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VOL. XXIII. PUULISHKC BY EDWAKD C. DAKLINGTOK. OFFICE IN NOKTH QUEEN STREET. The EXAMINER & DEMOCRATIC HERALD is pnblishetl weckiy at two DOLLARsa year. Advertitemkms not exceeding one square will be inserted three times for one dollar and twenty-five cents will be charged for each atldi- tional insertion. A liberal discount allowed to iliosc who advertise by thc year. LANCASTER, PA., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1849. The Germans of Peimsvlvaiiia. So deeply is lhe State of Peniisj'lv.-inia in¬ debted for her prosperily to the GeRma.v part of her cilizens, ihal we leel that an article de¬ voted lo ihem will not be oul of place in this meridian, where ihcy comprise nearly tho entire population. The German character once employed the pen of the elegant and en¬ lightened Tacitus, one of the first hislorians of anliquily. They evidently inherit all the virlues ascribed by this author lo their ances¬ tors, with none of their vices, which Chris¬ tianity has banished from among ihe.Ti. These ancestors niig'raled chiefly from the Palatinate, from Alsace, Swabia, Saj;ony, and Switzerland, with an admi.xture of natives of every pnnci pality and dukedom in Germany. Wlien we reflect at this day, that the slock of most of these bold pioneers in the setilemeni of Penn¬ sylvania consistedonly of a few pieces of gold or silver coin, a chest of cloihing, a Bible, and a Psalter, and that now their descendants own the most immense possessions, we are forci¬ bly struck wilh the miraculous changes wiougbl in lhe piogress of time by an Over¬ ruling and Divine Hand. If it were possible to determine the relative proportions of Ihese sums, the contrast would form such a monu¬ menl of human industry and economv as has seldom been witnessed in any age or country. The principal part of the Germans of Penn¬ sylvania are farmers—hardy and industrious lillets of the soil—that most noble of all the occupations which can engage the attention of man. iVIore skillful cultivators of the earth, loo, we hazard nothing iu saying, can be found nowhere on the face of the globe. The Germans set a great value upon patri¬ monial propeity. This useful principle in hu¬ man nature prevents much folly and vice in young people. It moreover leads lo lasting and extensive advantages in the improvement of a farm ; for whal inducement can be strong¬ er in a parenl lo plant an orchaid. lo preserve forest trees, or lo build a commodious and du¬ rable house, than the idea that they will be possessed by a succession of generations who shall inherit his blood and name ! What strikes a traveler ihroughour German counties most forcibly,is Iheii mammoth barns, called, in iheir own language, Schweitzer scheuer. Indeed, itislheir invariable custom, in settling a new tract of land, first to piovide large and suitable accommodations for their horses and cattle, before they expend rauch money in building a houso for Ihemselves.— No feature in their character speaks so loudly in behall of their liumanity, as this willing ness to suffer discomfort tlumselves, ralher than impose it on the dumb and uncomplain¬ ing beast But from this let it not be inferred, that their dwellings are deficient in the com¬ forts of life. The reverse is true. No class, so emphalically as they, live ' on the fat of the land,' and none boasts of so many and such substantial domestic enjoyments. Another lact. which never fails lo rivet the attention of a stranger, is the e.xiraordinary size and strength of their horses. A German horse is known in every part of the State.— He seems to 'feel wilh his lord' the pleasure and the pride of good and bountiful living.— It is a well established fact, that the German horses of Pennsylvania per/orm double the amount of labor of the New England or south¬ ern breed, from the fact that thcy are more plentifullly fed. For the same reason Iheir cowD yield double llie quantity of milk, and of a qualityvaslly superior. In a word, a German farm may be distin¬ guished from the farms of the other cilizens, by the superior size of their barns^ the plain bul compact construclion of their dwellings, the height of iheir ciiclosures, the exlent iil their orchards, lhe fertility of their fields-, the luxuriance oflheir meadows, the giant slrenglh of their caltle, and by a general appeaiance of plenty and prosperily in all that belongs to them. The favorable influence nf agricullure, as conducted by the Germans, in extending human happiness, is manifested by the joy they express upon the birlh of a child. A'o dread of poverty, nor distrust of Providence from an increasing family depresses lhe spiiits of theso industrious and frugal people. Upon the birth of a son, ihey e.xult in the gifl of .i ploughman or a wagoner; and upon the birlh of a daughter, they rejoice in the addiiion of a spin-sler or milk-maid to their family. Hnp¬ py stale of human society ! What blessings can civilization conler that can atone for the extinction of the ancient and patriarchal pleas¬ ure of raising up a numerous and healthy family of children lo labor for their parents,, for themselves, and for iheir country; and finally, lo parlake of knowledge and happi¬ ness which are annexed to exisience! The joy of parents upon the birlh of a child is the grateful echo of creating goodness. May the mountains of Pennsylvania be forever vocal wilh sungs of joy upon these occasions!— They are the infallible signsof innocence, in¬ dustry, wealth and happiness in the Slate. The German mechanic, too, is a most use¬ ful and enterprising citizen, possessing all the Iraits of character in common wilh the farmer. His first ambition, on starling inlo life, is to be¬ come a. freeholder, so as not lo live in a renied house: andthe highest temporal delight he can enjoy, springs from his ability lo declare, " This house is my own." Admirable qualily that, which renders him afraid of deit, that prolilic source of misery, want and crime ! But ihc genius of the Germans of Pennsyl- vanid is nol confined to agricullure and the mechanic arts. iMany of them have acquired great wealth by foreign and domestic com¬ merce. But another faci, which speaks louder in their praise than any oiher, is this, that they are particularly attenlive to the religious edu¬ cation of their children, and to the establish¬ ment and support of the Christian religion. For this purpose they make the erection of a school-house and a place of worship the first objects of their care. Bul they do not slop here. They lake great pains lo produce in their offspring, not only habits of labor, but a love of il. In this they submit to the irrevers ible sentence pronounced upon man in such a manner as to convert the wrath oi Heaven in¬ to private and public happiness. " To fear God and io love work" aie the firet lessons they teach to their children. As members of civil government, the Ger¬ mans are, in the most exalted sense, patriotic and useful. Strongly attached to the princi pies of our free institutions, and contributing largely to the public revenue, they constitute the " bone and sinew " of the Stale. Many of tbem hava becomo eminent in the science of government, and they have furnished some of our most distinguished statesmen, who have served in the highest executive and leg¬ islative offices. We will be content with re¬ ference to a single illustrious example, the revered Simon Snyder, whose name has be¬ come the very synonyme of sterling sense, unflinching honesty, and far-seeing sagacity, and whose administration of the Chief Mag¬ istracy of the State, for a period of nipe years, is refened lo at the present day, by men of all parlies, as a very model of good govern¬ ment. The Germans of Pennsylvania, lo their credii be il spoken, never besiege lhe govern¬ ment for favors m their domestic pursuits. They are never known lo crowd the legislative halls, clamorous for special privileges, and rely for wealth and prosperity, not on acts ol assembly, but on their own daily toil and in¬ dustry. They are, perhaps, the only class of people who practically regard government. light. All that they desire from Government, is lobe let alone. As neighbors, they are extremely kind and friendly. They frequently assist each other by loans of money for a short time, without interest. But to secure their confidence, it is necessary to bc punctual, as ihey never lend money a second time to one who has once violaled his obligation. We have heard it re¬ marked, that during the war of Independence there were very few instances of any ofthem discharging a bond, or a debt, in depreciated paper money! These are some of the trails oi character which have raised the Germans of Pennsyl¬ vania to a degree of inoral and political ele¬ vation surpassed by no other race of men in the world. From Ihis proud spectacle we may learn to prize knowledge and industry in ag¬ riculture, coupled wilh a due observance of Christian duty, as the basis bolh of domestic happiness and national prosperity. Vour Change, Sir.