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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-06
6. 1868.
THE INTELLIGENCER
NAV SUNINIAKY.


Tue Boston Daily Ledger, having refused to
endorse the Lecompton Constitution, twenty
one Custom House Officers ordered it stopped
The paper. it is said, will rot~be discontinued.
PArLsrS, THE CnEss PLArEr-Mr Paulsen,
the celebrated chess player, has just been play
ing seven games of chess blindcoIded, against
the best players of Dubuque At the close of
the games, PauI>cn told the position of every
piece on the seven boards,
Ali persons vino served in the Texas Revolu.
tion and the heirs OF such as have died. are en-
titled to bounty lands, but the Legislature of
Texas has limited the time for applications to
be made, which time has nearly expired; and
when it does expire, the claimants who have
not applied will be barred forever and lose their
rights
TuEPAcrrrc HoTEL CASE At ST. LouIs.--The
examination of witnessrs in the case of Taylor,
was continued 81; St. Lous on Saturday and
Monday afternoon. Thus far nothing has been
elected tending to confirm the suspicion against
the accused; bot, ON the contrary. many OF tic
suspicious circumstances have been saiisfactori-
ly explained, and appear incopSestent with the
hypothesis of the prisoners guilt. number
Of witnesses are Yet 20 be examined, but a. it
is presumah'e that the most important were
Examined first, i; is fair 10 concludt that moth
ing more tban has been already, viii be deyel-
opcd. -.a-
IIoN, II B. PAySE's (of ohio,1 dietiou is rot
altogether elegant, although forcibie and litter
as 'pizen.' We give sample. He speaks of
the Kansas Nebraska act aS the ''Knnsas Ne
brasker.act ;" Of Tndiara as "Indianer' - Of the
TopchaiteS, as the TopckcrileS," etc, etc, and
many other things of similcr sort.
Gov. L. J. WALkEH's powerful and Gervid let
ter TO The Indiana Anii.LeccmptonitcS, causes
sensation in :thc East. The Eastern papers
found this document in their Western exchanges,
At the nornerlt they were abusing Walker sound
i for backing out from lis opposition to old
Buck. Those concerned in starting the SANDER
must have felt cheap.
The Ohio Sta;esu.au claims that there are rot
three hundred naturaIized Democrats in Ohio,
who do not protest against the know Nothirg
LrcomPton Constitution
TmE New York papers inform us that many
iiremen arc among the converted, III the reyivals
that arc in PROCESS in That city.
PHE Washington writer for the ILLUS & dr.
gus says that when Mrs Clay heard of the in
suit offered TO her husband, she caltnly told him
that if he considered Gen. Cullon to he in a
state to give deliberate Insult, she had not
word to say against his fighting. To another
she said that although her husband was to her
the dearest OF any human being, his honor was
denrer TO Der than his life!
CINcrNNATT GroGGrRiEs.- following par
graph is going the rounds of the papers:
statistical friend has by actual count. dis
covered that the city Of Cincinnati contains more
than any other city in the United
S.tnfl.. rra.tr,f Nr.,r Y,rI- =.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-06
ODD FELLOWS DIRECTORY

NtrsiniHs Lodge NO. S.-Meets every Thursday
'eHincatts Hail. corner of Market and Monroe streets
'ASE' NJ. HIT y. G.; 3. ". Carr, Secretary.
FrHnkIin Lodge Nc. I3.-Meets as abOveeyery
Monday evening. DAVID BarHN, n. G.; giIiam r.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

The Democracy of Cambria assembled in
Mass Meeting at the Court House, in Ebens-
burg, on Wednesday evening", the 18th inst.
GEN JOSEPH MDoNALp was called to the
Chair; Irwin Rutledgc, Henry Scanlap, Mi
chael Meyers, Matthew NJ. Adams, Paul
George and Daniel Litzinger were appointed
Vice Presidents, and Charles d. Murray, John
p. Linton and Philip S. Noon, Secretaries.
The President of the meeting stated its OBJ
jects in an eloquent and terse manner. C..
L. PERsuINo, Esq the nominee of the Demo-
cratic party for Congress, was then called on
for speech. He responded in an address of
remarkable eloquence and power. He did
not attempt anything like defamation, but
confined himself strictly to the issues involved
in the present campaign. He was followed
by John Scott, Esq of Huntingdon, and
William A Stokes, of Greensburg, who both
delivered eloquent addresses. The meeting
adjourned, with cheers for Per shng, and the
State and county ticket.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
Early Locomotive.

