FEINBERG/WHITMAN Box 30 Folder 44 LITERARY FILE Prose " Death in the School-Room" (Oct. 25, 1841). Mauch Chouk Courier. Printed Copy.Death in the School-Room Ting-a-ling! Went the little bell on the teacher's desk of a village school one morning, when the studies of the early part of the day were about half completed. It was well understood that this was a command for silence and attention; and when these had been obtained the master spoke. He was a low thick set man, and his name was Lugare. Boys', said he, I have a complaint entered, that last night some of you were stealing fruit from Mr. Nichol's garden. I rather think in know the thief. Tim Barker, step up here sir. The one to whom he spoke, came forward. He was slight, fair looking boy, of about 14, and his face had a laughing, good humored expression, which even the charge now preferred against him, and stern tone and threatening look of the teacher had not entirely dissipated. The countenance of the boy, however, was too unearthly fair for health; it had, notwithstanding its fleshy, cheerful look, a singular cast; as if some inward disease, and that a fearful one, were seated within. As the stripling stood before the place of judgement-that place so often made of the scene of heartless and course brutality, of timid innocence confused, helpless childhood outraged, and gentle feeling crushed. Lugare looked on him with frown which plainly told that he fell in no very pleasant mood. Happily, a worthier and more philosophical system is proving to men that schools can be better governed than by lashes and fears and sighs. We are waxing toward that consummation when one of the old fashioned schoolmasters, with his cow hide, his heavy birch rod, and his many ingenious methods of child-torture, will be gazed upon as a scorned memento of an ignorant, cruel and exploded doctrine. "Where you by Mr. Nichol's garden fence last night?" said Lugare. "Yes" answered the boy, "I was." "Well, sir, I'm glad to find you so ready with your confession. And so you thought you could do a little robbing, and enjoy yourself in a manner you ought to be ashamed to own, without being punished, did you?" "I have not been robbing, " replied the boy quickly. His face was suffused, whether with resentment or fright it was difficult to tell. "And I didn't do anything last night that I'm ashamed to own." "No Impudence!" exclaimed the teacher, passionately, as he grasped a long and heavy rattan; "give me none of your sharp speeches, or I'll thrash you till you beg like a dog." The youngster's face paled a little, his lip quivered, but he did not speak. "And pray, sir, " continued Lugare, as the outward signs of wrath disappeared from his features; what were you about the garden for? Perhaps you only received the plunder, and had an accomplice to do the more dangerous part of the job?" "I went that way because it is on my road home. I was there again afterward to meet an acquaintance- and- and. But I did not go into the garden, nor take anything from it. I would not steal - hardly to save me from starving." "You better have stuck to that last evening. You were seen, Tim Barker, to come from under Mr Nichol's garden fence, a little after nine o'clock, with a bag full of something or other over your shoulders. The bag had every appearance of being filled with fruit, and this morning in the melon beds are found to be completely cleared. Now sir what had you in that bag?" Like fire itself glowed the face of the detected lad. He spoke not a word. All the school had their eyes directed on him. The perspiration ran down his white forehead like rain drops. "Speak, sir!", exclaimed Legure, with a loud strike of his rattan on the desk. The book looked as though he would faint. But the unmerciful teacher, confident in having brought to light a criminal, and exulting in the idea of a severe chastisement he should now be justified in inflicting, kept working himself up to a still greater and greater degree of passion. In the meantime, the child seemed hardly to know what to do with himself. His tongue cleaved to the roof of his mouth. Either he was very much frightened or he was actually unwell. "Speak, I say!" again thundered Lugare; and his hand, grasping his rattan, towered above his head in a very significant manner. "I hardly can, sir," said the poor fellow faintly. His voice was husky and thick. "I will tell you some-some other time. Please to let me go to my seat - I ain't well." "Oh yes; that's very likely;" and Mr. Lugare pulged out his cheeks and nose with contempt. "Do you think to make me believe your lies? I've found you out, sir, plainly enough; and I am satisfied that you are as precious little villain as there is in the State. But I will postpone settling with you for an hour yet. I shall then call you up again, and if you don't tell the whole truth then, I'll give you something that'll make you remember Mr. Nichol's melons for many a month to come, go to your seat." Glad enough of the ungracious permission, and answering not a sound, the child crept trembling to his bench. He felt very strangely, dizzily, more as if he was in a dream than in real life and laying his arm on his desk, bowed down his face between them. the pupils turned to their accustomed studies, for during the reign of Lugare in the village school, they had been so used to scenes of violence and sever chastisement, that such things made bul little interruption in the terror of their way. Now, while the intervening hour is passing, we will clear up the mystery of the bag, and young Barker being under the garden fence on the preceding night. The boy's mother was a widow, and they both had to live in the very narrowest limits. His father had died when he was six years old, and little Tim was left a sickly, emaciated infant, whom no one expected to live many months. To the surprise of all, however, the poor child kept alive, and seemed to recover his health, as he certainly did his size and good looks. This was owing to the kind offices of an eminent physician, who had a country-seat in the neighborhood, and who had been interested in the widow's little family. Tim, the physician said, might possibly outgrow his disease, bet everything was uncertain. "It was a mysterious and baffling malady, and it would not be wonderful if he should in some moment of apparent health be taken suddenly away. The poor widow was at first in a continual state of uneasiness; but several years have now passed, and none of the impending evils had fallen upon the boys head. His mother seemed to feel confident that he would live, and be a help and honor to her old age. And the two struggled on together, and enduring much of poverty and discomfort without repinning, each for the others sake: Tim's pleasant disposition had made him many friends in the village, and among the rest a young farmer, named Jones, who with his older brother, worked a large farm in the neighborhood on shares. Jones very frequently made Tim a present of a bag of potatoes or corn, or some garden vegetables. which he took from his own stock; but as his partner was a parsimonious, high-tempered man, and had often said that Tim was an idle fellow, and ought not to be helped because he did not work, Jones generally made him gifts in such a manner that no one knew anything about them, except himself and the grateful objects of his kindness. It might be , too, that the widow was loth to have it understood by the neighbors that she received food from any one; for there is often excusable pride in people of her condition which makes them shrink from being considered as objects of "charity," as they would from the severest pains. On the night in question, Tim had been told by Jones would send them a bag of potatoes, and the place at which they were to be waiting for him was fixed at Mr. Nichol's garden fence. It was this bag that Tim had been seed staggering under, and which caused the unlucky boy to be accused and convicted by his teacher as a thief. That teacher was one little fitted for his important and responsible office. Hasty to decide, and inflexibly sever, was the terror of the little world he ruled so despotically. Punishment he seemed to delight in. Knowing little of those sweet fountains which in children's breast ever open quickly at the call of gentleness and kind words, he was feared by all for his stearness, and loved by none. I would that he was an insolate instance in his profession. The hour of grace had drawn to a close and the time approached at when it was usual for Lugare to give his school a joyfully received dismission. Now and then one of his scholars would direct a furtive glance at Tim, sometimes in pity, sometimes in indifference or inquiry. They knew that he would have no mercy shown him, whipping was too common there to excite much sympathy. Every inquiring glance, however, remained unsatisfied, for at the end of the hour, Tim remained with his face completely hidden, and his head bowed in his arms, precisely as he