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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-08

0o-Girisi don't accept the hand of anybody
who tells you that he is going 10 marry and settle
Make him settle 6rst. and marry him afterwards.
0c-New clothes make some people very pious.
For whole month after certain Miss obtained
new mantilla, she appeared in church three times
Sunday.
e5-The merchants of Brownsville, Texas, have,
it is said, subscribed $50 900 towards fitting out
filibustering expedition against Mexico.
o5-The Mayor of Albany has proposed an ordi-
nance in tie Common Council of that City, pro-
hibitng the use Of camphene, under penalty of
$25 Cor each violation of the law.
colt is said that Mr.. Prescott has completed,
after ten years. labor, his History of the Reign
of Philip the Second" 1t viii be published in
three volumes.
01-The Detroit Tribune says that the Canadi-
ans are talking of railroad from Maiden to Buf-
falo, to run along the north shore Of the lake.
They propose to tunnel Detroit river at Maiden,
and connect with the Michigan Southern Road.
The cost is estimated by the engineer, Mr. Scott,
at five millions dollars.
0o-The st. Louis Republican learns from reIi-
able source that Gen. w. S. Harney, U. S. Army,
has been selected to command the military expe-
dition against the Sioux Indians, during the ensu-
fng season
eo-The Boston Board of Trade is preparing
medal for Commodore Perry, as an acknowledge
ment of his services in Japan.
colt is stated that the English government has
sent large orders to the New York butchers for
beef to supply the British army.
Oo-The Chinese are departing from California.
Some two thousand left in the course Of few
weeks. Three or four gamblers of the race car
ried off over SEQ. 900. and the common herd aver
age 500 to 5000 each.
eJ-The Masonic Hall. at Altoona, Blair county,
destroyed by fire On Monday morning last.
Tho loss is estimated at So, ZOO.
ey-Church going has become very expensive
matter in San Francisco. AT sale of pews sew
eral sold as high as twelve hundred dollars equiv
alent to about $23 per Sunday.
eo- Hon. VIM. M. Gwin sailed from New York,
on Monday, for California.
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CAMBRIA TOWNSHIP.

At q meeting held in the Zuar School House on
Friday night, March I'd, JOHN e. ROBERTS
was called upon to act as President; John Pryce
and Hugh Tudor, Vice Presidents; and John Jones
Secretary. After several addresses, committee
was appointed to report resolutions, who presen-
ted the following, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, An effort is being made by the
foating population of Johnstown to make an inn
preston throughout the State that the citizens of
the northern part of Cambria county are in favor
of the dismemberment of said county-and that
only o few landlords and lawyers Of Ebensburg are
opposed to it. Therefore
Resolved That we, the yeomanry of Cambria
county, are opposed to any division of it, knowing
that pbc interest does not require it, and that 1T
would increase already heavy taxes.
Resolred That the bill before the Legislature for
the erection of Conemaugh county, is without pre-
cedent in asking us to maintain her prisoners
for three years after that county has been erected
S. King, voted for>him party grounds alone,
pledges from him, that he would not favor the dis
memberment of Cambria coanty.
Resosved. That George s. King has betrayed the
confidence we placed in him, and the only way he
can regain the confidence of his constituents is by
withdrawing the bill for che erection of the county
of Conemaugh, and resigning his seat in the legss-
latiye halls
On motion the proceedings were signed by the
officers and ordered to be published in the Ale
ghaniann and democrat & Setinel."
On motion adjourned.
ISigned by the Oficersl
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GEORGE HUNTLEY,
Wholesale and Retail,

I'm, Copper, and sheet-lron Ware 0anufacturer
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens Of Eb-
II ensburg and the public generally, that he
has purchased the Tin Shop, formerly carried on
by Messrs. Davis, Evans 6 Co., and viii contin-
ue to carry the business in all its various
branches, wholesale and retail. His wares viii
be made Of the very best material, and in the
most workmanlike manner. Repairing of all
kinds done on the shortest notice, for cash.
ALSO,-House Spouting made and put mp to
order on the lowest terms, for cash.
Intending to do business strictly on the casa
system, he will sell lower than was ever before Of
fered in this place. He therefore respectfully in
give him acal, rs he viii endeavor to give perfect
satisfaction to all customer. Terms, Cash, Cd:h.
OrAll orders promptly attended to.
GTPrice list sent to Merchants if required
Ebensburs, February 22. i656.-iy
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To THE PURLICf

