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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01
CHAPTER XIII
The Return.

was now morning. The sun was beginning to
peep above the eastern horizon, and Morde-
cal listened with delight to the merry jingle
of sleigh bells, the distant lowing of the herds
the merry laugh of children, the twitter-
ing of swallows and the moaning of the cold
winter wind; he was famed with the last Hut-
Ger of the sinking breeze, and sprinkled with
dews from groves of spices As he entered
his his room he behcld Bitters laying pros
trate on the floor, and Sunnavagun bending
affectionately over him.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01
80 Charles M'Dermitt. ESQ. form,
CONCLUSION.

e$ Charles MDermitt, Esq, formerly of
this county, and 1st Lieutenant of the Cam
bria Guards during the Mexican War, is q
member Of the California Legislature. He is
possessed of integrity and abilities which will
doubtless enable him to attain proud posi-
tion in the land Of Gold.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01

EV The State Agricultural Society has
elected Jacob s. Haldemau, President. Has
not the time gone by for electing officers Of
the Cambria County Agricultural Society Z
Who koeMs?
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01
CHAPTER XII.
an Accident.

''Pm going home" said Damphool. rising
from his chair. As he uttered the words he
ade pitch forward and measured his length
on the floor. ''Bitters." said Dsmphool as
Mordecai raised him to a perpendicular posi-
tion onoc more. 'Bitters, never trip me again,
"I diden't trip you" said Bitters, .sYou did"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01

re- This being leap year. the ladies have
not only the right to do all the courting. but
to pop the question also. We wouldn't OBJ
ject to hearing from one who is telerably good
looking, sound democrat and friend Of the
Union. and owns farm worth from So 900
to $4,000. A little ready cash not account
ed an objection.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01
CHAPTER XIX.
The Ghost.

The ghost of Katarina may of be seen OH
long bright summer days sitting by the grave
of Bihers. But she looks not like the daugh-
ters Of the mountain. Her robes are from
the strangers land and she is still alone
Thus ends this strange eventful history
CONCLUSION.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01

said Damphool ''and if you wasn't drunk I'd
broak your head for your pains" Bitters
made no reply, but consoled himself by ta-
king another nip
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01

The Republicans of this Borough, on last
Monday evening, placed in nomination the fol-
lowing ticket to be supported at the approaching
Borough Election:
Justice Of the Peace-D. H. ROb .rts.
Constable-William ID. Davis
Burgess-Evan E. Evans, Is. NJ
Town Council-Ed. Shoemaker, Geo. A Kin
kead, Stephen Lloyd, Thomas NJ. Jones, Chas.
Owens.
School Directors-M. j. Evans, T. j. Davis.
Judge-Isaac Evans.
Inspector-John J. Evans.
Assessor-Thomas p. Davis.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01
CARROLL.

NJ The Post Office and block of six
stores in Memphis, wsro destroyed by FIRE on
last Friday morning. Loss about $40 900
mostly insured.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01
CHAPTER XVII.

Mordecai and Damphool were the chief
mourners at the funeral of Bitters. Mordccai
scattered handful of violets which be had
gathered that morning. over the grave, and
then they returned home with heavy hearts.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01

On Hdnds.-George Huntley. has just re-
ceived and has for sale. large lot of Sugar Ket
tells of all sizes. We would advise all who
wants an article Of the kind to give him a
call
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01

o. Stephen A. Douglas. of Illinois, recently
delivered speech in the U. S. Senate, on intro
ducing bill to protect the States and Terrific
ries from invasion. After perusing it, we are
convinced that he is tired Of wandering after
strange gods, and would like to stand where he
stood in 1854 and 1856. The true fold is sill
open, and he can return to it whenever he sees
IN do
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Ass.

The Ass still lives, and has grown fat and
kicks He continues to bray loudly and me
lodiously every Thursday morning for the
amusement Of the people of E..
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01

@ The total amount of taxable property
in Kansas is S15, 600, 900.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01
THRILLING TALE.
k0RDIcAI aid SBIBA VAGVJ,
The Perils OF Hunting Deer oat OF Season.
FOUNDED ON FACT.


