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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-08-08
Terrible State of Affairs on The Rio Granlc.

BY arrivals al New Orleans, dates from
Brownsville to the 18th ult. have been
received.
The Sentinel says: We learn, by an
arrival from the Upper Rio Grande, that
the crops, this side of the Rio Grande
City, have beer materially injured by the
late freshet.
Mr.. I'll. @. Stilwell arrived at Browns
vile on the 10th. His house, nine miles
on the other side of the Rio Colorado,
containing his family and four Mexicans,
was attacked on the 10th inst. by eleven
Indians, who surrounded the premises
and kept up a constant fire for about half
an hour, without doing any other injury
than killing two horses that were tied at
the door. One of the party then came
forward, at what he no doubt considered
a safe distance, as if to challenge, when
Mr.. Stilwell shot him dead. The party
then left, taking away three horses, and
made towards Brownsville. A Mr.. Hol-
brook, one of Shlwell's party, was sur
rounded, while in the woods, by party
of Indians, and murdered.
In Brownsville, on the 10th inst, while
two Mexicans were playing cards togeth-
er, one of them, named Francisco Flores,
drew a pistol and fired it full in the face
of the other. One shot took effect in the
shoulder of the intended victim, and an
other lodged in the neck of one Delesforo
Lirendo, causing his death in a few hours.
Flores attempted to escape by swimming
across the river, but was taken by the in
furiated populace and hanged.
Capt. John Brennan was murdered at
Brownsville, on the night of the 10th inst.'
by notorious desperate, named Bill
Hardy. Both parties were recently from
Galveston. Hardy, it is said, was former
ly in the navy, and was also an associate
of Captain Glanton who was recently
killed by the Yumas Indians, al the juno
ton of the Colorado and the Gila. The
Flag gives the following particulars of the
murder:
. From the facts elected on the coroner's
, inquest, it appears that the above two,
r with number of others, were at one OF
the fandango houses, where they remained
till between l and o'clock in the morn.
ing, when Captain Brennan left for his
place of lodging. He had not proceeded
far, when he was overtaken by Hardy,
who, without any previous warning, drew
. his knife and thrust it to the hilt IN Bren'
mans left breast Seeing Hardy's move
) ments, he threw up his hands and ex'
/ claimed, ''Bill don't cut me-" II was too
| late; the fatal stab came too quick and toe
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VIM. T. Morrison.
1t,

1t is gratifying 10 perceive with what
unanimity the democracy i'll every section
of the Stale are uniting in support of our
Farmer Candidate for Canal Commission
er. As a member of the Legislature his
straight forward and democratic course
has endeared him to every member of the
party, and as citizen his character is
above reproach. Besides this he is known
to be man of intelligence, intimately ac-
quainted with the system OF our internal
Improvements, and faithful in the dis
charge of his duty. 1t is these qualities
which has endeared 10 the people, and
which will secure his election by trium-
phant ma jority. A correspondent in the
Northern Pennsyluanian, writes as fol-
Ilows:-"In this county, (Susquehanna, J
the Democratic party is united and firm
We like the Williamsport nominations
very much-that Of Mr.. Morrison, for Ca
nal Commissioner, is peculiarly gratifying
to us. His stright forward, radical de-
mocracy III the Legislature has gained for
him public confidence in this section OF
the State IN an eminent degree, and l think
nay, am confident that he will poll a
heavier vote here than any other candi-
date could possibly obtain. Montgomery
county is highly honored in having the
candidate taken from her midst, willis,
Judge Longsteth still holds his his seat in
the Board But she deserves the honor
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IClay's Compromise Bill has been

wClay's Compromise Bill has been
defeated by one vote, and thus the labor
of eight months has been destroyed. In
consequence the ship of State is ag ain ca
reering among the shoals of abolitionism
and Southern fanaticism, and every thing
about Washington is thrown into confu-
ston. 1t is confidently predicted by many
that the provisions of the Compromise
Bill will be passed in several and separate
bills, and as precursor of this event, a
bill has already been introduced relative
to the Texas question which gives salts
faction to the Texan members. The for
nation of Territorial Government for
Utah was the only provision in Mr..
Clay's Bill which was sustained.
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The Canada'S News.

