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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-13
From the New Orleans Delta. Aug. 80.
The Round Island Blockade and Outrage.

There is no doubt in the minds of our
citizens, that Lieut.. Totten has greatly
exceeded his powers,-eXceeded them III
the most offensive and unbecoming man
ner, invaded the rights of citizens and the
just preogatives of the civil power. Our
army and naval officers are usually very
prudent and guarded in the exercise of any
coercive measure towards citizens. |: is
right that they should be so, for our people
view all their movements with jealous
scrutiny, not to say suspicion. This dis
cretion on one hand, and vigilance on The
other, have had visible influence in discl-
plining our regular forces to degree of
caution in matters calculated to bring them
in collision with citizens, that has seldom
involved them in any difficulties or con-
flicts with the civil power. Rarely has it
happened that so high-handed measure
ever was attempted by any military au-
thority in this country, as that threatened,
and in part executed, by the commander
of the Water Witch.
What are the facts? Some three or
four hundred citizens are encamped on
Round Island. Most of them went from
this city. Their purpose may be lawful
or unlawful. 1t may be peaceful emigra-
ton and colonization of California or Mos
auitta, or it may be an armed invasion OF
Cuba, or of what the Presidents procla-
nation calls ''the provinces" of Mexico.
The simple fact of such an assemblage IS
no proof of its unlawful intent. The gov
eminent has not the slightest control over
such an assemblage until it manliests an
illegal intent, and when that happens, It is
required by an act of Congress to proceed
to have such parties arrested and dealt
with according to law. The only law that
can apply to the men on Round Island is
the act of Congress which makes 1t crlml-
nal and punishable for any citizens or
other persons to organize armed expedi-
lions in any part of the United States, for
the purpose of invading a friendly nation.
Ii is under this law President Taylor has
issued his proclamation, and under that
proclamation Lieut.. Totten surrounds and
cuts off the supplies of an unarmed, unor-
ganized assemDlage of citizens, collected
on an island but three miles from the shore,
and within the jurisdiction of the State of
Mississippi. Were it even a doubtful
question whether these men came within
the meaning of the act of Congress and the
Presidents proclamation, we should view
it as great usurpaton, on the part OF the
commander of the Water Witch, or OF any
other naval vessel, TO undertake the decl-
sion of purely legal, judicial question
one which ought TO be tried before the
courts of the State of Mississippi, either
the Federal or State Courts, and not on the
decks of our vessels. We are not exactly
prepared to substitute the blue jackets for
the ermine, and boarding pixies for the
mace of Justice Our naval officers are at
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-13
The Cuban EXpediti0n.

The following is the correspondence
between Commander ToTTEN and the
assemblage of men at Round Island, below
New Orleans. The article from the Delta
we think properly denounces it. The
letter bears date Aug. 81, and says:
am directed by the officer in command
OF the Naval forces assembled in this
ne'ghborhood, to call your attention to the
proclamation of the President of the Re-
public, made with regard to the expedition
Tor which you are assembled, and warn
you to dIsperse at once, or abide the cer-
tain infliction of the penalty of the law.
In case you do not dlsperse by Tuesday
tomorrow night, | am ordered to CIT off
your supplies Of provisions, for which
purpose ample means have been supplied.
You will find it impossible to depart on
the expedition. Your steamers will be
captured, or sunk in the attempt, if they
are even permitted to leave New Orleans,
which is very doubtful.
All outlets to the Gulf are watched, and
force is rapidly collecting round YOU that
you cannot dodge.
You are therefore advised, as well as
warned, 10 disperse at once, with the SOL
Siiih dSSui dlCC tildt, however unpleasant
1t may be to be called upon to act against
our own countrymen, our sense of duty is
so strong, that all feeling will unhesitatng-
ly be laid aside, and that nothing shall
deter us from carrying out the orders Civ
en-, In the strictest manner.
The people on the Island through JOHN
HAsKINs, their President, replied on the
same day as follows:
In answer, we have entirely to disclaim
any intention such as embodied in the
Proclamation of the President of this Re-
public, to which you have called our at
tention. We are a body of men u,ae,ais-
ted, undrmed, and unwilling to do aught
that would in any manner compromise our
citizenship or liberty.
Circumstances may prevent onr depar-
tnre from this island as early as you sug-
gest, as means must be provided which
are not Immediately at hand. Till such
provision is made, there will be no attempt
to transport to us further supplies.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-13
Andy Stewart for The Sub-TFeaSurY.

