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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-07-01

AN internal attempt to kill a wife was made
on Saturday, at No. 242 Ninth street. Mary
Elizabeth Hubbard, in her onte-n,ortem ex-
animation, after detailing how beloved
husband was gradually changed to a monster
by rum, says that on Saturday 90 he came to
me and placed his arm around my neck !; l
thought he was going to caress as he was
going away soon found that he was in the
act of cutting my throat; called for help and
flung myself on the floor; he endeavored to
raise me up, and called out He is killing
me- Upon this some gentlemen in the house
came in and took him away from me ; he was
removed by some officer, and the doctor came
and dressed my wounds. ."-Neo York Trib
une Of Monday.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-07-01

THF NATIONAL CLAY MONUMENT The
corner stone of this monument is to be LAID
at Lexington, Ky, on the 4th of July, with
imposing ceremonies. The Rev X. ).
BREcKINRIDGE win be the orator, and invita-
tions have been extended to one or more mil
itary companies in all the principal cities OF
the Union to be present, among them the
Amoskeag Veterans, Albany Burgess Corps,
Chicago Light Guard, New York Light
Guards, and the National Guard Of st. Louis.
The government it is said has rendered the
services of the brass band at Newport barracks
for the occasion, and the citizens of Lexing-
ton are making extensive arrangements to ac-
commodate the expected throng of strangers.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-07-01


TIE DEFENCE OF VERA CRUz.-The Mex
leans are preparing for the threatened invasion
by the Spanish expedition. A late letter say S
that &c the works Of defence at Vera Cruz,
Tampico and other parts of the Republic, pro
ceed with activity. Among other movements
of troops, 5000 men have recently been can
tonized at Jalapa, to be at once transferred to
Vera Cruz in case of necessity. 1t is stated
by the Eco National that, in case of war ith
Spain, the President will put himself at the
head of the Mexican army. Other papers re-
cord evidences of the greatest enthusiasm, in
defence of the soil, throughout the Republic.
The National Guards of Cordova and Tlalpam
in offering their services to Comonfort, beg,
as favor, to be permitted to march as an ad-
vance guard against the enemies of their coun-
try. Other equally patriotic and chivalric
offers of services are constantly being made. "
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-07-01

UTAu.-We learn from Washington, that
the appointments for Utah have been compile
ted. The Governor, Judges, Marshals, &c.,
proceed forthwith to the Territory. The body
detailed for their support, cannot be sent out
there before the middle of July, and, as some
say, will not reach their place of destination
to wit, the government reserve, forty miles
south of Salt Lake City-beforc the end of
August.
King Brigham has gone on an expedition
to the north to plant another Mormon colony
1t appears probable that the Mormons, who
are we'll acquainted with every part of the in
terror of the continent, have selected spots for
number of settlements, where communities
will be organized. They depend upon foreign
immigration for a vast recession of members
and means to their colonies. They calculate
with great confidence upon an immense in
crease to their population.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Lord Pa!!nerotonss Appeal.

The veteran Ritish Premier in his address to his constituents at Ilverton, takes a every boI stand ill justification of the Var which the Ministry Is waging n4IIitra, and seems to rely with great confidence upon the nation to back his government up in that transaction. The iutrepldty and daring of PaimerStou, according to all accounts, will b. rewardei with complete success, and the opponents of the war, though they have right or their side, will be badly beaten when they come in collision with the patriotic sentiment of the country. Lord pal- meraton says:
 But events of much importance had hap. pened Ill China, unforeseen by her Maiesty's government, and not the consequence of any steps taken by them.
 An insolent barbarian welding authority at Canton had violated the British flag broken the engagements of treaties, offered rewards for the heads of British subjects in that part of China, and planned their destruction by mur- der, assassination and poson
 "T The British officers, civil and naval, on the station had taken those measures which ap- peared to them to be proper and necessary to obtain satisfaction and redress and her MajeS- tvs government had approved the course pur~ sued by those officers in vindication of the na- uonal honor and for the assertion of our na- JipIdl IlSulc. "A CO0lOlllallOn T pO!ltlSll par ties--not until this last session united-carried a resolution declaring the course pursued by our officers in China uniustifable, and conse- queltly censrrins her Majesty'S government for having approved that cousse
 But If that course was unjustifable, the British government instead of demanding all apology, ought to make one, and, instead of expecting satisfaction, ought to offer compensa- n np ,l,, course the combineA opponents of the govern- ment, if their Parliamentary victory had n- stalled them in oifice must ill consistency have been prepared to pursue.
 Twill the British nation give their support | to men who have thus end ieavored to make the humiliation and degradation of their country the stepping-stone to power?
 q confidently assert that such will not be the answer that will be given to the appeal now made to the electors of the United King dom."
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Another Alias.

