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4 PROCLAMATION.

felioar Citizens A public recognition
of the existence of God, rs the Greater of
all things AMI the giver of 'ses~ry good and
perfect gift" with a humble acknowledge
merlt upon the providence of Him "who
ruics in the army Of Heaven and among
the children Of tucn.' is allie the duty
and flie privilege Of free a>ra christian
people.
"He has crowned the past scar with his
goodness and caused our paths to drop with
fauess'' lie has blessed our country with
peace Tire Union Of the Siates--our
free ;rstitutions-our cisil and religious
priTileges---right Of consciesee and free
dom of worship have been contained ana
preserved The great interests Of educa-
ton, morality aud religion have been en-
couraged and promoted, science and art ad-
ranced, industry rewarded, and the moral
aud physical condition of the People im
proved.
The goodness OF God has sigually b'es-
sed our Commonwealth War wsh its
desolations, famine and prsiilence with
their horrors, have rot been pcrir4tted 20
come near us aud whilst the ravsges
disease and death hare afflicted the citizens
of otter States, We have enjoyed the blcs-
sings of health and unusual prospeqity.--
The seasons, in their annual round. have
come and gone, seed time and harvest have
not failed, smiling plenty cheers the hus-
handman, and, surrounded bv the abun-
dant fruits of autumn, he rejoices in the
rich rewards of his toll. ~7rhe pastures are
clothed with focks, the valleys also are
covered with corn, they shout for joy. they
also sing"
Acknowledging with grateful hearts these
manifold blessings of benefcent provi-
dcnee, we should softer unto God thanks
giving, and pay our rows unto the Most
High"
Under the solemn conviction of the iun-
portanee aud propriery of this duty, and in
conformity with the wishes of many good
citizens, IJAMES POLLOCK, Governor
Of the ComEcnweaitli of Penns sylvania, do
hereby appoint Thursday, the 22i day of
Nogenber next, as day of General Thanks
giving and Praise throughout this State, and
earnestly inpiore the people that. setting
aside all worldly pursuits osi that day, they
unite in offering thanks TO Als'ights God
for His past goodness and aaercy; and be-
seeeh Ham for continusqice of Eiis bles-
sings.
Given under my Esnd snd the Great Seal
Of the State, at Harrisbevg. this 22d day of
October, 10 the year of oar Lord, one thous-
aud eight hundred and hfty-fve, and cf ,ae
Commonwealth the eiyhtieth,
By the Gerernor.
A. 6. CURTIN, soc'y of the Couln.on-
wealth.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1855-11-23

GEo. D. SHucK, Esq has been for some
time pasl, acting in the capacity Of Poor
Director, to which ofhce be has lately been
elected. lie makes one Of the best aud
most energetic Directors that Institution
has ever had, ,and with the aid of Mr.. Trout,
reforms there have been commenced, and
will be carried out, and hundreds of dol
lars saved 10 the county.
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MEETING or coSGRFss-The n. =
HERALD OF Yesterday, publishes the follow
ing card, signed by rwo Of the Amer,,c,,.
Members OF Congress from that State
NEW YokK Nov. /, 1855
sIR-as il is now clearly known ,hatrb.
American Representatives 10 the comm.
Congress viii constitute large p,raIityb in
the Honse it is emTaantly desirable ibs, ,
conference be had upon The eommepcr,rc,.
Of the session.
In this view the undersigned soliei, tho
privilege of inviting. through the medium,
Of your columns, the -egefsl members a,
Cons sress who have beel chosen 81 the Ben.
resentatives Of, The Americas policy. to meat
for conference at the Hall Of Represents.
tives, ON Thursday. the 18th isy Of Noyeu,.
Der inst, nt the hour Of noon.
By giving thi, invite tiqn an iuser,iensin
yonr widely circulated columns, You will
confer "a favor on ,uur tely obcdieat seq
wants,
THos L. WnTNEY,
Fifth \. Y. distinct.
BAYARD DiARKE,
Ninth " Y 3is,t;o,
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and filing it up to considerable bcieF, viip
pieces of rock and large numbers CT sp.u
trees, underbrush, &c, luixed with tic car,l,
upon which they bad grown. The rorl,o,'.
OF the lake thus filed up capao, Be- lcss
than mile long, aud three qnarteis ai9e
as well ss eonld be judged, ircni lie djs
tance.
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DEDICATION.

