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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24
CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CAsEs.-V

CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CAsEs.-We
find the following in an exchange:
"When the Emperor of France was
elected President of the French Repub.
lie, be proceeded to Southampton, Eng.
land, and alighted at Sylya's hotel with
one attendant, previous to embarking in
the Hayre boat. He was not known OF
noticed on board the packet. This was
scarcely five years ago."
Upon his recent landing at Dover be
was met by the eonsort of the British
Queen and the flower of the British aris-
tocracy, and his progress to London
was literally triumphant ovation. In
stead of his going across the channel
in the Havre packet singly and alone, a
considerable portion of the navy of both
France and England was employed to
convey his 'Imperial Majesty" The
trip to London must indeed have sug-
gested to Louis Napoleon the g1eat
change which brief period had made
in his personal fortunes. The truth Of
the old maxim that circumstances alter
cases" was most strikingly exemplifed.
The disposition of men to bow in hon.
age to rank and power, and to court the
one who unites in his person those quail
fcations, without looking or caring, ap-
parently. how they are obtained, is
beautifully illustrated by past reminis-
cenees in the eventful life Of the French
Emperor.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24
HoRRID MASSACRE IN MExIco.-We
find the following in the El Universal

HoRRID MASSACRE IN MExIco.-We
find the following in the Ez Universal:
"The last letters from Puruandirc
bring full account of the cruelties
which the inhabitants of that town have
recently suffered at the hands Of the
insurgents. Puruandiro was attacked
by Pueblita and other chiefs at the head
OF about one thousand men. With
eighty soldiers. and portion Of the in
habitants armed with carbines, swords,
&C., the place was held for more than
thirty hours, at the end of which time
the defense ceased for lack of ammuni-
ton. With the exception Of four, every
house in the town was plundered. The
military commandant and postmaster
were shot, and the wife of the latter was
left with dangerous wound. Several
of the principal inhabitants were slain,
and many women and girls we're viola
ted and carried away"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24
Cincinnati, May 19

:
Flour-The Flour market was dull
again to-day, and prices settled down
to 50 40 for good brands, with sales o.
only 800 brls.
Provisions-The market is very firm
for Bacon, and holders have generally
advanced their views to 7 and &c and s
and &c for bulk and smoked Shoulders
and sides, but no sales had transpired
at these figures. We notice sales o.
Is hhds Bacon Shoulders at 78c, and
90 do common Hams at l0c, both pack.
ed in tight hhds; rs, 500 and ESQ brl:
mess Pork at S15 so. There were 9TH
er sales of Bacon Shoulders at 74c, but
we did not learn the particulars.
Seed-There has been some demand
for Glover during the last few days for
shipment East. A sale to-day of 81
brls at S..
Sugsr-A sale of SO hhds low fair
and good fair at 64@6ac. The de-
mand is good. at full prices.
Molasses-A sale of 100 brls at 24c.
Coffee-A sale of 80 bags at lie
Market dull and sales confined to small
parcels.
Grain-Quotations for. Wheat are en-
tirely nominal, owing to the fact that
there is none coming forward, but good
qualities would readily bring s2@2 10
% bushel.
Cooperage-An exceedingly dull mar
ket continues to prevail for barrels, and
Whisky barrels are not saleable at over
60@65c. while Flour barrels are nomi-
nal at zoe. Slack hhds bring 81 100
] go.
Bark-There is a fair demand for
Chestnut Oak at sIO@fo so p cord.
Wool-The market remains at a
stand, and prices are unsettled. The
Eastern markets exhibit less favora-
bic appearance. and just at this time
matters favor buyers. The latter show
a determination to exercise great eau
ton in all their movements.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24

E Hon. Humphrey Marshall, late
minister to China, has received the
nomination of the American party for
Congress in the Louisville fKy.) dis
trict. He is one of the ablest men in
the West. and viii be elected by a hand
some majority.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24

w We are requested to state that
the Rev. Mr.. HovEY. Uniyersalist. viii
preach at the court house st hah past
ten. A. N. Sunday next.-
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24

