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principles upon which we are mutually a.
greed
Reso'red, That the present National Ad-
minisiration. by the exercise of an unwar-
ran'able influence in the repeal Of the
Missouri Compromise. nj the instance Of self
ish and sectional politicians by the remo-
val Of honest and competent men from Off
ccs Of honor aud trust in order that their
places might be filed by inefficient and cor
fupt polticians-by refusing to protect the
lreemen Of Kansas IN the enjoyment Of the
rights designed 10 be secured 10 them by
the Constitution and Laws Of the United
states, thereby shaving itself powerful for
mischief but feeble 10 the maintenance Of
Laws for the protection OF the people and
the honor Of the country, has Justly forfeited
all claim TO the confidence and respect Of the
people Of this Commonwealth.
Res0iusd, That we will use all honorable
means TO check the evils inflicted upon the
country by the unjust and sectional measures
adopted by the present National Admins
tmton, brought about by the exercise OF lts
patronage that we are utterly opposed to
the admission into the Confedefacy of slave
States formed ont Of Territory once conse-
Grated to Freedom, and also IN the Extension
of slavery into any Territories Of the Uni
ted States now Free
Rsso'rsd, That we cordially hsapproyc Of
the Interference Of Foreign influence OF
every KIND M our civil and political affairs,
and are equally hostile 10 the Interference
of the Government ur people Of the United
States in the uliurs. OF other nations re-
gardlng any such Interference as unwlse and
10 couflct with the recommendation Of
Washugt1ns Farewell Address, which in.
culcates with emphatic earnestness, the pro-
prcty Of avoiding the adoption of any poll
cy which might involve US IN Improbable
controversies with foreign nations.
ResoiUed, That we regard the pandenng
Of any party to foreign Influence as fraught
with manifold evils 10 the country, threaten
ing the stability of our institutions, aud en-
dangerug the morals Of the people by a
contact with the paupers and felons cast up
on our shores, from the Hospitals and Prs
ons Of Europe
Reso'red That, as American Liberty de-
pends for MS preservation on the Intelligence
OF the people, universal education Is the first
duty Of the state, and that all attempts by
whomsoeyer made or from whateyer quarter
lnstigated to destroy such bonlfcent sJs-
ten, by peWerng it 10 sectiran purposes,
or opposing Is progress and eXtension-be~
cause II is not the instrument of inculca-
ting any particular religious creed--ought to
beleslsted as iraught with incalcuaole mis-
chief and evil
Resolved That the respect and confidence
Of this Convention, and the people Of this
Commonwealth, are due to the present Chief
Mugls rate Of the State, aud to the members
Of his administration for the integrity, purity
Of purpose, and sterling patriotism they have
manifested IN their Official conduct and we
heartily commend them to the support Of
every citizen who values the honor and inter
ests of the State, and can appreciate the vr-
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Pennsylvania.

The following is the Platform adopted by
the Union Republican, American and Whig)
State Convention, held at Ilausburgh on
the 26th and 27lh ult;
WHEGEAs, The lreemen of Pennsylvania
opposed TO the National Administration are
divided INTO political organizations holding,
on some questions Of Government policy, d.
veres opnlous yet Il Is believed that a large
majority OF the freeman OF tins State are
agreed upon the monentous issues forced
upon the country by the repeal Of the NJ 1855
ourl Compromise by the undsgulsed policy
OF the National Administration, to impose
by violence and fraud, Slavery upon Kansas,
contrary TO the WISHES Of a large majority
OF the inhabitants, aud by rs unjust, llhber-
al aud anil-Amercan preference IN the ap-
pointment OF menof foreign blrth over those
born upon the soil to offices Of tiust aud hon
or, as well as Ia the distribution of its pat
rOnage aud
WHEREAS, Agreement in principle is tho
only bond that can unite effectively honest
men in political action; therefore,
Resoived, That, animated by the spirit Of
CONCESSION, We will cordially unite in the
support of the candidates to be nominated
by this Convention, upon the basis of those
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Practical PRAYER.

In ne vicinity of B. lved a poor
but industrious man, depending for support
uoon his daily labor. His wife fell sick, and
not being able to hire a nurse, he was obhg-
ed TO confne himself to the sick bed and
family. HIS means Of support beng cut or
he soon found himself in need. Having a
wealthy neighbor near, he determined To 60
and ask for two bushels Of wheat, with a
promise to pay as soon as his wife become
so much better that he could leave her and
return To his work, Accordingly he took his
bag, went to his neighbours and arrived when
the family were at morning prayers.
