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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
81 Louis Convention.

The proceedings Of the St. Louis Rail
road Convention possess but little interest
to the general reader. On the 18th Judge
Treat of Missouri, offered the following
resolutions which were adopted:
Resolved, That as an important means,
as necessary and preliminary to the con-
struction of great trunk railroad TO the
Pacific ocean in California, it is the first du-
ty of the American Congress, Immediately
on its assembling together, to make pro-
vision for the establishment of military
posts, from the western confines of our
western States to the Pacific ocean. That
these posts should be established numer-
ously in all proper places, not far distant
from each other; and that civilized and
productive settlements should be encour-
aged around them by liberal sales or grants
of the public lands, and by extending am
pie protection to the settlers.
Resolved, That the Congress of the U.
States be memorialized 10 construct, or
authorize the construction of a national
line of telegraph along the route which
may be determined upon by national au-
thority for the great railway to the Pacific
said line of telegraph to be constructed
in connection with the military posts
named in the proceeding resolution, and to
be pushed to the completion as early as
practicable.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
Turkish Character.

1t was said by Gibbon, most truly that
the Turks have, since the period of the
Conquest encamped not settled in Europe.
They amount to a fourth or a third, at the
utmost of the population of thatp of the
Sultans dominions. They are scattered
in very unequal proportions over its sur
face. In some parts they form tolerably
thick agricultural population; in others as
at Constantinople itself, they are engaged
in the trades and manufactures of large
city.
But nowhere do they exercise those ex-
tended operations of skill and thought,
which bring men together, cause them to
rely upol each other, give them the habit
of combined peaceful action, and impart to
them the intelligence and energy on which
alone a strong commonwealth IS built up.
The Armenians are their bakers; the Jews
are their dealers; the Greeks are theil
merchants. The very organization of the
people seems TO have denied them those
finer qualities, both mental and corporeal
which fit them for the superior branches
of industry. A Turks fingers, DR. Walsh
quantity observes, seems TO be AL thumbs
he has no manual dexterity for aEy delib-
crate employment, and his mind is as unfir
for subtle operations of the body.
The Turks neither write nor print with
the exceptions of bombastic poetry and
more bombastic history.) They do no
build but destroy. They show no wish
to adore the soil which they inhabit, or tc
connect in any way, the existence OF the
present generations with prosperity.
Their object in this world seems to be
mere animal existence, as completely as
that of the beasts of the field. The reli-
gious sense is deep, enduring, exalted, but
it is religion which deadens and Supplies
the intellectual faculties.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01

Tariff of 1912 was again brought on tn e
carpet in the hope of catching votes; Gen.
Taylor and Gov. Johnston travelled the
State in the vain effort to keep up the sink
ing cause of whiggery, and henry M.
Fuller stumped the State from one end to
the other making bargains with every fac
ton and fag end of a faction who would be
kind enough 10 listed 10 HIM. But all
their efforts were useless-the people were
not to be humbugged second time. 1t IS
a true maxim "give the hig party power
and they will break their own necks IN
six MONTHS and this has been fully verl-
fed whenever they have accidentally sue
ceeded in getting control of either the State
or National Administration. This is one
of the reasons, and very strong one, to
be assigned for our triumph at the late
election. But the News is welcome TO
anv excuse it can make,-we are satisfied
with the triumph which we have achie-
we'd.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
A Market House.

Has not the want of market house in
our borough been felt by every citizen in
it, and also by the people ofthe surround
ing country! Will it not be conceded on
all hands that it is much needed, that it
would contribute much towards enabling
our citizens to supply themselves with
the neces saries of life, and that it would
be benefit to both buyer and seller!-
Then why has 1t not been erected? Is it
because our borough is not large enough
10 afford it, or are we not able to boast of
sufficient public spirit on the part of our
citizens? We are Of the opinion that it is
owing to neither Of these causes, and that
all that is wanting to secure the erection
Of market house is little exertion on
the part Of those who are in the habit OF
taking part in enterprises of this kind
All our neIghboring towns around us have
their market houses, and surely Ebens-
burg should not be behind them in mat
ter of this kind. Then let US get to work
and provide for ourselves this necessary
public building. The cost of its erection
will be trifing, and can, we believe, be
readily raised by subscription in the town
and vicinity.
We merely call the attention Of the
citizens of our borough to this subject,
in the hope that a few of our leading and
influential men will take the matter in
hand and give our town the benefit of q
Market House.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01

s~Our new County Commissioner, ].
+. URBAN, Esq, has been sworn into office
and assumed the discharge of his official
duties. He is capable of making good
officer, and we have no doubt he will at
tend to the duties of the trust reposed in
him by the people ofthe county with hon.
esty and fidelity.
ANDREW BUReooN, Esq, whose term
OF office has expired, retires with the good
wishes of the whole community, without
respect to party. He made good Com
missioner, and discharged the duties of his
office with fidelity, and with view to the
best interests of the county.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
NapOleOn'S Tomb.

