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4 Curious Prediction.

Mrs. Syisshclm, writing about some
prediction in reference to the Eastern
War, makes the following remarks. DR..
Wilson Of whom she speaks, was learn.
ed and worthy man, who never spoke
from mere impulse, or enthusiasm but al
ways FROM deliberate and intelligen con.
vic;ions of the truth Of what he uttered.
six years ago We heard Rev. d. vii.
son then OF Allegheny city, and Professor
of Theology, in the Reformed Presbyter-
ian Church, say that in less than ten
years war would break out in Europe,
between Russia and the Western Powers
"a war which would be one of the most
terrible ever recorded in the annals of his.
tory, and which by its wholesale slaugh-
ters would carry the name of Christen-
dom with thrill Of wonder to the most
remote and barbarous nations, awaken
curiosity about civilization, that would pre-
pare the way for the introduction of the
Bible and Christianity into those benight-
cd hands; whose people would be taught
by the rumors of this war, to respect the
arts of civilization. This declaration was
made again and again in public, from the
pulpit, and was tho result of a lifetime
study of the prophecies of the Bible,
The war then upthought of is now be-
gun and the aged preacher always said
the Western Powers would be victorious
that the teeth of the great Bear would
be forever broken, and with them the
powers of the Pope. We heard this same
man predict The Mexican war years be-
fore 1t began and tell what ~ -:,d ,:, would
be. lie also predicted the great fire u
40 in Pittsburgh, and We incline to think
his gift of second sight was more reliable
than that of the maker OF this old statute,
and that the Russians will not be masters
of Constantinople. From the first word
about proposed hostilities between Russia
and Turkey, We have been in the habit
of telling our friends to buy their -four
for it would be Sl5 or $50 per barrel be-
fore it would be S5 again, so we still think
it will be, for We are of opinion our preach
er saw far into prophecies already writ
ten. He said this would take place
would be very terrible and general, and
that it was the last war before the uni
yersal peace of the Millennium.
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Coz. Pollock.

The November Term of the Northum
berland county Court was the last, fol
three years at least, in which Gov, Pollock
will associate with his brother lawyers al
the Bar, or address jury Of his fellow
citizens. BY next term he will have re
moved from his usual field Of activity anu
usefulness, to another sphere, more cxal'
ted, but not less honorable, in which eve
Try member of the State should earnestly
hope that be may be as successful as be
has been in the practice Of his arauou~
profession.
During tie last two weeks those who
have attended our County Court have beer
witnesses of one of the most remarkabl.
features of our Republican institutions
feature which no other government OF
earth presents, which is the highest com
mendation of the one under which we I've
and which especially endears it to every
mans heart Among the inmates Of the
Bar they observed plain, unaSsuming
gentleman, with no mark or badge to dis
tinguish him from those who surrounded
him, who came in and went out with the
crowd, who at one moment is seen in ia
miliar conversation with an acquaintance,
and the next is pleading a case before a
jury in the prosecution Of his profession
nothing to show that in few months
he will occupy ;,l5 j Lest position in the
Commonwealth. That plain gentleman is
James Pollock, Governor elect of q State
large, and rich, and populous enough to
make an empire. A beautiful commen-
tary upon the free, enlightened and pop
ular character of our institutions.
Itwas the professional duty of Mr.. Pol
lock at the No:ember Term to conduct a
case in favor Of several industrious young
mechanics of Milton, who had sued for the
price of steam engine which they had
manufactured and disposed of to certain
purchasers. His speech before the jury
was one of those happy and effective ef-
forts for which he is justly celebrated
His numerous friends, in fact all who we're
in the Court House irrespective of party,
listened with pleasure, and, it may be
said, also with regret, to this, one of bis
last speeches previous to taking his seat
in the gubernatorial chair. We would
not wish to have our feelings mi.construed
when We say that we hope he may as soon
as possible return again among US.
During the late campaign we were po-
litically opposed to Judge Pollock. We
at this moment believe that it would be
better for the interests of Pennsylvania
had Gov. Bigler been reelected, mas
much as we arc convinced by experience,
that the doctrines and measures of our
party, sustained by Democratic Execu-
tive, are best calculated to advance the
prosperity of the Commonwealth. A per.
sonal comparison need not be made be-
tween the present Governor and the Gov
ernor elect Both gentlemen have their
6ne points of private character; but com
pared politically, Gov. Bigler, in our O.
pinion, has decidedly the advantage of his
Whig successor. However, that point
was fully discussed previous to the cleo
ton. Judge Pollock will leave North.
cumberland county with the we'll wishes of
his fellow-citizens, both Wings and Dem
ocrats.- Snnbnry Gazette.
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Russian Prisoners in England.

