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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13
Allegheny Mountain Springs.

UHE two hotels of this new watering place. Or
l summer resort, are now completed. The sub
scrber wishing 10 place these houses in the hands
Of party who shall carry out his scheme of n,
king one Of the most desrablc and attract, 9
summer resorts in the United States now offers
for rcIt--for number Of years-both hotels
also several smaller tenements together with
three hundred and fifty acres Of land attached to
said houses. The site of this establishment is Cn
the western side of the crest of Allegheny Noun
tain at . Cresson Station Rhododendon Village
Cambria county, Pa, ON the two new railroads
recently completed-one by the Central Railroad
Company, and the other by the Commonwealth (
Pennsylvania. These roads are considered two
of the best structures in this country, and their
direct connection with the Atlantic coast and val
ley of the Mississippi must make them first class
thoroughfares Of the world.
This health establishment, situated at the sun =
NIT Of the great Apalashian chain, IN region II
perpctually pure mountain air, surrounded by
untouched native forests, aboundIng IN springs,
some of which are almost perfectly pure Of alb
solute water whilst others are variously mineral
lied or medicated, has advantages unrivaled as a
health retreat for large class of invalids also 70
cool sum mer resort adapted by nature for conf 1T
and luxury during the season of intense heat
Elevated nearly three thousand feet above the
level of the sea, on the rim of ths vast bason, on
the eastern side of the continent, in a region Of
the atmosphere far above the line of the perpetual
prevalence of diseases indigenous to the Atlantic
plain and the interior valley it offers superior ad-
vantages for purposes Of recreation and health.
The easy and pleasant accessibility of this place
is greatly in its favor it is only from 81 Al
hours travel from Pittsburg, and from 8 TO 10
hours from Philadelphia, thus obviatng the long
and tedious dragging of stages and wagons over
rough roads to out-of-the-way places.
visit to this spot will give more satisfactory
and rational apprehension of the ends and OBJ
ects of the institution also a more sane estimate
in the line of business availability of the place
than the most elaborate descriptions. TIE whole
number of tenements belonging to the concern
will accommodate 500 guests.
Aspiring to be only the Physician OF this San
tarium, the subscriber now offers the property
on lease at reasonable terms. address GRE SSON
POST OFFICE. Cambria county, Pa. but espe-
cially come aud see. R. M. S. JACKSON.
Feb. IS, 1855.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13
Sea snn of Lent.

During the last few days proceeding Wednes-
day last, the young folks of ancient borough
have been enjoying themselves finely by way Of
attending balls, parties, &C., but Lent having set
in, brought with its veto to all places of fun and
amusement, at least so far as the members of the
Catholic and Episcopa,ian Churches are concerned,
they strictly adhering to it the doctrine Of the
Church.
Lent began on Wednesday, which is fortysix
DAYS from Faster, because the six Sundays Of the
season are feast days. and leaving them out of the
count, we have forty days of fasting time from
Ash Wednesday to Easter day. Ash Wednesday
was anciently called the head of Lent, and was a
day of extraordinary humiliation Formerly at
morning services on Ash Wednesday. people
sorinklel ashes upon their heads to remind them
81 their mortality, and also to recall TO their re-
rle.l Orance what they deserved to be, to wit
tlrat 70 death; hence the name, and penitents
ere won't. upon this occasion to clothe them
selves in sack-cloth
Tic season of Lent receives its name from the
SINE of year wherein it is observed; Lent in
tie old Saxon language, signifying Spring, being
now used 10 signify the Spring fast, which also
begins 50 that it may cad at Easter to remind US
Of our Saviour's suferings, which ended at his
resurrection. The Church appoints that all
Christians whatsoever should receive the Holy
C9pmunion at Easter, and, therefore, this season
was set apart in which to prepare themselves by
fasting and prayer. All churches, therefore, says
Bishop Sparrow, agreed that Lent should end at
Easter, though some difference there was as TO
syhen it should begin. The same prelate tells Us
that the number Of forty days seems to have been
fixed in imitation Ct Moses and Elias in the Old
Testament, hat principally in imitation of our
Sayiour's fast in the New Testament, That
as ST. Augustine says, - might, far as we
able, conform to Christ's practice, and suffer
avith him here, that may reign with Him here
after -
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13

