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FRIENDSHIP.

Lieut.. Montgomery had seen much
military service. However, the wars
were over, and he had nought to do. but
lounge as best he could through life up
on half pay. He was one day taking
his ease at his tavern, when he observed
a stranger, evidently foreigner, gazing
intently at him. The Lieutenant ap.
peared not to notice the intrusion, and
shifted his position but the stranger
shifted too, and still with unblenched
gaze, stared. This was too much for
Montgomery, who rose and approached
the scrutinizing intruder.
"Do you know me, sir 2" asked the
Lieutenant.
IL think I do" answered the foreign
er, who was evidently Frenchman.
"Have we ever met before 2" contin-
ued Montgomery.
81 will not swear to it," replied the
stranger: "but if we have-andI am
almost sure we have-you have sabre
cut, deep one, on your right wrist"
IL have" cried Montgomery, turning
back his sleeve, and displaying very
broad ugly scar. II didn't get this for
nothing, for the brave fellow who made
me present of it, repaid with cash
across his skull"
The Frenchman bent down his head,
parted his hair with his hand and said
"You may look at the receipt"
The next moment they were in each
others arms. They became bosom
friends for life.
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Extract from q Letter from Miss Mar.
thn Smith, Of PiainAeRd, Conn.

u
tha Smith, Of PiainAeHd, Conn.
Miss A. w. SpENcER:
received an introduction to you from
our friend H. Meeks, who, with yourself,
is engaged in one Of the most important
reforms of the day for never was scine
bibbcr fit companion for woman.
Many a worthy woman in our vicinity,
has struggled through life, side by side
with common drunkard,- for the rea-
son, she knew not what else to do with
herself If she left him, the community,
women and all would raise their voice
against her. Our laws did not at all
shield her, for our Legislators themselves,
we're drinking Brandy. Oh! that we bad
risen up en- nlasse, half century ago, and
demanded, as Mrs. L. Motto, says. bet
ter state of things.
1t remains nosc, only for women to as
sumo a proper position, and the work is
done. Those who have what they term
good husbands, see, do not intend 70
move n step, and pretend they see no oc-
casion for this movement: 'wives must
govern by concession,' &c. deny it. l
have a dear sister who has tried it neith-
er has she ever found the man to whom
she is tied, the "tressil work Sir Way
land would have her to believe: she has
him to support, for he is in no business
and our laws are the worst to be found in
any Of the States. However, a year ago
went with her to the N. Bank, and with
the help Of lawyer, forbid his taking out
her annuity, the Dividends arising on five
thousand dollar stock, and our laws bear
her out in it.; but it is the first time.
Lam for just and equal rights. This
struggle described, is between an office
bearer in a Congregational Church and
most frugal and industrious wife, who
has no child for him to maintain, yet be
could tell her, "y you shall not have it," in
a sovereign tone, too. He had taken more
than two thousand from her, and hitherto
she had conceded his right to do eo,-took
the whole legacy left her by my brother,
and never suffered her to see dollar Of
it, yet retains his standing in the Church.
! write this to you, because you are pub
fishing and do believe it is too common
a grievance, and should be ezposed. l do
not hold my peace in regard to oppression
in any form, whatever. My best wishes
for your success. MARTHA SMITH.
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MRS. OBSERVER.