Wonders never cease! While the prom
inent Wings throughout :he country have
taken stand in opposition to the Sub,
Treasury Andrew Stewart has come ou
decidedly in favor of that measure. The
Waynesburg Messenger gives the follow
ing account of Mr.. Stewards speech at a
late Wing meeting in Greene county.
The honorable gentleman rose 10 his
feet, and after much hemmng and having
declared that he did not knoao aOhat to
say-he did not knoW aOhere to begin.
After a confusion and foundering that
seemed perfectly agonizing to himself and
hearers, the speaker made out TO declare
that he was ''ao party man." and that
he was in favor of some of the great mea-
sures belonging to both parties. But he
took his Whig friends all aback by declar-
ing that he a0as IN faUor Of the h1depea-
dent Treasury-one of the favorite mea-
sures of the Democratic party - that it was
good measure, and the only one that
could make the public moneys secure
that the State Banks would not answer the
purpose-and National Bank was un-
necessary and unconstitutional. Mr.. Stew
art even declared that he 1CdS alIoays an
faUor of the Independent Treasury, and,
as if fearing that his hearers would not
credit this part of his declarations, he at
tested it with his old stereotyped affirma-
ton of $50 help me God"
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of certain M. Asexlau, whose name !

of certain M. Asexlau, whose name
have never before met with.
The foregoing (adds the writer) will
serve to show discord reigns in the camp,
and to add TO the dilemma, in which the
insurgents are. Haynau and Paskiewitsch
are. just where Kossuth and Benz should,
according to their plan of operations be.
ENGLAND.
The official records shows a continued
increase of mortality, arising from a gen.
eral prevalence Of the Cholera.
The political news from Europe is de-
void of the least interest,
The same may be said of the French
and other continental affairs.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-13
REGISTERS NOTICE.

ALL persons interested are hereby notified
that the following Accounts have been passed
and filed in the Registers Office at Ebensburg,
Cambria county, Pa, and will be presented for
confirmation and allowance TO the Orphans
Court to be held at Ebensburg, in and for said
county. on the lst day of October next:
The Account of Sarah Reed and Harrison
Kinkead, Executors of William Reed, late OF
jackson township, decd.
The Account of Stephen Lloyd, Executor
of David Davis (farmer,) late of Cambria town
ship. deceased.
The Account of Thomas Gallaher. Execu-
utor of Francis Galiaher, late of Allegheny
township, decd.
The Account of John Williams Administra.
tor cum testamenlo annexo of John Davis
(cooper,) late of Cambria township, decd.
VIM, KITTELL, Register.
REGIsrER's OFFICE, }
Ebensburg, Sept. 3, 1919
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-13
From the n. o. Delta Aug. 90.
The Rev Abduction Case.

An intense excitement was created yes
terday by the arrival of the brig Salvador,
Capt. Evans, bringing over the person OF
Juan Francisco, the man who was abduc-
ted from this city by the Spanish Consul
and his emissaries.
Shortly after the arrival of the brig here
DR.. Gage placed Rey in charge of E. A.
Bradford, Esq, acting United States Dis
crict Attorney, in the absence of Mr.. Hun
ton. Mr.. Bradford thereupon informed
Commissioner Cohen that he should re-
quire Rey as witness on the trial of Car
los de Espana, in the United States Cir
cult Court, and that he must be placed I'M
der recognizance. Rey also stated to the
Commissioner that he was fearful of as
sassination, at the hands of some of the
agents of the Spanish government in this
city, unless he could DE placed under some
secure protection. Thereupon he was
committed to the care of the United States
Marshal, Col. Scott, who delivered him
over to Gen. Lewis, and he is now in safe
custody of the Shiriff and Deputy Colonel
Powers. During the short interview be-
tween Mr.. Bradford and Commissioner
Cohen, large crowd was assembled in
the street, which appeared to be intensely
excited. When Rey was seen coming
out, in charge of Gen. Lewis and Marshal
Scott, three hurras were given by the ex-
cited people TO the American fag-three
more to our Consul at Havana. The
strongest expressions of pleasure, pride and
satisfaction, were loudly proclaimed in ev-
cry direction, by our citizens, on the tri-
umph of right, justice and national dignity
in the delivery of a man. who was so ne
fariously abducted from our soil.
Rey uahesitatingly declared that he
,cas forcibly taken out of oar city.
His relation fully confirms all the facts,
proved on the trial before Justice Bright
and Commissioner Cohen, and explains
sundry points which were not considered
clear in the testimony. He also swears to
much brutal treatment on board of the Ma
ry Ellen, on his passage to Havana.
From the Correspondence of the Delta dated
Havana August 19.
II gives satisfaction TO all American res
idents, that the American Consul, General
r. B. Campbell, has sustained the dignity
of our country by prompt and energetic
action in this matter: and had Rey pos
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-13

