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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-29
THE MESILLA VALLEY.

The San AntOnio Texas Sentinel in noticing the
arrival at that place OF portion OF the American
party recently engaged In the survey OF the new
boundary between the United States aud Mexico says
"They report the survey completed as far az Las
Eoeales W hich is about 35 miles west of Santa Cruz
or 10 the end Of the last western parallel thai beng the
point al which Major Emory vas to meet Lieut. Mich.
Ter, who was to have commanded al tue Coiofado ana
come eastward.
1.-THE drouh in the fore part Of the season was so
extremely severe that Lieut. Michler was unable to
proceed. He surveyed about twenty miles and was
Obliged TO cesist.
"Msjor Enory's treio met Lieut. Michler AMI his
train on the olst June, few miles this side OF Las
Nogales, on their way thther. Lieut.. Micher in-
tended, reaching Lss Nogaes, to begin his survey
from that point and westward to the Colorado
He suppos that it would take about four months to
complete the survey; consequently, II nothing pre-
vents, he will get through by the lst of November
"The country all the way, with very few exceptions,
(which are SMALL there s more or less lumber, whiOn
along the bottoms is generally cottonwood and ash.
The soil is described as being generally fertile and
In the valleys very rich. The places where water Is
convenient are well adapted TO stock raising. The
(Yrama grape grows almost universally on the high
lands II msy be called Water grape, and from The
month OF October till May it is equally as good for
horses as corn or oats. During the Summer months 1t
Is not very good Different kinds of grass grow in the
valley. The country along the line for about one
hundred miles west Of FL Pas0 is almost destitute OF
water and is generally sandy plain; Thence on to
the San Luis Springs distance of about forty miles,
water is abundant. About ten miles west of the last
named place s the Canon de Guadalupe, which is the
dividing ridge between the waters of the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans. Along the line from the Guadalupe
Canon 10 Santa Cruz water is abundant, and the
country finely adapted to raising stock.
cit was reported that gold had been foun1 by We
Mexcans near Santa Cruz, but none was seen by the
party; but silver found in abundance near
Las Nogales at the termination of the last western
parallel The specimens generally very rich. 1t
X said that there is scarcely bill or mountain in thst
vicinity not covered with rock containing rich sl-
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FROM BOSTON.
nee Of The y. Y. Tribune.
Boston, Wednesday, |

BosToN, Wednesday, Sept 70, 1855.
Mr.. Rockwell has accepted the Republican
nomination in an excellent letter which 40
pesred to-day. He declares that "the Whis
"Psrty has ceased to exist as national party"
ard that the only practicable means Of resisting
the Slave Power lie to coo perate with "the Re-
publican party Of the Union" His letter
must be decisive Of the action of the Wing Con-
vention II it nominates him. it must take him
~ the Republican candidate. Considering The
character Of the delegates already chosen, this is
not kkely to happen. There viii be contest in
that Convention, the respl. q which suspect will
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-29

IRON U" o"' WV HAVANA, Sept. %, 1885.
80. been two more cargoes Of Africans
:. s.nta Cruz on the south coast OF this
S. .,.o A considerable number Of "hah
..s.,ved" go says my infOrmant) Africans
-s,s found in the woods in the jurisdiction OF
sApcti sp,ritu-being no doubt part OF cargo
.pded near that place some little time since' ana
Of ahich yeu were informed at the tune DS W
Ssy do l besome more Thoroughly convinced
That a certain high parsonage snord' s'o snd
assistance TO the Slave Traders, ana tnat II 10"
Africans are sometimes captured itis only because
a mficieptly large bride has not oeen Pa.u ~ per.
-, ,hs;r decentralization without moestatlon, or
!. done 10 throw dust in the eyes OF the
RS;tsh authorities here and in England Ihere
..nnnt he doubt that had we at the head OF
.Ts;rs here A man who really desired to put stop
90 The Slave Trade as did the last Captain General,
the Marquis de |, Pezuela, the Infamous traihc
would soon cease; but such unfortunately hot
beipp the case the Sieve Traders are pursuing 'heir
6isefaceful business with boldness ana audsciy
that has seldom been surpassed. When VIII IL DC
otberwise, and echo answers WHEN MOI,
k.r while the present ruler of Cuba sways her
5o,;n;es for in bis honesty of purpose, az respects
tbe snnpression of tho Slave Trade, no one who
Knows what have been his recent acts can nave
the slightest confidence. IA.
Con2ersipp three or four days since, with an
extensive planter relative to the introduction OF the
Chinese, he gave it as his opinion that the expert
ment was attended with danger to the future safety
of the Island for" said he ALREADY the Negroes
"beoin TO recognize in the Chinese superior race,
- and by the time forty or fifty thousands Of Chi
" pese have been introduced, and this will be done
within comparatively short space of time, they
and the Negroes will fraternize and then it Will
"be impmsible to keep either in bonds. horrible
"serile war will ensue," continued he, and the
.results il needs not the eye Of prophecy to fore
"see." Surprising bis representations to prove
correct il Will be scarcely cause for lamentation
II the Asiatics should be the means OF casting on
the chains of Slavery that now appear so firmly
riyeted on the unfortunate Africans.
negro named Manuel Hernandez was garoted
on Monday last for murder.
have suffered more the past four or five days
rem the extreme heat than at any previous period
the present summer. The general health in this
oity has, however, much improved during that
time, such weather being far more healthy than
than the frequent rains that we had previously
The English mail steamer Solent arrived yester.
day. before her time with London dates TO the I'd
inst The British brig ofwar Daring, from Vera
Cruz arrived the preceding day. but did not bring
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-29

