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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-04-13

v Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court Of Goochand
County, on the 7th day Of December. 1857
B. B. Ayres, sheriff OF Goochlend county, and as such
administrator of John F. Clarke, decd, plaintiff,
Against
Temple Singleton, admir- de bonis with the will
nexed of David Cooke, decd; Samuel c. Mitchell and
Martha his wife and other Defendants.
The object OF this suit 10 procure sale OF the real
estate mentioned in the will Of David P Cooke, decd,
determine the rights of tho parties under the WILL and
especially the right OF the plaintiff have the legacy Of
one hundred and fifty dollars to his intestae, John F.
Cooke decd paid Of the said zeal In OF
deficiency of personal assets and TO have distribution
Of the proceeds of said sale and of the personal estate in
accordance with the determination Of the Court as to the
meaning and intent Of the said testator
1t appearing by affidavit filed In this that the
defendants Samuel C. Mitchell and Martha his wife are
not reddents Of this Sate tits ordered that they appear
within one mouth after due publication Of this order,
do what 10 necessary 70 protect their interest.
A Copy-Teste,
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PICKP0CKE ETS DEEEATED.

IylvE THOUSAND MEN WANTED to sell our new
II PATENT LOCK, both on and of the wallet, which
secures the wallet against accidental loss and outse
ing every thing before offered the public Every
who sees and learns its utility, will wish to possess it.
For particulars, please send stamp.
DICKINSON & BATE,
March 3l-cwaws Hudson. Michigan.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-04-13
CHARLES b. STUART.
1~~~n kynO ATT ANY

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ASHLAND, HANOVER County. Va,
EX,ILL practice regularly In the Courts OF the coun;
wv lie. Of Hanover, Caroline, and King William, and
.usnd 10 any business In any OF the Courts held In the
IT, Il Richmond Dec 23-d3t&cn
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03
A CARD.

To the Editor of tho Democrat and Senti-
nel-Sir, Having observed my name attached
to q call for meeting, on the subject of the
admission of Kansas, published in the "Moun
taineer" of last week, 1 deem that some eS-
PLANTATION is due myself.
On one day last week, walked into the
Foster House, in Johnstown, was requested
to sign pac-er, [ asked what the object ofthe
paper was, I was Informed that it was call
for Democratic meeting. In reply to my
question, is it purely Democratic? was told
that such was the tact. replied that a.
ways sigued suci, Documents, and did attach
my name to the paper. had no suspicion
that "a bleeding Kansas meeting was intended
or that it was intended to disapprove Of The
Presidents policy in regard TO fhe admission
Of Kansas. Had l known that that was the
fact, I would not have blotted the paper
| JAMES SHANNON.
| EbensbLrs March, ID, 1858
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03
ANTI BUCHANAN MEETING

The Anti Lecompton meeting last night proved
a perfect fizzlc. Tic bell was ''tollcd" at the
proper hour, but no persons were seen vending
their way to the Court House. The people treat
ed the matter with silent contempt The lea
ders OF the Disor. .;anzers finding THAT they
couldn't get respectable crowd together to list
en- to their denunciations and abuse of the Chief
Magistrate Of the Republic, finally determined to
let the matter pass by default.
For the purpose of showing how the signatures
to the call in the last Mountaineer"were obtained
we publish the following cards. In fact we
have conversed with scarcely man who signed
the call who did not acknowledge that he had
been humbuged. Many supposed they were sign
| ing call for Democratic INSTEAD of an Ant
Lecomptou Meeting. others that it was Il e.
monstrance against Pine County. The following
Cards are from as respectable men as this count.
contains. Read the Cards; they speak for then
selves.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03
Recd-A coalition prcpcsed.

