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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS!
Sealed PrOposals

HILL be received by the undersigned, at this Or
III fee, Cressen station, Cambria county, Pa,
until the Goth day Of May, 1854, for the following
items ofwork on the Railroad to avoid Inclined
Planes of the 4. l. Il. RI
For furnishing the cross ties, bGllastng, and lay
ing single tract for q distance of about miles,
beginning at the mouth of the south fork Of the
Conemaugh, on the Long Level, and thence run
ming eastSart.
ALSO-for furnishing the cross tics, ballasting,
and laying single tract on the new road from
the foot OF Plane No. ! TO Duucansyille embracing
Sections No. o to II inclusive, distance Of a.
bout twenty miles.
Fifty cross-tics and forty two cubic yards Of bal
last viii be required for each 700 IT. Bids will be
received for all any portion Of the work, stating
pTiceior each cross tie, price percubic yard for the
ballast, n price per mile for the tract laying, and
desi guut.ng the section or sections upon which
thoy propose doing the work.
so IUr furnishing the materials for archug
the tunnel, which viii consist of about 800, 600
hard burned brick, and 500 cubic yards Of cut
stone.
Bids received last fall for portion of the above
work, Will be considered, providing the parties sig
nifty their willingness to accept the work on the
terms then offered.
For further Particu ars enquire at the En- ngineers
office, Cressen Station.
7. G. PONIEROY,
Sup't. and Engn'r.
May ], 1854.
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Not Bad.

In the course of debate the other day on the
veto of President Pierce, Messrs. Douglass and
Jones had some hard words. Mr.. Badger obtain
ed the floor to perpetuate the following:
1t seems to be assumed as an indisputable fact
by the Senator from Illinois and the Senator from
Tennessee, that insane men have no votes.
desire to submit to these two Senators and to
the Democratic party generally, but particularly
to these two members of that party, if they re-
ally believe insane men have no right to vote,
how it is that they were ever elected to this
body, or expect to retain their seats here for ano
ther term. Loud Laughter. In order to give
time for calm reflection upon this most impor-
tant question, move that the Senate adjourn.
Agreed te. Adjourned.
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Nav /, 1854.

New ADvERTIsEMENTs.-W. W. Ivory & Co.
will sell at Auction on the 18th inst, large and
varied assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries &c,
together with Buggies, Carriages, Horses, Har-
ness and other articles not enumerated.
We refer our readers to the advertisement Of
Edward Roberts. He has received a beautiful
stock of goods, which we cheerfully recommend
to those who are in want of cheap and durable
goods. Purchase Of thosS who advertise if you
want bargains.
Samuel Petersberger at the Summit has receiv-
ed new supply of Ready Made Clothing, &c
Mrs. NJ. Todd & Miss II. E. Cope have opend
fancy millinery Store on the Summit. See
advertisement
Dissolution by Vim. B. Krisc & Samuel Bar
nice-Notice to Contractors, by 7. G. Pomroy
Military Notice, by B. MDermitt-Notico, by
James c. How-Brigade Notice, by John Linton.
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louisville INDIGNATION.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer, in commenting
upon George D. Prentices course on the West
Ward verdict, says:
1t seems, however, that he is under the ban of
popular indignation by all parties, and the peo-
pie generally, in Louisville and throughout Ken
lucky. A gentleman direct from Louisville says
that last Friday about one hundred of the mer-
chants of that city discontinued the Journal
and stopped their advertising on Friday, some
two hundred and fifty, and on Saturday as many
as three hundred. Monday morning there was
not boy in Louisville who would carry his pa
per about the streets.
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The Nebraska Bill.

WASHINGTON, May THE threatened effort
to take up the Nebraska Bill will be made dur
ing this week, by temporarily disposing of the
preceding business on the docket The oppo-
nents of the measure threaten that if the regu-
lar business is neglected to reach the bill. they
will oppose several important bills when they
come up, and throw the responsibility upon the
urgers of the Nebraska movement. Much feel
ing exists, and factious Legislative warfare must
result. That the bill will be taken up early in
the week, its friends are sanguine. Both par
ties are preparing for the approaching struggle
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TTENTtOE REIGADE!

