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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09
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LIFE A RIVER.


At first, shadow Of the sIade,
! fog ascending to the mount;
\ misty vapor from the glade
Distils and then becomes q fount;
4 fount distilled from other dews,
From mother mountain winds its way;
At first it crecps, and then renews
Its strength with every passing day!
The quiet, placid, silver stream,
In peace and purity had flown,
Aud in its own ideal dream,
Its hidden depths had never known;
But when the wiad its bosom shook,
And moved the deeply settled lea,
ltlost the beauty Of the brook,
And mingled with the roaring sea
And thus ouI mystic life appears
\ shade, Yapor, then a rill,
a creeping down the vale Of tears,
Willie subtjI snarcs the passions thrill.
Sleeping, dreaming, leaping, flaming,
A4d ever tending to the sea;
Onward. ceaseless, ever-moaning,
Until it finds eternity.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09
Making a Teetotaier,

A short time since, young mao living IN
OgdensbuTg n. Y, whose name we shall call
George, took TO d. iuking ratEer more than
usual and some of his friends endeawored to
cure him. One day, when he was in rather a
loose condition, they got him in a room. and
commenced conversing about delirian tre-
nacnS, directing all their remarks to him, aud
telling him what fearful objects, such as
snakes and rats, were always by the
victems of this horrible disease When the
conversation bad waxcd high on this theme,
one of the number stepped out of the room,
and from trap which was at hand let large
rat into tie room, None Of his friends ap-
peared to see it, but the young man who was
to be the victim seized chair aud hurled it
at the rat, completely using up the piece of
furniture in tue operation. Another chair
shared the same fate, when his friends seized
him, and with terror depicted on their faces
demanded 10 know what was the matter.
why, don't you see that cursed big rat?'
said he; pointing 10 the animal; which after
the manner of rats, was making his way "a
round the room, close to the wall.
They all saw it, but all replied that. they
didn't see it-s.therc acus no rat"
But there is.'' said he, as another chair
went to peices in an Intellectual attempt to
crush the obnoxious vermin
At tbs moment, they again seized him, and
after terrific scuffie threw him down ON the
floor and with terror in their faces screamed
Charley, run for the doctor"
Charley started for the door, when George
desired to know what the dell was up" -.
"Upr' said they. "why you've got the de-
lirium tremens.'
Charley opened the door to go out, when
George raised himself on his elbow, and said
Charley, where are you going?"
Going" replied Charley, going for q
doctor "
Going for doctor, "rejoined George
for whatW
"For what?" repeated Charley, why you
have got the delirium tremens."
Tho dclirium tremens-have II" repeated
George, How do you know Eve got the de,
lrium tremens?',
Easy enough;" says Charley, 'you'v,
commenced seeing rats"
SEEING rats!' said George in sort o
musing way; ':seeing rats. Think you mus
be mistaken, Charley
'.Mistakenr' said Charley.
'Ye es. mistken," rejoined George; 81 AIM
the mani haUa't seen no rats
The boys let George up after that, anc
from that to this he hasn't touched glass o
liquor, and ''seen no rats"-not the first rat
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09
: The Beau-catehing g-match-maki

- The Beau catGhin match making
less kissing marrying Association holds
regular semi-weekly meetings. Tickets of
membership for young men, twenty-five cts,
if good looking. Clearance cards, five dollars
and the clergymans fees. Wine is admins
tered to the faint-hearted free of charge. a
grand banquet may be expected about the
18th of February, when the matches made
during the season will be publicly proclaimed
and the parties are expected to pair off in
compliance with the decision of the Assoca-
ton, under the penalty of quiet submission
to the gossip of the members for the remain
der of the year.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

