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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31
Col Mott is not a Know Nothing.

Wing editors have wonderful magnifying
powers, as well as an unenviable ambition to
extal each other in making the largest story
out of the smallest incident Let Us examine
a case in point:
Several weeks ago Blanches Sunday Press,
a neutral paper of Native American leanings,
boisted the name of Henry S. Mott for Canal
Commissioner in opposition to George Darsie,
the whig candidate who was of foreign birth
The editor stating that Col. Mott was an old
personal friend, a worthy man and an available
candidate, while Darsie was neither. Con-
tending that one of them must be elected and
he preferred that it should be Col. Mott
When this news reached our place, Col. Mott
happened to be here on business and we know
he was as much surprised as any one to find
his name at the head of a paper which had
hitherto opposed the democratic candidates,
and was now implicated with the Know No
thing movement. He was as much puzzled
as others to account for the unexpected sup
port Of the Sunday Press, and avowed that he
had never shown any partiality By word or
deed, to the Native American and Know No
thing factions, whereby he should merit their
support.
Nothing further was heard of the matter
until within few days, when the whig editors
contend that the support ofthe Sunday Press,
is equivolent to an acknowledgment Of Col.
Motifs membership of the Know Nothing
order They know it is all humbug, and that
they are doing This democratic candidate great
injustice by publishing the falsehood, still they
persevere. 1t is done for political effect
to deceive the masses, to divert attention from
their own intrigues, and if possible, to tighten
the public odium no W resting upon Judge
Pollock for joining the same proscriftive secret
order.
Mr.. Mott will in due time publish card
disavowing all connection with the Know
Know Nothing order. He would have done
it before had the Sunday Press placed its sup
port upon the ground of his partially to Ma
tive Americanism or Know Nothingsm. VIII
Pollock do as much ~ g Herald
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31
EBENsBURG, AUGUST 81, 1854.

for they simultaneously raised their weapons,
as if presenting arms" Colonel Lee again,
in solemn voice asked:
Gentlemen are you ready"
The combatants simultaneously answered
1--WE arei" Then said Col Lee:
n--FIRE-One-"
The numeral had hardly escaped the lips of
Lee before the crashing sound of Mildmay's s
rifle echoed far and wide, and Morton, with
his weapon undischarged sprangperPendicular
in the air, and then fell numbering to the
earth; for an instant his body trembled like
an aspen leaf; he assayed to raise himself and
amid gurgling sounds could be distinguished
the words: my wife-my children" and then
with longdrawn sigh he fell back-a corpse
Mildmoy, still standing in his place, gazed
sadly at the group now kneeling about the
lifeless form fthe once splendid Mr.. Moreton
and then, handing his weapon to the General,
who could scarce conceal his exultation at the
result, he mechanically moved toward his
horse
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31
How to Know them.

There is more truth than poetry in the following
description of a .Know-Nothng,' taken from the
Greencastle Argus:
ssLct US give you an infauible rule to de1ect
..know- nothing" Gather two or three demo
Gratis together Oh the street and commences CONVEX
sation, and you viii presently see follow-espe-
ciallv if it be in the dusk of the eve-ing-detach
himself from some crewd and walk slowly up to
within q few feet Of you and stand there until he
has gathered enough of your conversation to get
its import-hsvingd done this he will slip back TO
his friends and report. That eves-dropper you
may rest satisfied is a 'Know-Nothing.' We have
seen this thing psactced in our streets more than
a dozen tines during the present week.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31
MigfrilQrnrouE.
CooInes3 in Dueling