The facility with which the opposition change their party name has been frequently the subject of amusing comment In several of the New England States they now style themselves "the Union party y"-not party to uphold and perpetuate the Union of the States, but party which owes it's present temporary, mischlevous existence to union of aboiiton-
 sts, black republicans, Know Nothings, infdes, and lunatics. In allldng to this fusion or "unon party, the New Haven Register we'll reinarks
 "This is the twentv-ffth name that the op~ ponents of the democracy have taken in the present generation; and we now predict they will get f1ogged out of this, just as they have been from all the rest, before the year Is out. | Their names have been generally good; there could be none better than whig, republican, or American; the three las; used up It is, how ever, the bad conduct the unpatriotic and trait orouS ends of their leaders, that renders it i'm material what name they take. They have no national principles-no fixed policy-no com mon bond of union. They trust to nothing but some momentarv excitement-somes side issue some new humbug about negroes, and, hav- Ing no confidence in the masses of the people, they live on delusion, and make merchandise of ssDlS D
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
TELEGRApH1c LINE BETWEEN NEw YORK

1ELLunArnAC LINE BETWEEN NEW ohh AND SAN FRANCISCO. U The N Y Evening Mirror learns that number of gentlemen of that city, largely interested in the telegraphic business have project on foot to connect New York and San Francisco direct by line of te- legraph. The Mirror says:
 The plan is not yet fully matured; but, when perfected, it will embrace preliminary expe- dtion under the auspices and protection of the government party which is soon to start on an engineering tour for the purpose of laying out, under the recent act of Congress- military road to the Pacific.
 The telegraphic party, which is to accom-. pany the military expedition, will probably consist of some forty or fifty persons and will be amply supplied with mules and cames, for the purpose of crossing the continent with safe- ty and dispatch. The party will start from Omaha city, in Nebraska, (to be connected by telegraph with St. Louis,) follow the Platte river to the South Pass, and thence direct across to San Francisco.
 his is an immense enterprise, and one which requires large outlay of labor and ca pltal. Should it prove successful, and the sub- marine telegraph be laid successfully in July, London and San Francisco will be within hail. ing distance of each other, and the quotations on Change in the metropolis of Europe will be bulletiued in the Golden City within an hour.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
A Prediction.

We have not the face to claim credit for any very great astuteness or unusual foresight. should the prediction we are about to make be sustained by the future. We are forced to admit that the past course and manifested svm- pathles of the Know Nothing press in Ken lucky furnish a pretty good basis for our opin- lon Nevertheless, as a matter of curiosity, we venture to predict that the most searching examination of the Know Nothing press in
 Kentucky during the next two months will not discover one word of cougratuatiou to their readers, one expression of satisfaction, or the least evidence of pleasure at the defeat of aboItloniSm in certain of its strongholds in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio.
 These results may be mentioned as d matter of news, may be disparaged or passed lightly over, but we do not believe a single krow Nothing editor or politician of the State will hail them with one hearty expression of pleasure
 Whether the obligations of the bro. .herhood preclude them from rejoicing over result n- volvmg the overthrow of their own order as did all these abolition defeats, because of the coalition of republicans amt Americaus- whether their hatred of democracy s so in- tense that they cannot rejoice in its triumph even If that triumph be abolition defeat; he- ther they hate aboIltlonlsm the less, or demo- cracv the more; or whether they have d $ ,crrt uu9overnable sympathy with the republicans. we do not care to express an opinion. But we do feel safe m predicting that not one of these papers will be glad that abolition.sm is de- ieated, and that the worst enemies of the re- puDllC are oVerthrOWn.-hH !St1teslaal
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
HAVE You WATER IN YOUR STOCK YARpf