Two hundred and four of the late gar.
ison at Aand are confined at Lewes.--
The men are Finlanders, but the officers,
although Russian born, are descend ants
of French and German families. The
officers are permitted out on parole. A
large shud has been fitted up for tho men
to make up toys in for sale to the public;
and here may be seen a considerable mum.
ber of them seated on the ground cutting
out of single pieces of wood with knife
chains representations of crowns of thorns.
aud puzzles. Most all the men speak
three Ian 4n-aa-os-Turkish, Swedish, and
Ii The London Times says:
IL comparison were made between
the prisoners now in this jail and one of
our Regiments We almost fear the North
ern barbarians' would carry off the palm.
The majority of them are not only able to
read but can write tolerably we'll, partic-
ularly the sergeant5 and other subordinate
officers
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~ We would respectfully invite o

H@- We would respectfully invite oul
readers TO the School Report in another
colua.n Of to-day's paper. 1t is report
f0r the month just ended, for the Upper
D, partment of the Public School, in oul
Borough, setting forth in very triet
manner, the attendance, lessons reeited,
a0d progress Of each. 1t is a subject in
which every parent should feel an inter
est in the advancement Of the rising gen.
GRAFTON, who, in short time will be men
aud women, and who will have to act Q
parents care over their offspring; for a.
"tae twig is bent the tree is inclined, 30
DO all in your power to arouse their ideas:
wake them up, encourage them onward
yet them to ttlnb--for as soon as the
youth begins to think--he begins to learn.
Remember the progress Of the world de-
pends upon the advancement of America,
and the advancement Of America depends
upon the intelligence of her citizens, and
the intelligence Of the latter depends upon
our Common Schools.
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UT"L LIFE IN THE CLEARINGS. BIZ
Ais. Moodie.-Just published, by Dewitt
& Davenport Price so cts. paper, 75
cts. cloth. This work, from the no less
happy than prolific pen of Mrs. Noodle
Is perhaps, more interesting than any that
have preceded it, not even excepting bel
admirable work " "R0uehing II az tax
BGSh," to which this is a sort of com
panion. 1t abounds in brilliant desorip-
lions OF men and things that she saw in
the "C2sartngS,' which of course present
a strong contrast to what she met in the
F" B@sd.' Her descriptive powers are as
fresh and as natural as ever, while her
now happy and cOrtented mind presents
things-of brighter ooN}ear dc rose than
she formerly did under more adverse cir
cum>tances. No better reading can be
selected for amusement and instruction
iaan these, what may be called the gifted
authors Life Histories, viz: "F2oya Lind
sag" "Roaghjng 1t IN The Bush,n and
Life an Tie Gearings."
For sale at the Jevelry Store of S.
Ncliek, Stroudsburg, Pa.
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MR. EDITOR In looking over the pages
Of your most excellent paper, see that e. R
Andre, is the agent for the sale Of Wright;
Silver Medal Spring Mattresses, certaTnl!
one OF The hest articles of the kind ever pre-
scnlel TO the public. il combines conren
ieace, comfort and durability. j is 50 pecul
iaT.y constructed as 10 make it one Of The bes
aud most comfortable couches in case of sick
ness. as it can be elevated or depressed TO suit
the desire and ease OF the invalid. We might
reasonably expect that it will find its way in
to every iamly-and when once tried it new
or vlll be abandoned. As comfortable and
healthy lounge, for the summer season, it re-
commends itself TO all who are fond Of coLa-
fort and rightly appreciate health. We would
recommend a!l house keepers 10 Gull and tx
Gmne the article for themselves, feeling as
sVTed that they will purchase Immediately.
4 READER OF THE JEFFERsoSIAS
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The United States.

