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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15
From yVasNiugron

WASHINGTON CITY, June IA gentleman
who had just arrived here from Utah, repre-
sents the people in an excited and tribulen
condition, bordering on rebellion, and hepc
the proclamation of Gov. Cumming with
view to dispensing the various parties of Nor
mons assembled in i military capacity in III,
mountains surrounding Salt Lake These
parties he says, are portion of the militia
called out by the Governor, to resist the en-.
trance of the government troops during the
| session of the court at Salt Lake citv. The
Mormons are being monthly augmented bv
the arrival of foreign converts The civil
law having failed to answer its purpose it is
the opinion of intelligent parties in that terri
tory that peace can be preserved only bv
strong military rule, or bloodshed averted by
laVorlng the removal OF the Mormons beyond
the jurisdiction of the federal authorities.
The representatives of the several Southern
Railroad Companies have again been in con-
sultatlon with the proper officers of the Post
Once Department, and left here to day for
Philadelphia, where they design, Tomorrow
to meet the representatives of the railroad
companies whose lines extend from Washing
ton to New York. Their business is to ar
range the terms and schedules for carrr;n,
the mail between New Orleans and New
York with certainty, and increase the sneed
At present the failures are so frenpept &c -
demand new arrangement, such is now nro-
posed.
The mere declaration to become citizen
OF the United States, does not entitle the
person making it to passport, aud of t:.is
TACT number of applicants have recently
been informed
LII appears by the records of the Land Of
nee, that Arkansas has received Ills, 900
acres OF public land, to aid in the construc-
ton OF the Carlo and Fulton Railroad in the
State, besides another heavy investment of
swamp land
The President and Secretary Thomson
returned from their visit to North Caroline
this evening
WASHINGTON CRY, June S-The Admin
lstration has not yet fully determined on its
course of action pending the war in Europe |
but has under consideration declaration or |
statement, of the principles by which the
United States. as a neutral, will be governed
Il Will clearly set forth the just rights of I
american citizens engaged in the peaceful /
pursuits OF commerce, which, as far as posi- |
pie the Administration designs to protect
lie precise positions which will be assumed
cannot now be ascertained, but they approxi-
mate to the principles heretofore, viz: That
rec ships make free goods, contraSand of
var excepted, and that the goods of friend
aptured on board the vessel of an enemy
With the like exception. shall not be subiect
eonfs cation, aud that the rights of war
ught not, In the nature of things, to extend
arther than to exact from neutrals the in
exception of all trade with bIockaded MORT
nd to subject articles contraband to war to
apture and con6scation. The official ex-
osition will involve the discussion of imnor-
ant collateral questions, including that of
ne blockade. and as to how far this belleer-
ut right should be exercised.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15
what tIle German Republicans De-
EknanI.

The Germans who have heretofore voted
the Republican ticket, irritated at the recent
prescription of their brethren in birth b,
their brethren in politics, demand guarantee:
OF The Republican party, such as that orpani-
zatIon caunot afford to grant
The Milwaukee AtlaS German Repnbli-
can paper, and the Free Democrat, of the
same city, leading Republican journal of
English, unite in presenting the following
programme, embracing the conditions in
their further co operation:
L. That the Republican Central Commit
tees OF the States of Illinois, Indiana. Mines
ota, Pennsylvania and New York. be reouest-
cd to declare against it.
2. That a similar expression should be had
from the Republican Senator'S and Represen-
tatives in Congress.
8 That, III the next Republican Stale
Conventions, resolutions should be brouobt
IN denouncing this act in Massachusetts, in
the most unequivocal manner.
THAT in Massachusetts the Consistent
hepublicans should organize distinct party
D. That the National Convention of $50
ought, In the first place, to admit the dele
gates OF the genuine Republican party of
Massachusetts, should make declaration of
opposition TO the position of Massachusetts.
and should nominate a man for the Presi
dency whose sentiments and character are
guarantee of the maintenance of the eoual
rights of all the inhabitants of the Repub-
lie
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Magnetic Teiegrapn i'm California

Messrs- W. T. Lovett. of California. AMI
A A LnVrtt, of New York. General Sunzr-
Intendauts of the American telegram. have
purchased of the patentees the exclusive
right for using tie Hughes printing tsls-
graph, the House printing telegraph ana the
buhoek's new combination printing tsls-
graph patents for the entire State of Califa-
MIA. Mr.. W. L. Lovett sails for Caljfornis
on the 2oth of this month and il is expected
that these improved systems of telegrapbiBg
VIII be introduced upon the lines of the Cal
ltornla Telegraph Company between San
francisco, Sacramento and Marysville, at
the earliest ossible moment.
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Overland Mail

