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Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-15


was a boiler patented in England, and praised
in this country. So, rs Uncle Sam has many
disinterested friends, he must receive the first
benefits of the discovery. The boilers were
subsequently altered to horizontal tabular,
and after unshackling some modern improve,
ments from the engines, she is now fine
steamer.
The Fulton was raced, and single engine
put in her. She is now substantial steamer
on the West India station.
I belieye l have mentioned all the war
steamers built by the Navy Department, which
by the above account, are eleven. Ont of the
eleven, two proved total failures-not from de-
fective construction, but from having been
designed for side submerged wheels; and two
out of the remaining nine (the San Jaeinto and
New Princeton partial failures, from causes
already stated. Seven out of the eleven did
well from the first, and are still doing rs well
as any steamers Of their class and date, not,
outstanding the cry of failure
Presuming there are no important mistakes
in the above brief account Of our naval steam
ers, We will press on to comparison with mer
chant steamers. O. 'saSjs y
1t would occupy too much time and paper
to enumerate all the breaks and failures Of
the various steamers built for the California
trade. The Ohio, when new, broke one Of
her engines, was caught in a moderate gale
and came very near being lost; she came in
port much crippled requiring docking fol
repairs The Georgia was in nearly the sam,
condition lately, and had to put into Norfolk
in distress. I have mentioned those two steam
ers, as they have generally been supposed t,
| be the most efficient steamers running in tn,
| California lines might mention many other
| that have done much worse, including tae new
steamer San Francisco; after her engine
broke, she was unmanageable, and drifted a
the mercy of the wind and waves.
We will carry the comparison to the bes
and most successful line Of sea steamers nov
running, viz the Collins line. There is no
one of those four steamers that has not broker
| their shafts and some other parts Of their en-
gines Who does not recoilect the Atlantic
breaking down, and being SO long unheard o
| In fact, there Is not one Of that line but wha
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-15

Strain, to explore route for ship canal over
the Isthmus of Darien. This party consists of
Lieut. s., Mr.. Garland son Of Col Garland,
{. S. A, Passed Midshipman Truxon, and
twenty four men. Their route was over re-
sion in which hostile and very treacherous
savages are accustomed to range. Before
starting, we learn flom their friends in Wash
ington, they were i,rcibly cautioned by the
Secretary Of the Navy to guard themselves
against these savages. and were armed at all
points for their protection. 1t seems that they
have not been heard of for an undue time, and
all efforts from the Cyane to learn Of their
precise position, have resulted only in painful
apprehensons for their safety on the part of
he officers Of that ship. We are, however.
satisfied that at the Department it is conceived
that they have taken some unfrequented route,
Ind that they are amply able to defend them
selves against hostile Indian demonstrations.
A Court Martial on DR.. Steiner, q. S. A
rhe War Department yesterday ordered a
Court Martial upon Assistant Surgeon Jose
plus NJ Steiner, U. S. A., for killing his com
nander Maj. Arnold not long since, it will be
recolected. They are to assemble at Austin
Texas, on the 18th of April. Tie detail for thi:
Court is as follows, viz:
Brcvet Brig. Gen. VIM. s. Harvey, Col I'd
Dragons Brevet Col. Chas. A. May, Capt q
dragons; Col. Joseph Plympton, LIST infantry
Brevet Col. Carlos A. Waite, Lieut.. Col 5tf
infantry; Breyet Lieut.. Col. Thompson Nor
ris, Major lst infantry Brevet Lieut.. Col
James " Bomford, Capt. Sth infantry; Breve
Lieut. Col. Daniel Ruggles, Captain 9Th in
fantry; Breyet Lieut.. Col. Benz. S. Roberts
Capt mounted rifles; Lieut.. Col Washington
Seawell, sth infantry Maj. J. II. Lamotte
9TH infanty Maj Giles Porter, 4th artillery
Brevet Maj II. W. Merrill, Capt. I'd dragons
and BIevet Maj. n B. Rossell, Capt. 9Th in
fantry Capt. Caleb s. sibley, 5th infantry
and Captain Robert Granger, lst infantry, q
supernumeraries.
| Capt. VIM. d. Blair, Commissary of Sub
sistence, has been appointed the Judge Ad
vOcate.
DR.. Steiner is supposed 70 be in the hands q
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-15

JR- GEO NEwLASD. the "Aneri, IN Strawter.
VI ~ Man." from Western New crk, who Tor
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30
From Washington.

