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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08
Democratic Senatorial Confer

The Democratic Senatorial Conferees repre-
senting the District composed of the counties of
Blair, Huntingdon and Cambria, met in Conven-
ton at the house Of John Dougherty, Holidays
burg, on Thursday, the 1st day of May, 1851,
and organized by appointing Irwin Horrell, of
Blair county President and r. Bruce Petriken,
of Huntingdon, Secretary.
The Conferees having been called upon for
their credentials, it appeared that Irwin Horrell,
J. G. Lingafelter, and Theophilus Snyder, had
been appointed to represent Blair county, and
DIR. Jacob Gemmill, Francis Conner, and r.
Bruce Petriken, to represent Huntingdon CO.
Two set of Conferees from Cambria county
presented themselves for admission-viz.: Geo.
Murray, William Palmer, and NJ. NJ. Adams,
and also, Thomas MKiernan, Charles Litzinger
and NJ. NJ. O'Neill.
The Conferees of Blair and Huntingdon coun-
ties having heard, and taken into consideration
the relative claims of the contestants,
On motion of Mr.. Conner
Rcsoiced, That George Murray, VIM. Palmer,
and NJ. NJ. Adams, be admitted as the Conferees
from Cambria county.
The Convention then proceeded to the election
of Delegate to represent the District in the
Judicial Convention at Harrisburg, when on the
first ballot John Creswell, Jr., Esq. was decla-
red duly elected said Delegate
The Convention then proceeded to the election
of Senatorial Delegate to the Reading Conven-
ton to nominate a Governor and Canal Commits
sioner when, on the third ballot Henry L. Pat
terson, Esq, of Blair county, was declared duly
elected.
And, ON motion of DIR. Gemmill, the election
of John Cresswell, Jr., Esq, and Henry L.
Patterson, as the Delegates TO the Harrisburg
and Reading Conventions, was unanimously con-
CURED in.
On motion Of Mr.. Conner,
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08
York County Defaication.

We find the following excellent article in the
Bedford Gazette:
Besy% The Republican publishes statement
relative to the recent defalcation of Peter Ali,
Jr. late Treasurer of York County, and states
that on examination of the accounts, his total
defalcation to the County turns out to be $1,000,
besides $4,000 to the State, making $4,000 in
all, in little more than one years service. His
sureties were to pay up the whole amount on
Saturday last.
The bail in this case do not seem to have
been smart Had they applied to Gov. john
ston he could possibly have had bill passed
for their 90 RELIEF" requiring the Taxpayers
to stand the loss. When the Treasury of Bed
ford county robbed, year or so since, and
the offender confessed the crime, the Court SEN
fenced him to the full extent of its power
which, however, but for short period,
owing to the fact that the robbery had been per-
petrated in remote room in the Court House,
instead of a private dwelling. When sentence
was passed, many piOus Wings left the Court
House cursing Judge BLACK, under the intelli-
gent impression that 'loco foco tduoritetsns" had
induced him to sentence the unfortunate man
for so short period, notwithstanding he had
gone to the full extent Of the law But, for The
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08
Thursday May =, 1851.

UJTHE SENTINEL, has much the largest cir
eulatiOn Of any paper published in this county
and as an adUertising sheet offers superior
inducements to merchants and business men
generally. Those desirous Of making ass of
his medium for extending their business can
do so by either sending their notices direct, or
thrOHgh the foIio,oing agents
John Grouse, Esq, JohnstOpn.
E. ". Carr, EUans' Buildings, Third st
Philadelphia
:. b. Palmer, Esq Ne,0 YORK PAiIadelphid
AMI Baltimore.
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Burning of the steamer Webster.

NICKsBURG, May 3.
The steamer Webster, Capt. Samuel Reno,
took fire yesterday afternoon, May I'd, and was
burned to the waters edge, at the head of
Island Sc, 110 miles above Vicksburg The
fire was first discovered and the alarm given
about o'clock, and almost instantly the boat
was envelOped in flames. The Pilot, Mr.. Ruck-
man, Ito whom much credit is due) having
charge of the wheel, Immediately endeavored to
run the boat ashore, in which he partly succeed
ed, until the flames finally drove him from his
post, and the boat becoming unmanageable,
foated again-thus depriving the passengers
and crew from their first and last hope of
safety.
At the first alarm, a scene ensued which it is
impossible to describe, mingled, as it was, with
the burning boat, from which the flames issued
in all directions-it became terrible in the ex-
treme-many rushed into the flames, while
others crowded by the side of the boat, clinging
convulsively to it till driven away by the fire,
when they finally threw themselves into the cur
rent. 1t with difficulty that the females
were saved-many of them being separated from
their husbands and friends.
About II or 15 of the passengers jumped
from the boat, and, with difficulty, saved theil
lives by ehnging to the snags, until relieved by
the yawl and skifs from shore.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08
JOHN B. BRiTTON. ESQ.

