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S1.OO A YEAR
Which Flag will they Adopt 2

Though the Cotton States have
long been distinguished for the exclu-
siyeness oftheir devotion to agricul-
turel pursuits, says the Philadelphia
Press, there is one branch of manu-
featuring to which a number of their
citizens have recently applied them
selves with extraordinary zeal We
alIude to the fashionable and favorite
pursuit Of devising flags for the an
dependent Republics" which have
attempted to force themselves into a
new political existence. by sundering
the ties that have heretofore bound
them to the American Union. No
problem was more puzzling to the
grave statesmen of South Carolina
than the arrangement of her new STAN
dard. The subject was repeatedly
under consideration, and at least on
three occasions decisions which had
apparently final were changed, and
new devices adopted. The sappy and
worthless palmetto tree, however, was
faithfully adhered to in all these mu-
tations, but the color Of the ground
upon which it should he painted, and
the number and position of the stars
which should be selected to shine be-
nignantly upon it, have been questions
ofintense and almost painful interest.
In Georgia The rattlesnake flag has
bssn decided favorite from the out.
set, sand it remains an unsolved puzzle
for naturalists to ccount for this per-
ferance among her merry soldiery, in
view of their we'll known proclivity to
love rum and hate snakes" Tn
Louisiana the pelican flag is devoted
ly worshipped. 1t is typical of an
idea mrch more appropriate for the
banner of the Union, in view of its re-
lations to the Gulf States, than for
any of the latter. The Pelican is
said to so devotedly attached to it's
young, that when it cannot obt lin food
no other way it opens its veins and
feeds them with its own blood. This
is precisely what the Federal Govern
ment has done for Louisiana and her
sister States of Texas, Florida, Ala
bama, and Mississippi-parlicularly
the three former.
South Carolina, not exhausted by
her ardnous labors in deVising new
fag fol- herself, has also offered her
services to the new Confederacy, and
two models have already been present
ed TO the Southern Congress, one
made by some of her ladies and an
other by one of her chiyalrous gentle
men,
The Stars and Stripes seems to be
still considered appropriate emblems
for the Confederacy and the attach
ment of the great body of the South
ern people to the noble standard I'M
der which we have often marched to
victory and prosperity, is thus virtually
acknowledged even by those who have
recently sought to trample it in the
dust.
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PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
MONDAY. Feb lS-eyenino

MONDAY, Feb. lS-evening.
FLoUR-The market is more active
without any notable change in prices !;
sales at S. for standard, 5 25 extra,
and 5 SO for extra family, aud Sc for
City Mills Rye Flour steady at
3 SO and 8 25; Corn Meal 2 81, with
no sales for either.
WHEAT-Prime lots are wanted !;
sales at IS and ] % for Wes., aud
80 fer Southern; Rye Sic a Csc. !;
Corn is firm at Sic and SOC. in store
Oats in steady demand at 32c.
PRoyIsIoNs-There is very little
movement in the market; sales of Dbl.
Meats, Bacon aud Lard are limited, t
about previous rates.
WHIsKY-Steady at 174c.
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gIgyarriea

Feb End, by Rev. R. Van Amburg, John
Walker to Ann johnson, both of Clinton.
On the 18th inst, at the residence of the bride
father, by Rev. B. Stelle, Mr.. Cyrenus Bearder
to Miss Emily Boseubury.
On the 9th inst, at Klinesyille by the same,
M. Wesley Hoff to Miss Charity Snyder both
of Franklin ownship.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. E. Town. Mr..
Jacob Vert, of Hopewell, to Miss Caroline
Sherman, of West Amwell
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The Peace Congress.


