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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-12-20
LATEST FROM HARRISBURG

From the N. Y. Eun;ng Star IF Iues-
dau. PENNSYLVANIA REBELLIoN.--Ther
is reason to believe that since the arrival
of the troops at Harrisburg, the mob dis
persed, and the ringleaders arrested, as
the Senate was in session. We have no in
formation, however, by this mornings mail.
The Journal of Commerce attempts to show
that both parties were to blame, and goes
into detail of circumstances connected
with the county election--the rejection of
votes BY the judges, the returning one set
of men as elected instead of another, sc.
&C., for which he blames wings The whole
manner of conducting elections in that and
other counties in Pennsylvania is manifest
" illegal. Where hundreds of votes ara
polled over and above the number of legal
voters--where Judges have the boxes open
before them, and where, as in Berks, the
administration had a larger majority than
there were voters in the county, it is folly
to talk Of fair returns. But that is not the
point of dispute. The question is, who had
the certificate The legal return is the only
voucher to entitle member to his seat.
and if that return has bsen fraudulenly OBJ
tanned, the redress is by petition. But the
Van Buren, party organized Jacobn club
of desperadoes in the city, sent them to
Harrisburg, and paid their expenses, but
not to petition or demonstrate, but TO over
awe the legislature, to set aside the laws,
seize upon the house Of Assembly force.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-12-20
-"That's no war, each mortal knows,
Where one side only gives the blows"

FIRE. A destructive fire occurred in
East Corinth, on the evening of the l1th
inst. Two stores and large dwelling
house were consumed. Loss about $440O.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-12-20

Tho Argus writhes like skinlesa reptile
at the account of the "jubilee" n Buffalo.
The loco focos cannot bear to be touched
in sore place, though none are more mcr-
CHESS than themselves when things are as
they wish them. They are always opposed
to war because they claim the exclusive
right using the lash without show Of
resistance or retaliation. They adopt with
little alteration, the sentiment Of McFin-
gal
-'That's no war, each mortal knows,
Where one side only gives the blows"
The Argus and its kin are like old Tom
Duty, who never let slip an opportunity
ofenjoying himself at the expense of 9TH
ers, but when the tables we're turned upon
him, said Il love fun. but don't like TO have
It poked at me-"
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-12-20

sasAroas, The Gov. and Council have
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-12-20

The COMMON SCHOOL JOURNAL, is the
title of semi monthly periodical, published
by Marsh. Capen and Lyon, the first num-
Der ofwhich. we have before US.
The work is to be under the editorial
supervision Of Hon. Horace Mann, Secrc-
tary of the Board of Educa,ion-is to con-
tain l6 octave pages-making at the years
end. neat volume of 1884 pages of useful
and interesting information. Its great OBJ
ject will be the impr ovement of Common
Schools, and other means of popular edu-
cation. We commend the work to tho
attention of all friends to education.
Terms 81 per annum-in advance.
OFFICIAL RETURNS. The Governor
and Council have counted the votes for
members of Congress. and the result is a.
follows:
For the loco foco candidates 54,794
For the Wing candidates 1926
Loco foco Maj. 1888
The following are the names Of tho
members elected, with their respective ma
jorities attached. Those in italics arc
wings.
York--N athaR Clifford 977 mai
northumberland Smith l6
acknowledgements Randall SOC &c.
Ken hebec--George Evans 1851 {"
Oxford Virgil d. Paris l743
Penobscot---Thomas Davee-- 500 &"
Hacock& wv ashington-- Joshua
A Lowell. 1914 =,
Waldo---Hugh J. Anderson 2O47 ;,
The wing senators from this County. sre
all elected by handsome majorties, as will
be seen by an extract, in another column.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-12-20

The Boston Atlas contains nearly all the
returns from. MrParlnenter's (4th) District,
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-12-20

The Gov. and Council meet again on the
20lh inst. and will remain in session till the
new Legislature is organized.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-12-20

OFFICIAL RETURNS. The Governor
and Council have counted the votes for
members of Congress. and the result is a.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

