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RAILROAD IRON.

"Observer" of the Philadelphia Ledger in
a late letter shows by facts and figures the
great superiority of American over English
railroad iron using the Reading railroad,
on which very large business is done, as a
test. He gives as a fact that only the low
priced English iron can be brought TO tins
county 10 enter into competition with Amer
icua iron, ard even this only once until the
quality Of the two kinds is tested.
The average yearly per centage Of rails
worn out on the road for the Two years en-.
ding on the LIST Of December, 1919, has been
MS follows@--
English as pound rail, $40 per ct. per ann.
Do. 50 I" 4-IO p"
Do. GO 3-I0u &c
PhGnixville Pa,
60 I" 7-1O
This statement, however, does not exact.
ly indicate the relative value OF the several
kinds Of iron mentioned. The as and SO
TBS. rail, are both on the light track yet il
is the 10 and II years wear of the former
which compares with the and 8 years of
the latter, and the 8 and years of the 60
lbs. rail which are compared with the aver
age Of the first three years wear of the
PhGnixville American go lbs. rails both of
which latter patterns are on the loaded (coal)
car track.
The following is given as the compara-
tive wear OF rails on the Reading railroad
English, 4 LILO per cent. per annum.
American, 40
Difference in favor of the American, . 7-lO
ger cent; or otherwise stated, the cost of ro-
pairing these rails per annum, considering
she damaged iron taken out as worth half as
much as the new iron put on the track }
will be as follows:
Repairing Eng. iron per ton per yard, s2c,s
Do. American, &" % 3"
Difference in favor Of American rails 54cts
In addition 10 this, we must make prop
er allowance for the labor of replacing the
bars, and for the greater wear of machinery
running over constantly failing rails, items
which will increase the advantage of the
good iron at least SO pc, cent. on the 50 cts,
per ton per aunum, and corespondinsly en-
hance the advantage resulting from the en-
ployment Of American rails.
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A bold and desperate stroke.

Itwas bold game 10 draw the question
of the tariff into the late Gubenaiorial can
.vass. But Johnston conceived that subject
might be used 10 his profit and he staked it
in the contest. Not satisfied with that, he
next tried 10 SC cveeh himself behind the mill
terry reputation Of General Scott, and thought
heroic name should save him now as i.
had done three years ago. Blu, he lost the
Two great stakessof his party, and left it
bankrupt IN political watchword and rally
ing cry,
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USExsEcTED.-The Wings counted on 10
majority in this borough on Tuesday last,
and had every thing prepared for grand
demonstration as soon as the votes were
counted of. Their iransparencies were all
distributed, and ready 10 light up, many Of
them having blanks left 10 fil up the ma
iori;ies. They were not brought out how
ever, when the result was known. Rather
guess they have discovered that "there's
many Slip 'twixt the cnp and the lip."-
Honiddysburg Standard.
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ry We learn from the Presbyterian ii

