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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-09-08

REcovERING.-The young man Lynch,
near Wilmore, spoken of by us as having
been injured by falling from the hay loft
some time ago is so far recovered, as to be
able to walk about
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-09-08
CHARLES DICKENS Works.

CHARLES DICKENS Works. - The
wel[known firm Of T. B. Peterson and
brothers, 3O6 Chestnut street Philadel-
Phla, have just commenced publishing a
remarkably cheap edition of these unap-
proachable works of fiction. 1t is called
"Feterson's Cheap Edition for the Million,
Of the entire aoritings Of Charles Dickens,
Boz" and will be issued complete in
twenty-eight volumes One volume will
be published regularly on each and every
Saturday, until the whole number of vol
umes-twenty-eight-is completed The
low price fixed by the publishers for them
are only 20 cents volume, or the whole
twenty-eight volumes for FIVE dollars. A
complete set will be forwarded free of
postage By Maiz, to any part of the United
States, to any one, by the publishers, on
receiving remittance of five dollars for
the first venty-eight volumes; or re-
mlttanee of three dollars will pay for the
hrst fourteen volumes; or a remittance of
one dollar will pay for the first four vol
umes. The volumes will be neatly nrip-
ted and each volume will contain 100
large octave pages, printed on fine white
paper, and neatly bound with paper cover.
The revised uniform Edinburg edition.
from which this is reprinted, comprises
twenty-eight volumes, the cost of which
Is se0e'etty.ti0e dollars; and this edition will
contain every word of the Edinburg ed
ltion. We commend the determination of
this enterprising Philadelphia firm, to
furnish the complete and entire works of
Charles Dickens at price so reasonable,
that all persons whatever may possess a
full set, and direct the especial attention
OF our readers to the fact, and would ad-
wise them all to make remittance of
Five Dollars at once, per first mail, to the
publishers, for the entire set, who will
send them compile to any one, free Of pos
tdge, on receipt of that sum-
CHEMICAL ANALYSIs.-Dr. Bum has
kindly furnished US with the result of his
chemical analysis of the whiskey found in
the possession of the late William Will
liams, at the time of his death. 1t Is a
sad picture of the heartlessness of those
who make and sell the poisonous drug to
'get gain" The Doctor is fast winning
a reputation for his skill in this his favor
ite science. We subjoin the analysis,
merely remarking that we have seen at
the Doctors Drug Store the poison refer
red to:
Ebensburg, Sept. 5, 1859
Eso'Rs WILLIAMS AND KINKEAD.
Gentlemen The whiskey which you
left with me one week ago for chemical
examination, has been disposed Of as de-
sired. The following is true report of
the result of my investigation.
No strychnine was found in said liquor,
but in lieu of that poison, found an al
kaloid known to chemists as picrotorn,
and which is the poisonous constituent cf
Coccattts hedicus. The proportion found
was two grains to the pint of whiskey.-
In regard to the virulence of this poison,
L would inform you that it is considered
by the best authorities fatal to human life
in quantities of from FIVE to ten grains,
according to circumstances and conditions.
Very respectfully yours.
II. s. BUM.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-09-08

FAILURE-Yankee Loomis and family,
attempted to give two exhibitions in the
town of Wilmore, on Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings of last week. For some cause
the audience would not come, and the troupe
left expressing their disgust for the high
tone of morality displayed by the inhabi-
tants Of the village.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-09-08
BARGAINS. BARGAINS.

A THE EBENSBURG SHOE STORE
The subscriber being desirous of disposing
of his Summer lot of LADIES' SHOES
before making his Fall purchase, offers
them for cost. Now is the time the la-S
dies can have bargains. Call and see for
yourself if you don't believe it. He keeps
constantly on hand large supply of
CHILDRENS'
MEMS AND
MEMS FUR HATS, LADIES SHOES;
4 U NKS,
NOTIONS, CARPET SACKS,
ETC, ETC,
&c, &C., & c.
All of which he offers for less money than
can be bought elsewhere. H. can be found
one door below Thompson's Mountain House:
CLINTON r. JONES.
Ebensburg, August 25, 1859:tf
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-09-08

NoTIcE.-We are authorized to say to
the members of the Cricket Club, that the
Bats and Balls arrived this morning. We
hope to see the young gentlemen compo-
sing it make their first appearance on the
ground on Saturday afternoon next, as we
believe that is the day they have selected.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-09-08

