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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

"A good story Is told concerning tie wi
ting Of = certain railroad manager. He had
written 20 man Oh the route. notifying him
that he must remove barn, which in some
.Dauner iucommoded the road, under peralty
OF prosecution. The threatened individual
was uUsble TO read any part of his letter bu:
ihe signature, and took il TO be fee pass on
the road, aud used it for couple OF years IS
such, Beue of the conductors being sbls 20
dispute his interpretation
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

So an Irishman called At printing Of.
Zee one day with an advertisement. and like
prudent man. inquired what would De the
price He was informed that for the first in
sertiop. the price would be ffty cents and
two subsequent insertions would be twenty
Eve cents each ''An faith. = said he "I.u
only have the subsequent insertionsr'
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

iSold-A Yankee lately put up at ! coun-
try Jun, where number OF loungers were as
sembled, telling stories. After sitting some
time aud attentively listening 70 their folly,
he suddenly turned and asked them how
much they supposed he had been offered for
his dog, which he had with him. They all
started and curiosity was on tip toe TO know.
0ne guessed five dollars, another ten, anOth-
er fifteen; until they had exhausted their pa
thence, when one of them seriously asked how
much he had been offered. mot a darn
cent" be repG.d
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

s 4 young lady who was employed in
braiding guard chain for 3 gentleman's
watch, was asked what 1t was for. "A ben
rope. sur, replied she Il acknowledge /.
is belle rope" rejOined be, land pretty
one; too; but L suspect we shall find a b..
attached 20 II when Il Is flushed. I"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

IOHN II. ALLEN & CO., NOS. , s.
- Chestnut Street, (south side. below Water,)
(THE OLDEST WOoD-wARE
HOUSE, IL THE CITY y Manufacturers and
Wholesale dealers in Patent Machine made
BROOMS, Patent Grooved CEDAR WARE,
arorroatsd not to shrink. WOOD & WILLOW
WARE. CORDS, BRUSHES. sc, of all descrip-
tions. Please cali and examine our stock.
March 4. lSj7-Iy
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

DmLADELPHiA WooD MOULDING MILL
q Willow street, above Twelfth north side
Mouldings sui sable for Carpenters, Builders, Cab
met and Frame Makers, always on hand. Any
Pattern worked from drawing. Agents wanted
IN the various Towns III his portion of the State,
to whom opportunities will be offered foT large
profits to themselves. SILAS Il. WEIR.
February II, 1S58:tf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-06

THE WoRsT COMMERCIAL REvUIsroN OF the
ACE COMING ON.--From all the Indications
which can be gathered from the proceedings
now going on at Washington, it is more than
probable that tho administration are about to
plunge the country into the horrors of civil
war; ard ifsuch should be the unhappy result of
their blind policy, we sre at this moment on
the eve Of q calamity more terrible than any
that has yet befallen nation-morc dis astrous
than the French Revolution, or any OF the old
revolutions in England. With all the applt-
ances of our modern civilization---the tele.
graphs, and railroads, and steamship agcu.
cies-a war between the North and South
would be the bloodicst ever known, and its
termination could not be predicted upon any
reasonable grounds until after several years
Of conflict Meantime the commerce Of the
country would go TO ruin; values Of overy kind
would aepreciate; property, especially in the
Atlantic cities, would diminish from forty 10
fifty per cent; the manufacturing and shipping
interests, except in the construction Of engines
OF war and in privatccring, would Of course
be utterly demolished; and yet we seem to be
rapidly drifting towards this state Of things.
Therefore IL behooves all those who own pro.
perry, In real estate, or money, or In any other
shape, to look ahead, and prepare for the
storm that is gathering.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-06