The Methodist Episcopal Church, recently
rrecteri in the neighborhaoa Of Alexander
Comphcr's, in FrieGds Cove, will be dedt-
lated to the worship Of. Almighty God, on
Sanday, the 9th OF December next, at II
o'elosk, A. NJ Services viii commence on
the day previous. Ministers from dis
tance sre expected 10 be with us.
j. T. PHELPS.
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Stray Heifer.

TAME 20 the premises of the subscriber, nv
" ing in Liberty township, some time IN Jane
last. RED BRlNDLE HEIFER, with White
forehead, no mark, nbOnt oae year o'd iAS'
Spring The owner is requested to COM To- :
ward, prove property, pay charges. and Ia"'
her away. SAMUEL r. Shop1'
Nor. a3, 1885 st.
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STRAY BULL.

CAME 10 the premises of ths saSseFiosr Nv
~ ins on the farm OF l. on. Job'Mann, nes
Bedford, about the lst Of October last: stf"
Ban, With white face, buck and belly, s'des
hlsch. rilc owner is requestel TO saSssiE'
ward, prove property, pay charges aaes,.S
HIM rl1. nor
Nov. t6. lS53
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1855-11-23

New COMMISSIONER WIuIAN WHIT
STONE, Esq, has assumed the duties os his
Office, and during the present week, appears
TO have given general satisfaction. We un-
dcrsand thu, il is the intention Of the Board
of Commissioners TO continue their present
attorney and Clerk.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1855-11-23

D-Thc Plank and Tarupikc Road Meet
ing on Monday night Was we'll attended, and
quite an amount of stock subscribed. The
road viii be made, and no mistake
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1855-11-23

Maj. Rnpp has received large let Of
new Faii and Winter Goods, which are sell
ling cheap. Cali and see them.
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NOTICE.

There will be divine Sersiee, to day.
tThanksgiying,l in the Meth. +. Chnreh,
at half past ten, \. NJ, by Rev, T. Z
Phelps
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Sfras, Sfesr.

<saaE 80 the premises If .thessahseriaer, nv
u inr inst Clair Township a1'o1t the mo
dl. OF August last, red aud spise steer. sup
posed 20 be about one year old-4no marks
rhe owner is requested to cone forward, prove
property, pay charges and take him away.
Z GIDEON y. TROUT
Nov. l6. 1855.
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Pennsylvania, 81.

In the name and by tie authority Of the
Commonwealth OF Fennsylvaalia. JAMES
POLLOCK, Governor Of said Comulou-
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CrRIors -QCEs1loS.---A cnrions queS-
tiop for the lawyers has arisen in Lon&or
A lady courted by gentelnnn, who prciui-
sed to marry her, ana was accept,c But
he did not fulfil his PROMISE, aud she sued
him for breach. Il turucd out however,
that be couien't marry her teeause he had
i wife living at the flue In answer 10 ihe
suit he says ''Barkis is wIlin, but the lsw
woaldn't allow it, an6 the lady can only
deuaand . fulflmeut of his engagement BY
an act centradonos mores The question
thea arises 'swtat dalnagc has the lady
sustained in not being married TO a married
mah1' There is stability of casuistry
suggested b; this, which the Chief Baron
himself did not like to encounter, aud ai
arhi;ratisa VAS recommended. IL Is uut
which evea Philadelphia lawyer might be
una tle 10 crack
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1855-11-23

~ In order ti.at we may be enabled to
observe Thanksgiving Day, We issue our
paper little earlier tLau usual.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1855-11-23

Sydney Smith said Of great talker, that
II would greatly improve hin. il he had now
and then, ga few flashes Of silence
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1855-11-23

SANN8 went so see his grandfather. a
pions old gentleman, who was wont 10 dis
course much t. young Samuel upon divine
things. The lad, while taking ride cue
day in his erandfriher's carriage, after sef-
ting for a moment in silence, inquired "ls
God eHerywheret" .'les. my child" 81.
he IN this carliagc'" "Certainly, he is"
"Then all Pvs get TO say, he's haring Il
splendid ride The grandfather lifted hit
spcctacies, looked at sammy, touched up the
horse and said not word.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1855-11-23