The Committee appointed by the Legislature
to examine the claim Of John B. Beck to a seat
from the counties Of Lycoming, Clinton and Pot
ter, have reported in his favor. and he has accOr
dinghy been sworn in auI taken his seat. The
Know Nothing member John c. McGhee who has
been ousted, held his seat in consequence Of the
election in one of the districts in Potter county
having been Illegally conducted. Justice has been
at last done in the case, and we congratulate our
friend Beck upon his success. Democracy hss
been again triumphant and the frauds and tricks
OF the Know Nothings exposed. Eight Of the
nine members of the committee of which Gen.
Foster was chairman, concurred in signing the re-
mort.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13
REGISTERS Notice.

TEEHE following accounts will bc presented at
Il tho next Orphans Court, to lie held at Eb-
cnsburg, on the first Monday of March next, for
coafin alton. 70 wit:
The account Of Francis Gallisoth, administrator
o. the estats Of y. Gal.isoth, deceased
The account Of C5ar.ts N'Govern, administra-
tor Of the estate Of John Cahill, deceased
The account Of Joseph Billcr, administrator Of
the estate Of Nicholas Coils, deceased.
The account of Erhraim Crum. administrator
0. the estate Of VIM. Crum, deceased.
The account Of James S1mmcrville. acting ad-
nniListra:or Of the estate of David SoGnmeryillc,
deceased.
The account Of James Beudon and Margaret
CRway, administrators Of the estate of Patrick
CONWAY, deceased.
VIM. C. BARBOUR, Register.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13
Hon. James Buchanan.

In alluding to the nomination Of this gen
tleman, the Peaasyloa,ian says:
AS the name of this eminent Statesman Is
mentioned everywhere over the United States
as candidate for the Presidency, 1t will pro-
baby be gratifying to the great mass of our
people, TO know the precise position he occu-
pies, in reference to the Presidential question
It has long been the sincere desire of every
patriotic heart, that so exalted an office as
that Of President of these United States,
should seek the man, and not the man the
Office" Perhaps there never was a time when
both the people and the candidates generally
spoken of for the Presidency, so earnestly
bowed to that wholesome axiom. In private
letter to {. gentleman Of this State. Mr. RU-
CHANAN writes as follows =
{. You refer to the connection of my name
with the Presidency. This l
neither desired nor expected. The movement
in my favor has. therefore originated without
my previous knowledge Or consent, and
should be quite satisfied should another be
selected.
The next viii be the most important and
responsible Presidential term since the last
war with England, or, perhaps, since the or
igin of the government. Both our foreign
aud our domestic affairs will require the guId-
ance of an able firm and sliiIlful pilot to steer
the vessel of State clear of the breakers. |
pray Heaven that the best man may be seec-
ted for the crisis, and to me 1t is "a matter of
Indifference whether he comes from the North
or the South, the East or the West"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13
Interesting from Washington.

Br. Buchanan's letters, received bv the
Arabia, represent the feeling in the British
Ministry as being very sensitive on the sub
ject of our relations. He had received tue
request for Mr. Champions recall fourteen
hours before the sailing of the steamer, but
had not presented it up to that time. Of
course, therefore, no Intelligence has been re-
ceived of the effect 1t produced hIr. Buch-
anan was informed, however. before the posi-
tive demand was despatched of the course the
Administration would probably adopt in re-
gard TO the enlistment question, and doubtless
has olnded Lord Clarendon on the subject
Hence his misgivings. Mr.. Buchanan thinks
there is reasonable ground to expect that peace
will be made on the basis of the propositio Is
submitted to Russia, out our Ministers at
other Courts 90 not express the same conf
dence or hope. They consider the present
position of Russia, assumed by her in order
to enable her to complete her preparations
The recent dispatches from Mr.. Wheeler,
United States Minister to Nicaragua repre-
sent Gereral Walkers military force to con-
sist of 1900 men, and he says Nicaragua will
ultimately succeed in e1ecting ? union of all
the Central American States lie spiritedly
defends his course in recognizing the new
Nicaragua government. in reply to Mr. Mar
cy's letter on that subject.
Commodore Gregory left Washington on
Wednesday, to take command of the new
steam frigate Merrimac at Boston She viii
soon make a trial trip 10 Norfolk
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13
Mexico---The Distracted Condition of the
Country