TIE FASHIONABLE WORLD AND THE OPERA.--
The fashionable world is as much exercised
about the prospects of the next Opera season
as the politicians IRE troubled about the state
Of the country and the division Of the spoils.
Old Abe and his Cabinet are drifting up or
down Salt river, driven about by contrary
winds of doctrine, and there is no knowing
where they may bring up. The captain Of the
ship and all hands seem entirely obfuscated.
In like manner, the Opera managers-Muzi0,
Ullman, Marctzek and Strakosch-are drifting
about upon the artistic sea, without any def
mite destination. Maretzek is presumed to be
on his way to Mexico; Strakosch has a new
speculation with Gottschalk, the pianist, and
Carlotta Patti; Ullman Is lying upon his oars
waiting for somebody to raise the wind; the
Garibaldi Muzio company intend to return
from Boston to Irving place, and commence a
short season with Gun Ballo in Maschera"
next Monday Mat, however, is after the
manner of Border State Convention, and will
have no bearing upon the grand result. What
that will be no one can tell. In the mean
time we have promise of several interesting
concerts--tbose of Gotischalk, in the early sum-
mer, and on the 10th inst the soir<e musicale
Of Mile. Adekna Speranza and Madame As
sunta Spcranza, two of the finest Italian artists
that have ever visited tho United States. Mile.
Speranza is prima donna soprano, and
Madame Assunta prima donna contralto.
Mile. Speranza has sung once or twice in pub
lie here, but under cloud, her health having
been impaired by change OF climate, acting
upon a naturally delicate constitution. She
has now entirely recovered. Madame Assunta
has never yet been heard in opera or concert,
but both artists have sung frequently at private
concerts. In the opinion of musical con-
noisseurs they surpass in school, style, method
and voice all the prime dopns--Colson, Kellogg,
Misses Phillips, Hinkley, and others here
abouts. Naturally, there will be good deal
OF excitement about this concert The Amcri.
can audience is always stirred to enthusiasm
by new priIna donna, II she is youthful and
gifted. A fine tenor, resonant baritone, q
magnificent bass, wins appreciation; but the
prima donna, NJ In the example OF Malibran,
Sontag and Jenny Lind, makes the Juror, IL
any is made The gallantry Of the nation takes
this form, and alteration Of prma donna is
considered perfectly on reggie. So there is as
much rivalry among the divinities Of the
co,lisses ~ is created by the politicians about
ibe spoils. Who knows that the Speranza cx-
element may not revolutionize the entire
opera performance for the next season!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-06

VINO ARE THE LOUISIANA SEcEssIoxisrsy-The
Tribune devotcs good deal Of space to re-
view Of the antecedents of Louisiana, apropos
Of the present condition of that State. The
writer commences with q tremendous puff for
the Puritans Of New England and then proceeds
TO abuse the early settlers Of the Pelican State
In the real old blue light and birthstone style.
The deduction from all this is expressed in one
sentence -
II the morality OF New Enslani paced her on the lofty
position abe DOW occupies AZ law abiding community SO
must the subs VI vice In louisiana no fur 10 ac
count for her being law breaker.
The Tribune seems to forget that the creole
population Of Louisiana do not, as general
thing, take part in politics. The State Is ruled
by New Orleans merchants, lawyers, journal
ists, &C., and the leading men of the Crescent
City arc almost without exception natives Of
the free States, many Of them from New Eng
land John S,tdcll, the chief engineer of tho
ccs.ion movement, il Now Yorker. Try
assiu, acesrs, Philosophers try again.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-06

Political VAGARrEs-ScHEas TO MAKE NEw
York "FREE CIY."-Therc is said TO be a
project on foot, and q society formed here, to
sever New York from the State, and make IL
what II called free city" This would be
like sevcring the right arm or the head from
the body for the purpose of making 1t
free. The application OF the term free
city 10 New York, under such circum-
stances would be misnomer. It is a
foolish attempt to misapply term of the
Middle Ages TO the circumstances Of modern
civilization. Free cities in Italy aud Germany
sprang up in antagonism to feudalism, and
had special privileges which exempted them
from the operation OF the feudal law. IL was
In them that tho spirit of liberty was generated
which afterwards extended 10 nations. But in
modern times, and especially Ia democratic
government, there Is not, and caunot be, any
distinction between city and the rest of Tho
Slate in point OF freedom or privileges. All
parts of tho State are equally free, aud no por-
ton Of il is entitled to special favor. To make
New York q free city would be like painting
The lily or adding perfume TO the rose. II IL
pew as Tee "a n en- je. Tho idea IF masiug
Il Tee 70 al a,snid etotyhcG
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-06

