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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

Eg Blessed are they who are afraid of
thunder-for they shall hesitate about get
ting married, and keep away from political
meetings.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

~ A young nan stepped into book
sellers shop and asked for " Young Mans
Companion"
Well, sir" said the bookseller, !" here is
my daughter"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

ThOmpsOn's Clock.
There is a clock in our place
That regulates the town,
With tiny hands and pretty face,
Though it looks old and brown.
The rarest clock that e'er | saw,
1t beats all clocks, l know,
II went and stood in Noah's ark
Four thousand years ago.
There is a clock in our place
At THOMPSON'S store tits found;
IT'S called the REGULATOR here,
And rarest clock in town.
Just call at Thompson's Hatter's Store,
And see this old clock so,
And buy hat in place of one
Bought twenty years ago.
This Thompson keeps on Clinton street,
The clock is in his store,
And has been running, without feet,
Four thousand years and more.
Now, if you don't believe me, Tom,
Just call in as you go,
And buy Cap in place of one -
Bought twenty years ago.
Twas put up by George Bolsinger,
An ARTIST of our town,
The wheels are made of wood and brass,
And all seem pretty sound.
And now my last advise, dear Tom,
Is, stop in as you so,
And buy some Boots in place of those
Bought twenty yeers ago.
Johnstown, May 6, 1856.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING.

THE subscriber would respectfully inform the
citizens of Cambria, and the adjoining counties.
that he has the extensive right of selling Light
ming Rods, manufactured 10y the popular firm OF
Crawford, Oienhouse, s. Co., the best in use.-
Persons in want of the article, can be furnished
at all times by addressing him at his residence in
Ebensburg, by letter otherwise.
ROBERT GALBRAITH.
March %, 1S57.-4m.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

E DO you keep bar here ?" inquired a
traveller of gentlemanly bar-room loafer,
few days since. No, sir; the bar keeps
me here %
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
NE W H @ T EL.
THE EU uunurSr

HE FRANKLIN HOUSE.
NHE subscriber has just opened, in the town of
L Loretto, Cambria county. Pa, House of En-
tertainment for travellers and visitors AS his
house is one OF the most pleasant resort, he ex-
poets to receive large share of public patronage
The House is fitted up in comfortable style, and
entirely new. No pains will be spared to secure
the comfort of his guests. JOHN IVORY
June 10. 1S57.-tf
Estate of william Delany, decd.
u ETTERS of administration having been
A granted by the Register of Cambria county,
on tie estate of William Delapy, late of Alleghe,
ny township, deceased, to the undersigned, resi-
ding in said township; all persons having claims
against said estate are hereby notified to present
them properly authenticated for settlement and
those indebted are requested to make payment
without delay.
MARY DELANY
DANIEL T. DELANY
June 8, l957.-St.c-31. Adm'rs
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

ES Flour is selling at 81 and % per
bbl. in Pittsburg.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
Notice,

DAPER-Letter, note and fooscap /yEYs-
4 paper, Steel Pens, Ink, QuIls,
Envelopes, Books, &C., at 1
j. M'Dermit's
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
AssiSnees Sale.

ASSiSnceS sale.
FNHE subscribers, Assignees of John M'Coy.
Il will sell at public sale. at the public hou c
of the said John M'Coy. in TIE town of Jefferson,
on TUESDAY the 23rd day of JUNE next,
the following Real and personal property, to wit:
No. 1. A piece of ground situate in the town
of jefferson; fronting on the A. 2. r. r. contain
ing two acres more or less having thereon erected
a large two story Tavern House, a plank store
room and other out buildings.
No. 2. piece of ground adjoining the town
Of Jefferson, containing acres and 1OS perches,
improved and under fence.
No. 8. Two lots of ground situate in the town
of Jefferson, numbered on the plan of said town,
Nos. G5 and 66.
ALSO.-Five head of Horses, Hacks,
Wagon, 2 Sleds, Sleigh, l Carriage, Cows,
l Saddle and Bride. a lot of Harness, &c.
ALSO.-A quantity of store goods. consisting
of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hardware, Drugs, No
tlons, White lead, &c., &c.
SALE TO COMMENCE at 10 O'Clock. A II.
of said day, when due attendance will be given,
and terms of sale made known by
G6RERr G6Ri G. K. {. 7AaH; M5do5 Assignees.
Nav 90 1S57-t d
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

