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Can afford to he without Mustang Lin-
mcnt in their mouse. The many accidents we
are liable TO, may render it necessary amy
moment, and nothing is cO,ahle Of perform
ing such certain cure. (Eytract.) "ln lift
ing The kettle from the fire it caught and
scaded my hands and person very severely
--one hand almost to crisp. The torture
was unbearable 1t was an awful sight =
The Mustang I.inment appeared to extract
the pain almost Immediately 1t healed IA
pidIy and LETT no scar Of acc ount. Chas Fos-
Ter, 420 Broad street, Phadeldhia. 1t is
truly wonderful! article. 1t will cure any
case Of Swelling, Burns, Stiff Joints, Ernp-
tions or rheumatism. For Horses it should
never be dispensed with. One Dollars worth
of Mustang has frequently saved valuable
horse. 1t cures Galds, Sprans, Eugbone,
SPAWN and Founders. Beware Of limitations.
Sold in all parts of the habitable Globe.
BARNES & PARK,
Proprietors, New York.
Jan. II, 1857 lm.Pt.
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minds and hearts OF his pupils affords n
good teacher more reul pleasure than the
highest salary. 1t is often teachers own
hult, that they do not secure in their work
and that the people complain They do not
use the industry. and efforts which are re-
quired to advance scholars in learning, and
parents take up the dea that teachers care
more for their snlaries, than for the i'm.
provement Of their children and then COM
plain. Those teachers who a, G competent TO
give thorough instruction, are industrious
and faithful in the discharge Of their duties,
seldom, il ever fail to secure the esteem of
parents. AS remarked before. there may
still be iault-iinders, but they will be com.
paratively lew in number. AS it regards
discipline and order in schools, we all agree
that without them little eau be accom-
plishcG, but as it regards their establishment
and main tnnance there are many different
opinions. With reference TO results ] have
always said, the minimum Of corporal pun
ishment in sch ool providing there is good
order observed. is The maximum of the teach
ers excellence under whose care it is. a
teacher may by great severity maintain good
order in his school, tie same as des-
potic king, may rule his peo,1 pie with the rod
of iron, but there will be 10 love or atec-
ton for him. TO terrify subjects INTO SUB
mission, by the edge of the sword and The
point OF the bayonet will never make them
high minded noble citizens; neither viii the
rod, as the only means to maintain order IN
the school. make scholars what we wish them
to be amiable, virtubus and themselves
the friends of order The rod may some
times be indispensable, but we believe sci.
dom, when other means are properly en-.
| ployed. The rod may compel submission, or
the stern unrelenting WILL made known by a
loud menacng voice may enforce silence
but this will only discourage the scholar in.
stead of securing that elasticity of spirit and
! that cheerlulness. which alone fit the mind
| to receive instruction and TO investigate
truth. know there are many young teach
ers land parents tool who think the frs,
! great point is to secure order in school, but
my experience taught me, that the first great
point is to secure the love. esteem and conf
dence Of the scholars, which is not done h,
| the use of the rod, or Il loud bcisterous scold
! ing, but 10y kind words and moral maxims
| BY moral maXims," | mean II true spritua
! power Control over scholars in this way
may be secured slowly, but it will be secure,
| permanently. Each day will bring nrv
triumph, and each triumph will Insure new
achievements. AS my sheet is nearly full,
will give my advice on this point in few words
Use moral maXims exhibit no passion
make no threats; employ no lUud idle
words. for they are n bar to success; spral
gently us a mother to her darling chld, Nc'
be firm in purpose aud as active as u genera
upon the battlefield; and two to one, il no
nnety.nine to Il hundred you viii have geo,
order in your schools, and very seldom, j
ever, need a rod.
Yours in esteem,
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STILL LATER.
ARRIVAL or THE PERSIA.

The British mail steamer Persia, Captain
Judkins, from Liverpool at half past o'clock
on the morning Of Saturday, the lOih INST,
arrived at New York Oh Saturday morning.
