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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04
Big words pass for sens

big words pass for sense with some
people, and sometimes may be very success
fully employed when nothing else will answer
As when a man III great alarm, ran to his
minister to tell him he could see spots on the
sun, and thought the world must be coming
to an end.
"Oh don't be afraid" said the good min
is.er, '.its nothing but phantasmagoria-"
'sIs that all p said the frightened man,
and went away quite relieved.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04

THE New CENT PoIsoNoos.-It is stated
that several instances have occurred in differ
ent parts of the country, where children have
died from the effects of poison taken into the
system by swallowing the new nickel cent
the one with the Indian squaw on its face
As this coin is small and easily swallowed,
there is great danger in allowing young
children to have them in their possession
The metal which composes it has had q fatal
effect, and would seem to be poisonous.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04


AN EYE-soLATED CAsE.-A nice question
for the lawyers has just turned up in France.
An old man living near Paris, rich but of
course querulous and exacting, could keep
none of his servants over month. They
succeeded each other like travellers at an inn.
Puzzled to know how to attack one to his
service. he at length hit on the idea of letting
new conner understand that he had left in
his will two thousand francs year to the oDe
who should .'close his eyes" Informed of
this testamentary clause. the new servant bore
and forebore, sticking manfully to his post.
He had not to suffer long. At the end of
five months the old man died, and Pierre
chuckled at the thought of his handsome in
come for life. easily enough earned.
'But my good fellow" said the notary, in
reply to his inquiries, Il cannot put you in
possession of your fortune. The heirs of Mr..
c. have opposed the will, and put it in suit"
''In suit! Why! Isn't tie bequest clear
enough ?'
"WeIl, yes, Mr.. G left two thousand
francs year to the one who should close his
eyes, but the heirs claim that you have not
fulfilled the condition"
'.Not fulfilled it. Who closed his eyes,
if I did not? ?"
The heirs say you couldn't fulfil it,"
ssAnd why not? What do they mean -
''They say that as Mr.. G was one-eyed
man, you could only have closed one eye,
and not his eyes,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04
The Tables Turning.

The municipal election held in Trenton on
Monday last, resulted in complete Demo
cratic victory. the entire ticket having been
elected by handsome majority. This is
cheering when it is borne in mind that the
Opposition were in the ascendency at the
Capital, and quite sanguiue of remaining so.
The Trenton papers attribute it to the fact
that the people there are close observers of
the mis-rule Of the dominant party than else
where, and have consequently rebuked them
This is the signal gun of the coming campaign
in this State, and is indicative of the manner
in which the People will repudiate party
that, during the last Legislature. set their
will at Defiance and defrauded them of their
rights.
The election in Beverly also shows deci
ded Democratic triumph the whole ticket be-
ing elected by large majority, notwithstand-
ing the Opposition made the most strenuous
efforts to defeat it.
In Princeton, on Monday last, the Demo-
cratic ticket succeeded by an average majority
of forty-six
In East Jersey, wherever an election has
taken place, the Democracy have been uni
formly successful, the vote giving unmstaka-
our party. but the people, to fix the seal of
condemnation upon a corrupt and reckless
administration.
The Democracy Of Hartford, Connecticut,
have nobly redeemed that city. At the elec-
ten on Monday they secured all the munich
pal officers. The triumph is glorious one
and shines like star in the darkness which
now broods over the rest of the State.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04

ES Sir Walter Scott once gave an Irish
man shilling in payment for something
which only amounted to sixpence. Paddy
furnbled considerably. but couldn't make the
change.
'sBe jabers, yer honor, an it's mesilf can't
change ye."
Remember" said the baronet. ''you owe
me sxpence."
"Augh, long life to yer honor, an may ye
live till pay ye." quoth Paddy.
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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04

Ev During the search for female compos-
itors, it is reported that the following dia-
louge took place.
GOOD morning, Mr. Henpeck. Have
you any daughters that would make good
type setters?'
"No, but I have wife that would make s.
very fine DEVIL
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04

