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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-05-02
TArT.oRrWC.

THE undersigned informs his customers THAI
M the firm of Beynon & Johnston, is dissolved
by mutual consent, and that the subscriber still
continues the business in the room recently occu-
pied by the old firm, where he will be happy to
see his former patrons and as many new ones as
please to call. He receives regularly from New
York and Philadelphia, the latest fashions and
cannot be beat either in the shape fit of Coats,
Pants or Vests, by any other Tailor in the coun-
try. He respectfully asks the public to give him
call, and confident his work viii recommend
itself.
0c- All kinds of country produce taken in ex-
change for work. LEWIS BEfNON.
April 90 1S52-tf
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JEFFERSON HOUSE.

JEFFERSON. CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENN.
TyHE undersigned takes pleasure in informing
L his friends and the travelling public, that he
has leased the Jefferson House, and having made
much improvement in its interirr, he feels conf
dent that be will thereby be enabled TO render
comfort and satisfaction to all who favor him with
their patronage.
His fast and superior NAIL LINE OF STA
PES-will always be in readiness to convey passen-
gers 10 and from the
PENN'A. RAILROAD STATIONS
to his home, and also leaving direct after the ar
rival of the trains by good Plank Road to Ebens-
burg.
es- He will ever be happy to accommodate his
old friends and acquaintance that will favor him
with a call JANIS ID. HAMILTON.
jefferson, April 20, 1854.
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Valuable Property for Sale.

TNHE subscriber Nil sell at private sale, his
u weli-known property in the town of Besano,
Cambria county The building Is two-story
frame about fifty feet in front, well calculated
either for store tavern, with good stable and
other out buildings attached. There are also two
lots of ground belonging to the property this is a
desirable location for doidg extensive business
either in Dry Goods line tavern keeping
There is charter granted for the construction of
Plank Road from Johnstown to Belsano. The
distance from Belsrno to Ebensburg, is nine miles,
and seventeen miles from Indiana.
Persons desirous of purchasing the property,
viii call on the undersigned at his residence in
Belsano. A good deed viii be given.
b. +. DAVIS.
Belsano. June 90. 1854
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oHx EVANS. JOHN HARE. SWAN EVANS. HUGH JONES
EW FIRN1

NHE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY INFORMED
/ that the late firm of Evans & Jones, have en-
tered into a partnership with John Evans and
John Hare in the Tannery and Boot and Shoe
manufacturing business. Their friends are invited
ocall at the old stand of Evans & Jones, few
doors east of Carmon's Hotel, and the Tanning
establishment owned by j. Moore.
They have constantly on hand large assort-
ment of French calfskin, Men and Womens' Mo
rocco Boots and Shoes, and prepared to exc
cute work on the shortest notice.
The highest cash prices paid for hides either in
trade or cash.
Being practical workmen themselves, and using
none but the very best materiasl they conf
dent they execute work as well and as cheap
as any establishment in the country.
Feb II I854-tf
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American House.

TNHc undersigned having leased for number of
Il years, that large and commodious house in
Conemaugh borough, Cambria county, Pennsyl-
vauia, formerly occupied by Hon John Murray,
would respectfully inform his friends and The pub
lie generality that he viii spare no pains in max
ing it of the most desirable stopping places il
the county.
His table will be filed with the best the mar
ket can afford.
His bar viii contain liquors Of the best brands.
His stable will be attended by careful and at
tentive Ostlers. MICAHEL STEWART.
June 15 1864
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-05-02
NEW GOODSi

TIIE subscriber has received and is opening
| at his store-room in the Borough OF Loretto q
large and well selected stock of Fall and Winter
Goods, such as Cloths, Cassimeres, Tweeds, Sati-
nets Ginghams. Prints, Delaines, Merinoes, Silks,
Silk Shawls, long aud square Shawls. Boots and
Shoes. Hats ard Caps; Hardware q Queensware;
Dyestuffs. Drugs and Patent Medicines Together
with all the articles usually kept in Country stor
es; all of which he is determined 10 sell cheap
as any other establishment in this County.
Loretto Oct H. '54 p. SHELLS.
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wM- DAVIS.
New Cabinet Ware Roooo.


