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The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25
The Virtuous Man.

He who in youth improves his intel
lectual powers in the search of truth and
knowledge, and retines and strengthens
his moral and active powers by the love
of virtue, Tor the service Of his friend, his
country and mankind; who is animated
by true glory, exalted by sacred friend
ship for social, and softened by virtuous
love for domestic life who lays his
heart open 10 every other generous and
mild affection, and who to all these adds
a sober, masculine piety, equally remote
from superstition and enthusiasm, that
man enjoys tie most agreeable youth,
and lays in the richest fund for the hon
orable action and happy enjoyment of
the succeeding periods Of life. He who
in manhood keeps the offensive and pri-
vate passions under the wisest restraint !;
who forms the most select and virtuous
friendships; who seeks after fame,
wealth and power in the road of truth,
and if he cannot find them in that path,
generously despise them; who in his
private character and connections givest
fullest scope to the tender and manly
passions, and in his public character
serves his country and mankind in the
most upright and disinterested manner;
who, in fine, enjoys the good things Of
this life with moderation, bearing its ills
Of adversely with the greatest fortitude !;
that man is the most exalted character
in this changing stage Of life; passes
through it with the highest satisfaction
and dignity, paving his own way to the
most easy and honorable old age and
who, in the declining time Of life, keeps
himself aloof from the chagrins incident
to that period, cherishes the most equal
and kind affections, uses his experience,
wisdom and authority in the most ven
era5is nNnner; that man quits the irk-
some, earthly stage with modest and
graceful triumph so becoming the last
moment Of virtuous old man. 4
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

"Nature is now painting her loveliest
picture, rehearsing her sweet poem,
singing her most bewitching tune.
What eye is so dull that it will not
glow in the presence of this Venus Of
the seasons? What heart is so en-
crossed with earthly folly, that it
shall not stay to drink in the nectar
of this gorgeous time.
"These hazy, dreamy, languid days
how glorious they are. Lazily
creeps the sun up the blue bank Of
heaven-languidly curl the thin mists
about the everlasting hills-slowly as
cends the smoke Of the palace and
the hamlet-all things move with dig
nifty. The cares of the world seem
more like cares than ever-humanity
would fain cease from all exertion and
spend these hours in pensive indo-
\ lence.
\ "These golden, delicious nights
/ how sweet and pleasant they are.
/ The moon is not so far away as it is
\ wont to be-its radience is more tan
/ gible, more upon us than before.
/ There is an enchantment in the time;
the stars approach and look into ones
soul with their haunting gaze, as if
they would search out every hidden
emotion of sadness, and chase it into
darkness. Blessed are these nights
of Indian Summer. ."-Ba6alo Ea-
press.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25
What Hope Did.

Ii stole on Its pinions Of snow 10 the
bed of disease and the sufferers frown
became smile-the emblem of peace
and endurance.
1t went 10 the house Of mourning
and from the lips of sorrow there came
sweet and cheerful songs
1t laid its head upon the arm of the
poor, which stretched forth at the COM
mand OF unholy impulses, and saved
him from disgrace and ruin.
1t dwelt like a living thing in the
bosom of the mother, whose son tarried
long after the promised time of his
coming; and saved her from desolation
and "the care that killeth,"
1t hovered about the head of the youth
who had become the lshmael of society,
and led him on TO works which even his
enemies praised.
1t snatched a maiden from The jaws
of death, and went with an old man to
Heaven.
No hope my good brother. Have it.
Reckon it to your side. Wrestle with il
that it may not depart 1t may repay
your pains. Life is hard enough at
best, but hope shall lead you over It's
mountains, and sustain you amid its bill
lows. Part with all besides--but keep.
thy hope.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

MELANCHOLY SUIcIDE.--Yesterd
morning an abandoned woman known
as Mary p. Smith, committed suicide
by shooting herself in the heart, in a
back room in the second story Of the
block adjoining the Post Office on Ce,
dar street. An inquest was held, and
verdict rendered in accordance with
the above facts.
Some Of the particulars of this un.
fortunate woman's history are of a
peculiarly melancholy nature. We
learn that she received, in one Of the
best female shoots in this State, loca-
ted in neighboring town, a finished
education and at the age which young
ladies generally leave the seminary,
was an accomplished, handsome, and
interesting girls But in an evil hour,
she departed from the path Of virtue,
and became dishonored. About eighsl
teen months since she came to Nash
vile, and has ever since been an in-
mate of the numerous houses Of i'll
fame which infest the city. Yester-
day morning, awakened at about day
light by her paramour, she arose, and
with the remark that she presumed he
had become tired of her, she opened
a drawer, from which she took a load
ed pistol, and deliberately shot her.
self. We learn that she was only
about nineteen years of age. NASH
nile Wing.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