1t is stated that tue first locomotives intro
duced into the United States were brought
from England by IIoratio Alien, of New
York. iu the fall of 1919. One of them was
placed upon the Delaware anu Hudson Rril-
road, at Carbonate, In PcnHsy ylyania, but
being found too heavy for the track, It's use
was abandoned.
The Boston Transcript says that the first
locomotive constructed in this cnuutry was
built by the Wes: Point foundry at New ork,
in 1880, for the South Carolina Railroad, and
named the Phouix; second engine was
built the same year. hy the same establish
men, and for tn same road and named the
West Point In the Spring Of 1881 third
engine was built 10y tue same establishment
for the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, from
Albany to Schenectady, and called htc De
Witt Clinton; this was the first locomotive run
in The State of New York. This engine was
put on the read by David Matthews, who now
resides in Boston, and has been connected
with railroads since that time The first
Stephenson locomotive ever imported into tins
country was the Robert Fulton. This engine
was brought out in the summer Of 1881, for
the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad; 1t was
subso oqucntly rebuilt aud named the John
Bull.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
OUR CANDIDATE.

The Democratic Congressional Conference !
which met at JvlIpstown last Friday, the !
lllth ballot placed in nomination CYRUS l.. !
PERsEISG, Esq, of this county, for Congress, !
and to-day, We ] lace his name at the masthead |
Of paper the Democratic candidate for
that Office, with emotions of pride and pleasure.
It is unnecessary for to say anything in praise
Of Mr. Pershing He is well known to a major
!ty Of our readers, and it is impossible to know
s.d not esteem him. He can justly claim undis-
puted precedence in the confidence, respect and
esteem of the Democracy Of Cambria, and even
the leaders of the opposition acknowledge the
purity Of his private life, and his stern unben-
ding integrity. There can be no doubt as to the
course he would pursue iS elected to scat in our
National Legislature. The principles o. the
Democratic party would be steadily adhered to
on all questions of 4 political character, and he
would never b" afraid to say No whenever prn-
ciplcs right required It. In this age Of aspi
ring demagogues and brawlng politicians, such
men as Mr.. Pershing are rare, and consequently
shey should be promptly supported and sus-
tained by the people Whenever an opportunity
for SO doing presents itself.
The Johnstown .'Iribune" in announcing the
result of the opposition Congressional Conference,
very properly complains that the just claims OF
Cambria county to the nomination were treated
with contempt. The members Of the Democrat
&c Conference were more just. They conceded
the claims OF Cambria to the nomination and be-
fore adjourn;ng, unanimously accepted her favor
ite the standard bearer of the party IN
this district during the approaching campaign.
he result If their IaborS has craated n Of
enthusiasm throughout the county so unanimous
and general that We did not anticipate it, and
We now confidently assert that Cambria is good
for At least fifteen hu.,ired Of majority in favor
of Pershing.
More than fifty ysass have elapsed since Cam
bria was organized county. During that
long period of time '',iweller cn her soil" has
never occupied a seat in Congress, even in the
State Senate Au opportunity is now presented
to the people Of Cambria for wiping out this re,
proach against them. That they will embrac,
j. nc 90 not entertain doubt.
Democrats of Cambria! awake from your
lcthargy. Cyrus L. PERsHISG, a Democrat VIII,
has long been resident of your county, who ha
grown with your growth and strengthened will
your strength, who knows the interests and want
Of your county, is now presented to you by til
Democracy of this Congressional district as th
candidate of the party for seat in congress-
Shah that nomination be sustained VIII tn
Democracy of Cambria sustain her favorite son
These questions which the Democracy of Cam
hsis will answer i'll language not to be mistake
xt the ballot box. Cdntrid county is 900
for fifteen hundred Of majority for Pershins
The second Tuesday Of nert October
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
LANDoN REEVE, Secretary.

We understand few of the splurgicg, one
horse, would be politicians in this place are in
the habit of asserting that the Democrat &
Sentinel''is lukewarm in support of a portion
of the County Ticket, when they Can do so in a
sneaking and covert manner. This exhib-
ton of low dirty demagogueism ana petty
malice may be considered by the aforesaid
splurgiug politicians and their admirers as
exceedingly sharp practice, but it won,
win. They know they are givi7ing currency
to low and scurrilous falsehood, and the
people know SO too. This paper never once,
since is 6rst appearance to the present time
faltered in the support of Democrrtie men
and measures. and while We control its col
umns in never shall -.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
OUR DUTY AS DEMOCRATS.

