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treachory and abandonment Of principle
Wilmot deserted the party; and not only did
he leave it himself but lie took his district
vith him, so thar in 1854 Governor Poll
locks ma jority over Bigler in the Wiluaot
district was 4094--a change in two short
years of $3.50 votes sud last year the ma-
jority against Buchanan in that district was
9277. Here are facts which cannot be
questioned or lied away; aud the opposition
IN their tlrade of abuse, amongst other things
charge Wilmot with bringing about this
wonderful change in bis district of almost
$4,000 rofes in less than four gears. Now
we submit that the man who could do this
is no ordinary or common man. Who else
iu The State could do this. Having been
Congressman and Judge in that district for
many years the people knew him, and know
him well. They know his moral character,
they know his honesty, they know his abil-
ity, and they know bis zeal; and knowing
sll these things we'll, they have at his bid
ding revolutionized the district. Showus the
man who has influence a: home ,and such un-
bounded influence too as Wilmot has, and we
will then show you tho ISLANDERS Of enemies
certainly ought not and we trust cannot in
jure such man. Even the stale and un-
founded cry of "aboiifion" ought not to
hurt him, or deceive any who would other
wise be his friends. On what is this last
slander founded When in Congress q
bill was up in relation to the Territory Of
Oregon. To one Of the sections Wilmot
offered proUiso, that neither Siavery, nor tn
voluntary ssrcltude ercepf for crime, should
eser be extended into suid Territory. This,
and nothing more, Is the celebrated Wilmot
Proviso. Oregon was then free, and his
proviso was intended to keep it free aud
nothing more. Ii is simply the great old
Wbig doctrine Of the noa-trtension of sla-
very, the doctrine now advocated BY the
American and Republican parties, and the
doctrine too of the democratic party in the
whole north down to the administration of
Genl Pierce. There is no abolitionism about
it; nor has Wilnot ever written line nor
uttered sentiment in favor Of abolition, and
his enemies know it; and yet they persist,
as heretofore in the cases Of Clay and Web
ster, and Scott, in their malignaut, and
senseless attempts to make the people be-
lieve him an abolltionss.
In conclusion We only say to all, come
and hear him next Tuesday night, and theE
Judge for yourselves between him and his
false accusers.
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JUDGE WILMOT'S APPOINT
MENTS.

BY appointment Of the State Committee,
Hon. DAVID WIIMOT win address bis
fellow citizens. at The following places:
Somerset, Tuesday afternoon, Aug. rs.
Greensburg, "Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 26.
Washington, Thursday afternoon. Aug. q.
Pittsburg, Friday evening, Aug. 2S.
IIniont wn, Saturday afternoon, Aug. 20.
BEDFORD, Tuesday evening, Sep.
tennber /.
M'Connellsburg, Wednesday afternoon, Sep
tember 2.
Chambersburg, Thursday afternoon, Sep
tember 3.
Huntingdon, Friday afternoon, Septem-
Der 4. M
Hollidaysturg, Saturday afternoon, Sep
tember s.
Altoona, Saturday evening, September g..
Allegheny city, Monday evening, Scptem-
Der 7.
Kistanning, Tuesday afternoon. Septem-
Der 8.
Clarion, Wednesday afternoon, Septem-
Der 0.
Franklin, Thursday afternoon, Scptem-
ber 10.
Meadville. Friday afternoon, September IL.
Waterford, Saturday afternoon, Septem-
Der IL.
Erie, Saturday evening, September II.
Beaver, Monday afternoon September IA.
New Castle, Tuesday afternoon, Septem-
Der Is.
Mercer, Wednesday afternoon September 6.
Butler, Thursday afternoon, September IL.
Allegheny county, Friday and Saturday,
September Is and l9.
Indiana, Monday afternoon, September 81.
Johnstcwn, Tuesday afternoon, Septem-
bcr %.
Clearfold, Wednesday afternoon, Septen1-
Der %.
Bellefonte, Thursday afternoon, Septeus-
Der "a.
Lewistown, Friday afternoon, September %.
Bloomfield. Saturday afternoon, Septem-
Der 26.
Duncauuou, Saturday evening, septem-
Der 26.
Harri.berg, Monday afternoon, Septern-
Der %.
MeehanicsourgA oiohosy evening" ceptein-
Der %.
Carlisle, Tuesday afternoon, September go.
Gettysburg, Wednesday afternoon, Septem-
Der 80.
York, Thursday afternoon, October L.