A Convention of Delegates representing the |
City of Philadelphia. and many of the coun-
ties of this Common wealth, assembled at
Hers Hotel, Harrisburg, on Monday Feb.
22d inst.
The Convention was organized by appoint
ing John Adams Fisher. Esq, of Dauphin
county as Chairman, and Geo S. King, Esq
of Cambria county, as Secretary.
After such organization, and e full and free
interchange Of opinions among the Delegates,
the following Preamble and Resolutions were
introduced. read. fully discussed, adoptedIand
| ordered to be published
Whereas, 1t is desirable that all those op-
posed to the misrule ofthe National Admins
tration. and especially to its atrocious attempt
to force Slavery upon Kansas against the will
of the people, should unite at the ensuing
election on the State and County tickets,
without regard to differences Of opinion on
other subjects, and without regard to the
mode or form of effecting said object; there
fore,
Resolved, That the State Committee, o
which Lemuel Todd, ESQ.,, is Chairman, b.
) requested to call Convention Of all thos
willing to unite to effect the above object. t.
be held at Harrisburg, on some day not earlie
than the 1st of July next.
, Resolved, That such call should distinct
state that in thus inviting, no individual O
party is expected to sacrifice any principle
nor to approve of any principle of those wit
a whom he acts, Saving only earnest and prae
e ttcle hostility to political despotism, and ii
: extension ofhun,am slarery over the free tel
: ritorles of this Republic.
!. Resolved, That the proceedings of tn
|, Il Convention be signed by the Chairman an
= Secretary thereof, and that the same be pul
IF lished in all the journals of this State friend
l. to the cause of Freedom, justice and right.
e JOHN A, FISHER, Chairman.
or GEO 8: KING Secretary
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cv Our friend Col P II Shiels HIS hand

ed in the following;
ENABLING AcTs.-Mr Douglas position
is that Kansas has no right to call Conven-
ton TO frame Constitution except through
the act of Congress, authorizing them to do so
without an Enabling Act. Without dwell
ling upon the Inconsistency of this position
with his Springfield speech delivered last
June, in which he warned tho Free State
Party of the consequences of its voting for
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention,
and then pronounced the law, authori-
zing such election a fair one, Can Mr.
Douglas approve it without abandoning his
Enabling Act position. Are his friends pre-
pared to stand by that position; we wish t'
! have a definite answer
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03
Munster March, 1st 1858.
A CARD.

To the Editor of the Democrat and Sen
tinel Sir, The Ebensburg Mountaineer,
last week contains call for q meeting OF
those opposed to Mr.. Buchanan's policy in
regard to the admission of Kansas, Ameng the
names attached to it, deem it necessary to
explain how my name was obtained 1t was
represented to me that the meeting, was to be
q general Democratic meeting, not to op,
pose Mr.. Buchanan, otherwise l would no'
have signed the call
II. r. Mc'MULLEN.
iben.burg. March, ID, 1858.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03
A GARD.

To the Editor of the Sentinel Sir having
seen my name signed to call for meeting,
to be held at the Court House, on Tuesday
the 2nd inst, for the purpose of expressing
opposition to the policy of President Buchan-
an &C., would say that my name was used
without my consent, and as have no tears
to shed for bleeding Kansas | take this pub
lie manner of saying so.
EDWARD. FARREN.
| Munster March, 1st 1858.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03

From THE UTAH ARMY.-A letter has has
been published, written by Col. A. S john
stou, the commander of the Utah army, to a
member of his family in Louisville, Kentuc-
ty, dated at Camp Scott, near Fort Bridger,
Deco nber 18TH 1857, the following extract
from which embraces all that is of any gen.
eral intere:
..Some think the Mormons, when it is
necessary to make the issue with them, will
submit to the government I do not agree
,citA them i think their tanaticisna and ri9-
lainy ,ciW lead them to try one encounter at
least: and think our government ought to
desire it, as ofordiinga a simple solution Of a
| difficult political question. If they resist. 8
! final settlement would be on the basis of 8
conquest. We would then dictate to thea
the terms of adjustment"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03
TuA, CHILDISH "HURRA, for BUcnASAs.