The tomb of Napoleon at St. Helena is
for sale! 1t is offered to the highest bid
der, through the columns Of the St Helena
Gazette, In the following advertisement:
"SALE OF NAPoLEoN's ToMB.-VALUABLE
LANDED PRoPERTY.-For sale. the estate
called Napoleon's Vale, comprising the
dwelling house and the tomb, with about
twenty EIGHT acres of fine arabic land, the
whole formerly let on lease, to Mrs. r..
Tarbell, at one hundred and ten pounds
per annum, with about three acres situated
near the tomb, and entered upon from the
Longwood Road, well-known as The
Grand Marshal's Retreat We presume
that the removal Of the body of Napoleon
has deprived the tomb of its value as
show. No one cares to look upon the
place where the dead emperor is not,
when it is SO easy 10 go to Paris ana see
his magnificent mausoleum in the church
of the haUalides. Yet after all, il seems
like desecration to put even the empty
sepulchre of the foremost man of all his
time up at auction. This, however, is a
utllitarian age. The bones on the field of
Waterloo were sold TO make manure OF,
and why not sell the tomb of the chief
whose ambition strewed them there?-
Meanwhile the Napoleon that as, is court
ed and complimented by bis uncle's old
foes, thus fulfilling the adage that "a living
ass is better than a dead lion. Noah.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
Susluehanna County Bank

We see it reported in the Pittsburg
1Iorning Post that this institution has
failed, and that large amount ofits notes
are in circulation. Of course the poor,
who are i'll able to bear it, will be heaviest
losers in this case as in every other Of a
similar kind. This is only another evi-
dence in favor of placing these institutions
under such restrictions as viii secure the
holders of their promises to pay from
being cheated out of their hard earned
money. We should think that the people
ought to be heartily tired of these swind-
ling shops, and that it Is high time that
this legal robbery was abolished.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
Ad FalOrem vs.. Specific DutieS---The Differenc
in q Nutshell.

The New Orleans Courier :hus shows,
in brief the difference between the work
ing of the Democratic and Whig Tariff
system.
The wings seem to be determined on
altering the features of the revenue of 1916
They find fault in special manner with
the principle of collecting duties on impor-
ted goods in proportion to their value, or
as they are usually called, ad valorum.-
We cannot, for the life of us, perceive any
reason for annulling this mode of collecting
the revenue. 1t strikes us as the most fair
and equitable that can be devised, and IN
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
Gen. ShielS Reelected.

The election of United States Senator
for Illinois has resulted in the reelection of
Gen. Shiels, who it will be recollected
was not permitted to take his seat last
winter because he was not naturallZed
long enough. The note stood ~ for
Shiels, and 81 for Cyrus Edwards. In
the previous ballot, Breese ran Shlels
close. Shiels was nominated in caucus on
on the 2lst ballot, by majority of four.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
Important Law Suit.

The important ejectment case of the
Heirs of SomerYille Us. Thomas Jack
son" in which such deep interest was
felt throughout this section of country,
was terminated in the Court of Common
Pleas OF Blair county, on Saturday even
ing last. 1t occupied the Court during the
entire week. The ejectment was for the
recovery of body of land with the i'm
provements surrounding Gaysport, now
IN the occupancy of Thomas Jackson
The case was conducted on the part of the
Plaintiffs by the Hon. Thaddius Stevens
and s. Steel Blair Esq, and on the part
OF the Defendant by j. F. Cox, John G.
Miles, Samuel Calvin and A. p. Wilson
Esqs. A great number of witnesses were
examined on both sides, and it is said that
great tact and ability were displayed by
the legal gentlemen who had the case in
charge. The jury after receiving the
charge OF the judge, retired, and in about
an hour returned with verdict for the
Plaintiffs. The property thus recovered
by the heirs of Somerville is said to he
worth about thirty thousand dollars.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01

gWe take pleasure in recommending
those who wish 10 purchase cheap and
fashionable goods to Litzinger & Todd's
Store, where they have just received a
large and beautiful supply. George is a
clever fellow, and knows how to please
his customers. See advertisement.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
Pennsylvania Railroad.

