davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-06-12

TO You're MEN On tl,e.inck Of ten
dollar bill Of THE Bank Of the State of
North Carolina. I" recently received 1t tie
Office Of tile AlIany journal, - written
the following inscription. pnder date Of
Milton. M Cy SEPT 10, 184s -" a aCay.
ring n NY Yonng Frie,s1ls I left home
for Tennessee, for the purpose of seeing
some of my friends, with near $500 Iii
casIl- -good horse md snlky* Inet with
gentleman, who invited me 70 take 4
small game of poker, 4 did, and los..
flsen tried 10 GET Il back II faro / con.
tinued 70 Iooes md now this nv lsst bill,
horse, md sDIkys ars gone I. III c.
Ne better warning agsinst gambling
tliatl this need be reo .sifed ~ expected.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-06-12

10 Kossuth got pretty well paid for
his speeches in New England. lie tnade
twenty-five while there and received
$4,000. That's 5000 piece.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-06-12

Go The Syracuse journal says phas
the prospects Of an abundant fruit season
was never fairer than at present. ss.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-06-12

Why are seeds when sown like gate
posts! They are planted III the earth TO
propagate (prop gate.)
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-06-12

Mason AND DIxoN's L1NE.-Although
this phrase has been in popular political
parliance for many years, its derivation
and signification nre perhaps not generally
understood. Mason and Dixon's line 10
the boundary line between Maryland and
Pennsylvania. Frequent discussions had
arisen between Penn and Lord Baltimore
in reference to the limits Of their respec-
Tive provinces. Years Of Litigation was.
the Consequence. III 1850 both parties
became tired Of dispute, and an agree
n1ent was made, in consequences Of which
Jeremiah Dixon and Charles Mason were
appointed to run the line, in 1861, which
has since borne their names.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-06-12

DREADFUL DEArH.--The Baltimore.
papers record q singular ard horrible death
that occurred In that city recently. The
victim was John +. Burns, d grocer. It
appears THAT the deceased had horse af
aicted with The glanders; and during All
administration Of medicine, thrust in the
animals mouth bis hand, the middle finger
Of which had been previously cut and the
flesh laid open. Through the wound the
poisonous virus was absorbed, and mott.
fication having supervened, Professor
Smith was called upon TO amputate the
deceased member. perceiving, however,
that the poison had penetrated to every
portion Of the unfortunate mans system,
the professor declined performing the ope.
ration, and stated that no earthly skill
could save his life. After lingering in
great agony, death kindly closed the scene
Of suffering. as above stated. The corpse
presenteda blackened, hideons sppearunce,
and afforded q dreadful warning to those
who leedlessly tatnper with diseased an
innals.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-06-12

10 The heaviest appropriation during
the late session OF the Rhode Island Leg
islature, was. $500 for payment Of His
IExcellency Phillip Allen: and 5000 for
his Hon. VIM. Beach Lawrence, for their
services as Governor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor, for the past year.
The FASHIONS Yankee correspond
ent who has been writing from Paris for a
number Of months, exultingly makes the
announcements that the fashions have
changed.--Long flowing dresses are laid
on the shelf, and that ladies' feet have once
more made their appearance on the FASH
ionable promenades Of Paris. In short
sh0yt dresses are to be the order Of the
day. Like the downeasters pantaloons,
fashion has cut the female habiliments
exceeding sllort'at both ends, according to
the latest dispatch.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-06-12

Mm&noIfa ifou5os s2ssIs''
ITorcoFFEE. oystsss HI "A Et1 Al
14 aIwsse = hsa4
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1852-06-12

"a WINFIELD SCOTT
L, p. ATKINSON, Esq, Danvile, Va.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16

