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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
Foa THE "DrAocRAr { Srs11SEL

On Sunday Dec 10th, RI Rev. Father
Dominic was conseerated Bishop Of Pitts
burg. The first visit made by him in his
/ Episcopal capacity, was to Saint Francis
College. situated near Loretto, Cambria coun-
ty Pa The Brothers who have charge of
the Institution, made every effort 20 render
the visit of the new dignitary Of the church
agreeable, and in this good work they were
ably seconded by the Students.
On Wednesday Dec. 10Th at 1 o'clock
VI the Floyd Riheman, which company is
attached to the College, well armed and equip
ed with all the utensils of war. headed by the
martial band marched to Loretto. The Captain
j Quincy Adams, drew up the milItaI y in front
of Father Reynolds house. and having drilled
the Young Americans" they conferred mill
tary houors upon the Bishop Finally they
escorted the Bishop TO the College, where
everything had been prepared for grand re-
ception.
The Study Hall was tastefully decorated
with evergreens and flowers, the stars and
stripes hoated gracefully from the walls, x on
the whole il was beautiful to behold" As
we entered the Study Hall the Brass Band.
composed of the Franciscan Students, under
the leadership Of George f. Miller OF Phila-
delphia Aai!ed the presence of the distinguish
music.
He vas then addressed in English, b. j.
f. Kennedy, of Phiadelphia. He was succeed
ed by John Quincy Adams Of Loretto. III a
Latin Essay. John Schetting of CarrolitOwn
German address, and Edward O'Keefe IF
New York delivered French essay.
After several patriotic songs and music by
the Brass and String Bands, the Bishop res
ponded He said that he greatly anpTeris-
ted the feelings of kindness. and the grand
display that was manifested towards him OF
the present occasion, He could not find Ian
guage, whereby to express the gratitude he
felt towards the Brothers and Students of ST
Francis. He stated that he had been educa-
ted under the order Of Sr Francis. and the
present occasion brought him back 20 the days
of childhood, He well remembered the many
and KIND exhortations he had received. AID
he begged the students to hearkeu to the KIDD
admonitions, and take advantage of ike pres
eut opportunity afforded them of obtaining an
education. In conclusion be said he had
heard much concerning the College from iuIi-
mate friends. but when he entered within the
classical walls of St. Francis. his expectatious
were not only realized, bat he was astouisheG
at the comfort, the picturesque appearance Of
the place, and the great ability shown by the
Students. He again thanked the Students
for the marks of kindness they had shown him;
and after bestowing upon Us his Episcopal
Benediction we parted, well satisfied on al
sides with the afternoons proceedings
Much credit is due the Brass aud String
Bands for the excellent mu.ic discoursed bv
them.
More anon.
SPECTATOR
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
rz- TIE PECULIARITIEs of the fs

re- THE PECULIARiTIES of the fe-
male constitution and the various trials to
which the sex is subjected, demand an occa-
sional recourse to stimulants. 1t is impor-
tant, however. that these shall be OF harm
less nature, aud at the same time accomplish
the desired end Hostetters Celebrated
Stomach Bi;ters is the very article It's ef-
fects in all cases of debility are almost magi-
cal. 1t trestores the tone OF the digestive Or
gaDs, infuses fresh Vitality into the whole sys-
tenn, and gives that cheerfulness to the tenn
permanent, which is the most valuable offem-
iuine attractions. The PEoPrie;ors feel fat
tered from the fact that many Of the most
prominent medical gentlemen in the Union
have bestowed encomiums upon the Bitters,
the virtues of which they have frequently test
ed aud acknowledged. There are numerous
counterfeits offered for sale, all of which are
destitute Q! merit, and positively Injurious to
the system.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
J. QUINTUS.
Bringing Matters TO a Point.

Secretary Holt has addressed q circular to
all Postmasters in South Carolina. requesting
them to answer whether they intend to recog-
nize the authority of the United States. and
discharge their duty under the laws. If they
reply negatively the mails will be stopped
No resignation has yet been received from
Mr.. Huger, postmaster at Charleston, and
the Government is performing postal service
for people who repudiate it, and appropriate
the revenues to their own use. as is now pub
lcly ayowed. Mr.. Colcock, Collector of
Charleston, issues papers and clearances in
the name of South Carolina, which reuder
every vessel subject to seizure, being entirely
illegal All ship-owners should know that
such documents cannot be recognized, and
they incur risk of con6scation for violating
the revenue laws
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
Total
1O,9SI.OOO 90


