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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-01-30
The Mechanic Street Bridge Burnt.

On Sunday morning about one O clock.
fire broke out on the upper bridge,
across the Allegheny River. in the Fifth
Ward. and in less than half an hour the
entire structure was destroyed. The FIRE
was undoubtedly the work of incendIaries
as it is said il broke out in different parts
of the bridge at once. All efforts TO stop
it were useless, for The fire burned with
such surprising rapidty, that In less than
three or four minutes the entire structure
was one sheet of living flames. From
shore 10 shore not a particle OF timber
could be seen which was not burning a,
one and the same time. The hill sides
and the adjacent houses reflected back the
lurid light, which made even the lower
part of the city as brilliant as day for a
few moments. But the burning was OF
short duration. In few moments the
first span on the Pittshurg side fell crash
ing and kissing into the water, and within
six minutes by watch. the whole five
spans were floating down the waters oi
the Allegheny, blazing as they foated
away like the wrecks of fleet of steam
boats. Fortunately the Aqueduct and the
bridges below escaped, although the wreck
struck against their piers and for some
considerable time, they were in consider
able danger.
The bridge winch was destroyed was
constructed fourteen or fifteen years ago,
and belonged 10 a stock company. The
original cost of the structure was about
$4,000. 1t was built of wood and cov>
cred. The fire swept through the arches
with the speed of lightning. Ii is strange
that no night watch was kept upon the
bridge, yet such we are informed was the
fact. What object incendiaries could have
had in setting it on fire we are at loss to
determine.
We learn there was an insurance on the
bridge made only few weeks since of
$4,000. some say 10000 in two or
three different Offices-one of them the
Protection of Hartford. This amount if
realized. together with surplus fund of
about $4,000 which the company have.
will erect new bridge. The piers do
not appear TO have been injured seriously.
Pitts. Chronicle.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-01-30
AIIHIab'g' WENES

for furnishing o Poer Cord ood Saaoing and Splitting
Of 1851.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-01-30

UGeneral Arlsta was to be inaugura-
ted Presiden, of Mexico on the 18th of
this month. and great preparations were
making for the ceremony in the capital.
The forthcoming administration was the
subject Of much speculation in the news
papers. l, is confidently hoped that he
will prove liberal aid enlightened Pres
ident, and that, under his rule, business
will revive, and Mexico prosper. There
is a talk Of his seizing the church funds
for the suppor, of the government and the
army. Arista, however, must have acqui
red many useful lessons during the war
with this country and since its conclusion.
and we trust he may employ the wisdom
thus gained to the true advancement of his
nation in prosperity and in freedom.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-01-30

Nothing of importance doing in tn
Legislature.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-01-30

WJoe Barker is in Philadelphia. He
eeems to be very small potatoes" now.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-01-30

THE RISE OF MEN OF EMINENCE.-Mr.
Disney, member Of Congress from Ohio,
was formerly a house painter; Senator
Dickinson worked at mechanicle trade
until after he attained his majority; II. L.
Turney. u. S. Senator from Tennessee
and Andrew Johnston, Representative
from the same state, were and are tallors;
and there are IN Congress many mechan-
les. Gen. Houston worked al his trade
as halter until after he was twenty-one.
Justice M'Kinly, of the U. s. Supreme
Court, was carpenter and joiner The
history Of Benjamin Franklin. Roger Sher-
man, Gen. Greene, Gen. Putnam, and
hundre DIS of others who have been eleva>
ted 10 stations Of honor. are full of instruc
ton, and worthy of emulation by the
youth of the present generation.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-01-30
Last Notice.

The books. notes and papers OF the Cs ta'e
of Patrick M'Coy. deceased, have been piaceo
in my hands for collections ana ,hose ,htel es'to
are hereby notified that the said esta'e must DC
ROBERT L. OHNSTON.
Jauu--y IS, lS5l-li-3t
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-01-30

SINGULAR DISCOVERY OF SToLDN JEW
ELRY AT PoTTsvILLE.-We learn from the
Miners Journal, at Pottsvile, that on
Thursday last, while some children were
at play upon the hillside, near Fishbauch
half mile from Poitsville. one of the num-
ber discovered small string fastened 10 a
bush: his curiosity being awakened, the
string was seized, and after pulling at it.
he found that it became detached from
some object beneath the snow. Upon an
examination Of the string, several gold
rings were found upon it, and u slight
search enabled them 10 discover an old
stocking or drawer leg with several hun
dred dollars worth Of unfinished gold rings
pencils, chains. &c. In the vicinity,
another string was found. fastened in the
same manner, but leading off in differ
ent direction, 10 the end of which there
was large amount of jewery, also unfin-
ished. The Pottsvill Journal thinks these
articles come from some large manufac-
turing house in Philadelphia or New Y York
and the spoil hidden beneath the snow by
the party committing the theft. and the
spot designated bv the small strings so as
to enable them 10 regain their spoils in a
future day.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-01-30