DANGEROUS CoUsrERFEIr.-A well
made counterfeit Of the $50 gold pieces
is now in circulation. Il is precisely
the same IN circumference of the coin,
but is not as thick. It is valued at SIS
so. The coin may be detected by OBJ
serving the word "sold" in small raised
letters on the bottom Of the head. ID
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24

vrsonIA EIkcfIos>-The Guberrs-
toriaI contest q virginisis to be decided
|6e=d.f fThr,sdsy.) and unless the
American petyafe wild in fheir eslcn.
lations. Henry a Wise wiz meet sith
a sofs defsas. an eyes ars turned %
present to dths ~old Dcnuisn," and
never has mere State election absorbed
|so.much Of the public .aitsntion.-zWe
predict the defeat of Henry A. Wise by
&c, 600, who says less2
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24
BAD SrArE OF AFFA1Rs.-A CORE,

BAD STATE OF AFFA1Rs.-A CORES
pondent of the Cincinnati Commercial,
writing from the Upper Red River in
Louisiana, gives the following gloomy
picture of affairs in that region:
"Such state of things never existed
here before. As yet the Red River has
not been navigable, and not bale ol
cotton has been shipped. Thousands
and tens of thousands of bales are On the
banks of Upper Red River and its trib-
utaries, awaiting rise. Not only have
the people failed to get their cotton off,
but as necessary consequence, no sup
plies have reached us of any kind. We
have no railroad communication, and
the people, wealthy though many Of
Them are, are in an alarming state Of
destitution. Flour is worth $50 pei
barrel, and not to be had within ninety
miles. Corn is commanding 50 pei
bushel, and other things ia proportion. u
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.

One Week Later from Europe-eritical
Position of the Allied Forces Before
Sevastopol-The Conflict Esree and
sanguhary-Most of the Russian
\ 0utworks Captured. with the Guns
and Mortars-Sevsstopol still Intact
(-Immense Russian Forces Concen.
> trsting the-e eriues-Atssmpt ia
9 Assassinate the Emperor Napoleon
Material Advance in all Kinds oi
Breadstuffs--The British Funds
Steady.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24
NKW York. Nav I8. p. M.

The steamer Baltic, with advices from
Liverpool and London, to Saturday. the
5sh inst, and from the Crimea 10 FRI
day evening, the 4th inst, arrived at
this port at half-past FIVE o'clock this
evening.
The news by her from the seat of
War, though not of decisive charae-
ter is highly interesting. .e- i
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22
Communication.
For the Democra

For the Democrat & Sentind
MEssRs EDIroRs Immediately after the first
effort was made by the Legislature of this State
to elect United States Senator an editorial arti-
Gle appeared in the -AHeyhasaan denouncing SIMON
CAMERON, and protesting most vehemently against
his election by the Legislative Convention at its
next meeting. In his last week IS issue, the Editor
of the same paper has seen fit, in his crusade
against Gen. CAMERON, to call to his aid the col
umns of the Pennsylvania, and published long
article from that deliberately classical but malig-
nant journal, abusive of Gen. CAMERON and of
every man Who is even suspected of being his
friend.
presume the Editor of the -4Heghanian is well
aware of two things first, that GEORGE S. KING
represents Cambria County in the lower branch
of the Legislature: that he received his nomina-
ton at the hands of Wing County Convention,
and that he was warmly supported by his prede-
cessor R. L. JOHNSTON, Esq secondly, that the
aforesaid GEORGE S. KING, on every ballot that
had, well at the first as at the last meeting
of the joint Convention, uniformly cast his vote
for SIMON CAMERON, and that he is known at Har-
risburg to be ore of his most steadast supporters
On what rule of political ethics therefore it
be explained, that GsoRGE S. KISG, who voted
on five ballots for Gen. CAMERON, has thus far
escaped the censure of the indignant editor of the
Allegha1ian, while the vials of his wrath have
been freely poured out on the devoted head of Mr.
KING's first and thus far only choice. Will the
Editor be good enough in his next paper, to ex-
plain why he spares GEORGE S. KING but denoun-
ces his Magnus Apollo, SIMON CAMERoN2
FAIR PLAY
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22
The Ostend Treaty.