In TowN.-Among the many distin-
guished gentlemen in attendance at our
Courts, during the present week, it may
not be amiss to mention Hon. III. d. Fos-
ter, of Greensburg, and Hon. Samuel Cal
vim and Hon. John Cresswell, of Holli-
daysburg. We have been credibly in
formed that either of these gentlemen is
ready and willing at any moment to neg
lect his private business for the purpose
of discharging the duties of Governor of
the Old Keystone for the next gubernato-
rial term. Whether either of them will
be called upon to make such sacrifice, is
problem which has not yet been solved.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-09-08

DIR. JOHN c. CLARK-We take great
pleasure in calling the attention of all
those suffering from that 'foe to all peace
of mind toothache-that the DIR.
is in town this week ready and willing to
attend to all such dental troubles. He
can be found at DIR. Lewis office.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-09-08

For RENT.-We desire to call particu-
lar attention to the advertisement of
Messrs. Lloyd & Hill, by which they pro-
pose to rent the Pensacola Mill Property
The property they advertise possesses rare
advantages for the manufacture of lum-
Der, and any one desirous of engaging in
that business would do we'll to take lease
of it for term of years.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-09-08

oANBRIA BRASS BAND.-This excel
'u' oand of musicians made a triumphal
=; through our town on yesterday NOR
They were gaudily equipped, and,
e.. f.''S"'t' played number of lively and
fashionable airs.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1859-09-08

W. ). HAvEN.-Our readers are refer
'ea to the advertisement of w. S. Haven,
!" De found elsewhere in our Paper. He
mas the largest and best establishment of
'ne kind in Pittsburgh. All who NAV
Oesire blank books, stationery, fancy Job
printing, book binding, or any thing of
we Kind, would do well to send their Or
0elS to Mr.. Haven. We are confident
satisfaction will be given in all cases.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

of the road, these regiments 7wers zaA,ohias
not fighting order The advance guard was
small, and some distance ahead of the body Of
the command. The wagons-including large
provision train-were stretched out over the
broken road for at least mile. The rear
guard consisted of but single company, and
having been delayed at camp in disposing Of a
SEX wan, was some distance in the rear we
happened to be with the rear guard when the
sound OF the first cannon was heard, and We re-
member distinctly-so unexpected was the at
tack-that We thought the firing was in honor
Of some new victory, the intelligence OF which
had just arrived by express. 1t was our opinion
then, and it is still, that the condition OF the
command was such that they could not have
withstood dashing charge of three thousand
Lancers. Mounted troops move rapidly and
they might have swept from front to rear
-lancing the men in detail or in squads, before
it was possible to close up in battle array. To
have been crushed under such circumstances
would neither have been dshonorable to the
volunteers, nor very creditable to the pomp OF
the Mexicans.
Gen. Quitman himself says, that he was only
informed of the threatened attack by mes
senger from Worth, after the firing had conf
menced, and the train was coming up at full
gallop See his Address before the Palmetto
Association.
But in addition to tlis, the statements of the
Address are confirmed in every particular by
the only history Of the war which alludes, so
far as we know, to this incident. In Rpley's
aWar with Mexico" second volume, page lOs,
be found intcresiins- account OF tho
Affair at Amozoque," corresponding precisely
with the statements of the Address.
JUSTICE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

WOOD CUTTING AND SPLITTING MACHINE
The Baltimore Patriot thus describes machine
for the above purpose, patented by George Page,
of Washington:
ave proceed, therefore, to describe it as best
We can, and in doing 50 it is necessary to remark
that the motive power is steam, and that the
implements thus set in motion are singularly
suspended saw and peculiarly shaped axe
That is to say, TINT in appearance and arrange.
ment the machine of Mr. Page is unique, and
differs very materially from similar inventions,
But that which concerns the public most to
know Is this, what is its capacity z or what can
il do2 Can it cut cord Of wood in less time
than any other machine? Yes; and split Il
much more Handsomely. When set at work In
the wood, and takiDg tho logs just o. they comes,
it will cut cord of wool Bny )rItstb desired
and spIIt It beautifully, nsitle Of Ave lhinlte'
and run Ut that rate, II desifcd ttu entire day
aistuen tutts Of wood ars spills ut unrs, The aAe
tribg driven with immense iorce on the princi-
pie Of a pile driver. The Stats, splits, finders:
or whatever el.e you may be pleased to call
them, are uniformly piled together by the same
agency, in such way that the outside layer
protects the bulk from rain and snow and thus
facilitates the seasoning process"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

