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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27
'sniseeuansous.
m The Know rIeEhiags. .

The New Orleans Delta gives an account OF the
new secret society; which appears TO have origi-
mated in New York, but which has since extend
ed all over the country. The Delta says:
The objects Of the g Know Nothings'' are two
fold-part religious, part political: and the ends
aimed at, the disfranchsement of adopted citi-
zens, and their exclusion from office, and per-
petual war upon the Catholic religion. With
these cardinal principles, the qualifications for
membership and brotherhood, easily deter
mined.
lst. The applicant for an admission to wig
wam," must be native born citizen, of native
born parents, and not of the Catholic religion.
Cd. To renounce all previously entertained
political leaning, and cooperate exclusively with
the new order.
Sd. To hold neither political civil, nor religious
intercourse with any person who is a Catholic /;
but, on the contrary, to use all available means
to abolish the political and religious privileges he
may at present enjoy.
4th. That he will not vote for any man for
Office who is not native citizen of the United
States, or who may be disposed, If elected, to
place any foreigner or Catholic IN any ounce OF
emolument or trust-the latter not being IN the
opinion of =" Know Nothings," creditable wit
ness" in any case save where the oath is admin
istered by his priest.
The "pass Words and "signs" for admis-
sion into the wigwam of the Know Nothlngs,
are as follows: = The applicant raps at the outer
door an indefinite number of times, asking at the
close, in low whispering voice, What meets
here to-day? Tor night as the case may be. y
The Intercepted Immediately replies, 81 don t
know" To which the applicant for admission
responds, 'I am one, and forthwith is admit
ted to a second door, at which he gives four dis
tinct raps, when the door being opened, he whis-
pers to his attendant 90 Thirteen" and then ad-
vances into the body of the lodge.
If disposed to leave before the adjournment o.
the lodge, member leaving salutes the President
then the Vice President, by first placing his rgh'
hand on his heart then letting IT fail on MS side
whispering to the Guardian as he retifes, 'thir'
teen
If a member requires assistance OF brother
. hen mixing promiscuously with the public nc
places the right forefnger upon the left eyebrow
40 il IN tke act OF scratching looking directly a.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27
Spicy.

The Editors of the Olive Branch, published At
Boston, having received communication from
Nashville, Tenn, enquiring whether some je-
male PRINTER could be obtained there to 60 to
Nashville" replies as follow:
Every girl in Boston, who is old enough to
work in printing office, or in any other Office,
has lover whom she would be just as hkeiy 10
trade of for Tennessee article as she would be
to swap him off for grizzly bear. The idea OF
a Boston girl, who goes to operas, patronizes
Juien's concerts, waltzes once week, cats zee
cream. rides in the omnibus, wears satin slip
ners and sometimes kisses the editor, going to
Tennessee, except she goes there as the wife OF
one of your first class citizens, editors excepted
is truly ridiculous Would not girl IN a nice
silk dress, lace-edged pantaletts, and Shiny
eaiter boots, look well trudging through the
mud and nire of Nashville, in the old roost OF
printing Office, the walls Of which are covered
with posters, Offering rewards for runaway niS-
gers. while in one corner 5f the room two oid
darkies are Jerking away at Ramage press ana
in the other the editor is squirting tobacco juice
all over the floor Wouldn't she be IN a nice
fix when the editor and some great brute OF
fellow, whom be had offended, got playing at the
game Of shooting their reyovers across the oihce'
at each others hands Who would make the
fire when the devil had run off, and the editor
was drunk? Who'd go home with her dark
nights who'd take her out to ride on Saturday
afternoons and 90 to church with her on Sun
days? No sir-a Boston girl would't go to
Tennessee for love nor money. She can get
enough Of both nearer home
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27
Cruelty in the Ohio Penitentiary.