HAVE You WATER IN YoUR STOCK YARD9 --lf not, listen to advice, and if it is possible. Introduce il-either set a ram or windmill or one of the self acting wells; or lay pipe from aspiring on the hill; or throw dam across the brook and lay pipe from that-some how or other manage to have flowing water. and plenty of 1t, so as not to drive your stock to the brook, or have to pump or turn crank half a day to draw water for them. One has no idea of the convenience till he has tried it. Sit down and make an estimate of the time it takes in four months to draw water for forty head of stock, or to lead or drive them an eighth of mile to water, and our word for it, the water will come in a pipe if there is any, such thins.-Fa,m Journal
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

BILL PooLEs SPIRIT IN BOSTON. The Banner of Light, new spiritual paper, con- tains the sUhoned communication from the heligerent Bill. The editor precedes it with some remarks, the profound and philosophic tendency of which, as we understand them, is to prove that "darll spirits" are spirits who are not li5ht
 The medium, in parti,l trance state, saw mar with black hair black eyes and black moustache. She described him as tall, good looking etc, and stated that he desired to ma nliest. In few moments she became fully entranced, when the spirit spoke as follows: Do you admit strangers to your circle!- Well, l am not exactly stranger but am so to the circle of spirits which are here this morning l am a stranger 10 you, but no doubt my name has been waited to you am one ot the unhappy ones-unhappy because of the sins committed on earth But really should like to know which way to % to find that lake. never gave myself time 10 reflect 10 gam any Knowledge of 1opdness for which l am exceedingly sorry. Such fellows as am onght to progress fast. I'll tell you why. If we were capable of doing great amount of evl--it we turn about, can't we do good? I believe Ill spirits coming back to earth; know
 1t. am right here, but scarcely ever get chance to come. When come and write my name 1 get 'cold shoulder They sav- On, you're dark spirit 1 nave got spirit that would go ahead if they would let me. but l am sure l can't if they all turn me off If give any other name, that is wrong, and it give my own name, they repeat-' You're a dark spirit; we want you to go; we have friends wp tn | earth that l can reach, if they would only give me the chance. True, they are as wild as I was. was famiIiarly known on earth as Bill Poole"
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

STEAMER BANJo.--Last week NED DAVIS, with his band of inimitable performers aboard the neat steamer Banjo, landed at our wharf and gave series of their amusing perfor- mances, after which they proceeded up the ri- yer to fill other engagements. We cordially recommend this troupe to our friends above and if they have been deceived lately by any of those humbug affairs that frequent the country, we would suggest that if they wish "to get their money back" they should apply to Ned Davis on board the Banjo. On her return the Banjo will favor us again with few more of the same sort"
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

SEMINOLE WAR.-The Secretary of the h. terlor has given full instructions to Messrs. Rec tor and Garrett, Indian Agents, who have left Washington for the scene of their duties, to or ganize delegation from the Creeks and Semi holes residing west of the Mississippi, to pro. ceed to Florida in the autumn on the especial business of persuading Billy Bowlegs and his followers to emigrate. The Florida Seminoles the government is aware, are too proud to be forced to this step at the point of the bayonet, and hence the resort to peaceful measures. which will, t is confidently believed, accom- plish that important measure. In view of the above mentioned design there will meanwhile be no active military mo oyements in Florida
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

