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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-11-10

How TO MAKE A FoRTUNE-As this
seems to be the question of the day, and
as numerous other great men have given
their different modes Of arriving at this
greatly-wishedfor conclusion, we hazard
our views on the subject to the public
They are simply these: Be honest, indus
trious, and frugal; live within your in
come; don't buy an article you do not
need because it is cheap; advertise your
business through the columns of the AUe-
ghaaidR; and love God and be merry
If this recipe don't carry you through,
you can then try the reverse, and see how
it works
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THANKSGIVING TURKEYs.-Well! DAYS
ana weeks have passed since we published
the Governors Proclamation the season
wanes; the nights grow cold; the 24th of
november comes on apace; yet have we
seen no slgn-no, not even the least sign
OF our Thanksgiving Turkey. That he
Is IN existence at this very moment, we en-
tertain not the least shadow Of a doubt
That he-''magnifcent biped" as he is
was hatched and fed and reared for our
especial benefit that he lives for us, and
VIII die for US, is just as certain as Fate.
But the locality of the bird-the locus II,
qno-ah . that is not so certain. On whose
corn and oats is he now revelling? Whose
barn.yard is he pacing with measured
tread, as he puts to shame all the minor
specimens Of the feathered kingdom, in
the shape of ducks, geese and chickens !?
Or whose coop is he rendering vocal with
his delightful notes Of gobble! gobble !.
gobble. :? These are questions which per
pick us. Who has our Turkey? Reader.
whatever your nation, kindred, color, occu-
patton, or politics,--if yor have our Tur-
key,-do as you would wish to be done by,
and bring him to our Sanctum.
n. B. If several of our readers should
fancy they have our Turkey, it will be all
right. Moreover, we think he is fat
Turkey; but if he isn't, you will confer
favor by making him so. If you should
prefer bringing him in Immediately after
reading this notice, We would suggest that
a little oats or corn be brought along as
an accompaniment. 1t is yet two full
weeks until Thanksgiving Day, and pro-
visions Of that kind are very scarce in our
town. Turkeys can't live on the wind.
THE RULEs.-Rules and Regulations
are indispensable to the good government
and well being of every association and
place Of business and as the rules Of each
establishment are peculiar to that estab-
A4oIAh4CiIt, 81 tilC lbliCo VI d l. ItutiuS vi
fee are peculiar to a Printing Office
We clip from an exchange u most admira-
bic code of the latter kind, and having
adopted it entire, proceed to lay it down for
the benefit of ourselves and all who may
hereafter be curious enough to visit our
office. We trust that all our friends will
study this code with care, as we are de-
termined that Ignorance Of the law shall
excuse no man'-no, not even a woman
/. Enter softly.
2. Sit down quietly.
3. Subscribe for the paper.
1. Don't touch the poker.
;. Say nothing interesting.
G. Engage in no controversy.
7. Don't smoke.
8. Keep six feet from the table.
O. Don't talk to the printers.
O. Hands off the papers.
IL. Eyes off the manuscripts.
Gentlemen observing these rules, when n
tering a printing Office, will greatly oblige the
printers, and need not fear the devil.
p S. Persons on business are not required
to be particular ia observing the rules.
n. b. The ladies who sometimes bless us
with their sweet smiles, and ever welcome
presence, for a few moments, are not expected
to keep the rules very strictly, and indeed it
fifth, eighth and ninth rules often con-
veBient.
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DICKENS WoRKs.-We have received
the sixth volume of Petersons' cheap week
ly issue of Dickens Works for the Mil
lion," containing the conclusion of Old
Curiosity Shop and commencement of Da-
Vid Copperfeld. The volumes are fur
nished at twenty-five cents each, or five
dollars for the complete sett of twenty
eight volumes, sent free of postage to any
place in the United States We commend
the determination of this enterprising
Philadelphia firm, to furnish the complete
and entire works of Charles Dickens at a
price SO reasonable, that all persons what
ever may possess a full sett, and direct the
especial attention Of our readers to the
fact, and would advise them all to make a
remittance Of Five Dollars at once, and
secure the entire sett.
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~ JOB WORK of all kinds done on th.
G-P shortest notice and in the most appro-
we'd style at this Office.
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gS Blanks of all kinds kept con-
stant!y on hand at this Office
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| s 60.

