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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-29

g A cockney conducted two ladies to the
Observatory to see an eclipse of the moon.
They were too late; the eclipse was over, and
the ladies were disappointed. 90" exclaimed
our hero, don't fret. 1 know the astrono-
mer very well; he is very polite man, and L
am sure viii begin again.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-29

manufactured OF the most Beautiful and finest
quality of Foreign and Domestic Marble, always
on hand and made to order cheap as they can
be purchased in the city, without the addition
of carriage.
GRINDSTONES of various grits and Sizes
suitable for Farmers and Mechanics, sold either
by Wholesale retail.
Prompt attention paid to orders from dis
tance, and work delivered wherever desired. He
invites the public to call and examine his stock,
as he feels satisfied he can sell cheap.
For the convenience of persons residing in the
east and North of the county, specimens may be
seen and orders left with George Huntley, at his
Tnware Establishment in Ebensburg.
JOHN PARKE.
Johnstown, June IS, 1860.Iy.
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DWARD ASSOCIATION.
PHILADELPHIA.

Hsrolet Institution established by special En-
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rsssl, afflicted uiA FIhent and Epidemic
'aates, anil especially for The Cure Of Dts-
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1 EDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the
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= description of their condition, Gage, Occu-
Z, habits of life, &C. and in case of extreme
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4LCABLE REPORTS on Spermatorrbea,
.tAer Diseases of the Sexual Organs, and on
NEW REMEDIES employed il the Dispen-
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iIee Of charge. Two or three Stamps for
se will be acceptable
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Directors
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lie subscriber, for several years resident
Asa, discovered while there, simple vegeta-
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Bronchitis, C0Jtghs. Colds. and Nervous De-
h. For the benefit of Consumptives and
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public.
p those who desire it, he viii send the Pre-
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sample Of the medicine, which they will
beautiful combination of Natures simple
B. Those desiring the remedy can obtain it
f.tuEn mail, by addressing
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BATONIC PHYSICIAN,
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Simplicity of style is safe for all. For
those whose education has been much limi-
ted, it is the only safety. for if they will use
an abundance of fue words, they must either
use them in combination already familiar.
and therefore generally uninpressive-or, if
they attempt an original application, they must
often hazard 4 wrong one.
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"A preacher whose text led him TO speak
of the proph.t Jonah, among other things,
said:
4 am of the opinion that Jonah was a
cleanly old man, neither smoking nor chew
ing, from the fact that the fish retained him
so long In his stomach. If the fish had swai-
wed the house wherein we are worshipping.
he would doubtless have vomited himself TO
DEATH"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-08-29

Sound Tr,ths,-That champagne is the
source of many real pains.
That gin slings have ''siewed" more than
the shngs of old.
That punch is the cause of many uniriend-
ly punches.
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lBENSBURG UNDRY.-HAVING pur
chased the entire stock and fixtures of the
| sburg Foundry, the subscriber is prepared
rnish farmers and others with
bughS. Plough Points, stoves, NlIll
irons, ThreshinS Machines,
castings of any kind that may be needed in
Immunity.
strict attention to the business Of the con-
he hopes TO merit, and trusts he will receive
-al patronage from thosein want of articles
/ line.
business done at the Foundry.
EDWARD GLASS.
| [arch p, '55-tf.
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John, you seem to gain flesh eRry day;
the grocery business must agree with you
What did you weigh last?' Well. Simon, /
really don't know but it strikes nae 1t was 4
pound Of butter
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The red, white and biue-Ihe red checks,
white teeth. and blue eyes of lovely girl
are as good flag as a young soldier, IN the
battle of life need fight for
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The bare thought of bullet viii run a
timid man, but We, without being bold, have
run hundreds of bullets.
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TlsiHg the Census --''Billy Bowlegs" is
one Of the marshals for taking the census in
this county. Yesterday he was seen in tho
country by a citizen of the city, tIudging
through the mud with big blank book under
his arm, and 4 terrible red face. He was
asked how he got along. lie answered per
spiringly." He said the people did not seem
to understand the nature of the service. The
Dutch MIR cam arouse, would not answer his
questions, said there had been Yankee cen
sus taker along some time ago and took all
the senses they had (meaning the assessor
In families of grown up girls, he had the
sweetest times. They would not give him
their ages to be printed in books. not they
Billy had to sly something funny, when the
old maids would smile, anu he would get a
glimpse at their teeth and guess at their age.
= PLnfl Dnnler
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-Fayette county (Pa) ) Jail is now without
an occupant.
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TOL. 7---N0. 10.
The Atmosphere.