— One of the nonde¬ script specimens of humanity, called dandies, traveling Ihrough Conneclicut a (ew days since, in his own or borrowed conveyance, was brought up with a " round lurn" at a toll gale which he designed to have passed with¬ out paying the usual fee. When he found himself in limbo, from which he could uot es¬ cape without "forking over," he inquired of a young lady who was in attendance at the gate, how much he had to pay, before he could pass the foimidahle barrier. "Three cenls, sir, is the charge for single wagons," replied the young lady. '¦There cents is a threepence, the halfof a si.xpence ; one of the smallest bits of silvei in uso, eh ! young woman, am I right V' .said the dandy, feeling in his pockets for his change. " Three cents, sir, if you please," said the lady. " In your office of highway??ian, young wo¬ man, you will subslract the amount of your demand, from this piece, and return me the balance as conveniently quick as your ordina¬ ry locomotion will allow," said the dandy gen¬ tleman, at the same time purposely dropping a shilling piece into the mud beneath his wa¬ gon. "Ah ! Ihere it is in the mud, I declare. I wouldn't dirty mv fingers for twenty of them." The young lady took tho shilling frora the mud where he had dropped it—went into the house, and relurned with nine cents, which she placed immediately under the wheel, where she had taken up the shilling. " Hillo, hillo, young woman, what is it you mean 1" said the dandy. "Why don't you put that coin into my hand, ehV The girl archly replied, "Sir, I found your money under tho wagon ; there you will (ind your change," and as she tuined to go inlo the house, she gave the fellow a most signifi¬ cant smile, and added, " I wouldn't dirly my fingers for twenly of them ! would you Mr. Dandy-man? ha, ha, ha—there's your change sir," and she closed the door. The gentleman dismounted—picked '¦ up his coppers," and was off at full speed, impa¬ lienl to get out of sight and hearing. If he should ever happen in that country again, he will take care how he makes change wilh Yankee girls. WhipiUner tbe <^'Old f,ientleman'" I'ouud the slump. Just after the StMe election in Pennsylva- iiin, Mr. Smith, a warm Cass man, met his frienil Mr. Jones, an enlhusiastic Taylor man. ' Jones,' said Smith, 'the eleciion of John¬ ston does nol increase Taylor's chances in Pennsylvania.' ' \ PS it does,' answered Jones. 'I'll bet yon a hundred dollars that Cass carij'es"lhat Slate,' cried .Smith. 'Done,' exclaimed Jones. ' But,' he added after a moment's hesitation—'but if wo bet we shall lose onr voles.' 'So wo shall,' said Smith. 'I'll tell you what,'Jones orien, uib rate i^.isi.w.,;.,^ „ij—'I'll tell you what raay be done. My wife shall call on your wife, and bet with her.' 'Good,' saya Smith. Home went Jones. ' My dear, Mrs. Smitli wants lo bet a hundred dollars with )'ou that Cass will carry Pennsylvania.' ' Mis. Smith bet a hundred dollars with me!' exclaimed the astonished lady. ' Ves, and if you would like to bet, there's the money. Go round this afiernoon and see her, and put the stakes inlo the hands of a lady friend.' The two ladies met, and the money was deposiled. On Thursday lasl when the result was known, Jones told his wife to go and draw lhe money, as she had won. The lady was nnt slow in obeying her husband that time, and before an hour, the two hundred dollars, exchanged into half eagles, were glit¬ tering Ihrough lhe interstices of her beautifnl purse. When Jones came home at night, he said to his wife—' Well, my dear, did you get the money'{' 'Yes,' was the reply. ' I'll Irouble you for it, darling, if please' 'Trouble me for what t' 'For the money that I won of Smith.' ' You won ! Did ijou bel Mr. Jones *?' ' No, no, that is, yes. I bel in fact, though to save my vote, I made you the agent,' an¬ swered Jones with visible embarrassment. ' I cannot consent, my dear husband,' said the lady, with great dignity, ' to be a party in any violation or evasion of the law. I can¬ not consent on your account—you whose hon¬ or is so dear to me. And I shall ihereiore keep the money, in order that I may still re- lain my respect for a law-loving, a law-honor¬ ing, a law-obeying husband. Dear Jones, kiss me.' The lady was as good as her word, and Jones discovered, that in his atlempt to whip the old gentleman round the stump, he had lost a clean hundred. This is a fact.—J^r. y. Dispatch. Sublimity of tbe Bii>>c. The true reason why some literary men dis¬ believe the Bible, is the one given by Ur. Johnson:—" Because they are ignorant of ils contents." And the same may be the reason why so many leaders fail even to read this "book divine." Mrs. EllLs, in her "Poelry of Life," has well said :—¦ "VVith our established ideas of beauiy. giace, pathos and sublimity, eitherconcentra- ted in the minulest point, or exteniled to the widest lange, we can derive from the Scrip¬ tures a kind of gratification not lo be found in any other memorial of the past or present lime. From the worm that grovels in lhe dust, to the leviathan in the foaming deep— from Ihe moth that corrupts the secret treas¬ uie, to the eagle Ihat soars above the clouds— from the shepherd's fold—from the consuming locusts, to the cattle on a ihousand hills—from the rose of Sharon to Ihe cedar of Lebanon— from Ihe clear crystal stream, gushing from tho flinty rock to the wide waters of the del¬ uge—from the barren waste to lhe fiuilful vineyard, and the land flowing with milk and honey—from the lonely path of the wanderer, to the gathering ofa mighty multitude—from the tear that falls in secret, lo Ihe din of bat¬ lle and the shout of a triumphant host—from the collage to the throne—from the mourner clad in sackcloth, lo the prince in his purple robes—from lhe gnawing of the worm that dieth not, totheseraphic vision of the blessed; from the slill small voice, lo the thunders oi Omnipotence; from the depths of hell to the regions of eternal glory; there is no degree of beauty or deformity, no lendency to good or evil, no shade of darkness or gleam of light, that does nol come within the cognizance of the Holy Scriptures, and therefore thete is no expression or conception of the mind that may not here find a corresponding piciure; no 'thir.«t for e.xcellence Ihat may not meet wilh ils full supply: and no condition of humanity eicluded from the unlimited scope of adapta¬ tion and sympathy comprehended in the lan¬ guage and spirit of tho Bible." " The Spirit and the Bride say co.me." —The Brookljn Eagle has an anecdote in re¬ lalion to Dr. Welch, who officiated in Brooklyn on Sabbaih last: — The coolness ofa gentleman in Dr. Welch's church on Sunday night, was not more re¬ markable than that of the Rev. Doctor him¬ self, on an occasion equally embarrassing. It is said that, some years ago, a young couple came lo him lo be married, and desired lo have the ceremony performed in the chnrch after service. The malter was arranged according to their wishes,and lhe bridal party look their seals in the house of God ; bul how much ol the discourse they heard, it is not for us to say. We rather suspect, not much. Al lengih the Doclor had occasion to repeat a passage ol Scripture, .ind he did it so impressively, and it contained worda so in accordance with the tenor of their Ihoughts, that it called hack their allention. Says the Doctor:— "The spirit and the bride say come." At these words the bride looked out from under her long eyelashes and inquired of her betrothed if they must go. He looked hesi¬ tatingly lor a moment, but as the Doctor was just then making one of his impressive pauses, he took it for granted that the bridal party was called for, and they all marched out of their seats and presented themselves be¬ fore lhe altar. The Doctor was laken all aback for a moment, but he soon comprehend¬ ed the movement and its cause ; and, coming down from tho pulbit withont a smile, he pro¬ ceeded to tie the knot; which having done, he dismissed the happy ones to their seats, and, stepping back into the pulpit, finished his discourse you tt?"The Columbus Ohio Stale Journal re¬ lates the following incident: Horse Charming—A Good Steed in a Bad Fix.—One of our neighbors, Mr. J.L. Gill, called on us yesterday morning with an invi¬ tation lo witness the e.xercise of certain pow ers of control over horses and olher animals, possessed by a Mr. Fanchet, now staying at the American. A fine horse, belonging lo Mr. G., whose brilliant fancy had taught him lo despise the meagre accommodations of his nairow stall in the lower atory of the stable, took it into his head that he was well fitted to whisk his tail iu the upper house. Taking advantage of an early hour, without the ring¬ ing of bell, or noiice to his fellow members, he slipped his halter, made his way up a very sleep and nairow pair of steps, lurned a sharp corner at the top, and safely deposited him- se I m complete organization, on the top of a pile ot dry piovisions, in the form of a mow of uats in lhe hall sloty above. The thing was lu gel him down again.— Horses are proverbially unhandy at t'oltinc down Slairs, and to throw him down and truss him up by the ordinary means, would be a matter of some difficulty and danger. Requisi¬ tion was made of the services of Mr. Fancher The horse seemed suddenly to have taken a violent and unaccountable fancy to that gen¬ tleman. In a lew moments they were in close and intimate communication—seemingly as confidential as that of two locofocos plotting revolution. By the employment of some agent which we did nol understand, and the nse of a moderate amount of force, the aspiring gen¬ ius soon became tractable, and was safely laid over on his side preporatory to his descent. He was then trussed up, slipped to the outer door of the loft, and by ths aid of a few planks soon deposited safely upon terra ftrma. _ K^There is no place like home the Boston Times says, unless it's the home of the yonng woman we are " after." Sign.—Some young ladies, feeling aggriev¬ ed by the severity with which their friends speculated on their gay plumes, necklaces, rings, flounces, etc., went to Iheir pastor to iciir.r-ni= upii.Jon. " Do you ItiniR, • saia tney, •• mere is any impropriety in our wearing these things'!" " By no means," was the prompt reply, " when the heart is full of ridiculous no¬ tions, it is perfectly proper to hang out the sign." 0:5" A lie may stagger through a brief ex¬ istence, as a blackguard edges his way, by dint of bullying, through a crowd, but the trutb, however abused for a time, will Iriurriph and live forever. A Short Sermon in Rhyme. nv iiiAni.Ks I. s.mitii. "Jesus said unlo him, if lliou wilt be perfect, go and sell lliat ihou hasl, and give lo the poor, and thou shah have ireasure in hnavon ; and come and follow me. " But wlipu the young man heard that saying, he wenl away yurrnwful, for he. had great possessions. '* Then said Jesus unto his (lisciplcs, \'prily I say unlo you, thai a ri<-ii man shall liariily enit-r into lhe kingdom of lieavcii." How like lo-dny. iu vain llie world. For wrong, or ruin, guili. or guile, A score of oenlurit's has whirled, And progress louking on the while. The Pharisee is known no more, Judea is forgotten now, Yet live her idols as before, And throngs in mammon worship bow. The hearl has slill ils foreign hate, And still it has ita selfish loves, And guarding round its passion gate, A savage Cerberus still moves ; The scent of lust, and lucre, yet Is still as fresh upon the track, As when the Master's fiat mel A troubled heart in ages back: And persecution's fires burn, The bondman hugs his weary chain, And slill lhe proud and haughly spurn Thc suffering poor and weak, as then ; IIow strance the human heart's lhe same, While all ihings else hnve changed with age ; " But stop." the skeptic may e.tclaim, And point to Nature's piciured page— " The star thai studs the evening sky. The flower that blooms along ihe vale, The summer bird llml soars on high, The ocean siream, and autumn gale, And alill as when lime first began, And God himself has known no change ; Then why the hearl of mortal man, Withoul ita wonted circuit range ? " '' , . . tt^People wilh long necks enjoy drinking, Its objects, and its functions, in their true I aa the liquor ia tasted the whole way down. Turn back, ihou doll, lo where first shone The light upon creation's dawn, And view the prospect there, alone, Thence as the circling years roll on, .