As he sat on the door,stone he heard the
man pray very earnestly that God would
cothe the naked, feed the hungry, relieve
the needy, and comfort all that mourn -
The prayer concluded he stepped IN aud
made known his business promising 10 pay
with the ayals Of his first labors The far
mer was very sorry he could not accommo-
date him, but be had promised 10 lend large
sum of money, aud he presumed neighbor A.
would let him have it.
With fearful eye aud a sad heart the
poor man turned away. As soon as he left
the house the farmers little son stepped up
and said
Father did you mol pray lhat God would
cothe the naked aud feed the hungry, re-.
lieye the distressed and comfort mouIners ~
"Yes; why z"
Because, father, if had your wheat |
would answer that prayer
IL is needless to add that the christian ia.
tier called back his suffering neighbor and
gave him as much as he needed.
Now, christian readers, do you answer yolr
own prayer'
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Corrugated Iron. Experiments have heen
made at w ashngton to ascertain the strength
added TO iron by co uIation. a plate three
inches long aud four broad, so thin that sup
poitrd az tne enjo, - would hand of us own
weight when corrugated sustained weight
Of 600 pounds. Corrugated iron has been
adopted for many camp utensils. A camp
bedstead, of this iron weighs 80 pounds, and
is eq1ally strong with the English camp bed
stead weighing l5O pounds. A corrugated
iron water tight wagon body, that floats from
2UOO to $500 pounds Of freight, besides the
running gear, and weighs less than wood
en- carraige body TO carry the same freight,
has also been adopted into the service OF the
United States, besides other articles of the
same material. The additional strength Of
the iron in this form is obviously upon the
principle of the arch. A circular tube is, in
proportion to It's amount of material, the
strongest Of all forms
Corrugated iron is stronger than plain iron
because the metal is contracted in bulk as
well "a, archsd IN FORM The first appliea-
ton Of corrugated plate iron for the purpose
es of springs and to withstand great sudden
strains, so far as our knowledge extends,
was made by H. II. Hyde, and was ilustra-
ted on page go, vol. 4, SoLAm.
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PROSPECTUS
OF a WOp u To DD ENTITI rn
The Annals Of Eastern Vermont,



During the wear 1856. work with the A.
hove title wall be published. comprehendinr
the history Of that part uf Vermont living
east of the Green Mountains from ITS earu-
est settlement 90 the close of the last centu-
nv.
Commencing with the circumstances which
led to ihe birding of Fort Dummer. in the
vear l72I this work wil present detailed
acconu, of the eraoual growth Of that then
unirmed country: OF its first settlement bv
the whites; of their contests with the In.
dlans of The Indian antiquities 900 the terri
tory; of tine township charters granted by the
respective governments of Massachusetts.
New-HampshJre, New York and Vermont
OF the establishment OF Cumberland and
Gloucester couutIes by the province of New
York. which counties cmbraced within their
limits the territory included between lbe
Green Mountains and Connecticut River.
and between the Canada and Massachusetts
lines OF the doings Of the civil and military
officers Of those counties Of the contentious
Mncn !, spang va from @ ,ne conii''ung uues Of
~" W. .iS,i,s.',.1 ol' " 1asaViu,
nb.b ,n.,','nr.,.1 oo ,Go w.. ,,.,5.,v., ,'ss.,'v,
Crarts ,i,e Al nf tho Rn,rln,,,,,. ,t.
d,s,n,bancss ,,i,irb Jn,,ng and e., a,o.ai
go s,,.,o1,,,r, ,bo p.s'i''','',, I.,-..,'i
H.. .,,,J ,,J,, oc ,b, o,,,I,-,as,,,,,
of Vcro,ont togetbsr with b,orrln,;cai
ske,ches ,,r,l ,,.,.l Of ,b.,s, ,,i,,
.r,,,e ,,r, ,i,,,,, IN, ,,,,...,,',,
consco,,.ot t,or.,,,,,, and ~ ,La r"s'i,.
which ,,l,ved ,be ,d,ssi,,, ~ v,r,,,,,, ir,,,
,he If,.,n0 i, l-ol ''''
Tt. c,n,c,,ts of this ,yo,l, b,,o be,.,,. no.,
,,rol a., ,i,, ,,,,,s, ,b,,-,.,,,,t b. . ,o.,,.I ,.,
per f,o', Mss ~ ,rt;nI Da,o wv, W. '''",',
heretofore examined. from the few printed
authorities which obtain IN this department
u' "St"iita ltstNIO"' H"'H uhuluohdIy hc-
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Keep your Promises.