ST LOUIS, June 8.-The overland .
the 10th ultino, reached Jefferson CT --l-
will arrive here tonight. The news
important.
The Indians had burned another hon.
Red Bluffs -'u's
Oregon adVices state that the rol;...
were stirring, prior to the rree,inr -
Legislature, and that the crops were " "
ing. pun
The mining news from Frazier Hir.-
continued discouraging, and most Of -. Z. {.
ifornla miners were returning from then.
There was heated contest at Inc - oI.'s
at Leavenworth, to-day. the members ''s,',' 80
Constitutional Convention havina y !. Z
themselves upon the Free State Rss;s pas
The definite returns from the r..
can not be had for two or three Jars '''i''
Gen Harvey has issued order: Il.
the organization of an expedition md ri.e't-'
maud of Capt. Walton, to open r,a.. ,..' ' S'a
from Columbia River to Salt Lst. y" ioa
The steamer Surprise, from N,n-...
with five hundred aud seventy .hops.rs --1.;i1 ana
lars in specie. brings news of the Co. ~
tive party besiegiag that city. with =.
prospect of wrestling it from the hand. of \
Liberals.
The Ell Passo correspondent of the P.rs
Ifcan says Thomas Zuologa, brother ~ :.
TX President of that name. started from q.
allty with one thousand men. for the rB--,..
of taking chihuahua. j party Of Ia
started from Ii PasO, also designed for rs
huahua.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

GF The duties of an Editor are generally te..
olo'is and lrks ONE, and it is seldom that the
clouds that darken his horizon pass away and a
gieam OF sunshine gladdens his pathway 1t oc-
casionally happens that an event Of this kind oc-
ours, as, for instance, when a subscriber calls in
to square accounts" or fair lady sends him a
boquet We confess we have seen but precious
few Of the first named class recently But we
were compensated for this by the receipt from
lady friend last week of boquet composed of
FLOWERS the fairest that can feast the bee''
She will please accept our thanks, and allow us
to say in the words of one of our poetica friends
.May,st thou ever be what now thou art.
AS ialr IN form as warm yet pure in heart.
Loves image upon earth without his WINGS
And guilelesS beyond hopes imaginings.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