The condition of Mexico is truly deplora-
bic. A new revolution has commenced, and
its consequences no man can foretell Several
new leaders have made their appearances,
and outbreaks are in progress in all quarters.
1t is stated that when General Alvarez left
the capital he took away $4,000 stand of
arms, all the mountain howitzers and an i'm
mense quantity of ammunition. When he
arrived at Cuernavaca he imposed forced
loan of $50, 600 on the inhabitants of that
town and proprietors of the rich estates in its
vicinity, and of 500 mules to carry off his
plunder.
4 late letter says: - The roads are full of
robbers, and scarcely stage or solitary tray
eler on horseback escapes being robbed The
stage from Vera Cruz, due here yesterday,
was detained on the road by the revolution
lists, part Of them being on this side of
Puebla on their way hither. They have also
severed the wire of the telegraph SO we
get no news by this means. On the 18th
inst, Guitiar commenced big attack On the
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13
rla Militaru convantion.

Our attention has keen called to the resolutions
nassed by the Military Convention held few
g.ssks since ct Harrisburg, with the object Of re-
vivins the military spirit Of the State, and secu
rane aid ftom tie Legislature. 1t is proposed
that Military Board stall be organized by each
Brigade, the members OF which shall assess a Nil
itia tax, and collect and disburse It throughout
the Commonwealth for the benefit Of the various
military organizations. Under the existing sys-
ten not dollar is to bo collected beyond the ne
cessary expenses. We hope the Legislature may
pass wholesome law that viii tend to revive the
military spirit throughout the State, and place
them on zound footing. Volunteer companies are
quits expensive, especially to the officers who
command them, and unless aid be obtained from
the State they tannot be kept up. The following
are tbs resolutions passed by the racent Military
Convention:
Resolved, That we recommend the re-oI ganlza-
ton Of the military department Of the 6tate-to
increase its efficiency, enlarge its powers, and pro
vide reasonable pay for its officers. That III the
opinion Of this Convention it should be made
separate and Independent bureau of the executive
branch Of the Commonwealth.
Resolved, That in the opinion Of this COnven-
ton, the military tax should not be less than
dollar for each citizen taxable for military pQrpo
ses. That board Of field officers, selected in
each Brigade, for that purpose, be empowered 10
nake lists Of persons taxable-appoint col ectors,
and treasurers, ami disburse, the fund raised IN
payment of the expenses ofthe Brigade, and that
all collecting. receiving and discussing officers be
required 10 give security, to be approved by said
board, for the faithful periormanceof their duties.
On motion OF Col Lee, Resolved. That a Com
mittee Of six, in conjunction with the Chairman Of
the Convention, be constituted for the purpose Of
drawing and urging upon the attention of the
Legislature, an act embodying the sense Of this
Convention, and that they also be permanent
Committee, with power to call subsequent conven-
tions, whenever it may be deemed necessary
The Convention appointed Col. Lee. Generals
Cadwalader and Bowman, Major Hodgson, Col.
Gregg, and Capts. Ziegler and Eyster, said Com
pittee.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13
AN ACT

For the security Of certain Transporters on
the Public Works Of this Commonwealth.
SECTION l. Be it enacted Jy The tSeslate
and H2uSe Of Representatives Of the Common
iceaIth Of PeaaSytoaaja, in General ASSEM-
JLy met. and 1t as hereby enacted by authority
ct the same. That for the encourag =ment ana
security Of individual transporters upon the
main line of the public works, the, faith of
the Commonwealth Is hereby pledged to such
transporters, that in case of the sale of the
said main line or any part thereof, the boats
and cars of such transporters hereafter placed
upon and used on said line, or upon part
thereof so sold, shall be taken, if the owners
thereof so desire, by the purchaser or purcha-
sers of said main line or part thereof, as the
case may be, at a fair cash valuation as a con-
dtion Of such sale
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13
Miscellaneous Enigma.