''It is the duty of every citizen of this Great
Republic to foster and encourage native ge-
MUS and American enterpriSe."-W EBsTAs.
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FRESH FIsH-On Saturday last, Maj
James d. Hamilton, of Wilmore, who has
always desire to furnish the people Of
that place and this with everything good
that the market affords, sent US man.
moth fresh fish, weighing six pounds
Where it came from originally, or what
manner of fish it was, we do not know ;
but of one thing we are certain-lt was
not hard to take We understand this
was but sample of the kind which the
Major will offer to sell our citizens to-day.
We hope he may be literally patronized,
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the proprietor of the large Jewelry Store,
on Main street, Johnstown, keeps con-
stantly on hand splendid assortment of
Clocks, Watches, etc, which he makes it
point to sell at ruinously low rates He
does pretty extensive business in the
way of advertising, and, as natural con-
sequence, sells more Jewelry, and cheaper,
than those establishments which DO not.
MARRIED.-On the 25th ult, at Sum-
mitville Borough, by the Rev Mr.. Ryan,
Mr.. ARTHUR STORM to Miss ELIZABETH
MDERMIT, all of Cambria county
Ga the Goth ult., by the Rev. -
Mr.. JOHN j. GLASS, of Hemlock, Cam
bria county, to Miss SARAH LITzINGER,
of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of .Loretto,
Cambria county.
LOCAL ITEMs.-We desire to make the
Local Department Of our Paper as inter
esting as possible. We are constrained,
therefore, to again ask our friends in all
parts of the county to send us an account
of any matter of interest which may oc-
cur in their respective neighborhoods.-
We viii feel duly grateful for such favors
GOODS AT REDUCED PRICEs.-Robert
Finn, Esq, of Wilmore, is at present en-
gagged in closing out his entire stock Of
Goods on hand, and in doing so, must
necessarily sell cheap. The good citizens
of Wilmore should embrace this opportu-
nifty of buying good and low-priced arti-
cles, and give him call.
SADpLERY.-Those of our readers in
need of Saddles, Brides, Harness, etc !,
can have their orders filed by James Ma
guire, on short notice His establishment
is situated on Horner street, where those
in want of such articles are respectfully
invited to call.
DIED.-On the morning of the 18th inst, at
the residence of his father, in j Johnstown,
DIR. THOMAS Z. ROBERTS, aged 27
years and 10 months.
On the 9Th inst, at Jefferson, HAIR
KINS OFT, in the 3ath year of his age
LYcEUM.-The question for discussion
at the Ebensburg Lyceum, on next Fri
day evening, is:
Resolved, That government should not enact
laws for the support of the poor.
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" GREAT REPUBLIC"
NJ O y Il Ill LG ::

A Magazine devoted entirely to the elevation
of American authorship, wholly national, in
no wise sectional or sectarian; having for its
motto the words of the great statesman
$40 North, No South, No East, No Fest;"
having nothing to do with politics, aiming
only at the highest in ART, LITERATURE and
SCIENCE, and employing the best writers in
every branch, is again before the American
public seeking their support
This Magazine is now finishing the first
year, and drawing near the close of the SEC
OND VOLUME, and has met with unparalleled
success.
THE THIRD VOLUME
VIII commence with the number for January,
1860, which will be issued early in December
1859. Every number viii be splendidly illus
trated in the highest style of art. Among the
numerous contributors engaged for the com
ing year are the following well known distin-
guihsed authors
Fitz Green Hallcck, Orestes A. Brownson, Geo.
P. Morris, VIM. Gilmore Simms, Park Benja-
min, John G. SAKE, Hannah +. Gould, Calhoun
MKenzie, NJ. L. Maury, Seba Smith, Jack
Downing,) J. T. Headley, Geo. D. Prentice,
Alice Carey, Mrs. Kirkland, Mrs. Oakes Smith,
Phebe Cary, Mrs. Ellet, &c, &c, &c.
In the January number viii be commenced
the most strikingly original novel of the day,
entitled
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PENN'A RAIL ROAD-After the 14th
inst, the running of the trains on this ad-
mirably conducted road Will be governed
by a new schedule. We will note the
change, publishing the arrivals and de
partures" of the several trains at Wilmore
and Cresson, if eur friends at those points
will be good enough to furnish US with
them.
p. s. Since the above was put in type,
we have received from our friends, James
S. Clark, Esq, and G.. W. Kerby, Esq,
the following schedules, for which they
VIAL please accept our thanks:
CRESsON STATION.
Passenger trains leave Cresson Station as
follows: On and after Monday, November l4th
1859.
Going West, Going East,
Mail Train, S.23 M 1892 A. M
Fast Line, 9.42 6.55 .
Express, 9.2l y. M St45 Z. NJ.
Local Freight, lilo p. M $50 \. M
Those marked stop. j. s. CLARK, Agent.
wILMoRE STATION.
Passenger .rains leave Wilmore Station as
follows: On and after Monday, November, 14th
1859.
Express, 9.45 a. NJ. s.24 P. NJ.
Fast Line, 1904 z. MI 6 80 4. VI.
Mail Train, S.4S 1000
Local Freight 2I5 " 4.25
The one marked + don't stop.
G.. ". KERRY, Agent.
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LAST NOTICE.

