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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12
Senator Douglas Committed to Sec
tioDaIism,

Col. FORNEY is and has been the repre-
sentative of Senator DOUGLAS in this State
The Press has been and is the organ of the
Senator from Illinois. That journal early
broke ground in favor of the peculiar doc
trines enInciated by Senator DOUGLAS, and
has continued to support those doctrines IN
to the present time. La view of these facts
we claim that Col. FoRNEY kno,cs and speaks
the sentiments of Senator DOUGLAS on ali the
leading and promient issues of the day. and
that the Senator is fairly to be held res
ponslble for the position and declarations of
his chosen representative in PENNSYLVANIA
What then is the present position of Col
FoRNEY? What sentiments has he prorouI-
gated since the advent of Senator DoUGrAs
in our City? Col. FoRNEY, in all his remarks
presents the Black Republican sectional view
OF the political questions which divide the
people Of this Nation. He urges upon the
masses the necessity of cultivating a North
era sentiment; talks of what the North should
DO; appeals to Northern men, and in this open
manner, ministers to that Sectional feeling
which is SO dangerous TO the peace and per-
petuity of the Union. In proof of this asser-
ton, we submit an extract from the speecb
delivered by Col. FoRNEy at the St Lawrence
Hotel on Monday evening. 1t must be re-
memberod that this speech was pronounced
in the presence of Senator DOUGLAS. and 70
an audinance, which, though small, still rep
rents the DOUGLAS party in our CITY.
In alluding to the campaign in Illinois.
Col FoGNEY ssid:-
Gentlemen, if he had done that for the
South which he has done for us-if the same
bravery, the same consistency, and the same
energy had been devoted in behalf Of the
South-so far from any voice being raised
against Stephen A. Douglas, all parties there
would have pronounced in his favor Is it
not right, then, we of the North should well
come him? Why should not that man who |
stands up braving Executive power, defying
the Vaccinations of the miserable mercena-
ries who are poisoning our political atmos-
phere why should not man like him, who
stands up against all these influences, be hon |
ored and applaaded? IF he should, why is it |
that in the North we think there is not the |
same claim as there would be in the South |
for the same disinterested courage? 7 will |
answer the question by saying that what
H. .'Sht have been in the past, cannot be now
We n,nw, we Northern mea-those who like
,rself, lcavo always been devoted to the
rincipI les o" the Democratic ty-while we
ecogniso The p, 'uciples of that party as the
nly principle upon which this Government
an be permanently AM successfully conduct
i at the same tim. have determined that
enceforth and forever We ,Sill permit no
IAN, whether he be our own once ayored son
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12
Later from Havana.

New York, Jan. 5-The steamship Ca
hawba arrived this evening from Havana, af-
ter very bolsterous passage. she having left
there on the 31st ult
The news generally she brings is not of an
important character.
The excitement on the Island REGARDING
the Presidents Message was subsidi6p the
loyal portion Of the subjects apparently see
ming to think the address to Her Majesty is
all that is necessary, for the present at
least
The Creoles look forward with great interest
to the departure of Captain General Conchat
and the arrival of his successor.
There is much gaiety on the Island. and
the number of Americans with nassnorts i
very large. 1t is intImated By some persons
who have every opportunity of knowing, that
th cir number will reach ten thousand at
least.
Business is dull, there being but little doing
IN any of the branches of trade
The stock of sugar on hand is two hundred
thousand boxes, and it is thought the prices
will decline
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12
& MYSTERY.

The Huntington american says, on Thurs
day last, while Mr.. John Eeifner was out
hunting, on Terrace Mountain, he observed
bright object sticking out of pile of leaves
some distance from him, and upon his going
to ascertain what it was, found it to be a han
die Of a small leather trunk This excite
ed his curiosity, and he removed the leaves,
and found also tin box, about ten inches
square, continuing an empty pocket book,
box OF matches, and several small bottles
filled with essences. Thinking the finding of
the articles, thus secreted in the woods, ra-
taer strange, he went to his brother. mile
or so off, to whom he related the circumstance
when they both started for the mount tain, de-
termlned 10 give the place a thorough search.
On arriving at the spot where the articles
still remained, they discovered mound OF
earth, and after diging to the depth of six or
eight inches they found She skeleton of hu-
man being, and pair of heavy brogan shoes.
The shoes were still attached to the skeleton
The skeleton measured about five feet and
half in length, and was found within one
hundred yards of the public road From the
conte nts of the ~, it is presumed to be the
remains of a pedlar. who, no doubt has been
murdered and robbed, bat when or by whom
we know not
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12
From Utah.