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My 3, is domestic animal
My 6. 8, 8 is found in large towns and cit
les, amongst both quadrupeds and bipeds.
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Penu'a
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ing purposes.
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Answer next week. 4 B. c.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13
Another Invasion of Kansas--A Startling
Ruuor.

On Tuesday last, Governor Chase of Ohio.
communicated to the j. gislature of that State,
the following letter -
LAWRENCE CITY, X. T., Jan 21st, 80.
To His Excellency. the Governor of Ohio:
SIR:-We have authentic information that
an overwhelming force Of the citizens of MIS-
souri, are organizing upon our border, amply
supplied with artillery, for the avowed purpose
Of invading our Territory, demolishing our
towns, and buichering our Free State citizens,
We hope to be able TO hold out until assis
tance can reach US. " respectfully request,
on behalf of the citizens of Kansas, that
such steps may be taken by the people Of the
States as humanity suggests, to prevent tJe
successful carrying out Of so inhuman an
outrage Respectfully,
j. Il. LANE, Charm an Ex Com, x. T.
C. RoBINsoN, Gov. elect of Kansas.
The Legislature took appropriate action up
on the matter and such aid as the legislature
can give will doubtless be extended The
Cincinnati Commercial also contains the fol-
lowing extract from a private letter from
Kansas -
Gen Robinson has just called on me,
and when l told him l was writing to friends
IN Cincinnati, he said Tell them the Ter
ritory is arming for selfdefeDce, preparing
for war--to enlist all they can get, and with
as large army possible, be ready TO
come ut a moments warning These are
his words. We viii receive no quarter from
the barbarians now They intend to kill aud
exterminate men, women and children, ec-
ceptjug many of the WOMEN as they shall
choose to keep as spojlS of ,cGr. This is what
they gloried in telling when they invaded the
Territory before, and in this expedition the
most reckless and desperate of all those tyrants
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NOTsCE.

To The Creditors cf The Huntington, Cambria and
Lo.1'aRa Turnpike Road Company
That the Court Of Huntingdon county at the
ia a y term, 1855, directed to be paid 10 crei-
tors tlro per cent their claims on which former
dividends have beeu declared-which / will psy
tie presentation of their certificates of depos:t
oy themselves or their agents.
JOHN S. ISETT, Sequsstrator.
SprJ &C Greek, February IS, lS56-3t
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13

ES- The singular spectacle of a Catholic
priest praying to n House, a majority of
whose members vas elected on an anti Gath
ole basis, was presented in the House of Rep
ressntatiyes. Washington, on MonJay The
Rev. 1c- Mcguire, the pastor referred to,
made most excellent prayer, to which there
was great devotion paid. This shows that
members are not much influenced by their
political actions in their derotons to their
Maker.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13
EQR SALE.

THAT we'll known Tavern Stand in Summit
| vile, 1T the Head Of No. 5, recently occupied
by Samuel M'Cie.land. 1t will be sold on rea-
-onable terms, and indiFputable title given
Ii not sold at private, it will be exposed to publ,
sale at the Court House in Ebensburg on WeIues-
Y, Of the first week Of the March Court, at ore
oClo k, p. NJ.
Apply to Major James Specr, Blairsviile OF the
undersigned at Eoensburg
MICHAEL DAN MAGEHAR
February l3, l85e.-ts.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13

NEW IIBEL Lana bill has been report
Ell IN the Pennsylvania Legislature, which
provides that IN every prosecution and every
civil action for writing and publishing a libel,
the defendant may give IN evidence in his de-
fence upon the trial the truth of the matter
contained in the publication charged as libel
Gus; and such evidence shall be deemed as =
sufficient justification unless malicious inteu
tom shall be proved
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13

