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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16
An Honest Officer

Some weeks ago Gen. GEORGE W. Bow
NAB, Adiutant General Of Pennsylvania, re-
ceived letter from 2 man named NEWMAN,
who stated that he was an officer OF the Army
of the United States; that he was acting in
the capacity of Military Storekeeper at Water
town, Massachusetts,; that he was agent for
Col. CoLT, the patentee of the celebrated re-
volving pistols; that the Adjutant Generals
of some eight or ten States he named had
drawn the quota Of arms to which their States
were entitled in Reuoyrers, and that if Gen
BOWMAN would accept the quota of Pennsyl-
vania in that arm, he (Mr. y } would make
it matter of pecuniary advantage to him,
| (Gen. B } The General was requested to re-
ply at his earliest convenience, and to state
the amount of Pennsylvania quota of arms
for the year, after which &" the inducement, -
would be made known to him
Instead of replying to this letter, Gen.
BOWMAN sent copy oft to the President of
the United States, TO the end that if the writ
er was really an officer of the Army, the SER
vice might be purged of the scoundrel as soon
The President turned the matter over to the
! Secretary of War. who wrote to Gen BOWMAN
| thanking him for what he had done, and re-
| questing him to forward to the Department
the original letter, that it might be used in
! evidence on a Court Martial which would
be ordered Immediately for the trial of Capt.
NEWMAN. The letter was forwarded as re-
quested, and shortly afterward Gen BOWMAN
was summoned to appear as witness before
! the Court Martial, which was ordered to sit at
Carlisle Barracks on Wednesday the Goth ult
He left this place for Carlisle on the morning
of that day, (having reached here from Bed
! ford the evening preyious,) and returned in
tae afternoon Of the succeeding Thursday
/ When the General left Carlisle the trial bad
closed, but the finding of the Court Martial
had to be transmitted 70 the War Department
before it could be made public. There can be
but little doubt that the offender will be dis
missed from the service.
| The conduct of Gen. BOWMAN is worthy of
all praise. He has proved himself the honor
able man and conscientious officer his friends
| took him for. The bid was high, and the
bold, straightforward offer of the bidder show
ed that he confidently anticipated its accep-
tance. Pennsylvania's quota of arms for the
year is estimated at $4,000. and had Gen.
BOWMAN consented to receive CoLT's Revolvers,
1t IS safe to say 90 the inducement' so freely
offered to him would have ranged from S3, 600
to 50, 600. No one who knows him will be-
lieve that the dishonorable offer would have
been treated otherwise than it was. if the
prize had been millions. The people have
reason to rejoice that Gov. Pollock did not
succeed IN his attempt to turn Gen. BowMAN
out of office VaUey Spirit
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16
Book Notice.

