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nm Iiaes, artillery, and infantry.
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100 N. e. s brass scales, pairs
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1900 spades, 3,irss
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W. q. MFfZEROfT,
(SuccIssoR TO GRoRsI HILbus,l
Agent Of Raven nacen's and Wiluaa
Millsr's
CELEB RATED PIANOS,
LAS ALWAYS ON HAND THE LARGEST
l. stock Of PIANOS from S175 up to 81 900.
MELODEONS from S45 to $3.50,
ms S5rAT FluTss BAN SSHss t tSspRS
CONS, and SHEET MUSIC, cheaper shan IN
any houss south ef NeH YoFk. = - Z { e.
Music published and received ever day.
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Ne. 3e1 Pa ave., opposite National Hsssi'
JONAS p. LEVY,
IMPORTER AID pEALIl IN YrHI
WINES, BRAHDIKs, 9k0CERIEe, AHB
GIG Rs,
HAS IN STORE A VERY CHOICE AS
Il sortment Of Champagne In quarts and pinu,
XXI; and cresan de Bsusey, and other desirable
Brsnds; Brandy In cask and bottles, Vintage
E77 TO $780, Runs Of all kinds; whiskeys lsss
to 1855 Holland Sin Of al kinds;
Claret Wines Of all brands
Burgundys do do
Saturne do do
Sherry do do
Madeira do do
Port do DO
German do DO
Hook do do
Italian do do
Hungarian do do
English Ale and Porter Of all brands
Cigars do do
Cordials do do
Cross Blsckwel's London Pickles an
Preserves Of all kinds
OoRee, Sugar, Tsas, 40, &c
9e7 Penn. avenue, opposite National Hot4
Jan 0-iy JONAS p. LEVY
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CARD.
ISAAC HERZBER6,
LICENSED PAWNsRoxrp
WIN loan el00 in sums to suit, on Snv .1t,s, ~
q md ~ streets. Jan 7.eoSms
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JOHN PIERPONr,
THOMAS A DEXTER,
3. n. KENDALL, NJ d.
SAMUEL MAY,
THOMAS C. ANORy

For sale by z D. GILMAN, Special Agent
$50 Pennsylvania avenue, and at the Genera
Agency, corner Of an Cstreets, Navy Yard.
feb o.
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TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

WARRINGTON, February %, 1857.
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Q SECONDHAND MELODEONS. RUf
In use short time, for sale or rent, very Low.
at our great Piano Store, between otS md f1sh
Jan JORN =. BILLS,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
General Walker

A writer in the Edinburgh Mog1zipe thus
describes the personnel of the Nicaragua hero:
In stature General Walker is but little
over FIVE feet four. His features are descn-
bed as coarse and impossible; his square chin
and lorg jaw denote character, but his lips
are full and his mouth not we'll formed his
eyes are universally spoken ofas the most sin
gular feature in his face-ofa singularly light
grey, they are so large and fixed that in
daguerreotypc the eyelid is scarcely visible.
His manner is remarkably self possessed, and
some of his most intimate friends. who had
been with him throughout the most trying
scenes of his Nicaragua experience, have as
surcd me under no circumstances have they
ever observed him to change countenance.
even to laugh, Or to alter in the least degree
his slow and precise mode of diction He is
at all times taciturn, and when he does speak
it is directly to the point. He manifests O
contemptuous Indifference to danger without
being reckless, and altogether seems better
qualified to inspire confidence and respect
among lawless men than to shine in civilized
society. He is ascetic in his habits, and his
career hitherto has shown him to be utterly
careless of acquiring wealth. Highly ambi-
tious, it is but due to him to say that his as
pira tions, however little in accordance with
the moral code in vogue at the present day.
are beyond riches. Like Louis Napolean, he
has fixed faith in the star of his destiny, and
like him he will doubtless be branded by tho
civilized uations of Europe as an unprincipled
adventurer of heaven born hero, according
as he fails or succeeds in his daring enter
prise"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
The COnvention--The Nominations.