ID ichard Trotter would beg leave to say to his
~ friends and the travelling Public generally,
that he has leased Georges Laurel Run Exchange
at the foot of Plane No. 4. He will spare no
pains or expense TO make comfortable those who
patronize his house his table will at all times be
furnished with the best that the market can af-
ford and his bar with carefully selected liquors and
wines
Hoping to receive a LIBERAL share Of Patronage
he remains the pubics ube.iieBt servant
RICHARD TROTTER.
Hemlock, Oct A. "a Tlyl-
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MBETING AT LoRETTo.

Agreebly to notice previously given large num-
Der of the citizens Of Loretto and Allegheny town
ship assembled at the house of Col. p. Shiels, in
Loretto on Friday evening, March Sd, for the pur-
pose of expressing their sentiments with respect to
the contemplated formation of Conemaugh county.
The meeting was organized by appointing Pc
TER CHRISTY President, aad Philip Hertzog and
Matthew Addlesberger Vice Presidents, and John
Reilly Secretary.
The object of the meeting was stated in a. brief
speech by James Kaylor, after which the President
appointed Alexander Yinger, Michael Addiesber-
ger and James J. Taylor, committee to draft res
olutions expressive Of the sense-of the meeting.
After retiring for short time the committee re-
ported the following resolutions which we're unan-
imously adopted.
WHEREAS, An attempt is now being made by
portion of the citizens of Johnstown and vicinity
to procure the passage of An act by the present
Legislature to erect new county to be called Con-
emaugh, out of parts OF Cambria and the adJoin-
ing counties: AND WHEREAS Cambria being one of
the smallest counties in the State, cannot suffer
any diminution of her territory without serious in
jury to a large majority of her citizens.
Therefore, Resolred, That we most earnestly
protest against any project calculated to reduce
the present circumscribed limits of this county.
RESOLVED, That we most respectfully appeal to
the Legislature, and hope that honorable body
will protect from the effects of scheme which,
if successful, must inict lasting injury upon Cam
bria county
Resoiued, That in view of the financial condition
of Cambria, county with heavy debt lately con-
tracted for the erection of poor house, we con-
slider any dismemberment of her territory oppres-
sive, impolitic, and unjust.
Resoired, That we have too much confidence in
the wisdom and justice of Legislature to believe
that that body will sanction this design it is to
injure many for the benefit of a few.
Resoired, That complaints from citizens of Johns
town of Inconvenience in reaching Ebensburg
come with a bad grace, whilst persons from other
portions of the county travel twice far without
a murmur.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting
be signed by the officers aud Published in the
ty papers.
On motion the meeting adjournea-
fSigned by the Officers
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PUB1aC SALE.

WILL be sold at public outcry on TUESDAY,
w the 10Th day of MARCH, 1855, in Carroll
town, the following property, viz:
One Tavern stand,
l dwelling house, brewery and all utensils be-
longing to it, Lager Beer barrels, dry staves meat
stands, l horse,1 yoke Of oxen, one-horse wag-
gon, 8 pigs, 2 sctts of harness, household and
kitchen furniture too tedious to enumerate. The
lots on which the above mentioned buildings are
erected. are set with choice fruit.
Terms of sale will be made known ON the day
of sale by
MARTIN SHROTHE.
Carrolltown March g. 1855.
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BLACKsMITHIING.