HORRIBLE AFFAIR.-A slip from the
Otlce OF the Louisville Advertiser con-
taibs the details of an attempt to rob the
M echanics' Savings Institution OF that
place, which ended in Murder aud Sui e.
eide.
The treasurer, II. S. Julian, had gone
to dinner leaving the first Clerk, o. Nj.
Parker in the Bank. After the Treas
urer left, it seems Clarendon Z. Dicks
was admitted into the institution by Mr..
Parker, who had been acquainted with
him from boyhood. Under what pre-
text Dicks entered, or how he acted i'm
mediateIy after obtaining admission, must
be matter OF conjecture. 1t appears,
however, that MIR. Parker was killed at
his desk by blow with the hammer
used in cancelling notes paid.
He was struck on the top Of the head
and the hammer buried to the handle in
his brain. At this instant il is supposed
Dicks commenced his search for money,
| as drawer, in which bank notes are
usually kept, was found partly drawn
out-when MIR. Julian, the Treasurer,
| arrived and knocked at the door of The
building. Dicks opened the door, ad,
mitted Julian, shut the door again, and
! commenced an attack upon him with the
hammer with which Parker bad been
killed. Julian, unapPrised of what oc
CURED, parted the blows aimed at him,
and begged Dicks to pause, assuring him
that he was miStaken.-Dicks continued
his notwithstanding blow after blow
until Mr.. Julian had an opportunity to
seize the hammer, when in struggling
with his adversary Julian fell, but not
without wrestling the hammer from
Dicks. Deprived oftbe hammer, Dicks
began to feel for his pistol. The aim oil
Dicks was seen, and as Julian rose from
the floor be discovered Parker lying d. ad
In the room. Suddenly Julian raised a
chair threw it at Dicks, and thus gained
time TO rush out of the door, and gave
the alarm to some two or three persons
III the immediate neighborhood.
At this moment, Dicks, finding detec.
ton was inevitable, raised his pistol "a
the side OF his head, and shot himself.
Mr. Julian, though badly wounded on
the bead and face. is not considered dan.
gerous. Parker was cut offin the prime
OF hIe' leaving an interesting wife and
three children, the former in a state o.
mind that beggars description. The
cause OF all this is gambling! Dicks,
having lost every thing at the gaming
table, was driven by desperation 10 CON.
mt the dreadful crime of murder For
years ne bad been an honest and respect.
able clerk in Louisville, but overcome
by the iniatuaiiDg vice that proved his
rum he acted dishonesty, and found i,
impossible to obtain employment. His
sad end is already told.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

o. Looking over the Houston (Texas)
Telegraph the other day, I'VE cast eur eye
over prices current at the seat Of Gov
eminent of this land of promise. We
make few quotations from the prices
current atoresaid.-MiU'e Rec.
For bacon 81 l2 to 62 1-2 cents per
10; beef II l-2to Is Sd per ID; butter
5 90 per 10. tallow candles 70 cents per
10; corn So 90 per bushel: coffee 25 cents
per ID; eggs per dozen ST so; mackerel
- to S25 per barrel; lard 80 cents per
10; fresh pork 20 cents per ID; sweet
potatoes SD per bushel; brown sugar
81 l-2 per 10; loaf sugar 20 cents per lb;
corn meal 50 per bushel; lumber 20 to
TO $50 per thousand.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01
POETRY.
THE BIBLE.

- DtDs<iI'
Lamp OF our feet! whereby we trace
Our path when won't TO stray:
Stream from the fount OF heavenly grace
Brook by the travellers wayi
Bread OF our souls wherein we Iced
True mama from on high,
Our guide and chart! wherein we read
Of realms beyond The sky .
Pillar of firc-through watches dark!
Or radiant cloud by day!
when waves would whelm our tossing
bark
Our anchor and our stay
Pole-star on LIES tempesluous deep!
Beacon I! when doubts surround;
Compass! by which our course we keep
Our deep-sea iead-to sound.
Riches in poverty Our aid
In every neediul hour
mistaken rock the pilgrims shade,
The soldiers fortress tower
Our shield aad buclller in the fight.
Victory's triumphant balm
Comfort in grief in weakness, might!
In sickness-G Heads balm!
Chlldhood's preceptor. manhood's trust
Old ages firm ally!
Our hope-when we go down TO dust
or immortality
Pure oracle of Truth Divine.
Unlike each fahled dream,
Given forth from Delphi's mystic shrine,
Or grove Of Acadeuie
WORD OF THE EVERYTHING Con!
WILL OF Hls GLORIOUS SON!
Without thee how could earth be trod,
Or heaven itself he won?
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

