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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19
A Challenge.

In case that the Know-N Nothing candidates re-
main in the field, we think that it would be right
and proper for them TO come out before the people
and tell them upon what grounds they claim an
election. If they have any principles at all, out
with them. Let us have a chance to judge OF
their good or bad tendency. If they are found TO
be good, we will praise, and If bad will censure
them The people would like to hear what you
KNOWN Nothings have got to say for yourselves
1t is true that the people have already made up
their minds about you, aud have decided what
they will do with you, but as even the harshest
Judge viii always give a prisoner found guilty an
opportunity to say something in exculpation. and
will ask him if he has anything to say why SEN
tence of death should not be pronounced upon
him, so the people viii give you an opportunity
to make what excuses you can, before they sweep
your party out Of existence.
We will make you an offer. The candidates
ON the peoples ticket will meet your candidates
at any time and place that you may select in
Cambria county before the election, for the pur-
pose of discussion.
We will make you another offer. As meetings
Will probably be called where our candidates will
be present and viii be called by their friends. we
hereby invite you to attend them; one Of you or
all of you-you can either appear yourselves or
you can appear by champion-we will treat you
with every possible courtesy, and give you every
chance TO be heard and viii only ask of you to
come in daylight, and to meet us in public
place, as it is inconvenient to be always chasing
you around with ladders and lanterns.
There gentlemen is the best that we can do for
you: the offers are certainly fair; they cannot be
misunderstood. If it viii not suit you to come to
our meetings fix your time and place; we will
meet you anywhere; in town or in the country,
inside of house or outside of house, on the
street, in the woods, in lane, in fence corner,
in birds nest, or up ladder.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19

With special pleasure we hoist the Union Tick
ct selected this week. It iscs'mpsssd of as good
men as can be found in the ranks Of the two par-
tics ia. Cambria county they are men born and
rcare. On her sl, identifed with her people and
her interests, Jealous Of their honor and their rights;
standing in this respect in noble contrast to their
opponents
No charges ofstreachery, wire working or comm
vance can bc brought against these nominations.
They were made openly, and aboye board; they
were made with unanimity and enthusiasm, and
above all, they were made by the people.
1t was refreshing and encouraging sight to
those who had 50 long been political enemies,
who had for long years stood arrayed in opposite
hostile ranks, at this time standing shoulder to
shoulder. all animated by the one sentiment--love
of the institutions Of their countryand all ready
to forget past quarres, and ready to sacrifice, for
the good Of the country, every personal feeling
We never saw people so determined, or resolved
there was no excitement on fuss; each man seemed
to feel that he had solemn duty to perform, and
that he was responsible for the performance of it.
The vote in the Democratic Convention, on the
adoption of the report Of the Committee Of Confer
ence, which was 2s in favor and S against, shows
how overwhelming was the popular feeling, and
how determined to make union at all hazards,
were the delegates They knew that the people
were for it, and that they dare not 80 home with
out making it.
Such being the feeling Of the people, the pros
pect for the ticket is most brilliant: of the sue
cess of it there can be no doubt in fact we would
not be surprised to see the entire body Of Know
Nothing candidates decline. We can not thinl
that they have reckless audacity enough to stant
up against all Cambria county
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19
Americauisu.

We commend the sentiment contained in
the subjoined brief extract from speech re-
Gently delivered by Thomas Ford, the Lieut.
Governor of Ohio. to the consideration. OF
those Know-Nothings who abuse the sacred
name I" American" by coupling it with their
proscriptive principles. The paragraph Is
eloquent as it is patriotic:
birth place is an accident apdI
can't help that. But our principles and our
character are our own we make them. We
are not responsible for the former; we are for
the latter. am for making principles and
character, then. not birth place, the test Of
citizenship / ask for one thing and viii
have one thing, and that is all ask or care
for--that man shall be nm American mt
heart: if he be SO, ON whatever cod he. e.drew
his first breath, or whatever his creed. / give
him hand with a heart in it'll receive him
and welcome him as brother. If be is not
such, whether born here or elsewhere, don't
want to recognize him, and would not if I
had my way" s
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19

Trouble IN THE BosroS ScHooLs.-Among
some Of the laws passed by the Legislature of
Massachusetts last winter, was one allowing
colored children to attend the public schools
with the white children. This law went nso
effect on Monday last, and in Boston many o.
the blacks a7iled themselves OF the Pr,siiege-
The Transcript says they created quite n
:. sensation among the white boys and gixls,
but no violent manifestations Of dislike vere
seen. The Post mentions, as q remarkable
mart of this new q fusion.D that the Smith
fcoloreD school was nearly depopulated. but
seven primary school children attending, out
of eighty mine composing it at last report. and
none of the eighty then reported in the gram
mar school
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19
The Parry Of Contradictions.