Chestnut Level, Friday afternoon, October ..
Lancaster, Saturday afternoon, October 3.
West Chester, Monday afternoon, October 8.
Media, Tuesday afternoon, October 6.
Phila. and vicinity, from the 7th to the
18th.
Our friends in the various couhties are
requested to note these appointments, and
take immediate steps TO circulate the lnfor-
nation, aud to secure full attendance Of
voters.
LEMUEL TODD,
Chairman of the CoHmsttes.
EDWARD M'PHERsoS, Secretary.
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the most unreasonable and enormous fees
for very triling services For instance
last year the Commonwealth paid TO various
lawyers for these ikind of services, u, ,Ol A.
Sc, and in 1850 she paid Sl0,7S4 II. In
1855 the fees paid in one case were over
50, 600; and in 1856 in one case they were
81 ,O00, and in another over $4,000! These
abuses we're carried 10 such nm extent that
the last Legislature saw the necessity of
stopping the plundering Of the Treasury in
this way, and tying the hands OF the officers
who were thus abusing their trust. With
this view Mr.. JORDAN introduced bill de-
fning the duties and compensation of the
Attorney General, which was so eminently
proper that it passed both branches By
unanimous assent, and received the appro-
val of the Governor. From this Law we
quote the following sections, as bearing on
this case
SEC 6. That the salary Of the Attorney
General shall be $4,000 per annum, paya-
ble quarterly, which salary shall be in full
| for services In all cases in the Supreme
| Court wherein the Commonwealth Is party,
for all legal opinions on questions Of Law
submitted to him by the Governor, the
Auditor General, State Treasurer, Surveyor
General, or Canal Commissioners, and IN
full for all fees and professional services
,chafsoerer 10 be paid by fhe Commonwealth.
SEC 9. That tie tenh section Of the act
of March Is, 1911, and the first section OF
the act of March 20, 1918, relating 10 the
employment and pay of attorneys by the
State Treasurer and Auditor General and all
other acts or parts Of acts Inconsistent here
with, or which, by the provisions OF this act,
are altered or supplied, are hereby repeal
ed.
These sections Of the Law are conclusive.
The object was to prevent the abuses which
had prevailed in cases like the present, and
| it would do II effsctual!y. il the law was re-
earded. BY rspealing all laws whose pro
vision are inconsistent with this act, and
are altered or supplied, il takes from the
Auditor General all right to employ counsel
in any case, or pay them for any services
rendered. And this case is even worse than
any other we have ever heard Of, for the
reason that the counsel we're not acting for
the Commonwealth, we're not employed by
her, but were employed BY and acting for,
other parties. The transaction is an out
rsgeous one, and cannot be justified. The
parties deserve to be held up 10 public rep
rotation, and the Legislature next winter
should compel them to disgorge their i'll
gotten plunder.
This is the latest specimen of Democratic
plun6ering. Let the people reflect upon it,
before eonsenting to perpetuate and approve
such knavsry by electing Legislature and
Governor who will whitewAsh this mean
aud dishonest transacticn.-HaTisbwg
Telegraph.
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Woodberry Correspondence,
HARVEST HOME.

The usual monotony of our district was
suddenly changed by the meeting together
of large number Of persons from contigu-
Gus as we'll assistant points in this locality,
to celebrate the festivities of Harvest
Home.
1t is seldom SO many happy faces are ex-
hibited, as were on the occasion. Fathers
and Mothers in the maturity of content
ment, surrounded by groups Of sons reach
ing to manhood, and daughters in.whose
roseate cheeks one could read volumes in
favor of rural training, compared with the
sickly Incidence written on the brows of the
city fair. Here we're the bone and siuew
Of the land rs displayed in the athletic
forms and brown faces of our industrious
young cultiyators OF the coil. A delightful
harmony of purpose seemed written on the
countenanoes OF all; they had toiled and
overcome the stubborness of the land, and
in return rejoiced over weil-6lled barns, in
Which the "staff of life' for man and beast
abounds to assure them of plenty fos anoth-
|er year.
The "Odd Fellows Hall" wss selected
for the hearing of speeches. The meeting
was organized by appointing Mrs. Geo. r.
Barudollar, President; Miss Kate Morrow
and Miss Potts; Vice Presidents; Mrs. Ma
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wllmot and his sianaerers.