into the dark recesses Of my soul. Grief
and reinorse, with lis balefnl fires, had
scared every heart-string, when the angel
Of death stood at my pillow. Oh the
misery, the anguish Of that night A
fearful retrospect stood behind, in the
dark and dismal past. A fearful Ieiribu.
ton brooded over the layless waters of
futurity. All my Joys, my hopes of this
life and the life to come, rose before me,
each bleeding, dying spectre.
tslt is in vain. cannot portray the
horrors OF that hour My whole exis-
tence seemed wrapped in that prief por-
ton Of time. ! felt the breath OF the
death angel on my cheek, his icy hand
on my brow. Was there no escape?
shrieked in my agony, ! vowed if God
would spare my life, not one drop Of the
accursed poison should ever again moist
en- my lips. Ny all-mercilul Father
heard the prayer Of HiS.wretched child.
Yearshave fed, and, by the help Of God,
! have kept, and will continue to keep,
that vow. But Mary" and his voice
sank almost 10 a sob, "Where is she 2"
Perhaps long ago laid in the grave,
longed-for place of rest, or perhaps she
lives, remembering that night but as a
dismal dream, and the being who cursed
her, but with loathing.p '
He ceased, when a wild cry pierced
the silence, and smote many stout
heart with fear, and Mary Ellis, forgetful
Of all save the glorious being before her,
like one risen from the dead, flew up the
aisle with the speed of an arrow, and in
one moment more was clasped in the
arms of Henry Clare.
,Sobs and tears swept over that con-
course Of human hearts, and bowed was
many head in humble penitence.
Many poor inebriate who came TO
scof, went 10 his miserable home with a
burning hope struggling for life-for do
minion
Many young man, who looked first
on that speaker but 10 sneer, vowed to
Danish the social glass forever. Many a
lovely girl, who had considered it beyond
the sphere Of woman TO engage in the
cause Of temperance, now pledged her
heart and hand TO the noble work
Daughters of New England Daugh-
ers of our favored land go and do like
wise. There is work for you all Say
not ~ can do nothing" ga little leaven
leaveneth the whole lump" Your good
influence will circle on forever and for
ever. ..H Iam
Mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and
lovers labor--cease not, rest not till
the hydra-headed monster lies dead at
your feet. "Let him know that he who
convereth the sinner from the error Of
his ways, shall save soul from death,
and shall hide a multitude Of sins."-
Massachusetts, Life Boat.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25
What is Moderate Drinking.


ANSWER :--It, is the great deceiver of
nations, promising health and long life,
yet destroying more by its tendencies
than war, famine or the plague
1t is sweet morsel in the mouth, but
gravel in the stomach.
1t is the A. B. c. Of drinking; the pic
ture-book, leading the young and thought
less to the worst lessons Of intemperance.
1t is regular quack medicine, making
splendid promises, but performing no
cures, and yet demanding enormous pay.
1t is the starting point 10 the work.
house, the prison, the asylum and the
gallows.
tits ight-fngered gentleman, who
feels every corner OF the drawer, and 10
the very bottom Of the purse,
It's the first step in an inclined plane
of rapid descent, smooth as marble, and
slippery as glass, ending in an abyss Of
uin
il is beautiful serpent, whose fangs
and deadly venom are concealed by the
dazzling Of its coils
1t ishypocrisy personifed, an affected
outside sobriety, while all is agitation
and uncleanness within.
Ii is the landlords bird-lime, by which
he secures his victims, and fastens them
in cage. oa 54
tits the entrance 10 delightful avenue,
lined with deceitiul flowers, charmed
with bewitching sounds, but, ending in
the avenues of the dead
It is an ignus iatuus, tempting its fated
followers over trembling bogs, and tum-
bling them down frightlul precipice,
II is the whirlpool of ruin in Which
thousands have sunk to rise no more.
1t appears as an angel light, assuming
smiling countenance, but in reality a
demon Of the bottomless pit.
It is like a perpetual dropping, injuring
mans constitution far more than occa-
sional drunkenness.
II is the birthday and birthplace Of
all the drunkenness we have in the land:
1t provides an army Of reserve to re-
cTuil the ranks Of the 10000 who die
annually by strong drink
| il is Ihesbody of union betwixt the
publican's drunken politicians, little-d drop
ministers, and all enemies TO the cause
OF teetotalism.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

