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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-06-20
VOL. 2. NO. 36.

this case it continued for an unusual length of
time. owing no doubt to the size of the rep
tile and the amount of muscular strength
which il possessed. After 1t become suff-
GENTLY quiet, so that it could be straightened
out, L measured i. clnsely and found 1T to be
six feet and eleven inches in length by nine aud
half inches in circumference, being the lar
gest one of that species that had ever been
seen in that region Of country Knowing the
incredulity of some persons respecting snake
stories. conclued to throw him into the bug
gy and take him to the house of Mr. G. A.
johnson. close to the road, who has taken the
pains TO have it skinned and hide stuffed. and
can testify to my statement, as the hide as
we'll as rattles are now in his possession. /
have given you this description as | thought it
might be interesting to some of your readers.
should you insert it in your journal
Yours, respectfully.
DANIEL TERRYAAN
MAssILLoN. june /, 1855.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-06-20
The INDIAN wAR.-An Indian trader.

The INDIAN WAR.--An Indian trader.
named Picott, who has arrived at Wolf river.
Kansas, from the Blackfeet country, with 20.
600 buffalo robes, says that. as he passed
through the Sioux country, he found all the
tribes of that nation talking about the war.
which they were expecting to have with the
United States, aud moving in large numbers
down towards Fort Laramie. Picott reports
that the Big Chief Mountains in the Black
feet country abound ia bufaloes of larger,
rlore shaggy and ferocious kind than those of
the plains /; that more than hundred thousand
of them are annually slain by the hunters
while like number perish in the SHOWS and
rivers. and yet there Is no apparent diminG-
ton in their numbers. Other traders vino
have arrived from plains report meeting sew
eral thousand Sioux warriors at Ash Hollow.
who, however, treated them kindly, and said
that they would make treaty Of peace II
they could, or fight. if they must. On the
18th of May Col. Cook left Fort Laramie with
two detachments. one of infantry and one of
cavalry. and viii reach Ash Hollow early in
June.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-06-20
Very respectfully yours, LE'
Butler Co.. Iowa. April u, 1850.
A Great Snake Story Encounter with a
Rattlesnake.
From the MassiIlon News ]


Having met with a considerable adventure
with a large rattlesnake. l concluded to give
YOU some description of my encounter with
him. Having occasion to go from Akron 10
the town of Massillon. started with my team.
consisting of two-horse buggy, and after
having proceeded about eight miles, discov-
ed an object in advance of me lying across
the road, which at first sight mistook for a
crooked limb of tree, but upon approaching
the spot where it lay, Judge of my astonish-
ment to find it to be large rattlcsnake, slow
ly and stealthily moving toward the side of
the road. where, upon examination, found
he was about to make prey of q young squirrel
that was unable TO move from it's position.
Being anxious TO see the result of bis move
ments. followed him as close as 1 thought 1t
prudent to do; but his majesty not liking the
intrusion, or preferring me for victim, i'm
mediately gave very loud rattle and turned
directly towards me. Being unarmed, and
not thinking myself in situation to mee. my
assailant, was obliged to turn and give as Is
commonly called ssleg bail. which did to
the best of my ability; but being closely pur-
sued, and finding that | was rapidly losing
ground at that pace, | was somewhat fright
ened. thinking that unless l could succeed in
distancing him l would certainly become his
victim.
Exerting myself to my utmost, | finally In
creased the distance between the reptile and
myself, but as vet had no great advantage; (;
but in my figat Twas fortunate enough TO find
something inthe shape of weapon. being a
good stout stick about three feet long aud
about four or FIVE inches in circumference.
Hastily seizing this, / turned and prepared for
battle, being but moments work, as the
snake was then close in the rear gathering
himself up to make the fatal spring upon me I;
he made a mcmentary pause. during which
time held my breath through fear and ex-
element together. lest might fail to hit my
mark During this short pause took advan-
tage of his position and struck him severe
blow with my stick Immediately on the back
of the neck, close to the head, which stroke
TO my JOY and surprise entirely severed the
head from the body. causing it to fly some
twenty PAGES from the spot where L stood.
After the head was severed the body contin-
ued to run in different directions. as il gen
orally the case previous to its death-but in
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-06-20
A Stump Speech.