The news OF the Persia is important, mas
much as it states that the Swiss difficulty is
virtually settled 10y the interposition OF France
supported by England. The Emperor Ma
poieon undertakes bat Prussia shall renounce
all claim upon Neui-chatc in return for the
release Of the prisoners.
Further France and AHstria undertake 10
prevent any aggression by Prussia upon Swift
zerland Switzerland approves these terms
and the Federal Assembly is authorized to
ratify them
The Plrnipotentaries who assembled at
Paris TO terminate the difficulties respecting
the treaty OF the 30ih March, have brought
their labors to close, and the official organ
OF the French Government gives tie result.
The Conference has decided that the frontier
line Shall follow the Vale OF Trajun as far us
thc river Talpuck, leaving Bolgrad and Ia.
bak TO Moldavia, aud that Russia shall retain
on the right bank Of that stream, the town OF
komrat, with Il territory Of 800 square verS-
ter. The Isle of Serpeuts has been consider
ed as belonging to the mouth Of the Danube
The territories west Of the new line ARE to be
annexed to Moldavia, with the exception OF
the delta Of the Danabe, which returus to
Turkey.
The dispute between Prussia and Swtzer.
land has lost all political significance, from
the certainty which prevails that it will ter
inmate amcably-a all events without any
blows.
Ii is rumorod that the French and English
Governments have agreed to demand from
China treaty by which all countries will Lt
beuaG ted, aud which will enable them to hay,
easy and regular communication with all parts
OF the Celestial empire. 1t will be difficult
we think, TO attain this result without further
warfare, and the recent antics Of the "bull il
the China shop" are not calculated to brin-
about so pacific an arrangement. This ap
pears TO be the opinion OF Louis Napolro,
also for the French squadron is about to pro
ceed to the Chinese seas.
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Washington Fire Company.

In pursuance Of call, meeting Of the
Washington Fire Company WAS held On
Tue, day evening last, in he Court House and
re-organzcd hy calling Wm. \. BRuNER to the
chair assisted hy Nj. l.. ShnGrl, Vice Prrsi-
dent and John +. Smick Secry. On mo-
tion DIR. u. ". Shindel, +. B. MusSer. sam
uel Snyder. john + Smck and g. B. Purscl,
were appointed committee TO draft Consti.
tuition and BY Laws for the association On
motion. report Of the committee received qud
constitution adopted as read, aud committee
Discharged, on motion the Association pro
ceeded to elect by ballot per.Hunent o!Iicers
10 serve for the ensuing year, which resulted
as follows:
President. Or. d. ". SHINUEL; Vice
President. WN A BRuHER; Secretary, {. y
PmSeI; Treasurer, l.. NJ Shiudel.
On motion Dy. u. w. Shudcl, Frank b
Potts, John G Miller, Solomon Stroh aud
+, B. Masscr were appointed Il committee
TO snperntcnd the repairing Of the Eugiue.
On motion Res9ircd, That the proceedings
Of this Association be published in the Suu.
bury American, and Gazette.
On motion adjourned.
{. BOYD PURSEL, Secry,
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Gelegtapbie Welps.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Thc Corruption In
vestigation committee had Mr. Chester be.
fore them for few minutes only this after
noon, but he was unable to throw light on
the subject of the investigation. The exami-
nation OF witnesses will probably he compile.
ted the present week. 1T is said that the tcs-
timony Of Mr.. Sweeney, an ex.assistant door
keeper OF the House, and Mr.. Simontor to
the Committee will be the most important OF
any elected.
The Committee on Elections will act defn-
itely next week on the Kansas case. The
last impression seems to be that they will re-
port that the seat should be vacant, on the
ground that the House, by a large majority
at the first session, refused to admit either
Mr.. Whitfield, who was elected under the
laws OF Kansas, or Gov Reeder was elected
by persons who did not recognize those laws.
and that there is no resolution of the House
or any law of Kansas directing a special elpc.
tion to fill the vacancy.
The House was officially informed to-day,
that the President has approved the compul
sorry witness bill.
Hon. John Bowey, ex-membcr Of Congress
and long known in the political and lashiona.
ble circles Of Washington, died yesterday
moring.
