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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19
& lit Of Elllance.

a young married pair arrived in the city,
says the Albany Knickcrbocker, yesterday
from Buffalo. whose departure from that place
was attended with scene whose unpleasant
ness was aggravated by its publicity The
bride is the daughter of a wealthy and arsto
cratic merchant of Buffalo, and one of the
most lovely and accomplished women of that
city. where loveiness and accomplishments
seem natural to their sex The husband is a
very respectable young gentleman every way
save in wealth, an equal to the lady The
marriage being opposed by the lady's father,
was privately solennized by a clergyman yes
terday morning. and the bridal party had Just
arrived at the railroad depot to take passage
for New York, when they were overtaken by
the brother Of the bride, who aid not know of
their marriage. and was led to believe that
his sister had sacrificed herself. A rccontre
ensued between him and the husband, during
which, he. Qhe brothcr) drew a pistol. 1t
was Immediately taken from him and fired in
the air by the groomsman, who was in atten-
dance, and the parties separated by him and
another gentleman. The husband then claim
ed an explanation with the brother, exhibiting
the marriage certificate, and at once relieved
his fears The brother than ran 20 the father
who fastened TO the cars, read the certificate,
and, after fretting little, gave his blessing
to the happy pair, and got ashore just as the
last bell rung
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

DIsGoRGING LIzARD.-The Elmira On.
V says -. Last week, John Mitchell, of
the town of Chemung. was taken with fit of
vomiting, and finally disgorged from his
stomach a lizard near nine inches long He
had drank several potations of whisky, togeth-
er with three quarts of milk that day. aud
it is supposed that the lizard got drunk on
milk punch ; hence his getting SO high as to
come out of his Judgments. The lizard is
supposed to have been swallowed some four
years since, as about that time Mr.. Mitchell
inhaled something while watching at deer
lick, which has caused slight debility of
the stomach ever SINCE"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19
3l51
Loop Gift Enterprise.

Our enterprising friend Henry Harber, OF
st Augustine, announces by handbills, a
list of Gifts which will be disposed of at the
most favorable terms. 1t is first rate chance
to get a profitable return from small invest
ments.
He has also a million of drinks which will
be disposed of at about half-a- dime each, or
at much lower figure when taken by the
thousand. The drinks are composed of the
most popular fluids of the day, and will be
warranted to give satisfaction Henry is
worthy of patronage. He is determined that
his friends snall have chance, and the best
thing that they can do, will be to reciprocate.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19


FRAUD ON VIRGINIA RAILRoAD-The
Richmond Enquirer of the 18th says al
exander Falconer the treasurer and ticket
agent of the Petersburg Railroad Company,
was, on Saturday morning last, summoned be-
fore the Mayor If Petersburg on the charge
of embezzling the funds of the company. 1t
seems hat from time to time, since June lasi
discrepancies have been discovered upon the
ticket books to the detriment of the comma
ny. The ticket books arc arranged similar to
check books the agent writes upon each tick
ct the mum Der of seats occupied by each pur-
chaser and the price Of them ,and then makes
a memorandum on the margin of the same
Some of these marginal notes, upon being
compared with the tickets rec lived by the
conductor, were found to disagree being dis
covered to contain entries smaller than given
upon the tickets. The number of tickets thus
observed was forty-four, and the amount mis-
sing about S225 The Mayor decided to call
special ccart on Saturday next for a further
hearing of the case, counsel agreeing Tue
accused was then remanded to Jail He has
been in the employ of the company some
eighteen or twenty years, is man of family,
was considered honest industrious, perseve-
ring and punctual, and had amassed proper
ty aud real estate, cash, &c, to the amount
OF $40 ,000 or $50, 900
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19
The Vote of the Southern Counties OF the
Free States

The Southern counties of New jersey,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, all
Show large Democratic gains. This fact proves
that those people of the free States who re-
side near the slave States, who have opportu-
mites OF perceiving the practical workings of
slavery and who have had for years, consid-
cradle negro population among them-the
very people who know most practically about
this question, are the most determined in their
opposition to the crusade upon the South in
augurated by Black Republicanism In the
States and Counties farthest removed from
the Slave States, Northern Illinois, Northern
Indiana, Northern Ohio, Northern New York.
and Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts.
where negroes are curiosities, where little is
known of their characters, or the practical
workings of slavery-and where the greatest
amount ofignorance on this subject prevails,
Black Republicanism receives its largest ma
jorities.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