The VOLUNTEER Companies composing the Sd
Brigade 10th Division Uniformed Pennsylvania
Militia, VIII meet for Inspection and Drill, at
Summitvilc, on Tuesday May ODD, at IL O'Clock,
p. NJ.
Captains of Companies viii be careful to have
the arms and equipments of their respective com
panies III proper order, and upon arriving at the
place designated for parade, viii report to Capt.
w. w. Ivory, officer Of the day. Each Com
pany will, on that day, elect three delegates TO
represent them in Convention which will be
held at the Mansion House. Summitville, on Sat
urday, May 9th, at 2 p. NJ, for the purpose Of
placing in nomination Brigade and Regimental
officers.
JOHN LINTON,
Rrir Insn Sd Dr.e. 18th DiE. u. 2 NJ
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The Postage.

BY the report cf the Post Master General it
appeared that the revenue derived from the Post
Office Department, since the present cheap rates
of postage have been in operation, has not been
sufficient to defray the expenses of that depart
ment. Viewing this fact as of sufficient import
ance, it has been lately proposed at Washing
ton, to increase the rates Of postage until they
would equal or excesd those paid by the people,
before the last reduction look place.
The response to this proposition to increase
a direct tax upon the nation, in an indirect man
ner, is every where strong and decided against
the deed, and we are gratiffcd to see that such
is the case, while we heartily join with the COM
painants.
If the present system Of postage law, does
not defrav the exrenses of that branch Of the
government, can the wise men Of the Capitol
think of 10 other method to remedy the deficien-
cy, than the stold oppressive mode OF making
the people pour into the treasury increased tno-
ute Is the system so intricate that the Wise.
acres can devise no improvement, or are fearlui
of touching the system with reforming hand,
lest it fall into chaotic ruins in their grasp! Can
nothing be done to correct the cheats and frauds
which have been executed in mail contracts, so
much as to have made it the subject of remark
by the President in his last general message to
Congress.
We have surplus revenue in the treasury OF
over fifteen millions at present, and if 1t be
found that three cent postage will not pay, why
not make up the loss with some of that, at least
until the experiment to more fully tested!
The Press is nobly doing its duty as the Ar
gus of our political rights, and nothing gives US
more hope and joy, than to observe the fact
Every print should devote some space, however
small, to the outspoken assailment of this moot
ed infringement Of their and their readers in
terests, and we believe the effect would not be
disrcgarded There is no division of an Execu-
tive Administration in which all have so close a
union, as that in which the facilities for cores
pondence are regulated. Who does not write,
! send, and receive letters The nominal sum
now paid for a communication by mail, induces
the practice of lettcr-writing, practice which,
in its perfection, has always cons uted one Of
the highest forms of literature, and in its humb-
| lest aspect incidentally contributes to the con-
vcnience and comfort of the Toor, and opens a
! highway channel Of communion 20 all hearts
| Nav the postage never increase.
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WILL be offered at public sale by the subscri-
w bers, at the Summit, commencing on Mon
day, the 5th day Of May, 1854, two horse
Carriage, buggy wagon, made by Dubois Of
New Yor; one one horse spring Wagon, two sets
double harness, two single Go, two basket body
seighs bay Horse, one grey Mare. Also, the
Merchandise in the store of W. W. Ivory & Co.
consisting Of a large lot Of Cassimeres, fancy Dry
Goods and Motions, Boots and Shoes, Hardware
and Queensware, made up Clothing. Drugs, lot,
of patent Medicines, &c, &c, all of which will
be sold at reasonable credit, or per cent of
for cash. Any or all of the above named articles
will be sold at private sale for cash or approved
notes.
The goods in store we will commence selling,
from this day, at city prices, for cash, and con
tinue until the day Of sale and after till all the
goods sold.
JOHN IVORY.
W. W. IVORY.
Summit, May, II, 81.
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The Weather.

The air is still frosty, and one white sheet OF
snow has scarcely disappeared, until another sur
prises us by its arrival as successor. Old Time
however, is not checked by any of these whimsi-
cal freaks of the elements. He rises as usual
with the day, and travels unwoariod to the end
of it. He has brought the last of the vcrnal
months, lovely May, and whether she wear robe
of flowers, variegated with a thousand beauteous
hucs, and redolcnt with all the sweetest odors
or whether a garment of white, sparkling with
chandeliers of ice, and hoar frost diamonds encir-
clcs her, he stops not to enquire. Onward, on
ward is his step. He treads majestically upon
the years, he leaps over the months; he runs
upon the weeks; he flies upen the hours he
is gone in the minutes and seconds his course
lies across the seasons its outset to us is the
cradle; its terminus the grave.
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FANCY STORE.
MRS. II. TODD & MIss
May II, 1854.