had leaned himself when he first went to his seat. Lugare looked at the boy occasionally with a scowl, which seemed to bode vengeance for his sullenness. At length the class had been heard, and the last lesson recited, and Lugare seated himself behind the desk on the platform, with his longest and stoutest rattan before him. "Now Barker, " he said, "we'll settle that little business of yours. Just step up here." Tim did not move. The school room was as still as the grave. Not a sound was to be heard, except occasionally a long draw of breath. "Mind me, sir, or it will be the worse for you. Step up her and take off your jacket." The boy did not stir any more than if had been wood. Lugare shook with passion. He sat still a minute, as if considering the best way to wreak his vengeance. That minute passed in death-like silence, was a fearful one to some of the children, for their faces whitened with fright. It seemed, as it slowly dropped away, like the minute which precedes the climax of an exquisitely performed tragedy, when some mighty master of the histrionic is treading the stage an you and the multitude around you are waiting, with stretched nerves and suspended breath in expectation of the terrible catastrophe. "Tim is asleep, sir, " at length said one of the boys who sat near him. Lugare, at this intelligence, allowed his features to relax from their expression of savage anger into a smil, but that smile looked more malignant, if possible, than his former scowls. It might be felt amused at the horror depicted on those faces of those about him, or it might be that he was gloating in pleasure on the way in which he intended to wake the poor little slumberer. "Asleep! are you,my young gentleman?" said he; "let us see if we can't find something to tickle your eyes open. there's nothing like making the best of a bad case, boys. Tim, her, is determined not to worried in his mind about a little flogging, for the thought of it can't even keep the little scoundrel awake." Lugare smiled again as he made his last observation. e grasped his ratan firmly, and descended from his seat. With light and stealthy steps he crossed the room and stood by the unlucky sleeper. The boy was still unconscious of his impending punishment as ever. He might be dreaming some golden dreams of youth and pleasures; perhaps he was for away in the world of fancy, seeing scenes and feeling delights, which cold reality could neve bestow. Lugare lifted his rattan high over his head, and with the true and expert aim which he had acquired from long practice, brought it down on Tim's back with a force and whacking sound which seemed sufficient to awake a freezing man in his last lethargy. Quick and fast, blow followed blow. Without waiting to see first cut, the brutal wretch plied his instrument of torture first on one side of the boy's back and then on the other, and only stopped at the end of two or three minutes from very weariness. But still Tim showed no signs of motion, and as Lugare, provoked at his torpidity, jerked away one of the child's arms on which he had been leaning over on the desk, his head dropped with a dull sound, and his face lay turned up and exposed to view. When Lugare saw it he stood like one transfixed by a basilisk. His countenance turned to a leaden whiteness; the ratan dropped from his grasped, and his eyes stretched wide open, glared as at some spectacle of horror and death. The sweat started in great globules seemingly from every pore on his face; his skinny lips contracted, and showed his teeth; and when he at length stretched forth his arm and with end of one of his fingers touched the child's cheek, each limb quivered like the tongue of a snake; and his strength seemed as though it failed him. The boy was dead. He had probably been so for some time, for his eyes were turned up, and his body was quite cold. The widow was now childless too. Death was in the school room, and Lugare had been flogging a corpse.THE TRIAL OF McLEOD We proceed to notice the last speech in this case, as reported for the New York Commercial. We allude to that of Attorney General Hall. He commenced speaking on Monday night, & concluded on Tuesday. After alluding to the chief facts of the case, connected with the destruction of the Caroline, Mr. Hall said: "I do not intend to discuss the subject of the government question. Our Supreme Court has decided that question, as I have read to you. Great Britain has settled this question too, as a question of war.—Did she not try those men whom she made prisoners in her territories, and consign some to the gallows, and others to hopeless and cruel bondage? And our government did not and will not interfere. And shall not the same measure be meted out to them who have trespassed upon our soil? One word as to those oft quoted instances before us. Florida has been quoted— there is no similarity. For three years this system there had been pursued, and the Spanish government again and again had said they could not help it.—But Gen. Jackson ventured, and what was the result. Both committees of Con- gress reported that this was unlawful. How was the case of the Leopard and the Chesapeake? The very case I would have selected to sustain the doctrines of the Supreme Court. Our government complained. Great Britain disavowed the act, and the man was punished; had he been in our possession, he would have been tried and and punished by us for what he had done. "In that case the government disavowed it—in this they deny it. And whom are we to obey? Our government says it was an unauthorized act. Great Britain denies it. Which nation are we to obey? Our government or theirs?—One word more, and I have done on this subject. It is false that the State of New York has been dilinquent in this matter. Governor Marcy issued his proclamation, and went personally to to the lines to suppress this outbreak. One short week only had transpired to give us notice. Has she not done her duty, whole duty in this matter? Her officers were on the alert, and but for this foul deed all would have been quiet. It was this fatal deed that caused all the difficulty, and for this they are responsible, not the government of this State or of the United States. But I leave that part of the subject, and turn to matters more immediately applicable to the case before you." He then proceeded to notice the evidence in detail; and said if the prisoner was not there, "no man can doubt he has often admitted he was there. Eight witnesses testify that he acknowledged he was there—and the laws of mind will not allow you to disbelieve this testimo- ny." We will only add that Judge Gridley's charge was able, clear and logical; going over the law, evidence, facts, and improbabilities of the case, with patience and impartiality. He concluded with this language. "My duty, said the Judge, is now performed. Your high duty is about to commence. You are to take this case into consideration. You are to weigh all the facts which have been presented to you. You are to look to that single pole star of truth and justice to guide you in your deliberations and in your actions. You are to pronounce your verdict in the honest exercise of your best judgement, and when this is done I trust that those who have witnessed this trial, who have seen your patience, who had seen and heard the efforts of counsel, who have marked the progress of this case, will rest satisfied with your verdict, be it what it may. I commit this great question to your hands—with your country upon the one hand calling for the performance of duty at your hands, and with McLeod and his everlasting destiney, calling for justice upon the other. May the God of all truth guide and direct you in your deliberations." It was nearly four o'clock when the charge closed. It was strictly impartial, leaning neither to the one side nor the other, even to the ninth part of a hair. It was clear, logical, eloquent and practical dealing with the evidence and throwing all other matters out of the question. The jury retired upon it, the constable being sworn, the audience retired, the Court proceeded to other business. A lawsuit is now before one of the Courts of Albany, in which the claim is less than $100, and the costs which have already accrued amount to over $1000. THE VERDICT-McLEOD ACQUITTED. As was generally expected from the insufficient testimony to convict McLeod, the Jury have brought in a verdict of not guilty. It was rendered on Tuesday afternoon, after about 20 minutes deliberation. The prisoner immediately withdrew with his counsel, without the least molestation from any of the persons assembled in or about the Court. The fact is, the abuse heaped upon the citizens of this country by the Canadian press, and their assertions that the life of McLeod was threatened by popular prejudice and mob violence, were never more undeserved. A signal rebuke has been given to these slanders in the result of the trial and the whole course of the proceedings against him.