GENERAL CAss--Not only, says the Cleve-
land Pta'ndeater, the entire Democratic par
ty, but thousands of others in the Middle and
Southern States, will be grieved when they
ascertain that the result in Michigan will de-
prlVe the United States Senate of che acknowl-
edged wisdom and sound experience of the
lIlustrIous Cass- But so where he will-be
his fortune what it may-the veteran states
man will ever enjoy the high regards of his
countrymen.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

In LUCK--We were male present of a
prime turkey on last Saturday, by our young
friend Philip S. Noon, Jr. 1t is seldom that
the printers in this neigbborhood are favored
with presents in the shape of Thanksgiving or
Christmas Turkeys Philip having set the
first example, We should not be astonished to
see others follow suit. We promise to do full
justice to the turkey
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19
Lager RierI

1t gives us pleasure to announce, that this
grand conservative element, will be furnished
to patriots generally, by Gottlieb Hahn. at
the CAMDRISUs Head Quarters, on Horner
Street. He receives it from the celebrated
+" Actien Brauerei of A Yowinkle & Co =.
in Altoona: Come OF:
s. Das Jahr isl gut, braun Bier list gerathen.' -
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19
From the Pittsburg Post. I


1Kessrs Editors Il see by number of
our eastern papers that Captain G Nelson
Smith, of Cambria, will be strongly supported
at the approaching session of our State Legis-
lature as Speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives, and [ here boldly assert that no better
selection could be made l have had the Plea
sure of the Captains acquaintance for many
years-have watched closely his course as a
politician-as an Editor-as Legslator-as
a Democrat, and l am free to say his record
is as clear and pure the breeze which watts
over his Allegheny home.
Cautious, affable and gentlemanly in his
department, impartial and fearless in the dis
charge of his duties, possessing a strong mind
we'll cultivated and richly stored with all the
necessary qualification for the Speakership,
the Democracy Of the House could find none
better able to preside over their deliberations.
Little Cambria" too, with her twelve
hundred Democratic majority, is clearly enti-
tied to some consideration. and here is a
chance for the assembled wisdom" to re-
ward her devotion to the glorious cause by
the election of one of her champions.
BEAVER.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

The Presidential Electors, who have Just
been chosen, will be called by the Governors
of States to meet in each State capitol on the
first Wednesday in December to cast their
vote, and choose messenger to carry it seal
day of February the returns will be counted
by Congress and declared
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

CoURT--Our next Court promises to Re
one of unusual interest. A great many cases
are on the list for trial, which viii bring quite
throng to the county seat, and many who
are our subscribers, whom VIC expect to call
on Us and settle their subscription
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

BUCHANAN AT HOME Lancaster City the
home of the President elect, gives such vote
for him as will tell the country, in manner
not to be misinterpreted, how highly James
Buchanan is esteemed by the friends and
neighbors who have known him long and WE'LL
LANCASTER CITY-FULL VoTs.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

The bed of the Ohio at Cincinnati, Just at
this time presents sorry picture, with only
twenty-five inches of water in the channel.
and that carriages and droves of cattle readi-
ly cross without benefit of boat or bridge
The river is sixty-two foet below high water
mark-a point of depression not known be-
fore to the Oldest inhabitaut
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

The Omaha Indians in Nebraska, number
this year s97 persons, being an increase of
sixty since last year. On their reservation
they have this season raised about six thou
sand bushels of corn, besides vegetables of
several varieties.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

GEN. WALKER, Commander in-C Chief Of the
army and Supreme Dictator of Nicaragua, has
issued decree recognizing the institution of
Slavery in that country. This step is taken
preparatory to the admission of Nicaraugua
into the Union, as in the case of Texas.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

A SON of Hon j. G. Breckenridge. Vice
President elect, was severely burned few
days since by an explosion of powder.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