"SoUyD r'-''S 'SEysIRLE The following
is Judge Longstreefs opinion of ncwspa
per. Read it, all you ''snivelling skiuGiuts"
that "cant afford to take paper" while you
have an old stocking full of gold aud silver
slowed away somewhere; read the opinion OF
this Sensible man" He says:
Small is the sum that is required to pat
ronize newspaper, and NEST amply remu-
nerated is the patron care not how hum
bic aud unpretendiug the paper which he
takes, it. is impossible to fill ii fifty times a
year without putting in it something worth
the subscription price. Every parent whose
son is at school, should supply him with Il
paper l still remember what a difference
there was between those Of my schoolmates
who had and those who had not, access to a
newspaper Other things being equal, the
frs. were decidedly superior to the last in de-
bate and com position, at least. The reason
is plain they have command of more facts
Youths will peruse newspapers with delight.
when they will read nothing else Fact.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

The Anlericann HtniSter and the Enape-
cor Napoleon.-The correspondent of the
New York Times says that the diplomatic
reception on New Years day, at the Palace
the Emperor conversed an unusually long
time with the American minister, and showed
towards him the greatest courtesy. The
Presidents message was referred to: and sthis
gave Mr.. Mason the opportuH1y of reiterate-
ing to Napoleon that it was the settled policy
OF the United States to act in the acquisition
Of territory exactly upon the principles which
had guided them heretofore-that is to say,
that no territory should be acquired other
VII, wise than honorably. by purchase or cession.
lhe Emperor on his part reassured the Amer
iGan minister of his kindly feelings towards
tae United States, and of has constant de-
. "fe for The preservation Of amicaJlc rela-
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

Charcoal Glla Tainted Meat Connec-
ticut lady says: ''Some chickens. during the
recent warm weather, had become slightly
tainted, These were stuffed with freshly
heated charcoal, and in twelve hours were
as sweet and fresh as could be desired not
leaving the least disagreeab!e odor or flavor
Shortly after. on examining some fresh pieces
of pork, and fearing that they could not be
preserved until it WIS convenient to cook
them, she placed them in q pau of powdered
charcoal; and thus kept them with complete
/ success
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

Reduction of Erpemditurs:-The Secretary
of the Treasury has prepared and submitted
70 Congress a bill for the reorganization of
the collection districts. and to reduce the
ports of entry from 116 TO 10, and to discon-
tinue altogether q of the Sc ports of delivery
Bv this measure he estimates that the saving
in the collection of the revenue will be about
24OO, 900 per annum. 1t is not proposed
to reduce the salaries Of the officers, as under
the new arrangements, they would have ad-
ditonal duties. lie suggests that steam-tugs
fotrovenuc purposes be used at the larger
ports ard whether smuggling could not the
better be prevented and relief to distressed
vessels furnished by employing vessels Of the
navy.
Il is recommended that the revenue cut
ters be ultimately dispensed with, and that
service be performed by the navy. The
difficulty standing in the way seems to be the
disposition of the revenue marine othcers.
But they could not be continued as an ajunct
Of the navy until their present commissions
expire, and those who have rendered impor-
taut and worthy service hold an assimllated
rank in the navy.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09
VOL. 6---NO. Il.

.M,tsic-To keep Spring in your heart,
learn to sing. There is a great deal of merit
in melody-mole merit than most people are
aware of a cobbler who smooths his wax
ed ends with Bonnie Doom or Rosiin Castle.
will Go as much work in day as a cordwair-
er, given to s'cussing" and illnature, will per-
form in week Songs are like sunshine
they run to cheerfuIness, and so ell your ho-
som with buoyancy for the time being, that
you feel like yard of June. or acre lot fill
ed with yioleig and bobolinks. Try iton and
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09
How TO GO TO BED -Hall's Journal of

How TO GO TO BED. HILLS Journal of
Health, in speaking on this subject, says:
''In freezing Winter time do it in a hurry,
if there is DO fire in the room, and there
ought not to be unless you are quite an in
valid. But if person is not in good health
it is best to undress by good fire, pull Of
your stockings, warm and dry the feet we'll,
draw on the stockings again, run into a room
without fire, jump into bed, bundle up,
with head and ears under cover for a minute
or more, until you feel little warmth; then
uncover your head, next draw off your stock
ings. straighten out, turn over on your right
side and go to sleep. If sense of chillness
comes over you on getting into bed. it will
always do you an injury; and its repetition
incre ases the Ill effects without having any
tendency to harden you. Nature ever alb
hors violence. We ase never shocked into
good health Hard usage makes no garment
last longer"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