The following specimens of quaint humor
We End in one of our exchanges under the
head of a. California Correspondence They
purport to have been delivered by stump
candidate at San Francisco:
Fsiloic- Republicans and felloie-siqferers
am plain and honest man, born at very
early period of my existence-which occurred
at home one night when my mother was out.
/ have struggled from the obscurity to which
an unlucky star had doomed me. till have
risen Ike a bright exhalation in the evening,
to the very summit of human greatness and
grandeur Gentlemen. profess no princi-
Pies unfortunately / have none. On the
unhappy occasion Of my birth. dismal and
melancholy man, clothed in the sombre hues
of mourning. swapped me away for another
baby. and subsequently, lost me at a rattle
Sad event but who can control his fate ? We
are the creatures of destiny. q There's d.
vinity that shapes our ends rough hew them
how we will +"
was intended by nature for great states
man. Had lived in the Gays of Hannibal
should have beaten the greatest chieftain in
crossing the Alps. and it is dead certain
thing that L should have distanced Cortez in
crossing the Isthmus ne never performed the
feats | did; ne never came up the Chagres
river in canoe, with deaf and dumb hom-
bre. without red cent, or change of sum-
mer apparel g But light heart and a thin
pair of breeches 60 merrily through the
world.
Sir. every man who has come here is CO.
lumbus. He comes 10 discover new diggins.
L am Columbus? was dead broke at home.
as Columbus was, and have come here to
strike new vein But am not going to the
mines Oh, no, You don't catch me up to
my waist in ice water, with a juvenile pick
axe and an incipient crow-bar, laboring IN
der heat of 100 degrees in the shade to dig
out the filthy lscre. No. sir am not on
that lay-I hate labor-it was an invention
to yex mankind. l prefer an ofhce-one that
is lucrative, and not laborious what you call
sinecure. And if L can't get one myself, 1
win go in for any man who viii divide on
dead level, and no splits.
Sir, where viii you find country ike this?
Talk not of the oriental gorgcousness of cas-
/ tern countries. Tell us not of the fairy seen
cry which poets who reyel in the great warm
path of heavenly imagination paint. with gol-
den pens on leaves of satin. The description
of this glorious country should be written with
\ the golden wing of an angel dipped in the sof-
] test rays of the sunbeam upon the blushing
surface of rose leaf. Excuse me, gentlemen.
/ eAcepe .ne iaiiiy SeaSoi' anu 'iiS 'iii-S "neA
| the dust flies.
We love our native land-we honor her flag.
and we would not rob the custom-house, if We
had fair show. But Congress must not put
on any airs, or we viii take charge of the
castom-house and the post Office, and make a
Inuss generally. These are my sentiments,
gentlemen if they don't admit us into the
Union we viii burst open the custom house
and admit sl liquor free Of duty. And now.
with parting blessing on the girls we left be-
hind us, and the boys who are coming after
US. we viii adjourn and take drink
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-06-20
A CLrn1oAL AsEoDorE. 1t is saidP' that

A CLERICAL ANEoDoTE-ss 1t is said' that
an eccentric minister of the Congregational
church, who, in refusing to join the order of
Know-Nothings, had resisted the force of the
example of SO many of his clerical brethren,
was preaching from the story that Saul. while
in search of the lost asses of his father. found
a kingdom. closed his sermon with the intro
duction of the following epigram:
:. When Saul, the handsome son of Kish,
Was seeking for his cattle,
He found kingdom, which he won
Without single battle,
In Boston now the things recersed,
This age the old surpasses,)
We, seeking for a government,
Find Legislative asses. ."-Pror. Journal.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-06-20

VALUABLE BEouEsr.-A Scotchmam ma
med William Maclure. says the Toronto Pat
riot, recently deceased, left the bulk of his
property, valued ar $500, 900. to be appro-
priated expressly for the purpose of the diffu-
sion of useful knowledge and instruction
amongst the Institutions. libraries, clubs or
meetings for useful instruction of the working
classes or manual laborers in the United
States of America
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-06-20