The circumstances attending the late duel
between Messrs Legar and Dunovant having
been related in the journals. as instancing
great GOODNESS in dueling, some one has cop
led the following as a parallel instance:
In the Masters House." . tale of South
ere life, there is description of duel which
is evidently from the life, that is remarkable
not only for the vivid manner it is given; but
also as a display of the highest courage.
The reader must understand that Mildmay
from his quiet habits rested under the impo
tation in the public mind that he would not
fight. and furthermore, his opponent was to
draw his fire and shoot him down. When the
parties arrived on the field, the description
goes on rs follows:
The principals were at their places, their
weapons in their hands, Colonel Lee, Mr..
Morton's second, had the ordering of the pre-
liminarics, and with professional solemnity
asked:
.sGentemen, are you ready
I'VE are ready" was mutually answered.
Then. gentlemen, said Colonel Lee,
with loud voice, upon my repeating again
the question, Are you ready?7 you are to
answer Yes" | shall then say fire. one
two@three."
At this instant Midway who was standing
with his rife in the hollow of his left arm, to
the astonishment of all present, dropped the
but upon the ground and said:
Colonel Lee, | desire some information.
General Bledsoe, (hIildmay's second) who
was now of course compelled to be silent
spectator, felt sickness come over I'm, when
Mildmay appeared thus to interrupt the pro-
ceedine, while a look of sarcastic significance
passed between Morton's friends, Beauchamp
whispering, 'sMildmay's going to faint"
Tol
tiently, at the same time turning to the ques-
toner.
DO I understand Alright Colonel Lee said
Mildmay with an affecting slow emphasis, thai
I can fire at any time between the counts o.
''one-two-three
.'You can sir" answered Colonel Lee, wav'
ing his hand with authority.
Upon hearing which Mildmay very slowly
stopped down, and pinching up some dry dus
between the thumb and forefinger of his rlgh
hand. without speaking signifed that he un
| derstood the arrangement, and instantly as
sumed his proper position
| General Bledsoe, whose confidence in Mid
mav's frmness had been so terribly shaken b.
what appeared to be his ill-opportuned inter
ruption, instantly caught the deep intent o
Mildmay's question, and the reason of appar
ent desire to fortify his finger against the pos
sibility of slipping on the trigger; 1t fashe'
upon him, like lightning, that it was all t
derange Mortons calculation about Mlldmay
making quick fire, and General bledsoe
whose heart moment before was near coliasp
| inp with fear. with thrill OF admiration coul
now with difficulty refrane from falling o.
NIildmay's neck and bursting into tears.
Both Moreton and Mildmay now SCENE
conscious that the instant Of action had arrive
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Less by the present Executive,
Character.

A misstep may destroy life One sin may
ruin your character. Did you ever reject on
the consequences Of n single indulgence IN vice'
The best men have fallen through the sug-
qestion of another How careful you should DE
while in the freshness of your DAYS, lest
bligbt fall on YOU forever. Ifinvited to places
of resort. where it is difficult to decide, take
the safe course, stay away and save your re-
putation.
This is jewel of inestimable value too
precious to be wut in jeopardy. No man ever
regrets that he kept aloof from temptation
and to the close of life he expresses his JOY
tbatbe was savedfrom the pathof shame, by CIV
ing decisive negative, when the voice oi
pleasure beckoned him on. BE decided and
you are safe yield, and YOU may be lost.
Watch with diligence, and guard every ave-
nue. through which sin may reach you In No
other way viii you be sur 'o overco ne the
world AS
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31
Warm Weather and Warrlm Love
TRANSLATED FROM THE JERMos.


The weather groze quite warTun, and the swet
Roles tricklan from my head and neck and arrums
And boldly clean down 10 my ieet, and wet
Is every stich Of close, which spllcs my cearruus
I set to Jane, Jane the weathers mighty hot
And she sez Karl that's a sartin fact.
And Jane side like a bilen coughy pot
And her good soul scanned III hard pain ract.
Scz 4 Jane spose a mad K broot beast
Should run at YOU, and ope his mouth and put
HIS pizen teeth upon you savadgely, at least
6 inches Jest above your little foot!
Jane seq. YOU would beat him, Karl that no:
Sez /, ! wood whip him il / had TO fo!ler
HIM clean to the Rio Grand in Mexico
Ice heat him with club and make him holler.
Jane look at Inc so swete, ! iOokt at Jane,
And we both felt considerable nonplussed
We was both happy 'nough TO go insane
And we satthere and fur a short time bussed.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31

knowing, as l do how keen this Unjust ice is
felt as a moral wrong in Pennsylvania. Beside
it tends to screen the really delinquent States
by constantly battering the innocent with the
blows which should have been bestowed on
the guilty alone-I am, dc
GEORGE CoMBE, ofEdinburgh.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31

1.-THE Greek government has selected
marble block for Washington's monument
y is to bear tAe following inscription;
.Yo Geor1s Washington, the high-n,''9ed cat'5e'l' y
,be f5u,der of modern freedom, the La''d q oaton,
TSe1;stocles. the PeoIss, the birthplace g a9.,. re-
f'eedom dedioates has old marble as sign q ''-
rercnce and adntiration,
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33olititul.
Letter from Rev. John Chambers.

