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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05
TREAsURER's OFFICE.
Is EAyER, Dec. %, 1858. {


DEAR SIR: The ''Venango County system of
collecting State and County tax has bacn In
use in this county for sir gears. 1t works well
for the interests Of the Treasury, and is decidedly
popular with the people. 1t costs the county
Hirty-Utrce per cent. less on commissions than
under the old system. One-ttird of the tax is
paid before July, and another third before
Augustine money thus early received enabling
the County, iustead of the Collectors, to profit
by its use. As this scale of payment may be
relied upon, the financial agents Of the county
can make their arrangements to suit. The
Treasury is always ready to meet all demands
We are thus enabled to profit by the abatement
of five PR cent. allowed on payment of State
tax before the 1st Of August, which is paid off
or nearly SO, every year-which is a saving to
the citizens of the county of from five to seven
hundred dollars annually. None who have had
aught to do with the finances of the county fol
the last six years, would be willing to 80 back to
the old system, and indeed, are surprised that
the ~ enango law'' has not before this been ap.
piled to all the counties in the Commonwealth
Very respectfully, yours, &c.
WIN. HENRY, Treas. Bearer Co.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05
NEW ARRANGEMENT.

With the present number of the democrat s.
Sentinel" is inaugurated new arrangement
with regard to its publication. We still retain
control over and conduct the Editorial depart
mcnt of the paper, and as heretofore will be re-
sponsble for every thing contained in its col
umns. The publication department will hers
after be under the control Of Mr.. DANIEL c.
YAHM, practical printer of much experience.
The PAPER will be printed and published by him,
and he will supervise and control the business of
the establishment. Mr.. Zahm is well known to
large majority Of the people of this County,
and will we have no doubt, make popular
publisher. Under this arrangement we hope to
be able to devote much time 10 the dis
charge of our editorial duties than heretofore.
1t affords us much satisfaction TO be able to state
that many Of the most intelligent patrons of the
paper. have spoken aprrovingy Of the manner
in which we haze conducted it since took
charge of it. We hope during the coming year,
to render it still more worthy Of their continued
approva. and support. We think the paper is
emincntly entitled to the confidence and support
of the Democracy Of this County. We have
carefully examined file Of it since the fall Of
1853, (when the Mountain Scntiuel' and
Mountain Democrat were consolidated under
the title of the democrat and Sentinel" and
cannot find single instance where it dcgcnera-
ted into the OrgHn Of mere clique or faction, or
opposed democratic men or measures. We find
that it always had annually, at the proper time,
the regularly nominated ticket of the party for
ali offices in the gift Of the people, floating at its
mast head, and laborinS to secure the election OF
the men who composed the ticket. 1t never, on
any occasion, opposed or said aught against a
regurlarly nominated candidate of the party. 1t
has always and on all occasions, advocated the
election Of the "ticket, the whole ticket, and
nothing but the ticket and remained as true t.
the Banner Cf Democracy when furled in defeat
when floating in triumph. Having thus been
n faithful, and we think. efficient organ of the
democracy of Cambria for years. it is certainly
entitled to their continued confidence and sup
port. and il honesty and integrity cf purpose car
accomplish anything, it shall never cease t.
laerit their confidence while we control its col
umns. We have said much more on this subiec
than at first intended, and now hope we will
DE excused for making brief allusion to finan
cial matters. We really want money at tn
present time. VIII those Of our subscribers VIII
still us, have the goodness to "fork over
INN eoliatey. The amounts which they sever
ally owe ". i small, and none Of ten woui,
ever miss the paying of it. But the oggrcgaj
amounts to a considerable sum, and if in ou
possession, could be applied to number Of use
fui purposes Kind Patrons and Friends, let Il
Ecar from You.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05