Mr. Simonton has engaged Mr.. Bradley
OF Washington, as counsel.
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WASHINGTON. Jan. 27-The Tariff bill.
modified as reported by Mr.. Campbell, Of
Ohio, to-day, embraces the following fea-
lures The schedules of five. ten and fr.
teen per cent. Of the act of 1916, with a few
exceptions, are absorbed by the free list.
The forty per cent. schedule. principally
spices, is also with few exceptions. carried
10 the free list, which reduces the revenue
about six millions Of dollars. The 100 per
cent. schedule, "spirits," is brought down one
half. Sugar, molasses, lead, salt, wool aud
hemp are put at ten per cent. reducing the
revenue about seven millions of dollars. Iron
cotton, woollen and silk manufactures are
retained as now
The old twenty, twenty-five and thirty pc,
cent. schedules are not materially changed
Some items in them are carried TO the free
list. The direct reduction annually is about
thirteen millions, which it is supposed will ht
increased some millions by the effects Of tn,
measure in substituting home manufactures
for those inported
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Mr Buchanan or.
rived in the city at IL o'clock this morning,
and proceeded to the National Hotel where
n number Of his friends were waiting to re.
ceiye him. There was no public reception.
Mr.. Buchanan was accompanied from Ian.
caster by his personal friend, Robert N. Wag.
ner, Of Baltimore.
At 10 o'clock, he paid his respects to the
President, and 1t so happened that there was
public reception to-. day at the White House
The persons present warmly welcomed Mr.
Buchanan. The President cordially greeted
him, and rendered him the compliment of a
dinner with invited guests, as did also Judge
Douglass and Others, but he has declined them
preterrlng to partake of their hospitalites in
private manner.
Mr.. Bschanan is at the National Hotel
accessible to oil visitors, but is not oppressed
with their attentions. lie will remain here q
week or ten days.
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ess- Tpr Nrv Co,N,cr Bu,.-The new

coinage bill, denrecating small Spanish coin,
il is presumed will become n law in n few
days. Tie Government officers are required
by this law TO receive Spanish and Mexican
quarters at 90 cents, the ''levics" at 10 cents
and the Zip" at I've cents. making these
coins of no more value than our own de, imnl
currency, the prettiest and most convenient
currency we can have. When received at
these rates at the post Office aud custom
house, &c, they are 10 be sent to the Mint to
recon into American pieces.
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fortign Nelus.
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

Lord Napier appointed Minister TO lFoSh'ng-
ton-7he ArchJishop Of Paris ASSassina-
ted.
New YoRK. Jan. 23.-The Collins steam-
ship Atlantic arrived this evening, with Liver
pool dates to the Tth.
The steamship Africa arrived at Liverpool
on the 4th inst. r.
Lord Napier has been appointed Minister
to the United States. lie is q practical Gi-
plomatist, having served in that capacity in
Austria, Persia, Russia, Naples and Turkey.
The Archbishop OF Paris while officiating
in the Church of st. Stephen, ut Paris, was
stabbed to the heart by discharged priest,
named Nerges. The Archbishop instantly
expired.
The assassin, stepping forward while the
Archbishop was officiating, lifted his cap and
plunginr a Catalan knife to his heart, ex-
claimed down with the Goddess" an express
sion which he afterwards explained to refer
to the doctrine Of the Immaculate Concep-
tion. The Bishop fell to the pavement dead
A Sister of Charity, who had observed the
movement Of tie assassin, attempted to throw
herself between him and the Archbishop and
was wounded in the hand.
Nerges was formerly priest in the diocese
Of Meaux and had been suspended for preach
ing against the dogma Of the Immaculate
Conception. lie was in the insurrectiuu of
June, and OH that occasion received III his
arms the former Archbishop, who was muir
dcred while interceding between the troops
and the Insurgents. The general opinion is
that Verges was insane. The crime created
q deep sensation at the Tuilleries, and con
s!ernation was apparent in all classes.
