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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
From tie Lancaster Exnres,
narrow Escape OF the President Elect from o
Violent Death

About the time Nr- Buchanan returned r-,
his late visit to Washington, we hea. d wb;sne--
OF singular and mysterious nature In regard ,,
his Illness and sudden return home In prosec,,.
ting our inquiries we ascertaincd that Mr. Hpmo,
f9ter, Of his city, came home from WasbiUotfs,
with MI Buchana an, also sick, and was obliged
20 take his bed, where lie has been ever since.
al the same time we were satisfied cf tie truth
0i tie statements which NC give below, but as er-
traordnary efforts were made here-as well asa,
Washington, to keep the matter hustled up. Va
yielded to the sotcitati Of friends, and Uirbben
the facts in cur possession As thev are mo-,
coming out through ,sher channels, II is due .o
cur readers to gge them history of the e1tr,or.
dInary case Of a narrow escape from wbo,esal.
poisoning
When 81. buchanan went to WASHING, -
put up at the National House, where J. GI.ncv
Jones, John L. Dawson. and others ,ve,. s.or;..
II appears that this hotel has been terribly
'e' Win rats CT late, and enc Of the boarcers ras
'ie story soeS) conceived the idea that they ought
70 oe poPosed Of tfIectually b, fore the tav # IN
auguration.
Accordingly, he procured extra large doses =,
arsenic, which lie disposed cf in the mos. ten,,-
ting manner about the house The rs,x -. u :,
poison. It's wcd known that when rats partsk,
OF arsenic they put directly for water, Tber !
large tank Of water in the upper pant of the Lo,el
referred To- and into this the host II rats ,lunea
drank. bUrsted and died. From til, tank ;; :
house is supplied with water for dr;,.Li,g -
cooking purposes.
Twenty :lIirty 0? tic guests were sr,,3.,,,,.
and some ofthem severely affected, from h.. -.
ci water Il as iTaIreSn:s,e, wi.h tie y,i>.... IT.
buchanan LEFT su denly for Wheat!.n,l. yl,ere
arrived suffering severely from GiiarrI OF. u,
WAS, however, less severely affected than the o,-
crs, aud in short time recovered. .suficiettlv t.,
receive yisiters, but the fatigue incident :, enter
tanning two or tire hundred ,7trsc,. ,,,.l., ;,
absolutely Necessary for kim t. husband -,
strength by refusing ANY but lis ,Iost i,t,,
mate PERSONAL lri,n,!s-a rul. which ,yss ri.;I,,.
observed ny to the loGT Of his departure this NOR
ming.
| Dr. Juies, oi B-rAs, MAS ;loSt scvere'v affected
and has teen lying a critical CONDITION eyer
siEcc, and a dunbt about rs recovery las lftIi.
| Appointment 10 place in the Cabinet an ops,y
question UP to the present til.:c
| Among tne others not severity s... c,.L Y 9,
lion. JOHN Ia. DAVIS IA, ard il was r..,..rsd rs.
m 'l'ng that lac has since lis,; The ryl,,E:. how
| ever, i:ec'ls Confirmation.
| NJ Porter, Of this city. was also severely az
iectc, AID though cui ci 10 lis rom ,y,r ,u.-,
! we te ieEe lc Is oi:t cf danger
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04

PUBLICATION OF THE LAws-A number Of
our exchanges, IN different parts of the Com
Tonweath, have expressed in decided terms,
sentiments in favor Of the passag &C of law
providing for the publication of the acts .ofas-
sembly, in prominent newspapers of the sew
cral counties. We are of the same opiniou
Laws made for the government of society
should be made public as possible. a speci-
fc knowledge of all laws, legal terms and
technical bubbles may not be absolutely ben
ofeial TO every person outside the legal pro-
fession, bat general knowledge of the prin
ciples upon which our laws are founded, and
an easy access to the statutes of our Legisla-
tive bodies, should lie secured to all This
can be accomplished by having them publish
cd in the lea9ing newspapers OF the respective
counties. We hope the legislature will take
up the subject and give it their favorable con-
sidcration
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04

COPPER CoISs.-As the copper coins are
about to give place to new small cents made
of nickel and copper, an obituary of the ''red
cent? will not be an uninteresting thing. 1t
was FIRST issued as United States coin in
1892. 1t then bore the head of Washington
on one side, and thirteen links on the other.
The French Revolution soon after created
rage of French ideas in America, which put
on the cent instead of the head Of Washing
ton, the head Of the Goddess of Libcrty--a
French Liberty, with neck thrust forward and
flowing locks. The chain on the reverse was
replaced by the olive wreath of peace. But
the French Liberty was short lived, and so
was her portrait on our cent. The present
staid, classic dame with filet around her
hair. came into fashion about thirty or forty
years ago.
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Sir John Miller 4.