THE subscriber would respectfully inform his
| old as well as his new customers that he still
continues to carry on at his old stand in Lorctto
Borough-the shop formerly occupied by August
Walters. He has every facility for doing
work cheap and ON the most improved plan He
will turn out from his shop,
/ Wagons, Buggies, ,Sleighs, DC,
from the WOOD WORK to the IRONING
If the work viii not compete with any manu-
factured in the County of Cambria will give it
for one half of its original cost. | defy >ompe-
tition.
All kinds Of Country produce taken in ex-
change. JOHN A. bOCh- .-
Loretto, December Z. '54-
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II EEP constantly ON hand the genuine limo
IN thy Slack's Augers, Vim. Mann's. Beatty's,
and Hunts superior Axes, Conrad s. Walton's
superior polished Steel Shovels, Darling & Wal
dron's Grass and Cradling-Scythes, Common and
Patent Scytse Snaths, Patent Clothes Pins, &c.,
&C.. which they offer for sale on reasonable terms.
to country dealers only.
january %, 1856.
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PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be sold at public vendue, on TUES
the residence of Thomas Bennett, in SummerhiA
township, one mile from jefferson, the following
property, to wit pair of fat oxen, / pair of
young steers, mich cows, l Wagon, 4 cart, i
new windmill, plows, harrows, and all utensils
necessary for farming. Also, lot of hay, oats,
corn, peas, potatoes, and lot of pork. House
hold and kitchen furniture, consisting of the fol-
lowing articles Hathaway cook stove, 1 bureau,
tables, 2 cupboards, pair of bedsteads, clock,
together with numerous other articles.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock A. III. when
due attendance viii be given and terms made
known by THOMAS BENNETT.
March g. 1888
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63-LetteTs from Kansas state that there is not
a milliner to be found in the Territory. Here's
chance for of our young ladies to make their
fortunes.
eo-Cattlc are said to be dying of starvation in
some parts of Ohio, in consequence of the drought
last summer, which cut off the usual supplies ne
cessary for their sustenance.
01-Although the Russian commerce is by no
means extensive, and exposure to the cruisers of
the allied feet during the present war has been
particularly avoided, yet the British have eaptur
ed no less than ninety-t Russian prize vessels
ay-The wine growers in Cincinnati consid-
ering the propriety of petitoning Congress at its
next session to pass bill to encourage the culti-
walton Of the grape, and the manufacture of wine
in this country.
oSTnere are in the State of Illinois, two thous-
and four hundred and thirty-six and half miles
of railroads, over which daily arrive and depart
hundred trains, fully loaded, either with pas
sengers or freight.
eo-The citizens of Pittsburg are petitionng the
Legislature, for the privilege Of establishing a
chain-gang in that city. They say their Jail is
constantly crowded with host of sturdy Migrants,
who ought to be put at work, instead Of being fed
at the expense of the honest and industrious por-
ton Of the community.
00-Western Virginia papers state that cattle in
that section positively dying for want of food
The great drought of last season has cut off hay,
grass and other crops, and the country is too much
cleared up to afford browes for the stock. The
snow has been deep, and remains long ON the
ground.
CA grey eagle shot in Jefferson county, Va,
measured between the ends of his wings seven feet
two inches. While dying from the wound which
brought him down he lifted large dog IRON the
ground with his bill. Hoorah for the American
bird
0y-In the counties Of Sonora and San Francis
co, California, five hundred murders have been
committed in the last five years, and only three
murderers have been hung under judicial senten-
ces. What acquisition Mat. Ward would be
to that community.
oo-A general manufacturing bill in now before
the Penns. lsania State Legislature.
9J-The citizens Of st. Louis, Sierra county (Cal-
ifornia) have established public library with a
capital of $4,000.
eo-The losses of the Boston Insurance Compa-
nies in 1854 were $2,6ss, ,0s0--equal to e5 per
cent. on the aggregate capital.
oo-The Legislature of Missouri on Friday last
was to resume its ballotings for u s. Senator
The last ballot was had on the slst Of January.
o5-Hon- Henry Pierpont Edwards, one of the
Judges of the Supreme Court of New York, died
on the 9th of February.
eu-In Russia, Herkimer county, N. Y, few
dAvs since two bovs ~ or II years old had a
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FISH! FIsIIt! FISII...