1fro Years. sFFit5soat Eating There
is a lady now residing in Minetonka, but for
merly of this city, who, for the two past years
has i've entirely without eating Her age
is twenty-eight She is the mother of three
children, and enjoys moderate health. She
has the use of all her faculties, is not emanci-
pated, but apparently robust, aud yet she
does not take into her stomach particle of
food of any kind, save cup of coffee three
times day; this her only substance, she sips
SLOWLY. occupying the accustomed time with
Others at the tabIe.-Hinz eSCtiua.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

EE- A Boston trader called ct country
farm house, some time ago, to buy cheese.
but when he came to look at 1t concluded not
to take, it as it was so full of shippers As he
was going off-thc farmer said to him,
e'Look here, mister, how can | get my
cheese down to Boston the cheapest"
The trader took another lock at liz seeing
more and more evidence OF its being alive
replied:
"Well, let itlay day or two longer, and I
guess you car drive it down"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

- \ German clergyman. by way of
giving point to an eulogy of a dead man at
funeral. declared that bis own experience
would prove that the defunct was the most
generous of men, as he had long ago borrow
ed forty dollars of him, Of which to his dying
day Ge had never asked payment. Of the
debt thus acknowledged before witnesses,
however. the heirs. the next day, demanded
the payment, with interest!
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

ses- A Scotch Duchess was examining the
children of one of her charity schools. when
the teacher put the question-''W is the
wife of king called?" "A queen" The
wife of an emperor - IAN empress" :"
was replied with equal readiness. Then
what is a wife of duke calied?'' a drake, -
exclaimed several voices, mistaking tie title
duke" for s'the duck"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

H- The Rev. Daniel Waldo, late Chap
lain TO Congress, says: Il am now an old
man. | Lave seen nearly century. Do
you want to know how to grow old slowly and
happily? Let me tell you: Always eat
slowly-masticate well. Go to your food, to
your rest, to your occupations smiling. Keep
a good nature aud a soft temper everywhere
Never give way to anger. Cultivate good
memory. and to do this you must always be
communicative; repeat what you have read
talk about it
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

An old lady, on being witnessed be-
fore magistrate as to her place of legal
settlement, was asked what reason she had
for supposing her husband had legal settle
ment in that town. The OLD lady said: ..He
was born and married and they buried him
there, and if that amt settling him there, |
don't know what is."
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

gS 4 young man named Wales, of South
Franklin. Mass, OF Tuesday a-week, shot
Miss W hitting, with whom lie was in love.
He then made his escape to the woods, and
committed suicide by shooting himself.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

Hoic to Kill Opis--''If you find an owl
looking at you from tree says the doctor,
''and you wish to bring him down without
the expense Of powder and shot, you have
only to keep your eye steadily fixed upon him
and move slowly around tie tree; in his ca
gerness to watch your moyements-owls are
wise-he forgets to turn his body, ami his
eyes following yours, his Eeck is soon tHistel
oil
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

U.S. The st. Louis Democrat estimates that
the census of 1860 will increase the number
of representatives from tie Northerp States
to l55, and decrease the number from the
South TO TS. Quite difference
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09
~ Some in the

ES Some in the north say that Cotton
is king" A country paper says that TO
bacco is king" 1t certainly reigns IL crest
many months. We must say, however, that
it seems TO have rather foul Kingdoms.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

- Il never complained of my condi-
tion," says the Persian poet, Sadi, ''but once
when ay feet were bare. and [ had no money
to buy shoes but met man without feet,
and was contented with my lott
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