The Ohio State journal of the 25th contains
some facts relating to the cruelty exercised by
the Deputy Warden, whose name is Watson,
upon the body of a negro named. COker, confined
in the Ohio Penitentiary, The case has been
brought to the notice of the Legislature, and
committee have made report on the subject,
which is said to have produced sensation in
in the House. The testimony is in substance
as follows
g In March last, Coker was suspected by the
Warden of having stolen $3.50 belonging to him.
He therefore, had him thrown into dark cell,
having no floor but the earth without bed or
bedding, 20 feet from any stove. He was kept
there three days, and then taken out and gwen
ten lashes with the cat, which were laid on so
vigorously that his back was cut and the blood
flowed from the gashcs He was then placed IN
b cell, as before, and kept three days more,
taken out again and whipped as severely as be-
ore, with his shirt saturated with his blood, he
was again placed in the cell without bed OF
clothing, and on the earthly floor Of the dungeon,
he was left for three days more He ~as Chen
taken out and fogged 4 tLird time with the cat
by Watson.
The fourth time ne was taken out and strip
ped, and was told II ne dlu not confess ne Woulu
be whipped every day until his time Of confine-
ment expired. All the time the negro protested
that he was innocent, and knew nothing Of the
money. He was hOgged again, and for sixteen
days in cold weather, he was kept in the cell in
this miserable condition, and fed on corn bread
and water This outrage was committed upon
an innocent man, the victim of suspicion. The
negro told his own story, and his testimony was
corroborated by the other witnesses who was
examined Mr.. Dilnmock, the Chief Warden,
was absent or sick during the time. He return
ed before the close Of the examination, and WINS
placed upon the stand by Watson, but when the
Committee told Watson that if Mr.. Dimmock
was sworn he must be examined generally in
relation to the affair, he declined to have him
sworn and he was not examined. The Commit
tee had two physicians, members of the House,
called to examine the back of the prisoner, and
they report that it was badly cut up that TWEEN
ty prominent gashes through the skin were ap-
parent that his injuries, together with his ex-
Dosures, would have been sufficient to have pro-
duced the death of person of only ordinary en-
durance
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the person whose attention he desires to attract,
when, if the person be a member, he is bound to
respond immediately by similar sign. Ifit be
desired 10 know of a stranger whether he is OF
of the initiated, shaking hands with him the
middle finger is placed upon the lowest joint OF
his finger, near the wrist, with gentle pressure
when, if he is member he will ask, ''Where
did you get that - to which he will rejoin, &c
don't know" and the queriest will end by re-
plying, 'I don't know either.
Nothing concerning the association is to be
committed to writing or published, and the most
profound silence and secrecy are to be observed
by every Know Nothing" outside; but every
thing inside the Wigwam is impaired indiscrimi-
nately to members.
Every member ON admission, swears by hold
ing up his right hand, and pledges himself to do
all in his power to put down foreign influence,
and particularly the Catholic religion, and in no
case to vote for any person for any Office who is
not a native American citizen,'' and no one,
with some exceptions, is eligible to membership,
unless he or both of his parents are native born.
As no records are kept, or publications made
by the association, the plan Of notifying mem
bers of any emergency requiring their speedy
-sembling, is by scattering small square pieces
of paper over the banquets and public thorough
fares, and by mailing them to posts, doors, or
other places accessible to the public.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27
HoW Men nBust Up.p

Men with uEassuming wives never bust. ltB
the husbands of such women as Mrs Dash and
Lady Brilliant, who find themselves face to face
with the Sheriff, and certain mysterious docu-
ments adorned with red tapes and waters, big
enough for target exercises.
The desire of New York feminine is TO out
shine her neighbors-no in mental requirements.
but in gingerbread ornaments and gold-edged
coal scutdcs. II Mrs. Dash gives game supper
wood d-cocks stuiIed with gold dust-Lady
Brilliant takes the wind out of her by getting up
another, in which the prevailing dish viii be
birds OF Paradice, swimming in gravy made Of
melted pearls. 1t is this rivalry, not ''dsbbling
in railroad stocks" that briggs ruination to the
fast men ia Wall street. The ''ill-fo-tUne" OF
which they complain Is no more nor less than
brainless wife. Il they would come back 10 hap
piness, therefore they should turn their attention
not to the fluctuations Of the stock market, but
to the ruinous absurdities Of their own fre-side.
Thousand dollar repasts don't pay, while the
merchant who purchases hundred dollar handker-
| chiefs for a ..duck Of WIFE should not wonder
ifthe time eventually comes when a goose Of .
husband lacked shirts, and was but Ill supplied
/ with breeches.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27
StIeei Doetrp.
The Graves Of the Emigrants.

