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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23
EBENSBURG, Pa, UEDNESDiY, FEBRUARY %, 1859.
A Comical Scene with an African LADY, at
Charleston.

Various amusing anecdotes are related of
the poor Africans who we're rescued from
the SLAYER Echo by the u S. brig, Dolphin.
during their brief sojourn in the port of
Charleston. The following is said to have
been most comical scene.
Among the Echo's living cargo, every one
of whom, be it remembered, were in the con-
dltion in which they entered the world, aud
under no obligation to the tailor's or mantu-
amakers' art. was momaa who was distn-
guished from the rest by her evident ma tural
brightness and superior looks.-Moreover,
she was dcessed-not, probably after tae
fashion OF our Broadway belles-but dressed
different from her companions. nevertheless;
and like all true women, in such condition;
she felt and evinced her superiority. She
actually had on pair of gloves, which she
wore at all hours, with evident prids in her
costume, and felt that she was in ''full tags
She was called par e1cellence '''the Queen"
and her story getting abroad at Charleston,
some ladies requested and received permis-
sion for her to visit them, A loose dress
was accordingly furnished her, to cover her
other deficiencies of the article of clothing,
and she was landed from one of the boats aud
conveyed to the house of prominent resident
of Charleston. There, the servant was Or
uSicu ~ UiCSS tdt NSUeSu ucOpS, prOau
enough for dame of uppertcndom, ard faun-
ting, gay dress. She was much astonished
aud pleased with the dress, but mole with the
hoops. which she woud endeavor to catch as
she turned round. aud utter;ng outlandish
cries-She also exhibited some inclination
constantly to examine more closely into the
material beneath Eer outer dress but as gen.
t!emen were present. she was pruieatly pre-
vented from gratifying this natural curiosity
After spending some hours ashore, she was
conveyed to the beach by number of her
entertainers.
The boat could not reach high water mark
and lay some little distance out in the water.
The Queen shook hands all round with her
friends and then going to the waters edge,
surveyed the boat for an instant and after
waving last adieu suddenly hoisted dress.
hoops, underclothes and all. like huge sun
bonnet over her head, and quietly waided
cut to the boat. This reversal of the pur-
poses of clothing start tied the spectators, and
there was a most sudden and laughable rush
from the beach.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

TYPE SETTING. "A printer accustomed to
set type, never thinks what the letters are
which he is to put in his stick. He never
looks al one of them as they 60 in. But when
he first began to set type it was different
thing with him. He looked and read. And
as they departed thence etc, and SO began
And" and then he had to see which
end was up! He puts in A, and then comes
to N. He takes up the wrong letter! He
puts that back and gets the right one, and
making sure about it, puts tue right one iu
Then he thinks there is space wanted, and
he divides the word from the next one. Then
comes the next word, aud he looks at the
types letter by letter. and makes mistakes at
that But 60 q year after. and let that man
set up the same verse And as they de-
parted thence, Jesus began to say unto the
multitude. to read all that, and then click
click ! click click it is all done What
made that ! How those faculties of the hand
the muscles-all work What an immense
amount of trial and discipline has been con-
densed into that automatic power This is
a wonderful element of human. ..power!-Hea-
ry Ward Beerhcr.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23
An Ancient Ohio Fight

Upwards OF quarter of a century ago, a
little affair occurred in high life in the town
of Columbus, which ought not to be suffered
to pass into obiveop The scene was the
front of a venerable hotel kept by bob Rus
sell" who. with his well known couiere SER
want 'Dick,' (thorougbly marked with the
smallpox will not soon pass out of the
mind of the settlers of the State Mr.. f.
was Attorney General of Ohio, and Mr.. L..
was chief clerk in the office OF the Auditor of
State. The United States Court was in ses-
sion, and Mr.. L. improved the opportunity to
esplaa to a company of constituents in front
of the hotel the circumstance Of claim which
had accrued to the Sullivan heirs " con-
sequence of the removal Of the capital of Ohio
from Chillicothe to Columbus In the course
of his remarks he questioned the statements IN
the Auditors books. Mr.. L. at once pro-
nounced lis statement lie
Il cannot waive rank" Mr.. F. s'and fight
this man.
AS he proceeded to reiterate his charges.
Mr.. l.. pronounced him second and third
time liar, Mr.. F. becoming much excited.
shouted
My fellow citizens, have concluded to
waive the question of rank and settle the mat
ter at ouce:
the stand and Immediately received a tremen-
dous ''right-hariaer,' which lodged him in a
neighboring mud hole Getting up, he re-
ce:ved a settler" which brought him to the
same spot a third he came up to the scratch
when we'll directed ''eye binder" from the
sub Auditor caused him to turn complete
summer sault, and lodged him once more up
on his mother earth.
Turning his eyes around, under the i'm
preston that he had fulfilled the utmost re,
quirements Of the .'code," and not desiring
of performing any purely 'ineritorious" Ia
bors, he addressed himself to his physical su-
perior, as follows: -
Before rising from this position, sir, de-
sire to ask you question:-Do you intend tc
strike me if I get up?"
'Of course L DO, d-n you" calculated hi.
excited adversary.
Then, sir, I shall not get off my back!''
The spectators-among them. if we mis-
| take not, the Hon. T-C-and Judg,
S-now interfered, and the beligcraut.
were separated.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23
AYERS
|lpund Extract Of Sarsaparilla,