Smooth fo,o the ,cares the zephyrs gently play
Belinda sp.iled and all the icortd tcdS gay"
Such was the general appearance OF nature at
the advent of Sir John Miller, into our quiet ru-
raj village. Altho' Sir John was incog ard was
of the most retiring modeSty, still the native
quickness Of perception of our inhabitants, early
discovered that he was something more than
common man. The chaste elegance of his CONVEX
sational powers and the unobtrusive conduct OF
the man, gave evidence unquestionable that he
was :" touch above the vulgar"
Sir John would take drink at the bar, and
play rubber of whist with tie common men OF
ths;tewu, but there was grace and dignity about
him that manifested itself in all his movements
and would compel any rejecting man to exciaim
what q treasure he would be at a tea party, or ID
q drawing room He is gone, but he has left a
rnemento behind him in the shape Of q piece OF
mechanism, that we trust viii pcrpetuate his
memory He is said to be almost martyr to
science Many of us in this village have never
eeen an English nob,cman before
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
." NEW PAPER CorERLETs. "A corrcspon

6 NEW PAPER CorERLETs "A corrcspon--
dent of one of the morning papers, gives tho
following important suggestions in reference
to keeping warm during the cold weather.
&c I would state for the ben eft of the .ut.
lie at this cold season, that they may slecp,
much more comfortable, and with fewer bed
clothes by placing one or two thicknesses os
paper Common newspaper 1ill anSwcr) be-
tween the eoverlets of their beds. This m,v
appear ridiculous to some, as il did 70 M,
when ] first heard of it but. having tried il.
can testify, from experience, tha, !. is an
effective remedy for cold sleeping. # thoss
who minister to the wants of the moor. will
give it trial, believe they will find i. e
valuable aid in relieving their suffc,ings.
The plan is certainly worth trial
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04

Tue NEws.-The William Sherrod, or
Sherrard, killed iu the recent afray in Kan
sas, was the man appointed by the Court to
Fill the vacancy occasioned by Sheriff Jones
resignation. to whom Gov Geary refused TIE
commission on the ground of being an habit
ual drunka d. The Westport correspondent
of the Republican says that Sherrod did not
spit in the governors face, but called him a
liar, coward and scoundrel The balance Of
the report, though not sorroborated, is not
contradictcd. Letters from Lecompton are
expected here to night.
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\ BOLD MATRIMONIAL SPECULATION Mp
PED IN TIE BUD. Philadelphia Bul,e-
tin, of Saturday last. contains the particulars
of bold matrimonial speculation, which well
nigh terminated in the inycigling of 4 veal
thy retired merchant of Arch street, whose
name is withheld He has not escaped dis
grace and censure, however. Being highly
respectable, it was not before known, or even
suspected, that he kept a young and some-
what handsome woman, OH Fitzwa;er street.
above Tenth, aud that he spent much of his
time there. The woman, being dcsirous of
bcttering her condition both socially ana pc-
cuniarly, hit upon an cxpcdient whereby She
might uiarry the '' rich old fool" Knowing
that he would not consent to the alliance while
sober, she made him stupid drunk" and
the result was as fallows:-
On Saturday night, the 2ist ult, Alder
man Enuc sent for at his Office to call at
the house in Fitzwater street. He obeyed
the summons, and was met on his arrival
there by the lady. who stated that she wished
him TO marry couple. She soon after in
troduced the gentleman already referred to =
The magistrate soon discovered that the man
was so stupid as to be unaware of the position
he occupied, and he properly concluded to
decline performing the duty, and for the pur-
pose of relieving himself from the dilemma
without exciting the suspicion of the woman
he stated that he would have to return to his
office for tie purpose of getting the marriage
form and a certificate to be given to the hap
Ply parties. The woman told him to hurry
back and she would give him ten dollars for
his services
The Alderman immediately sent to the
house of the intended victim-in Arch street
but none Of the family who could act in the
matter were at home A son-in law residing
in spruce street, was then sent for. and he,
much alarmed, procured the assistance of
High Constable Mutt and officer Watt, and
went to the house in Fitzwater street.
The officers, by the exercise of a rusc. got
the old man out of the house The woman
followed the party out on the pavement and
endeavored to induce her intended dupe to
return. Finding all.her persuasions''to be in
vain. she commenced to fight, and one of the
officers received very pretty black eye from
her fist.
The old gentleman was taken home in
carriage in waiting, and the thwartcd woman
vented her indignation by denouncing, to the
crowd collected by the disturbance, the inva-
ders of her home and the kidnappers of her
intended lord.
1t afterwards leaked out that during the
absence of Alderman Enue the woman was
about 70 send for another Alderman to per-
form the ceremony but the old man, although
stupe6ed with liquor, had still shre,ydness
enough left to discover that something was
wrong and to insis. upon being married BIZ
Alderman Enuo only.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04