The Democratic Party has just emerged
from trying crisis; thank heaven the storm
has past While it lasted the timid and va
cillating asked more thar once, 'W atchman
how wears the night" But the storm is now
over and the day is breaking The Ameri-
can Democracy once more are unit, and pre-
sent an unbroken front to the enemy. We
have, it is true, an arduous contest before US;
but we are conteuding for the right; We are
arrayed Under a banner that We feel assured
for which we are contending, are just, and VIC
entertain no fears with regard to the result
with which it will be crowned.
The Democratic party never occupied a
more thoroughly national position than at the
present time. SAMUEL s. BLAIR, the oppo-
stion candidate for Congress. last night,
openly ckno wledged that he was the caudi-
date of sectional party. He boldly avowed
that he was Gin favor of excluding the in
habitarts of the Southern States from the
| Territories. 1t is true the blood of the
citizens Of the Southern States was freely
poured out on many well-fought battle
| field, in order to secure for US the precious
| boon of freedom. 1t is true the people of the
| Southern States contributed their quota to.
wards paying the amount required by law fol
the territories belonging to the United State.
ocquired by purchase. These are facts which
Mr.. Blair candidly acknowledges in bis speecl
on Tuesday night 1t would be well for hin
to remember during the approaching cam
paign, that the Democracy of Cambria coun
ty are not half way men. They have alway
been and always will be, true to their first love
The State ticket can aud will be elected in spit
of all the efforts of the opposition; and the pray
er of Rufus Choate shall be fully realized
God bless Pennsylvania! Whcrcsoever th
pillars of the republic may tremble. still ma
she stand forth IN her place Of power and {
beauty forever"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
Steam en- Canals.

We learn By telegraph from Schenectady,
New York that several excursions were made
on the canal yesterday, at the full speed al
lowed W canals, and that the result Is pro-
claimed satisfactory. Several scientihc men
watched the experiment. EricssoD's calorie
engines were used. -,
This IL a fact # no little iu,portsuce. The
FIRST steamboat that successfully pionghed
canal was an impelier, which ran from " md
sor Locks, Connecticut to Northampton
Massachusetts,. in 1888, in the month OF Ju-
ly. She had screw in the bow and bored
her way ihrough the water at the rate OF SIX
or seven miles an hour, without washing the
canal banks injuriously. The silly economy
of that day did not perceive the advantage 10
be obtained by the use Of steam, and dreamed
not of the ability to make repairs III case OF
damage cut of increased receipts; and SO the
whole experiment failed. Society Is wiser to
day. and the introduction of steam on caLals
is destined to be of great service III many
WAYS which it is needless to dwell upon, The
chief point. however, for consideration, Is
one that is most readily apparent. The event
will incrt ase the value of canal stock, which
| has run down to o very low figure. because
| timidity has not dared to test suggestion
| that was made with financial wisdom We
| have but little practical knowledge OF the mat
! ter but theory teaches that the restraint Oh
| speed IL canals is folly 1t may be true
that the banks may be washed to some e1-
tent, but that is all item Of little Importance
if by the rapid transit means can be obtained
to pay for the necessary repairs called Tor by
the circumstance, No positive, permanent
| injury can be done, and 1t Is far better even
to make the risk than to permit the great
works of the last generation to become TO-
tai loss,
We shall look at the further experiments
on canals with curiosity and hope. The H.
trod uction of available water courses through
the country, for the transportation of meE-
chandize and passengers was the best mer-
camille thought that preceded the railroad,
and we have ancient reverence for the III
vention, particularly it opened up large
interior trade by its facilities foI transport
lug products. We would. encourage, then
such experiments, as that at Schenectady yes
terday, for they EiIl be of no little importance
in enabling the canals to transport wila speed
gross productions TO the commercial countries
particularly would We urge the Introduction
of steam Oh the canals wlIich are crnnected
with the coal trade and general products o
Pennsy lvana 1t would be folly to avail
longer, when it is so evident that what ma.
lost IN one way will be amply made up IL
another. Our canals may yet be destined t
compete with railroad quite successfully. par
ticuarly in the transportation of heavy na
terials and live stock .--Peun. Inquirer.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
Latest News from Arizoniagnd New Mexico


