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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
SENATOR.

MEssRs EDIToRs-As the time is rapidly ap-
preaching when the people of this District must
elect Senator to represent them at Harrisburg,
they will doubtless be looking around for some
good Democrat to put in nomination for that post
Let me recommend to you, and through you to
the people of this District, the name of John III.
Douglass of Clearfeld Township. The name of
Mr. Douglass is Synonymous with integrity, moral
and political. He is man who acts his part
well in all the relations of life. AS Democrat.
he is above suspicion. He is one of the real
peoples is industrious, energetic. and of .untiring
vigilance, in moral courage he is excelled by no
man. He is therefore well qualified to watch
over and guard the interests of our district.
word might be said touching his location.
He halls from that sterling democratic region, the
Northern part of Cambria County, section which
to the best of our recollection yet furnishe
Representative in either house, and which
nevertheless contains fair representation of able
reliable men as any other section of the State, of
equal extent.
CrIr,cT
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
The Convention-The President.

The deed Is done-the agony is over, the NOM
ination is consummated /; the Democratic Con-
vention has concluded its work and the nations
choice, James Buchanan, is the candidate of the
Democratic party, and indeed we may say, of the
whole people 1t is not for us to offer a eulogy
upon Mr.. Buchanan's character and service to his
country, nor is it for us to say that wisdom and
prudence have guided tAe deliberations of the
convention at Cincinnati. That body met only
to give the formal adherence of the Democratic
Party to the selection which the people had al
ready made. The nomination Of Mr.. Buchanan
was the peoples own work, and no convention
could have dared to make a choice other than
that Of the people.
I the friend of liberal. popular institutions
and forms of government, there is much in this
nomination that is of hopeful augury and inspi
rng. To the scheming contrivcr. who makes
politics a trade, it is fearfully instructive and
warns, how resistless ii peoples will, and how
awful peoples frown. Subtle intriguers Oft
times hug the delusions that they can master
people, when calm and in repose, they fondly
hope. that the slumbering giant is their captive
and chuckle as they cast bond upon bond around
him, and mark with exultation each cunningly
fastened rivit and clasp. But let them beware of
the terrible wakinG-the supine giant needs but
10 stretch his limbs, and the skifulIy elaborated
ietters vanish like ropes of sand.
The nomination of Mr.. Buchanan is the work
OF the people, and of the people alone. The
feelings OF Delegates at Cincinnati, were warm
their preferences for their respective candidates
were marked, decided and persevering; but the
most unyielding partizans dared not to stand out
against the man of the people, and hence that
nomination. made with an unanimity and receiv-
ed with rapturous enthusiasm unknown in our
land since the days of jackson.
We have said that il is not for us to offer a
culogy upon Mr.. buchanan. He needs none
The people know by heart his history and faith
ful discharge of duties. He has been often tried
and never found wanting No other word of
praise is necessary, than the simple recital of his
brilliant public services.
To Pennsylvanians, this nomination is peculiar
ly gratifying, and is made under circumstances
calculated to stimulate our pride. In a season of
doub. and distrust, when treason is rampant, and
sectional prcjudices have been infamed well nigh
untos civil war, alleges are turned with look of
confdenceu pon Pennsylvania, as the conservator
OF the Union, and all parties are willing to rely
upon her mighty arm.
We will accept the confidence thus hopefully
rcposed in US Already the shouts of exrltaton
and triumph are borne to, us upon every breeze
The tide has set in with resistess force and will
bear the ship of state majestically to the secure
haven. The waves of public opinion so long
tossed and fretted, will subsi e into serene
calm. peaceful and undsturbed save here and
there by the expiring agony of some pernicious
Ism, as it is overwhelmed in the ocean of forget
fulncss.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11

The Wings were determined to defeat him
at the next election, and ran against him Ex-
Governor Bob Letcher, who had never been
conquered in any conflict, and who received
the largest vote ever given for candidate for
Governor. The eyes of the nation were turned
to the conflict. The result was Disadvantages
but few equals in the nation. While in Con-
gress he occupied the enviable position, uni
versally conceded to him, of being the best
debater and the best orator in the House of
Representatives. Representing the Ashland
District at the time of Mr.. Claws death. he
pronounced eulogy upon his distinguished
services, which the nation has Judged to be
the model for ell such future efforts.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
Ratification Meeting.