We neglected TO notioa new book Issued from
the popular House OF Mr. T. B. Peterson. No. 1O2
Chestnut street. Philadelphia, entitled " Major
Jones' Courtship "-the work is got up very neat
ly, and those wishing to enjoy hearty laugh
should send for it at once. The book will doubt
less command a ready sale. The redoubtable
Major concludes to have drink of soda water.
"After gwine up as far as Youtaw street,
crossed over and cum down on tother side OF the
street lookin along at thing and another till
got most down to Charles street. BY this tine
| begun to be monstrous dry, and as 'd heard
tell good deal about the sody water what they
have in the big cities, thought I'd t-y little at
the fust place whar they sold it. Wei, the fust
DOCTORS shop cum to had Sody water sign up,
and in l went to git sum.
Ses l, 81 want drink of yer sody water"
''What kind of syrup viii you have ?' ses he,
putin his hand on bottle of molasses.
'' l don't want no syrup" ses ], g want sody
wator"
"Ah,' ses he, you want extra sody."
And with that he tuck glass and put sum
white stuff in it, and then held it under the
spout till it was full, and handed it to me.
III .,a ,,p,lIa' ye.,y at IL brit I
never got sich an eyerlastin dose in all my life.
| got three or four swallows down before begun
to taste the drafted stuff, and you may depend it
liked to kill me right ded in my tracks. 1t tuck
the breth clean out of me, and when I cum to
myself my tongue felt like it was full of needles,
and my stumnck like I'd swallered a pint Of
frozen soapsuds, and the tears runnin out Of my
eyes in a stream.
Idrapped the glass and spurted the rest out Of
my mouth quickern lightnin, but before l could
Git breth to speak to the chap what was standin
behind the counter starn at with all his might,
he ax'd me if | wasn't well.
"Well! thunder and lightnin," ses I, "do
you want to poison me to deth and then AK me il
Pm well 20
..Pisen!'' ses he.
eyes, ses I, pisen I ax'd YOU for sum sOdy
water, and you gin me dose bad enough to kill
hoss."
81 gin you nothin but plain sody," ses he.
| "Wel," ses I, Sc If that's what you call sody
water, I'll be dadfetch'd if III try any more Of
it. Why, its worse nor Ingin turnip juice stew'd
down six gallons into pint, cooled off in snow
bank and mixed with harrycane."
Jest then some bilen hot steam come up into
my throte liked to blow'd my nose rite out by
! the roots.
Ses he, " Maybee you amt used to drinkin ii
without syrup"
"No," ses I, and what's more, never viii
be-
ats much better with sassyparriler, or goose
berry SYRUP ses he. 'fWill you try some with
syrup?''
No, thank you,'' ses I, and paid him 8
thrip for the dose 1 had, and put out"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16
S. Townsend Shugart ESQ.

We are pleased to the high estimation in
which this gentleman is regarded by the Democ-
racy of Washington city, and the efficient manner
in which he discharges his duties as Chief Clerk
Of the Patent Office He is well known as the
former Editor of the .tCentre Democrat" ;" in this
State and it was under his instructions we first
acquired our knowledge of 50 the types" For
his kind recollection OF us in forwarding numer-
Gus public documents, he has our warmest thanks.
So May his shadow never grow less''
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

at Carlisle, On the 2pth ult., S. esesnt John I.
Hays. aged about go years. r was soldier Of.
the war Of 1872. and was dung thst period. sn
officer in the Carlisle Light infantry, now the old
est Volunteer Conlpar,- IN the State. &c wss
buried with military Ionors by his old COMPANY
under command of Japt. Samuel Crop. attendej
oy the Brass Bapd, stationed at the Barracks up-
der Col. May II the o. S. Army.
Sergeant u. was a son Of the evsr-to- DO rerners.
bered heoine, the celebrated " Molly Pitcher.
who distinguished herself in the Revolution. At
the pattle of Monmouth, and Of whom, Headlv
in ais Life of Washington, gives the following
graphic account
'' 1t was during this part Of the battle" (whea
Gen Lee was struggling nobly against the over
whelming numbers that pressed on him. tha.
an Irishman, while serving his gun was shot
down. His wife, named Molly, only twenty-two
years Of age, employed herself, while he loaded
and fired his piece, ir bringing water from a
spring near by. While returning with suppIr
she saw him fall, and heard the officer in com
mand order the gun to be taken TO the rear. Sha
Immediately ran forward, seized the rammer, de-
claring that she would avenge his death She
fought her piece like hero to the last. The next
morning Greene, who had been struck with her
bravery, presented her to Washington, who in
rnediately promoted her 10 q sergeant. and after
wards had her name put on the half pay list for
life Previous 10 this she fired the last gun when
the Americans were driven from Fort Mont
gomery."
AT Illo .viuse or Jne Revolutionary war she TOOK
up her residence in Carlisle. where She was known
in our boyhood days, as Molly Jf'Czuley. We
recollect her well. She lived to an advanced age
and at her decease was buried with military hon
orsl the only instance Of the kind, perhaps, that
ever occurred at the funeral of woman.-Lon.
E3flIiigeprer
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

