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The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-01-04
FIELDING NUSSELMAN.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer In all kinds
CONPECTI0NARlES.

Conner Of Third and Laurel Sts., NEARLY
opposite the Bank Baton Rouge
r. AVING this day REDUCED his prices,
IL he is prepared to furnish all kind OF
G A N d Y at WHOLESALE and RETAIL, on
more favorable terms than can be had in n
Orleans; and having experienced workman,
his candy will always be PURE and FRESH;
care being taken that no '-deleterious ingre-
dent" is used in its manufacture, as is too
often the case with Confectionery purchased
at AUCTIONS and from irresponsible houses.
lie trusts that the trade of this, and the
adjoining parishes. will give him their or
ders TO ill, which he is prepared to do to
any amount, having made arrangements for
the best quality of sugar in market, and be-
ing in correspondence with one Of the large
est houses in New York, to supply him with
fancy confectionery and articles in his limo.
September 7,-y.
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TO RENT.

IRON the lst Of Jan 1853 for mot less
L than one year or term of years, a
convenient brick dwelling with eight O,
ten rooms on Lafayette street nearly oppo.
site the Harvey House. To responsible
tenent for some time fair inducements will
be offered and improvements made to sui,
-apply 10 Dee 9th If Da. FAY.
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A j c THO n,

IN SATURDAY, THE ST OF JAM
~ uary, 1853, shall offer for sale at the
Court House in this city at the usual hour
of sale, HOUSE ard LOT, belonging to
Mrs. Arnold, said house is situated on Roy
al street. between Africa and America
streets the house contains three roorns and
kitchen, good Wei! is in the yard, the lot
measure go by 100 feet.
TERMs.-lialf cash, and the balance on a
credit of IL months, with mortgage retain
ed on the property until final payment
Act of Sale by Vim. Hubs, at the ex-
pence Of the purchaser. ED. BoEGEL'
dec 3-td. Auctoneer
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Just Received.

A fine lot of fresh currents; 10 kegs
II fresh Goshen Butter; 50 lI2 Doxes
London Packed Raisens
FIELDING MussELn.N.
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DACUERREOTYPE MINIATURES.

DACUERRE0TYPE MINIATURES.
T HAVE just returned from the west-and
l. am prepared for business. Now
whilst the opportunity offers, is the time to
secure picture.
Obtain the shadow ere the substance fades.
When Our friends, relatives and sweet.
hearts are with us. it would seem useless'to
have likeness of them, but the future NAV
separate us; AZ, death may take them "a
way forever, and then correct and life
like resemblance of them. is invaluable.
have all the late styles Of cases Gold
Enameled, PAPER Mache, Pearls, lie Gold
Lockets. Pins and Bracelets.
TPictures taken at So
Rooms on Lafayette street-over Dr.
Bufington's Office, where the public is in
vted TO call and examine specimens.
nov H-y. A. WILSON
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Garden Seeds.

TUST received from the Society Of Shak
j ers, Pleasant Hill, Ky, a large and fresh
supply of garden seeds.
dec 7-y. JOHN Z. IhNOUE.
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COAL! COAL!

CUNDRIES-2O dozen Shaker Broons
- 20 lbs wrapping twine 20 lbs Lamp
wick 2 dozen camPhire lamp weeks; 2
dozen camphine lamp globes; 10 dozen
lamp shades assorted; dozen table brushes
6 sets table mats, hair, cloths busting ana
scrubbing brushes, feathers, dustors.
July 2e-I j. PARRY 60
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NOTICE.

III B. vIBBERT respectfully informs his
IL numerous friends and patrons that he
has disposed of his drug store, on Lafayette
street to Mr.. WILLIAM BoGEL, recently
from New Orleans. He also takes great
pleasure in recommending him to the pub
lie as gentleman possessed of every quail
fcation for an accomplished and scientific
Apothecary.
November Goth 1852. dec II
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CHOICE WINES & LIQUORS-lOO
gallons of best quality French Brandy; 1875
gallons Of Old Pavilion; SO gallons Sazarac
Brandy; 10 Casks Common do so boxes
wines assorted; 10 barrels fine Old Rectif-
ed Whiskey; 60 gallons Jamaca Rum; so
gallons Holland Gin. Also great variety
of fine liquors and cordials for sale by
July 26-ly J. PARRY, Il Co.
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]. r. McCLELAND.