Samuel Bracken,
Gore & Robb,
A. Dearmitt,
VIM. Rainey e. Co.
VIM. K. Piper.
Geo. Ruttledge,
David Sharp,
J. A. M'Gough.
David Sharp,
ROLAND Humphrey,
John M'Garity,
A. Isenhour,
A. GilbraiIl,
w m. Hamilton,
]. d. Spielman,
John Mccormick,
John Zentz,
James M'inrosh,
John Mccormick,
w illiam Johnston,
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-01-30

NAy HISKEY. White Lead and LInsesa
Oil at j. NO0RE's
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
KossUTH.

The Hungarian Hero il appears from the latest
European advees, getting himself into trouble
II will be remembered thar the U, S. Frigate Mis-
sssppi, was ordered to Turkey, for the purpose of
receiving and conveying him 10 this country.
Upon her arrival al Marseilles Kossuth wished
10 land aud proceed through France to England
The French authorities fearing his influence upon
popular movements, would not give permission
He then askea leave to land at Marseilles, which
was granted on condition that the American Con-
sui would guarantee that there should be no demon
stration of any kind by the people Whereupon the
Consul became responsible for ,Kossuth's good be-
havior.
Tie circumstances of this refusal and require
ment Of the Consul's pledge aroused the temper of
the Hungarian and in letter to the Consul who
had been his firm friend from the beginning, be
Eccmplaioed in no gentle terms Of his conduct aud
that Of Capt. Long, the Commander of the Frigate
than whom, there is not more genilemanly and
oblising officer in the Navy.
He states in this letter, his intention q to leave
the ship al The first port at whiehshe will stop" and
proceed To therU. S. States BY some private convey
auce The conduct Of the Hungarian is the mort
reprsheasible, when the fact is taken into conside
ration thar Capt. Long and The officers Of hisyes-
sci, have done every thing in their power TO maks
the voyage OF the exile as pleasant as possible.
These occurrences will have the eject Of dam
pening the warmth of Kossuth's reception in hi
country should be come--it being shrswdly sus
pecied BY some, ,hathe viii net pay the homo
Of visit TO our shores. As the paternal Riichis
would say, Rons gsrroas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
LOCAL mATTERs.

Marriages, accidents, police reports, deaths, &C.
should be Published. They constitute material
items ofinformation in public Journal And TO the
individuals who are connected in some vaN other
with these events IS il the province 70 report the
The Parson should report Marriages Hezhas ths
marriage certificate, knsws the full names cf The
parties. ana IS paid fer ofciating al the ceremony
The Physician should notice the deaths Of the de-
ceased taking especial care to gve him no virtues
be did not possess. Policemen should furnish
police reports benefing themselves thereby we'll
as the public Accidents and Incidents, Of interest,"
could be readily communicated, either verbally or
II writing. BY those who witness them. Improve
ments ~ Farming extraordinary productions, in
deed all experiments il Agriculture would be Of in
teTest 70 tie rea Ier and should Be reported bY the
farmer The Physician performs surgical opera
ton, or has some sxEraoFdinary ease Of disease
which would interest The public. There are cases
az importanee in Court which he lawyer should re-
pors Indeed every classin societ might contribute
something in their respective professions and call
ipes 10 The formation Of public Journal and cen
fsrring thereby beneis twice Blessing him
that cites and him thar takes.
IFEsfssieksE&rg Ncsrs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
THE SENATORIAL. CONVENTION.

II viii be seen that this convention meets ID
Marhnshurg on Friday the 18th inst. We trust
that the Wings generally viii attend the primary
meetings, and select good and true men torepresent
their interest and principles in the Convention that
Is to assemble in Charlestowh on the 18th. We
say good dRd TUE men, because we desire the APP
poinImen Of such only as will reject the wishes Of
the majority. We have heretofore given our rea-
ders 70 understand who was our favorite, bur we
will cordially ana enthusiastically support the
nominee OF the convention whoever he may be-.
We~haYe every confidence that no one viii be nom-
mated who is no, Of the right stripe and sound
and faithful Wing. Our Motto IL now. what it has
ever BEEN every thing for the cause, nothing for
men" -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
TO THE WINGS or JEFFERSON.

