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Mitchell.s New National Map.

Messrs. SAVAGE & MILLER, The enterpri-
sing and gentlemanly agents are now canvass
ing the county for this popular and desirable
map. ts 50
The following article which we copy from
the Philadelphia Sun, will show the. estima-
ton in which it is held by orilics: :-..--
H.We acknowledge The receipt, from S. Au-
gustus Mitchell, of this large and elegant
map, exhibiting the United States, the Brit
ish North American Provinces, the Ssdd-
wich Islands. Mexico, Central America, Gu
ba'a and other West India Islands. II is on a
more extensive scale than any previous map,
aud is executed on metallic plates in the very
best style of engraving. The lettering is
more clear and distinct than on any United
States map extant. 1t is most minute in Ie.
gard 10 disputed boundaries, and shows
where important routes are proposed TO be
opened. 1t points out, distinctly engraved, /,
more places, within their names, in the South
ern portion of North America, than can be
found in any other general map, and is the
only large metallic plate map Of the United
States, Mexico, and Central America, with
the same extent Of territory. that has yet been
given TO the public. The railroads are all
laid down with great dis,:nciness: it gives
better illustration of the shoals and banks in
the vicinity of the West India Islands than
has ever been effected except in charts 1t
embodies information of the late exploration
through our western territories on full scale,
and also the route of DR.. Kane and his win.
Ter quarters, ard gives map of the Sand
wich Islands OIL much greater scale than
in any other publication. 1t gives us cor
rect idea of our Union and its immediate
surroundings. All the routes over the 18th
mus OF Panama and Tehuanlepec, and the
projected railroad from Vera Cruz 10 Acapul.
co, across Mexico, are laid down, and the
disputed boundaries of the Mosquito Terrific
ry, Nicaragua and Costa Rca are defined
with much care. The Central America por-
tion Of the map is particularly valuable, and
taken from the most authentic sources, The
steamer routes from New Orleans and New
York 10 Mexico, Central America and the
West Indies the differen, lines projected for
railroads TO lbe Pacific, the Gadsden bound-
asy line, and all the new territories of Utah,
Kansas, Nebraska, Washington, Oregon, &C.,
are laid down with great precision.
The statistical tables, and distance table,
the Census Of every county in the United
States, will be found extremely valuable
For the past thirty years, Mr.. Mitchell has
been extensively engaged in map publish
ing; and by Introducing this work, rendered
necessary by the rapid advances of our coun.
try's limits and recent geographical discover
les he has performed the crowning achieve
ment of his business labors. We commend
his National map 10 the public, in the fullest
confidence that it will meet cordial recer.
ton and rapid sale. .... ....-....
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Educational.

The Secretaries of the several Schoo
Boards in the County will please recoilect.
that The law requires report to bc made by
the Boards of the Schools of each District
10 The County Superintendent, on or before
the first Monday of June, in each year. The
School Appropriation by the State cannot be
paid ill the Report is received, and the
Schools have been kept in operation four
months: as provided by section 35 of the Act
of 9Th of May, 1s54-section i3 of the
Amendment to the law applying only two
years '54 and '55.
Tho Superintendent has on hand printed
blank Reports and Certificates furnished by
The School Department for distribution.
The Board have only TO apply 10 the Su.
perintendent for blanks, for copies of-the
School laws, and for teachers blank Reports,
which are furnished without charge. If not
before obtained, they may be readily had at
the May Court.
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Philadelphia Markets.

Flour and Meal.-The accounts by the Cam
bria from Europe, are not favorable. Flour
is dull, and common brands superfine are
freely offered al 81 without finding buyers.
Sales of small lots for home consumption at
from 81 10 50. In corn meal nothing doing
Rye Flour is firm at $5, and Corn Meal a, SO
per Dbl.
Gram.-For Wheat the demand is quite
limited. Small sales Of red at 81 60 a S.
and white 81 rs 81 per bushel. Rye is
in little demand-sales Of 500 bushels west.
ern were made at SO cts Corn is dull and
a ceens ower-450O bus. Southern elbow,
sold at 5s cents, delivered. Oats are in bet.
Ter demand-sales OF Pennsylvania at SO
cents. Dc Pee
Cloosrseea is dull, a, SO so per Cd pounds
In Timothy and Flaxseed no change.--we
quote the fovmer at SO 25 a 3 rs, and the lat
ter at 81 80 95 per bushel.
Whiskey is unchanged-small sales of bar
rels at % 80 cents. and hhds. at 293 cts
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A Rev Act of Asse mbly.

