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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19
Scene In Court.

\ few days ago. man who had been bound
over on serious charge of assault and bat
terry, offered as his bail a very h-looking
customer, whom he introduced as Judge
Barnes, of Delaware county" The follow
ing dialogue will explain matters =
well, Mr.. Murphy, you say you wish to
give bail; pray, who is your mann
"Ju6ge Barnes. of Delaware county"
And who is Judge Barnes, of Delaware
county,
"As respectable man, sir, as you'll tind
north of Mason q Dixon's line"
rs there any one here who knows himf'
Eyes, sir; Mr.. Wilson.
'.Mr Wilson, do you know Judge Barnes
of Delaware county"
Yes, sir"
"What is he?"
GA Judge"
'.Indeed! How long has he Leen upon
the bench?''
'Some twenty-five years"
''Possible? 1t is very singular that we
never heard of him. You are certain he is a
JudgeI"
'Yes, sir"
..When did you last see him act as such?'
con Monday night, at O'Brien' s cockpit,
Passyunk road
by Judge, then, you mean that he de-
cides chicken disputes?'"
''Yes, sir"
But you said he had been twenty-five
years on the bench What do you expect
me to understand by that?'
THAT Mr. Barnes is cordwainer, and
has been maker Of brogans since 1884
At the conclusion of this testimony, the
magistrate came to the conclusion that
Judge Barnes, of Del CO." was not just the
person to give vitality to a thousand dollars
bail bond. and the prisoner was incontinently
sent below Queer places these police courts
If you doubt it, spend morning at the Office
of Recorder Enue, after a delegate election OF
firemen's riot.-PhH North An,erican.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19
E Good Name.

Some time in 1888 or 80, gentleman in
Tennessee became Involved and wanted mon
ey; he had property and he owed debts His
property was not available just then, and of
be posted to Boston backed by the names of
the best men in Tennessee Money was tight
and Boston bankers looked closely at the
names. Very good" said they, ''hut-but
do you know General Jackson?" Ger
tainly' Could you get his endorsements
Yes, but he is rot worth one-tenth as much
rs either of these men whose names | offer
vou" ''No matter, General jackson has
always protected himself and his paper. and
we'll le: you have the money upon the strength
of his name IL few days the paper with
his signature arrived. The moment the Bos-
ton gentlemen banksrs saw the tall A. and
the loug J of Andrew jackson. our Tennes-
sean SAYS ke could have raised a hundred thou
sand dollars upon the signature without the
slightest trouble So much for an established
character for honesty However men may
have differed with Andrew jackson political
ly, no man could deny him the merit of being
an honest mar.-Eceniag Gazette.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

\ FEARFUL SIrUArIoN.-A young man
named Lister, who was sQjourniDg, short
time ago, at St. Bees, took a stroll on the
bluff headlands which all our readers are ac-
quainted with if ever they have sailed to Liver
pool. known by the name of ST Bees Head.
His footing as he contemplated the gulf belo'v
slightly gavo way, the shingle slipped, and he
slid down about seven yards, when he caught
a lodging of the rock with both his hands
In this perilious position he remained three
hours, suspended over rocky chasm, thirty
yards deep. His cries attracted the attention
of a student who was provideutialy walkin g
on the beach below and the gentleman i'm
meadiately called out to the man to keep his
hold, aud, throwing off his gown. hastned to
the nearest house for rope, which he lowered
from the top Both of Listers haEds being
engaged, he was only able to avail himself of
the rope with his mouth; and not till be had
grasped it firmly between his teeth did he
releas his hands. He was then drawn up to
the top, and his miraculous escape was theme
of rejoicing both to himself and his prcser-
yer.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