MRS. III TODD MISS II. E. COPE.
Deg leave to inform the Ladies of Summitville
Dand surrounding country, that they are prepa-
to manufacture and do up
BONNETs, DRESSES, MANTILLAS, &c,
In the most fashionable style, and on reasonable
terms. Confident Of pleasing the most particular
they respectfully ask reasonable share of public
patronage. They Will constantly keep on hand a
full assortment of
BONNETS, SILKS, SATINS, DE BEGES. CASH
meres, Lawns, De laines, Calicoes and Dress
Goods OF every description also Ladies' and Chill
drens Shoes and Caters, Gentlemen's Shirts aud
Cravats, together with variety of fancy Goods
Trimmings for dresses, &C., too numerous to men
ton, which they will sell low for cash.
MAY II. "a.
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LATEST FROM THE EAST.

Large and splendid assortment of New Goods.
TIME undersigned would inform his old custo-
L mers, and the public generally that he has re-
ceived his spring supply of beautiful and varied
goods ever brought to this place, and would consd-
it special favor if all persons who are in want
of cheap and durable goods to give him call as ne
consider it no trouble toshow goods. The stock
comprises all the latest styles of Fancy and Domes-
tic Dry Goods of the season
Groceries of all kinds
Also, a large assortment Of Hardware and Queens
ware and Drugs of kind
EDWARD ROBERTS.
May IL, '54
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a party of Indians have recently been visiting
Washington. Two Of them fought against the
Americans at the battle of the Thames, and the
reporter of the Globe questioned one of them as
to whether he was wounded or not, when he re-
piled in characteristic manner, No when
Tecumseh he fall, got scared, run like debbil -
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a fearful accident occurred on the mountain
track of the Virginia Central Railroad. A car
containing forty passengers, broke loose from the
train, and descended the grade with great rapid
ity. The car came in contact with an engine on
the track, and was b.oken to pieces. Strange
to say, only one man was seriously injured tho
many others were slightly bruised.
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MoNKY FOUND!

A small amount OF money has been found
n nearly opposite the st. Charles Hotel, at the
head of Plain No. 4.
The owner is desired TO call at the above men
toned place, and give an account of the amount
of money, and description of the same:
c. B. KENNEDY.
MAY IL, ls54-St.
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a meeting of the Democratic County Commit
tee Is requested at the Office Of the undersigned,
in Ebensburg, Monday the 5th day of June
INST (being the Monday of the ensuing Court, }
at 7 O'Clock. P. NJ. Matters of ofimportance, upon
which the Committee are to act, will be laid be-
fore them. a full attendance is desired.
WM. KITTELL.
May l, 1854.
P. S. The Committee is composed of the fol-
lowing persons, viz: VIM. Kittell, Chairman, }
Paul Kingston, Nicholas Nagie James Carroll,
Henry Scandan, Roger Shiels, Peter Trexler,
John Harker, Robert Brown, Samuel Bracllen,
James Dick, NJ NJ. O'Neill, S. C. Wingard, ".
W. Harris, A. Stambaugh, J. B. McCreight, S.
B. Cohick, Sebastian Fry, P. Braniff, John F.
Stull, J. Weisinger, VIM. Murray, John Kean,
J. NJ. Rifle, J. G. Mckinley, VIM. \. Glass,
Francis Bearer, James AcColgan, c. 3. Kennedy
George Walters and Jacob Kline.
Johnstown Echo, please copy.
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GRAHAM's MAGAZINE.-We have received the
May mum Der of this valuable Magazine. The
fashion plates bcautiful-its reading matter
is of the first order, which makes it work of
considerable merit.
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We call the attention of our readers to the
very able speech our Senator from this district,
delivered in the Senate on the Goth of April on
the bill to repeal the tonnage tax on coal and lum-
her
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thusiastic plilanthropists, who went for the 90 un
conditional sale Of tho public work, !" and rather
than burden the glorious Keystone, were willing
TO give them away.
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DIED

At her residence in Carroll township, IN the
9th inst, Mary Ellen, wife of Archibald Farrel in
in the 22nd Of her age.
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NOTICE.

TNHE subscriber is about to relinquish the prac-
Il tice of Medicine, would call upon persons in
debted to him to make immediate payment thereof
All persons having claims against the undersign-
ed will present the same 10 him, in his absence
TO VIM. G. Wilson, Esq, Summit
JAMES C. HOW.
May II, '54-2m.
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DISSOLUTION.