During the last three years, the State has
diminished its actual indebtedness. the sum
of 81, ,236, $50 Is. He then refers to the
efforts of the Pennsylvania Rail Road Compa-
ny to resist the payment of its tonnage tax.
He says:
After the recovery, in the common pleas
of Dauphin county, the cases were removed
by writs of error. taken on behalf of the Ge-
PENDANTS, to the Supreme Court of this State.
where they were argued in June last, and in
October that tribunal sustained the decision
OF the court of common pleas, and held the
tax to be cearl y constitutional thus uniting
with the law making power in affirming the
right OF the State to tax a corporation under
law to which it owes its existence. But,
Notwithstanding this concurrence of opinion
and action on behalf of the constituted author
ities of Pennsylvania, the litigation it not yet
at an end !; for the railroad company has re-
Gently removed the cases, by wrts of error,
to the Supreme Court of the United States,
where they are now pending. That the deci-
sion OF that court will when made, fully sus-
tain the right of sovereign State to enforce
contract between the State and a corpora
ton, and entirely vindicate the power of
State to impose such taxes on corporations
as IN her sovereign will she may deem proper,
L cannot for moment doubt.
After the recovery in the Common Pleas
of Dauphin County, the cases were removed
by writs of error taken on behalf of the defen-
dant, to the Supreme Court of this State
That tribunal sustained the decision of the
Court of Common Pleas, and held the tax to
be clearly constitutional. The railroad Com
pany has since removed the cases by writs of
error to the United States Supreme Court.
where they are still pending and undeteImi-
ned.
The condition of the affairs of the Sunbury
and Erie railroad Company is then referred
to. 1t has failed to negotiate its bonds in
their present condition, and therefore the ex-
pectations is confidently entertained of an early
completion of that important improvement,
have not been realized. He recommends
such legislation. as will relieve, OF tend to
relieve the company, and render its means
available; but all propositions which may be
made for change in the securities now held
by the Commonwealth, should be carefully
considered, and no more yielded than sound
economy demands. The siteutiou of the Lee
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

es- The GARNER AND GARDNER for Jan
uary is received. and maintains untarnished
Its high reputation. 1t is, as usual. hand
somely embellished. and filed TO repletion
with matter of the highest interest and iupor
tance We observe. that the enterprising
publishers. Messrs A. M. Spapgler & Co
have also issued new monthly. entitled
Tire AMERICAN Bee JOURNAL, F." which prom
ises to be most valuable and important work
for those who are interested in that subject
The price of each of these Journals is One
Dollar. but the Publishers offer them both.
together with prepaid copy of either the
Year Book of the Farm and Garden" or
"Both sides of the Grape Question, y for the
trifing sum of One Dollar and yitfv cents
Specimen copies of either or both of the
mopthlies, will be sent without charge, to all
who may apply for them. Address A. NJ.
Spaugler & Co., % North Sixth Street. Phil
sdeipbia-
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
Secession In sEEssoy,f-

S. Louis. Dee. 81 A special dizn-tss :.
the Republican. from JefTerson CITY, s:s,s.
that Mr- Cooper, Commissioner frotl : rsb.us
made strong speech lsst night in the Hall :
the House II Representatives ue did ~
believe that in commercial or in6u.,-i.-
point Of view the southern S,a,ss wall ,,
losers IL case Of disruption. Tie goyeraneut
South. lie said, did 40 desire % ,e-spsY -
African slave trade lis remarks we're -
casionally apPlauded.
4 meeting WAS then held Il the SEn...
ChambeT, 20 ooD-i-e- h 81 sgss; -ons Q. Mr..
Coop-r, Ga NO 10 Of Mr.. PAr-oas. lzx
Breckenridge candidate for ST. Luis. JOIN
Hyer took the chair. Mr. Parsons furihs-
moved that Col Ba'lau. of Benton coun.y. L
Secretary Col Bsllou declined Ee cos.i
not approve Of any measure tending T. ssosI-
sion He would stay in the Union uaiil l.
was forced out Of il. There vas yei tsrs
that matters nigh. be smicably adjusted.
4 resolution WAS adopted, stating that ia-
ring the coming session the Legislsiure -sai
express Its opinion officially upon tht qlss:iao
now d;sirscting the Union. and furnish IL.
Governor Of Alabama with copy Of s1eh Tss-
oluticns on the sutj j~ct as the General Assn
bly, may sdopt. The Assembly Eests -
morrow.
Mejor Harris, General Price. and CcloBs
Ballou are most prominent as candidates IL
speakership, bGt it is considered dos5ai-
whether either can be elected. the Republics
urges that 40 seeessionisr should be ees:s3
speaker, bu5 urges tie passages of Al SC: =
an early day Of the secession csi'ia- Gu
vention Of Commissioners from Slsvs S-s.aI
At Baltimore, to state explicitly their gFisT-
ances and sggressiCns North.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