The following has passed both branches
of the Legislature and received the sigma.
ture Of the Governor:
an Act in relation to the appointment Of Col
lectors Of State and County 1azss.
SECTION /. Be it enacted by the Senate
and House OF Representatives of the Com.
m monweallh of Pennsylvania, in General AS.
sembly met, and il is hereby enacted by the
authority of the same, That the County
Comm issioners OF the several counties in
this Commonwealth shall have the power 10
appoint collectors of State and county taxes.
wthou, being confined in their selection 10
The persons whose names are returned by
the assessors anything in the act passed
fifteenth April, eighteen hundred and thirty
four, entitled can Act relating to county
rates and levies, and township rates and lev
ies," 10 The contrary Notwithstanding.
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THOMAS H. BENTON.

MR. BUCHANAN AND THE NEBRASKA BILL
The Washington Union publishes the follow
ing r"'..i.
Some discussion having taken place upon
tho position of Mr.. Buchanan on the Kansas.
Nebraska bill, we are permitted to copy the
following extract from letter addressed by
MIR. Buchsnan 10 Senator Slidel, dated Lon.
don, on The 2sih of December last, when
there seemed to be no difference as to Mr.
BPS thorough identity with the Democratic
party on this, as on all other issues. 1t will
be seen that Mr.. B. speaks of the Kansas
Nebraska bill with his usual frankness and
decision. We are confirmed in our impress
sion, by this letter, that Eo man, no set of
men, and no newspaper, are al all warranted
10 speak authorta,ively for Mr.. Buchanan
on this or any other question. His own
words speak for themselves. ....
The letter Of Mr.. Buchanan was not, it
will be seen, intended; for publication, but
the gentleman 10 whom twas addressed has
thought il necessary, after the editorial arii.
Gle IN the Union Of Wednesday las, TO lay ii
before the country
"The question has been settled BY Con-
gress, and this settlement should be inhexi.
bly, maintained. The Missouri Compromise
.is gone and goae forever. But no assault
should be made upon those Democrats who
maintained it provided they are now willing
in good faith 10 maintain the settlement as
j, exists. Such an understanding is wise and
just in itself.
.. "It is well known how | labored in com.
pany with southern men 10 have this line ex-
tended to the Pacific. But il has departed.
The time ior il has passed away, and verify
believe, thai tho besl7-nay, The only--mods
now LEI. Of putting down, tie fqnalical and
reckless spirit Of abolition al the North is to
adhere 10 the existing settlement, without the
slightest lhought or appearance Of wavefne
and without regarding any storm which may
be raised against it,"
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by James Buchanan, in the upsnspsc,ing
confidence Of bis heart, should nov be pub
lished, and laid before the American people,
there would not be found one line, mo, no, one
syllable, manifesting. a desire forthe nomi-
nation Of The Democratic Convention, or
suggesting any way by which it might be
obtained by himself. Even since he has be-
come formidable as q candidate, his letters
are animated by the same generous spirit
And The very fact that he has taken this
course, from conscientious belief that it
would be out Of place for him to struggle
ior the omnalion has made him acceptable
to the masses in every part of our country.
Abseni he is, II is true, but his image is be-
fore their eyes wherever they go. In distant
lands, it is true, but his counsels have been
felt as If he were present among u.s. Con.
tending with the giants of foreign diploma
cy, il is true, but the thoughts and the words
he left behind hum, are his living represen.
,atives. The people will Judge of him by
The record, by The even Tenor of his life, by
by The spotless purity Of his character, by
his undaunted patriotism, and by the trophies
with which he relurnslo 10 his native shores,
to be crowned, as we confidently hope, with
the highest honors of the Republic.
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THE COMING ELECTION.