TNHE partnership heretofore existing under the
Il the firm of VIM. B. Krise and Samuel Barnicle
dissolved by mutual consent on the lst day of
October, 1854.
VIM. B. KRISF.
SAUMEL BARNICLE.
May Il, '54
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PENNSYLVANIA ITEMS.

SOMERSET Co.-On Monday evening, Mr.. Jos.
B. Earl, landlordof the q Golden Sheaf Hotel" in
Somerset, was killed by George Koontz. 1t ap-
pears TINT Mr.. Philip Sullivan of Turkey foot
township, who was staying at the house of Mr.
Earl, had, on coming out of the door after night
been struck in the face by missile, and some
what injured. Mr.. Earl came to the steps with
a light, and was examining the wound on Sulli-
vans face, when Boontz, who was very much
intoxicated, came up and used some very often
siye language, for which he was ordered away by
Mr.. Earl. Becoming cnraged at this, he sprang
up the steps, seized him, and with great vio-
lence hurled him to the pavement. He was
picked up and carried into the house by couple
of young gentlemen, who were passing by at the
time, and medical aid was Immediately procured
but proved of no avail. Without exhibiting any
signs of consciousness, he breathed for about
twenty hours, when he died. A post nlortem ex-
animation was made by DR.. Fundenburg, and
inquest held by Coroner Smith, which result
cd in a finding in accordance with the above
facts. Koontz was Immediately arrested and
committed to prison. Mr.Earl was Register and
Recorder of Somerset county, the term preceding
the pretent one, was extensively known, and
universally esteemed for his kindly and gentle
temper, and native goodness of heart. His death
has orphaned large family of estimable young
ladies, whose only parent and protector he was
On Saturday the 22d ult., the family of A
Beam, Esq, in Somerset township, were dis
turbed by the cries of q small child. Upon go
ing to the front door of the house, a willow mar
ket basket was found, containing white male
child, probably from two to four days old, warm
ly wrapped up and snugly laid upon cotton: the
following note was pinned to the blanket:
Please except this present with the Request
that its name shall be charles the other you can
name yourself its father dead It's mother is in
great trouble and if you will this except you
shall Be Rewarded Double.
ELDAD TwEKsHERN."
The child it is supposed, was brought by two
persons-a male and female-n buggy as far
as Beams church, and then brought to the
house. The buggy tracks were traced far as
Somerset Furnace, and were last seen passing at
Ben's creek, going towards Johnstown.
THE EcLIPsE.-An eclipse of the sun will oc-
cur on the 26th of the present mounth, COM
- tbraa yninnetS mast 4 O'clock
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YOU will meet at your Armory on the 23d INST
at O'Clock, a. NJ, fully armed and equipped
preparatory to taking up your line of march ior
the Summit Parade. BY order,
B. M'DERMITT, Capt.
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MARRIED.

On the 9th of March by the Rev. Mr.. Yerkes
Mr.. P. G. Sterling of Huntingdon, Pa, to Miss
Mary M'Donough Of fHollidaysburg, Pa. =,
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ELDAD TwEKsHERN.' ,

THE EcLIPsE.-An eclipse of the sun will oc-
cur on the 26th of the present mounth, COM
mencing at thirty-three minuets past O'Clock
in the morning, and continue until about Z.
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FOR GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM BEGIER
FOR SUPREME JUDGE.
JEREMIAH s. BLACK.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER.
HENRY 4. MOTT.
TWO APPRENTICES WAITED
Important.

at this Office. Boys from the country preferred
between the ages Of IA and &c.
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DEMOCRAT And SENTINEL.

IICHARD C. DEyINE
WHITE & DEVINE, Editors and Proprietors.
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Summit, May, II, 81.
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IOHN LINTON
AUCTION! AUCTION y

Brig. Insp. Sd Org. 10th Div. U. P. NJ
The Shasta courier. [volume] (Shasta, Calif.) 1852-1872, 1854-11-11