The atmosphere rises above US. with It's ca
thedral dome arching towards the heavens, of
which 1t Is the most familiar synonym and
symbol 1t floats around US Ike the grand
object which the apostle John saw in his
vision, "a sea of glass like unto crystal. =
So massive is it, that when 1t begins to stir,
it tosses about great ships ike playthings.
and sweeps cities and forests ike snow fakes
TO destruction before 1t. And yet 1t Is SO no.
ble, that We have lived years ID il before We
can be persuaded that 1t exists at all;-and
the great bulk of mankind never realized the
truths that are bathed in an ocean of air. Its
weight Is SO enormous that iron shivers be-
fore it like glass; yet soap bubble sails
through it with iInpunity, and the thinest in
sect waves it aside with its wings. 1t minis
tiers iavishly to all senses. We touch II not,
but 1t touches US. Its warm south winds
bring back color TO the face of the invalid; Its
cool west winds refresh the fevered brow, end
make the blood mantle in our cheeks, even
its northern blasts brace into new vigor the
hardened children of our rugged cline The
eve is indebted to il for all the magnIfeence
of sunshine. the full brightness of midday.
the chasteniog radiance of the cleaning. and
the clouds that cradle near the setting sun
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If you would learn how to bow, watch
a mean man when he talks TO : gentleman
IF wealth.
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Advertising Rates.

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NEW ARRIVAL
JOHNSTOWN MARBLE WORKS.

The undersigned begs leave to inform
zens of Cambria and adjoining counties
that he has just received fresh stock
of the finest ITALIAN and other Mar
bles. at his Establishment on Franklin
street, Johnstown. MONUMENTS,
TOM BS MANTELS, CIR AV L
STONES, TABLE & BUREAU TOPS,
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g. ID. MURRAY.

Attorney at Law, Ebensbssrg, PA.
OFFLCE OPPOSITE CRAWFORD'S HOTEL.
~ mar17 1858
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's,. 4 'o6 WORK Of all kiads done at
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'egs leave to inform the citi-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-25
TIE CANVASS IN CHARLOTrE.

NhAALoAih, NVts ~ loov.
To the Editor Of tie Wig:
To-day We had a discussion st this place, which made
many votes for the only Union candidate in the field
Oar noble champion, VIM. +. Green, Esq, met Mr.. l.
L. Watkins at the O. H.. and completely used him
every issue he could bring uP; fact, Mr.. G. eom-
pelcy demolished him, in his second spsach, that Mr.
W. unable to answer although he made effort to
do so. He had half hour speak, but after several
efforts he gave il up and sank back into his seat the
worst whipped cur | His friends very
sorry for him, but ashamed of bis defeat that
dare approach him for fear Of being laughed
We believed Mr. G. tried TO console him. but it Was no
20, as have not him siuce-I expect he is con-
lined with the dsuuion fever. ! wish, Ar Editor you
would recommend a cure for him or he might 60 South
before the 9th OF November.
We regret very much to say that our champion and
friend, VIM. f. Green Esq, is compelled to 60 to Mis-
sissipp on business, as shall lose his thunder which
ne has thus far used so successfully in behalf of the
Union and tue Constitution. More anon.
Yours, &C., CHARLOTTE
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A MAIDEN VOTER.
poTJTIoS IN TgP UyIVERsITY.

