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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23
The Snow Drifts

We mentioned in our last number that our
Plank Roads were not passabe, owing to the
great depth of snow The roads are now passable.
and our streets have again assumed their wonted
business appearance. Lumber, Pork, Beef. Oats,
Wheat, Corn, in fact every article of marketing
is coming in by sled loads. We understand that
a number of the cross roads are still blocked ~,
and that the fall of snow in this section Is the
deepest known since the winter Of 1890 & AZ
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23

THE RULERS OF EURopE.-The Court Cal
ender of Gotha for 1856, contains some sta
tistics which are interesting. The Oldest of
forty eight sovereigns of Europe is the Grand
Duke of Mecklenberg Strelitz, who is nearly
n years of age; the two youngest being the
King of Portugal and the Duke of Parma,
the former of whom is eighteen and the lat
ter seven years. The Prince of Schaumberg
Lippe has reigned the greatest number of
years having taken the reins of government
in the last century; while at the bottom of
the list stands the Emperor of Russia, who,
as is well known to all, mounted the throne in
the present year. Six sovereigns are as yet
unmarried. three are widowers. and one is
divorced, of the remaining number two have
contracted morGauatic marriages, viz: the
King of Denmark and the Elector of :Iesse.
Of the heirs apparent and presumptive, twen-
ty-six arc sons, two daughters, twelve broth
ers. three uncles and one cousin The Oldest
of the heirs presumptive is the heir of the Duke
of Modena, who is 73 years of age
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23
Treasurer.

Our newly elected Treasurer Mr.. Charles D.
Murray took the oath of office on Saturday last.
and entered upon its duties. Mr.. NJ. has all the
requirements to make himself and obliging and
Treasurer made capital oaey okaeefys the refS5ni efa5ie
and courteous, and as financier he has few
equals. He leaves the Office with hosts of friends.
to await higher calling from the Democracy of
little Cambria. ~
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23
Godev's Lady's Book.

We are in receipt OF the February number of
Cooley This number is capital one Each
number fully comes up to its promises The en-
cravings, fashion plates, and embroydery patterns
are not excellcd by any Magazine now published.
This number contains one hundred pages of ex-
cellent reading matter, No lady should be with
out it. Send So to L. A. Cooley. No. 113, Ches-
nut street, Philadelphia, for the Magazine and
you will not be beholding to your neighbor.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23
County Auditors

The Board Of County Auditors finished their
labors on last Monday. The duties and la5ors
of making cut the annual statement fell upon two
of the Board, Mr.. Joseph Hoge and Michael
ID. Wagner. Mr.. NJ. F. Wagner not being present
at the settlement. AS long as we are favored
with such officers rs Hoge and Wagner, the Com
missioners will experience no trouble in set
Ting up the affairs Of the county.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23
To the Lovers of Fun and Amusement.

1t will be seen by an advertisement in to-day's
paper, that ball will be given at Mrs Litzin-
gers Hotel, on Wednesday evening next, and
from the arrangements that are making, it promi-
ses to be grand affair. Charles will be ON hand
in his own proper person to render the evening
pleasant and agreeable To all who are fond of
the May dance, we say so and take trip
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23
Plank Road Election.

The following gentlemen were elected officers
of the Ebensburg and Susquehanna Plank Road
for the ensuing year:
President-Edward Shoemaker
Secretary-John Lloyd
IreasHreT-Wm. Kittel
Drectors-Johnston Moore, Ezekiel Hughes
John Lloyd, Amos Johnston, Edward Roberts.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23

The POETRY OF CoNGREss.-Some inspired
poet, getting tired of the prosaic telegraph des-
patches of Congressional proceedings, has put the
matter in form, which will answer the do
ings of that body month hence as well as now /:
''Banks hundred and five
Banks a hundred and seven;
Banks hundred and one;
Wants hundred and 'leven.
Pennington four and three;
Richardson seventy-two;
Fuller thirty. Dear met
Whenn the trouble be through ~
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23
To Advertisers.

Persons sending in advertisements will pleas
mark the number of insertions required, or the,
will be continued till forbid, and charged accor
dingly.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23
Moore's Hotel.

