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Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1854-12-28
Surgical Operation on the Chest-Displacing tn
Heart in Living Body.

On the Sd of the present month, Mr.. AL
phonzo Bedford, Of Palmyra, Me-, had his
chest tapped, and the almost incredible "a
mount Of nine rints of fluid, in all its charac-
teristics resembling pus, taken therefrom!-
The operation was performed by Dr.. j. c.
Manson, of Pittsfeld, advised and assisted
b. DIR. Benson, Of Newport. The fluid was
situated in the left side Of the chest. and con-
sequently the heart was very much displaced;
so much so that it could be felt beating two
inches upon the right of the sternum or me-
dunn line of the body.
1t, however, gradually receded during the
operation, and after the entire evacuation,
was found beating in nearly its natural po-
sition. The patient Immediately began to
amend, and is at present doing we'll. His
case has for some time past been considered
hopeless hopeless, but there is now prospect of his
recovery.
This case, with its results, is considered
unprecedented in the annals of surgery.
Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1854-12-28

House met pursuant to adjournment.
The members Of the Senate appeared.
Roll Of the joint convention called.
Test nominated NJ. ID. Rrowning.
Browning arose and requested Mr.. Test to
his name. He had not solicited or
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
The Fal of Church in Now London, Ohio.

The Cincinnati Commercial, of Saturday,
contains the following particulars Of the lam
entable accident which occurred on Thursday
last, as already briefly reported by telegraph:
The accident, we learn, was caused By the
giving way of the scafiolding about the stoe-
pie, She heavy timbers Of which were being
lifted to their place The scaaol3ing, and q
mass of weighty Building material, and sew
eral men, went down with clash among
large number OF persons standing on the
ground Two men, Robert and Nathaniel
Jones, as mentioned yesterday, were killed at
once Yesterday morning at 0 o'clock, John
&C. Jones, ESQ, prominent and estimahle
citizen, died of his injuries. He was a Trus-
tee end Deacon of Church, the head of a
large family, stirring business man, and
for a country gentleman, widely known The
following are the names Of the wounded
Abner Frdncis, John Davis, John w
Jones, Evan Evans. Elias Williamson, Ed
ward Jones, Thomas Jones. James Scott.
VIM Atherton and Jacob Phillis.
Yesterday morning it was thought Mr.
Atherton was dying. He is an extensive and
excellent farmer and most valuable man.
Mr. Phillis, Mr. Williamson, Thomas Jones
and Scott, are all thrifty meehanics-the 9TH
ers farmers. Tho body of Nathaniel Jones
has been brought to this city, and viii be sent
by express 10 Ebensburg, Pa, where his rel
atives reside His head was utterly crushed
by the falling timbers. Two or three Of the
wounded viii, it is thought, have 20 undergo
amputation. The quiet country neighbor-
hood, visited by this peculiarly shocking cal
anity, is now as one house Of mourning
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
New Riae prill At Wsgs POINT.

4 large number Of officers made q visit to
the United States Military Acedesuy at West
Point last week, to witness the Performance
of tt G corps Of cadets, in a light infantry and
rife drill, very similar to that nov used by
the celebrated Chasseurs De Yincennes.
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Hardee, of the
United Statetes Dragons; under the direction
of the Secretary of War, has recently COM
piled a work, making a very essential changes
in the evolutions of that truly American arm
of the service.
1t viii be recollected that this drill had its
originin this country before the revolutionary
war-that it was systematized during that
mymentous struggle, and that its efficiency
was especially demonstrated under the gallant
Colonel Morgan, at Saratoga, and throughout
the war
The attention of France and England was
then called to the utility of the rifle and the
drill; and England especially had reason to
realize the importance ofestablshing it as one
of the arms of her service. from the severe
losses her troops had experienced whenever
they met the deadly rife of the Yankee.
The Tirailleurs of France had their origin
also about that time, and if we mistake not,
Switzerland and other countries son followed
in organizing rife corps.
From time to time, improvements have been
made in the rife, the shape of the ball, and
the system of drill The French deserve
great credit for the improvements they have
recently made in the latter two, and the sys-
tenn now about to presented to the people of
the United States, combining, as it does, all
the important and useful improvements made
in that arm of the service, may be said to be
as near perfection as can be obtained
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
Military Dsplay at Wess Pointt.

