard.
The PRESBYTERY OF SUSQUEHANNA will, hold its
next stated meeting, Deo volener, in Wyalusing, to be opened
with a sermon at. es% P. M., of the lost Tuesday in January.
Contributions for the fund' in behalf of aged and Infirm
ministers, kc., will be called for.
JULIUS FOSTER, Stated Clerk.
The - PRESBYTERY OF ALLEGHENY CITY Will meet at
Bridgewater, on the third Tuesday of January, at II o'clock
A. M. JAMES ALLISON, Stated Clerk.
TheIPREBBYTERY OF WINNEBAGO will meut at Fond
du Lac; Wis., on the last Tbureday, (the 29th.) of January,
at 7 o'clock P.M. H. M. ROBERTSON, Stated Clerk.
On the Moth of pee., Ly Rev. B. Mitchell, of Mount Pleas.
ant, Jefferson County, Ohio, 11.1 r. JOHN Tenney to 11468 ELM.
PSTII Mcawhooh, both of Belmont County, 0.
On the 17th ult., by Rev. G. W. Mechlin, Mr. Wx. G.
Tnavis, of West Motioning Township, Indiana County, to
Mtae MARY JANIE Mattsmux, of Glade Run, Armstrong
County, Pa.
On the 24th Dec., by Rev. J. M. Rittenhouse, Mr. JoutrW.
Tuomrsox to Miss Simko J. RIMEL, all of Lancaster Coun
ty, Fa.
Jan. 3d, by Rev. William J. McCord, of Tribe's Hill, N.Y,
Mr. bm lifri.bsit, of Johnstown, IC Y., to Mini thirmumns
Hera, of Xplirsitati, N. Y.
_On the 6th inst., by Rev. John Martin, Glasgow, 0., Mr.
WEE. ARMITON6, of Wayne County, 0., to Miss CATIV.ILINI
MoPiressoir, of Columbiana Cminty, 0. - -
On the :I st lnet. hy'lles. H. 0. Morrison, Mr. A.D. Tranux .
to thee Lizzie R. Boort,.
On the 6tb:inst; b the eigrad, JOBlati WAITE= tiblre
JIGRLK.
Markets.
Pittsburgh•
Now York.
Phitadelptitims
gottcts.
Presbyterial Notices.
,1 6 ,1
On the 7th ingt., by the same, Mr. Ronans,M. Samos to
Miss Damns A. MaLataan,all 01 Chester County. Pa.
In San Antonio, Texas, on the 23(1 of Dec., by Rev. R. F,
limning, Mr. JAMES G. McDonald) to Mire MARTlorEll
all of San Antonio.
Nov. 27th, by Rev. J. Stoneroad. Mr. Damn LOUGH:REY to
Miss OSTESSINE ANN RIRDSVOIt, of Fayette County, Pa.
.
Dee. lath, by the same, Mr. Rent Enna to Miss Emu
Illosinewr, all of Dunbar Township, Fayette County, Pa.
Dec. 25th, by the tame, Mr. Janos D. 83.111P8t to Min
BECCA McDowatt, all of Wharton Township, Fayette Coun
ty, l'a.
On Dec. 24th, by Rev. M. 'Floyd, Mr. CALEB WAESTTILD to
lt11&I Isszsms. Hui; both of Brady Township, Huntingdon
County, Pa.
On New-Year's eve, by Rev. B. P. Daman, Mr. Joust MC
FARLAND, Of Armstrong County, to Mist LtRYINDA LTDIC, of
Indiana County, Pa.
On the al et ult., in Ifookatown, by Rev. R. S. Morton,Mr.
WASEILNOTON ALEXANDER to Miss MARGARET Aenam., b oth of
Green Township, Beaver 'County, Pa.
On the let inst., by the same, at the home of the bride's
father,,Mr. RICHARD FOWLER to lilies B.tatti SUSAN Puna,
both of Hancock County, Va.