They sleep not where their fathers sleep,
In the village churchyard's bound;
They rest not meath the ivied wall,
That shades that holy ground.
Nor where the solemn organs peal
pours music on the breeze,
Through the dim aisle at every door,
And swells amid the trees.
Not where the turf is ever green,
And spring flowers blossom fair,
Upon the graves of the ancient men,
Whose children sleep not there.
Where do they rest-those hardy men,
Who left their native shore,
To earn their bread in distant lands,
Beyond the Atlantic's roarl
They sleep on many lonely spot,
Where the mighty forest grew
Where the giant oak and stately pine
A dark, lone shadow threw.
The wild fowl pours her early song,
Above their grassy graves;
And far away, through the Silly night.
Is heard the voice of waves.
And the breeze is softly signing
The forest boughs among,
With mournful cadence ringing,
Like harps by angels strung.
And lilies, nursed by weeping dew,
Shed here their blossoms pale
And spotless snow-fowers lightly bend
Low to the passing gale.
The FREELY lights her sparkling lamp
In that deep forest gloom,
Like hopes blessed light that breaks thc nigh
And darkness OF the tomb.
The messy stone or simple cross
Its silent record keeps,
Where, mantling in the forest shade,
The lonely exile sleeps.
Yet deem him not by all forgot;
Kind hearts have breathed a prayer,
And tears of faithful love been shed
By those who laid him there.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

The Sons and daughters of Vermont IN Lowell
held a great family festival; on Wednesday even
ing. The company, including delegations Of na-
tive born Vermonters, from Boston and other
places, numbering about thousand PERSONS
At the supper table various spirited. addresses
were made by different gentlemen, many letters
were read by distinguished Vermonters, who
were unable to be present SAKE, the poet sent
the following toast =
Ve7rnont-Famous for the production OF iour
great staples. namely: aen, lCOlneI, maple stigT
and horses.
The first are strong-the last are fleet;
The second and third are exceedingly sweet;
And all arc uncomonly 'hard to beat
A brilliant bali closed the festivities of the co
casion.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27
About the Letter J.

Many people in writing the capital malcno
distinction in form from that Of l, Or if thej 10
it is so slight that most people would be 2
loss to distinguish the two unless the letter iac-
colnpanied by the whole word. Such indistift-
ness often occasions mistakes mistakes lat
might at times result in something serious al
ways in that which is unpleasant. Every l4er
should have a Characteristic form that viii Gs-
tingqiah. it from al others at glance. And Why
J has to come to be written SO much like l Is
hard to be told. The fault must lie in the e;ch-
er, or him who leads the hand to the use 4 ne
pen.
j should always, when designed as taPi.al,
be made with its lower half below, while Ishould
only come to the line there can be no mis'ake,
and if the renowned John Doe" should take the
notion TO write his first name with only its ini-
tial, the printer would never transform hun TO
|. Doe.
Everyone who instructs penmanship, SHOULD
bear in mind, and teach the pupil the Difference
in constructing these two letters; and thosewho
have acquired the habit, should at once breaG it,
and SO write their Us that they may DC Known
Of all men"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

u Doctor Kayne, the American voyager, re-
iates the following concerning the caves ofthe Ar
tic regions. Some Of the berges were worn dep,
vault-like chasms, to which way was pracica-
bic to broader caverns within. In the crystal
solitude the echoes were startling. "a whistle
your own whistle-you could hardly recognize
for the length and clearneSs of the ring the
clang of a ramrod was heard running down the
whole length of an army review; and when you
spoke, your words were repated through the mo-
tionless atmosphere almost as long as your
breath could hold out to make them. 1 tried a
hexameter we used to quote at home, and it came
back to me In slow and distinct utterance. There
is certain cousin of mine, whom l remember
annoying in our school days, for the dispatch
with which he could say his prayers of frosty
night before jumping into bed. My cousins
entire ration of winter prayer, thought would
have been repeated to him by single effort Of
these echoes.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27
VOL. I've. 81
Seed Potatoes.