We publish below timely and admirable
letter from the Rev. John Chambers, with re-
ference to the prostitution of the temperance
question to mere partisan ends, and the move
ments of the secret, sworn political organiza-
ton now being courted by the Prohibitionists.
1t is manly and independent in its tone, and
such as might have been looked for from a
whole hearted citizen and true Christian.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31

~A woman out West having been con-
victed of having two husbands cotemporai-
ry says, she loved not wisely but t@o We'll
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31

U-Why is woman's tongue like planet
Because nothing short of the power that
created it is able to stop it in its course,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-08-31
Berks County.

The Democracy of old Berks county prom
ses 5000 majority for Bi ler and the whole
State ticket
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-07-03
The Nebraska and Kansas Appointees,

The New York Tribune of the 22nd June
publishes the following announcement and
structures upon the gentlemen recently appoint
ed to Office for Nebraska and Kansas:
awe learn that the following nominations
were sent into the Senate yesterday:
Gen. VIM. o. Butler, of KY, as Governor of Ne.
braska; A. H. Reader, of PENNSYLVANIA, AS Gov
ernor Of Kansas; Mr.. Woodson, of Virginia. as Sec
reiary Of Kansas; Mr.. Cummings, Of Iowa, as Mar
shall Of Kansas; Mr.. Ferguson, of Michigan, as
Chief Justice Of Nebraska; and Messrs. Bailey, of
Indiana, and Harding, Of Georgia, and Elmo,e, of
Alabama, Associate Judges.
The nominations are made on the balancing
prlnclple-half from the slave states and half
from those among the nominaly free states
which are most favorable to slavery.
Mr.. Reeder, the Governor of Kansas, resides
at EastOn, Pa, and is constituent and disci-
pie of Senator Richard Brodhead and Repre-
sentative Asa Packer, both Of whom were
among the most jealous lieutenants of Doug
las in pushing through the iniquity. With
Keeder is associated as Secretary, Virginian
lWoodson), who will of course do his utmost
70 sustain Senator Atchisons Missouri from
Tier disciples in their avowed determination to
estaoIsn slavery in Kansas forthwith, bv viz
Tue OF their Bowie-knives and revolvers-l
1herc VIII OF course be Judiciary to match
like that vouchsated to Nebraska half
slavery and half doughface; so that all the
aid and comfort" accorded to freedom and
equal rights in that Territory will be won bv
the strong arms and brave hearts of the free
men who make their homes within her borders
They can hardly, after the lands are opened to
white settlement be on them too soon.
Gen. Butler, it is understood, will not ac-
oept the Governorship of Nebraska"
These remarks are characteristic Of the dis
eiple of bran bread and Fouriersm. For a
man who claims his own traits to be SO pre-
eminently virtuous, he has yet to learn to be
just and generous. Consistency is not a lead
ing feature Of GREELEY's composition.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-07-03

E<a5~ Doubtless, owing to the timely warn
ing OF the Times and Pioneer, the distribution
of Gifts at the Prize Exhibition as announcod
came off on Saturday evening, much to the
surprise Of every one. We are crediblv in.
formed by upwards of dozen gentlemen, who
were ticket holders, that the proprietor man
aged to draw all the prizes that were Of any
value, except, perhaps, one or two. Our read
ers will draw their own differences as to how
the scheme was managed
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-07-03

FAILURE OF THE CURRENT .CRoP-For the
fourth year in succession the current crop has
failed in the Ionian Islands, thereby bringing
great distress upon the people of Zante and
Cephabonia, who have been dependent upon it
almost exclusively for their support. Their
situation is made more distressing by the war
which shuts up the Russian ports, whence they
have heretofore got their grain. The provis-
ions which they have heretofore obtained from
Turkish ports are now so high or their export
alton so prohibited, that they are almost en-
tlrely beyond the reach of the people Of the
Islanders.
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st. 33dttI ADu'tg.
X K A ID n G. Il 800 s .
SAM Frs NEW SERIES.