SYMPTOMS or REyoIUloN AT rHE NokfH =
The intelligence which has been received from
various sections Of the North, within the last
few days, manifests, in a most unmistakea5le
manner, that a great reaction has commenced
against republican aggression, even In iocaii-
ties where 1t was least to have been hoped Tor
The apathy or corruption Of party leaders, es-
pecially of those who cling to the fossils of
democracy, aud affect to eschew alliance with
conservative masses outside of their own or.
gapization, has been drawback, which can
only be conquered by such an uprising of the
masses as has not yet been seen in the States
where elections have been held. Had adequate
efforts been made, and a reconstruction Of the
Union, through proper amendments to the con-
stitution, been the distinct and only issue
before the people, the gain would have been
enormous. As it ia, Connecticut has shown
republican loss of five thousand, and gain of
two opposition members of Congress; change
Of six thousand appears in New Hampshire;
and of the same number in Rhode Island, which
has been completely revolutionized, both oppo-
sition members Of Congress having been re-
turned. The recent municipal elections are
equally cheering Schenectady has elected a
local democratic government, for the first time
in many years. Cincinnati st. Louis, Rome,
and other places, have also arraycd themselves
on the side of conservatism.
In the city Of New York, the Mozart Hall
democratic organization, has emphatically
thrown aside old Issues, and has appealed, in a
series of resolutions which commend themselves
to Union men Of all parties, to the patriotism
Of all citizens, to unite in succumbing the In
iquitous yoke, which fanaticism and sectional
ism have imposed upon the country. 1t calls
npon all who are interested in the preservation
of peace, ito forget dead issues and past politi
cal differences, and to rally in support of such
movement, as shall secure the preservation Of
peace, and, If possible, pave the way, through
the adoption of suitable amendments to the con-
stitution for the reconstruction Of the repub-
lic.v 1t repudiates the Morrill, tariff, and
pledges itself to agitate, henceforth 10 favor OF
free trade, and the emancipation Of commerce
from the burdens Of unequal, protective legis-
lation. 1t throws the entire burden Of respon-
sibility, with respect to the dismemberment OF
tho consedcracy, where it belongs, namely, to
unconstitutional cncroachments of the republic
can party upon the rights Of the South. It's
condemnation of coerciye policy is explicit
and clear.
The factious spirit of the last Congress is
reprobatcd in the Mozart Hall resolutions in
the strongest terms, and the suicidal policy of
the administration is effectually rebuked. The
spirit Of the meeting at which they were
adopted is good. 1t offers nucleus around
which all may rally, who desire fair
expression of the will Of the people, in relation
to the present crisis, without reference to the
miserable, spoils hunting squabbles which ap-
pear to occupy the exclusive attention Of most
Of the old ORGANIZATIONS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-06

banks, not only from California but fro n Eu-
rope. II will flow back to England for safety;
for the strongest doors Of our banks will not b.
cafe against the casualties Of civil war Moth
ing Is safe where all laws and all rights are
torn down by the strong hand Of violence.
Then our Northern people viii begin to com
prehend the meaning OF this "irrepressibie con-
fict," concocted forty years ago for the abolition
Of Southern slavery. Then our Northern anti
slavery agitatng politicians viii begin to real
izs their folly, and thinking men wdl brgin to
zee that 1t would have been better to have
granted every concession demanded by the
South than to have risked this fearful
ordeal of civil war. We recur to the reckless
demagoguism, the imbecilites and eorruptions
of poor Pierce; to the vacillations, demora-
lizations and Cabinet treacheries and debauche-
ries OF Mr.. BuchanaA's administration; to the
incompetent, ignorant and desperate "Honest
Abe lincoln" aud we understand 1t all Our
interruptions, scheming, spoilsand plumber
politicians, through Pierce, Buchanan aud
Lincoln, have brought the country-its good
name, It's prosperity and its hopes-to the
dust. We can only deplore Its humiliation aud
downfall, and admonish our fellow citizens
hiph and low, rich and poor, North and South
to prepare for the cruel extremities of civil
way
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-06

