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A MODEL FRIaATE.-The New York Dutch
man is responsible for the following:
Dave Constable says there is no advantage
about old fashioned frigates. They drag SO
much dead water behind, that if man falls
overheard on Monday, you need not stop till
Friday to pick him up again. He never gets
beyond few yards from the stern-post. In
confirmation of this opinion, he refers to a well
known anecdote connected with Capt Pompous,
of the frigate ..Wash-Tub." One evening while
running up the Mediterranean under a one
horse breeze, Pompous came on deck just before
shutdown, and entered into the following con-
versation with Mr.. Smile, the first lieutenant:
II heard little noise on deck just now, Mr..
Smile, what was the cause of it Z"
"A man fell from the fore-yard."
Without saying another word, Capt Pompous
entered the cabin, and was not seen again until
the next day morning after breaskfast, when he
once more refreshed the deck with his presence,
and again entered into conversation with the
first lieutenant. es
81 think you told me, Mr. Smile, that 3 man
fell overheard from the fore-ya last evening.
II did, sir.' --...-I.- ~z 4
"Have You picked him up YETI" =
"No, sir" - :.
"Well, you had better do it some time during
the morning. or the poor devil will starve."
, The lieutenant cbeyed orders, lowered boat
about noon, and found the gentleman who dis
appeared from the fore yard but 10 inches
farther astsln than hs was Il hours befors.
10 was lying 90 bis back 5ist asleep. $3.50 81
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ROUSTAN G. Viewers,

ROUSTAN e Viewers,
Successors to O. Osburn Coz
4 RE now receiving their Spring and
Summer Goods consisting partly Of Bareges Of
rich patterns Swiss Muslins gd and plain Jaconet do,
fancy coors white and black Satin Silks;
Rich Striped and che ked Silks black and fancy color
6 Camelion Silks, fg'd and plain;
81 Superb Glace Silks, do, do.
- eros de Naples do do do;
" Satin and Silk Bonnes new style, and very pretty
" Straw Bonnets-plan and mourning;
Marked Muslin Caps and Collars;
Is !" India do do do.
Trimmings for ladies' dresses, OF al kinda Linen Va!en
ciene and other Laces and Edgngs Chmisees and Col
lars latest styles Hosiery Ginghams, Fancy Prints Cur
tain and Furniture Calicoes Cotonades Plain and Twed
hirtng Denims amlet Jeans and Domestic Cottons OF I'll
descriptions, together with a general assortment Of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Comprising Ladies' and Misses Caters Bottles, Walking
Shoes and Brogans Gentemens and Youths Boots Shoes,
and Brogans Negroes ditto. Also full assortment Of
READY MADE SUMNER CLOTHING,
For Men and Boys, latest fashions.
JEWELR
Consisting Of Gold and Silver Pencils and Pens Bracelets
Buttons Trepepated Spoons and Forks etc. with full
assortment Of the
LATEST STYLE HA rs AND CAPS,
and general of goods suitable for the season.
which they will sell low for Cash. the usual credit.
Their goods all fresh and Of the latest styles and pat
terms and respectfully invite the public he lad particu
arly to call and examine, they feel confident that their
stock is of the richest offered in this market
March 81, 1855. [I5-yl ROUSTAN & McEVERS.
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NOTlCE.-Persons who are in debt to
/ the concern Of Wukeman Smith, and prefer settling
their accounts with the Undersigned do so by calling
office before the first OF June those who do will be
sued. my5-St. WAkEMAN 4 SMITH.
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From the Scientific American
The Earth that we Walk on.

