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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12
Know-Nothine Deception.

Several meetings of the owl-eyed constitution
haters were held in our borough last week, and
the work of initiating voters preparatory to the
election was proceeded with. We understand
that number of our Welsh friends were "put
through" which certainly does not speak much
for their shrewtness. We have heard of the erich
Irish brogue and the sweet German accent" hav-
ing its effect, but we did not suppose our staid
Welsh friends could be hood winked by any such
clap traps. 1t is all well enough to tell them
that the American G) party only aims at the ex
tinguishment of cathoicity, but if such be the
case why did they not initiate these sturdy citizens
last year, at least last month. The whole pol
icy of the party for the coming campaign has
been determined on. All the nominations have
been made, and now they want votes, and say
+" we can use these fellows now and drop them
after we have used them. There is portion of
our order whom we keep to do the dirty work,
and these foreigners have votes. Indeed say they
we like You Welsh, and as long as you keep in
your place and vote as we direct you, you shall
be objects of our distinguished consideration. We
will initiate you in public school houses and will
not CRATE your feelings by putting you through in
pig pen. 1t is true our brethren in Louisiana,
California and some other States would ostracise
you; yea even some of order in this county
win contend that our order is not opposed to
American born catholics, but still we want you
to understand. that are, because We want to
use you, we want your votes, and we viii sw ear
you to oppose catholicity if you will. We have all
kinds of oaths and you can take which ever you
prefer. 1t is no difference to us; all we want is
your votes" There is a manliness and openness
in the Welsh character, which we supposed would
have prevented them from becoming the victims
Of these enemies of true liberty, but fear they
have allowed their prejudices to overcome them I;
we fear they are suffering themselves to be impo-
sed upon by the distorted pictures which have
been conjured up by the diseased imagination of
the willy politicians who now control that party,
and who feel they are :" destined for till rise, y
even if it be over the shattered remnants of the
constitution.
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The dactierreotype however. was not taken in the
s. Big Wagon" as the ladder was too long to 60
In.
The valiant editor is welcoms to all the abuse
he casts upon me in reference to any " feats of
the ladder He characterizes it as an act the
meanest of the mean" He does not stigmatize
the oath bound, proscriptive Know-N -Nothings with
any such Language, being member of the secret
order. They are in his opinion men of "oositical
integrity''!i whilst the honest, patriotic members
of the whig party Of this county he styles cow e W.
paper the whig ticket, whilst he secretly belongs
to the Know Nothings, in imitation of piratical
vessel carving the u. s. flag at the mast to de-
ceive the unwary by false colors
o rnonstrous treachefyl Can this be so;
That in alliance, amity and oaths, lgule!,..
There should be found such false assembling
It is so, and though the valiant editor may at
tempt to palm off his devotion to whig principles
and try to gull for while the people into the be-
lief that he is a real live whig, his connection
with the secret order, his endeavors to obtain the
contract of Know-Nothing paper at Altoona, his
defence of the Louisville Riots and the 81 aid anc
comfort'' he gives to the K. N. party in Cambria
like evil deeds will rise, though all the worle
should shut them from mems eyes," Men. tht
moment they depart from the lights which hav'
guided them to honor, sink rapidly into error, be
come treacherous and wicked. and !" the memor,
OF the wicked snail rot- MS oesefHoh oi sn'
whig party in this campaign though expected b,
every body conclusiyely proves the above-hi.
treachery to their interest is complete. He ant
every Know Nothing in the county are in favo
Of separate whig ticket so that their :. midnigh
crew. may rule the roast. A traitor to whig IN
| terests his infamy is great Hypocricy and DIS
stimulation will not answer in these evil times.
He will not "paddie his own canoe" mark 1t
unless the current drifts into Known Nothingism
for & the fox barks not, when he would steal tn
lamb.n Al. RHEY-
Fbensburg, Sept ls, 1865. .
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12
Conferee Meetinr.