Rather Fdst.-Some of the Republican
members of the Legislature, are in favor of
passing law for arming the State, and ten
dering the militia 20 the general Government.
a movement of this kind would certainly be
premature aud ill timed. Better wait until
civil war has actually begun. At present,
turn your attention to doing something in be-
half of compromise and coDciliation.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

Burae2 to Deoth.-We learn from the
Johnstown Tribune, that Mrs Sarah Lucas,
wife Of David Lucas Sr was burned to death
in Conemaugh Borough, on Christmas a. about
II O'Clock in the forenoon. All the other
members of the family were absent at the
time, and she was setting in front of crate
OF the frst floor of the house, reading a news
paper The draft of the chimney drew the
newspaper to the fire and it caught instantly
The flames at once were communicated to her
dress, which was princi paly cotton, and she
was socn cnvcioPed by the devouring ele-
ment Without raising any alarm, she rush
ed to the open space in the rear of the dwell
ling where she soon attracted attention of
severHl neighbors, including her son. The
fire was with difficulty extipguished She
vas terribly burned from head 20 foot, and
also iphaled the flames. She fingered with but
little pain until eight o'clock, when she ex-
pred. She vas nearly 20 years Of age.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
TAKE NOTICE.

ALL persons knowing themselves indebted to
the undersigned f1r SUBSCRIPTION, ADVER-
TISINCi or JOB WORK, will please come for
ward and settle up their accounts or or before
:he 2Oth day Of March. 1861. Those negiectins
his noticc will. after that time find their
counts in the hands Of proper officers for colec-
tiop. Persons residing out Of the County can
remit the amount due Us (which is S4) by mail
d. c. ZAHM.
Ebeas5nrg. Dec. 20, 1860.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

S-The Harrisburg Telegraph states, that
Governor Curtin will announce the foIlowing
appointments, as soon as he is inaugurated
Secretary Of State-Eli Slifer, Of Union
county.
Deputy Seeretary-George W Hammerslv,
of Philadelphia.
AttOrnep General-Samuel a. Purviance,
of Butler county.
Whiskey Iuspector-Wm. Butler, of NIif.
fin county.
Physician of the Port of Pbiladelphia-Dr
Clark, of Philadelphia
Messenger to the Goveruor-Sam'l Miles
of Centre county.
Adjutapt Generai-James s. Negley, ot
Pittsburgh.
Western Flour Thomas Collins,
of Pittsburgh.
Sealer Of Weights and Measures. D.
Owens, of Pittsburgh.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

@ Mine host os the Arcade Henry
Foster, killed three hogs last week which
weighed 934 lbs. We think they are very
good, aud We must say that Henry can beat
and has beat any other man in our town this
year. Friends don't give up; beat him next
year If you can
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

~ There is woman u BenAi1s"t-
Massachusetts, over City years old, VIC -
one quart Of laudnum and two quarts Q. 60
per week. and has been in the habit o. 1s -.s
these stimulants TO this extent for ~
yesrs Sometimes she takes them ssPel1.' :,
and sometimes mixed. She is depenos1. -,
the town for assistance. and the dT1esls -
bill for the above articles Is paid %
town
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
From Harrisburg.

Tuesday of last week, being the day fixed
by the Constitution for the meeting of the
General Assembly. the members of both Hou-
ses met in their rooms in the Capitol at 8
O'Clock P. NJ. The Senate after the call of
the roll. proceeded to elect speaker. On
the first ballot, Hon. Robert NJ. Palmer, of
Schuylkill, vas elected Elisha w. Davis
OF Fenango, was, on the first ballot, elected
Speaker of the House. The Governors mes
sage was read in both Houses on Wednesday
Il is an able and statesmanlike document
The Governor presents the following state
ment of the present financial condition of the
Commonwealth
The receipts at the State Treasury, from
all sources, for the fiscal year ending on the
3Oth of November, 1860. were So, ,479. .257,-
81, to which add the available balance in the
Treasury on the first day of December, 1859,
$685., 1923 09, and the whole sum available
for the year will be found to be S4,3IS.5S
40. The expenditures for all purposes, for
the same period, were So, ,637, 147 80. Lea
wing an available balance in the Treasury on
the 1st day December. 1860. of S6s1 ,433 OS.
The following items are embraced ;u the ex-
penditures for the fiscal year, viz:
Loaus redeemed S664. .S57 65
Relief notes cancelled 1,SlI 90
Interest certificates 2,439 So
Domestic creditors certificates z--s-->5 40
Damages on the public works &
Old claims q. GA 50
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