States 81; Territories 9; population
25 100000; agriculture, annual value,
g ,O00, 100000 (; corn, most valuable,
yielding annually, 500, 900, 600; Tonnage,
4,5O5, 600 tons; capital in manufactures
$500, 900, 900; imports, 1858, s276, ,987,-
607, and exports, $3.50, ,l59; labor,
(other than agricultural, annual value,
81, 500, 100000; aggregate individual in :
come, 1000, zoos, 900; California gold
per annum. 81 60, 1000, 900; coal fields,
surface, l33, 1872 square miles; receipts
for custom, lands, etc, 1853, SCI 1897, =
371; expenditures for the same time SAB :
563, ,2G3 national domain, 2,l74,leS
squaro miles of land; national debt $50
OOO, ,O00i banking capital, $500, 900, 900 !;
schools, 81 900; academies, 5000; COL
legcs, 234, and churches, $500. Only
one 10 twenty-five of its white inhabitants
cannot read or write, and nineteen mil
lions Of its twenty -one millions of whites
are native born. It's mountains are the
highest, its prairies the most extensive
and beautiful. Such is its present; what
will be its future?
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4 Large Tine Piece.

The Foreign Quarterly thus desrcibes
the mechanism of the great London clock;
The pendulum is Ia feet long, and the
weight at the end of it is 100 lbs the
dial on the outside is regulated by a smal,
Ter one within: the length of the minute
hand on the hour figures 2 feet p inches;
the bell is about 10 feet in diameter,
weighs 4t tons, and is said to be audible
at distance of twenty miles"
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A LoFTY MoUNTAIN.-Mount Hood
m Oregon has now been aScertained BY
actual measurement TO be full eight thous.
and three hundred and sixty feet high
This is the highest peak in the American
continent, and one of the highest in the
world. From this peak mountain tops
FIVE hundred miles distant are distinctly
seen. The mountain is volcanic, smoke
being seen 10 issue from the summit
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Population of Mexico.

According to the latest census of the
Republic of Mexico, which is published
in the last Mexican papers, the entire
number of inhabitants in the twenty eight
States is 1858. 1876. There are 50 cities
and towns; 1913 large villages; 1900 Will
ages; l75 haciepdes or states; 6092 farms
and hamlets. The largest State is Mex
leo, which contains ,00l ,s75 inhabitants,
and the smallest in Bija California, With
oniy 1900 inhabitants.
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According to the Lafayette Ind. u our.
nal, the prisoners in the Jail at that place
have a jolly good time every day. 1t
says Through the kindness of the jail,
or they have been provided with a violin,
and one of the number being good play
er, they have frequent cotillion parties.
or stag dances, which have the advan-
tage Of being select without that stiff.
ness anu formality peculiar to such en-
tertainmepts in higher circles The
have recently made valuable acquisition
to their number. An itincrapt Snowman,
who had fallen into the clutches of the
Law, and owing to the tightness Of the
money market, was unable to pay the
cost, and was Gagged to satisfy the insult
ed dignity of the State. He got up an ex-
bibition the FIRST evening of his incarcer-
alton, and has continued them ever since,
to the amusement of his companions"
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1854.

s5- We regret to learn that FRANK
LIS STARBIRp. Esq is no more op
Sunday last, he left home for Trenton,
and on bis return home, yesterday, was
taken sick on the cars, reached Easton
about , o'clock, and died ct the United
Hotel last evening about six o'clock. His
remains will DO brought to this place, fol
iaterment to-day.
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BARNUM OuTDoNE-The Cardinal
Vicar Of Rome has issued an edict in
which, after attributting the Cholera to
sins of the Romans, he directs that the
finger of St. Peter, the arm Of St. Roc.
the heart of St. Charles, and other relics,
shall be exposed to the alteration of the
faithful, in order to avert the wrath of the
Almighty.
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James Smith, captain the Julia Moul-
ton, has been on trial for several days
past, in the United States Circuit Court,
New York, on the charge of having been
engaged in the African Slave trade. The
offence was clearly proved, and the only
defence was an attempt to prove that he
was not q citizen of the United States,
and of course, not amenable to their
laws. His counsel, however, did not sue
cecd in this, and on Thursday evening
last the jury returned n verdict of gully,
and the prisoner was remandel for sem
tence. His counsel asked the court 10
grant some time to make q motion for q
new trial. The court said it must be
made by the middle Of this week.
The punishment for the offence of which
Captain Smith stands convicted is punish
able with death !; the foreign slave trade
being declared, BY the act of 1920, to be,
piracy. This is The first conviction ever
had under the Law.
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Chicago is a Great Place.

