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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

THE SUGAR TAx.-The St. Louis Demo
c'at. adverting to the proposal of Senator
Houston, ef Texas, to suspend the duty on
sugar for two years, says: Last year the
value of all the sugar imported into the couu
try was near fifteen millions Of dollars this
year it viii greatly exceed that sum. Thirty
per cent on fifteen millions gives s. SOC, eco,
which was the amoant Of the sugar tax levied
last year. According TO the last census the
whole number of sugar planters in the United
States is 264l The bad crops of the last
few years, aud the want of canes suitable for
planting, have considerably reduced this
number. the owners of many Of the estates
having now substituted the cultivation of cot
ton; We suppose, therefore, that there cannot
be more than two thousand augar planters at
the present time. 1t would be better to give
them at once sum equal to the sugar tax
for three or four years, than to go on from
year to year paying heavy tax for which in
the tleasury corrupts our Legislation
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

THE NoN-ARRIvAL OF THE STEAMSHIP HER
aANN-ANxIETY FOR HER SAFETY.-We learn
from the Philadelphia Ledger of the 29th inst.
that the Steamship Hermann, of the South
ampton and Bremen Line, is now out on her
twcnty-sixth day, and her long absence is
the occasion of some anxiety. The belief is
that she has encountered gale. We notice.
among the seventy-one passengers she had on
board Mr.. Lewis Pitt and Lady and his
relative Mr.. E. Pitt. Mr.. P. is a citizen of
Johnstown, in this county, who has been in
the business of Merchandising for number
of years in that place.
The fact is ascertaIned that the Captain of
the Hermann, some time prior to his depar-
ture, sent letter to his wife, residing in Phil
adelphia, saying that he should probably not
make the voyage to New York. in less than
twenty days on account of some imperfections
in the machinery.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

Hon. j. CLANCY JoNEs.-We notice a
great unanimity of feeling among the Democ-
racy of the South in favor of this gentlemen
fox position in the cabinet of the new Pres
ident.
Among the papers that advocate his claims
we find the Montgomery Alab ANA 44dserti-
ser. the Raleigh North Carolin Standard,
the Augusta Georgia Consttt,nionalist, the
Richmond Virginia. Enquirer, the South
Side Democrat. and nearly every other Vir-
ginia paper that has spoken-on the subject
No Northern man would be more -aceepta-
bic to the Sou th than j. Clancy Jones
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

A MARES NEST The story of our neigh
bor of the Sanddrd-late Cargo Inspector
that NIr Dryden is a relative of Mr. Plumer
it appears is untrue. The Venango Spectator
"a Democratic paper-as viii be seen by the
extract below, pronounces it so. What will
the late Cargo Inspector say now, since the
burden of his obligation to Mr. Dryden is
taken away ?-HoK Register.
Mn. JAMES BRYDEy-The Hollidayshurc
Standard does not approve of the appoint
ment of this gentleman as Superintendent of
the Portage Road, and says great many
hard things about him, and likewise intimates
that we do not approve of the selection.
We have heretofore expressed our satisfac-
ton with Mr. BIS B'sappointmcnt In this COM
munity. no man stanG5 higher for integrity
and strict business habits, and that he will
prove faithful and competent officer, no one
who is acquainted with him can for a moment
doubt The Standard is in error in stating
that he is relative of member of the Canal
Board
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

SUDDEN DEATH. H.-While in attendance at
court We were informed of the death of an :
ged and respectable citiz en- of White town
ship In this county, which was reported to us
as follows: An old gentleman named Stephen
Krise. who for several years past has been
living in manner by himsclf-his wife BEING
dead and having no one near him to lock af-
ter himself or his atfairs-was in the habit OF
getting bis bread and other things which be
could not prepare himself from his nearest
neighbors. On Saturday evening, 22d ult,
he obtained a loaf of bread from one of his
neigbbors and returned to his lonely home-
AS he did not appear at meeting on Sunday
and was not seen by any one during the day,
some of his friends and neighbors visited his
house in the evening. Finding the door lock-
ed, and seeing no indications Of life about the
premises, entrance was effected through
the window, when the old man was found in
his bed dead and cold-his lamp Of had
expired while there was none present to fan
Its feeble fame or watch its fading ight An
inquest was held over his remains by jury
of his neighbors, who were unable to beside
as to the immediate cause of his Death We
knew Mr.. Krise we'll. aud will say that we
believe his greatest ambition was to live the
life Of peaceful neighbor and conscientious
christian He belonged to the Baptist
Church. He leaves behind him several des-
cendants, a numerous family connection, anu
large circle of friends and acquaintance,
His age was perhaps between 20 and so -
JohnStoacn Tribune,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