SOUTHERN AGGRESSION" At the present
time, the President of the United States, the
acting Vice President, the Secretary of State,
the Minister to England, and Speaker of the
House of Representatives, the five highest
and most distinguished officers of the Gov
ernment, are Northern men. In addition, a
majority of the Cabinet are Northern men,
as well as a majority in both branches of Con-
gress In the House of Representatives the
North has a majority in every standing COM
mittee and the chairman Of all excepting two.
Yet. notwithstanding this fact, we hear the
demagogue cry of Southern aggression
and usurpation." Do not those who join it
under such circumstances outrage and insult
our common sense? How can there be any
Southern aggression when the North has pos
session of all the highest Offices in the Admin
istration and full sway in both branches Of
Congress Argus.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16
WIN. NsALL
"a TIE race for Kansas is becom;n

nA- TIE race for Kansas is becoming
very active both North and South, and Kan
sas may have population sufficient to be enti-
tied to admission as State before this Con-
gress. adjourns We find the following in a
Southern exchange:
kansas EMIGRASTs FROM THs SoUTu-
The South Caroiinians are rushing for Kansas
A second company Of twenty-eight emigrants
left Charleston on the 37th ultimo for the ter
ritory, and a company from Edgefeld, under
Captain Ball, was to leave ON the 1st instant
for Columbus. Georgia, there 10 join Major
Bufford, who heads a formidable expedition.
Abbeville is moving, her citizens having sub
scribed large sum of money to fit out emf
grants, twelve of whom have proposed going" +"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16
The Sound Dues Question.

A letter from Berlin to London paper,
speaking in relation to the conference on the
Sound dues question, says: The Danish
government trusts that, by getting settle
ment accepted by the bulk of the nations of
Europe now represented at this conference,
it will compel the United States to accept the
same arrangement, on pain of seeing all Eu-
rope arrayed in war against them. The Off
cial Danish journal lately said:-'' Should
America attempt to resist this European law,
(the proposal now made by the Danish gov
ernment,) .-all Europe would enforce obedi-
ence and respect to it, and accept the war
that would thus be declared by the criminal
attempt of the United States (viz, to pass the
Sound without paying dues
Advices by the Atlantic state that the
Sound dues conference had been adjourned,
the government of the United States having
consented to prolong the obligations of the
treaty for two months after the 14th of April,
the time al which the notice previously given
would expire-Denmark pledging herself that
some decisive step should in the meantime be
taken by her towards the abrogation of the
dues
The London Times thinks, as these Sound
dues are the staff of life to Denmark, and as
the Danish foreign debt has been mainly con-
tracted in England, that therefore England
should offer such remuneration to Denmark as
would induce or enable her to dispense with
them. The London Shipping Gazette ridl-
cules the proposition.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

GoDEY's LADY's BooK.-We are in receipt of
the May number of Cooley. 1t is really superb
number, we had intended to have stereotyped
notice of all the Magazines, but we find in each
number of Cooley something new and attractive,
worthy of notice. This number richly abounds
in useful reading matter-nothing appears in its
pages light or trifing. The embellishments,
Fashion plates and embroidery patterns are far
ahead of any of its contemporaries. We will ad-
NIT it is saying good deal, but we are telling
no more than what we believe to be the truth.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

FIRE.-We regret to have to record another
fire in the Borough of Summitvile. 1t occurred
on Friday night last about ii o'clock, and origi-
mated in building owned by Mr.. Gleason
-Four houses were destroyed, which were owned
by Messrs. Gleason, Topper and Mrs. M'Dernlt.
The only building occupied was that of Mrs. NJ
Dermlt, which we also learn was the only one in
sured. The light was distinctly seen from this
place.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

SAD AccIDENT.-We regret to learn that child
of Mr. Edward Rowland living at O'Harra's Mill
near this place, was drowned OH Saturday last by
falling into a pool of water which ran into the
cellar of the dwelling. The child was about
three years of age, and we deeply feel for the pa
rents in their sudden bereavement
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

BLAIR COUNTY Insurance CoMPAEY.-Tt will
be seen by an advertisement in to-day's paper
that our young friend Robert A. M'Coy, has re-
ceived the appointment of Agent for the Blair
County Protection Mutual Insurance Company
for this county. This company are informed,
pays its debts, and has the reputation of being
second TO no Company in the state, but among
the first class
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

