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The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-06-26

The Dubling Evening Post states that oficial
returns OF the Commissioners, relative TO the
population of Ireland, have not been published;
but from the returns from some localities, il is
apprehended that the entire census viii exhibit
a decrease in the population of nearly taco MIL.
ions since lS41. The Post gives instances Of
the decrease. In the small city of Cashel IN
1s41 the population was 1886; now ALSO; Lin
erick in 1S4I, AZ, 394; now in round numbers
A, 900; in one of the Baronies of Queens eoun-
ties, Shenemarague, the population has dimin'
ished from 17,014 to IL 500; in Corlingford
county of Louth, the decrease has been from
1110 to ST.. The parish of Annadown, Galway
in Ie4l had a population of T1os; in 1851 it j:
reduced TO 1868, or very nearly one half
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-06-26
The Military Parade

On Thursday last was brilliant affair and
passed of quite pleasantly and agreeably to all
concerned, and ELECTED much admiration from
the large crowd Of people who had assembled to
witness it. Five of the Volunteer Companies of
the county, numbering about $50 officers and
men were in attendance for parade and inspec-
ton, and it was a subject of general remark
that both officers and men presented soldier
ike appearance, knowledge of military tactics
and drill that was quite creditable, and conduc-
ted themselves throughout with that bearing
and dignity which characterizes the true soldier.
Among the officers and men of each company
we're to be found many of those daring spirits,
who when their country called in 1876, s.has-
tened to the rescue,' and done battle in de.
fence Of the red, white and blue The Brigade
formed in the pubic square, marched to the
field, and recIined on their arms preparatory
to inspection. Their arms and accoutrements
were then inspected by Brigade Inspector, John
Linton, accompanied by Brig. Gen. Joseph
mDonald, Maj John Mclaughlin, Quartermas-
ter, John S. Buchanan and Adjutant, pro tenn.
A j. Rhey. After the inspection Gen. McDon-
aid in neat speech informed the Brigade tha,
an election for Lieut.. Col. TO fill the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of Col. A. Todd,
would be held at the parade ground of the va
rious companies on the 4th Of July. Major
Gen. John Humphreys, was in command of his
company and therefore did not appear on
horseback.
The following companies composed the Bri-
sade: Cambria Guards" Capt Heyer; aJunior
American Highlanders," Capt Humphreys
''ouitmsn Guards" Capt. Alexander; "Alle.
gheny Infantry" Capt schnetberg; and the
Washington Guards" Capt Dick White. We
would say much more concerning the parade.
but room Is not allowed this week, but certain
" II was the very best military display that ever
took place here, and eyinces military Ji4roy and
spirit that is alike credit 10 our volunteer SOL
d'ery aud an honor to the gallant county Of
Cambria.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-06-26
Dreadful Mortality.

The Louisville Courier Of the Sd inst says:
We learn that the steamer Grand Turk, from
New Orleans, with large number Of emigrants
on board for St Louis, lost 25 or 80 of her
passengers by the cholera before the boat
reached Cairo. Seventeen had died before the
boat arrived at Napoleon, and the disease was
then raging terriblS on board. These unfortu-
nate creatures were transferred from an emil
grant vessel at New Orleans, suffering from the
ship fever, and most Of them were in deplora-
BILE condition. The disease that proved so fatal
must have been a combination of ship fever and
cholera. The boat was very much crowded,
which but added to the fatality.
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The Pennsylvania Railroad.

We were no little astonished, says the Pitts
burg Post of the 18th inst, in taking walk
yesterday through the Fifth Ward to find the
workmen engaged in laying the Rails on the
track of the Pennsylvania Railroad, CONNER
cling at the Canal Bridge on Liberty street,
running eastward. In some places the street
has been raised nearly two feet above the form
er elevation, which of course will somewhat
injure the adjacent property. A double track
has been put down, which barely leaves room
for drays and other vehicles to pass on either
side next the curb stones. Between the tracks
heavy oak plank are being place, so as to make
the surface Of the street more even, if any
thing, than formerly. A car is used on the
track already laid in carrying rails from the
Canal Basin along the line of the road. The
rails are of the pattern, and are very heavy,
weighing about 500 pounds each. They we're
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-06-26
Revolutionary Flags.