Irving Ellsworth son of the Hop. j. ELS worth, OF
Cbatauque County, N. Y, was recently killed at
Peasntvile, Iowa. He was standing In front OF a
buzz ssw that had just been fitted up, watching its
MOTORS WHEN piece of oak lath, sharp at one end,
Wa. thrown by the With such force that he sharp
end struck BIN under the ft eye and passed into the
brain about two inches. He lived thirty minutes, en-
irely unconscious.
ROBBED BY FIMALE-A young woman, named
ssh Palmer vas yesterday rsaed By Sergeant Smith and
CGcer ebe charged with s-sins self oh and shsa
ssed abe dueed TO visit wi Der tho house No "a sixth
The sceu.et Wa committed b Jrrs Pes,cey for
iEsrcn.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-29
WESTMINSTER COUNTY TEACHERS ASSO-
HIATInN


In answer to a call, meeting OF Teachers, Supsrin-
tepdents and otter friends of Education neld at
Bedford on Saturday last. IL called to order by
Prof HUI sied Prircipa Of Bedford Academy, who
nominated Dr. Lambert of Peekskill as Chairman,
ard the organization completed by the Oh ii Of
MIR Hues'ed 80 SECRETARY. The Chair then briefly
stated the object of the citing aud enforced the i'm
porianoe of organized coroined, systematic AID un-
firing action of those having commoa interests to Sc
cure and advance, and pointed out Of the most
in portant methods for conducting associated educa-
tioDal action, and especially insisted upon its being
for The Ultimate pecunisry interest of every teacher
attend such meetings as the present.
Messrs Keller, Sanders, Wood, and Hdested fol-
lowed, with enthusiastic remarks upon what can,
should, and will be done by this Association. name
was then chosen, aod Committee of one from each
town. Huesfed, Hunt, Keller, Townsend, Rowe, Pat
terror, w. C. Howe, Angel, Wood s. G. Ho We, Les,
Lambert, Kellogg, Nichols, Reynolds, Hor,On, j. d.
VeImilye, TO report constitution and bylaws to the
pext meeting, which it resolved to hold at 10
o'clock on Saturday, Oct. -, OF Sing Sing. Com
miitee was then chosen to make known to Teachers
and Superintendent not present, and to editors and
the public, the character Of this meeting, and the
promise Of the next and if advisable, to obtain an
address for that occasion. Affer much informal dis
cufson in respect to plans for future action the
meeting adjourned with much enthusiasm and many
promises. lPeekskilI Republican
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-29

The present Freshman Class at Yale is the larges.
which has ever entered any American College, con-
sisng Of l55 members. or these, SO have connected
themselves with the Lbonisn Society, g. c. Robinson
President; and ~ with tie Brothers' society, L. l.
Paine, President The proportion of Southern stu
dents is much smaller thsn for years past.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-29

SETTLERS FOR KASsAs-The following is an extract
from a letter from our agent at st.. Louis, dated
Sept %:
aPassengers are arriving daily for Kansas, nnun-
bers Of them for Council City, the fine New York
settlement 90 miles on the Santa Fe road VIII oh has
row a population Of 500 or coo Seventy-f Kansas
settlers went up in TIE steamer Golden City, 9. $40
for cabin passage berts meals and stAterooms free.
Tro-thirds Of them carried Skarp's rites"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-29

10th Infantry. These were oh mounted and served
az cavalry. Companies A. c, H. and x, 6;n lnantry'
composed the infantry portion OF the attacking ofs
The entire loss sustained by the command was Tour
men hi led, three dangerously wounded, one shghty'
and one missing, supposed to have been killed or cap
tuedl
il Is probable that Temporary po WIZ DC es,ao
Hsbed by the General at Ash Hollow, aitef ~hich nc
viii advance into the Sioux country.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-29
To q. ESto, ofThs Y. TRuas.