On the let lost., by Rev. R. Ogden, Mr. Jowl Namur Fn.
SON to Miss SARAH JANE latiaLtY, all of Butler County, Pa.
Obititarg.
Dlrf—ln Canton, Pa., Dee. Bth, CLLRISIA, widow of the
late (Theater Maim, of Monroe, Pa., in the 69th year of her
age.
Disc—At her residenee, In Springhill Township, on the
30th nit., Mrs. Mei BEATTY, aged,about 78 years.
For thirty-five years she had been a consistent member of
the Presbyterian church. of George's Greek. "Messed are
the dead which die in the Lord."
Disn—ln Washington City, D. C., on thenight of the 30th
CHRISTIANA InA, daughter of James C and the late
Janet Dellett, aged 2 years,l months, and la days. -
Mourn not, stricken parent ; your precious -"Treasure is
but removed. A bright bird parted for aclearer day. Yours
still in heaven. ' M.
lhen.--Near McKeesport, .Pa., on the 27th of. Dec., Mrs.
'RACHEL B. Monvosr, wife of Mr. Ralph A. Morton, aged 60
years, wanting 11 days.
She had been for many years a member of the Presbyte
rian chnich in that place. She leaves a husband and seven
children, (one a daughter,) to mourn her loss. Her illness
Was short; her disease complicated, yekher departure was
calm. Those called to sorrow, may feel thtt their Joss is her
eternal gain. es*
Dire—On the nlitht of the 4th, and morning of the sth
inst ENNA MARIA JANE. used 4 years; and SAMUEL NIWTON,
•aged 1 year—children of Mr. Immc N. Demer, of Montours,
Penna.
While tbe stricken parents are enabled, by grace, to say,
" iby will be done," they will feel a new attraction heaven,
ward. Scarlet fever was the form in which the messenger
appeared to call these babes hence.
' Druu—On Dec. 23;.:, at his residenCe, in Merino Totinship,
Miffiin County, Pa., Dlr. JOHN GETTYS, siged 72 years, and
about 9 months.
Devalued was born near Newton-himavaddy, in the Coun
ty of Derry; Irebnd. The family of which be was &Mem_
bar, having emigrated to this country, he settled, along with
them, near the place where he spent most of bis life, and
where be died. He early became a member of the Pres'by
terian Church. Subarquently he was elected a Ruling Eld.r
by the Western Hishacoquillaa church; and, being ordained
to this office, its duties be conseientiouslyand faithfoliy
charged, to the utmost of the talents.eommitted to him, for
more than thirty years. was, we believe, an humble
Christian, of a tender conscience, and honestly anxious for
the peace and proverity of Lion. •
DIED—On the Wd ult , of — putrid sore throat, Mum
33a0wri, son of Hugh and Amanda Sproule, of Hancock
County, 'Va., aged 1 year and 7 months. `r
On the 26th ':nit, of the same disease, :Wiz Erszt. dough
ter of the parents above named, aged 6 years, 4mooths, and
24 days.
' "Suffer little children to come unto me."
'When we record the memory of those whom we see cut
down by the withering hand of death, in the bloom of youth,
a thousand sweet and tender recollections rush upon the
mind. Holmes Brown Sproule, although young in years,
was tenderly beloved as an Infant;. his sweet disposition was
like those that are marked for the tomb. Hie last illness
was short,but distressing. Yet the Angel of Death was not
satisfied, but plucked another flower, and bound it in.his
sheaf.
Jane Eliza, whose memory shall erer be cherished by all
those who knew her from her earliest infancy until her
death. Her last sufferings were short, but distressing; yet
she bora np under all her afflictions with Christian resig
nation, which shall ever be remembered by those who stood
around her dying bed.
"They were lovely in life, and beautiful in death."