In another part of to-day's paper will be
found the proceedings of the Democratic State
Convention. held at Harrisburg, on Tuesday
last. The nominations are capital ones. en-
inently fit to be made. Messrs. STRONG and
THOMPSON several years occupied the po-
sition of President Judge of the Courts of Erie
and Crawford counties, and gained for him.
self high reputation for ability and integri-
ty of character. Both have served tog ether
in Congress, and were prominent and infu-
ential members in that body.
Mr.. STEoNG comes from the "old Gibral-
ter; of Democracy, and his nomination was
justly due to the sound constitutional Dcmoc-
racy of Bcrks. She will attest the apprecia-
ton of the honor conferred upon her by Civ
ing her 'sfavorite SON. and the balance of the
ticket. a majority of not less than I 900 in
October
Judge THOMPSON is strong man in the
West His nomination has given satisfaction
to all. Clarion, Westmoreland, Cambria and
the other pillars of the Democratic column in
that portion of the State will give good ac-
count of themselves next fall
The resolutions are ably drawn, and breathe
the true Democratic spirit. We were glad
to see one passed denouncing the iniquitous
bill for the sale of the public works. This is
true reflex of public sentiment. and mark
ed rebukc to the insolent dictation of the
Pennsylcanian in the issue of the day pre-
vious.
Democrats of Pennsylvania, your ticket is
now complete. Get ready for action. Action,
action, action is the word. Let us 90 boldly
forward, and meet the monster Black Repub-
licanism, and the interests of an overgrown
monopoly in their filthy dens, and crush them
out forever. We have the power in our hands
Let us see to it that our energies are not was
ted by supineness. PACKER and Repeal will
be inscribed on our banners, and with this
motto we will go forward to certain and glo-
rious victory.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
The Death of John Collins.

Since our connection with this paper we
have never been called upon to refer to more
melancholy affiiction than the sudden and un-
expected death of JOIN COLLINS He was
in the prime of life and to all appearances was
possessed of vigorous health ; he had attained
his twentieth year, and all who knew him
predicted for him a long and brilliant ca
reer oe usefulness iHe was universally ad-
mired, not only for his admitted ability. but
for his modest and gentlemanly department.
He had no enemies, and when the sad news
of his death was known throughout the town
on Monday night, the tear of sorrow and af-
fiction moistcned the eye of his intimate per-
sonal friends, as we'll as the young and inno-
cent children of our quiet town. 1t was hard
for them to realize that one of their best and
htndest friends had gone to the sleep that
knows no waking. He was the youngest son
of our respected townman, Peter Collins,
Esq. &C What sha dows.. we are,s. and what
shadows we pursue" In common with the
entire community, we sincerely sympathize
with his family in this sudden and affecting
bereavement.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

GRATIFYING INTELLIGHNCE--P osTP NE
NENT OF THE COMETS VIsIr.-Mr. Berwick,
the editor of the Revelator, a Swedenborgian
or g New Church periodical, republishes
communication on " The Expected Great Co.
met" which he wrote to the Manchester Guar
dian (England) in 1850. predicting from
mathematical computation that the return of
the great comet of 1864 and 1866 will not Be
until about the year 1861. After reading all
the recent predictions he adheres to his orig
inal computation. Those who have been ap-
prehensive of collision of the earth and the
comet this month may therefore ''take heart
of grace" and quiet their fears. We are re-
prieved for four years.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
Another Storm.