One OF our friends, 4 very close and intelligent
observer as well good practical farmer, has
been in the habit for many years Of selecting the
largest and finest potatoes for seed. Those who
have purchased OF him have long remarked one
popularity about them not found elsewhere, that
they are nearly all Of a uniform size, with no
small ones among them. His neighbors have OBJ
served this without knowing the reason, which
our friend attributes entirely to selecting the
seed as above for a course of years, and thus es-
tablshing the size as permanently Characteristic.
Like produces like is the foundation of all i'm
provement in both vegetable and animal life
The advantages respectively of large or small po-
tatoes for seed, have been before the public, and
the question has generally been decided after the
trial of single season, when the effect would DO
so perceptidle Here, on the other hand, arc the
results from continued care for course Of years,
and we consider them highly interesting and i'm
portant-PG. Farm Journal.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

A MYSTERY ON THE SEA.-Capt Haskell, of
the ship Independence, at Valparaiso, from San
Francisco, reports that on the 21st ofNovember,
lat Is deg. 40 min. w, he saw raft with two
decaved bodies on it. The raft was made of
spars from vessel, and there were yards and
beams and eight water casks. 1t was well secu-
red in every way, having mast, but no sail; a
small piece of white cloth was tied up for sig
nal on the mast, then there was brass binacle
and compass, tin pump, half barrel dried fish,
and some empty barrels. What a tale OF hard
ship and suffering is probably associated with
that raft IA tale which will only be known
when the sea gives up its dead.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

At an infant Sabbath-school, to the care of
which was promoted few years since, gayo
a Bible story of the prodigsl son. When came
to the place where the poor, ragged son reached
his former home, and his father saw him great
way off, l inquired what his father probably did
One of the smallest boys with his little hrst
clenched, said:
j dono. but des he set de dod ON him
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

being recently on trial for some offence pleaded
mot guilty." and, the jury being in the box
the States Solicitor proceeded to call Mr.. Fur
kisson as a witness. With the utmost innocence,
Patrick turned his face TO the court, and said
q Do 1 understand yer honor that Mr.. Furkis-
son is to be witness forenenst me agin 60 The
Judge said drily, it seemed so. Well. thin,
yer honor, plade guilty, sure, an yer honor
plase, not because an guilty, for I'm as inno-
cent as yer honor's sucking babe at the orist
put list on the account of saving Misther Furkis-
sons soul.'
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

DooRs AND REPUTAuoNs.-A Mr.. b. Payne,
was arraigned in the Mayors Court of Peters
burg, on Saturday last, to answer sundTy char
ges of naughty conduct towards Miss Williams
Theyyoung lady testified that Mr.. F., "blaek-
guarded her, stole her keys, villifed her reputs-
ton and ruined her character and the front door
of her residence. 4 very Payne-fuH affair
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

The IEFLAAniAroRY RHEUMATIsM.-A gentle
man wishes US TO publish the following for the
relief of humanity. He says he has known .
number of cures made by it, and all Of them in
a short time. Half an ounce Of pulyerized salt
petre, put in half pint of sweet oil; battle
the parts affected, then a sound cure viii be
speedily eiIected.-Lyaohttvg Express.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

An ITEM FOR FARMERS WHO DESIRE To IMPROVE.
The following little fact may induce farmers to
raise honey-as thus they gain double prof
it.
1t is stated that bees greatly improve the fruc-
tification of fruit trees. Orchards in which sew
eral hives are kept always produce more fruit
than others in which there are none. In the
provinces on the Rhine the fruits are more abun-
dant and finer than in any other parts OF Ger
many, an there it is the custom to keep large
quntities of bees. Plants, too, which bees visit,
thrive better in the neighborhood of hives.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

Governor Bigler, of California, sets most
commendable example OF reform in che matter
of government expenditure. He proposes re-
trenchment TO the extent Of S3TI, 700, chiefly
from salaries, among which he reduces his own
from $4,000 to $4,000 We think we Scs
the Legislature adopting the proposition.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

" "Jim," said one fast man to another, "It
is reported that you left the East on account OF
your belief-an itinerant martyr"
How" replied Jim hattered by the remark,
'.how's that ?'
s'Wby, police officer told me that you belie-
we'd everything you saw belonged to you, and as
the public didn't you left"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27
From the Carbon Democrat.
Machine Poetry.

