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IL Mill-work-Being plans sections, and eleva-
ton Of works in several departments OF Machine.
ry, Mill-work, and General Engineering, with de-
criptions ofther construction action, and practical
application TO various branches ofindustry.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore of
r FARNHAM
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DROsPECTUs OF DE BOW,s RE
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. devo-

Il ted TO Industry, Science, and Mechanics
Published weekly AT l2o Fulton street, n. T., Sun
Buildings,) by Mum 81 Co.
Terms: So year; 81 in advance aud the
mainder in six months
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rnE SONS or THE sIREs, A HIS

i tory Of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny OF
The American Party, and its probable influence
on the next Presidential election, 10 which is
added Review Of the Letter Of the Hon. Henry
A. Wise against the Know-nothings, by an Anne
rican.
The History OF Mason and Dixon's Line, con
tanned in an Address delivered by John H. B.
Latrobe, of Maryland, before the Historical So,
ceiy of Pennsylvania, November s, 1854
Mrana Elliot, the Voice Of the Spirit, by s..
NJ. II.
Autobiography Of Charles Caldwell, M. D., with
Preface, Notes, and Appendix, by Harriet w.
Warner.
Just received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of Penn. avenue and llth street
Fab 16
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DIATED TEA SETS.-I have just re-
ceived some new styles Albaia aud Silver
Plated Ware that | offer al manufacturers prices :
also, a large assortment Of Spectacles, Of every
description together with good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, Of my own man nufscture, which
] will retail At wholesale prices
III o. HOOD,
AIS Penn. avenue, bet. Al and Oh sls,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb 25-dlwif
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CTRAY ED OR STOLEN from the Fssti-

CTRAY ED OR STOLEN from the Eesti-
- val, al Bladensburg on the night OF Tuesday
last, a DARK BROWN MARE, with her fore
feet bare, n white star in the forehead, and marked
on the back with saddle pinch; the said mare had
A saddle on Whoever will return said mare, or
give information where she can be found, will
receive many thanks, and Five Dollars as a re-.
ward JOSEPH JONES, Manager for
CHARLES b. CALVERT,
Rossburg Prince Georges Co., Maryland.
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rT,uE PEASANT BOY PHILOSOPHER

TuuE PEASANG bor FubLpSofhEh
w Henry Mayhew, price IS cents.
Tn. Essence of Christianity, by Ludwig Fener.
bach, translated from the second German edition
by Marion Evans, translator Of Strauss Life oi
Jesus, price 81 IS.
Travels in Europe and the East by Samuel
Ireneus Prime, two volumes, price two dollars.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S
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GREAT ATTRACTION.

nREMIUM DAGUERREOTYPES taken at
/ STEWARDS Gallery, Pennsylvania ave.
nue. over Galt's Jewelry Store.
Pictures in best quality of cases from 30 cents
and upwards
We invite the public TO call and Judge for them
selves March l7-dlmo
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NXTRA Heavy-pIated Tea Sets, Albata
IL Forks, Spoons, &c.--M. w. Gait & Bro.
have just received beautiful assortment Of
Extra Plated Tea Sets, latest styles
Castors, Cake Baskets, Card Trays, az,
Also, superior Albats Forks and Spoons
The above are of the very best quality, and un
usually low.
M. w. GAIT az BRO.
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
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NEW BOOKS RECEIVED AT sHIL-

IN LGNGTON'S Bookstore
The Dodd Family by Charles Lever, author Of
barles O'Malley.
Behind the Scenes by Lady Bulwer Lytton.
The Lamplighter, one of the most fascinating
hooks ever written.
Everything in the Book Newspaper, aud Sta
unery line for sale at
JOE SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore. Odeon Building, corner A
street and Pa avenue.
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INCEST or EXCHEoUER REPORTS.