—No trial could be more fairly conducted than his was—and no man's personal safety could find better protection. The public sympathy was indeed in his favour rather than against him. Every citizen, it is true, felt indignant at the outrage which had been committed but that indignation was against the government that sanctioned and justified the act, and not for the miserable tool that lent itself to the performance of the act of aggression.— Though the honor of the State and the safety of its citizens required that the bold violaters of its laws and territory should be tried and punished, yet the hope was that the accused would be able to prove his innocence and be acquitted. Such has been the result, and McLeod now returns to Canada free and in safety, with notority enough to gratify the vanity of even such a braggart, and, it is presumed, caution sufficient to prevent his hereafter exercising his boastful spirit at the expense of truth. While pleased at his escape from the serious consequences that threatened him, we think that he deserves some signal mark of punishment for his folly. No boasting gragart should be allowed with impunity to endanger the peace of two nations, and plunge them into a crual war in order to administer to his own inordinate vanity and love of falsehood. His government, therefore, should rebuke his criminal conduct by some special mark of its disapprobation that he will not be likely to forget.—Ledger. AN EXCITING SCENE AT THE McLEOD TRIAL. An able correspondent of the Albany Evening Journal, condenses into an interresting letter some of the most important passages in the speech for the defence, recently delivered by Mr. Spencer. It is stated that "he unraveled the contradictions and discrepancies of the witnesses on the part of the prosecution in a most masterly manner. He charged direct and pointedly on them the commission of "the blackest perjury that ever disgraced a trial, since the sun shone upon Christendom." He declared that he knew the testimony had been all got up for the occasion. The four learned counsel, who were here conducting the prosecution, were but a coporal's guard, compared with the mighty host who were the getters up and conductors of this prosecution—Witnesses were raked together from all creation, and drilled in this city, in what he must denominate "Committee Rooms," as to what they must swear. Again, he said that he knew that the men who had banded themselves together to get up evidence to convict McLeod and involve this country in a war with England, were sunk deep enough in depravity to collect together any number of deliberate and wilful perjurers, who would swear to any thing which would be required to make out their case. "I," said Mr. Spencer, "make no exceptions when I make this charge." Here Mackenzie, who sat directly in front of the council, commenced laughing. "Yes, sir," said the speaker, fixing his eagle eye upon him, "I wish to be clearly understood, that I make no exceptions whatever when I make this charge. Some of these men now hear me, and I desire them to hear me repeat, that I firmly believe every one of them is wicked enough to stop at nothing which will in any degree tend to bring about their darling object." Mackenzie nodded his compliments to Mr. Spencer, and immediately commenced writing down this withering remark of the counsel.— The whole audience understood to whom illusion was made, and every eye was turned upon Mackenzie." MANUFACTURED CHAMPAGNE.—Five or six hundred thousand English gallons of Champagne wine were manufactured in Linn, besides the refined New Jersey Cider put up in the same style.—Boston Post. From the United States Gazette ARRIVAL OF THE COLUMBIA AT BOSTON. SIXTEEN DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND. The steamer Columbia of Cunard's line, arrived at Boston on Tuesday morning about 7 o'clock, from Liverpool, whence she salted on the 5th inst, making her passage in fifteen days and a half. We are indebted to Mr. Harnden for Liverpool papers to the 4th inst, and for extras of the Boston Times. The Columbia brought out one hundred and seventeen passengers, among whom is our esteemed townsman, Professor Hare, with his son. We do not see the name of Mr. N. Dunn in the list of passengers, though he was, we believe, expected by the packet. Lord Morbeth came in the Columbia, with a view of visiting the principal parts of the United States and Canada. His Lordship will be recollected as the very popular Secretary for Ireland under the late Whig administration. The Queen of Great Britain is very well, but expects to be better. The Court is about to return to Buckingham House, to remain until her Majesty's accouchement. A Prince of Wales is earnestly looked for—but royalty in Eng- land is quite as safe in a petticoat as in pantaloons. Mrs. Power, the widow of Tyrone Power, Esq. the Comedian, is left with all the means of comfortable support, owing to the prudence of her husband. Mr. Stevenson, American Minister at London, will return in the Great Wes- tern. The coolest article in the English papers is a paragraph in the London Times, touching remuneration to McLeod for his twelve months confinement. Money is scarce in London, worth from five to six per cent., and will continue so until after the payment of dividends. CHICAGO —The weat trade which concentrates at Chicago is steadily increasing in importance. The American of that city, speaking of the number of wagons laden with wheat which are arriving there from the interior, says: Teams a short time since came from a distance of one hundred and fifty miles which we thought of itself was doing very well. Soon after, we found to our great amazement that they were coming in from a distance of two hundred miles; and they now come in from sections of country two hundred and fifty miles off, and bearing south, southeast, and southwest. This is absolutely a market at this very time, of about one half the State of Illinois, a large portion of Indiana and a very considerable part of Wisconsin. ATTEMPTED INSURRECTION. We yesterday learned from an undoubted source, that a plan was recently laid in South Carolina, near Purvsburg, by some negroes to rise and kill their masters. It was however discovered, as is the general fate of such evil machinations, in seasons to frustrate the hellish design. On Wednesday night last, Mr Zandi heard three of his own negroes and one belonging to a neighboring plantation, knock at his door, and on listening, he overheard enough to convince him that some villainy was on foot, and did not admit them. The next morning he had the negroes arrested, when they confessed it was their design to have killed Mr. Z. the moment he opened the door, for which purpose one of them was provided with an axe They then intended to proceed to the residence of Mrs. Williams and kill her, and so on to the next neighbor. On their examination, the four negroes implicated several others who were concerned with them, and nine in all were put on their trial. Our information thinks the four ringleaders will be hung and the rest severely punished. Of the negroes arrested, three belong to Mr. Zandi, three to Mrs. Williams, two to Mr. Hardee, and one to the estate of Yeomans. Much excitement prevailed in the neighborhood, but when our information left, the alarm had in some degree subsided. —Savannah Republican. COLT, THE MURDERER —Colt's native place, as he stated in his examination, is Hartford Connecticut, where his parents still reside. We understand that his father had been for many years Comptroller of the State, one of the highest offices in the Commonwealth, and also extensively engaged in the printing of silks and other branches of manufacture. We have been told that the family are highly esteemed, but known to be of violent passions, over which few of them have any great control. One of the sisters of the prisoner a few years since committed suicide. While quite young, the prisoner was detected in some dishonesty, and at an early age he fled from his father's house to one of the Southern States, where he remained for some four years, procuring a support by various means, sometimes by honorable labor, and at others by dishonest tricks. Some time after this he was charged with swindling operations in Philadelphia; and in 1839 he was brought before the police of this city for having burglariously entered the office of Judge Inglis, at that time in Wall street and stolen sundry papers therefrom. A lot of skeleton keys were found in his possession, and he was held to bail under the name of Brown, but his case was never brought to trial. (We give the above sketch, for the purpose, chiefly, of preface to the following just and impressive comment of the New York Tribune:) "From this beginning, which many are prone to think exceedingly small, to what a depth of horrid guilt and blasting infamy has he plunged! Thus may we learn that crime has a vital, growing power, which, though contemptible to the outward eye in its first shooting forth, soon spreads abroad its branches, thrusts downward deep into the heart its mighty roots, and overshadows the whole inner being with its deathdistilling shade. What treasures would this wretched man now gladly give could he again be placed upon the scenes of his first lapses from honesty and truth, the bitter fruits of whose "foul flowering he is now to reap!" COLT INSANE. The brother of Colt the murderer, who is a respectable member of the St. Louis Bar, has informed the editor of the Penant, of that city, that Colt is subject to fits of insanity, which suddenly seize him after intense mental exercise. On such occasions he has usually manifested a strong desire to commit suicide, and his shrewd contrivances for that purpose have been frustrated only at the last moment. No doubt this plea will be urged in behalf of the prisoner when he comes to be tried. It is the never failing recourse, when no other plea will answer, and the guilt being too manifest to doubt. It will avail him however but little; no common sense jury can believe that the insanity which urged him to commit suicide should impel him to commit murder, and then take every possible means to hide the dreadful act.