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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1855-02-07
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Married,-.February list, 1855, by John Van
Nest, Esq, Mr.. JOHN P. srAMETs. to Miss MA
LINDA karin, both of Rowsburg, Ashland county.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1855-02-07

F A whole sleigh load of the ma
irons of Ashland, paid our city a visit
on Tuesday last. We commenced count
ing them but gave it up, a they were
so good looking that we could never get
above six. From the looks of the moth
ers, Ashland must have some blooming
daughters, whom We hope will follow the
example set, and pay Wooster a visit
during the present excellent sleighing
in company with their beaux. How
ARDS Hall would be at their service for
one eeFening, and we have some genial
spirits that would join them in the mer-
nv mazes of the Wayne County
Democrat.
Truly ~appreciating the prOfered hos
FATALITIES of our sister, we would venture
to remark that the "blooming daugh-
tiers - and beaux" of Ashland, are of
too decidedly a literary cast to visit a
town where Johnny Booker can get a
House, and BAYARD TAYLOR cannot an
invitation. Yet we have no objections
meeting the people of Wooster village,
in the merry mazes of the dance. :"
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1855-02-07

EG JOSEPH BUrrLEs Esq, of Trum-
bull County has bean appointed Warden
of the Ohio Penitenttary.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1855-02-07
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM MEDILL, OF Fairfield.
FOR LIEUTENANT
JAMES MYERSs of Lucas.
ron JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT,
. WILLIAM KENNON, of BeImOnt.
ROBBERY B.ssFARDEN, OF Franklin,
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE,
WIN. ID, MORGAN, OF COIumbiana.
TOR TREAsUREK OF STATE.
JOHN G. BRESLIN. of Seneca
ron SECRETARY OF STATE,
WILLIAM TREvITT, OF Franklin
ron ATTORNEY GENERAL,
GEORGE w. AEcCOOK, of Jefferson
FoR MEMsER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORE
JAMES b. STEEDMAN, OF Lucas.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1855-02-07
SHERIFF,S SALE

The State ofOhio, for The State CT Ohio for
use of Fund Commits use of the Fund Com.
sioners of Richland lmissioners of Finland
County, Ohio. County, Ohio.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
The Contest in CONGRESS.

The Democratic party have reason to be proud
Of the course their representatives in Congress
have thus far pursued, in the contest for the
Speakership. They have faithfully and consist
emily supported throughout, the Hon. W. A
Richardson of Illinois. their caucus nominee de
terinined by stunning any alliance with the Know
Nothings or Republicans, alias Abo;itionists, to
afford another proof, that they are tie represen-
tatives Of the only thoroughly national party in
tie country-the only party to which the Union
and the Constitution. 6ercely assaied on ev-
cry hand, can look for protection.
1t is impossible at the present time, to conjec-
ture the final result. The Hon. n. z. Banks, is
at present, the most prominent candidate of the
opposition. The Democracy being in the minor
ity, the contest is between the Know Nothings
and Republicans, and we can therefore look on
with feelings akin to those of Iago, when be ex-
claims:
"Whether Roderigo kill Cassie,
Or Cassie him, each do kill the other,
Every way makes our gain"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19

guished gentlemen occupying a prominent position
in heretofore hostile politics. shorld at one time
sever their connection with their old organization,
and take their stand with the Democracy. Such
an accession as this betokens the success of the
Democratic party in 1866 beyond all doubt but
above all, it is signal proof Of the efficacy Of
these eternal principles upon Which our organizai
ton has taken its stand. The frmness and con-
sstency o; tie Democratic party in preparing fer
the future. by asserting the boldest doctrines in
the face of triumphant and fanatical majority,
have had the effect of winning into our councils
hundreds and thousands of the best and brightest
irtellects of the opposition. And now that the
Democratic phalanx in Congress stands like a
wall OF fire around the Con ittution, defying the
assaults of intolerance aud bgotry, and abolition
ism aud anarchy, may proudly count on new
additions to our numbers from the mass of oui
countrymen. The progress of the Democratic
party is onward and upward.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
Hon. James Buchanan.