nIGEST OF FENChEoUEK NEPOkIs.
from 1924 10 1854, inclusive, l volume.
Williams on Personal Property, with American
notes vol.
The Reporters Chronologically Arranged, by
John VIM Wallace vol
The Creed of Christendom, by w. X. Greg.
Habits and Men, by DR.. Doran.
Guy Rivers, by William Gilmore Simms, vol.
new edition.
Bits Of Barney, by X. Shelton Mnckensie,
volume.
Bartey's Poems, volume.
Lippencott's Pronouncng Dictionary Of the
World | vol. svo FRANCK TAYLOR.
Sept Is
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CATIRE AND SATIRISTS, BY JAMES
- Hannay author of Singleton Fontleroy, &c.
Cosas de Espana, or Going 10 Madrid, via Bar
celona
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
March 6 Bookstore, near 9th street.
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TUsTRECEIVED AT TAYLOR & MAUI

II UST TRECEIVEDA M IA AON q UHHU-
u ry's Bookstore near 9th street
The Plurality of Worlds, with an Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock, d. D.
A Lamp TO the Path; or, the Bible in the Heart,
the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev. W
K. Tweedie, d. ID.
The Catacombs Of Rome, by the Right Rev. ".
J. Kip, d. D.
Narrative of Voyage TO the Northwest Coas
of America, by Gabriel Franchere.
Corinne, by Madame De Stael, new edition,
Vathck, by Beckford, do
Female Poets of Great Britain, do
Western Scenes and Adventures, illustrated
Life of Napoleon, by Haziiit, do
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READY MADE CLOTHING
REDUCED PRiCEs.--As the season
n is advanced, we have determined 10 sell of
the remaining portion OF our winter stock al
greatly reduced prices; therefore gentleman wish
ing 10 cons uIt economy in purchasing fine Over
coats Talmas Dress, Frock, and Business Goats !;
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants Velvet, Silk,
Satin aud Merino Vests; Under Shirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments OF
fine quality, will find present variety 10 be as
well assorted as in the beginning OF the season,
with tfS advantage of much lower prices
WALL a. STEPHENS
322 Pa. avenue, next 10 iron Hall.
Feb "a
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The New York and Liverpool United states
Mail Steamers.

The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. Captain West.
The Pacific .......... Captain Nye.
The Baltic. Captain Comstock
EEA These ships having been built by
SEs contract, expressly for government
~ uSS11 service, every care has been taken
in Their construction, also in their engines, 10
insure strength and speed and their accommo-
dations for passengers ara unequalled Tor ele-
gance and comfort.
Price of passage from New York TO Liverpool,
III first cabin. ........ ......Sloo
In second cabin, SIS. Exclusive use OF extra sized
state rooms. ............ ....... .So<o
From Liverpool TO New York 80 and 20 guineas
An experienced Surgeon attached 10 each shin.
No berth secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING
From, Ns10 York From Live,pooL
Wedday. Dee. 81, 1854 Saturday. Dec. 10, 1854
WeIday. Jan 10, 1855 Saturday. Dec. 20, 1854
Weds ay. Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday. jan l3, 1855
Wedda Feb. 7, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 81, 1855
Wed'day. Feb. 2l, 1855 Saturday. Feb. 10, 1855
Wed'day. Mar 7, 1855 Saturday. Feb "a, 1858
For fire ght or pa sage, apply 10
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
No. 56 Wall street, N. Y.
BROWN, SHIPLEY & Co.,
Liverpool.
R. C. ROBERTS 81 Co.,
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London
B. G. WAINWRIGHT& IL Co,
Paris.
GEO H. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners OF these ships will not be accounta
BILE for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
cious stones metals, unless bills OF ladlng are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex-
lon
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nON,T FAIL To CALI. AT uoOps
IL If you wish 10 purchase anything in the way
OF fine American, London, Geneva watches,
Qbst can be relied for the true time,) rich gold
jewelry, pure silver ware, &c, Sc, and save from
Is to Is per cent, he is now receiving his
Fall supply, which will be cold al the lowest
Wholesale rates.
Fine watches and Jewelry repaired, and war
rsntod TO give satisfaction.
III. o. HOODS
~. avenue, between ~ and 9Th streets, sign Of
th.. iprpr -nr,.ad eagle.
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TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND
STRANGERS.