WoNDERFUL PRESENTATION On II ednes-
day afternoon, child four years old, who had
followed her mother into the pines, near Qua
ker Bridge, Burlington county, n. j., mis-
sed her way The alarm was soon given, the
neighbors turned out, and after searching all
night without success, the little one was found
fast asleep beside wood pie, without bon
net or shoes, and, to all appearance uninjur-
ed BY the exposure, although the night was
bitter cold.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31
The Death OF Father Mathew.

Rather Mathew, the renowned Apostle Of
Temperance, died at Cork on the 9th of De-
cember. His career has been remarkable.
and his influence among his countrynen in
Great britain and America will long be felt
iheobaid Mathew was born in Thomas.own.
ireland, Oct. 10, 1890. He was left an or
phan at an early age, adopted by an aunt,
| ana educated In Kilkenny Academy and at
-haynooth. He was ordained to the priesthood
at Duoiin, having previously entered upon
his phIlanthropic labors among the moor
Inc curse OF whiskey, brought so fearfuly to
his notice among these wretched people. rous-
ed him to unwonted enthusiasm, and he de-
termincd upon crusade against the demon
Alcohol Adopting the principle of total alb
| sIlhence, ne commenced a series of meetings.
ana soon awakened the latent enthusiasm of
me irish nature TO bis assistance. meeting
with success beyond the widest hopes. He
travelled from town to town through all the
island
ms sPotiess fame preceded biin, and his
progress was one rriumphal march. The au-
;hor1tles unbent tn ir dignity to do him hon
or, and the people followed and crowded
around him, with alteration He administe-
ed the pledge to thousands at time at Ne
nagh to twenty thousand in one day at Gal
way hundred thousand ia two days between
I"i"ay ana Lou ghrea to nearly two hundred
thousand. From Ireland be went to Enoland
where even the phlegmatic Saxons were infec-
ted with a corresponding enthusiasm. Thence
he came to tho United States. where to shake
hands with the Apostle of Temperance and
receive his medal with pledge of total ab-
stlnence was the highest ambition of everv
worthy son and daughter the Emerald Isle
lis warm reception and gratifying success in
tAls country are well remembered Through
all this Hcrculean labor he never anacsoS .
cent for himself, but was constantly IN a - "a
of personal poverty.
!" hen he began bis good wo,;r 1,;s bro,bor
was the proprietor ,I,i ola large distillerv. Hc
supported Iheoba.,a until his wonderful sue
cess mad Fn..ired the distillery, al reduced the
OVER to bankruptcy. To meet tie wants Of
the good Samaritan. the British Government
settled an annuity of G300 upon him. which
sum was not sufficient to pay the premium
upon an insurance policy held by his creditors
as security for their claims. Since his retnrn
to Ireland, the weieht Of years and the exer-
tons ct long labor have compelled his partial
! ":..ndrawal from the public life In personal
address Father Mathew was benevolent and
winning in the highest degree The news Of
his death will be received with profound re-
gTet by every true friend Of man throughout
the world.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31


RosBERY.-A young man named Walter
Woodward who has been in the employ of
Mrs. Mary Ann Litzincer, az Hostler at the
Ebensburg House, left GA Monday morning
about 3 o'clock, taking with him new pair
of fne boots, belonging TO Mr. George NJ
Cam one of the boarders, new oYer-cnet
belonging to NIr. Charles Litzinger, new
over-coat belonging to Master Thomas Lit
zinger, together with other articles of lesser
vile. Woodward is an Englishman by birth,
and only arrived in this country short
time since. He is undoubtedly an old often
der
Since writing the above. Woodward was
overtaken by Chas. Litznger a short distance
this side of the village of Armagh. Indiana
county and all the stolen articles recovered
Woodward was let off by getting severe
drubbing from Charly aud by promising to DO
better in future.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