PLAN OF PACIFICATIoN REPORTED
The committee appointed to pre-.
pare matters for the consideration O
the Peace ConS ention, OH Friday re.
ported plan of paci6cation.
1t is understood to be compounded
of the propositions of Crittenden and
Guthrie, and the Border State Com.
mittee resolutions, and among Other
things, applies the principle of the
Missouri Compromise north of SO deg
30 min, and the popular sovereignty
doctrine south of that line.
The members of the committee have
been in constant consultation with theil
respective Congressional delegations
and have derived some encourage.
ment as to q successful result Every
effort will be made to carry the plan
through the Convention before the
close of the week.
New JERSEY EDITORIAL AssocIA.
TToN.-The Fifth Annual Meeting o.
the New Jersey Editorial Association
was held at Temperance Hall, in the
City of Trenton, on Thursday. Febrn.
airy l4th, l86l-the President, John
Y. Foster, ESQ.,, in the chair.
The roll of members was called
when the minutes of the last meeting
were read and accepted.
Merssrs Moses D. Naar, John Hood
Thomas f. Barlow, A. A. Vance, and
Walter Graham were appointed g
Committee to select officers for the en-.
suing year, when, after consultation,
they reported the following, who were
unanimously elected:
President-James S. Yard.
Vice observation-disclosures R. Ham.
ilton, Peter L. Suydam, Isaac L.
Polhemus, Orrin Vanderhoven, E. M
Fuller. -
Secretary-John F. Babcock.
Ireasurer-Alex. E. Donaldson.
Executive Comm5ttee-Franklin S.
Mills, Jacob r. Freese, Franklin F.
Patterson, Enoeh r. Borden. John T
Robinson.
David Fitz Randolph, Joseph A.
Yard, and Thomas s. Allison were
elected honorary members of the Asso.
citation.
Owing to the lateness of the hour
the Essays prepared for delivery by
Gen. VIM. M. Whitehead and Judge
Naar, were postponed until the next
meeting.
The thanks Of the Association were
rendered to the proprietor of the
Trenton House, for the handsome
manner in which he had entertained
the members on this occasion, after
which the meeting adjourned to meet
at Morristown on Thursday, June 9Th
1861, at IL A. M.
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The 9ambertrille gress.

ed you've mean to leave you alone,
and in no way to interfere with your
lnstitutions--to abide by all and every
compromise of the Constitution. In
word, coming back to the original
proposition, to treat you, so far as
degenerate men-if we have degenera-
ted-may, according TO the example
OF those noble fathers, Washingto on.
Jefferson, and Madison. We mean to
remember that you are as good as we !;
that there is no difference between us
other than the difference of circum-
stances. We mean to recognize and
bear in mind always that yon have as
good hearts in your bosoms as other
people, or as we claim to have, and to
treat yon accordingly
FELLOW CITIZENS OF KENTUCKY
Friends, brethren May | call you
such ? Tn my new position see no
occasion, and feel no inclination to re-
! tract word Of this. IF it shall not
be made good. be assured that the
fault shall not be mine !"
These remarks were received with
great enthusiasm.
In passing to his room. those that
could rushed at Mr.. Lincoln throwing
their arms around him, and pattfng
him on the back, and almost wringing
his arms off.
This evening tie President elect
will receive the people generally in the
grand Hall of the Burnett House,
which has been decorated for the oc-
casion. Mr.. Lincoln looks well, and
is in good spirits.
PITTsBURG, Feb. - Tn accordance
with Mr.. Lincoln's invitation to the
people of Allegheny county last night,
large crowd gathered this morning
in the vicinity of the Monongahela
House, to hear his speech on the pc
culiar interests. of the country. Wien
he was introduced, and advanced to
the railing of the balcony, he was
greeted with vociferons cheering
CLEVELAND, Feb. 16.-Mr. Lincoln
and party left the Wendell House at
half past eight O'Clock this morning 9.
He was escorted to the depot by the
military and an immense concourse Of
citizens. The train left the depot, for
Buffalo, at 9 o'clock. Mr.. Lincoln
bowed adieu from the end of the rear
car, amidst vociferous cheering. The
weather is fine.
BUFFALO, Feb. l6.-Mr. Lincoln
arrived here this afternoon. He was
met by a deputation of citizens, head
ed by Hon. Willard Fillmore. A
hearty greeting passed between them.
BUFFALO, Feb. 17.-Mr. Lincoln
attended church this morning, in com.
pany with x-President Fillmore, and
afterwards dined with him
Mr. Line pln leaves for Albany, in a
special train, at 42to-morrow moring.
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The Legislature.