New York, Sept TO-
The steamer Europa arrived at this port a,
half past eight o'clock this morning, from Liv.
erpool, whence she sailed on the 2sth ut.. a,
1OA o'clock A M, bringing III passengers.
The general news is utterly destitute of inter
est.
The London Times has leader in favor o.
the withdrawal Of grants in favor of the Cunare
and Collins steamers, and of throwing open tn,
championship of the Atlantic to free competi
ton.
Mr.. Webster's letter on the subject of the Lo
bos Islands has excited unfavorable comment
Sundry labored articles have been published t.
prove that the Islands belong to Peru, and con
sequently that the revenue be appropriated t.
liquidate the claim of English bondholders.-
Satisfactory evidence is shown that the Island.
were surveyed for the King of Spain in 1871
and laid down in map published in I748
The agricultural reports from Scotland are
highly favorable. They are also generally so il
England. In Ireland the potato disease is stay.
ed in its progress the grain and green crops are
generally abundant.
FRANcE.-General Mageau announces to the
General Councll, tnat tne freSluent cOntem-
plates establishing a strong military reserve,
which, without compromising his respect and
dignity, would enable him to effect an economy
which he desires to introduce into public taxa
ton.
Popular demonstrations continue to be made
in favor of an Empire.
M. Pcrsigney has been sent with a dispatch
posals respecting a modification of the tariff
with regard to French goods.
Lloyd's paper contradicts the report that
Gorgey had been sent to the fortress of Kauf-
stein.
The town of Wasa Findland was totally des-
troyed by fire ON the 18th Of August.
A letter from Malta, dated the 18th, says that
the frigate Cumberland arrived there on the
10th.
The London Sun says that Mr.. Marsh has ex-
amined the official papers relative to Mr.. Kings
at Naples, who he found had been
fairly tried by the laws of Greece, which he was
bound to respect
The Cunard Company's screw steam ship Line
from Liverpool to New York, and thence to
Chagres, will commence running in December
next. The Andes will sail in December next
the Alps in January, and will leave Liverpool
every fourth Wednesday.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16
APeriIous Situation.

short time since, as carriage containing
party of Workers. was crossing the suspension
bridge across the Niagara, and when about half
way over, the bridge was struck by gust with
appalling fury. The wind blew perfect torna-
do, while the air was filled with driving hail and
rain, and so potent was the wind that the bridge
swayed literally to and fro, ten or dozen feet,
making one giddy with its vibrations. So ap-
pallng was the commotion that the horses fell
upon their sides the bridge, while the driver
in the extremity of his terror, seemed incapa-
BILE of making the least effort to move from the
perilous spot The inmates of the carriage
could with difficulty keep their Seats and for a
short time expected nothing else but to be pre-
cpitated into the surging waters below They
got off, however, without injury.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16
America am Heroism.

An instance of that unhinching fortitude, which
characterized so many of our troops during the
late war with Mexico, and which contributed so
largely to the prestige of our arms, was related
to the editor of the Journal of Commerce, by
Col. B, of the Artillery. His regiment
was ascending the principal Hill at Cerro Gordo,
under a tremendous fire from the Mexican
batteries, when private soldier of the rife re-
giment near him, was struck by nine pound
ball, which carried away his right arm. As the
Colonel passed, he heard him call with unfalter-
ing voice to his comrades, extending the shat
tered stump upwards, while the blood gushed
copiously from the torn arteries, 'Hurrah boys
well have the hill"
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16
Another FrightfuI st mboat Disaste er on
the North River,

