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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
Warm Reception for Napoleon ID.

The Russian war is not so popular In Eng
land but that occasional murmurs rise up from
the masses, in remonstrance against it. The
expected visit Of Napoleon to- dondon, is the
cover for the expression of these discontents
The Democrats placard the walls of London
with the words :. Who Is NAPOLEON r and
appeal to the people to give him q a warm
reception" Those who recollect the tate OF
Haynau, know what these appeals to MOB iorce
mean The following is an extract from the
circular:
Every mans honor is in his own keeping
so is a people's-then save yours, you men VI
England Let it not be pawned by priviieg-
ed misrule to victorious iniqulty Let !. De
understood throughout the world, II Napoleon
comes. he is the Queens guest. not the peo-
nle's: if the Church prays for him, that the
people execrate him; if aristocracy fawns ON
him, that the people spurn him; if usurers
drag patronage to his blood-stained feet, that
there is not an honest workingman--an hon
est trademan-in England, who would not
think it branding infamy to touch his hand
in friendship
(Signed) Messrs CHAPMAN, GEo. TAYLOR
And 54 other names, and the Committee
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
New Copper Coin.

The new cent pieces will be issued from
the Mint in few days. They are consider
form really beautiful and attractive copper
coin. On one side is the head of Liberty,
and the thirteen stars being omitted, the sur
face is plain and polished. The reverse is
the same in design as the old cent, but bright
er and much more finished There is cer-
tain amount of alloy mixed with the copper,
and the perfection of the die gives to the
coin finish and elegance that has never here
tofore been attained in our copper coinage
The new com win be universally welcomed q:
needed and creditable improvement.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
Important if True.

1t will be seen by our Washington dispatch.
that Palmerstons visit to Paris, has resulted in a
determination of France to call to arms the repub
lcans of Italy, Poland and Hungary, in case
Prussia and Austria hesitate to declare war imme.
diately against Russia This circumstance, if true,
shows the desperate condition of the Allies. We
should glory in the re-nationality of the three
sorely STRICKEN countries named; but We greatly
doubt the truth of the dispatch. If Liberty once
more unfurls her standard, other nations beside
those named will clamor for their rights, and if
they only prove true to themselves, will get them
God speed the day when all men shall bow at the
shrine of Liberty, and minge together as family
of brethren. But we are afraid that Millennium is
far in the distant future.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
Court.

The December term of the Courts of this County
closed after two weeks session ON last Saturday
night. The first week was occupied with some
unimportant sessions business, and the trial OF
few civil issues As is usual our County made It's
contribution to the Western Penitentiary, IN the
persons of two convicts, one a Native and one an
Irisbman. The native stole money in dread OF
starvation, the ward of ST. Patrick stole a barrel
of whiskey to keep off the direful tumbies"
Another Irishman was convicted for the larceny
of three watches, being desirous to keep up with
the times We have since been told he is rela-
tion of Procrastination, the thief of time, which
makes his crime more natural. For this cause,
and inasmuch as he had a wife and two interest
ing children, all destitute of watches, the Court
commuted his punishment to six months in the
County jail. During that period he will perhaps
take no note of time but by its loss"
The second week was taken up with the trial
of two Eectments and one Scire Facias, the latter
only occupying about one hour. The number OF
cases disposed Of was, therefore, very small, but
those which were tried being now out OF the way,
room is left for others next time.
There will be an adjourned Court, principally
for arguments, on the 2Sth inst.
We were pleased to see that veteran democrat
of Huntington county, Gen. A. P. Wilson, IN Gun
midst last week. The Gen. is as handsome an old
Bachelor as any we have in this town, and rich
too-a most paramount overall. Holy patroness
of Matrimonyl where were our glrlsz
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
Imnortant Decision--state Rights INDICATED.