Hiram came home at day break the next
morning, bringing the intelligence that DR.. ALI
ston had rested better than he had for several
nights previous, though it was the opinion oil
DR.. Osborn that he could not live through the
day. He sent message to Estcll, through her
brother, 10 assure her of his undying regard,
and begging that she would come and remain
with him through the day. Mr.. Douglass had
returned about midnight, having been from
home several days on business; and as he was
much fatigued, Mrs. Douglass did not tell him
what had occurred. To tell the truth she did
not know how to go about telling him at all.
But Hiram told him the next morning at break
fast, and though the old gentleman was greatly
astonished, he argued that it was the duty oil
his daughter to 60 and assist in taking care OF
the man who was at all events her husband
while hc lived. And Estell went, expecting to
see him breathe his last before night. But to
the astonishment Of all, instead Of growing
worse, he grew better, and at sunset the physi-
clan gave it rs his opinion that there was some
slight hope of his recovery. The following
morning he was still improving, and one week
from the day of his marriage was pronounced
out Of danger.
Long years have passed since the above re-
corded events occurred. Alice AilsS0n is now
nearly grown, and five little curly heads, beside
hers, have nestled in the bosom Of her more
than mother, and still Alice is her idol. Her
treasure, she is want to call her, and many
times her own little ones grow jealous because
"mamma is always pettng sister Alice" And
though not so bouysnt as formerly, sheis happy
and content with her lot in life and has never
regretted her marriage with the man she be-
lieved at the time to be dying, and says she most
positively believe that at least one match was
made in heaven.
DR.. Allston is still in the prime of life, and
the very picture Of health and happiness. Calls
Estcll his guardian Angel talks of writing a
book for the benefit Of posterity, and says the
title of bis book shall be Thrice Wedded."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16
PATS EyaSlyE ANSWER.

Patrick O'Neil, before he became joined in
the {" holy bonds Of hemlock" with Bridget, was
in the service of Father Connloy.
One day the priest expected call from
Protestant minister, and he wished some excuse
to get rid of him. So calling Patrick, lie pro-
ceeded to give some instructions.
':Patrick," said he, "if that minister comes
here to-day don't wish to see him."
"Yis, yer riverence."
mMake some excuse and send him away"
"What shall tell him 2"
"Tell him am not at home."
"Would you have me tell lie, yer river
ence?"
"No, Patrick, but get rid Of him some way
give hiwan evasive answer"
An evasive answer is it? will do it."
"You understand me, Patrick z"
".Av coorse, yer reverence"
The matter thus arranged Father Coonloy re-
tired to his library, and Patrick went about hts
duties. About dusk in the afternoon the priest
calnc out of his room aud found Patrick III un-
usually good spirits. -,
"Well Patrick, did the minister call to-day 2"
"Yis, sir"
"And did YOU got rid of him 2"
q did, Sir" --...-.-. ,.-.
--nN Did he ask if l was inl"
{" lie did, sir"
"Aud W hat did you say to him 2"
"T gave him an eraSiVe answer"
Gan evasive answer, Patrick I"
"Yes yer reverence"
"And what did you say to him?'
she axed was ye in, and towled him was
bis grandmother monkey 2"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

THE WAR INDICATIONS IN EuRoPE.-The Pa-
ris correspondent Of the Globe, writing on the
l4th ultimo, says:
"Every symptom Of war is apparent in the
most varied quarters. The ball at the Tuilleries
might pass for revival Of that famous assemble
eiansante at Brussels, SO wildly set forth in
"Childe Harold" forth from which the dan
GERS sped to encounter balls of other SORT
Nothing but strategetic conversation was heard
all night. The Emperor was in spirits, and led
off with Lady Cowley, while Austria's Envoy
was nowhere. The percussion cap factory is
working double tides as long as daylight lasts,
no lamp or gas being allowed on the premises.
1t will he remembered that after the Orsini ex-
plosion on this day last year, Government had
taken into its own hands the fabrication of cap
sules all over France. All the old steamers that
conveyed the Roman expedition in lS49 with
such case and despatch to the Italian coast, are
being put in order for another convoy, and every
dsposable ship carpenter at Brest or Cherbourg
is sent by rail to Toulon. People at Marseilles
write on the 1lth thai every preparation in the
Commissariat is hastened, and the business on
"Change has become exclusively OF military
kind, the transactions having all reference to
supplies"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

