The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1853-07-28
LOCAL AND EDITORIAL ITEMS.

gsSg@The number of exhibitors why display
their wares in the New York Crystal Palace, is
six thousand.
Rgy@ VIM. B. Hudson, of this village, offers
for sale his house and lot and the stock, &C.,
of his Watchmakers shop.
Hon. DAVID Il. ArcHEsoN, Senator from Mis-
souri,, is stumping the State. The war between
him and sold Bullion" RACES with increased
fury.
9@GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for August, is a
work of gr eat merit and interest. The engra-
wings and literary matter are of the choicest
kind.
G@GoDEYs Gladys Book for August, is
an admirable number, containing much useful
information in its literary department., and en-
bellished with beautiful engravings
EEg- Four parties are now in the field sur
veying routes for the great railroad to the Pa
ciic. 1.-The Pacific Railroad" say the prophets,
''is to be the topic of the next session of Con-
gress"
E3y|ANGELlNA asks, ssWhy is belle like To-
comotive because she sends off the sparks,
transports the mails, says to the tender, pine
knot, is often followed by a train, and passes
over the plain.
sGrCertainly you want your likeness taken,
do you not? If so, call upon FErTER, at Jetfer-
son, who can furnish you with as good Da>
guerreotype You obtain in the wide, wide
world. Everybody takes them.
nea. Robert Lytle intends sending beautiful
cherry plank, and Col r. NJ. Lemon intends
sending a large piece of bituminous coal, both
the productions of Cambria county, to the Worlds
Fair in New York.
Death Warrrnt-The death warrant for the
execution of Jewell, under sentence of death at
Pittsburg, for the murder of Mitchell, was re-
ceived there Thursday. The 22d of Septem-
Der is fixed for the execution.
! Rss~ Samuel II. Keller, son of Jacob Keller,
farmer, Yellow Springs Blair county, in jump
| ing off load of grain, on Wednesday last, his
foot caught and he fell head foremost, breaking
both his neck and back, causing instant death
BG% man named Horn, Keeper ola board
ing shantee at the foot . Plane No. 8, died sud
denly on Monday evening, 18th inst, in bed
Late at night his wife got up. to let some per-
sons into the house, Lit candle and found her
/ husband dead.
seA-Sig. EVANS, whose concert we attended
last evening, sings and plays well. The audi
ence were highly pleased with the entertainment
and after the performance was over, company
of ladies and gentlemen .'tripped it on the light
fantastic toe,' the Signor playing for them sweet
music.
| D9@ Marshal WYNKooP was arrested in Phil
adelphia oE Saturday for contempt, having de-
clned to bring the body of Fisher an alledged
fugitive slave, into court a writ of habeus
pus. The circumstances created quite an excite
ment. The Marshal was released, and has con-
veyed the fugitive to Maryland.
;. Ras~ An Extra from the office of the Fulton
Democrat gives the proceedings of the County
Democratic convention, which met on Saturday
last. After nominating County ticket, resol-
utions endorsing the administration of Gen.
Pierce, in favor of the reelection ofGov. Bigler
and approving of the Legislative career of Hon.
VIM. P. Schell, were unanimously passed.
sSs% Messrs. McDermit s. Todd have on
hands a large supply of bureaus, sideboards,
chairs, washstands, beadsteads sc. &c., manu-
factured of mahogany, rosewood, walnut and
cherry, at their wareroom in the upper story of
r. Davis s. Co.'S. new house. They can suit tn
taste of every and can sell you as good and
t splendid furniture can be purchased in the
cities
|, asa-The Hollidaysburg Standard says, ''they
talk of erecting water works in Ebensburg, al
an expense of 90 only" slight mistake,
ncighbor. Should be $500, for which amouh'
, the town could be supplied. Cheap as dirt, you
5 know, but our folks are so busy about Plank
4 Roads that we do not hope to have the Water
Works in operation until the village is burnt up.
! After the horse is stolen, lock the stable.
f When the late Major General Riley wen
to Mexico he was only Colonel; but burned
for chance to distinguish himself, that he NIGH
n obtain higher honors. He is said to have used
d the expression, Major General Riley or death.
I He got both the title, reward for his bril-
. liant achievements, and death in consequence o
s hardships and exposures. He died at Buffalo
9 on the 11th ult.
f asa.C Col. John p. Anderson, of Huntingdon
/? made narrow escape at the Mountain House
n on Saturday evening last He attempted t
. jump the cars, when in motion, missed hi
footing, and fell between the cars and the plat
y form. He grasped the beam, was dragged 70
i some distance until relieved by several gentle
, men, and escaped unhurt but much frightened
. BE- Extensive preparations are in projectio