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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-09-04
Triumph at the Great
Exhibition.

The - Brit;shers'' who have been sneering at
Brother Jonathan's section Of magnificent dis
tanees" in the ChrystaI Palace, are Just begin
ming TO find out that some of the articles they
passed by with a scornful toss of the head and
a curling lip, are labor-saving inventions of
priceless value.
Among the machines so superciIiouslv over
looked is Mccormick American Reaper This
Yankee contribution to the utilitarian depart
ment of exposition, was tested on the 9th ult,
at the farm of Mr.. Mechi, about forty-fve miles
from London. The English reaping machines
appear to have failed utterly, but the American
invention went through the grain with perfect
ease, although ii was quite green, cutting down
after the rate Of two or three acres an hour
These facts are gathered from the London cor
respondence of the Albany Evening Journal
The letter adds that when the Reaper was
stopped at the conclusion of the experiment.
Mr.. NIechi, the proprietor of the farm, ad-
dressed the assemblage.
He said 10 them Gentlemen. here Is tri-
umph for the American reaping machine 1t
has, under oil its disadvantages, done its work
completely. Now let Us, as Englishren. show
that We appreciate this contribution to our I'M
Ilemcnts for cheapcning our agriculture and
let US give the Americans three hearty English
cheers" They gave them with a viii; and q
fourth with hip. hip. hurra.., The Jurors
then required the machine TO cut ano5Eer sWa;n
50 that it might be timed, and its powers ascer-
tanned. Accordingly it was put in operation
again, and cut a yards in length in 20 seconds,
doing It's work TO the satisfaction of every one
present. At this rate it would cut twenty acres
per day. during their usual hours Of work here
large number Of the farmers present expressed
their qualification at the result under such un-
favorable circumstances, and said they consid-
cred it very great triumph for the American
machine, and that it had fully redeemed every
thing that had been said in relation to its capa-
bilities.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-09-04
The Next Congress.

The House consists of 233 members and four
territorial Delegates. Of this number there
are already chosen TO the next Congress ia
Democrats and so Wings, in States that gave IN
the last Congress 1O6 Wings and IS Democrats,
making Democratic gain thus far of 70. The
States vet 10 elect gave in the last Congress so
Democrats and Wings; so that if these should
remain as they are, the Democratic majority in
the next House Of Representatives of the Uni
ted States viii be yttty.irs! The Senate consists
of 90 mempers, of whom SO are Democrats, 10
wings, and MISUNDERSTANDING one mem
Der to he chosen IN each of the Sta tes of Cali
fornia, Connecticut, AMI Tennessee.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-09-04
Hon. James Campbell.

We clip the following paragraph from the
Harrisburg Keystone of April 4, 1912.
THE NEw JUDGE.-The nomination of James
Campbell, Esq, by Governor Porter, if we Judge
from the expression Of the public press, gives
general satisfaction in the city and county of
Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Inquirer, "a leading Whig
paper,l says, James Campbell, Esq, it viii be
perceived, has been nominated to the Senate as
the successor of Judge Randall, on the Bench of
Common Pleas. Although politically opposed to
him, we cheerfully accord him the high merit
Of honesty and capacity, and trust he will be con-
firmed by liberal vote.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-09-04
EBEPRESOXMEST FOR DEBT.
SGY error Johnston Opposed to its
AD0tsssisGeuf