1t NAV surprise our readers to learn that all the
earths-clay, flint, chalk, &C., are nothing more
than the rust of metals; that at one time during
the age of this world, they were all shining, bril-
liant metals. Biologists speak OF the world as
being hundreds Of thousands of years old. All
their philosophy is based upon mechanical sciences;
the formation Of strata, the upheaving of noun
ains the burying of forests, have been attributed
to some "great convulson" is, to some sha-
king together of the earth's crust Whether this
great age Of the world to be true not it is very
certain that before any of these events could have
taken taken place. the formation of each of the
crusts must have been the work of ages; other
wise the metals of which their base consists could
not have been so completely rusted to assume an
earthly texture.
To understand this we must leave the mechanic
al, e., the geological theory, and enter upon the
primary or chemical theory. 1t cannot be dis
were Of purely chemical nature. Combinations
took place then as now; the metallic bases, by
mere contact with the atmosphere or water passed
into oxyds, as the chemists calls them, or earths
as expressed in daily conversation. Chemists thus
recognize something like 40 different kinds of these
oxyds or earthly bodies, some being very scarce
and others as plentiful. By the merest touch Of
air some of the metallic bases of these earths in
stanty pass into the rusty or earthly state; some
by contact with water are SO energetic that they
burst into fame. By this process of reasoning we
come to the conclusion that the world is one mass
of globe of mixed metals, of which the mere crust
has become rusted, OF of earthly form; the outer
rind, preventing any rapid combination taking
place with the metallic surface, FIVE or six miles
below the face Of the dry land. Eruptions from
volcanoes are produced by the sea getting down to
the metallic surface through some assure in the
earth's crust decomposition of the water then takes
place; fire. flame, and steam causing an eruption.
1t would be an instructive lesson to man to quarry
into the earth's crust the depth Of ten or twelve
miles
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ARSENIC EArERs.--We believe it was DIR.
Ichudi that gave the first account of the arsenic
eaters Of the Carpathian mountains This
drug gave them blooming compilations, md
enabled them to endure long ascending walks on
,ne mountains without overlooking their lungs
Ihey had, however, to increase the dose con-
uneally, and life closed between the two alter
na,lves, 70 stop and die Of inanition, or 90 on
and perish Of the excess. A correspondent of
.ne Tribune, speaking of the same habit refers
70 sne statements Of NJ. Montigny, French Con-
su " Cn~&. IN reference to the use of arsenic
" ne Northern Chinese. He says they mingle
win their smoking tobacco The custom is
peealar to certain provinces, and SO common
mar. according to the testimony Of missionaries
VINO lived . long time there, tobacco free from
arsenic Is not sold. The same Witnesses as
sored the Consul that the arsenic smokers were
STOUT fellows, with '.lungs like q blacksmith
os,'o"s, ana rosy as cherubs" The publication
u Monugnys statement has called ont a letter
aom ", Londe. who announces that some years
sso, IN the course Of . discussion Ut tie Aca-
DENY Of Medicine. on the agents 10 Be- enn, e ID
cure tubular consumption. he told The ~ -
sembled doctors that he had found INIT ono .ns.
eessfci means Of combating this dre.df,,,
oaseases that means was the smoking az arasn;c.
inc doctor reafirms his commentator ~ III.
remedy. How singular it would be. if ! remedy
~ Ms wide spread plague Of consumption VA.
IN found IN the counter poison Of this horrid
ana ihexphcable habit. -
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COCOA Methodist minister in
s.0fngton. while reading the discipline to the
Tssgatlon, paused to suggest that il any of
~ ~ segregation will continue to wear iewelrv.
IL, nanoer Of rings on the finger be not more
a,sd h,,aip,.. -. ''1sss sas' ; s'0e
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Election for supreme judges.

of the State of louisiana election will be holden in
the Parish Lafourche MONDAY the 25h day
1852 between the hours of M, and p. for the pur
pose of eecting Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court Of
Lou siana to supply the occasoned by the resg
nat Of the Hon. Thos Sel also for the purpose OF
elecng Associate Judge of the Supreme Court of this
State supply the caused by the resignation OF
the Hon. Ogden for the Second Supreme Judic al Dis
trict composing that portion of the city of New Orleans
situated line extending along the middle
of Julia until strikes the New Orleans Canal and
thence down said Canal to the Lake. and the parishes Of
Jefferson St John the Baptist ST. Charles ST. James, As
csnson Assumption Lafourche, Terrebonne lbervle and
West Baton Rouge.
The places and commissioners Of election prescribed
by law
Commissioners win make their returns In due form to the
undersign ed Sheriff and returning officer.
May &c, 1865 I'd. NJ. BOURG, Sheriff.
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Avis d,Electinn.