1here IS a science Ot life,-a science
not learned from books-not illustrated
by pictures and diagrams, but to be
studied by every man, in the silence of
his own heart. 1t is melancholy, as
well as surprising, to see how generally
men neglect the pursuit of this science /;
allow their life to grow up, if Imay so
say, according as casual circumstances
may direct; give up the shaping of their
characters into any ones hands, who
has mind to assume the office and
thus let that life. whose well.being is to
them worth all things else, become what
it may suit any ones caprice to make it.
Few men live in themselves,-6nd in
themselves the grounds of the actions
they perform. 1t is wonderful how TT.
tie independence, notwithstanding the
boasting of men, there is in the world.
1t is. perhaps, one of the first principles
in this science Of life, that every man
should try, as much as possible, to form
his character. as he would, if he were
the only created being in existence. Oh
course, by character here, / mean some
thing more than the aggregate Of mans
outward actions. mean by it that in
soard state, whence originate all his acts,
those collected principles which form
the ground work of his being.
1t is obvious, think, that this self.
insulation is what every person is capa.
BILE of performing. Suppose for a mo-
ment man to be in this insulated post.
ure would he not know, as clearly as
he now does, that there is God g.
Would he not equally we'll understand
the difference between right and wrong,
and his obligations to pursue the one
and eschew the other Is doing right a
mere imitation of others, or is it an ODE.
dience to law written on every mans
heart, whose characters would not be
obliterated, or their force diminished,
even though all men but himself were
annihilated
A blindness to our own individual
power, power to mould our own charac-
ters, is one of the most effectual him
drances in the way of moral growth. 1t
is as common too, as it is efectual. To
a person, in whom l could detect an in
cipient blindness Of this kind, | could
say. try to understand the value of your
life. Think of it, not as a mere cxis.
tence in this world, mere living and
breathing in common with the brutes,
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spirit, such despicable cowardice, such
a degenerate, abject state Of mind as one
would think human nature Incapable OF,
did We not meet with frequent instances
oft in ordinary conversation. Addison.
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"Poor old General Debility" exclaim-
ed Mrs. Parringten, "it is surprising how
long he lives, and what sympathy he OK.
cites--the papers are full Of remedies
for him."
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The SCRIPTuREs.-There are no songs
comparable to the Songs Of Zion; no
orations equal to those of the Prophets,
and no politics like those which the
Scriptures teach.-Milton.
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Religion 10 the hiding place Of life
that hich moulds the heart to all good
and beautiful things. 1t does not parade
the streets but keeps at the side Of the
Christian as q guardian angel, always
present but invisible.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL GENERAL CON.
FERENCE,

This body, which has been in session a,
Boston for twenty seven days, adjourned on
TeusIay 10 meet at indianapolis, Ind in
May, 1856. The session was very harmo-
nious one, and the hospitaliies and courte-
sizes of the city were generously extended to
the members. The Traveller thus sums up
the prominent business transacted -
The long contested questions concerning
pewed churches, has been definitely settled,
so that il is now at the option of majority of
any and every congregation 10 decide as 10
whether the new system or the free seat sys-
TEN shall prevail in their respective churches,
and whether the sexes shall sit apart or not
No change has been made in the regulations
concerning the presiding eldership, and the
various petitions for the authorizations of lay
delegation in the several quarterly and an
nual conferences have met with negative
response. -Four new bishops have been elect
ed, two from the East and two from the
West, ore of whom takes the place of Bishop
Hamliue, resigned on account of i'll health,
and another of the late Bishop Hedding.
The bishops are now seven in number. A
'Seal of the Episcopacy" has been ordered,
10 be used in common by all, instead of each
having a separate official seal, as heretofore.
The 'Tract Society of the NJ. Z. Church."
cen,ering at New York, and the Sabbath
School Work, have each been recognized
on an independent basis, with veiw to
greater efficiency. With the same intent al
terations have been made in The constitution
of the Missionary organization.
On Tuesday three resolutions were adopt
ed, one requiring pastors 10 calechise chill
dren in Sabbarh schools and at special meet
ings another giving all male Sabbath school
superin,endents, who are church members
seats in the quarterly conferences by virtue
Of their office and third providing for the
publication at New York, of new edition o
the Discipline.
1t was announced previous 20 the adjourn
ment, iha, S2l7 has been collected towart
erecting two monuments TO the Bishops W host
remains lie in Mt. Olive, Cemetery Bal,i
more.
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RECEPTION OF THE NOMINATION..