The New York Express learns that our Minis
tel in London not at the Lord Mayors BAN
quet at Guildhall, on the day of naugurating,
and understands from unquestioned authority he
was speedily waited upon, and urged to attend,
under the belief it would have beneficial effect
on the public mind. On that occasion, Her Ma
jesty's Ministers, the Foreign Ambassadors. and
number of dstine uished persons were present
The American Minister, unless prevented by
physical circumstances, is rarely absent on this
po!itico-festiye gathering, and Mr.. BUcHANAs's
steadily refusing to listen to any entreates. shows
great caution on bis part in the present delicate
attitude of our diplomatic relations with Great
Britain.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
Christmas Coming.

CO Next Tuesday is Christmas, the great Chris
tian Holyday, when every one is, or at least is
presumed to tie happy. We take this occasion to
express in advance, the hope that it may be a
joyous and happy day to all our readers Let
who will be Sad, of course the Juveniles" viii
have a merry time of it. Christmas from the
earliest ages has been a season for merriment, and
relaxation from the business and cares of life
Shakespeare thus beautifully aliudes to an ancient
superstition connected with this season
ss Some say, that ever 'gainst that season comes
Wherein our SavioI's birth is celebrated,
The bird of dawning sngeth all night long;
And then they say no spirit walks abroad,
The nights are who esome, then no planets strike,
NJ fairy takes. witch has power to charm,
So gracious and so hallowed is the time"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
THE NICARAGUA FILLIBUSTERs.
Cmcsal.
By The President Of lie Lnited States.


PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, information has been received by
me that sundry persons, citizens of the Cniied
States and others, residents therein, are pre-
pairing within the jurisdiction of the same to
enlist, or enter themselves, or to hire or retain
others to participate. in military operations
within the State of Nicaragua
Now, therefore, [, Franklin Pierce, Presi-
dent of the United States, do warn all persons
against connecting themselves with any such
enterprise or undertaking, as being contrary
to their duty as good citizens and to the laws
of their country, and threatening to the peace
of the United States.
do further admonish all persons who may
depart from the United States, either singly
or in numbers, organized or unorganized, for
any such purpose, that they will thereby cease
to be entitled to the protection of this govern
ment.
exhort all good citizens to discountenance
and prevent any such disreputable and crimi-
ma. undertaking aforesaid. charging all off,
GERS. civil and military, having lawful power
in the premises, to exercise the same for the
purpose of maintaining the authority aud en-
forcing the laws OF the United States.
In testimony whereof, | have hereunto set
my hand and caused the St al of the United
States to be affixed TO these presents.
Done at the city of Washington. the eighth
r, day of December, one thousand eight
| huud red and ffty-iye, and of the in
dependence of the United States the oightieth
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
By the President:
w. l.. MARCY, Secretary of State.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
A Reminiscence.

On our outside page of this weeks issue we
place an article taken from the Newark Daily
Advertiser. containing some incidents in the lie
Of TIE Rev D. a. Ga!litzin, feeling that everything
relating to tie life of this truly great and good
man must be interesting to many of our subseri-
bers. This county was the scene Of his labors,
a large number of our citizens have listened to the
words of inspired truth from his lips, many OF
our people whose locks have been silvered amid
the rude blasts of the mountain wind, were his
co-abor RS in the work of civilization. He and
Of religion within very large circuit os this place,
and it is pleasing remniscence of the days by
gone, to think on the kindly feeling which these
good men had for one another. They differed as
widely on religious points as the ministers of the
present day, and they each had the talent of wri-
ting, which they employed in the discussion Of
theirreligious tenets They differed iii these points,
but they differed as christian men and ministers
should differ. They had charity. Their differ
ences on doctrinal points effected the sincere
friendship which they had personally for each
other. Their time was not spent in stirring up
rankerous prejudices, sore heartburnings, unkind
feelings amongst their hocks. 1t was not spent
endeavorng to naturalize persons in a greater or
less time in this world, but it was spent in en-
this they suffered the poverty fatigues, hardshps.
and dangers of frontier lfe, and for these we
sincerely hope they are now enjoying the rewards
of their labors in that country 8. from whose
bourne no traveller ever returns.'
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
THE Chairman of the Democratic State Central