FREE NEGROES ~ ARKANsAs--:Ab bill has been
intU the 1.eg1siu1ure of Arkansas wuuse
object is to rid the State Of free negroes. lpro'
yides in substance, that all free negroes now iuthe
State may secomc slaves, by choosing their own
masters or own mistrcsses, who shall never sell
them to third parties, and that they shall not be
liable to seizure for the debts CT their masters or
mistresses thus chosen that all free negroes
found in the State after January 1860, shall be
indicted by the Grand Jury Of the respective
counties, and may be covicted Of high misde
neanor lin being so found in the State and sen
fenced to the" jail anb penitentiary house" for
year, and ifagsin fonnd iu the State six months
.fterwaads, to be again arrested and sent to the
penitentiary for life. The Arkansas papers thlAA
the bill will pass.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

HIGll PRICED NEGROES, AND ID
CorroN.-Ths influx of negroes into
and sugar producing States the preser
has been enormous. The Mobile Req
mates the number as high as $4,000.
same time, the prices at which the ssVs
held are unprecedentedly high. Coupling tE
facts together, and accepting the theory that ft
prices Of negroes are graduated by the price of
cotton, the Register is led to speculate to the
probable effect of this condition Of things upon
the business and financial interests Of tue South.
As the present amount of home slave labor is
sufficient to till the lands now open and under
cultivation, this large inAuxof labor will require
that new lands should bc opened and cultivated,
thereby largely increasing the crops Tho ques-
ton then arises, will the demand be equal to
tue supply--the price Of cotton ruling rs at
present} If not, (the Register argues,) prices
must decline, aud with consequences by no
means fattering.
elf the negroes have been purchased on tims,"
says the RegiEtsr, "ani We sre aso ..'dodt1
| such is the case with large por'
decline of q few cauts in cotton ModlC
duce reaction that must necessarily serio{
enbarrass the planting interest that have Pc
chased on these terms. 1t ia too much the cua
tom for planters to anticipate their crops in dol
lars and cents, and shape their liabilities accord
| ingly.
THE demand for laborers is good, but We do
not think it justfes the exorbitant and high
rates which prevail, although the South was
never more solvent than now"
"To what point we are drifting, for veal or
for woe, is problem to be solved by tho future.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16
selett Qpetrg.
SOFTLY INTO HEAVEN SHE FADED.

pY MISS v. Z. SMILEY.
Softly iuto Heaven she faded,
As the star when morn appears,
While VIC stood in silence round hor,
Gazing ut her through our tears.
.ha ssil. had mt a-shaJ0w,
AN the vale was fui, Of light,
And shc loft W, smilius sweetly,
Bidding US Il last good night!
Saying, us she kissed us fondiy,
"Do not drop for Inc one tear
Jesus, Jesus, stands beside nc
Lam safe while no is nenr!!"
She is gone and I am lingering
In this weary world of ouTE,
Bearing on my heart the ashes
Of affections broken flowers;
Ever longing tu DO with her
In that better home above,
Where the heart rcjuiccs ever
In the tlcathluss bonds ut love.
For Il moment death divides ny,
But when have crossed its gloom,
I shall then be resting with her,
Ever, ever more ~ lUme.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

THRILLING Scene IN A CHuRclr.--Att the Made.
leine, in Paris, on Christmas eve, the well,knowa
Adde Bautaia preached in the evening, and - hs
is one of the most eloquent pulpit ora:o1, as well
as one Of the most learned theologisns Of France,
very large congregation assembled to hear
him. Ascending the pulpit he gave forth No
text, but after pause cried in sonorous yoies,
g A Saviour is born unto us" BE then repeated
the cry, and then said: "My brethren, why do
YOU not receive that glad tidings with an Hallsls.
iah ?n Thereupon. the whole congregation stood
ub and cried "Hallelujsh" After which he pro.
cecded to deliver his sermon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16
VOL. xxIv...No'&s..
Civilized IHprAFs,

