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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06
The Duel,

Washington city has been the scene Of much
excitement for some days passed in consequence
Of the difficulty between two members of Con-
gress, Mr.. Cutting Of New York and Mr.. Brecs-
enridge of Kentucky, which it was supposed
would terminate IN duel. In all probability
the matter will be arranged, as it is said that
enced men in the National Legislature, and men
Of influence, have been assiduously engaged at
bringing about reconciliation.
It seems that the moral sense of our people is
still to be shocked, in these days of common req
son BY occasional murders committed under the
cover of this code of honor. The dolorous fate
of Hamilton and Cilly can never be forgotten
" hiIe the annals of our history are read and re-
rnembered, nor will the nation cease to mourn
the one and pity the other. The feelings shrink
with horror from the cold blooded practice of
duelling; public opinion, calm, and unexcited,
is strongly against it, statutes enacted for its
suppression, and yet year after year, scenes recur
which appall humanity and seandalize the ma
ture of man.
How little do they in high places fulfil the mea-
sure Of duty, who are so much the bondmen OF
passion, as no. to be able to govern themselves in
peaceful propriety before the nation they repre-
sent of what avail are laws and the dignity of
place and Of honor, when those who frame those
laws are the first to trample them underfoot I;
when those whose example in public should blaze
as beacon, drawing all eyes TO behold, and all
feet 70 hasten towards their lofty elevation, de-
scend TO the vulgar one of pugilists, and reenact
the saDguiHary feats of long-past and darksome
and bez-Feuish day of the world. Really we are
becoming game nation. While Soule and his
chiYalric son are avensing wounded honor in The
foreign climes of Spain, domestic fights abound
between men. VINO, if they have net the religion
10 act like brothers. should at least have the po-
Hteness to act ike gentlemen, and not be found
making single handed war, under the nod OF the
supreme law power of the nation, against each
other. What infinitesimal sum the world, the
north, the south, or the individuals engaged,
would win by exchanging shots, in which one or
both or neither should be killed or wounded,
would be hard to estimate either in valor
nown.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06
The Presidents Message.

To the House Of Representatives
In compliance with the resolution of the House
Of Representatives of the 10th inst.
herewith transmit a report of the Secretary
of State, containing all the information received
the department lii relation to The seizure OF the
Black Warrior at Havana, on the 28th ultino.-
There have been in the course OF few yearspast
many other instances of aggression upon our
commerce, violations of the rights of American
citizens. and insults TO the national flag, by the
Spanish authorities in Cuba; and all attempts to
obtain redress have led to protracted, and as yet
fruitless negotiations.
The docuu ents in these cases are voluminous,
and when prepared will be sent to Congress
Those now transmitted relate exclusively to the
the seisure of the Black Warrior, and presents
clear case, that it would be reasonable to expect
full indemnity therefor, as this unjustifi-
able and offensive conduct shall be made known
20 her Catholic Majesty's government but SIM
liar expectations in other cases have not been re-
allied. The offending party is at our doors, with
large powers for aggression, but none, 1t Is a.
legged, for reparatiOn. The source of redress is
another hemisphere, and the answers to our just
complaints made to the home government,
but the repetition of excuses rendered by inferior
officials to their superiors IN reply to represen-
tations of their misconduct. The peculiar siltIs
tiUn OF the parties has, undoubtedly, much ag
gravated the annoyances and injuries which
citizens have suffered from the Cuban authori-
ties. and Spain does not TO appreciate to
its full extent, her responsibility for the conduct
of these authorities. In giving very extraerdi-
nary power to them, she owes it to justice an6 to
her friendly relations with this government, to
guard with great vigilance against the exhorbi-
tant exercise of the powers, and in ofinuries
to provide for prompt redress.
have already taken measures to present to
the government of Spain the wanton injury of
the Cuban authorities in the detention and sci
zure of the Black Warrior, and demand ilnmedi-
ate indemnity for the injury which has thereby
resulted to our citizens.
In view of the position ofthe Island of Cuba,
its proximity to our coast the relations which it
must ever bear to our commercial and other in
tereSts, it is vain to expect that series Of IN
friendly acts, infringingour commercial rights,
and the adoption of policy threatening the hon
and security of these States, can long exist
with peaceful relations.
In case the measure taken for amicable adjust
ment of our difficulties with Spain should unfor-
tunatly fail, shall not hesitate to use the author
ity and means which congress may grant to in
sure the observance Of our just rights, to obtain
redress for injuries received, and to vindcate the
honor of cur flag.
In anticipation to that contingency which
earnestly hope may not arise, / suggest to Cen
gress the propriety of adopting such provisional
measures as the exigency may seem to de-
mand.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06
The Cent and the Eagle.