THE Chairman of the Democratic State Central
Committee has issued the following call for a
State Convention, for the purposes therein set
forth:
a1-THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVEN-
TION or 1956.-At meeting Of the Democratic
State Central Committee, held November 1st 1855.
at the Merchants' Hotel Philadelphia, the follow
ing Resolution adopted
Resotoed, That the Democratic State Conven-
tion of 1856 be held on the 4th day of March
next, in II lrrisburg, at 10 O'Clock, A. III.
In pursuance of the above resolution. the Con
vention will assemble at Harrisburg, for the pur-
rose of selecting Delegates to the Democratic Ma
tional Convention. and nominating candidate
for Canal Commissioner, Auditor General. and
Surveyor General. JAMES +. JOHNSTON,
Chairman State Central Committee.
II. 4. GILDEA, Secretaries.
JACOB ZEIGI.Eg, { W. 49,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
Letter from Gen. Cass.

The following letter from the Hon. Lewis
Cass to gentleman of this city will be read
with interest 1t will be seen that this old
veteran in his country's service declines being
candidate for the Presidency.
DETROIT Nov. 23d, 1855,
GENTLEMEN II have received your letter
asking me if [ am candidate for the Office
of President of tho United States. and ex-
pressing the qualification it would give you to
support me for that high station
While thanking you for this manifestation
of your kindn. SIS and confidence, of which
shall always preserve grateful recollection,
reply that / am not a candidate for the Presi-
dency. nor do desire that my name should
be presented in connection with it to the con-
sideration of the Democratic Party of the
Union.
l am, gentlemen, with great regard,
Truly yours,
LEWIS CAss.
ANDREW j. WEsTER Esq and otners
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19

THE ORGANIzATEoN OF CoNGREss.-The latest
accounts from Washington no more favorable
for an organization than they were week ago.
1t is now said that the Presidents Message will
undergo no further revision, but that in conse
quence of the late dispatches from London, the
President viii Immediately after the organization
transmit to Congress supplemental message
with reference to our relations with Great Britain
The Senate on Tuesday proceeded to the election
of Printer. The contest is between the Union
and the Sentinel.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
Democratic Meeting.

A Democratic meeting was held in Louis
vile on Friday evening last. The Courier
of that city says:
:" The attendance was very respectable, an
the enthusiasm far greater than we have seen
manifest at more ncmerous assemblages.
'Cols. English and Preston spoke The
speech of the latter gentleman, of which we
only heard a portion, was in his usual graceful
style He announced himself as ready to
battle with the Democracy in the next Presi-
dental campaign. His remarks were received
with the greatest applause"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
Fire and Loss Of Life.

We have been Informed at the time of going to
press that the dwelling of Mr. Nicholas Becher.
was consumed last night with himself, wife, and
two daughters. young man sleeping in one
of the apartments of the house became awaked in
time to save himself and two children. Mr.
Becher resided near Bucks Mills, Allegheny town
ship. We will give the full particulars next
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19

O. 1t will be seen by advertisement in to-
Says' paper, that James D. Hamilton viii give a
grand Cosiilion party at the Cambria House, in
Jeferscn, on Christmas evening. The Maj. will
DO his best to make the evening pleasant one to
all who wish to take a :. trip on the light fantas-
tic toe
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
By the President:
w. l.. MARCY, Secretary of State.