II AWRENCE CASSIDY, of Wihmore,
~ hereby gives notice to all indebted to him
to call and settle Immediately, otherwise he
will be compelled to collect with costs.
Wilmore, August 25, lS59:9t.
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LYcEUM.-The question for discussion
at the Ebensburg Lyceum, on next Fri
day evening, is:
RcsoIved, That government should not enact
laws for the support of the poor.
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NE "EATHER.-Indian Summer is
=" a. and the weather is delightful
The Placer herald., 1859-04-23
japan and the United States.

The North China Herald is Of the opinion
that on the United States will devolve the
responsibilities Of opening up Japan to the
fellowship and commerce of the world. The
Herald remarks:
With the United States the larger share
of this responsibility must lie. Great Britain
has not taken the initiative, and heaven
knows she has work enough in hand else
where, in the fuflment of her duties to
Asatic races, to be able to do much for
Japan. Protestant America must take care
that the garden she has thrown open fall not
into the hands of the spoiler. Two centu-
res ago Japan sought as anxiousl y as she
now does, the friendship and civilization of
the West; she met with robbery, insult and
treachery-the heather then had energy
enough to thrust out the invader Of her
peace and happiness. God send they may
be again enabled to do so should the need
arise
In commercial point of view, the field
is very promising. We know that in former
days, three centuries ago, japanese vessels
traded as far as Bengal, and that it was only
the certainty of being put to death by the
famous idct against foreign trading, that
put it down in 1887. We know that the
Portuguese annually exported from Nagasaki,
in the time of free intercourse, the enor
nous amount of 800 tons Of gold annually,
and that in the year 1886, four of their
ships carried to Macao no less than $780,
900 taels alone. We know at this present
hour, that gold kobang, equal in real value
to a British sovereign, may be bought at
Nagasaki for an ounce Of silver, or little
more than the Mexican dollar. We know
that the climate of Japan will not admit of
the growth Of tropical produce, and that the
severity Of its winter must occasion wants
which other parts Of the world can supply.
Hence then, are the elements of future
commerce, and the intelligence, energy and
wealth of its rulers and people will assuredly
do the rest.
Sugar, however, is evidently much sought
after, and all tropical produce fully appreci
ated. Woolens in Northern Japan-Yeddo,
for instance-wll be a great boon to the
weather. classes, and from the gaudy pat
terms which now only the highest ranks are
able to sport on their dresses, we are inclined
to believe that loud patterns on Manchester
cottons, Of good description, will soon meet
with ready sale among the women, if not
the men. Machinery and arms they will
also require. On the latter head, it is to be
hoped they will make more successful pur
chase than the last one they invested in prior
to our vista smart trader having disposed
to the Government of a lot OF rifles which
burst as they were being tested in the city of
leldo.
The Placer herald., 1859-04-23
The Atlantic Telegraph,

Some time since the public were apprsed
that the operators Of the Atlantic Telegraph
at the Newfoundland station were surprised
by the sudden working oft the telegraph. The
words "HenIey" and you understand" were
received. Strange to say it appears by the late
European arrival that at the timo this mes
sage was received the Valentia or other end
of the line was closed up. The operators
had gone home. The New York Evening
Post in noticing it, says:
This is an astonishing fact. We have
heard of man who used to play tunes in a
flute during freezing weather, in order to
hear them come out when they melted, and
here we have cable which retains messages
for a considerable time, and then utters
them Or were these words Henley" and
you understand" the random effort Of some
fish to communicate his sentiments per-
haps torpedo or an electrical eel? 1t is
at least curious that when the operators try
to send dispatches the cable relucts but af
ter they have shut up shop it begins to talk
On the whole, then, they had better shut up
shop on both sides.
The Placer herald., 1859-04-23
Japanese Amusements.