Simon Holdfast was not liberal minded man.
There was no danger of him running himself by
extensive charities. Still, whenever there was a
collection taken up at church, or at a pub
lie meeting, he always took care to give some
thing.
at looked well to give something" be said,
''and there was no need of letting the public
know how much you gave. He hated ostenta-
ton, for his part"
He always put cent in his pocket on such oc-
casions. People might think from the ratting
that it was gold, at least silver. RIr. Holdfast
was about to attend an evening meeting for q
charitable purpose. He accordingly deposited in
his vest pocket, as he supposed, the usual liberal
sum.
This he deposited in the box with an air of con-
scious hberality lighting up his face.
When he reached home, he had occasion to O.
pen his pocket book, when to his CONSERVATION
he discovered cent carefully laid away in a re-
cess. The eagle was no where to be found.
''Good Heavens !" exclaimed Simon, 1--WE
gone and given away ten dollars to that cursed
charty-an amount which, properly laid out,
would have served for a thousand occasions Of the
same kind"
Simon sat down quite overcome, but it couldn't
be helped. As an Offset to this extravaganza he
has decided to reduce the wages of his servant
girl till the amount is made up.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06
Arrival Of the Baltic.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Nru- Nppv April

New YORK, April 4.
| The steamer Baltic arrived with Liverpool dates
| to the 22d of March.
The Baltic arrived at 4 o'clock. She left Liy-
| erpool at o'clock on Thursday evening, 23d
inst She arrived out on Sunday, 18th at three
| o'clock, a. NJ, having been two days in an ice
pack which took her 400 miles to the South and
West. She passed the steamer Sarah Sands,
bound to Liverpool on the 25th, at midnight, in
lat so 80 long. %.
The official final refusal of the Gar Nicholas
was hourly looked for. 1t is already known
that he refuses. When it arrives it viii be COM
municated to both houses OFF Parliament, and war
will be formerly proclaimed.
Napiers feet arrived at Wingo Sound in the
Baltic on the 18th.
The allied fleets remained at Beycos Bay, but
would soon re-enter the Black Sea. Two Aus
| trian ships had also anchored at Beycos.
No engagements are reported in Europe either
on land or sea
On the Danube the positions remained unchan-
ged.
a report of the capture Of a Russian treasure
convoy at Kalis had reached Constantinople.
Waud Effendi had reached Janita he was en-
powered to settle the recent Greek instruction
The difficulties of the insurrecEon are now O.
yer.
Continued activity prevails in England for the
war.
The first division of the French troops had
sailed for Turkey.
The French loan has been all taken up
Austria gives no further indication of her poll
icy. She was still, in appearance, with the Wes-
tern Powers.
Up to the 10th of March, Russia had not re-
cognized Sweden's neutrality.
1t is reported that the export of gold from Rus
sia has been prohibited.
Benjamin Elkn & Son. of London, have fail
ed.
paris correspondent says that the Czars re-
fusal was telegraphed from Berlin on the 18th,
and that as soon as it was known, the British
minister notified Sir Charles Napier of the fact,
overland. Napier arrived in steam frigate at
Copenhagen on the Goth
The Austerlitz, Of one hunred guns, and three
others, French ships, have sailed to join the En-
g!ish feet.
The Danish ministry retain their Offices.
The prohibition to export gold from Russia is
confirmed.
Exchange on London has fallen to ., 10. Bills
on Prussia are unsaleable at London.
The New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Railway
was negatived in the House of Commons, with
out division, on the second reading.
The Globe says the Turkish loan of f2,O00,-
900, was taken to-day by Rothscnilds, at 64.
The Times Paris correspondent says that
1000 British troops were to pass through France,
to embark at Toulon or Marseills and the first
detachment was expected in Paris in week or
ten days.
Lord Raglan is expected at Paris about the lst
of April.
The publication ofthe secret correspondence
had increased the good feeling in France towards
England.
Heavy forgeries have been committed on the
Havana agent of the San Fernando Bank at Mad
rid.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06
Tie Comet,

