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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

The news from the old world, come
ever and anon to our ears, fun Of sor
row and death. When we read the
report of a battle, we look through
the smoke of the field, 10 the dead and
dying. and shudder. But alas il ends
not here. There are desolate homes
to which thought goes mournfully.-
The wife looks for the husband in vain,
the sister weeps for the brave lost
brother, the aged motEer, hears not the
voice of the SON other heart. But
there is a consolation in this sorrow
he died on the field Of battle, he diBd
fighting bravely, the mantle of he
hero is folded abothim, say the atricken
one, we have good memory Of our
lost and loved. But Of that great and
noisless battle, that curses America,
where the husband and SON and
brother, pass slowly away, there is
little. said. The noise Of the cannon
the clash of swords is not heard; the
Implements of death are slower but none
the less sure. The father totters home,
from this battle, with bloated form,
the son is dagger TO his mothers
heart, the sister turns from her brother
and weeps tearsofshame. Thewound-
ed are ever with us, the blood shoteye,
the haggard face, the fierce torturing
thirst that eats away the heart, are
far worse than bayonett and ball, and
sword. The homes, darkened with
q curse, have no beam Of Joy, hope or
honor, to illuminate them. We may
turn pale and grow sick at heart, 70
read Of the thousands who fall in an
hour; but oh. we should weep as VIC
tim after victim falls in runs great
battle. God of the just aid the right
TEN. Wreath.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
MistsIIaup.
WHY SENATOR ATCHIsoN Is ABSENT
FROM THE POST OF DUTY.

The fact has already been noted that
the President Of the Senate, Mr.. ArcH-
IsoS was absent from his post, at the
opening Of the present session Of Con-
gress, and that he expected to be alb
sent for several weeks--hence he re-
signed the presidency of the Senate.
The inquiry naturally arises, what inn
portant business keeps him away from
Washington at the present time, occu-
pying the high relation he did to the
Senate Of the United States?
We saw it charged in some OF the
papers, not long ago, that he was en-
gagged in the western counties of Mis-
souri, in organizing companies OF
young man to 60 over into Kansas and
vote for members Of the Legislature,
favorable to the introduction of slavery
there. In other words, that he was
engaged in the very discreditable
work ofpipelaying sufficint number
Of voters 10 control the elections in ia
vor Of slavery-thinking doubtless.
that with the institution once fastened
upon them, like the shirt Of Nessus
they could never cast il off again.
We warned our readers last sum-
mer, that such would be the course pur-
sued by the pro-slavery advocates of
the Kansas bill, in Orderly to consum-
mate their nefarirous designs upon that
territory. What was then prediction,
is now in a fair way to become history,
and that soon. Through. this abomin-
able system Of pipe-laying. apro.slave-
ry delegate 10 Congress has already
been elected, and by the same base
means a pro-slayery Legislature will
soon be returned.
Such is the impotant business that
now detains Senator ArcnrsoE from
his seat in Congress. On the 9th of
November last he was in Platte coun-
ty, one Of the western county Of Mis-.
souri bordering on Kansas. While
there he made a speech to the people,
Of which the following Is an extract,
as reported by the Platte Aryas;
"Gen Atchison said that his mission
here to-day was, il possible, to awaken
the people of this county to the danger
ahead, and 10 suggest the means TO
avoid II. The people Of Kansas in
their FIRST elections would decide the
question, whether or not The slaye-hol-
der was TO be excluded, aud il depen-
ded upon a majoity of the votes cast
al the polls. Now il a set Of fanatics
and demagognes, q thousand miles
off, could afford TO advance their
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

evils OF fluctuations and failures could
be avoided, while The amount Of cur,
rency is increased. true policy would
dictate that we should discourage any
system that drains our country Of gold
and leaves us mere rags, Could gold
at once take the place Of all the paper
money now in circulation, prices would
not be reduced. and the balance ol
trade would still be against W.; but
the restoration of an equilibrium
would not be attended by broken
banks and broken merchants. But
more Of this next week. i9 ef Gas
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
WHOLE NUMBER ll45.