The law for the adjustment of this relic OF
barbarism was passed in 1S42, through the ex-
ertions of the philanthropic Democratic spirits,
who devoted their energies, members Of the
Legislature, to the accomplishment Of this hu-
name and beneheient purpose The subject
was agitated at the previous session, and an ef-
fort made TO procure the passage Of bill SINH
lar to the one now upon our statute book; but
ike the g ten hour Law r" il met the open, active
opposition of the monopoltsts who considered
poverty a crime, and the ShyyocEs who would
consent 20 no relief to the unfortunate until
they had received their s'pouHd Of flesh" The
Journals Of the House for l64l, show that Mr..
Wright gave early notice that he would intro
duce '.An act to abolish Imprisonment for debt,
and that on the 9th of February he did report
bill, No los. with the title above quoted.
Gov. Johnston was q member of the House at
the time this bill was introduced, and had he
chosen to espouse the cause of humanity, and
given his efforts to relieve the poor and unfor-
tunate debtor from the horrors Of Incarceration,
as punishment for poverty, he had an oppor-
tunity. Did he do it? No. Instead of aiding
or encouraging the passage Of the bill. We find
him arrayed in open hostility 10 it, by voting
against making it the order of day certain, for
consideration.
On page go, Journal II. R., 1S4l-We find,
a motion was made by Mr.. Smith, that the
bill, No. los, entitled An Act to abolish i'm
prisonment for debt be made the order Of the
day for the 9th inst.
On the question, will the House agree to the
motion.
The yeas and nays were required by Mr.
Smith and Mr.. Brodhead, of Pike, and were as
follows, viz:
Yeas %. NAYS IS. WILLIAAIF F. JOHNSTON,
of Armstrong, voting IN the HegatiUe.
This probably sealed the fate of the bill for
that session. The House refused to set it apart
| for consideration; it was not acted upon, and
! the cause OF the unfortunate and oppressed
debtor was made to give place to the more mag
nifcent business of egislating for private corpo-
rations, turnpike roads and tapelrorms.
| Gov. Johnston had never felt the pangs OF
poverty. He knew not what it was TO be torn
| from his family and immured within the walls
| of prison cell because he unable 10 pay has
| ds5ts He had been blessed with abundance IN
his store, aad had not the heart TO feel for hIs
less fortunate neighbor, whose misfortunes, IN
stead of commanding sympathy and commissera-
ton, consigned him to the doom of culprit.
II 4 hot
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-09-04
rFRoM HOUSEHOLD WORDS"
.vAR THEE Up BRAV VELT

Bear thee up bravely,
Strong heart and true
Meet thy woes brayely,
Strive with them too q.
Let them not win from thee
Tears Of regret,
Such were sin from thee
Hope for good yet!
Rouse thee from droeFing,
Care laden soul;
Mournfully stopping
Meath grief's control:
Far DER the gloom that lies
Shrouding the earth,
Light from eternal skies
Show Us thy worth.
Nerve thee yet stronger,
heSOlcte lnlnu
Let care no longer
Heavily bind.
Rise on the eagle wings
Gloriously free.
Till from material things
Pure thou shalt be.
Bear ye up bravely,
Soul and mind too.
Droop not so gravely,
Bold heart and true
Clear rays of streaming light
Shine through the gloom,
Gods love is beaming bright
Fen round the tomb
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-09-04

1t is now rumored that Governor Johnston in
tends paying off the February interest on the
State Debt out of his own pocket. General
Bickel viii resign his office, of course, and the
taxes heretofore collected viii be appropriated
10 paying off the State Debt. What noble IN
stitution is a live wbig Governor!
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-09-04

AIR-R0sin the Bo,g.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-09-04

The entire cost to the State of Virginia of
her late Reform Convention Is set down by the
Republican at 500, 600
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-09-04
from the West Chester Republican.
4 Campaign Song.
BILL BICIER THE RArrsnAx OF c1rApr,rrp


AIR-Rosin the Botg.
1e sons Of the keystone awaken.
Come forth from the hill and the dale.
b'H Bigler the old craft has taken,
And fast down the current we sail.
Our helmsman is trusty and true.
Our helmsman is trusty and true.
Bill Bigler, the raftsman of Clearfeld.
VIII carry Us gallantly through
HIS timber Is now on the water.
And down to the market he'll 90,
No raft on the river is tauter.
Defying the hardest Wing blow.
Then sing out the song of his crew,
Then sing out the song Of his crew.
Bill Bigler, the raftsman of ClearfeId,
VIII carry Us galantly through
He IS true to the cause Of the Union.
And boldly proclaims to the world,
That the flag which We hold in communion,
Must never be dastardly furIed
Then sing out the song of his crew,
Then sing out the song of his crew.
Bill Bigler, the raftsman Of Clearfeld,
VIII carry US gallantly through.
October viii scarce be half over,
When out in the river you'll see,
raft bearing Bigler and CZouer,
Their Harrisburg quarters to see.
Then sing out the song of his crew,
Then sing ont the song Of his crew.
Bill Bigler, the raftsman Of CIearfeld.
Is coming his quarters to view.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-09-04

SO get your moyeables ready,
Ie fat ones on Capitol Hill,
For Bigler is moving up steady,
The chair Of the keystone to fill
The chair Of the keystone to fill,
The chair Of the keystone to FL,
Bill Bigler, the raftsman of Clearfeld.
Is rowing up Capitol Hill
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24

head bent down. She was about TO ex-
cuse herself, when her father, embracing
her with enthusiasm. raised up her spir-
its, and the officer thanked her in these
prophetic words:
You have saved my life it belongs
70 you.
After this she tended him, and be-
came his nurse, nothing would he
take but from her hand. No wonder that
with such a nurse he at length recover
ed. Mary was as pretty as she was good.
Meanwhile master Cupid. who is very
huss ia such cases, give him another
woand, and there was only one way to
curesh-so very deep it was.
The. hoatman's daughter became Ma
dame s.
Her husband is now. NO, a simple lieu.
tenant but a acknowledgement and the
boatman's. daughter is as elegant ane
graceful 4 lady as any that you see a
court.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24
CONGRESS.

