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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01
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Yesterday afternoon the aadress,.
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OF Wales. TO which ne made the foil. i'1S
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welcome L have received from ali of =.
landing On-the shores Of this the es--;.-.
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your Jealous loyalty If L aeknowie5,a !, {
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10 convey To you the assurance Of 49,
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of this days proceedings, Of the kins.--
shown to myself personally; bat. ab,zs =
OF tEose hearty demonstrations Of ,s,-,-.--
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day 4 dinner party viii be given :. !
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place under very favorable auspices.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01

stances exceed that Of Congress, and that
therefore they do not possess the power to
legislate slavery into the Territories or ex-
clude it therefrom. Captain Smith eulogized
this speech, and published an extract from 1t
in the Echo. A few days before starting for
Charleston, he announced in the Echo that he
was still for Breckenridge, and that be hoped
on bis return home to be able to announce
that be was the nominee of the party for the
Presidency He started for Charleston the
avowed friend of Breckenridge and the equal
ity of the States. He returned home shout
ing for Douglas and squatter sovereignty
We of course don't know who it was that prea-
ched the sermon at Charleston which conver,
ed him-but certain it is he was converted
and that too on very short notice.
In conclusion we have only to say, that il
is an easy matter for our friends of the Echt
to misrepresent the views of Mr.. Buchanan by
making garbled extracts from his recen
speech in. Washington City. They should
publish the entire speech and allow their rea
ders an opportunity to peruse it, But it il
highly probable they are afraid that by sodo
ing, they would materially deminisi the mum
Der of Douglas friends in this county.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01
Our First Page.

The letter of Mr.. Breckenridge accepting
the nomination for the Presidency rendered
him, by the Democratic National Convention,
will be found on our first page this week.
Also the letter of Gen. Keim, of Berks Coun-
ty to R. J. Haldeman, who has arrogated to
himself the position of dictator to the De-
mocrscy of Penusylvauia- Both letters should
be carefully perused by all VINO wish to be
thoroughly posted with regard to the impor-
tant issues of the Presidential contest.
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Eor tha Democrat ana .Ssntfnel.

Mr.. EDIToR-The editor of the AortntdiR-
eer Informs his readers that Just as he was
going to press he recrived a communication
from -.Teritas," one Of the Delegates TO the
late County Convention. In reply 10 an article
from me, &c, As there were two county
Conventions, the paragraph leaves me IN
doubt as to which he belongs, 10th being sim
liar in purpose and principle. / have exam
ined both lists however, and | cannot find
the name of s'Veritas' on either. Hence, L
infer that it is an assumed name, and If so
that it is assumed for some evil purpose.
The Prince of Darkness sometimes assumes
the character of an Angel of Light, when he
is about TO execute evil design
Iu writing on abstract theories, or on sub
jects not involving desputed points, it Is com
mon to write over fcticious signatures, but
why bona ride delegate of a Democratic
Convention, when writing TO bis brethren,
to convince them that | am wrong and tha,
he Is right, should assume false cognOmen.
is question tina. must puzzle every honest
mind. Every man of common sense would
evidently conclude that be was not , dele
gate, or that if he was, he intends to say
something of which be Is ashamed. In al
| issue OF this kind an honest reader will no
believe ANYTHING that Delegate would sd
FaEcS uuueT tue CoN6T oA al dSSunlSA GaulS
/ If be intends to tell the truth and to do good
his own constituents. In his own district, a:
well as the Democrats of the county generally,
would like to know from what district he halls
/ and what his mother called hiu when he "a
( a baby In an issue like this, L viii use M
name, in justice TO the Democracy, and vhIi'
my impressions may be wrong, l will lie
them see that my heart Is right Covert 81
tacks are characteristic of the assassin, an'
| Just mean that the author is a coward, Az
is ashamed of what he Is dong
S B MCCORMICK
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01