,4ftt 49, sly " O0Ulx00lct1018-
The citizens who are to vote at the coming
elections elections should demand of the Know.
Nothing orscles to solve the following sineu-
lar mass Of contradictions
Know Nothingism is national in the South
and sectional in the North secret in New
York aud open in Georgia Catholic iu Loui-
| siana and Protestant in New England; black
in Maine and white in Virginia: It swears the
son to p-oscribe the foreigner. even if that
foreigner should be that son 5 father !; it oppo-
ses the caucus, and settles its candidstes in
packed cabias; il elevates the negro aud de-.
grades the adopted citizen: it curses all mon
archs. and adopts tho creed Of George the
Third against emigration it abuses the Pope,
and declares itself infalIible; it assails the
Spanish Inquisition, and initiates its clandes-
tine prosecutions; it processes Christianity and
proscribes its neighbor; it adores the Bible
and shoots down the unofending citizen it
adores the constitution, and sets up test By
that constitution prohibited ; it pays a premi-
um for treason to friendship, and afixes the
brand Of perjury upon all who refuse to obey
its obligations it asks for free schools, and
proscribes poor. helpless female teachers; it
repudiates the Catholic and admits the Infdel;
Ito crown all, it persecutes the most emf
nent native citizen who does not approve its
mummeries, and protects the lowest of ruffians
lit discards an Edward Everett for William
Poole Washington Union.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19
Maine Elections

The Adreuiser. a Wing and Maine law
paper published at Portland, Maine. in speak
ing of the recent Democratic victory in that
State, says that dissatisfaction with the Maine
law is one of the causes and that the conduct
of Neal Dow in ordering the military to FIRE
on the citizens of Portland is another cause Of
this result. The people of Maine, then. IaYe
condemned Neal Dow At the time of the
occurrence we said he had ordered the militia
ry to fire too soon. and destroyed life umcces-
sarily. The people of Maine have said tho
same BE It remembered too that the 14drsr-
tiser is Maine law paper. friendly sto Dow
aud bis party And when it is recollected
that the Wings. K. n s, Republicans and all
other factions bad combined against the Dem
ocrats the great triumph Of our party viii ap-
pear the more surprising There must have
been strong feeling of Indignation abroad to
accomplish such result. -
And now. what becomes of all the prcdic-
tons about the destruction Of the Democratic
party? Solarge Democratic vote was never
before polled in Maine Is that destruction?
Are both the old parties destroyed Al ad-
NIT that the Wing party Is broken up; but,
judging from the news from Maine. we should
say that the Democratic party is merely 'cakea
up. -@;'s
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19

HEAR YouSG CARRoLL--John Carroll,
Esq, the great grandson Of Charles Carroll.
of Carrolton, who is now running on the
Democratic Anti -Know-N Nothing ticket IN
Howard county, Maryland. msde his first
speech on Saturday last q . meetang of both
parties. After speaking Of the position OF
parties in the State and the ooaptys he de=
clared to the Know Nothiness -. -.
Is / am . Catholic; but II you must pro-
scribe, do not commence upon 50 humble an
individual as myself Go back to the past,
and Grace from the record Of the Beclaratlon
Of Independence the name Of my ancestor.
and the companion Of your forefathers,
Charles Carol, Of Carrotton. !" '' 8 49,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19

oo-Gee. A. Csofut, No. 73 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, 1855-09-19
Democratic Convention.

Agreeably to the call of the President of the
Convention, and of the Chairman Of tfe County
Committee, the Delegates to the Democratic Con-
vention assembled in the Court house in Ebens-
burg, on Wednesday, September 10th, at 2 o'clock
p. NJ. ssf
The Convention was called to order by the
Chairman, when the following Delegates ap-
peared: ...,.... e.....al. :. -
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19
Know-Nothing Defeat.

The Georgetown correspondent ! of the
Washington Cd. Co. Star gives the following
account of the election held in that city ON
Thursday last
Our election yesterday. passed off very
quietly, and. as was anticipated by us in the
morning, resulted in complete route of the
Know-Nothings. Although they had clear
field and fair fight, and strained every nerve
of the party to its utmost tension, the major
ity for Mr. English, the Nothing
candidate. was 96, showing clear loss to the
Know-Nothing party, since the election, in
February last, of 252 votes, when Mr.. Addi-
son, the Know Nothing candidate for Mayor,
received 156 majority over his competitor.
The following is the result Number of votes
polled, sos; English. anti Know Nothing,
352; Goddard, Know-Nothing. 25G. Eng
lish's majority, as above stated. &C."
The Louisville atrocities arc opening the
eyes of the rejecting and right-thiniring in all
parts of the country. Wherever an honest
narrative of those fearful outrages has gone,
there Know-Nothingism has withered before
the Indignation of the people.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19