There is now in Alexandria, Va, the first
flag taken during the Revolution by General
Washington, from the Hessians, at Trenton. 1t
is composed of silk, beautifully embroidered in
needle work-the crown appears prominent,
and the date 1775 on the front. Also. thaiden-
tical flag surrendered at the battle or Yorktown.
e ms the dag Of the7th Rseinsa4 Ald a1~
Fheffs this 4nsn1ptio6 :+S. The sarrsnxirr OF
F&Drd CORVALLIS, being the crowning glory of
the complete success Of the American arms. -
The flag is of rich silk, well perforated with
bullet-holes. General Washingtons body guard
flag is also there-silk, with the motto, "Con-
quer or die.''
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The Delegate Election.

On Saturday next the delegate election sakes
place. Our compromise OF last week is before
the people. If it is congeniat to your wishes
elect delegates who will see it carried out, ,-elec
delegates who will give half to one section sf ths
Democratic party, and one half to another We
will support you cheerfuliy This will be dealing
Justly with both and will receive the support Of
all members of the party. When you nsaet in
Convention adopt set of rules for the pemoc.
racy TO be guided by, SO as to avoid any probabi,
ity Of disturbance in the future.
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What is said Abroad.

The Chicago Daily Argus, spirited national
Democratic paper, in publishing the Resolutions
adopted by the Reading Convention, makes the
following Introductory remarks
PENNSYLVANIA ALL RIGHT.-The Democracy
Of glorious old Pennsylvania are all right. The
following resolutions passed at the late State
Convention, which nominated that sterling dem
ocrat and upright man, Col Bigler for Cover
nor, are worthy of party that has ever stood
by the Union and the Constitution, with all
their noble memories and compromises, and the
country must, in future, look to the Democratic
party, as the only true one to the Union, and
the upholding of the laws of the land. With
such leader as Bigler, the Democracy of
Pennsylvania will be triumphant in t he coming
contest.
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IreIand--Harvest Prospec,s

Already, from the extremely favorable s,..-
OF the weather in promoting vegetation ..
early sown crops have fully recovered from 8.
effects of late and harsh spring, and all ..
reports from the country give the most sro..-
aging accounts of the prospect of an asuDss,.
harvest. 1t now appears that the land has h..'
far better and more extensively croppea ,h.-
in any, year since the famine, and ,b., =.
withstanding the enormous amouns Of em;o,.
ton, much more land is under tillaee T..
wheat is now sown than in former years IN, :.
has come up vigorously.
English Settlers IN the Weu Of Ireland =
connemara, is an English colony es,abH.bea =
the Messrs. Eastwood, and il is stated thu, 90
example they have set in reclaiming VAST.
and raising crops, is now ON a small scale en-,
lated by the inhabitants, whose garden, =,
tastefully laid out with peas, onions. pO,s,o..
&C., whilst the people speak in the hiVbs.,
terms of the strangers. for the constant emplOv.
ment and good wages they afford
To the westward, at Letterfrack. is ano,bs.
English settlement, where hundreds OF sao,l.
are at work, reclaiming the wastes around hs
village. A mile or two westward of Let,ers,..
is another cluster of English or Scotch settler.
who are now hard at work in erecting isrv,
dwellings and stores. The quantity of land re.
claimed here is incredible, and now under H.
lage and meadow--Here also the gardens ami
tillage fields of the natives show great marks Of
Improvement, arising from the example set by
the new comers. On the Mayo side of this re-
glon, it is said, the scene is different, and
scarcely a human habitation is to be seen
where hundreds stood a few short summer,
since
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-06-26
Dreadful.