Estate Of William M. Smith, Decd.
VTTHEREAS letters of administration de bonis
w non have been granted to the undersigned
(residing in Ebensburg,) on the estate of Will
liam NJ. Smyth, late of Cambria county, deceas.
ed, by the Register of said county all persons
having claims against said estate are hereby not-
fed to present them properly authenticated for
settlement, and those indebted will make pay
ment without delay. WM. kITTELL.
Ebensburg. May 6, 1s57.-Gro Admir-
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10


Value of Testament-There is at least
one instance of shilling testament pur-
chased at New Orleans previous to the
Mexican War, which not only saved the
life of the possessor, but was the means of
saving his soul. 1t was in this way A
young Illinois girl purchased small testa-
ment for four dozen of eggs at three cents
per dozen; and when her brother was about
to start for Mexico as volunteer, she put
it into his pocket. There it remained,
wrapped in the same paper and same pock-
ct, until the Battle of Buena Vista, when
the owner received wound through the
testament, which broke the force of the
bullet, which lodged in his breast and sent
him to the hospital. There he read his
book; and when last seen by the writer, he
was in an Illinois college preparing for the
pulpit, or rather for missionary field in
the Methodist Church.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1867.

Jected to defeat. And with the incompe-
tency OF juries, there is combined false
and purely sentimental clemency which
shrinks from the inhiction of severe penal
ties upon indisputably guilty persons. The
dlfnculty # obtaining a verdict of Guilty
IS the fruitful cause of the rush of crimes
which have lately overwhelmed us. The
old story of the shipwrecked sailor who,
seeing gallows on the strand where the
waves had washed, thanked God that he
was at least In civilized country, has less
irony and more sense in it, than the super
fetal observer imagines.
Lastly, there is too great laxity of pa
rental discipline in the land. Our remarks
have reached length so unreasonable that
we cannot enlarge upon this, but it is from
the multitude of neglected children, suffer
ed to grow up under no wholesome re-
stralnts, that proceeds the horde of robbers
and murderers who make war on society.
We ought always to remember that it is
only from some defect in early education
that the worst Of men have become curses
to the State. The block of marble contains
both demi-god and demon-seraph and sa-
tyr, and it is the choice of the sculptor
that determines what the craven image
out of it shall be.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10
WHAT / HAVE NOTICED.

have noticed that all men speak well
OF mans virtues when he is dead, and
the tombstones are marked with epitaphs
of good and virtuous." Is there any
particular cemetery where the bad are bu-
ried {?
| have noticed that the prayer of every
selfish man is forgive US our debts" but
he makes everybody who owes him pay to
the utmost farthing
| have noticed that death is a merciless
judge, though not impartial. Every man
owes debt. Death summons the debtor
to down the dust in the currency of NOR
tality.
| have noticed that he who thinks every
man is rogue, is very certain to see one
when he shaves himself What big ras-
cal Diogenes must have been at that rate.
| have noticed that money is the fools
wisdom, the knave's reputation, the wise
mans jewel, the rich mans trouble, the
poor mans desire, the covetous mans am
bition, and the idol of all.
| have noticed that merit is always mea-
sured in this world by its success.
/ have noticed that in order to be rea-
sonab1e creature, it is necessary to be down
right mad.
i have noticed that as we are always
wishing instead of working for fortunes, we
are disappointed and call dame fortune
blind but it is the very best evidence that
the old lady has the most capable eyesight,
and is no old granny with spectacles.
/ have noticed that purses viii hold PEN
nies as well as pounds.
/ have noticed that tombstones say,
Here he lies," which no doubt is often
true; apd if men could see the cpitaphs
their friends sometimes write, they would
believe they had got into the wrong grave
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10
CAN'T AFFORD 1T.