-s eFectual remedy which the medical
our times can devise for this every
? 1'5yailing and fatal malady. 1t is COM
l@-'m the most active remedials that have
--Sovered for the expurgation of this foul
c.E t'om the blood, and the rescue of the
:I'm its destructive consequences.
Fan should be employed for the cure Of
+ MY serofUla, but also those other affec-
yach arise from it, such as ERUPTIyB
2EN DISEASES, ST. ANTEoNY's FRE,
f. q ERVsIrELAs, PINPLEs, PUsTULEs,
.'cEls, BLAiys and BorLs, TUNoRs, TETTEE
eI7 RHEUN, SCALD HEAD, RINGwORN,
ll'2AIzX, SYrarLITIC and MERcURIAL DIS
-, Il,PsY, DYSPEPSIA, DEBILITY, ard,
-@ IL COMPLAINTS ARISING FROM VIVA
f q lzPrEE BLOOD. The popular belief
13ayHy Of the blood" is founded in truth,
Nota-a Is degeneration Of the blood. The
~1Iaf purpose and virtue Of this Sarsapa-
. 10 purify and regenerate this vital fluid,
2at which sound health is impossible il
H-laatad constitutions.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

SHARP, SHARPER, SuARPEsr,-They have
sharp set of fellows in Kansas CitA. We
heard good story of trick played by one
of the residents of that city short time ago.
A lean, lank, sailow faced individual rode a
mule into Kansas City and wanted to sell
him. 4 genius, standing BY, ofered TO sell
him for five dollars. The offer was taken,
and the mule disposed of; the auctioneer war
rantiug n good title The purchaser had
scarcely got his mule home, when a Shawnee
Indian came into the city in search of mule
that had been stolen from him: The auction
esr was on band again, and offered 10 show
! the Shawnee where the mule was if he would
plank down Y. The Indian paid, and the
auctlonoar, after pointing out the mule, went
I the new purchaser and told him how the
case stood, at the same time Offering 70 run
the mule acress the river for ten dollars
| The bargain was struck, and the aucti0neer
mounted the mule, ana that was the last that
/ has been seen of the aucticneer or the city
| LeareRworth Times
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
PHILADELPHIA.
4 BeneyoIcnt Institution established Jy spe-
ciM Endo,0naeat, for the Relief Of tie
Sick and Distressed, afflicted aoih
Tirplent and Eptdemic Dis
eases.


THE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view Of the
awful destruction of human life caused by sexual
diseases, several years ago directed their Consult
ing Surgeon, to open Dispensary for the treat
ment Of this class of diseases. in all their FORMS
and to give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS to ali
who apply by letter, with description of their
condition, Gage, occupation, habits Of life, &C.,
and in ease Of extreme poverty, to FURNISH
MEDACINES FREE OF CHARGE.
The directors of the Association, in their Annu-
al Report express the highest satisfaction with
the success which has attended the labors of their
Surgeons in the cure Of Spermatorroea, Seminal
Weakness, Gonorrhoea, elect, Syphilis, the vice
of Onanism or Self-Abuse, Diseases of the Kid
news and Bladder, &c, and order a continuance
of the same plan for the ensuing year.
An admirable Report on Spermatorr1oea, or
Seminal weakness, the vice of Onanism. Mastur-
baton, or Self-A buse, and other diseases of the
Sexual organs, by the Consulting Surgeon. will
be sent by mail Gin sealed enveope,l FREE
OF CHARGE, on receipt of TWO STAMPS for
postage.
Address, for Report or treatment, nr. j. Skill
LIN HOUGHTON, Acting Surgeon, Howard
Association. No. 2 South Ninth Street, Philade-
dHia, Pc,
Jan. &c, 1S59.-ly,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