u EST HCINT, Oct- II.
Yesterday the grounds of tho Military A
cade5ny presented an animated aspect. 1t
would seem that the few lines IN the Tribune
ef last week concerning the new army drill
excites some attention Several military
chiefs, as Gents Sanford, Ward and Ed
wards, from Boston, With their staffs. and nu-
lnerous other officers from the vicinity, Col
Burnett, of the New York Dry Docks. &c,
all numbering over sixty, came to West Point
to observe and form an idea Of this new i'm
provement and TO get a sight of the celebrated
laft'ie Rife, as was produced to them
All were amazed at the quickness, precis-
ion and ease of the evolutions 1t was per-
fectly new sight to them The deploying in
long lines and concentrating them; the for
ming of groups against an attack of cavalry
the winding in q circle, the forming Of q
square for the same defensive purpose. All
the man@uvring was done in truly martial
style, being, moreover, enlivened by the burn
ing of great number Of cartridges, the ca
dets keeping up asteady FIRE, which completed
this warlike pageant and clever Reproduction
olf the celebrated Chassesvs..ae Finceanes.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
LATER KR0sI TEXAS.


By the arrival of the steamship Persever-
ance. Capt Place, at New Orleans, from al
weston, we have four days later news from
Te,.as.
Our latest dates are: San Antonio, I'd;
Austin, 4th, and Galeveston 9th inst.
The San Antonia Ledger, of the %, has
an account Of another murder and outrage
committed BIZ Indians The Ledger says:
On last Sunday evening, Mr. st. Williams,
living on the Medina,- about fourteen Miles
from this city, was cruelty butchered by a
party Of six Indians It seems that he had
gone from his house for water, and soon after
his wife hearing him shout for assistance, ran
TO the spot and found that the cruel work had
been done--her husband was killed. The
Indians then came to the house. robbed it of
It's centcnts. and carried Of their three chill
dfen.
They left the house short distance and
sat down to enjoy feast served up with the
most shocking cruelty Mrs. Williams fol-
lowed them, and by entTeaty succeeded in
getting from them her two youngest children.
The other, a little girl, they would not give
up, but carried off with them, and is stiil a
captive among them. They also drove off
the horses of DIR. Williams Mrs. Williams
started off for neighbor's house, almost
frantic with grief. scarcely knowing where or
for what she was going. After wandering
about, lost and beRildered, for the whole of
Sunday night, about daylight she came up to
the house Of Mr. Caruthers.
Several citizens Of the neighborhood started
OF Immediately in pursuit. We have not yet
heard whether or not it IS likely that the In
dians would be taken, but would rather think
that they viii make their escape.
The news reached San Antonia on Monday
the 30th, when company of fifteen or TWEEN
ty legulars under the command of Captain
Calhoun. was sent in pursuit of the Indians.
The party returned on the evening of the
fst inst. The Ledger says:
They followed them sixty or seventy miles,
when they concluded it was useless t0 90 far
thcr, and gave up the pursuit. The Indians
were Cananches, instead Of Apaches, as first
reported. In their flight, they did not fail to
act out their ruling propensity Of steal
ing. They stole several horses from the set
Element about Quahi Mr. MontelI, a gen
tleman from the Bandara, reports that a cor
responding party of Camanches passed the
Bandara Pass about ten days since. They
were undoubtedly the party who committed
the depredations, as they took the same trail
back.
We learn from The Austin State Times,
that i've companies of Rangers were mustered
into the service of the State on the 81 inst.
We learn from the State Gazette that the
Rangers wiz be sent to Fort Martin, Scott,
and Fort Worth, to await the orders of Gen.
Smith. and upon these viii depend their fu-
ture service or disbanding. The Gazette
says the Rangers are fine men, from every
part of the State, and well mounted and
equipped
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
left for,fhe West.

q number Of our citizens have left US for the
purpose of seeking new homes in the great West,
and others for the purpose Of seeing the promised
land. Mr. Robert Carrnon and family left some
days ago, with the well wishes of our entire com
InrInity. The large number of persons assembled
to witness his departure, gave strong evidence of
the esteem in which he was held in this place, in
which he has 50 long resided, and of their regret
at his departure.
James Rodgers, c. T. Roberts, Evan D. Evans,
Richard Evans. W. Lloyd, Henry Myers and
Henry TiclIerheof, have also left rs, bound for
Kansas, where we hope they may succeed in secu
ring happy home.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
Melancholy Accident.