JAMES S. TODD, informs the citizens of Eb-
- ensburg, and the public generally. that he
has opened an extensive and varied assortment of
CABINET WARE in Mr. Robert Davis, new
building, Main street, nearly opposite the ssMan-
SION House" where he will be happy to have
them call and examine his
MAHOGANY, WALNUT, CHERRY AND
OTHER VARIETIES OF FURNITURE.
consisting in part of Sofas, Bureaus, Tables. Bed-
steads, Secretaries, Stands, &c., &c.
He viii have constantly on hand an excallfnt
assortment of Fancy and common CHAIRS. which
he will sell lower than ever before offered in this
place
Every article offered viii be made Ia the most
workmanlike manner, of the best materials and
REPAIRING OF all kinds WI Be promptly at
termined to sell low, and keep none but good ar
ticles he hopes to receive the patronaee Of dis
eliminating public.
Ebensburg. July 20. 1853.
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UNION HOUSE,
Ebensburg. Cambria Co., Pa

mHE subscriber would respectfully inform his
friends and Aae travelling public, that he has
leased the house formerly kept by Mrs. Mary o
Evans and is prepared accommodate all who
may favor him with their custom. The esfab
lishment has been furnished with every conveni-
ence that can be had. His rooms are large and
well ventilated. His table viii be supplied with
the best the market can afford. His bar viii con-
tain liquors Of the best brands, and his stable is
large and attended by careful and obliging host
lers. JOHN A BLAih.
Dec. %, 1858.
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James Dougherty, at
RINH0II DASH e. Cl.

"THOLESALE and retail dealers in Tobacco,
w Snuff and Cigars, warehouse at the South
West dorner of Third and Race streets, Philadel-
phia, lately occupied by Ludwig, Kneedler & Co.,
keep constantly on hand large and well selected
stock of the most celebrated brands of
CHEWING TOBACCO, IMPORTED CIGARS,
Domestic cigars, and Snuff, which they offer for
sale ON as favorable terms as any house in the
city Orders promptlyattended to.
August 5. 1S53-5-1y
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Tomb stones. Tombs stones.

ID ICHARD JONES respectfully informs the
l0pubc that he is prepared to furnish all kinds
of Tomb Stones, of Italian and American Marble,
manufactured in the latest STYLE and lettered ac-
cording to any directions.
His yard is situated at the south part of the
town, where large assortment Of articles in his
line always kept on hand
From long experience he feels confident be can
please all tastes and he therefore hopes to be pat
ronized by generous public.
June u. 1853.
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LATER FROM THE EAST!

TIME undersigned would respectfully inform
u his numerous customers, that he has receiv-
ed large assortment of
READY MADE CLOTHING
from the well known establishment NJ NJ of .
Clees 1t is needless to praise the clothing made
at this establishment as those who have purchased
from me, can bear testimony as to the quality and
fit of the garments. 1t is not necessary to enum-
crate the different articles of clothrng.-I have
every article that can be mentioned in the cloth
ing line. JOHN D0UGHERTY.
Ebensburg, November 2S, 1854.
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Something new In Ebensburg.
DRUG & FANCY STORE.

Something new In Ebensburg.
DRUG & FANCY STORE.
TVHE undersigned, under the firm of LEMON
Il & KITTELL, have just opened in the new
build ng of DR.. Lennon, on Main street, large
and well selected assortment Of
Drugs, Medicines and Fancy Goods
Ladies viii find in this establishment every va
riety Of Dress Goods, Trimmings, &C., &C.,
A general assortment Of Drugs and Medicines
Oils, Paints. Dye Stuffs & Perfumerz,
will be kept constantly on hand,
Intending to do business exclusively On the
CASH SYSTEM,
ey viii be thus enabled TO sell goods cheaper
an can be sold at an establishment where gen
al credit is given. BY our system no good Gus
omer will have to be taxed for goods sold to O
bad customer.
Come one and all, but not be rash,
Purchase our Goods and pay in Cash.
Connected with the establishment is
SODA FOUNTAIN
from which emanates delicious beverage, inof
fensive to the most ardent advocate Of the Maine
Law" VIM. LENNON,
WM. KITTELL.
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HATS AND CAPS.

HyHE subscriber invites attention to his late
u styles of Hats, consisting of all the various
descriptions now worn, which cannot be excelled
in Philadelphia or elsewhere.
Country merchants will find it to their advan-
tage to purchase at this establishment as our fa-
cities for manufacturing will enable US to offer
great inducements to country merchants.
ISAAC NJ. ASHTON.
172 Market ST., Philadelphia.
Dec 80. 1853.
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DRUG AND MEnICIME STORE.

