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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27
Settlement ofN Nebraska.

From the st. Nary (Io,ea) Gazette, June Il,
We are highly gratified to learn from our
exchanges below that the go-ahead Anglo
/ American has commenced in good earnest the
settlement of X ansas and Nebraska. Large
numbers have crossed the Missouri river,
at st. Joseph and commenced in good earnest
the foundation of their future homes-some
ploughing, some building, and some making
large public highways from the growing city
of st. Joseph, leading off to the west through
the beautiful groves and plains of Kansas.
At old Fort Kearney, on the Missouri river,
there is already large and thrifty colony of
new settlers. who. ike all other frontier men,
are engaged in redeeming the southern Dor
der of our lovely Nebraska from the wild
beast and savage, and planting permanently
the standard of civilization and our glorious
stars and stripes upon it, -
Just opposite our neighboring city of Coull-
ell Bluff may be seen the busy surveyor, the
woodman, and the professional man, not only
marking out their claims, but performing
the more substantial duties ofthe citizen.
Here, too, just opposite our city, it cheer
ing TO witness the signs of that growing pros
perity that is to mark the future course o.
Nebraska OF all the bright spots upon the
west bank of that turbulent Missouri, the sun
seems 10 Sneu ms early rays anu evening
beams with most lustre upon the plateaus and
plains of the embryo city of Belleyieu, The
keen-cyed frontier man. fascinated by its rich
virgin soil and unequalled commercial advan-
tages, has not been slow to lay the foundation
of one of those temples ofliberty from which is
to suspended the flag of the brightest star Of the
American constellation. The engineer, the
mechanic, the merchant, and not the least in
the train, the hardy woodman, have all fixed
their eyes and hearts upon it, and not many
moons viii pass until manifest destiny will
give its metropolitan position. ..r
But the settlements are not confined to those
localities only, but all along the Missouri riv-
er for three hundred miles, upon Nebraska
the beautiful valley of which is soon to receive
the location of the great highway of nations
the Loup Fork and the Elk Horn are fast
becoming the scenes of the busy white man,
with his higher civilization.
The people of the Great West, of every
State, have set their hearts upon it, and they
will suffer no further delay, but will move on
the great ball of progress in spite of opposi-
ton. Government has in vain interposed OBJ
stacles at every step in the advance of the
Western settlement But those obstacles,
like chaff before the wind have been swept
off, and the column has moved steadily on
and onward is now the decree and the powers
of earth cannot stop it.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27
The Canvass--Correspondence.

LIB BRATIoN, ESQ. Ser AS much spec
ulation has appeared in the public press,
touching the intentions of Gov. Bigler, the
democratic candidate in the present canvass
for the. Office he has ably and faithfully filled,
and as very unkind and uncharitable attacks
have been repeatedly made upon him in this
connection, l have deemed it an act of justice
as well to him as to the Democratic party, and
the people of the Commonwealth, to give pub
licity to the annexed letter addressed to me
for the use ofthe State Central Committee.
The public will discover III this communi-
cation, another exhibition of that honesty.
sincerity, and fairness of purpose, which has
much distinguished the course of its author,
in the various responsible positions with
which the people have honored him. Gov.
Bigler is willing to meet Mr. Pollock or Mr..
Bradford, or both the opposition candidates,
before the people, and discuss the various
political issues of the day-and in such dis
cussion, our cause.-The cause of REPUBLICAN,
ism and truth-has nothing to fear. Our
principles have only to be known and under
stood, to be properly appreciated.
Very respectfully, &c, ..-.
F J. ELLIS BoNHAM.
Carlisle. July IS. 1851.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27
Carlisle, July IS, 1851.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
July I6, 1854.