—Public Ledger. _________ SCARLET FEVER AMONG THE OYSTERS. The Newbern, N. C. spectator says they have been informed that Dame Nature has preformed a most singular freak among the testaceous tribe, in the county of Caberres. The scallops, oysters, and clams had taken the yellow fever, and all are found, upon being opened, to contain a quantity of blood, and gelatinous matter. This is a singular fact in the natural history of these marine productions, and deserves investigation.—Ib Last week a body of Mormons, numbering about seventy individuals, passed through Montreal on their way to Nauvoo, Illinois, to join their fellow fanatics in that settlement. They were from Gloucester, England, and arrived at Quebec in the Collina. NEW CHANNEL IN DELAWARE BAY — The new Channel in Delaware Bay, recently discovered by Commander Gedney, is about a quarter of a mile wide, and is likely to prove of as much advantage to the commercial interest of Philadelphia as the new Channel discovered in New York Bay by the same scientific officer is to the port of New York. The money article in Friday's New York American says— Money still continues sufficiently abundant for business purpeses, and although the rate of exchange nearly admits the shipment of Gold as a remittance, no apprehensions are felt by any of our Banks, as the demand can only be temporary; for Cotton is already arriving in our Southern ports in considerable quantities and as soon as shipments begin, bills against them must be sent here for negotiation. This will undoubtedly produce a considerable reduction in rates. England will also require bread stuffs, although by no means in so large a quantity as was estimated some weeks since. Our farmers will be disappointed in not receiving high prices, but the large product will counterbalance the low rates. __________________________________________________________ From the Madisonian- DEATH OF MR. FORSYTH. We regret to announce the death of the Honorable John Forsyth, late Secretary of State of the United States. He expired at his residence in this city on Thursday evening, after a short illness from congestive fever. Mr Forsyth was born at Fredericksburg, Va., in October, 1781. He graduated at Princeton College in 1799. He entered the practice of law at Augusta, Georgia, in 1802. Soon after he was appointed Attorney General of the State, and rapidly rose to distinction. In 1812, he was elected a Representative in Congress. From 1814 to 1818, he was chairman of the Committee of Foreign Affairs, in which position he sustained Mr. Madison in the war with Great Britain. In 1818, he was elected a member of the United States Senate, where he took his seat in November of that year. In 1819, he was appointed Minister to Spain, where he became involved in the controversy in relation to our treaty with that country settling differences, ceding the Floridas, &c. which lasted until October, 1820. With the exception of a brief visit to the United States, he continued at Madrid until 1823, when he returned to this country, and having in the mean time been re-elected to Congress, he resumed his seat in the House of Representatives in December of that year, and was restored to the chairmanship of the Committee of Foreign Affairs, which he continued to occupy as long as he remained in that body. In October, 1827, he was elected Governor of Georgia. After filling that post two years, he returned to Washington as Senator of the United States, in place of Mr. Berrien; that post he filled from 1829 until the summer of 1834, when, on the resignation of Mr. McLane as Secretary of State, Mr. Forsyth was called to that Department by President Jackson. That office he filled during the residue of General Jackson's term, and continued to hold it until the close of Mr. Van Buren's administration, when he was succeeded in office by Mr. Webster. Mr. Forsyth has continued to reside in this city during the past summer, and had reached the age of 61 years. _________ BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.— The Baltimore American thus speaks of the 15th annual report of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company: It will be seen that the profits of the main stem, including $5,628 received from the Washington branch, amount for the past year to $135,458,86, which is nearly three and a half per cent, on the capital invested in that portion of the road already in use. When it is recollected that the main stem of the road has yet reached no important point, and that none of the great connections in view of which the work was projected and from which its chief utility and profit were expected to arise, have yet been established the highly favorable result of a three and one-half per cent, for profit at this time cannot but be regarded as a most gratifying indication. The completion of the road to Cumberland, which may be looked for next year, will constitute a new epoch in the Company's affairs and open new sources of prosperity to Baltimore. The Company pay to the State one-fifth of their receipts as a bonus for their charter. A most outrageous law, as it lays a tax on the whole travelling community and not on the citizens of Maryland. One of its benefits is the charge of $2 50 fare from Baltimore to Washington, a distance of only forty miles. _________ "THE SAILOR'S HOME."—Yesterday the foundation stone of the "Sailor's Home," at the corner of Pike and Cherry streets, was laid by the Rev. Dr. Milnor, assisted by the Trustees and Managers and other Members of the Seamen's Friends' Society, together with those of the Bethel Union. An ample stage was erected on the site, decorated with the many colored flags of various nations. The ceremonies appointed for the occasion was opened by the Rev. Mr. Chase, in a fervent prayer for the success of the great moral object of the friends of the Seamen's Home. The assembly was subsequently addressed by the Rev. Mr. Cone, and the proceedings were closed by Ogden Hoffman, Esq. in a speech full of Christian charity, manly eloquence, and inspiring confidence that the motives of those by whom the undertaking was projected would be amply rewarded and justified by the issue. We hail every accession to the cause of practical benevolence, and this, in all its bearings, is one of the most important and promising.—N. Y. Tribune. _________ At a late Fair in New Haven a specimen of Indian corn was exhibited by Mr. Evarts which he said had yielded one hundred and forty bushels of shelled corn to the acre.The Courier "PERSEVERE." MAUCH CHUNK. MONDAY MORNING OCT 25, 1841. THE COAL TRADE By reference to the shipments of Coal in another column, it will be seen that the shipments from Mauch Chunk have increased considerable over those of former weeks. This is owing to the arrival of the Morris Canal Boats, and the increasing demand for Coal from a distance. The boatmen are in "high glee" and are coining money about right. Should the weather continue favourable and the Navigation keep open till the first of December, we doubt not but we shall be able to send about 140,000 tons of Coal to market the present season. The predilictions of the Miner's Journal to the contrary notwithstanding. We see by the Washington and Philadelphia papers that J. WASHINGTON TYSON Esq., has been appointed Commissary General of purchases of the United States. We consider this an excellent appointment and we have not doubt but it will be generally acceptable to the Whigs of this neighborhood, and we believe highly satisfactory to the people without regard to party predilections. HUGH KEYS, Esq., Canal Commissioner of this State died at his residence in Fayette county, on the 14th inst. NOT DEAD QUITE. The New Orleans Picayune relates the following singular case: "It appears that a young Spaniard was lying in the last stages of