The Conferces of Bedford, Cambria, and Fulton
Counties, met at the Washington Hotel, in the
Borough of Bedford, on the 4th inst. On motion
A. j. Snively, Esq. of Bedford, was called to the
chair, and J. B. SAMSON, Esq. of Fulton, chosen
Secretary. %
The following gentlemen presented their cre-
dentials and took their seats. From Bedfurd-A.
u. Snively, John p. Reed, Esq.,, ard John Ais
tadt.-From Cambria-J. NJ. Rifle, NJ. NJ. Adj
ans. Esq, and William Murray.-From Fulton,
John s. Robinson, Esq, VIM. C. McNulty, and
J. B. SAMSON.
On motion Of Mr.. Reed, the Conferees proceeded
to nominate candidates for the Legislature.
Il Mr.. Adams, nominated Geo. N. Smith.
So Robinson ss Joseph Bernhard.
~. Reed VIM. M. Hall.
After some debate as to the merits of the re
spective candidates. and the claims of each coun-
ty, the conferees proceeded to ballot: On the lst
ballot,
Geo. n Smith. of Cambria. had o votes
Joseph Bernhard, of Fulton, had g. .
VIM. NJ. Hall, of Bedford, had
The nomination of Joseph Bernhard and Geo.
n Smith, were then unanimously ratified.
Geo. H. Spang and Henry C. Dcvine, Esqs.,
were then chosen Delegates to the next Demo-
cratic State Convention.
Mr.. SAMSON offered the following resolutions,
which were unanimously passed.:
Resolred, That the candidates nominated by
this conference be rcduired to give pledge that
they are not now, never have been, and never
will have any connexion with the Know Nothing
or any other secret poiiticat tissociation-that
they will do all in their power to defeat the cleo
ton of Simon Cameron, or any other ow-Noth-
ing or Abolitionist to the United States Senate
that they will vote for repeal of the anti-license
Liquor Law passed at the last session Of the legs
lature-and for the repeal of that law passed at
the last session of the legislature, providing for
the sale Of the Main Line of the Public Improve
ments-
Should either Of the candidates refuse to give
such pledge, the President of this Conference
is authorized to call it together again to supply
the vacancy on the ticket
Resolred, That the Delegates to the State Con-
vention be required to give pledge similar to
Che above, so far as Know Nothingism is concer-
ned.
On motion, the thanks of the Conference were
returned to Mrs. Cook for the use Of her room,
and it was resolved that the proceedings of the
conference be published in all the Democratic pa
pers of the district. Adjourned.
-, 80 j. d. SAMSON, Sec'ry-
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The propensity of the Telegraph operators to
circulate faischoods, has become notorious. It
would Seem, from the manner in which they fall
sfy election returns. that = majority Of them
must be Know -Nothings and of course sworn to
Helm all cases. One of the most amusing instau-
ces Of their irresistible propensity for circulating
improbable yarns, is to be found in the Philadel
phia Inquirer, Sept. 10th.
Speaking Of larccnies Of Railroad iron supposed
to have been committed on the Portage Rail Road,
he says:
:. warrants were issued, and twenty-six
persons residing in Cambria county were arrested
and lodged in jail at Ebensburg, charged with
these larcenies. In order to ascertain the cor
rectness of this piece of intelligence, we took oc-
casion to enquire of Esquire McDermit, the Su-
perintendent of the Cambria county prison, as to
how many gentlemen were at present lodging in
that commodious public establishment; his re-
turn foots up somewhat differently from that Of
the Telegraph man; /; it is as follows:
No of Prisoners
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12

