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Another Volunteer.

Richsrd II. Tudor. Esq. of this place, has
announced himself to the National Democracy.
alias Kao,O- Nothi.gs and Black Republicans,
as candidate for County Treasurer.
Mr.. Tudor is Black Republican, and con-
sequently like N. P. Banks is in favor of let
ting the Union slide," ard like George III,
he is opposed to the population of these
States" for he is al old Bachelor. Black
Republicanism and old Bachelorism are two
very dangerous institutions. and should not
be encouraged By any friend Of the Union
and Constitution.
Richard of course don't expect to be elec-
ted. He is merely running for the purpose
of affording few of his friends and admirers
in and about this place. an opportunity oi
testifying their appreciation of his worth by
casting their votes in his favor. We hereby
tender Richard at least half column in ou,
paper next week, for the purpose of defining
the term " National Democracy" Richard
| have you not always been Black Republican
of the straitest sect?' We pause for !,
reply
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came we might possibly speak sone veAsel
and be saved.
The fatal Saturday came at last. but brought
nothing but an increased fury Of the storm.
Still we worked on. About o'clock, p. ~
the storm lulled little. and the clouds broke
away. 80 that our hopes were renewed. and
we all worked like gisuts. At o'clock. p.
NJ, we spied sail and fred guns. Our Hag
being Mt half mast it was seen, and the brig
Marine. of Boston, bore down upon Us. We
then considered our safety certain She came
near and we spoke to her, and explained our
condition. She laid. to about mile distant.
and we,. in only three of the boats saved, pla-
ced all the women and children, and they
were safely put on board the brig.
As evening was fast approaching, VIC dis
covered another sail, which responded to our
call and came near us. Captain Herndon
lay by. and send boat, Us we had none left.
She promised to do so, but this was the last
we saw of her, except at q distance, which
grew greater at every moment. es
| At o'clock we saw no possibility of keep
ing aAoat much longer. although if we could
do SO until morning all would be saved in a
short time A heavy sea for the first time
broke over her upper deck, and our hopes fa-
ded away. Life preservers were then fur
nisaed to the passengers, and we sent up two
| rockets. A tremendous sea then swept over
us, and the steamer in moment went down
] think that some four hundred or four hun
dred and fifty souls were launched upon the
ocean, at the mercy of the waves. The storm
at this time had entirely subsidcd. We all
kept near together, and went as the waves
took US.
There was nothing or very little said, ex-
cept each one chaered and courage was kept
up for two Or three hours; and | think for
that space of time, hone had drowned. But
those who could not swim became exhausted.
and one by one gradually passed to eternity.
The hope that boats would be sent to US frou,
the two vessels we had spoken, soon fed from
us, aud our trust was alone ia Providence,
and what better trust could you or ask for.
saw my comrades fast sinking, and Mt
one o'clock that night l was nearly alone. up
on the ocean, some two hundred miles from
land. however heard shouts from all that
could do SO, that they were not far from me
but l could not them. Within an hour
from this time, l saw vessel, and judged
about one mile from me. Taking fresh cour-
age, struck out for the vessel. and reached
is when nearly exhausted. but was drawn on
board by ropes. 1t proved to be Norwegi-
an barque, from Balize, Honduras, bound for
Falmouth. England.
| | found on board of her some three of Any
comrades, and at nine o'clock the next NOR
ming we had forty -ninc noble fellows on boaro
and these are all know of having been saved
We cruised about the scene of disaster unit
we thought that all alive had been rescsed
and then set sail.
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To his EIcettency James buchanan. Prest-
dent Of the United States.
The UNDERsIGNEp, citizens Of the United
.Stotes, and electors of the .Statc Of Connect,-
cut respectfully offer to your E-ccellency this
MEMoEIAL
The fundamental principle of the consti,u-
ton of the United States, and Of our political
institutions is, that the people shaH make their
oaca L,tcs and elect their rulers.
We see with grief. if not with astonish-
ment, that Gov. Walker, of Kansas, openly
represents aud proclains that the Prcsident of
the United States is employing through him
an army. one purpose of which is 70 force the
people Of kansus to obty iuUs not their o,rn
nor Of the United States. but laws which it
is notorious, and established upon evidence.
they never made. aud rulers they never cleo
ted
We represent, therefore, that BY the fore
going your e1cellcncy j. openly held up and
proclaimed. to the great derogstion of our na-
tional character, as violating in it's most
sential particular the solemn oath which the
President has taken to support fAe consultations
of this Ution.
We call attention further t, tho fact that
your excellencJ is, in like manner. held up to
this nation, to all nankiud, and to all poster
Ity, In tue attituue VI tecye"J "" oSot"oe
Ca portion of the United States" by employ
ing arms in Kansas to uphold body of men
and code of enactments purporting to be leg
islatIyo, but which never had the election nor
sanction, nor consent of the PEOPLE ofthe Ter
ritory.
We earnestly represent to your cxcellency
that we havo also taken oath to obey che con-
stitution and your ercelleney may be assured
that we shall not refrain from the prayer that
ALMIGHTY GoD will make your administration
an example of Justice and benevolence. and
with His terrible majesty protect people
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Even the statement that there were no
Palmer men in town on the night Of the meet
ing is incorrect. On Squire Paluner's motion
.. that the Resolutions be voted on separately" !"
there were two votes in affirmative, out of
upwards of 600 Democrats in attendance.
We would advise the Editor of the National
Democrat hereafter to con6ne himself to facts,
instead of Writing fancy sketches. Tho two
gentlemen who voted in the Affirmative As
above stated were Squire Palmer and another
illustrious politician, who for the present shall
be nameless. lie is a modest man and might
not like to see his name in print.
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Great Disaster at Sea.-Loss of the Central
America