A voluntary collector for one of the great
benevolent interests of the day, called late
ly in pursuance of his duty, upon gen.
tleman with whom he was acquainted, a
business man and a Christian, but one who
had hitherto excused himself from making
liberal contributions ON the plea that he
could not afford it This plea, from a
man of undoubted wealth, had probably
seemed almost incredible to our friend the
collector; but as he now sat in view of the
sumptuous suite of parlors, awaiting the
appearance of their proprietor, the truth
flashed upon him. On the gentleman's
entrance, he mentioned the errand on which
he had come, adding, But | see, sir, that
you really cannot afford it, and cannot
think of presenting any claim upon you.
Such scale of expenditure as | see indi-
Gated by everything around me can indeed
leave you little, if anything, to spare for
the cause of Christ. / must look elsewhere
for support to our operations. Good morn
ing, sirP
The collector left, but the arrow he had
lodged did not. 1t was not long before the
rich steward sought him, with acknowledg-
ments for the cutting reproof, which had
made profound and abiding impression
upon his conscience. He had made up his
mind that he could afford to give, and could
not afford to squander. He presented the
collector with check for $1,000, with the
assurance that the style of his household
should no longer be a scandal nor an in
cumbrance to his piety.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10

Rss-'What does Satan pay you for swear
ingp said gentlemen to one whom he
heard using profane language.
He don't pay me anything was the re-
ply.
well, you work cheap to lay aside the
character of gentleman, to infict so much
pain on your friends and civil people, and
to risk your own soul, (gradually rising in
emphasis, } and all for nothing You GER
tainly do work cheap-very cheap indeedp
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10

Terms OF SUBSCRIPTION,
ONE DOLLAR PER ANNUM.
IN ADVANCE.
For six months, IS cents.

For six months, Is cents.
h%All NEW subscriptions must be paid in
lance. If the paper is continued, and net
h within the first month, 81, ,25 will be charg-
If not paid in three months, $3.50; if not
d iE six moaths, S1,75; and if not paid in
L months, $500.
Inn papers addressed to persons out OF the
goty will be discontinued at the expiration Of
4 time paid for, unless special request is made
|be contrary or payment guaranteed by some
bonsible person here.
ADVERTISING.
on lines of minion, or their equivalent, con-
R'te a square Three insertions 81, and 25
H. for each subsequent insertion.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10

autumn, or Ought EN- a-At Hitchcock
vile, Connecticut, few evenings since, at
a corn husking, two hundred bushels were
husked, forty girls kissed, five engaged"
and everybody at home before ten o'clock.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10
a West Branch Insurance Go.
LOCK HAVEN, Pa,

sTJRES Detached Buildings. Stores. Mer-
Ihsndise, Farm Property, and other Build
4 aud their contents, at moderate rates.
DIRECTORS.
John J. Pearce, Hon. G. c. Harvey,
II p Hall. T T. Abrams,
A. Mayer, d. X. Jackman,
Irles Crist, w. willie
Hon. G. C. HARVEY, Pres.
TT. ABRAMS, Vice Pres.
ko,. Kitchen, Sec'y.
REFERENCES.
huel H. Lloyd, Thos. Bowman, ID. ID.
n Winegardner, VIM. VANDERBILT.
Mackey, VIM. Fearon.
Eh;te Dr. J. s. Crawford,
II. 0niggle, A. Updegraf,
h W. Maynard, James Armstrong,
simon Cameron, Hon. VIM. Bigler.
FpAgent for Mifflin county, G. w. STEW
n ESQ. ap23
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10

aA.Two persons contending very sharp
y on matters regarding late election, got
to rather high words, when one of them
said:
you never catch lie coming out of
my mouth
The other replied, You may well say
that, for they fly out so fast that nobody
can catch them.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10
Foundry and Machine Shop.

(ht public are hereby notified that have
rented the Foundry and Machine Shop in
borough Of Lewistown, known as the "Ju-
y iron Works" and the large and general
foftment of Patterns, late the property Of
fgIer and Willis, now Of John Sterrett g.
'0o VIM. Willis, and that am prepared
d'all kinds of
tasting, Turning. &c,
as shortest notice and in the best and most
lplels style. JOHN ZEIGLER.
-'S'toWn, April II, ls56-tf.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10
New Series---Vol. III, No. 8.

A Great Mstake.-The sons of the rich
SO often die poor-and the sons of the poor
so often die rich, that it has grown into
proverb; and yet how many parents are
toiling to accumulate wealth for their chill
dren, and at the same time raising them
up in habits of Incidence and extravaganza.
This is mistake. Their sons will scatter
their property much sooner than they gath
cred it together. Let them have their
heads well stored with useful knowledge,
and their hearts with sound and virtuous
principles, and they will ordinarily take
care of themselves. However afiuent may
be his circumstances, every parent inficts
upon his son lasting injury who does not
train him up to habits of virtue, industry
and economy.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10
Casting, Turning. &C.
Pennsylvania Railroad.