A New York letter in the Philadelphia
Inquirer has the following statement:-
alt has just been discovered that one of
the most perfect systems of espionage ever
adopted, has been established in this coun-
try recently, by the Governor General of
Cuba. 1t seems that he has his agents
and spies in every city on the Atlantic
coast, for the purpose of eaves-dropping,
and hearing the sentiments of the numer-
Gus Cubans who usually visit the United
States and spend portion of the Summer
here. | could name hotel in which are
three of those gentlemen. 1t is further
said, that several young Spaniards, who
incautiously divulged their real sentiments
concerning the political condition of Cuba
and expressed a wish that that Island
should be annexed to the United States,
have been warned by their re atives and
fiends not to rttI i'm, for punishment
awaited them as soon as they landed. 1t
is to be hoped that those fellows will be
discovered and driven out of the city,
They need only to be known to the pro-
prietors of the hotels where they stop, 10
be served with marching orders. / think
it probable that | will have more to say on
this subject in a subsequent letter."
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-13

sessed sufficient frmness, he would have
been at this moment in safety, under cur
flag.
Wisdom has come over this governmen,
at the eleventh hour, and gives the lie 10
every previous act and declaration. They
send Don Juan Garcia Rey by the Saliva
dora, to New Orleans, 1t would not do
for Roncali to re turn to Spain, if the cry
was to meet him, 'by your imprudent folly
was reft the only jewel of the Spanish
crownn
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-13
LegiOnary Order, No. I.
Head Quarters, Cambria Legion, !
Summit, august 25, lS49.


The following persons have this day been
duly appointed to the different positions neces.
sary to constitute the staff of the CAMBRIA LIZ.
GIoN. Surgeon, JAMES CHRIsTY. NJ. ID. with
the rank of Major, aud the power TO appoint
an Assistant, who will hold the rank of lst
Lieut.; Quartermaster, PETER DoUGHERrY, W it'll,
The rank OF Captain; Commissary of Subsis
tence, john M'GINLEy, with the rank of Isl
Lieut.; all Of whom she Il be obeyed and respec.
ted accordingly.
ANDREW TODD,
Lieut.. Col. Commanding.
Official, JOHN b. ONSLOW,
Adjulant.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-13
ANNIVERSARY OF CHEPULTEPEC!
ScptcsEi E3, eS47.
GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC
e 4 Z L!

The Undersigned, proprietor of the Wash
ington Hotel, at Nc. ,, A p. R. r., would re-
specially invite the Citizen Sold iers of Cam.
bria, aud .the adjoining counties to attend a
GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC BALL
10 be given at his house Thursday evening,
September l3, cOmmemoration of that vic
tory in which the Cambria Guards" and
" American HIg FLANDERS were prominent ac-
tors.
The proprietor confidently expects that all
citizens. who love anu sement. Will join the
veteran TROOPS OF CAMBRIA on the occas ion, and
evince their appreciation Of that gallant
achievement.
The entire arrangement will devolve upon
the proprietor and his Lady, and nothing shall
be wanting Oh their part 10 render the whole
affair pleasant and agreea BILE.
A CAR will leave Holiday ysburg at 10 O'Clock
A. M, and Johnstown p O'Clock P. NJ. for
the purpose of conveying any who nay wish to
attend.
RICHARD TROTTER.
Aug. 80, 1S47.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-13

Dissolution of the Hungarian Diet.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-13
EUROPEAN NEWS.
Defeat of Bclli.

SURRENDER OF GORGEY.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-10
A Good 'un.

The following is li,terately true: At a
recent camp meeting in Fulton, New York.
a young lady aud gentlemen became en-
gagged in spirited debate as to the practic-
ability Of slnless perfection-the lady sup
porting the affirmative with much warmth,
while the gentleman with equal decision
the negative. The debate being continued
without either party gaining the desired
victory, the gentleman with an air OF trl-
umph remark ed-sshow me perfect man
and will show you an angel The lady
unhesitaiinglv cast her head downward and
exelaiped-sOh that had on pants!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-10

c. The free soil party should be con
graduated on their promising prospects OF
success in Louisiana. At New Orleans,-
on the day Of the Presidential election, one
sohole cote acas cast in the First Ward OF
the Second Municipality fer Martin Van
Buren, and Charles F. Adams. A mote
was made of it by the canvassers, who
were probably as particular in counting
j. as the old Taunton farmer was in count
ing up his live stock, to see whether any
had gone astray. Said he to his son:
John, have you counted all Of the hogs!'
- Yes sir.'
sAnd the cows2'
Yes sir
sand the sheep.'
Yes sir
And the geeseP
Eyes siE. .7<
.And the turkeysF
Yes SIR
We'll, John, now go and call up the ole
hen and count her, and then we'll 60 te
bed
Yes ar.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-10
Sherif,S sale.