j. ELLIS BoSHAM, Esq.-Dear Sir: The
manner of conducting the Gubernatorial' can
vass has, | observe, become topic of news
paper discussion, and | have deemed it prop
er, on that account, to place my views on the
subject in the possessiou of the State Gem
tral Committee.
You will remember that, when travelling
the State in 1851, deprecated the stump
ing system" as liable to manifest and weighty
objections That embraced it more as a
matter of necessity than of choice. The oppo-
nents of the Democratic party had commenced
the practice in 1913, and then again in 1871, F.,
and there seemed TO be no alternative left but
to meet them III their own chosen way. y
similar alternative may again be presented.
Indeed, if the opposite press is to be regarded
as good authority, Judge Pollock, one of the
most prominent and talented of the opposing
candidates, has already determined to canvass
the State by holding a series of public meet
ings.
The Committee will, therefore, regard the
Democratic candidate as subject to the pleas
ure of his friends, as far as the performance
of his official duties may permit. l shall most
cheerfully meet and address my fellow-citi-
zens, touching the present aspect of political
affairs, at such times and places in the State
as may be deemed proper.
have no opinions to disguise on any sub
ject to be in the least affected by the election
of Governor-am willing and anxious that
each elector should understand, as far as pos
sible, the effect of the vote which he is about
to east. Beside, my official acts are as mat
ters of public concern, and in passing upon
their wisdom, justice, and policy, the people
have right to all the facts and information
that can be thrown upon them. shall, there
fore stand prepared to account for my stew
ardship by speaking to our party friends in
the usual way, or, if preferred. by meeting
Judge Pollock before the people, without dis
tinction ofparty, and discussing political top
les, past and present, State and National,
great and small. This l am willing to do to
the extent of my spare time and limited abil-
tiles, and during the continuance ofmy health,
which, thank God, is now excellent.
Very truly,
Your ob't scrvt,
WM. BIGLER.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27
Horrible Cruelty at Poor House.

BUFFALO, July 2l.-Ihls afternoon, IN
consequence of rumors of a large number of
deaths by cholera at the Poor House, party
of physicians and citizens visited the House,
when the condition of affairs were discovered
to be most horrible. Within "A hours Is in
sane persons and seven others had died of cho-
lera, and four more were then in collapsed
state The House was found to be so foul
and filthy that persons could not enter, and
the inmates were in horrible condition. On
inquiry, it was found that they were kept on
insufficient food and that of bad quality. The
diet has been, for breakfast piece of bread
about five inches square with coffee made from
barley and piece of salt pork; dinner the
same, with the exception of coffee: supper,
bread and tea This is all the food the poor
inmates have had, and the scurvy was found TO
be raging in the building as well as cholera
Several deaths have occurred from absolute
starvation, particularly among the children.
The disclosures caused intense excitement
here The health Of the city is good.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27
The Know Nothing Party.

The Lancaster Intelligenccr concludes an able
article pointing out the proclivity of all one
Idea parties, to finally affiliate with, and be swa-
lowed up by the Wing organization, with the fol
lowing remarks:
'And such has been, and ever VIII be, the fate
of all new parties, brought into existence by the
SINE means, for the pretended object Of relressing
some alleged private or local wrong the character
of which is generally indicated by the name they
adopt. They arc all recruited by sergeants COM
missioned by the Whig party and used for the be-
neit of that party, mere FACTIONS; and, when
thrown aside by their betrayers, find themselves
lost TO the confidence of the Democracy, for whose
destruction they were employed.
Let thcse well known truths be kept in mind
by the people, especially by the young men just
launching into political life whose unframed minds
and warm impulses, are taken advantage of by
adroit and accomplished recruiting and drill SER
geants of the Wing party. The name of 'eKnow
Nothing is an invention of the enemy, II was
selected by the knowing ones as the best fitted for
their purposes. II wears semblance Of mystery
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27
lEA NEEDING SponKD-On Sud-.