money and exert every nerve TO abol'
itionize the territory and exclude the
Shareholder, when they have not the
least personal interest, what is your
duty? When you reside within
days journey or so Of the Territory.
and when your peace, your quiet.
and your property depend upon your
action. you can without an exertion.
send five hundred of your young men
who will vote in favor Of your insti-
tutions. ii
SHOULD each conuty in the. State of
Missouri only doits duty, the question
will the decided quietly and peaceably
at the ballot-box. II we are defeated,
then Missouri and the other Southern
States will have shown themselves re :
creant to their interests, and viii de-
serve their fate. ~. A. Tribune.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
BROOKvLLE FRANKLIN COUNTY INDIANA FRIDAY DECEMBER e. 1854

Grace tasted nothing, but mournful-
lly looked on; once only she attempt.
ed TO expostulate. but was met--not
with fierce oaths, nor coarse chidings
nor even with idiotic driveling, oh no,
worse than that she felt; he replied to
her with the maudlm drunken promise,
III she'd only be a good girl. and let
him bide. he'd give her big church
bible. bound in solid gold--that 'ud
make the book o some real value.
Grace"
Poor broken hearted daughter-she
rushed to her closet in a torrent Of
Of tears.
AS for Mary Acton, she was mirac.
Iulously meek and dumb; oil the scold
was quellcd within her; the word
"blood" was the Petrucio that tanned
that shrew; she could see a-plenty Of
those crimson spots, which might
The mul.l.udlnous seas Incarnsdne,
- And make sae green one red,
dancing in the sunbeams, dotted on
the cottage walls, sprinkled as unholy
water, over that foul crock. Would
not the money be curse to them any
how, say nothing Of the dangcr9 If
things went on as they began, Mary
might indeed have cause for fear; ac-
tually she could not a-bear to look
upon the crock; rs il il had contain
ed a bottled devil. So there she sat.
ever so long, silent. thoughtful, and
anything but comfortable.
What became Of Roger until next
day at noon, neither he nor l can tell;
true, his carcase lay there upon the
floor, and the two gallon jar was empty.
But, for the real man, who could an
swer TO the name of Roger Acton, the
sensitive and conscious soul-that was
somewhere galloping away for fifteen
hours in the Paradise of Fools; the
ParadiseY nor-the Maelstrom; tossed
about giddily and painfully in one
whirl Of tumultuous drunkenness.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

Es-A swell clerk from the city Of
New York who was spending an even
ingin country tavern, cast abouthim
for some amusement Feeling secure
in the possession of the most money,
he made the following offer.
81 viii drop money into hat with
any man In the room. The one who
holds out the longest shall take the
whole and treat the company
; "I'll do il. said an old farmer.
The coclxney dropped in 10 quarter;
the countryman followed with bung-
town copper.
"Go on" said the coclney.
IL WON'T said the farmer. take the
whole and treat the company
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22
Yottrr'
0, WHAT A WORLD TINS MIGHT BE.


Oh, what world II might be,
II hearts were always klndl
e II, Friendship, none wonid slight thee s
And Fortune provo less blind;
With loves own voice 10 guide rs,
Unehanglngly and fond,
With all we wish beside US, "a
And not caro- beyond,
Oh what taworld itmlght be, af1fN
More blest than that Of yore;
Come, learn, and twill requite ye, t'-'
Toiove each other more. rag8igif
OH whata world OF beauty '
loving heart might plan, ha =
II man but did his duty, -
And helped his broteer man.
Then Augel-gues,s would brighten aEain
Tho threshold with their wings, "a
And love divine enllghten
The old, forgotten springs, =
Obi what world Of beauty lsr al
A loving heart might plan,
II man but did his duty,
And helped his broih man. daF
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n
tlemanq Heeause h holds n la3v,s
hands without squeezing them.
FuSsY.-To attempt 10 braeak mn A
love match bv sbutting mn the g;rl and
abusing the lover.
-. /,
that his Imagination ran away with him.
when triad ior desevt;cn was rot ac
quilted.
NA fellow IN the jail wishes no
had the small pox. so he could "breal
hou.. nc mas uieo every tning else
clerk IN a mercantie esta-
Dlisnment' writes 70 hisiriends athome;
risguey easy times now-a.days-very
h'tie 70 ao--our nrm don't advertize
ErThe difference between ear.
riage wheel and carriage horse, is that
one goes best when it's tired, and the
other don't.
r~Nrs Hollvhoek thlnka Il "rather
queer that the rising of a little quick.
silver IN A glass tub should make the
weather so awful hot
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

n-A large quantity Of salt is repor-
ted as being on the way from Kan
nawha. There has been no salt ofany
account in this city for a month.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