IN !. " harrisburg, 81 IS; 10 Philadelphia,
h eTs ~ snltoona, 10; 10 Pittsburgh. S so.
/, ~ Lhe Ticket Office will be open 20 min
III, 'e'ore the arrival of each Passenger
D. E. robson, Agent
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10

Sl,s27, ,le5 60
Rrp,iual or Limited InsurGnees made on every
Peription Of property, in Town and Country
Ies as low as are consistent with security.
klnce their Incorporation, per. I'd OF twenty
ft years, they have paid over Three Millions
Dollars losses by FIRE, thereby sfording ey.
pee Of the advantages Of Insurance, as well
Y The ability and disposition to meet with
Rmhtnass
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10

Holy SLEEP!-For this very reason hast
thou been likened unto death: In one min
ute thou dost pour more forgetfulness over
the memory-tablet of care-worn men than
the wakefulness of the longest day. And
then thou calmest the tumultuous, infamed
breast, and mankind rise, once more worthy
of the morning sun. Be blessed by me
till thy dreamless brother comes, who dis
penses quiet far more beautifully and for a
much longer time.-Richter.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10

nA-A wise man will desire no more than
what he may get justly, use soberly, dis
tribute cheerfully, and live contentedly up
on.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10
INDEMNITY AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE.
'anklin Fire Insurance Compa,
ny of Philadelphia.

Office 1881 Chestnut street, near Fifth.
ltsnent Of Assets, $l,s27, ,IS5 so
January lst, 1857.
blshed agreeably to an act Of Assembly, be-
ing,
/ Mortgages, amply secured. S1,5l9,932 73
b E1tate, (present value, Sl09,-
|OO) cost, 69,ll4 Is
(ek,, (presen, value, $50, ,ssi l2,)
|os. 1892 81
b, dc, 81, ,l2l Sc
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10
Money! Money!! Money!I!

Is now all the cry, and If you want to save
j money buy your goods at the STE.a MILL
STORE of KENNEDY, sJNKIE CO.., where
five per cent. is taken off for silver or gold for
bills amounting from 6se dollars and over, and
all solvent Bank notes taken at par for goods.
Sugars, Cofees and Teas, can be had at reduced
prices;
Good Brown Sugar, 10 to 10 cents.
-. White a :.
Coffee, l2t to IL
Lowering Syrup, 81 per gallon.
Baking Molasses, SO -
Dry Goods, of all descriptions, lower than
ever All kinds of PRopucE taken in exchange
for Goods.
Give call, both gre at and small,
To the Cheap Store of KENNEDY, jusKiN,
& Co.,
Lewistown, Oct. Is, 1857.
$500 Headed and Square Paling, 5000
z , not headed do. ON hand and for sale cheapey
aurIs FRANCIscUs,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10
Losses Inv Fire.

pee pad during the year le56, S5UI ,636 a
DIRECTORS.
fsN Bancker, Mordecai ID. Lewis,
pas Wagner, David s. Brown,
Rhusl Grant, Isaac Lea,
POI R. Smith, Edward C. Dale,
p. W. Richards, George Fales.
CHARLES N. BANCKER, President.
Hn. G. BascHER, Sec'y.
$T Agent for Miffiin county, II. J. WAL
#RS, Esq, Lewistown. marl9
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10

ton. He has now on hand large assortment
of Fall and Winter Hats and Caps, of all the
latest styles, which he will sell at the lowest
cash prices. He invites everybody to call and
examine for themselves, as he is satisfied that
his stock cannot fail to please.
For the Omish he has constantly on hand, or
will make to order, hats to their taste of any
required size or brim, at prices that cannot fail
to be satisfactory.
Country Merchants will find it to their ad-
vantage to give me a call, as liberal deduction
will be made on wholesale purchases, and es-
pecially so to punctual men.
Don't forget the place, next door TO Kenne-
dy's store and nearly opposite the Odd Fellows
Hall. oct22
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10

DoorES! STOVES! STOVES =
H va OF stoves this season 10 the largest and
;" any stock on hand before Our assert.
Ia Penn . Tue New World, Globe, Sunrise, Capital
E;sa t1 .y hy Forester, Girard, Crystal, Fiat Top,
nn,Is ""oo and coal. For ssle low BY
FRANCISCUS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10
THE SUN AND THE MOON,
Translated from the German of Herder.
BY AZARIAH SMITH.