The man 10 the Bible who said. " | 20. sir"
and went not, has his counterpart. at the
present day, IN every department. of hfe.--
Nothing is more common than for persons TO
make promises or excite expectations which
nre not realized. It is an easy thing to give
ones word. but a harder thing TO keep it,
An unwlllugness to ds1blge, a disposition
To Keep on good terms with all, desire 10
get nd of Importantly, together with care
lcssness and indifference as To what consti-
tutes an obligation, lead many 20 saw that
they will do a thousand things which are
never done, and which indeed, If they had
looked into their hearts, they would have
discovered they had no intention Of doing
some amnblc people seem to lack the nerve
and moral courage to say " No." even when
the contrary Involves them in an urtruth.-
One Is asked to be present at a public meet
ing where important measures are To be dis
cussed and his counseu and corporation are
regarded important. Tie is not cordially ln
favor Of the object, or is pressed with other
engagements, or prefers eupying hs eve
nlngs with his own family circle. or over
ms books, and in his own heart has no pur-
pose to acccde iO the proposition. Unwil-
lh8y however, 10 nVuw his real sentiments
or to appear dsobhging he either gives his
word tu be present, or 80 frames Die speech
as TO leave that Impression upon the mind
of his friend. Virtually be has gwen his
promise but the occasion comes and passes
without his ever harborng serious thought
OF cheering 70 with bis presence A me
chanlG is engaged 10 do piece Of work. -
It Is important that 10 should be attended TO
promptly Arrangements involving thc com.
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Thomas J,ftrson. A correspondent, says
the Lancaster lpa Express, sends us the
following Interesting and important extract
- d" 'e'et ,r.m Thomgs. Jefferson 20 cen.
SmUh, dated May 3rd lSlS. Having sp6K;
en- of sprltuous liquors, &C, as an article Of
revenue and commerce, be adds as follows;
" Bot the pristmtion of body aad mind
which the cheapness of liquor (wf@ky is
spreading through the mass uf our ciiizaus,
now calls the attention of the legislator on
a very different principle One of hls most
important duties is, as guardian of those WHO
cannot take care OF themselves; such are
minors, manlaes gamblers and dtuukards. -
The last, .. C.. druukards, require restrictive
measures 10 save them FROM the fatal Iniatu-
alton under which be L. destroying bis
health, hls morals, his fimly, and bus USE
iulness TO society
- 1t w.ll be perceived that the great
Apostle of Liberty the Father OF Democra-
cy, tie yenemted author OF the Declaration
OF independence. was (whut some of those
who at tins day call themselves hls disciples)
called fanatic" on The subject Of intem-
perance as well az on the Slavery question.
JEFFERsoN DEMOCRAT.
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anime give them all the help they ask for 4;
let us have the truth and no dodging the
country demands It. Sir, am ready for the
vote, and | envy not the man who shall re-
cord his vote IN the negative.
Mr. Speaker, | demand the Previous
Question
lGen. GRANGER, at the request Of several
members, withdrew his call for the Previous
Question, and it was agreed lhat the House
should proceed to vote Tomorrow lWednes-
day at one oclock.l
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Georgian Step lris AMI their Helpers. -
The difference between the European aud
the Asnuc sheppard have often been re-
marked by Oriental travellers, but probably
ia no country are these more striking than
rs they presented themselves to Mr.. HiN-
thausen Whose travels were recently pub
ilshedl on his rood back to 1ills. Not
only We're the shephards ot several hocks he
passed armed 10 the teeth, and on horseback,
but even their dogs disdaiued the office
which, 90 more peaceful countries, belongs
TO them, At driving the flock. Five or six
noble hounds of a mixed breed, between the
greyhound and the wolf accompanied each
flock, but only for the purpose of protecting
them against wild beasts. ! he humber
duties which fall TO the lot Of our sheep dogs
are performed by goats. These attend ev-
cry flock OF sheep, aud TORN ring around
1t IN the fields Within this they compel
the sheep to remain, bultng at them when
ever they stray, and driving them back To
their proper quarters. On their return home
a stately buck goat marches proudly at the
head OF the flock, which follows him, with
the other goats on eth side. If the leader
is detained behind from any cause, the next
goat IN age and rank instantly takes his place
and becomes the leader.