The House has for several weeks been az
most exclusively occupied on the Bill for The
reduction Of Post Office raies. On THURSDAY
last The Bill passed, Of which the following .
the substance; ~
Section The FIRST provides that afier the 20lh
June 1851 the postage On q letter sent through
the mail. and not weighing more than half an
ounce, shall be three cents I; and the sane Tor
every additional hals ounce or traction Of half
ounce that no pOst-olice or mail route shah
bs discontinued and shat The compensation q
no postmaster shall be diminished IN consequences
Of The passing Of The act
Section The second fixes the postage on nsws-
papers, magazines and other periodicals. and
printed books, at one cent Cor every newspaper,
&e-, weighing two ounces, and AZ addiii1nal
cent for every additional ounce, and that books
mailable matter. Il further provides, that
newspapers eirculaied within the Stats OF Ter
ritofy where prinied. shall pay half such pes-
lage, and when mailed within the county, Or
within thirty miles Of the place where Prinfsd
shall Circulate free Of postage, when ssh 70
subscribers direct and further that when the
postage on magazines and other periodicals shall
have been prepaid, such postage shall Be 70
duced 0ne hall.
Section the third prescribes that = coin of
three cents in value shall be prepared. with >
metallic inscription, ihree-louTihs Of silver and
one-fonrth Of copper, 70 weigh twelve and thlee-
Fights Of a grain; which shall be 4 Isgzi TEN
der in all sums under thirty cents
Section fourth requires the Postmaster Gen
eFss to furnish the several posimasters with
three cent stamps, 10 be supplied 70 persons
wishing TO purchase /; and declares that persona
forging such stamps. or having any in his poss-
ession for the purpose Of passing them a. genu-
inc, shall pay a fine ofs500, orbe imprisoned
Eve years 10 lieu thereof.
Section the fifth authoFises the appropriation
Of a million and a half uf dollars, % nses my
temporary reduction Of the revenue that may
arise owing % the passing Of the act
Section six provides for the pubIicalisu Of
lists Of unclaimed letters in a paper having he
greatest circulation, and that should the pub
Usher Of such paper refuse TO insert the list, he
shall be deprived Of the free exchange Of papers,
and other benefits which the act may eoafsr.
Section the seventh auihorises The Postmss-
ter General to establish post T0ntes ard Offices
Of deposite and delivery, and the appointment
2 Of carriers 10 cities and large towns, who shall
deliver letters at a charge moi exceeding twl
cents each provided the compensation allowed
shall Dot exceed the receipts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24
STATE LEGIsLATuRE.

Both Houses are busily engaged IN dis
posing Of the large amoant Of business
before them. We deem il unnecessary
to ~particuIarize any thing. other than
those measures Of general importance,
as we expect to be able to lay before our
readers next week, a list Of the Acts
passed by the Legislature.
The bill for the relief Of the Raleigh
and CASTOR Rail Road has passed its sec
ond reading in the House, after an exci-
ting debate. The Equal Suffrage bill also
passed the House by IS to 90. but was
defeated on Saturday last 10 the Senate,
lacking one vote Of having the coustitu-
%tional majority 10 pass it. Mr.. Hoke.
who voted with the constitutional minor
ity, moved a reconsideration, but the
Speaker decided IT out Of order, as the
motion must come from those defeating
the bill. The decision Of the Speaker
was appealed from. but afterwards with
drawn. Mr.. Washington. who voted
against the bill. on Monday last. moved
a reconsideration, and the motion wa
laid on the table. The frieds Of the meas.
ure still hope to get il through this ses-
sion.
The Bill for Re-districting the Stat,
was indefinitely postponed on Monday
, last.
On Monday. in the Senate, Col. Bow
er introduced . bill providing for, an .
mendment Of the Constitution so as e
elect the Judges BY the people. Motions
: were successfully made, to refer the bill
g to the Committee on Constitutional A.
mendments, 10 the Judiciary committee
and to The committee on Propositions ana
Grievances but these notions were al
!. voted down.
In the House, on Monday, a bill, offer
ed BY Mr.. Mclean, submitting it to til.
people at the polls in August next, to 81,
whether they will have a Convention Q
not. was passed by yeas ~. nays 40.
2, The Legislature will adjourn on Mon
day next.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24
TOTAL ABSTINENCE.