A Practical PRINTER.-A Western paper
contains the following advertisement -
Wants a situation, practical printer, who
is competent to take charge of any depart
ment il printing or publishing house
Would accept professorship in any of the
academies Has no objection to teach orna-
mental painting and penmsnship, geometry
trigonometry, and mauy other sciences. l.
particularly suited to act as pastor to a small
evangelical church. or as local preacher
He would ave no objection to form a small
but select class of interesting Young ladies
to instruct in the highest branches To a
dentist or chiropodist he would be invaluable
as he can do almost anything. Would board
with family that is decidedly pcus For
further particulars inquire at Browns saloon
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23
ayers Cathartic Pills,
I'LL THE PURPOSES or A FAMILY PHYslG,

imposed that disease within the range cf
L-on can rarely withstand or evade them
i1et.atiug properties search, and cleanse,
-TsoTate every portion of the human organ
Erecting its diseased action, and restoring
- Ttalides. AS consequence OF these
tels the invalid who is bowed down with
4 laysical debility is astonished to find his
aergy restored by remedy At oace so
"a inviting.
.-y do they cure the everyday complaints
2 toty, but also many formidable and
zs.s diseases. The agent below named IL
% furnish gratis my American Almanac,
-ls certificates of their cures and directions
81 use IN the following complaints: COstsre-
,.5 PUN, Headache arising. from disordered
- - Nausea, Indigestion, Pam IN and Morbid
q the BoiceLs, F2atulency, Loss Of Appe-
.IsAG'ce, and other kindred complaints,
n f'm low state of the body or obstruction
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

TIE {. S. ARMY-The Army Register for
1859 states that our force of regular soldiers
consists of nineteen reg ncnts, all told
follows Two regiments of infantry, avera-
ging ten companies of seventy men each; four
Of artillery, averaging twelve companies Of
about fifty men each; one Of ed riffs
men two of cavalry, and two of dragons,
each of the latter numbering ten companies
of about sixty men. 1t would be difficult to
arrive at a correct estimate of the actual fght-
ing material at the disposal of the War De-
partmeDt; but,w presume. the entire strength
Of our army IS little over or under 16, 600
The register shows the grand aggregate OF
the militia. all ted, to be 2, T24. 426.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23
VOL. 6---NO. IL.
Young America speaking the Lingo.

young man." inquired puzzled travel
er at point his journey where the way di-
yerged in different dire ctions, which Of these
roads will take me to Manchester"
Neither sir, bu. if yoa wait an hour the
stage will be along to tske you to town for g
quarter" a-a
..You appear to be shrewd boy, but not
particularly charged with manners. How
old are you?'
'.l'm bobbin around in my fifteenth year.
and as for being shrewd, they recken me that
way round here l have knocked the spots off
old Daboll, and beat the schoolmaster at sew
enup aud parsing; but when you talk about
being charged with manners, I'm well loaded
and ramrod too"
Have you parents livingf"
Parents living? If you mean the old man
and old womanAsno. thank you, they said.
and left me to play the thing alone"
With whom do you reside-I mean With
whom do you Eye?'
We'll, there! if you call living, being
bound out till you're one and twenty to one Of
the meauest mea that ever sat down to a boil
ed dinner live up the hill there, to old
Wagouer's, who farms it with ne and a yoke
of roam stags."
My young friend. your early culture
seems to have been sadly neglected Have
you ever enjoyed Sunday priyaleges?"
You'd better think SO: there Iscn't hege-
hog nor a wood chuck within three miles Of
here; old Wagner has the meat, and l have
the hide aud tallow -
What may cali your name my laa2"
You can't make any mistake, call ns
what you have the most of but my genuine
name IS Alpha Cheseboro; for quick, they
call me cheesy But have wasted more
time than common; can hear the old woman
giving tongue, and must worm off or the
old boy will be here and lick US both So
captain, consider me yours, and # you'll edy
around some Sunday, I'll show you fun OF
pay the rum,'
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