EE Science and sound mind are both gifts;
the former of study, the latter of nature Stu
DIV is the elevator of mind and feelings, and
the interpreter of this is the ,eugue. A small
point of balance is the tongue and yet what
miracles does it perform.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-06-20

EE Thought and theory must preeede all
action that moves 10 salutary purposes. Yet
action is nobler in itself than either thoughf
OF theory
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-06-20
NEW SERIES.
e i & Nc S.:

THE DEMOCRAT & SENTINEL, is publish
ed every Wednesday morning, in Ebensburg,
Cambria Co., Pa, at s L so per annum, IF PAID
IN ADVANCE, if not So viii be charged.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be conspicuously IN
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12
Tie Eeapeu,

The Dubuque Tribune appears to doubt
the correctness ofthe decision ofthe judges
and spectators who awarded to McCormick's
Reaper the palm of superiority, at the late
contest under the ausp ce. Of the Paris Elk.
hibition, and contends manfully if not dis
in,erestedly, that Manney's Reaper is the
best. We should think however il is hard
ly worth while for the Tribune to manifest
80 much warmth on the subject. The ques-
ton is one which is to be decided by ex-
periments, and we presume the farmers Of
the country will finally pronounce in favor
Of the Reaper which their own experience
sbali lave demonstrated to be the most
perfect. They are fully competent to de-
eide question which SO nearly concerns
their own interests, and neither prejudice
nor favoritism will long be allowed 10 stand
in the way Of q truthful verdict.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

APPOINTING AN EpiroR.-They have
funny way of doing good many things up
a, Dubuque, but decidedly the funniest one
we have lately noticed is the appointment
by the Court of an editor for the Express
and Herald. In consequence Of quarrel
between the proprietors Of that establish
ment. it was put in the hands of the law,
and for some time past has been published
without any editorial supervision and mere
" for the sake of continuing the advertise
men,s. This difficulty has been remedied
by the Court, which has appointed ]. s..
BIatchley editor. We have not yet seen
copy of the paper under the new manage
ment, but the Tribune says that Mr.. b. is
a worthy gentleman and one of much prom
;se, and doubts not that under his control
the Express will be elevated to its proper
position among the papers of the State.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12
sr. LOUIS MARkETs.-From the Reyu5E

ST LOUIS MARKETs.-From the Repu5Ei-
can of the 9Th inst, we take the following;
THE RivERs.-The rivers are all at ve-
ry low ebb, and all reported falling, with
little prospect OF an immediate rise that will
be beneficial to commerce. Boatmen are
complaining heavily Of hard times With
low water on one side, and low freights on
the other, business is about at a stand.stii
as regards profits. They consider them
selves doing well If they make their current
expenses, and many are not even so lucky.
The river is reported falling between this
point and Cairo, and 10 about stationary at
this point.
WHEAT Fair red at 81 ,05; prime at
S1,ls; prime red and white at SIPS: 3ls
do 81 80 per bushel.
DRIED FRuIr-Sale of 81 SKIS and II bbls
prime apples at l,2o per bushel.
Cincinnati, Sept. 8.
Nine feet water in the channel, and rising.
Flour firm--demand exceeds the offerings;
sales at S6--holders ask s6,l0. Wheat,
prime, 81, 10. Notwithstanding doing.
Sugar firm and in good demand; sales 100
hhds fair and good fair at "a @sLc. No
lasses firm; sales 100 bbls at 42c.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12
RoBsIss TIE DEAp.-A number Of II

RoBBiss TIE DEAp.-A number OF the
persons killed by the Burlington accident
were known to have had large sums of
money with them, Of which their bodies
must have been robbed after the catastro-
phe. Mr.. Loyeland, Of Boston, had large
amount OF funds in his possession, but " hen
his body arrived at that city, they were miss
ing. His partner, Mr.. Greene, had recoy-
cred check for $4,000 from one person.
There had been no arrests Of persons cen
sured by the coroner's Jury.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