RAILROAD LETTING.-We understand that
at meeting of the President and Directors
of the Tyrone and Clearfeld Railroad, held
at Philipsburg yesterday, it agreed that
proposals would be received for the construc-
ton of % miles of the road between Tyrone
and Phiiipsburg, on the 21st inst. at Philips
burg-pro2er notice of which will be given in
our next C2earfeid Republican.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

THE CRoPs IN IRELAND.-Accounts from
Ireland state that the failure in the potato crop
this year will be by no means so great as was
anticipated at the early appearance of the
mysterious blight In the districts where 1t
was supposed the crop was irretrievably taint-
ed, 1t has been found Shat the injury never
went below the stalk, and that the root itself
remained sound
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.-It is stated the
Secretary of the Interior has decided against
the ruling of the late Commissioner of Pen
sions making discrimination between the
volunteer and regular service The soldiers
of either service are, therefore, equally enti-
tied to bounty land A large number of
claims that have been suspended pending the
decision of this question will now be satisfied
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

VENIsoN Blair was last week regaling
his boarders ON fresh Venison. 1t is already
coming into market. and will doubtless be
plenty and cheap this winter.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19
}1TY-FULL VoTE,

ONE-SIDED AFFAIR-Old Codorus, IN York
county, is one of the townships we read about
occasionally. She votes rery straight
ticket, although not exactly straight Fillmore
The York Gazette asks the Democratic papers
throughout the Uuion to pass around the re-
turns of % Old Codorus" We do so, cheer
fully Here they are:
buchanan $50
Fusion 5
Fillmore Il
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

VorE IN TIE CITIES The vote in the two
great cities Of the Union, New York and
Philadelphia, is as follows:
New York 1887
PhiladelDhIa 10,1
BANNER Co0Sr1Es.-We are justly proud
of old Berks and little Monroe of our State,
but such counties as these, in Illinois, rather
knock the persimmons by their extraordinary
unanimity. Williamson county Buchanan,
8O2, Fremont, Z. jackson county-Buchan-
an, 1856, Fillmore, 800, Fremont Is.
Gov. GEARY IN DANGER The Kansas
correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial,
under date of October 80, writes
Gov. Geary, who was expected in from
his southern tour a few days ago, has not yet
oeen heard from Some apPrehcnsions are
felt concerning his safety as reports are ahoat
that he has received some violence from the
hands of an infuriatcd mob near Sugar Greek
where their large encampment was, the object
of which tour was to disperse and expel them
from within the limits of the Territory"
---.-e--
Hon. ARNOLD PLUMER.-Thc Meadville
Sentinel recommends the selection, by the
President elect, Of Hon. Arnold Plumer, of
Feuango, as one of the Cabinet 1t says:
'Nr. Plumcr has been long and faithful
friend of the President clect-a man of emf
nent ability and unswerving Democracy, and
one whose private and public life isrwthout Il
stain. The position of Secretary of the Navy
Postmaster General. or Secretary of the In
terror, would admirably suit his well known
business habits; and, in either position, he
would do honor to himself and be a benefit to
the country. We do not know that Dir. Plum
er desires or would accept of any appointment
but we do know that he is eminently qualified
to fill either of the above FAMED positions. and
that he would carry with him the best wishes
of the people
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19
G. NELSON SMITH, ESQ.

1t affords US pleasure in giving place to the
subjoined communication, relative to the Sc
lection of Speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives. The Democracy of Cambria, '' the
Star of the West" will esteem the election of
their Representative favor to be remem-
pcred
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19
Glorious Old Berks.

The official majority for Dir. Buchanan
Berks county is 6,953
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19

Total 254 AZ ia s ia
Pierce over Scott in 1852 212
Buchanan over Fremont, probably SO
Buchanan over Fremont q Fillmore so
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-11-19
230, 800 1877 AL 30, ,S91 26,333

