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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-12-06
The Newspaper Press.

The following is from speech, deliv-
cred by Rev. James AsPinwali, On Edu-
cation:
"Nor, while speaking of the school
masters, in whose hands the printing press
is such powerful agent of public in
struction at the present time, must we for
get newspapers. Whether we regard
them as the guide or echo of popular
opinion-and in one sort they partake of
both characters-we are lost in amaze
ment and admiration at the quantity and
quality of mind. and that of the highest
order, now to be found in the columns of
the daily, weekly, and provincial press.
From being a mere chronicle oil passing
events, dry register OF dates and facts,
the newspaper has grown into one OF the
leading schoolmasters of the day. Its ar
ticles amuse us with their wit, and IN
struct us with their wisdom. They ex-
hibit the brilliancy of the classical scholar,
and the close reasoning OF the loglcIan. 1t
is an encyclopaedia in itself. 1t reviews
all books and treats of all sciences. 1t is
familiar with all geography, and at home
with all history. 1t is Gdipus, to read
the riddles which every political sphinx
NAV set before it. 1t dives into cabinet
secrets and anticipates the purposes of
statesmen. 1t has the hundred eyes Of
the ever wakeful' argus, the hundred hands
and fifty heads of Briareus. And, as om-
nipresent as omniscient, as ubiquitous as
versatile, it is here, there, and everywhere,
from Indus to the Po, from China to Peru,
comprising the world with its correspon-
dents, and, with its expresses and electric
telegraph, racing against time to commu-
nicate the intelligence of mankind IN every
region of the earth. The ancients counted
up seven wonders of the world. Ii 'hey
had possessed a newspaper press 1hey
would have had an eighth more marvellous
and of more worth than all the rest TO-
gether."
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-12-06
SeieefinrS fnr & NGwsnaner.

Most people think the selections offs uit
able matter fer newsper the easiest part
of the business. How great an error. 1t
is by all means the most difficult. To
look over and over hundreds of exchange
papers every week, from which to select
enough for one, especially when the ques-
ton is not what shall. but what shall not
be selected, is no easy task. If every
person who reads newspaper could have
edited it, we should hear less complaints.
Not unfrequently is it the case, that an
editor looks over all his exchange papers
for something interesting, and can abso-
lutey find nothing. Every paper is dry
er than a contribution box; and yet some
thing must be had-his paper must come
out with something in it, and ne does the
best he can. To an editor who has the
least care about what he selects, the wri-
ting that he has to do is the easiest part of
his labor.
Every subscriber thinks the paper is
printed for his own benefit, and if there is
nothing in it that suits him, it must be
stopp ed; it is good for nothing. Some
people look over the death and marriages
and actually complain of the editor If but
few people in the vicinity have been SC
unfortunate as to die, or so fortunate as to
get married the previous week.
An editor should have such things in
his paper whether they occur or not
Just as many subscribers as an editor may
have, so many different tastes he has to
consult. One wants tales and poetry;
another abhors all that. The politician
wants nothing but politics! One wants
something smart, another something sound
One likes anecdotes, fun and froIic, and
the next door neighbor wonders that q
man of sense will put such stuff in his
paper. Something spicy comes out, and
the editor is blackguard. Next comes
something argumentive, and the editor is
dull fool. And so, between them all
you see, the poor fellow gets roughly han
died. And yet to ninety-nine out of q
hundred these things do not occur. They
never reflect that what does not please
them, may please the next man; but they
insist that if the paper does not suit them
it is good for nothing .-T. Patriot.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-12-06

friend. Wisdom and love are married
partners. If you separate them, neither
is safe guide. But if you keep them
united, like rover who pulls both oars,
you will glide swiftly forward in smooth
sea-
Florence bent her head as she listened,
and every word of her friend made its i'm
preston. Long alter they were remem-
bered and acted upon, and they saved her
from hours of pain. Florence is happy
wife; but how near. did she come to ma
king shipwreck other love-freighted heart!
There are times when, in thinking of it,
she trembles.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-12-06

~The steam sloop Hecate was to
have left Portsmouth, England, on Satur-
day, the Sd instant, direct for New York,
with Sir Henry Bulwer on board, as min
;ster plenipotentiary to the United States.
The only son of Sir Edward Bulwer
Lytton was to sail with his uncle as un-
paid attache. The Hecate Will probably
arrive a. New York some time this week.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-12-06

A good man can never be miserable nor
a wicked man happy,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01
Party Emblems- Rooster and Coon.