IOLlIlbN IN UNIV EholA l.
AT meeting Of the students of the University Of Vir
sinia held on Saturday afternoon, October 20h, 1860,
for deciding upon the time and place for holding an eec
ton to determine the strength of the different candidates
for the Presidency and vcePresdency aud to appoint
officers for conducting the same.
Ga motion, Mr.. WIN. Tabb was elected Chairman,
whereupon Mr.. @. u Williams and stated the OBJ
ect Of the meeting and moved that the Chairman ap
point committee Of six representing each of their
candidates Bell DOugss and Brecknrdge, to select Of
feers for holding the election aud the time and place for
holding the same; which motion being approved the
Chairman appointed upon the Committee, Messrs j. NJ
Payne, and q. u Williams, (Be) AessEs. T. N. Scott
and A. B. Woodbridge, (Dougas) and Messrs W. O. Day
and O. J. Harvey (Brecsinrdgel who after short alb
sence, through their chairman, Mr.. Williams, made the
following report
The committee suggest next Saturday afternoon, at
o'clock a. the time and the Rounda of the College, as
the place or holding the election and also suggest Messrs
j. Hanson Thomas, belly B. Aordecai (Breckinridge)
and - Lowe, douglas as electors, ,snd that author
ity be given them act commissioners Of the cleo.
ton, and further suggest Mr. Henegan crIer and
Messrs s D. Yancey, William S. Underwood, and John
Goigan as secretaries Upon motion Of Mr.. Earle, the
report unanimously Ajoped. After several stirring
speeches from the friends Of the several candidates on
notion the meeting adjourned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-25
A GLORIOUs YICTORY.

70 ths Editor Of he Whlg:
The election for the Senate and House Of Delegates in
this district was held on the l7th inst 1t resulted u
the election Of John Cricher for the Senae R. A.
CaybrOok by minority exceeding three hundred. This
district has been represented in the senae for fourteen
consecutive years by Democrat Bcsle, the Democrat
e candidate at the last eeco beat bis opponent OF the
Opposition nearly burdred msjorty, showing an In
crease Of strength BY nearly II not quite four hun
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TIE CANVASS IN TENNESSEE AND KENTUCKY.
FRANEFoRr, KY, Oct. 81, 1860.
To The Editor Of tie Wig.
An extended tour through Ohio, Tennessee and Ken
tucky has enabled and hear much Of the pop
feeling the Presidential question. II any augu-
~ be drawn FROM the enthusiasm which is displayed
in the cause of Bell then the coming is iOresha.
dowed in the general and hearty feeling manifested in
the two last mentioned States Many who dispos-
ed to sustain BccknrGgs have been repus5d by his
iusal to the Norfolk questions They account
for it only the ground thai there is more truth than
poetry in the charge that he is bound hand and foot
the Dsunion portion OF bis party This rctceDce is not
confined to the ch for yGu will observe from Yanceys
sp eoh in New York, that he also avoided
the same questions upon the ground that they were
purely speculation, dodge which was the subject Of
much comment aud estesm med TO be unworthy of the
chiyslry Of his section You will observe too with what
5atsd breath he deals with propositions belorea North
audience, which at home be launches at their devo
tsd heads with ell the ygor o. approved reeaer-
II this campaign Involves the highest issues carries
aso with many ridiculous features The unfortunate
author OF those Norfolk questions will be likely to ac
quire a notOriety which other than that which
Inspired Neither GOOSe's melodies can fdy celebrate
" who struck Billy Pateson," land who killed Cock
Robin" will hereafter be associated in men minds with
the dtty Of
Who Llled JOhnnyB b
Testing apart. 1t is well known out here that Breck
Incey Co, have been so harrasSed with these ques
tous that they denOunee the author in no measured
terms. They feel and it is generally known that meal
cuabe irjury has been done him by his inability 10
swer them. Il is prime joke out here 4
Becknrdge orator rises TO put those questions to him.
If be is a6roit Ike YanceY in New York. he parties them
as well he can-if choerc he pitches into the unfor
author in a not calculated for polite
The brightest anticipation ol Bells in Tennessee
and Kentucky is found very generally with the people
here. He is regarded as the only wbo next TO
Lincoln, has the chance Of success. Yours, &c,
VIATOR
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RICHMOND WHIG.
TIE CANVASS IN BARBOUR COUNTY,