Suficfsni returns have been received, TO warrant
US In saying, hat the 'Ameuted Constitution has
been aIop.ei b. majority pf lhousands and as
the election Tor members Of the General Assembly
under it, win take place on the eil Of December it
Is time you we're preparing for the contest. There
is no doubt shatou opponents viii present Tor
midablc opposition, and i therefore behooyes you
10 exert yourselves in-osder 70 successfully main
tain yoar anciel: and cherished principles.
Wecannot believe that Jefferson will desert the
faith Of your faiherson the contrary. we feel as
sured thai With proper Organization, your major.
ity will be increased We lresi, then, that IN your
primary meetings, you will not fail 10 elect such
delegates 10 the nominating convention, as viii
represent and reect the wishes Of the entire patty
Do this. and the victory will surely Sc yours
The daty Of this Convention will be TO selec,
candidate In the place Of HEsRY BgRRY, Esq, who
declined The tomlnaiei for the House Of Delegates.
The .convepslon to be held on Saturday the 9Th Of
NoyemkeS and the precinct meetings assfoIIows:-
claflesiess-on Friday, Nov. 7g3 o'clock, Pm,
a. the ConrtHouse.
lzarpefs. FsTy--on Friday night, Nov. I, at Car
feIls Hotel O'Clock. &
Snitlfeld-- on Friday. Nov. !, al 3o'clock p n,
Al the Public School House
StepAUdstorH--ADthe Town Hail. on Friday,
Nov. J. at , otcleck p. II.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
WING MEETING 1N cLARkE.

Att Wing Meeting held at the Courthouse, in
Berryxille, on,he 27h uilimo. DAVID H. McGuiRE,
was chosen Chairman, and JouN c. BoNuAM, Sec
rotary. A
On mption Of T. p Pendleton.
Resolved, That the chairman Vt this meeting an.
point twenty five delegates 10 represent us 10 the
WING Senatorial Convention TO be held in Win
chester On the Sd day Of November next.
Whereupon the following gentlemen were ap-
pointed T. P. Pendleton, @. Bowser N B. Meade,
&c. Bonham, d. w. Sewers, B. Windham, Geo.
Knighs, johnson Fur, S. G. Kneller, Champ Shep-
herd George Green, George oRear. 7. r. Nelson,
T. Il. Crow. NJ. Dearmont, Robt. Bull, Seth Ma
son, JOS Keanerly Lewis Glass. Ar. Bowen, Am.
More, u VIM. Ware, R. Bryarlys Thomas BryaT-
y and Charles Taylor.
On motion Of n. b. Meade:
e ResoFrcd That we cordially approve and will
support the nominees ofthe Charlottesville Conven-
lion.
On motion Of T. FL. Grow
Reseirsd, That ,he chairman appoint Commit
tee of Vigilance, consisting Of fifteen.
The following gentlemen were appointed P.
Mccormick. w. D. Mcclure T. p PendIrton n
Meade ID. w Sewers, c. Bowser, c. Shepherd, NJ.
Dearmont, Seth Mason, J. D. Richardson; R. Bull,
George knight, M a. Moore. s. II, Bowen and
George DRear.
On motion
RssafrEd uAaai1ssnsIy, That Col BrSJ MoRGAS
be recommended 70 he citizens OF Clarke county as
suitable person 10 represent themin the neIt Leg
stature pf Virginia ana thar he Be requested 10 ac
/ cept The nomination.
n On motion:
SRssatted, Thai these proceedings be published in
| the Winchester Republican and Virginia Fret
Pres
| Onxnptiou. adjourned Gae die
DAVID II. MCGUIRE, Chp
JoHN NJ BONRAM. Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
FEIIoT.CFTfzENs or BERKELEY
AND JREFERgON.