The Perils OF Hunting Deer oat Of Season.
FOUNDED ON FACT.
By DIR. Hello VA FELo.
CThe first six chapters of the following tale
which we clip from the New York Cash Book,
can be found in the Alleghaniar which is for
sale at all Book Stores. where Literature is
retailed unfit for Ladies to resag aud we
might add, Gentlemen also.)
CHAPTER VII.
A Winter Night
'Tis cold bleak night in January 1860
The binding sleet and snow have driven
the jewellers who are wont to make night hid
eous in the village of E. to their homes
and nougbt is heard without save the hoarse
moaning of the winter wind, or the soft COO
ing Of the dove. making love to his mate a.
as she reposes amid the green foliage of tn,
locust tree overhead. Hark the clock strikes
| one, two, three, four, FIVE, six. seven, eight
nine, ten, eleven. TWELVE, 'Tis midnight; th'
hour when churchyards yawu and the courier
of the prince of darkness, walk the earth l.
The candles are all out in E, and tn,
god of sleep is silently waving ais wand owe
all IFS inhabitants; NOT all, for SEQ light sti.
streams from yonder easement. Within tha
room the perturbed Soul of some mortal hat
not yet sought repose in sleep. We will ap
proach the window softly and behold who
is.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-01

eo- A peakAy paper-the Ebensburg Anc-
qhdsidn.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04
GEORGIA LEgIsLATURE.

MlLLEDsEvILLE, Dec l.-Ar. Sprayberry, Of CatOosa,
moved an amendment to the RetsiatOry bill follows
Aud, whereas, a compact broken by one party Is no
longer binding politically socially, legally or morally,
upon the other parties to IL;
And whereas in the opinion Of this General Assembly,
the States enumerated in the bill have grossly violated
the compact Of Union by refusing deliver up fugyes
Be if enacted That the State Of Georgia withdraw its
confederaed faith from all the States which inerpose
obstacles the recovery Of our rights under the Const
tuition;
And i is hereby further enacted and declared that all
officers Of this State civil and military, who have taken
an oath to support the Constitution Of the United States
are hereby relieved and absoved from the obligations Of
such oahs in all cases 10 the Of this State where
States or the citizens Of States who refuse Consttu-
tional rights are parties otherwise concerned
Mr.. Sprayberrys amendment WAS lost-ayes So nays
So The Retaliaiory bill however, passed the House
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04
FRnM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Among the various propositions
for Queting the present political troubles, is that so
much Of the Presidents Message treats Of them be
referred in the House Select Committee Of members
FROM al the States TO bring forward compromise.
Many Who formerly believed that South Carolina only
would secede are now satisfied from assurances from
those representing Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi
that Ithese States too, will make common cause with
South Carolina There appears to be nothing which can
give the conservative men the hope for longer eontnu-
Anca Of the Uaion.
The Supreme Court met to-day, Judge fancy and all
the Judges but Judge Wayne, being present
They subsequently personally waited on and paid their
respects TO the President OF the United States.
The members practising at the Supreme Court bar,
held meeting and passed resolutions concerning the
death OF Judge Daniel.
The Message will be sent to Congress tomorrow. Ad-
vance copies viii not be sent beyond Richmond.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

CONGRRSSIONAL.

WAsHNGrON, Dec. 3, ls6O.-SENATK-Nothing was
done bat % appoint committee to wait on the Presi-
dent and inform him the Senate ready for business
and then they adjourned, before o'clock.
Nearly an the Senators In their seats, aud good
feeling prevailed
HoUsE-Afer calling the roll a committee was sent
TO the Senate to inform them that the House was ready
for business and a committee appointed to act with
the Senate Committee in waiting upon the President
The selecting Of seats occupied an hour which was
marked BY good feeling and hilariIy Adjourned at a
quarter past o'clock.
Two hundred members were present. All the South
Carolina members except hessrs Percher and Miles were
in their seats.
The galleries we're crowded TO overlooking.
The Message viii be sent in at noon tomorrow.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04
Mount Laurel, Halifax.
.VGAINEs,
brakeia pranrh Hh.rtctt.