Our western evening sky is now marked with
the presence of comet, whose long stream Of ha-
zy light, is the curious appendage by which these
mysterious wanderers of the sky are distinguish
Cd We cannot behold this singular phenomenon
Of the solar system, without recurring in thought
to the darkness, the ignorance and superstition
Of the day when it regarded supernatu-
raj object portendlng direful events, and threat
ening the destruction of earth and her inhabi-
tants and admiration of the highest form is ez-
cited within US, at the contemplation of that
light and knowledge, that science, which has
transmitted terror into wondering pleasure, as we
look up and calendar those bearded stars of the
night
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06
Fatal Accident.

On Wednesday evening, Mr.. Philip Rily, Dep
uty Post Master at Hcnlock, in this county,
came to his death in most distressing manner
he was standing on the Platform at Lilly's Sta
ton, and in reaching for the mail which the Agent
was endeavoring to hand to hlm out of the Mail
Car, the train going at rapid rate, he lost his
balance, and fell under the train; six passed
over his body, Inutilating it in shocking man
ner-of course he was killed instantly.
The deceased was young man, native Of
Ireland, and very respectfully connected in this
county-he bore very good character Jas an
honest and industrious citizen.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06
April 6, 1854

TlHE subscriber offers for sale the House and Lot
IL Cambria CO., Pa. The buildings Of Frame, 81
front the Portage Railroad, extending hack a
long the Turnpike Road 90 feet, Two Stories high,
With fn5,'S1 o, 6n,asement. Also: ono ID Story
House. &c. With small addition 10 the above
described property, it can be made a commodious
house for Hotel, which will pay weIl, this
place, no doubt, is destined be great place Of
resort in the summer season, being situated on
the top of the Allegheny Mountains, and surroun-
ded on all sides with the most delightful and pic
turesque scenery the eye behold, and only dis
tant one mile from the Penna. Railroad Station
This property will be sold at very low price, as
the subscriber wishes to convert II into Hotel,
and does not wish to keep it himself Fer fur
ther particulars enquire of the subscriber, the
premises.
JOHN IVORY.
April G. IS54-3m
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06

Eve call attention to the proceedings of the
Military meeting at Jefferson, on the 25th ult.,
they were mislaid otherwise they should have
appeared last week.
The best feeling prevailed, and all separated
well pleased with their reception from the Jeffer-
son Folks.
We anticipate that the parade at Summitville,
will be creditable one. We are sure that Cap
tain Ivory, and his gallent company will, with
their usual spirit make every arrangement to
make the thing go off well.
We learn that efforts are being made in Johns
town to get up good company; it is high time;
that town contains very largenumber ofactive
intelligent young men, who we are sorry to say,
have thus far shown great want of the right
spirit.
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Washington, March Is, 1854.
a Singular Incident in Murder Trial.

In New York, on the 20th ult., James Pat
ton was put upon his trial for the murder of
Col. Walter Turnbuil, on the Sd of December
last. Several witnesses clearly fastened the deed
upon the prisoner, and the prosecution occupied
but short time. The counsel for the defence
then put forth the plea of insanity for his client
but was interrupted by Patton who solemnly
declared that he was in the full possession of
his reason, and that if he was mad at the ti,ae Of
the occurrence there was g method in his mad
ness" Ee protested against any such plea being
used IN his behalf He stated that he had recei-
we'd ample provocation for the deed he had com
mitted, and ifa jury ofhis countrymen could
pronounce him guilty Of murder, he was willing
to atone for the act with his life He declared
that his counsel were in the possession Of the
circumstances which brought about the afiair. and
that he had instructed them to ground his de-
fence thereon, and he accused them of having
betrayed him for the purpose of running his
cause. He concluded by informing the court
that he did not wish his counsel to act further
in the matter, and the case was submitted to the
Jury, who returned verdict of Guilty, without
capital punishment ~
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Auditors Notice.