DIR. Carpenter, in his Essay upon the abuse
Of Alcohol, contends that the only safe and re-
liable principle to be acted upon, in Kidding the
world Of the evils Of Intemperance, is the pfac-
tice Of Total Abstinence from all that can iniox-
icale; he successfully defends the utility and ne.
cessity Of total abstinence societies, though all
the world were really temperate; and insists
that, were such the case, those who desire 10
promote the Temperance cause, ought moi,
therefore, TO become satisfied, and cease from
their Iabors. For, while the world might be-
come really temperate in the use Of alcoholic
beverages-that is, use them moderately -sad
experience has shown, that it would not long
remain temperate. for a large portion Of man
kind cannot, partly from q want of the selEre-
stTaint which proceeds from moral and religious
culture, be temperate in the use Of alcoholic ii
quors ; and shat The reformation Of those who
have acquired ha bis Of intemperance, edRno
be accomplished by any means other than en-
tire abstinence. He contends also, that fnrthel
experience has shown that, in the present eartI
Of e~fecinal education among the masses, am
with the existing temptations TO intemPerance
arising out Of the force Of example, and the en-
couragement which in various ways is given &
the use Of alcoholic liquors, nothing short Of 10
tai abstinence can prevent the continuance, il
the rising generation, ofthe terrible evils whicI
we have at present to de2lore.
Another and perhaps the strongest argumen
used by DR.. Carpenter, in behalf Of total absii
hence, is that in which he sffirms that the tenn
~perance reformation cannot be carried TO IFS re
guired extent, without the cooperation Of III
educated and higher classes Of society an
farther, that their influence can only be efectu
ally exerted BY example. And this position
we hesitate not to say is emphatically true
g. practice total abstinence MYSELF is WORT
a thousand inconsistent precepis and exhorta
lions and ihuse who attempt TO advance th
!. Temperance cause who are unable 10 say this
are stumbling blocks, and barriers in the wa.
of this great reform. Let the Churches, e
msasse, the educated, influential and elevate
portions Of society practice what they preach
and soon their position would tell with KILN
effect upon a system which they heartily unit
a in deprecating.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24
FEMALE E%DuCATION.

We would call attention to the Adver-
tisement Of the " Raleigh Female Classical
Institute" under the charge of Rev. B. I.
BLAKE. The faculties for acquiring a fin
ished and useful Education, for Young La
dies, are afforded in this Institution, equal
to the very best in the country. The Teach
ers in every Department are of the first or
der of talents and requirements. and ths
peculiar adaptation of the Principal for th.
business he is engaged in. renders his Semi
nary one Of the most desirable in the State
We sincerely trust he may be amply com
pensated by a liberal patronage, for the eff
forts he is making to bring Female Edu
cation up to the proper high standard, b.
attaching due importance and consideration
to the Classical as we'll as Ornamental stud
les of his Pupils.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24
STATE OF THE ORDER.

We continue below our summary Of the
condition of the Order at the close Of the
last Quarter.
MocksviIle Division, increase 8, expelled
2-an increase of20 or more since Janu.
airy LIST.
Pennington, increase l. no loss. mem
bers II.
Pasquotank. Elizabeth City, increase 26.
loss /, members SO.
Marsh, Bladen CO., no increase or loss
members "a.
Yellow House, Richmond co., increase
2, no loss, members IA.
Chrystal Fount, Whitesville, no increase
or loss ; members 81.
Phoenix, Raleigh, increase 9, withdrawn
l, resigned l, expelled 4.
Lawsonviile, Rockingham, increase 3.
no loss members Is.
South River, Iredell, increase 5, no loss ;
members 80.
Southern Star, Greenville, increase 20,
Withdrawn 1, members %.
Lanesboro,' Anson, no increase or loss,
members IL.
Fidelity. Northampton, increase 8, no
loss, members 81.
HarrisOn's Greek. Cumberland. increase
8, no loss, members 16.
Six Runs, Sampson, no increase, 2 with
drawn, members &c.
Hammond's Store, AnsOn, increase 1,
death 1, members IL.
Shelby. Cleaveland, increase 2, l death,
members 81.
|, Taylorsville, Alexander. increase 3. ex-
/, PEELED 1, members A.
Sileco, HendersOnville, increase 4, ex-
PEELED 1, members so.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24
Ia1irs' 1raartnIflr..
DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE.


