The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-05-13
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bSTTHE 'GUARDs."-Capt. McDermitt par
AIDED on Monday last the anniversary of tie bat
tie of Resaca de la Palma. They are improving
rapidly under the present officers. In the eve
ming "Soiree Militaire'' took place at the house
of Mrs Evans, which was attended by large
party of ladies and gentleman who enjoyed
themselves in the whirl of the dance until the
''little hours Of the morning" caused them to be
| off for home.
| BsasCoURT WEEK IN MINIATURE.-On Mon
day, large number of persons from White and
Clearfeld township in town, having their de-
positions taken in reference to ejectment suits.
BG5" DISTINCTLY HEARD.-On Tuesday, the
Screamer of the engine at the head of Plane No
4.-distance eight miles. Some whistling, that
gFScARcE.-Potatoesa and Oats-and we are
almost ashamed to say it-money. Causes-for
the first, the rot; for the second, six months
winter for the third, Bank Democrats in the
Legislature. Asgreat curiosity white black
birds.
HGHCAUGHT-One hundred fine trout last
Saturday, friend Traugh-an with one fly
Can you beat us? No wonder a cat devoured
part of your last catch, you said you had hook
ed them ergo, the cat was only recovering sto-
len goods
B9T TRouBLED.-A number of persons in and
about town with new Suits. In fact, all, save
the lawyers, who instead of trouble consider
them blessing. So says Aph.
GooD.-The rain of Tuesday evening
provided, the weather does not become cold.
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Johnstown, the Office of Notary Public, bestow
ed, upon him by Gov. Bigler. By card publish
ed, it will be seen that he will also attend to the
writing of contracts, deeds &C. His known ac-
curacy and competency in such things will give
him large amount of business.
Bas' GENERAL JAIL DELIvERY.-On Sunday last,
four 'Cintral boys" having been discharged
from that ssplace where none can thrive"-the |
jail-went off rejoicing. Four or five persons
are still in durance vile.
ES-A Coop RELIGIOUS PAPER.-The ssBlair
County Wing" We can recommend those who
desire such paper, to subscribe.
nAC ACoMMESCINo.-The trees-to bloom
Glad to see this kind of Progress.
SJudge Woodward has accepted the ap-
pointment of Judge of the Supreme Court, to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the death of Judge
Coulter. He will creditably fill the high sta
ton.
sea- Henry Clay is now better than he has
been for some weeks. A few evenings since he
was sitting up and smoking h S segar.
BaE-The Whig State Convention re-assembles
at Harrisburg June 19, to nominate q candidate
for the Supreme Bench, to be voted for in Octo-
ber
nsa The Methodist General Conference is in
Session at New York. Bishop Morris presiding.
Much business is being transacted. Bishop
Hamlin has resigned, on account of i'll health.
The second National Council of the Catholic
Church is in session at Baltimore, Archbishop
Kenrick presiding. Archbishop Hughes, of
New York, delivered the opening address.
A fire occurred at Cleaveland on Monday NOR
ming which destroyed an entire block of houses
The Lone Star Association, of New Orleans
is said to be actively at work raising money for
another Cuban Expedition.
The Governor of Maryland has appointed
NJ lOuCud4dH
Esqrs., Commissioners to confer with the auth
critics of Pennsylvania in relation to the killing
of alleged fugitive slave at Columbia, by Off
Ger Ridgely.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
church, New school, will meet at Washington
city On the 20th, inst
Ole Bull, who is "some" on the violin, and AL |
fred Jaell, the great pianist, gave a concert in
Philadelphia yesterday evening.
1t is reported that the Governor of South Car
olina has appointed the Hon. J. P. Richardson !
to the seat in the U. S. Senate rendered vacant |
by the resignation of Hon. r. B. Rhett.
There are any quantity of Wings aspiring for
the nomination for Congress in Pittsburg. Who
speaks first in this district Gentlemen, don't
all speak at once.
large and enthusiastic meeting of the
friends of Nlillard Fillmore for the Presidency,
was held at New Y ork, on Monday evening, |
which was addressed by Hon. Humphrey Mar
shall of Kentucky. Hon. NJ. p Gentry of Tennes-
see, and Hon. James Brooks of New York.
The Philadelphia PennsyIUanian says-"Fron,
Washington we learn that Mr. Buchanan's pros
poets for a nomination for the Presidency, were
never better. His friends are in high spirits.
He is the man for the times
From Mexico.