Letting the cat IA cute Yankee adyer-
tised that what is styled the '.humbuggery of
Spirtualisn' would be outdone last evening
at the City Hall, by letting the cat out of the
Dag'-admission FIVE cents. At an early hour
the house was crowded, q goodly portion be-
ing women. The lecturer commenced and
the audience was hushed to perfect stiffness,
After making few remarks-very brief in
deed-the lecturer took from beneath the
desk bag, and. ripping it open, ont popped
a large cat, which, squalling and spittin J.
made spring among the audience, The ap-
plau>c that burst forth was tremendous. amidst
which our Yankee took his hat and coolly
walked out Of the hall: He had fulfilled his
promise-the cat had been iet out of the bag
and his money was fairly earned. The la
dies, we understand, did not take the joke so
good -naturedly as the men, and from the irate
spirit manifested by some, it is more than
probable, that if they could have got him in
their power there would have been a fne ex-
hibiton of what women can do when their
dander is, fairly aroused. While this hum
bugger was jinglug his pocket full of coin
and laughing in his sleeve, the humbugged
slowly left the hall with the air and feeling
of those who have been decidedly "sold." p"
-{'OrtldRd AdceTtiser.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

Nuddling Justice. Josh was brought
before country squire for stealing hog.
and three witnesses being examined, swore
that they saw him steal it. a wag having
volunteered as counsel for Josh, knowing tho
scope of the squire brain, arose and address
sed him as follows
May il please your honor, [ can establish
this mans innocence beyond the shadow of q
doubt; for I have twelve witnesses ready to
swear that they did not see him steal it."
The squire rested his head for few mo-
meuts upon his hand, as if in deep thought,
and then with great dignity arose, and brush
ing back his hair, said:
s'If there are twelve that did not see him
steal it, and only three that did, l discharge
the prisoner Clear the room ~
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

Genuine FooEs-He who wipes bis nosa
on nutmeg crater, and picks his teeth with
a razor.
She who says mo-" to proposal ofa gen.
tleman when she has reached the age of thir-
ty.
He who gets SO drunk at nigh. that be puts
his clothes to bed and hangs himself on the
back of a chair.
She who rubs her cheeks with brickbats in
order to give them color.
He who puts on his hat. and takes his cane
and starts cut in pursuit of an honest and
disiuterested polatieian.
She who pinches and slaps child to make
it quit bawling -Punch.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19
u't there no cxceptionsf"
%eE4S

Eg- See there?' exclaimed returned
Irish soldier 10 gaping crowd. as he exhib-
tied, with great exultation, his tall hat
with bullet hole in it; ''look at that hole.
will you? You see that If it had been a low
crowned hat, should have been kilt out
rightr'
But the shot is in the back Of the hat Oh
served bystander.
''Och, to be sure" replied Paddy. ''bein'
IN hurry, had turned the back in front"
Had you your knapsack in front. too.
PADDY" said another. L see a bullet hols
there?"
Paddy vGiaosed.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19
VOL. 6---NO. 9.

Mind Your .Stops.-Do not ''stop' at the
bar room Merry laughter may ring out from
it as you pass by, and voices of friends may
call you to euter Within, it may shino
brightly with light thrown back from polish
ed mirrors, and CLEANS from crystal bottles.
and the voices of mrth and gaity may be
heard there; out stop not; there is danger in
its brightness Those cleaning bottles con-
tain potions that lead to poverty, dishonor
aud death The merriment there, is tho
lau ghter of fools and may end In the horrible
laughter of the maniac Avoid it, pass by
it, turn from it. and pass away
Do rot stop at the gambling house. Those
close shutters conceal treacherous fasciua-
tons. you may find yourself too weak 70 re-
sist.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

Here is copy of an original letter pick
ed up in one Of the streets Of Des Moines-
out est:-''des Moines iowa nov. Il, 1867
my Dear miss-the pleasing prospect have of
taxing you out Staying the first good snow
that comes is enough to lift my sole above the
sordid vanities of this whorld with such an
Intelligent young lady as you are. yours in
love purity and fidelity ES-"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

One of the deacous of certain church
asked the bishop if he usual kissed the bride
at weddings. Always" was the reply. And
how do you manage when the happy pair are
negroes!" was the next question. In all such
cases." replied the bishop, ''thc duty of kls-
sing is appointed to the deacons"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