We CLEAN some additional scraps of the
one week later news, per Canada, from the
Bostoprpapers of yesterday:
Haynau had been dismissed in disgrace
from the government of Hungary. The
immediate cause of his dismissal, is owing
to his having set at liberty Bezeraday, a
confidential friend of Kossuth. The gov
ernment would gladly dismiss Radeisky'
too, from his Italian command, but he is
too powerful in his commgud. The chol-
era is less violent at Vienna.
The news of the revolt in Turkey con-
tinues conflicting. Letters from Semlin
of the Sd announce that the Bulgarians
had ia ken the city of Beigrave, after an
obstinate resistance, and had captured
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MATTHIAS HARR, Secretary.
For the Mountain Senti

| DEAR SIR Since your last paper,
have the pleasure to announce to youl
numerous readers and the public generally
that very extensive preparations are being
made to fit up the ground and erect sPlen
did and commodious buildings at the Sui
phur Springs adjoining the town OF Eb
ensburg. The quality of the water fol
medicinal purposes is not excelled any
where III the United States, as has beer
fully and satisfactorily made manifest by
Professor Campbell in his late investiga.
ton. Nothing, therefore, remains but the
investment of capital by the proprietor to
hand his name down to posterity as a
public benefactor of the human race.
have been informed that contracts are
already made with t. ]. Rodgers q Co.,
to put up building of size and dimen-
slons TO accommodate one hundred and
seventy-fve visitors, besides splendid bath
houses, saloons and other houses equally
necessary to render pleasure and comfort
to all who may make it place Of resort.
Our citizens are busily engaged in taking
stock TO construct plank road from town
to the springs, dis tance about three quar-
tiers of mile, which will be made on the
most approved plan. The grading and
laying of this road, | am informed, has
been contracted for by J. T. Fresh & Co..
who have been engaged in that business
for many years on the borders of the New
York line.
The whole impro will be COM
pleted early next spring. In the mean
time, woulo here say, that our town
furnishes Hotels to the number of four,
not surpassed in any inland town of Penn
sylvania; the climate unequalled in the
world; her inhabitants proverbial for their
kindness, hospitality and social feeling.
In fact, this place is destined both by ma
ture and natures God to be the great
place of resort, both for the fashionable
and the sick; the former will find an un-
bounded field for his ambitious exercise,
and the latter, the wholesome retreat,
where their dropping spirits and aching
bones will receive a comforter that knows
no end and seeks no reward, other than
the labor honestly conferred TO restore to
perfection the system prostrated by mis-
guided notions, called folly and vice.
Much credit is due to the worthy propri-
etor for this manifestation of public spirit
which will add so much 10 benefit our
town and give 10 the county that character
which she so long has been deprived
With the aid of the enterprising contract
ors whose names are passport to the
most lively anticipations of a well done
lob, we can promise our friends through
out the country one of the most pleasant
and delightful retreats in the country.
VIATOR.
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Meeting of tbe County Committee.

In pursuance of the notice published in
the Mountain Sentinel, the members of
the Democratic County Committee assem-
bled in the Court House on Tuesday last
to decide upon the manner of selecting
three Congressional Conferees TO meet
like Conferees from Bedford and West
moreland. JAMES MURRAY, Esq. being
in the Chair. Matthias Harr was appointed
Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been
stated, James Potts Esq. submitted the fol-
lowing resolutions.
Resolred, That the Chairman of this
Committee be and he is hereby directed to
call Convention to be composed of two
delegates from each election district, said
delegates to be chosen by the democracy
of their respective election districts on
Saturday the 18th of August inst. to meet
at Ebensburg on the Tuesday following,
to appoint three Congressional Conferees
to meet the Conferees from Bedford and
estmoreland counties.
John G.. O'Neill moved to amend the
resolution as follows:
| Strike out all after word ResOfUed, and
insert The Chairman of this County Com
the Democracy of this county to meet al
Ebensburg on such day as he may desig-
nate, and at four clock in the afternoon
of said day, to appoint three Congression.
al Conferees to meet the Conferees o
Bedford and Westmoreland at such time
and place as may be hereafter agreed upon
for the purpose of placing in nomination
democratic candidate for Congress.
Thomas A. Mcguire moved TO amend
the amendment by the following resolu.
ton.
ReSoiUed, That the Crawford county
system be adopted in obtaining an expires
sion of the democracy of Cambria county
in the choice of a candidate for Congress
and that the Chairman be directed to give
the necessary notice for carrying out thi.
object, and that the individual having thu
largest number Of votes for Congress b,
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Boilers.
VIATOR.

