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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09
XxXIII CoMGREss-FIRsT SESSION.

WASHINGTON, pee b.
SENATE-Afer the reading of the Journal, g
message was received from the House, announ-
cling the appointment ofa committee to inform the
President that both houses were organized, and
prepared to receive any communications he might
have to make.
Mr.. Dodge. Of Iowa. offered resolution that a
like committee be appointed on the part of the
Senate, which was adopted
Messrs. Dodge, Of Iowa, and Bell were appoin-
+ ted committee.
/ Mr.. Gwin introduced bill granting land to
! California for Railroad from San Francisco via
the valley Of Sacramento to the Boundary of Or
egon. He said that at the close of the last ses-
! sion, at the time he was urging the passage OF
the Pacific Railroad Bill, he promised that at this
session he would aid in the passage Of the Home
stead Bill in order to redeem that promise, he
now gave notice that he would, at an carly day,
introduce the bill generally known as the Home
stead Bill.
Mr.. Petit offered resolution, directing the
/ Committee on Commerce to enquire into the ex-
pediency of making Michigan city in Indiana, a
port ofentry.
Mr.. Chase gave notice of Bill ceding to Ohio
all the public lands remaining-rnsold in that
State.
Mr.. Adams gave notice of several bills granting
land to Mississippi to aid railroads.
Mr.. Bright said that bill passed both Houses
of Congress at the last session to indemnify the
State of Indiana for certain lands, but owing to
neglect the part of an officer of the House, it
failed to receive the signature of the President Of
! the Senate and President Of the United States
i He asked to introduce the same bill now, and OF
have it passed. The bill was accordingly intro
duccd, read and passed.
Mr.. Bright gave notice of bill providing for
the surrender of certain bonds ofIndiaua, held by
the United States.
At Que o'clock the Committee returned and
reported that the President would communicate
with Congress in writing Immediately, and at
ten minutes past one. the message was delivered
by Sidney Webster Private Secretary.
After the message was read, the usual number
of it, with the accompanying documents, was
was ordered to be printed, and also lO, ,OCO addi-
tional copies
Mr.. Clayton offered the following resolution:
ResoIrcd, That the President be respectfully
requested to present to the Senate the plan refer
red to in his message to Congress this day, and
which he is prepared to recommend for the en-
largemcnt and modification of the judicial system
of the Z. States which was laid over.
Mr.. Harnlin moved that the Senate go into ex-
ecutive session. Agreed to. In about ten min
utes after, the Senate adjourned
HoUsE-Seycral additional members appeared
and took their seats. After the reading of the
Presidents message, resolution was passed 10
elect Chaplains for the entire session Of Congress
/ The House then adjourned.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09
Important to Postmasters.

Postmastcrs should bear in mind, (savs The
Fredonia ADVERTISER for their advantage as well
as that of the local press, that for every county
paper delivered by them to subscribers, they are
entitled to retain Of the Post Office funds ten and
one half cents per year. 1t is for their interest
as well as that of the publisher, that the county
papers be preferred, since there is no trouble of
making collections or keeping accounts thereof
as on foreign papers, the commission ON which
will not average more than from six 10 eight
cents per year
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09

UNCLE SANS ACcoUNTs.-If the following
statement is correct, which we find in the New
York Times, communicated TO that paper by a
Washington correspondent, the United States
Government has great number Of unsettled ac-
counts-a legacy of trouble bequeathed to it, we
suppose, by the late Wing officials of Mr. Fill
more:
Secretary Guthrie, in his Annual Report, will
show that the uncollected balance due to the
Government, ON the Treasury books on the 4th
of March last, were over one hundred millions of
dollars, ofwhich over twenty millions have been
secured, and about eighty millions remain still
unsettled Orders have been issued to the ac-
counting officers to use strenuous measures to en-
force further settlements
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09
House of Representatives.

