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Washington telegraph., 1854-05-10

LOOK Our FOR AZ INPosroR.-Under
this heading the ST. Louis Democrat publish
e letter dated Jenny Lind. Arkansas
March 25,' from which the followipp / N
extract
About the 25th Of August last there came
to this place man calling himself Henrv
Holmes, hailing from Clinton, La. This
man affected great piety. was received into
the society of this place by letter from the
II. f. Church South. signed j. L. White
p. o.. of Clinton Mission La. Said ind;.
vidual, BY hs Affected piety and claims to
wealth, initiated himself into thSfavor q
great many unsuspecting persons Of this u
cinity, and has seriously injured some.
Among many other things that be did
he married young widow lady Of this con-
munity and after an attempt to escape with
some valuable property, not honestly obtain
ell from which be was prevented bv the
strong arm Of the law, he left here with The
last horse, as well as the last cent of money
that his wife had in the world. with the pro
mise of returning. perhaps, the day follow
ing, but has never been seen more in these
parts, nor heard of, save that two letters
have been received at this place, in bis hand
writing without any name or date. but which
were mailed at St. Louis. No. Both we're
made up of the lowest billingsgate and start
ling blasphemy. For all these facts | hold
myself responsible to establish by other tes-
tlmOny, and more if necessary.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-10

As The rail-car from Pittsburgh was going
towards Lancaster, OF the night Of the 10th
ult-, it encountered L rail across the track,
about nine miles from Lancaster. One car
was torn to pieces and man named Wilson,
from Holmesburg instantly killed. Several
others were bodily injured, some Of whom
are not expected to survive.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-10
APPALLING SHrpwnrcK MANY LIVE

APPALLING SHIPwREcK MANY LIVES
LOST The ship Powhatan. from Havre
for New York, was driven ashore on Abe
com Beach. on the 10th ult. and all on
board perished-about 800 persons-all en-
igrants. The ship Manhattan was wrecked
at the same time, and all on board, with the
exception of one, perished
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-10

FIRE IN NEW YoRK.-N. YoEK. April
25--Jennings' clothing establishment in
Broadway, near the Astor House has been
destroyed by fire to-day.
The loss is estimated at over 500, 900,
and two men were killed and several wound
ed. while engaged in aiding the efforts to
extinguish it.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-10

PEoGREss.-The Governor and Regents
Of the Mormon University at Utah have
adopted an entirely new alphabet. will do
away with many superhuous letters now used
in spelling and render writing much more
rapid and easy.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-10

~ We tender our thanks to our friend
DAVID BLOCK, Esq. for late New Orleans
papers. We learn from them that MATT.
f. WARD, who was indicted and tried for
the murder of Prof BUTLER, has been ao-
Quilted.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-10

10 If Col VIM. A. CARR1GAN and AMBROSE
HANNIGAN Esq'r, will consent to represent the
county of Hampstead in the next Legislature,
they will receive the support of
MANY CITIZENS.
May 9th, 1854.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-10

r. We are authorized to announce SHELL
TON WATSON. Esq. as a candidate for re-
election to the Office Of Judge of the Sixth Ju-
dicial Circuit.
N-We are authorized to announce THOMAS
HUBBARD ESQ., as candidate for Judge Of the
Sixth Judicial Circuit.
U We are authorized to announce EDWARD
w. CAN'T, Esq, as a candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney OF the Sixth Judicial Circuit, at the en-
suing election.
1--WE are authorized to announce JOHN b.
SANDEFUR as candidate for reelection to the
office of Sheriff of Hampstead county.
sTrvWe are authorized to announce SIMON L.
SANDERS as candidate for reelection to the
office of Clerk of Henpstead county.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
Bedford Conference.

The confcrees from Bedford, Fulton and Cam
bria met at Bedford on Tuesday last to select can
didates to represent this district in the next egis
iature. We learn that the proceedings were cha
racterized by much harmony and good feeling, and
that the Conferees unanimously placed in nomi-
nation DIR. VIM. A. Smith of this county, and
Hon. VIM. ]. Dougherty of Bedford, recommend
ing them at the same time TO the warm support
Of the Democracy of the district This we have
no doubt will be given, the ticket is good
one, and satisfactory to the whole district which
If We but do our duty can easily be elected by a
triumphant majority 1t is said that Bedford and
Fulton will each poll larger democratic vote this
fall than usual. and it now remains for the Demo
cracy of little Cambria to show what she do.
The unanmty with which all the conferees re-
commended the ticket augurs well for its success,
we:.undcrstand that no otner names were brought
before the conference. We will publish the Off
eial proceedings next week.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
CONGRESSIONAL
DEMOCRATIC goNPEREG [ MEE TING