The Oxford (Maine) Democrat speak
ing OF the attempt, for sometime unsuc-
cess(ul, to elect a U. S. Senator in that
State, says:
"Suppose, however, that you prefer
another man, and consequently "bolt,"
what do you gain for the interest Of your
party? Why, you give the opposition the
advantage, and perhaps gain defeat, which
shows that you think more of gratifying
your will, than of promoting the principles
of the party to which you belong, and pro-
fessedly approve. You are Democrat,
and because you are opposed TO the indi-
vidual nominated by large majority of
the Democratic party, you vote for some
other man Of the same party, what do you
gsin in favor of Democracy? Nothing; for
the Wings never lend their aid in promo
ting Democratic principles. They take
advantage of your position and expect to
make capital out of it. But suppose you
like the Wing candidate, as a man, better
than the candidate of your own party, and
vote the Whig ticket! What then? Why
YOU throw your influence on the side of
federalism, and show that you have more
regard for men, or for gratifying, like Ar
lOlO, d ICfCHSCiui spun, 'hoii ioi tiiS pm
ciples of Democracy? Such course is
treacherous, for the following may be the
result. For instance, you vote the federal
ticket for representative to Congress, and
your vote with the votes of those you draw
off with you is the means of electing him.
He goes to Congress; by his vote feder-
al measure is carried, disastrous to the
prosperity of the people, and of course op
posed to the principles of democracy
ALI this may be the result of "bolting,' u
and the man who will thus place himsel
in position to aid in bringing about sucl
result, is unworthy the confidence of tht
Democratic party; and thanks to the intel
ligence and integrity of the people, hi
never receives it. What has been the fat,
Of all factions and seceders from the Dem
ocratic ranks! They have almost invari
ably been lost in the fdgs Of federalism
alias Whiggery, or hung up between tn
heavens and earth (the Democratic ant
federal parties) as fit for neither. Let al
"bolters' take warning. Stick to tn
Democratic party and your country, ngh
or wrong-not TO encourage wrong, bu
Ill case they err, to set them right"
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eight cannon. The force of the Bulgarians
amounts to 10000 men. There is reason
to believe that the revolt is of a serious
character.
DENMARK AND THE DUcHIRs
Little doubt exists but that hostiliiies
have ere this, actually recommended be-
tween Denmark and the Duchies. Ifso
important results are likely to ensue, as q
large Russian fleet is off the coast, for the
avowed purpose of giving the Danes all
the assistance they may require.
Dates from Hamburger to the 18th, stale
that hostile movement on the part of
Denmark has been made. She had placed
her troops across the frontier of the Ouch
les, in decisive manner. Holstein is
supported by Brunswick, Hanover. and
few of the German Confederated Staree
while Denmark has the firm support of
Russian Fleet of about eighteen Sail Of the
Line.
1t is reported that the Prussians have
made retrogade movement from Schles-
wig, and that the Danish Quartermaster
has sent orders on as far as Fleursburg, to
have quarters prepared for a large body OF
troops to be placed in occupation there
cC'CIdI VI iiC UGEIudl anu TuSSldH OH
GERS have Joined the Holstein Army with
view 10 active service. In addition to
the lS sail of Russians, it is said that ad-
ditional vessels have been since off Ros-
tick. The correspondent of the London
Herald says-"The greatest anxiety is
now manifested TO ascertain how far the
Russian Government will interfere to put
a stop to any further Intervention. The
Hanoverian Chamber has expressed the
greatest sense of dissatisfaction at the con-
clusion of the Peace; and il is likely tina,
the Chamber will force the Government
to render all the protection it can to the
cause of the Stadt Holdrate against Den
mark, in which case there is much reason
to apprehend war, and one in which Eng
land will be more or less mixed up.'
Another correspondent writing on the
evening of the 18th, says: 81 have no rea-
sonable question that couple of battalions
of Holstein Infantry have entered the
been received ana posted in the Borsen-
halle, to the effect that the headquarters
of the Schleswig Holstein Army were TO
be, and are this day in The town Of Schles-
wig. Consequently, the war may be said
to have commenced. Six Danish and
Russian ships of war have been cruising
since yesterday before the harbor of Kiel.
THE GERMAN EMPIRE.
The College of Princes has been held,
but nothing definite has been effected IN
the settlement of the affairs of Germany
The late correspondence between Prussia
and Austria, on the construction of an In
Toptrol IF
has failed 10 produce any result; still,
Prussia does not abandon the hope that an
agreement will eventually be made, and to
effect which, she proposes 10 prolong the
present organic alton of the Union for three
months longer, to which most of the States
have assented. The Zollverain Congress
is being held at Eapel. 1t is considered
certain, that the Prussian propositions for
an increase of protection to the manufactu-
rers will not pass.
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Oh Consistency. Consistency.