A SATISFACTORY REAsoN.-A short time
ago schoolmaster was wanted for Western
village. A pompous little fellow, one of the
applicants. being asked to give philosophi-
cal reason why cream was put with tea. re-
piled because the globular particles of the
CT cam render the acute angles of the tea more
obtuse." He was elected
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laughter, and soon all three were engaged in
wild romp up the green turf.
We hardly need add that the same autumn
witnessed right merry wedding at the old
mansion of Farmer Gray.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04

Good morning. Patrick. slippery this
morning." ':Slippery and be jabers its
nothing else, yer honor. Upon my word l
slipped down three times without getting up
once
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04
"A newly imported "helE

a newly imported "heip," after being
established as maid -of-all- was seen
shortly after with pail full of slops. care
fully exploring she parlors, the drawing
room, the library. the boudoir. the music
room, and other places, as if in search OF
something which she could not fnd: At
last meeting the lady of the house. she in
qured. seriously. elf ye plaze. misthress,
where's the pig p
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04

v Charles Lever, in one of his stories
tells of dashing individual who boiled his
hams in sherry wine; whereat an honest hi
bernean exclaimed, ..Bedad, wish were a
pig meself."
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04

EF A good cure for the dyspepsia is to
collect bills for a newspaper. IF that don't
give you an appetite, you might as we'll sell
your stomach for tripe aud be done with it.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-05-04

N Why are ladies like bells? Because
you can never fnd out ther metal until ycu
have given them ring.
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Advertising Rates.

gz All advertisements must be marked with
the number of insertions desired, or they will be
ontinued until forbid, and charged accordingly
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01
washington Items.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.--The Herald's Wash
ington correspondent says it is understood
that the President has decided to receive
Senior Malta, and thus recognize the Jaurez
government.
Everything is yet foggy as to the probable
result Of the tariff conticf. II is the impress
sion that all the appropriation bills will be
passed. and that the fight will he on the bill
to reissue Treasury notes; the Pennsylvania
delegation aud Republicans declare they will
not give way; that an amendment of the tar
iff must be enacted, or they will vote down
all loan or revenue propositions. Their baek k
bone remains To be tested. Ii Is not b lieved
the proposiiiSn to revive The tariff of 1916.
and retain the free list OF 1857, can carry:
and should II pass. there Is reason 10 believe
that il would not receive Executive sanction.
not only on the ground OF being hasiy and
unwise legislation. but because il would not
raise sufficient revenue.
The Cuba bill viii pass the Senate by about
nine majority. IL viii not be acted upon by
the Hestse.
The Times correspondent says the Presi-
dent told a member of Congress to-day that
he would call an extra session in June. This
was only intended 10 effect action in the
House. have reason 10 believe that he has
no idea Of calling m extra session.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

Cor. THos A. II. NErsoN.-The Chatta-
nooga advertiser was in error when it said Col.
NELSON had declined the nomination for Con-
gress in the first district. He was present at
the Convention, and, in a brief speech.
accepted the nomination. The Rogersville
State Senti,lel. democratic journal, makes the
following remarks in regard 10 the nomina-
ton. &c.
Whether we have gained or lost is too n
question of doubt That Col. Taylor may
have carried some dead weight with few of
the leaders Of his party, may be true, but that
best Democrats j. equally true. Bat Demo-
cracy needs none or wishes for any advantage
in this contest. We are In for an open, fair,
manly fight. That we will have such a one
At the hands of the Opposition champion
we do not question. That Mr.. Nelson Is
deservcdly the champion OF bis party In this
district no one doubts; that he Is II high toned
honorable man.is on all hands cheerfnliy con-
ceded-that he is profound lawyer, Is
unqaestioned-that he Is man Of research,
learning aud eloquence il certainly true
nay, that in the bold enthusiasm ot his nature
there is no mean element of true greatness,
but granting all this,o condolences in Demo-
cracy is so great We feel assured that il can
furnish more than one champion that can
meet him foot 10 foot, steel 10 steel and point
ts point tasa e N
We think when the votes shall have been
counted out in August the Sestiaei viii find
that IL had no champion that could turn TON.
NELSON down.
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Important from WashingtOu---An
European War Imminent.