New YORK, September 4.
Our city was again thrown into excitement
this afternoon, by the receipt of intelligence
that the fine steamboat Reindeer, on the line
between here and Albany, had burst her boiler,
killing and scalding a number of her passen-
gers. At first the report represented that the
disaster occurred at Bristol landing, but by sub
sequent information, we learn that it took place
abnut o'clock, the boat leaving Sads-
critics. The Reindeer was first class boat,
and one of the fastest on the river. She was
on her up trip, having left here for Albany this
morning.
SAUGERTIEs, Saturday evening, o'clock
The accident occurred about half-past one o.
clock The Reindeer after landing her passen-
gers, was going out from the dock, when the
steam connecting pipe burst with loud report.
The steam rushed out between decks, and pas
sing directly into the lower cabin. where num-
Der of passengers were dining, all were either
killed or badly scalded.
Among the dead are Frederick Morrell, Clerk
of the boat FIR ancis Dunn, deck hand; Edward
Bineer, waiter; Robert Farwell, waiter Dennis
Serry and Samuel Brown, of New York.
Among those scalded the following names
have been ascertained; Mr.. Wood Baker, (of
the Coast Survey) of Blair Co. Pa, badly !;
Thomas j. Barnes, Hugh Wiley and two Misses
Andrews, VIM. H. Smell, all of Richmond and
badly scalded; Mrs Lockwood, son and daugh-
ter, Thomas and Phoebe Ann Quickley, of New
York, slightly scalded Hugh Reilly, of Rich
mond, badly scalded; Hugh Powers or Flowers
of Newburg, fireman; II. J. Holdridg badly
scalded; Joseph Ebinger and Edward Vellu Of
New York, and Mr.. Beach, engineer, all badly
scalded Mr.. Harman Fisher, of New York, is
also among the scalded.
SAUGERTIEs, Sunday, Sept $50 far 80
deaths are known to have resulted from the ex-
plosion ON board the steamer Reindeer at this
place yesterday. 1t is thought that most Of
these who are reported as being badly scalded,
will die, and thus swell the fearful list.
o'clock P. M.-Among those of the scalded
who have died to day, are Thomas J. Barnes,
Hugh Riley and his two step-daughters, Marga-
retta and Camelia Andrews, and VIM. II. Smell,
all of Richm ond.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16
Important Decision.

In the case of Hammer VS.. Freese, on Thurs
day, in the Supreme Court, decision was read
by Judge Black, which will set aside the prac-
ticc under the s'Three Hundred Dollar LAW
Heretofore, it has been supposed sufficient to
notify the Sheriff prior to sale of personal pro-
perty, that the benefit of the law mentioned
would be claimed Thus, if the property brought.
say $500, after the sale the defendant received
$500 of the money, and his creditors. But ac-
cording to the present decision, the law is not
for the benefit of the debtor, but of his family
When a levy is made, he is bound to give notice
that he intends to claim the benefit of the law :
and appraisers must be appointed, and he must
select, previous to the sale, the articles which he
chooses to retain. Otherwise, he receives no
benefit; for if he suffers the Sheriff to proceed
to q sale, he loses the exemption, and the whole
proceeds enure to the benefit of his creditors,
in the order of their liens.-Pias. L-nion
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16
Arrival Of madame sontag.

Madame Sontag, Countess Rossi,) the Illus
trious prima dona, arrived at New York on Sun
day evening, in the Artic, accompanied by her
husband and suite, and proceeded to the Union
Place Hotel, where rooms were engaged lor net
by her agent She gave concert ON board o'
the Artic, in aid of the crew of the vessel. Ec-
kert, the distinguished composer and pianist
and Pozzolini, the tenor, is with her. A sere-
made is to be given Madame Sontag during the
week. Mt which il is said that there will be hf-
taen hundred instruments. A magnificent car
riage has been built for her in that CITY, bearing
her arms. She is very beautiful woman, and
exceedingly amiable al the passengers arc de-
lighted with her.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16
The Parade Mt Loretto,