ec- The attendance at Court this week is
small jury was sworn last week in the case
of Whites as. The Pennsylvania Railroad Com.
!. pany. We understand that it will likely occupy
all OF the present week: All the cases on the
list for this week have been continued The
cases tried last week were not of character cal.
culated to excite much interest The truth is
the majority of the petty prosecutions which are
tried In our Court instituted by individuals
who have more desire to crafty the malice Of
their hearts tbaa to vindicate the outraged laws
OF the land. The increase of taxation is a serious
evil which results from them. The following is
brief statement of the casos disposed of last
week:
Commonwealth VS. Avery Allen-Larceny.
true bill. Sth March, 1859, Jury find verdict
| of not guilty.
Same VS. Jacob Seithman-Selling liquor to
| person of known intemperate habits Jury find
the defendant not guilty, but that he pay the
costs.
Same VS. John E. M'Kepzie-Keeping tip
ping house. Nolle proseqli on payment of costs.
Same VS. Jacob Seithman-Selling liquor to a
minor. Jury find the defendant not guilty.. but
that he pay the costs.
Same VS. John E. MISUNDERSTANDING a tip-
ping house. Defendant pleads guilty and sub
mits
Same VS. James Wilson-Passing counterfeit
money. Defendant's recognizance forfeited.
Same VS. Charles Big;ey-Larceny. Jury find
defendant not guilty.
Same VS. Joseph Bradley-Keeping tipping
house. Sentenced to pay fine of s25 and costs.
Same VS. Herman Wisenthal-Assaulta and bat.
terry. Jury find defendant not guilty, but that
he pay costs.
Same VS. John Devln-Assault and battery
Verdict, guilty.
Same VS. Henry Johnston Isaac Johnston and
William Johnston-Larceny. Verdict, guilty as
to Henry Johnston, not guilty as to other two.
Not yet sentenced.
Same vs. Andrew Smyth-Assault and battery.
Indictment quashed.
Same VS. Morgan Wesly-Tipplng house,
Verdict, guilty. Sentenced to pay fine of s25
and costs.
few other unimportant cases were disposed
Of
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GS- We clip the following exquisite stanzas
! from the last number of the Johnstowp 75.;7,,ne
| 1ney constitute, We think, the sweetest love
song in the English Language, and were evident
! y written by one who felt the emotion he has
so beautifully expressed. The editors of the
tribune are wrong in the belief they entertain.
that the stanzas were written by Prentice. They
were written by young Irishman, who was
compelled to ''fy his country,'' at the time
Smith OBrien, Magher &C., were convicted of
Treason. He died in 1857, at New Orleans Of
Consumption, and while he was lingering in the
last stages of that dread diseas s.in wbicn the
transition from life to death is so soft and grad
ual that death often assumes all the bue ,nd
coiorlng OF liie,' the Poem was written. We
regret that at present, we cannot obtain COM
piete copy Of it. In the following, several of
the most beautiful stanzrs are omitted:
Come TO me dearest--I'm lonely without thee
Day time and night time I'm thinking about hoe.
Night time and day time in dreams behold
Onwelcome the waking which ceases to fold thee.
Come to me, darling, my sorrows to tighten.
Come IN thy beauty TO bless and to brighten,
Come III thy womanhood, meekly and lowly,
ooiiie III my iovlngness, queenly and holyl
DwaiioWS VIII hit round the desolate ruin
Iellng OF Spring, and its joyous renewing
And thought of thy love and its manifold treasure
a are clrcllng my heart with promise of pleasure
y Spring of my spritl O may of my bosom,
nnne out on my soul till it buorgeop and blossom
he waste OF my life has a rose re OF within it.
AND thy fondnesS alone to the sunshine can win II
You have been glad when you knew | was
sladdened;
Dear, are you sad now to hear 1 am saddened |
Our hearts ever answer in tune and in love.
AS octave to octave, and rhyme unto rhyme. love
l l cannot weep but your tears will he flowing
ou cannot smile but my cheek will be glowino-
| would not die without you at my side. love
You VIII not lingcr when will have died love
Come to me, dear, ere l die of my sorrow:
Itlse on my gloom like the sun of tomorrow
strong, swift and fond the words which
speak, love.
with song on your lip and smile on your
cheek, love; N-
1ome, Tor my heart in your absence is weary
taste, for my spirit is sickened and drearv
.ome to the arms which alone should caress thee
Jome to the heart which is throbbng to press
thee. . - PN''
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15
Reception of President buchanan
at Raleigh,

President Buchanan arrived at Raleigh
n. g., on the I'd June, and was welcomed
by the Hon. d. NJ. Barringer. He responded
as follows:
Felto,o citizens of North Carolina [ can.
not fail while gratitude is an emotion of the
heart, to recolect this reception from North
Carolina. My public life mas been long
one and l have been engaged in many poit-
| ical battles. and they are now rewarded by
your smiles of approval
L am glad to be here in the pital OF
North Carolina, which you have rightly
named Raleigh, thus aiding in pe-petuating
| that great name. He fell the victim to a
weak and pusilanimous tyrant; but, thank
God, nothing of that kind can occur here
no such injustice can be perpetrated in this
land of liberty. You North Carolians were
| great rebels during the revolution, and very
troublesome to Lord Cornwallis. one of her
MaJestys officers. He used to say that YOU
rose in his rear as fast as he passed Won and
that he never could claim that he was master
If any ground in North Carolina. save that
which his army stood upon. You first raised
the flag of resistance to great Britain in the
western region Of your State, and you have
done better slnce-you have stood by it
And you will continue to do so as long as
your young men preserve the virtues of Ma
con, Nash and Caswell You have scattered
patriots tnroughout the United States. who.
wherever they may be located, have always
gwen their fellow men good opinion of the
Old North State
1t has become fashionable now-a-days 70
discuss the valuation of the Union. Ii was
not fashionable twenty years ago. 1t was
not every transitory evil that leads US to a
division of the Union. Let the friends of
the separation of the Union succeed. and the
cause of civil and religious liberty throughout
the world will receive deathblow. Nv friends
have spoken of the war progressing in Europe
IN winch kings endeavoring to verthrow
dynastles and generals to WIN new glories.
while the poor people, who are really the /,
suffering, are not thought Of This spectacle /
ought to teach Us the value of our institutions.
Here, you are to-day body of sovereigns. /
who have elected me your executive-not |
your ruler-whose acts are to be jealousy
watched and accounted for, besides some acts !
of which he is not guilty.
Though the sun of my political life is grow |
ing dim. | shall never cease to refer viyidlv |
and with grateful emotions to this reeeption~t
from the Old North State Loud cheers
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15
Delegate Elections.