WHOLESALE Il Retail Dealer IN al!
w kinds of Groceries and provisions Sc
ganand Tobacco, Wines, Liquors, &c
viii be open at all hours, and spare no
pains to please customers. Every article
OF the best quality, and at the lowest cash
nrices. J. T. McCLELAND.
Church St. Betu.en Fifth and Penitcn-
.iaty.--.M the old &and Of Ferdinand hretz'
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TNY-A fine lot on hand, and for sale by
oct 1A.v JOSHUA BEAL.
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YNOBACCO-25 boxes S-For sale by
THOS. PRENDERGAST.
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JUST received per ship Pelican State, a
y full assortment Of plantation Wagon
and Cart HayDess. W. F. TUNNARD.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-03-17

A uerdicf bf $500 has been obtained in the
New York Supreme Court. against the Paterson
and Hudson River Railrbad. in fasor of Peter
a. Townsend. whose broken June 2lst,
1850. while the elbow projected from the car
window, by striking against timber on the Pas
sale River Bridge. The Court charged that he
could not recover, if notices ca6tiohifg against
putting out arms were posted up il the cars.
which the defendants claimed was the case.
BILL DISPUTED.-The harness for the
horses and carriage to be presented to General
Pierce, was contracted for and made in Boston,
but the contractor having subsequently charged
81 ,S37 for the same, the committee refused to
pay it, and ordered new set to be made in n.
York. The Boston contractors it is said, win
sue the committee for the amount, they di-
rected him to make it of the best material, with
out regard to cost. The mountings on the har-
ness cost over 81, 100, and are mostly Of solid
silver, and OF most beautiful design, represent
ing oak branches, leaf and acorn.
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pgPOISONING.~

Thousands of parents who use Vermifuge
composed of Castor oil, Caloinel, &C.. are not
aware, that while they appear to benefit the pa
tient, they are actually laying the foundations
for series of diseases, such as salvation, loss
of sight. weakness of limbs, &c:
In another column will be found the adver-
tisement of Hobensack's Medicines, to which
we ask the attention of all directly interested
in their own as well as their Children's health.
In Liver Complaints and all disorders arising
from those of bilious type, should make use
of the only genuine medicine, Hobensack's Lii
yer Pills.
pa-"Benot deceived" but ask for Hobensackst
Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and observe tha
each has the signature of the Proprietor, j.
Hobensack, as none else are genuine.
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From Mexico.
New ORLEANS, March IA.

New ORLEANS, March IA.
We have Mexican dates IL the u st. The
Trait D. Union Says that there is little doubt that
Santa Anna will he Reelected President. A
house has been already secured and furn-
ished for him. Mexican Revenue Cutter Sail
ed from Vera Cruz with Comm issioner to- in-
vite his immediate return
Cotton has been in brisk demand for the last
four days The sales We're 5I 600 bales, III all
the Southern ports there are $3.50 bales ::
prices firm.
We have late dates from Honduras. There is
great excitement here, the British steamer De-
vastatiun is anchored off Tohquio, and de-
manded surrender in the of the Mos
quito King, to decide in two hours, under a
threat OF bombardment. The inhabitants yield
ed under protest. The Honduras flag
was pulled down, and the Mosquito holsted--
he steamer then proceeded to Lama, and can
nouading WAS afterwards heard III that quarter.
Ii is presumed that the steamer was attacked
by the Honduras troops.
a severe shock of an earthquake was heard
at Balise on the 10Th February.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-03-17
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, March IL.
Secretary Marcy has communicated to the
Clerks in the State Department, the very plea
sing intelligence, that none who kave discharged
their duties faithfully will be removed. The Of
fee seekers complain very bitterly OF this. but
as the resolution is founded on a first principle
of public policy, it will, doubtless, be adhered
to.
President Pierce and lady reached here to-
night. from Baltimore.
Colonel Benton will, tomorrow, or on Monday,
publish pamphlet on the best practicable route
for railroad to the Pacific, and the manner Ut
constructing it.
The crowd increases and the rush for ofhces
is unparalleled.
There will be but one applicant for each ONCE
in Illinois. The Congressional delegation from
that State have agreed upon lise or persons 70
be selected, and sent their names in, ~itR re-
commentators, to the heads OF the different de-
partments.
Ryuders wants the New York Marshalship
To try a WonaH's Pdtieace.-Splt tobacco juice
on her parlor carpet, or cut mugs ut her baby.
II that ~ou. make her Care up, nothing wi!:.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-03-17
Orphans, Court sale.

