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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24
Mr. Meredith denied the existence Of such

Mr.. Meredith denied the existence of such
theory as quasi corporation He then
discussed the two different kinds OF corpora
tions, public and private, and showed that
under the definition the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company. with these powers, was nei-
ther public or private corporation.
He had no greater interest in the issue OF
the application than their Honors; that every
citizen was equally interested in the result
Whatever may be the decision of their Hon
ors it will be final. for there can be no resort,
after their adjudication in this matter, and
their decisions will be still more important as
a precedent, for if they, the State, may in this
case give away or dispose of properties in
which her citizens are interested, there will
be no cad to such encroachments upon other
individual or corporate rights. He conjured
them for the sake of public quiet and the gen
eral welfare, not to give assent to such dis
position of public property.
The case of the loanholders against the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company ct al, will
be argued to-day.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24
The Storming Of Chapultepec.

We understand that this celebrated castle,
not the one in Mexico, which was so gallant
ly taken by General Scott and his army, but
one bearing the same name, and located In
the quiet and secluded village of Jefferson, in
this county, was successfully assaulted on
last Thursday might, by " torlorn hope" of
the citizens of that place. We have not
learned the name of the Commander Chief,
nor the number of gallant spirits under his
command. We understand, however, that
the attack was as vigorous as it was success
full. and that the defenders of tho fortress,
after few fires, unconditionally surrendered
and yielded up their arms. On the following
|. day, the prisoners were permitted to take
passage on the Railroad cars, on their parole
of honor.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24
The Death Of DR.. A. Rodrteue.


It becomes our painful and melancholy
duty, to announce to our readers, the death
of DIR. RoDRIGUR. He died at Lecompton
Kansas Territory, on the 11th inst of
inflammation of the stomach.
For number Of years, DR.. r. resided in
in this place and was well and favorably
known to the citizens of our county. He re-
moved from Ebensburg to Hollidaysburg,
and during his residence there, as well as
here, he acquired the untounded confidence
of the community, as scientific and success
full practitioner. In 1855, he turned his face
Westward, and located himself permanently
in Lecompton We have no doubt, that in
Kansas, he stood in the very front rank of his
profession His numerous friends and old
acquaintances in Ebensburg. as well as his
nearest relations who are residents of our
town, watched his career in the far west,
with much interest and solicitude. They
little expected that just at the time, the beau
tiful Territory, of which he was one Of the
most useful, energetic and prominent citizens,
mony, the sad and unexpected news of his
untimely death, would cast deep and sol
emn sadness around their domestic hearths.
1t is quite unnecessary for us to enlarge upon
DR.. Rodrigue's merits as Physician. as well
as his high moral character. To the first,
his brethren of the profession will bear their
unqualified appreciation. The citizens OF
Cambria county, who enjoyed his personal
acquaintance, will bear willing testimony tc
his kindness of heart as husband, to his ex.
cellent moral character and to his gentleman
ly department to every member of the com
munity. When we have said this much, VIZ
are sure our remarks will meet with heart
felt response from our citizens; AMI wha
more appropriate and be6tting eulogy can b.
pronounced upon the dead, than the respec
and confidence entertained for them by thos'
who knew them best.
Since writing the above We have received
the Lecompton Union, dated June 12h, from
which we copy the following notice -
"Dr. Rodrigue whose death we are pain
ed to announce, was the first settler of hi
place, and his loss to our city is irreparabl
to his esteemed and afflicted family, beyon
comprehension.
To marked amiability Of character, h
added the highest order of scientific acquire
ment in his profession. Such man he was
that for his loss berieved family may indee
weep, large circle of friends be afflicted
and the whole country mourn.
His disease was gastritis. Tranquil in th
integrity of good conscience, and the hope
of Christianity he died as only tho noble an
good may die.
A more extended notice will bo give
hereafter"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24
For the Democrat e Sentinel.
Ever yours. ks.