City o. Puebla, but tbe Government -er..-,
tnat be was not successful Erou tt-
accounts they are making "a eo5l def-a-,
IN they city, and par; of tie re- =.
forces are IN San Martin, twenty I-a.u-s fs.s
side of Puebla, marching towara ii. s.o..
There is good deal Of activity maui
here in the preparations for dcfoas, aq.. 4,
Government appears determined 70 Dol "a
strongly to the last
q The City Of San Luis Potosi ha,
been attacked, and Is still besieged Is
forces of Craga or part of them. f"
It is also stated that on the morning Of tb,.
18th ins5., battalion Of troops revolted i,
Morelia, disarmed two ether ba.taljons and
marched through ihe streets, shouting, D5ys-.
with the inapioHs, and long live U-ar. %
They let out ali the prisoners IN tho CITY. gob.
bed the public treasury, and attempted b
take the principal officers prisoners, but tbsv
escaped, and uniting the populace and Fyy
troops, succeeded in driving the insurgents
out Of the city. There were several killed
and wounded. Order is reported to b0 rs
stored there.
Mexico seems destined to be torn 10 pieces
by her own children!
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13

Eg MAJ JAnsoN has reported the follow
ing bill providing for the security of Transpor-
ters on the Public Works 1t is measure
which we think will obtain the favorable ac-
ton of the members Of the Legislature. The
interests of Transporters and of the State de-
mand some such enactment:
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13

Beans IN TExAs.-The Houston Telegrapb
of the 18th says We were informed,
few days since, by DR. Parker, who has
plantation on the San Jacinto, that bears are
SO numerous in the vicinity of his place tha,
he has killed one day for a week. He re-
Gently killed some very large ones, averaging
from 800 to 400 pounds, the leaf fat of ono
Of which weighed $50 pounds
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13

CANAL CoNMIssIosEE.- friends Of
Nimrod Strickland. Esq of Chester county,
will present his name to the Democratic State
Convention as candidate for Caual Commis-
sioner He is well known TO the people of
this Commonwealth, and would doubtless
Eys[e good officer
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13

TIE LEGIsLATURE.-Both houses have passed
a resolution to adjourn over from the 18th to the
Goth inst
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Borough Election.

The election for Borough officers comes of on
Friday next. The following ticket was recon-
nended at citizens meeting held at the Court
House IN pursuance of the notice in our last pa
per-
Burgess-James Myers.
Town Council-Lewis Hoover, John D. Hughes,
John Lloyd, Richard j. Tibbot, David J. James.
School DirectoTs-Wm. Davis, G. c. X. Zlhm,
e years., DR.. d. W. Lewis. e years,) N. G. Nc
Caguo, Il year,
Judge-John A. Blair.
Inspector-Daniel o. Evans.
Assessor-Richard I. Davis
Overseers Of the PQor-James Murray, Robert
L. Johnston.
Auditor-Thomas b. Moore.
Constable-Robert Litzinger.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13

That the American Continents by the free
and independent condition which they have assu-
med and maintained, hcnceforth not to be
considered as subjects for future colonization by
any European power"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-02-13

G7-The " Monroe Doctrine" Of which SO much
has been said and written, is contained in sin
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NEW YoRK, February 9.-The steamship
Persia arrived at her berth about half past 8
o'clock. She brings dates to the 18th ult,
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COACH NAEUFsgToRy

I'ht subscriber would Respectfully, inform ~.
1 citizens OF Ebensburg, and vicinity. that he
mas removed his shop to MOORETOWN. whore
ne has every facility for carry ing on large bnsi
neSs' ana hopes by using none but the best nate
Ilai, ana employing none but the best well,
he hopes to convince all who will do bil, sis
IaE1r to examine his work, that in point of dnr-
ability, appearance cheapness, it cannot ho
exceiied by any similar establishment in tLe
state or elsewhere Persons wishing bargain
suit their interests by giving him ,'i ,iI con
They are prepared to supply the following kinds
Buggies of different qualities and prices P,r
ouches Chariottees one and two horse rorla,.
close quarter elliptic and C-Spring Coaches 90 =
cona-hand ork of different kinds, &c. making a
variety thatwiil suit all tastes and all n,rsos "
Repairing done with neatness and dcsnatpni pi'
ROBERT GALBREATU