DUBLIC notice Is hereby given, that By virtue Of
/ an order Of the Orphans Court OF the county
OF Cambria, there will be exposed TO public sale.
Oh Thursday the 3lst inst, at one o'clock, i.
NJ. the following real estate late the property u
Daniel W. Williams deceased, viz
A certain tract of land containing about lGo
acres, about 40 acres of which are cleared with
a TWO story log dwelling house and bank barn
thereon erected having an excellent apple or
chard on the same, situate n Backlick town
ship Cambria county adjoining lands Of Wilinm
Owens. Isaac Rowland, Joseph Craig, and Ellis
Rowland.
Terms and conditions Of sale :-one third of
the purchase money TO be paid on confirmation
OF the sale, and the residue in three equal
annual payments thereafter, to be secured by
the bonds and tttortgage of the purchaser.
Sale to take place on the premises.
By order of the Court, -
r. L. JOHNSTON, CLERK.
March 10, 1s53-20-3.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-03-17
The Wyoming Seminary Destroyed by fire.
Three Hundred Pupils Suddenly Turned Out

WILKEsBARRE. March l5.z,Lnst night a fire
hroke ont in the Wyoming Seminary at Ring
ton. about one mile from this place, which entire
Iy destroyed the buildings cf the Instjtmtiofr
suddenly turning three hundred. pupils out of
shelter. The fire originated in the. attic at the
south end of the building. and every thing was
destroyed except part of,the Instruments. The
library, which was valuable collection. present
ed to the Institution by Hon Ziba Bennett of
this place. was also totally destroyed The north
wing of the building was only recently added to
the structure at the expense of VIM. SHETLAND,
ESQ.,, wealthy citizen of Wyoming valley.
The whole loss is estimated at 81 900. upon
witch there insurance Of only $500,
The pupils were. in most instances. unable to
save either their books or clothing, such was the
rapid progress ofthe flames
Within few years the Rev. Or. Peck had
added to the library many valuable works, which
were also dstroyed
The Institution was under the charge of the
Reverend r. Nelson.
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Notice.

In consequence of having sold our Furnaces
to the Cambria Iron Company, the Partnership
heretofore existing under the firm of p. Shoen-
berger & CO., at Mill Creek Furnace, and also
the Partnership existing under the firm of King
g. Shoenberger at Cambria Furnace. are both
dissolved The business will be settled by Ell
ther of the Parties, the managers at the fur
naces, who are authorised to use the names of
the respective firms in settling up business.
p. SHUENBERGEK,
GEORGE 8. KING.
March g. 1S53-2O-G
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-03-17
Horrible Murder.

PHILADELPHIA March IL.
horrible murder committed in South
wark during last night. Two married women,
sisters Hannah Shaw and Ellen Lynch, were
found dead in their house this morning ut half
past seven o'clock. trunk containing one
hundred and eighty dollars. belonging to Mrs.
Lynch. whose husband had left for New York on
Wensday morning, was broken open. and the
money stolen. Fise persons who occupied the
lower part of the house had been to ball all
night, and returning this morning, found the
women dead There is great excitement, and a
number of arrests have been made. The inques-
has not yet finished.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-03-17
Never Fading Daguerreotypes

NHE citizens of this place and vicinity have
| an opportunity of having good and last
ing pictures, taken at the Academy Building
Lales and Gentlemen, whether, you want pic
lures or not. call and examine specimens and
references and see the greatest variety of Ca
ses ever brought to Ebensburg. Our instru-
ments are entirely new, of the first class, and
you cannot but admire the Camera and the
pictures taken with it. Call soon, as futher ar
rangements prevent our remaining here but for
a limited time. H. G. fETTER.
Ebensburg, March II, lS53--tf.
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Valuable Property for S:i1e in the
town Of jefferson, Cambria Co.,