The Clinton Republican, edited by a
discarded member of Congress, labors
through column Of that paper, filled with
the usual quantity of falsehood and bin
ingsgate, in answer to communication
in the Statesman" on the subject of nick
names. The editor has no objection, to
be called a coon, but in return, Democrats
must be called, Hickory y-broomtes, whole
hogites, roosterites," &C., for these, says
the editor, are the party emblems Of the
Democratic party, '.as much as coons are
the wings party emblems. Scarcely a
locofoco constable. (the editor continues, J
is elected in Ohio, but chicken is perch
ed up in the Statesman, over glorious vic
tory" .-. f,t-, f... s,
The Democratic party have no emblem
of their principles, either in the shape Of
an animal or bird, yet were we to choose
enc, next TO Joye's imperial bird, the Ea-
gle ofeur country, we would choose the
gallant Rooster, Like the Eagle, it loves
the light of day, not the dark hours of
midnight. 1t is generally found in the
barn yard of the farmer. With the going
down ofthe sun, it seeks it roost surroun-
ded by its family, and during the night,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01
Democracy Of Minnesota in the Field

The Democracy Of Minnesota held their
first meeting forthe purpose of organizing,
on the 29th of October. 1t was largely
attended and the resolutions were spirited
and breathed the proper spirit.
I The wings of that territory, finding
themselves in minority, were in for no
party, and preached that doctrine, while
every appointment made in the Territory
was conferred upon bitter partisan wings,
to the exclusion of democrats. To ex-
pose the professions OF whiggery, by con-
trasting them with its practice seemed to
be one of the objects ofthe meeting. The
Minnesota Pioneer was declared to be the
organ of the Democracy of the Territory,
and an appeal was made to its party friends
to sustain it. gsse.. us saas sM.,t
Among the letters received from gentle
men written to attend, is one from the
Hon. II. II. Sibley, Delegate to Congress
from that Territory, who has been repeat
edly claimed as a whig. That letter we
give below. 1t is well worth a perusal. 5,
=, --i+, ,-. ST. PAUL, Oct. 90, l849.
T GENTLEmEN;--I have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt Of your invitation
to attend the democratic mass meeting, to
be held at the American House this even
ing. Pressing business arrangements
making it necessary for me to return to
Mendoza without delay consequently !
must deny myselfthe pleasure of meeting
many of my old friends at the proposed
meeting. q n ,aGda.s,u 5.fs
Permit me to take this occasion to say,
that ] have hitherto maintained neutral
position SO far as national politics were
concerned, and Ihad hoped that it would
not be considered necessary to iagitatea
that question in our Territory, for the,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01
Foreign News.

The steamer Caledonia arrived at New
York Bringing late and important intelli-
gence from Europe. We have not room
for her news, and must be content with
giving the following remarks OF the Ohio
Statesman:
"Tho Foreign news by the Caledonia,
in Our Ielesrapaic report, will be found
exceedingly interesting. t
"The Emperor Of Russia, alarmed at
the appearance of an English Fleet at the
mouth OF the Daldonels, and the hostile
! attitude Of both ttance and England,
shows signs Of abating the arrogance Of
his demands, which at first were impera-
tive. that the Hungarian refugees, which
had fled from the brutality of the, so call.
ed Christian, to the inidel for protection.
should be given up for execution. lie is
now wiling that they be kept in safety on
the islati of Gambia, or that they be al
lowed to % % ,Ace or England.
"Auot.ja is l,vyng troops, as is suppo-,
sed to renew the war with Denmark.
.'But thatnews, the strangcst iftrue, and
Oy lne Dye, VIC cailiot DeileVe IL, Is tnat
England, if the people of Canada so de-
eide it, will be allowed to annex that PROV.
inee to the United States. This is so dif.&
feront from the policy of England, which
has ey.f been to hold on to all she has,
and to get all she can, that we will be fore
ed to wait for confirmation of the news,
before we can place confidence in it. If
true, it is more the fear Of a protracted
war in Canada, than any good feeling
Great Britain has for the people of the
province, that has effected this change in
her policy.
son the Musquito question, now in dis.
pute between the United States and Eng.
land, the news is decidedly billigerent.
"Upon the whole, the news is Of exceed
ing interest and is well worth careful
perusal."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01