At the decree of the Eternal, the crea-
tive word went forth Let there be two
lights in the armament, as kings of the
earth, rulers of the rolling time
He spake; it was done. Up rose the
Sun, the first light. As bridegroom
trcads forth from his chamber in the morn
ing-as the hero rejoices on his victorious
career, so he stood, robed in the splendor
of God. A crown of all colors encircled
his head, the earth exulted, plants exhaled
their fragrance, flowers adorned themselves.
Envious stood the other light and saw
that it could not excel in splendor the glo-
rious one. "How," said she, murmuring
to herself, "shall two princes occupy one
throne? Why was | doomed to be the
second and not the first :" Immediately
her beautiful light vanished away, dimmed
by her inward grief 1t foated away from
her far into the air and was transformed
into the host of the stars. Pale, like one
dead, the moon stood there, covered with
shame in the presence of the heavenly
ones, and wept: "Pity, o, Father of being,
have pityp
And the angel of God appeared to the
obscured one; he spake 10 her the decree
of sacred destiny: because thou hast
envied the light of the Sun, O, unhappy
one! in future thou shalt shine only by his
light; and when yonder earth passes before
thee, thou shalt stand half or wholly OBJ
scured, as now. Yet, child Of error, weep
not. The Merciful One has pardoned thy
sin and transformed it into benefit. Co.
said he, 'speak words of comfort to the
penitent one. Let her, too, be queen in
her splendor. The tears of her contrition
shall be balsam which will refresh what
ever is languishing, and animate with new
energy whatever is exhausted by the heat
of the Sum-"
The Moon turned away comforted and
behold, there surrounded her that brilliancy
in which she now shines. She went forth
upon that quiet course in which she still
moves, queen of night, conductress of the
stars. Lamenting her fault, sympathizing
with every tear, she seeks whom she may
revive she seeks whom she may console.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10

s@rTime lost, is lost forever.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-12-10

kmnily from Loss and Damage by Pire,
ss,h, Peril. of Marine and Inland Transportatien
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-13

The Southern Literary Messenger. in notice OF
Mr.. James latest novel, "Leonora DOrco," says
il knows of but one writer who has done anything
like Justice to Mr.. James and this is Alison, the
historian in one of whose latest volumes there il
an estimate of his literary fame, very different
from the fiippant criticisms Of some who have pro-
badly never read his works.
Mr. James has written vast amount. but few
men who have written as much, have written as
we'll. Seine of his novels seem to to deserve u
place by the side of those Of Sir Walter Scott the
greatest master of that kind of literature whom,
in many points Mr.. James resembles more than
any Of his contemporaries, and not the least, in
that unaffected and not oyerstraine ed but health
full ami eleyating moral tone, which pcrvades all
his productions. We have not seen =. Leonoro
DOrco," the last of Mr.. James novels, but it is
spoken Of by the Messenger as work of unusual
merit. We are gratlfed at such evidences Of una
bated freshness ANA yigor in n pen which wa have
always admired. and which has done much for
the intellectual entertainment and moral improve
ment Of the novel reading world that Of any Bri-
fish or American writer of the present day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-13

According to the Paris correspondent Of a rhila.
depha PAPER, petition had been presented to the
French Senate which asks for the revival of ar
ticle Of the penal code which bad been abolished at
the revolution of 1880. and which bore that any
person convicted of having usurped title of nobil
ity should be punished by an imprisonment of
from six months to two years. The Council of
State has NOW under delberation law for the rev
val Of this abolished penalty, and for the regula-
ton of the legal conditions requisite to bear title
This Law has been deemed necessary in order to
puta stop 10 the scandalous assumption OF titles
that has taken place of late years. Numbers OF
families we'll known to be extinct since the revo-
luton of ~, have suddenly found representative
often too in the person of the son Of the gardener
butler, or steward of the last heir, and, in SOME
instances two OF three eldest sons and last dfsc'h-
tLInts are To be met taking the name and title oi
Head Of the family Everybody was unscrupn-
lousy adding handle to their name when they
did not dare to change the parental appelation it