A Washington despatch under date of Novem-
ber 2sth, says 1.-The Russian ambassador says
that Lord Palmerstons visit to Paris is to agree
upon Joint note to Austria and Prussia. Unless
they join the allies, the revolutionary element in
Italy and Hungary will be Immediately let loose
He further said-''We may do it first' The ut
most excitement existed in diplomatic circles in
France and England at the time of the sailing ol
the Baltic. If Sebastopol should not fall-and it
is not believed it wil-there viii be revolution
in France, and change of ministry in England,
which will sympathise with the liberals of Germa-
ny and other parts Bread is high in Paris, and
the people are talking quite loud. 1t is quite cur
rent in diplamatic circles that the British ministry
were excited and alarmed when Mr. Soule arrived
in London from Paris-that Lord Clarendon called
upon Mr.. Buchanan Immediately, and then COM
municated by telegraph with the French govern
mentn
The Russian Ambassador and the British Min
lister visited the State Department at Washington
on the 2Sth.
There is another rumor from Washington an
nouncing probable change in the Cabinet.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30
Arrest of a Counterfeitor.

On Saturday afternoon, telegraphic despatch
was sent to United States Deputy Marshal Sproul,
from Cleveland, requesting the arrest of man
named Peter Grundy, who keeps an eating house
on the corner of Wood and Water streets on a
charge of counterfeiting. The Marshal net being
at home, the despatch was handed to the Mayor,
who proceeded the place indicated and arrested
Grundy A thorough search was made of the
dwelling and restaurant of the prisoner. In the
former was discovered dyes for the manufacture of
ten and twenty-five cent-pieces, crucibles, and
other tools used by counterfeitors. They also
found from fifteen TO twenty dollars worth of the
spurious coin, part finished, and part imperfect.
On the person oil Grundy was found counterfeit
Mexican dollar, and an American half dollar,
which was al the coin of that description which
was found about his person premises. Ta-
king these circumstances into consideration, and
other facts which viii be developed on trial, there
appears to be no doubt but Grundy has been long
and extensively engaged in this nefarious busi
ness.
The prisoner was examined before Mayor Volz,
in presence of Hon. Charles Shaler, United States
District Attorney, and fully committed for trial.
Two or three other persons, supposed to be i'm
plicated, were also arrested at the same time but
on examination established their innocence SO sat-
that they were discharged.
Ipittsburg Post.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30
Mail and Post-Offiice Robberies.

James Fitzgibbon, a night clerk and porter
in the New York. Post Office, was arrested
yesterday morning on a charge of having
purloined various money packages from that
office on the night previous. The facts are,
as near as we can gather them, as follows -
The frequency of complaints of losses let
tiers of late, particularly those which should
arrive by the night mails, had caused the
tions to his agent at this point to use every
effort to discover and remove the cause of this
serious trouble. if possible; and from the re-
suit, we should judge these instructions have
been faithfully executed.
Various discoveries, from time to time,
caused suspicion to fall upon the porter above
named and authorized the special agent to ap-
ply the tests In that particular direction, and
too keep c.ose watch on all his movements
involving some pretty hard night service
On the night before last, while thus observing
him, and soon after the arrival of the late
mails, he was seen to appropriate to himself,
by somewhat curious process, and secrete
about his person, several packages of letters
and money which were mailed at Newark
and Bridgeport, and addressed to points be-
yond this Office All this was done directly
under the eyes of the special agent. who. of
course, did not make public proclamation of
his presence in the Office. Soon after leaving
the office at five o'clock in the morning he was
'.headed off" by Mr.. Holbrook and one of the
principal clerks, and being taken back to the
Office, the packages referred to were found in
his possession though somewhat mutilated -
". Y. Herald, OATH.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30
Collision in Boston Harbor.