There viii be found in our columns to-day the
proceedings Of a large and enthusiastic meeting,
felt In the Court House, in this place, on Tuesday
evening. Tor the purpose of expressing the graft
ficaton Of the people of Cambria county, at the
nomination Of Buchanan and Breckenridge. II
would be difficult TO describe the cordial satsf,c-
tion, the heartfelt JOY, the radiant confidence
which pervade the people of our county since these
nomiIatons. In the Cincinnati convention Gov
Ingham, the spokesman Of the Connecticut dele
CATION, caused the hearts of Pennsylvaniaps IN
thrill, when in announcing the vote of that un-
swerving State. on the last ballot, his sonorous
tones rang through the hall: "Gonnectcutwa true
at first: she is true at the last. AS heretofore she
casts her vote for the great Penn sylvaniap. y
Such Is the sentiment among us Cambria was
Que Of the counties in tie state that first wheeled
into the Buchanan column she was one of the
mos. active IN the movement and to S. y that she
is satisfied now, but feeby expresses the anxiety
with which she awaits for the time 10 coroe when
she can record her 1000 majority for Buchanan.
Many of the incidents Of the meeting were
calculated TO excite emotion. We were honored
by the presence of the venerable Judges, Noon
and Muray-uien who have grown gray IN the
- ii fhe Deinocracy--who hare steadily.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11

'1sIroRs.-During the last two weeks a
number of our friends attracted by the court
have visited town either on business or pIea-
sure, among whom we noticed Gen. Levi G
Glover, and our late Senator John Cress-
well, Esq.
AS the warm weather is now approaching
we hope soon to see our city friends again
among us to enjoy the pure air and good wat
er here to be found, and which is so necessary
to the enjoyment of good health.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
A Victim of SANDER.

The investigation of the circum stances that
led to the death of Miss Mary Lapp as re2or-
ted by us on Monday, has led to the conclusion
that the unfortunate young woman fell VIC
tim to the basest SANDERS. Reports were cir
culated against her character, which there is
every reason to believe were utterly destitute
of truth-the wicked coinage of that class of
people who are ever busy in spreading their
venom without provecation-and these blast
ing calumnies SO preyed upon her mind that
she became desperate, and sought a refuge IN
the grave. She perished because she could
not bear the pointing of the finger of scorn
that was unmerited. Lameutable is it that
Whispering tongues can poison truth. =
PhI. North 4me-tcor
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
Douglas, Letter of Declination


CINCINNATI juno 6 The following i
Judge Douglas letter to Mr. Richardson
WAsHrNGToN. June 8, 1856
Hon. w. a. RIcHARDsoa-Dear Sir:
From the telegraphic reports in the newspa.
pers, fear that an embittered state of feelire
is being engcndered in the Convention, which
may endanger the harmony and success of
our party wish you and alf=Any friends to
bear in mind that I have a thousand-fold
moTe anxiety for the triumph OF our princi-
pies than for my own personal election. IF
the withdrawal or my name Will contribute TO
the harmony of our party or the success of
or cause, [ hope you will not hesitate to
take the ster, especially as it is my desire that
the action of the Convention will enlbody and
express the wishes, feelings and principles of
the Democracy of the Republic: and hope
Mr. Pierce or Mr. Buchanan, or any other
statesman who is faithful to the great issues
involved in the contest, shall receive ma
jority of the Convention | earnestly bons
that all my friends will unite IN insurin9 him
two-thirds, and then in making his nomin.-
ton unanimous. Let no personal coaside-,-
ton disturb the harmony or endanger the tn
umph OF our principles
= 4
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11

u FIRE-We regret to learn that Mr. Philip
Schettig of Carroll township met with serious
Joss on Friday morning last. between three and
four o'clock. A fire broke out in his dwelling
house which was but recently erected and entire
iy consumed The entire furniture, together with
large quantity Of grain and meat was also des-
troyed, and nothing was saved except few beds
and small amount Of wearing apparel
At the time Of the occurrence of the fire Mr..
Schettig, also had his saw mill dam swept away
by heavy flood. His loss by fire and food is
over two thousand dollars
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
orINIoNs OF THE GERMAN PRESS.

The following extracts are from the leading
German papers of this country. See what they
say Of the nomination.
From the New Yorker Abendzcitung, June g.
The nomination of Buchanan renders the tri-
umph of the Democratic party at the Presiden-
tial election probable-nay more it renders their
success certain in case the Republican party err
in their choice of candidate. They must put
forward their strongest man to run against Bu-
chanan-and that man is Fremont His nomi-
nation alone can render the result of the election
doubtful"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
From the New Yorker Staats Zetung-the Ger
man Custom House organ in New York

From the New Yorker Staats- -Zetung-the Ger
man Custom House organ in New York.
Buchanan is statesman of talent, experi-
ence and liberal sentiments. He knows the old
world and the new, the most liberty country Of
Europe, as well as the most enslaved. He has
seen too much of the world to be a man of low
prejudlces. He knows the emgrants to this
country too well not to acknowledge fully their
merits. We repeat The Democratic National
Convention has done great days work, and we
rejoice to be able to say that We have performed
our part to obtain this result. The Stats lei
tung of the first papers (and among the
German papers the very frst,) which advocated
the nomination of Buchanan, and his past life
gives US a guarantee that shall have no cause
as far as the country is concerned to regret this
result. Buchanan will be our next President,
and certainly the best Of all those who have con-
Quoted the fortunes of this country since the days
when the heroes of Democracy adorned the Pres
idential chair"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
FAIR