Jyhnston Moore surviving I In the Common Pleas
partner of the firm of of Cambria COUNTY
S.::6I J. Moore Executors Docket No.
%, December Term
Charles Dillon 1854.
The undersigned being appointed Auditor to
make distribution of the money in the hands Of
the Sheriff arising from the sale of the real estate
Of the defendant in the above stated case, hereby
notifies all persons interested that he viii sit fortss
purpose of discharging the duties Of the said AZ
pointment, at his Office in Ebensburg Tuesday
the 2d day Of May next, at one o'clock P. NJ.
q. II. REED, auditor.
April Sd 1854
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06

TnnHBooK AGENTS WANTED, to sci
AOOOPictorial IL and Useful Works for the
year lS54-Sl000 Dollars lear.-Nanted ID eV-
cry section of the United States, active anu enter
prising men to engage in the sale OF some oi the
best works published in the country. To men OF
good address possessing small capital Of from
S25 to $780, such inducements will be offered as to
enable them TO make from SO 10 s. day profit
The books published by us are all useful In their
character, extremely popular, and command large
sales wherever they are offered For particulars
address ROBERT SEARS Publisher.
Feb %. "a Isl william Street, n. Y.
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All persons knowing themselves indebted to the
estate of Edward Donaldson, late of Washington
Township, Cambria County, deceased, are hereby
notified to make payment without delay TO the
dersigned residing in the said township of Wash
ington, TO whom Letters Testamentary on the last
viii and testament of said deceased have been
granted by the Register of the Cosnty aforesaid,
and all persons having claims against said estate
viii present them properly authenticated for set
tlement. ELIZA DONALDSON, Executrix.
Adril 6, lS54-3O-6t.
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XxxrII. CoNGaEss.--FIRsT SESSION
WASHINGTON, April 8.

WASHINGTON, April 3.
SENATE.
Mr.. Caass gave notice, that to-day three weeks
he would speak on the rights of citizens of the e.
nited States to religious worship abroad.
MIR. Morton offered resolution, which was a.
dopted, asking for information relative to the
contract of Messrs. Gilbert and Secors, for build
the Dry Dock at Pensacola.
The house resolution, explanatory of the law
regulating the appointment of West Point cadets
was resumed and considerable discussion en-
sued.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Olds, moved to suspend the rules in order
to report from the Post Office Committee the
Bill regulating the pay of the Deputy Postmas-
ters.
No quorum voted-when q call of the House
was had, and it was found there was q quorum
present.
The motion of Mr. Olds was agreed TO- when
he reported the bill and proceeded to explain its
object
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$. G. vTingard and c. w. Vgingard.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
EBENsRURs, 2l

EBENsRURG, PA
HILL practice in the several Courts of Cambria,
4 Blair, Huntington, Indiana and Clearfed Coun-
ties. Office nearly opposite Litzinger's Hotel.
Efa-Also Agents for the sale of Lands in Cam
Sria and adjoining CouRtes.
U-Also Agents for the ''URion Fire Insurance
Company
U-Also Agents for the American Lehigh Fire
Insurance Company"
April 6, 81.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06

TRY BARRELS INDIAN LINEMENT.-y, :
clear and pleasant TO use. Warranted all if ;,
ecommended or money paid back. Prepared
by II. G. o. Cary, Druggist and Chemist, Clsy,-
and Ohio, to whom all orders should be addres.s5
Sold by an authorized agent in every town in Ii,
State For sale by Fred. Kittel Ebensburg Pa
aud by Hughes & Wherry, Jefferson Pa.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06

u In this weeks paper the Treasurer of the
County advertises the List of Unseated Lands
He also notifies Collectors whose Duplicate re-
main unsettled, TO pay up their accounts on or
before the 18th day of May next. This is mat
ter of necessity, because the receipts for county
purposes this year will not be so great as last
year, the rate of taxation being reduced from 10
to mills.
The Treasurer requests US to state that the
Licenses for Innkeepers are now ready for deliv-
cry, and it would be well for those interested to
lift them previous to the June Court, as at that
time he is directed by law to return those who do
not pay their licenses.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06
FOR RENT,

THE Tavern stand and premises in Water Street,
lately occupied by Jno Ward. For further infor
nation apply to
II. b. MYTINGER.
Water Street, April g. "a.
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Charles Dillon


NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS-th Board o?
~ Managers Of the Loretto Plank Road CoInpa-
nv have assessed s. on each share Of stock sub
scribed TO said Road 10 be paid or before the
first Of every succeeding Month thereafter, until
the full amount Of shares subscribed be paid.
The above InstaIments are required to be paid
70 Col P Shields, Treasurer Of the Company re-
siding in Loretto.
By order of the Board,
NJ NJ. ADAMS, President.
April G. IS54-tf.
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Lfsf of Letters.
April 6, Is54-tf.