EEThe present Is the first year
since l847, that Massachusetts has
elected a Governor by the people.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-12-22

Hwhy is muff like a silly gem
tleman? Because ID holds a lady's
hands without squeezing them.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29
FROM CALIFORNIA.
Arrival of the Sc Northern star"

Nnw Yonr, Ilnn 23 The steamship North
Star, with $50 passengers and 100000 in
specie, arrived here about 4 o'clock this after
noon.
The North Star left Aspinwall on the 10th,
and brings California dates to the 1st, which
have been mostly anticipated by the United
States at New Orleans.
The fire at Marysville, California, destroyed
the post Office, Orleans Hotel, Presbyterian
Church, and some other buildings. The loss,
however, was not above $500, 900.
The fire on Dupon Street, San Francisco,
destroyed property amounting to between
S5O, 900 and $50 600.
The United States District Court of San
Francisco has indicted President Walker, for
a violation of the neutrality laws ofthe United
States
1t is rumored that Russian frigate was
seen on the coast of California.
1t is reported that privateer had been fit
ted out at Sain Francisco and sailed for
Strika.
(We received last evening full files of Cali
fornia papers, but could not find any items of
news of Importance in addition to our full and
comprehensive telegraphic dispatches from
New Orleans and New York;
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29
Perhams Gifts.

A number ofMr Perham' alleged assistants
were arrested in New York, on Saturday last,
charged with selling tickets or shares in
large gift enterprise" in which, it is said,
there one hundred thousand shares, sold at
one dollar each Mr.. Perham himself was not
found by the officers Daniel n. Tilden was
the complainant. A quarrel between the mem
bers of the Committee, to whom was entrus-
ted the distribution of the gifts belonging to a
former enterprise of Mr. Perham, is SAID to
have been cause for the making of this COM
plant. 1t appears that after the Committee
of Distribution had adjourned, considerable
amount of property to be distributed remained
in their possession, in consequence of many of
the ticket buyers having failed to send in their
tickets. This property became bone of con-
tention to the Committee, some ofwhom wish
ed it divided among themselves, while others
claimed they had no right to it, and that it
should remain in the hands of the property,
clerk, Mr.. John G. Sargent. Tilden, the COM
plainant, was one of the Committee. The per-
sons arrested disclaim all participation in the
business of selling the gift tickets and say they
are not the parties interested, and that the
whole of the information is false and malicious
upon the part Of the informers.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29
Restitution.

On Tuesday last. Catholic priest called
at the office of the National Insurance Com
pany in this city, and stated to the President
that he had sum of money which he was
directed to pay over to the Company. He
declined answering any questions as to the
source whence he received the money, or
giving any information whatever concerning
it; but asked for receipt from the Company,
to the effect that they accepted the amount so
paid, viz: So, 289, and in full for the sum
which the parties would have wished to pay,
including interest, Such receipt was ac-
cordingiy given, and the money paid over to
the President.
The case is a remarkable one, though it is
not difficult to guess the history of the trans
action 1t however does not belong to US
peculiarly to perform this part of the busi-
ness-which the reader can quite as well do
for himself-N Y. paper.
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valuable Property for Sale.
June 90, 1854.

EyHE subscriber will sell at private sale, his
Cambria county. The building is q two-story
frame about fifty feet in front. well calculated
either for Store or Tavern, with a good stable
and other out buildings attached There are also
two lots of ground belonging to the property this
is desirable location for doing an extensive bus
siness either in Dry Goods line or tavernkeeping
There is a charter granted for the construction of
a Plank Road from Johnstown TO Belsano. The
distance from Belsano to Ehensburg, is nine miles,
and seventeen miles from Indiana.
Persons desirous of purchasing the property
will call on the undersigned at his residence in
Belsano A good deed Will be given.
B. F. DAVIS.
Belsano, June 90, 1854.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29
The City of Glasgow.