Nh. BUCHANAN, MR. MASON, AND MR. SoULE.
The Commissioners congregated by an extra
judicial call, met at Ostend, in Belgium. They
adjourned for I" second sight" to AK LIE Cha
pells, in France.
The result, at which these :" three wise men''
have reached, is, thIt to take Cuba from Spain, is
national necessity; authorized by the urgency
of the easel
The argument of the !" trio' amounts to this
If Cuba can be stolen, the Uuited States should be
the thief. IF it is to be conquered, the Lancaster
Lawyer can give the moral for the right of eject
ment, and Ha5. Fl. Fa. Possessionen, with
costs.
The people of this country do not recognize the
right that these self-appointed arbtrators have
assumed. They do not, and will not feel bound,
by their self-assumed authority.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22
Diseased Public Sentiment.

few days since, fighting blackguard, was
killed in pugilistic encounter in the city of New
York. His fife had been continual conflict with
the civH powers, and with moral rights. From
early life, he addicted himself to the hauns of the
vicious and depraved; and in the encounters OF
the IS ring" or the reports of the Police" the
name of '' Bill Pool" was prominently conspicu-
GUS His death has given cause for popular
demonstration; and as his corpse was borne from
Christopher street, to the hole that dug for it,
in the vicinity of New York, it was followed by
large :. Cortege'' of friends!
The followers Of the procession, rejoice in the
name of ssKNOW-NOTHINGS." This was their
first demonstration, and the curious gazed with
wonder, at the motley group of scoundrels as they
passed in their way.
To the right thinking portion of the American
people, this demonstration presents subject of
National reproach, and of deep detection. First,
honors are munfcently showered upon the re-
mains of man, who had alone distinguished him
self, by a breach of the laws of his country
Next, in the ordinary progress of things, the "gal
lows" will become the only passport to posthu-
nous fame.
That public feeling will repudiate such sickly
manifestations, is what we believe. But we re-
gard it as our duty to stamp the impress of GEN.
sure upon them, the moment they become appa-
rent.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22
Death of ]. Ellis Ronhau.

The Democratic Union Of Wednesday makes
The following announcement:
The telegraph brought to us yesterday morning,
the sad intelligence that our friend, j. ELLIS Box
HAM, Esq, of Carlisle, had departed this life.-
We can hardly yet realize the melancholy truth.
In the prime Of life. in all the vgor of intellect
and of manhood it is hard to believe that ne has
been cut down by the insatiate archer, that the
grave has closed over him, and that we shall look
upon him Sc no more forever" 1t seems but as
yesterday that he stood before us in tic bloom of
health. ambition sparkling in his eye, and his
whole soul inspired with the magnitude of the
great contest in which he acted SO conspicuous a
part-and now. alas he !" sleeps the sleep that
knows waking" Peace to his ashesl His
death will create void in the social circle which
will not soon lie fled-and when the political
charge is again solneea she Democratic party
will miss the CLARION voice and sage counsel of one
OF rs ~-picst ana most eloquent champions.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22
Amendments to the Constitution.

The resolutions proposing certain important
amendments to the constitution, passed the
Senate on Thursday by large majority
The first proposition relates to the public debts
of the Commonwealth shall never exceed the
sum of FIVE hundred thousand dollars except
in case of war to rebel invasions, suppress in
surrection, or to redeem the public debts of the
Commonwealth: and the money SO raised shall
be applied to the purpose for which the debt
may be contracted, or to pay such debts, and
to no other purpose.
1t is further provided, that to pay the pub
lie debt ofthe Commonwealth, and debts which
may hereafter be contracted in case of war, to
repel inyasions, to suppress insurrection, and
to redeem the public debt, the Legislature
shall at their next session, after the adoption
of this section into the Constitution, provide
by law for the creation of sinking fund which
shall not be abolished till the said public debts
be wholly paid, to consist of all the next an
nual income from the said public works and
stocks owned by the Commonwealth, or by
any other funds arising under any revenue
law now existing. or that may be hereafter
enacted, SO far as the same may be required
to pay the interest of said debt, semi-annual-
lv and annually, to reduce the principle there
of by sum not less than FIVE hundred thou
sand dollars. increased yearly by compound
ing at the rate of not less than five per Gen.
tum per annum the said sinking fund shall
be invested in the loans of the Commonwealth
which shall be cancelled from time to time in
manner to be provided by law. No portion
of the sinking fund shall ever be applied to
the payment of the debt of five hundred thou
sand dollars. mentioned in the first section of
this article, but the said sinking fund shall be
applied only to the purpose herein specified
The credit of the Commonwealth shall not,
in any way, be given or loaned to or in aid of
any individual company, corporation or associ-
alton, nor the Commonwealth hereafter become
joint owner or stakeholder in any company,
association corporation, in this Common
wealth, or elsewhere, formed for any purpose
The Commonwealth shall never assume the
debts of any county, city. borough or township
or of any corporation or association, unless
such debt shall have been contracted to repel
invasion, suppress insurrection, or defend The
State In The second proposition relates
to municipal subscriptions, and provides that
the legislature shall never authorise any coun-
ty. city, borough or township, by vote of its
citizens or otherwise, to become a stockholder
in any joint stock company. associations or cor
poration, or to raise money for or loan its cred
it to or in aid of such company or corporation.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22
Hear BENJAMIN Franklin.