We publish in an other ooiurln an account OF q
melancholy accident which happened rear Gin
cinrat in Ohio, by which several persons lost
their lives, and Others we're seriously injured.
Among the killed, was our young friend Ma
thanieI Jones of this vicinity, and who was vol
known in this community. He Wasnuch esteem
ed by his aequainfances for his kind, and ariable
disposition. and moral worth. He has suddenly
been cut down in the prime Of aife, whilst in en-
joyment Of coed health, and promising many
years of usefulness. His remains were brought TO
the residence Of his parents near this place on
Tuesday last, from whonce they were followed 70
the grave by a large eoncourse Of people.
We sincerely condoIe with his aged parents in
their severe afliction.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
Gattine Their Eves Onened.

The French and English are beginning 10
discover that the process of cruising out the
Russian Bear IS not going to be done so east
" One entire season has passed over, and
still no impression has been made upon the
enemy. Fleets greater than England ever
assembled in hostile array before an adversa-
ry, have been unable to accomplish any deci-
ded act which brings England nearer to her
object-to put stop to tnc territorial progress
of Russia. The London Times of a recent
date, in speaking of their want Of success,
says:
We require an allied army of two hundred
thousand men in the East, and it is vain lon
ger to deny the fact, or -endeayor to give a
more favorable coloring to the position we are
really in. France can supply her contingent,
and England must find her noiety. We were
in hopes that diplomacy, backed by fornli-
dable warlike demonstration on the part of
The two greatest military and naval powers of
Europe, would have brought the Gar to some
equitable terms This vision has now passed
away, and the idea of playing at war any lon
ger must be totally exploded
- The troops stationed IN our colonies must
be brought. home, and the defence of our dis
tant possessions left to the loyalty and patrl-
otisn of our colonists. Recruits must be OBJ
tained, and no means of offence or defence
left longer to take care of themselves All
that is now being done is well enough as far
as it goes. But the Ottoman dominions have
still to be protected, and the blood of ciyili-
cation has to be avenged We can no more
think of retiring from the field while these
duties remain to be performed and crowned
with victory, than we could think of abandon
ing our homes and hearths to Russian inva-
der. Experience has already shown US what
the nature Of the present contest really is, and
to neglect another day to prepare fer what has
TO follow, would be highly criminal One
hundred thousand British tFroPs, and the same
number Of French must coate qai coate, be
sent to the East without delay With the
fall Of Sebastopol our present intense anxiety
may cease, but with that event the war must
be considered as only just commencing"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
erhering in Nebraska.

a gentleman recently returned from the far
West, informs the New York irIor, that thege is
already much sr;fTe1i.sg among the Nebraska en-
islrts for the necessares Of life; and that the
coming winter threatens 70 prove fatal to iarse
portion ofthe settlers. Without houses TO 1--we IN
without markets Of they had noney) to supply
them food, ana with no fish and very little game,
the poQG enaigrants who have gone out there uli-
der the led Of Anti Slavery fanatics, must hurry
home ce die for want Of food. in most these
poor squatters have not moley enough to pay
their way back to their comfortable New England
homes, for which they are now sadly sighing.--
VIII onr Abolition pIlilauthropists who have been
Instrumental in getting up this exodus, provide
some miraculous manner to save their deluded
victims from starvation?
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
Removed o9f .sls State Capitol.
The Pennsylvanian, alluding to and en-

The Pennsylvania, abiding to and endor-
sing the paragraph that recently appeared in
the columns Of the Inquirer, in reference to q
suitable dwelling for the Governor, reviews
the proposition to remove the State Capitol to
Philadelphia, and enforees its view with this
language -
.s4Vllile speaking upon this subject, we
cannot omit to cali attention to q proposition
which was pending in the House last session,
for the removal Of the Capitol to this city
We have good reasons for believing that If
the bill had been introduced at an earlier pc
Rod, it would have passed, upon the condition
that the city would provide the necessary
buildings, free of expense to the State What
ever reasons led to the removal of the seat Of
government iuto the interior. they arc now
dissipated, and very general desire prevails
everywhere, that it should be brought back
again. We do not know whether the propo-
sition VIII be brought forward at the next ses-
sion, but we hope it viii. for we regard It's
consummation of the highest importance to
the public and to the State herself It would
prove to be refornatory measure IN more
ways than one and all must agree that this
is very desirable Practically. this city is
the centre Of the State, and there Is not man
elected to the Legislature, nor viii there be
one for years TO come. WHO would n6trather
spend session in this city, than one in Har
risburg."
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
Affairs in Washington.