The ill-fated screw-steamship, with Its 48O
souls on board, is at length given up. As may
be remembered, she sailed from Liverpool on
the 1st of March, with III cabin and saloon
passengers, and about 292 steerage, her crew
numbering Sc, including the commander,
Captain Morrison and from the period of her
clearing the Mersey up to the present moment
not the least tidings have been heard of her.
The breaking up of the immense fields of ice
to the north-ward of the Bank, which were
borne down the Atlantic in masses, it is said,
of some 200 or 800 miles in length, no doubt
overwhelmed the vessel in an attempt to force
a passage, and caused her almost immediate
destruction, not soul escaping. The city of
Glasgow and her cargo were insured for
ESQ OOO
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29

0o-THERE is general apprehension that the
cholera will again sweep over our country. 1t
has already made its appearance in many towns
in the west, especially those on the rivers, and
is has also commenced its ravages in some of
the large northern cities 1t cannot be doubt
ed that many of the cases of sickness that oc-
cur at this season of the year are mistaken for
Asiatic cholera. They are produced frequent
ly by the young vegetables that are so eager
ly sought after and so imprudently eaten. But
every precaution against that terrible scourge,
the Asiatic cholera, should be taken by private
persons and by municipal authorities. Cellars
should be cleansed, rubbish removed, and bad
meats and vegetables avoided Great atten-
ton should be paid to the streets and cutters
in cities Filth should not be permitted to ac-
cumulate in alleys and in private ways A rea-
sonable attention to cleanliness will do much
to keep off the pestilence.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

The Democratic State Central Committee,
agreeably to previous announcement, met at
Buehler's Hotel, in Harrisburg, on Thurs
dey the 18th inst and after 1uil ana Iree II
interchange of sentiment, it was resolved that
a more efficient organization of the Demo-
cratic party be effected, and that addresses be
issued on the following subjects
1st. The new position of the Wing party
and their allies.
2nd. The principles of non-intervention
and popular sovereignty as settled by the
Compromise of 1850, and embodied in the
Nebraska and Kansas bill
3rd. Review of the measures of the pres
ent and late State administrations
4tq. Federalism and Whiggery from the
days of Hamilton down to the present day
Resolred, That the forehoing proceedings
be published in the Democratic papers of this
State.
J. ELLIS BONHAM, Chairman.
GEo. G. WALKER Secretary.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29
VARIABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE

THE subscriber offers for sale the House and Lot
/ on which he now resides. situate in Summityille
L Cambria CO.. Pa. The buildingis Of Frame, "a
front the Portage Railroad, extending back a
long the Turnpike Road 90 feet, Two Stories high,
with finished Basement. Also ono IL Story
Building so by "a feet, large Stable and Smoke
House, &c. With small addition to the above
described property, it can be made commodious
house for a HOTEL which will pay well, rs this
place. no doubt, is destined to be great place of
resort in the summer season, being situated on
the top of the Allegheny Noun tains, and surroun-
ded on all sides with the most delightful and pic
turesque scenery the eye can behold, and only dis
tant one mile from the Penna. Railroad Station
This property will be sold at a very low price, rs
the subscriber wishes to convert it into a Hotel,
and does not wish to keep it himself. For fur
ther particulars enquire of the subscriber, On the
premises.
JOHN IVORY.
Anril 6. 1S54-3m.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29
Available Farm for Sale.

TNHE subscriber desiring TO remove TO the West,
i offers for sale the valuable farm which he
now resides situated in Allegheny township, four
miles north of Loretto and eight miles northeast
of Ebensburg and adjoining lands of Francis Coo
per and John Mccoy.
The farm contains about IS acres, Of which so
are cleared and under a high state of cultivation,
and the rest affords the choicest rail timber
There are on the premises, log dwelling and
barn. small young orchard, and an excellent pc
rennial spring Of water.
The terms, which will be reasonable, will be
made known through mail or otherwise by the sub
scriber. EDWARD CONARf
June %, 1854.
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EosT LAND WARRANT.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned against pur-
Achasing or locating certain Bounty Land
Warrant for 60 acres of land issued by the Com
missioner of Pensions under the act OF Congress,
of 2Sth September, 1850, to Philip W. NJ Donald,
late a Brevet Major in the 2nd Regiment of Uni
ted States Dragons, for services rendered during
the late war with Mexico, the said having been
lost or stolen from possession some time
in the year 1858. have entered caUedt in the
Pension Office against the issuing of a Patent to
any person for a survey, made by virtue of said
warrant. intend making application to the
Commissioner Of Pensions for duplicate of the
same
RACHAEL MDONALD.
Ebensburg. June s, "a.
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vAx.UAHEz. PROPERTY FOR SALE