Application for Charters for Subordinate u
mons II The State Of North Carolina, shall be
made tD the Grand Union Of North Carolina,
and forwarded 10 abe G. s Scribe. The char
ter fee is five dollars, including the proper
hoaks.
Applications 10 open new Unions must be
signed BY At least eleven persons, who must
Be ladies Of good reputation and standing in the
community.
Tie standing and character ofthe applicants
III 4 Charter, must be certified by some officer
Of The Sons Of Temperance, or a Clergyman or
JQsiicepf tie Peace living in The vicinity, and
accompany he application.
FORM on APPLICATION ron A
Union Of the Daughters Of Temperance:
(Dste3
The undersigned, Ladies Of --,b eliey-
ing the Order II the Daughters Of Temperance
% Be- well ealcnaied 10 extend the blessings Of
total abstinence. and promuie the general wei
fare Of mankind, respectfully petition the Grand
Union of the State 0f North Carolina. % grant
them q Charter to open a new Union, to be cal.
cd The 49, Union. No. -. Daughters o
Temperance, Of The State Of North Carolina, "a
be I0cated n --,a and underyour Jurisdiction
Ne pledge ourselves, individually and cnllec'
lively, % Be governed BY the rules and usage.
of said Grand Union, and also by lhose Of the
National Union.
Fnelosed IS The caariee fee. IS.
II must also he stalled whether the applicant,
are members of the Oder or Motif they are
q what UniuR. lobe directed TO Mrs. LUCY
IA. PEIERSIIdA, Grand Sister Scribe, Raj
eIgh, n G.. free q postage.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24
THE PERILs OF ~FALsEHooD.

In the beautiful language Of an eminent
writer-"W When once a conccalmcnt or de-
eeit has been praetised in matters where all
should be fair and open as the day-conf-
dence can never be restored any moro than
you can restore the white bloom to the grape
or plum, which you have once pressed in
your hand" How true is this and what a
neglected truth by a great portion of man.
kind. Falschood is not only one of the most
humiliating vices, but sooner or later it i.
most certain to lead to many serious crimes
With partners in trade-with partners in life
with friends, with lovers, how important i
confidence I? How essential that all gull,
and hypocrisy should be guarded against il
the intercourse between such parties? How
much misery would be avoidedm the histor,
Of many lives had truth and sincerity bee
guiding and controlling motives, instead q
prcyarications and deceit? Amy vice,
said a parent in u hearing, a few day
since, any vice, at least among the frailtie
Of a milder character, but falschood. FL
! better that my child should commit an errc
or do a wrong and confess it, than escape Ii
penalty, however severe, by falschood an
hypocrisy. Let me know the worst, and
remedy may possibly b. applied. But kee
i me in the dark-let me be misIed or decci
G ed, and it is impossible to tell at whatunpr
! pared hour a crushing blow-an overwhelr
{ ing exposure may come"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24

COMMON ScHooLs.-The Senate has
adopted a resolution offered by MIR. Da-
wilson Of Iredell. calling on the Governor
for a list Of those Superintendents who
have failed 10 make returns Of the mon
eys committed TO their hands. with the a.
mounts in their hands n~naccounted for,
This is right. The public were startled
by the insimation in the Report Of the
Board Of Directors of the Literary Fund,
that only Al Of these Superintendent
had made any report at all; and that the
large sum of $180,000 was still unac-
counted for.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24
CENSUS OF NORTH CAROLINA

The population Of the whole State is
$40, 501,-an increase since 1910 of ILL.,
0s2, more than Is IL per cent, instead
Of 6 per cent, as stated by the National
Intelligencer and other Northern papers,
The Register states the slaves al 288,.
900. an increase of 43, 1000.
The federal population will be some.
thing less than 100000. If the ratio of
representation be. as it evidently will
about 80 or SO. 900, we shall have eighr
members in the lower House Of Congress:
losing one.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24

a Communications from a number Of
Brethren in the West, relative to having Bro.
P. S. White visit their respective sections,
Counties through which he has not yet pass
ED have been received by the Committee en-
trusted with his appointments. They can on
" say, that appointments have already been
made for Bro. w, in the East, up to the termin-
alton of his engagement but they learn that
he is under a promise again to visit The West in
the Spring of the year-and in the event Of
his doing so, these Communications shall be
attended to. The Committee desire that nc
County should be neglected or omitted, but on
the contrary, would be glad he could visit eve,
ry hamlet, village and neighborhOOd in the
State.