To De E6toT p Inc ". 7. UEtH~
SIR: Having noticed in The Baltimore american
of the 9lst instant the name Of my brother, " DIR.
Fredericks of New-York," reported as Q victim TO
the fever at Norfolk, would beg to contradict the
same, having received .. this moment letter from
him dated Sept 25. BY inserting this you viii obIige
Your oil edient o want, c. ID. FREDERICKS.
No. $40 Breadgay Sept. n, 1855
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-29
THE YELLOW FEVER.
RELIEF In BROOKLYN.

The children Of the Pacifc-st Church Methodist
Sunday School in Brooklyn have contributed SIS, and
the Henryst. Me- hodist Church School go go, in aid
of the orphans left destitute by the pestlence in Nor.
folk and Portsmouth.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-29

Tie music Of this opera nov claims our attention.
AZ it is by an American, who depends on the verdict
Of bis eountrymen-there being ready opinion
from Europe to be adopted, psrotke, we have crest
pleasure in stating that Mr. Bristows debut as drs-
meiic composer was equally successful with those of
the established composers Of Europe if We are to be
ieve their biograpbes. On first night there are OF
eoune more or less nervousness, incertitude and
erudity in the execution; if the performers are not
perfectly familiar with their parts, the public is
no. familiar st all, and beyoni its most salient por-
TORS little interest 10 awarded 10 il, the quieter
beauties and deeper demonstrations being re.
served for alter considerations, IL at au.
The music opens with an overture in E. 1t consists
of two movements, the 6rst in common time, being
hymn sfesvMd heard, and solo melody. The open
ing s good end striking. At the first go-o We have
some mastery Aedulstions, of tbs school in which
vessr ind.c'ed Weber AMI Meynbeer and which
Mozart denounced. Hardy have the fvs. solemn
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-09-29
I" CHORUS OF SPIRITS.

Evening 10 falling Ger m.adow sDd lea,
Films ing its sh,t DER rock and DER treej
Clouds too ding TO darhon the scene,
yailiL the b. ayens VT here should b seen;
At such time, VI come
From the porf ss Of the tomb,
FROM our far of spnit home.
Whistler IL DO
Benz sh the sea,
Or whether Icy
In graveyard clay,
Then gather! s,ther gather!
Spirits Il the desdj
Gather sstheri g,ther
frtm Jour uss+ grown bed;
Gather nom the well tiled graves
Doth hill and plain;
Gather from the waves
Where ye Ions have lain
Meath the waves
The stoi mr King row nushsls his lesons on high,
On tho wings OF the lightning DO rdes through the ssy
List to the thunder tbs, bellows afar,
Summoned every twentieth yeE,
When the leaf falls yellow and sere,
Brother spirits we n.uu sshsr hero.
Come from the b IL
Come from The rls
Come from the p,ves
Come from rbe waves
Then gather! f4shsr! gather
Meath the lsbtninss bright;
Gather! gather gstber
With u here to ni sht;
Esther he mountail's aide,
Let us meryh,
Make the m tcho fa- and wide
VIII our joIty
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-26
PALL and WINTER GOODS.

HyHE SUBSCRIBER has the pleasure of an
ncuncing to his numerous Customers and the
Pubic generally, that he has just returned from
the Eastern Cities, and is now opening one OF the
largest and Best Assorted Stock of Goods ever
brought to CAMBRIA COUNTY. The Stock
consists chiefly of the following, viz:
DRY GOODS! -.
A Large Assortment of CALICOES, uINu-
HAMS. CASHMERES, MERINOS, DELAiNts,
ALPACAS, &C., all of the Finest Quaiities aiu s
most choice Styles. Also a large assortment Oh
MILLINERY GOODS.
Such as Braid and Silk Bonnets and Bonnet nio-
bons, Flowers and Wreatlls, and great variety
of Trimmings and Notions Also, good AsSoll- S
ment of HARDWARE. QUEENSWARE, I'M
ware. Glassware, Boots and Shoes, Hats and caps
Books and Stationary, and very large STOCK OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
He socits an examination of his Stock, as ne
feels confident that all who favor him with cali
will have reason TO be satisfied with the Quality
of his Goods and the Cheapness of his Prices.
Persons purchasing GROCERIES, IN large
Quantities ,oM recere considerable Reduction Of
n. B.-The ONE PRICE SYSTEM strictly ad-
hered to.
Tunnel Hill Cambria Co. Oct. "a. lS55.-l2t
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-26
COACH nfANUFACToRY.

