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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

MAKING VINEGAR.-Vinegar, according to
a writer in the Gannessee Farmer is cheaply
made We publish bis recipe TO eight
gallons of clean rain water, add three quarts
of molasses; put into good cask, shake well
and add two three spoonsful of good yeast
cakes # in summer place the cask in the
sun ; if in winter, near the chimney where it
may be warm. 10 ten or fifteen DAYS add to
the liquor sheet of brown paper. torn in
strips, dipped in nIoiasses. aud good vinegar
will be produced. The paper will in this way
form what is called mother or the life Of
the vinegar"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15
A Rich Scene.

An occurance took place last week, in this
city, says the New York correspondent of the
Boston Ledger, that caused no little merri-
ment and any amount of .chagrin large
and miscellaneous amount Of trunks packa-
ges, boxes, etc., had accumulated at the
Adams Express Co.'S Office, which the agent
was Gesirous of cleaning out A very large
crow gathered, and the bidding was very
animated, as it was the first sell Of the kind
that had taken place. As the bidders became
posses,ors, the excitement grew intense. and
a rush would be made expecting to see-7:7u
owner open his parcel. In most instances
the buyer would hold on. and keep the salts
faction of the bargain to himself; but occa-
sionally au opening would occur, either to
create good laugh or dissatisfaction among
the crowd. One of the first to make his
purchase was party who had small pack
age nicely sealed, which, on opening it, prov
ed to be gold watch and chain. for which
he paid four dollars and half. This was
perfect stool, for all similar packages were
run up to almost incredible amounts. After
hot contest, package similar in size was
purchased by d gentleman for S13 so, who
with eagerness opened it, exposing to the
crowd a daguerreotype of sentimental
gent, which originally cost fifty cents each,
Two mysterious looking packages were sold
at seven dollars and fifty cents each, which,
on being opened, contained each two bottles
Of Dr. James whose sands of life have nearly
| run out, and many even more luddicrous
bargains. One party expended something
over a hundred dollars, obtaining for it
| four dollias in value, and l am told he has
sued the firm for restoration.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15
~A professor in certain college was

EF A professor in certain college was
expaciating to pupil on the merits OF i1atiu'
with cited specimen ''fou Will observe
from the word" said the professor. "the
fexibility of the Latin language. 'Pater'
is father and here we have 'Patrus,' an
uncle on the fathers side, and "Propatrus, "
means a great uncle on the fathers side.
Can you make any such change IN our Ian
guage? Pater, Parruns, Propatruns-is
there anv way you can change father into
uncle in Englla? ''I don't think of any, u
replied the hopeful young philogist, unless n,
you can get him to marry your aunt : that
profe ssor has not been heard of since.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15
Advertising Rates.
Select Doetrp.
Mllc,y Judge Ye of Each other.

Mildly Judge ye Of each other,
Be TO condemnation slow,
The very best can have their failings,
Something good the worst can show.
The brilliant sun has spots of darkness
On bis radiant front. they say;
And the clock that never goeth
Speaks correctly twice a day.
% not mock your neighbours weakness,
When his random whims you see,
For perhaps he something like
Every day beholds in thee.
Folly leavens all our natures
Soundest metal hath its hawsj
And the rigid stole scorner
Is no wiser for his saws.
Every mortal hath his hobby;
1t may foolish seem to you,
But. remember! Bright or simple,
You have got your hobby too.
Let fellow feeling warm You,
When you criticize your friendj
Honor virtue in his actions,
In yourself his vices mend.
Think not those whom mortals honor
Are the best the earth affords,
For no tongue of praise doth bIazon
Forth the deeds that God rewards.
There are fish behind in ocean,
Good as ever from it came,
And there are men, unknown, as noble
AS the laurelled heirs OF fame,
Mildly Judge. then, of each other,
Be to condemnation slow;
For the wiseSt have their failings,
somethin good the worst can show.
The sun himself has spots of darkness
On his radiant brow, they say;
And the clock that never goeth
Speaks correctly twice day.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

A Coon 'UN-An ''exquisite" young gen
tleman, who wished to make an impression,
with view to captivate her, upon brilliant
young lady. presented her the following high
wrought complimens-''M Madame. there are
lust two things in the world that l loce, which
are OYSTERS and Champagne and never see
you without thinking of them" To which the
grateful lady thus responded -..Sir. there are
just two things in this world that I hate,
which are Goldfish and potatoes, and never
see you without thinking of then"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

A Down on the eastern shore" of Vir-
ginia there is an editor, who is also his own
composltor and pressman, who makes occa-
sional voyages along the coast of Norfolk as
captain of the schooner Polly, who breaches
on Sunday, teaches school on week days, aud
sill finds time to take care of wife and six
teen children.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