Mr.. EDITOR 1t has been the uniform.
practice in all other counties of the State, fer
candidates for Office, to announce their name4
in the democratic papers of the county. q
few weeks prior to the meeting of the county
CONVENTION. This practice has never bsen
followed in this county. 1t most eertalnlv
ought to be, for it is the only way. by which
the Electors of the different election districts.
can fairly and inteligently express their pref
erence. If any Office is worth seeking for,
the aspirant ought at least to inform the
people of his being candidate I do no,
intend these remarks, to apply to any ono Of
the candidates, whose name may be brough.
before the approaching county Convention.
My object is TO direct the attention Of the
Convention to the matter, and to suggest to
it, the propriety of passing resolution, re-
quiring IN future, all candidates to publish
their notices in the democratic paper, Of the
county. for specified time Qo be fxsl BY
the Convention before the meeting Of the
next and subsequent county Convention, or
in default thereof, that they shall not BE- re-
garded as candidates.
CAMBRIA.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24
Delegate Elections.

The democratic voters of the several election
districts in tbs. county of Cambria, are re-
quested to meet on Saturday, the 9th day of
June, inst, at the places designated by law
for holding the general elections, and then
and there elect two persons to represent them
in County Convention.
The delegates will meet at the Court House
in the borough of Ebensburg, on Tuesday,
the 30th of June, inst, at 2 o'clock, p. NJ.
to place in nomination candidates for several
officers to be filled at the ensuing general
election, and to transac, such other business
as the usages and interests of the party re-
quire.
The election tor delegates are to be opened
at o'clock, p NJ and kept open till 6
PM NJ. HASSON,
Chairman.
June 10, 1857.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24

1- In our next paper we will publish the
speech Of Gov. Walker, of Kansas, delivered
at Topeka. in that Territory, few days since.
1t is an able document and fully defines his
own position, as we'll as the policy of the ad-
ministration, in reference to Kansas, and her
troubles If, after what he says in his speech,
the free state men in that Territory refused
to vote on the 9th inst, for delegates to a
Convention to frame Constitution, and in
consequence of such refusal, pro slavery
constitution should be adopted, the blame will
res< with the FREQ State men themselves.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24

w Joseph Clark, Esq. of Armstrong
county, and James Johnston. Jr., of Indiana
county, are the lowest bidders for transport
ing the u. S. Mail from some point on the
Mississippi river to San Francisco. We be-
lieve it is discretionary with the Post Master
General, whether the mail shall be carried
monthly, weekly or semi-weekly. The con-
tract is a very heavy one. but from our knowl-
edge of Joe Clark's energy, We predict, that
he will comply with his bond.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24

A WArkR-SpoUT.-Rep of remarkable
atmospherical phenomena come from different
portions Of the country. In addition 10 the
wbirlwinds, hailstorms. &C.. already noticed
as having occurred in New York State and
Connecticut. we have accounts Of water
spout in Massachusetts,, and fremendoas
storms at the South The former Is thus do
scribed =
1t formed column of one to three feet ia
height, and filled the air to the height Of ten
or fifteen feet with large drops and spray, tba
whole lighted up with the most brilliant rain
bows. There was noise like the rushing OF
a mighty torrent; there was also continual
sound, like that when red hot iron is passed
into water The water spout had the usual
whirling, and at the same time progressive
motion, and was about twenty or thirty SEQ.
onds in passing 100 yards, when it eneoun-
tered roilroa6 bridge. which broke il mp. %
that it passed away without doing damage.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24
Rejecting Public Opinion.