EEMaEKABLE PRESENCE OF MIN3.-sbcst
uooD yesterday, well dressed lad astenIr,rd
to cross Washington street near Pine street
when hack rapidiy driven came suddenly
upon her. and, before she could turn to sara
herself. one Of the hortes caught bcr dr,ss
with his feet, and it seemed TO the perscn,
Tho sa| the occurrence that she would Be
mcre;iessly trampled upon and run over
The lady, however. with Instinct truly re
markable, resorted 70 the only expediens
which could save her. viz. throwing hs-'
arms around the neck of one of the horses 20
as TO make il impossible fcr them to tread up
on herself. She held to the horse till the dri-
yer succeeded Sin stopping, when she WAS re-
iieved from her perilous situation, not hew.v-
err TIL her dress was tern completely If
| Advertiser, 24th
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@ EXTRAORDINARY DELUsIoH. "A most
remarkable case of deusion has been brought
to light in Philadelphia a large number of
Ignorant Germans have, it seems, permitted
themselves TO be victimized by woman of
their own race, named Ann Master, who pre-
tended to be the sister of Jesus Christ She
appears to have exercised unlimited control
over them, extorting large sums of money,
jewelry, &c. According to one of the wit
nesses Mrs. Master was prepared to 60 up to
HeaFeD, seated op white horse, and at the
right side of God. and that angels were all
round her = She could net go however as
sh' had to have gold watch, gold pencil,
and gold ring before she could git into
Heaven. Money was furnished her by her
friends to enable her to procure these articles
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04

The New CENT.-The Director of the Uni
ted States Mint at Philadel phia, Mr. James
Ross Snowden, writing to the Hon. James
Guthrie, Secretary of the Treasury, under
date of February 20. gives the following de-
scrlpton OF the new cent .-'' The diverse is
flying eagle with the legend United States
of America, and the date of the piece. The
reverse is simply a wreath, composed of the
staple productions of our country. encirclino
tie denominatiop. The propriety, simplicity
and symmetry of this arrangement think is
apparent by an inspection of the coin. The
wreath is-similar in design to the three dollar
gold coin, but the greater thickness of the
cent Nrabies it to be brought out ia higher and
more perfect relief, and it fills more complete
ly the face Of the coin. The devices and
general appearance Of this cent-its thickness
and the smooth edge. render i. SO dissiniar as
to prevent its being mistaken for any of the
other denominations. The last named char
actcristics will enable persons of defectiv. Vi
sion. or where there is an absence of light. to
ascertain the denomination The weight of
the piece Is y grains or thee pennyweights';
equal to threetwentieths of an ounce Troy.
tue diameter is fifteen-twentieths or three
fourths of an inch. and the thickness Of the
plane chetso is sixty five thousandtbs of an
inch 1t will be seen that the relative pro-
portions are most obviously varied from the
other eoins-retainirg very nearly the thick
ness of the old copper cent, its diameter is
but the onc-twcntieth of all inch greater than
the dime. This popularity of proportion is
also relied on as an additional safeguard
against mistaking il for any other coins issued
from the Mint
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
THE NOMINATIONS

Tue Democratic State Convention, which
assembled at Harrisburg, on last Monday,
nominated the following ticket.
GOVERNOR,
GEN. WIN. T. PACKER
CANAL COMMISSIONER,
NIMROD STRICKLAND.
SUPREME CoURr JUpGE.
HON. ELLIS .LEWIS
We will speak of the nominees at length.
10 our next number.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04
The Cabinet.