A negro slave, placed by his master,
Vorthenst's iah IA Lexington Kentucky,
for sale, last week, made deliberate attempt
to swindle his master by cutting off his own
fingers, with view to detain or prevent his
sale A few days after he further swindled
his said master by taking the lock jaw and
dying.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

j. R. S. Bond, editor aud proprietor of
the MENDOZA (Ill.,) Press, has beea elected
oyerseer of the Poor. He says his long ex-
nerience in the printing business gives him
the most admiral qualifcatiops for that
Office.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15
Ew An ola darkey was endeavoring to

Ev An old darkey was endeavoring to
explain his unfortunate condition:
"You see," remarked Sambo, sit was in
dis way, as far as member. Fust my fader
died, and den my mu6der married again and
den my mudder died, and my fader married
again, and somehow, doesn't seem to have
no parents al all, no home, nor muffin"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

re- The proprietor of circus went into
the Office of the Troy Times. on Saturday
last, for the purpose of teaching the editor of
that paper the proprietors of the journalism
and the editor in return for his kindness,
Knocked him down and choked him until he
was content to make an inglorious retreat
from the Office.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

Goop.-Hon. Wm. III. Steward is report
ed to have said in recent speech, that mo
man can be elected President who spells
negro with two g's" Weudal Philips de-
clares it to be the most witty thing the dis
tipou;shed Senator ever got of.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

Once upon time an old lady sent her
grandson to set turkey. On his retnrn
the following dialogue took place:
Sammy have you set her ?"
ayes, Grandma :"
"Fixed the nest all up nicely?"
..Mighty Gne. grandma
.How many eggs did you put under
her p
Zone hundred and twenty"
"Why. Sammy, what did you put SO many
unde- her for Z"
.Grandma, I wanted to see her spread
herself"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

w"Boy," said an i'll tempered old fellow
to a noisy lad. .'what are you hollerin' for
when am going by 7" .Humph. return
ed the boy. what are you going by for when
I'm hollerin' p
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15
~ As Deacon A

CE AS Deacon 4, on an extreme
ly cold morning in old times, was riding by
the house Of his neighbor B, the lat
ter was chopping wood. The usual solutions
we're exchanged the severity of the weather
briefly discussed, and the horseman made
demonstrations of passing on, when his neigh
Dor detained him with, Don't be in hurry.
Deacon. Wouldn't you like to have glass
of good old Jamaica this morningT Thank
you kindly. said the deacon, at the same
time beginning to dismount, with all the
deliberation becoming deacon; don't
care If I do .Ah. don't trouble yourself
to get off, Deacon said the neighbor, L
merely asked for information. We haven't
drop in the house.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

re- An old sailor, whose nose had been
chopped off by sabre cut. happened to give
few cents to beggar, who exclaimed
in return, God preserve your eyesight. -
..Why sop inquired the vetern:-
because, sir" be replied. "If your eyes
should grow weak you could not keep specta-
cles on"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

-Itis is thought to be quite creditable
the disciples of Faust, that there is not a
Printer in the New Jersey Penltentiary, and
only one in the Legislature.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

A man being awakened by the captain of
a boat with the announcement that he must
not occupy his hearth with his boats on, very
CONSIDERABLY replied: '.Oh the bugs won't
hurt 'em guess they are an old pair. Let
'em rip"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

EF Mrs. Pariington desires to know
Why the Captain of vessel keep a memo
random of the weight of his anchor, instead
of weighing it every time be leaves shore.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

Eg The weak and ignorant are not apt
to mistake their superstitious fears for moral
impressions. And some people-said Rev
Sidney Smith-are apt 20 think them pious
when they are only bilious
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

An honest farmer was invited to attend q
party at villrge squire's one evening, where
there was music, both vocal and instrument
tai. On the following morning be met one
of the guests, who said:
We'll. farmer, how did you enjoy yourself
last night? Were not the quartetes excel
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15
EBENSBURG, Pa, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10. 1859.