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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
JOHN 4. THOMSON.
wasHINdrov. October q. Is5

NV 4sHISGroN, October 81, 1851.
Ma. EDrToa After a longyabsence am seated
for the purpose Of penning you few items from
the Federal city. To begin then with the weather,
as this generally forms an important paragraph in
newspaper cQrrespondence-i,ha has grown very cold
since heraiq of yesterday, and this morning we
had the first ice of the season, and the wind is blow
ing perfect hurricane. great many improve
ments are in progress in this city. The laying Of
gas pipes has been carried on this summer with a
communicable dispatch. The grading, improving
aud paving OF streets and avenues, has been pushed
forward with an unusual degree Of activity The
elegant, marble-fronted hotel Of the Messrs Brown
is nearly completed the workmen being at present
engaged on the splendid portico that adorns the
main entrance. When the entire building is finish
ed and furnished, it will be without exception, one
of The finest hotels in the Union if not in the world
Its chase and elegant front Of white marble, ELECTS
universal admiration AND adds much to the looks Of
Pennsylvania avenue. Few cities are betterprovi-
ded with well arranged frs-cldss hotels than Wash
ington. Judging from the newspaper advertise
ments, about every fourth house must be boarding
establishment
The ~orkmen are busily engaged on the wings
ofthe Capitol BY the way, since this work has
been projected the value Of property has increased
several per cent, as il seemsto favor the opinion
that the seat Of government will remain here. The
east wing OF the Patent Ofieejs very nearly finish
ed and adds much TO the appearance of the build
ing. 1t will be occupied BY ZAP department of The
Interior.
The Washington Monument rises Slowly and
majestically the skies fit emblem of this gori-
Gus Republic OF the west. II has now reached
height OF one hundred and two feet This will be
the height Of the Pantheon that surrounds the base
A great many visitors pay their respectsAo themon-
ument daily. The grounds in the front and rear
of the Presidents Mansion, and around the Smith
sonian Institute being improved; also the seve-
raj vacant lots on the avenue, being enclosed
with iron ratings.
1t is contemplated to build an immense building
on the site Of the present Centre Market the 6rst
story Of which will be occupied mark et Stores
Sc, and the second as IA hall, &c. II is thought
that the rent of the stores, stalls &C., will pay for
the building in the course Of five years.
The break in The Canal above Edwards Ferry is
extremely inopportune atths time, as there isqHte
a aeespf coal and other boats running. It will be
repaired in a few days, it is thought.
Theequestrian statue Of jackson will be finished
and erected on its base IN Lafayette square, oppo
site the Presidents House the 9Th of January,
the anniversary ofthe battle of New Orleans. This
is of bronze and represents the General on horse
back the animal being in rearing attitude. II is
a problem whether it will support itself
Yours. &C., JUNIOR
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
LETTER rRoM nm. sUMMERs.
Thefoliorfnr ftom NJ s.,n,,a.s u he eai,or Or
The Psisrshurg Inssligencer. viii IL rad with inter

- - aHutz Ai9enceis VAL ne fsau Wtta iatef
est "a
KaSawuA c. I'LL Oct I6> 1851.
DEAR SsR.-I this morning received the letter
addressed q " yourself aid offers, iaFiting an
eariF FistF 70 Petersburg and The staeeni coanuy.
feel the utmcsf anxiety u IS 10 thai aaarter al the
earliest practicable perioas SET ont Ia Ire morn
ing ior The Sonlh- West, and shall either 20 from
.nat leglon dovnIhe Valley. o. 10 Eastern Virgin
IA Z VIII Be impossible to canvass the Who'll
SAFE nust stfk tOt In porlans points and none
40 regard more han Jour ne ghhorhood. lean
bic.
ASio the use sought 10 Be- made Of he occur
FENCES IN the Legislature Of 1892 il is easily met,
took occasion II the late Convention 70 review the
transactions alluded 10. and send yoa sy this malta
copy Of the speech then made. Hoa viii hnc
ifcEa page % page IA what relates tthat subject,
and i might Be veil 70 insert j, Id the Intelligent
cer.H
Fc,ed % insert the provision in he new consti-
tuition which specifically prohibits etnaneipatien--
stated expressly. thaiin my opinion, even without
such clause, tbs Legislature woula have no right
TO eaIanetpale.
am a siayehblier myself to a considerable a.
mounL and live in the largest slavehoiding county
Of Tie West / am as hxed il my opposition 70 all
and eEery scheme, State or Federal. calculated 10
eect the value oil security Of slave properly as any
man In the Commonwealth. And yet this ridicu-
lous and false apprehension is eigned BY those who
VIII vote tor Cox johnson, gentleman born m me
Stale of New York and who came 10 Virginia IN
mature life who perhaps, never owned a slave
and who lives ID part or the State having less in
teresiia thai prcPerty thaa any other para Of the
Common wealth,
write in great haste. aud with the freedom OF a
friend for your own eve and not for the press
though you are IN liberty 10 use any of the facts
above stated make no attack on Col j., as a
foreigner or on any other account but / may be
excusable for feeling some warmth at the course
Of opposition to lae mentioned in your letter, and
which is at the same time so ungenerous and un-
founded
Hoping soon toIhave the pleasure Of seeing you,
II am yours truly,
GEO w SUMMERS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
F0a THE VIRGINIA FaEk Pass.
JOHN BLAIR HoCE