An Irish family, consisting of four persons,
death on Thursday hast, on the swosks of the
Union Canal, ten or twelve miles below Hum
melstown, Daaphin sospty They occupied a
SMALL tenement in which vas stored a quantity
Of chips, &C., and as the FIRE occurred in day
time, it is supposed that intoxication was the
cause of their terrible death. The Harrisburg
Telegraph says that the blackened and crisped
remains of the unfortunate family were brought
to that place on Friday afternoon, and were
Inferred in the burying ground of st. Patrick
Church.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-06-26

The Democratic State Convention, held at
Burlington, among other things, resolved:
''7. That the free grant to actual settlers in
consideration of the expenses they incur in
making settlements in the wilderness are usu-
ally fully equal to the actual costs, and of pub
lie benefits resulting therefrom, of reasonable
portions of the Public Lands, under suitable
limitations, is a wise and just measure of public
policy, which will promote in various ways, the
interests of all States of the Union, and is en-
titled to the favorable consideration of the
American people,"
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-06-26

The Cleaveland Plaindealer says $50 well
known citizen Of Lucas county rstaz1sd o few
days ago from California, where he a,sd been
spending the past three yesra Gtnseive, if
you can, his astonishment, whsn hs nund that
. little stranger scarcely six weeks cd had been
added to his household. He was unsupported
Nth rage at this stain upon his hoses, he saw
AL ms fond hopes Of domestic comfort dashed
e me srsund, and Immediately set himself
about Ne work e vengeance. he learned the
name q hla ass seducer, who had lsecreted
himself On xfing Of Ne husbaad's arrival.
10 hnated sisst him for several Gays, and at
last ferretcd him cut and shot him down like a
dog
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A Bright Picture.

The nomination Of Bigler for Governor, Clover
for Canal Commissioner, and Messrs. Gibson,
Black, Campbell, Lewis and Lowrie, for Supreme
Judges, floats from the mast head of every real
Democratic paper in the State. The creates,
enthusiasm prevails, and from all quarters comes
the echo of triumphant election in October
next. Vim. F. Johnston and the nominees OF
the Wing party will have to retire with call their
empty honors thick upon them"
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Judge wilkins.

We copy with pleasure the following in rela-
ton to this venerable Democrat from the last
Genius Of Liberty,
Hon. William wilkins, the President OF the
Judicial Convention, before putting the motion
to adjourn, said that upon the permanent or
ganization of the Convention and accepting the
position which he then occupied, he had ex-
pressed fears as to the successful operation Of
the experiment which they were about trying.
With heart full Of pleasure he could now say
that those fears had passed away. The charac-
ter and standing Of the members of the Con-
vention, the digniaed department exhibited in
all the proceedings, the singular unanimity in
the balloting for the candidates had entirely
dispelled them. He confessed that these fears
had been created by conversation anG associa.
ton with his professional friends, but he was
exceedingly gratiied to find that the Convention,
throwing away all narrow prejudices against
lawyers, were willing to repose in them that
confidence which, from years of personal init
macy with many of them, he knew they were
justly entitled to. Had anything gone wrong
In the deliberations or acts of the Convention,
he should have been greatly mortihed. But It
sss NOT So BE had the fullest confidence in
the selections they had made He trusted that
the public would sustain the acts of the Con-
vention. He was certain that all who desired
the success of the Democratic party-that all
who owed allegiance to that party, would unan-
imously sustain them, and that the result of
the contest upon which it was about entering,
would be indication of its principles, and a
crowning triumph to the cause. Repeating his
thanks for the honor which had been conferred
upon him, he said, "Gentlemen, now bid you
farewell. May God bless you and your families" !"
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-06-26

Three years since, Judge Black and Colonel
Bigler were both candidates for Governor, and
defeated for nomination. They neither COM
planned nor found fault with the action of the
Convention, but expressed themselves entirely
satisfied. How have they been rewarded for
their devotion to Prmciple2 The lapse of a
very short period has elevated both to trusts
eqasaly high and responsible, the most exalted
in the gift of the people. How full of sdmoni-
ton this to aspirants to "bide their time"-
Bedford Gazette.
There is o great deal of practical philosophy
in this paragraph. All history abounds with
| evidences of the disasters that selfish men bring
upon themselves by trying to avenge their dis
appointments upon others. The disinterested
Democrat-or rather the Democrat who sub
mits to the majority of his party, and gives his
support to those who have fairly defeated him
Is subsequently sought out and honored. But il
he takes the course Of disorganizer, and tries
to foment dissensions, no matter how he may
succeed in doing harm to his party, he is SURF
to be doomed man himself. Nothing so wins
upon the people-nothing is more in accord
ance with our political creed-than q manly
submission to the decree Of the majority; and
We never see disappointed politician making
himself ridiculous, without plying his selfish
ness and his blindness.-Pennsylrdai0
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MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRACY AND THE Com
rRoMrsB.-At a meeting of the Democratic State
Committee of Massachusetts, held on the 10th
inst, an elaborate report against the farther
agitation of slavery, and in favor of sustaining
the Compromise measures, was unanimously
adopted. The report was written and presented
by General Cushing, Chairman of the Executive
Committee. 1t was voted to hold State
Convention at Worcester ON Wednesday, Angus,
Goth
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Late from the sandwich Islands