This companies composing the Cambria Bri-
gade assembled at Loretto, on Tuesday, for pa
rade. The following companies were present
Junior American Highlanders," Capt. Hum
phreys, Lieuts. Gardner, Galy and Storm, mus
tered 20 muskets; Cambria Guards" Capt.
McDermit and Lieut. Blair, with about 90 men ;
"Quitman Guards. Capt. Alexander, Eeuts.
Barbour, Dunlap, and 20 men; ''Allegheny
Infantry Capt Schnetberg, Lieuts. Little, Kay
lor, Will, and 80 men montgomery
Guards Capt. Stewart, Lieuts. Brophy, Stewart
Warner, and "a men Washington Guards, -
Capt White, Lieuts. Fox, Sharp, Myers, and
As men. The American Highlanders'' was
the only company in the county not present be-
ing detained at the Summit, on Tuesday, to at
tend dinner given by their newly elected Cap
tain W. w. Ivory, but was expected at Loretto,
on Wednesday. The entire Brigade was under
Col C. H. Heyer, who marched the companies
to the field in the afternoon, where, for several
hours, he employed them in Regimental drill
We noticed Maj. Mclaughlin on the ground in
the evening. Brigade Inspector Linton was in
attendance but not in uniform. Each company
had with it fine Martial Band the ''Washing-
ton Guards" had the services of the Holidays
burg Brass Band their music was excellent
and was highly praised. The weather was very
tfisagreeable, rain falling all the time and the
evening but on account of the bad weather was
but slimly attended by ladies. The parade was
an excellent one, barring the awful weather
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16
Later from Mexico--Revolution
Movements.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 9.
| The Southern mail to night brings New Or
leans papers as late as due.
The Schooner Bonita had arrived at New Or
leans, bringing Vera Cruz dates to the 2lst ult
| The specie train of ten wagons had arrived at
Vera Cruz on the 14th. 1t had been detained
in the interior week by revolutionary move
ments.
Mr.. Letcher was to have left Vera Cruz on
the Oath ult.
Gen Echagarey had left Jalapa at the head of
the Government forces to attack Rebolledo, but
nothing had been heard of the result of the ex-
pedition-
Gen. Urega had arrived at Puebla, at the
head of 1000 men and eight pieces of artillery,
and it was rumored, was to march on Orizaba
The position of this officer is looked upon as
suspicious, his intentions are unknown.
At Guadalajara, the authority of the insur-
gent Governor Davila has been acknowledged.
A rumor prevailed on the 18th ult in the ci-
ty of Mexico, that Senior Pendigon Garay, had
left for Gudalajara, and that the Government
had pursued him in vain. The report created
great sensation. 1t was also reported that he
had reached the end of his journey safely, and
had induced Blancharte and Consorts to pro-
nounce ia favor Of Santa Anna.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16

New Suspension Bridge at Niagara.
1t is designed to construct new suspension
bridge over the present one at Niagara Falls, tc
be railroad bridge capable of carrying heavy
trains.
The bridge will form a single span of 800 feet
in length. 1t is to serve connecting link
between the railroads of Canada and New York
and to accommodate the common travel of the
two countries. The upper floor, which supports
the railroad, will be "a feet. The anchorage
will be formed by sinking eight shafts in the
rock, % feet deep, at the bottom of which will
be massive cast-iron plates. firmly held down
by solid mason work. Saddles of cast-iron will
support the cables on the towers, capable of sup
porting the pressure of 5000 tons. The towers
are to be 60 feet high, 16 feet wide at the base
and at the top. Weight of timber in the
bridge, 91O l30 lbs; wrought-iron and suspen-
ders, 15 12O lbs; castings, A, 333 lbs; rails,
&c, TO lbs; cables between the towers, 335, 400
When the whole is covered with a locomotive
and train of cars, it is estimated that it will
have to sustain weight of 1878 tons, which
amount of burden, though not likely often to
occur, is less than is provided for 1t viii be
the longest railroad bridge between the points
of support in the world.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16

BOSTON, Sept 10.
A correspondent of the Boston Atlas writes
that the commander of the English cutter Net
lev continues to annoy American fishermen
tona and Leader, between Campo Bella and
Grand Mener, where there were no fishing
grounds after searching the vessels he eEdor
sed on the licence 'found under suspicious cir
eumstances The commander Of the Netley
told the captains that he observed the YANKEES
papers had stated that there would be no more
trouble to the fishing vessels, and he would ik,
to know where they got their information. H,
told them that they would find him doing in th'
future just as he had always done.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16
An Arnful.


Miss Rosina Delight Richardson, according to
a writer in the Boston Journal, is delectable
armful, belonging to the State of New Hamp-
shire, where she resides with her father, a sub
stantial farmer. She is thus described
Miss Rosina is nineteen years of age. is 5
feet 81 inches in height, measures feet Al in
ches around the waist, 6 feet 2 inches around
the arm below the elbow, and 2 feet 10 inches
in straight line across the shoulders. At birth
she weighed pounds at years, 148 pounds
at 10 years, 266 pounds at Is years, 365
pounds; and now, at 10 years of age, she
weighs AS pounds. On estimating the quanti-
ty of cloth in her clothing when dressed for a
ride on a winters day, we found it to contain
9S5 yards of yards wide cloth. She has brown
hair, dark blue eyes, is of fair complexion,
and has what phrenologists would call well
balanced head, the perceptive organs predom-
mating. She can knit, weave, make shirt or
a batch of bread, is good singer, and plays
the piano with taste and skill ; is considered
one Of the best scholars in the town where she
resides is courteous and affable, and lively in
conversation, and evinces a general knowledge
which might raise blush on the cheek of some
of city bellies"
Miss Rosina is assuredly somebody
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16
Dreadful Accident.

