davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

Grea, men never effect anything. 1t Is
your lhree-cen, folks that pu. on airs, swell
and uy on the pomp. The difference De-
tween The Iwois as great as between bar
rel Of vinegar and an sngel's disposition.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

] introduce bill for the deslruclion Of
worms, IS the woodpcekes said in . stump
speech.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

The true secre, Of ins,ruct!on lies in pro-
voking TO ,hought-in stimulating TO inves'
,iga'ion, and not in preparing mind Tor
usefulness, as goose is prepared for the
table By stu6sng.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14


the brothers Mason, of New Y York, saws the
National Era nilh- few proof shee, of Q
wotk entitled Gone CM Co7neTs,7 To be
issued in June, from the pen Of new vii
ter. Wha, the plo, is, or the aim of The
author we cannot tell but from the speci-
mems we have seen, we infer that he is 8
pretty keen sa,irist and capital in portrait
painting. Take for example, his sketch
Of
THE FASHIONABLE WOMAN.
Mrs. ChessIebury is therefore Of the best
society. Few stand better in The hest soci-
ely than she. She is leader in The world
Of fashion. Few have higher qualifications
for ,hs, very lofty and commanding posi-
tiOn.
The world Of fashion in which she shines
is no, large world, bu. i, is very choice
world. Its orbi, is smaller than the orbits
Of some others The path prescribed for il
in the social system is narrow, but il is ex-
elusive. II is an industrious world; it
works late at night, end fer into the mex,
morning. and only re,ires to rest, putting
out its msnv lights, when the morning sun
begins 10 ex,inguish, one by one, the stars.
Like The moon, The world Of fashion shines
by nigh, snd shows bu, feeble, faded face
By day. !, is an smbi,ions world ambi,-
ous to wear the newest dress, to produce
the mos, recen, fsshion-to make the mos,
striking show. It's q world which spends
much, dresses much. talks much. does ire
II is q world Of smiling faces, and Of envi-
oushear,s-of bright eyes and dull inelec,s
of brilliant nights, and of cold gray morn
ings. II is a world Of great cry, bu. not o.
sQreai deal Of fine wool q world Of much
glitter, but Of very lille pure gold.
Prominent as a lesder in this world il
Mrs. Lsfsyene ChesslebuIy, well-fued by
nature and education for her position vel
endowed with all those charming qualities
of mind and person, which make the world
Of fashion SO elevated and SO elevaliDg.-
The eres, objec, of her life is to ou,shne
Mrs. S.uccuppe; as the gres, object Of Mrs
S.uccuppe's life is to ouishine Mrs Chessle
bury. The world Of fashion is pretty e.
quslIy divided between the two. One hal
tskes iis tone from Mrs. S,uccuppe, the 9th
er half from Mrs. Cbesslebury.
Mrs. SuccuPpe drinks the waters q. Sara
togo. Mre. Chesslebury ba,hes and yachts q
Newport. Mrs. Stuccuppe attracts sdmi,
ing elsnces in morning service, by new
Psrisisn bonne,. Mrs Chesslebury extin
puishes her, next SUNDAY, with camel
hair shawl. Mrs. S,uccuppe snnihils.e
Mrs. Cbesslebury with ',he lsrges. party q
the season." 10 which she introduces 'h
new feature Of ,sblesux. Mrs. Chesslebur
the next week s,,sins a glorious resurrec
ton. in . triumphan, fancy dress ball. Mean
while; they are to each other warm friends
-snd no sequsin.snces in an evening part
shake hands more cordially than these 'w
moral enemies.
III ell such fashionable warfare, Mr.
sChesslebury is unsurpassed. A host with
herself, wherever she goes, she carrie
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

YEARS -Nei,her tough, artificial ring lets,
nor all the resources Of the toilet, can re-
tsrd the relentless progress of ,hs. terrible
foo to beauty Time. But every one
must have noticed how lightly his hand
rests upon some, how heavily upon others.
Whenever you see in en- old person a
smno,h unwrinkled forehead, clear eye,
and pleasing cheerful expression be sure
her life has been passed IN The comparative
tranquility Of mind. A good conscience is
the creates, preserva,ion Of beauty. When
ever you see punched up features, full of
lines, and Thin curling lips, you may judge
Of petty passions, envy and ambition, which
have sworn ou, the owner. High and no.
bic lhough,e leave behind them noble and
beautiful trsces-mesnness Of thought, and
seI6shness Of feeling league with Time to
unite sge and uglness together, Fresh air,
pure, simple food, aud exercise, mental and
bodily, with an elevated ambition, will con.
fer on the greatest see digni6ed beauty, in
which youth is deficient. There are. many
men anc women at sixty, younger in ap-
pearance end feeling than Others q, forty.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