NT TATCHES.-Members OF Congress ana
wv others in want OF perfect timekeepers would
do well 10 make their selections at once, in order
to test their quality before leaving the ciiy.
Our assortment for both Ladies and Gentlemen
so complete at present, embracing
very description which we offer unusually low.
M. w GAIT IL BROTHER,
Pean avenue, between 9Th and 10th streets
/. Ian 10
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nAEIfIE. WEBSTER. -siessrs. Taylor
IL Y MAURY hav. few Of the original sub
scrbers' copies OF the works of Daniel Webster
printed on very fine imperial paper in which Mr.
price $50.
T. & M. the only booksellers in the United
States who have any copies liz their possession.
Mar Ii Bookstore near 9th ST.
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FINE WATCHES & RICH JEWELRY

VI %. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
: u and Gin streets, has just returned from
ne north with good assortment Of the most rich
inL fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased tor cash at very low prices and now OF
i.FS tor sale the same, at wholesale retail much
cheaper than goods of like quality have ever been
,old for in this section of country Please call al
ais store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
y. b. Special attention paid TO the repairing of
,rarcbss hv w w HollingSworth
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~ Practice, and Peculiar Jurisprudence OF the
Courts of the United States. vol. l, by George
Ticknor Curtis.
History of the Crusades, their Rise, Progress,
and Results by Major Proctor of the Royal
Military Academy.
Cummings Lectures on the Seven Churches.
On sale AT
TAYLOR u MAURY'S Bookstore,
Nov rs near 9Th street
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TREBLE PATENT IMPROVED EYE
let Machine.

March l7-law2m
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TN H. AMERICAN SPORTSMAN, Con-
tanning Hints 10 Sportsmen, Notes on Sport
ng, and the Habits Of the Game Birds and Wild
Fowl Of America by Elisha ]. Lewis, M. d., with
numerous illustrations. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Jan. 4 Book Store. near Ninth street.
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Ms- DEBow's INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, three
handsomely bound volumes upon the Progress
and Wealth Of the United States, 500 pages roya
octave double columns, clear PRINT, library edi,
ton, may still be ordered. Price Sc. delivered
At the expense Of the authes
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GTONE QUARRY.-Ia am prepared to fur
and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
O'Neale, any quantity of stone that may be needed
Tor building purposes. Apply 10 the undersigned
his house on II, between 18th and Goth streets,
IN the First ward, or to Mr.. Paine, nj the quarry.
!uv ~ WILLIAM II. SCOTT.
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The ships comprising this Inc are
The Atlantic. Captain west.
The Pacific c.......... Captain Nye
The BaIIic Captain Comstock.
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TAIUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR

Dec l6--3tawif
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-09-01
COUNTY P BY oMEAR Go

1t is quite possible, brother reader, that your
and our notions might not quite agree with the
generals, yet, neither of us can fail to see in
TINS eccentric, but veteran evangelist, the man
OF his times and his circumstances And YOU,
dear sir, starched, and brushed and perfumed,
who now recline in the stuffed armchair of
your garnished study, wondering why the world
should take any interest in such a specimen of
humanlty--what kind of specimen would you
have been what would You have done in the
rough battles through which this weather-worn
but jolly-hearted old man has borne the stand
ard of the cross--borne it with brawny but
ever faithful arm ? God bless the old man. with
all his oddities and may he yet fight his way
into heaven
Peter Cartwright joined the "oid Western
Conference" in 1905, though he began to travel
year earlier, we believe He was a Young
man-only about eighteen years od-when he
entered the itinerant field, and he has been in
Its foremost struggles ever since The "old
western Conference" was in that day the ONLY
one beyond the AIeghenies 1t extended from
Detroit to Natchez, and each of its districts
comprised a territory about equal to two of the
present conferences beyond the mountains
Those were the days of great moral battles in
~ ~ 'io anu Ihe licH VINO lougnl tnem
were made great, some Of them giganticay so,
by their circumstances. Among them were
Young, Walker, Shinn, MKendree Burke,
Lakin Blackman, Quinn and similar mighty
men. Cartwright began his regular travels
with Lakin on Salt River Circut-(save the
name !! Most Of his fellow heroes have gone
to their rest but they gained the field, and
fortified their cause all over it, They in fact
laid the moral foundations Of our ultra amontane
States. The few remnants of the old corps
should be cherished and honorcd By their
Church
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-09-01
seltttr0 skrttb.
[From the National Magazine for AuglstI
PETER CARTWRIGHT, THE BACKWOODS PREACHER,