" ton de Honorable H. c. Thibodaux, President du
Jury de Police de parose de Terrebonne. des elections
seront tenues eux eures dusge Samed lie 70 du
mos de Juin 1885, dams les 1er Seine, 4eme GENE, Seme
9eme 2eme Advertisements de Police de cette paroisse
dams lie but deire enbre dams chacun des dts Arron-
easements pour lie represener dams Jury de Police 10
de service desques premier Lund de
Septenbre 1865.
Premier Ar ondssement-Furcy Thdodaux, J. B. Bou-
dreaux, R. Jordan, commssaires.
Troiseme Arron-J. McColum NJ. H. Daunis, Joseph Le
blanc, dit Noise.
Quatrieme Arron-O. F. Aycock, Izdore Dupre, P. A.
Becknel. commssaires.
Sixieme Arron-C Tennent F. S. Goode, W. NJ. Mercer.
commssaires.
Huitieme Arron-M Dupre E. Fields, N. Robichaux.
commssaires.
Neuveme Arron--J. Toups, H. Roddy, v. Berger, COM
IN ssaires.
Douzieme Arron-E D. Burgieres E. Porche, D. NJ Lang,
commssaires.
Les re,ours d'elections Sc feront soussgse.
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THE VALUE OF ADvERr1sINa.-We saw par
agraph in Virginia paper recently which strik-
ingly illustrated the advantage growing out Of this
system. 1t was to this effect:
A gentleman went to a printing Office to examine
an exchange paper coming from place some fifty
or hundred miles distant, with the view to dis
cover the name of some lawyer there, to whom he
matters Of pressing Importance and, after run
aside, and remarked" Well, can't find the name
of single lawyer in this paper! If any member
Of the profession had his card in, he could now OBJ
tain fee of $3.50 from me, as / would willingly
pay that amount, rather than make the trip at this
particular time' Advertising cannot injure man
in his business, but, the contrary, often serves
him-p particularly if he is honest and pays the
printer-much depends on that
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'ElZELL. ]. ]. GA
FRIZELL d GAINES.
DRUGs. MEDICINES. PA1NTsH7

nRUGS. MEDICINES, PA1NTSTT1
~ Oils, Chemicals Dye Stufs, Perfumery, etc. ,O&S
under the Frankl n House. Thbodaux.
Offer for sale la and complete assortment Of DRUGS
MEDICINES, SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, CUPPPING
GLASSES, SOAPS, DENTIFRICEs, SHAVING, HAIR,
TOOTH, NAIL, PAINT and WHITE WASH BRUSHES,
together with all the
MOST POPULAR PATENT MEDICINES
of the day-a Of which they offer for sale the most
reasonable terms. .-.. -
gY Buying our Medicines in the North from IMPORT
ING HOUSES, and receiving FRESH SUPPLIES frequently
during the year, prepared, at all times to fill all or
ders in line in satisfactory and ask our friends
generally to give trial. that prove to them that
i! is their interest we'll ours, to patronize
March. 8, 1855. l1l-nl FRIZELL GAINES.
A. BLANCHARD. II. CAZENAvETTE. E. RANSOM
Blanchard. C:lZenaVette d Co.
DRUGGISTS AND APOTHECARIES.
Successors to Ldtont d Ranchqrd)
Corner of Main and ST. Philip streets, Thbodaux, La
THE undersigned having associated
Il themselves for the purpose of carrying on the -
Drug Apothecary business all varions branches
fatters themselves that from their perfect knowledge "a
of profession and the Of the public to give gem
satisfaction Prescriptions filled at all hours of the day
night with the great ard precision AN medicines
purchased of warranted genuine and Of and
best quality. Patronage Collected.
BLANCHARD CAzENAvETTE CO.
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AN EXCELLENT INVENTION Edward
Campbell, of Columbus, Ohio, has made appli-
cation for patent for an invention that we
regard bond Of union between cast iron at
very high temperature and glass in state of
fusion. The purpose to which MIR. Campbell
has applied this invention, and with which it is
associated in his claim, is that Of making of
glass the interior Of the boxes in which the axles
Of the wheels of carriages and machinery are to
revolve. The advantages Of glass for this pur
pose have long been understood, but we believe
means Of applying it has not heretofore been
known. 1t retains smooth surface, and wears
but little by friction, and greater accuracy can
therefore be preserved; it requires but little
fabrication, as its temperature is not materially
increased by the friction that would render any
Of the metals intensely hot; it is economical,
costing even less than cast iron and, from all
these causes, it is safer reliance than other
agencies.
The tests to which the specimen we have seen
has been subjected at once convinced US that
glass thus embedded in iron could sustain ex-
tsaordinary pressure and the most powerful
blows; but doubt arose in relation to the in-
equality in the contraction and expansion of the
two materials, by sudden changes in their tenn
perature. Iron, however, expands and contracts
BY heat far more than glass, and the cast-iron
oox, Dein8 EXPANDED TO us utmost Wnen the
glass congeals all its after tendency by this
means must necessarily be to embrace the glass
within it; and this glass being in the form of
an arch. with its bases and apex both embraced
by the iron, it can yield to no power that is not
capable of literally crushing it to powder.
Mr.. Campbell affirms that he can at once
proceed to the manufacture of these boxes, of
all sizes from the fourth of an inch to twenty
inches in diameter. They will no doubt be
promptly brought into use for all kinds of ma
eh'nery and carriages; but it is upon the rail-
road that their advantages will be most highly
appreciated, for it is there that human life most
depends upon the accuracy and reliability of
every part Of the structure in which we journey
At such furious speed.
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A RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT.-The Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania Tin the case Of Bowen Us. Taylor
and other officers Of Allegheny City, suit to re-
cover damages for opening street through plain
tffs property without legal notice of the proceed
ings) recently decided
"That publication of notice like this is not suf-
fcient if made in German paper; that when an
act of Assembly provides for notice in newspaper
1t always means an English paper, unless some
other be expressly mentioned. The notice was
also published three times in Purviance's Weekly
Advertiser But this is not newspaper in any
sense at the word. It was merely sheet of paper
covered with advertisements and distributed gra-
tutuusly at the expense of the advertisers 1t was
handful rather than newspaper. The pushca-
ton was the same as nome"
CRoNsrApT-The deputation Of officers lately
sent by the King of Hanover, to express his con-
dolence with the present Emperor Of Russia has,
among other things, brought the King back q
SAMPLE of the granite Of which the Cronstadt for
tifcations are built These gentlemen, while stay
ing in ST. Petersburg, took drive all round and
about the harbor of Cronstadt nsedges, their road
taking them from time to time between ships Of
the line and fgates, with the guns of the fortress
covering them at every fresh step. Of course, the
said gentlemen are perfectly convinced Of impreg.
inability Of the place. St. Petersburg Is represented
as having been converted into great mandatory
of arms and warfke instruments In the place OF
the Guards that were formerly always Stationed in
the capital there are row IS bstsahons Of the re-
sesvs Of the Guard
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WHITE LIE AD-Brookly Brand.-
w superior article of pure White Lead, just landing
and for sale BY mari7-u FRIZELL l. GAINES.
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pORK.-A superior article Of Rump
Il and Prime, just received and for sale by
apl2I B. F. HOLDEN.
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DATENT MEDICINES. - Vista