BosToN, June 6.-The nomication of Gen.
Pierce, for the Presidency, by the Demo-
cratic Convention, took the town by surprise
Yesterday. The Douglassi,es express discon.
tent, but the Wings appear pleased, and say
they like it. Gen. Pierce was lodging al
the many calls from political friends, that
he left privately during the night, and took
lodgings at Cambridge. There is now at
least hatful of telegraphic dispatches for
him, at the fremont House. Only a few in
innate friends know his whereabouts.
ROME, N Y, June 5-When the news Of
the nomination of General Pierce for the
Presidency, reached here, the Democrats
made preparations for a great ratification
meeting, which was held this evening. A
salute and display of fire works took place
A number Of speeches were also delivered
by prominent citizens.
CONCORD, N. H., June 5.-.General Pierce's
nomination was received here with tnmultu-
Gus demonstrations of joy by the friends of
ou' N'S'iIsulSueu n SihHb SdIu'C W
2S2 guns was fred, and all the bells were
rung as soon as the telegraph announced the
,idings, which has taken every one by sur
plise.
WAsuNGToN, JUNE 6.--The Democrats
here express great satisfaction al the nomi-
nation, Gen. Pierce being well known and
esteemed here. The Hunkers, however, are
keeping close quarters.
RIcHMoND, Va, June 6-The Democratic
nominations, especially tha, of the Hon. w
r. King, for the Vice Presidency, are well
received here. Virginia having set Pierce's
hall in motion, seconded by n C., he is now
hailed as Virginia candidate.
PETERSBURG, June c. Dispatches receiv.
ed here from our delegates in the late Dem
ocratic Convention, vouch for General Pierce
as "a goud man and true" and the nomina
| tions are both well received.
WILMINGTON, n C.-The nominations o.
Pierce and King appear TO be most eycepta
| bic 10 the Democrats here. The delegate!
from this State pronounce him 'the nomine,
of the Souih.n
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Gy SUsQuEuANNA Rail RoAD.-The
Committee on Internal Improvements of
the City Council of Baltimore have report
ed in favor Of subscribing five hundred
thousand dollars TO the Susquehanna Rail
Road. This is coming up TO the work pro-
perly. We wish we could say the same of
our County Commissioners.
P. S.-The report of the Committee has
passed both branches Of the Council unani-
mouSly. What a contrast between their
action and that of the Philadelphia coun-
ell
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PIERCE AND KING.

The Democratic National Convention.
after laborious session of FIVE days, has
presented to the people the name of Gen.
Franklin Pierce, OF New Hampshire, as the
candidate for President, and William R.
King Of Alabama, as the candidate for Vice
President. Cass, Douglass, aud Buchanan,
have been laid aside for the present. All
the efforts of Congress and the Senate, at
President making, have been fruitess. The
honor of the championship of the great
democratic party in the campaign Of 1852,
has been conferred upon those who sought
not that distinction, but the choice has fall
len upon men ably competent to sustain
that high position.
Gen. Pierce was born in Hillsborough
county, New Hampshire, where Gen. Cass,
Daniel Webster and many other distn-
guished men drew their first breath. HIS
father fought and bled in the battles of the
Revolution. Gen. Pierce is a lawyer hv
profession, and has filled several public oili-
ces with distinguished ability. For several
years he represented his county in the
State legislature. From 1888 to 1887 he
occupied seat in Congress, and while a
member of that body was called by the
unanimous voice of New Hampshire 10 the
u. S. Senate. Although the youngest man
in that asSemblage of wise and experienced
Statesmen, he soon won the respect, esteem
and regard of all. Before the expiration
OF his term, he resigned his seat and return
ed to the granite hills, where he remained
until his country called for volunteers to
maintain her honor in the torrid fields OF
Mexico. We next find him marching, as
a private, toward the seat of war. PreS-
dent Polk, with that keen perception which
| distinguished all his selections, appointed
him TO the command of the Ninth Brigade.
At the head OF his brigade, Gen. Pierce
fought at Contreras, Cherubusco, Moino
del Rey and Chapultepec. He had his horse
shot under him at Molino del Rey, and was
severely injured by the animal falling upon
him; but continued on the field until the
battle was won. Gen. Scott had unbound
ed confidence in him and speaks in his dis,
patches of 'fhe gallant Pierce" At the
close OF the war be again resumed his prac,
tice at the bar.
His principles have always been thor
oughly democratic. The Granite State
chershes him as her iavorite son. In pri
vate life he is courteous, generous, and hon
orable.
William Rufus King, of Alabama, ha
been in public life for many years. Eli
course in The House and Senate is wei
known. Although from the extreme South
he is firm friend of the compromise.
The nominations are every where re
ceived with enthusiasm. From every Sid'
comes shouts of appreciation. The democ
racy are again in The field ready to battle
as one man for their glorious principles
Not murmer OF dissatisfaction is heard
Pierce and King will carry all before them
The democracy will achieve greater tri
umph than The victory of 1914.
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LATER FROM EUROPE.