o. During our visit to Lowell we were shown
through the Laboratory of cur celebrated coun-
tryman, DIR. J. C. AVER. Scarcely could VIC have
believed what is seen there without proof hey md
disputing.
They consume barrel of solid Pills, about
$4,000 doses, and 3 barrels of Cherry Pectoral,
l2O 900 doses per diem. t. what an inconceiv-
able amount of human suffering does this point
900 doses day!! Fifty millions of doses
per year!!l What acres and thousands of acres
OF sick beds does this spread out before the mag-
inatonl And what sympathies and woe True,
not all Of this is taken by the very sick, but alas,
much of it is. This Cherry Drop and this su.
CARED Pill are to be the companion of pain and
anguish and sinking sorrow-the inheritance our
mother Eve bequeathed to the whole family of
man. Here the infant darling has been touched
too early by the blight that withers half our
race. Its little lungs are affected and OILY
watching and waiting shall tell which way its
breath shall turn. This red drop on its table is
the talisman on which its life shall hang. There
the blossom of the world just bursting into wom-
anhood, is stricken also. Affections most assid-
uous care skills not she is still fading away. The
wan messenger conner nearer and nearer 9very
week. THE little mediciment shall go there,
their last, perhaps their ouly hope. The strong
man has planted in his vitals this same disease
This red drop by his side is helping him wrestle
with the inexorable enemy; the wife of his bosom
and the chernbs of his heart are waiting in sick
sorrow and fear lest the one one on which they
! lean in this world, be broken.
o Doctor! Spare no skill, nor cost. nor toll
to give the perishng sick the best that human
! art can giye.-Galceston, 1eras, Ne'eS.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
NICARAUGA AND THE CENTRAL AMERICAN sTATEs
MEXICAN DISPATCHES

MEXICAN DISPATCHES
WASHINGTON. Dec. 30.-The infornetion
received to day from Nicaragua shows that
Yrissarri has not been recalled, but that his
resignation as Minister to the United States.
heretofore rendered, has been accepted. Cen
eral Jarez is still in Washington.
The Central American States are more
than ever impressed with the necessity of
forming confedcracy for their mutual pro-
lection 1t is SAID to be highly probable that
Nicara que will take no decisive action rela-
tive to the Cass-Irissari treaty until after the
arrival of Sir William Gore Ouseley, whose
arrival there was daily expected.
The Government has Just received Mexi-
can dates to November 25th, which came
overland by special messenger
Itappears from the official dispatches that
the T. s. sloop- of war 81. KaryS arrived
very opportunely at Guaymas, On the 18th of
November The truth of the runner that Mr.
Aiza, who had been imprisoned at Guaymas,
and set at liberty, is confirmed. The COM
motions for the present had subsided, and the
regular authorities ware restored to the posi-
tion of the city government The pu blic
mind was still agitated by local troubles as
we'll as political animosities growing out of
the recent revolution in Sonora The COM
mander of the st. 4Hary's found Frederick
| Goerlifz all American citizen, confined in Jail
and procured his discharge. The former
had not saluted the flag nor the Perfect, aud
it was not his intention to pay any military
honors to the Governor, Pesquiera, who was
said was on his way to q uaymas
Pesquiera was carrying on an active war
a yainst the adjoining State of Cinola, and by
the last reports had gained a victory at La
Mesia, near Culiacan, which opened the road
to the city of Mazatlaa, toward which it was
said he was moving.
Information has been received of the cap
ture of Guadalaxara by Degallado, of the
Juarez party, after the assassination of Blais
conte, the military commandante. The city
had been delivered up to pillage. When
this news reached Mazatlan, the inhabitants
determined to defend their city against the
Constitutionalists The French residents
banded themselves together for mutual pro,
lection, and all the foreigners had contribu
ted the meas of making an addition of 4OC
men to the regular garrison.
The balance in the U. S. Treasuary on
Monday. was s.. 800 900. Receipts for the
week previous. S661, 900. Drafts paid, 81
III 900; Drafts issued, 81 ,4S4 900; Reduc
ton from last week S823. 600.
Captain McCluney has been appointed t.
the command of the Home Squadron in tn
place of Commander Mcintosh, who Will re
turn to Georgia to recruit his health.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05
Flood at the South.