We are still without official information as
to some Of the Cabinet appointments of Presi-
dent Buchanan. But We regard the follow
ing as pretty authentic, inasmuch as it was
published in the Lancaster InteUigcncc7. the
morning Mr. buchanan left for Washineton
Secretary of Statc-Lewis Cass. of Mich.
Secretary of the Trcasurx-Howe!l Cobb.
of Georgia
Secretary Of War-John B Floyd. of Va.
Secretary OF the Navy-A Y Brown. of
Tennessee.
Secretary Of the Intcrior-Jacob Thomp-
son Of Mississippi.
Postmaster Gencral-Arnoli Plumer Of
Pennsylvania.
Attorney General Nathan Clifford, Of
Maine.
The appointment of Hon Arnold Plnmer,
will meet with general approval He is an
une1ceptionablc man has always been a
warm friend of Mr.. Buchanan, ard trusty
and reliable Democrat. lie is man of cx-
cellent qualifications and character for the Do
sition assigned him
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la- Captain Aupustin Christy Of Ale

re- Captain Augustin Christy Of Ale
gheny Township. called at our Office on last
Saturday and stated that he has heretofore
been an old line Wing but that at the last
fall election, he voted !or BUCHANAN &
BRECKENRIDGE; E; and the whole Democrat
ic State and County ticket, and that he has
identified himself with the Democratic party
sud will sustain its nominees in the future.
Capt. Christy, is a gentleman of high charac
tor for honesty aud integrity, and like many
other old line Wings of Allegheny Township,
aided and assisted in electing Pennsylvania
favoritc son, to the Presidepcy-an honor to
the patriotic Wings of Allegheny Township
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ACCIDENT TO Mr.. FIILMoEE's pcu,s

ACCIDENT TO Mr.. FILLMoRE's FkSnSs
1t is stated taat on Taeada5 Of last week Mr.
and Mrs. Fillmore, the father and mother Of
E1-President Fillmore. had narrow escaps
from death at Aurora. n. Y. They were ri
olng In buggy, when they came in collision
with lumber wagon in Which German was
riding, breaking tho shaft of the buggy The
horse took fright and upset the occupants a
gafast the fence .cutting their faces. and brus-
ing them badly. They were taken sp insen-'
sible and conveyed bone. Both are nov
slowly recovering from their injuries ,houss
1t Will be some time before they are rsstorrl
70 their usual health
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ARRIVAL At BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, March 2-The special train
from Lancaster with Mr.. Buchanan and suite.
arrived hero at half past ] o'clock. and the
procession is now moving to the City Hotel
large assemblagc of citizens were gathered
at the depot to greet him on his arrival
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Movements Of the President Elect.
DEPARTURE FROM LANCASTER

LANCASTER, March 2-The President elect
and suite started at O'Clock this morning in
n special train for Baltimorc. via the Coluubi
aud Baltimore Central Road There vas an
immense turn cut by our citizens to witness
his departure, which took place amid the ring
ing of all the bells of the city and the boom
ing of cannon. The Lancaster Feucijlcs ac-
company him as an csco.t
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= Mr.. buchanan was accompanied TO
Washington by his nephew and private Sec
rotary, James Buchanan Henry, and his
niece, Miss Harriet s. Lane, and Miss Hettv
Parker. Miss Lane will remain at Washing
ton to DO the honors of the White House, but
Miss Parker will return TO take charge of
Wheatland after the Inauguration.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04

Costly LIvING.-The St Louis Democrat
says the p.ice of board at Jefferson City, the
capital of Missouri, his been raised to $50
per week siuce the assembling of the legisla-
ture The members rcaaivo only S21 rc,
week.
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EcrxsBURG FoUNDkr.-Thc castings manuiAc-
tsred at this establishment gaining wide
spread reputation--they made Of strong and
durable iron, and not like castings purchased in
the cities. Farmers and others in want OF Pow
POINTS, Stoves &C., should call at the Ebensl,urg
Foundry and purchase a fair article, and at lower
rates thau can be purchased in cur yillag.-
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Our Agents.