New York, June z.
The steamship Hermann, fom Bremen on
The 2ist ult, via Southampton, which place
she left al O'Clock on the afternoon of the
9th ult., arrived here this morning. She
brings 1870 passengers, amongs whom is
Madame Alboni and suite.
ENGLAND.
Kossuth's mother and family had arrived
al London, and were shortly 10 embark for
America.
new Austrian loan of 1885, 900, was
about TO be issued a, London, bearing per
cent interest.
The most important feature of the politi-
cal news, is an address by Lord John Russell
TO the Electors of the city of London, in
which he announces himself as candidate
for their suffrages a, the ensuing election
This refutes the rnmor of his being about 10
receive an appointment 10 The Peerage.-
The address reviews his career in the late
Ministry, and bids high for popularity and
the office.
The liberal candidate has been returned
from Windsor, by large majority.
The New Crystal Palace project excies
great interest.
FRANCE.
The mission of NJ De Heckeron, from
Napoleon TO the Emperors Of Russia and
Austria, has proved a complete failure, hav-
ing been re fused an audience from both.
The Paris paper are chiefly occupied with
specuations, in relation to the coalition for
med against Napoleon by the Northern
powers, during the recent visit of the
Gar.
The London Times publishes the sub.
stance OF the notes drawn up by the Moth
ern powers, who don't object 10 Napoleon's
becoming an Elective Emperor, but an
nounce the determination TO resist any al
tempt 10 found or perpetuate an Imperial
dynasty. In the event of Napoeon's be-
coming an Elective Emperor, the Northern
powers would demand assurances that exist
ing treaties would be observed, aad that he
would conline his rule to the present terrific
rial limits of France, and explain the nature
of the political doctrines of his Government.
They profess 10 look upon Napoleon only as
temporary and provisional power and re-
cognze the House of Bourbon as The sole
legitimate dynasty of France.
This expressed determination of the Nor
,heyn powers, has caused much chagrin 10
the Bonapartist party.
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che nlarkcts.
Philadelphia Market.
JUNE 9, 1852

JUNE y, 1907.
FLOUR AND MEAL.-Flour is irmer mix.
ed brands are selling at S4 l2i per Dbl. for
export, and at 50, i2h S4 25 to the home
trade. Extra -four is held at S4h SIS.
Rye FLoUR.-Sales at S3.25.
Corn MEAL.--Last sales of fresh ground
al SO 10.
WHEAT-Ts active sales Of Southern red
al 81 mixed 81, and prime white al 81 ,O3.
RyE-ls wanted at rs cents.
CoRN--Is in fair demand ; sales Of elbow
anoat, at 65 els. and white at SO cents.
OATs.--Are dull sales of Southern at 43cj
and of Pennsylvania al "a cents
WHIsKEY.-Sales in bbs and Ehds. al 21c.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR, DATED

PHILADELPHIA, June I, 1852.
For more than a week past the proceedings
OF the National Convention have been the en-
crossing topic of conversation in this city and
elsewhere, presume The friends Of GEN
Cass, and it affords me great pleasure in say.
ing that no statesman in The Union has strong
er or more numerous friends than he, had
hopes of his nomination until the last
That he was the undoubied choice OF large
majority of the democracy of the Union,
there is scarcely question. Parodoyical as
il may appear, j, was his great popularity
and strength, that defeated him. His rivals
were determined that if they could not sue
cPed, he at least should not be nominated
They have succeeded in setting aside man
who had not only the confidence of his own
party, but the confidence of almost every in
leligent and honorable whig in the Union,
In this city there are hundreds of Fillmore
wings who had determined to vote for Gen.
Cass, in preference 10 Gen. Scott, had they
both been nominated. The convention has,
however thought proper 10 nominate another
! lhuiNluu'l, NHo 'h"HSn d Stranger W HidUy IL
not wholly "unknown to fame.' Gen. Pierce
comes of good stock. His father Gen BEN
amin Pierce was once Governor of New
! Hampshire and an officer in the late war.
What is highly favorable TO the character of
Gen Pierce is the fact lha, wherever he is
known and BY whomsoever he is known, he
sns,ains a high reputation and in his own
State, is everywhere exceedingly popular.
In a conversation with gentlemen OF this
city, on Saturday, after the RECEIPT of the in
telligence of the nomination, | learned some
facts in relation TO his character that gave
me high opinion of the man. The gentle
man alluded to had served in Congress with
him, and knew him intimately, He spoke
of him as clear headed man, high minded
and honorable in his bearing, and exceed
ingly popular in his manners. A large rati-
iicalon meeting is now in session at the
Chinese Museum, 10 which place the meet
ing adjourned from Independent Square, on
accoun, Of the rain. The meeting will be
addressed by Mr. Sene of Louisiana, and
other distinguished men, from differen,
States.
From what can learn, from those inter,
esled in the project, | have no doubt but
that the Mine Hill Railroad, which is now
being located to Ashland, will then be con,
nected with road 10 Shamokn, all Of which
will be put under contract in the course of q
month or two. The Sunbury and Erie Raj
Road is beginning 10 be looked upon as al
important work, and all are anxious 10 see
it constructed A vigorous effort will bt
made 10 get individual subscription for siocI
but cannot think, judging from The past
that any thing like the sum required can be
raised in that way, although some of The
friends of this improvement say they viii
be able 10 accomplish it. The City Council
| think, will be compelled, by the poPula
voice, 10 do something before long.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-12