Lieutenant Habersham, Of the U. S. steam
er Powhatan, contributes to the Philadelphia
Ledger a letter from which we make the
following extract
Before leaving Japan we saw most in
terestng display of "Winter evening amuse
ments for children" relate it to show how
far advanced these people are in some things
One of our Dutch friends had presented
us with small box containing what looked
like several hundred pieces of broom straw
from three ights to an inch in length.
"Throw one of those in that cup of hot
water" he said. We did as desired, and i,
had mo sooner touhced the surface than it
expanded into representation of japanese
woman in full dress. Another proved to be
q very buffalo-l like cow third was sword
and fourth quite a handsome walking cane
''Throw in a dozen at tme!" said our
friend.
Of course we complied, picked up at ran
dom, and they all proved to be different
There were houses, dogs, short-tailed cats
horses, trees and flowers; and suppose had
we thrown in half the box we should have
seen duplicates of almost everything known
to the japanese. AS it was, however, we
curbed our curiosity, divided the contents Of
the box between us, and slowed them away
in our rooms for the purpose of astonishing
the natives at home.
The Placer herald., 1859-04-23

GUARD AGAINST VULGAR LANGUAGE
There is as much connection between the
words and thoughts as there is between the
thoughts and words; the latter are not only
the expression of the former, but they have
power to react upon the soul, and leave the
stain of their corruption there. A young
man who allows himself to use one vul gar
and profane word, has not only shown that
there is foul spot upon his mind, but by
the utterance of that word he extends that
spot and inhames it. till, by Indulgence, it
will pollute and ruin the whole soul. Be
careful of your words as we'll as your
thoughts. If you can control the tongue
that no improper words are pronounced by
it, you will soon be able also to control the
mind, and save that from corruption. You
extinguish the fire by smothering it, or by
preventing bad thoughts bursting out in
language. Never utter a word anywhere
which you would be ashamed to utter in the
presence of the most refined female or the
most religious man. Try this practice lit
tie while, and you will soon have command
of yourself.
The Placer herald., 1859-04-23
A Baron Munchausen at Pixies Peak

About the tallest specimen of lying that
has lately come under our observation, we
copy from an exchange. 1t is as follows:
Young gentlemen afflicted with the Pixies
| Peak fever will be interested in the follow
ing statement from a gentlemen in the new
FL Dorado, of the manner of gathering gold
in the diggngs. A man takes frame work
of heavy timbers built like a stone boat, the
bottom of which is composed of heavy iron
rasps. This frame work is hoisted up to the
top of the Peak, and man gets on and slides
down on the side of the mountain. AS he
goes swiftly down, the rasps on the frame
work scrapes off the gold in immense shay
ings, which curl up to the machine, and by
the time the man gets to the bottom, nearly
ton of gold is following him.
Another plan is to bore a hole in the side
Of the mountain, and fill it with coal and
bitumen. A rousng fire is then built and
the proprietors sit around and "blow it,"
Shortly the gold begins to soften and melt,
when quickly stream of gold, as thick as
your leg, runs out through the fire, and is
caught in moulds of sand made for the pur-
pose from whence the gold comes in sheets
eight or ten feet square, of the thickness of
first class boiler iron. Gold is too plenty
here, in fact A paper Of tobacco will buy
two tuns of it.
am turning my attention to something
different. have found in the Gulch from
which [ date this letter, Jumps of gold near
ly as large as hand-sled, fairly encrusted
with diamonds. have dropped the gold
business SINCE and have been steadily labor
ing in the diamond department. You will
not believe me, perhaps, but it is a solemn
fact that | have collected BIN full of splen-
did diamonds, nearly as large as your fist
more OF less; among them are a hundred
much larger than piece of head cheese.
The Placer herald., 1859-04-23
The Fugitive Slave Law Declared Constl
tiOnal.

