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WITCHcRAFT IN PENSsYLvAEIA.-The Chambersburg
PAL Wing relates instance Of superstition which
could hardly have been supposed to exist 10 the present
day. and to be by white appears that
recently female member Of denomination called the
Christian church, in Fulton county, Pennsylvania,
taken SICK and finally imagined she bewitched by
sister in the church. meeting of the session called
in due season, which the minister presided and the
charge Of wtchcraft formally preferred against the
lady. Being case, and, we presume not provided
for in the discipline the session puzzled TO the
proper to proceed in the case At length IL
proposed that she would be asked to step over broom
stick as it had been said that witch could not do
but the accused got 1t without apparent difficulty
After consultation il then agreed that she should
be tried in pair Of weigh with bible to balance
her and IL she was witch the bible would be heavy
for her Accordingly she was taken to mill, and the
experiment tried but she proved too heavy for the bible
twas then ntmated that probably her clothing prevent
ed fair test and half bushel Of corn was put the
scales with the bible balance the clothing but still the
lady was too heavy and the charge was formally dis
missed
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MEXICO.

Gen. SANTA ANNA arrived at Vera Cruz on the
lst instant, and received with great enthusiasm
He proceeded Immediately to his estate Jalapa
The following is the vote of the States by which he
has been chosen President of the Republic
For SANTA ASSA-Coahuila Chiapas, Durango, Guiana
juato, Guerrero Jasco, Mexico, Michoacan, 0ajaca,
Queretaro, San Luis Potos Tsmaupas, Snaloa Tabas-
CO. Vera Cruz Yucatan the Federal District, Taxcala
For URAaA-Zacatecas, Coma and Aguascaentes.
FoR CEvALLos-Nuevo Leon.
FoR TRIAs-Chihuahua.
Puebla recognises President the candidate who may
receive the majority Of votes.
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Our California exchanges contain long letter from
Count Raousse Boubon the leader Of the military e1pe
diton in Sonora which excited attention months
ago. The object of the letter is mainly to deny that
either he his band in that expedition the agents
Of any foreign Power whatever His object he says
simply to open emigration to new place. He saw in
Sonora the foundation Of California, not for the
selfish interest Of nation but free and open to all who
might seek It TO livelihood far from the and
overpopulated countries Of Europe" He asserts that
his company had rights in Sonora, and that he drew his
sword only in selfdefence, and charges the collision who'll
ly TO Mexican Jealousy and rapacity York Times.
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CyHRIsTOPHER NEAIE 90

'HfNF1 'VE ITEM NFNEsf CONTINUES The FracUct OI
" Law in the superior and inferior Courts of Law and Chan
Gerry Of Alexandria and Fairfax counties and in the Superior
Court Of Prince Williams also, in the Supreme Court Of the
United States
lie will in future attend the Court Of Appeals At Richmond
Virginia. and will attend the prosecution Of claims before
Congress any Of the public Departments Of the General
Government Alero,dria, Va. sep 7-osf6m
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bill has been introduced in the Senate Of Maryland
for the incorporation Of the "Patuxent and Potomac
Railroad Company" which contemplaes the construction
Of road commencing in Charles county, at point oppo
site the Virginia shore twenty miles below Aqua creek
to run thence through Charles, Prince Georges and
Anne Arundel counties and with the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. 1t is said that the travel from the
South will thus be considerably shortened.
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PEENsYLvAs1A RAILROAD CoMpASY-The vote Of the
Stockholders the several questions submitted to their
suffrage, yesterday resulted favoraby to each PROPOSE
ton The whole number Of cast amounted TO about
one hundred and thousand all Of which but
nine in favor Of accepting the supplemental charter
The subscription in aid of the Marietta and Cincinnati
road carried by upwards Of hundred and thirty
six thousand votes and the subscriptions 10 the Spring
field and Mount Vernon and the Ohio and Indiana
were authorized by very large vote The event Of this
election Is highly important TO the welfare Of Phade
phia and will be hailed witt much qualification by the
community --North american.
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Office, No ,, John street second floor. near Broad
way Mandatory, s0i, f03, and i05 Cherry
street. New York