We once gave a sketch of PETER CART
WRIGHT in these pages. Itwouid be unpardona-
Die 10 omit the adventures Of such a character
from this class of jottings ;" we must then call
nun again into your presence, courteous read
er, even if we should repeat some Of his stories
already told
lie appears broken with years and labors,
ana You perceive some paralytic trembngs in
his altitude and voice but there is neVerthe-
,e,S general aspect Of strenuous Yigor about
iA' hc looks as il he might yet wrestIe with
'yarS ana come of cOnqucrOr, as we learn he
really has heretofore. He is war-worn and
"eather-beaten. His complexion is bilious, the
AIegnmcnts of his face wrinkled and tough his
eyes small and twinkling, and defended by a
I"'y par OF Spectacles with green side glasses.
IS mouth compact and full of force, his head
.4'3g ana round, his forehead deeply ndentcd
o anu HIS halr-there is no description of that :;
y y UokS as If he had poked it into the bag of
sDe h!ikenny cats, and had not had time to
,O1o since Its eXtrication. And yet do not
,yrll0Se there is any fierceness about his caput
r:.i' verify face more finely characterized
,'T "'I" Sood nature and gallant generosity is not
~ ~ oe seen Should we attempt an intcllectu-
~ Pg'uait OF Peter Cartwright, we should sum-
-a"! say that he is characterized by good
,.l l% ana good humOr. We know not that we
~ trH oelter describe him. He strikes right at
pJCct before him, and never fails to hit it ;
wv, sS' le mas that characteristic of the highest
EassDoHI.-brevity, sententiousness. We never
5,. ," nlla to speak in General Conference more
T, .aI I'VE minutes at once His humor is al
,r,, SPontaneons-alwayS ready II some
,saos,. s GUS sharply, but is usually genial and
'I.'o"S' h. relieving rather than exasperatino
N s,'. Co>y; Humor is rare excellence, but it
aas, a',' IKE gems, valuable chiefly for its rare
1ot IS ntrlnscally valuable. 1t should
iacaS, S' 100 severely srinned at, with elongated
ela.n. ' T., even ecclesiastical bodies it often
iag ron5 IKE exhiiarating sunlight among lower
NJ then o''uS % oil dlScord, and sometimes dispels
et Ia't anu does infinitely more than the strong
WI urnc,2a sN Ut The Ioudest rhetoric to remove ob-
vi Cd rooa ,,ouS TO business. STILL man of combn-
r ona Soo,. sense and good humor is liable to suf-
ture ins bas uSparagement Our poor human ma
II 'g.o sd, a sort Of selfcomplmenting propensi-
P'"N o. superior man with qualify
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-09-01
TOWANDA:
ciotnroan florniun, 5cptcmber !, 1855.
seIetteO Qoetrp.
n E A v { NJ.