AUGUSTA, Dec 81 The food in this
State has done much injury to the railroads,
and several serious accidents, resulting in the
loss of life, have occurred.
This morning train from Macon ran off the
track when two miles from Columbus, and
the fre-men and wood-passer were killed,
O. w. Smith, the engineer, had his jaw bro
ken. The passengers escaped uninjured
The morning train to Macon ran off the
track at Adams Mills, in consequence of the
culvert at that point having been washed
away. J. H Miller, the engineer, the fire.
man, and the wood-passer, and conductor
Smell were killed, and several passengers
were drowued-the number and names OF
whom have not yet been ascertained. Only
about dozen were saved. 1t IS supposed
that thirty persons were aboard. John Peck
one of tee hands on the train, brought the
Information, and he is somewhat confused
regarding the details
SECOND DESPATCH.
AUGUSTA. Dec. 3l.-Further particulars
regarding the railroad casualties have just
been received.
The train to Columbus due this morning
from Macon. run into culvcrt near Colum
bus, killing two of the train hands and injur
ing the engineer.
The train going to Macon, having OF
board twenty -uine persons, including the EN-
ployees, fell through bridge when sixteer
miles from Columbus. Seventeen person:
/ were killed.
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they Immediately become rebelious, and at once
set TO work to break down the Administrator
they assisted in calling into existence. If Mr..
Buchanan had bestowed a fat Office or govern
msnt contract, on every person that solicited
them of him since his Administration commenced
Anti Lecomptonism would never have been heard
of, or it would have been stranged in its cradle.
The Democracy then should at once frown on ali
and every attempt, come from what quarter it
may, to divide their ranks. If they DO this they
will triumph in 1SGO. If they fail to do this,
their defeat is almost certain.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05
Washington Township Contested Election
Case.

Judge Taylor, last Thursday, announced
the decision of the Court in this case to be,
that the Return of :he Election for County
Commissioner for Washington Township
should be set aside, and that Abel Lloyd
having, after setting aside said return, a
majority over Lewis Fisher, was duly elected
County Commissioner, and entitled to enter
on the discharge of its duties. His Honor
read a very lengthy opinion, setting forth
the reasons on which the decision of the
Court was founded. Mr. Lloyd entered on
the discharge of the duties of the Office yes
terday.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05
Considerable excitement prevails

- Considerable excitement prevails in
Johnstown concerning the supposed murder
of newly born child. whose body was dis
covered, some time last Sunday, floating In
the Conemaugh river, little below the
town. We have not been able to learn the
particulars. but we hope no pains will be
spared to investigate the matter-for there is
title doubt but there has been foul play
somewhere.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05
I Those of our friends who dwell

IF- Those of our friends who dwell in
the vallies and love good sleighing, should
repair to Ebensburgh forthwith. The sleigh
ing on the Carrolitown and Jefferson Plank
Roads never was better, while from this
place to Hollidaysburg, it is said to be su-
perb. Our streets are constantly vocal with
the music of bells, and the gay bellies of 'ye
ancient village are constantly enjoying them
selves
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05
ns- We direct the attention of our reai

EKs- We direct the attention of our read
ers to a communication in another column,
relative te the Act We recently published
proposing new system Of collecting State
and County taxes. The communication is
ably written an will repay pcrusal OF
course, we have no desire to prevent can
did and fair discussion of the measure, and
our columns are open to any opponent of it,
who will make his communication as brief as
possible, and furnish us with his name.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05
ag- The bear and dog fight announce

TT The bear and dog light anLounced
for last Friday, did not come off, much to the
disappointment of our sportsmen Bruin was
on the, ground at the proper hour, but nary
dog appeared to take up the gauntlet, and he
was again quietly escorted to his lodgings by
his keeper. A shooting match for the afore-
said bear will come off at Carroltown, on
next Saturday. Although good at a raNc,
we know nothing about shooting. and there
fore won't attend. Hope our Carrol!towu
friends may have happy time of it; equal
to the occasion when we won the deer, and
assisted the ''Son Of the Mist" to sing
"Apnic Laurie"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05
r@- By reference to our advertising col

r@- BY reference to our advertising col
umns, it will be seen that Teachers In
stitute" will be held in this place for three
days, commencing on the 1st and closing on
the Sd Of February. The Superintendent of
Common Schools will be present, and deliver
an address. S. B. Mccormick, Esq, our
efficient County Superintcnt, will also be in
attendance. We hope all the teachers % the
county will attend without fail Mr. Moor
mick passed through this place yesterday on
his way to visit the schools in the northern
townships of this county. He is compe-
tent, energetic and attentive officer, and has
contributed much towards the improvement
of the Common Schools of this county
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05