A telegraphic despatch from st. Louis
announces the arrival there of the Utah mail
of November &c.
The snow in the mountains is yery deem.
The weather had been very severe, and there
was great suffering among both men and
animals
There were large encampments of Sioux
Indians On the Platte River, going to join
the Cheyennes, for the purpose of waging
war against the Pawnees.
Mr.. Blackstone, one of Russell, Major &
Co, wagonmasters. reports the discovery of
gold on the banks of small lake near Ash
Hollow, ninety dollars worth of which he
collected in few hours, including one nugget
worth $22
The Deseret NeWs of the oath of Novem
bcI contains account of riot in Great
Salt Lake City, between the police and
party of peace breakers, in which one or
moro officers Of the u. s. army were injured
DR.. Covey, U. s. A, received q ball from
pistol
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&&l.

PRINTISG BY CALoRIC.-The Sebs,...,
(N. \ )4Rrertissr is printed on a ma. NJ
Adams press, driven BY twelve-incb r. r.
s0a ca!oric engine. The engine copr-'
during five and a half-hours-tbe IN. !
quired for striking off the edi,ion-fr--
pounds of anthracite coal, costing tbrss !
half cents. There Is a saving of at Iess !.
ty-six per cent in the quantity and c,r
fuel for caloric over that Of a steam sr-.
BY the use of these engines all dange. ! !
Plosion is avoidcd-no water being vsos :
there Is no occasion for an eng;aee-. :. :,
only require to be fed with fuel II tbs =
nor OF an ordinary stove. Amosg otls,
vantages besides the cheapness Of s,,r
running thcm. is that of heating III, ,g-
cold weather (by taking up cold and eis.-r
heated air, } and that of causing no siid-
rates Of Insurance.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

not aware, until learned from the same source,
that the question Of the propriety Of the erection
of Pine county had been "canvassed in our Con-
gress hail." We were aware that Congress had
the power to admit new States into the Unien
but did not know that our National Legislature
had anything to do with the erection of new
counties. Has Mr.. Kinports yet ascertained
whether the members from South Carolina and
Georgia will favor the erection of Pine? Well
wager shilling they vote against it if they have
an opportunity for so doing. Our eloquent friend
should repair to Washington City ere all is lost
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12
The Fruit of ST. petol,.

Bayard Taylor, in one of h.
from St. Petersburg, thus de- ;II'ctlt
conserratories near the Rusian t5a
which palms sixty feet in b;gb. GaP'as
ing. are n
The fruit shops in the Nev.l.n
are an agreeable sarprise to 1aO' tba Pfq
Passing before the window, Won r1' IS s''',
by the nusky oder of golden nsi. asf
breath OF peaches. plums, gran. -si'l'
and fresh figs, which are here 20, r.; 'a;
as much profusion as if thev wern spia!!a
nary growths of the soil. IN" 's tAe
raised in hot houses, aud I did NJ, "oH
ask the price. This is one Of tho. . 'Tlf'' =
which are most easily excused 'Se IuIs
The Botanical Garden in IL,
an afternoon, centa;ns one of IT, .I g
!ections Of trophical plants in Fprona , nae. !
IN latitude CO., you may wall II
aVauue of palm trees sixty feet L;aI L;nIO'ga
tree-terns and bananas, by prn5. eti Q'a
Indian lilly and banks of snIonSas I y 'o'0i'l
breathing an air heavy with ~ .s. -, ,OF:''a
warmest Oders. The extent of of tb tt'leS =
hot houses cannot be less than 'usSe q
half. The short summer, and I'M. ,.lle az
winter of the North, require a.reorl;vss' q
OF treatment for those children oF = On
During the three warm months the. 'ls | 2
ced as much as possible, SO that n, -S
of SIX months is obtained ia that tirs s'F
the productive forces of the plant ara -i. - I
to their normal standard. After tI;. -
is obtained, it thriyes as steadily ,.. .e'
more favorable climate. The palm.
ncu!ar, are noble specimens One sf.'s :
a Cpheo1i.c, l believe) is now in ~ -
which is an urheard-ot event in sncE - -
mate.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12
Does Senator Douglas Endorse John W.
ForneY?