WAsR1NGToE, November IL Tho latest
news from the West Indies represents the con-
centratjon of considerable British feet in the
haraor of Greytown, in anticipation of anoth-
er visit from the American squadron in those
seas This statement is sprobably web foun-
ded, bat | have reason TO believe that uego-
tiations are going On here, which have prog
ressed SO far as to remove all danger Of a coi-
ision between the naval forces of the two conn.,
tries, at least SO far as any question regarding
Central America is concerned
The pressure from without has brought
about better understanding between the ne
groes and raulateoes of Hayti and the nulat-
toes Of Dominiea The French consul, in or
der 20 prevent the occupation of Samaaa by
the Americans, has suggested an agreement
by which Dominica viii become sani-inde-
pendent State of the Haytien empire, reserv-
ing to itself the choice of It's own rulers and
the management Of its local affairs, and more
especially Of its religion, which has heretofore
been the chief bone of contention between the
eastern and western ends of the island. IF
this arrangement be coRsummatea, it viii nip
IN the bud the incipient treaty for the partial
annexation of Dominica to the United States,
and win bring TO premature close the mission
Of Dir. and Mrs. Cazneau among the free col
NJ republicans Of the west end
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
Search for Sir John Franklin's Remains.

The English government have decided on
two overland expeditions, 3. the one in boats,
to 20 down the Mackenzie river IN search of
Capt Collinson, about the safety Of whom
there is now some anxiety: the other, in ca
noes, down Backs Fish River, TO make fur
ther inquiry, into the fate of Sir John Frank
Inns people. and To endeavor TO obtain some
more relics; and, should any of the remains
of the dead be found, to place them decently
under ground" The articles obtained from
the Es9uimaux leave not the shadow of
doubt that the remains they discovered were
portions Of both ships crew. From the des-
cription Of the place in which the bodies were
found, both Sir James Ross and Capt. Bellot
must have been within few miles Of the spot.
DR. Rae states that, from wilab he could
learn, there is no reason to suspect that any
violence had been offered to the sufferers by
the natives"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
Annexation Of ths Sandwich Islands.

From the Boston Chronicle.
By a recent private letter from tfonoiulu,
we learn that a messenger will.eave that city
very soon for washington with treaty OF an
nexation. which has been drawn up improper
form. bat not yet signed, as-Judge Lee, who
was directed byour government to witness the
SIGNATURES of the instrument IN question, has
been Obliged to absent himself from Honolulu
on account of i'll health, and consequently
has not been able as yet to attend to the duty
assigned to him.
The treatT is to be signed by all the Chiefs,
and they are each to receive pension, which
ceases with the deaii. of the recipient, with
the exception of the pension to be paid to the
King, which is to be transferred to Alexander
in case he shall survive His Majesty, IL =
understood that the whole amount to pe paio
in pensions viii be somewhere froGl three 10
four thousand dollars per annum.
The property belonging to the present GOV,
ernnent of the Islands is to be purchased
o,,tr;gbt bv our Government for fixed sum.
The above items of intelligence may be re-
lied upon as correct as they come from the
highest authority.
TFTorn the Baltimore Sun, Nov 18th.
The Sandwich Islands viii be annexed be-
fore the 4th of March next. England never
soriourfy opposed the annexation, and the
Emperor of the French, having shown his in
dependence in refusing Mr. Soule passage
through France viii not seriously oppose our
taking possession of the Pearl of the Pacific
We can waive ceremony in return for substan-
tial politeuess.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
GoII.sa pareies

