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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-08-13
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JOHN Rowe of Franklin County was then
declared nominated for the Office OF Surveyor
General
Mr. Smith moved the nomination be decls-
red unanimous, which was agreed 10.
Mr. Roberts of Allegheny offered the fol-
lowing resolutions which were unanimously
agreed to as follows:
Resolved, That the Democracy OF Penn
sylYania, re- assembled in State Convention.
desire to express to the National Democracy
their deep sense Of tho honor done them in
nominating for the President of the United
States, our distinguished fellow citizen jaime.
Buchanan and while we make this scknowl-
edgment of our gratitude as State, We aI,u
assure our fellow countrymen of our dcterini-
nation 10 sustain and vindicate the platform
adopted with such unexampIed unanimity ~
the National Convention
Resolved That in the nomination OF j Ohm =.
B;eckinridge, of Kentucky, for the Vie.
Presidency. the National Convention has been
more than ordinarily happy in its selection,
and made a nomination to which the Democ-
racy of Pennsy lvauia viii cordially aud unar-
iniously respond.
Resolved, That We welcome into the Dem
ocratic ranks all those who are in favor af the
preservation of he American Uuion, and that
We hail the numerous accessions of such men
70 cur daily increasing column, as the proud
assurance that the Democratic party is the on
ly constitutional party now in existence
Resolved. that we have undiniinished con-
hdence III George Scott, eur candidate for Cs-
nal Commissioner, and Jaeoh Fry, Democrat
ic candidate for Auditor General, ond that .rs
congratulate the Democracy of the State unon
the selection of our fellow citizen, John Rowe
of Franklin county, this day placed in ra,omi
nation for Surveyor General, thus completing
the Democratic State ticket, and We call up-
on national men of all parties to sustain it.
Mr. Dougherty of Philadelphis was called
.npon to address the Convention and responded
in an able and eloquent address
On motion of Dir. Fansant the following
resolution was adopted
Resoloed, That the next Demoeratie S.s..
Convention shall assemble at Harrisb, re a,
the call of the Chairman of the State Central
Committee.
III. G. Deyine of Cambria county. was an
pointed BY the President to fll the vacancy in
the State Central Committe, caused by the re-
TRACY of Thomas a Mcguire
Mr. Roberts communicated to the conven-
tion tic newsof the Demoe ratio success in
Kentucky, which was received with lond and
continued applause.
On motion resolved that the proceedings Of
this convention be published in the Democratic
papers of the State. Mr. Hopkins moved that
the thanks of the convention be rendered to it's
officers when.
On motion the Convention adjourned witt,
enthusiastic and repeated cheers for Buchanan
and Breckinridge-t State ticket and the
State of Kentucky
II. b. WRIGHT, Prest.
G G. r, kiss.si Bsaa,... seey'.-
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Gt- Tie Know Nothings" of Blair county
held convention at Hollidaysburg on the 9th
inst, and nominated county ticket. Jno. Broth
erline Esq. of HollidaysbuIg was recommended
for Congress, and that the Congressional confer
ence should be held at Altoona on the 9Th tf Sep
tember next. The conferees to nominate Sena-
tor to meet at Hollidaysburg on the 18th day Of
September.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-08-13

u The know-Nothings hold their primary
elections to-day for the purpose of electing dele
gates to meet in County Convention on the 18th
inst, to nominate county ticket, and to elect
Congressional. Senatorial and Representative con-
ferees. We understand that E1- Senator EawarR
d. Eeans. of this place is candidate for the
Legislature We hope Edward will have good
time Of it at Harrisburg, next winter.
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Blair County.

