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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-07-31
The One Term Candidate.

The Berks County Press, of last week, makes
the following forcible remarks:
Gov. JOHNSTON is expected to address the
wings OF Berks at their annual county meeting,
which comes offs on the first Monday of August
next.
Two or three matters of Importance will claim
his serious attention at this meeting, all of
which are still fresh in the minds of those who
heard him on former occasion.
1st His solemn and distinct pledge to be q
candidate but for ONE TERM.
I'd. His indignant abuse of Gov. Skunk for
exercising the VETO power, and his sacred
promise never to use it in thwarting the action
of the Peoples Representatives.
3d. Defeating the action of the Legislature
and the wishes of the people by suppressing an
act in regard to fugitive slaves, and thus Vita
ting the great principle of adjustment adopted
by Congress to save this glorious Union from
destruction.
4th. His frequent exeIcise of the PARDON
ING power by which convicts and criminals OF
the deepest dye and indisputable guilt have been
let loose upon society.
These are facts that should be thundered in his
ears wherever he goes, and for which the peo-
pie will hold him to strict accountability
From the number of convicts recently par6oned
Gov. Johnston must expect a strong support
from the Penitentiary in the approaching cam.
paign, but all honest men will shun such asso-
Citations.
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The True Doctrine.

The Uplaud Union, the organ of the Democra-
cy of Delaware county, in speaking of the con-
templated ratification meeting that is to come
off at Radnor, on the I'd proximo, says:
All meetings of Democrats devoted to the as
tendency of democratic principles, and infiexi-
bly, bent upon the support of nominations made
in conformity with party usages, carry with
them salutary influences, and confirm the weak
and wavering, who are liable to be misled by
disorganizers We encourage Democrats to at
tend the ratification meeting-keep the flag of
democracy flying, and frown indignantly on any
and every attempt to withdraw support from
the Democratic State ticket. Our motto is,
Stand up to the rack, fodder or no fodder
The man ,0ho encourages opposition to the regular
" nominated ticket, or any part Of II, Is the enemy
of democratic dseendaRcy, and giging ''aid and
comfort" to The triumph Of federal pkiggery,
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Tremendous Storm and Whirl.
wind at HOReSdaIe.

HoNEsDALE, Pa, July 26.-Last evening or
village was visited with very violent storm
accompanied by a terrific whirlwind, which
swept across the upper part of the place, taking
in its course the large dwelling house of Mr.
West a portion of which was deposited on the
opposite side of the river. Another portion
was seen by several of our citizens high up in
the air, sailing before the wind over 'sIr7ins
Cliff" which is more than 500 feet high, ami
nearly two miles distant from the locality of the
house "a large quantity of the bricks were
scattered over the fields along the track of the
whirlwind. Mrs. West, child and servant, were
in the house at the time the wind struck it. and
fortunately escaped unhurt- A large quantity
of glass was broken by the hail, and the crops
in all directions are levelled with the ground
The thunder and lightning were very severe
Mr.. Vests damage is estimated at s., 900.
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IcoMMUNIcATED.
Obituary OH Richard the 4fIl.
AS ever yours
SANCHO.