-V Continent that from ttic wave Has newly sprang to glorious light; The wondrous art, the mind that gave The broadest channel of ils might. Thence seek the crowded mart, where men l''rom all the earth have gaihered spoils ; Yon bark that tlanies with fire then. As wilh the current lide she toils; 'I'hc lightning-aided thought that flies With counlless speed from sea to land ; The thousand works of art, that rise Before lhe view on either hand ; The star has added not a ray. The flower a newer fragrance won, Nor bird a lint of plumage gay, Amid the myriad cycles run ; Nor ocean's wave, nor autumn's breeze, Nor God whence all things cmannie. Have grander crown wilh lime, and ihc.-.e Have fallen from no high estate. The march of the immortal mind To infinite progression lends. The heart is heavenward inclined, And wilh the mind's career it blends, Anil thus together wing their flight Towards the distant paradise. Which down lhe future blooms as bnghl .As in their olden memories. 'I'lie heart should grow wilh added love, -¦^s darkness flees from day to day. As suns that warmer glow abovei' When fade the misis of night away ; And il is limc the earlh were free Frora sin and error, wrong and wo, Huch as die guilty Pharisee Had wept iwo Ihousand years ago. Dul yei lhe promised land will come, Though we may murmur on the palh. And for the flesh-pots wander bome. Our weary wailing beans in wrath ; And error's chains ahall yet be riven, The fetters of the mind and limb,' And all benealh tbe arching heaven Togelher songs of joy ahall hymn ! Cincinnati, Ohio, 1848. Where THEY Learn it. — ".I JonU see where my children learn such things,' is one of the most common phrases in a raolher s vo¬ cabulary. A little incident, which we hap¬ pened to be an eye-witness to, may perhaps help to solve the enigma. We smiled a lillle at the tirae, but we have thought a good deal of it since, and we iiust not withont profit. " Bub," screaraed out a bright-eyed little girl, somewhat under six years of age, to a youngster who was seated on a curbstone, making hasty-pudding of the mud in the gut¬ ter. " Bub, you good-for-nothing little scamp you, come right into the houae t^siTiinute, or I'll beat you till the skin comes off! " Why, Angelina, Angelina, dear, what dtj you mean 1 where did you learn such talk f exclaimed her molher, in a wondering tone, as she stood on the steps, courtesying to a friend. Angelina looked up very innocently, and ansiveied, " Why, molher, yon see we are playing, and he's my liitle boy, and I am scolding him, just as you did me this morning, that's all.'l '• Question for tue Curious.—If a man leave London on Monday at noon, and travel West with the apparent speed of the Sun, so as to make the circuit of the earth in 24 hours, when and where would the inhabilanls firsl tell him it was Tuesday noon V DS"Guilt is generally afraid of light; it considers darkness aa a natural shelter, and makes night the confidanj of those actions, which cannot be trustee lo the tell-tale day. BARTRAM A. SHAEFFER, Attorney at I/aw OFFICE wilh George Ford, Esq., in Easl King „ street. [Octll ly-46 ~S1M0N STEVENS, .iSTTORJiTEjr jfr I1.A ir, FFICE with Thaddeus .Stevens, Esq., South Queen sireet, Lancaslcr,_Pa;^__ [Sep6Cm-41 LANDIS & BLACK, .liTTORjriES .ItT lj.tin\ FFICE 3 doors below Lancasier Bank, South Queen Sireel, Lancaster, Pa. N. B. All kinds of Scrivening, such aswruingo Wills, Deeds, Mortgages. Accounts &c.. Sec, wil bc attended lowiih correclness and despaich. JssseLanpis. jATiiF-s Black. June 28 31 0 0 THOS. ^V. & THEO. S EVANS, DENTISTS South-East Corner or Orange and JTorth Queen Street, LANCASTKR, PA. Feb 23 ly-l 33 Turnpike Dividend. ^IIE President and Managers of the Lancasier, ¦"¦ Elizabethtown and Middlelown Turnpike Road have this day declared a dividend of Two Dollar;: on each share of Stock, payable on demand. Jan 3—;)i-.2_l; J. M. LOjYG, Treasurer. I^ast Rfotice. MOTICE is hereby given to all persons knowing ^' themselves indebied to t'lc hie firm of BUY¬ ERS Se UiMBl.KS, by Noie, Bond or Book ac¬ count, lo come and sellle the s.ime, on or before the FIRST DAY of MARCII, next, as at that lime there mast be a posiiivc settlement made by the said Firm. A. C. ItUYERS, C. UMBLE, January 3, 1S4<J—r.-ol H. II. UMGLr:. Dissolution of Partnership. THE porinerahip hertofore existing under lhe tum ,pf Steinman Se son, is ihisday dissolved by mutual consent; the business will be conduct¬ ed'by GEORGE M. STEINMAN, at the old stand, where the Books of the firm will remain for settlement. In rcdring from business, the Senior partnerem- braces this occas-ion thus publicly to express his thanks for the liberal palronage extended to him¬ selfand to the firm, during his long connection wuh the business—and lhe Junior, not less thankful, takes this opporlunity to assure the public, that no effort on his part shall be wanting in coniinuancc of the business, to ofl'er such inducements as will en¬ courage their conlinued palronage. JOHN F. STEINMAN, GEORGE M. STEINMAN. Lancaster. January 1, 1849. 3i-5 Dissolution of Partnership. nnilE Partnership heretofore exisiing between the ¦»• subscribers, trading under the firm of J. F. HEINITSH & SON, is this day dissolved by the withdrawal of the senior pariner. 'I be Drug business wifl be continued by Chas. A. Heinitsh, al the old stand. East King strcei. J. F. HEINITSH, CHARLES A. HEINITSH. Lancaster, Jan I, 1848. Im-5 LANCASTER POST OFFICE. L'^^^t-"" LKTTKRS remaining at ihc Lancaster Post Office, Jan. 1, 1,943. Persons oiling for lellers will please meulion llial ihcy arc advertise.-l. ' FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE.' JUST RECEIVED AT ^J. OISH & BROTHER'S GENERAL AGENCY For the sale of Gemtine Popular Medicines, AT Iheir eilE.^P Book Sioro (old stand of J •^ (Jish &. Co.) 3 doors from the National House, corner of North Queeii and Orange streets, Lan¬ caster, Pa., a full supply of the folfowing genuine and celebrated Family Medicines. Merchants and all Dealers in Genuine Medicines aupplied at the lowest terms. Dr. Williams' TJuiveriiial Pain Extractor, highly re¬ commended by several of thc best Physicians in Now York. Dr. Freeman's well known Indian Specific, war¬ ranted to be genuine. Green's 0.\ygen<ited Bilters, fordyspepsia and gen . eral debiliiv. ITunt's Liniment. Dr. Steeling'a Pulmonary Syrup, the great Pana¬ cea for Consumption—price only 50 eta. per bot. Schaficr's Vermifuge. Cnrlion's founder, bone and spavin Ointment. Wistar's celebrated Balsom of Wild Cherry. Bull's Compound Extract of .S'lirsapiirilin. Swain's well known Panacea. Townsend's Sarsaparilla. Atwood's Dyspeptic Bitters. Comfort's Composition Powder, apiced Bit, No.fi. Sherman's j4ll-ileaUng Balsam. Wrighi'.s Indian Vegetable PilU. Brandreth'a Universal do. Beckwiih's Anti-Dyspepiic do. Dr. Dyott's Anti-Billious do. Graefenberg's Vegetable do. Dr. Rush's Infallible Health do. Dr. .S'teeling's Vegetable do. 121. Dr. Wislar s Sarsaparillii and Tar do. Clickner's Sugar Coated do. Worsdell's Restorative do. Dr. Leidy'3 Sarsaparilla Blood do. Dr. ^^oulc's Sovereign Balm tin. Dr. Wisiar's A'egetnblc do. Hibbard's Family do Stainburn's Vegetable E.xtract do. M'Allister's All-HealiuCT Ointment and Hair Oil. Mrs. M, C, Maxwell's Indian E.iitnict for Rheu¬ matism and Pains, a certain cure. Dr. Jayne's American Hair Dye. Detterer's Magic Hair Oil. Indian Cholagogue for Fever and Ague. Wheeler's Tcaberry Tooth Wash. Allebasis' Celebrated Medicines. Stainburn's Medicated Toilet Soap. Dr. Davis' Wild Cherry and Tar Syrup. Dr. CuUen's Indian Vegetable Panacea. Steven's Pure Wine of Tar for coughs, colds, and consumptions. Hyena Toothache Drops Dr. Jayne's Expectorant and other Preparations. Dr.Swayn's Syrup of Wild Cherry. ^ Louden's Indian Expectorant and Hair Tonic. Dr. Sherman's Poor Man's Plasters; Euen*s do. Dr. J. H. Longenecker's Black Salve. Graefenberg's Healih Hitters ; Do. Green Moun- tain Ointment. Tousey's Master of Fain. Shenck's Pulmonic Syrup. Robert's Vegetable Embrocation. Thompson's Tar and Wood Kaptba. Beekman's Pulmonic 5yrup. Hibbard's Wild Cherry Bitters. Ritter's Tar and Wild Cherry Syrup. Rownnd's Tonic Mixture for Ague, Hobensack's Worm Syrup. Fahneslock's Vermifuge. Gay's Extract of Canclialaqua, a California plant of rare virlue. Dr.Sherman's Orris Tooth Paste. Dr. Wistar's Cherry Candy for coughs, i^c. Hauck's Vegetable Panacea. Barnes' Pile Zolion, a certain cure. Davis' HoTEc Linimeni. Dillow's Heave Cure. OPODELDOC, CASTOR OIL, SWEET OIL,.