street. New York.
NHE most extensive Manufacturers Of Marbeised Iron
Il Mantels, Table Tops, Columns, Paster Clock Cases
Fancy Articles &C. representing the choicest varieties of
Marble. Also, Window Lntels Sls, Balconies, and other
castings for buildings of eyery description.
The above Company beg leave call the attention Of Ar
chitec Builders and the public generally to their assortment
OF Mableized Cast Iron Mane and other Articles which
they manufacturing the most enlarged scale; the
beauty and design OF which, and their exquisite fnsh has
been equaed and cannot be exceed Their im
taons OF the finest varieties Of Marble such Egyptian ST.
emma, Brocatee, Nerd Antique, Agate, Prince Albert Py
Light Spar &c. has elected the unqualified
ton of connosscurs Marbles and established their popua
ly with the public.
Some the advantages of this discovery consist in ts en-
pabty wthstandng high heat Of resisting acids and
oils which stain and deface Marbles and their cheapness
ing about onethd the cost in comparison with all other
kinds Mante also the advantage Of being and sent
with safety to any part of country.
The Marbng Department under the superintendent Of
Mr. L. DENSG, who first introduced this invaluable discovery
to the public and demonstrated its practical utility and apph
cation TO metals and other substances
Address orders and communications 10
dec ls--w6mif CHARLES CROSBY, Secretary.
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FRoM CHISA-The Overland Friend Of China Of Janu-
Ary % reports the continued troubles from the rebels in
arms in number Of the Provinces, particularly in Shan
tung and Kwerchou, adjoining Hawquang. The Viceroy
Of kwanghung and Keran-si having informed the Empe
Tor that on accounted the military operations in progress
il would be nconvenent hold the annual examination
Of military officers bis majesty has acceded to the request
that u should be postponed until the rebels subdued
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The PoToNAc FrsHERIEs.-The Alexandria Gazette
says The supply of shsd and herring is good and the
demand steady. shad are selling at SO $3.50, and
Herring at SO $3.50 The weather is fine, and most Of
the fisheries on the Potomac are doing we'll"
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FALL on HOUSE, AND Loss LRE.-A boy named
Ives killed. and Mr., and Mrs Gibson and their three
children we're fatally injured Williamsburg New York
on Monday by the falling down Of the upper story Of their
dwelling, which was undergoing repairs
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The remains Of Mrs DOUGLAS, wife Of Senator DoUG-
Las, were borne from this city Monday morning,
board the Southern boat their way to North Carolina
where they are to be inferred
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On. CHAPMAS's THEoRY.-Late on Thursday night last
there borealis visible, which predicted
by DR.. L. L. Chapman in number Of his Ranbop, pub
ished nearly three months since Philadelphia paper.
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HARRY MUIR, Story Of Scottish Life, by the author
ii Of Mrs. Margaret Maitland.
Jeamess Diary, Legend Of the Rhine and Rebecca and
Rowens vol, by Thackeray
sp11 FRANcK TAYLOR.
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themselves instrumental in perpeuating abuses which
are never 50 difficult to eradicate when reduced by
time and habit to species Of system"
The mortality in London has considerably diminished
although the weather is intensely cold, with
frost every night and snow every day.
The last returns of tho BsnL ~ EnnianJ shoyy
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11
Mayer pro TEN,
TcoSeLusIoN To-MoR ROW. I
TELRaRApH TO NAPLES

The people Of Hannibal paid $4,000 for a
branch line from Quincy to this place. AT first
it was much used, but fell into disuse when il
became less reliable and speedy than the mails,
The Courier now suggests the building of line
10 Naples which would have the advantage Of
being direct line, connecting with Eastern
lines. The Courier Rys:
We have lately received letter on the SUBJ
jet from gentleman in Springfield, who has
had considerable experience in running the
wires as we'll as in other business connected
herewith, and who assures us "lhat line from
Hannibal through ria Bury, Naples, Jackson
willie and Springfield, TO Decatur, and connecting
with eastern lines, or Terre Haute, or some be-
ter point, wauld be the best Telegraph stock in
the West" Our correspondent further says
/" | am aware Hannibal once had an office, and
know all the reasons fer disseminating it, and
have, think, correct idea, as near as may be
Of what the business of Autograph station would
be there. The cost will be $4,000. That is a
little more than the same length OF line would
cost almost anywhere. Two river crossings
would have to be made is the reason. Subma.
rine crossings only are ilt 10 be uSed-in fact nc
other is now used. Seventy dollars per mile Is
what lines are being constructed for in the north
Of this State, now. The right kind Of q line
from Hannibal 10 Naples, could not be made for
less, and tie river crossings would require more
A good crossing at Hannibal will cost about five
hundred dollars
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