ES 1t is perfectly astonishing with what
rapidity and neatness the most elaborate
work is executed by the use of Grover &
Bakers superb Sewing Machines They
are certainly splendid invention. and only
need a trial to prove more than all that has
ever been said in their favor.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05

i Rev. II. N. Onderdonk, formerly Epis-
copal bishop of the dioceAe of Pennsylvania,
died in Philadelphia, on the 9Th ult, aged
20 years
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05

Ev Scott's Saw-mill. in Washington
township, was destroyed by fire last Saturday
evening. We have not learned the amount
of the loss sustained.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-01-05

sEA- The State Legislature met YESTERDAY
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

\ gentleman who has recently re-
turned from England, relates an anec-
dotc of Mr.. Spurgeon that is too good
to be lost. The great preacher hal for
his theme one day the power of indi
vidual. personal effort, and to illus
tratc it he told a story Of a Yankee" !"
as Mr.. Spurgcon called him, who
boastel that hc could whip the entire
English nation himself And how
could you do it." said bystander.--
"Why," said the Yankee, Il would
take one Englishman at time, | would
whip him, and then | would take an
other, AMI so ! would go along till |
had whipped the entire nation" Al
the close Of the sermon. Mr. Spurgcon.
the relater Of the anccdotc, AMI several
friends, retired into vesiry. Soon
there came in tall, lean. long-faccd,
solemn looking man, WHO hailed from
the State Of Maine. IL presented 10
Mr. Spurgeon letter Of Introduction,
and was welcomed blythe preacher
Soon Mr. s. addressed the new conner
by saying: "Well, my American
friend, how do you like my illu>tra.
tion Of individual power, drawn from
your countryman?" "Oh," said the
member from the Pine Tree State, Il
was pleased with It, because it wa 50
true" and this was Sail with the TT
most solemniiy OF tone AM gravity q
manner. $50 true, SO true" said Mr.
6; "what do you mean, sir?" u
knew Yankee that did that once. .
was the reply. "Anl what was hi.
name?" Mr Spurgeon askel, to which
the Yankee answered, The name, sir,
was George Washington; perhaps you
have heard Of him" Mr.. Spnrgeon
was dumb for moment lie ther
Joined in a hearty laugh. AMI allowed
"the Yankee" was.too much for him
Il Boston Journal.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12
VOL. NO. 10

organ. from what provocation We
know not, and it Is Of no consequence.
flew into q pc: with the Northwest
crn Christian University. called il n
"nigger loving society,"" dc. and left
the impression that the aforesaid IN
stituiion was very cordially hated ~
the Democracy. We have no; doubt
but that the impression is a Just one.
No occasion is allowed to pass when 4
fling at schools, oreontcmpt Of einca-
tion can he shown. without being inn
proved with true Democratic zeal
The mere name Of a College or Free
School will set a genuine Democrat t.
swearing, AMI hint that the Cons,i-
tuition ought to permit the establish
ment of schools all over the State, viii
drive almost any one Of the fraternity
into raving. iistracting stump speech.
Il is pity they hate education 80. for
no set Of men on earth ever needed il
so badly Daily Journal.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

1t is no, singular. bnt il certainly i.
amusining. TO see how ineradable i
the hatred of schools, aud all educa-
tional institutions, among the Dem
ocracy. Their legislation. whenever
il has had the opportunity. has Grip
pied schools. and their courts have
destroyed all that had outlived their
blunderiug legislation. Their leaders
have uniformly set their faces against
any pulley that looks to the diffusion
Of knowledge, and their most consist
ent advocacy has been for the perma-
nencc and prevalence of ignorance
Within two months the whole rank
aud file Of the party has wheeled
squarely out against any amendment to
the constitution which will permit
schools to be maintained by any other
than the pitiful revenue OF the State
fund. Only yesterday their leading
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