^C, With a number ol other pnpular medicines, (all of wiiich are warranied fresh and genuine,) and aold at the/.OWEST PRICES. aS" Pamphlets, Hand-bills, and copies of the Orac-lo of lieallh, lo be had graiis hy applying at J. GIS//& BROTHER'S General Agency, near the National House, North Queen street, iancas¬ ter. [Jan 3 5 A Axer Jacob Alon Miss Rebecca J B Barr Henry Brooke C C Boswordi Rev E Biirns Miss Hariet Bucbanan Wm Brubaker Christinn Beck Jno Buckins Chas Brook C Buckwalter Mrs. Nancy Bell James Bower Lewis Brook E & G Bittler SainiiBl C Conlan Patrick Crall Miss Sarah Cadwell Jay Collins Ralph Coolige' Nathan 2 Coggsdall Miss Mary A Craft James W Coldren Samuel Cuthcart A D Burr Jno Duemore Isaac B Dysler Adam Dowman Josepli H Divine Wm Derr Jno W H Dase Fred E Ernst Fred Effinger Jno & Co Ewnen James Eberle Jno J Evan R Evans Evans Isaac Eagles Miss Mary W Evans Olivar J- F Forney Miss Sarah Frankford Martin Foreman Joseph Frederick Theo Faas Samuel Florey Miss Martha J G Groff Miss Mary Giflbrd Chas F Gilbert Ann Gangwene A M Giraver Joseph Gau Adam Greiner Jacob Fred Gaster Abr Gonder J H Harr Margaret F, Hare Robert Holmes A Herzog Maris Harnish David Hasteller Jno S Harman R T Haihaway Philip Hartman Samnel L Herr Henry D Hershey Solomon Huber Henry Herlz Henry Heilz Jno Hacker Levi I Illig Jacob J Jones Miss Mary ¦K Kuebler L Kramer Ch.arlotte Kauflfman Benj Keller Jno G Keyset Misses Kelley Jno Kafroath Henry Killian Zacheus Jan 3 3t-5] Kaufl'man Mrs. Knight Mrs Sarah Kaylor Henry H Kreider Jacob Kline Jacob P L Logan Samuel Lonnert Mrs Elizabeih Lechner George 2 Lippart Elizabeth Landis Henry 2 Lloyd Mary Lefever Geo W M Myers Abr McCann Jno Martin Christian Minieh Jno Miller Solomon Miller Jno Martin Jacob Miller Mr Moulton Stephen Moore Wm Morrow James Miller Miss Mary Moddeswell Wm M Miller Henry Meily Benj McCasson James McKillips Chas McWorts Jno Mathews Rosanna Milner & Pearce Morrison Miss Elizabeih Martin Jno G N Newcomer Jno Nougle Mary 0 O'Neal Alex O'Donnel Wm P Powell & Dickson Prowfoot Mrs Sarah Plunkatt D Potter Moses Prutzman Francis R Ramler Michael Ream A J Richards Wm Richey A H Raunels Enoch Reahm Elizabeth Royer David K S Smith Samuel Shenk Henry Shaw Albert E Sheafl^'e Wm J Smith Jno Arnond Stewart Miss Lizzie Shenck Miss Anna Shott Sarah Ann Shnuerle Maggy Shafer Benj Scheitt Lliiis * Shirk Christian Spindle Laurence Saul Samuel T Thurston J Thompson J Edgar Tripp Geo A U Ulery David 2 W Wolf Miss Barbara Weaver Isaac Wallace Jno Walker Isaac Walter Wm White Jno Wilkinson Sarah Ann Witmer Miss Elizabeth Wike Jno Y Voung Miss Mary Young Benjamin 2 MARY DICKSON, P. M. Bossier John Bender Daniel Boggs Marshal T Rev Brown Thomas Bland Matilda Baney Peter C Corwell Samuel Crissinger John Crawford Lydia Cassel Hetty iGlark James D Dysart Ale.x Decan Anna Julia Dierdorf Isaac Diehm John E Eby Christian Eshelman Peter Eichelberger Jacob Elder A Glovina Ebcrly*Henry Eshelman Nancy H Harn Sarah Housman Mr Hawthorn George sen Hamil George Harshey Samuel J Johnson James Kline Susan Mrs L Long B John Jan 3 3t-5] MOUIST JOY POST OFFICE. LIST OF LETTERS rcmainingat thc Moiinl Joy I'njl Oliice, January I.ISJO. Leib Misses Armes D J Loper Maria B Lyne David Lindamuth Z Lewis Landis Eliza M Martin Theresa Mosser Christian N_ Neisley Martin Nagle C Israel P Porter W George Peck Martin R Roher Eve Mr Reed Nelson S Stamm John Slohler Frederick Stonn John Sample Robert Sauerbier A T Snyder Jacob Solvey Marlha Sloan B G Stacy Warren . T Tennis Georgo Tanger Andrew W Whilmer B Radical Waters Benj Williams George G Guy E Dr Gallaher Levi EXTRACT FROM A SPEECH AT A POLITICAL MEETING. STRIKE ! said he, for the hour is come—the hour ^ that summons us to glory or to a glorious dress, blrike, said he, for your homes, your altars, and your firesides. Now is lhe day, and now the hour that summons us to a glorious victory. We strike fir our rights and our native land. We sirike againsi disiinclion in exiernal appearance and have raised a hall ol defence. Behold! Brhold ! lhe migliiy Lancasier Hall of Fashions. He has brought ilie price of superfine clothing wiihin lhe reach of all. No raore boast ol imporiii.gClolliingfor my express person—no more disparaging American Mechanics. High over all they raise the standard of equality indr^ss, and de¬ fy the world to show better nr more elegant fitting garments than are now produced and sold at the raost trifling e.xpense, at the Lancasier Hall oi Fashions, hy JOSEPH GORMLE'i', Nov. 1 4y-tf Norlh Uucen si., Lancaster. HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA. (laUTUAZ..) INCORPORATED March 2d, 184S, Charter i Perpetual. No liabiliiy to Assessments during the vear. A large poriion of lhe PROFITS RE¬ TURNED to the INSURED. CAPITAL -SlOO,. 000. Insures S3, S4, S5, Sii, §8 and SIO per week. .¦innual rates to insure the henefit S3, $4, .$5, !J6, SB, or $10 per week, for 1, S!, 3 or 5 years :,T *. to — Ut Zj* j1 CO oooo O-. Ul » CC yi Cl V tj> X 00 03-1 O O iJiO >- PI year. CJI m Ul d . $8 80 9 45 10 10 10 75 o m u» m years. years.] - ts ZC Ul a o > to^3 t-*»— Ul .?- CO •-. i:. Cl Ul QC oooo S-. Cl ifki CO CJI CT Ul Ul 00 CJI to o CJI O o o Ul Cji •fb i(k -^ CO QQ«b Ul O CJI CJI €0 Cl Cn Cji >^ O O tn o > tn a a •< a u -t Ui *< a QD -^Citnui|a Oi U» Cl Ul 1 ft (O CO tji ^a g CJI 'Jl o tji' r* -nJ CiCl Wl 09 years 6 55 7 10 7 65 7 25 7 30 Sfi 55 6 85 7 25 7 70 •< a ea CD 00 CO -» -I g O ui O 01 ? O O CJI ol ?> S8 00 8 70 9 50 10 20 •< (5 » ES - M CO CJI - to CO cn - to CO Ul TII ?3 a Q > 5 tn Pi r. C c a o tr* r V. p R a > tn i new series, vol. xi-no. 6. eTTTkrajviphT jJAVING just relurned from Philadelphia is enabled offer to his nuraerous cusioraers.and others who ** may favor hira with a call, lhe cheapest and best assorimcnt of Fashionable and Plain READY MABE CEOTHIIVG, n tne City of Lancaater, l^his establishment havingatiained a celebrity for lhe cheapneaaand great variety of--ood twjiich IS unparalelled in ihc history Lancaster,) II sinul bc the wmirin^ endeavor oft J KRAMi'H to cominue its good name ; and in doing so, thc old adages will be verified of '¦ Onlrk Snil-, nn,l '^mnll Projiisr and " The Nimble Sixpence is better than ihc Slow ShiUintr.^' ^ '^'"" ""'' ^"'"" 1' .J. KRAMPH has also a well selected assorimcnt of CLOTHS, CA.S'.S'IMKRES, CASSINETTS VESTING, &c., to accommodate those who prefer being measured, nil of which'togeilier with his good supply of Shirts, Drawers. Stockings, Gloves, Suspenders, ifcc. &c., make up ihc be^t varipiv n FALL AND WINTER GOODS, ^ he has ever had the pleasure oforferiug to the public. WliiUid And soon will riu; cnol winil^ of AuUimii :iround us are tlmicin^. _ riii: blasts of D.'ccinber nre fnal drawing near; snow, Imil und sIccl nre in column advancing:. "I Uld Winters dread army be licrc. Trcparc llicn, ye Iiivers in connbrt in jrci;t liini, Ann: arm >our=vlvcs: quicklv, :d Kraniplii Clnthhiu Store, ^\l,';''?,'^^"^"'^^'"^'^r'^"'lyouniay fearlc-jsly incclhim. llio loud li's Winds wliisilc, and dUinal Uiey roar. Kramph's Clothins is made for !,fnli..ervii-f ;ind l.cant^' lli# fabrics are tine, nnd liU pnecs arc low AnJ llis .slOfJt ]:* so luT^r tliat he can't fail io suit yc. A-i lIiDiisaii'isorsatisficd cii-^ioiTiers know, ilis Coat!* and his Cloaks, nri; .'^iibstantml and prcuy, Mis Saek3 and his Hangups an: handsome and whtui 1 Ii.s Thiu-s and liis Ve.sis arc the hesi in ihe cily. I'or richness of pallern and heauly offMrni. Thtii pii-k up yonr purse wilh a few dollars in ii. And visit the liancaster Couniy OakH.-ilI, Wlirrc Kramph will supply all yonr wnnt.sin a minule And thank you politely ibr jriving a call. OL-lobcrll 3m-iti OilNAMENTAL MARBLE"WORKS.~ EAST KING STREET, NEXT DOOR TO JOHN N. LANe's STORE. CIIARLES M. HOWELL, MARBLE MASON. R'^FfR'^S't^n,-'2f°>Jv-'[;°''"f!"" "'' ^'"''^''^"' ^'"i t''« public in eeneral, ll,at he carrieann Ihe MAKBLb BUSIMboS, in all iis various iiranclies. and inviies iliciu to call un hini, an he is salisfiod that ho can aellcheaper than any oihcr ostablishmenlin lhe city ur stite. He invites the public to call and eiamine his stuck of linished Jflantels, Jllonumenls, Tombs, Grave-stottea. andaUo his oulloclion ofdesigns Cor Monumont8,ToinbB,&c.,hefoie purchasinir elsewhere Lancaster March 10,1847. * DliNTAL SURGERY. pLY PARRY «uuld respectfully ¦^ tender hia thanks to his friends, and the public, for iho very liberal pat¬ ronage he has received during tho past eighteen years, and gives notice that he has formed a con¬ nection in business wiih Charles H. Bressler, M. D., burgeon Deniisi, with whom he hopes lo merit and receive a continuance ofthe public favor. Hav¬ ing devoled much time and attention to the study and praciice oflheir profession ihey feel fully pre¬ pared to perform all operations and insert from one lo eniire sets nf Artificial Teeth in accordance with [ the lalesi scieniific improvements in the an. For the accommodaiion of Demists antl otlu--r.s they oiler for sale To.Mh Powder, Wash and Brush¬ es, Teeth, tJold aiul Silver plate, « ire and foii, to¬ gether with a varieiy uf insirumenia and tools lor Demists. Thc snbaoribers can he consuhed profesaionally at ihf office lormerly occupied by Dr. F,. P.-MIRY No. lltij I-'asl King .Sireel Lancastar. ELY PARRY, M.D. C. II. BRESSLER, M.D. Nuvembcr 1 cni-4il All persons from eighteen In sixty-five years ul age, by paying the yearly sums as specified in the table, muy be insured a ^\eekIy allowance ofTliREK Four, FIVE, SIX, Eir.IlT OK TE.N-uor.LARU in case of sickness or accident, which prevents them from at¬ tending to their ordinary business. Thus, a person between eighteen and thirtijr-five insuring tor one year and paying §4, will receive S3 per week ; for S.'j,-2.'i, S4 per week ; for i5C,5i;, .5.5 per week ; for *7,ti0, Sfi per week ; for SlO.a.l, SB per week ; and for 31-2,90, SIO per week. He may be insured for one, tieo, three or ^iie years, hy paying the rates yearly, as slated in lhe table ; and by ufking a poli ey, say for live years, shmild he become permanent¬ ly disabled, or be atHicied with lingering sickness, still by paying the yearly premiums, the company is hound for the whole five yeur.i; and if ihe allow¬ ance he $10 per week, ii would amount, in one year to S520; in two years to S1040; in three years 10 S2030, and in five years to .52fiOD. In case of sickness or disability of any kind, the weekly al¬ lowance commences immediately after insurance is elfected; and there is noihing inorc to pay during the year, nor is there any attendance at meetings^ or Olher duty required. Besides, this heing a mu¬ tual insurance company, u large share ofihe profits are to be annually divided among the insured in pro¬ portion to the amounls paid by them. It is the ex¬ penses of sickness, lhe doclor's bill, &c., and alao tho immediaie wants oflhe family, that isthus with a certainty provided for. To men of business, and particularly to all clerks, mechanics, manufacturers. Sec, this company holds out great inducemenls. Ojftce 59 South Seventh Sireet, above fValnut, Phila. .