X ARMSTRONG county, Ga Tuesday NOR
ming, Sam Gardner, an aged negro. who has
been resident Of Kittanning all bis hfe and
IS known to every citizen, was discovered ~
lDg dead at the foot of the stairs in cellar of
Arnold's Row Sam had been considerably
intoxicated ou the previous evening, aud in
attempting TO find his way into the house,
where he lodged, is supposed to have missed
his footing, falling into the cellar the door Of
which had been left Open where he remained
during the night. His death is attributed to
injuries in the fall. and exposue to the cold
on Monday night
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

\ New DANcE.-A Petersburg (Va) pa
per says, III the select circles Of Richmond So
ciety new dance bearing the name of - Per-
slau Ring" has just been introduced it is
somewhat amusing, and may be imagined
from the following description
. 1t begins by some six or eight couples
waitzing; chair is suddenly introduced iuto
the center, in which the first gentleman seats
his partner He then leads up and presents
each Of the other ggnt!emen in success SION
II The lady rejects. the discarded reii.es be-
h'ud The chair. but when the IS right man y
IS the old saying goes, arrives, she springs
up, the tone. and accent Of the music are ac-
ceierated, and OF she wailzes with tie elected
tho rest seize their partners, ard the circle
IS continued. All in turn 90 thro the process.
Three chairs are then placed ! lady (ln
succesSion) Is seated between two bearers.
who Immediately solicit her reluctant regard
TIL at length she gives herself to one, and
wattzing is resumed. a gentleman is then
seated in center chair, hood -winkcd. and
lady takes the place on each SIDE. In this
perpieXity Of choice the Tautaus of the lnifth
remains, till by a sudden resolution be de
cides for right or left, uncovers the eyes. and
waltzeS away with the chanco-di;ected part
ncr. followed as before by the rest. The
chairs are now placed triangularly dos q dos.
and three ladies are thus seated The youths
pace around them in circle till each of the
fair ones throws her handkerchief, aud away
they again whirl The men appear to de!v-
er to each, butto one alone is given, ring.
aud The dance concludes by the ladies passing
band in hand, thro arches made by the extern
ded hands Of the gentlemen, and each seizes
his yartner and once more swings around the
circle. We nave learned that this dance viii
be introduced in all the chief fashionable "hops
of tie coming season"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

A NEW Town ~ KANsAs.-A letter from
Gen. Polneroy, in the Springfield Rcpubli-
can, states that he has formed a rev settle
inent in Kansas, at tie mouth of the river Sa-
line, far beyond the settlement OF any white
man The valley is beautiful and the grass
is green ali through the wint,r Fifteen men
bavc taken up claims in the new town The
Saline is very salt. from the numerous salt
springs which run through it,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

UNIvERsALIsrs.-Thc Supreme Court Of
North Carolina has confirmed the decision of
Judge Manly, that mcmle lers of the Uniyez-
salist Churchare Incompatible testify in courts
of justice, according to the laws of that State
BY this decision Il e Universalists of North
Carolina are virtually outlaws, as mem
bcrs of that religious denomination can collect
his debts, swear to an assault, or testify be-
fore the Courts In any case
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

On Thursday last some arsenic. which had
been purchased for poisoning rats, was mix
ed. through mistake, with -four in preparing
biscuit for the family of Mr.. Joseph Hogg,
bookseller, in Buffalo. Ny Mr.. H. and
several members of the family were taken VI
oiently i'll, but by prompt treatment they all
recovered.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

PREACHER MARRIED IN HIS OWN PULPIT =
The congregation of the Cumberland Presby-
terian Church, in Louisville We're considela-
bly startled few evenings ago, by the Rev.
Nr. Newman, the paster of the church. des-
cending from the palpit, after closing his dis
course, and selecting young lady, who had
consented to become his help-mate. to whom
lie was Immediately joined in tho holy bonds
Of wedlock
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