Maj. Gideon Marlett has leased this Hotel. now
occupied by Frederick Snyder. His reputation as
an excellent landlord is well known. as his table
always bore ths evidence
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23
e Tho P,st1laster at Harrisburg publishes an

eu- Tho Postmaster at Harrisburg publishes an
official notification 70 the effect that the State of
Pennsylvania has provided by legislative enact
ment for the payment of postage upon all o5scia'
letters or documents addressed to the Governor,
Secretary OF the Commonwealth, Superintendent
of Common Schools, Deputy Secretary of Common
Schools. Auditor General, State Treasurer, Sec
retary of the Land Department, and State Libra
rian. Similar provisions has been made fer the
Mambers Of tho Legislature whiIe IN session.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23

Co We are indebted to Messrs. Smith and
Bernhard of the House, and Messrs- Cresswell and
Mcguire of the Senate for Legislative documents.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23
Report Of the Canal Board.

On our outside page, will be found some ex-
tracts from the annual Report of the Canal Board.
They will doubtless be read with interest 6y our
readers. Had we space enough. we should like
to lay the entire Report Lefore them. II is a doc
s,ment which does honor to Pennsylvania. The
retiring President, Col. Hopkins leaves the Board,
respected by adj parties for his energy his fear
iessnes and devotion to the interests OF tho State
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23
Subject tothe Decision of the National Convention.

New ADVERTISEMENTS by A. NJ
White-Notce. by G.. NJ. Reed-Notice, by a. c.
Mullin-List of Causes-Estray, by n Noel
Com.nr's. Appeals-Auditor Notices, by j. D
Rhey-Notice, by j. G. Noon-Notiee, by r. 3.
Noon-Notice, by VIM. H. Gardner-Notice, by
NJ. Hasson-Tavern Stand for rent, by P. Shields.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-01-23

@ The Cambria Iron Company at Johns
town. employs about 1900 men.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26
For the Grand River Times.

Mr.. EDITOR: Permit me, a stranger and
a sojourner in your quiet village, to give ut
terance to few thoughts passing in my mind,
while hemmed in one side by glaciers of ice,
and on all other sides by sand hills and ever
green trees. 1t is now six years since Il last
visited this place. In my absence find that
the village has improved not quite as rapidly
as Chicago and many other commercial and
railroad marts, in our common country, but
still | find Improvements going on slowly, yet
steadily in everything. But, sir, in the liber-
al provision Of most excellent school in your
midst, and in the lively interest manifested
by the citizens of your village, in the efficient
education Of the "young idea,' You are as
fast as the fastest
Invited by mine host-of large under
standing" Friday last to attend the ex-
animation of the pupils of the Grand Haven
School, | accepted the invitation and was
ushered into Mr.. TAYLoR's department of the
school and was most agreeably surprised at
the improvement made by the little ones,
whom | formerly knew as A B G scholars
In fact, received, in the days of my boy.
hood, some beneftfrom New England schools,
but | acknowledge Mr. Us mode of teaching
is far ahead of the old New England custom.
1t is impossible for child, or grown per-
son, to sit in his school-room without learning
something. have never witnessed better
system of teaching than the one adopted by
him. l was informed by the friend who ac-
companied me that Mrs. w. H. PARKS, in
the primary department of the school, takes
the rough, unhewn, unpublished ideas, of all
nations as well as colors, and brightens them
ready to receive the finishing touches at the
hands Of Mr.. IT,, whose system of perfecting
and polishing ideas will enable the possessor
to grapple successfully with all the stern real
alities of life. understand that the primary
department is most admirably conducted, by
Mrs. r., who possesses the requisite qualities
endurance, patience and perseverance, SO
much needed in the management ofso large a
school of very young children.
- ' A SAILOR
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26
THE GRAND RIVER TIMES
>,>-'-N 49,
GRAND HAVEN, MIcHIGAN'
WEDNESDAY EVENING. MARCH 26. 1856.
Democratic State Convention.