THAI CHILDISH "HURRA" for BUCHANAN.
The Edi.or Of the "Mountaineer" informed the
world last week that when boy he hurracd
for Buchanan, and probably he did, but that is
no reason why he should now hurra against him
On this point, we would say to him, if we
may use the language on another; "Sir if you ex
pect to smooth over yonr political errors while a
man, by the pap which you swallowed when a
boy, you are very much mistaken.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03

UJ-Ihe weather is intensely cold to day. March
came in like Lion, and according to custom
established So long that the memory of man run.
meth not to the contrary, it is bound to go out
like Lamb. People with their pockets full of
'.rocks,' - are having good time of it sleiging.
Hurah for the merrv jingle of the bells. Foster Of
the Arcade says the next best thing to sleigh
ride this cold weather, is good warm wkiskey
punch, Sensible n,su that Foster.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03

e1-There is mistake in the Adye, .isment of
Mr.. Barnes Coach Maker. His name is William
Barnes instead o. John Barnes. Mr.. Barnes is
an excellent workman. and We hope those in
want of anything In lis line will give him 3
call
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03
Letter from Hon. George N. Smith.

We have received the following letter from or
talented and efficient Representative, Hon G..
n. Smith We regret that we have not room to
publish an extract from the Proceedings of the
Dauphin County Convention, which he kindly
sent US Read Mr.. Smiths letter.
HARRIsBI Re- March. 1st.
CD MURRAy.-The Dauphn County Conven-
ton assembled here to day and endorsed the pol
icy pur sued by Mr. Buchanan, on the Lecomp-
ton Convention. and instructed the delegates for
Sharswood Enclosed send you the proceed
ings of the Convention up to four O'clock this
afternoon, which clip from the Daily Telegraph
There was nothing done to change the proceed
ings as reported, when the Convention adjourn
ed. Yours Truly,
G.. n. SMITH.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03

eo-James NJ 'Glaughlin, is in town this week
He has been playing in thePttsburg Theatre.
jim. will yet lie a Star Comedian.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03

ec- We have received Harper's magazine for
March. 1t Is an interesting number NJ. c.
M'Cague, our accommodating Post Master, has it
for sale-rricc p ccuts.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03

comments with regard to the meetin; we have
room for this week We will refer TO the sub
icct again next week.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03

nss- We will next week publish full state
ment of tho Proceedings of Court. The atten-
dance is large.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03
The Utah Expedition and the Prospect.