sary, as witness or rsjurynaf, and to leave all
dinary tics to obey the demands Of Congress in his
case? Answer. ! viii. .
8 Itis thus proven that where County, officers are
xaoc- As,lsings, their oaths bind them to deny
j,,stcc to portion Of their fellow citizens. No
man can suppose that the people would suffer such
Outrage to 10 pcrrctrate,l. They would rise. and
hurI every know-Noshiug from power
We're we to detail the evils which must of me-
ccssity result fr,,m Know Nothing domination,
might be-. it would in responsiveness fall far short
Of the reality These evils the people have fore
seen, and their action shows that they deter
mined to forestal them.
When a country is prosperous, happy. and Sc
cure when its social well being is not threatened
by enemies abroad or at home when the ship of
State is gliding smoothly along; then it is that
politicians may with impunity gamble for the
chances of conducting it. But when storm is
rising when the fierce waves of faction, of dis
content Of treason, of howling bigotry threaten to
overwhelm the gallant bark, the guiding must be
yielded up into other hands the strongest and
the trucst, the boldest and most skillfu must be
selected to stand at the helm.
Therefore it is that the people Of Cambria coun-
ty have resolved to do their own business in their
own way. The danger does not threaten Wing,
it does not threaten Democrat-it threatens the
people; they would suffer from the tyranny of a
Know-Nothing Sheriff; they would suffer from
the corruption of a Know-Nothing County Board,
from the packing of juries and the denial of JUS
tice With their admirable good sense, they have
taken the shortest way to effect the greatest good.
They have declared that for this time. the petty
differences of Democrat must be laid aside and as
there is but one issue, the cause of the people
against Know Notingism, so there can be but two
parties: the party of the people, and the party
opposed to the people.
The people of Cambria have resolved upon
Fusion. They are determined to take the field
themselves; and we presume that in their pre-
sence the intrigues of politicians viii cease We
presume that no in his senses will set him
self up in opposition to the popular will; and no
man will be so infatuated with delusive idea of
his own greatness to forget that there is fu-
ture, and that the people will hold to strict
countability those who thwart their will now.
In view of the impending arrangements, we
have nothing to urge but moderation we counsel
submission to the popular will for the people viii
assuredly see to it, that those rewarded, who
in their cause forget sel6shness and display self
denial, and will assuredly withhold their favor
from those who place obstacles in the way of their
triumph
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12
--latest Foreign News.

The steamship Atlantic arrived at New
York, on Thursday, from Liverpool, bringing
European news one week later. An addition
al force of fifty thousand French troops is to
be sent to the Crimea. In the White Sea the
squadron of the allies had captured two Rus
sian ships, and was preparing to quit that sea-
In Aditolia Russian division had driven the
Turks from Kenpri Kevri, and encamped three
leagues from Erzeroum. Russian agents had
been sent to the chief cities of Europe to raise
loans for the Russian Government. At Swea-
borg the loss of life was quite small. but ac-.
cording to the account of the Russian admiral.
the Allies did no damage whatever to the for
tifications, batteries or guns. Two English
steamers bombarded Riga on the 10th, but
apparently without effect. Gortschakof come
manded the Russian troops at the battle Of
Tchernaya, consisting of six thousand cavalry
and twenty batteries of artillery. The whole
number of Russians buried was $500, and
three Of their Generals were killed. On the
10th the artillery of the Allies opened q fire
upon Sebastopol, but the bombardment had
not commenced. GortschakofFs latest des-
patch, dated the 21st. says that the FIRE of the
Allies sensibly diminishes and does but little
damage. The English have blown up four
sunken Russian steamers in Berdiansk Bay,
and burned the suburbs Of the town. One
British Runboat went ashore during the attack,
and. was taken by the Russians. together with
complete code of the Allies signals.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12
Screw Loose.

Evidently ' things is workinsv among the X.
Ms IN this town and vicinity. It appears that
r. S. Alexander, their nominee for Assembly.
win not sign pledge against the division of the
county, and the anti-division K N.'s in this sec
ton are sorely vexed in consequences. They look
woe begone and sorrow stricken; verify the way
of the transgressor is hard
Alexander is straining at gnat and swallowing
q camel. A man who can take Know Nothing
oath.sand sign p KnowrNothing constitution,
ought not to hesitate at anything--he Is fit for
. treason, stratagen1s and spoils, !" and may with
inpurisy sign pledges for and against every thing;
were he to occupy himself exclusively in signing
pledges from This date until the election, the pub
lie would pay no attention to them.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12
The Fusion.

