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The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1860-01-26
EBENSBURG, PA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26. 1860

circumstances than men and very natu-
rally, too, for the decision rests entirely
with them. AT any rate, she carelessly
gathered, here and there, some lingering,
summer flower, and chatted pleasantly and
perfectly selfpossessed.
"Mlss Heath" | began, after long si-
lence. "have you ever thought since of
our play of the Lady of the Doomed
Castle p"
ooh, very frequently"
"Iour part was charmingly acted-the
character suited you exactly.'
"lndeed? [ will return the compli-
ment by saying that you personated my
conception of the part of Count Stefano'
to the very life"
off so, [ owe it all to the inspiration of
your presence. | own, the part pleased
me; for to be your accepted lover and
protector, under any circumstances, is
what | would most desire"
own that | felt a little complacence at
this speech, for / thought it nicely turned.
AT least, | had broken the ice; and, as
Isabel remained silent, with her head
slightly inclined, l grew bolder, and pro-
ceeded
"Yes, Belle, if you think the offer wor-
thy of acceptance, my fate, my fortune,
| and the boundless love of a generous
| heart, are at your service, and [ only wish
| in return this little hand as mine"
L took the little hand in my own. 1t
trembled slightly, but seemed to remain
willingly in my gentle grasp. 1 raised it
to my lips, kissed the taper fingers, and
| continued:
"Say if
'Isabel. Isabel"' rang out the sharp
voice of Mrs. Heath, from the cottage
door "Where in the world ere you? The
dew Is falling, and you Will surely catch
your death out there without your Shawl !'
The sharp cry of the regardful matron
had startled us, and the trembling little
hand was quickly withdrawn from mine.
We were screened from the mothers view
by a dense clump of lilac bushes
at isn't cold, mother; I'll come in in
a moment" answered Isabel.
"And my answer, Belle" [ said.
She looked up, with the prettiest smile
that ever played on the features of maid
en- standing by lilac bush under the
mild rays of harvest moon, and handing
me bunch of flowers, she said
"There's rosebud among them, [ be-
lieve; and"
"And-"
Our lips approached each other, just
where the lilac sprays brushed our cheeks
and there was faint rustic Of the leaves,
and another faint sound, well known to
lovers ears, and Belle darted away into
the house.
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Household Cares.

Mrs. Kirkland has very truly said that
woman is never really and healthilv hap
Ply without household cares. But to per-
form housework is too frequently consid-
cred degrading. Even where the mother
in obedience 10 the traditions of her
youth, condescends to labor occasionally,
the dau9 hters are frequently brought up
III perfect idleness, taking no bodily ex-
ercise, except that Of walking in fine
weather, or riding in cushioned carriages,
or dancing at party Those, In short,
who can afford servants, cannot demean
themselves, as they think, by domestic
labors. The result is, too frequently, that
ladies Of this class lose what little health
they started in life with-becoming feeble
in just about the proportion they become
fashionable In the neglect of household
care, American ladies stand alone. A
German lady, no matter how elevated her
rank, never forgets that domestic labors
conduce to health of body aad mind al ke.
An English lady, whatever may be her
position in society, does not neglect the
affairs of her household; and, even tho
she has a housekeeper, devotes portion
of time to this, her true and happiest
sphere. a contrary course to this results
in lassitude of mind often as fatal to
health as the neglect of bodily exercise.
The wife who leaves her household cares
to her domestics, generally pays the pen
atty which has been affixed to idleness
since the foundation Of the void, and
either Wits away from sheer enuui, or is
driven into all sorts of fashionable follies
to find employment for her mind. If
household cares were more generally at
tended to by ladies Of the family, there
would be comparatively little backbiting,
gossipping, enviousness, and other kin
dred sins and women in good society
would be much happier, and much more
truly loveable.
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1.-THE PLAY