The war news by this arrival is thoroughly
unsnportaot- Operations in the Crimea
were APPARENTLY suspended and the impress
sion prevailed tLst,he campaign was closed
for thclwinter An attack upon tho allied
camp had been approhended, and as a mea-
surcsof preparation the troops for Eupatora
had bsen recalled. A telegrsphic despatch
from vienna states, on authority, that Prince
Gottschakof has received full powers from
the Emperor either to defend or abandon
the Crimea, as he thinks proper. There is
no idea Of submission. however; for, Simul-
taneously, We hear that the Gear has issued
a ukasc orderinga fresh levy Of 400, 900
men throughout his dominions. lieutenant
General Sir Wm. Codripgton has been APP
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26

Ey An Australian correspondent of the Bos-
ton Traveller, writing in January, says: ''Wc have
got into quite state of anarchy and confusion
here, and | am correct in saying, brought about
wholly by the powers that be. The Commission
ers and under officers of Government have cxer-
ciscd quite too much tyranny, or violated most fla
grantly their rule or authority on the diggings.-
Men will not always tamely submit to be trampled
upon, without the least chance of redress. You
would not credit the low, petty means used to an
noy and irritate the diggcrs. Hunting them like
kangaroos was mere sport for those idle, good
laced gents; and if low, ignorant policeman used
YOU ever SO badly, you must submit, or pay fine
for either your impertinencc Or interference, or
whatever they cho se to call your offence. In this
way the officials have brought matters to such a
crisis, that the dggers IRE now fully determined
to act on the defensive. They (the dggers) have
held large meetings on all the leading gold fields
passed certain resolutions, burned their licenses,
and hoistel the Australian flag (the Southern
Cross.)
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1855.

RESERVATION OF THE WINNEBAGOES.
We give the following boundaries of the new
Reservation for the Winnebagoes, believing that
it will be of interest to many:
sOn the Blue Earth River, in the Territory OF
Minnesota, Situated and bounded as follows, viz:
Commencing at the Southwest corner of town
ship No. one hundred and six, North, and Range
twenty-seven West of Meridian No. four, (as sur
vcyed by John Bull, Deputy Surveyor, under
contract of June 20, 1851 thence East, by the
line between townships No. los and LOG North,
and Range twenty-four West; thence North by
range line between townships No. % and "a West,
one mile; thence East one mile; thence North
parallel with the range line between townships
% and "a, II miles, to point one mile North of
the line between townships No. lO7 and los North;
thence West parallel with the said line, twenty
five miles to the Range line between townships
No. q and %, West; thence by said Range line
l3 miles South to the place of beginning; incud-
ing area equal to Is miles square,"
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26

FRENCH Fashions FOR HAIR DREssING.-The bar
bers in Paris have established new system of
dressing hair. 1t is no longer artistic, and after
the Greek and Roman styles, as may chance to
suit the features of the unhappy victim committed
to their tender mercies, but the head must be ar
ranged with the business Of the day! Is Monsieur
going to the country to hunt? 1t is settled. Mon
sieur must have the style for the chase. Does he
intend travelling? The head must be arranged for
walking. Is he called to the Crimea? His head
is arranged for the war. Does he but chance to
speak OF an interview which is to complete con-
tracta His head is arranged for avoiding. At
tins rate the poor devil who is so unfortunate as
to be slave to fashion may require his hair
dressed half dozen times lay. -..t
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26

A FUNNY MlsTAKK.-We learn that a gentleman
named Noble reached our city on Monday evening
last, and complained to our city police that he
had been robbed of $500 on the cars, and also
pointed out two men whom he suspicioned of the
robbery. Our vigilant officers repaired immed-
ately to the hotel, and but for the opportune in
reference of the Mayor, would have had them
safely lodged in the calaboose. He fortunately
discovered that one of the gentlemen was Col.
Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, just in time
to save him the modification of an arrest. The
affair excited considerable merriment, and the
Secretary laughed as heartily as the rest at what
liked to have proved au.awkward blundsr.--At-
Atlanta, Geo. Eraminer.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26
THURSDAY, JUNE FL, 1866.
NO POSTAGE ON NEWSPAPERS.