1t will be seen by the publication in our paper
to-tlay,of the calls for the re-assembling Of the
County Conventions of the Democratic and Wing
parties, that change in the course of action of
the two Iartics has been resolved upon. Itap
pears that both parties have determined to take
more effectual measures for the determination of
strength in a rivalry useless, dangerous, and a:
this time perfectly preposterous, will turn their
united forces against those who arc the enemies
of American institutions, of the constitution and
laws, of human rights, and as the day of Louis
VILE proves, of the human race.
It was time Politicians had trifled long enough
with the best interests of the people; those inter-
ests had long enough been exposed to risk; a
risk so great that we cannot too sincerely rejoice
at our escape from it. Yad the estrangement be-
tween the two great parties continued, the band
Of rcnegasies from every political faith and creed,
of political blackIegs, assassins and sympathizers
with sssassins must Inevitably have triumphed.
Upon the consequences of such triumph, no citi-
zen of Cambria county could look without ankle
ty; its disastrous effects would have reached every
man. Among these would have been the shame
full misrepresentation Of our county in the Legis-
iature, by some ranting fanatic, who a stranger
and indifferent to the welfare Of Cambria and her
people, would have wasted the time in Intellectual
efforts to force upon us the denominations of the
jug Lms, and inasmuch as the next Legislature
will undoubtedly be anti Know Nothing. he would
In the event of his election, have been impotent
for evil, but have remained gloomy monument
Of the carclessness and imprudence Of the people
Of our county.
The mischief would not stop here. The cleo
.ienof X. n. Representative would be disgrace
full, bu. the election Of a Know-Nothing Sheriff
and eoufnissioner, would bring the damnable ty-
fanny of that order home to the hearth of every
ft.an, Of whatever political persuasion. Of what
ever station. in our county.
We need not to remind the people of the power
which Sheria has to tyrannize and annoy; in
he course Of three years term, that officer is
brought into contact with nearly every citizen OF
COUNTY; and generally has it In his power to
show a kindness to oroppress individuals. We
rred nut to remind them that the fortunes Of citi-
s4ns frequently depend upon his WILL We need
MT 10 tell them how they worlt farc ii. case thai
ee would have.a Know-Nothins Sheriff riding
around this county for tirce years. Expressing and
injuriug every luau who was 4 Catholic or reign
sr,of even syupathized; with them. FurtLe,
we're the secret order tp. carry the Sheriff and
fnajprisy Of the board Of npraissioaers. the jue
would be packed2-would. he 50 arranged ths
adopted citizens, or those of rAssicsiar rvIigioi
eeIicfcouid not receive Justice. lfsBy reader en-
tsrtains doubts that this would bc Che case. L.
him read the following extract from tleir secrc
yffnal which xe r,,,33ish a, our first page on
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12
Cause of Delay.

We are this week again thrown back little,
in consequence of the last weeks delay, and of
our indomitable determination to report the pro
ceedinqs Of fCowt-we are great men for court, we
are-and as after courting. union generally fol
lows, we may be detained day next week, by
reason of union that is expected to come off
then
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12

As these gentleman have been forced BY means
of THE LADDER to come out and show their
hands, we intend to devote great deal Of atten-
ton to them- We had this week an article pre-
pared, but it has been crowded out by the ex-
trcme length Of the Court Proceedings- Let them
not take sumbrage at the seeming neglect 1--WE will
in due time stir them all up with long pole.
Such choice collection Of disinterested patriots
would attract attention IN any county.Y
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12
NOTICE.

The Delegates to the late Democratic County
Convention v i'll reassemble at the Court House,
in the borough Of Ebensburg, on Wednesday.
September 10th. at 2 O'Clock p. NJ, for the pur-
pose Of taking cfsctua measures for the overthrow
Of the enemies of the people. A
- JAS. MURRAY, Pres't. Co. Con.
RICHARD WHITE, Chairman Co. Com.
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The County Fair

rc.arc ple:sssea 10 observe that our citizens are
n,5kin rcf,sfztv,,aI for The approaching County
Fair; they arg gesng Into i with spirit; from the
arrangements ON foot, We anticipate an agreeable
time.
The richest trsAt mi. the occasion viii undoubt-
eslly be the address, which Is to bssdeliversd by
Cyrus L. Pershing. ESQ of, Jeilnstown. The fin
ished scholarship, the classic talent, the accom-
pIished ofatory Of this gentleman, will undotbt-
cslIy make the address something worthy of his
reputation.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12

ast-Gco. A. Crofut, No. 7s South Fourth Street,
above Walnut, Philadelphia, is our authorized
agent TO receive subscriptions and advertisements
for this paper.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-12