- An old farmer, whose son had died
lately was visited by . neighbor, who began
to console with him on his loss
My loss" said the father-''no such
thing-it was his cwu loss-he was of age" 4"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

Gs- Straighten a post, nail on board,
put up a bar, close a gate. hang :. door, mend
stool, attend to the comforts of an animal.
aohea 1t as needed. and prosper Put it off
and you will retrograde.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

"A bill was recently read in place id
the Pennsylvania House of Representatives,.
giving Justices of the Peace power, with a
jury of six men, to hear and determene
charges of assault and battery and other
petty causes.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

- why is it," said politician to an
opponent, ''that our party is generally up and
yours DOWN." 4 suppose for the same rcs-
son. said the other, ''that the empty bucket
is generally at the top of the we'll"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09
Lieut. Maury, in one of his lectures

Lieut. Maury. in one of his lectures
on the Highways and Byways of the Ocean
states that animal matter at the bottom of the
deep sea, owing to the superintendent pres
sure, the exclusion of light and heat, AID the
saline properties of water. cannot decomDose,
but must remain precisely in the state in
which it is deposited for ages and ages.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

-, = 1t is a somewhat remarkable fact
.uN the culture of tobacco begun as an ex-
pefiment IN Connecticut few years since,
% a., ge'ung to be great and growing inter
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

- An Alderman having grown enor-
mously fat while in Office, a wag wrote on his
back, "widened at the expense of the corpo-
ration"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-09

0c;- In the case of man in Providence, r. l..
who committed suicide a few days since, the cor
oner's jury found verdict that the deceased took
strrcbanine with malice sforethought.
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Money is the root of all evil.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22

FROM BROWNSVILLE, TExAs-The N.,i.--
Ouaaos Spread over the Comntry.-New Ors.O'"
Nov. 14.-The Picayune of to-day contains s,;i
further intelligence from the Rio Grande. m. uA
is no positive proof that Brownsville had f,ns'
although Cortinas, at the latest dates, had soa,
hundred and fifty men eucamped near the e; it,.
and it was believed that equal number W. ",
scouting about, attacking the settlements. tw,'
also reported that he had received reinforo.
ment of one hundred men from Mexico. vh;"I
would swell this band to one thousand The to~S
of Corpus Christi and the surrounding count
were greatly endangered by his followers who We,.
attacking and plundering the farms of the Amer
can residents in the most daring manner. The IN
habitants of Rio Grande city were in hourly g,
pectatiou of another attack, and were preparing
make the best defense possible. The citizen, n
Goliad, Refugee, Karnes and Live Oak count;o.
had been called upon to arm themselves mmedi
ately for the protection of Corpus Christi aud bs
neighboring settlements.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22

in more favorable light and the extreme youth,
full appearance of the prisoner at the bar, gen.
orally taken into consideration
Cook states in the confession that he met Capt
Brown in Kansas some two years ago, and was led
by the representations Of Brown to join his band
not knowing at the time what would be the field of
their operations. After some time had elapsed,
Brown informed him that the town Of Harpers
Ferry was the place he contemplated making his
stand at and that he wished him Cook to proceed
there and try and ascertain whether the man
Forbes had divulged the plan to any one at Iar-
pers Ferry, as a rumor had reached him to that
effect. Cook strongly objected to any such move
as contemplated, but replied to by Brown that
he had taken the oath to stand by him and that he
must not now desert him. Cook therefore started
for the Ferry and took up his residence. After
having been there sometime, he was introduced
into society, which resulted in his counting and
marrying Miss Kennedy, of South Bolivar He
then determined by all possible means to change
the determination of Old Brown; but all his argu-
ments and entreaties failed when brought to bear
against the iron will of the Kansas outlaw.
The more important portions were those Which
told of the Convention held in Canada, at which
the we'll known Constitution was framed; of the
military training under Stevens, which Brown S
party went through, altering their original inten
ton, which was to be instructed by Col Folhes,
anu Oh HIS own exploration Vi 1cAcISoh couhty, d."
under Browns directions, to prepare the way for
the instruction.
Gerrit Smith, Fred. Douglass, DR.. S. G. Howe
and Others were mentioned in the confession, but
not in way to deeply implicate then. Their
connection with Brown involved, however, the pre-
sentaton of pistols money, &c. Cool said that
the time of the invasion would have been different
but for the information given by Col Forbes.
The Hanging.-The Richmond correspondent
of the Petersburg Express says:
Il understand that Gov. Wise has determined
to 90 to Charlestown and he present 1T the execu-
tion of the insurgents next month He will take
several of military companies along with him,
SO as to be prepared for any emergency. The Go
vernon has acted heroically in this whole affair,
and he is determined, since the outlaws have been
convicted, that the gibbet shall not be defrauded
of its dues"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22