DAINTS.-Chrome Yellow, Chrome
i Green Paris Green yenitian Red, Yellow Ochre, Terra
de SIENNA in store and for sale by FRlZELL GAINES.
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DLUE LICK Blue Lick "A small lot
- ofth Justly celebrated water just received and for
sale Nv FRIZELL GAINES.
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DUTY IN BLADDERS.-Ap prime
i article just received and for sale BY
March IT, 13-n FRIZELL GAINS
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EECHES! LEECHES IA large
IL supply Of Hungarian Leeches received ana 10. SAFE
by novis BLANCHARD, CAZENAVEFfE q co.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-08-15

occupied by John Singer, the above defendant.
adjoining lands Of San,tel Singer, joel Simmons,
Joseph Harrison and others, containing in front
Fifty four feet, and in depth twenty five feet and
the lot curtilagc portion of ground necessary
to the use, occupation, and enjoyment Of said
saw-mill. fsz yx t
Taken in execution and to be sold as the prep
erty of John Singer, at the suit of Samuel Shultz
AIso.-All the right, title and interest of Viii
liam Singer, Of, in and to two lots Of ground, ste
uate in CsanpbcIIstown, Carroll township, Cam
bri county, adjoining lots Of snablc on the north
and land Of John Campbell on the west. and
fronting on The Ebensburg Z Cherry Tree town-
ship road. having thereon erected, a two story
frame dwelling house, Tin saop and store room
and stable, now in the occupancy Of William Sin
ger. - l..
Taken in execution and 10 be sold at the suit of
John p. Parrish, for use of William Kittell.
A. DURBIN, Sheriff
Ebensbnrg, August 8. 1855.
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MEW GOODS.

ne EItHt O1 tHC SC34SOns
DDWARDe re BE.R7sS has Just received from
1L the east, and his naw ready for salca full and
complete assortment of ats7.f - -
SPRING q SUMMER GOODS
including every article of fancy. dress or plain
goods thnt ear lie asked for in a country store,
either for ladies' or gentlemen's wear. His stock
consists of general variety of calicoes, baregcs,
chntzrs lawns. iinpns, lnr1sns, laces etc, for the
ladies' together with boots, shoes hats, and full
selection of summer sttfls f,f the gentlemen,
For the horisekeeper he has laid in a stock Of
sf-f FRESH GROCERIESs = -
embracing every article entler that head, together
with tin-ware, carpcting, carpet chain; sheeting,
shirting. ETC., etc. ssta
For the farmer he has fish. salt cradle and NOW
ing scythes and other articles of hardware required
by the public generally.
In short he has his storerooni filed with articles
in every department Of trade, from which the
needy can select to suit their wants.
e3-Country prodiice taken In exchange for goods
at the market value and goods sold cheat, to cash
calistou1efs. COME and see.
Ebensburg, April &c, 1355-tf
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G VIE Subscriber being about to move to his
= iarm offers to rent the property at pres
un. ru occupied by him, and used as Store and
ss naseln- It's rare chance for those wishing TO
~As money! as 1t can be leased for one or more
:, POSSESSION can be given ON or before the 1st of
aoseineef next. Apply to the Subscribcr. ON the
~. D. Those wishing to save money will 10
well 70 give me acal as Intend Sell;ng The ST.
on. nand at greatly reduced prices. NV Stock Stock
.,.sl, snsra. assortment of goods, such as
August g., 1856 =. =
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ENTERPRlsE
BroI1e eut In q New Pine