LIGHTNING AS GuNPowDER "A new
invention has just been made known
in California, by Mr.. Andrew Smith
which is intended to supercede the
use of gunpowder as projectiIe force.
By the decomposition of one pound Of
water, Mr.. Smith says he can produce
a greater amount of projectile force
than can be effected BY one hundred
pounds Of the best gunpowder, and
that by means Of the new agent each
gun Of a frigate may be made to de-
liver a broadside Of one thousand
shot in a minute. This, we suppose,
must be put down among the useful
inventions. aa sait6 sl.i.4 ~ o9s
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25
The Sabbath.

The New York ''Times' very happily
discourses of the day Of rest in this wise:
"The rest of the Sabbath is necessary,
after the engagement of the week, as is
the nights rest after the work OF the day.
To the one we go instinctively, forced by
fatigue, 1t is well if we observe the
other, impelled by moral considerations,
before suffering the penalty attached TO
its violation, OF which no instinct gives
us warning. After six days of labor our
strained muscles need season to renew
their elasticity, our irritable nerves to re-
cover their moral state, our fretted spirits
to resume their equanimity A simple
change Of necessary labor does great
deal; the entire cessation of all that is
unnecessary does still moro. The fitting
devotional exercises OF the day are calm
ing and soothing, and productive of that
healthy state OF mind with which it is
desirable to enter upon the duties of the
succeeding days. The influence of the
Sabbath on the weeks tumultuous cares
is like oil poured on a stormy sea.
Stretched out over the hurrying crowd of
daily engagements, like the rod of the
Prophet over the Red Sea, it piles the
waves up on either side, and we pass
through them dry shod.
"0h day, most calm, most bright,
The fruit Of this, the next worlds bud,
The endorsement Of supreme delight,
Writ by friend and with his blood
The couch Of time; caves balm and bay
The week were dark but for the light,
The torch both show the way" l8H
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

Mr.. Redblossom drank rather more
than an usual allowance of hot rum
and sugar, one cold night last week;
the consequence of which was he gave
his wife rather a confused account Of
his conduct, on his return home.
"You see Mr.. Smiths grocery store
invited me 10 go and drink cousin
Sam--and you see, the weather was
dry-and | was very sloppy--so |
said didn't mind punching one drink
and, queer how my head went into
the punch thoughl-The way home
was SO dizzy that I slipped up on a
little dog-the corner Of the street
bit me-and an old gentleman with
cropped ears and brass collar on
his neck said he belonged TO the dog
and I was-you understand -hic-
that is | don't know nothing more
about it," l4 y"
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

How TO PROSPER IN BUSINESS, in the
first place make up your mind to accom-
plish whatever you undertake, and de-
eide upon some particular employment
and persevere in it All difficulties are
overcome by diligence and assiduity.
Be not afraid TO work with your own
hands, and diligently too. "a cat in
gloves catches no mice. He who re-
mains in the mill grinds, not he who
goes and comes"
Attend 10 your business; never trust
to another. "a pot that belongs TO many
is i'll stirred and worse boiled"
Be frugal. "That which will not make
pot will make a pot lid" "Save the
pence, and the pounds will take care of
themselves"
Be abstemious. "Who dainties love,
shall beggars prove"
Rise early. "The sleeping fox catches
no poultry" Plow deep while slug
CARDS sleep, and you will have corn TO
sell and to keep"
Treat every one with respect and civil
ity.
Everything is gained and nothing lost
by courtesy" Good manners insure sue
cess.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

We saw a drunken man last even
ing trying to get awatchman to arrest
his own shadow. His complaint was
that an Unlocking scoundrel kept fol-
lowing him. o.2Hias lo nofs m
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