The steamship Canada from Liverpool via
Halifax, came in collision on Friday evening
near the Lower Light. with the steamer
Ocean from Boston for Hallowell, Me-, stri-
king her near her midships 1t was not vet
dark, and the accident is unexplained. The
steamers Forest City and Boston, in company
took offthe Oceans passengns, of whom there
were So 1t appears that tho collision upset
the stove in the Oceans cabin, and the vessel
taking fire the explosion of the boiler soon
followed. A man and woman, and child
unknown, were drowned Hiram Wing. a
messenger of Carpenters Express, was badly
scalded. Charles Pope and wife (waiters)
were badly injured No others are known to
have been lost or seriously injured The
Forest City returned with the dead, the in
jured and their friends The steamer Boston
with the balance of the Oceans passengers,
proceeded to Portland. The Ocean was a
large and very fine boat, and was heavily
freighted. She will prove with her freight,
a total less.-Ndt. Ev. Argus.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

The Steamship Africa arrived at New York
on the 2Sth inst, bringing three days later
snews from Europe.
A pause has occurred in the field of opera
tions before Sevastopol The dispatches from
both the Russian and British Generals, say
that the siege is progressing with regularity,
and that preparations are being made for an
assault lt-Both parties are in want of rein
forcements, the besiegers more than the be-
sieged-The Russians are in want of ammu-
milton The force of the Allies is reduced,
by battle and disease, to so, 600 men, which
has caused much alarm in England and
France, and the utmost efforts are being made
to send instant reinforcements.-All the mail
steamers are taken up to convey troops
The winter is setting in severely in the Black
Sea-The weather has been very stormy and
two Turkish frigates have been wrecked
The great hospital in Sevastcpol with 1000
wounded, has been destroyed by the fire of
the Allies -Four Russian ships in the harbor
had been sunk by the Allies fre-one of
them the Twelve Apostles The typhus fever
had broken out in Sevastopol from the large
number of dead remaining unburied. Con
fagrations were continually occurring from
the red hot shot fred into the town by the
Allies, and water was getting exceedingly
scarce.-The Russiang were preparing for
street fighting, and were posting cannon so as
to sweep the streets, fortifying the houses, dc
In the action of the 5th, the British had
suffered much Duke of Cambridge had
his horse killed from under him, and Sir Geo
Cathcart. and Generals Strausways and Goul-
die were killed.-A despatch from Vienna
under date of the 18th says Dispatches
from Balaklava to the 11th inst. have been
received this evening, according to which an
other great battle has been fought, in which the
Russians lost 5000 men, The loss of the
Allies was also great. but they remained mas
ters of the field
The next news from Europe will be looked
for with much interest.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30
Fire at Plane Nine.

We regret to learn that a fire broke out in the
store and dwelling house of John Arged at the foot
of Plane 9, Portage Railroad, on Friday evening
last, about sundown. The fire originated, it is
supposed, from stove pipe, and when discovered
had made such progress that no effort was made
to save the buildings. Some of the furniture in
the house, and greater portion of the goods in
the store, were removed but everything in a more
or less damaged condition. We did not learn Mr.
A.'s loss, but it must be quite as much as he
can well afford 10 lose, and we cannot but sympa-
thize with him, seeing that all he has is the accu-
mutation of ten or twelve years of patient indus
try. He was insured for ten years, and his insur-
ance only expired a month or two ago. His case
should be another warning TO men in business not
TO neglect their insurance.-Hol. Standard.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30
portant News for the Shareholders in Perham's s
Third Gift Enterprise.

It will be seen by reference to advertisement in
our paper of to-day, that the Committee appoin-
ted by the Shareholders at their last meeting,
have issued call for final meeting of all inter
ested to get their instructions in reference to the
distribution of the Gift property. Weare pleased
to find the matter so near consummation, and
hone that Mr. Perham will receive the patronage
he so wen deserves for the hberality and energy
displayed in getting up and prosecuting this stu
pendous enterprise. Orders for tickets should be
sent in Immediately. There fortunes in re-
serve for somebody
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30
State Central COMMITTEES.