We were visited with another severe storm
on last Saturday night. The rain came down
in torrents. accompanied at its close, with
heavy hail. In all sections ofthe county. the
streams were unusually swollen, and in addi-
ton to the damage caused by storm of the
previous Monday night, we have heard of the
destruction of several bridges and mill-dams.
The stone wall of Mr.. Festus Tibbot's mill
dam, south of town, was completely swept
away, which will be a serious loss. Corn, po-
tatoes and all kinds of grain on the hill sides.
were washed out, as we'll as the fences carried
away. The gardens suffered severely-the
principal loser in this respect in town being
William Kittell Esq. The ground is COM
pietely saturated and we are still visited with
frequent and heavy showers.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
The Reward of the scoundrels,

All honorable gentlemen whose public or
private business called them to HARRISBURG
during the rast winter, agree in pronouncing
the recent Legislature the most corrupt body
of men that ever convened at the scat of gov
ernment 1t was almost disgrace to high
minded, honest men, to be compelled to as
sociate with such set of unmitigated rascals.
The town was oyer-run with broken down
politicians, drunken borers and debauched old
vagabonds, who had already grown rich In the
pursuit of the same business It was we'll
known and not denied, that a proposal was
made by the scoundrcls who control the leo:
islation of our state, to the Pennsylvania Rail
Road Company, that if the Company would
pay them the amount of a years tax, (atout
S229, ,0O0,) they would secure the passage of
any bill they might draw up for the sale Of
the main line, with clause erempting the
property Of the Company from taratioa for
erer. 1t is said the proposal was accepted
The villains who were ''ii the ring are said
to have spent about $1,000 to procure the
passage of the bill, thus making about 5000
900 by the operation (! The price of COM
mon member was about $500 Others, who
could not be bought at so low rate, were
paid $500 and $4,000, and we are inform
ed that a democratic Senator from the West
ern portion Of the state was offered $4,000 if
he would only remain silent and not oppose
the passage of the bill 4.
Anoth er Senator was offered $500 if be
would respond to forged telegraph dispatch
calling him home, on account of sickness It
is shameful, disgraceful, that such state Of
things should exist. but it seems to be the fate
OF poor old Pennsylvania to be plundered and
robbed. We believe that three-fourths of the
men who voted for that bill did SO from dis
honest motives. We believe they were bot
like sheep in the market. No man who sup
ported it should be allowed to show his face
in the Halls of the State Capitol -Easton
1rgus,
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attained by fair or foul manner. We rejoice
exceedingly that Simon has finally got into
the right "pen." He was blight and curse
to the Democratic party while connected with
it, and now that be has openly arrayed him
self among its enemies, we experience a
change.
Something like the burst from death to life,
From the graves cerements to the robes OF
heaven"
The case of j. X. Morehead is easily dis
posed Of He is nothing more than shrewd
BUSINESS man, who has turned his attention
to politics for the purpose of making money
Finding that the Democratic party did not
answer his ends, he arraycd himself among
the freedom shriekers, and is now one of their
shining lights. Doubtless the Major like
John Snodgrass, considers himself ;" destined
for till rise," among his new friends.
How do our Black Republican friends like
the three rcncgades who are now their cham
pions, leaders and dictators? How docs the
energetic Colonel, of the g Johnstown Trib-
une," whose political creed seems to be a
cross between Know Nothingsm and Black
Republicanism, and who entertains such a
holy horror of franciscan Monks, relish the
odious free trade doctrines of David Wilmot =?
John, We beg pardon, Colonel VIC pause for
reply
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
How Judge Thompson is thought Of by his
Political Opponents at Home.

The Erie Gazette, an oppositioc print, an
nouncing the nomination by the Democratic
Convention of Judge Thompson, for the Su-
preme Bench. says:
&c As is well known, we differ from Judge
Thompson politically, and shall feel bound to
oppose his election; but at the same time, We
can truly say that he is. by legal attainments
and general talents, we'll qualified for the po-
sition for which he has been nominated. His
party has certainly evinced good sense and
judgment in selecting him."
When it is remembered that Judge 7. has
ever been an ardent and energetic worker in
the Democratic ranks. this testimony from .
political opponent is entitled to double weight
proving that our candidate is as honorable as
able.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
A Beautiful Trio.