S We are indebted to Alex. G. Mullin.
Esq of the House. for an early copy of the
Governors Mes.sss.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
=. N. Pettengin s. co..

Advertising Agents, 119 Nassau Street, Ne"
York, and 10 State street, Boston, are the au-
,horized Agents for the "DEMocRAf u oENTI-
EEL," aud the most Influential and largest clrcu,
l,,;ng Newspapers in the United States ana
Canaias. They are empowered to contract for
us at our LOWEST TERMS
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

% Porter" said an old lady of rail
way portsr. ''when does the nine o'clock train
leavel" Sixty minutes past eight o'clock
nam. vas Mikes promp, and preciss reply
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

TIE rumor that the South Carolina
forces had commenced bombarding Fort
Sumpter, is incorrec.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

EE The snow commenced thawipg on last
Sunday, and rapidly disappeared on Monday.
We fear we will soon have to bid good bye to
sleighing.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
Weakness Of the stomach and In
digestion.

4nOther Great Cure Effected By Bohare's Hol-
land Biaers.
The wife of Pieter De Witte, living in Hol-
land Town ShobOygan county, Wisconsin,
suffered much from weakness of tie stomach
and Indigestion. She had been under ply
siciau's care for some time, but the disease
seemed to battle even his skill. She purehas-
ed some HOLLAND RITTERS at our Office
which has given tone TO her stomach: her ap-
petite and streugh are returning, snd We
firmly believe that this is another great cure
effected by your medicine.
We have still 10 record many wonderful
cures effected by this remedy, but must wait
another opportunity One thing YOU can re-
ly upon. what We have published are from
persons much respected in our community,
and are literally true.
j. QUINTUS.
Ed. Sheboygan Nieuwsbode, Sheboygan
Wisconsin.
Sold by all druggists in the world.
LS See advertisement IN another column.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

R- In special despatch from Washing
ton 70 the Philadelphia hqatirer, it is posi-
lively stated. that Hon. VIM. Seward has
been rendered the place of Secretary of State
in Linoolns Cabinet. The appointment OF
Cameron as Secretary of the Treasury, has
offended the friends of Wilmot and Dayton
The light between Cowsn aud Wilmot for
United States Senator, is becoming exciting
The chances are said to be in favor of Cowan,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

The publication of the Pittsburg True
Press, was discontinued on last Monday
The subscription ard advertising lists have
been transferred to the Daily Gazette, which
will hereafter publish al evening edition
The True Press was ably conducted, and we
are sorry to lose it from our exchange list.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
Total unfnnded debit

Making the entire public debt of Pennsyl-
vanIa; on the first day of December last. $37,-
969, 347 so.
To pay the principal and interest of these
debts. besides the ordinary sources of revenue,
the Commonwealth holds the following mort
gage bonds, derived from the gale of her pub
tic improvements, viz
Bonds of Penn'a r. r. CO., 81 200, 600 90
Bonds of Sudbury and Erie
r. R. Company 3.500,000 90
Bonds Of Wyoming Canal
Company 2S1, 200 90
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
Total funded debt
Total unfunded debt
124,977 20

Making the entire debt of the Common
wealth, at the period named. S3S .63S ,961 OF.
The funded and uufunded debt of the State
at the close of the last fiscal year, December
l, 1860, stood as follows
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

Making, Of the public debt actu-
ally paid during the year. the
sum of 691, ,757 SO
The funded and unfunded debt of the Com
monwealth on the first day of December, 1S-
90. vas as follows
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
~ DNDED DEBT
Total funded debt

Total funded debt 37,S49, ,125 10
CNFUNDED DEBT.
Relief notes in circulation S9e. .4O2 90
Interest certificates outstanding 1904 80
Do unclaimed 4.44S SO
Domestic creditors certificates 797 10
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