S NJ. Pettengill & Co, of New York. and
J. Webster, of Philadelphia are our author
ised agents to receive and collect money due
this Office.
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ARRIVAL AT COLUMBIA

CoLUMBrA. Pa, March 2-The special
train with Mr.. Buchanan and suite, arrived
here abou, 8 o'clock, and after few minutes
delay proceeded on the route for Baltimore
over the Northern Central. The snow is fal
ling here, but the quantity is not sufficient to
obstruct travel
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nA- The project ofsa'Fsilroad from Lew
istown to Bellefonte and Snow Shoe is being
agitated by the Lcwistown folks. A public
meeting has been held and steps taken to OBJ
tain the means for a preliminary survey
Another project is Road from point
on the Penna. R. Il. in Perry county, through
Sherman's Valley, to Broad Top. The Com
pany for this enterprise is already organized,
Gen a. ?. WILSON, Of Huntingdon icing
President
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n@~ 1t is reported in New York that Gov
crnor King has sent written directions to the
District Attorney, Mr. Hall, requiring him to
take the Necessary legal measures for the re-
moval of Mr.. Connery from his Office as Coro-
ner. The charges upon which the Governor
has proceeded in this matter, have, it is said,
been drawn up by Mr. Clinton. counsel of
Mrs Cunnin CHAM, and are based upon the
course of conduct he pursued in the investiga-
ton of the circumstances attending the death
cfDr. Harvey Burdell. The Coroner is, it
appears. to be impeached on the ground of
incompctency and improper conduct; but he
is determined to contest to the last tic power
and authority of the Governor, and for tha.
purpose has already engaged counsel. The
case will probably come before the proper
court in the course of thEes- or four days.
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GRAHAM's MAGAzINE-We have received
the March number of Craham's It is filed
with its usual variety of Interesting reading
matter.
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ES- The crowd attending court is large
The interest manifested is more than usual
probably on account OF the large amount of
Commonwealth business.
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CoURT.--At the time of going to press little
has been done in court except few petty ca
ses. We will lay the entire proceedings be-
fore our readers in our next issue.
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Gss- A Thousand acres Of land have been
given at Carbondaie, Illinois, for tho site Of
the first College in that benighted part of H.
linnis known as 9 Egypt"
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TEE CAxrBELLs.-This company gave two
concerts Turing this week to a very large and re-
specialize audience. This is the first company
that has visited our town for years, that appear
I'd 10 Gire general satisfaction.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1857-03-04

THANKS Our thanks are due to members
Of the Legislature for many favors.
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& We were handed the proceedings of
a meeting held in Chest Township, on last
Saturday. They will appear in our next is
sue
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Uoy. JcHs J.. DAWSON. learn with
dep regret that this gentleman is still seri-
ou.Iy III. at h.s r,sidsccc in Brownsville.
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St Louis, FEBRUARY 2S.-Adviccs from
Kansas state that the Legislature passed a
law. declaring resistance to the territorial NV
thorlty or law, rebellion. and punishable with
death The bill repl aling th, test cath..
which passed first in the House, was Gcfatcd
unanimously IN the Council, aud condemned
by resolution The outrage on Coy. Gearv
the House fglly Justified
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--latest from Kareae,

ct Lots, FEBRUARY IS The American.
nonTnatcd James s. Rollins Gaxsruo,
John W lson announces l.iillseli ID al i.,,,i,.,
dent candi late. and will zen Ihe e.nt.iay
Wlth the Constitution IN one band and tI,r
Wing banner in the other. All tie. .snd;-
dates are members Ct the pr, sent Legislature.
Later advlccs frola kau>as az I,pt e<..,..
TALLY different from the first accounts Tla
Councii denounced Shcrrod, but the Hons.
sustained BIN by a small majority. Sh,rro.i
was liot kidd. JONES has been arrested and
held TO taii in S5oee; he is rot the Governor +,
Secretary.
The bill repeating The test narhs. which
passed the Council WAS adopted by th, H.u,s.
\ bi!' passed both House furnishing lc.s,sucs
TO the Territorial laws bv death
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-10
90 TURNER'S an0 Others.

Tor SALE-Tbe thoroughbred Bull VICTOR,
Il sired BY Krkeyinston the second dam E',erv
are. 1srs. and good order with
color red and so by COMPETENT judges to be one Of che
Bste. blood Address B. 4. C. Tribune Office Y.
T1OR SALE One of Prentice g. Pages GRIST
MILLS SDinch stone with large Driving Drum Will be-
sold low If applied for No 25s Washington st.