The Democratic Conferees from this Cen
grcssional District will meet at Johnstown on
Friday the 18th day of September inst, at 10
o'clock to place in nomination candidate to
be supported by the democracy. We call the
attention of the democrats of Huntingdon and
Somerset to this question and express the hope
that they will attend to the matter in time
Cambria as well as Blair has elected her con-
ferees. Let us have a candidate, true good
democrat, and there are many such IN the
field.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
w htg Meeting.

Last evening we attended the whig meeting at
the Court House, it being chiefly composed of de-
rInocrats, which gave it somewhat of respectable
appearance. The officers being all seated, Col
Heyer stated the object ofthe meeting, after which
he introduced Col. Edie of Somerset, the present
nominee of this district for Congress, who took up
the great hobby 'the Nebraska iniquity,' and we
must say that the most common country school
bog would have made better effort If Somer-
set has no better material than Col. Ede, they had
better the credit of their county by keeping
him at home.
Col. Magellan was next called upon to address
the meeting, which he cid in his usual hard
style. His remarks were confined principally to
she recital of jokes and attempts at vulgar wit,
corsoined with his usual baspbemous expressions
His exertions to create laugh were certainly
successful. which may have satisfied his audience
for any lack of argument upon the topics of the
day. After ono or two other speeches the meeting
adjourned
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
McClintock, Mcfarland, T

-mison, Kinzer, McClintOck, Mcfarland, Patt,
Quiggle, Slifer, Wherry, McCasln, Speaker-22.
NAYs-Messrs. Crabb, Creswell, Darlington,
Hamilton, Kunkle and Skinner.
So the question was determined in the affiIma-
tive.
journal of the House of Representatives
:. The question recurring upon the final passage
of the Resolution, the first proposition agreed
to as follows, viz:
YEAs-Messrs. Abraham, Adams, Atherton,
Ball, Barton, Boyer, Bigham, Boyd, Busy, Byer-
ly, Caldwell, Calvin, Carlisle, Chamberlin. Cook,
Crane, Cummins, Dougherty, Davis, DE France,
Dunning, Eckert, Edinger, Eldred, Evans, Foster,
Fry, Gallentine, Gibborey, Gilmore, Gray, Groom,
Gwin, Hamilton, Hart, Herr, Hiester, Hitler,
Nipple, Horn, Hummel, Hunsacker, Hunter,
Hart, jackson, Kilgore, Knight, Laury, QehighI
Linn, Magee, Mcguire, Manderfeld, Mcconnell
Moser, Muse, Palmer, Parke, Parmlee, Pasmore,
Patterson, Porter, Putney, Rawlns Roberts,
Rowe, Sallade, Scott, Side, Simonton, Smith,
(Berks,) Smith, (Crawford,) Stewart, Stockdale,
Strong, Struthers, Wheeler, Wicklen, Wright.
Negler, Chase, Speaker.-s5.
YEAs-None.
So the question was determined in the afiima
On the question will the House agree to the
second proposition, the yeas and nays were taken
agreeaoiy =. the provisions of the goth aotcle Of
the Constitution, and are as fellows:
YEAs-Messrs. Abraham, Atherton, Ball, Bar
ton, Beck, Boyer, Bigham, Boyd, Caldwell, Car
Isle, Chamberlain, Cook, Crane, Curnmins, Daugh-
erty, Davis, Dedgan, De France, Dunning, Edin-
ger, Eldred, Evans, Fry, Gallentine. Gibboney,
Gilmore, Gray, Groom, Gwin, Hamilton, HES
land, Hitler, Nipple, Hunsccker, Hunter, Hurt,
jackson, Kigore, knight, Laury, (Lehigh) Low
ero, CTioga,) Linn, Magee, Mcguire, Manderfeld,
Mcconnell, Mckee, Monaghan, Montgomery,
Moore, Moser, Muse, Palmer, Parke, Parmiee,
Passmore, Patterson, Porter, Rawlins, Roberts,
Rowe, Sallade, Scott, Simonton, Smith, (lIerks,)
Smith, (Crawfcrd,) Stockdale, Wheeler, Wick
loin, Wright, Chase, Speaker-74.
NAYs-Messrs. Adams, Baldwin, Beans, Bush,
Byerly, Eckert, Ellis, Hart, Herr, Hummel,
Miller, Poulson, Putney, Side, Stew
art, Strong, Struthcrs, Zegler-20.
So the question was determined in the afiama-
tive.
SECRETARY's OFFICE,
HARRIsCURG, July /, 1854.
IS:
5-0 do certify that the above and fore
} SEAL. going is a true and correct copy Of
t@-J the " "yeas" and mays" taken on the
g Resolution relative to an amendment of the Con
stitution of the Commonwealth the same ap
pears on the Journals of the two Houses of the
General Assembly, of this Commonwealth for the
Session of 1854.
Witness my hand and the Seal Of said office
this first day of July, thousand eight hundred
and fifty four.
c. A. BLACK,
Secretary of the Comm onwealth.
July Is, S54-3m.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
THE MMILLEN HOUSE.