DY virtue of writ of Vendi. Ex. to me
ID directed and delivered from the court
of common plels of Portage county. Ohio,
shall expose to sale at public vendue at the
court house in the town of Ravenna on
Monday the 18th day Of January, 1649,
between the hours of 10 o'clock, A. NJ. and
o'clock, P. Nj. of said day the following
described lands and tenements. to wit:
"Situate in the township of Rootstowa in
the County OF Portage and State of Ohio
and is known bv parts Of Lots Lumber 10
and 80 end is bounded as follows: beginning
at the center of post standing in the center
of the State read leading from Canton in
Stark county to Painesvllle in the County of
Lake twenty one chains and fifty links
north ore degree west of where said road
crosses the south line of said lot nineteen,
thence south forty five minutes east twenty
one chains and fifty links to the south line
of said lot number nineteen, thence west
thirty six chafns-e1a Dsnty three links TO a
post, thence north thirty minutes west TWEEN
iy one chains: and fifty links to a post,
thence west forty one chains and eighty six
links to the west line of lot No. thirty afore-
said, thence North thirty minutes west ten
chains to a poet, thence East forty two
cnains and thirty six links to post, thence
Sou h thirty minutus East ten chains to
post, thence East thirty>fve Chains and
seventy three links to the place of beginning
containing one hundred and twenty acres
and twenty four hundredths of an acre OF
land be the same more or less"
Taken in execution as the property oil
Perry Fl. Babceck at the suit OF Alonzo L.
Herrick.
Appraised at $4,000.
JOHN GILLIS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Portage Co.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-10
Great Convention!
TavIar. Cass & Van BurelaitC

Great Convention!
OfTayIor, Cass & Van BurenItcs!
WILL BE HELD at the store Of Cyrus
w Prentiss, commencing forthwith, to
discuss the Value, Variety, Quality and
Cheapness of the largest and best selected
stock of Goods in Portage county. among
the assortment of tcloak and dress) Goods,
may be found Coburg's Fig'd. Orleans, Par
Gala and Rosalind Plaids, Madonna and
Mohair Stripes, Satin ped Cashmeres,
Merinos, changeable Lustres, plain and prin-
ted NJ. DeLalnes, sc. &c.
Cloths, os every color, shade and quality.
Tweeds in abu undance for coats and over
coats
Cassimeres. Satinetts and Kentucky Jeans,
plain striped and plaid Of every color and
quality.
Shawls, Of every description, consisting
in part of Brocha, Cashmere plaid, Wooden
Basket, Blk. & mode colored Thibet, Cassi-
mere, plain and embroidered, &c. sc.
Fringes and Gimps, any quantity of every
color, width and quality.
Dress Butt ens, an endless variety.
Vestings, Woolen, Silk, Satin. &c.
Beaver cloths, good assortment, Drab
and Black.
Plaid Linseys, Argyle Plaids, Crash. Dia-
| pers.
Lancaster Coverlets 10, IL f. 1sqrs. su-
| peror article.
Tons of Groceries, Hardware, Boots q
Shoes, Caps, Hats, Muffs, Paints and Dye
Stuff, Queensware, sc. sc.
Although there seems to be difference
of opinion about who shall be our next Pres
ident. It will undoubtedly be acknowl'
edged by all who attend this convention
that the cheapest, best and largest stock
| of Goods may be found at
| Nov. 6, l343. PRENTlSS'.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-10

C. A life of duty is the only cheerful
ffe-for all joy springs from the affections
and it is the gseat law Of nature, that with
out good deeds, all good affections die, and
the heart becomes utterly desolate. The
external world then loses all its beauty
poetry fades away from the earth; for what
is poetry, but the reflection of all pure and
sweet, all high and holy thought?
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-10

Fs1Vhat is your opinion of our new
Minister?' said Mrs. Prattle to Mrs. Part
ington. @Oh," said the coed lady, she's
nothing but an ignorant ramus. Last Sun
day he preached and preached on the parody
of the probable son, and he said it was true
but only brought into halucinate doctrine
Now, did you ever? Anybody can SEE
from the Internal evidence, that it is mos
true. A pretty way to preach the gospel
indeed! I amt going to sit any longer un
der the dropping of such sanctuary a
that
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-10
From tie San Francisco Californian, Of Oct.
Rhymes Of the Gold Diggers.