], has been sscer,ained that people who
take The papers aud pay for them in advance
are seldom struck by lightning. The sea-
son Of thunder showers has arrived and de-
I;nquen,s will find it cheaper TO pay up,
than TO purchase lightning rods.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

When Seth was down South he heard
slave holder who was the owner OF negro
Of immense pedals, and whom he wished TO
gel rid of, asked the overseer how he had
better dispose of him to get the creates!
price. :Sell him by the FOOT" suggested
Seth. -...
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-06-14

KEEP DARK.-The appended negro sto-
~. eHpRIsd rom Ssaqalhfsq H eaElssaaqdepi laa
ney, funds and permission TO get qusrIer's
worth Of zoology a. q menagerie. Our sa-
ble friend soon found himself under the cam
vas, and brought, TOO, in front Of seds'e
Iooki ing bsboon, end eyeing the quadfuped
closely, soll1oquized ,hus {: "Folks-sure's
yer born, feet, hands, proper bad looking
coun,ensnce, jus. like niger ge'!in' old,
reckon Then as il seized with bright
idea, he extended bic hand with q genuine
Southern How doe do, uncle ? The ape
clssped the negro's hand and shook ii long
and cordially.
sSswney then piled his new acquaintance
with in,errogstions as 10 his name, sge, ma
,ivi,y, and former occupations, but elIcl.lng
no replies beyond knowing shake OF the
head, or . merry ,winkling Of the eye, ('hs
spe was probably medts,ing The best way
of lwesdiog our friends nose,) he conclud-
ed The ape was bound to keep non-commit'
'sI, and looking cautiously around, chuck.
led oui, He, he, ye too sharp for 'em, ole
feller. Keep dark-J ye'd just speak ONE
,oorG Of English, 'ohite man 'could haze
hoe in ger hand in less than t,co minutes"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-15
SHFRIFF,s SALE.

DY virtue of sundry writs of Vend. Exponas
Ii and Levari Facias, issued out Of the Court of
Common Pleas of Cambria county, and to mo di-
rected there will be exposed to sale at the Court
House, in the borough of Ebensburg, Cambria
county, on the 5th day of March next, at one o.
clock, p. NJ.
Ali the right, title and interest Of Elisha Meyers,
of, in and to piece parcel of land situate in
Rchland township, Cambria county, adjoining
lands of David Snavcly, Daniel Shoemaker and
Others containing one hundred acres more or less,
about thirty acres of which are cleared, having
thereon erected two story hewed log house, a
Blacksmith shop, cabin barn, and a saw mil,
now in the occupancy of the said Elisha Myers.
Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of
Lewis B, Dunmyer.
All the right, title and interest of Hugh Hollen,
of, in and to piece parcel of land, situate in
White township, Cambria county, adjoining lands
Of Conrad Hartzel, J. B. Stewart and others, con-
tanning fifty acres more less, about one acre of
which is cleared, having thereon erected one and
half story log house, and log stable, now in
the occupancy Of the said Hugh Hollen.
Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of
Joseph Brand.
All the right, title and interest Of Charles s..
Lytle Of in and to tract of land situate in Sum-
MERRILL township, Cambria county, containing four
hundred and forty-one acres, having thereon erec-
ted large two story frame house, two small frame
dwelling houses, and frame stable and Blacksmith
shop, one large double geared saw mill 40 by 60
feet, running two upright and three circular
Taken in execution ahd to be sold at the suit of
David L. Storm for use Of David Leidy..
ALSO.
All the right title and interest of Andrew Sut-
ton, Of in and to piece parcel of land, situate
in Susquehanna township, Cambria county, con-
tanning eighty acres, less, about twenty of
which is cleared, having thereon erected log
dwelling house and log barn, now in the occupan-
CIV of Andrew Sutton.
Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit Of
j. P. Urban for the use of John Mccoy, Executor
of Patrick Mccoy decd.
~ ALSO,
All the right, title and interest Of Hugh Boyle,
Of in and to tract of land situate In Carroll town
ship, Cambria county, adjoining lands Of John G.
Miller, John Ivory and others, containing three
hundred and sixty acres be the same more or less,
about thrtyfivc acres of which are cle4rcd having
thereon erected two cabin houses, unoccupicd.
Taken in execution and to be sold at tho suit Of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
ALSO,
All the right, title and interest of Mary McNlan-
amy, Administrative Of John Mc8ianamy decd.
Of in and to two lots Of ground situate in the bor-
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-15