^».»o.„ .n.TR pr.T("lR.S Calvin I^lytiik, All'ny anil Coun. (ith lielow ,Markel. C. B: Hall, whok'salc Com. Mer. 31 Clmrch allev. Wm. F. Booxk. All'ny and Couti. 50 Souih 7ili :?l' Jacob Snider, Jr. Wine l\fcrcliaiil, Tli Walnui ?i. £ouN Thomason, Tiiismiiii, li? Nortii Sixih st. 1. C. I*cKW00D,Tax Col. Cherry sl., Hear Sell. Tlli. J. P. BrcnneR, wholesale Wool Denier, li Willow <il. Edward Dukf, Mercliam, 35 Norlh Warve.-. W1LLIA.M J. Crans, Clerk, :J.31 South Fifth st. C. l*. H.WES, Conl jMerchant, Willow st. whiin". C. O. B. Campbell, Iron jMer. Water ahove Race st. SAMUEL D. ORRICK, Presiik-El. W. F. BooNE Secrelary unti Solicitor. GoverneubKmerson, M. 1)., 1117 Walmit st., Consull- ng Physician. May3t '27 Ageacy at B.aMcasler. IWDEKISIIT-Sr. THE Fka.vklin Fire l.NUfr.Axci: Coiii'ANV of Philadelphia. CAPITAL 400,000'. office, xo. Ifi'ili CUESNUT .STREET, .NEAR FIFTH ST 'DIRECTORS. Charles N. Bancuku, GeoroeW. Richards, Thomas Haf.t, Mordecai D. Lewis, Torus VVag.ver, Adolphe E. Borie, Samuel Grant, David S. Brow.v, Jaccb R. S.mith, Morris Patterso.v. Continue to make insurance, perpetual or limiled, on every descrip-.ion ofproperty in town and coun¬ lry, at rates as low as consistent wilh security. 'I'he Company have reserved a large Coniingent Fund, which with their Capilal and Premiums, safe¬ ly invested, afiord ample proleciion to the insured. "I'lie assets of the Company, on January ist, 18- 48, as published agreeably to an Act of Assembly, were as follows, viz :— Morii'ai'es, - 8890,558 65 RearEsiate, ------ 108,358 90 Temporary Ijoans,- - - - - 124,450 00 Slocks, -¦ 51,563 25 Caah, Se., -¦-¦¦- - 46,157 87 Cheap looking Glasa Sf Gililins' Establishment. QEO. F. MEESER, at the old sland, Wesl King " sireel, opposile Sieinman's I ron Store in vilest he ottenlion ofnll persona going lo Ifou'ekeeping, and oihers in want ofany lliing in his line, to his siden. did stock of Gilt &, Mahogany Looking Glass, Pic- nre and Porirait Frames. All kinds ofOilding and regilding attended to with despaich. Looking tilassplulea ofall kinds kept consiant¬ ly on hand at Philadelphia prices. Aprils ly.l'.l PACKAGE EXPRESS. FOR PHlLADELPfllA ANU HARRISBURG. CALIFORNIA GOLD nOES noi create an e.tciicment equal to tlialpro- ^ dticedhy CHEAP DRY GOOD.S', that aie nowopeningat the BEE tllVE. North Queen St. SPLENDID PLAID LUSTRES, only IC CIS. worth 37A, Splendid striped cTiangcable Lustres, only STA worth 62. Rich Maroon, Purple Brown, Modes airiped f,ih worlh 87A cla. Lupins Fronch Merinoes, all shades. 'i'he largesi varieiy of Ladiea Dress Goods in this city. Excellent Dark Calicoes onlv fii worth 10 cla. 3.1 inch. Heavy unbleached Muslin, only bi. 38 •¦ Fine •• ¦' only l,;. These articles together with avariety of other choice Dry Goods have jusl been rec'd, for the ap. proaehing flolidays, and are declined to bc sold as the greatesi Bargains, Auciions, Sec. to the contra¬ ry noiwilhslanding. CHA6'. E. WENTZ Se BRO. BE£ HIVE STORE, Korth Queen Si. December 20 [f.3 BARGAINS! BARGAINS!! NOW OFENIN-G AT W^ ah ne Stock's Cheap Store, ANOTHER St'FPLV FALL AND W1.\TER DRY GOODS, llfHPCH we are now prepared to oiler * * ihan ever. I'heape AFFICE in Philadelphia. No. Sii Chestnut st '-' with Adatns Se Co.—Office in New York, streel, . rk, No. U'l Wall sireet. The undersigned will Ibrward parctds and packages from Lancaster lo any other pan of the l.lniled .Stales, dailv, (Sundays excepted.) ^ LANCASTKR OFFICE al G. HILL'S Book Store, near the Railroad, in North Queen slrecl. SANFORD Se SHOEMAKER, No. SO Chesnni sl., Philadelphia. March 1 fiin-M A WEWr JjA.'W book, ,.,r^... o '•""'¦"'"'3 Cheap Book .! Nortii Queen Streel, AT JUDD & MUYRAY'S Cheap Book Store, opposile the Post Oifn; JAMES LAIRD, P. M. LANCASTER MUSEUM. Lancaster. Wharton's Precedents of IiiJioimeiiis: Prece¬ dents of Criminal Pleadinfi in ilie United States, embracing Indictments ui Conimun Law, and un¬ der tlic Statutes of llie several yiiifes. Bv Francis Wliarlon. They have also the following, at low prices, liolihouse's New Law Diclionary, revised by Pen- ninijton, large 12 mo., lately published. Graydon'3 Forms of Conveyancing, and of Prae- tice in thc Courts of Common Pleas, Quarter Ses- sions. Oyer and Terminer, the Supreme and Or¬ phans' Courts. .S'econd edition, revised and en¬ larged. ilood on the Law of E,\ocutors, Administrators, and Guardians in I'ennsylvania. Ponnrose & Watts'a Reports ol" the Suprejne Court of Pennsylvania, ',i vols., S vo. Biuns'fl M^istrntes' Daily Comimnion : A trea¬ tise on the Ofiice and Dutie.H of Aldermen and Jus- ticea of thc Peace in Pennsylvania. This work includes all the required Forma of Process and Docket Entries ; it also contains the Law of land¬ lord and Tenani, and genernl Agenls. Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws offing- land, wilh the last correciions of the author, and copious notes explaining ihc changes in the Law elVecied by decision or statute down to 1844. Debates and Proceedings of the Convention to amend the Constitution of Pennsylvania, in the year 1837 and 1838—14 vols. Sergeant on the Law of Foreign Attachment in Pennsylvania. ¦ Second Kdiiion. Any Law or oiher work not on hand, ordered sc ihe-sltorlast noiice, and at the lowest prices- Jan. 3, 1849. 2i-D THai of Christ. lyiR. NOAH5MITH lakes pleasure in infurm- ing the citizens ofthe city and couniy of Lan¬ caster, that the above grand and magnificent spec¬ tacle is still e.\hibited at theil/HseKm.nnd coniinues to attract large audiences, who testify their appro¬ bation of its merits by ihe warmest expressions of gratification. The room formerly occupied ris the Anatomical Deparimeni has been recently fitted up with curiositiee ofa different character, and is now exhibited, wiihout extra charge, with ihe otiier de¬ partments of liir. iMvisPum. Admiitanuc to ihu Museum and Exhibiion ouly 25 c^nts Oct 11 3m-4(; WILL be paid lo any individual who will discov¬ er a beller preparation for polishing Stovea, Grates, Jambs, Sec, Sec. thau the Mexican Jet Lead, or Servant's Friend. It is the very best preparation now in lise, nnd mav be had wholesale or retail from GEORGE A. MILLER, Druggisi, West King st„ Lancasier. Pa. iVov 15 2m-51 81,220,097 67 Since their incorporation, period ofeighieen years, tliey have paid upwards of one million two hnndred thousand dollars Losses by Fire, thereby affording evidence ot'ihe advantages of insurance, as well as the ability and disposition to meet with promptness all liabilities. CHARLES N. B.ANCKER, Presideni. Chakles G. Bancker, Secretary. The many recent calamitous Firas, most loudly call upon those unprolecled by insurance, to give attention to liie opporlnnily atforded to indemnity Ihemselves. D. LONGENECKER &, CO. Agt. Laneasier March 22. 184S tf-17 Iiil'e Insurance. PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., Oftice No. 91, Walxi't ktekt. Tina Compa¬ ny is now ready to make Insurnces on Lives, on the mutual system, wilhonl liability beyond the a- inotint of the premium. All thc protiils divided annuallyamong the insu¬ red. . The premium may be paid tinarlerly, seini-annu- ally or annually, or one-half of lhe premium may be paid in a note at 12 months. Indiviciuals insured in this Company become menibers of the corporation, and vote for Trustees The Rates of Premium, wilh a fnll participation in lhe profits, nre as low aa any other Institution in the Suite or Counlry, and lower than any of lhe English Companies, wilh only a poriion of the profits. Blank applications for In.siiraiice.wiih hiUpurlic- tliarscan be hud al ihc ofliie in North Queen si., Uancaijier, it few doors Boiith of the railniad. Daniui. Mil.l.EK, Presideni, Wit.LiAJi iVl. CLAitK. Vice Prest. ohn ir. 7/c"'«cr, Secretary. Aneni f'lr Lanc.i.fler, .ll)ll.\' ZI.MMERMAN, Norlh tiuecn st., a few doors south of the rnilroad J an 3 'hn-li LIFE INSURANCE--\VlTn PROSPECTIVE LONDS ¦l'HK(.lUAKDI.IFBlNSlIRANCK,ANNUri'^^^ TKUST CO.MI'ANV, OF PHILADI-.LI'HIA— CAPITAL $300,000—euARTKR rF.RyETiiAi.— Ollice, No. 159 Cheanut Sireel—continue to mnke Insurance on Lives, and add a bonus al stn- tctl periods to Insurancea for Life. iw'ci'-, i-oii i.vsi'Ri.vc SIOO ux A si.Noi.n i.irn. For Life. Annually. 152 U-4 a 37 2 75 3 31 Longfttecker Sf Co, OAVE just received a large lol of verv eheap '*¦ Li.\i:.\- Goons. Shirting Linens at 25 worth 374 cenls. 12-4 Linen Sheeiin.irs, very low. 9-4 do do Damask Table Linens 30, G'2!, to 73 cenls. Table Napkins, very cheap. Diaper Towling, best quality. Fific Huckab;ick do Oambrio Hundkcrcliir.ra fur I'li cei,.— May 3,_ Vj Equitable Life flitsursincc, ANNUITY and Trust Companv. Oflice 71 Walnut Sireei Philadelphia. Capital S230.000. —Charier Perpelual. The Company are prepa¬ red to transact business in Lancaater upon the most liberal and otivanlageous terms. They arc author¬ ised by their charter (seel. 3) "10 make .all and every insurance appertaining to life risks of what¬ ever kind or nature, and lo receive and execute trusts, make endowments, nnd to grant and pur¬ chase annuities." The Conipany sell annuities and endowments, and act aa Trustees for minors and heirs. Table of Premiums retiuirecl for lhe Assurance of SIOO for the whole term of life. I'reln. :) :J6 :i nil :ju> 3 11 .3 01 413 4;i9 4ul 4 71 4111 5 1-J Gli:i !-.a4 The premiums arc less than any olher conipany and the policies afliird grealer advanlages. Tables of half yearly and quarterly premiums, half credii rales of premium, short terms, joint lives, survi¬ vorships and endowments ; also, form of applica¬ tion (tor which there are blank sheets,) nre lo bc had on application at the ollice, or by letter to the Agent. TRUSTEES. Presiilent. JOHN W. CLAGHORN. Vice President. PETIiRCL'LLKN Ae-i-. lli 17 1-; 19 '20 21 O-J .l;J 21 2a 21) 27 O.; "') 30 I'reiil. 150 I j:f I 51) 1 59 1 i;n 1 ets llili 1 uu 1 72 1711 IS.l 1 611 1 W 1 US 2U4 Ase. '.n ¦J2 Si 111 ¦jr, 3li :)< .'IS 39 40 41 42 43 14 45 PreHl. 