As the telegraph reported some days ago,
the Supreme Court of our State. now in ses-
sion at Philadelphia, through Chief Justice
Lewis and Justices Woodward and Knox,
decided that in the following case the u S.
Circuit Court had no jurisdiction, and that
the Sheriff was guilty of contempt of Court
The attachment is not granted because of the
ignorance of the Sheriff. Last year, at Wilkes
barre, the officers who attempted to capture
Bill Thomas, Fugitive slave, were arrested
on an indictment for assault and intent TO
kill. found by the Court of Luzerene county,
but Judge Kane, of the U. S. District Court,
discharged them. They<were re-arrested by
order of the Supreme Court, and while in
custody of the Sheriff were taken before the
| u. S. Circuit Court on writ of habeas cor
pus. Judge Grier, on hearing the testimony,
ordered the Sheriff to discharge them. The
Sheriff obeyed the mandate. The present ac-
ton was for an attachment against the Sheriff
for contempt of Court. Pittsburg Post.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21

Most Important Information from Europe.
The Unions mails brought letter from a
distinguished Frenchman to gentleman in
this city, from which we make the following
extract promising it with The assurance that
the writer's position and means of knowing
the secrets of State affairs in Paris are equal
to those of any man in the capital:
'.PARIs, Nov 20, P. NJ, 1854.
ssLord Palmerston and Louis Napoleon
have been almost inseparable since the for
mer alighted at the Hotel Windsor Their
interyew have resulted in decision to unfurl
the standard of Polish, Hungarian and Ital-
ian nationality, if Prussia and Austria hesi-
tate longer to declare unequivocally against
the Gar The probability is that neither the
one non the other viii consent to do this, in
which case al Europe viii be in arms before
spring.
Gas relates to the American continent,
Won NAV be assured that France and England
have no intention whatever of attempting to
regulate the Balance of Power there. 1t
would be blessing to each if you would pur
chase Cuba, and pay for it fair considera-
ton in cash. Ali the money in your sub
treasury viii be needed on the continent be-
fore che restoration Of peace. If Spain will
NOT sell, she VIII find no sympathy on this
side of the Atlantic in the existing state of
affairs, if you be driven by necessity to take
possession of the island Whatever you may
hear to the contrary, America is strong. over
whelmingly strong in France. Do you want
better evidence of that than the revocation of
the order for Mr. Soule's expulsion The
Emperor never revoked an order before
Never did the rising sun of liberty in the
western hemisphere shine 50 brightly upon
the eastern one as at the present. - Fash.
/ Star
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
Governor of Utah.

We understand that the President has NOM
mated to the Senate Breyet Lieut.. Col. Ed
ward j. Steptoe, of the u. S. Army, to be
Governor of Utah, in place of Gov. Young,
who was appointed by President Fillmore. =
Col. Steptoe, who is in lineal rank Captain
of artillery, and who has been twice breveted
for gallant and meriterious conduct in the bat
ties of Cerro Gordo and Chepultepec, is. of
course, well known to the whole country in
that relation. In addition to this, all who are
acquainted with him, either personally or in
his official capacity. bear testimony to the Dig
nifty and manliness of his character, his intel
igence, his extensive information upon sub
jects not connected with his profession, his
eminent discretion, and to the conscientious
and religious temper Of his mind All these
are qualities which signally fit him for the del
icate and important duty of Governor of a
Territory as peculiar in its condition and pop
ulation as Utah
We do not apprehend that the substitution
of Col. Steptoe for Gov. Young viii be atten-
ded with any Inconvenience We confde
much in the practical good sense of the In
habitants of Utah, notwithstanding their Pc
.culiar institutions, and not less in the combi-
ned moderation, firmness, and sagacity Of
Col Steptoe, who has been for some time en-
camped with his command near Salt Lake
City Wash. Union, Dec. 14M.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
The Naturalization Laws.

Those who contend for Congress fixing u
years as the period of residence for foreigners
before they shall be naturalized, suppose that
the matter is within the regulation of Con-
gress. This is partially and practically mis-
take. Congress only regulates the subject as
far as citizenship of the United States is con-
cerned. The individual States claim and ex-
ercise the right of allowing any resident the
privileges of voter on just such residence as
the State Constitution may say is necessary
Michigan allows any foreign born citizen to
vote on six months residence. The greater
number of States have abrogated the period
fixed by the laws of the United States. But
the fact that States are sovereign IN their local
affairs, and that some of them have altogether
different rule, shows that Congress has no
spower over the individual States upon this sub
ject. This principle has been judicially es-
tablished in Michigan.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
Another CHANGE i'm the Alleghanian.