The following letter in relation TO this
great Pennsylvania improvement is from
Mr.. Miller, the Associate Engineer, and
is addressed to George Robinson, Presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Rail
road Company. The progress which has
been made must be highly satisfactory to
all friends of the measure, and gives prom
ise that in the course of two wears we
shall have direct railway communication
not only from Philadelphia to Pittsburg,
but for a considerable distance into the
State ofOhio.
PITTsBURG, Oct. 20 1910
GGN. WIN. RoBIsoN, JR., President of the
Pennsylvania, and Ohio Railroad
Company:
My DEAR SIR:-In answer to your in
quiries concerning the late letting on the
Western Division of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, and the policy and prospects of
the Company, | am happy TO furnish you
with the following information.
You are aware that the Pennsylvania
Railroad has been opened to the public
between Harrisburg and Lewistown, a
distance of sixty miles, which is now suf-
tlclent to command large share of the
Western travel. On this section is the
great bridge over the Susquehaana river,
which alone cost 100000 but notvith-
standing these drawbacks, the road earns
now equal to Per cent. per annum on
It's cost.
Above LewIStown the read has been
delayed by sickness which has prevailed
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01

s=g 1t Is really amusing to see the man
ncr in which the whig editors throughout
the State are ransacking their knowledge
boxes for excuses for their recent over
whelming defeat, and even our neighbors
of the Johnstosc9e Ne,cS, coming in at the
heel OF the hunt, were guilty, last week, of
cndeavorlng to cnlighten their whig friends
as TO what brought about this awful catas-
trophc to whiggery. Butthe explanation
OF the News, like all the rest, is very
lame affair, and we would advise the edi-
tors to be candid, and acknowledge tina I
their recent defeat was brought about bv
the disgust naturally produced in the
minds of the people by the course pursued
by the present National and State Admin.
latrations. The party which breaks its
promises and violates the pledges it gave
before an election, cannot expect that the
people arc to be led u second time into
the same trap, and it is all nonsense to trv
TO account for their defeat on any other
grounds. 1t Is folly on the part of the
wings to attempt to disguise the fact that
'Hoy made every effort to succeed. The
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01

Madame Rachel who was engaged to
play in Jersey, refused to visit the Island
because she would not be allowed to give
one of her performances on Sunday.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
i44S40 1911
1871
l 1923
CANDLES mai.

NambIes S MAJ. TITO
Kimber Cleaver's (Native) vote is as
foil Philadelphia city and county,
2513; Montgomery, 81; Berks 2; Dauph-
in 45; Allegheny, 523; Northumberland,
81; Wyoming /; Total 1928.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
FOREIGN NEWS
SEVEN DAYS LATER
FROM EUROPEi
ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA.

The Turkish and Russian Yar-I,-
Number Of War Steamers IN the Bo,
Phorus-Sailing Of the English Ffss,
for the OordaaeAed-ODfcid Becloro.
tion Of England in Behayfof IurEe,,
-FaUOrabte Financial IueligenceS
State of the Markets. &C., &C.. -.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01

Young gentlemen who would prosper
in love should WOO gently. It's not fash
ionablc for ladies to take ardent spirits,
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-11-01
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 1. l84s.
EBENSBURG, PA.

UTTHE SENTINEL, has much the largest cir
eulatiOn of any paper published in this county
and as an ADVERTISING sheet offers superior
inducements TO merchants and business men
generally. Those desirous Of making uss Of
this MEDIUM for extending their business can
do so by either sending their notices direct, or
through the foliO,oing agents:
John Grouse, Esq, Johnstopn.
e. W. Carr, Exams Buildings, Third ST.
Philadelphia.
VIM. A. Kinsloe, Pittsburg.
George Pratt, Isl, Nassau ST., Ntto York.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-09-13
VOL. xxvlII.--No. 0.