Three renegade democrats, David Wilmot.
Simon Cameron and j. X. Moorehead, are at
the present time, the leaders and High
Priests of the Black Republican party in this
State. Three more shrewd, dishonest or
selfish politicians cannot be found in the Re-
public from the Atlantic to the Pacific. They
belong to that school of politicians, who
know no motive but self interest, worship no
god but Mammon, and regard integrity and
honesty in the discharge of public duties as
farce. For many years they professed to be
Democrats. but never supported the regular
nominees of the party except when they had
a private and selfish motive for so doing.
True to the instincts of the race of political
Cormorants, they hovered around the out
skirts of the party, making an occasional de-
scent when favorable opportunity for plum
der presented itself. Finding at length,
that their infamy was fully detected, and that
could expect nothing in their peculiar line of
business from the Democratic party, they
turned instinctively to :. SAM but soon find
ing that his fortunes were on the wane, they
finally enrolled themselves among the espe-
cial friends of his illustrious successor
"Sambo."
David Wilmot has been rewarded for his
shricks for freedom and bleeding Kansas last
fall. by the Know Nothing Black Republican
nomination for Governor, and will doubtless
be elected, orer tie left, on the second Tues
day of next October.
Although not the author of the celebrated
proviso which bears his name, he was the
first to introduce it into Congress, and he
has been harping on it ever since. 1t is a
measure calculated and intended to deprive
the people of the Southern States of their
just rights under the Constitution. Governor
M'Dowell of Virginia, has justly termed it, a
/" clear, direct, deliberate disunion act, capa-
bic of working out no other result, and
pressed upon us, too, at a time when every
thing that wisdom can suggest, or patience or
patriotism can bear, will not be more than
sufficient to keep the Union together" Mr..
Wilmot was member of Congress during
the Session of 1916, and was distinguished
as the friend and champion of free trade, in
the broadest and most unqualified sense OF
the term. He was. we believe, the only
member of the Pennsylvania Delegation in
Congress, who voted in favor of the tariff act
passed at that Session. He went SO far as to
suggest the resort to direct taxation in order
to raise sufficient revenue for the support Of
the national government, in lieu of that ac-
quired by duties levied on imports.
Cameron proved himself during the late
Presidential campaign, valuable ally to his
new friends and in consideration of his SER
vices they elected him last winter, United
States Senator for the next six years. 1t is
true he secured his election by fraud, bribery
and corruption, but they are the weapons he
accustomed to using in political warfare. and
a triumph over Locofocoism, was consum-
nation dcvoutly to be wished for, whether
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
Delepate Election.

The democratic voters of the several election
districts in the 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 3Oth 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 transact such other business
as the usagcs 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.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

FOURTH OF July 1t will be seen by a
card in to-days paper that the patriotic citizens
of the Borough of Loretto and vicinity, intend
celebrating the anniversary of our National
Independence. with Banquets, Speeches, Mu-
sic, &C., for the benefit of St Mary's Church.
We have no doubt that our neighbors will
have happy and merry 4th-they never go
half ways in matters of this kind. We would
be pleased to spend the day with them, but
business matters will call us from home.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

THE CRops IN ILLINOIS, OF
the Agricultural Bureau at Washington, wri-
ting from Illinois, state that the prospects
for the yield of wheat and other small grains,
in that State arc excellent. The corn crop
will, however, be small. and in many cases it
has been planted second time. Hay will
also lie produced abundantly, and the fruits,
generally promise well. The cold, damp
weather there has been of much benefit
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
June 10, 1857.
THE GLORIOUS 4thu AT LORETT0.