To the EDITOR Of the Whig:
notice that nothing has been said Of Barbour county.
Of the many notices published 10 your paper relative to
the campagu and the efforts made and making OF the
Bell and Everett parity and have no doubt that many
will be glad hear glad tidings Of great joy, from this
stronghold Of Democracy.
Since the commencement OF the fall term Of the Cir.
cult Court Oct eth 1860, we have bad many speeches
most Of which were supporters Of the Breckenridge and
Lane ticket, viz Aessrs. K'dwel Newman, Armstrong,
johnson, Martin, Regor and Rely. Mr. John 5. Car
isle exongressman defended the Douglas wing Of the
party lin other words the National Democratic party,)
aud whilst defending that party be denounced Squaer
Sovereignty but thought from the past services ot the
Lille Giant that every patriotic Democrat should do as be
intended doing for Stephen A. Douglas, and claim
ing at the time 10 belong TO no party But our
noble true aud patriotic Senatorial elector, John N
Hughes hand to meet one and all OF them to de-
fend party from charges Of dsunion, disoyalty TO
the South aboitionsn and all the charges made against
our noble standardbearers.
Col David Gof (who supported James Buchanan in
1851 in well delivered, honcst-bearted speech, en-
treated the conservatives of all parties TO lay aside all
party prejudice aud come forward with maulness and
vote for the only National candidates, Bell and Everett,
believing that in that party there strength and the
only to approximate in numbers, the Black Rpuh-
lican party And las but not least another ddntsss
CdSGlisr, John j. Jackson Jr, OF Wood county, the
terror OF Democracy OF the Northwest Especially 70 the
Tom politicians as he so happily sy led th4m) hove to-
and by the solicitations Of bis friends and desire to do
his duty in the maintenance OF the principles OF the Con-
sututioua Union party, Of which he is elector. Aud
during the short space of thirty minutes he sustained
his position With logical reasoning gifted original Wit
witherng rebuke, sCatbng sarcasm and Wel-imed an-
ecdote enchanting the attention of all parties and cap
tyaing those whom least expected The shorI space
allowed him. he course could as he wished into
the full discussion of the topics Of the campaign but
gave note that on the 9Th day Of November, he would
meet them az ain at Phlippi" in general meeting
of the friends of Bell and Everett.
Iu Barbour county, the Opposition party hardly
allowed the liberty of Speech mneh less any action in
defence OF their principles but despite their opposition
we have hois.ed aud uulGrled glorious banner the
stars and stripes, and append to that our noble and
gallant champions
BELL AND EVERETT.
upon it they stand, and under iG they fight"
Philhppi, Oct. Il, 1860. WING.
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TIE CANVASS IN FRANKLIN.

FRANKLIN, COUNTY, Va, Oct lN 1850
To he Editor Of the Wig:
How proud and patriotie feel while have it in
our power to you the gladsome Of the
electric speed OF the National Constitutional Union
in our county of 800 voting meu-the broad of
of Franklin County, Virgina"-lnd the consequent
quick step" retrograde Of the "hushing" Dsunionis
aud "Brerkinridqe" party. Yes safely affirm this
to be the fact Frskn you know to have been hereto
fore strong pillar in the Democratic polystyle, but
she will on the 9th of November next orumbe and fall
from under the proud fabric OF Democracy leaving
the edfee to be supported from the shoulders of Mcgu
Yancey and his Dsnnion adherents Yes, sir 0us IF
500 votes, 900 being formerly the Whg vote John Bell
of Tenn will have not less than 500
We were present political controversy last Satur-
day which came tT in one of the hottest Democratic
precincts in midst Speakers representing the wings
OF the Democracy-Breck-man vs. Doug man-Doug. vs..
Breck tell you, Mr. Editor, they 'pntedy" did have
it, We have read and heard Of chvalry characterising
the deblte of ancient politicians but sir nary bit" show
ed itself in the department of these scions Never heard
we such hostile passages Anecdotes concerning ground
hog and polecas' made applicable. In conclusion,
a voice was heard take the and Bell will be found
ahead" and so he would Suffice it to say that Breck
man came of second best aud that maaqre demagogues
augrs dsuniOnists aud mdgre factionists, san
guine Of carrying the day.
A MAIDEN VOTER.
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dred In Mr.. Critcher the Union party will have rep
resentative of whom it may be proud He is able, elo
quent and manly aud will reflect credit the State in
the legislative councils
J. Bailey Jett OF Westmorelaud, elected without
opposition to the House of Delegates
WESTM0RELAND.
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