European War Imminent.
The New York Times. of Friday. the 25th
ultImo, contains the following special dis
patch from its Washington correspondent,
dated to-day. m Tr
The Administration is in receipt of letters
from high official source in Europe, expires
sing the opinion that "A general war is almost
certain. Popular opinion in England is OPP
posed to war, but if forced To take part, she
will break up the grand alliance and unite
with Russia.
There is no truth in the rumor that Mr..
Buchanan is about to recognize Senior Mata
as the Minister from Mexico.
have the best authority for saying that
the Mexican question is in statu quo.
Lord Napier was informed at the State De-
partmeut to-day that while our Government
had no official information of the ratification
of the Cass- Yrissari Treaty, they'nevertheless
believed the rumor to be well founded. Mr..
Buchanan is indignant at the Indifference of
Congress relative to the subject of the late
message. He thinks ii unfair to be charged
with neglecting American interests in Central
America, and when he asks the necessary
power to protect those interests, 30 be charged
with wishing to usurp the war-making power
of the Government.
The Secretary of the Treasury feels SAN
guine that Congress will provide for the
wants OF Government, and says be bases his
opinion upon the idea that common sense
will control the action of that body.
The total receipts for the month of Janury
were four millions nine hundred thousand
dollars.-Cm. Cbm., 25th.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01
a Great medIeine for FemaIe..

Hundreds of stmnlants have been invented and
sold ,purportng to be specific in the various diseases
and arrangements 10 which the delicate form Of wo-
render her subject The result of all these stm
uants has been to impart mOmentary activity 10 the
nervous system and false vigor 10 the muscles but
this relief has been succeeded by depression and
prostraton greater than before and the repeated at
tempts of invalids to build themselves up by these
false remedies, have finally ended in destroying what
little vital organi cation left. But in using 'BGR
HAYES HOLLAND BIr1ERs" you viii find such disas-
trous results. It is purely vegetable compound,
prepared strictly scientific principles after the
manner OF the celebrated Holland Professor, Boer-
have. Under aits influence every nerve and muscle
receives new strength and vgor, appetite and sleep
retnrn, and, finally, perfect health See advertise
ncnt in another column. mar1-lw
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

COL W. ii. Polk ON HARp MeNEY.--In the
report OF Democratic meeting held at Cen
treville, Hickman county, ON the 2lst uit, we
ind the following paragraph: .
Hon. W. ii. Polk. being loudly called for,
took the stand and returned his thanks Tor the
compliment He said he bad no right o.
speak. nor bad he any desire 10 interfere with
the action u the Hickman county Democra-
cy. he had learned, however, that meTi-
Der OF The lasi Legislature had an appoint
ment TO speak ca the caTreney question To-
day, Ia which case be might have something
lo say Ia reply He would merely venture
10 lrvdlet that Asrs . az nosa ia ffs Sefe bog
Deer tarsnly gears eld ado q - Jas0r n Asrd
Hsoasg. rho. " he huss % b JEfy gers cd,
sssA .ot dean IpioF 2 -.1ss
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

FoUxp-zOn Monday last, al the mouth of
Dry Greek. IN Hickman county, the corpse OF
man was found. From the appearance of
-ae body aud dress, we have no doubt but
rat it is the man who was Drowned above
his place some weeks since. In his pocket
vas found some thirty odd dollars, silver
'encil case, bunch of keys and a pedlar' s
cense. signed by John B. Padget. We learn
4bat there is a brother of his living in Nash
lille; if so. it may be some consolation to
now that he was decently buried by the d.
ssectionsof the Coroner. The articles fonnd
spon the body are in the hands of the Coro-
ger. at Cenireville, Hickman county-Cotnm-
IA Herald, 22d
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For the Patriot.