Our valued friend and cotemporary Mr.. r. L.
Johnston has retired from the control OF the Al
leghanian-we are sorry to see him leave the edl-
torial corps We have seldom, if ever, met with
a more honorable antagonist. The paper while
under his control was edited with considerable
ability; his articles rich, rare and racy, and
we hope to see the paper still maintain the same
character We have been acquainted with Mr.
Bowman from his boyhood, and can sefely testify
as to his ability and moral worth. Our young
friend has our best wishes for his future success.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
The Brelsford Dramatic Association.

We have been favored with complimentary
ticket from one of the members of this association.
1t will be opened ON Christmas evening. We
hope to see number from this place visit Johns
town ON that evening to witness their first perfor
nance The Johnstown Tribune says:
Through the kindness of member of the
Brelsford Dramatic Association, we have been
shown the scenery which has been painted to
illustrate scenes in .sThe Golden Farmer"
to be acted by the Association at Fronheiser's
Hall on Christmas evening The original
design of appearing in 1.-The Tempest has
been abandoned, owing to the great length of
that piece, and s.The Golden Farmer .substi-
tuted The scenery is more than neat and
natural; it is grand and gorgeous in the ex-
tren,e. The interior of two farm-houses are
minuteIy delineated; an old jail with its gra-
ted windows and chains, is also admirably
sketched and several rural scenes are plea
singly transferred to canvass. :
A band of instrumental music, with Mr.
Julius Moore as leader, has been engaged for
the occasion The young amateur actors
have carefully studied their parts, and we
confden.iaAy expect will acquit themselves
handsomely Admission twenty five cents
Will not all our citizens encourage the Asso-
citation by witnessing its first public perfor-
nance?
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21

gSs-Thosf5 persons desiroGs of purchasing a vaiu-
BILE property in Summerhill township, in this
county, will find an excellent opportunity by re-
ferring to the advertisement of George Murray IN
another column.
05Our friend James McDernitt has received
an additional stock of fancy goods at his variety
st pre- We hope our friends will give him call
nr-Rodgers & ZONES have received beautiful
assortment of new styles of prints, plaids, &c
Give them call.
gg-Ja,nes Maey offers for rent for one or more
wears. his store room in New Florence, Westmorer
land county 1t is desirable location.
fr-Edward Roberts has received 10 barrels OF
Mackerel. 10 barrels of Herring, and 1000 pounds
of Cod Fish, together with large quantity OF
Groceries not necessary to mention
ez-John a. Buck, of Loretto. advertises that
he is prepared to do work in his line on the most
improved plan. Wagons. Buggies, Slcighs, &c,
furnished from the wood work to the ironing.
lbz-M. d. Magellan & Charles d. Murray have
formed Law Partnership. Office, No, 2, g Col
onade Row. near the Court House
0o-Frederick Isenberg still continues todeal out
the delicious bi-cdlres. He has made his arrange
ments to have them constantly ON hand
@- We have been requested to direct attention
to the notice of the Auditor, appointed by the
Orphans Court to distribute the proceeds of the
sale of the Real Estate of Charles Litzinger, de-
ceased.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21

~ The Usury Laws viii be very generally
brought to the attention of the State Legislatures
this winter with eiter to their entire abb
rogation or liberal modification. In North Caro-
lima bill has been introduced to amend these
laws in several important particulars 1t is pro-
posed that the regular interest shall be, as now,
six per cent. per annum, upon sale OF any gooos,
chattels. wares and merchandise, unless by spe-
cial contract or writing between the parties,
higher or lower rate be fixed. 1t is also proposed
that in suits at law, judgment shall be rendered
for the principal money, and the interest due, ac-
cordins to the rate agreed upon and stipulated :
Provided, however, that such rate shall and may
be reduced TO six per cent per annum upon the
special plea of the defendant The Massachusetts
Legislature, as well as of New York and Pennsyl-
vania will be pettioned to revise the present laws
upon the subject.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
Judge Porter on KNOWN othingism.