Landlord. Mr., Editor, I'll thank
you to say I keep the best table in the city
Editor-'.I'n thank you to supply my family
with board gratis" Land lord-'I thought
you were glad to get something to ELL up your
paper" Editor thought you were glad to
feed men for nothing" It's poor rule that
won't work both ways. Exit landlord IL a
rage threatening to have nothing more to do
with the Office.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

yThe widow of Helvetus said to Napo-
leon Yon cannot CONCEIVE how much happl-
ness can be found in three acres of land. .
A rebuke to his ambition.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

Ho,c to Punch Mtn.-"Judge, you say
if punch man in full, he can take me up
for assault and batteryf"
'Yes, sir, said that. and what say
repeat. If youpunch man you are guilty
of breach Of the peace, and can be arrested
for it."
"Ain't there 40 cxceptions?'
''No, sir, 10 exceptions whatever
Now, Judge guess you are mistaken
suppose, for instance, should brandy
punch him, what theuf'
mo levity in court sir; Sheriff, expose
this man to the atmosphere. Call the mex.
case
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

g-A witty dentist, having labored in vain
to extricate decayed tooth from lady's
mouth, gave up the task with a feliticious ap-
ology, The fact is, madam, it is impossible
for anything bad to come from your mouth -
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

ssaa HENRY VIII, after the death OF Jane
Seymour, had some difficulty to get another
wife His first offer was to the Duchess of
Milan; but her answer was. ''She had but one
head if she had two; one should have been a.
his service"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

a friend asked Dutchman what kind of
W inter lie thought we should have. The
Dutchman drawing himself up with an air Of
philosophical equauimity, and an oacular
soap of the eye, said; Il think she will be
very cold dis Winter or very hot-one Of
them both"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

Eg BY doing good with his money, man,
as it were, stamps the image of God upon it.
and makes it pass current for The merchandizs
of heaven
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19
The Midshipman,s Three Dinners.

do not think there is any harm in putting
the following story on rcdord. It was told
me, many years ago, by the hero of il. my
very valued friend, Captain afterwards Ad-
miral Sir Francs) Beaufort. The oddity of
the circumstance struck me so much, that
remember the details, almost the phrases.
We were talking of midshipman,s appetite
as thing which bears high character for
energy and punctuality, and Captain Beaufort
said it had never been fully tried how many
dinners midshipman could eat in one day
81, " said he ''gor as far as three" | beg.
ged to know the particulars. and he gave
them IS follows.-''I had eaten my dinner
at the midshipman's table, and very good
steward came up. and said, The captain S
company to dinner But I've diaed,' said
l. For mcrcys sake, don't say that sir,
said he, for shall be in scrape if you do.
| ought TO have asked you this morning but
l forgot So l thought l must go; and two
hours afterwards [ did go, and dined, and
[ think | made my usual good dinner. Just
rose from the table, signal made
by the admiral to send an officer on board
and, as it was my turn, had to 60 Of iu the
boat. When [ got on board the admiral S
ship the admiral said to ne All, Mr.. Beaufort
[ believer Yes, SIR said I. We'll Mr..
Beaufort said be, the papers you are to
take back will not be ready this half-hour;
bat am just sitting down to dinner, and
shall be glad of your company. Now, you
know, as to a midshipman refusing to dine
with the admiral, there are not the woros for
it in the naval dictionary. So [ sat down to
my third dinner, and l am sure [ did very
well; and got back to ny own ship just in
time for tea. a."-NoteS ami Queries
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

An Irish servant observing her mistress
feeding pet female canary, ssked How
long it took them craters to hatch? Three
weeks, was the reply 'Ochl shure, that is
the same as any other fowl, except pig
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-19

sJ-An Irishman near Boston, becoming
greatly alarmed recently at the severity of
the thunder and lightning fell suddenly upon
his knees. exclaming;-'O Lord, forgive Us,
and stap this
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