The Steam Ship Central America founder
ed on the 18th inst, when twelve miles off
Cape Hatteras. As near as can be ascertain
ed, there were 626 persons on board and of
that large number only ninety were saved.
Henry II. Childs, one of the rescued pas
sengers, states that the Central America left
Havana on the Sth inst, having had delight
full weather and calm sea from Aspinwall to
that port On the afternoon of the day of
sailing from Havana we had fresh breeze,
and on Wednesday it blew very strong. At
night it increased and rained in torrents On
Thursday the wind blew a hurricane, and the
sea ran very high. On Friday tho storm ra-
ged with unabsted fury, and at II o'clock A
NJ. it was FIRST known among the passengers
that the steamer had sprung leak and vas
making water fast.
A line of men was formed, who went to
work in baling the water from her engine
room. the fres having already been extin-
guished BY the furnaces being overfowed.-
We gained upon it SO much that the iremen
were enabled to get up steam again. bat this
continued for only n few minutes. when the
fires were again extinguished, and the engines
! were abandoned. The bailing, however. was
continued in all parts of the vessel, and kept
up until she finally went down. During Fri
| day night the water gained gradually. but
/! all being in good spirits We worke the
best Of cur ability, feetins thas when morning
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Tie National Democrat"

We have received the first number OF q
new paper published in Johnstown, under the
above title 1t is Edited by Mr A j H1rK,
and presents quite neat appearance. We
hope he may be fortunate in securing plenty
of paying subscribers, and that his expecta-
tions in pecuniary point Of view may be
more than realized. But politically, candor
compels us to say, that his course meets with
our unqualified condemnation. More than
three -fourths Of the present number is ocou-
pied in the indiscEiminatc abuse of George N.
Smith, the regular nominee of the Democratic
party for Assembly. And ye. Mr.. Hite de-
clares that be is Democrat, and that his
paper will be bold and efficient defender of
the men and measures of the Democratic
party. Andrew, as friend allow us to sug-
gest, that if you would at once hoist. the black
fsg of Know -Nothingism, instead of acting
as the commander of piratical craft sailing
under false colors, you would feel much bet
ter. Mr.. Hite and the clique By which be il
surrounded. may exert their utmost, but in
spite of all their efforts, the Democracy Of
Cambria viii prove true to their first love
and elect the regularly nominated ticket Of
the party BY an overwhelming majority. Mr.
Hite and his clique will please remember
that the time has not yet arrived, when th.
Democracy of Cambria will allow Know
Nothings and Black Republicans to dictat.
to them how to vote.
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a New Work.