For the last two weeks the Court has been
in session in this county and almost the whole
time occupied with criminal business. From
the following account which we take from the
Hollidaysburg papers, crime must certainly
be upon the increase in that comfy. There
were six criminals tried. convicted, and SEN
fenced to the Western Penitentiary three
whites, and three blacks-to serve in the ag-
gregate trenty-nine gears, viz
James ID Davis. for the murder of James
X. Johnston, In thi- place on the 9th of June,
by shooting him down in his own door, to pay
fine of 81 and undergo solitary confinement
at hard labor in the Western Penitentiary of
our State, for the term of ten years to be
clothed and fed &C. as the law directs
c Mason Hooker, for the murder of Frank
lin Davis, in Williamsburg, on the til of
June, by stabbing him on the street, to pay
fine of 5 and undergo like confi, emcnt
at like service, for the term of ten years; to be
clothed &c
Finney. for the larceny of bags &c was
sent to the Penitentiary for the term of two
years.
James Snowden. (colored, ) for the larceny
of Mr. L G Leamer's watch was sent to the
same place, for the term of one year.
Alex. Murphy, (colored J for the larceny
of fiddle and pair of boots from George
Washington Madison, (colored. } for we'd
ding occasion, was sent to the same place for
the term of one year.
Joshua Dennis, for assault and battery on
the person of Samuel Richardson, with intent
to murder or kill, in Altoona on the 18th Ju-
ly. The parties are coored men, and BARRIERS,
and DIT. seems to have been very bad fell
low, for be swore he would q cut id
nigger's throat-his head clear off," ana pro-
curing razor made most desper ate and
well directed blow to that end, but fortunately
struck the jawbo and so was saved from
murder. He was found guilty, and senten-
ced to undergo Imprisonment in the Western
PenitentiaIy for the term of four years.
They were all taken by Shff Port to the
Penitentiary on Monday last and their depar-
| ture is thus noticed by the Standard.
"DEpARTURE OF TIE CoSvIcTs Ts-The con-
victs sentenced to the Penitentiary took their
departure for Allegheny city in the cars on
| Monday, Quite crowd collected at the De-
pot to see them off; or, probably to get a
| glimpse of them When the wagon contain
| ing the six prisoners drove up, it soon
surrounded, aud it was with much difficulty
that Sheriff Port could keep the passage to
/ the cars cleared All of the convicts we're in
irons, still none Of them appeared to take it
very hard Hooker Davis, and one of the
darkies were unconcernedly smoking segars-
pretty conclusive evidence that they could
! not realize the fate that awaited then
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-08-13

GS' It viii be seen by referring to our sdverti-
sing columns that the dancing fever is on the in
crease in the village of jefferson. Mr. James D.
Hamilton OF the Cambria House proposes to give
CotlilI"n Party on Tuesday evening 10Th inst.
and Mr. Joh0 M'Coy will give one on Tuesday
evening the 2Gth at the Jefferson House. We
nave oeeh informed that every arrangement has
been perfected by the propretors of both houses to
make the evenings entertainments one long to be
by the lovers of fun. froEic and amuse
ment- Excellent bands of music from a distance
has bccn engaged for both occasions.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-08-13

scoLDiNa.-It is as natural for some peo=
pie to scold as to breathe. They could not
live If denied the blessed pastime of dealing
IN such language. Even when unprovoked,
their words are as sliaIp as two-edged sword.
10 say that we had rather hear thunder is q
feeble comparison. We once knew child
who actually cried because his mother neglec-
ted to scold him for pounding the cat tail
with a bootiaek The truth is, that children
become so accustomed to seolding that thev
look upon 1T as a matter of course We new
er knew scolding parent who could make
child mind without hickory goad or broom
stick. He moves only when he is Knocked
endways Reader, do you scold Whc
cares asred cen. for what you say ?assz g
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-08-13

Co With the certainty of JAMES BUCHANAN's IS
election staring them in the face some of the lea
ders OF Black Republicanism in this place, have
become perfectly reckless and openly assert. that
they would rather live under the government Of
queen Victoria, than under q democratic adninis-
tratlon IN this country. We advise all such fero-
cious gentlemen to engage passage in one of the
steamships that will sail before the 4th day of No
vember next. Their Exodus from this country
will emphatically illustrate the old saying
:" They left their country for their country's
good"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-08-13

CAMBRIA House, JouNsrowN, PA.-We have
been informed that this popular house has chang
ed hands Mr. John Wilson becoming its propri-
etor, who is well and favoraJly known in West
ern Pennsylvania. Mr.. w. is every way well
qualified to make this house one of the most de-
sirable stopping places III Johnstown.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-08-13