The undersigned respectfully. y.informs his friends
and the public, that he has leased theM'MILLEN
HOUSE, on Clinton Street, Johnstown, Pa,
which is now open for the accommodation of
BoarlerS and visitors. At heavy expense, he
has had tie House thoroughly renovated from the
garret to the cellar. The rooms are well ventilat-
ed. and furnished in superior style. The new
arrangements made to the House Will add much
to the accommodation and comfort Of guests.
The Bar Will be furnished with the choicest
wines and liquors and the table provided with
every luxury Of the season.
The natural beauty and health of Johnstown
are unequalled in the Union, and, as Summer
Retreat its attractions are unparalleled. The
climate and the scenery Of this mountain region,
with the Accommodations to be met with at tho
M'Alillen House, renders il one Of tie most de-
ightful and pleasant stopping places in the state.
GS-Persons desirous of engaging Boarding and
rooms, will do well to apply soon.
JAMES DOWNEY.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
BANKING HOUSE.

nG BELL, SMITH 3 CO.
ON Main street, in part =. the '' Cam
" House" building, in the borough of Johns
town, Cambria County, Penn, at which general
Banking business is contemplated to be done.
Drafts on Philadelphia. Pittsburg, &C.. &c, al
ways for sale. Collecting made at principal points
in the United States.
Money received Deposit, payable on de
mand without interest also, for 3, 6, 9 and y
months, payable with reasonable rates of interest
thereon.
MEMBERS OF FIRM
S. II. SMITH, of JohnstOwn, Pa,
J. NJ. BELL, of Hollidaysbug, Pa.
r. B. JOHNSTON, s.
VIM. JACK. of
VIM. N. LLOYD, of 50
Johnstown, Pa, July l6, 1854.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
NEW FIRM.

NHE Undersigned, having purchased the tinshop,
| belonging to Geo. Harncame, is prepared to do
all kinds of work in their line of business. Con
stantly hand an assortment of WARE,
STOVES, &c. The citizens of Ebensburg and
vicinity respectfully invited to call and buy,
as we will sell cheap for Cash
SHOP-on Main street, two doors west of the
.sEbensburg House, j. ARFORD & co.
August "a.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
Executors Malice.

Whereas Letters testamentory on the last vii
and testament of John McMeel jr., late of Gallit-
Yin, Cambria county, deceased, have been granted
to the undersigned, by the regis ter of said county
All persons indebted to the estate of the decedent
are hereby notified to make in mediate payment,
and those having claims will present them proper
ly authenticated for settlement.
PATRICK MULVEHIL, / I,>oo,,+o-s
BERNARD McMEEL,
Galiitzin, Augt IA '54.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
1900 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE!

The subscriber will sell at private sale 1900
acres of good timber land, situated in Summerhill
and Richland Township about and one hafmi!es
from Jefferson, thirty acres Of which is
is on this land one good Saw Mill in excellent
order, and adjoining it is a two story plank house
With kitchen attached, also three small tenent
houses in good condition. The advantages for
water works, furnaces, coal banks on his tract is
great and to spectators better inducements could
not be offered. Terms Of sale will be made easy
and an indisputabe title viii be given. For fur
ther information call on the sui scriber, living on
the premises. JOHN DUNLAP.
Annt L. ISh4-2m.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
Inrettn- Anct IL. 1Sh4.
puRLIC SALE!