THE DEAD OF THE MEDITERRANEAN-
The whole channel Of the Mediterranean
must be strewed with human bones.
Carthagenians, Syrians, Egyptians, Sy-
domains, Persians, Greeks and Romans
there they lay; side by side, beneath the
eternal waters, from Alexandra, sails, in
its course, over buried nations. II may
be the corruption of the dead that now
adds brightness TO the phosphoresence Of
the waves.
All told me in the East that super
stition exists on this subject, which re-
presents the spirits of the departed as
lowering, whether on laud or water, over
where the ruins of their earthly taberna-
cles are found; SO that in plowing the
Mediterranean, we sail through armies Of
ghosts more multitudinous than the
waves. These patient spirits sometimes
ride on the foam, and at other times re-
pose in those delicious little hollows,
which look like excavated emeralds, be-
tween the crests of the waves. II is
their union and thronging together, say
the Orientals, that constitute the phos-
| phorescence Of the sea, for everywhere
there is light, and the pillows flash with
the luminousness of vanished genera
tions, that concentrate, as it were, the
starlight on their wings.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-11-25

A distinguished German scholar
gives the population Of Turkey in Eu-
rope, as being about Is, 800, 900, and
chat Of Turkey IN Asia, l5,7OO,OOo.
making a total Of nearly 100000;
about half the population Of Russia,
and nearly equal to that Of France,
though vastly less compact than the
last. ~ A
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-16
Look out for the Locomotives!
Cash and Produce Store!
HUGHES s. WEEER

HAyE at their Store, in Jefferson, few doors
Il Il East of G.. L. Lloyd s. co. S store large and
entire new assortment of Spring Summer Goods
which they just received from the Eastern cities
consisting, in part, of the following articles.
LADIES DRESS GOODS,-Silks, Barges, Nous
lin de LANES, Lawns, &C., &C. Also, Cloths, Sati-
netts, Tweeds, Drillings, sc.
Ready Made Clothing, of all kinds and very best
quality. Give it a trial.
Hardware, Queensware, and Stoneware, of every
variety comprising large assortment.
STOVES, of every decription, always hand
and warranted. We fiatter ourselves that we can
sell Stoves lower than any establishment in Cam
bria county, and being located on the Rail Road we
always secure supply.
Groceries,
Such coffee, sugar, rice, moasses, tea, vinegar,
lnseed oil, sperm OIL tobacco, fish, salt, SYRUP and
every article necessary to supply this market
The public is solicited to call and examine our
stock, ns we are confident it win admit of inspec-
tion.
Bag- All kinds of produce taken in exchange for
goods. Lumber bought at the highest market pri-
ces.
May Il, 1858.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-16
New Cabinet Ware Rooms.

JAMES 8. TODD informs the citizens Of Ebens-
C burg, and the public generally that he has
opened an extensive and varied assortment Of Cab
Irst Ware in Mr.. Robert Davis new building Main
street, nearly opposite the Mansion Hoase," +"
where he will be happy to have them call and e6-
anime his
MAHOGANY WALNUT, CHERRY AND OTHER
ri VARIETIES OF FURNITURE,
consisting in part of Sofas Bureaus, Fables, BED
steads SecretaTys, Stands, BE, &c
lie viii have constantly on hand an excellent as
sortment Of Fancy and common CHAIRs, winch he
will sell lower than ever before offered In this
place:
Every article ordered will be made in the most
yorkmanlike manner, Of the bess materials; and
REPAIRING of all kinds will be promtly attend
cd to- His terms are CASH, and being determined
70 sell low, aud keep none but good articles, he
hopes to receive the patronage of discriminating
public.
Ebensburg, July 90, 1853. H.rr
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-16
5000 Dollars Reward.

GEO. ]. RODGERS has just received from the
oA cities of Philadelphia and New York and i'm
mense stock of New Goods, and now offers to his
old as well new customers the Largest. Cheapest
and best assortment of SPRING & SUMMER
GOODS ever brought to the Ebensburg market
His stock consists of every variety of Dry Goods
Queensware, Hardware, Cedar Ware, &c. all of
which have been purchased with view to satisfy
the wants Of his numerous customers in quality
and price
Gents Wear.-Blue, black, brown and broad
cloths, plain and fancy casineres, tweeds, summer
cloth, linens, silks, satin, valencia and marseills
vesting.
Hats, Caps, Boots. Shoes, &c.
Ladies' Dress and Fancy Goods-Prints, nous de
lains, einghams, lustres and fancy colored silks
bobnet, laces and edging, jackonetts ribbons, fan
cy silk gimps sc.
Hardware, cutlery and tools of various kinds.
Queens-ware, consisting Of many new and SPLEEN
did patterns.
Groceries, consisting of coffees. sugar, tea, fish,
spices, salt &c.
Bay~ All kinds of country produce taken in ex-
change for goods-Also Lumber, Wool, &c.
GEO. J. RODGERS.
May 20, 1853.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-16
DR.. HoOFLAND's
CELEBRAIED GERMAN BIT'TRRS,
PREPARED by
DR.. C. M. JACKSON,
At the German Medicine store.
A,oh