PoLics Covsr. Chsvcr, against
whom complaint was made by Kate Hsw.
Icy, for atoning bsr dwelling, was arrested
and on hearing last week, before Judge ~
mons, was fined 500, which he didn't psy,
but appealed to the District Court.
Our criminal Law 10 defective 10 allowing
tbese violations OF City Ordinances 10 be
tried second time. When trial Is had
by Jury before u City Justice, and oil the
tho forms OF law complied with. i seems 10
us, the verdict Of the jury should end tho
matter bat ~ our law H. the criminal
whose punishment comes within the juris.
dcti0n Of the City Court, has the privil-
ege OF o trial 10 two courts i; while
tie prisoner whose crime comes within the
jurisdiction Of tho District Court--thc Of
fence being OF q more serious nature-hW
but one hearing. We cannot see the justice
OF discriminating In favor Of petty criminals.
But there is another more potent reason,
why tho right Of appeal 70 an almost purely
civil court--as the District Court uDdoub t-
edly is--shold not be allowed. The Judges
of the District Court, cannot from the na'
turc OF the main business before them, give
a. much attention To obtaining correct
understanding Of criminal law. M of tho
civil practice; and hence, there il great
danger Of error, and sometimes prejudice, OF
the rights Of the parties arraignod. The
criminal business Of this county will soon be
large enough to authorize the establishment
Of . Criminal Court, through which these
parties that now take Up appeals, would get
Justice more speedily, and with more Ger.
tainty than through our present system Of
courts.
James Brant WAS fined IS, for drunken
ness.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

The Grand Jury more than week ago
made 4 presentnent against Mr.. Sckles for
the murder Of Mr.. Key. 1t then became
the duty Of the District Attorney to prepare
On Indictment, and place it before them for
their final action. This be did to day, when
it was returned by them q true bill.
The reason Of the delay ID understood to
be, that they might, 10 the meantime, have
IN opportunity to examine additional wit.
nesses more particularly relative to Mr..
Butterwortb, 50 that II they discovered
sufficient cause, they might indict him jointly
with Mr.. Sickles. Mr.. Stanton, Of Pitts.
burgh, and Messrs. Msgruder and Radelif,
accompanied by the father Of the DECEASED,
came into court and asked that next Monday
be set down for the trial, but after . confer
euce with the District Attorney, Monday, .
week. was agreed upon for the purpose.
WAsHIxorox, March rs.
Gen. Herran is still here awaiting the &C
ton Of our government on certain sections
Of the treaty with New Grenada, negotiated
10 1886, relative to the imposition Of tonnage
and other taxes, and by which American
citizens are placed on an equality with
those Of the Republic.
The amendments to the Cass- Yrissarri
treaty, went out by the last steamer, and
are expected TO reach Bogots before the I'D.
journment OF the New Grenadian Congress.
Mr. Sickles denies that be has employed
an experienced corps Of photographers TO
report his trial, for publication in pamphlet
form.
A private letter from a distinguished
source In Paris, states that Mons. Ievassesu,
French Elk Minister to Mexico. will 20 to
Nicaragua, nominally 10 the interest Of
Mons. Belly, but really as the agent Of the
Emperor Napoleon, with reference to secur.
ing TO French citizens the right to employ
Asiatc and African apprentices in mining
and agriculture.
The contract for carrying the mail from
Leavenworth to Coraville, Pixies Peak re-
gion, was made under the act OF 1925, au-
thorizing the establishment OF several post
Offices, to be sustained from their net re-
ceipts. And such is the arrangement that
the compensation is in no case to exceed
$500 per annum. 1.-THE post route bill had
passed, and the contract been made under it,
this service would have cost $4,000 or
$4,000 per annum.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

The Minneapolis Journal complains loud
" that the business men Of ST. Paul have
stopped steamboats, from going 10 the Falls.
Now, will the Journal explain what the
business men Of Ht. Paul have had " do
with it? Have they bribed the steamboat
men not 70 run up there' ]: II po:sible
that they keep oil the steamboats, Of the
Upper Mississippi 10 their payf That they
have kept them 10 their pay for the past
ten years. II 30, which Of our business
men pay the stipend' And. above all,
where do the rods came from
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31
Local Affairs.