NHE subscriber would respectfully inform the
citizens of Ebensburg, and vicinity, that he
has removed his shop to MOORETOWN, where
he has every facility for carrying on large bust
ness and hopes by using none but the best mate
rial, and employing none but the best workman
he hopes to convince all who will do him the
favor to examine his work, that in point of dur
ability, appearance or cheapness, it cannot be
excelled by any similar establishment in the
State or elsewhere. Persons wishing bargain
in the purchase of carriage, will con-
suit their interests by giving him CALL
They are prepared to supply the following kinds
of vehicles, viz:
Buggies of different qualities and prices, Bar
ouches, Chariottees, one and two horse rockaways,
close quarter elliptic and C-Spring Coaches; Sc
cond-hand W ork of different kinds, &c, making a
variety thatwill suit all tastes and all purses
Repairing done with neatness and despatch
ROBERT GALBREATH
Spt.2aO, '54.
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WA. DAVIS.
JOHN LLOYD.
Davis & LIOyd.
New cabinet ware rooms.

IAMES S. TODD, informs the citizens cf Eb-
- ensburg, and the public generally, that he
has opened an extensive and varied assortment Of
CABINET WARE in Mr.. Robert Davis new
building, Main street, nearly opposite the ''Man-
sion House, where he will be happy to have
them call and examine his
MAHOGANY, WALNUT, CHERRY AND
OTHER VARIETIES OF FURNITURE,
consisting in part of Sofas, Bureaus, Tables, Bed
steads, Secretaries, Stands, &C., &c.
He will have constantly on hand an excellent
assortment of Fancy and common CHAIRS, which
he will sell lower than ever before offered in this
place
Every article offered will be made in the most
workmanlike manner, of the best Materials and
REPAIRING of all kinds will be promptly at
tended to- His terms CASH, and being de-
termined to sell low, and keep none but good ar
ticles, he hopes to receive the patronage of dis
eliminating public.
Ebensburg, July 29, 1853.
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FOR SALE.

lie subscriber o1i,rs for sale piece or
u of land. situate in Susquehanna townsIes
Cambria county, containing acres more or
about four acres cleared, with two story plank
house, frame stable and other buildiigs, there
on erected. There is orchard of abous 90 choice
apple trees, grated, and about 80 choice peach
trees in thriving condition, mostly bearing fruit.
There is never failing spring of water within
two rods of the house.
The above land is situated within one mile of
Cherry Tree borough, and being well ttmbered
with Pine and Oak, offers inducements for lumber
ing.
Persons wishing information on the above, can
have it by addressing the subscriber.
JACOB A. BRETH.
Newman's Mills, August %, 1S55.-3m.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-26
TAILORING.

HVHE undersigned informs his customers that
Il the firm Of Beynon & Johnston, is dissolved
by mutual consent, and that the subscriber still
continues the business in the room recently occu-
pied by the old firm, where he will be happy to
see his former patrons and as many new ones as
please to call. lie receives regularly from New
York and Philadelphia, the latest fashions and
cannot be beat either in the shape fit of Coats
Pants or Vests, by any other Tailor in the coun-
try. He respectfully asks the public to give him
a call, and confident his work will recommend
itself.
01- All kinds of country produce taken in ex-
change for work LEWIS BEYNON.
April 20, 1s52.-tf.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-26
Valuable water PoyveI for sale.

THE subscriber offers at rivate sale his carding
| and fulling eStablishm ut which for all conve-
nences cannot be surpassed in the county. There
is thirty feet fall of water, and an abundance of
coal and Iron ore on the property, well as
timber, and won Id be suitable for furnace, or
mill. About f teen acres is cleared, and in a
high state of cultivation, with orchard of
young fruit trees just commencing to bear.
1t is situated in Carroll Township Cambria co.
Pa on the road leading from Sunmityille to the
Cherry Tree, and is about two miles east of Car
rollton. The title is indisputable. and possession
will be given Immediately to the purchaser.
He also informs his old customers and friends,
that he is prepared to carry on the old business
as usual and wishes those who know themselves
indebted to him to make immediate payment and
save further trouble.
FRANCIS II. WHITE.
August % 1855
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-26
GEORGE HuNTLEY,
Wholesale and Retail,
,er. and Sheet-Iron Ware Manu1