Alter having seen large number of af
fidavits, certificates &c, of Thomas. A.
Mcguire and others, written and prepared
by himself, the said Thomas A. Mcguire,
and published in the Johnstown Echo,
showing that the late County Convention
did not appoint new SET of Congression.
al Conferees and a Democratic County
Committee, we had thought that he had
persuaded himself that lie was telling the
ruth; and that he would not therefore be
III attendance as member of said County
Committee on Tuesday last. But imagine
our disappointment when we seen him III
due attendance upon the call of James
Murray, Chairman of said Committee, ac-
companied by his confederate i'll political
inlqulty, James Potts, Esq. We acknowl-
edge that we had better opinion of Thos
A. Mcguire than to suppose that lie would
editorials for the Echo, &C., and acLnowl-
edge the justice of the course of the late
County convention by attending as a
member of the County Committee which
was appointed after the time which his
certificate states that it had adjourned.-
Even James Kennedy Esq, Of affidavit
uotoriety was among the first TO assert that
lie was a member of that County Commit
tee which by his solemn oath, was moi
appointed until after the Convention had
adjourned. Notwithstanding he swore
that such committee had not been ap-
pointed, he attended as member, took
his seat as a member and acted Ill
conjunction with the rest OF the members
of that Committee And how he can re-
concile such conduct with his oath which
was published in the Echo, we are at loss
to know. If, however, he can succeed in
settling the matter with his owa conscience
we shall be perfectly satisfied.
There is one thing, however, TO be OBJ
served III this matter, and that is, that the
conduct of these men, Mcssrs. Mcguire
Potts and Kennedy have given the lie tc
all their former assertions and protestation:
and by their attendance at The NEE
ting of the County Committee on Tuesday
last have virtually acknowledged that WI
were right aud they were wrong in th'
course that was severally pursued relativ.
to the proceedings of the late County Con
vention. This is al we wanted, and hav
ing received this acknowledgement. ",
can now pursue the'.'even tenor of GU
way" perfectly regardless of any thin!
that NAV hereafter be said on the subject
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authorized to appoint three Conferees to
advocate his nomination.
After considerable discussion on these
several projects, in which Messrs. J. c.
O'Neill, Mcguire, Potts, P. Shiels, and
others took part, vote was taken upon
Mr.. Maguire's amendment to the amend
ment and lost. The question was then
upon Mr.. O'Neill's amendment, which was
carried, and mass meeting was agreed
upon.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
JAMES MURRAY, Chairman.
MATTHIAS HARR, Secretary.
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Next United States Senator.