dreadful accident occurred on last Wednes-
day forenoon at the Planning Mill of Carver.
Wood & Co., in Bridgeport. While Mr.. Henry
Bulger was ripping lumber with circular saw,
he undertook to oil tightening pully under the
saw bench, when ii caught his shirt sleeve and
drew his hand and arm against the saw, cut
ting the arm almost completely off between the
wrist and elbow The limb was successfully
amputated. Mr.. Bslger is one of our most es-
timable citizens. BrovnSr1le Cu1'i PresIr,eri-
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16
pemocrnttc Meetings.

Democratic meeting will be held at the Ho-
tel of Jos. Craig, on the Indiana turnpike, on
Saturday, at 2 o'clock, Also at Carrolltown on
Monday next. The democrats of Summerhill
township raise a Pierce and King Pole at Jeffer-
son, on Saturday afternoon, September 25th.-
The democrats of the county are requested to
attend these meetings.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1852-09-16
Forrest,s Mansion.

Forests Mansion.
We extract from letter to the Cinclnnau
Times, the following squib in relation to For
rest, Castle:
See-there is Forests mansion, we heard
echoed from every portion of the boat, and look
ing, we saw it towering in lonely solemn gran
deur among the lofty forest trees The build
ing has the appearance of n number OF spires
placed in juxtaposition. 1t is composed OF
dark, sombre-colored marble, and its high goth
ic windows gives it the appearance Of some ltai-
ian castle, half deserted and discolored by time.
1t looks as though the sounds of mirth or music
never rang within its stately walls. The
grounds not laid off and decorated so taste
fully as imagined. 1 saw nothing that looked
like fourishing shrub or plant-not a flower
of any kind in bloom on the place that could
see. But very few shade or ornamental trees.
The evergreens a tall, stiff, slender kind of
sentinels watching, and expecting every mo-
ment to see troubled spirit issue from those
silent looking portals. But, if the mansion
looks cold and cheerless, it at least contained
one noble and generous heart at the burning of
the Henry Clay. The great tragedian was at
home at the time of that fearful catastrophe,
and utterly regardless of self, he sprang into
the water and rescued one after another from a
watery grave and deposited them in safety, till
nature was exhausted and he could go more.
l understand that he is about to be presented
with handsome silver pitcher for his invalua-
BILE services on that occasion-surely such he
roic deeds deserve a generous tribute.
The Earthquake In Cuba--Movement of
Troops,
BALTIMORE, Sept. II.
Both the back New Orleans mails came to
hand this morning The Pieayune contains some
further particulars in relation to the earthquake
in Cuba. 1t appears that there were five dis
tinct shocks. Many of the churches were so
injured that they had to be closed. Affairs were
erected in the streets, before which the excited
crowds continually prostrated themselves.
Several shocks of an earthquake were also
felt in the village of Saltradero, but the dam
age is unknown. 1t is supposed Baracoa also
suffered severely.
The shock occurred about 81 o'cock in the
morning, and the intense darkness added to the
horror of the scene. Crowds of men, women
and children, ran frautic through the streets.
1t is estimated that at least twenty lives were
lost, and property to the amount of nearly So,
900, 900 sacrificed.
The excitement existing in that city had been
increased by a report that large bodies of arm
ed men were already collecting and organizing
in Florida and below New Orleans, for the inva-
sion of the Island.
The persons who had been arrested for being
concerned in the publication of the Voice Of
the People, were not garrotted the Goth, as
reported that they were to be. Their sentence
had not yet pronounced.
An additional force of 2O0O men was shortly !
expected from Spain, when the most rigid police
would be established throughout the whole Is
and.