yellow fever, next door to the printing office of Mr. G, in Charles street. The physician, Dr. B was sent for, but before his arrival, the young man had ceased to live, according to opinions of those in the house, so that when he arrived he found his patient covered with a white linen, and reported as dead. That very evening they washed and cleansed the young man, and having put on his buriel dress, they layed him on his bed until morning. In the morning a coffin was got, and all the the necessary preparations were made. He was then taken and put in the coffin, but no sooner was he dropped in it, than he jumped up and asked where they were going to place him. They then conducted him in a carriage to a colored nurse woman's house. He is yet very sick, but may perhaps live. It appears that he was in a state of lethargy." We find the following sensible remarks in regard to the encouragement of your own mechanics in one of our exchange papers. Encourage your own Mechanics—It is for the interest of your place to do so. The disposition cannot be too much rebuked, let it exist in any town it may, to send to distant places for products, which could be equally well furnished by the mechanics in their own town. No one thing can be more positively injurious to the real interests of any town than to go over the heads of its mechanics and buy elsewhere. It takes out of the place money, which justly belongs at home.—It discourages, and drives away mechanics. It prevents them from advancing in prosperity, so as to add to the success of their own town. There are people, who think that no article can be good for anything, unless it be an imported one. Such persons are the enemies to the towns in which they live. They do what they can to retard its progress, and discourage its citizenes.—It is wholly wrong, unjust and foolish.—Every real friend to the place in which he lives, should do all he can to encourage its mechanics, and he who has a correct conception of the duties of a good neighbor and a true American citizen, will ever take pride in doing so, and not run after every thing that is foreign, from the foolish idea that by doing so it renders him a man of the ton, by such an act of deep injustice to his own fellow citizens. SOMETHING NEW.—Portraits are now drawn in New York by plasters. A PREACHER SENTENCED TO THE PENITENTIARY.— The Rev. Frederick Bagans, the designing amerous rogue and prince of hypocrites and impostors who accomplished the ruin of several of the weak and credulous wives and daughters of his congregation in the Northern Liberties, and pursuaded them to rob their husbands and brothers; by making them believe that he was an angel; was sent by Judge Barton on Saturday morning, to the Moyamensing tombs to wind bobbins for the next nine calender months. PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION. The following returns are copied from the last Harrisburg Keystone. They are not all official, but are believed to be nearly correct. Banks. Porter: Philadelphia City 1540 Philadelphia County 3771 Berks 4570 Montgomery 1262 York 1347 Delaware 275 Cumberland 722 Bucks 405 Lancaster 3164 Chester 220 Franklin 143 Dauphin 400 Northampton 1156 Northumberland 1034 Luzerne 1146 Huntingdon 726 Lycoming 868 Lebanon 296 Perry 956 Lehigh 228 Schuylkill 993 Mifflin 225 Columbia 1466 Adams 400 Union 643 Alleghany 812 Armstrong 625 Beaver 433 Bedford 289 Bradford 580 Butler 100 Cambria 75 Centre 1174 Clarion 942 Clearfield 475 Clinton 175 Crawford 698 Erie 950 Fayette 950 Greene 825 Indiana 400 Jefferson 205 Juniata 135 Mercer 441 Monroe 1100 Pike 450 Potter Somerset 1000 Susquehannah 750 Tioga 950 Venango 505 Warren Washington 150 Wayne 560 Westmoreland 1990 ——— ——— 11,800 33,869 11,800 ——— PORTER'S Majority 22,069 LEHIGH COAL TRADE Despatched from Mauch Chunk for the week ending 10th month 21st. 1841— Boats. Tons. L. Coal & Nav. Co. 97 5020 B. Meadow Co. 33 1834 Hazleton Co. 28 1504 Sugar Loaf Co. 23 1240 TOTAL SHIPMENTS. L. Coal & Nav. Co. 954 48392 B. Meadow Co. 311 16194 Hazleton Co. 247 12594 Sugar Loaf Co. 197 10075 —— ——— 1709 87,255 NEW ESTABLISHMENT. The subscribers respectfully inform the citizens of Mauch Chunk, and the public in general, that they commenced the TAILORING business in all its various branches in the basement story of Mr. Joseph Butler's dwelling house, where they will attend too and warrent all work entrusted to their care. They respectfully solicit a share of the public patronage. JONATHAN SCOTT, ASA PHILIPS, Mauch Chunk Oct. 25th 1841. LEHIGH CRANE IRON. COMPANY NOTICE—An election for Directors of the Lehigh Crane Iron Company, will be held on Monday, November 8th 1841 at 10 o'clock A. M. at the office of the Company, No 34 Commerce street Philadelphia. Oct 4 1841. STRAY HOGS. Came to the inclosure of the subscriber some time in August last, one sandy spotted barrow, and one splay sow. The owner is requested to come and prove property and take them away or they will be disposed of according to law. JAMES WINTERSTEEN, Lausane Tp., Oct. 23d 1841. Chair and Cabinet MANUFACTORY The Subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Mauch Chunk and the public generally, that he has purchased the above establishment from Bowen & DeFrehn, and intends carrying on the business of manufactoring Fancy & Windsor CHAIRS Settees, and Cabinet Ware, of almost every variety of pattern and finish; and that they will attend to all turning in wood that may be ordered and repairing of Chairs and Furniture which their friends may desire. They will also attend to HOUSE AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. n all their branches to the best of their ability, and respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. The shop may be found in West Broadway and may be known by its being in one end of the building occupied as a carriage manufactory by Mr, S. R. Lippencott. The public are respectfully invited to give them a call and examine for themselves All kinds of country produce taken at the market price in exchange for work. Abraham Focht. Mauch Chunk, Oct. 24th, 1841. STRAY STEER. Came to the enclosure of the subscriber Situate in Mahoney Valley, on Saturday the 18th, of Sept. last a light red Steer between 2 and 3 years old. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property pay charges and take him away or he will be disposed of according to law. C. CONNOR. Mauch Chunk, Oct. 2d 1841. List of Letters. Remaining in the Post Office at Mauch Chunk, Oct. 1st, 1841. Willam Akin, Patrick Gavin, Anttony McLaugylin, Enos Ashlem, Isaac D. Gulick, John McLaughlin, Charles Z. Allarie, Hugh Gaddis, Denis McDonnel, Malacky Gatty, Charles Mush, Charles Beahin, James Broadrick, William Boyle, Tabitha Bayne, William Butler, Thomas Brelsford, Emeline Bartish, Thomas Bohir, Edward Boyd, Dennis Bresland, Edwin L. Cooper, Andrew Cooper, Michael Crasbey, Collins &c, James Connally, George Candle, P. S. Collins, 2; Michael Clifford, Owen Corl. Daniel Duffy, John Doherty, Charles Darlington, Michael Doyle, Peter Daley, Patrick Farly, John Finney, Felix Gunn, Geo. W. Huffnagle, Samuel Hodge, Oliver Hume, Michael Healy, Derrick Hulick, Mary Hartz, William Hill, Michael Hofferman, David Hill, Charles Hofman, John Harrity, Fallentin Henkle, John M. Joseph, Peter Joice, Jonathon Johnson, Fritz Kreinmier, Isaac Kurtz, Samuel Kerk, F. Leihtenberger, Michael Morlain, Patrick Mullin, William McCans, John McDonal, Hugh Mackin, Thomas Mullan, Margaret McCever, Edward Mullen, James McLaughlin, Conrad Menger, Henry Miller, 2; John McMurtrie, John McKinly, Samuel Muchler, Thomas Muligan, Jefferson Miller, B. W Miller, Barbara Miller, Dennis McGroaety, Jacob May, James McGuggert, Joseph Nieth, 2; Thomas Porter, John Guinn, Martha Guinn, Michael Riley, Joseph Sevitz, B. E. Stotler, 2; Archibald Smiley, Frantz Strontz, Philip Shollenberger, Daniel Shennk, John Switzer, Alexander Santee, Samuel Snyder, Daniel Schneck, Walter Stantan, samuel stether, O. salsburry, P. shurlock, L. H. southard, Patrick Teauge, Ceorge Weiss, Edward Wilson, Joseph Wise, James Wilson, John White, Margaret Young, 2; William Yohe. (111.) J. LEISENRING. P. M. JOB WORK neatly printed at this office. PRINTING INK. On very advantageous terms. Having established a factory in the city of Philadelphia, we are now prepared to supply orders with an article at 18 cents, equal to any sold hitherto in this city at 25 cents per pound; and as our terms are cash, we take it for granted purchasers at first view will discover the advantages they may derive by a saving of 30 per cent; and our Ink is always warranted equal to the sample with which this paper is printed. Rapp & Co. North 9th between Coates and Brown st. June 13th—tf. Orders from a distance, inclosing cash will state if to be used on a platen or clinder press. PRIVATE SALE. CAPITALISTS LOOK HERE FOR GREAT BARGAINS! A Valuable property for Sale, to wit : one Store, Plantation, Powdermill and piece of woodland ; THE subscriber is desirous of quitting business