THE SToRM.-The tornado on Saturday night
last we learn from our exchanges has been very
wide spread, and much damage done. In Ale
gheny. Armstrong and adjoining counties and
extending into the state of Ohio there was much
destruction of property. Our neighboring county
Blair, also suffered severely, and we regret to
hear that some lives have been lost.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16
Married,

At st. Augustine Cambria county Pa, on
the lst of April by Rev. j. Burns, Mr. NATHAN
WHARTON to Miss MARY SwEENY.
On the 9th inst, by the same, Mr.. AUGUSTINE
BRaNT to MISS PHILoMENA MARTIN
On the 9Th inst, Mr. FRANCIS DURBTN 10 MISS
MARY CARROLL all of Cearfeld township
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

STAHL & RoBERTs.-This firm have removed
their shop from Colonade Row to the building for
merly occupied by the &c Alleghenian" printing
Office. They have fitted up the rooms in a neat
style which will enable them to do business on a
larger scale than heretofore. Watches &C., en-
trusted to their will be cleaned and regulated
in satisfactory manner, and at fair prices.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

ee- WE would call attention TO the advertise
ment of Mr.. Robert Davis. He has received a
large assortment of Groceries, Confectionaries &C.
His present stock is large and varied, beng selec-
ted with.great care for home consumption, and at
prices that will enable all to purchase and receive
fair value for their money.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

TIL. LAST OF THE JUG LAW IN THIS CoUN-
rY.-On Saturday morning Judge Mcclure
decided that all proceedings on indictments
against violators of the restraining liquor law
of April, 1855, should be forever stayed, as
the law passed on Saturday week repealed the
act of 1855, and no prosecutions could be
entertained There were upw&rds of one
hundred indictments found by the grand jury
against as many individuals for the violation
of the law, and the clerk was ordered to 'olte
prosequi them all. james Berger, the man
indicted for selling liquor contrary to law. and
who plead his own cause and was convicted
being in court, was called up and discharged.
Two or three inmates of the county prison,
committed for violating the restraining law
were also brought into court and discharged.
PiHsbawq Gazette Of Monday.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

FIRST ARRIVAL OF New GooDs.-Our neighbor
Geo. M'Cann has received and opening athis store
a large assortment of goods of the latest styles
they have been selected with great care, and are
suited to the immediate wants of our citizens
The ladies will do well to give George call as
he is determined to sell good Goods, andat prices
that will enable the poor as well as the rich to
purchase.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

VIM NEAL-Another letter from this gentle
man in relation to the Pennsylvania Rail Road
Company will be found in this weeks paper.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

T Among the speakers at recent Dem
ocratic meeting held at Philadelphia, was
CHARLES GILpIs, Esq, late Wing Mayor of
that city. de was received With open arms
and welcomed into the ranks,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

Ew 1t is said that the cost of the new
dome for the centre of the capitol at Wash
inston will be 81, ,000, 600.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16
NOTICE.

THE undersigned, duly appointed by the Or
| phans' Court of Cambria county, Commis-
sioner to take the testimony in the matter of the
answers of George Litzuger, Executor of George
Litzinger, Executor of Leonard Ltzinger, deceas-
ed to the citation served on him to show cause
why he should not be discharged, hereby gives
gives notice to all interested, that he will attend
to the duties of his appointment, at the Office Of
Messrs. Johnston & Mullen. in Ebensburg. on
Tuesday, the goth day of May next, at i o'clock
PM. JAMES C. NOON, Con-
April Is. 1856. IL.
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DIED.

On Friday, 7th April in Jefferson. SARAH JANE
daughter of Harry and Elizabeth Marlett, aged
10 months and % days
On Thursday 10th inst, in Washington town
ship. MRs. RosANsAa M'GLAUGHLIE, aged 81
years.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

@- Wisdom i. better without an inheri-
tanco, than an inheritance without wisdom
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

Go- We were requested to state that DR.. A. j.
jackson. Surgeon Dentist, will visit this place
next week
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1856-04-16

ApJouRSMENT.-A resolution has been passed
by both houses of the Legislature to adjourn on
Tuesday the 22nd inst
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ARE YOU INSURED Z

CURFE1S made and applications taken for in
> surance against Fire in the
PROTECTION MUTUAL FIRE LNSL-
RANCE COMPANY OF BLAIR
COUNTY, BY
ROBERT MCoY, Age.
Wilmore z. O., Cambria Co. Pa.
April 16, 1856
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Dtss0E UtfOn.