HyHE subscriber has Just received a full supply
u of FAMILY PROVISIONS, at his new store
in the room formerly occupied as a Foundry ware
room; and is prepared to furnish the same TO
toners st rates rs low as the lowest. His stock
is of lietbfV bsss anl tonsists Of every item in
the provision line. as FOR Instance: ss.s
Superior Cove Flour, Corn Mean in barrel or in
sack, Hams, Shoulders, and 81 les of Bacon, SUI
gar-C Cured Hams, Fish Of all kinds Salmon, ,Shad,
Mackerel., Herring. Cod, &C., Cheese. Dried APP
pies. Teaches. ETC. - s. - - - ss.zsss
Also, CONNECTIONS and varieties, sach as Cam
dies, Nuts, Cf,ckers, Segars, etc. = -.
Trusting TO liberal patronage, the above ne
cessaries viii be disposed Of at the lowest possible
advance on cost. Tor cash.
- '.s.sT s. HOTERT DAVIS
june 20. 1855, ~ S = .ss...s..ssa
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Arthur's Patent self-seallng Cams.

FoR PREsEkvISG FRESH FRuTrs, TOMATOES
&c; By Hermeficd Seating. Cans, which
are sealed by the House keepers without the aid
of a timer, and open easily without injury to the
can, are rapidly coming into general use. Full
directions for putting up fruit accompanying tie
cans and the work is SO easily performed, that
by their use, every family may have fresh fruit
and tomatoes on their tables all winter, at sum
mer prices. =
> PhE ES--Pint Cans s., 100; Quart 50. so !;
Half Gallon $50; Three Quarts $4 ,25; Gal
Ions $500 per DOZEN. The different sizes nest,
in order to secure economy in transportation
Country Storekeepers win find this new article
one of ready sale. Manufactured and sold by
seH ARTHUR, BURNHAM & CO.
no. 60 South TENTH st, PHILAD'A-
July %, 1S55.-3m. s.sA 4f.is tsSs'ff
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Cambria County, SIS.

OStIIA OfltA OOtAUty $50
The Commonwealth ef Pe,iasysruii'o 10 Patrick
lMrGiIT, Besspssi Ifr Gi,r, Jol,t -uc-neci. and
CaDtarisse his scife. Peter zHrtfar, and Byfd-
- get has rife and slfrry lHcIiride. Heirs and
Representatives, Of Rer Terrence NcGfrr, de-
ceased, and 10 all others concerned ia ie premises,
GREETtSG: - tsg
"E command you. as VIC have heretofore
w commanded you, and firmly enjoin you,
that laying aside all business whatsoever, you be
and appear before the Judges Of the Court oi
Common Pleas OF the said comfy, to be held at
Ebensburg, ON the first Monday of September
next. 10 shew cause il any You have, why. the
witnesses ON behalf of Ellen Mccarthy ON her
complaint against you, before our said court duly
exhibited shall not be examined, and their testi-
mony reduced 30 writing. and filed 81. record in
our said county, in order to perpetuate the Same
agreeabiy to the constitution OF our Government,
and the act of assembly in such made and
provided. Hereof fail net at your peril
Witness the Honorable George Taylor, Presi-
dent of our said Court at Ebensbnrg the sixtceiith
day Of June A. ID. 1856.
a 80 - MILTON ROBERTS,
June 20. 1886. giates Pnothopotary.
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Hvhe undersigned, intending to leave this Coun-
il ty, has left all the accounts, notes, &C., of
Forsyth & Co., and J. b. Crig IN the hands of
JOS. Miller, of Jefferson, for collection. Persons
knowing themselves indebted, will please call on
him immediately and make settlement. f... !
- J.-B- CRAIG &
Jefferson. August l, ls55-sm. (.