A meeting of the Democratic State Central
Committee will be held at the Merchants Hotel,
Philadelphia, on Tuesday, the 26th of December.
1854, at o'clock, P. NJ.
The Chairman has received various letters from
prominent and influential citizens of the State,
expressing desire to have State Convention,
for the purpose of recognizing the Democratic
party on more permanent basis, consolidating it
against the secret and insidios assaults that have
for time paired its usefulness and efficiency in
carving out our cherished principles. and to render
it impregnable in the future against the approach
es of the various and dangerous isms, vagaries
and headlong passions of the day. As the consti
tut;ona truly conservative, historical and patriot
ic party of the country, the Democracy have a
great mission to fulfil, and must not prove recre
ant in period of adversely, to the high trust
confided to their care The friends of liberty, of
the rights of men, wherever they may have been
born, of religious liberation, and the opponents OF
a connexion between Church and State, corrupt,
meretrcious and wanton as such connexion has
always proved to be, the opponents of all religi-
Gus tests in determining the rights OF citizens or
their qualifications for office public trust, among
those who have heretofore differed with us ON
minor points, are now ready and anxious to
operate with the Democratic party at the first
favorable opportunity in maintaining the integri-
ty of the Constitution formed by the patriots of
the Revolution, the Fathers of the Republic.
1t is deemed advisable that the contemplated
State Convention be called solely for the purposes
already namcd so that its action be not enlbar-
rassed by any other business; and that it should
be composed of the most tried, steadfast, enlight
ened and influential men in our ranks, that its
voice in favor of the great fundamental principles
of the Democratic creed shall speak with autho-
rity, and inspire confidence and respect among all
classes of our people.
It is thought also that political calm is the
proper time to begin this great work. In this
way weswll show our love FOR the great principles
we maintain, by assembling when there is not
scramble for place or power, but at time when
the public mind is not excited and prejudiced by
the bitterness attending an approaching election
when our own Councils viii not be distracted
,by rival interests and personal aspirations
The members of the Committee will therefore
appreciate the importance of general attendance,
and it is hoped will be punctual meeting at
the time and place appointed, and that the Dem
ocratic papers of the State will give this notice
an early and general publicity.
j. ELLIS BONHAM, Chairman.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

One Hundred Wood Choppers wanted, by A.
M. & r. White.
Sealed Proposals, by W. D. Hurd-
Notice, by DR.. Strohecker.
Public Sale Of Valuable Property, by George
Murray.
Strayed away, by Luke Hillgrove.
New Grand Duchy of Baden Lottery Loan, by
Moriz Stiebel Sons.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30

give are sorry to hear of the decease of Dr.
MIcHAEl CAsTwEIL, Of Blairsvile, who died at
noon on Sunday, the 9th inst. of consumption,
after a long and painful Illness The deceased
was a young man of fine mental abilities, with a
good education, and with brilliant prospects. I'M
til he was prostrated by the fatal disease His
disposition and character were ssch TO make
him multitudes Of true friends wherever he be-
came known, and his early death is a source of
deep and lasting grief to large circle of ac-
quaintanoes.
screen be the turf above him."
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30

GoDEY's LADY's BooK.--The December num-
Der of this popular magazine arrived in due time.
richly laden with choice reading matter. The en-
cravings and fashion plates are beautiful, and not
any behind the former numbers. Published at
No. lis Chesn Mt St, Philadelphia.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30

O-I 1t will be seen by an advertisement in to-
days paper, that our old friend Hugh Kelly will
visit this place on Court Week, with large and
extensive assortment of Ready Made Clothing, to-
gether with an assortment of cloths and vestings,
all of which he will sell at twenty per cent. less
in chnan.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30
r1,ns.s of aoxsrnor Bigler.