The subscriber having determined to leave for
Kansas will offer for public sale at his law office
in the borough of Ebensburg, on Saturday the I'd
of September, all kinds of household furniture,
such as beds, bureaus, tables, stands, chairs, sto
yes, &c &c. a reasonable credit will be given to
purchasers. Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock NJ.
CHAS. ALBRIGHT.
A1nn "a
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
The Court.

We had intended publishing all the cases dis
posed of this week, but only some five or SIX cas-
were handed in by kind friend just as we
were going to press which were of little or no i'm
portancc. We will endeavor to lay before our
readers the fun proceedings next week.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
Know Eothingism no Novelty.

Many young men are attracted lntO the hnow
Nothing movement OH account of its supposed
novelty, when, in fact, the question which 1t IN
wolves are among the Oldest connected with the
history of our government At the time of the
Revolution, persons of foreign birth constituted
large proportion of the inhabitants of the Colon
les, land foreigners took prominent and inRuent
ial part in the struggle which gained our inle-
pendence. Their services, were not unappreciated
by the American people, who declared that this
country should forever be the asylum Of the op-
pressed of all natons and proof of their SINGER
ity, gave to foreigners the right of citizen ship
after residence of five years. This liberal policy
was opposed by the Federal party under Mr.. Ad-
ans, and during his administration the period of
naturalization extended to fourteen years. Mr.
Jefferson denounced this change, and upon his
accession to the Presidency, the obnoxious alien
and sedition laws of the Federalists repealed
From that time the question has been frequently
renewed; but the American people, for whose be-
ne6t these proscriptire movements have prcteSsed-
ly been made, have always settled it in conformity
with the views of jefferson, Patrick Henry and
the Democrats of that period, and they will so
settle, despite all the clamor raised, the pre-
ent agitation on this suoject.-Toledo Republican.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
Huntington County.

union ticket has been formed in Huntington
county, and John Scott, Esq, has received the
nomination for Assembly, and it is said, will be
elected as much dissatisfaction exists in the Wing
marty in that county.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
G,abam,s Magazine.

We have received Graham's Magazine for the
month of September, containing spirited engrav-
ing "Lafayette's interview with Louis XVI and
Marie Antoinette - together with its usual guam
tity useful and interesting matter.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
AT HOME AND ABROAD,
Blair County.

SAMUEL HENsHEy, Esq, of Antes township,
Blair county, has been nominated for Assembly
by the democracy of that county.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07

force or violence, with design TO influence unduy
or overawe any elector or to prevent him from yo-
ting or restrain the freedom of choice such person
on convection shall be fined IN any sum not excee-
ding nve hundred dollars and be imprisoned for
any time not less than one month nor more than
twelve months, and if it shall be shown 10 the
court where the trial of such offences shall be had
that the person offending not resident of
the city, ward, district, or township where the
said offence committed, and not entitled to a
vote therein, then ON conviction, he shallsb
fenced to pay fine of not less than one hundred
nor more than one thousand dollars, and Ie i'm
prisoned not less than six months nor more than
two years
Pursuant to the provisions contained inthe 81 th
section of the act first aforesaid, the judges of the
aforesaid districts shall respectively take charge of
the certificate return Of the election of their
spective districts, and produce them at a meeting
Of one Judge from each district at the Court, House
in the borough of Ebensburg on the third day af-
the day of elections being for the present year
on FRIDAY the 18th of OCTOBER next, then
and there to do and perform the duties required
by law of said judges Also, that where Judge
by sickness or unavoidable accident, is unable to
attend said meeting ofiudges, then the certificate
return aforesaid shall be taken charge of by one
of the inspectors the clerks of the election said
district, who shall do and perform the duties re-
quired of said Judge unable to attend.
Given under my hand at my Office in Ebensburg,
the sth day of September, A. D. 1854, and of the
Independence of the United States of America, the
seventy eighth.
AUGUSTIN DURBIN,
Sheriff of Cambria county
Sheriff's Office, Ebensburg, J
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
For Sale or Rent.