A Democratic State Convention win be held at
the City Hall, in the City of Detroit, on Wednes-
day, the 21st day of May next, at IL O'Clock in the
forenoon, to appoint delegates to the Democratic
National Convention, which is to be held at Gin
cinnati, on the first Monday of June next. The
delegates to compose the State Convention will
be elected as follows 90 ll3I lf
From Wayne, Is; Oakland, 10; Washtenaw s;
Lenawee, s; Calhoun, 6 !; Hlsdale, O.; Kent, @;
Macomb, 6; Monroe, @; Jackson, @; Berrien, A;
Branch, d Cass, A Eaton, A Genesee a Ingham,
a Ionia, A; Kalamazoo A; Livingston, A; st.
Clair, A; st. Joseph, A; Allegan, q Barry, 9 La
peer, 9; OTTAWA 2; Shiawassee, q; Van Buren,, 9;
Tuscola, 2; Mackinac,2 Manitue, q Clinton and
Gratiet. one district, q Saniac and Huron, one
district, u Midland, Aronac, Iosco and Gadwin,
one district, 9; Montcalm, Isabella, Osecola ME
costa) and Glare, one district, 2; Newaygo, Gee
ana, Lake and Mason, one district,2 Manistee,
Grand Traverse, Wexford, Missaukee, Roscom-
mon, Ogemaw, Algoma, Oscoda, Crawford, Kali
kaska, Leelanaw, Antrim, Otsego, Montmorency,
Alpena, Pressure Isle, Wyandott, Charevoix, En-
NETT and Cheboygan, one district, 2; Chippewa,
Marquette, Schoocraft and Delta one district, 2
Houghton and Ontonagon one district, g.
The Committee would suggest that, where dele
gates may not have been previously appointed,
the Democrats should avail themselves of the eau.
cusses and meetings for the annual township cleo
TONS to select their delegates to the County Con-
ventions. .-.. --r
JOHN s. BAGG, JOHN j. ADAM,
VOLNEY HASCALL, GEO. w. PECK,
THOS. b. CHURCH, III. G. THURBER.
Ii. j. HIGGINS, X GRAVERAET,
State Central Committee.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

flew to the scenes of those stirring events in
the past broughtto mind BY the appeals Of
the initiative orators, then wrestled little
with the present and hurried on to the future
when these boys would be men, and giving
tone,t the spirit of their age. l would not
have them forget that labor, yea, :" the sweat
of the BROW is the first and last legacy to
humanity, and whileot they are making good
their inheritance, they will find a literary
fame an ACTIVITY full Of lodges, prominences
and projecting footholds, upon which they
should tarry and enjoy the ascent, lest, per-
chance, they might find upon reaching the
dazzling height of their ambition that it was
an eminence reached by the exhausted vigor
of life, merely as point gained, beyond the
glitter of which they will be rapidly carried
by the declivities of old age. ALPHA
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

CLARvoYANT INrELIGENcE.-Jas. Mat
thews, and Indian Doctor and Clairvoyant
of Dayton, Ohio, processes to have seen the
missing steamer Pacific on Wednesday NOR
ming last. The Cincinnati Enquirer gives
his statement as follows:
He says she is hemmed in by the ice and
drifting to the north. The Captain was
looking through telescope toward the
Southwest, and some of the men were low
ering a boat. Another vessel was living
some miles from the Pacific, also hemmed in
by the ice. The passengers and crew of the
Pacific were on short allowance-one bis
cult per meal being the allowance of EACH
They were at breakfast at the time DR.. M.
saw them.
DR.. M. says he has possessed this faculty
ever since he was eight years old, or rather
that he commenced his education as Clair
voyant at that age while among the Indians.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