ST. LOUIS Sept. 1O.-Col. Sayles the
agent of the Post Office Department, arrived
here Yesterday from Arzouia. reports the ex-
istence of a very lawless state of things III
that country, tue pistol and bowie-kuifs being
the only law recognized.
Indian depredations are also very frequent.
Col Sayles speaks favoraLly of the univcr-
sal resources of the Trrrit,ry, but deems the
annexation of Sonora of the utmost impor-
tance to their successful developement-
The El Passo and CANA wagon road e1pe-
dition will complete their work in November.
The agents of the California overland mail
company met early in August, west of the
Rio Grande, and were busily engaged in es-
tablishing stations, and making arrangements
to enter upon service this mouth.
\ new military post will be established on
the San Pedro in Arazonia, TO keep the In
diaDs in check
Fort Buchanan will probably be removed
10 Santa Cruz valley
Col Sayles also furnishes later advice!
from New Mexico He reports the Difficult
ties with the Navnjoe Indians as still un
settled
Gen. Garland had assured them that tn
murderers of Maj Brooks's servant must b
| given up, and in view of the pending trou
bles, he had ordered Col Miles from For
| Fillmore to Fort Defiance.
Major Backuss command of recruits cross
| cd the Walnut Creek en- route for Fort unio
on the 9th ult.
Judge Boone, of Philadelphia, recent
appointed Judge for New Mexico, left Inds
pendence for Santa Fe on the 9th inst.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
coS;GREssIoNAL CONFERENCE.

The Democratic Conferees met at the "Foster
House." in Jobnstown, on Friday, the 10th day
of September, 1858. The following conferees
presented their credentiAls:--
Huntingdon county-John Scott, Esq,
John Vandevander, Esq, Gen. George w.
Speer.
Blair county-Hon. John Cresswell, Jr.,
Col. Archibald M'Allister, Maj. Theo, Sny-
der, ~
Cambria countg-Col A. NJ White, Hon.
George W. Easily, John A. Blair, Esq.
Somerset county-Hon. Isaac Hugus, Jno
D. Roddy, Esq, Joseph A. Garmap, Esq
On motion of Hon. Isaac Hugus, the Hon
JOHN CRESSWELL, Jr. was chosen
Chairman On motion of Col. A. NJ. White,
JouN d. RoDDY, Esq vas chosen Secretary
Ga motion of Mr. White, the Conference
proceeded to the nomination of candidate
| for Congress =
COL A. NJ, White nominated Cyrus L. Pcrshing,
Mai Theo. Snyder nominated 'rhaddeus Banks,
| Hou Isaac Hugus nominated Hon. FIR. NJ. Kim
| nell.
The Convention balotted 80 times for a
candidate without making nomination. On
notion the Conference adjourned till Satur-
day morning at 8 o'clock.
Saturday Morning. The Conference met
at 8 o'clock. and proceeded to ballot. After
the l1Oth ballot, Mr. Banks appeared before
the Conference. and, in very neat address,
| withdrew his name.
| On the / Ith ballot, CYKus L. PERsuING
having majority. on motion of John D
| Roddy the nomination was made unanimous
The utmost harmony and good feeling perva
ded during the sessions of the Conference.
! JOHN CREESWELL, JR,, Chm.
JOHN D. RoDDY, Sec'y.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15

= Maj, Jacob Ueig,sr, Clerk of the House
of Representatives, was in Harrisburg last
week. busily engaged in revising aud compi
ling the rules of the two last Houses, which
duty was assigned to him by the last Legis-
lature.
- We understand. says the London Sun.
that arrangements have been made for a
match between Mr.. Morphy and MIR. Staun-
ton, the celebrated English player. for $500.
Vermont has given the republican caudi-
date for Governor, 16, 900 majority, and elec-
ted IL members to the house.
III is supposed that the machines are be-
ing changed on the Ocean Telegraph Liue,
as, at the latest advices. twas not working.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
ART THOU TOO FALLEN, IBERIA?'