MEssRs. EDTToRs-In casting about our
mind, in Robertson county, for a candidate
Turnersville, than whom there is not irmer
for Floater, it falls upon Col X. III. ALLEY, of
supporter of the Opposition to the present
political dynasty in Tennessee. And we
would be proud to assist in bis elevation to
that position. If Col. ALLEY will allow his
name TO be used, he will receive the vote of
CHEATHAM
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The Cincinnati Ga.atte of SATURDAY. has II,

The Cincinnati Gazette of Saturday has the
following:
The contractor is busy with a score of
laborers, scraping the mud down into the
receding water. He promises that the wharf
shall be kept in good cond ton hereaftr.
Our advices from above show that the river
is falling rapidly. aud that large quantities of
snow fell night before last. AT this port last
evening the water was still up into the houses
on the levce, but will most likely, before our
next issue. be entirely out of them.
On the levee yesterday business was not
very brisk, although there were slight inn
provements in the offerings 10 St. Louis.
Emigration 10 Pixies Peak. and the new
countries above that point, has commenced.
aud the next three months will witness tide
of travel via this city, destined fhiiherward,
the like OF which has never before been
known here la one season. ta
Freight 10 Pittsiurg is scarce. 10 Nashville
moderately plenty, aud TO New Orleans very
limited. ior the heavy tonnage now in port.
The ST. Louis Dsnsoerat of the 18th has the
following:
A most remarkable scene was witnessed on
the wharf yesterday, and resulted in con-
motion ard excitement that was quite alarm
ing. A bahd OF leyee laborers, perhaps three
hundred strong. paradcd along. one OF their
number hearing alofi the American dag.
Capt. Falkerson, Of the Illinois, iirsd up
probab supp sing the tag was In uawofthy
hand-. and made grab at IL, bat WAS inmE
dialely knocked down for his semeriIy.--
Capt Tracy then. swiit as a hawk, pouncei
on fnikerson's leyellrT. and seat him Ighobly
IL the ground, with blow thai might have
shiyrrvd the timbers Of Steamboat The
band OF laborers were showing signs Of al
imraediaie aud graeraf onslaught on the
valiant two. when Nick Wall dashed gal
iantly into the ARRAY. and the three spartan
like heroes. hiliiag right and len with her
enlean energy .rtrackttheir asss.iIants down on
every side, aud In less time than il takes q
tell il, they were scattered % the winds
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rsrscisI Dsspatch 10 The Cincinnati eazrstsl
Vera Cruz Taken Possession OF by
the French Thc GuiIom In
vesfigaffou.

,BAIrncRE, Feb. 24.--Ihe Washington Star
Of this evening says:
A letter was yesterday morning received
here. from ti,e American Consul af Vera Cruz.
confirming the runor that the Preach Gull
Sqaadron had actually taken possession os
Vera Cruz. which d & reached this city night
br;ore last, via New York.
Tue American Consul had entered protest
against The act Of she french command r.
We learn that The special Commlttee 10 ex-
aFnins into The truth 81 tie ehsrges against
ths Hon. VIM. GALLON. hate Clerk II the
HoslE., are nov ready 10 report, aud lhslF r.
l,0rf will entirely exonerate bin from al
eharges ssainzs bis eliieial ins CITY.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

Gs- Col. JOHN NETHERLAND-This gentle
man is decidedly the favorite of tue Opposl-
ton in this State for Governor; and we are
glad to learn from the Chattanooga Gazette
that. if nominated. he will not refuse to
accept. With him as candidate we may
anticipate an enthusiastic and soul-stirring
canvass
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

DANIEL BEsr.r add Jas. NJ SowEr1. arc
Candidates TO represent Lawrence eonnty Ia
the lower branch Of the next Legislature
w. A. THAnFE, Jas. D. PoKrsR aud JNo Nc
poraAI are candidates 10 represent the
eoaaIies u Gibson, Carroll. Madison aud
Henry IN the next lie islalare- lover House.
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Davidson County Convention.
s Saturday, April I'd, 1859.

For the nomination of candidates to
represent .he county in the Senate and House
z of REPRESENTATIVES. The several wards OF
= the city and civil districts of the county are
requested to hold meetings, at their respective
= - places of voting. on SATURDAY, MARCH 18TH
and appoint two delegates each to said con-
yention.
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holloway. oinsmens.-rhs tAmly des,
tssle d sals prsp.EA,sa literally wtAsatshe oaly
safe and certain q earine tAese erapsssas II
euEs, s~sliings. and painful nsrseas complaints -
cammea "a % all sssa 30 N2ileu Lass, n. y
ns1rl-4W
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Chancery Court at Nashville.
Chancery Court at Nashville.