& The Indiana '' Messenger" publish
ed at Indiana Pa, has been purchased by
Clark Wilson Esq, late Of the C!earfeld Re
publican" The former editors Messrs Clark &
Young. did good service last fall, and it
was owing to their un;iring energy tlat the
vote of the Democrto @ party in Indiana coun-
t. was increased. Mr. Wilson has the repu-
tation of being forcibe writer We wish him
success in bis new under!akine.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31
The Traitors at Work,


The following call for Convention Of the
dlsunlonists has been extensively circulated in
Worcester Massachusetts. and has obtained
large number Of signatures The traitors are
determined to carry out their sctea Of de-
struction.
We the undersigned citizens of Worcester
believing tie result of the recent Presidential
election to involve four years moro of pro-sla-
very government, and rapid increase in the
hostility between the two sections of the
Union; Believing this hostility to be the off
sprihg, lot ofparty excitement but Of a fun
damental difference IN education, habits and
laws; Believing TIE existing Union to be
failure, as being a hopeless attempt TO unite
under one government two antagonistc sys-
TENS cf society, which divergo more widely
with every year. And believing II to be Tue
duty ofintelligent and conscientious. men to
meet these gfacts with wisdom and Grmness
Respectfully invite our fellow citizens Of Mas
sachusetts to meet in convention at Worcester.
on Thursday January IS, to consider the
practicabiliJy, probability and expediercy of
a separation between the free and slave States.
and 10 take such other measures as the condi-
tlon of the times may require.
y committee Of five has been appointed to
make arrangements for the proposed convcn-
ton.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

CHRISTMAS. This DAY passed off quietly in
our Borough The day was cold and buster
ing, aul the streets almost deserted, except
by children and bali grown boys the latter
spent the day pleasantly in the game of foot
baIl-tlie old folks in going to Church, aud
feasting Oh fat Turkics, &c.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

ALL GoNE--Of the 26 members of the ia
nous Hartford Convention, every one has
passed to his grave.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31
One Day Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA

AMI AL vi SC1'C ~.
BY the arrival at New York of the Steam
ship Europa we have Liverpool dates to the
18th, or one day.ater than by the Canada -
The London Money market was without
change Consols 932 935. The bullion in
the Bank of England had increased Els, 600
No alteration in the rates Of Cotton. Flour
a trihle lower.
The stock of Sugar in the chief European
ports on the lst of June was $4,000 tons
against so, 600 last year, and 900, 600 in 1854
We take the figures from Messrs. Truman &
Rouse's circular.
The latest returns of the Bank of Ireland
are again favorable, and show a further aug
mentation Of circulation to the extent of
e1S4, 600, about the same as in the cores.
ponding month of last month. Here are the
figures;
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

ROBERT DAVIS has received laroe osso.t
ment Of Groceries and Confectionarics. lust
suited for the Holidays
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

Some days since, Messrs. Isaac and Henry
Vent were out hunting on the head waters
of Bobbs Creek, in Union Township, in this
comfy, when they discovered the tracks of
bear. Following the tracks some distance.
they discovered large Bear, and after ap-
proaching within shooting distance, each of
these gentlemen put ball iu:o him, when he
expired. He proved to be the largest known
in this country for many years. The fat was
four inches thick on him. aud he weighed
over 900 pounds. Inquirer.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

e The Hollidaysburg Register, says,
that Mr. Jacob Deter of Morrison Cove, has
gone extensively into the Poultry business. 4
few days ago he informed US that he had be-
tween six and seven hundred Turkeys aud
about six hundred chickens in keeping, de-
signed for the Philadelphia market.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31
CR11ge IN TExAs-Thc CHronfcIe and .4d-


eocofe, religious paper says:
- The number of ho:nici3es, murders and
assassinatious in Texas. for the last years. is
utterly a?Pailiug. When we first became the
conductor of the -ddcocatc, we noticed as
Items Of news, the different killings, as thev
occurred from week to week But the horrid
list was 50 rapidly increased, both in numbers
and bloodiiness. that We shrink, both from
making orr columns calender of crime, and
from faIuiiiariz;ng the minds OF eur readers,
especially the young, with such demoralizing
scenes. During the latter part of the pres
sFt year, murders and assaSSiBStions seem to
have increased in an unusual ratio In the
east man, his wife. and niece, are all
killed, while sitting at the supper-table, by
one musket-shot In the west, = man is as
sassinated, il IS supposed by his own brother
and sister iHi&w. In the centre of the State,
4 man is Shot from has horse and killed bv
villain concealed III the cedars And these
are only few cases
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