" We learn from the Presbyterian that
DR.. Nevin, who for some years has filed
a Professorship in the Theological Seminary
of the German Reformed Church, at Mer-
cersburg, has rendered his resignation. This
event is 10 be referred to the increasing dis
satisfaction in that Church. on account OF
the peculiar doctrines broached by the Pro-
fessor on the subjects Of Church and sacra.
ments. DR.. Nevin was educated at Prince
ton, and is man of talent
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WooD LErrER-There are very few estab-
lish nenis for the manufacture of wood letter
in the country. The Post master at Pleasant
Grove, Marylasd, makes some very good, as
we can attest from using a let which we re-
ceived from him. Any body wanting hand
bills done can "try ii on" and sec how vell
a, Labs
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PRESIDENTIAL CAucusiSa.--Ii is stated in
the New York papers that the leading men,
bers of the Cabinet of the late President
Polk are assembled in that city at this time,
and engaged in concocting scheme TO de-
feat the movemet in favor Of Judge Doug
lass, Of Illinois, for the Presidency, and 10
secnre the nomination of MIR. Buchanan, Of
Pennsylvania
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LADIES' DEoREE-The National Grand
Lodge of the ]. 0, of 0. F. have adopted an
Honorary degree III their institution for the
wives and daughters of Odd Fellows in good
standing. A female odd tellotc may be look
ed upon as something new under ths sun.
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Heavy Telegraph Business.--The Morse A.
merican line of telegraph, between this city
aud Buffalo, sent ard received yesterday
nearly five hundred messages, in addition to
two long reports for the press, occupying
Two hours in the transmission. This is the
largest days business IN telegraphing that
has come TO our knowledge.-N Y Com.
Adu. Oct. I'd.
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EaU,LITY-It is asserted in some Of the
Northern newspapers that there are more
anG-holders in the State Of Massachusetts
alone than in all England and Ireland togeth-
er. We do not knew what authority this
declaration has; but it accords with our own
impressions, and tells, in forcible and prac-
tical way, the difference between the tenden-
cies of an aristocracy and republic.
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A MONKEY HUsTER.--A French paper
speaks Of gentleman who had gone large
ly in the monkey trade. He has just return
ed 10 Medsah after long hunt in which he
had taken, by an ingenious proceeding, OF
his own invention, from $50 10 300 mon-
keys Of all ages and sexes with which he is
about embarkiug for France.
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A SINGULAR FREaK.--At the recent elecs
tion Daniel M. Smysev, Esq citizen Of
Adams county, was elected President Judge
(by 500 majority Of The Judicial District
composed OF Bucks and Montgomery coun-
ties. What adis to the siDyularify Of this
choice is the fact, that Mr. Smyser Is not a
resident Of either comfy, and that the Dis
trict gave Mr.. Bigler, the Democratic caudi-
date for Governor, 1000 majority, while Mr..
Smyseris thorough going Wing. There
were two Democratic candhates---Judge
Chapman Of Bncks and Mr.. Fomdnee Of
Montgomery, the conierees having been un-
able 10 agree.
SOUTH CAROLINA ELECrIoN.-An election
was recently held in South Carolina, for del.
egates 10 Southern Congress. Full returns
from two-thirds Of the State, give the co.op-
eraionists Cor Union men) majority OF
7,129. Rhett and Duncan are he only Sc.
cessionists elected, and that by very closs
vJte. a
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SERIOUS Loss.

On last Thursday the Canal boat Of Capt
Valentine Beidelman Of this place sunk in
the Chasepeak bay at Chesepeax city. The
boat had been ,ied.over pile, and when the
tide went down the pile broke through the
Soat and il sunk some 10 feet under water.
A large amount Of merchandise was on for
merchants of this place some for A. J: Slo-
an, Elias Mendephall, Bloomsburg r. r. Iron
Company, Mcndenhall & Mensch, John X
Grotz, William Sloan and small amounts fo
some others The goods havo, howeve
been all taken out, and spread out 20 dry
while some have been sent back TO Phila
delpnia.
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u Hon. James Cooper has been appoiu-
ted one of the Counsel for Maryland by Gov.
ernor Lowe, TO assist Attorney General Brent,
in the prosecution Of the Chris!iana prison-
ers, now waiting trial
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The Virginia Election.

RICHMOND, October 25, 1s5I.-According
to the latest reports, the members supposed
10 be elected 10 Congress from the various
districts in Virginia, are as follows;
Dist.
S Nilsson, dem S Rights.
2 r X Meade, dem S R.
No returns.
4 T S Bocock, dem S r.
Unknown.
is Caskie,* dem n.
T H Bayly,* dem s r.
A r Holiday, dem S r.
81 + Slrolher,* whig, U.
10 CT Falkuer,* whig gain, U.
IL Letcher, y dem, U.
12 HA Edmundson, Dem. U.
10 F B McMullen, dem, U.
Il No returns.
is G W Thompson,* dem gain; Union.
New members.
Several of these districts are only partially
heard from, or not at all but the above is
believed TO be the probable result, judging
from the aspect of tho few returns received.
In The last Congtsss, Virginia was repre-.
sented BY six Union democrats, seven South.
erp Rights democrats, and two wings.
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n The US Army is officered by one
Major-General, three Brigadier-Gen ais,
twenty-three Colonels. There are eight Bre-
vet Major Generals, fifteen Breyet Brigadier
Generals, tweniy-three Brevet Colonels, fl
ty seven Brevet 1t. Colonels. la two years
past there have died one Brigadier-General,
four Breyet Major Generals, and three Colo
nels.
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We see in the Democratic papers recent-
ly received, the names of number Of ac-
tive and eminent Democrats meniened in
connection with the Office of Secretary Of
the Commonwealth. Amongst these are
Judge Woodward, of Luzene, Judge Camp
bell, of the city, and Col, Black, ESQ, Of
Pinsburg.
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~ An English Journal is of opinion that
the temporary superiority of the Americans
in some things is the result of diseased ac-
tirity ofthe nervous system, which makes us
bright, but short-,ived. "3t
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II The feat of moving stone house,
estimated to weigh 400 tons, distance of
40 feet, was accomplished in Germantown,
Pennsylvania, last week.
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: A=
DIED.