Even those who in the enjoyment of perfect health
frequently have need lave oncs as preyenyes
OF disease We are never too well armed against the IS
sauts OF the ills that flesh is heir to- Such an nvgoraor
they may md IN HOSTErTER'S BITTERS-a medicine
ha cannot be taken regularly without giving vitality and
eastciy TO the system At this season. particuarIg the
strongest man not proof against the malaria in certain
FILTERS more than any amount Of qunne while the
most DANGEROUS cases Of bilious lever yield wonderful
popeIts hose who have tried the medicine will never
ne another tor OF the ailments which the HosTErTER
pr PROCESSES TO s"hdne TO those who have not made
the cordially early application
to the BIrrER whenever they are stricken by diseases of the
digestive organs.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally, everywhere
For sale in Charlotte by E. NYE HUTCHINSON & co
November, 1882
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stale of N. MISUNDERSTANDING Counlr

In Equitg-FdH Term, 1852
Jacob Setter and f. J. Robson VS.. Caharne Robeos
Petition to sell Land
In this it appearing to the satisfaction Of tn,
Court that Catharne Robson is nonresident of this
State is therefore ordered by the Court that pube
ton be made in the Western Democrat, paper pub
ished in the Charlotte for six successive weeks
commanding her to be and appear before the Judge
our next Court of Equity to be held for the county
Catawba, at the Court House in Newton, the It'll
Monday after the 4th Monday in February next then
and there to plead, demur said BILL other.
wise the same will be taken pro confesso, and set for
hearing exparte as to her.
Witness, G. NJ Yoder, Clerk of our said court at Of
fee in Newton the I'd Monday in October. 1859
8T-6t] pr adv Sc G. NJ. YODER, c. Mr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22

III Equity-FaH Term, 1889.
Jacob Mosteler Guardian for the minor heirs oEqr.
son Mill, decd John Mosteler and wife Catherine
Peter Mostellcr and wife, VS. Ezra Null, Franklin
Null, VIM Null, Polly Null and Eli Null Admrs Of
the estate of Henry Null, decd
In this it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court that Eli Null is nonresident of this State
therefore ordered by the Court that publication be
made in the Western Democrat paper published in
the town of Charlotte, for six successive weeks,
handing him be and appear before the Judge
next Court of Equity to be held for the county of Ca
tawba, the Court House in Newton, the 18th Mon
day after the 4th Monday in February next, then and
there to answer to the complainant bill, judgment
pro con!esso will be taken.
Witness, G. NJ. Yoder Clerk of our said court at Of
fee in Newton, the I'd Monday in October 1889
S7-Gtl pr adv Sc G.. NJ. YODER, C. N l.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22

EARTHouAKE.-By the New Granada, from
Callao, which port she left on the 18th, there
highly important news from Peru and Chill
The British ship Minnehaha, from Caldera, had
arrived at Calao, bringing intelligence of a terrible
earthquake at Copiapo, by which more than one
half Of the town was destroyed, and causing great
loss of life The shock was sensbly felt >,
Caldera. The captain of the Minnehaha reports
the water as having receded some twenty.three
feet in the harbor and says his ship swayed to and
fro as if in heavy sea.