Buchanans majority over all 705
The votes reported for Gerritt Smith Cab
olitionist) were in Washington, 7 in Br d.
ford, 2 in Wyoming, and 2 in Susquehanna
Total IS.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-01

vhen m sasrprisins NJ serikes OFT new ooso-
eesse - ne establishment q wach be 0sss - ln-
~ s. M contemplate an to Asve .nss1er
seool In, sn1 uEder spacious psstexts. hold cot to
~ public Inferior article - endeAsOr to obtain
iss honesty ., ne .ns s oons.s $780,
purioining the business BY which citizen hopes TO
make his bread aud stealing the bread ITSELF A
Cannon thief Il he take without leave, however hun
Rry loaf Of bread from BAKERS shop Is appfehfn-
ded and condemned 10 the penitensry for daring In
surreptitious msnnss to sppease his appetite; but
put respectable looking coat On his back and few
even vith she applause Of 4 b kssverss
fosgsry q stAes Infamous ~ - TIE busisess
Of honest man from HIM and 20 unscAthed u jus
tice. An this II wrong, Some years since = gentis-
man Of this city, Udolpho WOLF introduced to the
citizens Of the United States pedicas-d article of
GIN. which highly approved By professional gen-
tiemen - . superior tonic and d-ob-trurA,, aud the
knowledge Of which he, by adyertisemeM and other
Wiee disseminated throughout the country. SO soon
tTcksters who pass IN the business community 10
honest men, sav that Mr. Wolfe vas likely to have
handsome returns for the time and money which be
hap expended they set about forging his labels aud
pvlmng % upon tbs people detestable aud poisonous
compounds which they have the hardwood to call
Schiedam Schnspps. In some instances they have
gone so far as TO put VOLTS name ~ their vilianous
liquids A. this horde are growing bold in their ras-
caaities, Is time the public In town and countvy
we're put upon their guardi. Consumers should be
sure that they purchase the genuine article else
their health b. irrparably injured BY using IN,
horrible stuff that interruptions men, becsus. the,
Gao buy II cheap, will offer - tbs genuine article
Pure Schiedam Schnapps can only b. obtained at III,
stores Of respectable merchants and druggists II
town and country, and al the .stabiis VI IDOL
pho Wolfe, Nos Is. 90 and 70 Beaver street, in thu
city. where 1t Is soften up exclusively. We think 4
duty which Mr.. Wolfe owes himself and the con.
munity TO publish by name the rascals Who are thu
attempting To dsfrsud both him and those who woul
be his customers. He should permit his modest
to hold him back from making righteous ex
pose
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-01

There Is nothing 50 despicable more deserving
severe condemnation the attempt TO interfere By
undue means with busip established BY energy.
experience, and an outlay 81 capital. legitimate
competition Is the life Of trad. Hut when dealer
subject TO the of having his labels style
OF package and trade marks closely initiated as TO
deceive the purchaser the fraud should be denounced
and its perpetrators exposed. 1t is well known that
MI Cdoipho Wolfe, merchant Of the most respeta-
bic standing, Introduced few years ago, fos edci-
nal and other purposes pure article GIN to which
by very liberal and judicious system Of advertising
he gave wide spread and wedeserved reput alton.
under the name OF VOTES Schedam Schnapps His
success naturally excited opposition, which he had
reason to expect; but an extensive business had
been done. chiefly with country merchants by imita-
tons in appear nee Of his article he feels that he has
IN" right to complain. and direct public attention 70
these dishonest attempts to interior" with his prons.
or course the gin sold by these swndlers Is Of ill.,
fefior quality else they could not underse the senu
Inc article, and advise those who value their health
10 avoid its use under any circumstances Mr. Wolfe
would b" justified in publishing the name Of every
one engaged in the sale of this perncious stuff aud
for IN" sake OF protecting the public from shameful
iuposture he may be prompted 10 adopt This course
septl6-23-3O
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-01
From the New york Leuds.
lMOdern C0unterfeiterS.

The knsyuh tribes Of coua.erf~iters deserve The
severest punishment and yet thus tar they have
capped their m.rit<d reward. Deeds which deserve
the State prison pass for business transactions
The more valuable an article Is the more certainly
1t Is counterfeted by persons who are too lazy to
work and too cowardy u steal. The act Of counter
feiting Cdopho Wolfe's excellent and medicated gin
for instance 10 theft and robbery Of the worst kind
II Is pamng of upon the public an article inferior
and unwhoe-ome for that which Is genuine While
people would freely use the genuine Schnapps they
would shuder at the thought 4 introducing their
families the poisonous counterfeit Both Mr. Wolfe
and the public are impsed upon and chea by these
base and unprincpied counterfeiters. The Schnspps
VI Mr.. Udolpho Wolfe counterfeited both in city
and country; his Empty bottles boz hit up .
high price, for the express purros. VI lining them
with spurious article, and pAllning 1t ID as the
seaune Aromatic Schnapp- sold by Udolpho Wolfe
VI 1s 20 and % Beaver street. The public at least
should be protected from the Imposition which
We have spoken They should not be poisoned with
impuniH Mr.. Wolfe should devise svme IN. ans Of
potectias the public from the imposition that Is So
boldly and shamelessly practIsed even II II BE-
sary TO publish tn names u the OFFENDERS and brand
them with the disgrace which they deserya Some
thing should be done. and that quickly
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-01
From the New York Times, Aug. l
WOlfe'S Schiedam SchappS.