here, and it therefore willing to dispose of all his property, situate in East Penn township, Northampton county, about 10 miles from Mauch Chunk. No. 1. The well known Store stand of the undersigned, in said township, situate on the main road, leading from Lehighton to Pottsville. One piece of land, CONTAINING 116 ACRES, which has already been limed twice, and is now in a high state of cultivation, 25 to 30 acres thereof, are good meadows, and the remainder Woodland. There are erected on the same 4 good Dwelling Houses, a new Swiss Barn, 75 by 35 feet, and two wells and several never failing springs of water near the dwellings. The undersigned has at this place kept store for the last 16 years, and it is without doubt, the best store stand in the district; he has also, formerly kept tavern, for which purpose it is also well adapted. No. 2. One piece of land, containing fifteen acres, in said township, about 9 miles from the above named place, on which is erected a good Dwelling House and Barn, a Powder Mill, Saltpetre house and stone Magazine house. The water power is as good as the county-affords, and has 16 feet head and fall. From three to four thousand kegs of Powder have been made yearly, and the sale has always been brisk in the immediate neighborhood. No. 3. One piece of Woodland, situate in Mauch Chunk township, about one and a half miles from the above named situation, containing 150 acres more or less. The property can be viewed any day, and a good and indisputable title can be given on the 1st day of April, 1842. A HANLINE. Lehighton, Northampton county, Sept. 16—3m List of Letters. Remaining in the Post Office at Summit Hill Pa. Sept. 30, 1841. Jacob Averla, William Brislin, James Caunon, Jacob Everly, Lawrence McEvoy, 2; Dennis McEvoy, Charles Kinsley, Hugh Kennedy, Thomas Mene, Michael Roach. GEO. H. DAVIS. P. M. NOTICE. Whereas Letters of administration have been granted to me as administrator of Nathan Allen, late of Nesquehoning, Mauch Chunk Township deceased—these are therefore to give notice to all persons having claim or demands against said Estate to make known the same to me without delay, and all persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. JOHN RUDDLE, Administrator. Mauch Chunk. Sept. 23d 1841.—6t. FOR SALE, Or will be exchanged for New or good second hand Canal Boats, a good and complete second hand STEAM ENGINE with or without Boiler, with cast Iron fire front Grating &c., of about ten Horse power, on a cast Iron frame, fly wheel, Govener &c. For further particulars address the subscriber at High Bridge, Kensington, Phila. county, or Col. Wm. Lilly, at the Beaver Meadow Co's. wharf opposite Mauch Chunk. DAVID E. HANE. Sept. 6th, 1841.—6t NOTICE. IS hereby given, that the subscriber continues the Slaughtering business at the Beaver Meadow, and that he has taken into his employ, Aaron Hamburger, who will conduct and carry on the above business as his agent, and will be ready at all times to attend to customers who may call. The subscriber will hold himself responsible for all debts contract- by his agent only so far as they relate to the above business. JOSEPH HAMBURGER. Beaver Meadow, April 10 1841. HUMAN HAIR Cleanliness of the Head and Hair STRANGE it is that persons who attend strictly to personal cleanliness, baths; &c; should neglect the Head— the Hair—the most essential—the most exposed— and the most beautiful when properly cared for, of all the gifts of the Creator Perfectly free may it be kept of dandruff of scurf with a certainty that the hair cannot fall out, by the use of the Balm of Columbia. Ladies will you make your toilet without this article? I answer fearlessly, No, if you have once tried and experienced its purifying effects—its sweet perfume. A hundred articles have been put forth on the credit of this—the only first—the only really valuable article. A mass of testimony from all clases to these facts. LOOK OUT.—Counterfeits are abroad look always for the name of COMSTOCK, & Co. on the splendid wrappers, & never buy it without that name. For sale at Dr. DeYoung's Golden Eagle Drug Store Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania. NOTICE. Huzza! Navigation Opened! THE LEHIGH TRANSPORTATION CO. gives notice that they are now ready to receive Merchandize at their Old Stand Brocks Wharf and forward to Yardleyville, Taylorsville, New Hope, Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown and Mauch Chunk. G. W. HOUSEL, Agent. P. S. All freight must be paid upon delivery of the goods. DISSOLUTION. The co-partnership heretofore existing between Casper and William Christman, in the Mercantile business, trading under the firm of C. & W. Christman, is this day dissolved by mutual concent. All persons indebted to the above firm are requested to make immediate settlement, either by note or otherwise, to C. Christman, who is authorised to settle the same C. CHRISTMAN. Wm. CHRISTMAN. Mauch Chunk, April 17, 1841. N B—The business will be continued as heretofore by C. Christman. THE GRAND DISIDERATUM. Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills, of the North American College of Health, where they are well known, are rapidly superceding the use of all other Pills as a UNIVERSAL REMEDY. They can be had at the store of the subscriber in Mauch Chunk, warranted genuine, and to answer the discription given. C. CHRISTMAN. Principal office, 169 Race street. Philadelphia Wm Wright, V. Pres't. N. A. Col. Health. BOAT PLANK AND BRIDGE TIMBER. THE Subscriber respectfully informs Boat builders and Contractors generally, that he is prepared to supply Plank, of the best quality, from 10 to 42 feet long, suitable for Scows, Bridges, &c. Also squared timber of any length or description required. He has also on hand a large quantity of Yellow Pine Flooring Boards 6 inches by 1 ¼, a very superior article; and a variety of yellow and white pine Scantling and common lumber; & bills for buildings sawed with care and despatch. His Hemlock timber is very superior and can be got out to order on the shortest notice. Thomas Morrison, BETHEL, near White Haven. Luzerne county, Pa. January 20th, 1841. 35—tf.SADDLE AND HARNESS MANUFACTORY. THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general that he has taken the shop recently occupied by Philip Mank, where he intends to carry on the above business in all its various branches and respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. DANIEL RADER. Mauch Chunk, June 14th, 1841. Chair and Cabinet MANUFACTORY THE Subscribers would respectfully inform the citizens of Mauch Chunk and the public generally, that they have commenced the business of manufacturing Fancy & Windsor CHAIRS Settees, and Cabinet Ware, of almost every variety of pattern and finish; and that they will attend to all turning in wood that may be ordered and repairing of Chairs and Furniture which their friends may desire. They will also attend to HOUSE AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTING, in all their branches to the best of their ability, and respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. The shop may be found in West Broadway and may be known by its being in one end of the building occupied as a carriage manufactory by Mr. S. R. Lippencott. The public are respectfully invited to give them a call and examine for themselves All kinds of country produce taken at the market price in exchange for work. James W. Bowen, Willian DeFrehn, Mauch Chunk, Oct 24th, 1840. BACON, FEATHERS &c. 50 Hhds, Hams, 85 do. Sides, 75 do. Shoulders, 100 Bbls. Mess & Prime Pork, 20 Bags superior Western Feathers, for sale by N. H. Graham, No. 40 South Water St., upper side, Philadelphia. May 17, 1841—4m. PILES &c $100 REWARD ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD has been offered for months, to any one who will use a bottle of Hay's Liniment for the Piles without being cured. Of thousands sold; in no one instance has it failed of a cure. Proof overwhelming to be seen where it is sold. It is also a certain cure in nearly every case. Externally, in the following complaints, For the piles, For all dropsy, Tender feet, Sore throat by cancers or ulcers, Croup, Whooping cough, Scald head, Fresh wounds, Tightness of the chest especially in children. Foul ulcers of the legs, or other fungus sores however abstinate or long standing Chilblains, &c. LOOK OUT Some swindlers have counterfeited this article and put it up with various devices. Do not be imposed upon. One thing only will protect you—it is the name of COMSTOCK & Co. that name must be always on the wrapper, or you are cheated. Do not forget it. Take this direction with you and test by that, or never buy it; for it is impossible for any other to be true or genuine. Sold by COMSTOCK & CO, 71 Maiden Lane New York. For sale at Dr. DeYoungs Golden Eagle Drug Store Mauch Chunk. NOTICE. THE subscriber hereby gives notice to all persons indebted to him that unless they call and settle the [????] immediately that their accounts will