In Tunkhannock ON the morning of the
10th inst. ANNA A, daughter of H and
Harriet Ellis, aged % months and days.
In Bloom township, on the 10th inst, Mr.
JACOB GARRISON, an estimable citizen, aged
about 81 years gs Is .t
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A SIGN OF THE TlMEs.-Since Bigler is cleo
ied,in Pennsylvania, there are only four
states out of 81 in the Union thai have Wing
Governors. Twcnty.sesn to four will do un-
ill the next election.
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rv- Tbere has arisen in New York, a ne,

rT There has arisen in New York, a new
star, said to be of the very first magnitude,
in the person of Misa Greenfield, eolored
lady, and il is proposed to call her ''the Black
S,raa.n We submit whether il would not
be better 10 say nothing of tho appropriate
ness of this thing, to bestow on this new as
pirant the title of "the Black D,ssk Of Old Tr-
oi,,eu,O
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II James Adams, Esq, the recent Sher-
i'll of York county, died on the day OF the
eleciion--,he very day on which his success
sor was chosen.
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CRUEL Res EMINENT "A person being
asked why he had given his daughter in
marrisge 10 a man with whom he was al en-
nifty, answered, 81 did il out Of pure re-
yenge"
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II A wag who was asked TO buy the
Bank Note Deector, the other day, said he
would purchase it il il would detec, bank
mole in his pocket.
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~ PIT. BARKuM, the Bridgeport Stan
dard say s. will be nominated fof the. next
Governor of Connecticut by the Temperace
and also BY the !. Democratic" party Of that
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House OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Meliinger.


AlIegheny-John M Cluskey, James Fife,
G., E. Appteton, T. Penney, J. Miller.
Armstrong, Clarion and JeffersoE-J. S.
Rhey, Reynolds Laughlin, w. w. Wise.
Beaver, Butler and Lawrence-7homas
DUNCAN, Samuel Hamilton, J. r. Hunis.
Bedford Fulton and Cambria-W. Schell
John Kean.
Berks-George Dengler, Isaac Yost, J. C
Evans, Jacob Reifsnyder.
Blair and Huntingdon-Seth r. MCuns,
VIM. B. Smith.
Bradford-Ad,lison M'Kean, Henry Gibbs.
Bucks-Jonalhan Ely, Noah Shull, Ed
ward Thomas.
Carbon and Lehigh-David Laury, VIM.
Lilly, Jr.
Chester--John Aeker, William Chandler,
Jesse James.
CIear6eld, M'Kean and Elk--James L.
ellis.
Clinton, Lycoming and Potter. B. Tor
bett, J. M. Kilbom.
Columbia and Montour-M. E. Jackson.
Crawford-G. Merrlman, Ransom King
ley.
Cumberland--J. Ellis Bonham, 7, III. Hen
dersoa.
Dauphin-James Freellnd, Jacob lands.
Delaware--John VI. Broomau.
Efie-C. W. Keiso, n. W. Blaine.
Fayet!e and Westmoreland--Jos. Guffey,
L. L. Bigelow, P. W. Hook, A. NJ. Hill.
Franklin-Dar,d Maeiay, G. 4. Madeira.
Greene-Flelcher Brook.
Indiana--Aiex. M Connel.
Lancaster--Afoses Po,onaH, C. L. Hynseek-
err J. C. Walion, C. F. Mar,in, D, A, SheE
fer.
Lebauon--John. C, Shehser.
Luzerne--S. s. Benedict, J. w. Rhoads.
Mercer, venango and Warren--John. w.
Shusar, L. N. M'Granahan, J. Y. James.
Mifflin--John Ross.
Monroe and Pke-Henry S. Mot.
Montgonery--C. w. Gabe, o. P. Fretz, H.
Boyer.
Northampiou--Mchael Meyers, H. Bfitler.
Norihumberland--Wm. Follrner.
Peny-David Steward.
Philadelphia Ci,y--C. o. NeiH, j. L. Goss-
Ter, G. H. Hart, J. R Flanagan.
Philadelphia County-S. Demers, D. Rn-
bicam, Isaac. c..Leech, jr., VIM. Goodwin, VIM.
H. souder, Henry Huplet, THos. L. CLIFFORD,
!. B. SAREeER, =. REEL, j. WAGNER, B. R.
MILLER.
Schuylkill--Stephen Ringer, Bernard Re.
lily.
Somerset--George MoVry.
Susquehanna, Sullivan and Wyoming--I
Reckhow, Michael Myert.
Tioga-Jerelniah Black.
Union and Juniata-Wm. Sharon.
Washington-John Msloy Hugh Craig.
! Wayne-T ]. HubbelD.
York-George Kraft, Jas. M. Anderson, E
| r. Herbert.
Democrats in Roman, Wings in Halie, Ma
lives in SMALL CAPS. *New members OF Sen.
| ale.
The House win likely stand--5s Demo
Gratis, 81 Wings and Natives. Both bran
ches will be as follows;
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~ The Southern papers arc congratula-
ting the people of that region on the defeat
Of Governor Johnston, in Pennsylvania.
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BETTER yEI.-John Galbraiih, a Demo-
crat of the straightest sect, ie elected Pfesi-
dent Judge Of the Erie district,
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~ The young Wings Of New York don'i
much like their party name SO they aeom
itby calling themselves Democratic Wing
Young Men, The void Democratic" is
to them what dicky is to fellow without
q shirt---ii Keeps urnrpearsnces.
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MARRIED..