We have intelligence from Camp Scott as late
as the 1st of January The snow on the
mountains was from one to six feet deep, bat
he troops were in good condition and prepar-
ed for any emergency. The real intentions
of Brigham Young were still involved in
doubt 1t was not known positively whether
he would fight, yield or retreat A messen-
ger who recently arrived at St. Louis. states
that from Fort Bridger, to Bear River,s the
distance is about fifty miles, the road gener-
ally running through an open county. where
little or no opposition could be made by an
enemy. There are some very steep hills to
ascend and descend, particularly the Shaking
Aspin Hill, the deviding ridge between the
waters of the Gulf of California and the Great
Salt Lake Basin, which has greater eleva-
! ton than the South Pass. at Bear river the
difficulties Of the march will commence. This
river at that season of the year will be swollen
from bank to bank, and can only be crossed
| by boats or by being bridged. As the cur
rent is very rapid and timber scarce, it will
be difficult to throw bridge across, and boats
will have to be bull, as those now there will
no doubt be destroyed by the Mormons. The
Mormons, if so disposed, cannota oppose the
passage, as the opposite bank can be swept
by our field batteries from this side. The
river, where the road crosses it, rs yards
wide. Beyond the river the road continues
to run through an open but broken country
for about ten miles further, where it strike:
the head of Echo Canon. From this poin
to Salt Lake City, distance ofsome so mile
the road runs through continuous series o
, canons and over two mountains, and alon!
E this part the road will come the tug of war.
1t will be seen from this statement, that tn
troops, should they determine to march
:, Salt Lake City, will experience eonsiderabl
= difficulty, especially should the Mormons al
y !, tempt to oppose their progress by force {
!. arms. In the course of little while, ther,
IS fore, we shall know the issue cf the effort o
n the part of the United States to subdue th
e Mormons. Col Johnston has avowed b
determination to take no step backward. an
, he is evidently man of more than ordinal
= energy 1t appears to be understood, that
" conflict will take piece, and that then, if Il
- Mormons should be worsted, they will be a
4, forded an opportunity to submit Cd conciliato
N terms 1t is to be hoped that all this will
a accomplished without the sacrifice of mu
u. life. But it would be lamentable to inh
ed any terrible retribution upon the delud
i ne dupes and followers. They are to be pitt
~, as and'condemned, rather than assailed with Vi
er lence, and hurried into premature death.
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mo mo mo age
Z. S. dragons, S13.573 S6.7s6 $2.262 $3.50
II. s. infantry. 1862 1881 III $500
Mounted volunteers, % SIS 1858 1883 1850
Foot volunteers, 7,2S7 4,s1o 3-Soo $3.50
Mounted Militia, - 2,O1s $500 $3.50
Foot Militia, S,T4 2,l02 2,9o9
The official report says that this enormous
disparity in the expenses is not owing to.ex-
trayaeant allowance to volunteers for, ex-
cept in clothing. they are not better paid than
regular troops, and altogether insufficiently
compensated for their pecuniary sacrifices in
leaving home, to say nothing of the dangers
and hardships they encounter. 1t is caused
principally. by expenses for travelling to and
from the place where the services of the vol
unteers and militia are required /; to the bire,
main entrance and indsienity for horses, and
to furnishing them full supply of clothing
as bounty, without regard to length of service
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-03-03

EMPLOYMENT OF VoLUNTEERs.-The differ
ence in the expenses of United States troops,
volunteers and militia is not generally known,
With basis of fifty privates of each descrip-
ton of troops full oficered we have the fol
lowing rates
Smyrna times., 1858-07-22

nearly a man, of nineteen, and his brother of
about sixteen years of age,--went TO see their
uncle, whose residence was situated near the
river. In the afternoon they, accompanied by
small boy, concluded TO bathe in the river
The small boy was the only one of the three
that had the ability to swim. They were not
in long, ere the lad of sixteen, Thos Shields
by name, swore, as the report goes (but God
forbid that any protane words escaped his lips
when so near his terminus of life), that be
would swim or drown. The words had scarce
ly escaped his lips, when his feet were swept
from under him by the strong current of the
river, and he was enveloped in the mcrciless
waves Of the blue waters. Several fruitless
endeavors were made to save him, by his bro
ther, Charles, but he went to the bottom to rise
no more alive. His body, after a tedious search,
was found Tuesday morning, and consigned to
the last home, the grave, to await the resurrec.
tlon trump, when the body and spirit Shall be
united. Yours, Anon
Smyrna times., 1858-07-22
Afraid of Yankee Annexation.

The Canadian press express apprehension
that the discovery Of the metallic richness of
the Frazer River county will endanger British
supremacy in that quarter. 1t is anticipated
that there will be an immediate rush of gold
hunters from California 10 the new diggings;
that these sons of the Fourth of July will upset
the British officials before any aid can reach
them from England, declare the independence
Of the territory, and then seek admittance into
the Union. The new gold region is situated
Just beyond the northwestern boundary line of
the United States, agreed upon in l646; and
in case of majority of the miners being Yam
KEGS, it certainly would go hard with them to
submit SO the authority of the Queen, almost
in sight of the stars and stripes. We now find
that a greatsmistake was made in yielding the
country north of the 49th parallel, iu the settle
ment of the Oregon controversy. Ifthe coun'
sci of the fifty-four forty-or-fght" party had
been adopted, we should have had another Cali
fornia north of Washington territory. A se'
rious difficulty may yet occur in that quarter
unless the British government makes early
preparations to maintain its supremacy down IC
the boundary line.
Smyrna times., 1858-07-22
The California Hegira,