We understand that extensive preparations
have been making, by the members of St.
Johns Church Clearfeld, Butler County for
a Fair which will commence on the 23d of
June and viii continue for several days A
general invitation is extended to all, but
especially to Cambrifns as the Pastor Rev.
R. c Christy who has charge is native of
our mountain. A young man who possesses
all the noble and generous qualities of the
mountaineer end whom it would crafty very
much to take by the hand his mountain
friends during the fair. Cambria must be
represented in order to sustain her we'll known
and well deserved character for christianity
as the Ladies not only of Clearfeld but of the
neighboring towns, have manifested any
amount of zeal and anxiety for the success of
the enterprise-indeed they have contributed
so largely that it might with propriety be
styled the Lady's-fair where everything which
can delight the eye or please the taste may be
found. Fancy and plain work-delicacies and
substantials- that wealth cannot buy
and flowers that are for sale cheap We will
then say to all
Go to the fairl the Ladies' fair!
That mart of all that's rich and Iare,
Where ladies wear their brightest smiles,
And music's charm the kour beguies
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
CHEST SPRINGS.

MILLARp FILLMORE. according to the Paris
correspondent of the N. Y. Herald, received
at Venice the first official information of his
nomination by the American party subse-
quently he received duplicate of the letter
at Paris, and has sent a reply accepting the
nomination. endorsing the principles of the
party platform and condemning all section
al agitation"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
Indiana Rail Road.

The Indiana Branch Rail Road was fully OPEN
ed Tor public use on Monday last. Two daily
passenger trains now run between Indiana and
biarsvlle so as to connect with the cars upon the
Pennsylvania Rail Road, which we have no doubt
will be well patronized, and afford increased ac.
commodations to the travelling public in that 70
gion.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
From the Louisville Courier, a leading Wing
paper in Kentucky.

"Buchanan is eminently safe and reliable-a
man peculiarly fit for the times and the crisis-a
man who will honor the presidential chair, and
ensure for himself and the position, respect from
abroad while the young giant of the Ashland
district (Breckenridge) is eminently worthy of the
honorable post assigned him-an honor rarely in
deed accorded to one Of his years. The ticket is
one strong in all its parts. 1t cannot be charged
with being a Kangaroo ticket, with all the
strength in one end. The candidates are not men
unknown to fame. They both have national rep
utations. and they both have been thoroughly
tried in the balance and not found wanting Thus
much we feel it an honest duty to say"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11

The Small Fry Enterprise in Altoona will come
OIL about the sth day of July and all agents are
requested to make return previous to the goth
OF June inst. the shareholders or agents will re-
ceive notice to meet and appoint committee in a
few days.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11

70 Attention is directed to the advertisement
oil Real Estate for sale by administrators of Gee
b. Spang, deceased.
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Opinions of the Press.
NOMINATION Or NIB. BUCHANAN.

Opinions Of the Press.
NOMINATION Or NIB. BUCHANAN.
From the Pittsburg Journal, X. Nj
Candor compels Us to confess that as a choice
OF antagonists We should have preferred the nom-
inaton OF either Pierce Douglass to tn At of Mr
Buchanan.
Either Of the twain it appeared to us would
nave oeen more easily beaten than Mr.. Buchanan
and besides, we could have witnessed the discona-
future and disgrace of either Pierce or DongIa>
without pity. AIR. Buchanan we are not at Gber
ty to despise He is gentleman of as much nri
vate excellence. as he is a statesman whose repu-
tatlon, we once took occasion to say, was one of
our valuable possessions.
lFrom the Pittsburg Dispatch, .'Repubican. N
The Democrats have succeeded in effectipg a
nomination, and for the first time in the potical
history of the nation put in the field as standard
bearer a Pennsylvania. We are pleased and sur
prised at the nomination of James Buchanan
His success we trust has destroyed the efficacy
of the =" two-thirds rule +" in slaughtering the
statesmen for the benefit of the ffth-rate men of
the party-inaugurated a new era in the histnrv
of the Democracy. Although his opponents con-
sider him the strongest, they also look upon HIM
as one of the least Objectionable of the prominent
men of the party, and the one they would prefer,
if compelled to choose President therefrom.
The candidate for Vice President also seems to
us good selection. Mr.. Breckenridge of Ken
tucky, is highly spoken of as a gentleman The
ticket is certainly strong one-and it will require
Union, and great care in the choice of candidates
by its opponents, to defeat it.
The neutral and independent press, without
exception. SO far as we see, express satisfac-
ton at the nominations, and testify 10 the grati-
cation felt by the people at large.
From the Baltimore Sun, independent
Our citizens generally of other political views
congratulated the Democracy upon the selection
OF their candidate. His eminent talents, distin-
guished public services, irreproachable life and
manifest popularity, are high qualifications with
which to enter upon the campaign"
From the New York Mirror, Fillmore
Mr.. Buchanan is a man of eminently res
pectable character and talent, and the very best
and strongest man the Democrats could have
named. He will be a hard candidate to beat"
From the New York journal of Commerce.
Independent.
'' The selection of Mr.. Buchanan will tend 10
strengthen the public faith in the fitness of Il
people for self government
From the New York Commercial, Whig.I
Perhaps no gentleman whom Democratic
convention could have nominated, would have
commanded more respect from the country at
large than James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania
Personally, he is entitled to and will command
respect.n
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TFrom the New York Commercial Viii