By the arrival of the U. s. Revenue Brig
Lawrence we have received dates to the 9th of
April. We have but little news to report except
the subsiding of the French excitement. We
have it, however, on very good authority, that
the Hawaiian Government has decided to apply
to the Government of the United States for an
nexation, and that an officer Of our national
government is now in our city, on his way to
Washington entrusted with the mission. We
not only hope this is true, but also that the
cloak of Uncle Sam may be folded around this
beautiful sea nymph OF the Pacific and she be
domesticated Ia the great family-Alta Cal
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Col. Bisier's Popularity at Home

We had the pleasure of conyersing. few
days since, with On old acquaintance from
Clearheld county, whom we had always known
as ''true blue Wing, "dyed in the wool" In
the course of conversation, we enquired wheth-
er Col Bigler was popular at home. 'Popu-
lar?" said he, as though he was surprised that
we should ask such q question, "Popular2 yes,
should rather think he was. He has been a
father to the poor of our county. have known
him pay off mortgage after mortgage on lumber
lying in the river waiting for freshet, and in
numerous other instances have seen him prove
himself the poor mans friend The people OF
our county, Wings and Democrats, will ALI
support Col. Bigler, although /, for one, would
not vote for any other Democrat living
Such evidence of the real worth of our can
didate, from such source, will outweigh all
the falsehoods that may emanate from the COM
bined efforts of the Federal press from ''June
to Eternity. ."-Lewis6uyg Democrat.
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A@ The Tadpole dress, is the title given to
the new female costume by the anti-reformers.
The "Tom Boy Habit is also one Of the ele-
CANT designations. The New York Sunday
Times speaks Of il as sort of ''union and com.
promise" costume, half Turkish, half Yankee
with little touch Of the circus.
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A Violin Attachment to the Piano


DR.. Smith is writing letters to the Boston
Transcript descriptive of the curiosities exhibi-
ted in the Glass Palace at London. In his letter
Of May 2sd, the following paragraph occurs:-
SIN the gronp, of musical instruments is an
invention by T. 8. Wood, of Virginia, that is
never without crowd about it, when the doors
are opened. 1t is the attachment Of violin to
piano. 1t is a bona ide fiddle, played with
four bows-producing the softest vibrations Of
sound. Paganini could not have excited more
wonder in the meridian of his celebrity. II
the performer is master of the piano, the horse
hair runs to and fro on inclined planes with an
activity that puts all common elbows at defiance.
1t is an original idea, clearly an American one,
to 6ddle by machinery. Sir George Smart, the
distinguished composer and organist, the chair
saAn Of the music jury, contemplated its move
ments q long time with evident amusement. If
there could be invented some time-keeping
attachment to the heel of ungraceful dancers,
the American Eagle might flap his wings in
triumph
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Put 1t Before the People.

And let the people remember it, that on and
after the S0th day of June, the MOUNTAIN SENT1-
MEL will circulate FREE OF POSTAGE in the county
of Cambria. Now is the time to subscribe-give
you all the news,-advocate the election of the
Democratic ticket,-and you will then be posted
mp in civil and political matters Terms, 50 90
per year, and the paper said to be worth it.
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Petroleum.