JUST received from Boston, Fifty y-nine packages
- assorted fish, which, during these pcnitential
times of Lent, will be sold at small advance for
" CASH" The assortment embraces
Mackeral, Nos. 1, 2, and 8 superior Mess Shad,
Nova Scotia Herring; assorted scaled, and Scotch
Herring; Salmon No. L Spiccd Salmon, and Cod
Fish.
Also, Wright's celebrated Oysters in Cans
Oysters in the shell. / also have en- hand a large
and varied assortment of
Fancy and staple Dry Goods
Also-Cathoiic and Protestant Books, Hard
ware and Cutlery. Clocks of various styles OF
manufacture. Groceries. Boots, Shoes and Bro
gans. Hats and Caps. Brandies, Gins, Whiskey,
Champagne, Chinese Preserves, Pickles, &c. &c.
All of which will he sold low for Cash. and
Cash only. MARIA MAGEHAN-
Summit March l. 1883
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Valuable Property For SAFE.

F0luabIe FFOpefty FOf S>kke.
THE subscribers will sell at private sale, the
lot of ground, on which is erected two sto-
ry dwelling house, now occupied by john d.
Hoover, and frame Carpenter shop. The bull
dings are new, and there is every necessary con-
venience ON the premises.
LEWIS & LUTZ.
Ebensburg. March 1. 1856.
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Dr. 6. w. sfrOhecker,

"AVlNG located in Loretto, Cambria Cornfy,
IL 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.
nov30
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NOTICE.

A Ii persons knowing themselves indebted to
Ia John Rodgers will come forward and settle
on or before the 10th of March. as intend to do
business in another way after that time.
JOHN RODGERS.
Feb S22. l855-3t
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LEATHER.
FRITZ HENRY Geo.

No. % North THIRD Street, PHILAD'A.
Morocco MANUFACTURERS, Curriers' and I'M
PoRTERs OF FRENCH CALF SKINS. and dea-
lers in RED and OAK SOLE LEATHER & KIPP.
Feby. %, 1861 year.
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DUE COUNTY ON NOTES AND BONDS.
Huntingdon, Cambria, and Indiana
Turnpike Road Company, $54l 90
Peter Collins and John Thomas, balance, 4 OF
Jesse Patterson, late Sheriff, 55 62
George Easley, late Commissioner, 43 IS
William Palmer, late IS 800
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FIRST ARRIVAL OF THE SEASON.