Gs- Some fun loving fellows in New Cas-
tie, Pa, recently started society there
which purported to be a lodge of the Sons
of Malta. One of the initiated. however
exposed the whole concern. He states that
after being initiated. he signed; wbat was
represented to be Constitution of the order.
but which turned out to be nothing more nor
less than an orGer for keg of beer upon one
of the town brewers. The club had been
iudulging in lager at the expenes of the new
members for several weeks but sinos the
,.blow" they have fallen through.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23
svA Knorino one.-Mr. Browne, said s

SgA Knouing one-Mr- Browne, said s
contable to this ubiquitous parsonage the 9TH
er day, how many cows do you own?
Why do you ask?' was the query.
..Becanse l wish to levy on them" vas
the prompt rejoinder.
well. let me see," said Mr. B. abstaeted-
". "how many cows dos the lswlsalow me-:
Two" replied the constable.
Two" =" said Mr. b, with good natursd
astonishmcnt, Well, if the law allows me two
| wish it would make haste and send the 9TH
er along, as | haven't but one:'
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23
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IS yVL-'aj ajyance: OSE DOLLAR AND SEVENTY
4 '''s 5.rrs - il not paid within six months, and
5 41,r,Rs 49,, if not paid until the termination
% .!!5.,ription will be taken for shorter
M't.os siv months. and no subscriber will be
b. .-"t >, discontinue his paper until all ar
-,.,' , ,rs maid. except at the option of the
L.'' .,.,,, subscribing for six months will be
u, ?C,-D' iox@ DOLLAR. unless the money is paid
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

An Irishman and a negro were fight
iug. and while graphing with each other,
the Irishman exclaimed. ''Tou black divil,
cry enough, I'll fight till die SOIL I,
boss sung ought the darkey, II always
does"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

- "Ah. me-" said pious lady. ''our
minister was ver7 powerful preacher; for
the short time he miuis:ereo the word of God
among US. he kicked three pulpits to pieces.
and banged tie whole inards out OF Ave
R;hlnS 80
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

- ! Druggist sent his Irish porter in
TO darkened cellar, soon after. hearing
noise, he went TO the opening and called out:
Patrick keep your eyes skinnedn 'Ochi
deuce an eye roared Pat; but its my nose
that's skinned entirely
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

Es- An Australian, from the number OF
murders com mitted in that auriferous region,
thinks that Melbourne must be the place OF
which Shakespeare speaks when be says. that
bourne from which nc traVele' returns:
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

A New ARTICLE CT ExpoRT--The 5onu
Cinnamon in San Francisco collect aud pack
in casks, broken glassware Of every descrip-
ton. for shipment TO China. We understand
that it pays them more than two hundred per
cent. profit.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

HA F5,cl Yarn-A western paper tells
of hunter who killed nine thousand snipes
in four shots, aud the air was fult of falling
birds for several days, MOTTO speak of the great
number of oripples hobbEng asoas the
ground.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

- A newspaper 'squib'' writer says
that French woman slides, Spanish wo-
man cldes. an American lady trots, and an
English woman tramps.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

u.s. Punch says. A woman will tolerate
.obacco-smoke in man she likes, and even
say she likes it; and yet. clriously enough,
how she dislikas it il the man she d.slikss !
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

One steamer brought last week two
millions of dollars worth Of French and Ital-
ian goods. all compressed within three hun
dred and fifty tons measurement.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

- A Juror in Northampton county Pa,
was recently let of from an absence fine on
the plea that he had been III town all the
week. and was hunting for the jury but could
not find EN-.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

- SO there's another rupture of Mount
Vociferous," said Mrs Partington, as she
put up her specs. The papers tell Us aboe.
the burning latber running down the noun-
tain, bu, they don't tell us how it got fire.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

s2s- -Four deaths from yellow fever oceut-
red in Tampa. Florida. during the last
week in December The feye- is sporadic
IN i,s character.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23

- Doctor what do you think is tho
cause of this frequent rush of blood to my
head?'
oh. il is nothing but az effort Of nature.
Nature you know abhors vacuum.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23
THOMAS MCCONNELL, !
JOHN BEARER, Commis
ABEL LLOYD, sloners.
GEO. c. X. ZAHM, Clerk.

NFV. Z. K. LAHN, IIerk-
Commissioners Office, Fbensburg,
January. 26, l859-l0.
Y. The Commissioners will also meet at
the house of Michael J. Smith. in the village Of
Galtzin, On Friday, the 8th day of April next,
for the purpose Of hearing any Of the taxable in
habtauts in that part Of Allegheny township
who my wish to appeal.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23
,avcrfssIng Rates.