There has never been a lime in the history
of the republic when the Democratic party
was so strongly united upon It's principles,
and when its antagonists were so much dis.
tracted and divided. Upon the Nebraska
question alone does shade of division re-
main in the Democratic party, and that is mol
a, difference as to the correctness Of the prin.
cipe involved, but only as 10 the policy Of
the measure. The principle in that case was
really settled when California was admitted
as State, and was called such, not because
it really was one, but to secure the principle
of self government, to its citizens.
The Democratic party has found new
strong bond Of union in its opposition 10 the
secret party Of bigolry and intoisrance; and
in this position il is consistent with all lis fssl
history and with the generous creed of hu.
manly and brotherhood. Iii this position too
Damncraoy will draw 10 lis ranks the bes
and uaest hearted men of the old conserva-
tive parry of the republic; for with good rea.
con they became alarmed at The recklessness
and centousness of that clan which would
frame lis edicts in darkness and stamp them
in tie blood of The best citizens. There is a
strong consciousness of rectitude in the hearts
of the honest Democratic yeomanry that is
worth host in any encounter; and there is
that shame and fear in the opposition which
wonld itself overwhelm host.
Nor is the cause of the people less strong
in it's men than in its principles. No man
aspires 10 be standard bearer in the COM
ing contest who has not the highest charac-
ter craftsmanship, patriotism and integr-
iy. And he who is emnent-,he favor
lie son OF Pennsylvania-has life long char
acter and history to prove him worthy of con.
fidence, and safe for the Presidency.
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NARR1wWo

On The 9Th inst, by The Rev. E. Wads-
worth, Mr.. AsAHEL J. HARRISON, to Mics
HANNAH E. ZIMMERMAN, all of Huntington,
Luzerne CO., Pa.
On Tuesday evening, April 9th, at the ga
gle Hotel, Third street, Philadelphia, by Rev.
b. w. Hulter, Mr.. ADAM S. SAUL, of WASH
-ingtonyille, Monlour connty, to Mss SUSAN
NAH Fl. BUTLER, Of Muncy, Lycomiog CO...
Ia. -,Tel3iu.0sI .T9T.sH N 4
In Berwick, April 9Th, 1856, by Rev r.
Barnhart, Mr.. HuDsoN OWEN, and Miss LIZ
zlE JACKSON, both Of Berwick. EIffi
On Saturday, March 2eth, by George Fen.
siermaker, Esq.; Mr.. MoapEcAi M CoopER,
10 Mise Susan WILLIAMS, all of Eazlston, Pa.
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Fire in Philadslphia.-A destructive fire,
involving loss of over S3oo, 1000, took place
ir Philadelphia on yesterday morning. 1t
broke out in gold chain makers room, in
a corner of the Artisans Building, in Ran.
stead place. Owing 10 the difficulty of reach.
ing The fire, the entire building, the back
part OF the U. S. Hotel, and several large
structures were destroyed. AT one time fears
were entertained that the whole front of the
block on Chestnut street, running from fourth
to fifth streets, would be deslroyed-but by
great activity OF tho ffremen, this was pre-.
vented. ......... ....
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From the Missouri Democrat, March IS.
Interesting Letter From Col. Benton.

by permission OF the recipient we give pub.
lciy to the following characteristic letter
from our venerable ex-senator:
WAsHINGroN March l2, 1916.
My DEAR Sir: have 10 thank you for
your kind letters, and for all the friendly SEN
tmenls expressed, and of these the personal
part is the most agreeable The personal
feeling of my friends towards me is what
have mos, 10 cherish hereafter. ] never saw
the day would be willing 10 be candidate
for the Presidency, and am now further from
ii than ever. No earthly consideration could
make me candidate. The Senate was once
agreeable 10 me, when there waa chance
10 do something for the Stale or for tie Uni
ted States. But thai chance seems now to
be over, and all craftsmanship reduced to a
hurrch OH one side or the other of Slavery.
Even local interests in our State seem 10
be crushed under i,--as the Pacific Rail.
lam now far advanced in my second vol
ume. The publishers are about five humid
red pages deep in The printing, and am
bundled pages ahead of the composiiors in
the writing. I rise at daybreak and work till
midnight, with an interval of one or Two
hours recreation on horseback. As soon as
my work is finished, which will be some
time IN April, shall come TO Missouri, and,
Of course, shall have to speak-to what ex.
tent do not know-but certainly only for
The general purpose of aiding my friends and
the Democratic cause, and without any view
10 personal consequence. Congress is no
longer desirable 10 me: politics have run
down Too low TO have any attraction for me.
spent thirty years of my life in contest of
great, principles-of great measufes-of great
men--and cannot wear out Tue remainder. of
my days 10 Slavery agitation, either on the
one side or the other OF it.
have work enough marked out 10 occupy
the remainder of my life, and of kind 10 be
pleasant and profitable to me, if not benefi.
cial 10 future generation-which think il
may be. propose 10 abricgs the debates
of Congress from 1889 TO 1850; also, 10 con-
tinue my history from 1850 to the day Of my
death. This is work enough for me, and of
more dignity TO say nothing OF anything
eise) than acting a part in Slavery agiia-
ton, which is now The work of both parties,
and which, in my opinion, is 10 end disas.
irously for the Union, lei which side will pre-
vail. A new man, unconnec,ed with the ag.
iIaiou, is what the country wants.
..n sr Your friend,
THOMAS H. BENTON.
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TREES, EVERGREENS!
CAUTION! ASTROLOGY!!
LOOK OUTs
coon NEWS FOR ALT,ii .