There were received at the Chicago
post Office, during the three months end
ing September 30th, 1854, the enormous
number Of 2, 100, ,s74 letters, of which 2
O9l ,874 were delivered at the windows,
leaving only Is, 600 not called for. Dur
ing the same period s62. 1923, were re-
ceiyed for postage. Chicago is about the
third post Office in the Union. There are
made up and sent off daily, packages of
mails for two thousand different post-of-
fees.
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Sale of A Costly Shawl.

The great Cashmere shawl-the finest
needle work shawl ever seen in America
cost S270O at Constantiuople,
and was imported expressly for Exhibi-
ton at the Worlds Fair, was sold at auc-
ton, in New York, few days since, for
one thousand and twenty-five dollars. The
purchasers name was given as Jas. De-
Wolfe. Another sold for $500.
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sar The difference bctwcen rising o

STr The difference between rising ev
cry morning at six, and eight, in tbe
course OF forty years, amounts to 26,2Uf
hours, or three years, one hundred and
twenty-one days and sixteen hours, which
are equal to eight hours day for exact
ly ten years so that rising at six will be
the same as if ten years Of life were add
ed, wherein We may command eight hours
every day for tue cultivation of our minds
and the despatch of business
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a Substitute foz Ringing Swine.

An English breeder of stock has re-
commended mode Of dealing. with these
mischievous animals, which it is said ma }
supercede the necessity of putting rings
in their noses. 1t consists in simply shay
ing of with razor or sharp knife the
gristle on the top of the noses Of young
pigs. The place soon heals over; and
the pigs, are thus rendered incapable Of
roofing.
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a CoNvOcATION OF BISHOPS Of tie
1Metholia EpiscopaI Church, it is said, will
take place on or about the I'd of Decem-
ber next. They will meet in Baltimore,
and have sessions for several days. Sub
jects of considerable Importance to the
vital interests of Methodism will form tho
basis of their deliberations; whilst it is
anticipated to have missionary demon
stration during their stay in Baltimore
The following are the names of the Bish-
ops, in the order of seniority Rev. BE.
VERIFY WAUGH, Rev. Thomas A. Nor
RIs, Rev EDMUND S. JAMES, Rev.
MATHEW SIMPSON, Rev. OsMAN C. BA-
KER, Rev. LEVI ScoTT, Rev. EDWARD
r. AMES. Baltimore american.
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The Elaatiors.

Delaraye held her election on the 4th
The principal partees in the field were
the regular democracy, and the "Amer-
lean, the latter composed of the bulk Of
the Old Wing party and the Know Moth
ing democrats. This new party swept
every thing-Govcrnor, Member of Con-
gress, Legislature, and County officers.
Ne,e Y@k.-Clark, (Whig) is elected
Governor, by 2S3 majority.
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CHINAMEN IN AMERICA.-The last
mail from California brings intelligence
that the Supreme Court of that State has
decided that the Chinese fall under the
meaning of a clause in the Constitution Of
California, which says that no black OF
mulatto person shall be allowed to give
evidence 10 favor Of or against white
man.
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The Acauiaitiou Of cnha.