Mr.. Freeman could not trust himself to
| answer He was too deeply troubled in spir-
it to assume at the moment cheerful tone,
and he had no wish to sadden the hearts that
loved him by letting the depression from
which he was suffering become too clearly ap-
parent. But the eyes of Mrs. Freeman saw
quickly below the surface.
Are you not well, Robert? she inquired
tenderly, as she drew his large arm chair to-
ward the centre of the room.
"A little headache he answered, with a
slight evasion
Scarcely was Mr. Freeman seated, ere a
pair of hands were busy with each foot, re-
moving CATERS and shoes, and supplying their
place with soft slipper, There was not one
in the household who did not feel happier for
MS return; nor one who did not seek to rem
der him some kind Office
1t was impossible, under such burst of
heartshine, for the spirit of Mr.. Freeman long
to remain shrouded Almost imperceptibly
TO himself, gloomy thoughts gave place to
more cheerful ones, and by the time tea was
ready, he had half forgotten the fears which
had SO haunted him throug h the day.
But they could not be held back altogeth
cr, and their existence was marked during
the evening by an unusual silence and alb
straction of mind. This was observed by
Mrs. Freeman, who, more than half suspect
ing the cause, kept back from her husband
the knowledge of certain matters about which
she intended to speak to him, for she feared
they would add to his mental disquietude =
During the evening she CLEANED from some
thing be said the real cause of his changed
aspect. AT once her thoughts commenced
running in new channel. BY few lead
ing remarks she drew her husband into con-
versation on the subject of home expenses
aud the propriety of restriction in various
points. Many things were mutually pro-
nounced superhuous and easily to Oe dis
penscd with, and before sleep fell soothingly
on the heavy eyelids of Mr.. Freeman. that
night an entire change IN their style of living
had been determined upon-a change that
would reduce their expenses at least one half.
Il see a light ahead were the hopeful
words of Mr.. Freeman, as he resigned HIM
self to slumber.
With renewed streng of mind and a con-
ident spirit, he went forth the next day-a
day that he had looked forward to with fear
and trembling. And it was only through
this renewed strength and confident spirit
that be was able to overcome the. difficulties
that loomed up, mountain high, before him.
Weak dependency would have ruined all
Home had proved his tower Of strength-his
walled city. Strengthened for the conflict,
he had gone forth again into the world and
conquered in the terrific struggle.
L sec light ahead gave place to The
morning breaketh =
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

sea- When one sin is admitted, it is gen.
orally found tha; it has companion waiting
st the door, and the former viii work hard
FOR the admission of the latter.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

2 The man who went into & Quaker
meeting with hammer TO break the silence,
was boand over to keep tie peace
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

na- What an important persoaage would
be a typographical engineer if ne cou,a hons
estly exciain. I'm monarch ef sl I sa.sssy =
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

Why. really, sir. can't say said he.
for didn't taste 'em but the pork chops
were the finest | ever ate
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15
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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

Scene IN a .Sanctum.-Enter large strong
man with cowhide.
lis the Editor within Z"
Yes
''You?"
Eyes"
81 have come to settle with you.
swell editor draws revolyer.)-
500 on"
81 have taken your paper year."
"WelI." (capping the pistol }
can article in your last weeks issue.
editor cocks the pistol, convinced me that
you needed"
Il deny your right to give it-therefore
please be cautious, sir"
''Give you what? 7"
"A threshing."
"Why, no, my dear sir, came to pay
you my subscription in advance p
Of course no further disturbances was
made.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

Good Resolutions, Resolved, Never to do
anything out of revenge.
Resolve, Never to suffer the least emotion
of anger to irrational beings.
Resolve, Never to lose one moment of time
but to improve it in the most profitable way
[ possibly
Resolve. to live with all your might while
you do live.
Resolve, TO live at all times as you think
best to your most devote friends and then
you have the clearest notion of the Gospel
and another world.
Resolve. Ne7e- to do anything which, if
YOU should see in another, you should ac-
count just occasion to despise him for or
to think any way the more meanly of him.
Resolve. Never to speak in narration any
thing but the poor and simple variety.
Resolve. Never to speak ill of any person
except some particular good call for it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
Slave Labor-southern Productions.

Our exchanges from all parts of the South
and West, are teeming with notices the ex-
traordnary high prices at which slaves are
now held, and the question naturally pre-
sents itself, what is the cause of il? Can the
present high prices of cotton be the cause?-
If So return in the value Of the product,
sufficient to Justify purchase, at the prices
now ruling, cannot be- the cause, and all rea-
sonng based on the proposition. proves ephe
neral for the iulux Of slaves this season in
IL to the cotton and sugar growing States is
enormous. Ii is supposed that from Augusta,
Ga. alone, for the last three months. the
shipments South aud Vest By the trains,
average 2O0 daily, while the tide of emigra-
ton by the way Of other points is proportion
ately az great. Some estimate the import OF
slaves into the cotton growing States alone.
will increase the next crop 900 bales
The present amount of home slave labor
should be sufficient to till hollands now open
and under cultivation, but with this large in
crease of laborers, new lands must be opened
and cultivated, and their yield will be in the
market next season. Now. will the demand for
cotton be equal to the supply? If it should b.,
then there is some reason to anticipate an APP
proximatng approach to the realization Of
sale of the crop of 1859, at prices commensu
rate with the cost of its production. But in
the event the demand for the raw material
should not be equal to the supply, prices
must decline from the present classified rates;
but to what extent it is idle to speculate, but
most certainly with consequences by no
means fiattering. If the labor has been pur
chased on time. and we are satisfied such is
the case with n large portion Off, Il de-
cline of few cents in cotton would produce
reaction that must necessarily seriously EN-
harraSs the planting interest, that have pur-
chased on these terms. Ii is too much the
custom for planters TO anticipate their crops
in dollars and cents, and shape their liabil-
ties accordingly.
The demand for laborers is good but we
do not think it justfcs the exorbitaRt and
high rates which prevail. although the South
was never more solvent than now. We are
unable to say in figures, the number of slaves
imported into the cotton States this season,
but if the calculation be true that the crop
of 1879 be increased POO, 900 bales, i'm conse-
qucnce of This additional labor some reason
able estimate as To numbers may be made,
by suppOsing that each hand will BE- equal TO
four halcs:-we will have fifty thousand AS
the number To what point We are drift
ing, for veal or for Woe, is problem to be
solved by the future. OF one thing we are
certain that if the people Of the South will
avail themselves of the great wealth that lies
in her lap, short crops and low prices will be
but Il temporary detriment--we mean to d.
versify her agriculture grow on the planta-
ton all that it requires, within the scope Of
Southern produce, and buy nothing but such
articles as are not Of this class, or which do
not yield its fruit to the husbandman.--Co
rintb Mss Gross cir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
England and America.