WTILL sell at public sale the following valua
w bic property in Campbcllstown on the lst day
of July 1854 the large and valuable Tavern Stand
now kept by tire undersigned, with one half acre
of ground attached, with water privileges
ALso-a Cooper Shop adjoining tie Tavern stand,
with one half acre ofground attached
ALso-a large Ware house with one half acre of
ground attached.
ALso-onc lot of ground belonging to Catharine
Parrish.
ALso-a new Frame House, partly finished be-
lynging to Catharine Parish.
The property can be purchased previous tc the
1st of July.
A good and sufficient title will be given.
JOHN PARISH.
Inne 6 81
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MAR RHED

On the ODD inst. by R. Jones. Esq, Mr.. JoHN
WINTERS, and Miss CATHAEINE FARBoR, all Of AL
toona, Blair county, Pa.
On tha 9th inst, by Rev. Mr.. Corbet, Mr..
PHILIP COLLINS, Sumnitville, to Miss MARGARET
NooS, of this place
On the 27th inst by Rev. Mr.. Powell, Mr.. /.
n. ROBERTS, of Ebensburg, to Miss JANE Cir
TINS, of Cambria township.
As usual, accompanying the above, we received
n large and delicious cake. The happy couple
will rlease accent our thanks.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29
THE EMPORIUM.

WHE CHEAPEST GOODS CAN BE FOUND AT
4 THE NEW ST0RE-LAUREL SWAMP.
THE citizens Of Cambria County are respectful
ly invited to examine stock before purchasing
elsewhere. An acquaintance with our stock and
manner OF doing business will convince you of the
superior Inducements, are enabled TO offer.
Our varied assortment comprises. Dry Goods Of
every kind Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Ready
Made Clothing, Hardware and Queensware, Cedar
Ware, Drugs, Dye StuiIs Groceries of all kinds
an excellent assortment of Fish sc. &c.
ANY articles called for, which have not
hand can be obtained in a few hours, by Penna.
Railroad and Adams and Cos Express, at the low
est rates possible We feel assured that those who
will call and look through stock. which under
all circumstances, are pleased to show, will be
disposed to buy.
OUR TERMS ARE CASH.
w. A NEFF & co.
r-ADAM'S & cos Express Ofico has been
removed from Summit to Cresson Station-Laurel
Swamp.
VA. EEFF, Ag't.
March 10, '54.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
property fer Sale OF Rent.

UNHE subscriber offers for sale his house and lot,
Il situated in the borough of Summitville, Cam
bria county, Pa. The building is Of plank "a feet
front on the turnpike, and extending back 6f feet
along an alley. The front of the building has
been fitted up for Tin-smth Shop, and the back
for a dwelling. The situation is excellent one
for the above mentioned business, 1t affords a
very large Wholesale and retail custom Amy per-
son who wishes to purchase the property for that
business, also purchase good set of tools, &c.
For further particulars enquire of W. A. Maloney,
who resides the premises.
JAMES MALONEY
June 90, 1854.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29
American House.

TEIHE undersigned having leased for q number
l. of years. that large and commodous house in
Conemaugh borough, Cambria county, Pcnnsylva-
nia formerly occupied by Hon John Murray,
would respectfully inform his friends and the pub
lie generally, that he will spare pains in making
it of the most desirable stopping places in the
county.
His table will be filled with the best the market
can afford.
His bar viii contain liquors of the best brands
HIS stable will be attended by careful and atten-
tive Ostiers.
MICHAEL STEWART
June Is, 1854.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-06-29
This way for Good and Cheap Goods.

WTILL be opened this week at the brick store
Wv of J. Moore, in Ebensbnrg, a general assort-
ment Of cloths cassimeres, satinctts, tweeds, and
great variety Of summer goods.
Together with any quantity Of prints, delains,
lawns, cashmeres, ginghams, lustres and other
dress goods.
ALSO 4 LARGE
and good assortment of hardware, quecnsware,
saddlery, clothing, stationary, drugs, &c, &c.
Persons wanting boots and shoes, hats and caps
ready made clothing, will find it to their advan-
tage to call at the.
Brick store.
The subscriber, thankful for past favors, ear
nesty requests his customers, and the public gen.
orally to ut least call and examine his stock and if
he cannot suit every person in quality and price it
is not his fault. Produce and lumber of all kinds
taken in exchange for goods; and he also takes
CASH when offered.
J. MOORE.
Ebensburg April %, 1851.