GA WEDDING SPOILED On Sundo,,
morning,a a German, named Charles Scbort2
desiring of taking himself RIB" after the
manner of men, proceeded for that purpose
with his lady-love to the German Catholic
Church, in William Street, where, after max
ing known their wishes, the priest (Rev NJ
Ballies) proceeded to tie the silken cord that
binds two willing hearts. In accordance with
the usual custom on such occasions, the ques
ton was asked if there were any persons pre-
sent who had any objections to the proceeding
whereupon Mr.. Martin Stultz rose and made
some very weighty objections, to the effect
that the said Charles Schork had wife and
family now living in Germany, and that he
(Schork) had few days since received let
ter from his wife, which he could not read
and so brought it to him (Stultz) to read it
for him, the substance of which was that she
desired to come to this country, and ask
ing him to send her the necessary amount of
money TO defray her expenses and those of her
children.
Mr. Baillies becoming satisfied that the
charges were correct, refused to consummate
the matrimonial purposes of the disappointed
bridegroom, whereat he became exceedingly
indignant at Mr.. Stultz, swearing vengeance
against him, and after the dismissal of the con-
gregation commenced a furious assault upon
and would probably have killed him, but for
the Interference of the crowd Complaint was
made by Mr.. Baillies TO Justice Baldwin, who
issued warrant for his arrest which was ac-
complished yesterday morning, while follow
ing Mr.. Stultz through number of streets,
storming and threatening to kill him. He
was taken before the same Justice, who com
mitted him to the tender mercies of the lock
up" The intended bride is very beautiful
and respectable German girl, and expresses
her entire satisfaction at her fortunate escape
from such miserable man.-Nueark, ". i
-NercurN
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27
The Currency.

1t is well known that Gov. johnson was
the author of that most disastrous plan to re-
gulate the currency known as the relief law. +"
In 81 when member of the house of repre-
sentives this law was passed, mainly through
his instrumentality, by which the state was
flooded with a ragged and deprecated cur
rency.
1t is also well known that the cancellation of
this vicious currency was commenced under the
administration was to arrest the cancellation of
this relief trash and allow it to be re-issued by
the banks
Amongst the first acts of Gov Bigler's ad-
ministration was resumption of the work of
cancellation, and the withdrawal of this obnox-
ious species of currencyis now in full operation
Let Gov. Bigler be defeated and we may
reasonably infer that this salutary measure
would be suspended; and the country again
flooded with ragged relief notes. Is is useless
to deny that such is the aim of whig policy
The depreciation of the currency by the null
tiplication of banks reducing the denomination
of banknotes and measures to promote the cir
culation of paper currency instead of gold and
silver, has ever been the aim of the whig par
ty Let no one desirous of sound and healthy
currency be deceived. If United States
Bank be an absolute idea, the same object may
be attained in different form We can now
boast of the best currency of any in the union
Let Gov. Bigler be re elected, and the work
of cancellation go on, with the adoption of
other wholesome reforms, and our monetary
position will be enviable indeed.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27
But two Great Parties.

There are but two parties in this country
the Democratic party and THE OPPOSI-
TION TO THAT PARTY. The present is
one of these occasions when the whig party
passes almost out of mems memories, Other
names supersede the name of whie. Other
influences rise above it. Some are for giving o
it up because it has been used for base pur-
poses by bad men; others, because it has an
odor of suspicion about it; others, because
like an old garment it has served its day,
Every little section heretofore banded under
the name OF whig, is now setting up for itself,
and there almost as many names as there
are organizations. Meanwhile the democratic
party stands intact and upright, and nobody
thinks of the overthrow or of the decay of the
democratic party. The odds and ends of fac
ton, however, like the little people in Gullivers
Travels, who bind their huge prisoner with null
titudinous but tiny bonds, think that by COM
mon attack they may crush it 10 pieces. We
shall sec
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27
Fatal Afray.