F. B.
Inun—On the let inst., at the residence of his son-in-law,
Dr. Ebenezer V. Diekey, near Oxford, Pa., Mr. SAMUEL RALS
TON, having but the previous day oompleted the7oth year
of his age. •
Mi. Ralston was born in the Forks of Delaware, Northamp
ton County, Pa., but had removed about forty-five years ago ,
iota the bounds of the congregation of the Forks of Brandy_
wine, in Cheater County, where he continued to reside until
the April before his death, when he removed to Oiford. lie
was a man of unobtrusive and retiring disposition, but of
unquestioned piety. Known as a man of stern integrity
and uprightness in the community in which he lived, he
had been unanimously elected as a Ruling. Elder en the
church of the Forks of Brandywine, and ordained as such
by the Rev. Dr. Grier, about A. D.lBlO, and continued to
serve in that important office with great acceptance until
April last. Ten days before his death, he was violently at_
tacked with fever of the typhoid type. And although be
had but few and partial lucid intervals during all his Fick_
noes, still he was permitted to enjoy, in come measure, the
consolations of the Gospel. To his former pastor, who visit
ed him in his affliction, and who remarkesito him, " For the
Christian to live is Christ, but to die is gain," he promptly
answered, "O, yes, Christ is all to me." 4, Mark theperfect
man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is
peace." Ile has left a widow and five children, to lament
their' sad bereavement, but cheered by the blessed hope,
that the levet one rests with God. • • . • O.
Devm—On Thursday, the 25th of Dee., 'Mrs. XLIZABETR
Pease, wife of Mr. James Pease, of Lee County, lowa, in the
38th year of her age. •
The deceased died suddenly and unexpectedly, of adisease
of the lungs. She had been ill for some two niontbis previ
ous to her decease; let no one expected that her end was so
nigh at hand. On Monday, before her death, she appeared
much better, and had symptoms of a speedy return of her
usual health; bat in the evening of the same day, she took
asevere pain in her 'breast, which continued until, her death,
on Thursday morning. But although her death was unex
pected at the time, it did not find her unprepared. But a
short . time before her departure, she expressed to her bus
hand her confident hope, that all would be well. She said
she was going home to glory, where she would meet her
dear parents and sisters, two of whom bad gone before.
The subject of this notice was a native of Washington
County, Pa., and a member of the, Presbyterian Chureh
She connected herself with the congregation of. Pigeon
Creek, Ps., under the pastoral care of, Rev. Mr. Sloan,ln
1849. Some two or three years after, she, together with her
husband and fondly, emigrated to Lee Counti, Tows., where,
in a short time afterwards, her husband, herself, and a few
others, were organized into a congregation, called Sharon
church. Of this congregation, she was one of the most effi
cient and exemplary members, never absent from the house
of God, if her health would allow her at all to be there.
And her death will be,deeply lamented, and severely felt by
this little church. But she has left the Church
.
and. one to' join the Church lrlunephent. She has left :a
World of sorrow, and gone where sickness anesorrow, pain
Ind death, eari-never come. Her life was the life of a Chris
tian, end , her death is the death of the righteous. And
hearda voice from heaven, said John: saying, write "Blessed
are the dead which die in the Lord; yea saith the Spirit, for
they rest from their laborer, and their works do follow."
She liar left s worthy husband and five dear children, to
mourn -, her loss; but they mourn not es those who have no
hope. H. N.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
HARRISBIJR6 FEMALE SEMINARY,—
The next Session opens on February Ist. A fevr ad
ditional pupils can be received, by applying to the Principal,
jal7.st MRS. LE CONTE.
GENERAL. CATALOGUE OF JEFFER.
SON COLLEGE.—A ner edition of .the General Cata
logue 10 now Issued, in which are given the names of all the
Trustees, Presidents. Professors, and:Alumni of the Institu
tion, from 1802 to 1858; together with the professions, ent
ployments, religious denomination, (of those wbo are minis
ter,) present residences, deaths, &a, of all the Alumni, so
far ae known. .