The House of Representatives at Harrisburg is
undergoing some alterations and repairs and is
to be furnished in an elegant and tasty manner
New curtains are to adorn the windows. and tho
Speakers chair Is to be dTaped with magnificent
and costly curtains composed Of red India dam
ask silk. Over the top of the chair is to be sur
mounted a large beautiful eagle with outspread
wings, holding in his boall the centre of the cur
tains, which will fall dagonally in graceful folds
each way, fixing an effect 10 the whole arrange
ment of the most imposing and striking charac-
ter The entrance to the Hall is also to be adorn-
ed and curtained, and the whole room through
out furnished in style richly calculated to at
tract the attention, and please the fancy of all
who may visit the Capitol of our State. The
curtains, drapery and carved eagles, are to be
furnished by Mr.. ". d. Carryl, Of this city, at
whose establishment, in Chestnut street. they
may now be seen, and no onecan look upon them
without feeling abiding satisfaction in con
templating the progress of industry, science, and
manufactures. In them are exhibited various
materials from their original and rough condition
through all the gradations of manufacture, up to
the softness of the richest and costliest down of
silk and satin.-PhiLalelDltiq Sun
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Indians.
INDEPENDENCE, Nov. 25.
The Salt Lake mail has just arrived, bringing
Us sad IN diligence from the Exploring Party IN
der the command OF Capt Gunnison, who was
ordered to survey the route for railroad from
Kansas by the way of Sangre del Christie or
Coochatope 10 the Pacific.
This news Is conveyed IN letters from Govern
OF Brigham Young, Of Utah. and others, and it is
rendered positively certain that Capt. Gunnison's
party had been surprised by Walkers band Of
the an Indians, and many of them cut Of,
Gov Young writes that express reached him
on the 3lst October, from Capt. R. W. Morris,
giving an account of a massacre committed by
Indians on the 25th on the Sewer River, near
SEWER Lake. Those killed were Capt. j. W.
Gunnison, in command Of the Expedition r. II.
Kern, topographer Of the expedition Crutzfeldt.
baIanest' and VIM. Potter, guide; and priyates
Garfield, Lplorett, and Melton. company a.
Mounted Riflemen and John Bellam, employee
and all their arms mules, Sc, taken from them.
opon the reception Of the news, Gov Young
immediately sent out aid and presents to CAPTAIN
Morris in order to relieve, and if possible obtain
the lost properly. Capt. Morris is in a critical
position, being in the midst Of a hostile and
treacherous band of Indians
a party of Cheyenne Indians surrounded the
Mail company, from Salt Lake City, and demand
cd the most Of their provisions which had to be
given up Of course.
Padre Gallegos the Delegate to Congress, from
New Mexico, with his interpreter. reached here
on Sunday, and left to-day for Washington. st
LOUIS Rep.
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Arrival of the Humboldt,
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
HALIFAX, Dec.


The steamer Humbolt, in attempting to put,
for coal, went ashore last night at the mouth q
the harbor. She had 90 passengers and $50 t,,.
of freight. She brings Liverpool dates to I'd.
23d.
The Herman touched at Southampton on ii,
goth, short of coal. The Niagara and the CT,,
/ Of Manchester arrived at Liverpool on the 20h
Donna Maria, Queen Of Portugal, died on tts
18th in childbed. The King was immediusg
declared Regent until the majority Of the yours
/ Prince, who is in his fifteenth year. Lisbon
tranquil.
The Cabinet, held at London on the 18th la.
22d was fully attended.
Napoleon had decrecd reduction Of the DUR
on coal to 80 centimes; wrought iron is reduced
to Is confines cast iron &c. for the first yea,
and &c. for the second year.
The Superior Court Of Paris has decided Tia.
the Government has a right to open fo-ci-a COZ.
respondenee entrusted to the post Office.
The Russian minister at Paris had Joined tie
French Emperor at FontainJleau.
Arrests have been made at Lyons Of parties
posting revolutionary procIamations, alleging
want of work and the dearness Of bread bccaqs.
,
had appeared in several places.
The retreat Of the Turks across the DANUBE
officially confirmed. The passage was clfec,-
without interruption. The Turks hold kala4.
with 25 ,Oc0 troops. The Iateness Of the seas1a
Is the reason why Oner has decided to retire
It is rel. ritd that the Russians have evacuated
the lesser Wallachia. and advices from st. Peters.
burg confirm the report.
The Russian feet is Gismantled and sent iH,J
winter quarters on the Baltic.
1t Is reported from the frontiers Of Bosiva, thai
q corps Of u coo were preparing to join the Tur,
kish standard, and would cross the Seryian terri
tories with or without leave.
The Russians were fortilying Odessa.
An ukase has been published, granting tha.
the port Of Odessa shall continue its commerce
under neutral flags.
The French Consul at COnstantinopIe had In
vited tenders for supplying the French feet,
which VIII winter in the Black Sea.
It is reported that the Russian ambassador a,
London and Paris had orders to demand pass
ports, in case the combined fleets remained III
the Black Sea.
Austria and Prussia have given formal assu,
VIENNA, Nov. 22.-Itis reported that the Rus
sian force was beaten by The Turks IN Gcorgia-
The editors in Vienna received warning Tot
to publish anything calculated toprovoko Rus,:a
The Russian outposcs near Kalafat have had
frequent sAirmishes with the Turks, who have
strongly fortified Kalaiat. The Russians are rc
ported as marching to attack Kalafat tt;
Turks are receiving strong re-inforcements, and
desperate fight Is expected. The Turks ar
sending succor TO the Circassiaus.
The Gar is reported i'll.
The Morning Chronicle contains { dispatch
stating chat the Turks have erected camp OF
The Syrian frontiers, and commenced throwing
bridge across to Devind. The Servians offered
determined resistance.
The Sardian Chambers have dissolved.
London Aarkeis.-Whsat in fair request al l:
advance per quarter, which checked business.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09
ET, EUch hanan,