| its loud, clear crow, proclaims alpS ,oell!
| Domestic in'its habits, it is always ready
to do battle against any intruder of ii
rights, and it is the pride of the barn yard
The Rooster is patri0tici During one
OF the most sanguinary battles in the last
war with England, 1--WE allude to the naval
battle on Lake Champlain,) a coop OF
chickens on Com. McDonough's flag ship,
was struck by cannon ball from the enc
my. and knocked to pieces. and several
of the occupants were killed. Among
those, that escaped. was an old Rooster,
who during the confusion Of the battle,
flew on the yard arm of the vessel, and
there remained during the whole engage
ment. During the progress of that dread
full battle and amid the shricks and groans
of the wounded, and when our bold tars
were beginning to get disheartened at the
fearful odds. against them, history relates
the fact, that the. loud CROWN. of that
Rooster was heard. The sailors, ever su-
perstitious, hailed the omen as propi-
tious one. and loudly did they cheer the
gallant bird. During the remainder of
the battle, the old Rooster, from its eleva-
ted position, clapped its wings and crowed
out its encouragement to its friends and
its stern defiance to the enemy, and when
the stars and stripes were triumphant, its
loud cry Of victory. rung high above the
cheers of the victorious American sailors.
The Coon, the chosen emblem of whig-
gerry, has not. in its nature single noble
attribute. At hest, it is but a prowling,
skulking. .cowardly thief 1t shuns day
light, and prowls round the farm yard at
light, that it may prey upon The defence
ess. Until dead, and its hide is on the
ence, the Coon is torment TO the good |
and to the farmer. It's hide is
lsed to clothe the cossack Soldiers of the
Emperor of Russia, that they may be
warm and comfortable while butchering
he defenceless Poles and liungarians,
or committing the crime Of striking for
reedom. s. . -r.s. .. '.-
Such is the animal that whjggery has
chosen as the emblem Of its principles,
Ind such is the gallant bird they would
give to us; and whiggery has chosen well
n both instances eS.--SkGtcsmGa. .....
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01

En-" iftlf ---------------. s-4.t4.-4.tal ttfaf
UoRRID MURDER,-On last Saturday
evening number of neighbors had as
scn1bled at The house of Mr.. 'Kountz, IN
Enoch township, whowa very in and not
| expected TO live. While they were thus
surrounding the couch of the sick man,
Reuben Johnston (who lived in the adj,
joining house) assaulted his wife with q
dirk knife, and stabbed her in the side,
when his daughter and Mrs. Kountz ran
to her assistance and shared the same fate.
Mr. Adam Marshall then ran in to save
the lives Of tine women, whose shrieks CALI
ed him to the scene of blood. As soon as
he entered the room Johnston stabbed him.
in the region of the heart. Marshall ex.
pired in a few hours. He leaves a wife,
and number of children to mourn his
untimely and unexpected death
The females are badly wounded; the
daughter was not expected to live at our last
advices. Mrs. Kountz and the wife of this
monster in human shape, are recovering.
Johnston has been arrested and is now
confined in the jail of this county, to await
his trial at the Spring term of our Court.
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BOTHER JONATHAN CHRISTMAS AND New
YEARS PIcToRIAL.--We have received from
Wilson Il Co., New York, an early copy Of
their double mammoth PICTORIAL BROTHER
JONATHAN for the Holidays. We may
safely say that it is the richest and best
pictorial paper ever issued from their press.
1t is indeed a rare effort of genius, and
nobody will be disappointed who sends for
a copy. The grand feature Of the paper
is an Engraving Of enormous size which
will astonish every body, entitled "The
Pleasures, Follies and Miseries of Christ.
mas in New York" This engraving is
near four feet long by 35 inches wide, and
IS beautifully executed A spirited group
Of Portraits of General Taylor and his
Cabinet" occupies the principal part Of
he first page of the paper, and grand
ableau of Dr. Frankin's Maxims fills the
ast page But we must stop, for we can
lot cnunerate one half of the fine pic
uros which so to make up this mammoth
sheet 1t is really a curiosity in literature
md the price is astonishing cheap at 12
tents per copy, Or ten for one dollar.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01