Is nominated ty The undersigned as candidate
for the Senate, in lie new district Of Berkeley and
Jefferson. They bsBieve that he can and ought %
Be elected They have reason for asserting with
confidence thar he wPnG obtain the unanimous vote
n The Wigs Of Berkeley which. owing Ii particu-
lar circumstances, 10 candidate from his county
can now secure
They think be ought ls Be elected lecsuse he Is
emineaiIy qualified 70 discharge he duties ef The
ONCE
This nominalion + made without Nj. rs knowl
edge and IS subject Of course % he acton Or he
Senatorial Convention.
50 Wares or JEEEzasoS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
ArrExTrox WINGS |.

The vpters under The new Ccnstitutfln, are re-
gnesad g meet Al The rarous preeincfs ii he
~ os the purpose Of Selecting eelsgates 10 the Con-
Fsasion g te bid IN Charlesi0ua On Hsfa<s3ay
~ ssxt II Neremser. The fuiy ogthEs Convention
WILDE . select delegates 70 represent fhe county al
large he Senatorial Convention which assemblies
ID Mafiinsburg on Friday lssh q Sovenber
Gtayiextera-On Monday, Nor. 10th, At O'Clock
r III. Al the Court House.
Hsyr<rs- Ftyry--On SATURDAY night. NOV s, al
Cafrell's Hotel o'clock
Smnifeld-On M0ntay, Nov 10 II 3o'clock, p
NJ, al the Pablo school house
6kepseydstewH--At The Town Hall On Monday
November TO- at 8 o'clock p NJ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
FREpERTcK County, SoAISATIoNs

We learn from the yirginian. that Messrs L. A.
Miller 4 E s. Baker, have been nominated By the
Democrats for the Legislature. These gentlemen
will 20 doubt, receive the supper. Of the entire
party, hutue feel assured thai the Wing nominees.
Messrs Wall and Ward viii Be sriumphantiy
elected. Our friends may be mistaken. but they
strongly calculate on an increase in favor Of he
Wings Of sevenIy-kve Eoies.
Maj 4. T. Moore IS the Wing nominee for the
seuaie. and from cur knowledge Of the Man and
his worth. We think i viii take ssirong tsama 4
.heaa KIM He Is every inch Wing, and uni
versallr popalar. s
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-11-06
WINCHESTER AND POTOMAC Rail.

1 : -
The annual meeting Of the Stockholders
in this work was held in this town ON Satur-
day last, the 10Th The present President
and Directors were, after the reading Of the
annual report and the other routine business,
unanimously reelected.
The revenue Of the Company for fife year
ending October lst, 1880 was sos. 4s6, or,
being Sl,623,5l mere than that of the pre-.
ceding year, and the largest ever received
by the road Out of this, the annuity Of
$4,000 to the State, and two dividends Of
six per cent each amounting to S2o,996,
have been met The second of these divf
bends will be payable on tho lst November
| proximo
1 Thirty seven thousand one hundred and
eleven tons Of freight have been carried over
the road during the year Of this %, 300
tons were transported from East to West,
and 1861 in the contrary direction. OF
the important article Of Fleur the, amount
has been sl02,494 barrels,-n decrease Of
1894 from the preceding year. I This falling
Oft is attributable to the extremely low prices
for breadstufs which have ruled during the
year, and which have caused the retention
by our farmers Of large portions Of their
crops. There has been a decrease also III
plaster and iron, and an increase in coal
and manganese. The aggregate tonnage
movement, however, exhibits but a slight
diminution; while the receipts from passen-
u gers have advanced from spa, s6i,37 to
s26,487il7.
The whole read IS now relaid. The CEN
pany own six engines in running order
forty large freight-cars and four passenger
ears No person has been injured by an &C
cldent during the year The passenger
trans have run at an avetage time of twtt
hours and five minutes, with but one mail
failure. The whole loss and damage accoup
has been but S3a,28 Thee dividend n i
per cent the President anticipates will j
regularly kept up
This Is an extremely encouraging exhibil
and reheets~the highest credit upon ths &
tlylty and system Of those who have bad M
llssponsloilty Of managing work So Yalua
Die and important to the Valley
4 II.