Agreeably 10 resolution Of the Hornse OF
Representatives. our Minister at the Court of
st. James may be required to call on the
Earl of Malmesbury to solicit a reduction ct
duty on United States tobacco. Of course,
it will be done in graceful manner by the
venerable gentleman who gave the casting
vote, against the tariff of 1916. But may
not hard question be put to the applicant
by the Earl? The Earl will no doubt say
that the subject shall be considered by the
British Government: but he will be apt to
ask the reasons which induced the request.
Of course. our Minister will answer that the
high tariff on tobacco is the cause of the low
prices in England, and that if the tariff or
duty on it be reduced prices will advance in
the same ratio. That is obviously the mean
ing Of the request, and therefore our Minis
ter cannot take other ground. The Earl,
who no doubt reads newspapers, will proba-
bly ask Mr. Dallas if tariffs do not have q
high duties in the United States render
prices Of the imported article lower
Strange and inconsistent doctrine indeed,
that high duties in England should render
prices lower, whilst high duties on this side
of the Atlantic should render prices higher.
But Congress should know what it is about.
and not render us (thc people, ridiculous in
Europe 1t is. however. fair to say that the
duty on tobacco in England, three shilings,
is quite too high, and ought to be lower, but
she may plead in excuse the law prohibiting
its cultivation on its soil. Besides she Just
now is like ourselves, in want of funds, and
cannot we'll get along without the twenty
million dollars per annum duties levied
chiefly on an article grown in about one
fourth of the States of the Union. This fact
is IA commentary on late free-trade speeches
in Congress. Frce-tradc would be good
thing for this country if the residue of the
world be free trade, too; but, as it is, free
trade is dclusion.
No one wants Il high tariff; that is now nm
obsolete idea: but We want Il business tariff
not political. President-making one-which
will meet the current expenditures of the
Government. aftording ut the same time incl
dental, moderate protection to great and
useful interest of the country, i'll which the
writer has not dollar invested, nor has he
any intercourse whatever with the manufac-
turcrs. his business being commercial.
The foreign manufacturers, knowing full
well that if the present Congress increase
the rate of duties the tax will fall on them
are now preparing large shipments to arrive
before new bill will be in operation
These imports will temporarily relieve the
Treasury. but without additional duties the
renewal of the Treasury notes will be made
q,iate to meet the wants of the Government.
1t is high time that we should legislate for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-28
Siam.

At a meeting of the Geographical and Sta
tistical Society Of New York, Mr.. John Jay
read paper contributed hy Mr.. d. y. King.
merchant of Newport. X. /. The subject
was siam. The paper gives a descriptions
Of temple in that country. never before
visited by white men. A sketch Of it is as
follows
I'm the Northern part of Siam is the an
cient capital Of Camhoda, Of which no trace
is left, except an immense temple which was
suffered 10 remain by the Cochin Chinese
when they took the country. on account of it's
sacred character. \ magnificent stone cause
way. one third Of mile in length, leads through
an ornamental entrance 10 the temple, which
is composed Of three quadrangle-- the lower
one is POO yards square, with double row of
"rnamented pillars; and deliberately orna-
lnented entrances al the corners and centers
This temple which is in a remarkable state Of
preservation, standing alone in the Jungle, is
built of gray sandstone without any wood
or iron in Its composition. The blocks Of
stone are fitted to each other with great pre-
cision, and the whole is covered with careful
" executed bas-reliefs of Boodhist dolls
On the Eastern verandah square tablet Of
block marble has been let into the wall, COW
cred with writing, which very likely is re-
cord Of the erection Of the temple, but it can
not be read