A correspondent who dates.his letter from
the 'Alleghany Mountain. J" informs US that IN
notice of the recent exhibition at Saint
Francis College. zee committed some slight
mistakes. 1t seems Joseph Friel is not from
Georgia, but Philadelphia. Bennett Murphy
should be Benton Murphy, Thomas Fl in
stead of j. Doyle. and George 2 instead OF
G. e. Miller" Thus saith our correspondent.
The 'Dotiee. referred to, was published as a
communication, and therefore, of course, was
not oa1 notice. We are always willing to
publish communications. containing the inter-
csting news of she localities 10 which the wri-
ters reside, but, Of course, we cannot always
youch fer the correctness of the facts that
they contain. 'FOzey' writes good hand
and is doubtless handsome boy To him
we would say. be virtuous, and you Will be
happy; become learned, and you may one
day be a member Of Congress, or the editor
af a country newspaper.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

and we hope the legislature will, in compli-
ance with the suggestion Of 6overner Pack
er, Immediately repeal it. Blu. We fear
this will not be done. A few days ago, pc
tition. signed by II, 600 citizens of Philadel.
Phia, in favor Of the repeal of the law was
presented in the House of Representatives. =
The House refused to refer it to a special
committee. thus clearly indicating the deter
mination of the Republican members, Lot to
disturb the law. They prefer talking about
coercion, and arming the State, instead of re-
pealipg the unconstitutional law, of which the
Southern people SO justly complain.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09

Gons-The 6lsiybing
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1861-12-12
\ NEW AkTI LIE.
- w w hhl l'ls.
DIR. RODACk'S STOMACH BITTERS.

DIR. RODACK'S STOMACH BITTERS.
a new and delightful Stomachic and Cordial. for
giving tone to the Stomach and for the prevention
of bilious complaints incident to the Western coun-
try. Try it.
AS morning drink, to assist digestion and re-
icVC Dyspepsia, il has no equal. Try it,
In thvorit Is superior To all other Bittcrs. Try IT,.
The formula of these BitterS. now lS6l) the sole
property of DIR. Roback, originated with one of the
oldest and most eminent Medical Practitioners of the
West, aud tits directly prcdicatedupon the wants Of
Western people.
~ Csc l}ittcrs derive their stimulus from the pow
criul tolic nature of the roots and herbs of which
they are composed and aS they are. by allaying
unnatural cravings Of the stomach directly prom
olive of TEMPERANCE,
the proson proprietor believes that in making them
widely known the pnhlic welfare is subscrved.
1t will soonsb for sale by all Of nr, Rohack' IS
numerous Agents, and Mt Hotels, &C., tho country
over. In the meantime, orders viii bc flled direct
from Cincinnati in any quantity, and at the lowest
packed i'll one doz, cases. Half doz. sample cases
WILL however, be packed and sent to any address, if
desired
Retail Price, 81 per bottle. or six for $5.
Principal Office and Sale Rooms, No. 6, east
Fourth ST.. 3d Building from Manst., Cincinnati, o..
Laboratory in liummon ST.
For sale in Wood c0untv by Peck & Hamilton,
Perryshurg A, j. Gardner & Co., Giead, f. \.
Turner, Portagc s. W Whitimore, Tontognny :
$. Clymer, Otscgo; II. K. Atkins, New Wesifcld;
). Il. Boughton, Bowling Green; Banks 4 Pattcr-
son, Pcmbcrville: A. Lansdae, Freeport; G. r.
Roseadale West MipTove; 5. B. Emerson Eagle
vile and by druggists and merchants generally
throughout the Union. '0l-40ly
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1861-12-12
HOWARD ASSOCIATION, PHILADELPHIA.

Benevolent Institution established by special
endowment for the relief of the sick and distressed
afflicted with Nirulent and Epidemic diseases, and
especially for the cure of diseases Of the Sexual Or
gans.
Medical advice given gratis, by the Acting Sur
geon, to all who apply by letter, with description
of their condition, age, occupation, habits of life,
&C., and in cases of extreme poverty, Medicines
furnished free Of charge.
Valuable reports on SpermatOrrhea, aud other
diseases of the Sexual Organs, and on the new rem
edies employed in the Dispensary sent TO the aiIct
cd in sealed letter invelopes free Of charge. Two
or three stamps for postage will be acceptable.
Address DIR. j. SkILLlN H0UGHTON, Acting
Surgeon Howard Association, No. south 9th street
Philadelphia, Pa. BY order of the Directors.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary.
Jan. /, '6l. EZRA ID. IIEATWELL, President.