Mr.. RIvEs RECOGNIZED AT LAsT.-The
N. Y. Evening Post, speaking of the re.
cognition of Mr.. Rives by the French gov.
ernment, says:
"Mr. Rives has been recognized by the
French government-by the ':Prince," as
they call him-and the anxieties of Mr.
Clayton and his friends, on that account
are at length brought to an end.
sThe manner of his reception, howev-
er, it seems to us, was not quite such as
to Justify the civilizations which certain Of
our journals express at the event. Mr.
Rives has been received, it is true, but in
a very ungracious manner. President
Bunapate gave him to understand, that it
was only as special favor that he was
allowed to assume the functions of an am.
bassador; that it was because he was sent
by republic, and not by monarchy; in
short, that it was an indulgence which the
American government had not deserved.
at strikes us that if a man, on enter
ing neighbor's house, is received with a
kick, it matters very little whether he is
kicked in or kicked out. ',.,at = - /"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01

F large mail robbery was discov-
cred at Springfield, in this State. on the
26th ult., witch was committed by Charles
W. McWilliams, who was for while,
during the past summer, engaged as mail,
agent between this place and Sanduskyl
He has been arrested, and some $1,000
have been recovered. q rs fss, l.,sss i 7,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01

To Messrs. w. D. Phillips, James S
Norris and others composing committee
To the Democracy of that noble terri
tory, we bid God speed. They have
commenced well--may they continue in
we'll doing, even unto the end.-OMd
Statesman. aaJ
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present atleast; butiti is evident that party
lines are already virtually drawn
Having beenselected to Congress BY an
undivided vote Of the people, without the
distinctions Of Wing or Democrat, my ac.
tons as Delegate will be governed by
that fact, and you will not of course ex,
Pect me to depart from my neutrality in
that particular.
But may be allowed the privilege &C
corded to every private citizen of stating
my individual sentiments. | am Demo.
crat of the Jeffersonian school,, and as
such stand ready at all proper times and
places to take my place under the banner
of the party. 1t is especially proper that
| should define my position now, as false
statement has been circulated about that
| was awhig, and elected as such. d
am gentlemen, @1Fi1 9&hd
With much respect, ay
Your ob't. servant,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01

IMPORTANT FROM CANADA.--The French
papers state that Lord Elgin has written
an autograph to the Catholic Bishops,
promising to give up the Jesuit estates to
that church, providing they will stife the
annexation movement now in progress.-
The thing seems almost incredible to us,
but it is, nevertheless, believed by well-in-.
formed persons.--N. Y. Post. ,,l'aaa@ riss
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01

+, OF Mr.. Morris left home, for ColumbusS
last Monday morning, TO be present at the
Editors Convention, which assembled
there on Thursday Consequently the
lack of editorial. Z !.l rgeay az @a
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01

DIED . On Sunday, the 25th ult., at
his residence, in this township, AoUILLA
MoOMAs, aged 81 years. ia, Ky ~
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01
The Late. Elections.
MASSACHUSETTS,,

n 81 MASSACHUSETTS,. "a
Massachusetts, which declared for Gen
Taylor, at the Presidential election, by a
large majority, now fails of electing the
whig Governor rby the people. Y
MISSISSIPPI.
Mississippi has elected the gallant Quit
man, Governor by an overwhelming ma
jority. The Legislature is Democratic in
both branches and the last coon has been
driven from his seat in Congress, and. the
whole delegation is now Democratic. t.Nf
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-11
Marshnl's Sale.