From the Canada Evangelist We learr
that after the first of July next, the postage OF
all newspapers, periodicals, &C., is to be abol
ished within the Province of Canada. Thi.
is a good move on the part Of our Canadian
neighbors and one we hope to see initiated by
Congress.
There is no good reason why, in govern
ment like ours where knowledge is free as sur
light and the ability to read almost as univer.
sal, newspapers which are the simplest and
most efficacious means Of dispensing intelli.
gence, should not be allowed the freedom of the
whole country. The privilege is reasonable as
applied to all newspapers sent from the office o.
publication. Transient newspapers should be
subject to postage.
We do not think that the mails would be un.
necessarily burdened while the increased facil.
tiles free postage would give to newspaper cir.
culation among the poorer classes would prove
a source Of great and permanent benefit. DIFF
fusion of knowledge among men ought to be a
prime object in free government
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26
THE BABY SHOW.

The New York papers inform us that the
great National Baby show, or as some call it,
the Fair for the cultivation Of Humanity, has
been brought to successful and gel-lorious'
conclusion. There were IL, ,S67 visitors the
first day; 1880 the second IA 1858 the third
and 16, ,745 the fourth and last. So interested
had the public become in the young /" hopefuls'
that on Saturday, {" the day after the fair, ''
there were 1856 present, though none of the
prize babies were on exhibition. The aggre-
gate receipts of the Museum for the five days
were ST., 1894. AT this rate the ''cultivation Of
humanity" is paying institution and Barnum
the lucky recipient of its first fruits. Whether
humanity is likely to be any the better cultivat-
ed in consequence of this public exhibition Of
''little dears is to say the least doubtful. The
Physiologist may assert that Jacob ought to
marry Susan instead of Sally, and he may be
right so far as the laws of physiology are con-
cerned, but if Jake has got his ''eye peeled
for Sal, it would be very cruel as well as diff
cvlt to make him marry Suke. This matter Of
marriage is not controlled by the judgment, but
by the feelings, not by rules of art andcanons
of taste, but by the fancy of the eye and the
impulses Of the heart. All the baby shows in
the world will not change these natural and
already existing methods Of intercourse between
the sexes. Men will select their wives, each
according to his own notions of what is for his
comfort and happiness, and women will allow
themselves to be selected, each according to the
motives that actuate her own feminine heart,
and these modern cultivators of humanity will
have their labor for their pains, in endeavoring
to fix it otherwise. In the mean time, as there
are lots of fine fresh babies in the country hav-
ing mothers who arc not afraid to show their
little beauties and their own together, we may
expect yearly return of the spectacle which
has Just been exhibited in New York. 1t will
be laughed at scofed at, sneezed at, visited and
written about, people will wonder why other
people uiN go, mothers with no children Of their
own, at least no good looking ones, will declare
it a shame and no place for lady who is any
body, but Notwithstanding, the thing will 60 on,
and Barnum will make money.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26

SHARP PRAcr1cE.--A New York correspon-
dent of the Sidney Democrat, says that the pro-
prietors of one of the first hotels in that city
owed the sum of $500, which could not be col
lected of them. They were finally sued, and
the lawyer went up to the hotel to serve sum-
mons. When he served it, the landlord smiled
and told him he was taking great deal Of use.
less trouble-the property was all mortgaged
and judgment would be of no use. The lawyer
told him he might do as he wished about pay.
ing the amount, but he should come up about
dinner time and attach the whole dinner, and
repeat the same every day until the judgment
was satisfied. II is needless to add that the
$500 were soon paid. @ ' 1aA
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26
st. Paul, June l9, 1855.

ILLNESS OF ERAsrUs BRooKs.-In consequence of
a severe attack upon the lungs, brought on by Sc
verify of labor and exposure in Albany last winter,
Mr.. Erastus Brooks is, and has been, for many
days, confined to his bed, by an illness of some
what alarming character, which compels him to
abstain from all attention to correspondence or
business of any kind. HIS physicians have pre-.
scrbed for him, as indispensable, an immediate
change of climate. which be is about to try. Hence
be has not only left in an incomplete state, statis
tical returns that be was compiling, of Archbish.
op Hughes' property, showing his presumption of
ssthe $5,OOO,OO0'' to have been about right, but
he is unable at present to notice his new publica-
ton. He has not even seen it.-N Y. Express
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26