Never in the history of "Dogology" have we
been called upon to record the death of any
dear departed one that we found the finer feel
ings of our heart repugnant to, as that we
are about to make mention of, but duty and a
sense of our obligations to humanity forbid US
to let it pass unnoticed and without any further
preliminaries we proceed to mention the subject
of this sad and mournful notice ssRichard Bsl-
chanan," more familiarly known by the appella-
ton of Dick, died this morning at the Ebens-
burg House, after a short but painful illness,
caused by the administration of poison by some
fell demon let loose from Plato's realms who
enyied his reputation and popularity.
As a dog he was all that the most fastidious
could desire, watchful, vigilant, generous and
fat to fault. 1t is worthy of note that while
dogmatically in pursuit of s1oine he always
stopped to consider the cause and effect of his
bite and if upon mature deliberation and a
thorough investigation he discovered it would
injure his reputation or be detrimental to hog
or man he would stop short and acting upon
the principle that 81 discretion is the better part
of valor,' would quietly return and resume his
snooze beneath the beams of the s.ruddy King
of day.
When he did bite he left shining mark, and
many hog could they speak) would testify to
his unprecedented severity on unmentionable
parts. Long will the proprietor of the Ebens-
burg House remember him for his officious
kindness in saving many pieces of meat from
spelling and the ''staff of life" from being
thrown out to waste its fragrance on the boz
the fact that his master was unfortunately alb
sent from town and consequently was forbid the
sad privilege of closing his eyes in death. How
the heart-rending news will be received by him
scan be better imagined than described. -
'Twere vain to attempt to describe his many
virtues, language being inadequate to the task.
and thought itself, in its most unbounded flight,
can but lily conceive the merits of him whose
character we have so feebly attempted to por-
tray. In this poor dog the '' elements of great
ness were so mixed" that it could be truly said
"we ne'er shall look upon his like again." and
although he has gone to that undiscovered
country from whose bourne none of the canine
race returns" his memory will still be enshrined
within our hearts 'sunmixed with baser matter ,
| &c A dog he WAS, in vvery degree,
Not excepting, dog fidelity"
RICARDO.
Ebensburg, Sunday evening, July 27.
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The New York Herald gives Gov. Johnston
the cold shoulder in the following pointed par
agraph, which also administers to Whiggery a
severe rebuke for its desertion of the gallant
Harry Clay
'John Tyler shed briny tears-''tears of
heartfelt sorrow"-when at Harrisburg in 1910,
Mr.. Clay was set aside to make room for
Gen. Harrison. And when, in 1913, Old Hal
was superseded by Old Zack, it was enough to
make 'sangels weep" let alone John Tyler.
But what are we to think of this Lancaster
proceeding. Scott nominated as the 'most
deserving and not word for CLAY, the idol,
the life and soul of the whig party for thirty
years. Oh! black ingratitude of shutting
gamblers for the spoils, what DIRTY busi-
ness is this-what a low, contemplate game,
the game of USING Scott, as a DECOY DUCK
for Gov. JOHNSTON! But we shall have
LAME DUCKS enough defeated whigs) before
this business is over"
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Later from Havana---The Cuh,-
Revolution.


New ORLEANS, July 25.-The steamsh;, p
con has arrived at this port, from Hsvs,. '
She brings the California Mails, and ls,.,
counts from Havana.
Private advices state that revolu,;o,
broken out in Matanzas, and in Ssp,i.,. -1'
Cuba. oe
Large bands of the insurgents wers
mountains, and it was supposed the ipsu,,a'
ton would spread rapidly.
fight between portion of the insu,,...
and corps of government lancers, resultss'
the defeat of the lancers, and they alters.
Joined the enemy.
The government was beginning to usD;s.-
considerable alarm.
a private letter has been received bs,a g.
highly influential American mercban. ;, n
vana, stating that the Spanish Goyernnsr.
endeayoring to smother the particulars os q
recent outbreak at Puerto Principe. in o,a.,.
prevent creating sensation in the Unit,
States.
The insurrectionary movement is repress,,.,
as being quite formidable. Americans h..
been for some time past drilling the insurpp,,,
1t is said that ship from New York via
arms and ammunition for the insurgents h.
succeeded in landing her cargo. Several otbs,.
are daily expected to arrive.
Two Spanish officers of high rank had b...
imprisoned on suspicion of favoring the iD,u,
gents.
1t is reported that an American had hss,
garroted on suspicion of being concerned in ii.
insurrectionary movement.
SAVANNAH, July 25.-The steamship Issbe
Captain Rollins, arrived to-day from Haysus
bringing dates to the 21st inst The account,
of the revolution at Puerto Principe are fuuv
confirmed. The patriots had had several On.
gagements with the Spanish troops. in one or
which the troops were repulsed with loss 0,
300 killed and wounded. The Spanish soldien
were deserting in large numbers and Joining III.
patriots.
The Governor of Mantanzas has Informed n,
Captain General that the citizens are preparinr
to raise troops in order for his relief.
NEW ORLEANS, July 25.-We learn from
person who had escaped from Cuba, that tn
report of the uprising at Puerto Principe
correct. The movement was premature. an
failed principally for want of arms Much dis
affection prevails in the mountainous parts
the Island. A great blow for liberty, it
thought, will be struck in November.
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Father Mathew