TN VIRTUE ola writ of de acias issued from the clerks
office OF the circuit OF the District OF Counbia Tor
county of Washington, and to directed, shall
pose public sale, for cash. Thursday the LIST OF March
next ~ O'Clock before the courthouse OF said coun-
ty, the following property, viz:
All the interest of Thomas Cookendorfer. Of in, and to
the following property, All that piece OF ground sitna-
ted in the city OF Washington in lot No 3, in square No
AGO. distinguished in subdivision of said lot by the
letter G.; fronting on Pennsyi wanna avenue is feet
ne of s es he
of said square; running thence northwardly 81
feet thence north y se II nehse YVES. n iee, nG
the line of said thence along the line
said avenue Is feet inches 70 the beginning Il beng
surveyor Of the city of Washington and by him recorded
the books of the corporation of said city, together with
all and singular the privileges and appurtenances there
unto belonging being three-s,oy brick house. Also, all
his interest in the following described property, being
of lots Nos and IN square No 49 on the plat OF
aid city subdvded beginning for said part ut pon,
80 eet3A inches south Of the Of 9th and Streets and
running with said Oh south ~ feet By nches thence
east 80 feet inches thence north "a set3A inches thence
80 feet IL inches the beginning being that part
marked the plat Of subdivision lot G. and containing
by estimate, 2430 square OF ground. or less.
with the building and Improvements thereon, being
two story brick dwelling house Also, his interest in
the following properly, being all and singular that
house and lot situate lying and being on the south
opposite to the Mansion Hotel. formerly kept by John
uother, extending the south front OF SAID avenue %
eet thence running back rom me SCUM sue OF ,ne
by Col John Tayoe and formerly occupied by Nathaniel
oo feet line niche; 10 al aey
with the said line OF the said lot formerly owned by Col
John Tayloe % feel inch to the said avenue which house
lot lying and being part OF square
No 226 will be fully shown by reference being
had the survey, map, and plan OF the said city and
endorfer by deed John Sth and WIFE, bearing date the
18th day July 1929 being brick house thereon
endoer and sold satisfy ndicias No % to March term
lsi9 in OF Henry May, administrator Of Lcgrand
| Fairchld. on,.rr ,,,c,
Marshal Of the District of Columbia.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-11
Feb. 3-dts
Fair and Concert.

TINE ladies the congregation Of ST Peters Church. for
the purpose raising funds to pay debt due to the
orphans and contracted in erecting building Tor
Sunday school, intend holding fair at the Odeon to com
Monday, the 9th instant, and continue
that and every succeeding day of the week. from 10 o'clock
a. Till 10 o'clock p m A great variety of really useful
AZ well as fancy articles will be oe red for SALE
able prices abundance Of seasonable refreshments
with tea and coffee every evening" and other decacies
will also be provided; whilst fine band of music, aided
by several amateur performers who have kindly volun
teered their services will contribute render visit this
fair highly interesting and agreeable.
On the first evening (Mondr) concert OF vocal and
music. 10y several distinguished amateurs
will be added to the other attractions.
The lady managers confidently trust that when liberia
public shall take into the very audabe objects
Of her exerons Just appreciation OF them wan be mani
tested by general attendance and patronage and thai
citizens OF Washington and strangers visiting here VIII
disregard appeal made to them for assistance in pro
vdnR and those who unable
to procure il for themselves.
Abundance l2i cents. Children half price.
Feb Std
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DHRENOI.OGY..

DHRENOLOGY.-Mr. JULIAN, the celebrated blind
phrenoiogist, who has all the world is daily
winning the confidence of the good people of Washington
at the skill he displays the science he pro-
esses. An eminent gentleman declared to us the other
that he had drawn his character with more accuracy
than his most intimate friends could have done We
would recommend those who have called on him, to
smen calling will reoeivs svsry attention oioe hours,
from 10 a. m. TO 10 p IN.
Fab lO--9is
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VALUABLE Property far sais.-The three-sory brick
House situated tho north side OF Psnnsylvania ave.
nue, Of Colemans Hote present occupied by the
subscriber AZ clothing s,os and dwelling 10 onered Tor
SALE and is considered OF the best stands IN the
city for business Possession oan be had on the LIST OF
March Ifnst cold hattlme, will DO for rent
Jan 2l-H ], ~ JOHNSON