! The above query is sn important one, and de-
! mands an immediate answer. The readers Of
! this paper aware, that from the commence
ment of the Lecompton controversy up to the
present time, we never made personal attack
| on Senator Douglas. We always respected, and
still continue to respect his exalted abilities.
Having introduced into Congress the Nebraska
| Bill which raised the acind, we regretted that
when the Lecompton Constitution was recon-
| mended to the favorable consideration of Con-
gress by the President, he had not manhood
enough to breast the acAirlsUind But for reasons
best known to himself he at once after the read
ing Of the Presidents Message. took sides with
Horace Greely and the united host Of disappoin-
ted office seekers, who all seemed anxious and
willing to lend helping hand towards breaking
down the National Administration. We per-
ceived these things but We're reluctant to say
aught against him. The Democratic party du-
ring trying crisis had been SO proud Of him.
and he had professed to be so proud Of her. that
we confidently believed, that ere long he would
repent of his alterations, and return to the true
fold and his first love. During the recent cam
palgn IN this State, when John W. Forney was
laborinS for the success of TIE Black Republican
State Ticket, and opposing every regularly nom
mated Democratic candidate for Congress in the
state, and even when he was rejoicing over the
defeat OF William A. Porter, Westly Frost. !
CLANCY Jones, Wilson Rely and CYRUS [. Per
shlng, we pitied and forgave him, and refused to
hoId senator Douglas accountable for his acts
when few month"; go we received the intelli
gence OF the triumph Of Senator Douglas. in Hi
noIs, we experienced no emotions save those of
pleasure, because we believed him to be a Ma
tIonal man, who would fearless'y oppose section
alSn and the treasonable principles of he Black
Repubhcan party. But confidence in the
man has been recently shaken by the speech de-
hvered in las presence by John W. Fornev. at
the st. Lawrence Hotel in Philadelpbia. a short
time since. For the principles promulgated in
that speech we reier our readers to the following
"ruCle winch we clip from a late number of the |
Pent'sylsanian. Is Senator Douglas willing TO
be spoken Of as Northern man, as the especial |
friend of the North working in opposition TO the
oouthE This Is the position in which Col. For
ney places him. We always thought that he |
was National Dcmocrat but if he endorses John
W. Forney, and allows the reasonable doctrines
promulgated in his presence and addressed to
him by that renegade to go either directly or in
directly unrebuked. we say broadly and boldly,
lhat we would rather that the right hand which
uoa gave us should wither, than that it should
cast vote for him, for the highest or lowest
oince IN the gift OF the American people Surely
Senator Douglas does not endorse the treasonable
doctrines of John w. Forney Read the article
rom the PcnnSylcanian
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12
Further by Overland Mail

ST. Louis, Jan 5.-Mr. Woods, passen
ger arrived by the Overland Mail, says that
the Camancha Indians have declared var
aud are only awaiting favorable opportunity
to attack the stages. At the eastern ford Of
the Congo River, the coach passed between
tie camp fires, recently supplied with fuel,
indicating the presence of the Camanchas.
who were doubtless deferred from making an
attack by the number and strength of the
mail party 1t is hoped that the presence of
the Il troops recently sent along the route, from
Fort Smith, will check the operations of the
marauders.
An abundance of quartz has been discoy-
cred on ;he Gila river. Several agents of
the California Mining Company are making
examinatloIs to ascertain whether machinery
can be introduced with profit.
Upwards of twenty thieving Indians have
been killed in Tempaha county
George Freeman, agent of the Green Coach
Company Stage Propriesors, is said to have
absconded with upwards of $500 of his en-
ployers' money.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