The BRITISH IN AFRIcA.-The latest ad-
vices fromthe coast OF Africa represent that
there had been fresh troubles between the
English and the natives. A party OF Gov
eminent officials had been fred on BY
some OF the Manieigo tribe, and the Gov
ernor of Sierra Leone had organized force
to chastise them, but was surprised when
on his way for that purpose, and in the con-
fict which followed the Governor was
wounded, two officers killed and two
wounded and four OF the native troops kill
ed and forty wounded. A speedy-termina-
ton of the difficulty was anticipated, as as
sistance had been obtained from the French
artillery at Goree, and an expedition was
being fitted out at Bathurst, on large scale,
to chastise the enemy.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

From CRIxA.-The latest advices from
China rather indicate that the Imperalists
were getting the advantage of the insur-
gents. The more important events atten-
dant upon the European war. have caused
the ope rations of the Celestials to be over
looked If not almost forgotten, but they are
pecking away at each other, though not on
the scale or with the results that character
ize the combats Of more civilized and en-
ligh,ened generals.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

FOREIGN ITEMS Madame Bedisco, the
widow Of the late Russian Minister to this
country, was passenger in the Atlantic,
and states that the extent OF the damage
done by the Allies at Sweaborg, was the
burning Of 4 pile Of steamboat wood. We
presume the lady is only the bearer OF such
intelligence as was permitted to circulate in
the Russian capital.
The N Y. Times says that Russia hav-
ing failed to effect loan in Europe, is
shout trying one in the United States, on
plan Ike that lately employed in France;
though Mrs. Bodisco says there are no COM
mereial or financial troubles in Russia; that
no fears were entertained of the capture of
Sebastopol, and that there was no difficulty
in getting a sufieieney of recruits, money
and provisions.
Ii is stated that the Emperor had given
permission to the American officers who
went out to take some lessons in the art of
war, to visit Cronstadt and Sebastopol.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12
F.ox cAI,roxxrA Ann rHK IsrHxus.

FRoM CALIroRNrA AND THE IsTHNus.-
The steamer Northern Light from Cantor
mia, arrived at New York on the Sth inst''
bringing four hundred and fifty passengers
and over 81. 600 600 in specie. IS
An Indian war was raging in North Cali
MIA and South Oregon, and : number OF
Americans had been killed. but much larg-
er one OF Indians. A party Of Mexican rob-
bers had killed seven settlers at Ranchora
and one woman, and in an attempt to cap
,ure them, the Sheriff and three Of the rob-
bers were killed Nine Of the latter were
subsequently, taksn and hung. A fire had
occurred at Stockton which destroyed prop
erty to the amount of $4,000. Tbs mines
continue to yield well. Business was dull
at San Francisco and most ar ticles had de-
clined The wheat crop will yield about
1000 600 Of bushels.
From the Isthmus the accounts are that
war vas rigging in the interior. A bettle
was tough, on the 18th ult. between the
Government troops and the Democratic
ar;ny under Munas. in which the latter was
defeated and killed in battle. Col. Walker
had arrived at San Juan del Sur. with
small company under his command. lie
was endeavoring. but with little success.
to recruit from the California passengers.
Col Kinney was still at San Juan del Norte.
He had sent an agent to Granada TO get his
Shepherd Valley grant confirmed.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

CURIOUS FREAKs OF LIGHrsIsG.-M F.
Wheeler, engineer on the Michigan South
ern Railroad, while at White Pigeon. yes
terday, at about twenty minutes past twelve,
was struck by lightning; the fluid entered
the RICH, arm below the elbow, passed thro'
and around him and came out at the end OF
little toe on the left foot, breaking the
skin whers i, entered and came out. also
making hole in his boot about the dame
ter OF pin. He was paralyzed for some
minutes and his limbs are still sore.
MIR II Marvin Of this city was also struck
at the same time in the back where { lef,
large blister. Tie lightning came off
from the telegraph wires, which were dis
connected over the window at which they
were standing a, the time.-Adrian Erposi-
tor, Aug. 81.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