Last Saturday. night about half past eleven
O'Clock, one of the most brutal atfrays took place
in drinking establishment that ever disgraced
our city. Mr.. Peter Mccormick and Mr. Alexis
j. Champlin met in Mr.. Mensing's bar-roOm, in
Market, between Meeting and King streets. Cham
plins extended his hand to Mccormick, who re-
fused its acceptance, saying he never took . man
by his hand who had broken his word. ChampGn
denied having done SO, whereupon McCormink
slapped his face This aroused the anger of Cham
pin to an ungovernabe degree, and he asked those
present to give him a knife a revolver, but be-
ing unable to procure either he went out.
According to the evidence eliciting from one of
the witnesses before Justice Schroeder, yesterday,
Champn returned in short time, accompanied
by some thirty or forty persons, among whom
were Messrs- Davis and Knight. Mccormick was
standing at the bar with friend when II is alleg
ed that Champlin rushed in and made plunge
with knife at his throat, making frightful cash
and causing Mccormick reel and fall against his
adversary bringing both to the ground.
Mccormick seems to have been rendered per-
fectly insensible by the first blow, nevertheless
Champlin repeatedly plunged the knife into diffe-
rent parts of his body. Davis and knight, it is
serted, were not idle, but on the contr airy, both
are said to have participated IN the sanguinary as
sault. Having satisfied their fearful passion upon
the now helpless man. the trio made good their re:
treat tnothwithstandingthe guards we're on the spot
a few minutes after the fight.
Mccormick was carried home, where, upon all
examination of his wounds, 1t was found he had
received nine distinct stabs one in the throat two
in the side, and the rest in the back and about the
breast. He was also much bruised from kicking.
Up to a late hour last night the attending physi
clan had no hope of his recovery; indeed. it was
not believed that he could survive till daylight.
Davis was arrested and lodged in Jail Yesterday,
but Champlin and Knight had not been seen bv
the policy since the aay, although it is reported
that the former was in the city yesterday!
A telegraphic despatch states that Mccormick
has since dead-Chareston Standard.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27
Death of Gen. TOWson.

Gen. Nathan Towson, Paymaster General
of the L. S. Army, died at Washington on
Thursday, aged about 10. Gen. Towson
was born in Maryland, in 1874, and at the
age of 16 removed to hentuckey, and after
wards to Natchez, in the then Mississippi
Territory, where he resided three years, re-
turning to Maryland in 1905 In 1908 he
was appointed Adjutant in the 9TH Maryland
Militia; in March, 1912, was appointed Cap
tain of Artillery in the L. s. Army, and in
August of that year joined Lieut.. Col Scott
at Philadelphia, and proceeded to the Nor
thern fronter.-He signalized himself soon
after in cutting out two vessels lying under
the guns at Fort Erie and for his gallant con-
duet was hrevetted Major He participated in
the attack on Fort George, 1913; commanded
the artillery at the battle of Chippewa, and
for his conduct was brevetted Lieutenant
Col ; was also present at the battle of Lundy S
Lane, and the attack on Fort Erie, receiving,
on both occasions honorable notice of his bra
very At the close of the war, he was as
signed the command of the troops at Boston;
in 1919 was appointed Paymaster- General
III S34 became entitled to an additional bre-
vet and took rank as Brigadier General
from the 18th of August 1924, the tenth an
niversary of the battle of Fort Erie. In 1S-
~ nc was oruereu 10 nIeAlco, 10 preside at
the Court of Inquiry held on Gen Scott
General Towson, since his promotion to the
Paymaster Generalship, has resided princi-
pally at Washington. He was considered,
in 1912, the ablest artillery officer in the
country. 1t is doubtful, indeed, ifhe had his
superior in the world. During the war, his
battery was known among the troops as Tow
sons's Lighthouse, from the constant fash
es above the smoke of the battlefield, caused
by its rapid and incessant firing. He was an
accomplished soldier, and an amiable kind
hearted gentleman.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27
Common School Convention.