/ had a severe Cold, and was cured By ns
Petroleum, and gave it to several Others VIZ
like success; and an old lady who had bruisss y.
her shoulder by fall and strained the m,isels,
of her arm and shoulder, was cured by ruoOs: =:
the parts affected. I also had an attack OF =.
Blind Piles and by the application of PetroieuD
was CURED in q short time
| Cincinnati, june 8, 40. j. F. MITCHELL
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BSrWe would suggest that ratification
meeting be held in the Court House, ON Court
Week, to respond to the State and County NOM
nations. Let the voice of Cambria be heard
for Bigler, Clover and the other nominees of the
party.
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EBENSBURG, PA.
Thursday june 26, 1851.

neAp THE "SENIINEL," has much the larqes
circulation Of any paper published IN this county
and as an adpertts,ag sheet offers superior induce
ments to merchants and business men generaHv
Those dessyoas Of making use OF this medium 70,
sztssdiS their Business, can do 90 By either sending
Asir notices direct, or through The ololcing agents
John Crosse, Esq, Johnstoson
y. 3. Palmer, Esq, NsW Fork, PHILADELPHIA,
aad Baltimore.
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RH The Wings win be active and untiring in
their efforts to defeat us next fall We must
labor diligently and assiduously for our candi-
dates. A Bigler Club and Democratic Glee
Club should be formed
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A fresh arrival of Boots, Shoes, SUNNI,
Hats, Caps, Fancy Gimp and Florence Sts'
Bonnets, Powder, Gun Caps, Shot. Lead, ~.
received this day and for sale at the cheap s''''
of }. MOohH'
June 26, 1851.
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D@rThe poles for the O'Reilly line Of Tele-
graph, now in progress of constructions frvm
Philadelphia to Pittsburg, are put up as far as
the Summit. An Office viii likely be opened at
the Summit.
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B&The communication recommending Lieu
tenant P. KAYLoR for the Colonelcy, is merited
compliment to brave and gallant soldier, and
we publish it most willingly.
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For the Mountain Sentinel
Cambria Brigade Take Notice!
GIVE EVERY ONE HIS DuE

We think this proverb very appropriate to be
laid before the citizen soldiery of the Cambria
Brigade, at the approaching election of Lieu
tenant Colonel. 1t is the duty of every soldier
to choose man who is not only in every re-
spect qualified, but also deserving of that Office
by proceeding acts of valor.
We therefore wish to draw the attention of
all our fellow soldiers, to man, who in the
Mexican war, combined with a strict moral
conduct, courage and bravery which although
equalled, was not surpassed. Mr.. Peter Kay
lor, jr, though but youth at that time, was
superior to many man in real bravery as is
known to every unprejudiced man of the End
Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers.
On the 18th of September, 1S47, the eve Of
the memorable day, when the apparently irwin
cible Castle and Military College of Chapulte-
Pee was to be attacked, he volunteered into q
storming party, eorlosn hope) On the issh
he brayed the dangers with the her oism of an
old long tried veteran, the position of this brave
band, with well fortified enemy in front, per
haps ten or twelve times their own number. and
concealed battery of two pieces Of artillery on
the left, exposed to a CALLING cross fire from
those batteries can be better imagined than
described. When in few moments the road.
were strewn with wounded, dying and dead.
where the brave leader of that party, Major
Twiggs, fell, Kaylor chose q position where by
the aid Of his good Musket, be was the avenger
OF his fallen comrades, and a terror to the
Mexicans during the sanguinsry conflict. His
conduct throughout the campaign was noble.
After the resisal of the military Law in ls4a
ne endeasOred to arouse a military spirit among
his fellow citizens, and joined, unaspiring 10
any ONCE, new company, was taken up as q
candidate for Lieutenant, and elected
The Allegheny Infantry desires Lieut. Peter
knylor to be a candidate for the vacant Office
and therefore call upon every soldier to sustain
true honor, and by his vote support ours To
elect so noble and valiant young man, who is
practical soldier, and will do his duty towards
his fellow soldiers and our beloved country
The Cambria Brigade has honored the yalian,
John Mclaughlin, of the storming party. with
the office of Major, therefore let us elect the
companion of j. Mclaughlin, the gallant Peter
haylor, TO the Office Of Lieutenant Colonel.
MANY SOLDIERS.
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manufactured we believe, at the Montour
Works, at Dapville, Pa.
1t is proper to add that the work on the Ohio
and Pennsylvania Railroad, on the other side
of the Allegheny, is progressing with great
rapidity. The rails are laid for several miles
below Allegheny City, and there is every pros
pect that the cars win be running to Beav er in
the month of July.