A copy will be rent by mail, to any person who will en
close his'address, prepsid, with 15 cents in postage damps,
to the Librarian of Jefferson College, Canonsburg, or the
publLsber, John T. Shryock, Pittsburgh. isi7-ar
OLLOWAT PS PILLS.--1.1010 BOATS
are not more necessary to see than this Life Medi
cine. The exemption from scurvy,and other scorbitie.affec
lions of the late exploring expeditions, is attributable to the
antiseptic action of Holloway's
Bold at the manufactories, No. SO Maiden Lane. New York,
and No. 244 Strand, London; and by all druggists, at. 250.„
62Xes.. end $1..00 per box.
.
maw. PLAOM TO BUY PIXIE WATCHES,
JEWELRY, SILVER'WAJLE, and PANCY GOODS,'
Ia at W. B. ELTONHEAE'S
Watch, Jewelry, and Silver Ware Store, No. 184 8.
SECOND Street. between Pine and Union wed side, Philada.
where yon will find a large assortinent of the above
named goods: also, Plated Communion Service. Tea.
Setts Cake Baskets, Castors, Spoons, Forks, de. All
kin d, of w a t c h es , Jewelry, and Silver Ware, mode to
orderand repaired. 1(0...A deduction made to Clergymen.
sla,, I will seal my goods as low as can be had in the city.
mate-ly
A. TO MO LADY, A GRADVA.T.E THEI
MT. HOLYOKE FEMALE SEMINARY, WhO has had
three years' experience as Premptress of an Acadeiny, desired
a situation as an assistant in a Female Seminary, or Board
lig School. The Latin or Trench languages will be taught,
if it is desired. Testimonials of character and'ability will
.be sent to any who request them. Reference—Rev. David
494 Obattamt Btmat; Philadebbia, Address
MISSM. M. PaTMlia
dea47to &Sieben County,
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FLOI7GII 9 LOON, AND ANVIL;
OR, AMERICAN FARMERS' MAGAZINE—Edited
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TABLISHIN( of a new ACADEMY. at Frankrort
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to churches wanting good Lamps. Apply to
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46, d riomiSIUBIPTIONOP BY DR. IliV• W: HALL,
'IL/ of New York,author of "Bronchitis and Nindred Dis
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Just published by J. 8. Redfield, at MAO. Showing the na
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no 8-3m* EDWARD RIGS .
WiiISSOL lITIO N.—THE PARTNERSUIP
heretofore existing under the name and style of Bat
ley Jr Renshaw, having expired this day, by limitation, is
hereby dissolved. The outstanding account& of tbs. firm
will be settled by Jno. A. Renshaw, who will continue the
business at the old stand, as formerly.
If tumors a.BAmEr.
JNO. A. REN SE &W.
July ist, 1857
In retiring from the late lino, I desire Respectfully to re
turn my thanks for the patronage with which we have been
favored, and Benoit from my old personal friends, and the
public generally, a continuance of the same to my late part
ner, on whom the , businees now devolves.
jalo.2t FRANCIS G. BAILNY.
NSWAIM FEMALE El EMMA ItY.--THE
next Session-of this institution will commence Feb.
let, 1857; and continue Ere months. No vacation will occur
at the dose of the present term, and pupils can enter inane.
diately after the Christmas holidays, and pursue the course
of study to bettor advantage than when entering later in
the acholastie year. Punctual and constant attendance is re
quired of each onpil, after hemming a member of the insti
tution. Circulars containing terms, refereeeest am, may be
obtained by applying to the Principal,
MISS H. CRAMBIIRLAIN,
Newark. Delaware.
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ia ACKER WANTIC I), IN A NEW
15 . .. Academy, at Springfield, Hampshire County, Va. A
good English scholar would answer; but Classical and En g •
lish would be preferred. To each an one. found to be corn
patent. the position of Principal would be traustferred.
6, 0 , 4 R e y. br„ Replica% or, Asha l ,Olitterjr.laq. Or initiate
400111/11.Y at akin of ".Thinner and Adroatts."
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