The Philadelphia Register, throws eff the fol-
lowing We are glad for the honor Of our glorious
old Co"I2onH caIih, that he Minister to the
Court Of St J3G,-. has had tie good taste to dis
regard Procedents il h. FIRST public address in
England, and scorEed to handy lying compli-
ments, which, at best, are but the unmeaning
resort Of feeble minds He is described as sitting
amid the blazing courtiers Of power clad in
simple stiit Of republican plainness, unadorned
with ought except the dignity of his representa-
tive character. After the eftcr.inate pIatitudes
Of Lawrence and Soulc the strong Anglo Saxon
Of Buchanan, is exhilarating. In his short but
effective speech, we can find no approach to the
fulsome Gattcry with which the fawning tools of
party seek to bedaub the titled and tinsclled
great ones, but in honest patriotism he turns
away from the royal pageant which surrounds
him, to give a word of commendation to the ac-
tive republic, whose best interests it is his first
and only duty to advance If we had more Of
such speeches, and fewer assurances of distin-
guished consideration" american diplomacy
would find warmer welcome and exert a more
abiding influence in the Courts of Europe
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09

5ess material h-m which 10 Esuora-e gzz p
this article the Darlington people have hi.lt-,
maintained an exclusive traffic in this seetior J..
country but recently, Mr.. Merick, the en,.
prising landlord of the elegant hotel in n,
Brighton, which is designated by his name. !,
discovered large and thick seam Of camel c,.
upon land owned by him, about mile from i,
village whichit it is thought VIII rival the DARN,
ton cannel in quality and be much easier Of.
cess to the Ohio river.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09
RICHARD WHITE,
II. G. DEFINE.
The Message.

BY en- arrangement with our enterprisino
friends of the Daily Union,' keenan, and Hon
klns, we have been enabled to furnish our patrons
with the Message neatly printed on an extra half
sheet, for which no charge will be made to them.
We like this new plan, and hope it will be
perseVered in upon future occasions it is shock
ing pore to intelligent citizens in the rural dis
'iie's' 10 have the annual Message" dragging
u $40" length along, like an intensely stupid
Ser'ai novel through three or fnr nun, bers oftbe
county paper
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09

The announcement made in this paper, No
vember %, 1858, by the (thenl editor Mr.. Sipes,
that g Money due the tablishment can be paid
to Andrew j. Rhey," is incorrect the contract
between Mr. Sipes and myself to that effect being
rescinded- All Indebtedness to the Democrat 5
Sentinel, since their consolidation, August IL,
1858, will be paid TO the present editors and
proprietors, Messrs. White 4 Deyine.
y. j. riley.
Ebensburg, Thursday, Dec. s, 1853.
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& Card,