In the Court of Quarter Sessions. of Wayne
county ar Honesdale, on the 9th inst, his
Honor James NJ. Porter, President Judge,
after recapitulating the provisions of the Con-
stitution of the United States and this State,
in regard to the rights Of conscience, and 9TH
er civil rights of the citizen, whether native
or naturalized, proceeded In. an able and lucid
manner, to strongly charge the Grand Jury
against all combinations of persons banded to-
gether by oaths, VOWS, or other obligations,
for purposes -shether dccomplisaed o. not
of depriving any citizen, DatiVe or naturalized,
of any right or rights, given and secured to
him by the Constitution and laws of Pennsyl-
yania or of the United States.
His Honor told the Grand Jury, in strong
and decided language, thatif they or any OF
them. knew of any such combination, or if
complaint should be legally made to them Of
the existence of any such combination in this
county, it was clearly their duty, under the
oaths they have taken as Grand Jurors, to
present the same to this Court, by Indictment,
that they might. be dealt with according to
the common law, which by its wisdom and
elasticity, happily adapted itself to the redress
of every wrong, and the punishment of every
possible offence against public justice and the
common rights of the citizen.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
The Homestead Bill-Mr Dawsons Substitute.

The Homestead Bill-Mr. Dawson substitute.
The following is synopsis of the bill offer
ed by Hon. Mr. Dawson, Of Pennsylvania,
as substitute for Senator Hunters homestead
bill:
The first section provides that any free per-
son who is the head of family, or who has
arrived at the age of twenty-oEe years, shall
be entitled to enter one hundred and sixty
acres of the unappropriatedp public lands at the
rate of fourteen and one-half cents per acre,
to be paid at the expiration of five years from
the date of such entry.
The second sectioIl provides that the apph-
cant shall make affidavit before the register
that he or she is the head of family or is II
years of age, and that the application is made
for his or her exclusive use and benefit, and
those specially mentioned. That no patent
shall be issued therefor until the expiration OF
five years from the date of entry, and upon
proof by two witnesses that the person making
such entry, or his heirs, have resided upon
and cultivated said land, and have alienated
no part thereof That in case OF the death of
both father and mother, leaving an infant
child or children, the right and fee shall lnure
| to their benefit; and the executor, admins
| traitor, or guardian may, within two years 2f-
| ter the death of the surviving parent, sell the
said lands for the benefit of said infants, and
no other purpose. The purchaser acquires
absolute title, and is entitled to the patent.
The third section provides that the register
shall note all applications on the tract books
The fourth section provides that if it shall
be proven, after due notice to the settler, that
the person making the settlement shall have
abandoned the said entry for more than six
months ct any time, said lands shall revert to
the government.
The fifth section provides that any individ-
ual now a resident of any one of the States or
| Territories, and not citizen, but at the time
| of the passage of this act shall have filed his
declaration OF intention, and shall become a
citizen of the United States before the expir-
alton of the FIVE years, shall be placed upon
an equal footing with the natiye-born citizen
The sixth section provides that no indiyid-
ual shall be permitted to make more than one
| entry ;that the Commissioner of the General
Land Office shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations to carry this act into effect; that
the registers and receivers shall receive the
same fees as they receive if the lands were en-
tered with money, one-half to be paid by the
applicant at the time of making the appliea-
tion, and the other half on the issue of the
certificate; that the locations shall be confined
as near as practicable to alternate quarter sec
tions. This act shall not be construed to in
terfere with presumption rights. That per-
sons owning less than one hundred and sixty
acres may enter of the public lands, at the
rate of fourteen and one-half cents, adjoining
their land, quantity which, when added to
their own, will made one hundred and sixty
i acres.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
aE The steamer Northern Light arrive

EE- The steamer Northern Light arrived
at New York on Friday, with passengers and
treasure from California She brought 300
passengers, and $3.50, 500 on freight.
The mining news is very favorable. The
supposed fall of Sevastopol was celebrated in
San Francisco harbor by the Allied Aeet.-
The Russian Consul had little celebration
of the Petropanlowski affair ON board an
American vessel a dispatch from Sacramen-
to states that LOLA MoNTEz attempted to cow
hide an editor, but he took the weapon from
her and cody smoked his cigar while she
abused him soundly with her tongue, thecrowd
laughing heartily
The news brought from Utah, Oregon, So
nora, and the Sandwich Islands is important
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21

lrThe editor of the Cambria Tribune''is is
respectfully requested to correct mis-staternent
in one of his late issues, in which he says of GER
tain individual, {. Sam is good whig." The
said Sam never was, is not. and hopes he neyer
NAV become what the :. Tribune" has seen fit to
style hiIn-a whig. We presume the editor did not
mean to libel our young friend, but before he
makes free use of his name in such connexion,
we s,,ooest that he had better ..see Sam''
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
Illinois @. z.