EF A number of Douglas organs, profess
to be highly indignant at Mr.. Buchanan. be-
cause he recently delivered speech in Wash
ington City, in which he briefly stated the
reasons why he thought every National Dem
ocrat in the Country should support Brecken-
ridge & Lane for President and Vice Presi-
dent of the United States. We can perceive
no impropriety in his doing so. He merely
exercised one of the most sacred rights which
attach to every American citizon whether ex-
alted or humble. Mr. Buchanan as an Amer
lean citizen is interested in the result of the
approaching political contest, and that would
be tyranical decree indeed, which would
fetter his tongue, and deny him the right to
express freely his sentiments, because he is
President of the United States.
Mr.. Douglas has been wandering over the
country since the Adjournment of the Bati-
more Convention, delivering stump speeches,
explaining popular sovereignty &c. There is
certainly more impropriety In this, than il
Mr.. Buchanan delivering few remarks tc
his political friends in Washington City
who had complimented him with sereDade
Still We do not contend that he has not the
right to do SO. As ar American freeman b.
has the ut doubted right to speak whenever
or wherever, he can obtain an audience I,
| listen 70 him
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01


Was going South or coming back.
The last Johnstown Echo contains an edi-
torial article entitled '.The New Issue =" which
considering the position the Senior Editor of
that paper now occupies, is worthy of at least
a passing notice at our hands. The article is
vindication, or rather an attempted vindica-
ton of Douglas squatter sovereignty doctrine
1t is well written and is clothed in calm,
temperate and dgnifed language There
fore we are certain it was not written by Capt
Smith. But still the fact of it appearing in the
columns of his paper, is proof positive that he
endorses the sentiments it embodles 1t proves
conclusively that he now holds that it is the true
doctrine of the Democratic Party, that Terrific
rial Legislatures possess the power whenev-
er they see proper to exercise it, to forbid the
inhabitants of the Southern States emigratiDg
to the Territories with their slaves, which the
Constitution recognizes as property. Now
we purpose showing that Captain Smith views
on this subject have undergone a remarkable
change within the last few months
The readers of the Echo will recollect.
Smith announced that James Buchanan was
| his first choice for the Presidency, but as that
distinguished statesman had publicly deelar-
ed that he did not desire denomination at the
| hands of the Charleston Convention, he was
in favor of selecting John c. Breckenridge of
| Kentucky as the standard bearer of the party
! in the Presidential contest of 1860. He ac
cordingly placed the name of Mr.. Breck
inridge at the head of his paper as his candi-
date for the Presidency, "subject to the de-
cision of the National Convention and urged
his claims to the nomination in an elaborate
editorial article. Now Captain Smith could
not but know at the time of bis doing this.
that both Buchanan and Breckenridge were
opposed to Douglas squatter sovereignty doc
trine, and endorsed the Dred Scott decision.
They were then as they are now, open and
avowed friends to the equality of the sover-
eign States of the Union in the common Ter
rltories of the country. They had not en-
deavored to conceal their views on the sub
ject from the world Mr. Buchanan in his
annual message to Congress had endorsed the
Dred Scott decision in clear and unmistakea.
bic language. Captain Smith therefore in
eulogizing and recognizing Buchanan and
Breckenridge as the great Statesmen and lea.
ders of the Democratic Party, endorsed Of
course their principles, and repudiated Doug.
las and squatter sovereignty. Now his bat.
tie cry, is douglas and squatter sovereignty ,
1t will thus be seen that remarkable chang.
has ''come DER the spirit of his dream" in the
space of a few short months The lost iewe
OF consistency has evidently not been found
by the ''Senior Editor of tae Echo.
Some time during last winter, Mr.. Breck
enridge delivered a speech before the Demo
cratic members of the Kentucky Legislature
In that speech he handled the squatter sover
eighty doctrine without gloves, and contend
ed that the power and authority of Territori
y Lesis ature. eould not under sny circuu
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01
In reply to our correspondent we hav
Visit of the Great Eastern TO BaIti-
more.

BALTIMORE, July 24 Notwithstanding
the general desire to view the Great Eas-
tern, the city councils have declined acce-
ding to the proposition to furnish $500 tons
of coal, as an inducement ior the directors
to bring her to Annapolis Roads. The Bal
tiwore and Ohio Railroad Company have
generously offered to furnish one third of
the amount asked for, and probably our eiti-
zens. with private subscriptions. will make
up the balance.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01
For the Democrat and .Ssntinel.