tits an unfortunate circumstance, for Know
Nothingism, that the testimony of the fathers
of the republic is all against it. To that al
ready published. we add the opinion of Benja-
min Franklin. During the discussion atten-
ding the formation Constitution, he said
he should be sorry to see anything like
illibility inserted in the Constitution. The
people in Europe are friendly to this country.
Even in the. countries with which we have
lately been at war, we have now, and had
during the war great many friends, not only
among the people at large. but in both houses
of Parliament. In every other country in
Europe all the people are cur friends. We
found in the course of the revolution that many
strangers served us faithfully, and that naany
natires took part againsttheiir country. When
foreigners, after looking about for some other
country IN which they can obtain more happi-
ness, give preference to ours. it is a proof of
attachment which ought to excite our conf
dence and affection
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22

EBENsBuRo FoUNDRY.-It viii be seen by an
advertisement in to-day's paper, that Mr. EDWARD
GLASS has taken charge of the Ebensburg Foun-
dry. We understand that the esta bshment paid
well while under the control of the cid firm, and
we have not the least doubt that the present pro-
prietor viii still make it more profitable, as he
combines all the necessary qualifications carry
that branch of business to the satisfaction of all
who may feel disposed to patronize him. The es-
tablishment has lately underwent considerable
improvement, and additional machinery has been
procured, which viii enable him to turn out work
more speedily than heretofore.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22
The Crisis.

u-There are issues outside the farms of the Ma
tion, which are calculated to make Patriots feel
for their ground. The death Of the Emperor of
Russia, and the consequent accession to the dig
nifty of the Car, of Alexander L., has been among
the facts which death establishes.
OF the policy of the young man who succeeds
Nicholas the first, we know nothing, and we care
less.
1t is enough for US, as Americans, to be prepa-
red to meet the meditated mischief that France
and England Intend to exercise towards us
Since 1855 the policy of this nation has been
pacific. 1t viii never change And the slum-
bering echoes of broken hopes, .foiled IN Russia,
are attempted to resound against the United
States
We are ready to meet the mountebanks'' fresh
from the fields of their recent disasters. We hold
ourselves ready, under the Providence of God, to
continent may mediate.
The glory of England is sunk. She has damned
herself by the ignoniny of her example. and the
impotency of her troops
NIcHoLAs--though he be dead, has lived long
enough to witness the decadence Of England
After realizing that event, he had room to die in
peace.
The Emperor of France shoald exercise the good
sense the q Continent" has already given him
credit for. II he raises, over the bores Of the
Inan!who has beaten him, and England, the theatre
of new war, we will welcome him in the eloquent
language of Corwin, with open hands and hos
pitable graves on tho shores Of America. Let
them plunge,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22
KNoW.NoTHINaIsM EXPOSED!