REMAINING in the Post Office st Ebensburg
April lst 1884.
Alex Adlesperger Rovallosker
Miss Mary 4 Murrels John Leslie
A Andrews Lloyd Hill
Francis Brady Mrs Henrietta Li,z.nger
Felix Barr VI Carlett
Horatro Bickford Mary Murles
Jacob Beha Philip Miller
Lidia Bender Charles MClees
Walburga Carl Stephen VI Cain
Mr. Cyncale Michael Murray
Henry Colly John Maugan
s Carter Peter O'Neil
p 2 Cope Co Thomas Osnond
Lucinda Davis Edmund Paige
Miss Catherine Evans Anon Paddock
John Field John Potter
Anton Frederick Simon Rohm
James Fulton + Rees
Mrs Mary Gompssu David Shorthill
Edward Grew J K Sunbanan
Albert NJ Gregg John Speer
Peter Garman Heirs Of Godfrey Settle
Felix Henly myer
Henry Hoover VI SteinEalt
Miss Eve Hobbe Thompson
John Huber Henry Walls
Joseph James Samuel Weakiand
John L Jeffries Maria Wallace
Rev John Jones Jonn Weaver
George Kripper Christopher Wertz
aug RsHettler
81 c. MCAUGE-
April 6, 1854.
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u Mr.. Nathan Pratt, aged about fifty, former
ly of Rhode Island, was murdered by three Mex
leans, near Quartsbourg. Two of them had been
captured and were hung by the miners of the VIC
unity. The commission of the deed was confessed
and the INCENTIVE to it was stated to be report
that Mr.. Pratt had two or thre hundred dollars
buried under his hearth.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06

member of our party, disloyal and then, but not
before ask yourself what is to change the tide
against your bars, or what to break it as against
yOu.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06

a young man was sent TO the State Prison
from Poughkeepsie few days since While
his mother was getting into the wagon TO bid
adieu to her unhappy on, the horse started and
she was thrown on the ground and her back
broken. She lived but few hours afterwards.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06

Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, moved to re-commit
the bill with instructions to report bill in con-
nection with it, and increase the postage 50 as to
meet the expenses of the service.
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NOTICE TO COLLECTORS.

COLLECTORS of State and County Taxes for
SIs52 and previous years, whose duplicates re
main unsettled, are hereby notified 10 make pay
ment on or before the 18th day of May next, as
bv a resolution of the Board of Commissioners no
further indulgence will be given after that date.
Collectors for 1853 requested to pay over
the full amount outstanding on their duplicates,
on or before the June Court
A. J. riley, Treasurer.
Treasurers Office.
Ebensburg, April 6, "a.
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Dissolution of Partnership.

TTyHE partnership heretofore existing under the
Il firm of Robert kerby and Robert Galbraith IN
the Coach Making business was dissolved on the
18th ofNovember, by mutual consent The books
are in the hands of Robert Galbrath, who will set
tie the business Of the firm.
L. KERRY s r. GALBRAITH
Jan. 20, 1854
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0T The Illinois Central Railroad Company
have contracted for hedging with Usage Orange
one hundred miles of the Illinos Central Railway.
These two hedges each one hundred miles long,
will require about tow million Usage plants.
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FOR GOVERNOB,
WILLIAM BIGLER.
FOR SUPREME JUDGE.
JEREMIAH 8. BLACK.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER.
HENRY 4. MOTT.

New RTIsEMENTs-Yaluab,e property for
Sale-List Of Letters-Treasurers Sale-Execu-
tors Notice-Notice TO ColIectors-AUdifors No
tice-Loretto Plank Road Conpany-For Rent.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06

Amos Brown, of Granville, N. Y, died lately
of commissions caused by eating cloves; he used
them as substitute for tobacco.
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GJTThe quarrel between Messers Cutting and
Breckenridge is settled amicably. So no duel is
to take place.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-06

OrAmerican brandy, to the amount of $50
casks, was lately shipped at San Francisco tor the
Atlantic States.
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GA whole township in Germany, that OF
Enzelhoum, it is said, is preparing to leave to-
gether for Anerica.