be placed in the hands of a Justice for collection, and all persons having claims against him are requested to present them immediately for settlement as he is about to leave the place. PHILIP MANK. Mauch Chunk, June 14th, 1841. N. B. The subscriber has placed his books in the hands of J. K. Pryor, Esq for collection, those wishing to save costs must call and settle immediately. NEW GOODS. THE subscribers respectfully announce to their friends and the public generally, that they have just received from Philadelphia, by WAGONS, a splendid assortment of Spring and Summer Goods, which with a stock on hand, embraces a very large variety of Merchandize suitable for the season Their stock of Dry Goods consists of all the varieties of course, fine, and superfine Cloth; Casimers; Satinetts; French, English and German Merinoes; Silks; Calicoes; plain and figured Mouse de Lain; Saxon Cloth an excellent and beautiful article for ladies dresses; Merino, and various other kinds of Shawles; Ribbands; Laces; Linens; Muslins; Vestings; Stocks; Umbrellas; bonnet Silks, and Trimmings; fur, cloth, & seal skin Caps; Boots & Shoes; Socks, &c. &c. &c. BOOKS AND STATIONARY including paper, quill, ink powder, bibles testaments, psalm and hymn books, school books, and almanacks for 1841. They have also a large and excellent assortment of Groceries and Liquors, Sugar, Coffee, Teas, Spices, Molasses, Brandy, Gin, Rum, Wine, &c. &c. assorted in price and quality. Hardware. Saddlery, Steel, Nails, and Cedar Ware. China, Glass, and Queens-ware, Crockery-ware, Salt, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Paints &c., and almost every other article that can be called for in a country store—all of which having been carefully selected and obtained at the lowest prices, will be offered at small profits in exchange for cash or produce. G. & N. Fegley. Mauch Chunk, May 22, 1841. SHERMAN'S COUGH LOZENGES ASTONISHING evidences of their virtue The Rev. James Kant had suffered with a distressing cough, pain in his right side, night sweats, and all the usual symptoms of consumption. He tried many popular remedies, but all in vain. He consulted some of our most distinguished physicians, and they told him he had consumption, and must prepare to die, as he could not be cured. A friend advised him to try Dr. Sherman's Cough Lozenges, as they had cured several that had been given up. He did so, and to to the unspeakable joy of all his friends, he immediately began to grow better, and before he had taken four boxes, was entirely cured; and he is now again, through divine blessing, permitted to minister to his loving flock. James Grant, No. 4 Ann street, cured of a most distressing cough in one day by a few doses of Sherman's Cough Lozenges. Mr. R. D. Kemp, of Newburg, was cured of consumption, by three boxes of Sherman's Cough Lozenges, after suffering three years and trying several doctors, and every thing he heard of. Through the blessing of God, he owes his life to them. Mrs. Jenkins was given up as incurable, and expected daily to breath her last. She was cured in a few weeks by these celebrated Lozenges. The Rev. Dr. Eastmond has used them in his family, as has also several members of his church and he says no cough medicine ever was half so efficatious. Dr. Allen, a distinguished physician of this city says he has used Sherman's Lozenges in his practice. In a great many cases, and they always proved effectual. He has always been able to cure the most distressing cases of recent standing in one or two days. Sold by A. & R. W. PACKER, Mauch Chunk. February 6th, 1841 1,000,000 SHERMAN'S POOR MAN'S PLASTER. Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pain or Weakness in the back, loins, side, neck, breast, or limbs, effectually cured by it. In Coughs and Liver complaints, they afford astonishing relief. Worn on the lower part of the spine they cure the piles, and on the back of the necks of children teething, will give immediate relief. 1,000,000 sold yearly, and warranted superior to all other plasters and ONLY 12½ cents each. For sale by A. & R. W. Packer. Salt! Salt!! Salt!!! THE Subscribers respectfully inform the public that they have now on hand and offer for sale, wholesale and retail, a large quantity of Salt, which they offer low for cash or country produce, at their store in Mauch Chunk. G. & N. Fegley. December 4, 1840 BOAT PLANK AND Bridge Timber. THE Subscriber respectfully informs Boat builders and Contractors generally, that he is prepared to supply Plank, of the best quality, from 10 to 42 feet long, suitable for Scows, Bridges, &c. Also squared timber of any length or description required. He has also on hand a large quantity of Yellow Pine Flooring Boards 6 inches by 1¼, a very superior article; and a variety of yellow and white pine Scantling and common lumber; & bills for buildings sawed with care and despatch. His Hemlock timber is very superior and can be got out to order on the shortest notice. Thomas Morrison, BETHEL, near White Haven, Luzerne county, Pa. January 20th, 1841. 35—tf. Cleanse and Purify the Body. THE application of the principle of Purgation, being allowed to be one of the greatest utility in the cure and prevention of disease, it is of the greatest consequence to ascertain what medicine is capable of producing the desired effect in the easiest, and at the same tune, in the most effectual manner. It has now no longer to contend with the blind prejudices of the greatest portion of the public; it is only with those few who are still determined to he ‘‘killed according to rule," like the people of old who “would have” a “King to reign over them.” But, thanks to the circulation of newspapers— thanks to the general diffusion of knowledge, which enables nineteen twentieths of THE pEOPLE to read and judge for themselves— now we no longer believe in swallowing that deadly mineral, Mercury, professing to cure, but universally leaving us in a worse condition after its use. We no longer believe in the absurd notion that Inflammations of any kind can he cured by abstracting our life—OUR BLOOD. It is now well understood that an inflammation is a wise Ordinance of Nature—a signal that she requires the assistance of purgative medicine to ease her of the oppressive burden, which she proves by the high fever and the strong pulse, is wanted to be removed. In other words, the body call for a Vegetable Cleansing. Brandreth’s Vegetable Universal pills require no skill in their administration; the printed direction only has to be observed, and it describes the just proportion of the dose, to the magnitude of the disease to be cured. Let all persons read the following opinion of a gentleman who well knows the qualities of these pills: BRANDRETH'S PILLS. This medicine is acknowledged to be one of the most valuable ever discovered, as a purifier of the blood and fluids. It is superior to Sarsaparilla, whether as a sudorofic or alterative. It stands infinitely before all the preparations or combinations of Mercury. Its purgative properties are alone of incalculable value; for these pills may be taken daily for any period, and instead of weakening by the cathartic effect, they add strength, by taking away the cause of weakness. There is no good Mercury does which these pills do not likewise. But they have none of the miserable effects of that deadly specific. The TEETH are not injured;—the BOES and LIMBS are not paralyzed—no—but in the stead of these distressing symptoms, new life and consequent animation is evident in every movement of the body.—BRANDRETH’S PILLS are indeed a UNIVERSAL REMEDY, for they cure opposite diseases; they cure Inflamation and Chronic Rheumatism! They cure Diabetes and Stranury! They cure Dysentery and Constitutional Costiveness! They will cure all those apparently opposite diseases, because they CLEANSE and PURIFY the blood, provided, however, Nature is not beyond all HUMAN ASSISTANCE. Four years this medicine, has now been before the public in the United States; wherever it has been introduced it has superseded all other remedies. Dr. BRANDRETH’S Offices in N. York are—Principal, 241 Broadway—185 Hudson street—and 279 Bowery, between Prince and Houston sts. 25 cents per box, with directions. Druggists never made Agents. Beware of Counterfeits. Each of Dr. Brandreth’s Agents has an engraved Certificate, dated within the 12 months next preceeding. These Certificates are renewed regularly, therefore when over twelve months old they no longer guarantee the genuineness of the medicince. REMEMBER, Druggists are never made Agents. B. BRANDRETH, M. D. The above medicine may be had at the store of C. Christman who is the only person that keeps the genuine article in Munch Chunk. September 21,183[?]. 