From the San Francisco CanIornIah, VI Wv -
Rhymes Of the Gold biggers.
rrhe rhymes which follow aside from their
,,I,;t nroye the truly gratifying fact that in
thsse eotd-digg,ag times somebody besides the
editor finds time to scribbe
SONG OF THE sPADE-A PARODY.
Dig-dig-dig-
To pierce for the golden orsJ
Dig-dig-dig-
Till YOU sweat at everey pore
Dig-dig-dig-
To root in the deep black sand
And this to bea citizen
sofa free and christian land.
. And its OH to be slave
To the keatAen and the Turh,
80, To rid the hands Of christian MAN
From such dirty and tiresome work,
Work-work-work-
Till the back is almost broke;
Work-werk-work-
With your legs and your thighs in soak.
Work-work-work-
Reveiving;an old tin pan,
And whir1ing about with shake and splash,
Till you btyou're christian mani
Soul and body and mind,
Mind and body and soul,
Oh: it cannes berighs when they're all confined
To the basin and the bowl.
Pi1e-pi1e-pi1e-
When It's only little heap,
= Pile pile-pile-
Till It s:gradderly" grows more deep.
Pile-pile-pile-
And stow it away in bag,
Till you gaze with eyes of wild surprise
On the contents of that rag!
Oh! can it be here I.stand2
And can it be gold sees
Ho. no! Pm of for christian land,
To spend It 50 nerrily!
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-10
causiOu-Re ON Your Guad.

Z
The surprising excellence and growing popu-
Iarity of the American OIL, has induced some
dishonest persons to palm upon the pu bic, mis-
cradle limitations Of this truly valuable medicine,
for the purpose Of ofdeceiving III nnwary, and de-
frauding the Proprietor.
In order to be sure of obtaining the genuine,
obserue the following -FOUR THINGS; ae-s4I
LIST. S,e that the name "Wm. Jackson, 50
Liberty st., head of Wood ST." is printed on
the label of the wrapper of each bottle, 10 imi-
tate whic is felony.
Cd, That each bottle is incosed in pamph-
let contaiRing full directions for use; and also
containing the name and address of VIM Jack
son, General Agent for the proprietors, D. Hail
& Co. KentucAy. l.u
Sd, Purchase ONLY ofihe advertised Agents,
all of whom have show bill, on which is print
ed the names of the Pioprietors. enlucky.
VIM. Jackson. Pittsburgh, Pa General Agent
for Western Pennsylvania, and part of Ohio and
Western Virginia; and Tho printers names-
M'Millin s. Shryock, Pttsburgh-printed at
the bottom of said show bill. ~,
4th, Observe-thc genuine American Gil of
dark green color, without any sediment, and
its specific gravity lighter than water. The
connterfcits mostly of black color ;--somo
Seneca Oil-othcrs a mixtuJ of other common
oils; and one purporting to come from the Pitts
burgh and Allegheny Dspensary Co" of vari-
GUS colors, some close imitation of the Genu
inc. Nune of these countorfiets possess either
the virtue or the power the true AmericanOil.
pSold wholesale and retail by VIM. JACKSON,
General and Sole Agent for the Proprietor. in
Western Pennsylvania, Western Virginia and
Northern Ohio; and by the following duly ap,
pointed Agents;
LEFFINGWELL & Co, Ravenna; C. H.
Kent, franklin Mills; Dow &,Co. Cuyahoga
Falls; J. G. Calender, Newton Falls; H. c.
Johnson, Warren; G. N. Abbey & Co. Akron.
Notice.-Leffngwell & Co. are appoiAted
Supplying Agents for the sale of the true Amer
lean Oil. Agents requiring further supplies
and persons wishing to be madet Agents will
please apply to them. janlst-1y.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-01-10
BRASS FOUNDRY
AND
COPPER SHOP,

NHE subscriber is prepared TO mannfac-
ture 10 order all kinds Of Brass casting
ofevery description. He also intends keep
ing on hand an assortment of Gun Trim>
mings, Kettle Ears, Keys, Copper Rivers,
spaiter. Solder, Brass and Copper Kettle s.
which he will warrant to be of good mate.
rails and as cheap as any in the countrv,
Brass and Copper Kettles repaired. In short;
all kinks Of Copper work done on reasons
bic terms. Cash or work paid for old Brass
and Copper.
GFShop three doors south Of the Cour,
House. MORTIMER HUBERT,
Ravenna, Oct. 2t, lS4S.