T. B. PETERSON has now in press, new
work from the unpublished manuscript Of the
worl l-renowned authorcss, Mrs. CAROLINE
LEE HENTz entitled the 81 Lost Daughter"
Mrs Heutg as writer of works of fiction,
had no superior in her day in this country
and We have DO doubt the Lost Daughter"
will fully sustain her reputation, aud be eager
ly sought after by her numerous admirers.
The work will be ready for sale on Saturday,
Sc, tember Goth, aud will be sent 10 any part
of she United States, free of postage on re-
mitting the price to the publisher, in q letter.
neatly bound in cloth, for One dollar and
twenty-five cents; or IN two volumes paper
cover for One dollar Address T. b Peter
son. No. 500 Chestnut street, Philda.
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The Democratic Meeting Last Week.

The " National Democrat" announces the
important fact, that q Democratic Meeting
would have been held in this place during the
first week of Court. if the knowing ones had
not discovered. that too many Palmer men
were in attendance, to suit the arrangements
of the wire pullers. The fact that Mr. Hite
has been able to make such an import ant dis
covery, proves that he is either a "prophet, Il
the son OF prophet" We pronounce the
whole OF his state ments concerning the meet
ing, absolute faleehoods, without even the
skaasw Of truth to snstsiA them.
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THE DIsORGANIZERs.

We shall offer no apology for again allud-
ding to tho course pursued by the individuals
who styling themselves National Demo-
erats," are industriously engaged at the pres
eat time, iu endeavoring to disorganizc the
ranks Of the Democratic party in this county.
II may be of consequence to the people of
this county to know, who the gentlemen that
assume such high sounding title are. This
We shall endeavor to do during the progress
of the Campaign. We presume the theme
will not become trite, before the second Tues
day of next October. That they are all, with
r few exceptions. Know -Nothings in disguise.
men who are,
:. Afraid to be the same in act and valor,
AS they are in desire"
We do not for moment entertain a doubt.
Foremost in the ranks of the self styled
National Democracy stands William Palm
er. We have already paid our respect to hin,
more than once, but inasmueh as he is unde-
niably now man Of might and power. it
would be uukind to deny him c, this time at
least passing notice.
The Squire although running volun-
teer candidate for Assembly in opposition to
the regular nominee of the Democratic party,
still claims TO be Democrat, and is very in
dignant when charged with being Know
Nothing. He says that since arriving at the
years of manhood up to the present time, Le
has always been q finn, consistent and work
ing Democrat. We think the record will not
altogether sustain the Squire in this. We
think it eau be shown, that this is not the
Srst time he made bis appearance on the po,
fitical race course as o volunteer candidate.
But granting that oil be says concerning
his political conduct. in years gone by is cor
rect, it affords no reason why he should now,
in the 'scar and yellow leaf of life," deser,
his old friends and assist tho men, we have
heard him more than once denounce as the
enemies OF civil aud rcglious liberty, to dis
organize the party to which he processes alle-
glance, ne reason why ho should crown q
lony career Of honor aud psefalness, with
treason 50 revolving
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Another Martyr.