The CHEvAIIER WIKoFr In FEATHER AGAIN.
The last administration employed that Illus
trious diplomat, tho Chevalier Wikoff as special
agent to Russia and China, and meanly neglect
cd to pay him. lie has now claim on the
government for two thousand dollars, and il is
said that he intends TO bring it before tho pre-
sent administration without delay. In view Of
the fact that the new loan has been taken with
so much eagerRess, and that Mr.. Secretary
Chase is absolutely embarrassed with the
weight of bis money bags, and as Old Abe is
proverbisl for his honesty, we presume that
Wikoff will be paid of at once. 1t is not im-
possible, either, that the Chevalier's services
will be found valuable to Lincoln 4 Co. The
fact that he was an adherent of the opposition
ministration has given the Belgian mission to
the Chevaler Sanford, of Connecticut AN
ardent fusionist in November 1t is under
stood that Sanford was appointed to head of
the Commissioners of the Southern confederacy:
but he is not The equal OF Wikof in the ue art of
he knows every rope in the ship; is intimately
acquainted with the great commanders, Pal.
merston and Louis Napoleon, and speaks all
the continental languages. Wikoffs appoint.
mcnt 10 special mission would 60 far to re-
move the unfavorable impression created by
the sending out of stump orators, totally un-
fitted for diplomatic service, and unable to
speak the languages Of the courts to which they
are accredited. With few exceptions, the
foreign appointments of this administration
have been absurd in the extreme. Just now the
country is in want of such man as WikoA,
and the very best thing that Old Abe can do Is
to pay the Chevalier and send him or In the
very next steamer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-06

HAVE VIZ A REAL UNITED STATES GovERS.
MEN AMONG Us'-There Is popular fallacy
abroad that Old Abe Lincoln and his constitu-
tional advisers are the governors Of these
United States. This is q grave error. The
government is really In the hands Of the three
or four leading republican journalists In this
city, The revolution In public affairs Is com
plete, and now Old Abe, with his Bob-o-Lincoln
Cabinet, is nowhere. Very well. II Is possible
tbat the new hands may do better than the ras-
cally politicians. Give the editors fair
chance. Old Blair, Of Silver Spring, thought
he would rule the roast and dispense the spoils
Of the kitchen when he got his con into the
Cabinet. But nlair has fcura out That men and
thugs have Changed ,inoe hiy psiny days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-06

the jury under the direction Of the Court and with
the consent Of the prosecuting ofhcer, rendered
verdict Of not guilty without leaving their seats.
Hugh Ward, who was convicted a few days since
Of murderous assault upon his wife, was SEN
fenced to Imprisonment in the State prison for ten
years, the Recorder observing that he would make
Ward an example to that class Of men in the com.
munity who brutally treated those whom they
ought TO protect.
A number Of forged Virginia six per cent bonds
were offered for sale in Wall street yesterday, at
the banking house of Livermore, Clews 4 Mason.
person named Barbour was arrested on suspi.
cion Of being implicated in the affair, and locked
up for examination.
There are 6,736 inmates in the public institu-
tons of the city at present, which is 81 less than
there were in them last week. The number al
mitted during the week was 1852, and those VINO
died, were discharged or removed numbered ,o4S.
The cotton market yesterday, In the absence OF the
Americas letters, somewhat less actiyeand spirited,
while prices were without qnotabe change The trans
actions embraced about 500 1000 bales. Wecontinue
o quote niddIing uplsnds at l23c lsc' Inc hour
market opened with dulness and with tendency 70
aser rates but the close Of business better feenS
rr vailed and the market exhibited frmer tone, while
sales were TO fair extent Wheat heavy, with the
turn or the in favor OF purchasers Corn was less
active rather easier, with sales at rates given In
another column The movements Of the government
have caused an advance ia pork. The 5000 bbis
of mees contracted for with parties in this city have
been called for, and . speedy delivery requested Is
tmated at an average of SIT per barrel the value
amounts ss6 0C0 Tho market was hrmer TO day with
sales Of mess at SIT 26 and Of prime at sia 10 BIB
sugars were steady, with sales Of 400 hhds Cuba ana
400 tierces Porto Rico by auction, and 800 boxes AZ
rates given In another place Coffee was STEADY with
saes Of 600 bags Rio at 1lAc l2'<c Freshfs were
firm with m derate engagements
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-06