By night I saw an angel in dream,
And thus questioned it concerning heaven"
Look down b!est soul from thy realms of light,
And tell me how didst wing thy fight,
To the world Of soul. from the world of clay,
and say Who called thee from earth away?
Was it a voice which said Depart !"
While Deaths cold hand was on thy heart?
Or did-t thou go less suddenly,
To life and immortality?
What beings met thee on the road,
When thou didst wing thy way to God
Did angels pure--did seraphs meek,
Lead thee to heaven that thou ddst seek
Did they deck thy bodilcss form with cloud?
Or with mist which encircles the moon as shroud
Or with the rainbow's fire,
10 dazzle the stars with thy bright attire?
Did they greet thee with love? sweet spirit, say!
Or open in silence, the gates of day?
Did they ull thee to rest, or wake thee to song,
When thou vert horne on their wings along?
While Gagged in thy Clayey form below,
Ofhcayenly glory what couldst thou know
Bat now thou art gone, angelic SOUL
TO the realms long sought-the wished-for goal,
pray thee. speak softly in mine ear,
On, where is thy home in that radiant sphere?
Is it beneath the glorious throne,
Where God sits night and day alone?
And there, and thee does it behove
10 sing His praise, and chant His love?
Or 'mong-t the stars, say, dost thou shine,
A. one Of them, or more divine
Mid the suns radiance dost thou dwell?
or does a mgouic4m suit thee well
u travel east, Of to travel west
Is most 5e-eems a spirit flcst2
Z pierce the ocean-gazc beneath,
or skim the snowy mountai,'s breath
Or watcher ol the earth art thou;
A holy one, upon whose brow
Sit, calm resolve and firm intent
70 DO His will-His instrument
one Of those miuisterng spirits who
Can search all nature through and through?
am, am - the angel said,
And vel thou hast my mission read.
Bat, mortal. question no more ;
What though my fervent spirit soar,
And thou wouldst fain inquire of me
of all my spirits ecstacy,
and where my heavenly home keep;
Or in what realms of nli,s steep
Ny spirits wing enough t, know
That heavenly voice which bid ne know;
Which called me from the earth away.
J. the same voice now ghcy.
Whom first the blessed cell 7 heard.
iclt as sgme delighted bird
Returning home, and now liy
through earth, through air, or through the ky;
And when is heard cce tai sound,
The people OF the skies look round,
With haste and speed to do His will
Nor rest on tardy wing until
All is fulfilled; and it is this
Obedience which with Us IS bliss
1t makes the heaven where we do dwell
Nor is it place magic spell,
Which is our happiness Oh, no.
All places wlereso'er we go,
Are fall OF God nay, everywhere
We feel His presence and His care;
And this is it which makes Us blest
For this is heaven, and this is rest :"
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21
Misteuantous,.
A LITTLE TOO PUNcTUAL.
4 STEAMBOAT YARN.
pY THE OLD 'uS.

The hour was approaching for the de-
parture of the New Haven steamboat from
her berth at New York, and the usual
crowd OF passengers, and. friends of pas
sengers, newsboys, fruit venders. cabmen
and dock loafers were assembled In, and
about the boat. We were gazing at the
motley group from the foot of the prome-
made deck strairs, when our attention was
attracted by the singular action of tall
brown Yankee, in an immense wool hat,
chocolate colored coat and pantaloons. and
a fancy vest. He stood near the starboard
paddle box, and scrutinized sharply every
female who came on board, every now and
then consulting an enormous silver bulls
eye watch, which he raised from the
depths of a capacious fob by means of a
powerful steel chain. After mounting
guard in this manner, he dashed furiousiy
down the gang plank and up the wharf,
re-appearing on board almost instantane-
ously, with flushed face, expressing the
most intense anxiety. This series of ope-
rations he performed several times, after
which he rushed about the boat, wildly and
hopelessly calculating:
What's the time er day? Wonder if
my repeater's fast Whar's the cap'n
whar's the steward? whar's the mate
whar's the boss that owns this ship? '1l'h
Whats the matter, Sirs" we ventured
to ask him when he stood still for a mo-
snent. ;sai 2as
''Hain't seen nothin' of gal in blue
san bonnet, with a white Canton crane
shawl, (cost fifteen dollars, pink gown
and brown boots, hey' come aboard while
Twas booking for the cap'n at the pint end
Of the ship ye 2 hey s'
mo such person has come aboard"
"Tormented iightenin'! she's my srife!'
he screamed; married yesterday. AL
her trunks and mine are aboard, under a
pile of baggage as tall as a Connecticui
s'eep'e. The darn'd black nigger says he
SAINT hand it out, and I won't leave my
'"ssssaga any how. My wife-only think
VI h-was to have come aboard at half
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

ia What would the world be without
Yansees? In this age of human improve
lnent generally and baby shows in partic-
ular, how refreshing it is to hear of such a
real blessing for mothers (and fathers,
too. for that lnatter,) as the following
Mr. Eiphalet Stubbs, a live Yankee from
Connecticut, is the inventor. Ii is a Pa
tent Bdck-Action Spanker," which, on be-
ing attached to baby Of any age, watch
-es over ii Like q mother; makes it hush
when ii becomes naughty; obliges il TO
desist from swallowing thimbles, chalk,
marbles, three cent pieces, pins, or any
other food unsuited to its stomach; com
pels it to go TO sleep when it dosen't want
to-; and If somewhat older, it sees that il
keeps rs hands OF the sugar bowl and
jam-pots, besides making it keep It's face
cleans and all by the power of its ..bdclEs-
action" Fssss i1a- @