CoUaHfxo IN CHuRcH.-The Greensburgh In
telligencer of May &c, 1858. pays the following
compliment to DIR. Keyser's Pectosal Cough Syr-
up, new remedy that Is greatly in vogue now
for the cure Of Coughs, Colds. Hoarseness. and
incipient Pulmonary diseases:
THE WEATHER, for a week past, has been quite
cool, and. to us, very unpleasant. Besides being
cool, and unpleasant in that way, it is exceeding
" changeable. On Wednesday, the 18th, the
tberuaometer stood between 80 and 90 in the
shade, most Of the day. The Dext day, overcoats
and fires were necessary to comfort; and on Ffi-
day morning. there was quite hard frost in this
vicinity, though nothing was seriously injured
thereby As . consequences Of these sudden chan
gcs, many people are afflicted with bad colds and
coughs We observed lady in church the other
evening, 50 much annoyed with hard cough,
that we really felt alarmed for her safety; .
much 20. that 1t was with some effort that We
could refrain from 9 talkin out in meeting, and
Recommending her forthwith to procure bottie
Of Keyser,s Pectos al Syrup, to give her immediate
relied. For sale by James M'Dermit Of this place
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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19

EE 4 Democratic editor. in Illinois, an
noyed by the abuse of Know Nothing con-
temporary. efiectually stops his mouth by the
following pointed question
.'H How did you feel the frst time you took
the sacrament after having taken an oath in
w-Nothing lodge to virtually lie to every
person who should iuterrogatc you in relation
to your connection with such an order r
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19
Exit Bowman.

has to the conclusion that the thing will not
pay, and the g 'Alleghanian" this week affords a
striking proof that the cages Of sin is death /"
We are not disposed to exult over fallen foe, and
therefore good bye to John shall be in few
words; in fact we had thought at one time to say
nothing in relation to the demise of the lamented
deceased, but inasmuch as we have been travel
ling so lovingly together for some weeks back
as we have been seeing him through, it would dis
play an entire want Of feeling not to make our
appearance on
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19
ss the last scene Of all
Which ends this strange eventful

w mch ends this strange event1u hlStory.,> ~
We have too keen q relish for sport not to be in
at the death; it may be expected of us to say
something funny on the occasion, but let the pub
lie consider our "phelinx!" We have really met
with loss Bowman was good subject 1--WE ex-
pected to have great deal of fun out of him, but
just as we had dgot him fairly opened up, g Death
came knocking at the door - doubtless John feels
that it is like the story of the boys and the frogs
it may have been fun for us, but it was death to
him. Us
We must say that he makes an exceedingly
awkward bow at leaving; the way in which he
tries to kick out behind, is distressing we did
think that We were getting him licked into some
kind Of shape, aud had taught him grace and po-
litencss. but we must sorrowfully confess that he
and good manners are Sc as widely sundered as the
earth from the equator ~ if may be allowed to
quote his :. last, best, good thing
Sos git eout" John, you> are not such bad
fellow naturally, and had you been let alone. to
be your inan. you would have made good
citizen. When you shake off your vicious asso-
ciatcs here. and go out into the world NE can re.
commend yoa as a jolly companion, with good
natural capacity FOR being g hunan,D and as
willing 10 kncel Ut the shrine of Bacchus as the
next man.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19
Ebensburg September 10, 1855.

The article below which We copy from that
spicy journal, the Iron Democrat, is applicable
to the condition of things in our county Just now,
that we copy it with special reference to the
Know Nothing county ticket.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-09-19
"Oh! ! have done those things,
Shall now give evidence against me

CndH nov give
Mr.. Mulln at the close of his " Card'' asks
" does any body join issue2 If 50, call the jury,
1t is not necessary to do SO, sir you stand conve-
ted on your own assertions-it does not require a
jury nova Cambria jury will condemn you on
the eth day of October.
A 7 pTJEV
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-03
THE MIN NES0T IA N
SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY Fl, 1855
Winter Mail between St: Paul and the East:

Winter Mail between st: Paul and the East:
A friend of ours, some six or eight weeks ago,
left st. Paul by the Dubuque Stage line, on
Monday morning, and could easily have reach
ed the end of his journey-Boston-b Satur-
day evening. He chose, however, Tor MS own
comfort, to remain over Sunday in Albany. and
reached Boston the following day with st. Paul
papers only one week old in his pocket. The
mail time is from ten days to two weeks, and
very often three weeks dates by mail are con-
sidered .asllate news.
Since the order for tri-weekly mail service
on the route between ST. Paul and Dubuque
has been given, the travel has greatly increas-
ed. The recent cold weather has closed the
streams, andthe' road is in better condition
than at any former;period since its opening.
Mr.. Slaughter, formerly of the Mnnesotian
Office, undertook what some of his friends re-
garded as very hazardous journey over this
road, few days snce-not hazardous to him
self-he having made some forty pedestrian
trips to Lake Superior the past year, but to biz
family. He come by private conveyance, and
informs us that his little children were in fint
health and spirits all the way from Dubuque
Talk about Minnesota winters, when little girl
offour years of age and under, can eXult owe
a January land journey of nearly three hund
red miles, and on the way beseech their parent
at every way station, for rOmp ION the prai
ries Minnesota will soon dispense with tn
idea of winter.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-03
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House was called to order at ten o.
clock
Roll called by the Clerk.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
| The journal was read and approved.
DR.. Andres presented petitions from citizens
of Cass and Benton counties in regard to a fer
ry over the Mississippi river, and territorial
roads. Referred to committee on Territorial
roads. 10 -o.E rr
Mr.. Thompson gave notice of memorial
asking an appropriation from Congress for O
territorial road.
number of bills were read by their titles
and referred
Mr.. Sibley asked the Speaker whether the
committee on Enrolled Bills, had reported the
memorial to Congress on which action was had
in the Houre yesterday.
The Speaker replied the committee had not
reported.
Mr. Sibley moved to adjourn.
Mr.. Rolette moved to amend by adding until
Tuesday at P. NJ.
The amendment did not prevail.
Mr.. Dixon moved to adjourn till Tuesday at
10 A. NJ. Lost
The House then adjourned by vote of ayes
IL to nays 4.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-03
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
COUNCIL.

@tis 80 - MaIl IT,. 9.tC4u Asm
n -Hsli.f .W s3QU9N FRIDAY, JAM 26.
Prayer by the Chaplain, and reading of the
Journal. .b'i
Mr. Olmstead gave notice Of bill for Ter
ritorial Road from the Mississippi to the forks
ofCrow river. '""o tl'afiiiin1 'ii-IilC
The same gentleman introduced a bill TO
amend the act providing fol- the measurement
of lumber. i ad ..9.l le4 .s-Ial1>-" Iis
Also, a bill authorizing o. Fl. Kalleit to es-
tablish ferry across the Mississippi.
Mr.. Murray introduced bill to amend the
act relating to Auctioneers fha3l u1ze0l
Rules suspended, and bill considered in com.
mittee Of the whole, and passed. ,,.
Mr.. Freedom introduced q bill to define the
boundaries of certain counties. 7Tc4rC~.-,r
The House Memorial, making an appropria
ton of $4,000 for road from st. Paul, to inter
sect the Mendoza and Wabasha, was taken uI
and read twice. .s ..-.. .t
On motion of Mr. Brown, .a.ltll
The Council adjourned till Monday, at 2
p. NJ.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-03

LUMBER ON THE ATLANTIC RA1LRoAD.-This
business, which hardly existed before the pres
ent year, is becoming of very considerable mag
nltude. II prices are tolerably maintained, an
other year will show it much larger. Several
ESTABLISHMENTS on the line of the road had just
Deen nnished in the fall, when the drouth was
most severe, and were unable to be set at work
this season, for want of water. The effect of
the drouth on other mills, which had been run
ming all the season, until October, is shown by
the diminution of transportation over the rail-
road, which, although it averaged over half
million week, in September, ran down to
about 10000 the third week in November. The
next week it rose again to half million, We
have before Us the weekly returns of transpor
tation since the LIST of Sept, ano find that the
total amount of lumber transported in the IL
weeks following, was 1895, 900 feet. Much the
largest part came to this market.-Portland
Adv.
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is.
Mr.. Slidell's election on Monday next is sup
posed to be certain. I.f ~. t..
Mr.. Breckenridge would have been confirm
ed to-day as Minister to Spain, but for the
omission of his middle name. ~ 81
Mr.. Soule is said to have resigned, but most
probably he has been recalled. His earlier re-
turn to Louisiana might have given Slidel
trouble. The tactics of the latter are mas
tcrly.
The acquisition of the Galapagos Islands is
positively certain. Senator Benjamin and
Phllo White, who made the treaty, are now
here. The islands are not barren, but full of
verdure near the shores, and there is guano in
the interior. ""4
Mr.. Douglas expects to carry the Senate in
favor of the Pacific Road (three rOutes) this
session. The rival interests have all been re-
concilcd. The members of nearly all parties
are anxious for the passage Of this measure.