displayed in Che art Of printing =
What would this world be without
printing? y gloomy world indeed
Printing is a medium through which
we may read the mind Of others.
and have access to the most hidden
things of,he soul: and BY il knowledge
IS impaired to every one with whom It
comes in contact And It's influence
is extended over mountains and seas,
over hills and dalcs, from continent 10
continent, among the rich AMI the
poor, in the mansion and in the hum
blc cottage, in fact, wherever civiliza-
ton reignS there the influence OF this
mighty agent i felt. And in con-
ncction with the art of printing Is that
wonderful piece Of meehani>m-the
printing press. rs we stand beside
it, and behold the genius displayed in
It's construction, and see with what
harmony the different parts perform
the labor assigned them. we are struck
with wonder AMI amazement. and age
led to cxclaim, 20, the mighty power
of ihought'
Another triumph Of thought is the
magnetic telegraph. and in this case
we look around us for something hy
which to express ourselves. If we
stand by the operator, and see his
busy fingers at work upon the Lattery.
and imagine that he is holding con
verse with some person perhaps han
dreds OF miles distant, and then con-
template the velocity with which it Is
being carried ON, we think we see the
exicn. Of the telegraph. bat far from it.
This is the mere mechanical part o! it.
We must consider how the lightning
is chained AMI made subservient to ;he
will Of man. AMI how it is ma lie TO ex-
press his wishes. How il is made a
medium for the conveyance Of intelli
geucc from one distant city toanoiher
annihilating space, and bringing them
within speaking distance. These and
many other things must be taken into
consideration before we can fully ap-
preciate the ends attained by this
mighty triumph of thought. And in
deed, the more we undertake the more
powerful and more active is our
thought. There is notheng too high
for it to aspire to, nothing too low
that it cannot gain something in com
ing in contact with it. And not only
in mechanism is its wonderful powers
displayed, but the sciences, one after
another, bear witness to the all-per-
vading power Of thought.
c. T.. LOCKE.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

The Rev. Daniel Waldo. late Chap
lain to Congress. says: Il am now
an old man. / have seen nearly n
century. DO you want to know how
to grow OH slowly and happily? Let
me tell yon. Always eat slowly
masticatc well. Go 20 yonf food. 10
yoar rest, to yoar occupation smiling.
Keep a good nature and soft temper
everywhere. Never give way TO anger.
Cultivate a good memory. and 90 do
this yoa must always be comnunica-
tive; repeat what you have read; talk
about it. DIR. JohnSoa's great memory
was owing to his commGnieativeness.
You young men who are just leaving
College. let me advise yoa to choose
profession in which yen can exercise
your talent the best, and at the same
time he honest"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

They spring unnoticed and unknown,
Mid rocky wilds they bloom,
They flourish mid the desert lone,
They deck the silent tomb.
They cheer the peasant lowly cot,
Adorn the monarch'- hall,
They fill each quiet shady spot
Oh. who can tell them alll
Some DER the murmuring streamlet fling
Their blossoms bright aud fair,
And there, in rerual beauty, spring,
Famed by the fragrant air.
Some meath The oceans rolling waves,
In silent grandeur grow,
Nor heed the storm which o'er them rave.
But still in beauty blow.
Some where the eagle builds her nest,
Where man has never trod,
Where cen the cham0is dare not rest
Upon the crumbling sod
Yes, there. cen there will il0w'rets grow
In richest dress arrayed,
And DER the clamorOus eaglets throw
Their light and graceful shade.
Mid mountains of perpetual snow,
And by ice eir,lles bound,
Some rendered doubly beauteous, grow,
And deck the frozen ground.
And mid cold winters angry storm
The snow drop rears Its head,
And shows its pure unspotted form
When other flowers have fed.
Some on the breezcs Of the night,
Their grateful odors send;
While others, children of the light,
To-day thciu perfume lend.
Some bloom beneath a torrid zone,
Meath India's sultry skies;
Mid Iceland's mountains chill and lone,
The forms of others rise.
The stately fern, the golden broom;
The lily tall and fair
All these in rich succession bloom,
And scent the summer air.
In secret dell. by murm'ring rill-
In gardens bright and gay
Within the val!ey--on the hill
Flowers cheer our toilsomc way.
Flowers image forth the boundlcss love,
Cod hears his children all,
Which ever droppeth from above
Upon the great anil small:
Each blossom that adorns our path,
80 joyful and so fair,
l. hut drop of love divine,
That fell and fiourished there.