The Time and Tide, Capt. Roberts. arriv'
ed last evening, at half past seven, from Red
Wing, with about thirty passengers, and .
considerable smosnt Of -four 10 sacks, from
Hastings asd Prescott.
The ice 10 Lake Pepin is still 6rm. Three
or four days since, laborers were engaged in
taking ice out at Lake City, which was
twesty inches thick, Of clear, hard Ice.
The Milwaukee WAS the last boat at the
foot Of the lake.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

The BANKS OF THE UNITED SrAEs.--A
report just made Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury, at Washington, gives statistics Of
banks, comprising pretty much all Of those
institutions in the United States. The num-
Der Of banks in 1857 we're LAG; in 1858,
l,422 in 1859, l,476. The whole capital
is 40l millions in 1859, against $40 millions
in 1857. The specie is l04 millions in
1859, against 6S millions 10 1857. The
loans and discounts 10 1859 are 655 millions
against ga millions in 1857. The circula.
ton is 1913 millions in 1859 against q mil.
lions in 1857.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

The leaders Of the old Wing party had
held meeting and resolved that Lord John
Russell should propose certain amendments
to the reform bill.
There vas much excitement, and meetings
in opposition to the government measure,
we're being held throughout England.
Prince Nspoleon's resignation gave great
buoyancy to the funds in England, and on
the continent.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31
TUESDAY EVENING, March 20, 1859.

TUESDAY, EVENING, March 20, 1859.
With fair weather and some little improve.
ment in the roads in and about the city, we are
not without some indications Of more activity
in business; and though no very decided i'm.
provement is as yet apparent, better feeling
seems to prevail amsDg all classes OF traders.
We notice few orders being filed for points
on the Minnesota river, which is now entirely
clear Of ice, and upon which steamers will in
very few days resume their regular trips. Re.
ceipts of produce continue TO be quite limited.
In the absence Of any marked change in prices
we continue our quotations unaltered.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

SMITH OBRIES, in q speech at Rich
mond, Virginia, the other day, said, in allu.
sion 10 Gov. WISE, that ks desired " to ex.
press bis warm and cordial Acknowledgements
on the part Of bis fellow countrymen, who
have sought and found shelter and career
within your borders, for the just and geper-
Gus efforts Of that distinguished statesman,
in assertion OF the true principles, as he un-
derstood them, Of the men Of the Revolt.
ton"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

IooK OUT Sos TIE PiLn.--We believe
the piles that were driven into the river last
season under tho bridge, have not been re-
moved. STEAMBOATS, going up under the
bridge are 10 danger Of running on them,
whereupon tho bridge company would have
Q nice little bill Of damages 10 pay. Pre-.
vention is better than cure, and the obstruc
tions had better be removed.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31
From New York.
NEw YORK, March "a.

INV YORK, March "a.
The jury has brought in verdict Of guilty
against Stevens, tried for poisoning his
wife.
The Courier DIES Etats Unu asserts that
secret filibustering expedition is ready to
start for Cuba, on the receipt Of instructions
expected by the next steamer from Havana.
The head quarters are here, but the arms and
ammunition are mainly in southern cities.
Men are ready to depart simultaneously from
different parts Of the Union, and secret
agents are on the island
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

The following curious extract from
FRANK MooRE's Diary Of the Revolu.
tion," will be uews to the community at
large:
November s. AT Edmonton, on Wednesday,
gibbet was erected, under which load OF
wood was laid, and from the gibbet hung
figure, with mark for face, and on his breast
label with this inscription, washington, Gen
eral Of the Americans In the evening the Gen.
eral and the gibbet were reduced TO ashes
Rprngton's Royal Gosstts, JAM, 1878.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

Wxsr Sr. PAUL MAYoRALrY.--The sp-
preaching Spring election ia attracting con-
siderable attention on tho west side. The
prominent candidates for the Msyoralty are
Benjamin l.. Sellers, and VIM. Irvine, Esqs.
We understand the contest will be entirely
OF local character.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-31

ScAvroLDrx1 Dows.-The ice 10 It's
movement down between the island and the
Dakota shore, struck the bridge scafiolding.
erected near tbs island shore, and brought
ii down 10 confused mass. The workmen
saw the danger 10 time 70 get out Of the
way. There were no bridge timbers upon
the scafolding. It having been barely com.
Melted.