We are sorry to learn that Governor Bigler is
again so severely ill to be confined to his bed.
1t is disease of the liver, we learn, and appear
ed suddenly in an aggravated form on Wednes-
day last, since when he has been unable to leave
his room for a moment.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30

~ Mark Edwards Oyster Saloon, is nightly
visited by the lovers of the bi-Datues. They are
the real genuine Rock Island Shell Fish. Give
him call, and if everything is not done up in
apple pie order. we will knock under.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30

Not three hours, but one quarter Of an no,1
served to lay all these gallant fellows low, and
every soul would have been cut off had it not
been for the heavy dragons, who charged as
RAPIDLY as they could in the track of the devo-
ted eight" OF this latter charge Lord
Raglan says: The charge of this brigade
(heavy cavalry was one of themost successful
ever witnessed; was never for moment
doubtful. and was in the highest degree cred
table to Brigadier General Scarlett and the
officers and men engaged in it." 1t, with the
brave stand made by the Scotch Highlanders,
and some assistance given by the French, cer-
tainly redeemed the day.
For details of the battle we refer TO a sub.
sequent part of our summary. After the ae-
tion it was resolved by the Allies to abandon
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30
Carlisle, NoY. -, 1854.
More of the Beauties Of Know Nothingism

In a country where freedom of speech and OF
the press are not only tolerated, but are expressly
guaranteed, all attempts to control the ballot-box
through the medium of secret political organiza-
tions must ultimately prove mserably impotent.
As one of the signs of the times-as some slight
evidence that common sense and just regard for
the political rights of others have some influence
over the action of few of those who profess to
be followers of the new ism--mentiou might be
made of a serious difference of opinion among the
''faithfu'' in regard to the recognition of prin-
ciple upon which the tottering foundations of
Know Nothingsm supposed to rest. This
dissension has openly manifested itself in one of
the lodges of this city. few weeks ago, one of
the members thoroughly disgusted with the
stealthy, skulking character of the proceedings of
an organization which professed to maintain prin-
ciples dear to every true Americans heart, IN a
plain straightforward manner, undertook to have
the seal of secrecy removed He prepared, and
undertook to submit the following preamble and
resolutions:
'sWhercas, It would more accord with thespirit
of the free institutions of country, and with
our character as citizenf thereof, that we should
divest ourselves of all unnecessary concealment
and whereas are responsible only TO the consti-
tuition and laws of the United States for our pur-
poses and acts, there can be no existing necessity
for withholding our names members of the
Supreme Order of the Sons of the Sres of Seventy
six from the public: Therefore,
Resolved. That the injunction of secrecy be,
and is hereby, removed from all the proceedings
of the order in the District of Columbia, except
ing so far as regards signs of recognition and
passwords; and that the secretaries of the several
subordinate councils be required to be published
in one of the newspapers of Washington city
perfect list of the names of the members of their
respective councils, Including the names of all
members who have temporarily withdrawn"
After considerable delay and badgering for an
alleged want IF jurisdiction, the above preamble
and resolution were finally read by the member
in question before the council to which he was
attached The president decided that the resolu-
tion was inadnlissable- An appeal was taken,
and the presidents decision sustained by a unan-
imous vote. The author of the resolution then
took leave of the workers in darkness and
formally withdrew from the order. Further COM
Inent is unncccssary-Wash. Union.
Ngw York misunderstanding to the
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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-30

NEw YoRK ELECTION. to the
albany Argus, Clark's majority over Seymour
is 81, and Raymond over Ludlow, rs, ,916
For Canal Commissioner. Fitzhugh has ma
jority of 81 ,222 over his democratic competi-
tor Clarke. and Bovine, whig, is elected
State Prison Inspector by majority of 3d.
733.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-09-26
VALUABLE LAND FOB SALE.

HsHE subscriber offers for sale valuable Tract Of
Il LAND situated twenty miles north of Camden,
in Kersllaw District, on Hanging Rock and Lick
three acres-abont fifty acres Of which are freshscear
ed land, in high state Of cultivation Nearly ALI
the balance is good productive land n.Woods (andsa
good portion oft excellent bottom land adap-
ted to the growth of cotton corn, wheat and other
grain. -. sszs,. ,i.sS.J. U = Sr-
cessary outbuildings all new, wtha good Grist Mill
ontbe premises, below the junction Of the above;
named creeks. ~ - -
There are but few places in the up-country to com.
pare with the locality of this tract regards fertility
health outlet range for stock and every other neces
sary advantage. -,
skny persons wishing to purchase are invited to call
upon the subscriber upon the premises and examine:
for themselves. The land will,be sold upon liberal
terms - G. @. HALLE. =
Sept. Is. 81 TT