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.lri'eSs Simplicity One ofthe sweetest in
cidents which we have noticed for mlny a
day-and one which shows the effect Of
curly tulaing, assisted by a simple and uu-
defIed Imagination, has just fallen under
onf observation. Il is thus related: A lady
lltely visited New York city, and saw one
day on the sidewalk a ragged cold, and
hungry lrtle grl, gazing wishluly at some
Of The cakes IN a shop window. She stopped,
aud taking the htIc one by the hand, led
her into the store Though she was aware
that dread might be better Tor the cold child
than cake, yet desiring to crafty the SILVER
ng and iorlorn one, she bought aud gave her
the cake she wanted. She then took her to
another place, where she procured her IA
shawl and other articles Of comfort. The
gra,elul little creature looked the benevo-
rent iady up tull IN tuc fa,, --i witt, .-.,i---
simplicity said, Are you Co.'s wife Odd
the most eloquent speaker ever employ words
to better advantage
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Il Good Errmpe Considerable publicity
has been given TO the efforts Of Major Bn-
ford to organize in Alabama a regiment Of
five hundred men to cmigrate to Kansas
Territory. Tho military array Of this force,
IN companies oi fifty, armed, drilled and off =
cered' pointed It out as clearly illegal, and
accordingly, when President Pierce issued
ms proclamanon announcing that the nva-
sion OF the territory by such armed forces
would be resisted, Major Buford found him
sell IN an awkward fix. lie has, however.
got out Of 1t by publishing an announcement
to The elect That IN view OF the Presidents
proclamation, hs party will 90 to Kansas
without arms or military parade, and If, on
reaching the territory, the government should
sui Oppose their landing in body, they will
stop on ihc border, whence each man can
pursue bis own course This is good ex
ample but it is a pity that Major Buiord
required The Presidents proclamation to
teach han That a military orgaIzation was
improper. Ia his published statement he
says that they originally contemplated taking
arms FOR the purposes Of" killing game and
enforcing the laws.
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Foreign Sduer Coins. We learn that the
Finance Committee of the u. 5. Senate have
matured a project designed 10 lead 10 the
gradual abandonment and ultimate rejection
Of the small spanish silver coins as part of the
circulating medium, and that 1t will forth
with be submitted 10 legislative action
The result Of The experiment to ascertain
the value Of the Spanish sixteenth, eighth
and quarter Of dollar is reported to the
Committee MS indicating the first to be worth
"a fraction over five cents. the second about
eleven, and the quarter between twenty.three
and twenty fonr cents. The bill they have
framed is believed 10 provide, that the exist
my laws authorizing the circulation and
establishing a value OF all foreign coins.
except the Spanish fractional divisions OF
The dollar, be at once repealed As To these
fractions they allow them 10 be circulated
for two wears at the value , 10 and 20 cents
respectively, and theaeafter they are to be
excluded altogether from circulation. But
at the mint they will at all times be received
a- bullion aud paid for by weight The
effect VI this will doubtless be, that they will
he collected and sent To the mint as the best
market-the price there obtainable exceed,
nag their value in circulation This result
will be promoted also by classifying them
with our own decimal divisions. The public
having then but one measure Of value or
PRICE 900 small Transactions, Will have no mo-
tive for persstiug TO retain 100 use the small
Spanish coins, and thus that most annoying
imposition, by some dealers Systematically
pucused. aud chiefly to the prejudice Of the
poor, Of flchlng fraction Of a cent from
every purchaser unproyIded with even
change. will be effaciually gotten md rid of.
" T. Jou-nri Of Commerce.
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DR.. Kane's Arctic Expedition.

"a M
complete history Of the discoveries, ad-
ventures, and thrilling incidents Of the expe-
dhion-lhe story OF whit was done and suif-
cred by ITS individual membe's-wili com
pose work Of the lyelest interest. The
Doclors report To the Secretary Of the Navy
is bur q condensed summary Of the results
OF tle tour, oud ls quite insufficient 20 grot-
y lhc public curiosity. Or do justice TO the
brave men Who hnve suffered aud sacrificed
so much. The Doctor, however, Mr. Presl-
dent, nm glad 20 know, has prepared a foil
narrative OF the events Of the expedition
properly eliminating each feature, and has
placed 1t 90 lhe bands Of Mossrs Childs &
Peterson, ot Philadelphia, iof pubIcauon.-
IL VIII compose q work of two volumes octl-
No. oI ABOUT nne Auadfed pages ls 90 be
pHu'cd on the finest paper ani bound 600 tho
most substantial manner and 1e embclil-hed
y ll tnrce hundred "ood-cuis Twenty-Five
sItei enrraVne-, ans contain ilrcc maps Of
he Arctic region. It's intended that this
work shall excel not only 30 thrilling inter-
esi' out ln mechaucal style; that o shall, at
Toe same time, reflect The daring genius and
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Female lovelness never appears TO so
great advantage as when sci OH with sim.