Was to have left Pittsburg yesterday morn
ing for Cleveland, from whence he goes to New
York, and will return home in September. His
noble efforts in the cause of Temperance have
been the theme Of so much praise that all we
could say on the subject would be entirely su-
perhuous; but we cannot but express the hope
that the years of his life may not soon draw to
a close, and that he may have allotted to him
by kind Providence the health and vigor so
necessary for the continuance of his glorious
work. Not less than six thousand persons took
the pledge from him while in the EsIron City,
and if they are but true to themselves they will
never break it
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serious Accident ON the Pennsyl-
Vania Railroad.

HARRIsBURG, July 26.-The passenger trsiH
Of cars from this place, On the Central Railroad
ran into freight train at Huntingdon, yesteF-
day afternoon. The engineer and fremen On
the passenger train saved themselves by jump
ing from the engine. The baggage car was
broken to pieces.
Thomas Mitchell, baggage master, had bis
leg broken and was otherwise seriously injured
passenger going to Altoona to work in s
blacksmith shop, had his skull fractured. The
blame for the collision rests entirely with
the freight train
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without resting upon the shoulders are much
worse than skirts, because of the strain in sit
ting and this strain is much greater with wo-
their FORM
We do not advocate the present mode of
dress from any foolish partiality for established
customs-but of no innovation can we approve
which tends to detract from the modesty of the
woman and the dignity of the lady And since
it is clearly proved that neither health nor
comfort are advanced by it, no lady of good
taste would lay aside the graceful and dignifed
long dress for the doll baby attire of Mrs
Bloomer. Its noUelty is its chief attraction
and women, especially, find great charm in
everything that is new. They will do far better
however by ''leaving well enough alone"
If indeed a time is to come when women
shall enjoy all the privileges of men, (and we
don't believe any such thing,) that time must
be very, very far distant. Let us but for q
moment imagine with some of these fair vi
sionaries that we have lived to see that day.
The first thing we behold is one of these lcdie,
walking into bar-room. Without blush she
calls for her Z" rink''-swallows it without
winking-ights her segar-and starts out to
promenade the streets, or sits down very cody
to play away her husbands money ut the
gaming table.
Where, meanwhile, is that unfortunate frag-
ment of mortality-Man? There we find him
at home, in the nursery, singing s'by baby
to the youngest child on his knee-while an
other is scrambling up the back of his chair,
and amuses itself by pulling half the hair out
of his head-a third one has just fallen with
his nose against the foor-while fourth one
with a deafening racket brings down shelf
out of the cupboard, and amid the crash and
the noise-the squalling and the shrieking, the
disconsolate man drops the baby dashes his
hat over his eyes, and rushes out of the house
like q madman, cursing in his heart the first
woman that ever took it into her head to cut
short petticoat
Closing my cursory remarks with the descrip-
ton of this ''heart thrilling scene,'' beg to
remain, dear Editor,
AS ever yours,
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Ras- We met at the Bedford Springs the fol-
lowing prominent Democrats and were more
than pleased with the kind manner in which
they received US, for which we feel exceedingly
obliged. Hon. James Buchanan, Col Samuel
w. Black, Ex-Goy. Porter, Hon. Wm Dock,
Hon. Ellis Lewis, Hon. j. S. Black, Mayor j.
B. Guthrie, Messrs. Reynolds, Mathiot Reigart
and Keenan, of Lancaster, Hon. John Cessna,
Hon. Job Mann, Maj. S. II. Tate, Col Henry
c. Laughlin, Hon. 7. Ives, Col. ]. c. Vandyke,
Chambers McKibben, Esq, Mr.. Sullivan of
Washington City, Col. A. H. Coffroth of Somer-
set, Hon. H. P. Laird, and j. Turney, Esq, of
Greensburg, Col. F. K. Boas, of Harrisburg
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A Child Sentenced to the GaIIow