We observe that the bedford Gazette
strongly urges the claims Of Col. Nc
CANDLES, of this city, for the Office of
U. S. Senator. Other gentlemen have
been named who would do honor to the
party and service TO the people of the
State and country. But we presume no
one will question the eminent fitness of
Col. McCandess, for the pos. and those
who know him as intimatly as we do will
never hesitate to trust him with the IN
terest of the people, for on all subjects
which immediately concern his fellow
citizens, he takes the broad ground upon
which the democratic party now stands.
Should Col. McC. be elected, his speeches,
votes and personal influence will surely
be thrown into the right scale. He Is a
Radical Democrat, not Conservative.
The election day is long way off, hut
it is not now too soon to present the
claims Of distinguished Pennsylvanians
for station so high and important as U.
S. Senator. We hope the press OF the
State will give the friends of Col. McC.
a fair hearing.
The following is the article flon the
Bedford Gazette:
Pins6urg Post.
"For United States Senator we are for
Col. WILSON McCANDLEss, of Pittsburg
and we have no concea lment on the sub
iect. The West is entitled to the man
all admit this-and Pennsylvania has no
one within her borders who would reflect
more credit upon the Commonwealth
than Col. Wilson McCandless. His elo-
quence as a speaker-his untiring and
persevering energy in The cause of De-
mocracy-his department as gentlemen
neighbor, and friend, all conspire to make
.hm the man that ought TO be chosen.-
! The election of such noble champion
10 the U. S. Senate, would give the
great Keystone State her proper position
as the arch that un!tes this glorious
Union. Let the Democratic party at once
concentrate upon w. McC.-let them
instruct their Representatives TO support
him-let us harmonize all differences OF
opinion to secure majority in the next
| Legislature-and bargaining politicians
will meet the fate they so Justly deserve.
Who will back US in a concentrated offort
to throw the vote of the State upon a
true Democrat in the West, and thus
save the party from odium and disgrace!
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COUNTY
MASS MEETING.

Tie Democratic citizens Of Cambria county
uIe requested TO meet ii The Court House in
the Borough of Ebensburg on Saturday, the
9th day of August, at O'Clock P. NJ, for
the purpose Of selecting three Congressional
Conferees to meet like Conferees from the
counties of Bedford and westmoreland.
BY order of the County Committee,
JAMES MURRAY, Chairman
August z, 1850.
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s-Gen. A. l.. Roumfort has been ap-
pointed Superintendent of The Columbia
and Philadelphia Railroad, vice Col. VIM.
English, resigned
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for her steadfast devotion to princi pies, and
the candidate she presents is as sterling
as the county he halls from"
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~ Showcry weather, this.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-12-20
THE "MYsTERIoUs RAPpINGs. F"

Rev. c. B. Boynton, of Cincinnati has been
lecturing against the 'Rappings." The Times
gives the following sketch of one ofhis lectures
He considers them demonstrations literally.
He traced through his lecture many remarkable
influence as those producing the recent manifes-
tatons. He expressed an opinion that the as
trologers and magicians of olden time received
their powers of magic and dvinaton from spirits
that is to say, wicked spirits; and the infu-
ence of the present day he judged to be from the
same source.
sLegions ofdemons encompassed, in his opin-
ion, the atmosphere about us, and have the pow
er to make manifestations through man. They
might enter man and personfy other spirits of
friends, deceased, or Of prophets or apostles
The Prince of Darkness had the power of the air,
and if spirit should speak to him, representing
itself ofthe ETHEREAL essence of his dearest depart
ed friend dscrediting in any particular the doc
trines and prophecies of the Bible, as now under
stood, he should believe it lying spirit assn
ming shapes that did not belong to it, for evil pur-
poses. We must try the spirits by the teach
ings of Christ and the Apostles.
''If, from the demonstrations now being made
sect of spirtualists should grow up that dis
scredited established theology, and that sect
should increase and multiply he should con-
slider that the period was commencing which he
conceived to be foretold in the Bible, when the
Prince of Darkness shall for time have domin-
ion, and the wicked shall triumph prior to the
winding up of terrestrial affairs, when the saints
shall prevail, and Christ shall come in the clouds
with his holy angels to Judge the world"