The insult OF the recent elections has realized
our most sanguine expectations. 1t shows that
the national democracy of tie Union are invinci-
bic and are marching with firm and steady step
to a glorious victory.
MISSOURI.
In this State there were three candidates for
Governor. Thomas II. Benton, and Trusten Polk
the latter the regular nominee Of the party, and
Etrileg, Know Nothing. 1t was at first
supposed. that owing to the split in tie demo
cratic ranks, Eaoiag was elected, but the latest
intelligence show that Polk has been elected by
from to COCO of a majority. No man
doubts that BUCHANAN and BREcKINRIpGE will
carry the state by overwhelming majority.
KENTUCKY
This has always been whig State, but last
year was carried by the Know-Nothings. In the
late contest there no election either for Gov
ernor members Of Congress, and consequently
party lines not strictly drawn. The cleo
ton has heen close, but immense has been the
democratic gain, that the opposition papers have
abandoned all hope of defeating BUeHANAN and
BRECkISRIDGE in November.
IOWA
This State anticipated has gone for the
Black Republicans-she has been back sliding for
the last three years and for that do not
count on her vote at the November election.
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Fillmore men have always claimed this
State as certain for their candidate. The election
held on the 7th inst, shows that Bragg the dem
ocratc candidate has been reelected Governor by
about 5000 majority, and that both branches of
the Legislature strongly democratic--no more
evidence need be required to show that her vote is
safe for Buchanan.
ARKANSAS
We have but few returns from this State, but
it is conceded all hands that the present Gov
ernor Conway. Democrat, has been re elected by
large majority. The Fillmore men do not claim
it. and as for the Woolly Horse candidate, Free
mont, he will not receive five votes in the whole
State.
TEXAS.
This State held her election for state officers on
| the 4th inst AS yet we have seen no returns
| We have no doubt notwithstanding tho treason
Of Sam Houston, that she will be found true to
the democratic party, the constitution and the
Union
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-08-13

sszT Our paper has been delayed this week
beyond its regular period in consequence of not
receiving our usual supply Of paper in time.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-08-13
The Late Elections.

The insult of the recent elections has realized
our most sanguine expectations 1t shows that
the national democracy of tie Union are invinci-
bic and marching with a firm and steady step
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-16
United States Commissioners Court.
Before George W. Morton, Esq.
THE EUDORA MYSTERY.

THE EUDORA MYSTERY.
APRIL 15.-The United States u.s. George Wilso7.-The
examination Of the negro Wilson, charge OF revolt
was resumed this morning. Capt. Arnold was recalled
and examined by Mr.. Joachimssen, Assistant United
States District Attorney and deposed that the captain
and mate Of the have returned the schooner
The vessel had but one boat which hung the davits
Daniel Quimby-Resides at White Plains, Manchester
county, Is farmer, and knows toe prisoner; had .
versation with Wilson in .he sleigh when was driving
him 10 New York asked him about the vessel and how
much money ne had and woo it belonged to; he
said there was $50, and it BELONGED to tbs cap
tain he said the watch belonged to the mate:
asked him where we're the captain and mate he re-
piled that boat came alongiie the day BEFORE and the
captain and mate went away in her, asked him how he
came by the money he said when the vessel began TO-
sink be began TO gather what clothes could lind
the cabin and the money in the captains clothes
asked him about the staterooms he said they were
locked and be did not break tham open.
On cross examination, witness said this conversation
took place about three months after the Occurrences;
Wilson said there was other person board but the
captain. mate and himself
The examination further ac journed until Tuesday,
ODD inst,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-16

ITALIAN 0PERA.-The Academy Of Music viii be opened
this evening" for short season. under the baton Of Max
Marstzek. The opera for tonight il the "Ernani" of
Verdi undoubtedly the most popular Of the composers
works. The principal parts win be sustained by La
Grange, More Bocioni and Coett-a quartstte ofvery
excellent artists The musical public will particularly
rejoice at having La Grange for few nights No
artist has visited who has been widely and
deservedy popular. During his Mr. Aaretzek in
tends to bring out Meyerbeers opera, LEtole du
Nord," (Ths Star of the North W which has done
in New Orleans but in New York He also intends
to give one German opera in each week. Among these
will be Carl Won Weber's masterpiece Der Frsschatz"
Mr. Marezek brings energy and tact to tho management
Of the Opera, and certainly deserves success.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-16