The following communication from highly re-
spectacle citizen of this county, is published at
the request of the author. The statement is vol
UNFAIRLY made, and we hope will put to rest the
doubts heretofore existing in some minds as to
whether this secret organization we're bound to
gether by oaths. All who are acquainted with
THOMAS MAHAFFEY, Esq, in this county, will
bear testimony to his high moral worth as a citi-
zen. 1t will be useless for the members s-of the
ORDER longer to deny its obligations, attempt to
screen themselves from reproach. This exposure
fastens upon them two things; first that they
have let themselves down to levd with member
ship in it, and secondly that they have falsifed
the truth when they denied it. Let il pnss round
Read it, we say, and then if any man can be found
mean enough to advocate such an order in free
country, and under Republican form of Govern
nent, let him speak. He will deserve credit for
his bravery, if not for good sense. Think, how
ever, while reading, what kind of men they must
be, who viii suffer themselves TO be bound by, and
adhere to such obligations
Who win deny the truthfulness of the following
statement2 Isenot the word of an honest man
suffcient7 Other political prrties, we have no
doubt, viii be satisfied with it-churches viii be
Satisfied with it every association except that Of
the Know Nothings alone, will be satisfied with
it. We submit the statement without further
comment, however, assuring our readers that the
position and character of the author entities him
TO respect and confdence--C -CleaJfsld Republican.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22
WINFIELD SCOTT.


HoRRIBLE AFrAIR.-The Kosciusko Miss. }
Sum- of the 18th ult., has the following
A report has reached Kosciusko, that DR..
Woodward, who formerly preached at this
place, was recently stabbed by an expelled
member of the Methodist church, at Port Glib
son. It is said that the Doctor expired inn
Inediately after receiving the wound. The
particulars of the horrible affair are, that the
person who murdered Mr. Woodward had
made application to be reinstated into the
church, and all the members consented except
DR.. Woodward. The excommunicated mem
Der became indignant, and while the trial was
in progress, be rushed upon DIR. Woodward
and stabbed him to the heart. in front of tho
pulpit Of the Methodist church.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22
From the Boston Post.
Lieut. Gen. Scott Bombards a Whig and
KnoW-Nothing Falsehood.

Hon. VIM S. Durnell, the anti-slavery
Know-Nothing member of Congress from Mas
sachusetts, having asserted in his lectures in
Cheshire county. that the Catholic vote was
offered to Gen. Scott at the late Presidential
election, several persons who heard him deter
mined to get at the truth of the matter, and
therefore addressed letter to the distinguish
ed veteran, who returned the following reply
1t is clincher:
New York, March 1, 1855.
GENTLEMEN 81 have just received through
the Hon. Mr. Hibbard, NJ. G.. at Washington
your joint letter, dated the 24th ult., In which
you say to me that, in some recent political
addresses, delivered in your neighborhood,
and in your presence the speaker declared
substantially that in the last Presidential can
vass,
.sBishop Hughes, of New York, proposed
to Gen. Scott; to sell the Catholic vote, who
hesitated to reply; when the proposition was
made to Gen. Pierce, and excepted, and a
Jesuit was placed at the head of the Post
Office Department. That Bishop Hughes de-
mands were assented to by the party to whom
he first proposed, except that it demanded a
cabinet officer, upon which you hesitated and
the proposition was made to Gen Pierce, and
he assened."
Andsyour letter to me is thus conciuled ::
% Believing the statement to be false and
basely calumnious of the fair fame of yourself
and the other distinguished gentlemen impli-
Gated thereby, we would respectfully request
of you to inform us at your earliest convenience
whether the statement of Mr. -, SO far as
it relates TO you. is true"
hasten to say that the statement or state
ments | have quoted from your letter, as above
are in respect to myself. ABSOLUTELY
FALSE, and hare no doubt they are equally
so an respect to my political friends and oppo-
aents in the canvass alluded to-
/ remaint gentlemen, with great respect,
your obedient servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22

REMoyAL--Our fellow-townsnan, Mr.. Ezekiel
Hsghes, has removed his stock Of goods to his
aew store room- which presents beautiful APP
rearance, and challenges the attention of the bal
ance of our merchants, who should follow suit
Mr.. FL. has received an additional stock of goods,
which he is offering at reduced prices. Give him
call.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-03-22

Bo-J. c. NooS, Esq, ON Wednesday morning,
started on q trip to Kansas Daniel j. Davis,
David Evans, and William Walker, also left at
the same time in co.npany with Mr.. Noon, bound
for California, by the overland route. Thsy leave
with the kind wishes of many friends for their
future success and prosperity.