SCENE Id parlor. Lazy Isabella
sitting by the acindoso, holding IN her hand
q faoled .Roaoer.
Lazy Isabella singing-
What is the secret of the DOOM
That, like some vile enchanters powers,
Blasts with its spell of blighting gloom
The brightness of this world of ours?
We bid the eve with smiles be bright,
But tear-drops in n torrent start
We bid the breast with joy be light,
But grief weighs sadly on the heart.
The day is bright and clear at morn
Ere noon the sky is overcast;
A summer-day the flowers adorn,
Then wither in the autumn blast.
A season hears the birds glad strain
Their merry warbled tones are hushed;
The fountains leap day. and then
The place is arid where they gushed.
[Pauses, and idly picks the leaves of
the withered flower, while she solilo-
quizes.
"Ah, me how sad the hours when one
dare not think for who, that feels them
selves the weary curse of a demon, would
rear even the tender offspring of fancy to
have it share the same sad fate My af-
fection is fatal l foster flower, and it
fades; I cherish some little songster, and
it droops and its glad song dies. L dare
not love human being, for my love would
blight their existence. And yet, L fear
this wretched heart-despite my every eff
fort-will doom fellow-mortal, the no
blest, the bravest All! Stefano, how
fondly, how fatally"
IA slight noise at the lattice-she sud-
denly pauses.]
Count ,Ste1ano, acithom.-"Speak on,
fair lady. So that thou lowest, nor death
nor doom l heed"
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ASi o"h "iIu SuSSCStiOHS, UuO Wncu Tie
manageress announced her arrangements,
the gayety had vanished from her fea-
lures, and she now stood by the mantel-
piece, lost in thoughtful reverie, the con-
tour of her gracefully bent neck and fine
features clearly defined by the lamp-light.
Perhaps she had sufficient reason for be-
ing thoughtful, for the mischiefloving
tendencies of Miss Kate had made a cast
of characters that might will prove en-
barrasing. Both / and James Hardinge,
the rival lovers in the play, were under
stood to be suitOrs for Miss Heath favor,
and the words and actions of our i'm
promptu drama might be so suggestive as
to provoke merriment at our expense
The whole party appeared to entertain
this opinion, and seemed to doubt if Isa-
bel would play the part. Kate stole soft
ly to her side, and gently placing her arm
about her neck, | heard her whisper,
"Come, Belle, don't let any caprice spoil
the amusement-it's only play-all make
believe, you know" And then followed
an inaudibly whispered conference, after
which cur manageress directed the actors
and actresses to proceed to fix their cos
tunes, while she arranged the stage bus
mess
Then followed half an hour of confu-
slon-ransacking the whole house for ar
ticles of dress and scenery Curtains
were strung across the parlor, and side
curtains hung at the farther end, where
two door-windows opened out upon the
porch. The audience was seated at the
other end of the room, and the lights
placed so as to leave the part fitted up for
the stage somewhat darkened-a boy be-
ing placed by each light, to screen it with
his hat TO produce a sufficient effect of
gloom for the appearance Of the ghost.
The draneatts persona had finished the
arrangement Of their costumes Miss
Health was dressed in deep black Her
features, naturally pale, had received ad-
ditional pallidness from the application of
flour, and the contrast with the darkness
of her eyes and apparel, and the deep
crimson OF her lips. gave her the appear
ance of Il fated being. A heavy veil,
worn as a roJosa, fell from her halfloosen-
ed hair upon her neck and shoulders and
a sprig Of white lilac and a spotless snow
ball were fixed in the tresses of her raven
hair. She looked admirable; and as she
stood silent and thoughtful in the uncer-
tain light Of the porch, her appearance
inspired feeling Of strange awe, well cal
culated to be awakened by her part of the
play. The noble "Count Stefano" wore
high, lace-topped boots, black doublet,
black mantle, black plume-borrowed from
his mothers bonnet-box-and sword his
father had used when captain of the
militia. "Don Ignacio's" costume was
very similar, lacking only the sword,
which want was supplied by huge horse
pistol, stuck in his belt. The rufians
were dressed carefully in character the
ghost wrapped carefully in sheet, and
the maids toilet had undergone very lit
tie change from its every day appearance.
The audience was seated, the actors were
all in the ''green-room" trellissed,
vine-covered porch. The bell rang, and
the curtains were drawn aside
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|ERENsBURG BOR. OFFICERS.