A NNOUNCE a brief postponement of the
IA Distribution, from the Both of January to
the 2sth of February. at which time it viii posi-
tively take place.
The managers find in necessary to make the
above change, owing to the delay in completing
the building of the Galleries. and the reception OF
Works of Art; which necessarily deferred the
publication of the illustrated Catalogue until late
in December, thereby preventing the general cir
cuation desired among the distant Secretaries and
friends of the Association.
To all those who have not subscribed the last
opportunity is now presented. Any one subscri-
bing previous to the 2Sth of February, are enti-
tied to the Magazines for 1855.
The payment of SO entities any person to either
one of tho following Magazines for the year 1866:
Hvper's, P,anoas's, Knickerbocker, Blackscood's
GraAan,'s, Magazine of Dirt, and Godcy's Lddy's
Book, and the Quarterly Reviews reprinted in
New York, Edinburgh, Westminster, London
Quarterly and NORTH British. Aiso ticket in
the Distribution, giving the holders equal
chance in drawing the IS 900 Statue of the Greek
Slace, or Venus, Bacchade, Ilcbc, Fiora, with
Bronze Statuetts and several hundred magnificent
Oil Paintings!
For full particulars see Illustrated Catalogues,
which sent free, application to all parts of
the country. Address w
c. L. DERBY, Actuary C. A. & /. A.
Knickerbocker Mag. Office, 34S broadway, N. Y.
Or 166 Water ST., Sandusky, o.
Februarv Is 1855
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-15

A BANKING LAW IL INDIAsA.-A new
Banking Bill has been introduced into the
Legislature of Indiana. It proposes to divide
the State inton less than fifteen nor more than
twenty bank districts, each to contain one
branch No branch is to be organized until
one hundred thousand dollars are subscribed
and the first instalment paid. The remaining
instalments are to be so graduated that S1O0,
600 shall be required to be paid in to each
branch on or before the LIST of january, 1857
The aggregate capital of all the banks shall
not exceed Sc, ,000.0 The State Board
Directors is to be composed of four members
elected by the Legislature, and one member
elected by each branch board. TIt differs
only from the present bank board in tL;s-
that the board elects the Pres;dert wb, h. i non
elected by tho Legislature / : - :. - "
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-15
BLACKsslITHING.

UHE subscriber would respectfully inform his
L old as well as his new customers that he still
continues to carry at his old stand in Loretto
Borough-the shop formerly occupied by August
Walters. He has now every facility for doing
work cheap and on the most improved plan. He
win turn out from his shop,
sHagons, Bgggies, Sleighs, DC.
from the WOOD WORK to the IRONING
If the work will not compete with any manu-
factured in the County of Cambria viii give it
for one half Of its original cost i defy comPe-
tition.
All kinds of Country produce taken in ex
change. JOHN A BUCh
Loretto. December :. '54-
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@I In allusion to the prevailing tendency
of the age in this country to degrade labor
and increase the non-producing classes. the
Philadelphia Ledger, pithily remarks:
III is as common now for . biographer to
say that man rose from the work bench to
public lifc, as for one of fifty years ago to
nek of g poor but honest" parents. We
ly know politician, who. at any period
Is life. has labored with bis hands. that
not allude with complacency to the fact
his having risen by his own unaided talent
lrnresent elevation-whether he be per-
pnci!man or bungling legislator.
thing as professional mans
eanic 1t would seem to the pub
'eensHs Arenui spoken of by the
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NOTICE.