Edward Lawrence Thos n. Hundley, and W. NJ.
Booth and others.
the Office of the Clerk Master of the Chancery
IA Court at Nashville, ON the 25th day OF February
1859, on motion of complainant, by counsel IN the
above cause, and II appearing To the satisfaction
of the Clerk and Master, that the said defendants
THOMAS y. HUNbLEY AND W. NJ. BOOTH
non-residents of the State of Tennessee
not be served upon them, therefore ordered by the
Clerk and Master that publication be made for four
weeks IN succession in the Nashville Patriot news
paper published ia the city of Nashville requiring the
said defendants to appear at the OF the Chan
Gerry Court 10 be holden for the county OF Davidson
the courthouse thereof in the city of Nashville
the first Monday in May next and said bill or
the same will be taken for confessed them and
set down for hearing parte.
JN0 F. GLEAVES,
feb2s-w4w Prs fee SO Clerk Master.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

fIfHE subscriber, after careful study and various
experiments, has sueceeded in constructing a
Freezer, which for simplicity, durability, rapdiiy
and quality of It's production, + nnsqualed ami
not tnil 90 become a universal favorite.
To satisfy the incredulous. there viii be weekly
public exhibitions of this Freezer. No. Plat 81
Sizes from 60 20 quarts
as SEND FOR CIRCULAR. ia
The undersigned viii dispose of his STICK OF MAS
SERS FREEZERS, hand, upon favorable
terms. r p. T0RREY, Manufacturer
No. Plat street, New York.
Also, Manufacturers Wholesale Agent for &c le-
braea .oit DuulinenH Coffee and Tea Pots and AR
thur's'' pat-nt self sealing cans aud Jars.
fcb2&-dlm
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-01

E5 b. M. MOORE and S. a. CARRELI..
Democrats, and T. II. GIBBS, whig, are can
didates for the State Senate in the district
composed of Giles. Lawrence and Wayne.
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BIRDS. BIRDS.

HAVING las; arrived from Gee many via. Charles
ton q this p re 4 woali inform che citizens aad
public generally. that offer Tor sale a we'd selectei
stssk Singing Birds. such Canaries, Goidinehes
Baunches, and ether Birds Thew al warranted
sound, hayisg heea raised under NV atieniinu-
rhps IN 81 any OF these articles are requested
b give me IA early call, my sta In ihs place viii
ecshorI H. REICH.
feh2f-st
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JNO. b. WEST
TO THE PUBLIC.
"Pike'S Geld Peak i'm View

THO my numerous friends and kind patrons ] re-
turn my sincere thanks, and would inform them
hat have completed the repairs in charging my
place of business, at my old stan Cedar street,
Nos. and 5, first door from the square, am bet
ter prepared than 10 wait aron my friends and
the public, assuring them that, heretofore, oner
the choicest aud pufest liquors 10 be found IN the
WORLD also tropical fruits Of ali kinds, hne wines,
cordiais, preserved fruits oysters, sardnes, import
ed eiga s, &c Ii a word, shall ever pride myself
IN catering 10 my numerous patrons in all articles
worthy of their approval and appreciation.
In store, superb article Of IRISH and Scotch whis-
ky, and Sparkling Edinburgh Ale, or direct mpOrta-
ton. JOHN JOHNSON,
Nos. 3 aad Cedar street, Nashv ille, Tenn.
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on the 1end nss.. e. i1ev > r. Ctsesnat. ". T. l.
Cos q Nashville, 70 Mss fAsstz = leza. 4 rs
sse.y.--clpks.zlls czrsHz<lz-
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Coleman's London Mustard.
Japan Lslies, GIaaiolus, sc.

RIO sap1ly wants e Amateurs. ~e have ipst obs
haadred fi1erent kinds. fcFbena, extra eboi<e va
rielies, Asiars In II dislnei eQicTs, nom doNers
- sd ~ Irnn.ni q versatile khglish fanzlss. Gop
bis Heilyhoeks % 50 eserent eal9Es and xarefiez-
Aizs. feH roots u the zPi-ndh elytra SfectaeaiS
1.I.s lAles rsd ana Wits; The nss. eiegaRi speei
fsels MACKENZIE ,nScnuS