Justices Of the PeGee.-David H. Roberts,
Harrison Kinkead.
Burgess.-John d. Hughes.
TsrH CoaneH.-Andrew Lewis, Joshua d.
Rarrish, David Lewis, Richard Jones, Jr., NJ
p. Harr
Clerk TO CouncH-James c. Noon.
thorough Tredsurer-George Gurley.
Weigh Mdsters.-Davis & Lloyd.
School Directors-M. C. MCague, 4. A.
$,arker, Thomas NJ. Jones, Reese S. Lloyd,
-uward Glass, William Davis.
Treasurer Of School Bodrd-Evan Morgan.
Gon'tdbie.-George Gurley.
Tar Cotiector.-George Gurley.
4 -1ssessor.-Richard T. Davis
yudge Of EIeetioH.-David J. Jones.
m'PectoTs.-David II. Roberts, Daniel o
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IDLENEss.-Carlyle says !: Nine-tenths
of the miseries and vice of manhood pro-
ceed from idleness with men of quick
mind, to whom it is especially pernicious,
this habit is commonly the fruit of many
disappointments, and schemes often baffled
and men fail in their scenes, not so much
for want of strength, as the i'll direction of
it. The weakest living creature by con-
centrating his powers on single object,
can accomplish something the strongest
by dispensing his over many, may fail to
accomplish anything. The drop by con-
tinued falling, bores its passage through
the har dest rock-the hasty torrent rushes
over it with hideous uproar and leaves no
orifice behind
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oail on, Union, strong and great,
Humanity, with all its fears,
With all the hopes of future wears,
Is hanging breathless on thy fate
we know what Master laid thy keel,
What workman wrought thy ribs of steel;
VINO made each mast, and sail, and rope,
What anvils rang, what hammers beat,
In what forge and what heat
Were shaped the anchors of the hope!
Fear not each sudden sound and shock.
'Tis of the wave and not the rock;
'Tis but the Tapping of the sail,
And not rent made by the gale
In spite of rock and tempest's roar,
In spite of false lights on The shore,
Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea!
Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee
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III.-CONCLUSION.

The golden summer days had passed
rapidly away, and the gorgeous days of
autumn began to tint the sky and forests.
One thought alone had engrossed my heart
since the night of our play, when l had
acted the lover and protector of "Lady
Isabella" Could | but kneel again at
Isabel Heath's feet, as [ had knclt then,
declare my passionate love and be reward
ed with an approving smile, which could
be assured was not all sport, my happiness
would be complete. But l had never been
able to work myself up to sufficient cour-
age to make the attempt There is das-
tardly cowardice that unnerves the heart
of the bravest lover, when he thinks of
the fearful scene that is to determine his
fate, and makes him pause upon the very
threshold of the great event.
1t was on one of the bright evenings of
the mild harvest-moon, that Isabel and l
stood among the flowers in the yard of
Mr.. Heath's dwelling. My heart was
fraught with the hopes and fears of
mighty resolution but the considerations
which bid us pause on such occasions,
had made me silent and hesitating for a
long time. Isabel was calmer. Perhaps
she was wholly unconscious of the ap-
preaching crisis, or perhaps she possessed
more mastery over her feelings. Women,
l believe are generally cooler under such
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NO. %.


A correspondent of the New York
Weekly gives the following as one of the
many incidents that befel "boardinS
round schoolmaster -
had been teaching in Mason county,
in the Sucker State, and this particular
term was "boarding round" One even
ing after school, one of my little scholars
stepped up to me aud said
"Mr. Jones, father said you would come
home with me:
every WE'LL" 1 replied, and forthwith
set out for my patrons house, which was
distant some two miles. Now, be it known,
James NJ Harry-for such was his name
had two daughters, the pride and envy
OF the whole community. [ had heard so
much about them that | was naturally
anxious to see them. 1t seemed, how
ever, that l was to be disappointed. When
we arrived, | learned the ''gals" had gone
to party on the other side of the creek
so | went to bed cursiug the luck which
deprived me of seeing them that night
The night had well advanced, when I
heard one Of the girls come home, and
passing into the adjoining room, was
warming before some Goals which were
alive on the hearth. 1t seems that the old
lady and gentlemen slept in the same
room, but l was not aware of it until then.
Having warmed herself, she turned to
| leave the room, when the old man spoke:
Girls" said he, "the schoolmaster's in
your bed"
"Very WE'LL" said Sarah, and passing
| through the room | slept in, went up
stairs. About an hour elapsed, when L
heard Judy, the other one, come. She
stood at the door a long time, talking with
her ''felIer,' then entered softly. Disro-
bing her feet, she entered the room where
1 lay, carefully undresssdxherself, and
coming to the side of the bed, prepared to
get iu. Now it happened that L lay in
the middle, and turning back the clothes,
she gave me shake, and said, in sup
pressed whisper:
clay over, Sarah ~
rolled over, and whipped the corner
| Of the pillow into my mouth to keep from
laughing. In she bounced, but the bed
would creak. The old man heard it, and
| cried out:
'Judy ?"
Sir was responded in a faint tone
from the bed beside me:
"The Schoolmaster IS an that bed f'
With one loud yell, and "oh, heavensw
she landed on the floor, and fed with the
rapidity of deer up stairs. She never
heard the last of it, | can tell you; but
probably she ''lea-ned something" about
''stayin' out late sparkin' - and trying to
slip in unbekrOwn to the old folks.
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VOL. l.
ALLEGHANIAN" DIRECTORY
LIST OF POST OFFICES.