Tho above named gentleman has been recon-
mcudcd as q suitable candidate for Canal Com
missioner. aud number o. Counties have
instructed their delegates % support him. Mr.
EEArTox IS "a resilient Of Carlisle. Pa. aud the
alcutrI editor of the Carlisle Ia1ga,--r. and
vas formerly one of the editors q the S,r'.
'H.a' Co--.'r, at Harrisburg. is an Editor, hc
Has done the Democratic party Of the State
uHch service, and Is entitled 20 some mark OF
thr.r gratitude for the years Of unrcnittiug toll
He has So iaithfuily passed through with in de-
fr"ce of the dogmas Of the party. Asaman. lie
rrss-s-rs honesty capacity and integrity, and
has thc qualifications TO make a good officer
lic has a strong hold ON the people. and his
nomination would meet with a hearty response
ard should the honor be conferred upon him.
our brother editor wiz run a heavy vote, and
~ viii be demonstrated that, if the editorial
corps are not well supported in their efforts to
present their readers good paper, they will be
elected lriH a rush to the offices for which they
are candidates. We're Mr.. BRATToY's portion
Of the State entitled to the candidate, he would
be our first choice, and as it is, after WILLIAM
5 CAMPBELL, We prefer him to any other man
in the State
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08
TWO Weeks LATER FROM California
Arrival of the Alabama,
New ORLEANS, May 2-6

l.. NJ.
The steamship Alabama arrived at this port
with two weeks later intelligence from Califor-
MIA. The exports from San Francisco of gold
dust on the day the steamer Tennessee LEFT
amount to two millions of dollars
There have been frequent rains in the valley
aud snow ON the mountains, thus enabling nj
ners to renew their digging operations Gold
from quartz rock has been procured with better
success, but no machinery is suitable for the
purpose.
Agriculture this year viii be an important
feature IN California; large portion Of the
population having turned their attention that
way If Congress passes any law by which the
farmer may know he has good title 70 the land
he improves, the State viii supply her c"nsumr-
tion in few years.
The Indian difficulties are not yet definitely
settled.
Politics are exciting attention. and the people
are marshaling for contest The Legislature
Is still IN session, but no further attempts have
been made 70 elect q United States Senat1r-
probably something viii be done this session.
\ difficulty occurred az san Francisco between
the Collector Of the Port and the Acting Post
master relative % the mails-the CoIlector a.
rected the Surveyor Of the Port u proceed o.
the post Othce and examine the bags laniiu-
from the steamer Panama, as they we're opeaeI
in attempting to discharge this duty he was
rudely repulsed BY the post Office Ofiicials-
Nothing was found 70 cause suspicion. but the
affair has caused great excitement
\ great many murders are reported as having
occurred in different parts Of the country the
most cruel Of which Is the murder Of Captain
Jarvis, of Texas.
The papers literally teen with fights, murders
and rObberies.
The foreign miners tax had been repealed.
The city of San Francisco is TO be supplied
with water from a lagoon four miles distant.
BY the burning of Nevada City the loss is es-
timated at s., 900. 200.
The markets are dull, with an immense stock
of merchandise on hand.
The price of gold dust, through the operations
Of the U. 5. Assayer, has risen.
The Legislature attaches the penalty of death
for grand larceny
The Committee of the Legislature have re
ported in favor of impeaching Judge Parsons
Extensive preparations are making TO rebuild
Nevada.
The richest mining section in California is
stated to be in the neighborhood of Yuba and
Feather Rivers.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