The undersigned would announce to the public,
that he has been compelled by reasons of a pri-
yate and personal nature, to relinquish the idea
of establishing press in Blarsville, Indiana Co.
He is glad to avail himself of this opportunity
to express his gratitude to those who were dispo-
sed 10 give him - aid and comfort y in his enter
prise and especially the citizens of Blairsville
and its vicinity.
He will visit Blairsville next week.
II. c. DEVINE.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09

U On one of the railroads in New England
the directors have come down on the dead headn
SYSTEM and very much curtailed the free list.
An individual who had been in the habit of trav.
elling to and fro without any charge recently APP
Piled to the superintendent for a pass, and was
much offended when it was refused. As he was
leaving the room, he angrily exclaimed, "Iu
pay my fare this time, but the road shan be any
better for it-IW pay the conductor" ?"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09

Tin Alabama the law exempts from execu-
ton, among other property, one hundred bush
els of corn, thus securing the poor debtor from
starvation.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09

V b. PALMER, the American Newspaper
Agent, is The only authorized 4geHt for this paper
in the cities of Boston, New York and Philadelphia
and is duly empowered to take advertisements and
subscription at the rates required by His re
eeipts will be regarded payments. His offices
are-BOston. Scollay's Building New York, Trib-
Buildings; Philadelphia, n. W. corner Third
and Chestnut SITS.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09

have been tried in Grcensburg, Pa, for murder,
robbery and arson and both have been found
guilty ofmurder in the first degree. \ new trial
has been granted.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09

T.. The late disastrous dc!tats which have
visited the Whig party have in a measure dsor-
ganized us. What must we do 10 be
saved 2''-AHeehasl an.
The situation is lamentable. We tender our
sympathies, and would advise repentance, were
it not that death-bed repentance is ofno avail.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09
ORGANIZATION of the House.

The lower House of Congress has been organi
zed by the reelection of the officers of the last
Congress
We consider the selection of Hon. Linn Boyd
as fortunate, and undoubtedly the most judicious
which could have been made at this juncture
Mr.. Boyd is high toned southern gentleman,
whose personal character is respected all over the
Unon-and to the most unswerving integrity
unites ripened experience and thorough acquain-
tance with Parliamentary Rules.
The selection of Col. Forncy, as Clerk, we sup
pose is all right ON the principle that the MAORI
ty rules.
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From Salt Lake.
INDEPENpENCE, Nov. "a.

Hassaers Of Capt. Glanison and Others By Utah
Indians.
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Ebensburg, Friday, Dee. 9, 1888.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09
FOR GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM BIGLER.
To the Public,

Subject TO the decision OF the Democratic Convention
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-09

The above the main facts brought out by
The mass of testimony on the trial. The defence
set up for the prisoner that three of the wit
nesses (including Sawyerl had sworn falsely; that
they had committed wilful and deliberate PERU
ry that it was impossible for Caravan to have
gone through the woods after Lassiter passed his
house quick enough 10 have cut him off: and the
danger of convicting a man of murder on circum-
stantial evidence was learnedly ingeniously, and
elaborately dwelt upon, But the Wing states
that the general-it might say unanimous
opinion of those who heard the trial is that Cara.
wan was guilty of the murder He, however
maintained hisself control throughout, even W hen
the clothes worn by Lassiter, when be was killed
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-29
DIED.

On the 25th November last, at Keokuck
city, Iowa, in the 25th year OF her age, Mrs.
HARRIET BRlDGER, wife Of Mr.. james
Bridqer, ofAthens, Ohio, and daughter Of
Mr.. +. Billinghurst Of this city, Mr.. Bridg-
or and wife were emigrating to the interior
of Iowa. Soon after they started on their
journey Mrs. Bridger was taken i'll, and be-
fore the5 had reached their place, of d%estina-
ton she fell a victim to the Destroyer
Although thus suddenly called to leave her
companion and friends, and go down to the
grave In a strange land, she died with q
blessed hope of a glorious resurrection unto
everlasting life. She had in early life Civ
en- her heart to the Lord ,soughtand through
Faith found a personal interestin the Great
Atonement made for sinful man t~hroughthe
suffering and death of Christ. sos
She united herself with the Protestant
Episcopal Church in this city, and eontind'
ed to be an acceptable member untilssspO.
rated by DEATH She has left q husband
father, mother, sisters and brothers to mourr
her early and sudden DEATH May they al
be permitted to meet at lastin Heaven
CoM ~
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-29
coMMERcIAI INTEELTaENCE,
New York Market.