We leaan with surpise, just as We are 60
ing to press, that Robert P. Linton, Esq, of
Johnstown, has announced himself as can
didate for Sheriff. We sincerely hope the re-
port may not be correct. We have always
been the friend of Mr. Linton, and would be
sorry to see him place himself in position
which would rule him out of the party. How
ever, if he is willing to allow himself to be
used as the tool of the Know NothiDgs and
Black Republicans of the county, be it so. The
Democracy of Cambria cannot and will not
allow themselves to be defeated by such puny
efforts. The entire Democratic County Tick
ct will be elected, the efforts of Linton to the
contrary Notwithstanding
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
RrMAnK1pLE DREAM The follow;n, =.

REMARKIBLE DREAM.-Thc folloyin, a.,
meRt l have lately had from the mon,b 's
Mr.. l., clergyman of the Church " '.
England :-''One evening, some two r..''
since, my brother, an officer in the ann
siding at Westminster, surprised me ,E;,L
ate visit at my house in Holloway, inst a. -
were retiring to rest. Brother 2 exclair,.I
he. IN anexcitcd manner, mother is 3o.IS
When. and how did you hear: I -
40 she was living some considerable s;s,..
from town, ane was. as far as we both ~"
although aged, in good health I have ~,
her pass me twice this evening, in my roor]
with her head bandaged up. and | coutd Du, -,
rest till saw YOU was his ans yer n no.s .s'
sequence Of his conviction and eptres,;.a .,
was determined tie take the first train IN =
morning to the locality where our motb.r :"
sided; aud, upon our arrival. sure enousi,
found. to my surprise, that CUR motbee Ia
died suddenly the previous evening At ,bs
exact houf my brother had Witnessed ,bc =,
partition ! send this without The kpovl.st.
of Mr. l.. do not, therefore, feel ra.
self at liberty to give his name, but sub,,jtn.
my own as a voucher for the truth Off T.
J. Altman, Talbot Road. Tufueu Park =
Notes and Queries
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE.

THOMAS MCCONNELL, Esq. of Summerhill
Chairman.
Allegheny, James NcGoush,
Blacklick, Joseph Mardis,
Cambria, Thomas OConnell,
Carroll, John Buck,
Carrolltown, Henry Scanlan,
Chest, Washington Douglass,
Chest Springs, Montgomery Douglass,
ClearfeId, Edward Il. Donigan,
Conemaugh, David Williams.
Conemaugh Borough, John Brawlcy,
Croylc, VIM. Murray,
Ebensburg, Il P. Fenlon,
Gallitzin, John Trainer,
Johnstown--
First Ward. j. f, BARNES.
Second % G. Nelson Smith,
Third :. 7. l.. Heyer,
FOURTH Nathan w Horton,
Lorctto, James O'Donnell.
Munster, John Thomas,
Richland, George Orris,
Summitvlle. James w. Condor.
Susquehannab, Charles Weakland,
Washington, Joseph Bursoon,
Taylor, George kurtz,
White, George Walters,
Ioder l.. B. CIamer.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15

A Forum FOR $75,-A Rapid, Accurate
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per year. The art of acquiring this is sue
cessfully taught at the leading Commercial
School of the West. the Iron City College.
Pittsburg, Pa. For " ritng and Circulars
addres F. W. JENKINS
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15

- The most important and lucrative stu
ations in the city arc filed by the many grad
uates of the IRON CRY COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
From PiHslurg True Press.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15

- All those who wish topurchase good
Sewing Machine should by all means secure
one of Grover & Bakers, as they are, with
out exception, the best in the market.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15

E The 6rst cotton factory in the United
States was established at Beverly. Mass, in
1857. 1t continued in operation until 1872
and then stopped. 90 per cent. of the capital
having been sunk in the enterprise
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15

EEIt is said that the Hon j. r. Gliding,
isssengaged In writing the History of the An
ti-Slavsry Fight in Congress" aud his retire
msnt will enable him to fuish the work at an
early day.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15
Jlru lNuariigfllFli5.

ENSTRAYS-Came to the residence o. &
4 a subscriber residing in Cieartield town'-.
Cambria c,,i:nty, on the 9th q Sopten.'sr,
COXS-oIie black with some white UT he- at
the OTHER red and white with q bell ~ Eer =.
owner is requested to come forward, prove J: J
ertv. paw charges and take them away. o-l
wise they will bc disposed Of according {, a..
Iscl5:3;o JOHN MiisPlh.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-15

gM Mr.. Jack Frost paid our town aud vi
cinity flying visit last Sunday night. He
was in better humor than usual, and left
without doing the slightest injury