FoUR MoNrHs EDIroRIAL EXPERIENCE
Mr.. | NJ. BucKMAS, who. four months ago,
started The Batsnee, a neat and spicy little
paper, in Mansfield, Tioga county, rctires per-
fecily satisfied with his brief experience He
says:
= We have been weighed in the balance,
and our side of the scale has come down
thump. We commenced with nothing. and
retire four hundred dollars worse off, Onr
aspirations have been knocked into :. pi -
our love for the human family materially in
Jured but we retire with the best feelings to
the whole biped raoc. politicians IN partiou.
lar"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19

PosTAeE TO BE PREPAID BY STAMPS The
Post Office Department notifies the public that
from the first day of january next, all letters
Qot free) must be prepaid by stamps and
PostmasserS are requested to have stamps on
hand, so that all who desire may obtain them
The evidence of prepayment of postage will
then be the stamp only, and where not affixed
by the parties sending letters, the Postmaster
must put them or
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
Presidential Arrangements Wise and Buca
auan.

anan.
An important letter from Washington, da-
ted the 10th inst. appears in the Richmond
Enquirer. We copy the paragraphs which
strike us most forcibly as Of Importance in
the present exigencies of the Democratic
party 1t will be seen that the leading paper
in Mr. Wise's interest give currency to re-
port which virtually withdraws him from the
field The writer says:
A ling seems to exist throughout the
country at this time TO bring Buchanan once
more before the country as candidate for the
Presidency in 1856 This has been deter-
mined on by his friends, without knowing
whether it will be agreeable to him or not ;
indeed, it is known he has written to his friends
that he has no wish ever again to enter into
public life-that for The balance of his life he
desires to be exempt from active political tur-
moil His friends. however, think they have
claims on him, and on his noble State, which
has never yet had candidate before the people
for the Presidency, and has never ad but
one Vice President. 1t is conceded on all
hands that the Democratic party to succeed
in 1856, must have at least one of the three
large States, Ohio, New York or Pennsyl-
vania. No certain calculation can be made
on the two first, and it is therefore ndispen-
sible to secure the last. The majority which
she has recently given is one which can be
relied on. if her voice has its due ,reight,
but it is not large enough to be tampered
with.
Letters have been received here from Gov.
Wise giving it as his opinion, in the present
state of parties and attitude of the country,
that the South should present no candidate
for the Presidency in 1856. He thinks Git is
said, and believed) that there should be a cor-
dial union of the party on Buchanan. Never
have seen the Democrats in finer spirits, or
more confident of success in 1856, aud the
ultimate and perpetual triumph of sound prin-
ciples.
Tie names of neither Gen. Cass or Judge
Douglas will be presented to the Cincinnati
Convention. Of this you may be assured.
speak knowingly on the subject.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
Eg Koss, th has written letter to the

EE Kossi th has written a letter to the
New York Times. in the course OF which he
makes this statement -
g have positive information that Louis
Napoleon Bonaparte had determined impera-
lively to insist on the expulsion of political
refugees from England. He is perfectly con-
scious of the advantages of his position and
knows that the BRUSH Government is too
much in fear of him, as that they could dare
to refuse him anything. [ apprehend Lord
Palmerston will make good mien to bad
game. and introduce the Allen Bill to Par
lament
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19

PASSENGERS MUST PURCHASE TICKETS. Tho
Central Railroad Company have adopted new
regulations. which went into effect on the 1st
lust, requiring passengers to purchase tickets
at the station Office Conductors are direct
ed to station brakemen upon the platform to
prevent the entrance of passengers without
tickets. This arrargenie will materially
lessen the labor of the conductors, and prevent
those from taking seats who have no means
of paving fare.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19

xE- Hon. John Findley. an old and re-
spected citizen of Mercer county, died at his
residence near Mercer, on the 9th instant.
He was one of tbe earliest settlers Of tbss
coursy
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19