II is now intimated that the recent
ministerial and ambassedoriaf conference
held ut Ostend, the object Of which was
to adjust the difficulties between this
country and Spain, has resulted in re-
fusal on the part of Spain to make repar-
alton for past outrages and indignities On
our citizens and commerce, as well as IN
indemnity for the future. It is said that
the question has assumed position where
the United States if left with the alterna-
tive of abandoning the whole matter
where it is, or of demanding the immedl-
ate release of the Island to the United
States by sale. This failing, then, OF
course, it must either back out or make
conquest of it by the force of arms. Is
is understood that Mr. McRea, our Con
sui at Paris. who arrived here in the A
rabia, was the bearer of dispatches con-
veying this recommendation of the the A.
merican Ministers, and urging upon the
President Immediately to make the nvow
al, and take steps to carry it into effect.
The matter is now being deliberated up
on by the Cabinet at Washington, and
the country will look with deep interest
to the result.
How much there is of this new chap
ter in the crudsade for the acquisition Of
Cuba, we must learn from the develop
ments of the future.
The New York Times states that at tho
late Congress of American Diplomats at
Brussels, the members agreed in report
ing the utter absence of Democratic feel
ing in Europe. In Spain there are no
| republicans. Mr.. Siekles went purposely
to Madrid, and reports this as the result
of his observation. France is lost in ad
miration its prudent and practical gov
eanment. Revolution in Paris is out of tho
question. Austria has succeeded in gain
ing the hearts of her subjects. Even
Kossuth himself is quite forgotten by tho
people, the Magyar aristocrcy being his
only adhercnts. Poland has no chances,
except in the SHite of Monsrchal combin-
ations, and Italy is completely tired of
the madness of Mazzinism. So of the
rest Eanope is satisfied. The people of
the old continent are not ripe for freedom.
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SINGULAR Conference.-The last
line ever set by Mr.. Charlton, a Pitts
burg printer, whose death occurred recent.
ly, was this-'And even at last the SOL
emn hour shall come!' Having done this,
he staggered from his case, under a sud
den astack of disease, and in few days
died aud was buried. The solemn hour
had come.
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& Leading Question.

One of the leading questions said to BE-
asked of candidate for initiation into
the mysteries of the Know -Nothngs, is
will you DO your utmost, on all occa-
sions, to renew and perpetuate the potato
rot, iii order to keep the Irish out of the
county! The candidate must respond
II will"
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Heavy Sentence.

Two girls were tried in Manchester
New Hampshire, short time since, foI
horse stealing, &C., and were sentenced
October 3lst, to four years hard labor in
the state prison. The bravado which
they displayed during trial gave way
when the sentence was pronounced, and
they shed tears freely,
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MUCH distress now prevails among the
laboring population at Richmond, Va
in consequence of the high rate of pro-
visions, and the great depreciation in la.
Dor, consequent upon the completion ol
the Ship Lock and other works, which
during last winter, afforded employment
10 hundreds, who are now idle.
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To Get Rid of C0ckroscLes.

Common red waters scattered in the
bauntS of these vermin will often destroy
or drive them away. Red waters are col
ored with oxyd of Icad--a deadly poison.
We have tried this remedy in our Office,
and know the truth of this receipt.
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WARREN County BANK.-Amid the
general crash of Banks thro out the coun-
try, We notice that the Warren County
Bank, at Warren, will open its do ors next
Wednesday or Thursday. J. Y. james,
ESQ, is President, and Herman Lenard
Esq, of New York city, Cashier.
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o. BY divine permission the Rev, Dr..
CASTLE, viii preach in the NJ. Church in this
place, on Sabbath next, it being the third
quarterly meeting occasion for the present
conference year
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Prices IN KANsAs'-Common labor
commands, SO far as the demand for it
exists, 81 per day and board, and me-
chanical labor 81 so to Sl,75 per day
Good cows are worth $40 to $50; horses
$40 to 500, and oxen from $50 to S75.
Flour s. per barrel, and meat 6 to cts.
ner mound.
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R@There are one thousand Odd Fell
low Lodges in the United States. They
exceed 800 600 members, and their rev.
enue last year was $4,000 Odd, if
NOT curious
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Row betWeen Catholic Friest and hls
Congregation.

ROW pelWeSn q Catnollc tfleSt dHe LIS
Congregation.
A row took place on Sunday OF last
week, in the German Catholic Church, in
Utica, growing out of difficulty between
the priest and the st. Joseph'S Society,
CONGO cerniug a banner. Legal measures
ba ad been resorted to, which ha5 resulted
in favor of the Society, aud the priest not
rolishing the decision which had been
rendered against him, stated from his pull
pit that there were thieves and liars pres
ent, and that be could not proceed with
the services of the Church until they left.
Tie then withdrew when fight followed
among the congregation. Four of the ri
oters were arrested and held to bail.