THE never failing MRS. VANHORN is
the very best; che is sure 10 succeed
when all others have failed. ALI who are in
trouble, all who have been unfortunate, de. +.
ceived and trined with !; all whose fond hopes
have been crushed and blasted by false prom
ises, all who have had bad luck, fly to her
for advice and satisfaction, from whatever
cause, fly to her for relief and comfort In
love affairs she was never known 10 fail
Size has the secret of winning the affections
Of the opposite sex. 1t is this fact which
induces illiterate pre,enders 10 try 10 initiate
her. She shows YOU the likeness Of your
future wife, husband, or absent friend. 1t is
we'll known 10 the public al large that she
is the first, and only person in this country
who can show their likeness in reality
which can be testified and proved by thou.
sands, both married and single, who daily
and eagerly visit her. Come one, come all,
10 No. 5aa LOMBARD Street, between Juni-
per and Broad, PHILADELPHIA.
ApTil l6 1856 -6m.
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Columbia Coal and Iron Company.-This
Company, comprising many of the most en-
lerprising citizens of the State, is now Sin
the full tide of successful experiment" By
reference to oar advertising columns, it will
be seen tha, they invite proposals with plans,
&C., for building bridge across the chasm
of the Cailawissa creek, to connect M'Cau-
ley's Mountain with the Caltawissa Railroad,
an enterprise highly creditable to them,
and which, when completed, we have no
doubt will be highly conducive 10 their in.
terests, and of great importance TO the pub.
lilo. We invite the attention of bridge build
ers TO the advertisement.
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Holoway'S Ointment and Pills, certain Cure
for Wounds and Ulcers-Thomas Thomp-
son, of Batavia, New York, was afflicted all
over his body with running ulcers, his life
al last became quite burden to him, as he
was misery 10 himself, and an annoyance
10 his friends. In the hope OF obtaining re-
lief 10 his sufferings, he consulted several
physicians and surgeons, but his case seem.
ed so desperate that it was considered hope.
less. AT this stage he had recourse to Hol-
loway's Ointment and Pills, and by perse-
vering with these remedies for ten weeks,
he was completely cured, and now enjoys
the best of health.
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The Presumed Hsi, TO The French Empire
It appears. by a recently published treaty,
that, in March, 1852, Austria, Prussia and
Russia agreed that no male descendant of
Louis Napoleon should be regarded as the
heir apparent of his crown. The empire,
according TO this arrangement, was to be
Louis Napoleon's only for life; when he
died, Russia, Austria and Prussia pledged
their word to each other ITO restore the legit-
innate heir of the throne,n aud 10 recognize
no other. Louis Napoleon stands now in a
different position, and perhaps the Powers
will be disposed TO admit him among the
hereditary monarchs.
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AZ French Troops in tho West Ind,es.-The
Port au Prince correspondent of the New
York Journal of Commerce says that it was
currently fumored and believed at Port au
Prince, that from twelve 10 fourteen thousand
French troops had just been landed a, Qua
daloupe, and that much interest was excited
10 learn the object 70. which SO large Mill
tary force had been thus quietly despatched
10 the West Indies.
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TO CONTRACTORS.

TNHE COLUMBIA ACOALAND IRON COM.
Il PANY is now ready 10 receive propo-
sails with plans, stating cost per foot, for build.
ing Bridge across the Chasm of the Caila-
wissa Creek, 10 connect M'Cau!ey's Noun
tain with the Calawissa Railroad Ccmmu.
nications may be addressed 10 or personal
interviews had with The officers OF the CON-
PANY, at their Office, No. l. Second Floor,
s. E. corner of Fourth and WalGul Streets,
Philadelphia.
FREDERICK S. HUNTER, ra
p. KLAHR, Secretary. President
nrjl 10 -St .t.. ...
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LYcoMINa CouNTy-J. s. Meginness of
Jersey Shore proposes to publish History
of Lycoming county.
The Teachers institute at Muncy, under
the direction of Prof. Sweet, will commence
Monday, 2lst, and the Normal School, un-
der Rev. Comfy Plots, on the 2sih inst.
The new Episcopal Parsonage at Muncy
is finished and occupied. "
There are 4s applications for selling Liq-
uor, and u cases on the Trial List of Lycom-
ing county.
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ABRAHAM w. JuvENAL, Esq.