Bv the Rev D S Tobias, on the nth inst
Mr. MArnIas GitsERT, to Miss ELHABETH
SRToup, both Of Mountpqeasanl township
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oURNTABLE.

G"dey's Lady's Book for November, is
beautifully embellished with two match en-
Cravings, typical Of Good and Evil Counsel
besides number of other appropriate illus
trations. The literary department is well
sustained by a talented corps of authors
Cooley never flags in his efforts TO please
Philada.--L. A. Cooley. SO year, or two
copies far SIS.
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@Uc@E1C@E3s
MARBLE YARD.

THE subscriber respectfully bess leave to
L announce 10 his friends and ihe public
in general that he has established
SGGuUbOo Topa
IN BLOOMSBURY, on Main Street opposite
the Hotel Of CHARLES H. DGBLER, where he
is prepared 10 manufacture to order
MO IN " L E IN II s.,
OF the best American and Italian Marble,
in the latest and best styles also Tombs,
Gravestones, or any other kind of work in
his line of business, in workmanlike man.
ner, and at very low prices. ~ .r
EY Lettering done in English and Ger
man. .Ri PETER HUGHES.
E. ARMSTRONG, Agent Hl saF
Bloomsbury, October 25ih, 1851. 1.-6m.
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Pennsylvania LEGisLA rURE.