The resolutions unanimously passed by the
Democratic State Convention in opposition to
the increase of Banks. and the bill for ,hs
sale of the Main Line to the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad Company, by the last Legislature,
will meet with hearty response from vsss
majority Of the people, of all parties, 10 tbs
section of the Commonwealth. The action sf
the Convention in this matter was but ths re-
aex of public opinion. The Last Legislature
(we mean majority of those coupo,ing i11
was, beyond all question or doubt, the q,
reckless and corrupt body 0: men who v~.
ever sent to Harrisburg to enact laws They
went there, not to benefit their constituents.
or subserve the interests of the State. lat Ia
enrich themselves by bribery and eorrupties,
and fill their pockets with their i'll gotten xsiu
at the expense Of the honest and iudastxisss
taxpayers Of Pennsylvania.
We are aware that these are hard sayisxs.
and We make them more i'll sorrow ,hlR in
anger. 1t iS no pleasant task thus to spsak
of the representatives, of the people bst
when corruption and rascuRty stalk ferth ia
broad daylight in the high places Of the Com
monweahh-when the people are thus val-
tonly and wickcdly outraged and cheated
the hitherto fair cscutcheon of our good old
State besmearcd and soiled, and her character
tarnished-it is time for the press to speak
out in plain and pointed terms. There sLs'd
be no uincing of matters with scoundrelism.
whether it develores itself among bank rob
bers. gamblers, or Legislative robbers Nef.
ther are whit better than highwaymeb-in-
deed, if there be any difference, the latte.
class is the more respectable of the four emu
| merated.
We are therefore rejoiced that the St.is
| Convention took the decided stand it did on
the subject That body has truly spoken .As
sentiments of the people. and the position win
be triumphantly sustained by the populs<
voice speaking through the ballot-boxes oA
the second Tuesday of October. Had the
Convention failed in discharging their duty in
this particular. they would have been reere.a'
to the high trust confded TO them by tho peo-
pie of Pennsylv ylvania.-Ldncostcr. Ls.el.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24

G.. D. M'CLEEs.-The advertisement of
this gentleman doing business in P. Ford's
Boot, Shoe and Rubber Warehouse, in Phil
adelphia, will be found in to-day's paper =
All in want of articles in his line would do
well on visiting the city to give this establish
ment a call. Mr.. M'Clees is now in town.
and will remain few days, SO that those who
desire to provide for the understanding had
better SEQ him
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24

The INJUNcr1oN.-The Judges of the
Supreme Court del ivered their opiaion yes
terday at Philadelphia, on the question of the
right of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
to purchase the Main Line. If we learn the
result before going to press, We will inform
our readers
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24

~ John Brookbank, of this place, a few
days since, caught one hundred and ninety
trout in one day, in one of the branches Of
Blacklick, about six miles north west oftown.
They averaged from six to nine inches
Can the editors of the Hollidaysburg Stand
ard beat this :?
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24

tages of soil and climate. constantly s.poss
him, and clings to his native mountain viii
devoted affection, because it IL ais home.
"And as q babe, when soaring sound mo-
lest,
Clings close and closer to its mothsx's
breast,
So the loud torrent, and the whirlwfnas
roar,
But bind him to his native laeuntaIn's
more"
Here for the present must pause. In
few weeks, 1 will give you the balance Of my
experience. including an account of my meet
ing with my kindred, and sundry other incl
dents worthy of note. By the cay, Mr.
Editor, although voted against Buchanan
last fall. am disposed to give bis admins
tration fair trial, and may also state, that
am not candidate for County Commission
er, subject to the decision of the next DEM
ocratic County Convention.
Ever yours, ks.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24
GOOD NEWS.

Just going to press, we have received
Telsgraphic dispatch, that the Supreme Court
yesterday granted an injunction, to restrain the
sale of the Main Line, which was to take place
tomorrow.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24

Col. R1cuAkDsos.-The Quincy Herald
states that Col. Richardson Of Illipqis. viii
not accept the position Of Governor Of Ne
braska Territory.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24

E The erection of the large brick public
School House, on High street, is rapidly pro-
crossing under the management and direction
of the contractor. Mr. James Meyers.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24
All Hail. Minnesota.

The latest dates from Minnesota inform u.
that 35 Democrats and IL Republicans are
elected to the Constitutional Convention.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24
Wilmot "A a Judge.