EDWARD ROBERTS
ID ESPECTFULLY announces that he is now
llloading his shelves with one of the best and
argcst assorfments o ii
FALL AND WINTER GOODS, - n
tina have ever come to Ebensburg. The assort
ment consists Of every variety Of - -
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, PAINTS, HARD
WARE & CUTLERY ssez
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 inclenencies 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 cid stand, Corner of High
and Julian Streets, where he will be happy TO
make kis best bow, TO old and new customers
EDWARD ROBERTS
Ebensburg Oct. 10, ls54.-tf.
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Amount of unavailable debts, $2.027 "a
Given under our hands at Ebensburg, this thir-
teenth day Of January A. ID. 1855.
j. Il. STULL.
j. ii. DOUGLASS,
j. s. CLARK,
CoBa,aiss;oners-
we. the undersigned Auditors of Cambria couu-
~, do report that VIC have carefully examined the
accounts and vouchers Of the receipts and expen-
diturcs of the aforesaid Cornty Commissioners,
from the twelfth day Of January A. d. 1854, un-
I'll tie thirteenth day al January A. ID. 1855, (thc
latter day inclnde and find item to be correct as
is also the foregoing statement of outstanding
debts
at Ebcnsburg, the thirteenth day Of january A.
ID. 1856 JOHN A. MCCONNELL, T
JOSEPH HOGUE,
n. ID. WAGNER.
Auditors
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HORSES ron SALE.
A n excellent two or folr-horse team for sale,
IA by VIM. MURRAY.
Summer Hill, March 8, 1855.
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LUMBER. LUMBER!
HE undersigned has on hand 200, coo feet of
| prime pine lumber, +, in, I, ,. and 2 inch
in thickness. Also, 25o, 900 joint shingles which
they will sell low for cash. s3
DAVIS & LLOYD. S
March l, 1855-6t.
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THE KNOW SOTHIsGs MULTIPLYING THE LAW OF
CONGRESS.
We have already referred TO the bill before the know
nothing Legislature of Massachusetts, multiplying the fugitive
slave law and have to its final passage by
both branches OF that body The following telegraph des
patch is copied from Fridays Baltimore Sun:
Modification ~ Massachusetts.
Bosros May 1.-THE personal liberty BILL intended to
nuy the fugitiressve law taken up in the house to-
day amendment it adopted forbdng any State
officer holding Office Of United States commissioner.
motion was strike the section which ncapactaes
any attorney who for slave claimant from practising in
the State courts but it rejected by large majority
The bill then passedyem 220 nays 40. The bill pre-
yously passed the senate.
II will be recolIeced that there is but democrat in
the two houses the Massachusetts legislature and that
the large number Of representatives and senators in that
body are abolition kuow-nohingsi Within the last two
months they have given eloquent warnings to the
South and now, in order that there should be doubt
a. to their naona they add another evidence OF their
sincere hostility to the federal constitution
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The extraordinary bin intended 10 deny plain oons-
utional provision intended to nay law OF Congress
intended bring the authorities OF The Common
into conflict with the authorities Of the United States I'M
tended involve The community in wAR passed yes
erday 10 be engrosed in knownoshug house of rep
resentatves is now win be- before the governor
for his signaturel
Such bill this has been again and again brought be-
fore the general since 1850 but there has been good
enough in branch the other to defeat this
cherished purpose Of abolition fanatics But such good
could be looked for in the present abolition SCI Of
Legislators. Argument such body is lost The inia-
bill passed with but three against 1t in the
ate and op az votes out Of about 3l5 members could be
rallied ags INST Il IN the housei
SO both Il aches have done all they can TO put Massa-
chusetis u the Union TO deliberately defy the laws Of
Congress sustained by the judgments Of be Supreme
Court aud Of every State court in the Unionsaye only
one, We believe in Wisconsin place the citizens o.
Massachusetts in direct conflict with the national govern
The whole Of that part Of this infamous code thai
thsihe whole of the portion that attempts sub
s,tate State proceedings 10 fugitive slaves for the pro-
ceedngs Of existing laws Of Conyressls and voD
and whoever attempts to act under win be liable TO pun
ishnent
Never before this State deeply disgraced Shame
ON the Shame the traitors American ibor
tyi Is possible patriotism is far extinct in Massa
chuset and the love Of the Union grown cold, that
such scandalous business this will not rouse feeling
indignation and hurl upon the authors Of such law the
whitening blast Of contempt?
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to all men and as nobody knew him by sight he could
pass as il we're Tor any body he pleased.
Sam accordingly made special good use of his invisible
ty and being great boscr and braggadoeia pretended
be the man-sprng o. everything that took place in the
whole country round lfyou believed him, be the in
visible director that presided secret the movements
lieved Sam after ALL only the catpaw Of certain
old foxes who well known that even an aias VIII
disguise them and therefore make Of Sam TO serve
them the Chinese fishermen do by clapping pumpkin
shell their pates when they wade ia among the hoeks Of
geese
If you believe Sam be is everywhere, and does every
thing by himself though everybodyeIcept portion OF
Uncle Sans tenants who living under hot sun have had
their brains partly broed outknows that without the
aid OF the negroes the aboonisis the old broken-down
trading politicians aud .the solid Of Boston, he
could not by himself hold feather against the wind But
for all this he puts in his claim for everything; and
whether a whg abolition ree-soil temperance or fusion
victory a, some town meeting election Of constable II Is
If you~beeve him. all Sans doingsi though, II the truth
were known be Is only wooden handle to sharp Ratchet
in the hands OF Others little cunning than himself
Everybody tell with half eye that Sam has lived
long in the dark that like the owl he cannot tell hawk
from handsaw by daylight and blind to what all Others
vest when ripe but will get nothing but the geanings
But just Sam thinks he is sailing with wind and
tide when fact be has only got into strong eddy and
momentary gust When he meets the real current of thu
stream and direction Of the wind he will be swept away
like Mississippi broadhorn, aud left on sand-bank,
warning to all future navigators.