An Infatuated cow brske loose in New York
city on Monday, and put all the evening prom
enaders TO flight, She ran 10 the City Hall
Park, where general scampering was produ-
ced, till Mexican boy seized rope, and las
seed the COW, for which &C, Of skin he was
mounted on the shoulders Of couple Of indi-
viduals, and borne of in triumph, followed by
the crowd.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

provements aforesaid, and apportiOn the costs
thereof among the owners Of the said lots as is
required by ordinance 2s in the revised ordi-
nancCs of 1852, and said apportionments so
made shall be and constitute a special tax upon
the said lots, and shall be collected as provi-
ded by the said ordnance Ne 20, in the book Of
revised ordinances OF 1852.
Src. 4th. This ordinance shall take e1oc.
from and after its publication.
HUDSON MARTIN.
Maysr pro ten.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

One of the projects discussed in the CinOin'
natl papers, is the tunnelling of the Ohio river
At Louisville, to accommodate the Railroad
Others present the more feasible project of an
elevated bridge which shall not interfere with
navigation. The wants of trade bring into re-
QUESTION the highest engineering skill.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11
ATTRNTIONll

The Marion County Temperance Society will meet
pursuant to adjournment, Saturday the 3D. day OF
September at 10 O'Clock, p NJ, to discuss the Maine
Liquor Law, The friends and opponents Of said law,
aic requested 10 attend and the different divisions are
requested 10 be represented BY delegates.
III, TATLOW, Pres.
Palmyra, August s, 1853, (augl0d&wtd)
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

F A few days only will elapsc bsfo,
laying Of the T rail between Spring6s
Naples, will be completed.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

While party of twelve ladies were bathing
at Newport the other day, The horse ran away
with The wagon containing all their clothes. A
very vicious horse!
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

u There is an establishment at Hr
New York, for the manufacture Of railroad
wholly Of cast iron.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11
Wanted !
THAT FLAG.
Al this Office, TWO CONFESSIONS.

Our neighbors OF the Courier complain that
we attempted to sell their flag for two dollars.
Thus publicly accused it becomes our duty TO
enter upon an elaborate and careful defense, TO
show that no unrairness was int ended.
Application had been made to purchase eur
flag. Ours being missing, and seeing one float
ing out Of tho Courler's window, we concluded
that must be it. There were one or two circum-
stances that initiated somewhat against this con-
olusion, and contributed TO raise doubts in re-
lation to the validity of our title. LIST. Ours
was silk, while upon examination theirs proved
TO be cotton, and very common cotton at that.
I'd. Ours had On it log cabin and cider barrel,
painted thirteen years ago; while theirs was set
off with a bright red eagle soaring in white
sky, studded with brilliant blue stars. Sd. Our
flag was large; theirs looked like a striped
pocket handkerchief. 4th. Our flag had doz-
en- rents and holes in it; theirs had only one'
and that not occupying over One-third Of its SUI
perfcies, 9Th. Our Gag was burnt by the fire
which occurred in this Office some two years
since. Under such circumstances, approaching
the difficulty of proving titla, it seemed proper
to sell cheap. If it was their flag they were
never likely to have any use for it, except to
hang it out at half-mast at the next congressional
election, and if it was ours, we preferred having
bright new one for that occasion. If it was
ours we had right to sell it; if it was theirs
they had no business to keep it, and we deter
mined il they would not sell it we woodland
to man who would take it clear of from the
city, so that the place would not be again scan.
dalzed by LOeofocO rejoicing, so far as that
fact could be made apparent by the melancholy
looking red eagle, and his nest Of blue stars.
u The editor of the Quincy Wing says tc
the editor Of the Springfield Journal;
"If Springfield wants a connection with Saint
Joseph, she can SET ii the soonest by way o.
Quincy"
This looks like threat of further opposition
to the Pike county road. But Quincy has TOT
many interests in Illinois to contend against, Il
make her resistance much longer efTectual.
IL Mr. GanO has kindly furnished us will
the proceedings of the Council, which will b
found interesting, 1t will be seen that large
amount of grading and CURLING is provided for
This will so much improve the appearance ant
pleasantness of the city, that the Council de-
serves the special thanks Of the public for III,
movement. The city has never been faVOreC
with a Council that better understood or wa
more prompt in the adoption of measures to pro
mote the public interests.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