d. by ffeeiug the soil from ihe excess of water. il ne
comes warmer, and thereby advances the crop to sn enrlier
harvest thus II Is equivalent Ia a change of climate.
I. W hen The autumn Is wet. draining caui,s IN the
snhefahnndancer nj water. and prepares The laud for SOW.
ing fall GRIPS. which would other wise be retarded. or al
I geil,er prevented.
{. In It's consequences ii is equivalent to an actual
oil The sol.
9. In wei sols, llnes. lime, wopl-asles, rapedust. nj.
tfaie Of soda, and other artificial manures are almost
thrown awny. fm
10. lie who drains confcrs a benefit NJ N his neigh
hots by producing n %salnhfiuus climate. thereby con-
dncing IN The physical health and moral happiness of
The whole population within the range VI such improve
,nent.
For a particular description Of tho hes, modes Of drsin-
my. we must refer the reader 10 The able essays 10 our
last volume upon Tho subject.
.So,riag Timothy Sced.-lf not already done, your
timothy seed should BE- sawn without delay. II YOUR sil
ls MT iefiile. yon should be sure To give 10 II a generous
dressing ii manure and, speaking from experience, we
can say. tina, nothing is better than n plentiful dose Of
barn yard and stable manure. c,np ,s,ed together, ss In
these marty all Tho ind, l., which This most excellent
gfass Delights 10 feed. Is 10 be found. We say d plenti-
nj ,inse must be giton. aud We are certain. when onr
readers reflect. that timothy. when properly cared for,
lasts ior several years. we shall not he considered rs rx-
ao,irg. But however plentiful The dose OF nuttilive mt
nnie may be. unless the land shall have been previously
imied. nj that mineral be naturally present IN II, the cul-
inrists slinald tfeat II 10 a dose of lime. II not convrni-
ent 10 do 81 nj the time ot seeding, II may he lined NJ xt
sf''oR, y f'Hon rs me lf,st ~ oui Vi The ground, aud There
~ no danger from I%machinp; ~ II may BE- delayed until
hlicf The gfnss IL cut. Twenty five bushels 1T lime tn
The acre will answer, though fifty or n hundred would
answer better. II we were about To set a timothy m.a-
dow aud could yet the seed in within lhr first ten days of
his montn, we should saw n peck Of buckwheal upn,
every acre vi II, with the view Of shrlteiing the Young
limolhy plants through The winier and eally spring, aud
ii deriving bsnefii subsequently, tom the shade and de
m imposition ui The leaves ard stalks of The buck " heat
plants. as well as a measurable exemption from weeds.
In r1I a I'm mn N a.rn No tIa IMsi ..... .n. I ia ...I
We Would pass n roller over IT,.
u Ia a. 10 - n - ur
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-09-13
POLITICAL.
TO THE MOON.

Whai Is Il gives thee. mild queen of The night,
That secret intelligent grace :
Why should | gaze with such tender delight
on thy fair but inseusihle face
What gentle cnchantmcnt possesses thy beam,
beyond the warm sunshine at day
Thy hosom l. cold M The yliicting stream,
Where dances thy tremuluus ray.
tansl thou the sad heart Of It's sorrow heguile,
rgiief's fond indulgence suspend Z
Yet where is the monrncr hu, welcomes Thy smile.
And loves thee almost us n friend I
The tear that looks bright on thy beam as il lluas a,
unnov'd ll'ou dost ever behold;
The sofrow that loves IN thy llghtLo rcpose,
To Thee i, has never been told,
And yet thou dos, sootl,e me-. and over I find,
Nl,ile watching thy gentle retreat.
A moonlight composurc steal ovor the mind,
Poet'eal. penslvo, and sweet.
| think of The years that forever arc fed,
Ut iollies by others forgot;
ID jays that have vanish d. of hopes that are dead,
oi friendships that were, aud are moi.
! think ri the future -still gazing the wltilo
As thou could'st those secrets reveal;
but n.'er dosl thou grant on encouraging smile.
lo answer the mourniul appeal.
Those beams that so bright through my easement aI
To far disian, scenes they extend;
lllomine the dwellings, of those that are dear,
Aud sleep on the grave of my friend.
Then still | must lave thee. mild queen Of tho niga
Since feeling aud fancy agree
io make thee /, source 0i u~uidIlng delight,
A freud aud u solace Ia mc.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-09-13
POWER OF TIE BIBIE.

A Correspondents, of The BrookvlIle American travelling
in the northern part of Indiana, gives a giaphic and in
teresling sketch of the town Of New. Harmony. The
ear marks If The Rappires have disappeared, and the
foot prints of The Owenltes are fast follow Ing them. The
town size is described as one of great beauty. and It has
been well improved. The houses are mol remarkable
as To architecture, but are surrounded by tasty gardens.
The writer relates The following il :idert illustrating the
power OF the Sacred Scriptures;
"All of Ihose, WIN remained at New Harmony and III
the vicinity, on the failure of he Owen scheme, were
iniidels. TIE Billie was not rad, the Sabbath was dis
regarded, except as a day Of music and dancing, fishing
and hunting, and 81 it continued for years. They had
undis ,nted sway, until a few years ago an nnpre'rndlng
youth, who had spent NEST If his Tine In a saddleI's
shop in Rockville, with a Bible in his saddle bags. enter
ed the town as a Aletaodist preacher, and found the do1
of a window open for he gospel. He preached aud left
another appointment. He preached again aud Jeff another.
and although he made no professions To great learning.
he could tell the simple sorry Of salvation by faith IN
Christ, and he found even there willing hearts. lie
soon formed a little society. The society Increased. and
it is nov III the centre Of u rood circuit. There Is ~ tho
lown 4 nea, frame church, one Of the largest IN Poesey
county. aud a very comto table parsonage. with gafden
api stable attached.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-09-13
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SPLENDID SKY-llGHT ELECTRO DAGUERROTYPES.

ssN 80
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