HE town of Jefferson possesses advantages
| over any other in the county. and its situation
offers inducements for the investment of money
in lands and houses. Jefferson is situate on the
line of the Pennsylvania and Portage Railroads,
within twelve hours travel of Philadelphia, and
four hours of Pittsburg, at the terminus of the
Jefferson and Ebensburg Plank Road, in the
center of a good agricultural region. Bitumi-
nous coal is plenty and cheap The Conemaugh
which skirts the town is capable of atfording
sufficient water-power, at all seasons of the
year, for manufacturing purposes. 1t is con-
templateft to connect Bedford Springs with JEFF
ferson by a Plank Road, the distance being but
"a miles. Property must rapidly increase in
vane.
The subscriber will sell eight Building Lots,
adjoining the Catholic Church, on the road lead
ing to Munster.
Also, eight lots fronting the Plank Road,
near the centre of the town.
Also. three valuable lots Main street, on
which there are houses erected.
1t is unnecessary to further describe the pro-
perty as those desirous of purchasing will call
with or write to Il e subscriber in Jefferson, who
will give every necessary Information good
tit'e given, clear of any incumbrance. The
terms of sale will be made easy to the purcha-
SER Apply to HUGH DUGAN.
jefferson, February "a. 1853-18-5.
Crusader copy three times.
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The Recent Murder.

PHILADELPHIA, March n.
The vicinity of the recent murder was thronged
with curious crowd Lynch, the husband of
one of the deceased women. was in New York
this morning, and will return here this evening.
Arthur Spring, against whom suspicious of the
strongest nature exist, has been committed to
prison. Mrs Shaw struck with piece of
leadeh pipe, by a left hahded man, and Spring
has that popularity. This, combined wifi other
facts make chain of evidence sufficient to fas-
ten the guilt upon him.
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James bougherty, at
REINKGlD DASH s. CO..

Wholesale and retail dealers in Tobacco, Snuff
and Cigars, warehouse at the South west corner
of Third and Race streets Philadelphia, lately
occupied by Ludwig Kneedler & Co., keep con-
stantly on hand a large and well selected stock
of the most celebrated brands of
CHEWING TOBACCO, IMPORTED CIGARS.
Domestic cigars, and Snuff, which they offer for
sale on as favorable terms as any house in the
city. Orders promptly attended TO.
September %, ls52-49-Iy.
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DIED..

In Loretto, on Tuesday evening, March Is,
WILLIAM, son of Patrick and Anastatia Shiels,
aged three years
In Cambria township. at the residence of her
husband, on Wednesday, March 16, NANCY,
wife of John Thomas aged about 90 years.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-03-17
Resignation and Appointment.

HARRISBURG, March l4.-The Hon. F. w.
Hughes, Secretary of the Commonwealth has
resigned, and the Governor has to-day commits
stoned the Hon. Charles A. Black, formerly mem :
ber of the Senate from Greene county, as Secre-
tary.
1t is understood that Mr.. Hughes resigned for
the purpose of accepting the appointment of
Attorney General of the Commonwealth, now
vacant.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-03-17
Cheap Grocery.

The subscriber would respectfully inform his
friends that he has received at the sign of tho
Grocery Store, general ASSORTMENT of Groceries
and Confectionaries, consisting in part Of Flour,
Bacon Fish, Cheese Vinegar, Rio and Java Cof-
fee Oranges, Lemons, Raisins Prunes, Dates.
Citron, Currants, Preserves, P. Sauce, Catsup,
Lemon Syrup, Crackers, fine lot Of Sugars aud
Table Salt, also a superior lot of Scgars
lie invites all TO give him call as he win ssu
low for Cash.
B. CRAIG.
Ebensburg, March 18th, 1852.
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Col. King,

CHARLESTON, S. c., March IA.
The oath was not administered to Vice Presi-
dent King, On the 4.ii. Mr.. Rodney, Vice Con-
sui, visited MIR. King on the 3d. for the purpose
but Mr.. King considered the ceremonies unne-
cessary fearing that he should never reach
Washington to assume the office; if he should,
the oath could be administered ut Washington
His friends, however. who accompany him. en-
courage the hope that the saubrity of his pre-
sent location, may yet restore him to health.
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NOTICE

To the Creditors Of The Huntingdon, Cum6rfG;cnS
Indiana Turnpike Road Company. =
MHAT the Court of Huntingdon county. at Jam
| uary Term 1858, directed to be paid to Cred
itors, one and three-fourth per cent on the n
mount of their claims which former dividends
have been declared. which will pay on thepre-
sentation Of their Certificates Of ofdepozt by them.
selves or their agents
JOHN S. lSETT, S questrator.
Spruce Creek, March Sd, l853.-3t~ :. -
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NEW GGOEs.