There has been scarcely any bust
ness transacted in the Legislature Of
much interest to our readers. The
Railroad War" it is presumed will
soon commence, when lively time
may be looked for, as many of the
members were elected for that purpose,
and are now probably undergo ing the
necessary training.
On Thursday, both Houses adjourn
ed over till Monday, at three O'Clock,
to enable the members to have a
breathing spell
After struggle lasting for three OF
four years, the bill fixing the salary
of the officers of the Senate and As
sembly has at length passed both
honses, and now only needs the sigma
ture of the Governor to become law
This it will unquestionably receive,
and hereafter these officers will be
paid reasonable compens alton, and
some ten thousand dollars year be
saved to the Treasury.
The bill to charter the Darlington
and Middlesex Agricultural Railroad,
was ordered to a third reading with
out serious opposition. This is one
of the bills defeated last winter
There has been strong lobby for and
against this and some other railroad
bills.
SUDAN of the Htnterdon Gazette,
one day last week visited Trenton,
and gives the following account OF
what he saw and heard there -
"Last week one day we paid a
flying visit to Trenton We visited
the State House while there, and saw
the assembled wisdom of New Jersey.
We were informed that all hands had
been on spree the day before, and
were somewhat disabled for business
in consequence. We thought as much
after a glance at the honorable body,
several Of whom were snoozing happi-
ly in their seats during the progress of
business. We are satisfied we wit
messed the passage of several bills, it
may be not contrary to the desires Of
these weary gentlemen, but most as
suredly without their knowledge =
We must confess these fellows arc a
harmonious party-all seemed to think
alike-no disputing, and the as got it
every time. We took with their mode
of doing business, it was so harmoni-
GUS. Another good feature we have
noticed from the opening of the session.
They have carefully avoided introdu-
cling any business that could benefit
or harm anybody or anything, and
that is why, reader, we have not pnb-
lished weekly report of their pro-
ceedings. Thus far it has been all
"none of your business" When we
discover something that will interest
the public, we will give it place. -
We learned while there, that it was
expeeted q Railroad fight would come
off this week. This may prove of
some interest to our readers, inasmuch
as it applies to this County, and we
will publish the result. Any of our
readers or friends who belong to the
Third House, or Lobby crew, will do
well to make a note of this, and be on
hand to attend to their business. f"
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TIE PEACE CONFERENCE. Some of
the delegates to the Peace Congress,
on Monday, say they will probably by
Wednesday agree upon plan of adj
justment which will be satisfactory
even to the Virginian Commissioners.
The Territorial question was under
consideration to-day and the debate
was directed to the object Of securing
unanimity on that point.
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FROM CHARLESTON. salute of a
hundred guns were fired on monday,
in honor of President Davis. J. P.
Lindsay, the inventor Of the " ten
shooter" and Young America" left
last night for Washington 1t is sup
posed he will be censured by the Pres
ident for the large amount of arms sold
by linn to the South.
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On THE STEAL.-Jefferson Davis
theatens, in his Montgomery speech,
to use Southern steel against the Fed
erai Government. We thought that
the stealing propensities of the chiv-
airy had been exhausted in the seizure
Of United States revenue cutters, forts,
money, &c, but it seems that the
President Of the new Confederacy has
some more big lifts in contemplation.
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A STORY OF GEN. JACKSON. A
correspondent of the Tribune, tells
this story: A prominent gentleman
of this State told me, on unquestiona-
BILE authority, a "Reminiscences of the
days of Notification. 1t seems that
Gov. Letcher of Kentucky, who SYM
pathized with the nullifers, in 1882,
called upon Gen. Jackson to learn, if
possible, what the General intended to
do toward crushing Calhoun's eonspi-
racy against the Union. The Cover
nor opened the subject mildly, and
Jackson only answered by telling
Letcher to read a certain instrument
Of writing on the table before them
Letcher read it, and found it to be
warrant for the execution of John
G. Calhoun. But, my dear General
you don't intend to carry out what
this paper calls for?" "Gov. Letch :
err is my name signed to that paper %
/" Yes, General, it is" Very well,
Governor. it is very seldom that
sign papers merely for effect. Gov
ernor, look on the left corner of the
paper; is the seal of the United States
to it p 1t is, General" Governor
Letcher visited Mr.. Calhoun after he
left General Jackson, and awaking him
out Of his sleep, related to him his in
terview with Jackson. Gov. Letcher
alledged that Mr.. Calhoun assumed
the appearance of ghost. when he
heard what General Jackson intended
to do, and Modification lost all its
venom from that hour. General Jack
son said on his death bed, that he had
only one thing to regret. and that
was that he had not hung John c..
Calhoun.
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Mr. LINCOLN AT TRENTON. We
learn from telegraph dispatch, that
Mr.. Lincoln, will pass through Tren-
ton to-day, remaining there from -
O'Clock noon, until p P. M, at which
hour he will take his departure for
Philadelphia.
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Oxygenated Bitters.