The HoudsrsSnSpA dss2.5rr SslyzSSoerut saSs. that
many of the Sioux Indians in that 'ctttsea hsxs
adopted the habits and customs Of, civilized white
men, and become very respectable Indians. This
gratifying change has been brought about through
the efforts of the Indian agent Those Indians
who have thus given up their old habits have
been arranged into one band called "the far.
mers." They live in comfortable log and frams
houses, and last year fourteen Of them raised in
the aggregate, three thousand and eighty.two
bushels of potatoes, two thousand four hundred
and twenty.seven bushels of corn, and one hun.
dred tons of hay, besides numerous garden veg.
etables raised by each family The Deanoera!
adds:
"Sincc their adoption of agriculture, these
farmers have been constant theme Of .ridiculs
for the other Indians. They we're called the
"diggers," the wood-choppers," the "half'
Breeds" and other names, all implying that they
were no better than women. Yet, they bore up
under it bravely, and were firm. 1t WAS neces-
sary, however, in order to bind them more firmly
to the customs they had adopted, that last call
should be nmde upon their moral courage; and
accordingly, at the suggestion of Major Brown,
it was proposed to them that they should h9
their hair cut off and adopt the whites dres
toto. This was dasher for them. They.
bear the white mans dress and stand the
of the Indian, but this was, striking dir
their own hereditary customs and belief
was disgrace and shame!. -,
They hesitated, demurred, and all but rel
but finally came up manfully and unde5H
ordeal. Sixteen came: up. and vere @
men Of m this way. Alter the ofdeat
enlargement was, given them hoth y.
and superintendent, to stand firm to1
customs, both by word and deed. El
presented with two new suits of clothS
out, o yoke of oxen, COW, and mum
presents. They were told that the Uni
would protect them, and that they mi
ter do all they could to encourage. d
Adopt the same mode Of life."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

AN UNJUST TAx.-The Cover
United States, in the nineteeth
tinues to make an Englishman pa
ever he solicits a patent for an in'e
country-all other foreigners only pa
for the same privileges. This, in the
Of all liberal men, is All indecent dig
"a disgrace to our statute book-oq
to be wiped out at once. If thef
eumption in the Congressional Patel
tee, this disgrace would not be toleratl
month. We despair Of any change al
there is no one to lobby it through,
there is little or no chance Of its success
tific American.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

WHEy EASTER CoMEs-Tt will be interesting
to learn that Easter, which will bs on tho 24t6
Of April this year, last fell on that dsy$in 1871,
and will not fall on the satue date again til
2ol snGs the he. i9tSgdqctan S fse ST es:s r
wears 1859, 1907 and 1871. The period In
which Easter can fall, reaches from the 22d Of
March, earliest date, to the 25th Of April, latest
date, leaving thirty.five different days for the
celebration Of this festival. In this century
Easter will fall only once, 1886, on Tho latest
date, the 25th Of April.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

ALABAMA PoRK.-Many of the planters OF
Alabama begin to raise their own pork. In
Cherokee County, a lot of nine was Killed, q few
days since, which averaged 4lO pounds each.
The leaf fat taken from one weighed ~ pounds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

SOUTH CAROLINA CoLLrGE.-J. W. D4v1Ds,
ESQ.,, contributing editor-and lately active e
tor-of the Winnsboro' Is. c. Register, and N
associate Of the Carolina High School in Coly
bis, writes to the Register:
"Dr. La Borde, Of the South Carolius
is preparing history of that institutjI
we understand, nearly ready for the
l.. is emiuently fitted for that labor
any man we know. His long eonneS
College gives him personal kind
great part ofits history. He is the 81
sor now. Tho appendix will contaiu
catalogue of the alumni. Every alum
interested in the work. We bespeAl
predict for it a very wide. circul,
be, We presume, biographical
College. We hopeto have the occY =
note on its appearance SOON"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-02-16

uinheliesing-and like the diamond, shining
brightest in the darkestand most gloomy place.
Many were the offers Of marriage received
by the beautiful Estel. The most noble, gifted
and wealthy Of our land sought an alliance with
the young and lovely Mrs. Stuart. But her
answer was to all alike; II am not insensible
to the compliment You pay me, nor the honor
you would confer, though I cannot accept your
proposal. Ishould be deceiving you and per-
juring myself before my Maker, for have no
heart to give in return for the one you offer
me-"