The citizens of Loretto inten celebrating
the approaching 4th of July with banquet,
speeches, music, &C., for the benefit of st.
Mary's Church. Large deputations from most
Of the neighboring localities are engaged to be
there on tha. occasion, and all are cordially
invited. Tickets can be had of the several
managers appointed to dispose of them.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

In our last paper we stated that the In
junction against the right of the Pennsylvania
Rail Road Company to purchase the main
line would be argued before the Judges of
the Supreme Court at Harrisburg, on last
Friday. 1t seems however, that the argu-
ment was postponed until yesterday. We
will inform our readers of the result in our
next nnmber.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
Another Victory.

The Democrats of New Haven. Conn.
carried the municipal election few days
ago by 500 majority, This is large gain
over the state election a month ago. This
certainly looks as though abolitionism is tot
tering even in New England.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17
PIrTsBuRG. June u.

before the Prothonotary of the Supreme
Court:
PITTsBURG. June II, 1857.
Henry S. Mott as we'll for himself as for
each other, stockholders of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, as may choose to become
parties, VS. Pennsylvania Railroad Company
ct. ais.
In the Supreme Court, Middle District in
equity.
The petition of Samuel B. Cooper, Jaco b
Toner and VIM. Perkins, Commissioners of
Allegheny CO., in the Commonwealth of Pa,
acting for and in behalf of said county of
Allegheny, represents that the said county is
owner of 10000 shares of the Capital Stock
of the P. r. r. Company, and have owned
and held the same for nine years last past.
That bill has been filed in the honorable
court in the above case, setting forth that the
said Company threatens and intends to be-
come the purchaser of the Main Line of the
Public Works of the State, according to the
terms and provisions of an act of Assembly
of May Is, 1857, referred to in the said
bill and praying for the causes and reasons
therein assigned, that the said Company.
their officers, servants and agents. and the
other defendants named in the said bill may
be enjoined by the decree of your honors
from purchasing the same.
Your petitioners therefore pray that your
honors will permit them to become parties.
complainants to the said cause, and aid and
assist in prosecuting the same. according to
the practice of equity in such cases-and they
will ever pray.
(Signed,) S. B. COOPER,
JACOB JONES,
VIM PERKINS.
Commissioners of Allegheny CO , Pa.
On the 18th day of June, 1857, personally
appeared before the undersigned authority,
S. B. Cooper, Jacob Jones and VIM. Perkins,
the above named Commissioners of Allegheny
county, who, being duly sworn, say that the
facts set forth in the above petition are just
and true to the best of their knowledge aud
belief S. B. COOPER,
JACOB TONER,
VIM. PERKINS,
Sworn and subscribed before me the day
and year aforesaid. A. 3. McCALMoNT,
Prothonotary Supreme Court, Western
District Pitts. Union.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

UTAH The St. Louis Republican says:-
" Active preparations are making here and
elsewhere for military expedition to Utah
The current opinion seems to be, that force
of about $500 men is to be sent to that Terri
tory, and some dispatches even specify the
regiments which are to be sent thither; but
we doubt whether this number Of men can be
obtained from them. The expedition, we
infer, is not expected to take up the line OF
march from Fort Leavenworth until the mid
die of July, and then, as it will take at least
sixty days to reach the neighborhood of Great
Salt Lake City, it is well enough to consider
what can be done before the winter sett in
The SHOWS commence in that region IN Octo-
Der, and unless peaceable occupation can be
at once taken of Salt Lake City and quarters
obtained for the troops, great privations and
suffering may follow. Such an emergency
seems to have been contemplated by the Gov
ernment, for they have advertised for the de-
livery of two thousand head of Beef Cattle at
the point of destination of the army, but they
NAV not arrive in time, and the cunning OF
the Mormons, if they make resistance at all.
will teach them to cut off the supplies, and
thereby greatly embarrass the Commissary
| DEPARTMENT. We much fear that this expe-
dition is projected too late in the season for
effective military operations, and that it may
| fail altogether.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-06-17

A LETTER from Gen. Shields designates
Col. Burnett, who commanded the New York
regiment in his brigade in Mexico, as prop
er person to receive Gen. Jacksons gold
snuff box.