Mr.. EDIToR.-It has been frequently sts-
ted in this place of late. that George n.
Smith Esq. while a member of Legislature,
voted In favor of that infamous measure By
which the State Canals were presented or
given away to the Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Company. l don't believe the charge Is true
But If il is, Mr.. Smith can't have my vote
As you ought to be posted in these matters
l apply to you for information. Please let
US know if the charge Is well founded
LoRETTo
In reply to our correspondent We have only
to say, that Capt. Smith while a member Of
the Legislature voted in favor of the bill for
selling the State Canals to the Sunbury and
Erie Railroad Company. The measure was
a very unpopular one, and was everywhere
condemned by the Democratic party.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01
FOR GOVERNOR,
HENRY D. FOSTER,
Democrotic State Executive Com
uniffnR.
OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY

At the meeting of the State Committee on
the ID inst, it was resolved that the next
meeting be held at Cresson. at the call of the
Chairman In pursuance thereof, the mem
bers of the Committee will assemble at Cres-
son. on Thursday, the 9th day of August,
1890. at 5 o'clock, P. NJ. As business OF
great Importance will be laid before the Com
mittee, it is earnestly hoped tha. every mem
Der will be present.
WILLIAM II. WELSH.
Chairman.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01

Ez- The members of the Democratic State
Executive Committee, viii meet at Cresson ID
this County on the 9th inst OF course they
will reafhrm the plan for uniting the party
adopted at PhiIadel2hia on the % of July,
and appoint electors in place of Yaux and
Crawford
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01
Grand FiZZle.

The plan for uniting the Democratic Party
adopted by the State Executive Committee
on the ID ult., was SO fair and just to both
wings of the party, that it was instantly rat
iied by all the members of the organization
who sincerely desired the election of General
Foster, and the defeat of Lincoln and Ham,
lin next fall. 1t was published with commen-
iatory editorial remarks by many of the most
ultra Douglas newspapers in the State. They
very sensibly pronounced 1t the only plan that
could be devised to prevent a disastrous de-
feat of the party next October and Novem-
Der. But of course it did not please John
W. Forney. The Black Republican men,
bers of the United States House of Represen-
tatives elected him clerk of that body last
winter, and he is now endeavorine to reward
them for their kindness by doing his utmost
to carry the State for Lincoln, Hamlin and
Curtin. In order to carry out his pIaus eff
fectually, he still pretends to be democrat
and friend of Douglas, but no sensible man
doubts that he is heart and soul Black Re-
publican As soon as the plan adopted by
the State Committee for uniting the party was
published, he at once perceived that if unan-
imously ratified by the friends of Breekeu-
ridge and Douglas, the overthrow of Black
Republicauism in the State was certain. He
therefore at once denounced it through the
Press, and all the newspapers In the State
Of which he is the faglenaan cried Amen.
Long live John w. Forney. He hath spo-
ken the words of truth and soberDess We
will not agree that the party shall present an
unbroken front to the common enemy in the
present struggle" He also succeeded In pur-
suadiug one Dick Haldeman, who is the mem
Der of the Douglas National Executive Com
mite for this State, to call Mass meeting Of
the friends Of Douglas and johnson at Har.
risburg on the 26th ult., at for the purpose
OF denouncing the plan of the State
Committee Flaming handbills we're posted
in every section of the State, in which the
friends of Douglas were invited to,
"Come as the winds come when,
Forests are rended,
Come as the winds come when,
NaTies are stranded"
Itwas also announced that thousands of tn,
true hearted Independent and principle loving
of the Democracy would be present"
Well. the 26th of July arrived, and a
the proper hour. about $50 indiuiduals,
motely crowd consisting of broken down poll
ticiaus, disappointed Office seekers. Forney'
auders trappers, and soulless demagogues. as
.embled at the place designated in the call
and Lo, George Nelson Smith of Cambri
County was in the midst of them. IDstea'
of being counted by thousands, the meetin!
could be enumerated by hundreds. Th
Philadelphia Inquirer says that there wa
not at any time during the meeting more thai
500 persons present. But few of the Coun
ties in Western Pennsylvania were represen
ted.
An organisation was effected by appointin,
Captain G Nelson Smith, who has recently Sc
cured F. hirn5elf an envishle repo-stion II
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01

An eminent Massachusetts, wag has 'Ars =,
sed his surprise that in view OF the IAot
six cows being killed by electricity oaIns
recent thunder shower, IN the western q
the State. an extra session Of legisiaiH.., -. :.
not called to provide the rest OF me e..
~. Commonwealth With lights=ins r'-''
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01

RIVE were mistaken last week in stating
that Emanuel J. Pershing, Esq, died at his
residence in Rock Island, Illinois. He died
in Philadelphia. He had gone there for the
purpose of attending to some business, and
also with the hope that change of air would
improye his health
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01
County Ticket.