RICHARD TUDOR has ON hand n larre and
varied assortment of Groceries which he will
sell low for cash.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

NEw ADVERTISEMENTS. J Evans
ofiers for sale his valuable property. situated
on High street.
Howard j Roberts, gives notice to all in
debted to him to call and settle Immediately.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

The Washington correspondent of the Bos
to~ Trorelic-. wiring on The 25th instant.
says:
. Senator Douglas appeared in bis seat to-
day, for the first time this session The great
est possible improvement is visible in his ap-
pearance since his marriage Last session he
woee ill-trimmcd whiskers, long hair, turned
down collar, soedy dress coat, and bad de-
cidedly shabby look. Now. his face is clean
shaved his collar stands stiff and glossy; his
linen looks decidedly resi- ectable he wears
his hair much shorter than usual; and. to
crown al, he appears in new suit Of black
neat fitting frock. instead of the shabby old
dress-coat, and looks about ten years younger
than ever. On coming into the Senate cham
Der, he was congratulated by all, and by none
mere warmly than by his political opponents"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

STAnL q RoBERTs-This firm have re-
eeiTed new addition to their already large
stock of Jewelry, Watches, &c.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

" There was heavy snow storm at Buffalo
on Saturday.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31
Last Month,

dcd in London. y share broker of that city
bought for customer 100 shares which were
paid for, aud subsequently 200 shares, which
were not paid for. The broker detained the
first 100 shares as security FOX the payment
of the second lot, upon which his customer
brought an action of trover for the recovery
Of the 100, and succeeded, the court ruling
that no lien could accrue on them without a
special agreement, and that they must be Civ
en- up notwithstanding the subsequent debt.
This decision is Of much Importance, and
should be generally known, as in many cases
gine they have security, while they really
have none. Ia another case IN England it
has been decided that a clerk is not bound to
keep secret any trading or practices Of his
employers which may be fraudulent towards
others. but, on the contrary, viii be protected
in disclosing the malpractices to the party or
parties aggrieved.
The fafl Of IIerat is confirmed
The journal des Debats gives different
view of the relative position of the seven
powers at the Paris Conferences from that
which is generally accepted in England On
ono side it says, it viii be Russia, Prussia,
and France; on the other, England, Austria,
and Turkey, with Sardinia, which comedies
with France. now balancing between the two
parties
1t is rumored in Paris that, as France will
be represented in the person Of Count Wa
lcwski at the forthcoming Conference. Eng
land, Sardinia, and Turkey intend 10 be rep
resented not by their second. but by their first
plenipotentiarics, viz: Lord Clarendon, NJ
de Cavour, and Ali Pacha.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

Tho Louion Lancet states that thouse Of the
drug bel adonna, as practsed in oriental harems
10 give brilliancy to the eye, is unbluslingly
advertised and provided for by the caterers OF
fashion. The effect Of this powerful and deadly
drug upon the eye, to contract iris and enlarge
the pupil, intensfying its trilliancy, and rapidly
destroying the organ.
In the Supreme Court Of New York Judge
Hoffman decided that client had right to
change his counsel at his pleasure no matter what
his motives might be, the relation Of counsel
and client required the most unlimited confidence
and perfect harmony. He further decided that
attorney has no claim upon the papers entrust-
ed to him further than to secure costs and fees !;
aud that even then he may be compelled to pro
duce them under certain contingencies.
COMMITTED On Thursday evening last
Rolonna Books, from Cherrytree borough was
brought to Jail at this place and committed to
await her trial for inEanticide. -L'diona A
tSeftedN
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-12-31

Bank Of England, So, 559. 900 GT31 900
Private Banks {, ,S67 900 l ,S32 600