TvHE undersigned would inform his many
Il friends in the town and country, that he has
ereceiyd new and large assortment of
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
He solicits the patronage of the public, and
gives the assurance that every kind of orders such
as RECIPES. &c, promptly, and to lower prices
as in other stores will be attended to.
FREDERICK SNYDER
July 20, 1854.
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LATROBE HOTEL
Westmoreland Co. Pa.


NJ. MARSHALL, having leased this COM
= modious and popular Hotel, situated near
the Pa. r. R., invites a call from the travelling
public. The establishment has undergone consid-
cradle repair, and finished in the best possible
manner. No pains viii be spared to add to the
comfort and convenience of its guests.
Dec 23 1853.
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Belsano. June 80. 1854.
C A II T 10 N

yIyHE public are hereby cautioned not to cut or
Il take timber from certain tract land situate
in Allegheny township. Cambria County, former
ly owned and occupied by VIM. Gibbons, decd,
and from otherwise meddling with the same
without my consent. All persona thus interfering
ith the said property win be dealt with Accord
ing to law. FRANCIS A GIBBONS.
Guardian of Francis a. Gibbons Jr
Sept IL, 1854
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-05-02
Tunnel Hill Inn Tor Rent.

VyHE subscriber intending to remove to tie
- West, offers for rent for the term Of one or
two years his Tavern Stand, situate on Tunnel
Hill, in Allegheny township, Cambria county. For
further information inquire of the subscriber on
the promises Possession will be given on or be-
fore the 1st day of March, 1855.
JAMES A. BRADLEY
Tunnel Hill. Jan. %. 1855.
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SCHNEIDER'S HOTEL.
Ebensburg, Cambria Co., Pa,

'he subscriber would respectfully inform his
Il many friends in the town and from the coun-
try, that he has now ARRANGED his house, and is
now prepared to accommodate all who may favor
him with their CUSTOM His table is well suppl
ed with the best the market can afford. His Bar
contains Liquor of the best Brands, also Lager
Beer, &C., &C.,
FREDERICK SCHNEIDER;
Juiv 90 '54-1y
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JOHN PARKE.
Johnstovxn Marble Works,
One door North of the corner Of Main and Clinton
Streets, Johnstown' Pa

Streets, Johnstown' Pa.
MONUMENTS, Tombs, Grave Stones, Man
of she most beautiful and finest quality of foreign
and domestic marble, always on hand and made
to order as cheap they can be purchased in the
East, with the addition of carriage From long
experience in the business and strict attention
thereto, he assure the public that all orders
win be promptly attended to and the work finish
ed in the best and most handsome manner, furnish
ed TO order and delivered at any place desired.
ALSO, Grindstones of various grits and izes
suitable for farmers and mechanics Sold by
wholesale or retail.
prices.
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E0R SAIE

TIME undersigned offers for sale a LOT of ground
II situated in the village of Hcmlock, Wash
ington Township. containing 1t acres more or
less, and having thereon erected two dwelling
houses and Brewery; the lot is under high state
of cultivaton--The Property offers considerable
inducements to Bre xers or Businessmen, from its
location Immediately adjoining the Public I'm
provements. DOMINICk KENNEDY. +
Hemlock. Oct. s.. '54
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DIR. G. w. strohecker.

HAVING locatedin Loretto, Cambria County,
III offers his professional services to the citil
zens of that place and vicinity.
OFFICE-0n Main street, where he can always
be found, when not professionally engaged.
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FOR RENT.

NHE subscriber will rent for one or more years
l his store room in the village of New Florence.
1t is considered one of the most pleasant places
in Westmoreland county, being well located for
doing an extensive business in the mercantile
line. JAMES MALEY.
Dec. 81. '54.
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zoo assorted pieces of Stone Ware, just re-
z. ROBERTS
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ST. sTARk,s ACADEMY.
FOR
B oarders and Day Sch O ars.

ST. MARk,S ACADEMY.
FOR
Boarders and Day Sch O ars.
(uNDER THE CARE THE SISTERS MERCY.
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA.
HyHE School is divided into three general divi-
u sions or classes, in which the following bran
ches are taught:
FIRST CLASS.
Geography, Grammar, Spelling, Reading, Arith-
metic, Tables, Writing. Composition, Poetry,
History-Ancient and Modern Philosophy, As
tronomy, Use of the Globes, Plain and orna-
mental Needle-work.
SECOND CLASS.
This Division includs all the branches taught in
the first class, the distinction existing only in
the length of the lessons
THIRD CLASS.
Spelling, Reading, Writing, Tables, Arithmetic,
Geography and Grammar.
o. Extra branches common to all the classes.
Piano Forte, Guitar, Vocal Music, French and
Drawing.
TERMS
For Boarders-S100 per annum Gncluding wash
ing bed and bedding.)
Day Scholars-First and Second Glasses, So per
quarter.
Third Class 81 Per quarter.
TERMS FOR EXTRAS.
Music with use of instruments, SIS 90
Drawing, 90
French, 3 90
june 1, '34.-f.
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II. l.. HEYER,