ff9he undersigned wishing to remove from his pres
j ent location, will offer for sale his house and
lot situated in Gallitzin, at the west end Of the
Central Tunnel The house has been built ex-
pressly for hotel, and has been doing good bu-
siness in that line, being well situated. The bu-
siness of the house may be considerably increased
The bar fixtures, together with all the household
furniture, will be disposed ofon reasonable terms
to the person purchasing renting the house
If the property is not sold within three weeks,
from the date of advertisement, it will be rented
for one or more years.
JOHN SWAN.
August 10th 1854
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07
LOST

a pocket book containing forty-fve dollars in
FIVE dollars bills, and one due bill calling fors50,
and one hundred bill upon the citizens bank of
Canton Mississippi, signed by R. w. Crane, with
sundry other papers. The last place had it was
in the Blacksmith shop Of Burk & Gondcr on the
Neus Portage IT, R., on the day fthe Yendue, Aug
11th l854The person returning it to the subscriber
will be libcrally rewarded.
?. SHIELDS.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07

-6aAN ASTONISHING ADVENT AND FEAR
YuL PREDIcTIoN.-A child was born in few
days ago in Pittsburg, with full set of
teeth and a stiff, heavy beard. 1t immedia-
tely commenced a conversation with the asto-
nished bystanders, telling them that the
season had been an unusually dry one, but
nothing in comparison to the drought with
which they would be visited next year, and
that the year following a fearful famine
would devastate the country 1t then order
ed a barber and dentist, had its beard
taken off. and tooth plugged, and bidding
them all an affectionate farewell, died.
This strange and wonderful prediction has
spread CONSERVATION throughout the whole
country Echo
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07

200 assorted pieces of Stone Ware, just re-
cOO ccived at the Cheap Store of
L ROBERTS.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07

MIR. ROBERT THOMAS
still remains in the field as an Independent Can
dilate for Commissioner.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-09-07

Unison, Kinzer, McClintock, Mcfarland, P:att,
Quiggle, Slifer, Whary, McCaslin, Speaker-22.
NAYs-Messrs. Crabb, Creswell, Darlington,
Hamilton, Kunkle and Skinner-5.
So the question was determined in the afiIma-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30
I'ERMS:

THE POST is published every Friday at
So per year, payable in advance, or SO, if pay
ment is delayed until the expiration of the
year.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be charged 81 per
square of IL lines, or less, for the first inser-
ton, and 25 cents for each continuance. A
liberal deduction made to those who advertise
by the year. Persons sending advertisements
must mari, the number of times they desire
them inserted, or they will continue until for
bid and charged accordingly.
For announcing the names Of candidates for
Office, 50. CASH.
Jon Work, such as Pamphlets, Minutes, Cir
culars, Cards, Blanks, Handblls, de-, will be
executed in neat and workmanlike manner,
at short notice. and on reasonable terms
All letters addressed to the Proprietor, post
paid, will be promptly attended to.
Persons at distance sending us the names
of four solvent subscribers will be entitled to
fifth copy gratis.
No communication inserted unless accom-
panied by the name Of the author.
rT Office on Main street, next door to the
old Jackson Hotel.
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THE POST. .
Athens. Friday, June 30, 1854.


The COPPER MINES OF ALABAMA-The
Lafayette Tribune says:-The experience
Of every day goes to prove that the mineral
resources of Alabama are abundant. Recent
developments demonstrate, almost beyond
question, that valuable Copper Mines exist,
in the Western portion Of this, and the east.
crn portion of TaIlopoosa county, and we
understand that several of our citizens have
formed a company for the purpose of looking
into the matter; and some say there is no
doubt they will succeed in bringing to light
some hitherto unknown mines, which will
prove of immense value.
So great is the fever somewhere in the
Copper region, we learn that farms have been
left INTENDED, to grow up in wecds-the
owners declaring that their premises abound
in products more valuable than corn and cot
ton
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

VIRTUE IN THE New York Custom House
The New York National Democrat, which
belongs to the Hard section of the New York
Democracy, tells some hard stories abont
matters and things in the N. Y. Custom.house.
Read this:
About six weeks ago, m officer in the New
York custom-house was detected in stealing
goods entrusted to his care as Il United States
officer. The merchant who was wronged,
laid the facts, as We are informed, before
Secretary Guthrie, who Immediately wrote to
Collector Redtied 10 remove him, and he.was
removed. But, few days ago, John Coch.
ranc quietly placed him back in n responsible
office in another department. The same John
Cochrane, also, lately appointed to II respon-
sible office man who is only at large on bail
and who is as filthy character rs can be
scared up in days journey among thieves
Go it, John Coclranr! in with your thieves
and out with the honest men. For every
honest man yet left in the custom.house
there are ten thieves waiting for place.
Hurry up!