Col Thornton, of the British army, could
no, bear 10 hear the Americans praised.
When he was at Charleston, some ladies
were eulogisng Washington; to which he
replied with scornful air, II should be ve-
ry glad to get sight of your Col. Washing
ton. have heard much talk about him, but
have never seen him "Iiad you looked
behind you al the battle Of Cowpens," rejoin-
ed Que Of the ladies, "you might easily have
enjoyed that pleasure.
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Hoo,r,Np's GERMAN BrrrrRs We

HoofLAND's GERMAN BITTERs We would
call the attention of our readers TO the adver-
lisemenl of DR.. HooAand's celebrated Ger
man Bhters, prepared 10y Dr.. c NJ. jackson,
No. 1870 Arch street, Philadelphia. In cases
of Liver complaint Dyspepsia, Disease OF the
Kidneys, and all diseases arising from dis
ordered stomach, their power is not excelled,
if equalled, by any other known preparation,
as the cures attest, in many cases, after The
most celebrated physicians had failed. We
can cOnscientiously recommend ,hls medl-
cine, as being what il is represented ard
urge our readers who are afflicted TO procure
bottle, aud they will be convinced of The
truth we assert.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-12

More ISLANDS DISCOVERED The Swedish
corvette Antelope, which has returned TO
Gutenberg after a thrty-s"ven months en-
ploriug voyage round the world, discovered
between Loo Choo and Japan, three islands
rot laid down on any map. They lie in lat
rude 90 deg. north, and between 100 deg
and 1870 deg. east from Greenwich. The
Antelope named them Prince Oscars Islands.
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Baltimore Market.

JUNE v; lS5l
GRAlN.-The supply Of Whea, is small
for The last day or two. Sales of good 10
prime reds to-day at SO l02 CTS. white at
81. a ,5.
Sales of new Corn, in good condition, at
81 cts white, and SO a SO cts. for yellow -
Damp parcels sell at 40 so cts. Sales of
old corn at 54 Sc cts
We quote Oats at 35 3s cts. for Mary.
land. and 40 CTS. for Pennsylvania.
WIlISKEY Sales of Pennsylvania bbls.
at 81 ! cts, and of hhds. at 2Oi cents.
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Gr In another column our readers will
find the resolutions of the National Con-
vention. 1t is The duty of democrats to
read them carefully. They contain all the
principles for which the party will battle
in the ensuing campaign.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-12

C. The President of the Sunbury and
Erie Rail Road, put workmen on portion
OF the road between this place and Harris
burg, on Thursday last. An exploring par
ty of engineers passed over the ground last
week. The road has not as yet been located.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-12

A WORTHLESS MILLIoNaIRE.--One Of these
devUlees 10 Mammon once received lesson
from humble follower, who did not seem
to pay to him, the possessor of The purse,
sufficient homage. He sail, "Do you know
SIR that | am worth a hundred thousand
pounds ~ eyes" said the irrIaied bnt not
broken-srri'ed respondent, ~ do; and I
know that it is all you are worth"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-12

BETTER To DE BoRN Lucky THAN RIcH.-
The Dillon family, descendants of Lord Dill
lion, Of Ireland, have Inherited an estate val
ned at upwards of S7,OOOOOO The Louis
vile journal says that DR.. John Bull, the
great sarsparIa man, Of that city. is an heir
by marriage, and comes in for snug little
share, amounting TO three or four hundred
thousand dollars