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gD~ When Jeff Davis threatens to make
Lincoln quail, don't he want to make
game of him?
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A BCADE HOTEL, Ebensburg, Pa
IA The subscriber, having leased, re-ftted
and newly furnished the ..Ebensburg House, -
is prepared TO accommodate his friends and
the public generally. The House has always
been tayorite for visitors during the Summer
season, and wiz spare no pains in making ii
agreeable home FOR all soiourners My TA-
BLE VIII always be luxuriously supplied from
the markets OF the country and the cities My
BAR viii be filed with liquors of choice
brands. Ny STABLE is attended by careful
hostlers, and my charges viii be such as to
suit all. Expecting 10 receive share of pat
ronage, and fully intending to deserve it, |
hereby throw open my house to the public
HENRY FOSTER
August 25, l853:tf
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ENR RENT.

FENhe subscriber viii lease for term OF o.. -
THE PENSACOLA MILL PRufLNl. ~. /,
with 1900 acres Of land adjoining ng-,- .,, p.
timbered-30 acres surrounding the n-I .l.:.,
cleared, and under high state OF cuiIl'"'- n.
Also, Blacksmiths' shops, Trucks, &C
Mil has one Of Pages Circular Saws u u I'm ~
" ell as an upright saw, and three sIna-i t,-- -
lars for lath, SC. and is capable OF G91- :, ,v
10000 FEET OF LUMBER Pm - =
The above described valuable proper. ~
be leased on favorable terms. Possessi0A''
en- at any time Address ,--.rr--
LLOYD L HILL. Holhda! SUI ~, T,
Or WM II. GARDNER, Esq VIZ
September !, lS59:tf.
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splendid assortment Of FURNITURE, which
be viii sell yerv cheap. COFEINS made to
order on the shortest notice and at reasona-
bic prices. E5ensourg, Oct. 6, 1859:
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE

4 DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
u Letters oe Administration on the Estate
OF Thomas Adams late OF Susq quehanaa. town
ship, Cambria county, deceased, having been
duly granted by the REGISTER Of SAID county
TO the subscriber, notice is hereby given TO al
persons indebted TO said esfufe TO make i'm
mediate payment. and those having claims
against the same viii present them property
authenticated for settlement
WILLIAM BEBKSTRE 3S4R. Adm'r.
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RooTs AVID smons.


TsNhe undersigned continues the manu-
i facture Of BOOTS and SHOES of-esae
every description at his establishment. . s.
in Ebensburg, immediately opposite the ga
Post Office. Employing none but the best
worknen, he trusts that he has been and still
is at all times able to give entire satisfaction
to his customers. He hopes that the same
liberal patronage heretofore given him may be
continued and that more may be added.
He has also on hand a large assortment of
French 1alf-skins, aud Morocco of all kinds,
suitable for fae Boots and Shoes
Ready-made BOOTS and SHOES always on
haud, and prices moderate
MESHAC THOMAS.
Ebensburg, August 25, Is59:tf.
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CABaxET vgAaE-RO017.

ID EF \ \ S re-
kSo spectfully in
forms the citizens Of
EbenSburg, and Cam
bria county general.
", that he has on
hand aud for sale, at
his Ware-room, one
square west Of 8l8irs
Hntel. q larue and
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WHAT is A RATION For the infor-
nation of numerous inquirers, we give the
following list of articles constituting a ra-
ton, from the army regulations
20 or Fresh and Salt Beef or II OF
Pork.
18 or Soft breado or Flour, OF II OF Hard
Bread.
q OF Beans or So OF Rice.
l SO OF Sugar.
1 OF Coffee, ground.
or Candles.
/ OF Soap.
OF Salt.
This must answer FOR the subsistence of
a soldier during the day and properly hus-
banded, it Is enough.
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The first column OF figures represenJs
the net monthly salary, and the second,
includes rations, forage, &c,
On the first of January 1860, the reg
Mar army consisted of ,083 commissioned
officers, musicians, artificers, and ll,o40
privates, being total Of 1881.
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5 BRAII-[H NOPEILA, ATToRNEY
I q at Law, JohQstown, Pa Office on Mann
sf.ac5. [aug25, ,1659-tt-
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09
Mstellaneous.