Never, perhaps, in the history Of politics
was a candidate for Office moro outrageous
ly abused than DAVID WILsoT. Nisrep-
ressnfasion aud slauder always have been
the principal weapons Of our adverssries;
and at no former period have they been
mere indignant, and unscrupuloussthan at
present. Our national leaders, Webster,
Harrison, Clay, Taylor, anil others, In times
past, were slandered to their very graves;
and in our own State our seveua candle ates
from time to time have shared like fate.
The fact that Wilmot, until within the last
ten years, belonged to what is called the
democratic party, cnly seems TO have shar-
pened the tooth Of u.alice, and loosened the
tongue Of slsndcr, and to make him an sspe-
eial object Of vituperatiou. When in tha.
party he was reputed great man amongst
them. They elected, and reelected him TO
Congress: and not long since by an over
wheln.ing vote elected him President Judge
of his district. But, no sooner docs he
6nd it impossible to 70 with tha. party, than
he ia at once denounced as everything that
is despicable and vile; bis past services in
Congress aud on the bench, are at once ig-
norod, and be is held up BY an unprinci.
pied press IS sort Of political monster,
and an enemy to bis State and country.
We have too much con6dence in the intslli-
gence Of the people to believe sha, any man
| who il what no oueh. to be can be- pus
down by any such unfeunded abuse a, thas
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TUscARoRA ACADEMY.

SITUATED in JuniatA County, Pa, miles
from the Miffin, and miles from tho Perrys-
vile Stations Of the Pa, X. Road. This IN
stitution is especial noted IN the following pay
ticulars
LIST. Healthy location buildings nearly nsw
-ia the midsf Of beautiful scenery.
I'd. The surrounding community is market
for infeiiigescs, Morality, and higA christian
character.
Sd. Being in the eosafry, students are not BE-
set BY temptations, an in towns and places ofpub-
lie resort.
4th. Thorough Instruction ie given IN oil tho
branches necessary for BUsisKss, sys TsAcHIxo.
or for CoLLEaE.
9th. Mid, but firm discipline
9Th. Vicious stadenis are NOT reiaiaed
9TH. Special pains are taken in the Bc arding
Department to have healthy .feod, In sutsosnf
quantity and properly prepared.
sth. The comfort, ha1piness. and neAtai eq-
prorsmsnf of pupils is constantly kept IN view >
Terms For Tuiticn, Boarding. Washing and
Furnished Room, (per session Of s MOI 500,
payable quarterly in adcancs. Light and ruef
extra. The Winter Session opens on the 81 of:
November next.
For further particulars apply TO
). III. SHUMAKER A. NJ, Prin.
Academis, Juniata Co. Pa
Aug. 2s, 1s57.-Sm.
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The Democracy are heartily ashamed OF
Gen. Packers refusal to meet Judge Wiz
mot in an amieable discussion ef the great
issue on which the people Of Pennsylvania
are TO pass Judgment in October Since he
has volunteered to take the stump alone,
they knew il was only fear Of his cause
which prevented his acceptance of the chal-
lenge to discuss those issues before mixed
audiences of Democrats and Republicans.
Their chagrin sometimes betrays itself
through their organs, ia,nc ambiguous Ian
guage, The Cincinuatti Enquirer, the lead
ing Democratic organ of Ohio, thus csnl-
ments on the case:
"Judge Wilinot, the Black Republicon
candidate for Governor in Pennsylvania,
lately challenged Gen. Packer, the Demo-
cratic nomireo for that Office, to take the
stump with him in pubic discussion through
! out the State. MIR. Packer referred the
| proposal TO the Chairman Of the Democratic
State Committee, who advised him to de-
cline it, assigning several reasons for such
course, which, in our judgment, are not
at all tenable. The FIRST was, that i. might
have tendency, by making q Lrecedent, to
prevent, hereafter, the nomination of any
nan who was not good debater; and sec
ond, that in bis (the Chsirman's) belief
there was q considerable public feeling
against the propriety Of executive candidates
appearing before she people to solicit their
votes; aud lastly, that Willnot, the Black
Republican nominee, Was special disqual-
| i6estion.
This latter objection was no reason why
Packer should not take the Geld, and If any
disadvantage had resulted 60 Wiimot in
consequence of his improper course, Demo
,rats would not take that to teart severely.
The other reasons for the declination strike
us as very Aimsy. The policy Of exposing
candidates for high political Offices discus
sing together the important issues of cam
paign, has been tried in the South aud W est
with the most complete success. The peo-
pie have been instructed by il, aud il 10 no
unusual fhiLg in the South to 6nd man With
out any education, who, on account of their
familiarity with political discussions BY the
ablest meu on both sides, are better iufor-
med on politics than many people at the
North of far superior education.