The New TERRIroR1Es.-N Territories
start into existence with such rapidity In this
country, that it is almost impossible to keep
the run of them. Decotah is to be carved
out of the western half of what was formerly
the Minnesota Territory, When the State
was organized, a line was drawn through the
middle of the Territory from north to south.
The eastern part became the State of Mime
sofa, aud the western is the contemplated
Dacotah. Arizona is combination of the
south part of New Mexico, with that 1.esilla
Valley strip of and which We purchased
from Mexico in 1851. The latter is without
local government. Nevada" is the west
ern half of Utah, lying between Salt Lake
and California. Laramie" means the west
ern part of Nebraska, in which the fort Of
that name is situated. pixies Peak" is the
Rocky Mountain chain in the western part of
Kansas, which part it is proposed to cut off
Tor the new Territory. Superior" or On
tonagon' is the peninsula between Lake Su-
perior and Michigan, part of which new
belongs to Michigan and part to Wisconsin,.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

cdd FELLOWS Thaahsgir.nq.-Tbe Inn
States Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows at
recent session in Baltimore, adopted the ,
position, to set apart the 29.h day of Az
l039-the forteieth anniversary Of the ORR
lzatlon of the Order. to be observed BY
entire men bership under the jurisdiction
the Grand Lodge of the United States :
day of thanksgiving to Divine Provii.s
Tor the unexampled prosperity which has i
tended The Order since Its organization
the American continent"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

CAPT. REID AND THE AMERICAN FL.s.
Among the proceedings of the Hous.
Thursday last, the Hon. John Cocbraus
New York, Introduced joint resolution Z
ing vote q thanks to Capt. SamuslC h
the hero Of the battle of Fayal. in the csl.
light which he made Ia command Of n. =,
vate armed brig General AImstroa,
loI4' for having made and designed
present flag Of til! United States. The
signs OF Capt: Reid was adopted in conu
tee, and the bill passed Congress on the
OF April 1918. The new flag was mals
his house in New York, By his wife ans
number of young ladies, aud was first h5.
ed over the hall of the House of Rs7r.,.
tanves Oh the 18th of April, ISIS
Aateltigencer
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

FATAL AccIDENr.-Two men were in
Stantly killed on the evening Of the 3ls
nit IN the Manchester. n II Print " ork.
They were literally torn to pieces between
the large wheel of the mill and pos 50 tbs
the flesh and limbs were literally u4lglsi i
fragments. The names of the men WEI.
Samuel Cargill and James F. Bunker. Bum.
er was showing CargilI how to make II,
nightly examination of the wheels, and hs
supposed that he (Bunker) was caugh. in L.
"heei hrst' and that Cargill vas caught Z
trying TO save him. They were both n.,
risd and had families
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

WEALTH OF PENNsYLvANIA.-It appsr1
by the last report of the Auditor Gens-1
that the total appraised value OF real and p.,
sonal estate in this Commonwealth is s56S.
IiV'23l; the assessment of tax is 81. .4S4, 81;
20; the whole population, 2,SIl, 1856 u.
the number of taxables, 613. SOC. For PE,
adeipGIa county, alone, the figures are sts.s:
as fellows Total value Of real and uerss-.
estate, $162,979 ,652; assessment Of IL
t94. $50 81: population, 40s, 762 aning-
Der of taxables, 1O4 335.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

W A correspon dent asks, 'sWhat are the
provisions of the Amendments to the Constitution
adopted in 1857, relative to new counties?" AS
satisfactory answer, we quote the second Amend
ment in full -
''No county shall be divided by line cutting
OFT over one-tenth of its population, (either to
form new county or otherwise,) without the
express consent OF such county, by vote Of the
electors thereof nor shall any county be estab-
lished containing less than four hundred square
miles,"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

DEATH OF NOTED INDIAN CH1EF.-A'
Indian chief. called Okemos, died lately n'i'
Lansing, Michigan. He was supposed to =
over one hundred years old He was II ID:
war OF 1872. both for and against Wayne Sd
81 CLAIR, at different times He had y
ore cut clear across his back, made BY one !
Mad Anthony Wayne's troopers At IN
MrIgs he received wounds which left hole' =
ms skull into which three fingers could y
laid.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