Greatness has Its nnrmities II Is the painful
privilege Of excellence to be perpetusy subjected 10
limitations Everything good 10 counterfeited, and
the more II Is counterfeitea the more We may per-
suade ourselves that it Is only choice but popular
for few will take the trouble count erfet much that
which Is not intrinscay valuable, and the poor
erfet dies out with the poor original Thus pennies
are seldom counterfeit ed by the neediest rogue
but OF sterling gold the world is full Of base mta
tons. and probably always will be- Judging BY this
rule Wolfe has 70 be p. oud Of the daily
compliments paid to bis Schiedam Schnapps for the
country abounds in counterfeits Of 1t Of every kind
ana scarcely city can be found that has not inta-
tons Of this famous beverage Some OF them are the
boldest and most inscriptions in the world, and
Wolfe the original manufacturer and importer OF the
Sehiedam Schnapps whose place Of business Is at
Nos IL, 90 and % Beaver street. would be justified
In prosecuting oil who live In this Illicit manner upon
the character earnestly earned by his genuine pro-
duction. Wolfe's Schiedam Schnapps is not one Of
the common worthless articles Of the day. 1t Is
pure pirit, distilled in the most costly manner, from
juniper and other aromatic ingredients with single
eye to tho production Of stimulant at once whole
some and agreeable. II Is a diuretic Of the finest
kind As tonic II stands unrivalied II can b. ia
ken BY the weakest stomach with advantage, and by
the strongest with benefit In short it is one OF hos
cordials that no family should ever be withou,
der aOy circumst ances
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-01
Mr.. BUCHANAN SHOULD BE OUR
CANDIDATE Andrew jackson.

The Pittsburgh Post says "The Ere.
mont party is losing ground fast in ell
the south- eastern portion Of Pennsylva-
nis. 1t 10 the third party there. 10 Cen
tire county, and from thence to Philadel-
phis, the contest 10 between Buchanan
and Fillmore. Such 10 the opinion OF
candid men who have 90 opportunity to
know"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-01
LATEST NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.

New York, Sept. 20.
The Baltic arrived at O'Clock With
Liverpool dates to the 18th.
European news dull The only sub
iect that affords interest 10 the state OF
affairs in Naples and the United States.
The Chartists we're being reAived in
England.
Favorable weather for barvests.
Nothing Of interest from France or
Spain.
The London Morning Star warns the
Southern States Of the United States not
to dream OF annexation to England.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-01

Mr. Webster said in . speech delivered
10 1850, 10 slluding to the slisnstion OF
The North from the South
"This prejudice hss been produced BY
the incessant sttrision Of abolition doc
trines, by abolition presses and BY abo-
lition lectures upon the common mind.
No drum head, in the longest dsy's
march, was ever more necessarily beaten
than the feelings in certain parts Of the
North. They have been beaten inces-
sanity, every month and every day sod
every hour, by tho din and roll and rub
s-dub OF the abolition presses and abo-
lition lecturss, and that il 10 which hes
created these preiudices."
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-01
neon stitusional inscription

neon ,titutional prescription
Every oss who 10 eppcssd 70 polieicsi
oatls.bousd, secret, assassin societies, -
every mas who deems Il wise ed judieioss
to choose for ths highest o0ce 10 TIE nation,
naa who 10 In all rsspects shs mos. 81
psrienced. accomplished and relisbie, Rhe
performs the highest political duty that can
Asvolvs on him - . vetsv, --e.-ssss.
Must and will vo'e for James Buchanan.