The latest news from Europe says that the
Turkish difficulties are considered settled.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11
PRocKKDINes OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
HANHInAL, Aug 8, 1853

The clerk being absent from sickness, Mr..
GanO was requested to act as clerk 10 the pre-
sent meeting of the Council, and requested 10
call the roll of the members present and absent,
PRrsENr-COunCilmen Bowling, Gano, Mar
tin, WestrOll, Schneider and Settles.
ABsRNr--MOyor Selmes; Councilman; Brioe
and Ruffner.
VAoANr-l Councilman from 2nd Ward.
On molten Of Mr.. Gano,
Resolved, That Mayor pro tenn be elected to
fill the office Of Mayor, at present vacant by
absence of the Mayor from the city.
On motion of Mr.. Wostfall, Mr.. Martin was
put in nomination, and having received major
ity Of the votes of the council, was duly chosen
Mayor pro TEN.
Whereupon, Mr.. Martin tosk the chair.
Committee on Ordinances reported the fol-
lowing ordinance, and on motion read a first
time.
An ORDISANcE 10 enforce the improvement Of
certain sidewalks in the city.
BE Il Ordained, by the city Council Of the city
OF Hannibal, as follows to wit:
SEC. LIST. That whereas the guttering and
curbing has been laid and set complete, the own
ers Of the following property be hereby notified
and required to lay the sidewalks on the same,
with the materials, brick, stone or plank, ir the
manner as may be directed by the Street Com
missioner, within sixty days from the pubca.
ton Of this ordinance, TO wit: To lay tho side
walks on lot 4, block 8, on North street; lots 5
and 6, block s, on Second street; lot /, in hlsck
80, on North street; lots and in GlSck 49, on
/ Hill street; lots and in block %, OH Hill and
9th streets; lots and in block 2l on He'll
street, and lots l, ., 3 and 1, in block 81, on
Fourth street; lots and 6 in block 30 on Bird
street, and lots and 2 in block % on Fourth
street; lot 8, block %, on Fifth street; lots
and 8, block 81, on Bird street; lots ., 3 and
in block %, on Fourth street; lots and 5 in
block %, on Bird street; lots and s, block 30,
on Centre street; lot 3, block IL, on Centre
street; lot in block % on Centre street; lois
and 8, block AZ on Market street; lots and g,
block 20 on Market street; lots and 5, block
2S, on Market street; lots and 5, block %, on
Market street; lots 4 and 5, block Is, on Mar
ket street; lot 8, block II, on Market street;
lot s, block IL, on Market street, and lots 6, Z
and 8, in block IL, on Third street, and il the
said owners Of said lots fail TO lay the said side.
walks within the sixty days aforesaid, it shall
be the duty of the Street Commissioner TO pro-
coed and have the said sidewalks improved ae-
oording to the provisions Of ordinance No. (2S)
in the revised ordinances Of 1852, and proceed
to collect the costs of such Improvement from
the owners of said lots, as the said ordinance
, (No. 2S) directs.
SEC. End. The publication Of this ordinance
shall be sufficient notice to the owners of the
lots aforesaid for the purposes herein mention
ed, any other ordinance to the contrary nOtwith-
standing.
SEC. Sd. This ordinance shall be in force
from and after its publication.
HUDSON MARTIN,
Mayor pro tenn.
On motion of Mr.. Bowling, the rules were
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

The ship ]. L. from New York for Liver
pool, was burnt at sea, July 9Th. All hands
saved.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11
NEW MUSIC BOOKSII