The Frazer's River gold excitement at Cali
fornia is up to fever heat. The steamer Re-
public left San Francisco for the North on the
7th, with about 500 passengers, all bound for
the new mines. The steamer Commodore
sailed on the 9th with about 300 Frazer river
aspirants. The steamer Panama left on the
18th, with $40 passengers; the Georgiana, on
the 18th, with 1870; the barque Adelaide, same
day with 100; the steamer Pacific, on the
14th, with 700, and the Cortez on Thursday,
with 1000 souls abroad. A number of other
vessels were off on she same errand.
The Hudson Bay Company, we see, have sta.
toned armed vessels on Frazer's river 10 pre-
vent emigrants carrying goods into the interior
to sell. One American vessel with merchan-
disc is reported to have entered the river in
spite of the blockade, the English commander
not daring to fire upon her.
San Francisco was crowded with people on
the way to the Frazer mines, and throug hout
the State parties are making arrangements for
the same purpose. The effect was beginning
to be felt in the State LabOrers were scarce
and wages had advanced from 20 to 30 per
cent. 1t is estimated that $3.50 persons have
left for the new dggins Six steamers have
been put on the route besides ten sailing yes.
sells.
Smyrna times., 1858-07-22
The Renovation of Mount Vernon.

The Washington Union says: The ladies
of the Mount Vernon Association have solicited
Mr. George c. Thorburn to take charge Of
Mount Vernon. 1t will be gratifying to the
peoole of Washington, as we'll as patriotic citi-
zens elsewhere, TO know that 1t is Intented to
raise. a large fund-as much as $5OO,OOO, if
oossible-the interest of which will be appro-
priated towards beautifying the place from time
TO time, the cultivation OF rare and beautiful
trees. flowers. Che seeds and cuttings of which
will be distributed through the country)' laying
out the ground in the most tasteful manner,
and. in a word, making it the Garden OF Amerl-
ca.
Among other improvements contemplated,
are the restoration of an old church on the
premises, built by Washington, which has long
gone to decay, and the building OF OF magsoieum a..
10 cost from $25, 900 to $4,000: We hope
the efforts of these noble ladies will be crowned
with success, and that they may accomplish al
their undertakings. Every lover OF his country
clnno, but be proud of these ladies for rescune
the /" Mecca of America" from the ruin and de-
cay fast settling upon 1t.
Smyrna times., 1858-07-22
KISSES MORE PREcIous THAN JEwELs.-A

KISSES MORE PRECIoUs THAN JEwELs.-A
night or two ago, fair, sweet girl, residing on
Race, near Fourth street, New Orleans, was
partially awakened from her slumbers by man
in her chamber. but net fully aroused she lay
with closed lips for minute, when, the sound
being repeated, she started up and saw by the
light of the little jet upon the gas burner,
mans form disappearing through the window.
She screamed involuntariy, and her father,
armed with a revolver, was in her room In
few moments, greatly agitated and alarmed.
The parent was disposed to think his daugh-
ter had been dreaming, when, in looking around,
he observed upon his daughters dressing bu-
reau, where beautiful enameled watch, a pair
of heavy bracelets, a diamond ring, and a neck
lace were lying, slip of paper, on which was
written
"Fairest, dearest girl came here to rob,
but your beauty made me honest for the time.
saw these Jewels, but believing them yours, |
could not take them. have stolen what value
more-three delicious kisses from your uncon-
scious lips. Do not be offended, they were gen.
tie and innocent. AN UNKNOWN LOVER"
This story sounds romantic, but we are as
sured upon the best authority that it is strictly
veraclous, and we publish it as an evidence
that the age of gallantry and sentiment is not
at end that the race of Rinaldo Rlnadorino IL
not extinct-DeLtG.