5. At the Convention of County Superinten-
dents of Common Schools, held at Harrisburg
on the 10th inst, after the organization. the
object for which the Superintendents had been
called together was stated by Mr.. Black,
being for consultation and interchange of OPT
Mon, as to the best way of carrying into effect
the provisions of the late school law, so that
the interests of Common School education
might be promoted and advanced, committees
were appointed to make reports on the follow
ing subjects:
I.-Grades of Teachers Certificates,
U.-Modes of Examining Teachers,
IH.-Grades of Schools,
IV.-Visitation of Schools,
V.-Teacher' Institutes,
VI best mode of Observation-Disclosures,
V1.-Best mode of securing the co-opera-
ton of Parents,
VIII.-U niformity of Books.
Able and interesting reports were made on
the several subjects just enumerated, which en-
gagged attention, and were discussed during
the session of the Convention. As to Teachers
Certificates, three grades were adopted, the
first grade, to be granted to those who may
stand q thorough examination in all the
branches named in the law, together with such
other branches as may be required by the
Directors; the second to those who are only
examined in those required by law; and the
third to such as may only be prepared to be
examined in the elements of those branches
not as far advanced as the others. The first
two grades of Certificates will bear the seal of
the Department of Common Schools. The
object desired to be accomplished by making
these grades, was to excite an ambition among
teachers to prepare themselves thoroughly for
the duties of their profession.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27

Four DEAD PERsoNs.-On Tuesday last
gentleman called upon the City Marshal, and
requested him to make examination ola house
in the vicinity. The house was shut UP and
for some reason it was supposed by the neigh
bors to contain dead person. The Marshal
broke open the door, and discovered a most
mournful sight. A gallon jug, partly filled
with whiskey, sat upon the floor, and in close
proximity lay the forms of its four unfortu-
nate victims. A man, his wife, and two
children, were dead, with only the jug to
give an intimation of their intimately fate
Detroit AdcertjSer
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27

eo-Geuitt Smith will resign his seat in Con-
gress, at the close of the present session.
0g-The managers of the Washington Monument
have issued an appeal to the nation for aid.
oIs-The Fourth of July celebrated at Sum
terville, S. c., ON strictly temperance principles.
-Ed1Mr. Joseph w Miner, editor Of the Wilkes
barre Report of the Times" has sold out his in
terest to his associate, William Miner, who Will
hereafter conduct the paper
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27

Cure FOR STAMMERING.-Reada aloud with
the teeth closed This should be practised
for two hours day, for three or four months.
The recommender of this simple remedy says;
Il can speak with certainty of its utility
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-07-27

es-The groggeries have been successfully closed
on the Sabbath in Philadelphia and Camden.
OJ-Brigham Young says he has no fear OF Pre-
sident Pierce turning him out Of Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-06
CHINA AND GLASS WARE, &c.

OPENING DAY.-W J. f. DALEY 4 CO. IMPOR.
" and decorators Of French china French
and English fixtures bronze clocks
having taken the two splendid marberonted stores
6S and 6sS broadway, will open them Monday March
alec Of their They feel safe
tion that they VIII exhibit TO the New York public more
attractive variety OF goods in their line than has
offered in this city The proprietors have perfected the
most extensive and complete arrangements for carrying
branch Of their business which embraces the
pervson Of the most competent sslesmsn-French china
including every style Of plain white decorated from the
cheapest TO the most expensive styles made Gas fixtures
Mosrs d. Co. have secured the agencies for the sale
the leading French and English Of ths article
andwill always receive In time to exhibit simultaneously
terms will be their aim to render such despatch
execution Of orders intrusted to them in this branch
as In all Others will give entire satisfaction their
patrons Rich cut table assto this department they will
give the most particular attention and
an inspection Of this cass Of goods all Of their
especial their work in this department
They BY recent unknown to others the
business enabled to orders with much
patch than - required under the former system Their
painting gares In the upper stories Of buildings
n and desirons Of seeing the
ed 70 put gas pipes in dwellings stores churches &
In the best and the shortest notice N Bon
Monday March TO- Messrs d. Co. will Offer at private
sae and ~ great reduction former prices the entire
o. shase Of the goods taken By them in division
dinner sets, gas fixtures, &c, 40 These goods will be
arranged and ready for sale at o'clock An March TO-
Will 20 sold ~ extremely low figures order TO make
room for fresh importatons. constantly arriving.