24—by. LEHIGH WATER POWER FOR MANUFACTURING ANTHRACITE IRON and other purposes. THE LEHIGH COAL AND NAVIGATION COMPANY offer for sale or to let, on an annual ground rent, with the right to purchase at any time by paying the principal of the rent, very extensive Water Powers along the line of [the?] Lehigh Navigation, between South Easton and White Haven, afforded in a distance of seventy-one miles, every variety of location, and abundance of power at each for extensive iron works or other purposes. These powers may be relied on as constant, and being on a large navigation, abounding in every variety of iron ore, and in limestone and coal, contiguous to the Lehigh, and extending on each side of the Canal many miles, present the means and materials for manufacturing iron in all its various branches—and a great variety of iron ores of the richest quality are also found along the line of the Morris Canal,(by which the Lehigh Navigation communicates with New York) which can be brought to the works as back loading. It is believed that no section of country possesses greater advantages than the Lehigh, for the manufacture of iron; either in the amount of power to be applied, the abundance and variety of coal, ore, limestone, and other necessary materials, the ease and shortness of communication with all the markets the salubrity of the location, and the cheapness of living, and of all the raw materials. The Lehigh Navigation, which has five feet water. with locks 22 feet by 100 feet in the clear, communicates from its eastern extremity with Philadelphia by the Delaware division of the Pennsylvania Canal in 78 miles, and with New York by the Morris Canal in 102 miles, and the Delaware & Raritan Canal in 126 miles. At its western extremity the Lehigh Navigation will in a few months have a communication with Wilkesbarre, on the North branch of the Susquehanna by a rail road of only twenty miles, made with a favorable grade, and in the most approved manner—fifteen miles of this road being already passable for Cars. By this route the distance from the North Branch Canal at Wilkesbarre, to Philadelphia, is one hundred miles less, and to New York one hundred and sixty-eight miles less than by any other route. From Northumberland, at the West Branch of the Susquehanna, the Lehigh route is nearly as short as any other Canal Line to Philadelphia, and shorter than any other to New York.— And from the mouth of the Juniata to New York, the Lehigh route is about as short as any other. The Company being desirous of having the manufacture of iron with anthracite coal extensively established along their line, have reduced the prices of water power to be applied to this object, so much, that it is believed the water power to make a ton of pig iron, will not cost more than from sixteen to twenty cents. They will also furnish coal for this purpose at much below their usual rates. For further information apply to William H. Knowles the Company’s Superintendent, at Mauch Chunk; William Zane, Agent, at South Easton; John Brown Agent at White Haven; or at the Company’s Office at Philadelphia. JOSEPH WATSON, President. July 25th. 1840. 13—tf P. S. The Furnace of the Lehigh Crane Iron Company whose works are situated on the Lehigh Canal near Allentown, is now making first rate iron from the ore exclusively with Anthracite Coal, with the most entire success—and is open to the inspection of all who may choose to visit it. ADVERTISEMENT. At a meeting of the Board of Managers of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, held October 15th, 1839, tho following preamble and resolution were adopted: viz— WHEREAS this Company have large bodies of land on which it is supposed that Iron Ore may be found in such quantities as to be worth working, and whereas it is greatly to the interest of this Company that the manufacture of iron in the valley of the Lehigh should be extended—therefore, Resolved. That any individual or company who may apply for the same in writing, shall have liberty to explore the lands of this Company for iron ore, and if successful in finding it, to raise and take away the same from the place discovered by such individual or Company, to any amount he or they may think proper, for a term not exceeding five years from the date hereof, he or they paying the Company for each one hundred tons of ore taken from the Company’s land, at the rate of ten cents per ton, Cash—provided, that in exploring, digging, working or taking away the said ore, the whole shall be effected so as not in any way to interfere with the Company’s Coal mines or business or any improvement made or to be made by this Company. The Board of Managers, the Company’s Superintendent at Mauch Chunk or their Agents at White Haven and South Easton o be the judges of such interference. Published by order of the Board. EDWIN WALTER, Secretary. The Public, Are directed to Dr. HARLICH’S Celebrated Medicines, which are recommended by thousands as a preventive and cure for diseases of the Stomach and Nervous System. The APERIENT GERM A NPILLS ar a direct purifier of the blood, and certain to remove Bile from the stomach, which is the great cause of Bilious and other distressing maladies, regulate the bowels, &c. The Strengthening Tonic pills, give tone and vigor to the organs of digestion, restore the lost appetite, quiet the nerves of the debilitated, and produce sweet repose to the restless. The above medicines are fast superceding the drastic MINERAL PREPARATIONS which some physicians have heretofore been in the practice of administering to their patients. Since the introduction of Dr Harlich’s preparations into the United States, many have abandoned such vile deleterious drugs, and commenced administering the above medicines whenever the symptoms indicate their use. Positive Proof, Of the efficacy of Dr. Harlich’s Compound Strengthening & German Aperient Pills. Alleghany, Jan. 8, 1840. To Dr. Harlich’s Agent—Sir: I wish to state for the benefit of those who may be afflicted, that Dr Harlich’s pills have entirely cured me of Dyspepsia, of which I have been afflicted for many years, I used both kinds, the aperient and strengthening, and I am constrained to say, that they are a valuable discovery, and act upon the system mildly, but very effectually. I fond the tonic pills to quicken the circulation and cause a determination to the surface, and to strengthen the weak stomach and increase its powers. The aperient pills are the best cathartic I ever used. I am confident all dyspeptics would do well to make immediate trial and be relieved. Any one can call at my house and be satisfied of the above at pleasure. David R. Pope. N. B. The original certificate may be seen at the office of the ‘Spirit of the Times’ Philadelphia. Many hundreds of similar certificates could be given if it was thought necessary. TRUTH WILL PREVAIL.—Dr Harlich’s medicines are daily increasing in public favor, and want from any but a fair trial to establish their worth. We have a communication in our columns today from a person long afflicted, which is but one of many vouchers for this medicine.—Spirit of the Times. The above valuable medicines are for sale at the Store of A. & R. W. Packer, Mauch Chunk, or at the principle Office, NO 19, North 8th street Philadelphia. Dr. SWAYNE’S COMPOUND SYRUP OF Prunus Virginiana or Wild Cherry, For Coughs, colds, asthmas, spitting of blood, soreness of throat, whooping cough, and all diseases indicative of Consumption. DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.—So it is with those who neglect their Colds and Cough. At first you complain of having a cold, which is neglected; after which a soreness is experienced in the Bronchia with a hacking cough, and finally the disease settles upon the lungs, which the patient will soon perceive by a wasting away of the body, attended with hectic fevers and spitting up of florid blood and matter from ulcers on the lungs; a pain and weight is also experienced at the affected part of the lungs; the functions of the animal economy grow languid; the body becomes dry; the eyes sink deep within their cavities; at length the patient pays the debt of nature, when he is flattering himself with the hopes of a speedy recovery. To obviate all those distressing symtoms “spare no time” in procuring the above Invaluable medicine at the very commencement of your Colds and Coughs whereby your health may be secured and time and money saved. COMMUNICATION. We call the attention of the public to the numerous certificates, which have been in circulation in our paper and some others of this city, highly recommending Doctor Swayne’s compound syrup of wild cherry; we have seen the original certificates, and have no doubt but they come from truly greatful hearts, expressive of the benefits which they have received from that very valuable Compound. We have acquaintances who have frequently used the above medicine, who can speak with confidence of its virtues.— Phila. Saturday Chronicle. This medicine is now in general use in nearly all the respectable families in the Union. Children take it readily. There is not the least doubt but it has saved lives of thousands. It may be had at the store of A & R W Packer, M. Chunk, or at NO 19, N. 8th st.,Phil. October 24, 1840