RETURN OF THE EMPEROR TO PARIs.-A de-
spatch from Paris. September 10th, 6 z. NJ. an
nounces that the Emperor was expected at that
place. The correspondent Of the London Times
thus writes:
BouLoesE, Sunday, Sept. I.-The Emperor
left Bouogne yesterday. at 10 o'clock, by the
special tfais for Paris. The day OF his return is
not know with certainty. even by his suite. bnt
it is stated that he will arrive on Wednesday or
Thursday, to resume the grand mancauvres of
the army. 1t is said that the Emperor wishes
to show the Empress to the army, and this ru-
NOR derives some countenance from the fact
that preparations are being made in the Impe-
rial Hotel for her Majesty's reception The
Empress by her beauty, her affability, and her
goodness OF heart, has endeared herself to the
French nation and her presence could not fail
to give great additional eclat to the proceedings
of the camp at Bolougne.
During the Emperor's brief absence the mill
tary manouvres will not be entirely suspended,
and petite gu1re in the direction of Calas is
confidently talked Of, but the arrangements are
not yet completed.
The Emperor has determined that the troops
shall remain in camp around Bonlogue until
next spring, when new campaign against Rus
STA will be undertaken. The Emperor has also
ordered the execution Of immense works, which,
when completed will make the port of Boulogne
an admirable harbor of refuge, capable of adj
hitting the largest vessels of the Royal navy.
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NEGRO EMPERoR-A SENSIBLE MAN.-Some
years ago, Faustin |, who now wields the impe
rial sceptre the Island OF San Domingo,
worked in the sugar and coffee fields of his own
err under the unpreiending name of Soulouque.
The former master Of the present Emperor is an
old and highly respected citizen of this place,
aud from time to time he receives friendly mes
sages from his old slave. week or two since
he was pleasantly surprised with the receipt of
several bags Of coffee and package of sugar,
accompanied by quite an affectionate letter from
his imperial majesty. 1t would appear that the
parvenus of San Domingo differ from the par
venus of America. Soulouque's good fortune
has neither obterated the remembrance OF bis
former condition, nor checked nor diminished
his old affections-St. Louis Dem.
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ST. vi .MONS y.
nISTRlCT COURT, SHASTA COUNTY.
h9il Judicial District, State of California,

Shasta County. SIS.
Joel T. Landrum VS.. Benjamin F. Briggs.
The People of the State of California. to
Benz. +. Briggs. greeting Whereas, Joel T.
LanCrun, the above named plaintiff, having on
this 9th day of August, 1854. filed in the office
of the undersigned, clerk of the District Court
aforesaid, his complaint and affidavit against
yon as defendant therein, for the recovery OF
The sum of five hundred and seventy-nine 92-l00
dollars, which he in his said complaint alleges
and in his affidavit swears is Justly due and ow-
ins from you TO him. upon express and Implied
contracts for the direct payment of money. all OF
which will mnre specifically appear by refer
ence to complaint on file in this office.
These are therefore to require you to appear
and answer said complain, within the time pre-
scribed by law as follows: 1t you are served
in the County of Shasta aforesaid within ten
DAYS; if served ont of said County. but in the
said 9th Judicial District, twenty days; III all
other eases, forty days. In either case, exclu-
sive of the day of service, or the plantlif will
take Judgment by default against you tor the
aforesaid sum- together with costs, &c., II you
fail to answer as aforesaid.
Witness: Thos w. Dawson, Clerk, with seal
of Court hereuno affixed, AT Office i'll Shasta,
this 9th day OF Aug. 1854
YHOS. w. DAWSON. Clerk.
Bv GEO. I. AFFORD, Dep.
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GALLAHA-NS RANCl

GALLAH 4rN's RANCH,
In Saott's Valley and prepared to re-
ceive and accommodate travel ers in a r.anner
not surpassed by any Aotel i'll Northern Calitor-
MIA.
Their house is new and conenodious, and sup
piled with every comfort usually to be found in
a mountain hotel. Connected with the house is
one of the best gardens in this portion of the
country from which llIe table is always supplied,
with every variety OF the choicest vegetables -
Having also every facility for procuring every
kind Of wild game common to this region. as
well as the best beef. veal mutton and barn
yard fowl, they fiatter themselves their table
cannot be sprpassed by any house III Northern
California. Their bssF, too. is always furnished
with the choicest liaHars and cigars tq be found.
This hotel is Situated at the head Of SCOTS
Valley about two miles and a-half from the foot
of Scott Mountain. g,he California and Oregon
Stages connecting here with the Shasta Passen-'
ger Mule Train of S1reathouse & CO., run daily
from this house to Yreka.
Travellers are invited to give us trial.
ABEL GEORGE & co.
Scott Valley Oct 90, 1854. o2ltf