Agricultural EXHIBITION AT Passive have received
from tie Department Of the Minister Of Agriculture Com
merce and Public Works. the decree relative to the Uni
versal Exhibition Of Foreign and French Agricultural
Implements and Produce, to be held at Paris from
the Odd May to the It'll June 1885, and from the 22d May
to the 9th Of June 1857 The money prizes given
every variety OF animal, from Durham bull down to
Cochin China fowl, and liberal in amount. gold
medal given with each Of the first prizs and with
second silver medal The prizes for produce and for
agricultural implements also very LIBERAL and discre
ton is allowed to the juries to give money medals in
anything worthy mt outside Of the programme
In the circular which accompanies the Decree the Mnis
ter expresses strong hope that the United States will be
represented in this exhibition. AEeAdy American in
ventions have received and profit at these exhb
ons and is to be desired that these riumphs shall be
repeated. The Minister says
The great distance of the United States will perhaps
prevent The sending Of many animals. Still, spec
mems might be brought for the importation Of French
animals into the United States of frequent
Last year. for instance, at the exhibition Of the Champ
de- Mars rams were purchased for Connecticut. All i'm
pemen machines and apparatus connected with rural
Industry and agricultural prot such grain, cot
ton, maize. rice, sugars, etc., will hold An important
rank at our fair.
When the French government undertakes anything Of
this kind failure occurs, and trust that American
industry may be represented in Paris- not this year
then the next
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-16

DEATH OF DOCTOR JAS. W. MRTCALF.
Doctor JAS w. Metcaf born in this city and died
At his residence, Westfeh Mass. tn 18th inst at
the age OF forty He studied law with Nessrs. Wells
Bushnell and after giving up his practice at the bar he
becamssa homeopathic writer and practitioner, and dis
ticguished himself scholar Of rare talents and at
tainmenS. Two years mnce Doctor MstcaIf WA con-
strained by his failing health to reiinquish his PRACTICE
and retire TO the country where he gradually sunk under
deep seated maades aggravated By the eFssbs AZ a.
we're attack Of Asiaic cholera. When In prac ice his
skill ysican, and his purse, largely devoted 10
the poor, and through life he a arm and sincere
friend He died, as he had lived. in unwavsrne pro.
ession and practice Of Christian faith. He has lett
wife and family and circle OF friends to de-
pioe his ioss. Doctor xetcaf fnaw of the Hon
Judge Belts Of the United States c0art Of this diAkic
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,in, unsdorned narrative Of the stirring events Of the
Comn- dore's lie. II IL interesting romAncs and
am sagus In California are sketchsd With telling esst
The whole work win show that there IL hvug to
whom the ceany IL % much indebted Is to Commodore
Stockton.
What is the meaning Of this life" of the
gallant Commodore? Is it the auant courier of
regular political movement to secure his
nomination, perhaps first in New Jersey and
next at our New York American June Conveu-
ton? 1t is the fashion now when any mau is
pitched upon by his friends for the Presidency,
to have his life published-uide the cases Of
General Sam Houston and olive Oak George"
But the Newark Eagle comes squarely up and
faces the music at once. 1t says
We are not authorized say So out take 1t upon
oursen TO ssy that Mr. Fillmore accepts nouinA
len Of The American party (of when there is
Commodore Stockton VII not allow hi name to DO used
against him. We might soy great deal more, bas shi,
will suffice for the present.
Win nobody go for Mr.. Fillmore? While the
guests are waiting the dinner is getting cold
But why wait any longer? We do not believe
that the nomination of an Independent Amsri-
can candidate in every State in the Union
would damage the prospects of Mr.. Fill
more in tAs slightest degree. "Amiaole and
excellent man." as he IL universally ad.
nitted to be, nobody supposes that
there is ghost of chance for his election.
Consequantay-that is to say, as separate can
didats IA each State would certainly increase
the VOTE OF he American party, without Dat
Iiment 10 Mr. Fillmore-we see no reason why
New Jersey should not lead off with Commodore
Stockton, and no reason why the independent
New York Know Nothings should not nominate
"Live Oak George'-none in the world. If in
some cases "too many cooks spoil the BROTH"
there are others in which the more we have
the merrier." Give US plenty Of candidates,
and let the people pick and choose.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-16
House OF Representatives.

WASHINGTON, April To- 1856.
CONDENSATION FOR A CosoRED SOLDIER.
The House passed the Senate bill authorizing payment
to Jacob Dobson for services volunteer from Cafor
mia in the Mexican Being = oolored man. and the
law not permitting him TO enter the army, this special
act II necessary for his relief
PAYMENT PROPERTY sBRyIcR
The bill amendaory of the act Of 1s4e, regulating the
payment for horses and other property lost the mill
tary service Of the United States passed The bill 10
intended TO facilitate the Of obtaining proof in
suoh
THE WASHINGTON AQUEDuCT
The deficiency appropriation bill being under constde-
ration the House rejected the Sen stes amendment so
propr1ating $500, 900 for continuing the Washington
aquscuct and wi thout final action toe b adjourned
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Markets.

PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA, April Is, 1855.
Stocks steady Pennsylvania Nyes, 81; Reading Rail-
road 461; Long Island 14ss Morris Canal, Az; Penn
sylvania Railroad, 45Z.
New ORLEANS, April IL, 1856
TIE sales of cotton for the week ending to-day up
61 COO bales and the increased receipts The south
ern ports b13 600 baes st ok hand 1898 900 bales
NEW ORLEANS, April IL, 1866
Cotton has advanced &c. . Ac.; sales to-day $500
bales middipg At 10c. 104c
NEW ORLEANS, April IL, 1885,
Cotton-sAles to-day Of 500 bales Aiddng is quoted
at 1890.
CHARLESTON, April IT, 1856.
Cotton has advanced sales to-day 200 bales
ALBANY, April TO- 1885,
Coverseed is very firm at 16hc. lie. tor medium.
$500 bushels Of two rowed barley were sold to-day at
81 rs per bushe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-16

SIGSoR GIUIIo's CONCERT affair tho Rrst grand
concert OF the season. took place Last night 1t Nisos
Saloon. Notwithstanding the fact that The weather was
exceedingly unpleasant the spacious han filled with
fashionable audience. The principal artists were Nine.
Ia Grange, and Signor Morel and Bernardo. Max Ma
retzek presided At the panoforts. Nine Grange was
most enthusiastically received and sang divnsy Ams
La Grange not only reigns supreme upon the ops-
ratio stage but de6es competition the concert room
The programme well selected and the concert was
in every way successful.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-16
Personal Intelligence.
ARRTvAV.S

THE Clarendon Hotel-D Stewart and family Connect
cut Ashton Boston, Carr, Phi hia Dent England
Hon W. Reed, Philadelpbia pruyn and family, Al
beny Prnie and family HARRISON Bradley Provdence
J French Massachusetts,
From Savannah in The steamship August-Mrs Hull and IN.
FAINT, Brink erhof ] alexander d 3rnke hof, N
White GIesorJ Rogers. Mr. sogers, Post
Eolomons and niece, Miss vaughn Mrs A Thompson
Weyman and lady. Powelson, Bartlett Miss @ Haxri-
50 In ersge
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The CLAY FESTIVAL AT THE HANOVER SLASH
COTTAGE CURIOUS GATHERNG.-We publish to-
day full report Of the proceedings at the late
anniversary festival in memory of Henry Clay,
at the "Slash Cottage" in Hanover county,
Virginia, the birthplace of the "Great Pacif
Gator" 1t was very interesting affair, and
very remarkable from the fusion on the occa-
sion Of the distinguished politicians and states
men Of all parties who were there. Could
Henry Clay have returned for an hour or two,
in the body, to that "Slash Cottage" on the
day in question, unreoognized by the company,
what glorious surprise they would have given
him! In hearing Caleb Cushing Judge Doug
las, and Senators Mason and Bigler outeulo.
giving even John Minor Bolts himself, it would
certainly have led the "noble Harry of rhe
West to exclaim: "Am that Mr.. Clay, or am
Motif am, was sadly belied in my life
time among these gentlemen-if / an not,
then some other Henry Clay has appropriated
my history"
What pity that the sinking of all personal
and political asperities against q great and de-
serving man generally comes too late to do
full possession of his strength and faculties,
he was denounced from one end Of the country
to the other az q very dangerous and really
despicable character-when he became SUPER
animated from the in6rmities of age, and
stood in nobody's way, he was discovered to
be deserving patriot; when he is dead and
buried, the most violent among his enemies
while he lived, exalt him and his services, his
virtues, and his glorious name to the skies.
Most Of those distinguished orators at this
ASlash Cottage" celebration voted In 1874 for
James X. Polk as preferable to Henry Clay
others OF them aided in setting Mr.. Clay aside
in ls4S o. inferior TO General Taylor for the
requirements Of Presidential election. Read
our report Of the 'fSiash Cottage" celebration.
COMMODORE STOCKTON LOOMING UP.-The Jer-
sey papers afe actively discussing the expedi-
ent of running Commodore Stockton as an in
dependent American candidate for the Presi-
dency. The Jersey City Sentinel says
We have permitted TO peruse shess Of the
forthcoming elite Of Commodore Stockton.p II has been
p,ersred ~ gentleman fully competent TO the task
Nv bas sAsv. sea Las NsrS With great soee leslie, NYs