AGES OF PRESIDENTIAL AsPIRANrs.-Am -
respondent of the Southern Monitor says, T.
following figures will be the ages Of the Pc:
sons named in the year 1860: Crit:en31
VIII be a, M'Lean 20, Rives II. Bel =
Com. Stewart 50, Seward 20, ChOats s
Gushing 68, Hunter 81, Hammond q
breekInridge 3S, Bigler 60. Dix 81, Dickn
son son ~, Cass 81, A. Y. Brown 20, Wise o.
Slldeil II, Douglas IS 40.
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IA HAnRrsRuRa ConRrsposnEsr.-W

u A HARRISBURG CORRESPONDENT. = We
have made arrangements with an intelligent
gentleman, who will be constantly in Harrisburg
durihg'the present session, to furnish us weekly
with letter from that place. He is gentleman
OF ability, well acquainted with the politics and
public men of the State, and we have no doubt
his letters will be both interesting and entertain
ing. A friend in Washington City has also
promised to furnish US with an occasional lett er
Although on good terms with the President and
bis Cabinet he nevertheless commands the un-
limited confidence of Senator Douglass, and actu-
ally smiled with John w. Forney the last time
he visited the National Capitol. Now is the time
to subscribe for the democrat & Sentinel"
Only $1-50, if paid within six months from the
time of subscription
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

" We vere shown the other day by Mr.. j
Patton Thompson, miniature church which he
had just fitted up. 1t certainly exces anything
OF the kind that we ever before examined, and
shows not little skill. good taste and patience
on the part Of Mr. Thompson. He intends it.
according to Noon of the lNountaineer, as a pre-
sent to a fair friend. and we have no doubt it
will be properly admired and appreciated by her
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

II Greensburg is now lighted with gas. We
Ebensburgers bave been sitting in darkness long
enough, and we don't see why shouldn't
have gas works as well our neighbors. But
never mind the gas until the Branch railroad is
constructed. One enterprise at time is enough
FOR ''ye ancient borough
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

BSs- The Ebensburg Brass Band is rapidly
improving under the instruction of Prof Smith.
All the members play well, and if they continue
improving as rapidly as heretofore, and we have
no doubt they will, in few months our town
will be justified in boastin2 of having one of the
best bands in the State. The energy they dis
play is worthy of the highest commendation.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

Seventeen counties of Ohio. by delegaia
In Convention at Columbus. on the 9th, ln''
protested against the passage ola bill Pela'
ing IN the Legislature of that Stats for 'a'
sale of the public works.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

" We have perused attentively a speech re-
Gently delivered in the L. S. Senate, by Hon
William Rigler, on the Pacific Railroad bill. 1t
is certainly one Of the ablest efforts of that dis
tngushed statesman. We will endeavor to pub
lish abstract of it at an early day.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

% "He's very nice young man, but he
can't keep hotel" is fash expression said
to be now very much in vogue in the cities. All
the young men of Ebensburg who wish to con-
vince the world that they are posted should
commence using the EXPRESSION forthwith
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

The Secretary of the Navy instruct: i9' d,
Collector of Mobile that the principals IL 'a'
late filiibustering expedite of the Su:n'
are to be prosecuted, and desires to be iD!,
nlshed with list of those brought home u
the British Steamer Basilisk.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

05- bill has passed the House of Representa-
tives by large majority, abolshing the office of
Canal Commissioner. 1t will doubtless pass the
Senate, and be signed by the Governor
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

" Those of our citizens who hare ice-h yuses
are now actively engaged in filling them with
ice. There certainly will be an abundant supply
of this warm weather luxury in our town next
year.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

E The yellow fever has not disappeared
from New Orleans. For the week ending ON
the 24th ult., there were two deaths from
that disease.
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Though brief, is bouudless.

" Local items are very this week.
Nothing has occurred in this place or vicinity
recently worthy of notice. Ecaybody seems to
be minding his own business. "A very laudabie
occupation certainly
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

9s- Il Happy FelLooo. We called around to see
friend of ours at his office the other evening" and
found him sitting beside a warm stove, bottle
of-smaH beer on the table, and letter in his
hand, the handwriting of which showed that it
had been indited by Lady. How we envied
him when he, after having taken long pull at
the aforesaid bottle, exclaimed, his eyes IN fine
frenzy rolling
There are some happy moments in this lone
And desolate world of ours, that we'll repay
The toll of struggling through it, and atone
For many long sad night and weary day.
They come upon the mind like some wild air
OF distant music, when we know not where,
Or whence, the sounds are brought from and
their power,
Though brief is bouudless
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12

" a new Post Office has been established in
Susquehanna township, called PIatvilIe. Andrew
j. Farrell is Postmaster.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-12
PENNSYLVANIA SENATORS.

The following list of Senators who have
represented Pennsylvania in Congress since
the formation of the government, is publish
ed by the Pottstown Ledger.