200 2 1.1 2 20 2 27 233 240 2 47 2 54 sua •2 70 2Sl 2 92 tun a 12 323 Ai;e. 40 47 4* 49 .Oil 51 .52 5:j SI .M sa 57 .jS 59 tin LADIES DRES.S fiOOB.S, •Saiin striped and plaid Alpacas, wilh rich chang¬ ahle grounds ; saiin siriped " Lamartinea,'' a now and heauliful article ; satin barred and striped all wool t'ashmcres, in overy shade ; several lols ricli style Cashmeres at 18) and 23 cents ; Mouslin de Laine. new style, at 183 worth 31; ; plain Alpacas, black, brown, green, maroon and mode. Also, PARAMATTKS & EiN'GLISH MERINOS, for Ladies' Cloaks, from 23 to i;2i cenls; superiur make Frencli jMerinoes, in liuhl and dark c.iiors. lower in prire than ever belore oli'ered. BOJVNET ,SATIi\.S AND VKLVETS, FLANNELS! While, ml and yellow Flan- nej„, cheapest and beat as.yorlini'iit inihe ciiy, va¬ rying in price from 12^ lo 73 leui.^. SATINETTS! SATINETTS! _Plain, barred and striped antinetts from 31i lu 73 cenls. Jusl received another smnll lot of those cheap Cloths for /.adies' t'loaks, mulberry, browr. and blue black at SI 30 lo S2 30 per vurd. Also a large assortment of BLAN KETS from Sl 50 to S8 00 per pair. We would invile particular atten¬ tion to our stock of Blankets, which have all been purchased recently and are much cheaper than anv we have ever had. Tickings—a general assortnient of Tickings from I',-} to 20 cents. ' The atieniion of Housekeepers ia invited lo our assoriment of blenched and unbleached Sheelini'.^, o -¦„.,-_^^ ,,, ...... ^l':^'"''''-Shawls, .S* W. Cor. -Vorlh Queen &. Orange sis. Lan'r. N. B. Just received a lot yard wide black Alpacas at 12.; cents. ' [Nov 29—32 Astonishing' Inducements 'TO PERSONS COMMENCING HOUSE¬ KEEPING AND ALL O'THERS In want or the roltotnins articles: /¦ lOPPER KETTLES, of the very best quality, \^ at the reduced price of 2'i ct.s. ]icr pinmdj and a little less if desired. STOVES ofevery vurifty at prices to ?:iiii the times. ThNMVARE lower than ever. FE.VfHERS of lhe best quality. Thc subscriber has purcliased the right of Jas. Stevens, of Maryland, for Lancasier county, for using and inaking his cooking utensils for Boiling and Steaiiiiugi which thc suhscriber will attach to his Cooking Stoves, giving theiu a decided ad¬ vantage over all others. Call and judge for yourselves, and if you cairi make a day's wages don't buy. KT^ Old Iron, Copper ami Pcwlcr laken in at thc highest prices. C. KIEFFER, East King St., Lancaster, opposite Sprecher h Rohrer's Hardware Store. (Deu 20 3m-3 UMBRELLAS, SP£CT.\CLES, &cr ]Ni\.SMUCH as an Umbrella Mami- ^ faciurer and Opiician seems lo be need- ^ J ful to the citi/.ens of Lancasier Clayton B. Laml,, Alv'e K. I.aing, R. F. Loper, William Craig. George N. Ditlil, llnbert Morris, ^^¦illlom M. Biiiril Harvy Conrad. -I'ralKMS West, M. D.. Roherl F.Wal.«li, Wm. Cl. Alexander, Eilw. C- Markely, Peter Cullen, Peler Rambo, Wra. W. Haly, Josepli T. Tlioliias, Slepheu CrawforO, - CoXoULTiKo PiivsiciANs—I'raiKMS Wcsl, M. D.. J.J U. Biildle, M. D. ATTE.VDi.vaPllvsVGlANJ—Filzwilliain Siirgent, M. D. B. Lang, M. D., Fraiina C. Sim3,M. !>., Samuel Hollings- worlh, M. D. Norihern Liherlies-J. P. Belhel, M.U. Spring Cnnleii—Si. lit Ilaskell,M.l)., \V. Boyil, M.I). Soulhwark—W. Klai'j), M. D. tierniantovvu—TliL-iMore --Vslmieail, M. D. 'I'REASCREn—Francis W. Kawle. II. G. TirCKETT. Si'crctarv ami .Actuary. tiEORGK A. MILLER. July 21) ly-33 Agent for Lancaster, Pa. ge 2.3 30 35 4U Fori year Sl 00 1 31 1 3(i 1 ti!) Clothing ! Clothing !! .it .TAMESON'S Large CLOTHING Sioie, in READING, Pa. ALIST of desirable Ready-Made Garments;— Super Drab Beaver Tilbury Sack Co,ais, " Brown Over do " Black Reeisier Sack, Black and Brown business .S'ack t oala, Frencli Dress Over do. French Cloth Dress and Frock Coals. 3-4, 7-S, and full circle Clolh Cloaks. Black French Cassimere Pants. .\ large assortmeniof Vests, Shirls and Drawers. Anv of the ahnve [tooda mav be seen al the large Cliilhiu" .'itore. No. t.'i. Ka^tPenn Street, between Sixih and Sevenih. where every allenlion will be given 10 please cnaionMr.-', Cut ihis tulvertisemeni onl and keep il lill yun wanl cl.iihing, and it will pav vou for the trouble. Als.i. a large asaorimeni of IIOY.V CLOTH- Ii\'f.', consisiing of Coala, Pants and Vesls, which will be sold itnnsnally low. Dee 13 f;i-2 JAMES JAi^IESON. and its vicinity, I have, therefore, been induced to establish this my business here, in the city of Lan¬ caster, and hereby reapectfully announce to thc pub- io, that my large and well ..-elected assortment of Silk and Cotlon Umbrellas, Parasols and Sun¬ shades, will always consist oflhe newest Paris and Philadelphia fashions, and will be sold at the most reduced prices. At the same time Umbrellas will be made on the shortest notice and on the most reasonable lerms. But my e.xiensive assortment of Speclacles, suil¬ able forpersous that are Near-sighted, Far-sighted, orafilicled withCataract, ia more especialiy worthy ofnotice. Glasses willbe put inioapectocle frame.^, according to order. Also Barometers. Thermom¬ eters, Lorgnelts, Perspeclives, Sec, Sec My store is locaied in Nonh Qneen sireel, in the square from Hie Railroad lowards the Court Iiouse, on the lefl side of lhe street. It is supplied with signs, and wilh red and while Umbrellas, whicll must be siricily observed in order i.i pur¬ chase cheop Umbrellas and Spectacles. I have my own people to work and sell for itie, and have, iherefore, no workmen, at thc rate of uine dollars per week, nor aiiendanis in my siore, at the rateof iwelve dollara per week, nol yet a rent, of two ihousand dollara per annum, 10 pay, aa is the case in laryc ciiica. I can, therefore, sell lower, both wholesale and retail, than they; and each one will readily perceive, that .Slorekeepers, who make iheir purchases iu largo cities, muat sell much high¬ er than I do. ?. F. HESSE, Umbrella, Parasol Se Sun-shade Manufacturer and Optician. June 23 Gm-31 T^IIE allenlion of peraons ruptured is ealled to For 7 yeara. .'\nnnally. Sl 12 1 3n 1 53 1 88 Eiaoiple.—.\ person aged 30 years ne.vt birth¬ day, by paying the Company $13 10, secures to his faniily, or lo whomsoever he desires, $1000 should he die in one yeor; or, S13 60 annnuUy, for aeven years, he secures ihcm SIOOO should he die in sev¬ en years: or, for S23 CO annually during Life, he secures them SIOOO whenever he dies, &.c. &c., Smalleror Inrger sums in thc same proporiion. For further particularo respecting Life Insurance, anulv to thc underaigned residing in ihecity of Lan- ,;aster. RUDOLPH F. RAUCH, FabJJS ly-133 Agenl for said Company I TKIJSSESI on of peraona ruptiir Sherman's Paient Block and Cushon .Spring Pad 'I'ntsaea, the only insirument uow in uae for tht! retention and radical eure of hernia. This Trusa ia worn wilh more east; antl (Simfort ihan any other now in use. Sold only by lhe agent. Dr. ELY PARRY, at hia Drug Store, East King street, !( doora from Duke street, Lancaster. Also Siierman'a improved Suapenaion liandagea, the chetipest, hesl und most comfortable that can ne worn. Peraons should beware ; ih(W have no seiuriiy againsi alrangiilated hernia wiiTi oil ita horrora lint in awell adapted lrii.»3. A slight over-exerlioo, a sin¬ gle mis-siep. may produce atrangulatioii. w on There is no relief save in death! How care ul n every one should bc and bow imP"""" ';"' ";¦, sccufe one of Sherman's I'maaes, »""''' "«''4,.^^^.>, tlo comfort, serurity...,.,l.f>t'tlllf' "'^.^J^.'''^ are parlicularly invited to call ^-'^.^ ."^ ' i.^^'.- l^aa? King'^r:^" ours ..^ Di^) is'^^^ ^h; ageul tSr Lancaater. lOei ¦i^ tmi.4b FKAIi>J (.Opposite the .Vuseum ) RFSPFt;'J'FI'/.I.V inlonn their friends and the public ilcii Ihey have pi^t received direci from nporicre, a lar;;e : dtlitioii to llieir stock of FRE.\l!il, UEMAN AND ENGLISH PERFDHERY, i.'.vM'.V SI'.APS. \'.-., compriaing many diil'er cut nrllilea. the low pm satisfaction. Ibliiiwiug iilideui Ironi the good quality and :d their ariiclea,they will give perfect Among their goods will be found the Cologne Water, /-avcnder Water, Flori'iio do. Bay Rnm. F..\iraris fur the Handkerchief du. Flouring, f'osmelies. Preparations for the liair. tlo. " Teeeih, Toilet and Shaving .^oapa. Aadies Caps nnd Head Dresses, Trimmings. Fancy and Klaple Ar idea iu every variety. TOYS! TOYS! SANTA CLAUS HAS CDMK, Dee 13. lm-2
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VOL. XXIII.
PUULISHKC BY EDWAKD C. DAKLINGTOK.
OFFICE IN NOKTH QUEEN STREET.
The EXAMINER & DEMOCRATIC HERALD is pnblishetl weckiy at two DOLLARsa year.
Advertitemkms not exceeding one square will be inserted three times for one dollar and twenty-five cents will be charged for each atldi- tional insertion. A liberal discount allowed to iliosc who advertise by thc year.
LANCASTER, PA., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1849.
The Germans of Peimsvlvaiiia.
So deeply is lhe State of Peniisj'lv.-inia in¬ debted for her prosperily to the GeRma.v part of her cilizens, ihal we leel that an article de¬ voted lo ihem will not be oul of place in this meridian, where ihcy comprise nearly tho entire population. The German character once employed the pen of the elegant and en¬ lightened Tacitus, one of the first hislorians of anliquily. They evidently inherit all the virlues ascribed by this author lo their ances¬ tors, with none of their vices, which Chris¬ tianity has banished from among ihe.Ti. These ancestors niig'raled chiefly from the Palatinate, from Alsace, Swabia, Saj;ony, and Switzerland, with an admi.xture of natives of every pnnci pality and dukedom in Germany. Wlien we reflect at this day, that the slock of most of these bold pioneers in the setilemeni of Penn¬ sylvania consistedonly of a few pieces of gold or silver coin, a chest of cloihing, a Bible, and a Psalter, and that now their descendants own the most immense possessions, we are forci¬ bly struck wilh the miraculous changes wiougbl in lhe piogress of time by an Over¬ ruling and Divine Hand. If it were possible to determine the relative proportions of Ihese sums, the contrast would form such a monu¬ menl of human industry and economv as has seldom been witnessed in any age or country.
The principal part of the Germans of Penn¬ sylvania are farmers—hardy and industrious lillets of the soil—that most noble of all the occupations which can engage the attention of man. iVIore skillful cultivators of the earth, loo, we hazard nothing iu saying, can be found nowhere on the face of the globe.