INTEGRITY Integrity is the foundation
OF all that ID high in character among mans
kind. Other qualities may add 10 lis SPLEEN
dor, but, if this essential requisite be want,
ing, all their lustre fades. w ere | drawing
the Character of one who claimed the ADM.
ration OF the world and after | had ascrlbed
10 him eiOquence, valor, and every endow-
'nent that 10 most shining and captivating,
did add, that he was a man of too much art
10 be trusted appeal 10 every one, wheth-
er. by this single stroke, the W hole character
would not he sunk and degraded? An in
terested and crafty man may perhaps rise 10.
TO iDhuunce and high station he may be
rich and powerful, but will never be great
man. He may be feared and externally hon.
orec and cour,ed; but in the secret thoughts
oil men he finds no respect. We all feel
thai magnanimous sentiments cannot dwell
IN the same breast with seIishness and de-
celt.
tie who rests upon an internal principle of
virtue and honor will act with dignity and
holiness, OF which they are incap able who
are wholly guided by interest. He is above
those umId, suspicious & cautious restraints,
which letter &embarrass their conduct. That
urinnesS which the consciousness of reciilnde
inspires, gives yigor and force 10 bis eXertons
va WV OSIdSiCII IL duuS 0OupIe
weight 10 all the abilities Of which he is DOS
sessed. 1t even supplies the place of those
abilities III which he is defective. They no
oppose him are obliged TO honor him. They
look up 10 him with secret awe, as 10 one
who moves above them in superior sphere;
regardless OF their good or evil opinion, of
their promises or their threatenings like
one Ui those celestial Iuminaries, which holds
lis course through It's orbit, without being
affected by any connections amung the eIe-
ments below. Such a man is trusted and re-
lied upon, as we'll as esteemed, because all
know where 10 find him, and upon what sys-
tenn he acts. lie attaches friends and follow
erS 10 himself, without courling them; and
though his progress towards fame should be
slow, and interrupted at first by crooked
nrls, II Is nevertheless certain and sure
he public may be misied IUr a while, in
Judging OF real merit; but 1t is seldom un .
just at the last. AspersOns continue 10 come
forward TO view, and 10 act their part in try>
ing circumstances, their characters are at
length fully ascertIined and almost always,
rated as they deserve. How corrupt soeyer
the world may be they cannot withhold APP.
probation from him whose conduct is mark
ed by uniform integrity and honor. Enc
mics he will have, but the public favors him;
the multitude of men wish him success; and
destine him, 10 their thoughts, to every step
OF his Preierment, before he arrives at it.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

@We publish some additional items
oil intelligence ofthe late affair in Flori-
da. The loss is greater ON our side than
was hrst reported. 1t is with profound
regret we add, that the officer called Lit.
BROOKS, In the list of the killed, is Lit.
FRANCIS I. BROOKE, son OF the late
john L. BROOKE, Of Stafford County
and nephew of Judge BROOKE. of the
Court OF Appeals. He graduated at West
Poiut, IN 1896. and Immediately Joined
his regiment, since which, with one
brief interval, he hasbeen on duly on the
Western Frontier. He possessed the
most generous feelings and the incest
sense of honor. No man stood higher
In the army as an officer and as a man.
Fredericksburg Arena.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01
To Col. Strscban, Military Secretary &c &c
Col, Com

The Alexandria Gazette contains a
scathing Letter, under the signature Of
"Lowndes," addressed to Mahlon Dick
etson, Secretary Of the Navy, on his
administration Of that Department, and
especially with reference to the DELAYS
and embarrassments of the South Sea
Expedition. 1t has all the vigor and
venom of Junius, though without his
polish. The honorable Secretary can
not if he would hesitate to call for an
examination into his conduct. The
charges against him are not only Of a
most serious character, but they are
seemingly supported by an array offacts
drawn from official sources.
[LyncRburg Hrginidn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