All of our friends with whom we have con-
versed recently, are in favor of holding q
National Democratic County Convention, and
placing in nomination County Ticket. 1t
is certainly necessary to do this, in order to
preserve the Democratic organization in the
County. We will probably be able to pub
llsh call for the election Of delegates in our
rex. issue -5 r
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01

Joseph Gales, the veteran editor oi ne
tional InfeRigenoer, died in MaShingi.- e !.
Saturday night. of paralysis. Mr. O3-sI - 4
in the seyenty-6fth year of bis age II u
he purchased tAe Intelligence estaoilso-s
and from that time to his death has os'1
nrineinal editor
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01
Wonderful.

Our neighbor of the 1nountdineer Is a re-
markable man, and he undertakes to do re-
markable things occasionally. For instance,
last week he undertook to prove that Mr..
Breckenridge and his friends were in favor of
reopening the slave trade. To do this, he
relies on the following plank of the Demo-
cratic platform on which Mr.. Breckenridge
stands.
Resolued, That is the duty of the Federal
Government to protect. when necessary. the
rights of persons and property on the high
seas, in the Territories. or wherever else its
| constitutional authority extends.
Now where In this resolution is there any
allusion to the slave trade? Neither the Con-
| stitution nor the decisions of the Supreme
| Court recognize slaves in slave ships as prop
| erty. Solemn enactments of Congress have
denounced the trade as an accursed traffic, and
| treat it as no better than Piracy Our govern
ment stands bound By the faith of solemn trea-
ties to oppose and possible to extrpate it. As
slaves in slave ships are therefore not prop
erty, no allusion is made to them in the above
resolution. Of course our neighbor knew
this when he indited the article to which we
are now replying. We do not think he will
pretend to deny that it is the duty of the
Federal Government to protect the rights OF
persons and property on the high seas or
elsewhere, as far as ats constitutional du-
thorhy extends. The persons and property
of our citizens require protection on the high
seas as we'll as on land, and it is the duty of
the government to furnish it when necessary.
AS we have always been the friend of pop
ular sovereignt-, We of course endorse the
resolution of the Reading Platform which
our neighbor quotes Oar views with regard
to slavery in the Territories. are clearly sta
, ted in the following plank of the platform
adopted by the Democratic National COnven-
, ton at Baltimore.
j That the National Democracy of the Uni
ted States hold these cardinal principles OF
the subject of slavery in the Territories
First. That Congress has no power to abOl.
: ish slavery in the Territories. Second. That
the Territorial Legislature has no power tO
abolish slavery in any Territory. nor any pow
er to exclude slavery theresrom, nor any
power to destroy or impair the right Of prop
erty IN slaves by any Legislation whatever.
Speaking of Platforms. how does our neigh
!. Dor like the following plank" in the ont
adopted at Reading, which he seems so cor
daily to approve
Resolred, That we regard the domesii
J. and Foreign policy of Mr.. Buchanan d
IT eventually patriotic, pure, conservative aD'
n just, and we look upon the success which ha
: crowned his labors as the best and proudos
vindcatious of their property and wisdom
Don't that sound very much like an un
qualified Enforcement of Mr.. Buchanan
> Lecompton policy? Certainly it does.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01

Auqust Elections General Elections will
take place on the first Monday in August.
in the following States: Alabama. Arkansas.
Kentucky, Missouri, Texas; in Tennessee on
the first Thursday and in North Carolina on
the second Thursday.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01

4 CURIOSITY "A stone used in the con-
stIuction of one of the abutments of the
bridge crossing Jones and Yeuners dam, on
the Ebcnsburg and CressOn Rail Road. ex-
hiblts on its surface deep and well defined
impression of human feot enyeloped IN a
moccasin. 1t is about 1 D inches long, thus
proving conclusively that There were giants
in those days" IL is quite curiosity and is
well worth examining.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01

nA-Sheriff Linton has appointed his son,
Mr. William Linton. bis Deputy. Mr.. Lin
ton is good business man, and will make an
excellent officer. Mr.. Zahm has ceased to
act ss Deputy
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-01

H Mr. Samuel Lilly. of Munster
township. was killed on last Thursday under
the following circumstances He was enga-
ged in hitching his team to wagon, and
while adjusting the brides, the horses be-
came frightened and started of at full gal
lop. Mr. Lilly was knocked down and the
horses and wagon passed over him- He was
so seriously injured that be survived but
short time. He was an upright industrious
and enterprising citizen.
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