SECURITY AGAINST RAILROAD ACCIDENTS
in Great Britain all railroads pass under
or over the common roads, and the track
is securely fenced in, 30 that no animal con
stray before a train. Fencing, at least,
ought to be required everywhere in this
country. and aagman should be constant
ly stationed at every crossing. Were these
precautions adopted, railroad accidents
would he much less frequen, than they are.
To give still greater security, every princi-
pal railroad should have double track
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

VIM. Fly, one Of the oldest, If not the
Oldest newspaper proprietor in the United
States, died in Philadelphia, on the 3lst
ult., sged seventy-eight years. Mr.. Fry
was one off the founders of the old National
Gazette, paper which retained national
celebrity during its continuance, period of
twenty-one years.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

More CoUSrERFErTs.-Ten dollar bills,
altered from ones and twos of the Dane
County Bank, and the Rock River Bank, are
in circulation. The fraud is easily detected
by the bungling manner in which the alter
alton is attempted. None Of the banks in
this State. except the State Bank of Wis
consin, have issued bills OF larger denom-
ination than five dollars Oshkosh Courier.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

II is said that an American piano has Ia
ken the prize at the Paris Exhibition. great
" TO the surprise of the Frenchmen, who
had over three hundred on exhibition. aud
had supposed that they furnished the Uni
ted States with nearly all their best instru-
ments
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

Another accident, occasioned by flaw
in the axle next to the wheel, occurred on
the Camden and Amboy Road, on tie sth
inst. John Holland, the engineer, was so
seriously injured that it was necessary to
amputate one of his limbs, but he died short
ly after the operation was performed.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

NoS-PAYisG NOBILITY In list Of
owners Of land in Morgan county. in this
State, advertised for non-payment Of taxes,
we find those of the Duchess Of Leeds
and Marchioness Of Wellesley. These la
dies were natives of Virginia
fgIer
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

The Utica Herald says that prominent
Soft politician from Oswego county, inform
ed the editor Of that p lper that large masses
of the Free Soilers in Oswego and Jefferson
counties were going into the fusion ranks.
So also in Onondsga county.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE VALLEY RAIL
RoAD.-This morning, as the Express trah
from this city was near Avon it came in con-
tact with lady, named Lines, killing her
instantly. Itappears she was walking on
or crossing the track, and it is probable.
being 80 years Of age, that she was deaf,
and did not hear the advancing train
ROch. AIDE 5h.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

A singular mortality prevails among the
fish in the ST. John River, Florida, as we
learn from the jacksonville Republican, and
their dead carcasses are scattered along the
shores in astonishing numbers. They swim
up into shallow water. give a iiource and
die Eels and founders suffer most. The
crabs die in large numbers. Fish literally
cover every rock, log, stump, &c, near the
water.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

The steamer Adriatic, fer the Collins
Line, now in process of construction under
the superintendence of George Steers, will
be ready to iaunchin March next. She is
s45 feet in length, 80 feet beam, and 80
feet depth OF hold. Capacity 5000 tons.
Mr.. y is also supernten ding the construc-
ton ofthe United States steamer Niagara,
Of about the same capacity as the Adriatic.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

AN OBJ THETA couple of fellows
stole canal boat at Syracuse, n. Y, put il
on dry dock, and painted il over, changing
the name, and run it nearly all the season
before the owner found them out and re-
covered his property.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

They appear to be having quite lively
time in enforcing the Prohibtory law in
Burlington. No resistance however is at
tempted. and the law is gradually triumphiag
over all who had been dlsobeying it's man
dates.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

The Boston Post says that the new Lu.
matte Asy lum, to be erected at North amp
ton, will have accommodations sufficient
for 200 patients, and its cost is not to ex-
coed 100000.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

Eben Lipscomb, of Preston county, Va,
who. killed his wife some time ago, has
been found guilty of murder in the first de-
gree, and sentenced to be hung on the l4th
of December.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-12

A Washington letter writer states that
the Kinney expedisionists have been rein.
forced by the arrival Of Mr.. Collins, Capt
Swift and fifty others from New York via
Aspinwall.