The London Times objects to the appoint
ment Of Lord Napier on the ground that
though well qualified by his diplomatic ex-
perenco to represent Great Britain in the
east, at any despotic and military courts of
Continental Europe, lie is not the right man
for the Mission to Washington.
ITALY.
a secret couclave was held at Rome on
the 18th OF December in which the state of
the Roman Church in Mexico and South
America was considered. The Pope COM
plains bitterly of the doings OF the new Gov
ernmcnt Of Mexico, and declares all measures
which it has taken against the authority OF
the Apostolic Chair to be null and void
lie nlso dennunces those priests who obey
the laws of the countries in which they 1--we,
rather than the Instructions forwarded them
from Rome.
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ocratic candidates, and had there been occa-
sion, there would have been a number Of
others who on another ballot, would have fol-
lowed the example of the three democrats,
who are so Justify called traitors, by dsnp-
pointed politicians. TO the people it mat
ters but little whether Gen. Cameron was
the nominee OF the democratic party or not
The great body Of the people, democrats,
wings and others, who care more for the well
fare and prosperity Of the nation. than for tAe
success of politicians, are satisfied that Gen.
Cameron is much filter man for the station
than Mr.. Forney. ii has been reared and
schooled IN the principles of true democracy,
aud will ever be found true to these princi-
pies. -, -r-... ..
The State Agricultural Society, at its an.
nual meeting in this place, last week, elected
Hon David Taggart of Northumberland,
President OF the society. This is no empty
compliment. aud is well deserved on the part
of the recipient. Mr.. Taggart has always
manifested a deep interest in these matters
and will not dsappont the expectations OF
bis friends, in his election.
never saw Harrisburg so dull during the
session as at present The legislature meets
at | | o'clock in the forenoon aud aAiourns at
| o'clock for dinner with occasional afternoon
sessions. The borers or Third house are
not so numerous unl appear to have but lit.
Tie TO do.
Although the railroads are again open rot
travel they are not yet entirely free from oh.
structions and difficulties. The passengers
in tie train from Philadelphia to this place
on Sunday night made a narrow and most
fearfu escape. The hindmoSt Cur but one
when near Christiuna, ran Off the track
There were two locomotives attached to the
train, and there was no rope attached TO the
bell on the front locomotive. The passengers
therefore, were dragged for three miles, ala
fearful speed, with the car next to the hind
most of the track. A last the hind trucks
came of, which threw over the last car. The
car was then dragged without the buC
wheels. until it had nearly gone TO pieces
when, fortunately, the coupling broke and tn,
passengers, though somewhat bruised ant
frightened escaped without serious injury.
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in this place. IN Saturday last, Mr..
WILLIAM CARR, aged 46years, 9 months,
and 2l days.
In this place. on Saturday last, Mrs.
MARY DRUCkEMlLLER, aged about
IS years.
In this place, on Monday last, ROSETTA
f. D., daughter Cr NJ. T.. EUcler, aged 2
years IL months, and days.
Near Millershurg. Dauphin county, Pa, ,
Rev. r. a. FISHER, formerly Of this place,
aged about 53 years.
In Wilkes Barre. on Saturday last, ELlZ-
ABETH DEWART, relct Of Hon. Lewis
Dewart, decd. aged - years. Her remains
were brought to this place for intermcnt, on
"Wednesday last.
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EG5" TRIAL AND ACQUITTAL OF Isaac SuUR
LOCK FOR TIE MURDER or PuIlrJ J. CLAwGEs
Considerable excitement was created in the
city Of Philadelphia last week, growing out of
the trial of Mr. Isaac Shurlock for the murder
Of Philip j. Clawgcs. The affair occurred or
the evening Of the 9th Of last November.