IN the matter of the sequestration Of the life cs-
II tate of Mary Benson, in certain real estate oi
which Michael Benson died seized.
And now to wit, 5th December, 1854, the ac-
count of William Kitte, sequestrator, being filed,
the Court direct that the same be presented for
confirmation on the first day of next tcrr and or
der notice to be given by publication. All persons
interested in said account, are hereby notified to
be and appear at Court of Common Pleas, to he
held at Ebensburg. in and for the county OF Cam
bria, on the first Monday of March next, to show
cause, if any they have, why the accounts afore-
said should not be confirmed.
MILTON ROBERTS, Prothonotary-
Ebensburg, Jan. 25, 1S55.-4t,
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FOR RENT.

THE well known /" Mansion House, situated in
l the borough of Ebensburg, Cambria county,
now in the occupancy of John Thompson, Jr.--
This property is most desirably situated, having
upon the premises. excellent stabling, fine
orchard, and water in abundance.
To be leased for term of three, or more years,
the parties may agree upon.
For further particulars apply to John Fcnlen,
Esq, or to the proprietor,
: January 4, 1866.
g Standard" Hollidaysburg, copy four times
and charge this Office.
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Public sale.

HyHERE will be offered at public sale, at the
= Warcroom of tho subscriber in the Borough
of Ebensburg, on TUESDAY, the 9th OF March
next, the following properly, viz:
TINWARE of every description. A large as
sortmcni OF COOK STOVES, for coal or wood
PARLOR STOVES for coal and wood.
ALSO.-One two horse Spring Wagon, ono sett
mention.
Sale to commence at o'clock L. NJ, when
terms will be made known, j. ARtORD.
Ebcnsbug, February 9, 30
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Tunnel nm Inn for Rent.

HyHE subscriber intending to remove to the
Il West. offers for rent for the term Of one or
two wears 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 OF be-
fore the lst day of March. 1855.
.s x8 JAMES A. BRADLEY.
Tunnel Hill, Jan. rs, 1885. 80
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Pro Bono Publaco. I
N e w GOOD 6.

V0IiN M'C0Y has just received at Lytle's old
- stand, in jefferson, a well selected stock Of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS
consisting of Dry Goods, Notions, Hardware,
Queensware, Cedar Ware, Ready Made Clothing.
and large lot Of Boots and Shoes, for Mems
Boys. Ladies' and Misses wear
Groceries Of the very best quality always on
hand
His motto is, " Small Profits, Qrick Sales, and
Ready pay" Having bought for cash, he is de-
tcrmined not to be undcrss Id. He respectfully
invites his friends and the public generally to call
and examine his stock before purchasing else
where
n. H. am constantly receiving goods by ex-
press. JEN M'C0Y
Nov. %, 1854. itf.
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February IA. 1,
NOTICE.

Yyo the creditors Of the Huntingdon, Cambria
Il and Indiana Turnpike Road Company.
That the Court Of Huntington County at the
January Term 1856, directed to be paid to the
creditors Of said road two and fourth per cent.
on the amount of their claims. on which former
dividends have been deciared-which l will pay
on the presentation of their certificates of deposit
by themselves or their agents.
JOHN S. ISETT. Sequestrator.
Spruce Greek, February 8, 1S55-3t.
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Standard Weight of Grain and Seed.

answer to numerous inquiries, We annex below
the standard weight of numerous articles of
Farm produce, which in the intercourse of
trade, it is of importance to have well under
stood both by buyers and sellers
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-15

HyHE subscribers have entered into copartner-
IL ship, under the firm of JOHN r. SAVAGE
& CO., for the general Manufacture Of Chemicals.
JOHN r. SAVAGE.
A. NJ. & r, WHITE.
Office No. IA north FRONT Street.
Philadelphia, Jan. 4, 1855.
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HAVING located in Lorette, Cambria Coenty
Ii offers his professional services to the citi
zens of that place and vicinity.
OFFICE-On Main street, where he can always
be found, when not professionally engaged.
noy30
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TIiE subscriber Will sell at public sale in Sum
| MERRILL Township, Cambria County. ON
Wednesday, the 2Sll day Of february. nerf,
the following described property, to wit:
The private residence in which the subscriber
now resides, with 30 acres of choice land, about
40 Of which is cleared and in good state of cul-
tivation; the Central and Portage r. Roads run
within rod OF two of the property.
ALS0-One half mile off the above described
property will be sold rs acres of land containing
excellent rail and other timber. rf
AI.SO-Elcven hundred acres in Conc.naugh
Township, with good SAW MILL, in running
order, with the advantage of the Central X. II.
running through the property, and having abun-
dance OF Coal and Iron ore, the veins ranging
from two and a half TO three feet. Hfik
All the above lands are well timbered with
novso ' GEO. MURRAY.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-15