The Germans set a great value upon patri¬ monial propeity. This useful principle in hu¬ man nature prevents much folly and vice in young people. It moreover leads lo lasting and extensive advantages in the improvement of a farm ; for whal inducement can be strong¬ er in a parenl lo plant an orchaid. lo preserve forest trees, or lo build a commodious and du¬ rable house, than the idea that they will be possessed by a succession of generations who shall inherit his blood and name !
What strikes a traveler ihroughour German counties most forcibly,is Iheii mammoth barns, called, in iheir own language, Schweitzer scheuer. Indeed, itislheir invariable custom, in settling a new tract of land, first to piovide large and suitable accommodations for their horses and cattle, before they expend rauch money in building a houso for Ihemselves.— No feature in their character speaks so loudly in behall of their liumanity, as this willing ness to suffer discomfort tlumselves, ralher than impose it on the dumb and uncomplain¬ ing beast But from this let it not be inferred, that their dwellings are deficient in the com¬ forts of life. The reverse is true. No class, so emphalically as they, live ' on the fat of the land,' and none boasts of so many and such substantial domestic enjoyments.
Another lact. which never fails lo rivet the attention of a stranger, is the e.xiraordinary size and strength of their horses. A German horse is known in every part of the State.— He seems to 'feel wilh his lord' the pleasure and the pride of good and bountiful living.— It is a well established fact, that the German horses of Pennsylvania per/orm double the amount of labor of the New England or south¬ ern breed, from the fact that thcy are more plentifullly fed. For the same reason Iheir cowD yield double llie quantity of milk, and of a qualityvaslly superior.
In a word, a German farm may be distin¬ guished from the farms of the other cilizens, by the superior size of their barns^ the plain bul compact construclion of their dwellings, the height of iheir ciiclosures, the exlent iil their orchards, lhe fertility of their fields-, the luxuriance oflheir meadows, the giant slrenglh of their caltle, and by a general appeaiance of plenty and prosperily in all that belongs to them.
The favorable influence nf agricullure, as conducted by the Germans, in extending human happiness, is manifested by the joy they express upon the birlh of a child. A'o dread of poverty, nor distrust of Providence from an increasing family depresses lhe spiiits of theso industrious and frugal people. Upon the birth of a son, ihey e.xult in the gifl of .i ploughman or a wagoner; and upon the birlh of a daughter, they rejoice in the addiiion of a spin-sler or milk-maid to their family. Hnp¬ py stale of human society ! What blessings can civilization conler that can atone for the extinction of the ancient and patriarchal pleas¬ ure of raising up a numerous and healthy family of children lo labor for their parents,, for themselves, and for iheir country; and finally, lo parlake of knowledge and happi¬ ness which are annexed to exisience! The joy of parents upon the birlh of a child is the grateful echo of creating goodness. May the mountains of Pennsylvania be forever vocal wilh sungs of joy upon these occasions!— They are the infallible signsof innocence, in¬ dustry, wealth and happiness in the Slate.
The German mechanic, too, is a most use¬ ful and enterprising citizen, possessing all the Iraits of character in common wilh the farmer. His first ambition, on starling inlo life, is to be¬ come a. freeholder, so as not lo live in a renied house: andthe highest temporal delight he can enjoy, springs from his ability lo declare, " This house is my own." Admirable qualily that, which renders him afraid of deit, that prolilic source of misery, want and crime !
But ihc genius of the Germans of Pennsyl- vanid is nol confined to agricullure and the mechanic arts. iMany of them have acquired great wealth by foreign and domestic com¬ merce.
But another faci, which speaks louder in their praise than any oiher, is this, that they are particularly attenlive to the religious edu¬ cation of their children, and to the establish¬ ment and support of the Christian religion.
For this purpose they make the erection of a school-house and a place of worship the first objects of their care. Bul they do not slop here. They lake great pains lo produce in their offspring, not only habits of labor, but a love of il. In this they submit to the irrevers ible sentence pronounced upon man in such a manner as to convert the wrath oi Heaven in¬ to private and public happiness. " To fear God and io love work" aie the firet lessons they teach to their children.
As members of civil government, the Ger¬ mans are, in the most exalted sense, patriotic and useful. Strongly attached to the princi pies of our free institutions, and contributing largely to the public revenue, they constitute the " bone and sinew " of the Stale. Many of tbem hava becomo eminent in the science of government, and they have furnished some of our most distinguished statesmen, who have served in the highest executive and leg¬ islative offices. We will be content with re¬ ference to a single illustrious example, the revered Simon Snyder, whose name has be¬ come the very synonyme of sterling sense, unflinching honesty, and far-seeing sagacity, and whose administration of the Chief Mag¬ istracy of the State, for a period of nipe years, is refened lo at the present day, by men of all parlies, as a very model of good govern¬ ment.
The Germans of Pennsylvania, lo their credii be il spoken, never besiege lhe govern¬ ment for favors m their domestic pursuits. They are never known lo crowd the legislative halls, clamorous for special privileges, and rely for wealth and prosperity, not on acts ol assembly, but on their own daily toil and in¬ dustry. They are, perhaps, the only class of people who practically regard government.
light. All that they desire from Government, is lobe let alone.
As neighbors, they are extremely kind and friendly. They frequently assist each other by loans of money for a short time, without interest. But to secure their confidence, it is necessary to bc punctual, as ihey never lend money a second time to one who has once violaled his obligation. We have heard it re¬ marked, that during the war of Independence there were very few instances of any ofthem discharging a bond, or a debt, in depreciated paper money!
These are some of the trails oi character which have raised the Germans of Pennsyl¬ vania to a degree of inoral and political ele¬ vation surpassed by no other race of men in the world. From Ihis proud spectacle we may learn to prize knowledge and industry in ag¬ riculture, coupled wilh a due observance of Christian duty, as the basis bolh of domestic happiness and national prosperity.
Vour Change, Sir.— One of the nonde¬ script specimens of humanity, called dandies, traveling Ihrough Conneclicut a (ew days since, in his own or borrowed conveyance, was brought up with a " round lurn" at a toll gale which he designed to have passed with¬ out paying the usual fee. When he found himself in limbo, from which he could uot es¬ cape without "forking over," he inquired of a young lady who was in attendance at the gate, how much he had to pay, before he could pass the foimidahle barrier.
"Three cenls, sir, is the charge for single wagons," replied the young lady.
'¦There cents is a threepence, the halfof a si.xpence ; one of the smallest bits of silvei in uso, eh ! young woman, am I right V' .said the dandy, feeling in his pockets for his change.
" Three cents, sir, if you please," said the lady.
" In your office of highway??ian, young wo¬ man, you will subslract the amount of your demand, from this piece, and return me the balance as conveniently quick as your ordina¬ ry locomotion will allow," said the dandy gen¬ tleman, at the same time purposely dropping a shilling piece into the mud beneath his wa¬ gon. "Ah ! Ihere it is in the mud, I declare. I wouldn't dirty mv fingers for twenty of them."
The young lady took tho shilling frora the mud where he had dropped it—went into the house, and relurned with nine cents, which she placed immediately under the wheel, where she had taken up the shilling.
" Hillo, hillo, young woman, what is it you mean 1" said the dandy. "Why don't you put that coin into my hand, ehV
The girl archly replied, "Sir, I found your money under tho wagon ; there you will (ind your change," and as she tuined to go inlo the house, she gave the fellow a most signifi¬ cant smile, and added, " I wouldn't dirly my fingers for twenly of them ! would you Mr. Dandy-man? ha, ha, ha—there's your change sir," and she closed the door.
The gentleman dismounted—picked '¦ up his coppers," and was off at full speed, impa¬ lienl to get out of sight and hearing. If he should ever happen in that country again, he will take care how he makes change wilh Yankee girls.
WhipiUner tbe <^'Old f,ientleman'" I'ouud the slump.
Just after the StMe election in Pennsylva- iiin, Mr. Smith, a warm Cass man, met his frienil Mr. Jones, an enlhusiastic Taylor man.
' Jones,' said Smith, 'the eleciion of John¬ ston does nol increase Taylor's chances in Pennsylvania.'
' \ PS it does,' answered Jones.
'I'll bet yon a hundred dollars that Cass carij'es"lhat Slate,' cried .Smith.
'Done,' exclaimed Jones. ' But,' he added after a moment's hesitation—'but if wo bet we shall lose onr voles.'
'So wo shall,' said Smith.
'I'll tell you what,'Jones orien, uib rate i^.isi.w.,;.,^ „ij—'I'll tell you what raay be done. My wife shall call on your wife, and bet with her.'
'Good,' saya Smith.
Home went Jones. ' My dear, Mrs. Smitli wants lo bet a hundred dollars with )'ou that Cass will carry Pennsylvania.'
' Mis. Smith bet a hundred dollars with me!' exclaimed the astonished lady.
' Ves, and if you would like to bet, there's the money. Go round this afiernoon and see her, and put the stakes inlo the hands of a lady friend.'
The two ladies met, and the money was deposiled. On Thursday lasl when the result was known, Jones told his wife to go and draw lhe money, as she had won. The lady was nnt slow in obeying her husband that time, and before an hour, the two hundred dollars, exchanged into half eagles, were glit¬ tering Ihrough lhe interstices of her beautifnl purse.
When Jones came home at night, he said to his wife—' Well, my dear, did you get the money'{'
'Yes,' was the reply. ' I'll Irouble you for it, darling, if please'
'Trouble me for what t'
'For the money that I won of Smith.' ' You won ! Did ijou bel Mr. Jones *?' ' No, no, that is, yes. I bel in fact, though to save my vote, I made you the agent,' an¬ swered Jones with visible embarrassment.
' I cannot consent, my dear husband,' said the lady, with great dignity, ' to be a party in any violation or evasion of the law. I can¬ not consent on your account—you whose hon¬ or is so dear to me. And I shall ihereiore keep the money, in order that I may still re- lain my respect for a law-loving, a law-honor¬ ing, a law-obeying husband. Dear Jones, kiss me.'
The lady was as good as her word, and Jones discovered, that in his atlempt to whip the old gentleman round the stump, he had lost a clean hundred. This is a fact.—J^r. y. Dispatch.
Sublimity of tbe Bii>>c.