AN IRISH CRITIcIsM.-A Hibernian editor
speaking of the excitement caused by Jenny
Lind wherever she has sung, says'tha it is moth
ing compared to the enthusiasm oecasioned by
Mrs. Siddons' first appearance in Dublin. The
following is his recollection of the night alluded
to: When she came TO the scene of parting with
her wedding ring, ah.what sight was there.
The very fddlers in the orchestra albiet un-
used to the melting mood, blubbered like hun
CRY children crying for their bread and butter:
and when the bell fell for music between the acts
rang, the tears from the passoon player's
eyes in such plentiful showers they choaked the
finger stops; and making spout of that instru-
ment, poured in such torrents on the first i'd
dler's book, thrt not seeing the overture was in
two sharps, the leader of the band actually began
it in one fat But the sobs and sighs, cork draw
ing from the smelling bottles, prevented the
mistakes between flats and sharps being dis
covered.
One hundred and nine ladies tainted, forty-six
went into fits, and ninety-five had strong hyster-
les! The world viii hardly credit the truth, when
they are told that fourteen children five women
one hundred tailors and six councilmen, were
actually drownded in the inundation of tears
that flowed from the galleries, the slips and boxes
TO increase the briny pond in it; the water was
three feet deep, and the people that were obliged
to stand on the benches, were, in that position
up to their ank les in tearsl
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

kSlg= Robert L. Johnston, Esq, of this place
has been appointed Agent for the Keystone
Mutual Life Insurance Company of Harrisburg.
The benefits resulting from insurance of a
persons life, to the friends and relatives of the
deceased, are well known, and we hope, as an
opportunity is now offered, that our citizens
viii take advantage of it, so as to render their
families independent when they are removed
from this world Of care. See his card.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

Resoloed, That the Senatorial Delegate ap-
pointed to represent this Senatorial District in
the Reading Convention sbe instructed to vote
for Col. WILLIAM BIGLER as the Democratic can
didate for Governor, and Col. WM. SEARIGHT, of
Fayette county, as the Democratic candidate for
Canal Commissioner
Resolrea, That the proceedings of this Con-
ference be signed by the officers, and published
in all the Democratic papers in the District.
On motion, adjourned sine die.
IRWIN HORRELL, President
r. BRUCE PETRIKEN, Secretary.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08
Robbery in Indiana County.

Two women named Barbara and Susan Rein
hart, mother and daughter, on Saturday last
entered the house of wm. MCrea on the road
from Blairsville to Indiana, and robbed him Of
$500 in gold, silver and bank notes. The editor
Of the 1palaehioa thus describes them
The eldest is a stout-built German woman.
about forty fifty years of age. Of medium
height, dark complexion. with high cheek bones,
sunken checks, and eyes rather incliuing to a
squint; and in general appearance is rough and
masculine. She speaks broken English, and is
terribly abusive when raised. She wore black
silk dress, silk apron, large black bombazine
cape with long fringe, and dark velvet bonnet,
with light blue trimmings. The younger is
a rather fair, good looking, black-eyed girl, of
She had on a brown alpaca dress, silk apron
and gingham sun bonnet"
The following description of the notes lost
may aid in their detection:-
Cone so bill of the Bank of GETTYSBURG
letter A, No. 1861, dated Feb. IS, 1916: and a
$40 of the same bank, marked - f. Baker, on
the back One $40 of the Farmers Bank of
Bucks County, letter a, No. 1923, dated March
1914. One So of the Lancaster Bank. scrip
reissue. One $40 of the Mechanics and Man
ufacturers' Bank of Trenton, dated January =,
1S47 Four fives of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers Bank of Pittsburg, as follows:-
Letter A, No 1860, dated March l. 1850
Letter c, No. 1888, dated April /, 1850
Letter B, No. S056, dated Janry l. 1851
Letter D, No. 7555, dated Janry /, 1851
Mr.. MCrea offers a reward of $50 for the
detection of the thieves and recovery of the
money.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

BsZy@ The Western Chronicle new paper pub
lished at Lexington, Mo, says:
Hon. LINN BOYD one Of the staunchest of
Kentucky's sterling democracy, is candidate
for reelection to Congress from the 1st district
He has been for fourteen years member of the
House of Representatives, and although rotation
in Office is democratic doctrine, his constituents
have nothing to lose by returning Linn Boyd as
often as he is willing to go. lie is our choice
for the Vice Presidency in 1852.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