We announced, some time ago, that the
Hoosier State was O. K, and not *. N, as
the opposition papers had it; in other words,
the illinois Democracy have elected five out
of the nine Congressmen, and their Treasurer
the only State officer running The total
vote for that officer is as follows:
For Moore, Democrat 6S, 1872
For Miller, Fusion 65,477
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
e8.392
65477
Moore's majority.


In several counties, it appears, the voting
was rather one-sided; thus, Williamson county
gave 1141 votes for the Democratic nominee,
and none for the Wing Richland, 500 for
the Democrat for the Wing Pulaski,
243 for the Democrat-three for the Wing !;
Alexander, 361 for the Democrat-none for
the Wing; Effingham, $50 for the Democrat
-one for the Wing; Hamilton, SSS for the
Democrat-nine for the Wing Hardin, 361
for the Dcmocrat-five for the Wing Jack
son. SCI for the Democrat-none for the
Whig; Jasper, 40 for the Democrat--none
for the Wing; johnson, ATS for the Demo-
crat-none for the Whig; Massac, T22 for
the Democrat-none for the Wing; Pope, 26
for the Democrat for the Wing Saline,
800 for the Democrat-nones for the Wing /:
Washington, 1912 for the Democrat
ty six for the Wing; White, 1902 for the
Democrat-ninety for the Wing; Calhoun,
$50 for the Democrat -forty-six for the Wing;
Macoupin, 1882 for the Democrat-one hun
dred and sixty-three for the Wing.
The place that looks ugliest for our side is
Winnebago, where there were 1881 votes
polled for the fusion and Wing, and only forty
sig for the Democratic candidate This rath-
er beats the one-sided voting in old Berks and
Lancaster. The Hoosiers know what they
are, about, (always excepting the Winneba-
goes, and are most enrphatically o. K.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21

GRAHAM's MAaAzINE.-We are in receipt of
the January number of this highly popular peri
odical The steel engravings and wood illustra-
tions are excel mt; the fashions plates are the la
test Paris STYLES. 1t contains one hundred and
nine pages of reading matter, evidently from the
pens Of contributors of no ordinary merit.
Published by Richard 81. See & Co., JOG Chest
nut St, Philadelphia, at So per annun.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
Rare Chance

Attention is invited to the rare chances of
fered by the ssCosmopolitu n Art and Literary
Association whose advertisement viii be
found in another column. This is no hap
hazard enterprise, but it is intended as pro-
moter of s.art, in which the subscriber gets
the worth of his money 'at the start" and
may draw some of the finest works of art in
the country. Read the advertisement.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21

EE-The news from Halifax state that con-
siderable irritation has been exhibited through
out the British provinces. in consequence of
the delay in carrying out the provisions of
the RECIPROCITY Treaty.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
: E. BANKS, Auditor General. .

q, ,240, ,92S 70
This exhibit speaks well for the admins
tration of Gov. Bigler, and if his successor
shall at the end of his term be able to show
such a balance Sheet. it viii be the first IN
stance of the kind ever attending Wing Gov
ernment.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21

AUDITOR GENERALS OFFICE,
Harrisburg, Dec. 1, 1854
In pursuance of the 35th section of the act
of 30th March, 1871, have examined the
public Treasury of Pennsylvapia, relative TO
the moneys therein, and deposited IN the sew
eral Banks, and find balance remaining IN
said treasury of available funds, of one million
two hundred and forty thousand nine hun
dred and twenty-eight dollars and seventy-two
cents.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1854-12-21
The State Treasury.

1t will be seen from the following letter
that the State Treasury is, at the present time
abundantly supplied with funds:
s. nrrrCr !