Below will be found the names of MEM
bers Of The next Legislature, as nearly as
can be ascertained at the present moment.
!. Philadelphia City--Bsy. Matthias, Wm
4. Crabb.*
2. Philadelphia County-Thos. S. Fer.
non, Thos H. Forsyth, SAmL. G. HAMLroS.*
8. Montgomery--J. Y. Jones.
4. Chester ond Delaware-Hewy S. E..
uans.#
5. Berks-Henry A. Muhlenberg.
8. Bucks-Bey. Malone.
T. Lancaster and Lebanon--E. C. Darling
ion,* E Kinser.A
8. Northumberland and DaspAin--Joka C.
K,s,kle*
0. northampton and Lehigh-Conrad Shi.
mer.
10. Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne
E. w. Hamlin.*
II. Adams and Franklin-7aos. Carson.
IL. York-Henry Fulton.
10. Cumberland and Perry-Joseph Baily.
II. Centre, Lycoming, Sullivan and Clin-
,on-Wm. F. Packer.
IS. Blair, Cambria and Huniingdon-R
H. MeMmfrie
16. Luzerne, Montour and Columbia--C
R. Bnckalew.
II. RAadford Susquehanna and Wyoming
Geo. Sanderson.
IS. Tiosa, Potlos, Mexican, Elk, Clear.
field and Jefierson--John w. Guernsey.
10. Mercer, and Venango and Warren
J. Hoge.
90. Erie and Crawford-J. IT. Walker.
2l. Butler, Beaver and Lawrence-W Vim.
Hasleat, 4. Robertson.
22. AIlegheny-Jas. Carotkeys.
Washington and Greene-Maxwel NJ
Caslin*
81. Bedford, Fulton and Somerse,-Hamil-
ton B. Bdrnes*
rs. Armstrong, Indiara and Clarioa-- C..
Myers.
20. Jniata, Mfllin and Union-Ei Sl1er.
81. Westmoreland and Fayette-John Nc
Farana.*
2s Schuylkil.-Charles Frailey.
In all, i6 Democrats, 16 Wings, and Ma
tive.
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Peterson's Ladies' National Magazine, for
November, is very good rumber. The en-
cravings are better than usual, and the read
ing matter as good as usual, which Is the
highest praise We can bestow. Peterson treads
hard upon the heels of his Three Dollar
competitors Philada.-Charles J. Peterson,
ss Chesnui stieet. So year, nj three COP
les for SIS.
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Graham's Magazine for November, exhib-
its capital table of contents, which will
be very apt TO carry of the palm for the
north. Herbert, Conrad, Tasistro, Hosmer,
Danforh, Mrs. Neal, Mrs. Dorr, and other
writers of kindred fame, have contributed
some OF their bes! pieces. The embellish-
ments are very fine, and will be generally
admired. Pbilada r. Graham.
So year, or SIS for two copies.
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The Dollar Magazine for October, is q
lively and entertaining number. How the
publishers contrive TO keep up such first.
rate publication FOR The iriaing price of ST a
year, we don't know. But they do it, as any
one may find out for himself, by enclosing
Dollar 10 the publishers: A. Z. & G. L. Duy-
ckinck, io9 Nussuu. .sirrst, Now -YerL.---
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Sartain's Union Magazine for November,
contains two exquisite engravings, ''The De.
buante" and "The Exiles of Babylon"
with fourteen fine illustrations on wood. The
contents embrace thirty six original articles
by writers Of high repute. Rev. DR.. Todd's
interesting HScenes in the Life of tho Saw
our" are continued, and embellished with
six beautiful illustrations. Philada.--Jno
Sarain & Co. SO year. or $5 foftwo copies
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secretary Of state.

Democratic majority over all, 10.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-02-01
The Streets Of London.

The champ Of the stecds on the silver bit,
As they whirl the rich mans chnriot by;
The beggar's whine as he looks at it,
But II goes too fast for charity;
The trail on the street of the poor mans broom,
That the lady, who walks TO her pulnce home,
On her eilken skirts may catch no dust;
The tread of tho business men who must
Count their per cents. by the PAGES they take
The cry Of the babe unheard of its mother,
Though it lies on her breast, while she thinks Of
the other
Laid yesterday where il VIII not wake;
The nower-girl's prayer To buy roses aud pinks,
Held out in the smoke like stars by day;
The gin doors oath that hollowly ohinks
Guilt upon grief and wrong upon hate:
The cabman's cry to get out Of the way;
The dustman's call down tho area-gratc;
The young maids Jest and the old wife's scold /;
Tic haggling talk OF the boys at a stall
The f,,ht in the street which is backed for gold ;
the plea Of the lawyers in Westminster hall
The drop OH the stones OF the blind mans stall,
AS he trades in his own grief sacrclncss;
The brothers shrek and tho Ncwgate laugh;
Tho hum upon Change and tho organs grinding
Tho grinders face being nevertheless
Dry and vacant Of even woe,
While the childrcn's hearts are leaping so
At the merry music's winding
The black k-plumcd funerals creeping train,
Long and slow (and yet they will go
As fast as Life, though 1t hurry and strain y
Creeping the populous houses through,
And nodding their piumes, at either side,
: At many house where al infant, new
To the sunsliiny world, has just struggled AM
cricd,-
i At many house where stteth bride.
rr 1frS. Broiohin5s Poems.