Attorney at Law, Johnstown, Pa.
OFFICE in Main Street, two doors east of the
" Echo Office.
March Is, 1S51.-1y.
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DIR. Geo. B. Kelly,

hFFERS his professional services to the cti-
~ zens of Jefferson and vicinity, in the prac-
tice of Medicine and Surgery.
Office next door to Mr.. Lytle's Store
May 20, 1858.
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ABR AHAM EOPELIE,

Attornsy at Law---Johnstown
AFFICE ON Clinton Street, few doors north
" of the corner of Main and Clinton.
April %, 1928
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-05-02

4. HUTCHINSON, Jr.,
Attorney at Law, Ebensburg, Pa,
WILL practice in the several Courts of Cam
w bria, Blair and Indian counties. All pro-
fessional business entrusted to his care will be
promptly attended to.
flee on Main street, adjoining his dwelling
house.
: bensburg, July 1s5s-2e-sme
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RICHARD JONES

Justice of the Peace, Ebensburg, Pa,
"ILL attend promptly to all collections en-
w trusted to his care. Office, adjoining his
dwelling
July 81. Is52-tf
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Attorney at Law, JohnstoWm "a.
nFFICE on Clinton Street, in the Second Sto
~ ry of Good g. Pershing's Store Room.
January so, 1851-1y.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-20
The Merchant Brothers.

There is something in the subjoned anec-
dote which, IS 1t strikes upon our feelings, is
far more beautiful and worthy of notice, for
its example, ,than the magnificence ofthe dona-
tion it was intended to commemorate: and
that is, the deep fraternal affection breathing
through every line of the heart felt eulogy,
which must have beer received by the donor
as more than 6n equivalent for the gold SO
well bestowed. The good sense, the "sounG
judgment" displayed in the letter, the moral
. axioms which it embodies, are lost in the
fevor o. a bro;her's love simply and SO truly
expressed: ..
| A few days after Mr.. ABBOTT LAwREEcE's g
donation OF $4,000 to the Trustees of Rar-
! ward College, for the purpose of founding a
school for Practical Sciences, his brother
Amos wrote him tbs following lettet;
"Wedhesday morning, June 9, AT.
DEAR BROTHER ABBOTT: I hardly dare
! trust myself to speak what feel, and there
/ fore write word to sey that thank God
ain spared to this day torsee accomplished by
one so near and dear to me this last best
work ever done by one Of our name, which
will prove better title to true nobility than
any from the potentates Of the world. II is
more honorable and more to be coveted than
the highest public station in our county, pur-
chased as these stations often are by time.
serving. 1t is to impress on unborn millions
the great truth that Our talents are trusts
committed for us when tho master calls. This
! magnificent plan is the great thing you will
see carried out if your life is spared; and yot
, may we'll cherish it as the thing nearest YOU
r heart. II enriches your descendants in
way that mere money never can do, and is
4 better investment than any one you hav
: ever made" ~ 'r.| tw
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-20