HAVE you seen them? They are admirable books
All the teachers who have examined and used them
attest warmly their fitness for the purposes of i
school room
They i'll fact the carefully considered results of tn
most ample experience in teaching. and accoriinl
adapted admirably in every way to the and powers
of the learner.
Here in the onset 'du arguments long lra WI
out, to prove that 1.-THE picture Of is cat !
that the picture OF horse is not horse that tho,
picture of COW is not cow and other information
equally valuable and appropriate, in school look
cli.
On the contrary the child is assumed to have common
sense and to need instructions in what is useful stS
ed to his years He is therefore puzzled on the star,
with reading oratemrtng to read. what is without benz
eh because above his capacity and without interest be-
cause nsutlerably dull
In Sanders New Reading Books every step in the pro.
cess till the very last is plainly preparatory the next
Ihe pupil IS pleasantly and prottably conducted through
lessons consisting OF one two, three, svlalcS :
in regular succession, all containing full of inter
est moral and instructive, Yet highly entertaining and;
besides arranged while merely teaching him to read
to Undue his mind with the moSt wholesome thought and
develole and strengthen his mental powers.
teachers. examine them, and Judge for Yourselves
The teachers throughout the Territory have set Of
the above books for examination, by calling on W )
Combs, the American House, who is the only author
lied agent for Minnesota
June 22--llV
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-07-03

Nearly $1,000 have been raised in Savannah, Ga :,
for the relief Of the widow of BACHELOR, who
was killed by the abolition mob in Boston.
Washington dispatch states that the President
has appointed Mr.. FLETCHER, Indian Agent for
Iowa.
The Asia sailed on the 14th, with l69 passengers.
and $767 ,972 in specie.
The Notch House in the White Mountains wa.
entirely consumed by fire on the 9th in.t
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-07-03

8ss@ Through the poiteness of our delegate
IN Congress, Hon. NJ. RICE, we are enabled to
lay before our readers the following appoint
ments by the Postmaster General:
Denis Dean Postmaster at Superior Doug
las County, Wisconsin.
Geo. W. Fagancs, Postmaster at Lakcyile
Dakota County, Minnesota.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-07-03

1kD~ Mr.. CUMMINGS, recently appointed to
the Marshalship of Nebraska Territory, has
been for the past three or four years editor of
the keokuk Dispatch, printed at Keokuk, Iowa.
AS an editor he is very popular and has done
good service in the Democratic ranks. His
appointment reflects credit upon the Admins
tration.
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IIII-S " MAtThI BIN FIR lSTIS :. IDGERTON
MACKUBIN & EDGERTON.
BANhERS EI(H4N GE AND REAL E.SI4TE

b 70 X K ).
oFFICE-NO I, WISSL0W IioUSE. ST. PAU, MINNESOTA.
w Ill buy and sell ENchangei)iScount good business
w paper at current rateseccve Depo>iteS-i'iv and
sell Real Estate Comni>>on-iIake Coiections-TakG
charge of Real Estate q non residents. pay taxes and do
all other business pertaining to their profession.
REFERENCES.
Willis A. German. Governor Minnesota; Alexander Ram{
sey, Ex-Governor; Ogden Jones Co.. Chicago; CharIc{
Marvin Del. Bank Delhi y. Y: Wa,sworth SIlcllons
n y; II. \. Tucker Co., Ex. Bank, Chicago; Harrsod
Fay, Boston.
b. Notes of the Merchants Bank, of Macon received
On deposit and for Gold and Exchange ut rates.
june. -. iN0l. IL
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MINNESOTA LAND BnL.-The bill rrantinr
lana TO Minnesota, to aid in the construction
OF the Minnesota Railroad, has passed the Sen
ate, without amendment. 1t awaits the Pros
ideats signature.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-07-03

Ssss~ The Galena arrived at this port Sun
day morning, with good load of freight and
passengers. We understand that she contem-
plates going up the St. Croix, this trip, as far
as Taylors Falls.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-07-03

Eg~ See next page, under Commercial head
for rates of Money and Exchange, St. Paul
and Galena Markets, &c.
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Written for the Daily PIONEER.
The Angels Ladder.
BY JANE GAY.