From the New York Commercial, WhigI
-" Perhaps gentleman whom Democratic
convention could have nominated, would have
commanded more respect from the country at
large than James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania
Personally, he is entitled to and will command
respect"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11

MAssAoHUsETrs.-Bya vote of 202 to 1S.
the Massachusetts, House of Representatives
have passed the following resolutions
Resolved, That no person of foreign birth
shall be entitled to vote, or shall be eligible
to Office under the Constitution Of this Com
monwealth, unless he shall have been resi-
dent within the jurisdiction of the United
States fourteen years and legally naturalized.
or unless at his birth he shall have been the
child of an American citizen. Provided, thai
the adoption of this amendment shall not effect
the right to vote which any person of foreign
birth may possess at the time of the adoption
thereof
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11

| From the New York journal of Commerce,
Independent.
The selection of Mr.. Buchanan will tend TO
strengthen the public faith in the fitness of Il c
people for self f-goyernment."
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11

AwEwARp.-A young and very handsome
lady was few days since a passenger in an
omnibus in New York, in which was party
of Spaniards, who began in their own language
arather particular discussion of her charms
They continued it without restraint until they
reached their destination In getting ont, one
of them happened to step upon her dress.
What was his establishment to hear her very
quietly inform him of that fact in frightful
good Castilian. Their astonishment and en-
barrassment, chagrin, excuses and apologies.
are all in that long catalogue of things which
..can only be imagined !"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11
From the New York Mirror Fillmore

FROM the New Y ork Mirror, Fillmore.
Mr. Buchanan is man of eminently res
pectable character and talent, and the very best
and strongest man the Democrats could have
named. He will be hard candidate to beat"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-06-11

Married Women, with brutes for husbands.
may find their legal rights considerably ex-
tended by the following which is contained
in an act approved by the GoverRo, of Penu-
sy1vania on the ffth ut:
Section 5. That whensoever any husband
shall have deserted or separated himself from
his wife, or neglected or refused to support
her, or she shall have been divorced from his
bed and board, it shall be lawful for her to
protect her reputation by an action for slander
or libel, and she shall also have the right by
action to recover her seperate earnings or
property; Provided, That if her husband he
the defendant, the action shall be in the nanis
of next friend
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-17
From the Baltimore Patriot.
PUBLIC EDUCATION OF MARYLAND.

We take no credit to ourselves for having
advocated thorough reform in the educa-
tional system of the State. That system
if such it may he called-is so glaringly in
efficient to answer the purposes originally
Idesigned-so irregular in its operations and
SO clogged with lets and hindrances of vari-
GUS kinds, that several of the Counties are
permitted to elect to, have no public schools
whatever; while in others their establish
ment is constant source Of trial, vexation
and annoyance. The school system of Mary
land as compared with that of other and far
younger States Of the Union, is emphatical-
ly contemplate. It parades promise of a
good education to the youth Of the State,
which it is utterly incompetent to perform.
It has it's district Commissioners it is true,
but the paltry emolument it holds out to
them for the adequate performance Of the
important duties which are devolved upon
them, is more than swallowed up by the ex-
penses, with which conscientious attention
to those duties are burthened. 1t calls for
number of school houses in each district
to be constructed at the expense of the in
habitants. It requires that the teachers
shall be we'll qualified for the instruction of
the scholars under their charge, and yet
fixes their salaries at a sum which no man
of intelligence, except under the pressure of
stern necessity, would condescend to accept.
And yet Maryland, one of the old Thirteen,
the mother Of many patriotic men whose
names are immortalized in the history of the
Republic, continues to offer to the just cri-
ticism of her sister States this stupid enact
ment, providing for a general diffusion of
the blessings of education among all classes
of her citizens, as an evidence of her mater
nal care for the intellectual wants of hcr
children,