A Query. Why will you suffer? DYSPEPSIA is
a brief but comprehensive term for the numer-
Gus diseases which affect the stomach, liver, and
in fact the whole human system. Until DIR.
Green discovered the Oxygenated Bitters, med
zeal science was at fault and had exhausted itself
in fruitless efforts to cure this disease. The
Dyspeptic need suffer no longer with disease
that is always painful, and frequently fatal af-
Fiction
This unique and peculiar compound will as
certainly cure the disease as the disease exists.
Had it not this power, such testimony as follows
would not have been given in its favor:
Dyspeptics Read!
FROM THE LADY OFF, j. JONES ESQ.
Well known and much respected in the south
ern part of New Jersey.
SEAvILLE, N J. Jan. II 1860
Messers S. W. FowLE Co.,
Sirs II have taken more or less of the OK
ygenated Bitters for the last three years and
have been much benefited by their use, have
been much troubled with Dyspepsia for many
years past, and found nothing that afforded me
any relief until used the Bitters. do most
cheerfully recommend their use to all who are
afflicted with that complaint.
Yours, &C.,
DEBORAH JONES.
From Rev. N. N. Beers
An influential and higly respectable Clergyman
lately a resident of Bath, NY.
BATH, N. Y. Dec go, 1859.
Messers SETH W. FowLE co., Boston,
One year ago last summer and autumn, was
very much afflicted with DYSPEPSIA, from which
/ found complete reliefby taking the Orygen-
ated Bifters. have confidence in them as a sure
remedy for this disagreeable complaint Yours,
with much respect
N. N. BEERS Pastor M. E. Church,
Eawrenceville, Pa
0Y- Caution to Purchasers! The only gen.
uine Wistar's Balsam has the written signature
of :" BUTTs,' and The printed one of the Pro-
prietors on.the outer wrapper !; all other is vile
and worthless.
Prepared by SETH w. FOWLE & CO., Do
ton, and for sale by s. H. Titus. Lambertvie
Jacob Williamson, Ringoes Bryan Hou gh
Frenchtown; Abel Webster, Baptisttown y.
H. Higgins Pennington DR.. A. Liyezey, New
Hope, Pa. and by dealers everywhere.
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10 Cabinet and Chair Makers

TURNING and SCROLL SAVING in all
their styles, to suit, at the " Excelsior Steam
Works" Frenchtown. N. ].
feb13-61tf CHAS. A. SLACK.
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@ieil
S

On the 10Th inst, Mary Isadore, daughter of
Almira and Harrison Harbour, aged months,
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PRosPE CTUs.