Embellishments must be marked with
y - 49,, Of Insertions desired. 2r they will be
.,-,f gr.il forbid. and charged accordingly.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-02-23
|'7ers Cherry Pectoral,

2o2 THE RAPID CURE OF
r| Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness,
p bronchitis, Incipient Consump-
ior the relief OF COnsumptiye
W" In advanced stages OF the
b -. = the field Of its usefulness and so nu-
Hp.. We cases Of its cures, that almost
CO o. country abounds in persons pub
~ : NAo have Icen restored from alarming
r.. sspeFate diseases OF the lungs by it's
Iss5..s onee tined, its superiority over every
-g-r-' ne o. ITS kind is too apparent 10 escape
hi, and where its virtues are known, the
{, niger hesitate what antidote 10 employ
c.T T,sLS and dangerous affections OF the
! s,,r -saLs that are incident to our climate.
S1g mlenor remedies thrust upon the
s,5 Ave ave ialled and been discarded, this
.f;r.sI .f;sIas oy every trial, conferred benefits
sls ,eu they can never forget, and pro-
'9ssgr ~ numerous and too remarkable to
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-12
Gitp ann County Sntelllgemte.

The SMALL Pox.-Since our last report,
three new cases have occurred, and one has
been reported that existed before, viz: cases
of varioloid, of & very mild type, at 80 Chand-
Ter street, do. of the same character, on Sa-
lem street-and one of small pox on Pond
street In the meantime, as many OF the cases
that before existed have recovered, so that
there are now about the same number OF cases
that there was week since-about a dozen.
Red flags are displayed at every place in town
where case is known to exist
A letter writer to the Boston Bee says that
the papers and physicians, here, suppress the
facts, in relation to this disease We know not
who the writer is, but SO far as this paper is
concerned, he is falsifer-if not wilfully, ne
is carelessly and inconsiderately one. We
have taken extra pains to ascertain the facts
correctly, for the purpose of making them
public, in the conviction that the public are
entitled to them, and that the interests OF al
are best subserved by having the exact state O
the case well known and understood and IN
in that conviction, have given as exact an ac
count as we could procure. We believe it full
and accurate, and if the writer to the Bee, Oh
any other person, knows of the existence OF
case not reported, it is his duty to report 1t tt
the authorities, and we pledge him our word
that, if he will bring to our knowledge an.
such case, it shall be made public.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-12
PRESENT CONDITION OF THE Bn,r,su N

PRESENT CONDITION OF THE BR1T1sH Navy.
MIR. Disrael having recently declared that
the British Navy demanded Complete re-
construction" the London Times gives long
review, showing by facts and figures that it is
In high state of efficiency. There are no
ess than 397 screw steamers, all of them, from
the heaviest three-decker to the smallest gun
boat, mounting guns which are considered the
most formidable they can carry. Then there
are 70 steamers propelled by paddles, and POI
sailing vessels, making a grand aggregate of
olS fighting ships, bearing 1910 guns, and
carrying among them engines of nearly 100 900
horse power. This is formidable array, but
the Ministry recommend that an immediate
addition be made of twelve screw lne-ofbattle.
carrying ninety guns each.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-03-12

DESPERATE MUTINY IN AN ONO jar.
The Cincinnati Commercial states that on the
7th inst, as jailor Mclean, of the county iaiI.
opened the door of the main Jail, to admit Mr.
Boswell, the turnkey, Booney Cheeseman, a
large muscular rascal, who is awaiting trial for
counterfeiting, leaped upon him, and after a
desperate struggle succeeded in flooring him.
Mclean, finding himself overpowered, and
fearing that he might be murdered, drew his
pistol and presented the muzzle directly in the
prisoners face and fired but Cheeseman
bobbed his head sideways, and the ball merely
plowed up the skin on the side of one of his
cheek bones. Being thus admonished, he left
his dangerous keeper and retreated to his cell.
Meantime, Abe Cross, another desperate char
acter, dashed through the open door with
long knife in his hand, shouting to his com
rades, "Come on come on p The turnkey
met him and struck him heavy blow with his
bunch Of keys, failing, however, to knock him
down. Cross assailed him furiously, and Bos-
well being unarmed, was obliged to retreat
At that instant, the officers in charge of the
chain-gang appeared, and Cross not being sec.
onded as he expected, beat hasty retreat to
his cell. The affair has created great excite
ment in the jail.