great ordinance be broken down. VIVA,
DO say? 1t is broke down; and ithas
been broken for ages. Let it then be
built up again; here, if any where, on
these shores of new world. of a new
civilization. But how, may be ask ed
is 1t broken down? Do not men toll. i,
may be said. They do indeed toll. but
they too generally do it because they
must.-MaDy submit, to il as in some
sort degrading necessity: and they de-
sire nothing on earth so much as to es-
cape from it.
They fulfil the great law of labor in
the letter, but break it in spirit; fulfil il
with the muscle, but break it with the
mind. To some field of labor, mental
or manual, every ider should fasten as
chosen and coveted theatre of i'm
provement. But SO is he not impelled to
do under the teachings OF our imperfec,
civilization. On the contrary, he sits
down. folds his hands and blesses him
Sell on his idleness. This way of think
ing is the heritage of the absurd and un-
Just ieudal system: under which serfs
iaoored. and gentlemen spent their lives
in fighting and feastiug. 1t is tine that
this opprobium of toll were done away.
Ashamed 10 toll art thou? Ashamed of
thy dingy workshop aid dusty labor
field, OF thy hard hand Scared with SER
vice more honorable thaa that Of war.
OF tiny solled and weather stained gar
ments, on which mother nature has em>
broidcred, amidst sun aud rain. amidst
IRE and steam, her own heraldric honors?
Ashamed OF these tokens aud titles, and
envious of the Haunting robes of imbe-
Gle idlenesS and vanity i, is treason
to nature ; it is impiety TO heaven it is
breaking heavens great ordinance.
Toll, repeat it--ToIL either of the
brain, Of the head, or of the hand. is
the only true manhood, the only true
nobility.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

The New Era, Loco-Foc two,penny
Journal OF this city, recently demonstrated
that II there were no Banks flour would no,
he higher than So barrel. This nigh, be
fun Tor our cities, but what inducrmeni doe 3
1t hold out to the farmers 10 turn Loco. Foco?
-Nep Yorker.
No great fun for the cities eilher.-.The
five dollars would be harder 10 get than 800
are now-EDs. SPEC.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

BIsnoP BoULTER.-The constant habit
OF Bishop BouIter TO forgive the injuries done
to bim, led one Of his friends 10 write The fol-
lowing lines, after his death, which must be
considered The more beautiful as being true
Some write their wrong, in marbe-he more lust,
StooP'd down serene, and wrote them ia the dust
Irod under foot, the sport ofsvery wind,
swept from the earth and biotted from his mind
There, buried in the dust he babe them lie;
And gFieved they could not 'scape the Almghty'ssys
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

The Common wealthBank Of Boston, which
failed last week, is said 10 owe the IT, S. 20
yerumont from 100000 10 100000. It's
late President and two other persons, 1t is
stated, owe the Bank about the whole amount
Of its capital, $500, 900 The Commonwealth
Insurance Company had large part Of il
capital invested 10 The stock OF tie Bank.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

We understand that the U. s. shi
Macedonian (ately attached to the Ex-
Ploring Squadron,) Capt. Shubrick, may
be looked for at this port in a few days
from New York, for the purpose OF COM
Pieting her equipments preparatory to
cruise on the coast.
NORFOLK BEACON.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

The New York Courier states that
some police officers had occasion to visit
a house in Cross street few days since.
They found that it was tenanted bv 70
women, 90 men, and 1876 children, ex-
elusive ofthe live stock attendant upon
such family.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

Il has al last been ascertained that Edward
Kent. the Wing candidate, is elected Cover
nor Of Maine. The Legislature, which is
now in session, has counted the votes. and
finds that Kent received majority Of $50
over all persons.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01
SPECTATOR.

@"A number OF the following articles
were put in type for the last paper, and
omitted for want of room.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-02-01

" a nglhe labouTers in The literary vine
yafo, there are none, whom as class, il il
more desirable to raise, by due sympathy and
favour, iren the obscurify and discomfort Of
liie OF neglected literary adventure, than
th0Se to devote their talents 10 tie service
Of The public press. Good feeling AID good
policy, are equally violated by an OPPOSITE
course. The evil Of which lhs ia,tldious
and people who aie far from being So COM
plain is, that newspapers are frequently wan
ting in the seli-respcct, good faith, and cour.
!eSy wh'Ch belong 10 good society To this.
scoTniui exclusion from good society Is tho
appropriate remedy for This specific eviIa
but one example will 90 father than filtv
lectures: There is nobody who reed feel
ashamed Of profession Of which Mr.. Fon-
oLanqoe Is member. lie may well be ex-
peCied TO do for his profession what Carried
and Reynolds did for theirs.''- EdinJUrg
| Review, Jyly 1897.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-03
THE MADIsoNIA N.
ron THE COUNTRY.