Their poseer orer tie ADORE diseases not ezeeled
u e9"attea iy any other preparation ia the Lisite~
States, as the cures attest many cases after skifa
physicians had fliled
These Bitters are worthy the attention OF inya-
dis Possessing great virtues in the rectihcation
OF diseases of the Liver and lesser glands exercs-
ing the most searching powers in weakness and
affections of the digestive organs they are withal
safe. certain and pleasant
That this medicine will cure Liver Complaint and
Dyspepsia, doubt after using it as stated
1t acts specifically upon the stomach and liver: IL is
preferable 10 calomel in all billions diseoses-he eff
feet is immediate. They can be administered 10
female or infants with safety and reliable benefit at
any time.
Look well 20 the marks of the Genuine
They have the written signature of c. NJ JACK
son upon the wrapper, and his name blewn in the
bottle, without which they are spurious
For sale Wholesale and Retail at the German
Medicine Store, No. 120 Arch street one doer be
low Sixth, Philadelphia and by respectable deal
ers generally through the country.
PRICES REDUCED,
To enable all classes of invalids to enjoy the ad
vantages of their great restorative powers.
Single bottle T5 cents.
For sale by Frederick Kitten Druggist Rbers-
burg; James Bell, Summit; G. Muckerhide Co.
Johnstown.
December 1G, l852-Sly.
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Fifty Thousand Persons

Die annually in England of Consumption In tie
New England States. the proportion in one in four
or five In Boston, probably one in four. ~ the
city OF New ! Ork, sixty-screH died in Two weeks
IN December Of this disease. IL is less prevalent
in the more northern ATTITUDES as Russia Canada
and among the Alps Of Switzerland, where the
winters are long and severe, and there are fever
sudden changes.
No theory can be welcome 20 the human
mind than the one which establishes on good
grounds the hope FOR prolonged existence if the al
legations of those who at least entitled to We
racity may be believed, there is a preventive and
remedy.
The great Author Of Nature has provided .
with remedy for Consumption, aud the diseases
leading thereto which fearfuIv common ia
our country. Has He left us to find relief from
that fatal scourgc by Tansacking other lands No
the best Natures own remedy is AT our hand The
Wild Caerry and the Pine, furnish US with a cure
where cure is possible.
one oi the most important discoveries Of the nge.
IN am meiorating the condition of this large class Of
suffering humanity is Dir. Wistar's Balsam Of Wild
cherry, which has been before the public some ten
years This valuable me licine was first discover
ed and introduced in the year 1888, since which
time ITS success has constantly increased the dc
mand until has become one Of if not the most
popular remedy for Consumption, in its recipient
stage ever known.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-12-16
Another ph,sician.s ra..s


MT fowle-Dear Sir: | could send you a dozen
certificates strong and decisive, of the really san
ative effects of your valuable Balsam of Wild
Cherry, within the past twelve months under nv
own supervision and direction Indeed ! know Of
few persons who have used it, comparatively but
commend 1t IN the strongest terms. case Of
Asthma' the seyerest i ever saw, TO which L was
called a month ago, evinced the superiority Of the
Dalsam 1t lasted him six weeks and the dyspra
and suffering was dreadful he sat UP every night
The gentleman told me to give him something to
last HIM home, (2l miles, that he might see his
wife and child, and die in peace | gave him one
bottle of basam and four ounces of syrup souiIls
directing him 20 take teaspoonful doses of hest
bordeaux olive oil, when the difficulty of brea tn
was greatest Next day forced his despondent
well, aud made him take six bottles of Wisars Raj
sam OF Nlld Cherry home with him as a present
he having alledged that he had used SO much ex-
pensIye medicines tc profit Last week MIR
called and expressed his gratitude to me in the
warmest manner, said the medicine had saved his
life, paid his whole bill, and took six bottle. more
and left my Office for home, rejoicing.
Very respectfully yours,
WM SAAw, NJ. D
Washington, North Carolina, Aug. ~