On Friday, the 18th inst, boy but eleven
years ofaage, was convicted in Baltimore Gp
Court of murder in the first degree. The mu'
der was one of intent, and not the result of 81
accidental blow, and the Jury, with the evidena
of clear intent to kill could not do otherwi:.
than convict him capitally. The prisonsr,
George Long, who killed the little boy Georgs
Rumpf, his Junior by some two years, did no'
seem to know what was going on around hin,
but amused himself during the trial catching
flies and scratching his head, and sometimes
falling off into dose, with his head leaning
against the bar. He seemed to think the trid
a very dull affair, and did not seem to. under
stand the affect of the verdict. The jury sni
Attorney General, as well as the Court imns'
diately, however, Joined in recommendadS
to the Governor to commute his sentence to IL
prisonment for life-all agreeing that he shoGa
be put out of the way of an opportunity of asaa
exercising his bloody propensities.
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Glorious Letter from Col BfgIer.
From the Pennsylvania.


The following extract OF a business letter
from Col. Bigler, received by Mr. Martini we
publish with much pleasure. 1t is m"Lt""s an
pdrUo; brief, but comprehensive. This IS the
ground upon which the Democratic candidate
for Governor stood from the beginning. 1t is
precisely the ground he took in his Lockhaven
speech. There is no doubledealing in Colonel
Bigler. He is with his party on the great is
sue, and speaks no two languages. Every pa
triotc citizen will read this letter with sincere
gratifcation:-
CLEARFIELD, July %.
GEO. II. MARTIN, Esq
And now for q word or two on political mat
ters. 1 observe that the North american is
still in doubt about my position in reference to
the great question now agitating the country.
1t assumes what is incorrect in reference to
the law of 1S47. L did not vote for it, took
no part in the proceedings of the Senate on
the subject, nor could it, in my opinion, have
become a law, if its full bearing had been per
ceived at the time, But if l had even advocated
its adoption, that fact would not influence my
present position in reference to it. As intend,
however, to say to the people in different parts
of the State, in short time, publicly, what
know and think on this subject, shall not
trouble you with details; but suffice it to say,
that this law never should have been passed,
and that should 1 be elected Governor next fall,
regarding many of its provisions as unconsti-
tutional and unjust in their operation, shall
not hesitate to urge their repeal; nor have l
ever hesitated to say that, in my opinion, the
bill now in the hands of Governor Johnston,
ought to become law.
In short, sir, my views are in entire accord
ance with the sentiments adopted at the Read
ing Convention, and had not supposed that
disposition could be found anywhere to regard
them otherwise. l am for all the Compromise
measures, and in favor of thorough and etf-
eient execution Of them as they are, and against
all future Congressional agitation of the ques-
tions settled by them.
With sentiments of high regard 1 remain,
dear sir, yours, WM BIGLER
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The Investigation

Is the title of n new Democratic CAMPAIGN
paper published at Harrisburg by r. II. Adams
1t has been started to investigate the political
character of Gov. Johnston, also TO repel the
slanderous attacks made by his organ, the
Harrisburg American, and judging from the
numbers before it will do so in an eminent
degree. This paper is so cheap and contains
so much valuable information that every demo-
crat should have it. 1t will be furnished twice
week for the low price of so cents from this
time until after the election.
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Ia Capt. Jacob Zeigler has enlarged and
otherwise improved the Butler Herald, and it is
one of the best country papers in the State. If
Zeigler does not be well supported in his efforts
to give his patrons splendid paper, and is not
elected to the Legislature from that county, we
will exclaim, Alas! for the judgment of the
Butler county folks. He will not be so unfor-
tunate.
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E9s~ y young gentleman of this county, two
weeks ago, through the columns of the Sentinel,
over the signature of .ssAmicus," advocated the
new mode of dress now being worn in many
parts OF the country, more familiarly known as
the .tBloomer Costume to which we have re-
ceived the following in reply, and for the en-
ightenment of the people of Cambria on this
subject give it publicity.
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State Central Committee.

APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE READIN
GUBERNAToRIAL CONVENTION.
VIM. DOCK, of Dauphin, Chairman.
WM. ROSS, of Luzcrne.
WM. DEAL, of Philadelphia.
THOS. J. POWER, of Beaver
J. ELLIS BONHAM, of Cumberland
JAS. BURNSIDE, of Centre.
FREDERICK K. BOAS, of Dauphin.
GEO. W. BOWMAN, of Bedford.
JAS. L. REYNOLDS, of Lancaster.
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Thursday July 81, 1851.

R.A. THE ''SENTLNEL,'' has much the largest
circulation Of any paper published IN this county
and as an advertising sheet offers superior induce
zaents to merchants and business men generally.
Those desirous Of making use OF this medium for
extending their business, do by either sending
their notices direct, through the tollOarng agents.
John Grouse Esq, JohnSto1cn.
Y. b. Palmer, Esq, Neao York, Philadelphia,
and BALTIMORE.
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RGS" Hon. James Buchanan, Ex-Gov Porter
and family, Speaker Matthias and others, are
expected at the Summit on Saturday evening,
and will probably be in Ebensburgh on Monday
next.
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Democratic County Committee

H. Hasson, James lfDermit, ". Ndgle, John
Wherry Richard White, Thomas H. Porter, THos.
Gallagher, II. j. Little, George Murray, Samuel
DeUln, Elisha II. Lucket, Leacis b. Dunnire, q.
Walters, George " Smith, Z. L. Heyer, Andrea0
,Sproul, Charles Dillon.
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Ba5@ Messrs. G. w. Todd, j. G. O'Neill, Jos.
MDonald, VIM S. Campbell, Charles Albright,
E. Shoemaker Jr., and the ladies accompanying
him have returned from Bedford Springs looking
much improved in health and appearance. So
with u.s.
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NSEa A terrific hail storm visited Clearfeld
township on Saturday last, destroying nearly
all the grain and grass crops, and msrring cat
tie, horses, sheep, sc. Several barns were blown
down but no person injured. The partic ulars
we could not learn
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Ess" We met Gen. Bowman, the able editor Of
the Gazette in Bedford. He enjoys good health
and when he strikes the Wings they feel it.
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NS@ An editorial in reference to Judge Ellis
Lewis, one of our nominees for the Supreme
Bench, whom we met at Bedford, is unavoidably
crowded out but will appear next week
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The Crops of Great Britain.

A late London letter says-''Good accounts
and Ireland, continue to be received. Ther'
has rarely, however, been year in which '''
changes of temperature have been so violent
The excessive heat experienced short un'
since, has been succeeded by intense cold, WIZ
heavy showers. Under circumstances SO pe''
liar, it will be impossible, therefore, to reyup0-
the promise of the harvest just at present
AN OLD ADVERTISEMENT OF 155S.-Wanteo''
stout active man, who fears the Lord and e.
carry two hundred weight.
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BS5 An interesting letter from New York is
on the first page. Please read il.
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"AIas! Poor Harry Clay p,

Ebensburg, Sunday evening, July 27.
The republic., 1851-09-03
TO TEACHERS,
Anq 30

TNHE SUBSCRIBER wishes to engage the ser
a vices Of an elegant and accomplished lady
to act principal teacher in Midway Femals
Academy.
One Of unquestionable qualifications upon tshOs,
e1perieace knolcIedge, and moral character he can
implicitly rely, and to whose care he safely en-
trust important and sacred charge, toiH be re-
quired. None Others need apply.
The present is a most important era in the pro-
gress and history Of this institution. large mum.
ber of her pupils at advanced stage in their
studies, and require the instruction of accom-
plished and really qualified teachers to give the
last finish to them in both mind, mannsrs, and
purity Of sentiment.
The aid of all the present and former patrons OF
the institution is respectfully solicited in making
the selection The lady must not be under TWEEN
tyeight or thirty years of age. She will be assist
ed by two competent associates. liberal salary
together with board, &c, will be given.
The next session to commence on let October,
and continue TO lst August 1852.
JEFFERSON MINOR, M. D.,
Midway, Essex county, Va.
Or Address to "Miller's Post Office, Essex co.,
Virginia.
Aug 5-2taW4W