AN AMAZON. The Amagouian doings o.
the ex Queen Of Naples are spoken Of 10 let
ter from Rome ss follows :-"RIding a few
days since in the Campsgua. was passed by
:bree equestrians,-two,c certainly, men the
third puzzle, but seeming rather of the 'epi
cene' or doubtful gender. 1t wore yellow
Zouave jacket, a black garment beyond de.
scriptioD clothed its lower members, and on
its head was jauntly stuck bersagliere hat
with great plume Of yellow and black feath.
ere. IL rode like q wonan--thst is, very fast
and recklessly, to the evident terror and suf.
ferng of its two companions, who, dressed in
tight suits Of black, and one, at Ieest, with
his feet thrust into his stirrups the wrong
way. we're tempting Providence 10 trot A
wide ditch was before them have seen men
turn from a smaller. She. however, went
straight at it. aud got well over, and, turning
round, and taking of her hat to ber pounded
companions, there was the beautiful face of
the ex Queen Of Naples, who stopped to light
her cigar while the two men went ignomini-
ously round by the bridge"
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satisfaction. "Yet, wait, yes, must copy
this very instructive correspoudence--thi
model for cootemplstive lovers and send it to
Rebecco. then my satisfaction will be entire" "
Soon did Llia's swift and nervous fingers
finish this task. She added few fitting
observations to Rebecca. counseling her 10
future, to rely with greater deferpence
upon so approved and mature Judgment as
hers.
Several weeks elapsed, 10 which Lila, pot
hearing from Rebeccs, remained wonderingly
impatient as to the cause Of her silence.
When at last the desired letter came IL
brought with it a food Of light, more start
ling than grateful to the grat6ed coquette.
Rebecca wrote
Dear Lila = Forgive me, IL you can, an
irresistible love of the comical. have been
travelling in Virginia with my father. and we
made visit to the pleasant town where Mr..
Dnmbsrton is the loved pastor of Presbyte.
man made me declaration of affection, and
have promised to marry him. But previous
to imparting to you this arrangement,
thought, in the fervor Of my friendship,
would crafty your oft expressed desire to
receive proposal OF marriage from one of
our clerRymeD. mnst also own that ! had
little curiosity as to your reply and a
desire to discover with certainty the degree
OF estimation in which you hold this noble
man. AS expect very shortly to become
bis wife, and am soon to assume his name.
! thought ! might be allowed, for the sake of
little innocent diversion, to represent MIR.
Dnmbarton, and address you the letter you
received purportiDg to be bis Having
changed the initial letter of the name that
might receive your reply. acknowledge the
double gratuity of the copies with which you
have favored me.
wishing you better success 10 your
attempts at conquest, dear Lila, remain,
Nj ost truly yours, REBECCA."
This letter proved grand finale. not only
to Lilia's correspondence with MIR, but
also With Mrs. Dumbarton. The quodam
friends never quite forgave each other Lila
was wounded. indignant, and humbled, and
wiser too. Rebecca was offended at the
prompt refusal Of her lover, which she has
herself provoked.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09

Mr.. RAREr Is now in Geneva, Switzerland.
whore he expected give some exhibitions of horse
tanning. lie has also offered to visit Lausanne,
II Morse can be found there sufficiently savage
for his purpose.
-, An Immense number Of mortars are arriving at
washington from the Pi,tsburg foundry, and are
taken to the Navy Yard to he finished for service.
Some ofthem will throw a shell as large as bush.
el measure two miles. They are used in sege.
ana would answer TO route the rebels from behind
.heir masked batteries. as the explosion Of one
IN tneir midst would answer the same purpose as
hring their powder magazine.
SAVAGE BoY.-"I say, boy, is there any.
thing to shoot about here q inquired q sports.
man OF boy be met "Well,' was the reply,
nothing just about here but the school.
master who wbollopd me this morning is
Gown the hill yonder-you can pop him over
"A GOOD ONE is told of q Quaker volunteer,
VINO was 10 Virginia skirmish. Coming in
pretty close quarters with u rebel, be remark.
ed: Friend, it's unfortunate, but thee stand.
est just where / am going to shoot" and bla.
zlng away, down came secesb,
AN ARTICLE, announcing the decease OF a
person, says, His remains we're committed
TO that bourne, whence no traveller returns,
eI'enueo Oy MS 1riends.'
A REMARKABLE SEAsoN-One gentleman
10 III aine has kept record of the advent OF
trost for the pest forty years, and it has never
held OIL until the first day Of October during
all that time. There has been 20 frost there
so far this year.
MAN IN LOVE may be lkened to a fly ir
SPIDERS web, entangled by one of the most
'ranlie substances, yet .he most difficult from
which to escape.
at is shame. husband. that have to sit
mere mending your old Clothes" Don't say
word about it,-wife the least said the soon.
est mended"
Why is Virginia sure TO come right Because
she keeps Wheeling for the Union.
Husbands are probably the most illused of all
classes in the word-except wives.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09

Power or HoRsEs ScENr.-A cores
pondent Of the Homestead says:
"There is one perception that horse pos
sesses, that but little attention he's been paid
to, and that is the power of scent. With
como horses i. is as acute ns with the dog ;
aud for the benefit Of those that have to drive
at night, such as physicians and others, this
knowledge is invaluable. never knew it to
fail and have rode hundreds of miles dar k
nights and 10 consideration of this power of
scent this is my simple advice Never check
yonr horse nights, but give him free bead,
and you may rest assured that be will never
get of the road, and will carry you exped.
tously and safe. In regard to the power Of
scent in horse, | once knew one of a pair
that was stolen. aod recovered mainly by the
track being made out by his mate. and that
after he had been absent six or eight hours" ("
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09