NLW MUOIO DUUhO n
lust arrived, the Choir Melodies, the Dulcimer the
~ CaTmn sacred, MaIon's Sacred HArps, Christian
Melodies; the Christian PSalmist, numeral. Also a
variety Of Psalms and HYMNS
For SAFE at d. X. CARAVANS
(auglOlu) NEW BOOK STORE.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

~ We are authorized TO announce o, @, STRONG q
election, (Aug6dtd)
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

TAR AND FEATHERs.-We understand that a
specimen of Lynch Law was administered 10 an
individual who had violated some of the laws
of sound morality, somewhere near Homan's
Mills, few days ago. The delinquent was
caught-thoroughl tarred and well feaihercd-
and informed that he must leave the neighbor.
hood ins,anter. He "vamoscG" at once. We
are not informed of the exact particulars Of the
affair and have only 10 say that although the cul-
prit may have rirhly deserved all that he got
we cannot approve of the way he gotit.-[Quin.
-oY Wing.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

In North Carolina, four democrats Oni
wing have been elected to Congress. dist
not all heard from.
A dispatch dated Nashville, Aug. 8, says
Returns complete from 3s counties, she
wing loss on Campbolrs majority Of IL
Upper East Tennessee to be heard ii
Johnson's (dem. chances are the best. L,
lalure is wing on joint ballot.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

PHILADELPHIA, August 8, p. Y
Deaths from Yellow Fever in New Orles
for the week ending LIST, $50.
There are now cases Of unmistakSble Yell;
Fever at Mobile.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11

Paragraphs from the Paris Mercury, OF the 10th.
We understand that Mr.. NJ. A. Violet, Of
Florida, in this county, committed suicide, while
under the influence of liquor, on Monday even
ing of the late election, by taking large portion
of opium. He leaves wife and number of
children
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11
VIEW ARRIVAL

NEW ARRIVAL
TUST come from the East, New Piano Music among
- which are New Songs, New WAlizes, New Polkas,
Get. Fer sale at d. X. Garmsn's
(augloltO New Book Store.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11
Marion Township, Monroe cOunty,
August 4th, 1853.

MeSsrS. Editors OF the Mercury:
Our neighborhood is called upon 10 witness
the most dreadful circumstance we have ever be-
held. On yesterday, while the family Of James
Duncan was at dinner, his house was struck
with lightning, which tore down the chimney to
the copiag, ANA killed his daughter, Elizabeth
Catharine, promising young lady Of about ! 5
or 10 years of age; and also Killed Marion
Drinkerd, a promising young man, al the same
time. Both were sitting in the room with the
rest Of the family. None others injured. A
true manifestation, that when we are in the
midst of life we are in death. Us.
We understand that the county court has de-.
termined to order en- election 10 test the sense Of
the people, as to how the county's subscription
to the railroad shall be raised, whether by taxa
ton or sale of county bonds and whether the
county will aid $4,000 TO her present SUBJ
scrption the vote 10 be taken sometime in
| October
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-11
\ MARTIN,
Mayor pro tenn.

mayor pro tem'
On motion of Mr.. Bowling, the rules were
suspended, and the ordinance read second time
section by section, for discussion or amendment
and passed,
On motion of Mr.. Gano, the ordinance was
read third time by its title for final passage
and passed.
Said committee reported tho following erdi-
nance, and read first time.
AN ORDINANeE to provide for gutteripg, curb
! ing, grading and paving the side walk on the
west side of Sd street, between Hill and Bird
! streets.
Be Il Ordained, by the city Council Of the city
of Hannibal, as follows:
| Src. LIST. That the Street Commissioner be
and is hereby authorized and repaired TO let
out the contract for the guttering Of the west
side Of Sd street, between Hill and Bird street,
and have the same done as soon as practicable.
! SEC. 2nd, That within sixty days after the
gathering is completed, the owners of lots on
the said west side of Third street, within the
limits aforesaid, be and they are hereby re.
quired, without any further notice, 10 curb,
grade and pave the sidewalks, in front of their
respective lots, in the manner as may be direct
cd by the city Engineer, with stone, brick OF
boards.
/ SEC. Sd. If the owners aforesaid Of the lots
aforesaid fail to comply with the second section
of this ordinance, it shall be the duty of the
Street Commissioner to proceed to make the i'm.