As soon as the
the inhabitants on S known ~
| quickly rowed to thes boats ws.s IA
in saving the lives of b sueeeeasa suss
clinging to the boat IS who W.
taken on board the storlTheS 49, =
J. L. Case, who did alsagle' oS ,uld ~ l. 4
afford an asylum to to the few womom .
children who were saved. The number % --'
engers and hands. was about 100; Of wb,,, f-as' .
about 60 can be fonna-the rest are snr, -,
to have perished with the boat
The steamer New Orleans, from 81 l..
bound for New Orleans, hove in sight al,or, :
hour after the accident occurred, and sto,,,-
and most kindly took on board all the s,,rrir.
and rendered all the assistance that eou,3
wished for
The following are the killed and miss,
Capt. Samuel Reno and wife; Mr.. Henry ~
rison and child; the wife of the Pilot: one .I.,,
Of Ruckman: George Bloss, chief Clerk !,
Campbell, 2nd Clerk; child of Mr.. Rot-.
OF New Orleans; Mary Buckner; a aeolored cb.,.
bermaid, name unknown; colored barkeer.
from Cincinnati; J. McCarty, Lynchburr. -.
a girl belonging to Mr.. Marty Several otb..
are missing, whose names are unknown
The beats papers and money, are all Ios.
The above is true statement as given bv y
crew and passengers saved
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

AccIDENT.-The Hollidaysburg Standard says
VIM. Mclaughlin, fireman on the locomotive
Westmoreland was seriously if not mortaIly in
jured, in Gaysport, on Saturday last He was
standing on the front beam of the locomotive
while the engineer was endeavoring to push out
train of coal cars-the latter being higher
than the locomotive, the beam ran over and the
bed was thrown up, and forced him against the
stack, crushing his hips in such manner that
it is doubtful whether he can survive.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

SsE@ The Holldaysburg Whig came to hand
last week much improved in appearance, having
pat on an entire new face. Your new type look
well, Major, and YOU must not find fault with
ours which we present you this week, for it is
not that we desire to be an imitator, but we 90
partmcnt
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

Rs" The ceremony of laying the corner stone
of the new church at Loretto, on Sunday, was
witnessed by large multitude. Rev'd DIR.
HAYDEN, of Bedford, delivered the sermon. Rt
hevd DR. ocoNNoR, Bishop of Pittsburg, was
present on this important occasion The new
church viii be 20 feet front, and 40 feet back
1t Will be built of brick and they cxpcct to
have the building under roof this fall.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08
PUILADFIpHIA- AInr q

Judge King gave his decision in the long pro.
tracted District Attorney case. He ruled on,
the 2nd Ward in Moyamensing West Philade,-
phia, and Penn District, which will give Wr
b. Reed, Wing, large majority, and entite
him TO the office 1t viii be remembered thar
Horn X. Kneass, Democrat, was returned ele,-
ted by 81 majority, and has held the Office m
TO the present time.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

sBSsap SAMUEL c. WINGARD, Esq, of Blair co.
has located in village for the practice of the
law, having his office in the northwest corner
of Judge Nooys residence, on Main street.
Mr. WrNGARD IS a lawyer of unexceptionable
character, talent and ability, and will, no doubt
succeed well at the bar in THE county. We wish
HIM abundant success.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

A CHANGE.-W. Caldwell, Esq, has with
drawn from the appalachian and the paper
viii hereafter be conducted by his former part
ner, \. Matthias, Esq. The paper will be as
heretofore democratic, or in the words of the
editor, that ''We viii go for the Democratic
party just as far as the party goes for democ-
racy.'
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08
The Weather.

On Thursday night last we had severe frost
and ice was formed nearly an inch thick. We
fear the fruit has been injured materially On
Monday we had slight fall of snow Yesterday
and to-day, however, Old Sol shone out and we
have once more pleasant weather. We hope it
may continue
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

Ra~ Charles M. Ottinger, formerly of Holli-
daysburg, has been arrested ON suspicion of
secreting package Of letters from the Phila-
delphia Post Office, where he was engaged as
clerk. He has been bound over in the sum of
$4,000 to appear before the U. S. District Court
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

BB@Thos. E. Franklin, Esq, of Lancaster,
has been appointed Attorney General of Penn
sylvania, vice Hon. c. Darrah, resigned.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

BaFWm. Donaldson, Esq, of Hollidaysburg,
has left for Philadelphia, where he intends to
take passage on the steamer Lafayette, which
sails on Saturday. His destination is the
sEWorlds Fair"
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