New York, Dec. 24.-Flour--Demand
for western andstate -four good; and little
ofering Gle betteF better grades in good
request; Canadian Buoyant; sales 1000
bbls at Tl2i sales western canal 5000 bbls
at 7,l5@7s25 for commonto good Ohio, and
mixed to fancy Mich and Ind.
Grain, our market for wheat unsettled
and %buoyant; demand good for export; sales
II, 100 bu white Canadian, and liza deliver
ed, LIB in store for good; and $4,000 bush
red WESTERN ! 64@1 SO; 600 bu mixed, l,7o;
$4,000 bu white southern, l,77@l,S0,
Corn, Depressed, and prices 2@3c cas-
ierr sales $4,000 bu at 79@74Gor southern
white and yellow, closing nominal.
Whiskey--Demand moderate, sales $50
.bbls.; % for prison, 27l for Jersey.
Proy'sions-Pork- ,25@i3,37 for mess,
ii for prime.
Beet-Firm; s,50@u for county mess;
1880 for repacked Chicago. Lard, Butter
and Cheese, firm. p
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-29
rTARRTED,

On the 27th inst, by Rev. Westermanl
Mr.. GEORGE w, EDGAR, formerly Of
Columbus, Ohio, and Miss ANN E. CLAS.
PILL of this city.
Our friend Edgar AMI his accomplished
bride have our best wishes fora happy New
Year, a merry honeymoon and an uncloud.
ed future. May they long live to bless the
day that united their destinies.
On tho 22nd inst, by the Rev. John Wa
genhals, Mr.. JOHN GEISER aud Miss
MARY LADERER, both Of this city.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-29
oARTER,s spANrsFr rrrxrunE
NOT APARTICLE OF MERCURY in TT.

Nor pTp mrcrI -. ,rocJInw n
Sol "a" l'CLE or mEhCpnl IN -.
A N INTALLIBLE REMED for s%crofula, Kings evil,
IA rheumatism, obstinate cutaneous ~e-uptions PIN
pies or ~pustules on the face, ~blotches, boilS, chronic
sore eyes, ring worm or letter scsld-head, enlarge
ment and pain of the bones and joints. stubborn I'll.
GERS, ~syphilitic disorders. lumbago spinal complaints,
and all diseases arising from an iniudieious use Of
mercury, imprudence in iiie,Or impurity ofthe blood.
This valuable medicine, which has become cele-
brsted for the number Of extraordinary cures effected
through iii sgency, has induce the proprietors at the
urgent request oil their friends, to offer il TO the pub
lie, which they do with the utmost confidence in its
virtues and wonderful curative properties. The fol.
lowing certificates, selected from a large number, are,
however, stronger testimony than the mere word Of
the proprietors; and are all from gentlemen well
known in their localities, and Of the highest respecta-
bility, many of them now residing In the city of
Richmond, Virginia.
+. Boyden, ESD, O. the Exchange Hotel Richmond,
known every where. SAYS he has seen the medicine
called cAnrER's SPANISH St1xrUsE administered in
over a hundred cases, in nearly all the diseases FOR
which it is recommended, with the most astonishing.
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-12-29
Clcvcland Mnrkets.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 22.-Whept-But little
arriving by Railroad, and sales are limited;
best northern mixed cannot be quoted over
$l,1S@l 30; Southern $l,l5, and dull.
Corn-Old shelled to a limited amount at
60 cents. @
Oats-Market dull, and not worth over
32@33 cents.
Flour-Strait brands Superfne,.. $3.50
$50. Fancy SO; Choice extra s 6,50@6,75.
z Hogs--Dressed, $3,75@4,25; Live, corn
fed, $3@3,37A; s%lll-fed $2,5@4,l2a.
Seed-CIover- Receipts have heen large,
and sales made at So, l24@5,37k; but quote
to-day dull at 5@5,25.
Salt--Fine, from Dock, l61.