Mr.. EpIToR When in the course of human
events it becomes necessary for one poet to enter
into poctical warfare with another and when
poetry manufactured by machienery becomes
the order of the day in this place and vicinity,
would inform the public that I hove machine
that can turn out as good poetry as can be fur
nished by any machine in the county. If you
wish to hear some Of it: listen:
Not a boat horn was heard on the Lehigh Ca
nal
On cold dreary morning in March,
When an At was seen to emerge from his cell,
WIN nis i.ead all fenced in with starch.
a large roll of nonsense he held IN his hand;
To the Democrat Office he hurried;
And when he reached there his spectacle band
Gave way, and 0 how he furried.
Slowly and sadly he turned to retire,
He had struggled, and we knew he was hu-
man;
He shed not tear, and spake not his woe,
And we left him alone with his unsearchable
and infinite approximation ad intpnGtim to
a s.boundless beneath subservient and almost
irrcparable --
Here screw was discovered to beloose, which
accounts for the length of the last line. Howev-
er, it is all right now, so here goes again:
There once was a man and is was his name,
And he wrote poetry accordin'
And when he saw that Novice" had answered
TIE same,
He started fOr the other side of Jordan
CHORUS.
Pull off your coat and roll up your sleeves,
For his poetry is hard to unravel
But when he finds the poets all awake he be-
lieves,
II is about time for him to travel.
But as poet We confess he did excel,
For he dived into Webster" accOrdin',
Nor left unexplored the heights of donkey
Hill"
! On his way to the other side ofJordan.
! CHuKUs-Pull Oft your coat, &c.
! Here we stopped the machine for the purpose
| of putting on some oil, and repairing the DANA
! ges occasionsd by the screw slipping out, and
were lust about starting the machine again when
! the bright hopes and expectations of our rising
! to en,inence with the other bards of Maucf
Chunk. were blasted by the bursting OF the boil
or. and blowing the machine into the rocky
depths, where we hope it may repose unmoies'
ted, and may the services it has rendered lonI
be remembered By the people of this vicinity
! NJTSEC
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

SUNDAY MA1Ls.-The ladies say they are OPP
posed to stopping the males on the sabbath, es-
pecially in the evening, unless they can be stop
ped at their houses.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

Ii you want anything cheap substantial and
beautiful, go to those Sho advertise. The roa-
son why their goods are superior to others Is
very simple they have articles which they
consider worthy of notice, and consequently ad-
yertise them
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

Tom and Joe were talking over their travels,
when Tom asked him:
WAS you ever in GreeceF
No, but fell into a thunderin' big tub OF
soap once
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

PASTE AS is PAsTE.-Dissolve an ounce Of alum
in quart Of warm water; when cold add as
much flour as will make it the consiStence Of
cream, then stew into it as much powdered rosin
as will stand on q shilling, and two or three
cloves; boil it to consistence, stirring all the
time. 1t will keep for twelve months, and when
dry may be softened by water.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

While number of lawyers and gentlemen
were dining at Wiscasset, a few years since,
iolly son of the Emerald Isle appeared and called
for dinner The landlord told him he should dine
when the gentlemen were done.
Let him among US, whispered limb of the
law, and we will have some fun with HIM
The Irishman took scat at the table.
You were not born in this country my filendF
said one.
No sir, was born in Ireland
is your father living 2
No sir, he is dead
What is your occupation g
a horse jockey, SIR
what was your fathers occupation
Trading horses
Did your father ever cheat any one while
here g
4 suppose he did cheat many, SIR
Where do you suppose he went to :
To heaven sir
Has he cheated any one there !!
He has cheated one, | believe, sir.
why did they not prosecute him 9
Because they searched the whole kingdom oil
Heaven, and couldn't find Lawyer
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-04-27

~ Alcxender Deliome has been arrested III
New York, for marrying girl under II years of
age. 1t renders him liable to the State prison,
poor fellow! How much foolish legislation there
is in the world. What possible good can 1t do to
make felon of the husband OF young giri
who marries her with her free consent!