me Ndtt0nuI DeTeRder, Fillmore paper
published at Norristown, Pa. informs its rea-
ders of cortaiE matter connected with the
judicial career of David Wilmot which had
hitherto, escaped our notice. but which should
certainly be made known to every voter in the
State of Pennsylvania. before he goes to the
election of next October. The circumstances
says the Defender, are briefly these;-" In
case of arbitration in Susquehanna county,
Judge Wilmot sitting as Examiner, Nahum
Newton, Esq, a practising lawyer of that
county, was subpened as a witness. He
obeyed the call, but alleges that he was mis-
informed as to place and again received notice
to be present at a future day. Before the
time specified he was called to an adjoining
county on urgent professional business, and he
informed Judge Wilmot Of the fact by note
On his reture an attachment was served upon
him for contempt of Court; he was arrested,
his deposition taken, and at tho April term of
Court thereafter, Mr.. Newton was stripped of
his professional character by the following re-
markable order: {" The Court order that
Nahum Ne,cton be suspended from. practising
asan attorney Tn this Court until such time
as reinstated by a revocation Of shis order!"
Mr.. Newton at once appealed to the Supreme
Court, and that tribunal immediately reversed
Wilmot's decision, and restored tho injured
man to the rights of which this modern Jcffries
had deprivid him. In speaking of Wilmot's
proceeding in this matter, the Supreme Court
held the following language: '' n record so
fuH of mistakes cannot be sustained IN this
Court'-a rebuke that We venture to say, no
other Common Pleas Judge at present on the
Bench in Pennsylvania has sver received.
DESCRIPTION OF "PLUG UGLY"-The New
York correspondent of the Boston Courier
writes as follows Have you ever seen q
Plug Ugly?' He is of Baltimore origin, and
of the species Killer known in Philadelphia,
and Short Boy of New York. You have
| nothing in your city which at all resembles
the Plug, the Killer, or the Short Boy. The
| Plug or Pug as he is sometimes called.
derives his name not from anything expressed
in his OVID physiognomy, but from the effects
which he produces upon the counteuance Of
an adversary. Every time he strikes he
plugs ugly and as consequence an ugly
plug follows He is of limited stature, has q
compressed face, closely cropped hair aud is
generally firm built. Alone he is a coward /;
but like all bullies. is brave when there is q
crowd at his back, He likes 20 talk vulgar
when decent people are within hearing, and
always has rufianly epithet at his tongues
end. He can be enlisted in any cause for
money, which he prizes only as means
of gratifying the most british appetites. He
is usually to be found in the neighbOurhood
of an engine or porter house, and understands
| the merest wink"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24

Tho mother Of Queen Victoria is II
years Of age.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-24

But bind him TO his native 1asuntain's
more ID
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-02-05
Gbe GIasqo0 Qin,ts.

Single copies OF THE TINES. put up in
wrappers, can always be had at the office at five
cents copy. .ft-..r.. ...
f2B- Yearly advertisers are restricted 10 thch.
legitimate business. Other advertisements will
be charged at regular rates. L. s.ess
sgS|No charge for inserting deaths, but fifty
cents per square will be charged for obituary
notices-to he paid in advance.
Ia The charge for marriage notices IS left 10
the bridegroom, and will be acknowledged in the
paper. ls '.
t15@ Where editorial notice Of advertisements
is requested, twill be given and charged for.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-02-05

the steamer fast, thinking rll was right;
when this was done, the doors OF the ware
house were thrown open, and the Costa
Ricans marched on board, taking all hands
prisoners. Capt Mahony and crew were
compelled 10 take the steamer up TO Toro
Rapids, where lay lay the steamer La Vir-
gin. Capt. Bunker, seeing Capt. Mahony
and his crew at this port, did not have the
least suspicion of anything wrong, until
Spencer, with the Costa Ricans, stepped on
board his boat, and seized her.
On the 30th, they proceeded TO Fort San
Carlos, and took that port by surprise, with
out firing.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-02-05