T,0MMassIONERs, MALE OF VALUABLE
" Farm or 80 ACRts, IN CH,sTERFIELD COUNTY, on
cut Court Of the County Of ebert ed pronounced
yember 1890 in the friendly Su therein pend ng
Cha side thereof styled North ~ Young wife
Keech Executor Ell ais shall Special Commouer offer
for sale at Public Auction, the premises URsDAY the
18th day OF December next at II o'clock NJ II fair
nrst fair day that large and deirsbl farm knosn OAK
sdenee OF Mrs Martha A. Keech lying said
trned the Appomatox liver I'VE miles from the Clover Hill
Coal Mines and kalroad and about twenty miles nom
tea Of Richmond spd Petersburg
This contains twelve hundred 200 Acres which
about well wooded 10 Oak Pine supplying
timber than needed for the place the remainder
and arsble aud morally In an Improving state Of cuyaio
The land consists Of beautiful stused hlants
srse hundred OF FERTILE fats creeks ard the river
The situation Of The most healthy and beGuuln the
rounding rim desirable community with conyeniect
es 10 market by railroad and the river and
sCus worShp. The arm wei waered The buildings
Of large and couDodous DSeipg In good repair the
The Stables and Barnes ample for farming purposes
farm the Of land here offered sale
most productive, ard redence Of the desirable Ia
this seci Of the state All desiring TO locate pema.
neny wolld 10 well TO examine
TERM2so much Of the purchase money 10 be paid Cash
viii he 70 dersy expenses OF s and sale and The
yea the deferred payments t. be secured by bonds APPROX
ed ssu-y bearing interest from date and the
tito untl he payment Of the entire purchase money.
PerEoLs dsng further Information referred Wellington
Goddon Eq OF The firm Of Goddn Apperson Rchmond Va
10 hessFI James II. Cox, and Wa Bankenshp Winter
peck o. or to my,e[ Ny addres. Procors Creek p
Chesterfield county, Va JOsEPH EDWIN cox,
Chesterfield O. u, Now 49, 1850. Special Con'r.
wExccutor's Notice At the same time and place
will he sold at Auction BY executor CT Yrs Martha
Keee the entire Household and Kitchen
OF Hogs Sheep Cows Horses Crop the also
eelrnt family Carriage Day Z sale THURSDAY, the
18Th day Of December, 1850. Terms at sale.
JAMES A. KEECH
noi5-tds Executor ~ ~ a. He6ch dScd.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04
FROM ROSTON

BoSroX, Dec. 3.-A John Brown meeting called
by abOluOnists to-day, at the Masonic Temple. The
Temple was taken possession OF by the Union men, who
chose Richard Sullivan Fay chairman, and passed reso
lutons jenouncng john Brown, justitling his exc
ion and iaudirg Virginia for the act Fred Douglas
Redpath Frank SAnbOrn aud other veil known Adolf
tioniss vainy endeavored to be heard There much
confusion, the police called and the Hall cleared
and closed hY order of The Mayor
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

KAyz's YoYAGE-The panorama nov on exhibition at
Metropolitan Hal quite attractive. presents vyity
the spectator the dangers incurred by the intrepid
Arctic sogagsurs and Is ouly interesting, and
sion ,y divrrtag but Instructive There viii be specizl
exhibition Tomorrow afternoon for the accommodation
Of ladies' and childreu-commencing al 8 o'clock.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

AEAL-The miliers IN the city or country, Who SUP
ply their cash customers, in Richmond with meal
by sending t around 10 wagons should mark the price
PER blshe on the wagon furnish the drivers with
certificate OF the price in order that imposition may be
prevented bv overcharges
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

TAU CHARaES-ll the Southern people wish TO build up
hone gade ls, merchants, tradesmen aud minuiAc;u-
rers be content with smaller profits While hundreds
among US are sas6ed 70 "l,e sud et I've the majority
fear are rather inclined make exorbi:ant charges
and thus many o. cilizels Who would be willing 20
patroUzs home industry, driven of elsewhere for
suDolv of articles needed
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

LADIEs FAIR-ln smother column is notice Of
Fair which viii open at the Mechanics Institute this eve
ming The purpose to be subserved eoImends itself 10
every one. and hope an abundant will crown
the experiment CerIiiay more popular method could
not be desired for securing moaey for benevolent pup)
SIS. hAn that which thus bring 10 the readers aiten
Inn
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

NoutLE, Dec S.-At a large secession meeting on
Friday night, John Bragg Judge B. Dargan, George o..
Hetchum, and H. G Humphreys were unanimously nom
mated as delegates to the State Convention.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

OYsTERs Why djn's somo one enter largely into
the oyster business in central local business in
tral locality Surely With such Increased facilities Of
communication with salt water bivalyrs shOud be so
a, lover rates than s. l-2il.25 per gallon.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