The subscriber would respectfully inform mia
friends and customers, that he has received and
is now opening, at the store room formerly oc-
cupied by Richard Lewis, decd, large and
general assortment Of goods, consisting in part
Of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE,
Queensware, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, &C., all
of which he is determined to sell Lor either for
cash or approved country produce. He solicit
examination of his stock, and is confident he
can sell cheaper than the cheapest.
GEO j. RODGERS.
May g. lS5l-30-tf
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Later from Havana---Vice President Kings
Health

New ORLEANS, March 12.-The Crescent City
has arrived with later dates from Havana. The
latest advices from Matanzas report that Vice
President King was getting more feeble, and it
was doubtful whether he would be able to leave
Matanzas alive.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-03-17
SECOND DESPATCH.

An examination of the bodies of the women
was had. Forty stabs were found on that
of Mrs. Lynch, five entering her heart and
seventeen that of Mrs. Shaw. An attempt
was made to burn the house down, but after
burning hole in the kitchen floor. the fire went
out Many arrests have been made includ-
ing an old Sing-Sing convict, named Arthur
Sprinp
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-03-17
New Chair Manufacfory.

The citizens of Ebensburg and vicinity are
Informed that the very place TO purchase
CHAIRS, sETTEEs, SOCIABLEs, AND STOOLS.
of the best manufacture and most elegant finish,
and at lower prices than at any other establish
ment in the. county, is at the new chair manu-
factory, in the shop formerly occupied by David
Todd, deceased.
GLAZING, HOUSE 11d SIGN PAINTING
executed in the best manner and latest style.
JOHN L. STOUGH.
Ebensburg, Nov. 81. ls5l.-6m-
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ucoa JcSEs.
GRO. Z. pCff.
n. wHiThoRE.

n. wHrThoRx Hcos 'cSNs
G. L.. WOLF. Gko. ). OOff.
Wn.TMoRE, WOLF & CO.,
sas.-as the anytIs, No, SO Wsr s..ssAfs doc"
whoIesaie nnd -r.tair p.aisrs an Hard
Would respectfully csll ,sbe attention os
Mocianfs. .qnd buyers generally. TO the largest
assortment of Hardware ever offered In the
western market Having enlarged our store
and made extensive additions TO our former
stock we are enabled TO compare with any oihsr
establishment i'll the Union.
The late addition to our firm, VIII enable MI
C. H. ". to devote his entire attention to pnr'
chasing-spending portion OF his time IL fa,
rope taking every advantage OF auctuHuons CT
buying exclusively for cash.
Among our assortment may be found the fol'
lowing, viz
6u0O dozen knives and fo-ks,
5000 pen and pocket knires;
zoe a. razors
2OeO pad, chcs, and till locks
1000 knot locks. and latches,
500 gro. tea and table spoons,
100 dozen hand and panel savs,
500 mill and cross cut saws,
5000 pr trail chains asst'd,
200 dozen halter chsius,
2o6 {" gun locks;
AZ cases plains asst'd,
1000 dozen chisels and plain irons,
25UO " hles ana rasps,
! 800 /" axes assid brands,
| $500 &" hinges,
| $50 . grass and corn scythes.
| 300 &" shovels and spades,
! 250 4" hay and manure forks, s. =
| Gun trimming, bellows, auvis, vices, &c. &c.
Knowing our superior facilities for procuring
goods gives Us advant ges over others in the
trade, We would earnestly solicit an exsmins-
tim of our slock before purchasing and espe-
cally from m merchants passing through our city
eastward. :
We would also inform saddlers and dealers ia
! s dicry hardware, that we have fitted up q
sac room exc usivey for that branch of trads
ana hope IN large and well selected stock ss
! CIV prices to secure their favors.
| PIttsburg, March 10, l653-20-3
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Farm to Rent.

mHE subscriber will rent farm situate fT
/ Washington township, near the Rsilroad
containing about 80 acres of cleared land OF
first rate quality, upon which al the necessary
buildings erected. Possession given on the
lst of April, Apply to ROBERT FILM,
= Plane Ne. 2, a. r. 4. Il.
March 8, Is53-la-s.
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Adams s. Co - Express.

/ d. CRAIG, agent will forward all pack ages
j. of goods money, daily except Sunday to
ali the principal cities in the Union, and all the
towns on the Railroad between PkilaGelphia and
Pittsburg.
Jefferson, March Is, 1853