STRYcHNINE as. DoGs.-"To bad too
bad" exclaimed the most tender hearted of
a group of young lads, as he stands, with
countenance expressive of heartfelt sympathy,
gazing intently upon the form Of noble
mastitf as he lies stretched before him gasp
ING in his death agony. A @
"How horribly cruel" calculated the little
maiden, as her fearful eyes rest upon the
lifeless form of her favorite New Foundland
Oh it is so horribly cruel to punish an limo
cent animal with such an agonizing death.
Oh dear dearm and the sorrowful tears again
course freely down her blooming cheeks.
at is truly shameful" exclams the man
with warm and sympathetic heart. "Shame-
full! and the perpetrators should receive mer-
tied punishment"
"Seryed 'em right" exclaims Gruf, with
a chuckle of exultation, cit is Kidding the
community of a nuisance; real pest. Give
the rest Dose"
Now, reader, the plain solution of the above
enigmatical language is this: Death has
been among the dogs. Lion, Tiger, Bose,
Carlo, Trip, Frisky and their near akin have
ceased to walk our streets with their usual as
surance and self complacency. Some evil
minded persons, not particularly friendly to
the canine race existing so numerously with
in the narrow limits of our village, placed
death within their reach, enveloped in some
dainty morsel peculiarly inviting to canine
eyes. They came, they smelt, they tasted,
they died. Some, perhaps, suffered death
Justly, meritoriously; others innocently.-
What if Tiger did possess set of nicely
rounded, polished teeth which he was fond of
displaying to the terror of nocturnal ramb-
lers; was he not, nevertheless, faithful guar
dian of the interests of his master? Then
why compel him to suffer the fate of that
despicable Rover who possessed the peculiar
trait Of minding every other dogs business
rather than his owns Or why should the
noble hearted Lion share the death of that
contemplate puppy, Bose, who seemed to con-
slider the lower extremities of pedestrians
formed solely for the qualification of his in
cisors; or of the sleepless crazy Drained Car
10, who always regarded the moon as an es-
pecial object of admiration--to the serious
annoyance of weary humanity in neighboring
hamlets.
In Short the demise of nearly a score of
dogs in this place very recently admon-
ishes those who have a valuable one, which
they wish to preserve from death, that due
cautionary measures are necessary to be adopt
ed; and strangers visiting our village accom-
panied by dogs, would do well to effect a life
insurance, or keep them sufficiently near their
person to preserve them from harm.
Eg- 81 say, John, what a monstrous un-
derstandng you've got"
"Me! my feet, you mean?"
"Why, yes"
snow, my foot is not so very large; but
my boot is. 1t is twice as large as my foot"
"What do you have SO large boot for if
your foot is small?"
"Oh, use them in my business"
"Your business" e
ayes. You see l am member of the
tract society; l make tracks for them" X
Mr.. FILMoRE.-The Washington cores
pondent of the Philadelphia North Ameri-
can states that the impression there is, that
Mr. Er,uope will decline his nomination for
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

10 Since the introduction of the Fluid Extract
Of Buchu and Sarsaparilla, their reputation has
been constantly increasing, and their popularity
has extended in all directions. They are prepar-
ed by II. T. Helmbold, practical chemist of No
263 Chestnut ST. near the Girard House, Phil
Each preparation can be relied on in performing
cures in all the complaints for which they recon-
mended. lSee ADVERTISEMENT
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

GERMANy%The Washington Uaaon makes
the following extract of letter from Frank
fort on the Maine correspondent of the State
Department, dated Jan. %, 1856, which will
be found to be quito interesting:
"The peace news has not been acceptable
to all; and to understand one reason for the
counter current il will merely be necessary
to state that almost the entire stock of sur
plus grain in this part Of the country is held
by specializing capitalists, who are now like
ly to sustain heavy losses by those operations :.
The transactions in grain have been entirely
dominal for several days, and even the opin--
ing OF navigation has not caused the least
animation in the market. 1-ra.f,I
:" The efforts to keep emigration from the
United States still continue to be made; and,
| am sorry to say, that these efforts, added
to the baneful effects of the Know Nothing
movements, have produced results greatly to
our disadvantage. Whilst America appears
perfectly Indifferent about German opinions,
England and France are anxious to create
favorable Impressions and to secure friends i'm
this part of the continent. France expects
her Minister to give splendid entertainments,
and gam popularity and influence. Under
the patronage of the English, an English pa
per is about to be established here, to advo-
cate English interests, of course, emigration
to Australia and the like. Another party is
directing emigration to Chill; and every
part of the globe seeks laborers from over
stocked Germany except the United States.
Unless something be done TO recover our
prestige we shall be deprived every year of a
large amount of cash capital, and a. still
more valuable amount Of productive labor"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26
A SAILOR.