Tin, Copper, and Sheet-Iron "are Manuiacsu1eh'
n ESPECTFULLY informs tie citizens OF Eb-
IA ensburg and the public generally ina. ne
has purchased the Tin Shop, formerly carried on
by Messrs Davis, Evans & Co.. and will contn-
ue to carry ON the business in all its various
branches, wholesale and retail. His wares will
he 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 up to
order on the lowest terms, for cash.
Also on hand and for sale, large assortment
of Cook and Parlor stoves, for coal or wood, Di-
ming room stoves, Egg stoves. &c.
Also large assortment of CRATES and fire
brick. for Cooking stoves, Coal buckets, Shoveis
pokers, smoothing irons, &C. &C., all of which
will be sod low fer cash.
Tn-shop and wareroom in part of the building
formerly occupied by George Herncame, back OF
the :. Democrat g. Sentinel Office
UAl orders promptly attended to
ENcr..hurg, February %, 1S55--ly
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-12-26
REMOvALf

The undersigned having removed 70 the new
building two doors west of the old stand, would
respectfully inform his customers and the public
GENERALLY, that he has lately added to his former
supply of Goods, and keeps constantly on hand
a full supply of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Silk Goods, made-up Clothing, Hats and Caps,
Boots and Shoes, Hardware and Cutlery, Carpen-
ter's tools, Smiths tools. Nails, full supply o
assorted Bar Iron, Sheet and Hoop Iron.
Stoves and cast hollow-ware constantly on hand
Also, copper and tin ware. Groceries, wholesale
and retail.
Pine, Poplar and Cherry Lumber bought ane
sold.
Goods will he sold at the very lowest prices in
exchange for Cash or Country Produce.
Z. HUGHES.
Ebensburg, March Is, 1855.
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Conemaugh Hotel

NVHE subscriber would respectfully inform his
i numerous friends and the publr generally.
that he has erected large and commddous HO-
TEL at tCONEMAUGH STATION Cambria coun-
ty. The House is situated near the Rsnn'a r. r.
Every arrangement has been made tomake it a
convenient stopping place for the travelling pub
lie. The Table will be furnished wifi the best
the market will afford. The Bar willcontan Ii
quors of the first brands, in fact nothing will be
left undone to render it one of the most desirable
stopping places in Cambria county.
GEO. EICHENIHER.
September To- 1855
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Cabinet Ware-Roonn.

%3 THE undersigned having purchased the
entire stock OF furniture, Tools, 60 Ste
EGz phen Lloyd Jr., would respectfully in
form the citizens of Ebensburg, and vicinity, that
he will manufacture all articles of Furniture to
order or, the most reasonable terms
The stock now on hand is large, consisting of
TABLES, BUREAUS, STANDS, BEDSTEADS,
CRADLES, &c. &c.
An articles manufactured in the establishment
will be finished in a workmanlike manner, employ
ing none bit experienced workmen.
ROBERT EVANS.
Ebensburg, October 10, 1855.
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JEFFERSON HOUSE.

JEFFERSON, CAMBRIA COUNTY, PENN.
TNHE undersigned takes pleasure in informing
Il his friends ard the travelling public, that he
has leased the Jefferson House, and having made
much improvement in its interirr, he feels conf
dent that he will thereby be enabled to render
comfort and satisfaction to all who favor him with
their patronage.
His fast and superior MAIL LINE OF Sta
PES will always be in readiness to convey passen-
gers 10 and from the
PENN'A. RAILROAD STATIONS
to his home, and also leaving direct after the ar
rival of the trains ty good Plank Road to Ebens
burg.
O. He will ever be happy TO accommodate his
old friends and acquaintances that will favor him
with call. JANIS d. HAMILTON
jefferson, April 20. 1854
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NotIce TO ahe & rayeIIIng Public.

NHE undersigned, carrying the United States
Mails between Cresson Station and Ebensburg,
WILL on and after the first day of April, 1855, run
on the Turnpike between said places, NAIL
COACH which will be adequate to the wants of
travellers over this route.
The coach will leave Ebensburg every morning
Sundays excepted) at o'clock precisely connec-
ting with the Mail train going East, at Cresson !;
and will return Immediately after the arrival of
the Mail train going West, arriving at Ebensburg
at about half past 10 o'clock, P. M.
Passengers may rest assured that the proprietor
will use every effort to carry them between these
points with all possible dispatce and comfort.
Passengers will be required to pay their fare be.
fore taking seats in the Coach.
JOHN A. BLAIR.
Ebeusburg. April Is, 1856.