An important decision was delivered on
the 7th inst, in the United States Supreme
Court, by the Chief Justice, in the case of
the United States VS.. Sherman ii. Booth, the
Supreme Court VS.. error to the Supreme
Court of Wisconsin, The case involved the
RIGHT of State Courts to release on habeas
corpus, parties in custody under process Of
the United States. This was done by the
court below in the instance of an arrest
under judgment 10y the District Court Of the
United States for violation of the slave
law. The whole conduct of the court below
was held to be totally illegal and virtually
revolutionary; that the marshal had right,
and it was his duty to resist by force
any such interference on the part of the
State powers; and that the fugitive slave act
was clearly Constitutional.
Missouri Rep. March 18th.
The Placer herald., 1859-04-23

ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TELEGRAPH-The
San Jose Tribune says the work on this
telegraph line is to be prosecuted with ener-
gy. The first division of the line, from San
Jose to Los Angeles, is $50 miles in length
is to be commenced Immediately, and com
pleted in eighteen months The line will be
from San Jose, through Gilroy, San Juan,
Watsonville, with branch to Santa Cruz J
Monterey, Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo,
and all the important intermediate points to
the city Of Los Angeles. The principal in
termediate station will probably be at San
Luis Obspo. The next step will be to ex-
tend the line to FL Paso.
The Placer herald., 1859-04-23
The New Registration Law.

Below we present synopsis of the new
registration law concerning marriages, births.
divorces and deaths. The registration fee
in each case has been increased to one dol
lar:
MARRIAGEs.-As heretofore, the record of
a marriage is required to be made within
thirty days after its celebration, and the fol-
lowing particulars must be given by the per-
sons performing the ceremony: A certificate
setting forth the date locality, name, sur
name, age and color of the parties, together
with the name, place of residence and off
cial station of the person performing the
ceremony.
BIRrHs.-The law provides that it shall
be the duty of all parents and heads of fam
lies; keepers and superintendents of prisons,
aims houses, hospitals, houses Of correction,
and other public and private institutions, to
file in the office of the Recorder of the coun
ty wherein such births appear, a record of
every birth taking place in their families, or
the institution under their charge, according
to the following form; Entries of the date
and locality Of the same: the name Gf any
be given,) sex and color of the child, the
name, nativity, color and residence Of the
parents.
DEArHs.--It shall be the duty of every
Superintendent of cemetery, Sexton, or
Undertaken, or any person having charge Of
a burial, and all Coroners or other officers
holding inquests, to file in the Office of Re
corder of the county wherein such burial or
inquest occurs record of the same accord
ing to the following form: Entries of the
date of the decease, sex, age and color Of the
deceased, whether single or married, with
the nativity, disease, or cause of death, place
of interment and date when the record was
made, with any additional facts that may te
Of efficiency and value in such cases.
1t is also made the duty of county clerks
to file a certificate with the Recorder, of all
divorces granted, setting forth the particulars
also to furnish the names of administrators
&c, on estates; but inasmuch as county
officers are supposed to know their duties,
and as this portion of the law applies eXcu-
sively to them, we deem it unnecessary to
give the requirements.
The law renders it obligatory upon parties
interested, to make the record in each in
stance within one month"; under a penalty of
fine of not less than ten nor more than
one hundred dollars. Union Democrat
The Placer herald., 1859-04-23

WHOSE ARE TuEY?-Upon the person oI
William Dickson alias William Riley alias
"Buckskin," the robber taken below Grass
Valley few weeks since after a bloody en-
counter with the officers, were found very
nice pocket-book, wide Chinese gold ring
of great fineness, silver ring shaped like
ferrule or band and a specimen having an
eye to it and formerly worn it is supposed
as seal. Buckskin once flourished about
Allegheny town, Rabbit Creek St. Louis and
other parts of Sierra county, before the COM
mission of the robberies in Placer county.
Probably these articles may identified by
the proper owners, and furnish evidence to
obtain Justice for the robber.
Wepada J0rnaI
The Placer herald., 1859-04-23

A FAcr-Some editor in speaking Of the
bad literature Of the present day, says
You may read many Of the eastern weeklies
for year and scarcely find fact that will
make you wiser and better-all fiction,
romances, lies, velvet and feathers, little
fiends equipped in smiles and crinoline, big
scoundrels in epaulettes, with a love of a
moustache, turning the hearts of simpering
madens the every day history of life
ingeniously belied and genteely outraged.
And yet it always ends most beautifully.
Hundreds of persons who think they can't
afford home paper in the course of a year
spend three or four times the amount in
trash. Memphis Avalanche.