"There can be no better way of elurida-
ting the truth than by . fair and open dis
eussion. The Democracy---on account of
the superior justice and strength of their
cause-shouid especially court it on all oc-
casions. The falsehoods and errors of our
opponents can in no way be so handsomely
anu forcibly exposed. The adoption of the
system in the north would, doubtless be
worth thousads of rotes to our organization.
The declination Of Mr. Packer gives VIII
lnot's friends an opportunity to assert that
Democracy are afraid of public controversy,
and places them in bad and false position
Packer, we understand, is q good speaker,
and would, on the stump, have been an
overmatch for Wilmot, had the proposal
been accepted. We hope that in Ohio no
such feeling viii prevail, but that our can
didate for Governor will promptly meet Gov.
Chase in discussion in every part Of tho
State"
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HON. DAVID WlLMOT TO BIZ In
BEDFORD.

Our readers will see by the above list of
appointments that the HON. DAVID WILL
MOT, our gallant Standard Bearer in the
present contest, and the man from whom
Billy Packer fees and so ingloriously back
ed out, is to he present to address the Union
meeting on Tuesday evening Of court Week.
Let there be good turnout from all par
ties. We would be happy to see large
number of the honest but dcluded members
OF the Locofoco party present to hear him.
They can see the man and hear for them
selves the principles he advocates. They
cannot help, after hearing him, being con-
vinced that the lying SANDERS Of their Lead
ers, to the effect that he is an Abolitionist
aud in favor of turning loose three millions
Of slaves, are all false. Turnout, oil ofall
parties to him.
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THE MAHy LINE INJUNCTION
CASE.
The Law Violated by the Auditor
GeneraB and State Treasurer.

The new Chairman of the Democratic State
Committee tries has hand at piunder, and
SUCCESSFULLY.
The public will bo astonished to learn
that the counsel employed by HENRY s.
Moor, in the case of his application before
the Supreme Court for an injunction TO pre-
vent the sale OF the Main Line of the pub
lic works, have presented claims to the ac-
counting officers of the Commonwealth, and
that the Auditor General actually allowed
the claims and the State Treasurer paid
them. The attorneys who argued the case
on behalf of Mr.. Mort, were WM. NJ. MKR-
EDITH, CHARLES r. BUoKALEw, WM. l..
HIRsT and JAMES IL. WALTON. Their
bills we're M follows
Wm. NJ. Meredith 81, 900
6. r. Buckalew $50
VIM. l.. Hirst $50
James III. Walton 500
The Auditor Genersl-Mr. JAcoB FRY
.-at FIRST declined paying them, on the very
proper ground, that they had not been en-
ployed by the Commonwealth, aud that there
was no appropriation for any such purpose.
He was induced, however, to reconsider
his decision, and he finally alioUcd the claims,
and the State Treasurer promptly paid
them.
This is one Of the most unjustifable de-
mands against the State on the part of the
attorneys, ,andl the most glaring violation OF
public duty On the part of the officers of the
Commonwealth, We have ever heard Of. The
suits were not brought by the Commonwealth
and the attorneys were not employed by her.
The case was between the Psnnsylvania
Railroad Company and Mr.. MorT and his
allies. So far rs the State was concerned
in the matter, her interest were defended
by the Attorney General, whose compensa-
tion is provided for by law. There is no
provision anywhere for the payment of such
claims as these attorneys presented; but or
the contrary, they are strictly prohibited by
the law passed at the last session Of the
Legislature in relation to the duties of tho
Attorney General. Under the old laws the
Auditor Genera, State Treasurer, &c., were
authorized, in cases in which the Common
wealth was-a party, to empluy counsel to
defend her or advocate her claims. Of late
years this privilege was greatly abused by
these Oficers by paying to political favorites
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Mn. MAZLEMURsT'S TRUE PO
ia sKTKON,

As tho fliends of both Wilmot and Ha-
slehurss are no cordially united in support
of oar sounsy ticket. We have des'gnsdly
omitted to say anything in our paper which
cou'l give offence 10 any of our friends
This course il is our intention still TO pur-
sue, but we fear our silence on certain mat
ters has been misunderstood, and deem
candid statement of sone facts necessary to
Justify our own position. II seems that
quite q number of oar Amou ican friends
have 10. the idea that Mr.. Hazlehurst ID the
regular American candidate for Governor,
and some have ereu minated THAI for this
reason they ielt themselves under some sort
Of obligations TO support him mrather sisaa
Mr.. Wimot. Here ID grand mistake, and
ono which We take the liberty Of correcting
hy biief rsterencs toe few recent facts,
whirh il is iusportaut Coz ell Of us 70 bear ir
mind. .l-T' 2aIa
The Unicu Convention, which uet at Har-
risbarg on the 18th of March last, and
,.h;o,. ,om;n,.ad u,lr,o. M;,a,ra-d Vsech.