A KEY TO A FINANCIAL MYsrERY.-The New ! ork Register, says: "Only few days since, a modern chemist took a thousand dol lars m gold eagles, and put them through the crncble; the next day he deposited the bullion m the assay office. and the day after received a 'bar marked SlO6O."
 The plain English of this is: Some other metallc substance can be combined with tolJ and such combination will stand the assay tests ot our mins. The secret science of doing this was discovered in France, and communicated to this country early last sumner The case cited above Is only one of repeated experiments male, with Ike results, at the assay office in this city, and at the mint in Philalel phia. As the same assay tests are used in European hints. the same results would undoubtedly follow.
 Hence, we irresisibly come to the conclusion that operators, bankers, or bullion dealers, hav ing heir headquarters in France, are engaged in this appreciation of the precious metals.
 Although this alloyel bullion will stand the usual tests, yet it is quite certain that time, sea. and other influences will make their mark upon coin made of it.
 The Register very trtely observes, "While old fogy chemists fill secure offices on fat sala ries modern chemists are playing such pranks as these" I homps0n's Reporter
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

NEW KIND OF BREAD.-The New York Express has the annexed interesting para graph
 Preparations are making to start prodgious enterprise in the way of bread making, that promises great results. A mode of making perfectly light, sweet, and nutritious bread, mas been discovered, without yeast of any kind, or any of the substances introduced by bakers to make their loaves spongy, which are m fact unwholsome adulterations. A pecu- lanty of the new bread is, that it will keep moist several days A distinguished chemist has been applied to for his opinion and after that Is given, and the patent secured, the man. u,acture Will be commenced on scale unmix- ed with alum, soap, and other foreign ingre-
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Georgia Prnmi.es Twa.

l In the Congressional elections yet to be held, democratic gain of five is necessary to secure to the administration a bare majority of the next Congress. These gains should be made in the south. The Augusta Constitutionalist. responds that Georgia will furnish two of this gain; and we think we can safely promise that Kentucky will send to Washington the remain ing three. The Consttutonalist says:
 "The democracy of Connecticut have done more than was expected of them, in aiding to secure democratic majority ill the next House of epresentatl ves-whch Is abso utelv neces- sary to the success of the administration, and the proper assertion of the rights of the souti, in the Territory of Kansas. In the elections yet to be held for the next Congress, tn. de- mocratc party to secure d bare majority must gain five members over its strength in the last House. Two of these gains may be made in Georgia. The third and seventh districts may De carried by the democratic paryy, by united, harmonious, energetic action and thorough or ganlzaton. The democracy of Connecticut, deteated in the Presidential election by eight thousand majority, and sustaining a national administration which Is denounced throughout the north, on account of its subservency to the south, have yet in the recent election in that State, gained two representatives in Con- gress pledged to sustain that administrations The democracy of Georgia will go into the next canvass for members of Congress- with the prestige of their brilliant success in Novem. Der, and strengthened by the favorable impress sion which the administration at its outset has made, throughout the southern States. Will they exhibit less enthusiasm and zeal, in sus- tanlng that administration than the democracy of Connecticut or will they show their conf- dence Tn It. and their interest in the triumph of the principles to which it is pledged, by doing everything iD their power to secure it a reliable working majority in the next House of Repre-. sentatives? The third and seventh districts, are the battle grounds of the next canvass in this State. Upon the democracy of those two districts, the ascendency of the democratic party in the next Congress, and the success of the administration of MT. Buchanan may de. pend."
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

JUDGE TANEY AND HIS OPINIoN.- Washington correspondent of the Evening Pest relates funny report about the answer oi Judge Fancy to the application of the Ma tlonal lntellisencer for copy of his opinion in the Dred Scott case. It is said that the Chief Justice in order, apparently to administer a slap at the conduct of his associates, Curtis and Mclean, in publishing their opinions in ad- vance of filing them, replied somewhat as fol- lows:
 "Chief Justice Fancy returns his compli- ments to the editors of the National Intelli- gencer, and in reply to their request begs to inform them that he does not prepare opinions for the use of juvenile debating societies, or of political newspapers. He would add that when his opinion is fled it will be published by the reporter of the Supreme Court, who alone has the right of publishing its decisions.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
HARD | P FOR A pARAGRApU- M