BY JANE GAY.
Beneath an appletree ancient,
Whose green leaves her forehead famed,
Sat little country maiden
With the Holy Book in her hand
She read of the patriarch Jacob,
And the vision he saw in the Wild
OF the Ladder and the Angel
And deeply marveled the child.
She unused Of that angel ladder
As the silent hours went by
TIL the setting sunbeams clad her
In veil of their crimson dye;
And when she lay down on her pillow,
While the night drove its phantom car,
She dreamed twas ladder Of fopers,
And pinned to the sky pih q star.
Next morning, the innocent maiden
Went forth at the dawning of day,
To gather from hih side and meadow
The sweetest blossoms of May;
And joyful she sang as she bore them
To the haunt she loved best lone and Wild
For the dew was bright the flowers,
And hope in the heart Of the child.
Bright wreaths, till the sun was high
But when, on her frail young blossoms
The heat fell witherngly,
Then the maiden's brow grew sadder
And she sighed, II shall nerer see
Their footsteps upon my Iadder-
No angels uiH ecer come to me!'
And the free glad step of the morning
Was changed to step more Slow
And tears fell like rain in April,
As homeward she turned to go!
1t was her life's first lesson
And long will She bear in mind
That rainbow of fancy that faded,
And the shadow it left behind.
That night came another vision!
When slumter had sealed her eyes,
There stood by her little couch side
A Being in radiant guisc--
30 child,' were the words it whispered
$50 fearful thou shoul,lst not be
Though thy garland of flowers is witherci,
Yet the angels ,rul come to thee
''.ind every good deed that thou doest
And every tear thou shalt dry,
Win be steps of mystic ladder,
On which thou may'st climb to the sky.
For doing is better than d,eaming
And the sweet buds of charity
Bring thou to the angels, young maiden,
And they IL keep them unfaded for thee
Then the child prayed our unseen Father
To lead her his pa tbs within
And meekly went forth in the morning
Her litework of love to begin;
Upon her guileless young bosom
She pillowed the orphans lone head
She called the dark bondsman brother,
And shared with the poor her bread
The heart of the mourner blessed her,
In the hour OF sorest trial.
For she turned not her feet from duty's path,
For the thorns Of selfdenial.
And when lite'> long work day over
And the maiden lay down to die
With the simple faith of her childhood,
She passed from the earth to the sky
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DAILY PIONEER.
SAINT PAUL:
MONDAY MORNING, JULY 3. 1854.


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must Be accompanied by the Auhors for p.lica-
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Voluntary Corrs pouence containing important
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MARRIED..

On the 23d ulf., by the Rev. Mr. kearn Mr. JOIN O. A.
WARD (prnter) and Miss HELEN NJ, daughter of II. Z.
Pratt Ed, both Of this city.
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ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
M ONEl RENTED to ENGLAND IRELAND SCOTLAND
A1 FRANCE and GERMANY, any other importan,
points en- the Continent Of Europe
Land Warrants Bought, Sid, and Located.
ElNTEREsT allowed on Special Deposits.
Loans negotiated yielding from Is to 30 per cent, with
unexceptionabc real security coupon bonds paya
bic in New York or elsewhere instructed.
Be Exchange Bought and Sold.
Her Vi,i De,dth Gesprochea.
Collections made throughout Minnesota charging The
current rates oteXchange and the actual expense OF col
lection REFERENCES, by permission.
Gov. Willis A. German, Ex-GOv. Ramsey, ST Paul,
Min. Messrs Page 4 Bacon, st. LOUIS Mo- American
Exchange Bank, n. Y.
,srERN ExCASGE.--One fourth per cent premium paid
for Eastern sight exchange Sight drafts and checks on
New York and S.. Louis at 2. per cent. premium bv
July B 1S54-d&wtf CHAS. H. FARMER