At the last dates from Europe, itwa fu-
mored that the Emperor of Russia AZ had sig-'
nifed disposition to make such concessions.
as would remove all obstacles to pacific and
honorable adjustment of the Eastern ques-
tion;" and still further, that the Emperor Of
the French g had announced his opinion, that
the proposals were of a satisfactory character,
and as such be had forwarded them to the
English Government, with a pressing recon-
mendation that they should be favorably con-
sidercd." 1t was added thatthe British Gov
ernment was indisposed to accept the new
propositions, and a Paris correspondent of the
National Inteiligencer writes:
"As it is out of the question that France
should 20 on indefinitely lavishing her blood
| and treasure in a war which, In the case sup
osed, she can no longer regard as either just
or necessary, it is evident that this rumor. if
based upon any good foundation, threatens
a rupture of the alliance between England
and France. If this really be so, although
we have no reason to believe it is. Napoleon
III is about to withdraw his fleets and armies
| from the East, conclude separate peace with
Russia, and leave En- gland to bear, single
banded the whole brunt of conflict which
will henceforth be justly chargeable to her
own obstinacy."
The foregoing is important if true. but the
chances are, thai the whole story viii prove
to be unfounded. Indeed. although all the
parties are no doubt quite sick of the war.
the difficulty is, to protect the honor of Rus
sia in the first place. and to secure material
guarantees for the Allies in the second
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19

ES An expensive Speaker-The Speaker
of the present Congress ought to be valuable
one He viii cost Uncle Sam upwards Of
$lOa-0q0 - !. =. -
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19

Eg Few readers can be aware, until they
have occasion to test the fact. how much la
Dor of research is often sayed by such tabla
as the following--the work of one now in his
grave If = history is poetry" as one who
is true poet himself fvrcibly remarks. then
here is poetry personifed.-[ Harper
1867 Virginia first settled by the English.
1914 New York first settled by the Dutch.
1620 Massachusetts, 5y the Puritaus.
1923 New Hampshire settled by Puritans-
1921 New Jersey settled by the Dutch
1927 Delaware settled BY Swedes and Finns.
16S5 Maryland settled By Irish Catholics
1885 Connecticut settled by Puritans.
1896 Rhode Island settled by Roge, Williams
1860 North Carolina settled BY the English.
1870 South Carolina settled by the Hugucnots
1852 Pennsylvania settled by Wm. Penn
1913 georgia settled by Gen. Uglethorpe.
1871 Vermont admitted into the Union.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-19
a politioal p!aefornl.


I Tie Democratic members of the Legislature
of Florida recently held meeting. and APP
/ pointed tue , Wednesday in April. next for
che nomination OF delegates TO the Cincinnati
convention. These delegates will be instrnc-
tc / to insist upon the adoption of platform
of principles as tue basis of a national organi-
zatien plior TO the nomination Of candidates,
aud that said platform shall among other
things. inelnle, IN substance, the following
propositions =
l. The recognition and adoption of the
principles established in the Kansas Nebras-
ka act, and their application TO the admission
of new States.
2. That neither tue Missouri Compromise
nor any other anti-slavery restriction shat!
hereafter be extended over any territory of
the United States.
g. The prompt and faithful execution of
the fugiiive slave law. ani its permanent con-
/ tinaauee upon the statute book.
If these propositions shall not in substance
be Incorporated in the platform adopted by
/ the Convention. the delegates from Florida
will be instructed to withdraw.
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DONATION TO RossIAAs.-The Washington
! Union OF Saturday last, - We are ~
formed that person who desires his name 10
remain unknown has addressed to the chief Oh
the Russian legation a check for four thousand
dollars. 70 be transmitted to his government.
The unknown donor. who only signed the in
it,als NJ. Y. states in his letter that full OF
admiration for the gallant defence of Sebas-
topol, he sends this liberal sum OF money to
be distributed among the widows and orphans
OF the Russian soldiers who fell bravely fight
/ ing for their homes, against foreign aggres-
sors.