we have never!yei been so short sighted as
to accept that position on the battle, which
the enemy had selected for us TO occupy
We know too well that by requiring as o
test Of Democracy the unqualified approval
and perpetuation Of slavery, under all cir.
cumstances, we would very soon be reduced
10 a powerless faction, even in most of the
Southern States, 10 say nothing of the North,
where we have many true friends, who have
ever manfully stood up the defence Of the
constitutional rights of The South, and whom
it would be very foolish, as well as wrong,
TO sacrifice. Whatever others may do,
wish it distinctly understood that, if ever
the Democratic party should reduce itself 10
Pro-slavery party simply, |, for one, shall
ask 10 be counted out"
Reiterating the declaration in the letter
referred TO, that sentimentaIily has nothing
whatever to do with my political opinions or
action, trust that you have sufficient con-
tidence inmy judgment to believe that will
not aid IN the disturbing the peace Of the
State, by an untimely or frivolous agitation
Of the slavery question, which our oppo.
nenls have already avowed purpose te
commence, had indeed hoped TO see slave
ry abolished in Missouri, and even with the
consent of all parties concerned; but since
the neIarous attempts Of Eastern Abolition
lists 10 coerce the people Of Kansas into tn,
adoption Of their notions Of policy, whici
attempts were aided and supported by un
principled politicians in our midst, with
view 10 electing MIR. Benton's son-in-laN
to the Presidency, l have given up that hop,
for the present. Certainly, the enemies Q
our State, in and out Of Missouri, who, un
der the plea of humanity, have never accom-
plished anything but their own persona
profit, at the sacrifice Of the peace and tru
interest ol the people, are not fit for, nor de
serving TO be entrusted with the leadersh
in policy Of such importance. But whe
the vigorous growth of sound politica
knowledge shall have smotheEed and exter
minated the rank underbrush of Abolition
ism and Freesoilism, planted by Bentor
Blair, &c., which, until now, has poisene
l our political atmosphere, and entangled ou
progress, we may be better prepared 10 dis
y ouss this question than at present. In til
Il mean time, | cannot forbear expressing tn
{ wish that, in order 10 stihe an anti SLAYER
agitation in this State, our friends might re
member that ii requires two 10 get up
quarrel, and that by refusing 10 discuss tn
matter with the Abolitionisls, they can dc
prive the latter Of their only chance OF sci
ting up an excitement on the subject.
....... Very respectfully,
... Your obed' serv't
VIM. PLANT.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-02-05
shirley House.
FAKIvEVrg Sgn

NHE undersigned has opened public house in
y tayeNe. Mo-, on the southeast corner Of the
Pd6!lc square, wheIe boarders aud travellers
snail receive every necessary attention
In connection with this house entire new s;a-
bling and carriage house has been built. which
Wit be attended 10 by the most careful and ex.
pcricnccd ho~tIors, and conveyances will be fur
n''hed o'ny Of The neghboring places.
Ian. ~. JAS A. Shirley
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-02-05

The HrRoINE OF TAMpIco, - Mrs
Prewett, Of the Yazoo Banner, writes from
New Orleans that Mrs. Chase has Just re-
turned from a European tour, and is ON her
way home to Tampico. "Mrs. Chase is an
historical character. In the face of twelve
hundred armed Mexicans, she nailed the
American flag above the Consular palace at
Tampico. Her friends cried to her to come
down, and the rude soldiers threw stones
al her, but she replied: What are the few
briel' years oil my waning life to the glory OF
my country, and with one arm encircling
the flagstaff, with the other she nailed the
emblem of our nationality TO it-and there
1t floats shll-and when she dies, 1t is TO be
her winding sheet. Well does she deserve
such an honor. On our first Interview, a
friend came up and asked if we were talk
ing politics. replied No, but III tell you
what Mrs. Chase is before she tells me one
word on the subject, and Ihave never heard
word as To her politics. She is a Pres.
bytsrian, Wing and Rnow .Noihiag.'-
OF course was right"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-02-05
SMITHS HOTEL.
GLASGOW MO.

- ~ 1-a~SSo . y W. IHLSa
S:sA The undersigned has opened large aud
lii. commodious Hotel between Second and
lh'rd, and Market and Howard streets. in thi.
CITY. His house is new, and fitted up in the very
best s,tte. and has ample facilities for fr;l
class Hotel. He has spared no pains in making
his rooms elegant and comfortable. His table
will al all times be furnished in manner 10 grat-
ifv the utmost reasonable wishes of his guests
The situation of his house is one Of the most
pleasant and healthy in this city.
There is good livery stable close ct hand
where stock will be well attended 10. The pub.
ltc are respectfully invited 10 give rim a cali
apo. VIM. N. SMITH