II appears by the last number Of the
"Johnstown Tribune" that its Editor John
NJ Bowman, has joined the blessed army of
the Martyrs. Like the illustrious Sumner,
he has been made the victim of Z" Loeofoco
Rufhanism," because be had the manliness to
boldly advocate the cause of bleeding Kansas.
We are glad to learn however. that he a still
lives" and that no apprehensions are enter
tanned that the injuries received will result IN
softening Of the brain, as in the case Of the
Massachusetts, Martyr.
1t appears that Bowman while here two
weeks ago attending Court, had slight al
tercdtion with well known citizen of this
county that be was faved from q glorious
threshing, by the timely interference of by
ISLANDERS, and that tAe difficulty out of which
the &c fght" grew, was Of a private character,
and had nothing whatever to do with politics
or Locofocoism. And yet Bowman heads the
account of the matter, with which he regalcs
the readers of his paper last week, {" Locofoco
Rufianism," and goes on to inform the public.
that while attending Court he was made
the victim of the rage Of a Locofoco rowdy."
This We think is endeavoring to manufacture
political capital out Of very small fund.
Bowman states that he il determined to look
to the strong arm of tho law. for tho redress
of his grievances. and after outraged justice
is fully satisfied, he proposes to meet the man
"what struck him." in a fair Gst fight, or any
other way he may desire. The fight will
probably m off in the ncighborhood
of Johnstown. sometime between the first
week of December Court and Christmas. As
We intend sending Reporter to the scene Of
action. the public may rely on receiving an
early and accurate account Of everything
worthy Of note that occurs on the exciting
occasion
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At Galitzin, on next Saturday, the 25th inst.
at o'clock, F. NJ.
At Loretto, on Wednesday, the 10th inst, at
O'Clock p. NJ.
AT St. Augustine, CIear6eld township, On
Thursday the Ist Oct at o'clock, p. NJ.
At Shelienberger's Hotel, Chest tow pship, on
Friday, the ID Oct, at O'Clock P. Nj.
At Carrollton, Carroll township, on Saturday,
the Sd Oct, at o'clock, P. NJ
Able speakers viii attend and address ell Of
tie above meetings. All gentlemen of the oppo-
sition parties who may feel desirous to advocate
their principles on the '.stump" are invited to
attend the above meetings, and discuss with the
Democratic speakers present the issues involved
in the present campaign. They may rely en- be-
ing treated in a kind ard courteous manner.
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WAsuIxGros CIrY, August Is. 1857.
GsNfLExEN ;-On my recent return to this
city. after fortnight's absence, your memo
rial, without date. was placed in my hands,
through the agency of MIR. Horatio King. Of
the Post Office Department. to whom it had
been intrusted From the distinguished source
whence it proceeds. as we'll as its peculiar
character. have deemed it proper to depart
from my general rule in such cases. and to
give it An answer
You FIRST assert that 'the fundamental
principle Of the constitution Of the United
atstr Snd Of sur political institutions Il thss
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S We have been informed that Dir

S We have been informed that Mr.
Peter VIII and young man named kearney,
were killed in Clearfeld township. sometime
last week, by the falling Of a tree. They
were engaged at the tune in the manufacture
of slaves or Shocks We could not obtain
from our informant any further particulars,
connected with this melancholy accident.
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TEE Pressure ABArISG.-Thc New York
Commercial Advertis-r Of Saturday. ssys ..the
tendency of matters generally this week has
been rather better, and rhe pressure less -x-
we're. a more confident tone was prevalent
and but for tho terrible disaster announces
yesterday. VIC think that the week would have
closed with decided improvement in erery
respect. As il is. ii ccrtsinly i. an evidence
of much greater strength. that the loss of ~
large an amount of specie has had little ii.
feet on the market" s,s5s.4
Ak UoNoR DECLINED. Emperer Of
France not long since caused an inquiry er
lie made of Minister Mason whether thie ger-
ernment wouli permit Lieut. Maury. U. s.
y, to receive from HIN the cross Of the Lc-
goa of Honor. The question having been
referred to Washington, an answer has been
returned that under our law no one in Liect.
Ms. position can receive testimonial from
foreign government"
MILITARY MOVEMENTS. A. Sidney
johnson. appointed 10 command the Utah sx5
pedition, left Yesterday in the afternoon train
on his way to Salt Lake He win be accom-
panied from ort Leavenworth By Gov Cum
ming apd staff. and six companies Of the Sod
Dragons.
Sixteen companies Of Infantry are now .u
route for Kansas. to replace the Dragons
transferred to the Utah expedition. Lea.
Is Republicans, Sth. i
UrAH.-Letters from officers in the Ctah
expedition st ate that the ecurvy is prevailing
to an alarming extent among the troops. sad
allegs that as a cause Of the numerous dcysri
tions which have taken place recently. OF
! 5000 cattle which were driven by the troops
! for supplies of beef, the Indians had run o$f
with 1000. The prospects for the winter ars
/ gloomy.
SrurFEs HoRses,-Tho rfoprietors OF the
| famous horses. Vermont Black Hawk and
Lady Suffolk" both deceased. have had
/, their skins stuffed at an expense Of about
! $1,000 aud have applied to the managers Of
the coming horse exhibition a epripgfeH. !.
Mare. for room to exhibit them within the
enelcsars.
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rr Il will be seen by a card in /,