ANEW QUALIFlcATIoS.-The Legislature Of Con
necticut has agreed to the constitutional amend.
ment that no one who cannot read shall be enti.
tied to vote. This is far more sensible than the
property qualifications, for all may compass this
and besides, it will act as a stimulus to the &C.
QUESTION of knowledge Of reading, and thu.
promote two objects. Unless person can read
he cannot intelligently exercise the right of suf
fragc, and is at the mercy of others, and may be
deceived and imposed upon by designing men,
The insisting upon this qualification, therefore is
an actual blessing, as well as protection to the
voter. -l f..
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26

An AFFECTING INcrDENr.-A seaman of the Brit
ish fleet before Sevastopol was recently ordered
ashore to assist in burying the dead, who had
fallen in the late attack. Upon landing, almost
the first person he met was brother, of whose
presence at the siege he was ignorant. badly
wounded, and with him remained until he died.
He then proceeded to his duty, and soon discov-
cred the dead bodies Of his two other brothers,
who had been killed in the battle. His feelings
may he imagined, as he laid his three brothers
side by side in one grave.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26
JUDICIAL DECISIONS,

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin at Mil
waukee, has decided that a lawyer may black.
guard and SANDER any person to the extent ol
his ability, in Court, and not be amenable there
for, being privileged" so to do. We think
that if such be in fact the law, Judge Lynch,
on a moderate scale, is a very proper institution.
If the law fail to protect the character and rep
utation of men from the attacks of the unprin-
cipled, they will very naturally protect them
selves. Lawyers in court cannot justly be
privileged to SANDER and libel more than per-
sons of any other occupation in or out Of court.
The Superior Court Of Indiana has decided
that, whenevera person shall die from an inju-
ry resulting from the negligence or unskilful-
ness of the officers or servants of railroad
company, or the ineficiency of their bridges,
cars, Or locomotives, action for damages canno,
be instituted by the wife or minor children, but
by the administrator. The same court has de
cided that railway companies are not liable for
the destruction Of stock running at large at the
crossing of public road, vixen the injury is
done without negligence, inasrnuch as the COM
pany would have no authority to fence up the
road.
The U. S. District Court at Cincinnati, re-
Gently decided that contract was void as
"against public policy" and thereby one of the
parties was ehoused out of ten thousand dollars
for the public good. If this principle, that in
dividual rights and property must yield to con-
siderations of ''public policy" were applied on
all occasions, it would reach quite a numerous
class Of subjects
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26

MODEL VERDIcT.-The following verdict de-
livered at Rome, Georgia, johnson Us. Thomas
Cameron, shows that Philadelphia does not mo-
norolize all the intelligent 6 jurymen'' in the
u. S. l.
s'Wec the curry ceozen annd swoarne ogre that
tomkamyron must pay abe gonsing the full
amownt of 20 fve sents thatt the plnnetif pay oa-
the kwalt of Ticker for the beanyft of the qu-
ru and kostz will bee rooled owt -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26

E@ We see it stated that while the standing
army Of France is computed at 700, 600, Eng
land has less than 10000, and while France
has contributed 100000 men in the field Of war
in the Crimea, England has furnished but 3O,-
000-less even than the contingent Of Turkey.
England has been exhausted Of soldiers, while
thousands flock round the standard Of France
wherever it is unfurled. -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26

CT Queen Victoria has sent pair of s'muf6
tees" or cuffs to private soldier who had great
ly distinguished himself at Alma and Inkermann,
having received bullet in the leg in one battle and
lost limb in the other. The muni6cence of the
gift as a reward for his wounds is rendered doub-
ly valuable by the fact that the limb the poor fell
low lost was an arm! How the ambition of the
rank and file must bo fred by the thought that
if they lose arm in the service of their country,
that country will probably reward them with a
pair of mufitees. England has suffered sadly from
the ssmuf6tees" system, and lost one army in the
Crimea by it. There is great deal of the same
system in our own army and navy. iia
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-26

There are but four cities in Russia that con-
tain a population of more tLan $4,000 nhabi-
tan,s. They are ST. Petersburg, with 47O, ,202
Moscow, with $40, LOGS; Warsaw, with l54 200,
and Odessa, with 6O,l55. Selastopol has a
popuiatiun Of l,l55 There are only twenty
five other cities which are Inhabited by more
than 25,0O0 persons.