BSsAA large fire occurred in Frankstown, two
miles below Hollidaysburg, on Saturday even
ing. The large stable owned by Mr. Isaac
Crawford was totally consumed with its con-
tents. The warehouse of Mr.. M'Keehan was
also destroyed. Loss about two thousand dol
lars.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

INJURED-Samuel Williamson, employed at
the Gaysport Foundry, while engaged in fixing
trucks had the frame of one thrown on him by
the lever of descending coal train, by which
he had three ribs broken, and was otherwise
injured Standard
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

Bs% The Methodist congregation of Holli-
daysburg intend to construct large new church
1t is much needed.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

RS The Petroleum, or Rock Oil, is said to
be IN infallble for all diseases named in
the advertisement in this weeks paper.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

Ha@ We call attention to the advertisement
of Robert FAIRIES, Esq, for the letting of twelve
miles of the new Portage Railroad, to be held
at the Summit jane 9TH
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-08

BsS~ Mr. George j. Rodgers has received a
large and splendid stock of new goods which
he is selling at low prices. Read his advertise
ment.
Calaveras chronicle., 1851-12-20

MELANCHOLY OcCURRENCE.-A most
melancholy occurrence took place in Steep
Gulch, about half mile below this place
on Tuesday last Three Frenchmcn, Jean
Paul, Foenan Paul and Thuall Auguste
were cayoteing hole into the bank of the
adjoining hill, when about thirty feet of it
slid down intoIthe gulch in which they
were working, killing one, Jean Paul. on
the spot, and horribly bruising and mutila-
ting the other two. A huge pile of rocks
fell down with the bank, which so complete
ly covered up Jean that he was not extricat-
cd till the next day. Foenan Paul has one
of his legs broken above the knee, and his
lower jaw entirely separated from the up
per one, being broken in two at the joints.
Thuall Auguste is badly hurt in several
places, having his right shoulder blade shat
tered, and several Of his ribs broken. This
unfortunate catastrophe is not the result of
carelessness, as is generally the case, for the
men had not ezcavated more than three or
four feet into the hill, and did not suppose
the drift aires dy needed timbering. A SUBJ
scription has zen got up among the citizens
Of this place, for the relief of the unfortu-
nate sufferers
Calaveras chronicle., 1851-12-20

RICH GULcH TUNNEL CoMPANY.-ThG
Rich Guloh Tahheiing Company sss pro
crossing rapidly with their works. They
have been compelled to abandon their first
shaft on account of the caving in Of the
earth, which was Of so porous nature that
it was not deemed prudent to prosecute
their labor in that quarter. and they left
it, notwithstanding they have struck earth
sufficiently rich to pay all expenses in work
ing the tunnel. This gulch has been ex-
ceedingly rich, and the Company feel san
guine in their expectations Of soon making
q " big strike"
Calaveras chronicle., 1851-12-20

New D1scov ERY-A new and rich lead
Of gold was struck yesterday afternoon by
a company of FIVE miners, back of Stone
Corral, about one-quarter Of mile from
this place. They had sunk shaft sixty
feet into the hill before they found gold.
The dirt which they are now taking out
prospects very richly. As soon as the
news of the discovery reached town, crowds
of miners hurried to the spot to stake out
claims. We were shown handsful Of the
dirt from the rich claim, by several indivi-
duals, which were very thickly impregnat-
ed with gold.
Calaveras chronicle., 1851-12-20

UNENvIABLE PREDIcAMENT.-AFr French
man, not over jealous in his obeyance Of the
fourth commandment-went to coyote in
his hole, which was 18O feet deep, on Sun
day last. He told his partner when he
lowered him down, to come back to hoist
him out at o'clock in the afternoon, and
with this descended into the "vasty
depths" Of shaft. He had not done much
picking" however, before he heard the
earth above his head crack, and he vamosed
speedily to the other end Of the hole. He
had no sooner left, than about two tons Of
rock, lava, &c., dropped prOmiscuously
covering the pile of earth he had just pick
ed off. Here he was, with fear depicted on
his COuntenance, not knowing but the next
minute would be heralded with a general
leaving in" Of the whole surrounding
earth. There was no escape, however; for
he had to remain where he was till
o'clock, when his partner came and hoisted
him up, more dead than alive,