pliclty of dress. No true artist ever sets Of
his angels with towering feathers and great
jewelry, and our dear human angels, iflhey
would make good TILE to that name, should
carefully avoid ornaments, which properly
belong TO Indian squaws and African prin-
cesses. These tlnselrles may serve TO give
effect on the stage, or upon ballroom floor,
but IN daily life there is no substitute tor
simplicity. A yulgm taste Is not to be dis
gulsed by gold or diamonds.
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.N1uufaciurc Of Gas-The process of
making coal-gas is much simpler thun many
people imagine. Buuminous coal Is thrown
into hot cylinder of Iron, the mouth Of
which is closed carefully by an iron door
with the edges cemenled with soft ciay.-
The yapol arising from the coal is received
INTO a tube, by means Of which it is permits
cd to escape into a series of vessels, where
It is cooled and deposits much Of It's Impure
matter. Il Is then passed into another series
of vessels containing qucknme, which robs
u Of rs suphurous and other lulermiXtures.
From this receiver 1t flows purified as we find
1t IN use INTO the gnsomeier, and is from
thence distributed as may be necded, through
mains and service pipes, into various purts of
the city. The highly charged bium9aus
Goals are found best adapted to the purpose
of goslnaklug. In the manufactures Of gas
from Newcastle coal, a choldrQp weighing
y cwt. is found to yield $3.50 cubic feet of
gas, IA cwLof coke l24 gallons ammonacal
liquor, II gallons of ihick tar. Camel coal
will yield upon an average 10000 cubic feet
Of gas to the chaldron. ffapkjord Pal
Herdd.
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"A Clinnmans Idea Of LaD.-A China
man IN California was arrested for murder
A friend hearing the opinion expressed that
All Chung would be hanged, delivered his
opinion Of California justice thus; Hun
no hang him all same one Melcan Amer
ican) man; him got taco thousand doiiars +;
you sabe Z no hab money him hang--hab
plenty money no hang"
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The Cameis. The cames and dromcda-
ries purchased aud otherwise procured by
Maj, Wayne and Capt Porter, under the
appropriation made for the purpose at the
last session OF Congress in Asia Minor Feb
II, 1866 had embarked, and the vessel
would sail with the first fair wind for the
United States The number of animals pro-
cured is 33 W.; male and IS female cam
els 4 male aud . female dromedanes.
The yesse is expected to arrive at Indian
ola Texas, about the last Of April at which
place they will be landed aud suffered to
recruit before being employed for army
transportation purposes. Several otthe ami.
mails are IA present from the NIceroy Of Egypt
To our governments -- u dshingtOn Star.
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a Professional Preference " How do you
like the character of Sir Paul ?"--asked a
parson Of his landladv one day, during a con-
yersation about the old saints and the apos-
ties. "Ah, he was good clever old soul,
1 know, for he once said, you know, that
we must eat what is set before us, and ask
no questions for conscience cake. always
thought should like him for boarder" -
Post
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DR.. Franklin, in speaking Of educalion
II man empies his purse into his head, no
one can take It from him.
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1t is stated that the value Of all the fences
built IN the United States Is from 100000,
eco to 5000, 100000. The cost OF fences IN
Pennsylvania alone is estimated at $780,
O0O,0O0-or about $4,000, 900 per year. In
manylnslanccs the fences have cost more
ihan the lands they inciose.
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Running dgain.-The Rutland and Wash
ington Railroad is again open aud IN running
order.
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GTIfthe following is correct the design
of the South in putting forward Mr. Fillmore
10 divide the North will become plague to
its inventors. We hope it is true;
From The NY Courier aud Enquiror
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Subscription for the above aud Kane's Ex-
pedilon, received at 5. N. NALroN's Book
store.
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TERMS 81 90 cash iu advance 81 90 Il payment
not made in advance interest always ehafg'd from the
end of the iUnf