,,', n -, :,
ana ''e~'s' s'o's" on eA'i '''a'1 W
the American and Republican members Of
tho Legislature, and addressed TO all wha
s,re ornosed IN sham dcmoeracx The
,,e--.i.;,,, -. an ~. 80 !. :. -.
- =, -. !. M, .'e
Amerseans' nePussicahs aug o'a i'ne "hig'
we're fully represented. Aiter fall eoasai'
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ry T. Raymond and Mas. Fanny Miller
Secretaries.
Un motion, Maj. Samuel Tate addressed
the happy throng. The Major 10 the Deni-
ocratic nominee for Prothonotary of Bed
ford Co., and if bis success Mt the polls In
October equals the voice of appreciation
awarded him for his eloquent and appropri-
ate speech on this occasion, he will be sure
to triumph. An excellent band Of music
was present, and while loud and animated
cheers followed Maj. Tato's address, "rhe
Star Spangled Banner" burst from the in
struments of the amateurs, with indescriba-
bic enthusiasm.
A choir of young ladies, under the lead
Of Mr.. 0ligue, Of Martiusburg, made the
scene melodious with their sweet strains;
among other songs. the most pleasing was
aThe country giris''-
"Up in the morning early
Just at the peep Of day"
Major Raymond, of the "Blair County
Whig," was loudly called for. He respond
ed in brief and appropriate speech, which
did great credit to his head and heart. 1t
was comprehensive, embracing the purposes
and fitness of such celebration, as trib-
ute of thankfulness to the great Creator,
whose munidcent bounty his..year, has ex-
tended universally. Politics Of course were
not alluded to, ba:, our country-its social
and political blessings we're emphatically
dwelt upon. s:Hail Columbia," /" with varia-
tions, followed the Majors address.
Music by the band, songs and social
merriment, filled up the remaining space
until the hour of dinner arrived. The
crowd being too great to be accommodated
by any one house, they were divided be-
tween tue two establishments Of Messrs.
Pierson and Fluck. The dinners were
most excellent, comprising all the delca-
cies and solidities of the season, done mp in
style that would have eyen converted
Horace Greedy himself to advocate the
country cooking Of Pennsylvania, at least.
to applaud the cuisine Of Woodberry. Af-
ter feastinr, the company repaired to an ad-
jacent grove, where swings were erected.
The afternoon passed fsetly amid the va
ried festivities of the occasion. Mr.. j. r.
Durborow made o short and interesting
address to the children in the grove. The
famous Grasshopper song By Mr.. A. Shultz
elicited loud merriment. The musicians,
untiring in their exertions TO please, gave a
charm to the whole proceedings.
The sun sinking 10 bis western bed gave
notice for cessation of future enjoyment.
Hands Joined To hands, and eyes met eyes in
eloquent expressions of "good-bye," as the
many visitors turned from the delightful
spot for their respective homes. Such
day, amid such joyous, we'll ordered, in-
tellectual party. untainted with single
drop of Alcohol in any shape, will be TO
us bright spot in life, to recall, when roll
ling years shall have widely separated its
participants.
ONE OF rHR PARTY.
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RATS DISSENTING THE SiSkISd Ship
The disaffection in the ranks Of the Ohio
Democracy is spreading, and we SHOULD nos
be surprised if the entire party, federal Of
fee holders excepted, should 90 over to the
Republicans. The Columbus correspondent D
of the Cincinnatti Gassffs says:
'srhese bred Scot. approvals and United
States Marshal arrests have most se,Rusly
affected Democratic Supreme Judges OF
Ohio. Judge Caldwell, and Judge Cosin.
late Of that distinguished tribunal; hare In
the fullest exten, ofindiguant language and
eloquent philippe, denounced the proceed
ings had towards the frecmcn Of Ohio, and
Judge Warden, quandaan Of the same bench,
has left the party altogsthr, and declares
his purpose to vote the Republican ticke..''