Post Offices. Post Masters. Districts.
Benn's Greek, Joseph Graham, Yoder.
Bethel Station, Joseph S Mardis, Blacklick.
Carrolltown, Benjamin Wirtner, Carroll.
Chess Springs, Danl. Litzinger, Chest
CreSsOn, John ]. Troxeu, Washint'n
Ebensburg. NJ. q. MCague, Ebensburg
Fallen Timber, Isaac Thompson, White.
Gallitzin, J. NJ Christy, Gallitzin
Glen Connell, Joseph Gill, Chest
Hemlock, Vim. MGough, Washt'n.
Johnstown, II. \. Boggs, J0hnstwn
LorettO VIM. Gwinn, Loretto
Mineral Point, t. Wlsslnger, Conem'gh.
Munster, \. Durbin, Munster
PerShing, Francis Clement, Couem' gh
Platts'lllc, Andrew J. Ferral Susq'han.
RoSeland, e. w. Bowman, White.
ST. Augustine, Joseph Meyer, Clearfeld.
Scalp Level, George Conrad, Richland
Sonman, B. MColgan, Washtn.
Summcrhil, VIM. Murray, Croyle
Summit, Miss NJ. Gillespie Washtn.
WIlmore, Andrew Beck, S'mmerhill
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NUMERoUs.-It is stated that there are
now in Canada, forty-fve thousand run
away slaves from the South Valuing
these slaves at an average of one thous-
and dollars each, theyamount to forty-fve
millions of dollars.
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BGy~ A greater proportion than ever of
the Mexican silver product is now coming
to this country, instead of nearly all going
to England as heretofore. The importa-
ton three years ago was only s., ,6S7 900;
two years ago 1892 900; and last year
over S6,000,000. Great smelling works
on Staten Island. below New York, are
now busy with the Mexican metal.
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NAMING y CAT.-A gentleman doing
business on Main street, day OF two since
was presented with beautiful Kitten
Not long after, a couple of young ladies
happened in the store, and of course kitty,
as kittens always do, came in for an i'm
mense quantity of endearments and ca
resses.
''Oh, my. what a sweet, darling little
kitty. What is it's name?"
at has not been christened yet"
"Oh, the dear thing! Do call it after
mccall it Julia, won't you p
II should be very happy to do so" said
our gallant friend, ''Gut 1t isn't that kind
Of a cat'"
Kitty was deposited on the floor in
twinkling, and a couple of young ladies
were soon after looking around for good
place 10 faint
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p~ "Oh, Jacob" said a master to his
apprentice boy, "it is wonderful to see
what a quantity you can eat"' "Yes,
master, I've been practising since / Was a
child"
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EBENSBURG MAILS.
NAILS ARRIVE.

geA- The Mails from Butler, Indiana, ,Strongs-
town, &c, arrive on Tuesday and Friday of
each week, at > o'clock, p. NJ.
Leave Ebensburg on Mondays and Thurs
|days, at o'clock, \. NJ.
gcEa- The Mails from Newman's Mills, Car
Folltown, &c, arrive on Monday and Friday of
|each week, at 3 o'clock, p. VI.
Leave Ebensburg on Tuesdays and Satur-
'.days, at o'clock, A. NJ
ssA- Post Office open on Sundays from 8
20 10 o'clock, \. VI.
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SELECT POETRY.
The Union.