quite drunk, Officer Slasher thought it bes:
to bring him to the Station House, which he
forthwith proceeded to do. He brought with
him also basket which he supposed was Mr..
Keener's, containing about dozen Bibles g.
about the came number Of pieces Of crockery
made in imitation Of books.
Judge-Mr. Keener Shat have you got to
say for yourself for getting DRUNK!
Mr. Keener-1 guess the least said the
sooner the matter is mended
"Where did you get your liquorl"
"Perhaps yew mean, Squire, from what
passage in the book got my spiritual in
spiraton!
"Any way you pleas Mr.. Keener."
Mr.. Keener here heldup one Of the crock
cry books and pointed to corr il one Of its
ends. He drew the cork and handed to bot
tie Qor sucn i: pas) to the Judge.
Mr. .keener-Taere, Judge, smell Of that
and if yew don't come to the conclusion that
man can get spe:itual consolation from that
passage, then yew aint much posted up in
scripture.
Judge-What do you mean, Sir! (smellng
the mouth of the botte.) This is liquor in
this crockery book"
"Waal, Judge, if yew amt 'cute, only
hain't learned to call things by their new
names. Its what | call speritual consola-
tion."
"Are you engaged in pedding these!''
Right agin, Judge; you ain! tew be snee-
zed at by folks that han't got no tcses for
'cuteness"
"Weli, Sir, you are amenable for a viola
tian of the prohbitory law, provided the
witnesses can be found who have seen you
| sell these!"
"But you amt heerd the hull story yet,
Judge; I sell both kinds; here, Judge is the
rae glnooine Bible, King James's version
which | carry along with me and | alters
offer that first; if they buy it, well and good;
! if they turn up their noses at the rae un-
adulterated Gospel, take The cork out of
one of the hard shells and let 'em smell OF
the counterfeit, and ask 'em whether can t
still sell 'em SO me sort Of Bible; they sing
a different tune then if they don't buy they
treat me with proper respect"
(Which kind do you sell the most Of -
"l'm sorry TO say, Judge, fer the morals Of
the eope, that sell twenty copies of the
counterfeit gospel TO one OF the ginooine.-
But never offer the counterfeit until I see
positive evidences Of their being given over
to hardness Of heart by their refusin' to by
the real scripters. Yew see, Judge, if they
are bound tew be sinners, 1t don't make much
difference if they become a little more so.
"Sir, shall have to fine you ten dollar.
for drunkenness"
"Well, Judge. guess I can pay it. I,
one day, with good luck, l kin make it up a
gain. Only in the future guess I'll man
age not to take much speritual consolation
to myself. So here's the tin."
Mr.. Joshua Keener passed over $40 bank
note and then left .he premises with his bas
ket and bbles.-N. Y. Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-09-20
For the Chronicle.
Illinois Correspondence.

NORRIS ILL.,, Aug 10th. 1855.
Mr.. Although | have bid adieu
to the State of nv nativity-have sought a
home in the distant West, and have become
an adopted citizen of sister state Of this
Contederacy, yet all that relates to the honor
and prosperity of my native Ohio inspires me
with iervent interest. Partly because oi
this interest; but more particularly because
believe thut all the Mother states o. the Tn.
ion, ard indeed the Southern too, if they
could but be convinced of it, possess a great
interest in common, Il have watched with
deep anxiety the political movements in Ohio
and with thousands of my fellow citizens in
this part of the West. together with many
thousands throughout the whole country,
have been rejoced at the result.
trust-I doubt not that the fiat of free
dom which has gone forth from Ohio will
meet with hearty response from every
Northern State-that the wa.chword which in
spred the hosts OF freemen there, will be
caught from tongue to stongue-seecks from
the granite mountains of New Eng!and-roll
its thunders of truth over the broad plains OF
til, West, until the whole North is aroused
in the name of Liberty and stands boldly forth
to vindlcate her sacred cause. Then shall
we find that those who have -ecklessly vio-
lated nations phi shted faith; and sacrificed a
vast territory consecrated to freedom TO the
dark dominion of slavery, will shrink back
! from the just indignation of an outraged pub
| lie, covered with shame and confusion.
All honor to Ohio for the steps she has
,..;t F.;apJs IF fraaAopn Nav
she consummute .he victory she has already
so gloriously begun. The eyes of the free
men of the whole country are upon her-their
| hearts are with her-with their voices they
bid her "God speed" Her sister States
look to her as the standard bearer in the
coming contest, and as the battle thickens
they bid her lead them on to the mighty con-
flct with wrong, and peridy and oppression
! In the other Northern States, no man in
Ohio possesses fairer fame than Chase
, They remember with pride, his manly ant
! dignfed opposition to the Nebraska iniquity
| They wonder how there can be any opposition
to him among Auti-Nebraska men. II elect
ed, the triumph will be hailed with the great
est ioy. If defeated, Ohio will cover her
self with disgrace. But this must not be-
/ Not Ohio alone would be affected by the de-
feat. 1t will strike dismay to the friends o
freedom throughout the whole North They
They could scarcely recover from the shock
While on the contrary victory will inspir.
them with new life, new energy. 1t will
give an impetus, vigor to the cause tina
will render it invincble.
i am glad to see that you WELD your pei
SO ably and fearessly in behalf of this grea
cause. Go on then, remembering that TIL
prayers and the sympathes of many thouf
ands Of your fellow countrymsn, beyond tn
limits OF your own State arc with you
]. w, N.