BAIfN9EK Dec S-Tour dan an hea'y Ohio q CITY Mills
held ~ a. IS WhsA; ta; lO6ii5 eest; shts i2O6iiO
IN steady; oh wns 6oGt c-na Prov Ions dull
a. lg1a cent?.
NEW YoGK Dec SNion-Four5 cents higher. Wheat shade
I've and duh Corn doh iag P.oviAioa dul WHISKY rom-
oes ssr-Ne- Y,rs Central, 56 vrsnia' So Ni.souri'
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

Xxx TALioNrs-As the nulhfying Legislatures Of the
Northern States esteem s crime for Yankee to steal
the slave property Of Southern man. 20 disocssess
him o, it 0thersise, why may not southern Legsa-
ture Of the golden rule is TO be discarded among us
declare that shall be no crime for any 70 apprO-
pirate himself any product Of nuhyng State, found
within the borders OF Virginia Il Is crime, nos for
any one 70 take shinplasier issued BY Virginia bank,
because small notes Illegal Why NAV not Vermont
eontrahtnNp
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

To "ES0UIEsE Yes. me voter, OF the State may
elect fifteen me0 Presidential electors ali Of whom
nav reside 10 ore community and these fifteen NAV
isyaig ball for feca daereut candidates Tor the Pres
deucy, disposed 20 do 50.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

A, ths truly ooHdsrtl merits Of ths OxVgsHasd BIZ
tsrS 10 curing Dyspepsia in its worst developments, be-
come known and appreciated orders for il pouring
IN from al parts Of the eOuntry-North South East and
West This tells the story.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

TuE CANAL-Tle receipts Of toll At The Office in this
city last mon H. amounted to 81 2oo-a decline Of only
I0S4 as compared with the mOnth Of the pre'.
Gus year.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04
RICHMOND FEMALE SEMINARY,
ON GRACE STREET BETWEEN Sd 4TH,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.
NJ. DUPUY, A. N

NJ. DUPUf, A. NJ. PRINCIPAL
TENHE Insiaion will the lS Of
October 1850 and will terminate the S0h June, 1861
The Principal will be tded heretofore, by we'll selected
corps Of Assistants Who with ther ability and experience cannot
fall TO dive satisfaction
The Boarding Department viii be under the Of Mr.
and Mira Dupuy assisted by Mrs Mary OaSse formerly ofea
ladies' aud will exercise PdrsHdl and control those
committed 10 their charge.
which has attended this effort establish In the city
Richmond Female Seminary OF the " class has encouraged
the Principal provide ample Accommodations for the next
session The buildings being enlarged and important
notifications will be made In them, which viii add greatly 10 their
convenience and comfort The lodging large and well
ventilated and not than from four boArde will
by The Recitation Rooms will be well arranged for the
accommodation Of the pupils
TERMS T0R NINE MONTH";
Washng fuel and lights 90
Tuition In Preparatory Department ......... 80 90
In Ordinary English branches ~ 90
do In advanced do do ...................... 80 90
do lniAodern and Ancient Languages each .... % 90
Music Vocal and instrumental piano and GrtAr) for
lesson OF hour week 90 90
For two lessons OF one hour each week 50 90
Use Of o............ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10 90
DrAwng in CrAyon 80 60
Painting IN Water cclors ............ ....... ~ 90
Painting in on 80 90
the 18th Of Reb'Y, 1861
Reference made Dr. Moses Hoge and to any the
former patrons Of the school
Catalogues Of the Seminary containing detailed informA
ton be obtained al bookstore In the city, by appes
An DUPUY.
jyii Richmond, Va
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04
MAEKEH

WASHINGTON, Dec s. The Treasury D, pIrtment here
paid the applying members only about 20 per cent. on
the amouat due them Tor mileage.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04
rnE ~ OF MEYRERS

SUSPENSION OF GEORGIA BANKS.
AUGUsTA. Dec s.--The city banks suspended specie
payments this morning.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04
INECuTORN sAIRORA YALuARLEF ARm