THE SPEECHES IN THE FRENCH CHAMBERs.-
The privileges recently granted to tho
Senate and Corps Legislatif by the Emperor of
the French have resulted in freedom and
abundance Of speech In both chambers which
singularly contrast with former proceedings
there. 1t was only reasonable to expect that
a naturally voluble people like the French
would, after being SO long tongue-tied, speak
out, when the opportunity was afforded them,
with that bubbliDg enthusiasm common to
their volatile and oratorical disposition, and Of
which they are SO easily capable. This they
have done to an extent which has surprised
those who supposed that the concessions would
have no great effect in altering the character Of
political discussion; and they have done 1t
with fearlessness which has not been al
together gracious or fattering to the Emperor.
confined in France to the legislative halls,
but extends to every part Of the en-
pire, where subjects that In former times
people would have felt afraid to breach are
spoken Of with freedom entirely new to the
present reign. In fact, liberty of speech on
political matters seems to be the last great SEN
sation. and everybody Is eager to enjoy It.
Those who imagined that the concessions of
Louis Napoleon were only nominal will learn,
from the recent debates which have been re-
ported IN e9teaso in the Monitevr, that they
were real Republicans and legitmists have
not hesitated to attack the imperial policy, nor
to reply in potent language to tho Ministers.
There il, we think, no danger of this freedom
of discussion degcneratipg into . pernicious
abuse Of wholesome privilege, or leading to
str oDgcr arguments than II has already done
Imperialism is too powerful and closely allied
with the best interests of the empire to be
easily supplanted In the affections Of the peo-
pie, and the diatribcs of It's enemies will In no
way tend towards its overthrow. II is, how
ever, possible that the Emperor may fnd the
debates occasionally unpalatable. But he has
taken such step towards constitutionalism
that although he retains the power OF with
drawing all the privileges he has granted he
would find such course almost too perilous to
be attempted. The step has been in the right
direction, and all that he has to avoid is
making one the other way.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-06

Tar HAcKIEY STREET CLEANING CoSrRAcr.-
The IiackIey contract for cleaning the streets
is Just now the subject of much animadver-
zion. In oil the districts Of the city, excepting
Broadway, there appears to be universal dis.
content with the operations of the contractor,
while grand juries and municipal bodies arc
exercised considerably about certain alleged
corrupions in connection with the contract.
And upon this point we have to remark that
the statement which appeared in our own COM
munications from AIbany with reference to the
signing Of the contract by the Mayor Is moor
rect The report originated with the republi-
can journals but II is not true that the Hack
ley contract was signed by the Mayor on the
very night Of Its passage in the Common Coun-
Gil II was signed on the next day, together
with other documents, In regular order; and
the reason why 1t was not advertised, as the
ordinances OF the Corporation had previously
been for some time past was simply because
no approximations were made to pay for the ad-
vertisins. and the Mayor had consequently TO
abandon that wholesome practice. However, IL
tho republican papers are determined to make
great man Of Fernando Wood, lot them 90 on