HARD CP FOR A PARAGRAPH.-A witty editor in Paris being hard pushed for an item, concoct- ed the following brilliant fancy:
 :" A little event threw into commoton vester. day morning the residents of Rue les Martyrs. A young mau from Rome, who is a musician of talent, finding himself reduced to misery, and, not having any thing to feed favorite monkey with, resolved to put an end to his days, aud hung himself with bunch of violin strings. He Was saved from death by a strange event. The monkey had seen his master play, and, with the instinct peculiar to his race, seized a bow and began scrapiug it across the strings which were stretched by the weight of his body The ncighborS stuincd by such a noise, rushed in and cut him down. and with the assistance of a doctor life was restored" "
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
How to Make one Farm equal to three.

In recent address before the Ohio State agri- cultural society, G. T. Stewart thus spoke on the subject
 Many farmers are destroying the product iveness of their farms by shallow work. As they find their crops are diminishing, they think only of extending their acres of surface, as they suppose their title deeds only give them right to six inches deep of earth. If these will take their deeds, study their meaning and ap- ply the lesson to their fields, they will soon re- alize by threefold crops, that the law has given them three farms where they had only one; in other words that the subsoil brought up and combined with top soi and enriched with the atm mospheric influences, and those other ele- ments which agricultural science teaches them to apply to their ground, will increase threelold the measure of its froductveness
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
MT. Forsvth---MIni> to Mpyic,

As we predicted the reported recall of For syth, onr able and efficient representative to NJ rXjco Is uuiouuded. The treaties he nepo- tlated have merely been sent back with instruc- tons to hlm to obtain important amendments to them before they can be Col lsidered bv our government. So the fact of his supporting Gen. Pierce throughout the ballotings at the Cincinnati convention, and his strong southern rights proclivitles, have not diminished the confidence of the administration in him, or cauScl it to doubt his ability to discharge faith fully the duties entrusted to him.
 The general scope of his treaty, says the New Orleans Delta if we have been correctly informed as to it's leading features, was not un. wholesome or obiectonabe that its design was to take time by the foreock in regard to Mexican affairs, to anticipate eventualties that could not long be posponed, and to place our country to the [" sick m ln'' that in due time it would have the preference as sole or principal administrator upon the effects of the deceased Meantime the Mexican tariff, as regards Amer.
 can imports into Mexico and Mexican exports to the United States, would have been reduced 20 per cent, and the advantages of our com. merce and revenue of that effect of the treaty alone would in no long time have more than refunded the loan; the British claimants would have virtually become American creditors transferring the moral influence which the posi- ton oi creditor always confers from England to tAe United States; and at last the bankrupt debtor to cXtnguloh the debt might have been compelled to give in communication Lower California, Sonora or Tehauntepec, or all three together. If these were legitimate corrolaries "f the treaty then We lose an important van ta2c ground by its rejection, and the admin station must answer it if the opportunity thus lost shall not rise again, and be embraced on more favorable terms
The true Democrat., 1857-05-05

U~3- A very triliing circumstance prevented the ratification of treaty between this go- verLmeut and Paraguay. A treaty was drawn IL the latter country and sent to Washington for approval. When it came before the Senate that body changed the term United States of North America" used throughout it, to the :" United States of America," and with this and few other amendments, it was sent back to MT. St. Patrick in Paragua The President of Paraguay looks upon the ataration as an insult to the other republics of America; and though MT. Fitzpatrick explained that the term United States of America" was that by which our nation was known and acknow ledged in all documents, with other nations, the modern Francia continues obdurate and the treaty is likely to remain uncon6rmed