We, the undersigned Auditors of Cambria coun-
ty, do report that we have carefully examined the
accounts and vouchers of the receipts and expen-
ditures of the aforesaid County Commissioners,
from the twelfth day of January A. d. 1854, un-
til the thirteenth day of January A. ID. 1855, (the
latter day included) and find them to be correct,
is also the foregoing statement of outstanding
debts.
Witness our hands at the Commissioners Office,
at Ebcnsburg, the thirteenth day Of January A.
d. 1855. JOHN A. MCCONNELL,
JOSEPH HOGUE,
d. D. WAGNER,
4uditors.
El,enshure February s. 1854
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FIRST ARRIVAL OF THE SEASON

EDWARD ROBERTS,
ID ESPECTFULLY announces that he Is
nloading his shelves with one Of the best and
largest assortments of ~ eAA
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
tha have ever come to Ebensburg. The assert
ment consists of every variety of &
DRY HOODS, ,rGROCERLES, PAINTS, HARD
WARE g. CUTLERY
His selection for the winter season has been very
extensive, embracing every variety and style of
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
and every comfort that the inclemencies of winter
may require. ~
Very grateful for past patronage, he shall try
to continue to deserve it, and with many years
experience devoted exclusively to catering TO the
wants Of his friends he thinks he cannot fail TO
please them.
His store is at the old stand, Corner Of High
and Julian Streets, where he will be happy to
make his best bow. to old and new customers
EDWARD ROBERTS
Ebensburg, Oct 10, ls54.-tf.
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LOOK II Err T. /!
FAMILY MEDICINES

FAMILY MEDICINES
A McDERMITTs VARIETY STORE :
IN DIR. Jaynes popular Medicines;
DIR. Swaynes do do;
McI.ane's Vermifuge and Pills;
Railways Ready Relief, and Pills, &C.;
Brants purifying Extract and Pulmonic Syrup;
Schencks Puhnonic Syrup-Syrup Naptha;
Pain Kiler-Barrels Indian Linament;
Shepherds Sarsaparilla and vermifuge;
Hoofland Bitters-Holland Bitters-Pepsin;
Rat Exterminator-Petroleu
Ayers Cherry Pectoral-Essence Ginger;
Brandreth and Wright's Pills;
Horse and Cattle Medicines;
Dec. 81, sd
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FOR SALE.
HJHE Building and the appurtenances in Eb-
ensbure, now occupied by James S. Clark,
ESQ. Possession given in April, 1855.
JOSEPH MCDONALD.
Februarv Il. 1856.
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Of Cambria county, from tie tsccIfM day Of Janu-
Gry II. ID. 1854 until the Thirteenth day Of jan
uary Il. D.. 1855, the latter day Included
RECEJP'TS-
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i. O. Q. r,
Farm for Sale.

Farm Tor Sale.
lIIE subscriber will sell at private sale his farm
in Washington township, Cambria county,
containing fifty acres and allowance, about twen-
ty-five acres cleared, the balance well timbered.
The buildings are plank house, 1s by 26 feet,
nearly new, and hewed log barn, 26 by A feet.
There is young apple orchard of choice fruit
trees, and several never failing springs of water
on the premises. This property viii be sold on
reasonable terms. and possession given immedi-
ately.
Any person desrous Of purchasing this prop
erty will please call on the undersigned at his
idence near Summitville, Cambria county.
An ndisputable title will be given.
SAMUEL S. M'GOUGH
January 1s, 1855.
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II. L. JOHNSTON. A. c. MULLIN-
j torneys at Law Office opposite the Court
House, Ebensburg, Pa.
Nov. 80, 1854. sas st liy-
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Trial List for March Term, 1855.
IT lST OF CAUSES put down for trial at a
LIZ Court of Common Please, to he held at Eb-
ensburg. in and for the county of Cambria. on
Monday, the 5th day of March, 1855:
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RECEIPTS & EXPENDITURES

1HfL INy-N ItS1D13ftI 10, Iotff0IIOtstIy
February, IS, 1885.