Ey 1t viii be seen by card in another
column that DR.. j. c. CLARKE, Of Johnstown,
will visit this place to-day, and remain for a
short time to wait upon any of our citizens,
who may stand in need of dental operation.
Dr. c. comes to us well recommended as q
skillful dentist
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QUHsS sIcrokIA Is FsAAcs-PAsls Aa2
ssss 19.-Tre Queen Of Es gland arrived ys..
terdsy morning Ia She royal yacht in ,igs, ~
Chrrbourg, aud sss sa,uri by b. b.t.eriss
OF the Cast La the expectation that l.r
MNosiys excursion riighs extend a. far -
Hsrre. orders wers given 30 have naex.ur-.
taken - salut' Her Majesty. and iva ds'.-h-
m-nts OF SrsilirfyIGen were posted. one go
the Place &c Provence, and tie o.hor on the
southern battery. where they remained .he
greater psrt of the afternoon ~iti,ou, ,hsfr
services being called into reeuisiti.n. Pil-ss
w're also directed to proceed out iAto the
rnatstead in case the royal yacht might re-
quirc any assistance e1's
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b% We direct the attention of our readers
to the advertisement of S. B. Mccormick,
County Superintendent.
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The truth is the Squire always had pretty
good reason eiuee he became citizen of Cam
bria county for being Democrat, aside from
his devotion to the principles of the party.
With few exceptions he has always been IN
Office, and when out of Office. his cry like that
of the daughter of .he horse lsech was
:. give give" He served the Commonwealth
long, and for aught We know. faithfully on
the Allegheny Portage Railroad, and has also
held several honorable and lucrative Offices.
in the gift of the people Of this county Da-
vid Wilmot, Simon Cameron. William K.
Johnston and other prominent KnowsNoth-
ings were ranting Democrats like Palmer.
Zshm & Co.. until they perceived, or thought
they perceived, fair prospect of obtainining
= larger share Of the "loaves and fishes
elsewhere.
| We are not at all surprised that Squire
Palmer fecls heartily ashamed of his present
company. To associate with and solicit the
votes of the meE be has SO often denounced
as fanatics and bigots. must indeed be humil-
iating.
We wonder if the Squire really expects te
be elected He will doubtless run largt
| vote in jackson, Blacllick and White town
ships, for they contain an abundant supply o
genuine true blue Know Nothings. But ther'
are still many Democrats in those townships
who won't touch him with a ten foot pole
The Star of Known -Nothingism in this count.
is waning fast. and renegade Democrats ar
at present like angel visits +" few and ia
between" We really think the Squire won
come within 1000 votes of being elected.
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! ours. very respectfully.

Rev. Nathaniel II. Tsycr. u D.. ks<.
1heodo'e h. W-olsey. h. D.. l.. l.. -.
lion, Henry bu;sCr. Rev. p.sii 3nisA
d, D. Rer. J. Hsa.s, D. H.. snd sta.n
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CIR Rullslls Gnfstion.
IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE.

To his Ercellency james buchanan. Presi-
dent Of the United States
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to undertake to establish a separate govern
mcnt within its chartered limits for the pur-
pose of redressing any grievance. real or im-
aginary. of which they might have complain
ed against the legitimate State government
Such a principle, if carried into execution,
would destroy all lawful authority and produce
universal anarchy.
| ought to specify more particularly con-
diton of affairs, which have embraced only
in general terms, requiring the presence of
military force in Kansas The Congress of
the United States had most wisely declared it
to be the ''truc intent and meaning of this
act (tho Act organizing the Territory not to
legislatc slavery into any Territory or State,
nor to exclude it therefrom, but to leave the
people thereof perfectly free to form and reg
ulatc their domestic institutions in their own
way. subject only to the constitution of tho
United States" AS natural consequence
| Congress has also prescribed by the Same act
| that wber the Territory of Kansas shall be
admitted as State it ''shall be received in
to the Union, with or without slavery, as their
constitution may prescribe at the time of their
/! admission.
| Slavery existed at that period, and exists
in Kansas, under the constitution Of the Uni
| ted States. This point has at least bean de-
cided by the highest tribunal known to our
laws. How it could ever have been doubted
is mystery. II confederation of sover-
ego States acquire new Territory at the
expense OF their common blood and treasure,
| surely one set of the partners can hxvo nc
right to exclude che other from it's enjoymen,
by prohibiting them from taking into il what
soever a reecgnized 10 he property by the