~
IL OF "a ACRES IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY on FALL
ING CRsEK sIN MILES FEoM NANCHESl ER-By virtue Of
decree Of the q cult Court of the a. Cheiterd
ueunced the November term $780, in he Of Pournny
against Fournoy Sc the undersigned executors u pro.
coed to sell public auction the pr .msss TUE5DAY The
18th Deeeub 1867 at " O'CLOCK II fair not the
dav the Of land Of Whc tie late chaid W rournoy
SEIZED about 40 lying Cheseifed Falling
Geek tdon the lands oDr d. c. Winee and Others
TO anchs heeirg House. and abcu. miles froa Manchester
Ter tbou 800 cleared Land the balance IN
timber, about tEohris Of which original grostA embracing
excellent ube- residue 10 pine suitable for cord
d. ling With Sufficient aecomodaiions for servants
There two excellent gS and saw mills vla miles Of the
place.
TEa Enoueh in cssh to pay Of sale balance
credit OF yars the purchaser executing bonds bear
lag Interest with good personal security aud lien being retained
the lard until all the purchase money Is fully pdd. The pa
ulAr attention Of those wanting exeeen: farm respectfully
called 70 this sale.
L. NUSNALLY, ! Executors OR W.
b. W. FINNEY, { Hournoy, deed.
no20-ctds
Al the time and place Will Re sold a. auction al the Stocks
Crops, FlInaii Utensils Horses, Cows and Hogs, 4c
cri Of months purehas s bonds u approved seeu
hy kUNNkILY, [ rx.,-.
de4-,d b W FlNNEY, ( IA
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

MArOE's OOUEr.-Yes.esdAy, Lewis, slave Of Erastus
Chandler charged with felOnousy asaultng John, son
Of VIM II. Shield, vas remAnded for trial. Three Of
M Shields playing their fathers resi-
dsnce Saturday afternoon, when one Of them threw
piece Of coal at pigeon IN the street. The missile went
beyond the marx aud struck Lewis upon the foot he
went up to the little fellows called them scapegaoSs
scoundrels and finally seized bfekbat which he hurled
the party striking John Shield upon the forehead and
inf citing an ugly CASH The rascal then o. but was
pursued and caught.
Albert slave Of N. Mangum, aud four negro accom-
pice arragned for stealing four watches from the
auction Of AeE. Mott saturday night The case
fully made out against Albert and be vas remanded
for trial The other four prisoners committed unu
this morning for further testimony.
Jacob, slave OF W. B. Ross, for using abusive ard
threatening language toll R. Pepper was ordered to be
punished
Henry Berry, for being drunk in the street. vas com
mi.'ed il default Of security for bis good behavior
The charge against Michael Walls OF passing $50 coun
erii note purporting be issued by the Bank Of Ham
burg dismissed the complainant testified that
Walls promised 20 make good the amount the no;e
should prove 20 be counterfeit
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-04

WvNCURRENT NOTEa.-ws vii take a. par IN
chanes Tor goods the o. all solvent Banks In Virgil
ola North and Sosth Carona crowded they offered In
~ ave dollars upuard and required 10 give
.p-cl- in change stock Is full sni complste.
Ner CloAka constantly received ard very ehesr.
,',9f WATKINS 4 VICKLEN
DWINIsTRATOR,s NOTICE.-Sotee Is hereby
N tse undergned has been oated Administrator
OF The esae JOHN FAUEE deceased sad estate = sup
possd 20 be solvent This II day o. OCtober A. d. 1880
SAMUEL g D2YDvN, Adm'r.
o~qf-v9- Mt Vernon, Ind
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.

Tnu UST SALE OF VALUABLE BRICK
Il DWELLING ON TIE NcRlH s1DE or CLAY. BLTwEEN
20 AND 80 STREETS By vtus Of eeed ofTvsi en- hri
Wash and fe bearing dle the 6h day Dec
corded Ia edmond Eutpg1 Court and request the benn
ey mere me nndss gned Irr.-e hereby APpoind VIZ
IAN day Of nbe 1850 beginning az oeocE NJ fArh
not the first fair day tn Feser the pr ptv deed convey
ed 'n lot Of gound fronting on north
o. Clay street. between 70 and Sd street, running back right
giles about l5l feet TO alley iB feet vide With the and
handsome brick cveng house and al other mpEoy
sid los belonging beyg the late resdesee Ct The sale ksrd
wash
TERNs-oash TO the Of balance pay able Is. day
Dec moer s6 with interest from day SALE the purchaser
negoisbs for the deferred
by len on the property II NRY MILLkB, Trustee
~ Sale conducted By Goppif APPEasoz Aucts