The PRESS will be subssrvient to none but
will be free to advocate our own honest opinions,
trough we may stand aIono.
Wewill advocate what we believe to be for our
courtry's good avoiding the one-sided views OF
the bigoteds portisaR, eud the cant of the ultra
sectionalist.
We viii advocate high toned morality-be-
ewing the press to be the grand lever by which
civilization isadvanced, and the problem ofman'
social and political happiness completely solved.
The. Pass will have large space devoted to
Literature, and the Arts and Sciences, besides
choice selections from the best writers, and a
considerable amount of original matter.
a summary of the daily news which will be
fkely to interest the general reader, and care
vi report of the Markets, at home and abroad.
viii be given each week
To make the Pass a welcome visitant to
the family circle shall be our highest aim.
THE "PRESS" HAS BEEN ELECT
ed to the highest Office in the gifts of the
People. of HunterdOn, that of being the
Rest Local Paper. by 300 maiOritys
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Last years wheat crop of the
six Northwestern States is estimated
at "a, 900, 900 bushels.
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Bishop Odenheimer OF this
State is said to be rapidly recovering
from his late accident.
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j. II. BUTTERFoSs.
Millinery and Fancy Store.

bridge St, near the Depot,
LAABERTVILLE, NJ.
M RS. d. P. PAXS0N keeps constantly on
~ / hand at the above place, a large assortment
OF Millinery and Fancy Goods, Trimmings. &c
DC, such as Velvets Satins, Ribbons, Flowers.
Laces, Cloak Trimmings, Gloves, Hosiery, Mus
Inns, Extension Skirts, Embroideries, Perfume
ry, Soaps, de- Also, White French MerinO
and Shrouding FLANNEL of the best quality Al.
ways on hand and SHR0UDS made to order and
an assortment fall kinds of goods necessary to
prepare body for burial. FUNERALS AT
TENDED. Charges reasonable, and according
to services rendered, from so cts. to IS. ian98I
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CHEAP
House and Sign Painting,
GRAINING & PAPER HANGING
ESTABLISHMENT.
JOHN A. KUTTER,
nESIROUS to :" Live and Let Live, = and
/ Inot wishing to monopolize the whole world
with regard to his branch of business, wishes to
inform his friends and the public generally, that
he intends to do Painting in all the varions BRAN
ches, FCHEAPl if not little less than some of
his brother chips. who make such blow. As
low prices appear to be the order of the day, l
respectfully take this method of notifying the
public that can and will do work as well, and
warrant it as good as the best of them and at
as low prices.
Hoping that the public may appreciate this,
they will please call on me at my residence,
Corner of Unaon and Deievan Sts.,
or at the shop over Bird & stout's Carpenter
shop, foot Of York ST..
feb. 2O-tf j. KUTTER.
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Me1r advertisements.
LambertyiIle yigiIant Society

TNHE Annual Meeting of the Lambertyille
IL Vigiant Society will be held at Moore S
Hotel, on FRIDAY, the 22d inst, at 10 o'clock,
A. M /. ]. TITUS Secretary.
Feb. 20, 166I-lt
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coin made his appearance on the bal.
cony, accompanied by Mayo, Bishop,
who made short introductory adj
dress.
Mr.. Lincoln then spoke as follows
4" / have spoken but once before this
in Cincinnati That was a year pre-
vious to the late Presidential election.
On that occasion, in playful manner
but with sincere words, / addressed
much of what ] said to the KeLtuck-
ians / gave my opinion that we, as
Republicans, would ultimately beat
them as Democrats, but they could
postpone the result longer by noml-
mating Senator Douglas for the Presi-
dency, than they could in any other
way. They did not, in any true sense
of the word, nominate Mr.. Douglas,
and the result has come certainly as
soon as ever expected.
+" also told them how / expected
they would be treated after they should
have been beaten, and I now wish to
call their attentionto what then said
"When we do, as we say we will,
beat you, you, perhaps, want to know
what we will do with you. I will tell
you-as far as am authorized to speak
for the Opposition-what we mean to
do with you. We mean to trest Won
as near as we possibly can as Wash
ington, Jefferson, and Madison treat
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The Markets.
Lambertville, Feb. lo lael

Best Wheat Flour, Up cwt. Cash, So rs
Common Flour, % cwt. 25
Rye Flour % ewt. 22s
Wheat, % bushel, 20