We commenced on Saturday last the publication Of
weekly edition Of the Madsonian and shall issue the
second number to-day. This edition will comprise a
condensed report Of the daily proceedings Of both
Houses Of Congress- with all the editorial matter and
much other political statistical financial and mscella-
neous reading comprised in Inc edition published every
other day6lng the four sides Of the sheet with read
ing matter, OF an interesting and valuable character
This will prove valuable acquisition, we fauer our
SELF TO all who would supply themselves with general
information from The Capitol Of the United States, in
cheap and convenient form, accessible to all The pre-
sent political period is interesting and important one,
and cannot fail to excite the attention CT every who
seeks to be informed upon matters Of general con-
Germ
The price for the Madisonian, weekly, one year, IS
SO, payable invariably IN adrdnce.
December l6, 1887.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-03
From the United States Gazette.
THE DUEL.


Our paper OF yesterday contained slight notice OF
fatal duel which took place Washington last Sa-
turday. We were absent when the account reached
the office, should not have allowed to pass
without expression of regret that this relic of baba
ages should be found among wasting popu-
laon, outragng moral feeling, and violating the laws Of
God and man We make charge against individuals,
complaint is of the practice, continued beyond the
operations Of those circumstances which, if they did
Justify dueng, seemed TO it in some persons
and places Ii is time that such practices discon
tinued that the councils of the nation their face
against them-tha expulsion should be visited upon
member that survive a. duel We are bcset all sides
at the present times with ills enough occupy public
thought and agtate public feeling, without the addition
OF bloodshed The wanton waste of human life, such
as occurred in the death Of Mr. Cllley-who, whatever
may have been his accountability to the power claiming
satisfaction was certainly called on to place his life
or his soul in jeopardy BY fighting Mr. Graves Under
the excitement consequent upon the death Of Mr.. Gil
ley, trust that some attempt will be made in Con-
gress to prevent further eson OF blood by such
called for means. Those who have been engaged in
these unhappy affairs, among the most willing
throw in the way Of further mischief every obstacle that
a Legislature command And It would seem as if
something might be done lessen the disposition to re-
sort to that mode Of seeking satisfaction or of yielding
TO what denied by some, necessity Of accepting
the offer of combat Let us hope that the mournfu
occasion will suggest prevention.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-03
THE LATE FIRE AT THE MILITARY
ACADEMY.
u. S. MILITARY ACADEMY,
WEST PoiNT Feb. 10, 1888.
To Brig. Gen. CnAs. GRArlor,
Chef Engineer of The United States

WEST POINT, req. ~ 1855.
To Brig. Gen. CHAs. GRArlor,
Chef Engineer Of The United STATES
Sir: Itbecomes my duty to inform you that the build
ings occupied by the Engineering Chemical, and Phi
losophlcal Departments and the Library, were con
sumed last night by fire. The fire originated in one OF
the engineering rooms, used on Sundays as a reading
room and discovered until it had far spread
as to render all effects TO extinguish it useless.
In communicating this unfortunate occurrence to
you, gratifying have it in my power to state that
the books Of the Library the Philosophical instruments,
and the Chemical apparatus all saved by the time
ly exertions of the officers aud cadets OF course,
ny articles have been less injured in the rapid
in which they had TO be removed, but the loss
will be uncomfortable compared with the value Of pro-
perty exposed. The AdJuant's Office was Immediately
the where the fire originated, and regret to
inform you that all the records and papers destroy
ed have been busy this forenoon in having the books
and instruments secured, and have occupied
the hotel for that purpose.
The misfortune will only delay oftwo three
days in the academic exercises.
have, sir, TO request that Court Of Inquiry may be
ordered for the purpose of investigating the Of the
accident
No will be lost in laying before you the extent Of
the damages sustained.
With the highest respect, have the honor TO be, sir,
your obodient servant,
R. E. DE RUSSY,
Lieutenant Colonel, Sup't NJ. A.