BY II. W. LoNGFELLOW,
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SCENE Id parlor. Lazy Isabella
sitting by the aoindop, holding IN her hama
q .ta7ed toaoer.
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Our lips approached each other, just
where the lilac sprays brushed our cheeks
and there was a faint rustic of the leaves,
and another faint sound, well known to
lovers ears, and Belle darted away into
the house.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-06-19

SERENADE.-Last night, the Great Western
Band proceeded from the GilmOr House to tne
residence of Robert j. Brent, Esq, on Ma1IGH 9 HIn
Brent invited them in, and rendered tne Tto pend
ments, which they heartily part9oN Richard Ri Mitch.
next repaired to the residence o. Captain Richard
Merpcf Ti is SECURING Here also the R.pd party
took OF relresnnGd reidince. on Monument street,
Mr.. Albert rei'I Place when Mr.. James r. Hosmer,
hS90f as o smy nsPns@ Sa spd
the ComP"i;y ;on nnder the auspices of Col. Spencer
n Ha4e of the Chicago delegation, accompanied
bv H W. W. F. Pitt and other Baltimore friends
Extensive arrangements are being made for the
holding of the eighth annual exhibition OF the United
States Agricultural Society, at Cinciunattl IN the
early Lart of September next. The exhloluon IS
e ca rsmain omen ten days 1t is said that on this oc
ession larger number of premiums will be dis
tributed than at any similar exhioiuoA IN the
world,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-09-10

keep itseif on platform so eqnivooal and
uncertain that it can be twisted one way in
one locality and another way in another.
Contrast this position Of the Douglas party
on the Homestead question with the bold,
manly and explicit resolution of the Chicago
Convention. Can any real friend of the
homestead policy hesitate as TO which party
he ought to support
And the same thing may be said about the
Tariff. 1hero is no Tariff plank in the Doug
las platform, and his fnglemen are thus left
to adapt themselves to their locality on this
question.
Friends of protection to American labor,
followers of the immortal Clay, is this sat
isfactory to you? Can you honor and sup
port party that does not dare to speak out
on questions of such vital Importance as
this ?
Surely consistency 10 a jewel not possessed
by this dishonest party.
AT the South it is for the bred Scott de-
csion, which, when carried out, fastens
Slavery upon all the Territories, at the
North for unfriendly legislation. AT the
South against the Homestead law-at the
North for it. At the South against the
Tariff-in Pennsylvania for it. At the
South large portion of the party is in ia
vor of the slave trade,-at the North they
profess to be against it. At the South they
hold that the people of Territory can ex-
clude Slavery whsa they form Conssitu-
ton, and not before,-at the North they pre-
tend to believe in some way of doing the
same thing while the territorial condition re-
mains: and their platform is so framed that
they all claim to be acting Sin perfect ac-
cordance Herewith"
Such medly of Inconsistencies, and such
an amount of dishonesty and deception has
seldom or never before been witnessed in
this country. The people, however, begin
to feel the need of an honest, straight-for-
ward Administration, and are therefore GO
ing to elect Abraham Lincoln.
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Below we give two wel-oonsidered enun-
Citations of his position on the Slavery ques-
ton, by Judge Douglas, and We ask the
editor Of the Journal to publish them just
as they are, with date and place OF delivery,
for the information of the Democracy of
Iowa. OF course the editor is at liberty to
make such explanations as he may see
proper, but if he would deal honestly by his
readers he cannot conceal the positions Of
his candidate.
To the New Orleans speech talking to the
shareholders, on the 9th of Dec, 1858, Mr..
Douglas said:
81, in common with the Democracy Of ILL.,
nois, accept the late decision Of the Supreme
Scott case, as an authoritative exposition OF
the Constitution. Whatever limitations the
Constitution, as exponnded by the Court, i'm
poses on the authority of Territorial Leg
islature, we eheerfullv recognize and respect
in conformity with that decision. Siares
| are recognized as property, and placed on
on equal footing ruth all other property
Hence, the orner 0f siares-the same al
| has right 10 remope to Territory ana
carry his properly Nth him"
| In the Senate, on the 23d of February
1859, in debate with JEFF. Davis, Dougla
said
do not put Slavery on different footin!
from other property. recognize it a
property under what is understood to be th
decision of the Supreme Court. agree tina
| TUE OWNER OF SLAVES HAS TIL
SAME RIGHT TO REMOVE TO THE TER
RIT0RiES AND CARRY HIS SLAVE PRO
PERTY WITH HIM AS THE OWNER OIL
ANY OTHER SPECIES OF PROPERTY
and hold the same, subject to such local Law
as the Territorial Legislature may Constitu
tionally pass and if any person shall fee
aggrieved by snch local Legislation, BIO ma
appeal to the Supreme Court to test the val
idity of such laws. | recognize slave prop
erty to be ON AN EQuAL FOOTING WITH AL
OTHER PROPERTY, and apply the same rules t
II. | will not apply one rule to slave prop
erty and another to all other kinds OF proE
erty.-lCong. Globe, 1859, part 2, pag
1865.