KILLED BY FALLING TREE.--Charles
LEsprance was accidentally killed on Fri
day last, at the head of the Big Bayou, near
Torrenc's Mills, by the accidental falling of a
tree, struck by another just chopped off by a
brother, in company of the deceased. The
funeral took place at this village, on Sunday
last. 100 cI yIiaN .o.t go 81 ft,.'r .q.r
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

DETROIT AND MILWAUKEE RAILWAY
The Detroit advertiser, of Wednesday, says,
that letters received in that city yesterday,
which arrived by the Arabia, make it quite
certain that one million dollars of the Bonds
of the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad have
been negotiated in England, for the construc-
ton of the road west of Owasso. This OPP
perfume reinforcement will enable Mr. Stu
art to complete his contract and finish the
road from Owasso to Grand Haven.
If this should prove correct, it will be glo-
rous news for the Grand River Valley. -.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

TAE SrRArTs.-Refering to reported mild
weather at the Straits, the Milwaukee Sen
tinel of yesterday says: d n, 81. s,f
A letter received in this city from Bay de
Noquet, of the 9th inst, states that on the
preceding day the mercury marked twenty
odd degrees below zero, and that for three
days in succession, the cold has been intense.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26
: New YORK, March goth.


ARRIVAL OF THE .PERsIA-The steamer
Persia from Liverpool arrived to day.
Breadstufs are considerable lower---four
declined one shilling; wheat 4a6d; corn
13s6d a 25s6d.
Provisions unchanged, moderate business,
consols 9la, money market remains un-
changed.
The peace conference is progressing favora
bly,.
No news Of the Pacific.
The Persia brought 100 passengers
Spoke on the 9th inst. off Cape Clear, the
steamship Canada from Boston.
The Emperor Napoleon had recently
made a Speech in which he said he hoped for
peace but France must be ready for peace or
war; F''
BALTIc.--Thc Russians are sending troops
in considerable numbers to Frieland; also
concentrating a large force around st. Peters
burgh, and Strengthening the barriers near
Constradt.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

CoNGREss.--The Senate has been occu-
pied recently in part, with Central American
affairs, and partly with Internal Improve
ment bills, several Of which have passed.
The House has been occupied for several
days past, and will probably be engaged for
several days to come, in the contested seat of
the Kansas delegation-Whitfield q Reeder.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

A LOUD SHREK FOR FREEDoM--The
town of Freedom, in New Hampshire, gives
Wells, democrat, 19l Metcalf, fusion, 8 and
Goodwin, wing, 5. Boston Post.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

Mr.. FIIMoRE.-The Washington cores
pondent of the Philadelphia North Amert-
can states that the impression there is, that
Mr. fillmore will decline his nomination for
the Presidency, in view of the limited re-
Spouse given toit His few directing friends
are greatly dispirited,
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26
ON MANHOOD,

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Nocturnal Emissions, Genital and Nervous Deb-
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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

Master your passions or your passions will
master YOU
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-03-26

ES- We are indebted to Hon Chas. f..
Stuart for the speech of Hon. Mr.. Tombs and
the Presidents Message on the Central
American affairs. ~ uu
Also to Hon. d. S.Walbridgc for ably
written documents on sthe Poor Whites of
the South"
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-12
Weighing sss Measuring

A petition was recently presented 10 the
Massachusetts, Legislature, praying for a
nodihes'ion Oft the law requiring al pur-
ehases or sales OF grain, ground o. upgfound,
to be made BY weight. Tie modification
prayed for asks tha. sales may be made By
weight or measure, at the option ofthe par-
ties; bu, at full meeting of the Boston
Corn Exchange, II was nearly unanimously
decided that no change in the present
law was desirable. Al this meeting II v as
stated that the effect of the old system " q.
to supply the Boston market constan,jv
with light and inferior articles, while those
OF better quality were sent to New York
and other cities, and that purchases we're
also cheated in quantity, many dealers bsv.
ing established the custom OF selling meal
snd -four BY the "bag," and the bags being
from quarter to third short CT the nom.
inai quantity. II was presumed ths, these
considerations would influence the Legis.
iasure to let the law stand as il IT, Nasss.
chuse,ts folks have the reputation o being
pretty keen, but if they buy -four in such a
random way. they arc not as smart ss the
people are out here. At present prices, we
DO not think any body in THE region would
buy bag OF -four without knowing how
much ii weighed