Dfss0 atiOD.
The partnership heretofore existing between
/ Morgan Hughes and John Roberts in the
Plastering business was dissolved ON Friday, 4th
April 1856. oo.l. -
MORGAN HUGHES
Ebsnsburg. April 10th 1856.
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The roads were much obstructed by the falling
timber, and as yet many of them are hardly
passabe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-22

Nrg,o's GAuns al toe pauun omic caoregraphic
synnastc ana c'ner ti,eni conntntrst az me popular
Bspser sid ssars open The with Their
rght roce iesu. "A solcisr tor Love- follows; neat
Nile Robert in a ballet and then "Ponso"
BovflY -SsIaper Brougham puts forth OF his
excescu sly ag active saturday ngnts bus In the bret
place he srsseni. Neg York By Gas Light, Miles Hen
raide who have become inmS avorss, after wards
app dance and the Thos y 70 close with
the dsena OF jack sheppard" which "a said TO have
been prurec Of all objectionable features.
BURROWS lbs ,easupi ,hesire will 6oabtIess be
cro~e.o ngBt by buncr.os OF people who have been
txiors IL ''Gene
the Reign Q, Terror but Who are unabs to leave their
busness any other evening 10 toe week than saturday
The whole closes With plea ant hitle pallet.
wanAcK's The numerous admirers Of Mr. walack's
nsspry style Of acting need scarcely be reminded OF the
h. 20 take bs ben. OF and close his engage
bk evening. lie erscis say ocx in toe "Merchant
d Venice" ADD pcs pashaii IN My Aunt" The
witch OF Wins ermeren In the afterpitce.
IArSA KEEsK's-As Saturday night always brings ont
the he manAeeress may this evening aotici
ps- the preerce 81 az immense number OF friends aud
sdui,es Who have not before had al opoortunity Of
greeting her ir her neg domicL shAkspere's "As You
LIE IL ard "lsjes Beware" are the plays.
cnAsHEas srxrsr fHrArRE.-aanager Eddy Is stin ex-
evaog himself 70 give hr patrons a. least double the
Sssle srhe ssor Secret, scrs q the REPUBLIC aod
Nature ard Pbc,opny.n Mr.. and Mrs. Eddy, Mr..
ohra,on, the Masses Logan and ether iAvorises are In
the csss.
HaKsvss AYvEcAS MrsErx - Gen Tom Thumb, Who
viii for Europe 10 = time 70 take his beoe-
ct ara bid rnsl adisu 20 the American public this day
snsevtnrg He ts 10 play hk famous part Of Tom ri.
ia the prssr drama Ct "Drei, the Dismal swamp"
both n tie Afternoon aud evening
Esosnvay vsRnuss Misses Louise, Mary, Carrie and
HrIep Masters seno sc, waldo 80 VIII ihis evening re-
IeAi ysrnus characters whit they with much
er,di, in the npref Una drama ~ "Black Fyei Susan
cod The conba farce OF "rhe Toodes +" Georges food.
lea IL 81 ipeu veil ~orth the pric. OF admission.
Gso csi,rY asD wmDs yissrssLs perform their gres,
hurIsfqre ~ 'W.no the RensiOie Monkey TO night,
preseced ~ the cn-tomsry variety Of Ethiopian whSnsi
carss, iorgs dances. sc.
HrcFIwl's syEsADsEs 10 Withdraw their very
1-sfui htrefqGe Gated ID smai % the Dread scamp -
alter p'ght These who have not seon should avail
in~nre ~ ne lat chatce.
1HE IIApsE ~ Annals Tonctti's dog. monkeys, &c 4,
anttu . Yfvw, 4, al ~ 10 all drop
Chtnste Hsl $50 Brosdsay.
Mr. c. " CLsRKx tire ~ ruler director Of srnu.enents
Al ihe American NessnG 'eps ing LIT u novelties