Shurlock shot ClNwgcs at the corner OF Sew:
enth and Chcsnut streets, aud when arrested,
alleged that Clawges had scduccd his. wife
aud ruined his happiness. Mrs. S. is repre-
sented as being very handsome woman, and
had been married about four years. Iier
husband was employed in Tie store of Clawgcs,
and 10 this way became acquainted with her
and was in the habi, Of paying frequent
friendly visits TO the house. Ii appears that
upon one Of these occasions, in the absence
oil her husband, he succeeded in administering
to her an oriu,e aod thereby accomplished
his purpose. Some three weeks after the
affair occurred, Mrs S. informed her husband
and mother Of what had happened. From
the testimony, it appeared that from that
time up to the time he committed the mur.
der, Shuriock had not slept or taken any
refreshment, except glass Of liquor y
plea Of insanity was set up hy his counsel.
ana it was shown that it had existed in the
family for years. The case occupied the
attention or the Court for somc four days,
and resulted, on Saturday last, in verdict
Of mot guilty" The announcement Of the
verdict Was received with tumultuous shouts
aud applause by those in attendance, and the
most intense excitement prevailed both in
and outside of The courtroom
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ENGINES IL SCHUYLKILL COUNTY In 1855
there were 81 engines built for Mining pur
poses in Schuylklll county. with an aggregate
OF 1904 horse power. showing an increase, ns
compared with 1856, Of s engines aud 1875
horse power.
SUGAR AND Day GooDs In 1856, the
United States imported S7O00.000 worth of
sugar more than in 1885. The increase in
the importation Of dry goods during the same
period was nearly S3O,O00,000.
Az Ex CLERGYMAN and Botanic Physician
by the name Of Pier, residing in Stowe. Yer
mont, being charged with the offence of bay-
ing carelessly communicated the small pox in
that town, was taken by some of the citizens
to tavern where they forced him 10 drink H.
quor, after which they shut him up in smoke
house aud smoked him with burning leather
shavings.
A Powerful ARMy.-The whole number
of the militia in the United States. 10 1856,
10 given as es2l,lSs
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tFOr the SunbuTy Amerlcaml
TO THE TEACHERS OF THE COMMON
sCHuOLSoF NOaTnUMBERLAND COUNTY.

sCHUOLS0 OF FNO.TnUMBERLANDC COUNTY.
GENTLEMEN -
The protracted inclemency of the
weather, and the difficulty to travel through
cold aud driitcd snow, will inteIere materially,
and has done SO already, with my plans and
arrangements of visiting the schools under
your care. Many Of you are Young and have
limited experience in the art OF teaching.
To you especially | would repeat, what feel
cannot be too often repeated Consider the
Importance of the great work entrusted 10
your care" Let your earnest thoughts be
directed from day to day on the advancement
and improvement Of your scholars. a high
tax is paid to support our public schools,
and the people therefore have a right TO eX-
pect that teachers should spare no pains to
impart instruction TO their children. / can
say FOR your encouragement that in those
neighborhoods where teachers are popular
and do their duty faithfully, there is rarely
much, il any complaint found against them
II is true there are sometimes persons, who
will find fault with teachers, no matter how
faithful they are, but their number is small
and their influence weak. To those teachers
who have attended our Institute, | need not
say word in its favor, but there are some
teachers who have never attended our meet
ings. To such i must say that they de-
prive themselves OF great advantages, and
il absent through their own fault, Neglect an
important duty. The most intelligent
friends of education agree in maintaining
that Teachers Institutes are among the best
instrumentalities that can be employed to
elevate the profession of teachers, and pre-
pare them better to discharge its duties
hope therefore that our next Institute which
will meet on the 26th of the ensuing March,
will be attended by every teacher of our
common schools in the county. Whilst We
are anxious to see school directors and the
public generally and all other teachers pre-
sent at our meetings, We are especially
desirous that our teachers of common schools
should never be absent. When we consider
the high taxes we have to pay, the salaries
as paid in many places of our county can
not be complained of, and teachers therefore
should do all in their power to improve
themselves, and thus become better and bet,
ter fitted TO render satisfaction and TO meet
the reasonable expectations Of the people
Besides, teachers should look. aud feel sure
many do look, to higher considerations than
dollars and cents. A teacher must have q
living, this We all know and if be labors
hard and faithfully he is entitled 10 it, but
his greatest reward for his labor, after all, is
hot 10 be found in high salary. but in the
expansion Of the intellectual and moral
qualities Of bis pupils. To improve tho