The true reason why some literary men dis¬ believe the Bible, is the one given by Ur. Johnson:—" Because they are ignorant of ils contents." And the same may be the reason why so many leaders fail even to read this "book divine." Mrs. EllLs, in her "Poelry of Life," has well said :—¦
"VVith our established ideas of beauiy. giace, pathos and sublimity, eitherconcentra- ted in the minulest point, or exteniled to the widest lange, we can derive from the Scrip¬ tures a kind of gratification not lo be found in any other memorial of the past or present lime. From the worm that grovels in lhe dust, to the leviathan in the foaming deep— from Ihe moth that corrupts the secret treas¬ uie, to the eagle Ihat soars above the clouds— from the shepherd's fold—from the consuming locusts, to the cattle on a ihousand hills—from the rose of Sharon to Ihe cedar of Lebanon— from Ihe clear crystal stream, gushing from tho flinty rock to the wide waters of the del¬ uge—from the barren waste to lhe fiuilful vineyard, and the land flowing with milk and honey—from the lonely path of the wanderer, to the gathering ofa mighty multitude—from the tear that falls in secret, lo Ihe din of bat¬ lle and the shout of a triumphant host—from the collage to the throne—from the mourner clad in sackcloth, lo the prince in his purple robes—from lhe gnawing of the worm that dieth not, totheseraphic vision of the blessed; from the slill small voice, lo the thunders oi Omnipotence; from the depths of hell to the regions of eternal glory; there is no degree of beauty or deformity, no lendency to good or evil, no shade of darkness or gleam of light, that does nol come within the cognizance of the Holy Scriptures, and therefore thete is no expression or conception of the mind that may not here find a corresponding piciure; no 'thir.«t for e.xcellence Ihat may not meet wilh ils full supply: and no condition of humanity eicluded from the unlimited scope of adapta¬ tion and sympathy comprehended in the lan¬ guage and spirit of tho Bible."
" The Spirit and the Bride say co.me." —The Brookljn Eagle has an anecdote in re¬ lalion to Dr. Welch, who officiated in Brooklyn on Sabbaih last: —
The coolness ofa gentleman in Dr. Welch's church on Sunday night, was not more re¬ markable than that of the Rev. Doctor him¬ self, on an occasion equally embarrassing. It is said that, some years ago, a young couple came lo him lo be married, and desired lo have the ceremony performed in the chnrch after service. The malter was arranged according to their wishes,and lhe bridal party look their seals in the house of God ; bul how much ol the discourse they heard, it is not for us to say. We rather suspect, not much. Al lengih the Doclor had occasion to repeat a passage ol Scripture, .ind he did it so impressively, and it contained worda so in accordance with the tenor of their Ihoughts, that it called hack their allention. Says the Doctor:—
"The spirit and the bride say come."
At these words the bride looked out from under her long eyelashes and inquired of her betrothed if they must go. He looked hesi¬ tatingly lor a moment, but as the Doctor was just then making one of his impressive pauses, he took it for granted that the bridal party was called for, and they all marched out of their seats and presented themselves be¬ fore lhe altar. The Doctor was laken all aback for a moment, but he soon comprehend¬ ed the movement and its cause ; and, coming down from tho pulbit withont a smile, he pro¬ ceeded to tie the knot; which having done, he dismissed the happy ones to their seats, and, stepping back into the pulpit, finished his discourse
you
tt?"The Columbus Ohio Stale Journal re¬ lates the following incident:
Horse Charming—A Good Steed in a Bad Fix.—One of our neighbors, Mr. J.L. Gill, called on us yesterday morning with an invi¬ tation lo witness the e.xercise of certain pow ers of control over horses and olher animals, possessed by a Mr. Fanchet, now staying at the American. A fine horse, belonging lo Mr. G., whose brilliant fancy had taught him lo despise the meagre accommodations of his nairow stall in the lower atory of the stable, took it into his head that he was well fitted to whisk his tail iu the upper house. Taking advantage of an early hour, without the ring¬ ing of bell, or noiice to his fellow members, he slipped his halter, made his way up a very sleep and nairow pair of steps, lurned a sharp corner at the top, and safely deposited him- se I m complete organization, on the top of a pile ot dry piovisions, in the form of a mow of uats in lhe hall sloty above.
The thing was lu gel him down again.— Horses are proverbially unhandy at t'oltinc down Slairs, and to throw him down and truss him up by the ordinary means, would be a matter of some difficulty and danger. Requisi¬ tion was made of the services of Mr. Fancher The horse seemed suddenly to have taken a violent and unaccountable fancy to that gen¬ tleman. In a lew moments they were in close and intimate communication—seemingly as confidential as that of two locofocos plotting revolution. By the employment of some agent which we did nol understand, and the nse of a moderate amount of force, the aspiring gen¬ ius soon became tractable, and was safely laid over on his side preporatory to his descent. He was then trussed up, slipped to the outer door of the loft, and by ths aid of a few planks soon deposited safely upon terra ftrma.
_ K^There is no place like home the Boston Times says, unless it's the home of the yonng woman we are " after."
Sign.—Some young ladies, feeling aggriev¬ ed by the severity with which their friends speculated on their gay plumes, necklaces, rings, flounces, etc., went to Iheir pastor to iciir.r-ni= upii.Jon.
" Do you ItiniR, • saia tney, •• mere is any impropriety in our wearing these things'!"
" By no means," was the prompt reply, " when the heart is full of ridiculous no¬ tions, it is perfectly proper to hang out the sign."
0:5" A lie may stagger through a brief ex¬ istence, as a blackguard edges his way, by dint of bullying, through a crowd, but the trutb, however abused for a time, will Iriurriph and live forever.
A Short Sermon in Rhyme.
nv iiiAni.Ks I. s.mitii.
"Jesus said unlo him, if lliou wilt be perfect, go and sell lliat ihou hasl, and give lo the poor, and thou shah have ireasure in hnavon ; and come and follow me.
" But wlipu the young man heard that saying, he
wenl away yurrnwful, for he. had great possessions.
'* Then said Jesus unto his (lisciplcs, \'prily I say
unlo you, thai a ri<-ii man shall liariily enit-r into
lhe kingdom of lieavcii."
How like lo-dny. iu vain llie world.
For wrong, or ruin, guili. or guile, A score of oenlurit's has whirled,
And progress louking on the while. The Pharisee is known no more,
Judea is forgotten now, Yet live her idols as before, And throngs in mammon worship bow.
The hearl has slill ils foreign hate,
And still it has ita selfish loves, And guarding round its passion gate,
A savage Cerberus still moves ; The scent of lust, and lucre, yet
Is still as fresh upon the track, As when the Master's fiat mel
A troubled heart in ages back:
And persecution's fires burn,
The bondman hugs his weary chain, And slill lhe proud and haughly spurn
Thc suffering poor and weak, as then ; IIow strance the human heart's lhe same,
While all ihings else hnve changed with age ; " But stop." the skeptic may e.tclaim,
And point to Nature's piciured page—
" The star thai studs the evening sky.
The flower that blooms along ihe vale, The summer bird llml soars on high,
The ocean siream, and autumn gale, And alill as when lime first began,
And God himself has known no change ; Then why the hearl of mortal man,
Withoul ita wonted circuit range ? " ''
, . . tt^People wilh long necks enjoy drinking,
Its objects, and its functions, in their true I aa the liquor ia tasted the whole way down.
Turn back, ihou doll, lo where first shone
The light upon creation's dawn, And view the prospect there, alone,
Thence as the circling years roll on, .-V Continent that from ttic wave
Has newly sprang to glorious light; The wondrous art, the mind that gave
The broadest channel of ils might.
Thence seek the crowded mart, where men
l''rom all the earth have gaihered spoils ; Yon bark that tlanies with fire then.
As wilh the current lide she toils; 'I'hc lightning-aided thought that flies
With counlless speed from sea to land ; The thousand works of art, that rise
Before lhe view on either hand ;
The star has added not a ray.
The flower a newer fragrance won, Nor bird a lint of plumage gay,
Amid the myriad cycles run ; Nor ocean's wave, nor autumn's breeze,
Nor God whence all things cmannie. Have grander crown wilh lime, and ihc.-.e
Have fallen from no high estate.
The march of the immortal mind
To infinite progression lends. The heart is heavenward inclined,
And wilh the mind's career it blends, Anil thus together wing their flight
Towards the distant paradise. Which down lhe future blooms as bnghl
.As in their olden memories. 'I'lie heart should grow wilh added love,
-¦^s darkness flees from day to day. As suns that warmer glow abovei'
When fade the misis of night away ; And il is limc the earlh were free
Frora sin and error, wrong and wo, Huch as die guilty Pharisee
Had wept iwo Ihousand years ago. Dul yei lhe promised land will come,
Though we may murmur on the palh. And for the flesh-pots wander bome.
Our weary wailing beans in wrath ; And error's chains ahall yet be riven, The fetters of the mind and limb,' And all benealh tbe arching heaven
Togelher songs of joy ahall hymn ! Cincinnati, Ohio, 1848.
Where THEY Learn it. — ".I JonU see where my children learn such things,' is one of the most common phrases in a raolher s vo¬ cabulary. A little incident, which we hap¬ pened to be an eye-witness to, may perhaps help to solve the enigma. We smiled a lillle at the tirae, but we have thought a good deal of it since, and we iiust not withont profit.
" Bub," screaraed out a bright-eyed little girl, somewhat under six years of age, to a youngster who was seated on a curbstone, making hasty-pudding of the mud in the gut¬ ter. " Bub, you good-for-nothing little scamp you, come right into the houae t^siTiinute, or I'll beat you till the skin comes off!
" Why, Angelina, Angelina, dear, what dtj you mean 1 where did you learn such talk f exclaimed her molher, in a wondering tone, as she stood on the steps, courtesying to a friend.
Angelina looked up very innocently, and ansiveied, " Why, molher, yon see we are playing, and he's my liitle boy, and I am scolding him, just as you did me this morning, that's all.'l
'• Question for tue Curious.—If a man leave London on Monday at noon, and travel West with the apparent speed of the Sun, so as to make the circuit of the earth in 24 hours, when and where would the inhabilanls firsl tell him it was Tuesday noon V
DS"Guilt is generally afraid of light; it considers darkness aa a natural shelter, and makes night the confidanj of those actions, which cannot be trustee lo the tell-tale day.
BARTRAM A. SHAEFFER,
Attorney at I/aw
OFFICE wilh George Ford, Esq., in Easl King „ street. [Octll ly-46
~S1M0N STEVENS, .iSTTORJiTEjr jfr I1.A ir,
FFICE with Thaddeus .Stevens, Esq., South Queen sireet, Lancaslcr,_Pa;^__ [Sep6Cm-41
LANDIS & BLACK,
.liTTORjriES .ItT lj.tin\
FFICE 3 doors below Lancasier Bank, South
Queen Sireel, Lancaster, Pa. N. B. All kinds of Scrivening, such aswruingo Wills, Deeds, Mortgages. Accounts &c.. Sec, wil bc attended lowiih correclness and despaich. JssseLanpis. jATiiF-s Black.
June 28 31
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THOS. ^V. & THEO. S EVANS,
DENTISTS
South-East Corner or Orange and JTorth Queen Street,
LANCASTKR, PA. Feb 23 ly-l 33
Turnpike Dividend.
^IIE President and Managers of the Lancasier, ¦"¦ Elizabethtown and Middlelown Turnpike Road have this day declared a dividend of Two Dollar;: on each share of Stock, payable on demand. Jan 3—;)i-.2_l; J. M. LOjYG, Treasurer.
I^ast Rfotice.
MOTICE is hereby given to all persons knowing ^' themselves indebied to t'lc hie firm of BUY¬ ERS Se UiMBl.KS, by Noie, Bond or Book ac¬ count, lo come and sellle the s.ime, on or before the FIRST DAY of MARCII, next, as at that lime there mast be a posiiivc settlement made by the said Firm. A. C. ItUYERS,
C. UMBLE, January 3, 1S4 |
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Year | 1849 |
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