CHRISTINE; OR, WoMAN's TRIALS AND TRr.
UMHs.-12mo., 3s4 pages By Laura J..
Curtis Dewitt & Davenport, Publishers,
New York. Price ST. g., 49,.
Though this is apparently the authors first
work, we feel confident that she has written
before, much and well, on various subjects,
for she is evidently thoroughly practiced
and experienced writer of no common ability.
She has evidently written this book with a
purpose, and 10 It's accomplishment has de-
voted the earnest powers of her cultivated
mind, and the high talents that nature has
bestowed upon her-namely, to show by a
most powerfully written and thrilling story,
some Of the evils that beset the path of WON.
en- in society. The temptations and trials
with which she 4 Is too often to struggle, and
which, alas sometimes prove too strong fol
her feeble strength 10 Withstand. The fail
sauthoress shows also how rugged path wo.
man has TO pursue, if she endeavors to be.
come what the fine organization given hel
by nature, evidently intended her 10 be, a
highly accomplished, finely educaed, fasci.
mating person, and no, the namby. .pamby
sickly senlimentalst, tha. the general fash.
ionable education now given TO girls, is wei
calc ulaled 10 form.
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NSESEa

In Potisville, on the 4th inst, of Pulmonary
Consumption, Mrs. May N. BANNAN, wife Of
B. Bannsn, Esq, Editor Of the Miners Jour
nal, in The sslh year of her age. p
In Centre township, Columbia county, on
'ne LIST OF April Col. DANIEL FOWLER, aged
about 81 years. .,e.a.i
ln Sugarloaf township, Col. CO on the 22d
of March, Mrs. MARY, wife of Andrew Lau-
bach, Esq, aged about 26 years. r..
In Harrisburg, on the 9th inst, Mr.. ISAIAH
BARTLEY, formerly of Sullivan county, sged
AZ years.
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From the Pennsylvania.
More Aid from Independents Men.

=
# We publish below a letter from William
Sergeant, Esq, which speaks for itself. MIR.
Sergeant lisa son of Tie late Hon. John Ser.
geant, OF this city, and has always been an
ardent and efficient supporter Of the Wing
party. The iettsr expresses. in clear and
able languages The ssp,iments of many hum
dreds of our ciadefsI Who, disgxted with
the corruption Of the Dark Lantern party,
only yiask that we should nominate able and
compe tent men in order to secure their votes:
PHLaDELpHIa, April 9, 1885,
Dear Sr:-I wish 10 present, through you
my resignation as q member OF the Com.
miltee Of Superintendence, to which posi-
iion you were pleased TO appoint me al the
last meeting of the Wing City Convention.
To prevent Misunderstanding, will, in as
few words as possible, state the causes which
impel me to this course. At the first meet
ing of the Convention, throughout its deIib-
era,ioI. 10 the best of my feeble poweL
opposed the nomination of separate Wing
ticket, think ing, that unless fusion were
effected with the Democrats, il would not
only be playing into the hands Of the Know
Nolhings, and so contribute to the continu-
anca of The misrule which now disgraoes the
city. When the Convention, however, by a
large majority insisted upon the formation
of a ticket, JeasVipd ia II, and cast my
....a Co. a:a-.sn, Fss<cus, 10 .hs hvpe mat a
portion of those nominated might be incor.
porated with the Democratic ticket. Dssira-
bic as such fusion was, it has not been ef-
fecled. The contest now is essentially be-
tween the Democratic and Know. Nothing
parties. The former, whatever may be its
faulls, is an open constitutional party-ihe
latter with it's grips and passwords--lts oalhs
and secret meetings, opposed to the consti-
tuition, and the whole spirit of our inslitu.
tions. This being the issue, it has not cost
me moments reflection which side 10 es-
pouse--I intend 10 devote myself as ener-
getically as possible to the success of the
Democracy g! the approaching Municipal
election, and lest my positionupo the Com.
mittee Of Superinlendence might appear in.
consistent with such a course, respectfully
resign it. .,s .
''@.. Very .ruly, yours,
ABRAHAM w. JUvENAL, ESQ.