HaHE DEMOCRATIC voters of the several
b Election Districts of the County of Cam
bria, are requested to meet on SATURDAY the
25th day of June. at the places designated by law
for holding the General Elections, and then and
there elect by ballot two persons to represent
them in County Convention. The Delegates thus
chosen will meet at the Court House, in the Bor-
ough of Ebensburg, on TUESDAY the 2Sth day
OF June at O'Clock P. NJ, to nominate cand-
dates for the several offices to be filled at the en-
suing General Election, and to transact such
other business as the usages and interests of the
party require. The Election for Deles ates 20 be
opened at O'Clock p. NJ, aud to be kept open
until O'Clock. The voters of Conemaugh town
ship will meet at Williams School House.
THOMAS MCCONNELL,
June 8, 1859. Oh airman Co. Com
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~ Gen Shiel9s Snn..or

G Gen Shields, Senator from Minneso-
ia, had public reception. on his arrival
home at Fairbaalt, and said in his speech -
made my pre-emptiOn. as you all know,
on the fairbault prairie. paid for it with
my own warrant which l received for my
services In Nlexico-tbe only bounty which |
ever received from the Government of the
United States FOR those services. And |
VIII venture to say that am the first Gen.
OF the United States Army who er,mads
ms own pre-emption with his own warrant.
Now, this, | think, is home to be proud
ora home l hold sacred, because [ purcbas-
ed 1t with my blood"
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Flood OF tlae Upper 1IIsSisS,,D,

From st Paul papers of Sa;urdy. We lean
that city and other towns, above and bslez
suffered seri usly from Z food of the J-rra.
Mississippi. Much damage was done to I--r
erty IN warehouses on the leree at St Papi
brooklyn, on the opposite side, Is entirel7
submurged; the inhabitants beng compenej !
to abandon their dwellings On account of Il.
general inUndation. AT St. Anthony n.
damage to property was immense. Sever,
hundred thousand feet of logs. belo3gius !
saw-miiis along the river were swept aTsy
and mills greatly damaged. The gupe
bridge, which cost $4,000, was swept avs
aud the lower. whicn cost 500. GOO, great
damaged. Reports from various anarter
along the Upper Mississippi state that nearI,
all the bridges across the stream are eoD:
The river is higher than ii has been for
number of years
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

u The man who. although he has rendered
great and invaluable services to the Democratic
party is not willing to run for an Office next
fal!, was in town the other day, and attracted
not little attention. He only STONED ,ono
enough to announce that he was not candidate
ana TO invite all hands to take a drink. He then
started for home. Mordecai, who was in the
crowd, positively refused imbibing He SAYS he
has determined not to NIP with any man who is
not candidate, until after the County Conven-
ton is held What pity Mordecai hadn't been
sent to college during his youthful days.
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se% The Calvoston n oc.

BG- The Galveston News. of the 26tb p,t
contains letter written in the vicinity of
San Antonia, which says Gen. David II
Twiggs is fast sinking into his grave He
is given up by bis physician, has made his
will, and given directions as to his funeral
Gan Aptonla is noted for the fatality attend
ing the Commanding Generals of this De-
partment, and yet no local cause exists there.
Tor Gen Worth died of cholera. Gen.
Brooke, OF an old dicease, and now, Gen.
Iwlggs is likely to follow, of disease which
has troubled him at times for years past"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