That pesti,a. oi tee ellnusiity who delight in
music and eil}sce, viii hase ine opportunity 70
enjoy both during tie coming week
Mayor Marle.t, of the Walton House, has made
arrangements toentertain my given amo,rst Of
the natives. on next "Wednesday, being the 29th
inst; the Major is deserving andssno doubt will be
extensively patronisei
Mr. itchaid Froeter. OF the Laurel Bun Ex.
change. Foot of Plane No. 4, viii also be glad to
see his friends and the public generally. on Non
Gay, the 9th Enst4 he has quite a knack Of ma
king a social party go of we'll /; a German hal,
was gwen at ms house on Tuesday. 2lst inst. at
wiich there was any amount of nusi Q, lnirth and
"Lagu Bier
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
Gen. Wm. R. Smith.

This gentleman spent day or two with us
last week, and very kindly greeted by our
citizens 1t is known that the General is prepar-
ing history of the State of Wisconsin two vol
.Iinaes of which viii appear during the coming
winter: the work has been prepared at the in
stance and under the authority of the government
of the State Of Wisconsin, and is intended to be
elaborate and comprehensive; embracing all the
details of sthe early settlement of that Territory
the formation Of the State government, and nd-
mission into the Union, together with much sta
tistical information, 9-c The government Of
Wisconsin has set good example, and have been
fortunate in securing the services Of Gen, Smith,
whose vel known literary abilities. and extensive
and intimate acquaintance with everything con-
nectsd with Wisconsin, give every warrant that
the work VIII be valuable acquisition to Arneri-
- Libraries
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
The Exhibition.

We very seldom speak of travelling exhibitions,
but where praise IS due we are willing to award
it. The exhibition of J. W Buhoup's Dioramas
Pyric Fires, &C., on Saturday and Monday eve
nings, gave general satisfaction. The scenes were
really beautiful and The lecture highly instructive
Mr-J. W Connoe. tlle manager has all the quail
fcatons 81 a gentlerndn, 9n6 wherever he goes
viii cerGaiuly have TIE respect Of the audience
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
Brewery for Sale.

fnent of Mr.@auest attention TO the advertise
for sale bis Bgewesjc Kennedy, who a.Ivertlscs
The property is in VEG Foot of Plane No. l.
exceedingly well situate1Il location; in fact
among its advantages, is that dIness purposes;
spring of Che prreat Sand Stone watef,r failing
believe is the best adapted to Brewing pls9, we
Persons wishing to engage in the business wo,il
do well to cal and examine the property.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
NEW ApvnRTIsE.alENrs.

Public Sale by john Mccoy, he has also re-
ceived large stock of Dry goods, &c, at Lytle's
old stand in jefferson. Give him call
John Dougherty has received a large assortment
of clothing, which lie will sell cheap.
Dissolution, by Murray, Zahn { Go. The
Books are in the hands of James Murray ior set
Element.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23
ELABORATION 10 TrxAs The Nacooao,.

EsfIeRATIoN 10 TExAs The Nacogdoe. :
C'szoaicSe. of The s1st ult., says:
Emigrant families are seen daily in ON,
streets They seen, well provided with the
neeessaries of life, and bear the evidence of
good living A majority of those we have
seen, this season. have negro property with
them y
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23

o. We learn by the Philadelphia Argus, Of
Tuesday, the 2lst inst. that his exeeileney hn'
Bigler, and Hon. Lynn Boyd. Speaker OF the
House of Representatives of the United States have
lgsn soiotrning ii the sIereiants' Hotel.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23

peA- We regret to learn, from the Greens
burg Democrat, OF the death Of JoHN KING
BNssITH, Esq, late one of the Proprietors Of
that paper. He died on Saturday, the 11th
inst, at his residence in West Newton,
Westmoreland County, from an attack of Fy-
pbcid fever. He was in the prime of life
probably not over thirty years ef age.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23

GRAHA2,'s 8AGAzIyE.-We are il, receipt Of
the Decesnber number of GTalsIll's Magazine =
This number is far ahead Of any of the former
numbers, both in reading matter and the richness
and beauty of its plates
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-11-23

THE WESTERN PREss.-We neglected last
week to notice this sprightly paper, which IS pub
lished in Mercer, Pa. Ii is neatly printed, and
ably, edited by Onslow 6 Mcknight.