TOOTH AcHE.-Pcrsons are not generally aware
that DIR. Keyser's Tooth Ache remedy. for sale at
JAMES McDkRnrTr's, in this place viii stop im-
mediately an aching tooth. Whoever tries II VIII
be convinced
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-06

The merchants further gave oroers to their authorized
agents "a advertise those prices and provisions their
shp bills and tickets this they thought would put stop
10 ali future imposisons. Il only lasted for short time
IL IL worse nov than Some Of their 70 called
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-06

agents Discontinued to advertise in their notices the
prices and provons this ut opening 70 the
runners Instead OF the poor passenger paying SO
sls he had 70 pay and Is paying now on almost
ship out Of port for Liverpool London, prices ranging
rom SO TO $50 Those people taken charge Of by
ronpers brought t. those offices aud nroduced ~ the
supposed captain mate of the ships he pays all
50 be fond extra, &c., &C., and thinks he is all right
H. goes beard the ship she Is leaving the dock
makes Inquiries when TOO lae) finds could
the kind attention for his little family S16
he concludes to to the Mayor he do nothing he
gees The shipowner he sens him to where he paid
his money he gets there and il in danger of his life The
nan (sonemes poor women) has no hing more to 40,
unless he enter into civil suit or be swndleo
He leaves the country and takes his private opinion of
freedom and laws.
The merchants stop this work instanter If they
choose by compelling their agents give pubic aotics
in all their publications of the prices and provisions To
get at the heart Of the disease they should in particular
send down on all ships responsible clerk to check and
overhaul the tickets and hold the agent responsible for
what over money is charged whe tits certain it has been
received In tie and the account of the vessel
This will make the agents cautious in changing tickets
nom tbotc runners and to take any tickets
that there the slightest wrong about Then he agen
finding he is held good for any wrong will have t.
dconnensnce all runners and do justice to the
gers and ship owners. JUSTICE.
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NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1866.

The Preect of Police has addressed the following circu
lar to the Commissioners Of Police
conference.-the government Of tho Emperor, In its
sohctude for the population decided that butcnes
meat for the future be sold at dxe price, aud police
ordinance Of the let has declared mat his shall
begin be carried into execution the 10 b. In set
ting every fortnight the basis OF the p,ice, my adnins
taiion will forget that the liking Of the tar for
meat like that for bread must result from the imoartal
Cancellation Of the interests of The hatcher and
This truth which has perhaps been sufficiently
derstood the corporation OF bachers will nsncef0rh
be confirmed by the intervention Of the au' ,rtiea
With this view, Art. precrisos the delivery 70
every purchaser, without any demand his part
of paper setting forth the designation Of the sort
of meat purchased, the category To which the piece
beopgs the weight and the price, The Of the
consists entirely in the rigorous execution OF
this asnre and cannot too strongly recommend Il %
your notice. / besides take pleasure in Deievog that
the butchers of Paris will comply strictly with tins
clause and with al Others set forth in the ordinance II
they should not do 49, you viii have to draw UP inior-
ma tons of attractions which may be pointed out to
you which you may personally discover aud on re.
ceivng them j will II il be necessary employ the ad-
minstrative measures which the special laws on the
butchers, trade enable me to do. PIETRI.
The Mtn,r pu hishes Of the indirect taxes
and revenues which amounted, during the nine months
Of 1863 er ding the LIST instant, TO $50 789 O00 Com
pared with those Of the pondng period of 1854,
they show augmentation Of 81 Oo5 O00 In this aug
menaton however, the taxes, established in virtue
of the laws of August 9Th and July 4th last figure for
sum Of 2GS 0Ool that the real increase 1854
IL 00tE The increase during the first two quarters
49, ITS, 0O0f, during the third quarter 42877
000f