Michael O'Brien. who vas hung in 4 lbsr-
on the 81 instant for killing his wife. disi
easily, and what seems remarkable. witbeB,
making speech. He was 60 wears Of .rs
bad been in the habit of correcting Mn
oBrien on repeated occasions. and was y
aware during the last chastiseneut that
was breaking her ribs The poor wora
begged for mercy, assuring hin, as tie
neighbors aver, that it would be the death q;
her. bn' Michael des;sted too late. He even
stamped Ia her face, and nails in the heels Of
his shoes correspond with the semi-cireuls,
Impressions discovered on her cbeek He
uttered no expressions of regret or remrrsa
for his fate Or crime during the time be VA;
IN jail, and he passed from earth uuwept f5-
except by his two children and the nrisst
who attended him A Troy paper saws as
the moose tigbtened by the strain of The
weights, the wretched man cried out louldr
Murder y with a gasping division of tie
syitables. and dropped a small orueifz be
had until Their held in his hand. fbse
was no muscular movement after that.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

| " The late frost appears to have been gen
eral in this State; in Ohio and several other ot
the grain growing States. 1t is generally believ
ed that wheat and rye have escaped with very
slight If any injury. The grain in several town
ships OF this county has been seriously Injured
but the crop will not we think be an entire fail.
ure- The Pittsburg Dispatch from reliable re-
port with regard to the frost, from every portion
OF the country, draws the following inferences.
LIST. That the great wheat growing region Of
the West is uninjured.
"a, mat later reports-which we have in
several Instances-will bring better news.
Sd. That there is no occasion for a wheat ond
flour panic.
4t. That Corn, potatoes, and garden vegetable
III no further disasters happen-will be album
dant, though month later in the Weld.
5t That there will be a fair supplv Of tbe
most valuable of all fruits, apples, and toIera
bic show OF lesa indispensable fruits and ber
ries
9th: That those who purchase -four and wheat
at high panic rates, will regret it before Septem
We believe with the Editors of the DeepatcH.
that there is no necessity for a wheat and four
pane. But there can be no doubt, that an eff
Tort will be made by the -four dealers of our cit
les, who are generally even more sordid minded
than Shyloek, to get up such panic, for the
purpose OF disposing Of the stock thew have
now on hands, at high rates. The n,eanest Of
the many mean spectators of the present dav
are the Spectators in Grain and Flour.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

" dfeT1toT1ous appointment The President
mas appointed Col, Samuel Stambaugh of Ian
caster county, Surveyor General of the Territory
OF Utah. He good democrat, gentleman of
acknowie dyed ability, and a practical Surveyor
OF much experience. We understand our friend
Ueofge Barrett, is an applicant for the appoint
ment OF assistant in his corps. He is young
gentleman OF ability, and we will be gratifed to
hear of his appointment.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

" IHE LADIES HAND Book OF FANCY AND
ORNAMENTAL WoRK-Every lady should own a
copy OF this work. 1t is compiled from the
pest authorizes by Miss Frances Hartley, and con
tains ample instructions for all kinds of Fancy
work. -3
oteps 1Oacards Hearen, or RELIGION in COM
mon Life We reed only state that 7. S. Arthur
Is .he author OF the above named work, in order
70 insure II favorable reception from all our
readers lie Is not only beautiful and interest
'ng' puta moral high toned writer, and his works
are particularly adapted to family reading. The
work contains nothing Of a sectarian character
u. G' Evans 4S9 Chestnut Street, Fhiladelpbia.
mas both OF the above works for sale. Orders for
the above Books will be received at this office
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

Black Republican State IycEet-The Black
Republican State Convention last week placed in
nomination the following ticket for State officers
Auditor General, Thomas E. Cochran, of York
county; Surveyor General, William H. Kelm.
of Berks county. Neither of the candidates are
strong men. Wright and Rowe can beat them.
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u AS there are Marble works in this sec
ton of the County, it will be gratifying to orr
Northern readers to know that Mr.. .Jahn Parks
SUN confnI1os to carry, his works extensively
ana that ne Is prepared to manufacture Monu-
ments' Tombstones, Table Tops &C., promptly.
and out Of the purest italian and American Mar
Die. His works will always bear inspection.
See advertisement in another column.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

GT The Central Bank of Pennsylvania. - To-
Gated at Holiday sburg, suspended on Friday of
week before last, and refused to redeem its notes.
1t however resumed on Tuesday, and since then
we learn business has been going on smoothly.
We hope this may continue, but we confess we
never had much confidence in rag mills.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-06-15

Ee-President Comontoyt, of Mexico, arri-
we'd In New York several days since from
the South, where he had been passing the
winter. He is accompanied by Gen Garcia
Conde, Don Jose Maria del Rio, AMI Don
Antonia del Rio.
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The Aount FerRon Fund An additional
sum of $4,000 has been paid over to Mr.
Washington by the treasurer of the Mount
Vernon Association during .his month, leav-
ing but lite over $50, 900 of indebted
ness I'D