WAsHINoToN, Nov. l.
The following letter from Lieutenant
General Scott was received by the Presiden
on Thursday afternoon -
HEAD-QUARTERs OF THE ARMY,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Oct. 81, 1861.
The Hon. S. CAMERON, Secretary of War.
SIR For more than three years l have
! been unable, from o hurt, to mount horse
or walk more than few PAGES at time, and
that with much pain. Other and new in6r.
mites, dropsy and vertigo, admonish me that
a repose of mind and body, with the applian.
ces of surgery and medicine. ore necessary to
add little more to a life already protracted
much beyond the usual span of man.
1t is under such circumstances, made
doubly painful by the unnatural and unjust
rebellion now raging in the Southern States
of our so late prosperous and happy Union.
that am compelled to request that my name
be placed on the list Of army officers retired
from active service.
AS this request is founded on an absolute
right granted by recent act Of Congress,
am entirely at liberty TO say that II is with
deep regret that | withdraw myself, in these
momeBtous times, from the orders of Pres
ident who has treated me with distinguished
kindness and courtesy; whom know, upon
much personal intercourse, TO be patriotic,
without sectional partialites or prejudices-
TO be highly conscientious 10 the performance
of every duty, and OF uutivallsd activity and
perseverance,.
And to you, Mr. Secretary, whom now
officially address for the last time. ! beg to
acknowledge my many obligations for the
uniform high considerations have received
at your bancs and have the honor to Remain,
sir, with high respect.
Your obedent servant.
lSigned) WISrIELD Soorr.
A special Cabinet Council was convened
on Friday morning, at Q o'clock. to take the
subject into consideration.
Ii was decided that General Scott's request
under the circumstances OF his advanced age
aud iu6rmties, could not be declined.
Gen. Mcclellan was, thereupOn, with the
unanimous agreement of the Cabinet. notified
that the commend Of the army would be
devolyed upon him.
At four o'clock 10 the afternoon the Cabi.
net again waited upon the President, and
attended him to the residence OF General
Scott. On being seated the President read
to the General the following order .ri...
On the lot day OF November. A. ID. 1861,
upon his own application TO the President OF
the United States, Brevet Lieutenant Gene
raj Winfield Scott is ordered TO be placed,
and hereby is placed. upon tho hist OF retired
officers Of the Army of the United Statss,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09

GRAPE GRowERs CoNvEsTIoS The grape.
growers Of Eastern Pennsy lvaDia have So
ciety, and meet once year to promote grape.
growing, and among this duty is passing upon
the merits OF different grapes. At the yearly
meeting, held at Lancaster on the Goth ult :, a
committee OF seven was appointed to test the
grapes exhibited on the occasion, and re ported
over 100 varieties the best white grape of oil
them being the "Maxatawney." Many other
very superior kinds were shown. of which the
committee gave full report. A very inter.
esting discussion took place in reference to the
mode OF culture, soil. pruning, and keeping the
grape, and much valuable information was
ELECTED. A vote was taken on ;he best six
grapes for the table. and the best three for
wine, with these results Concord, Delaware,
Isabella, Diana, Rebecca. Maxatswney-for
table. Clinton, Catswba, Delaware-for wine.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09

ANEcDoTE Told BY DANIEL. WEBSTER
hon. Daniel Webster had an anecdote of old
Father Searl, the minister of bic boyhood
which has never been in print, AMI which is
too good to be lost. 1t was customary then
to wear buckskin breeches in cool weather.
One Sunday morning 10 the autump Father
Searl brought his down from the garret; but
the wasps had taken possession OF them
dining the summer, and we're having O nice
Time in them by dint of effort he got ont
the intruders and dressed for meeting. But
While reading the scriptures to the congre-
CATION, he felt dagger from one Of the
enraged small wasted fellows, and jumped
about the pulpit slappug bis thighs. But
the more he slapped around aud danced. the
more they stung. The people thought him
crazy. and we're in commoton what to do, but
be explained the matter by saying:
"Brethren don't be alarmed The word of
the Lord is in my mouth, but the devil is 10
my breeches."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09

WORD TO FAnmrns AND THEM FAu,Ltss
In rural districts during the present huskng sea
son. the best husks might he selected which, split
fine on hatchet or otherwise, and thoroughly
dried, would be ofuse in our amy hospitals in the
form OF pillows Of several Sizes (haf size quarter
size and less) as supports to wounded limbs They
wsnld not retain heat like feathers, there.
fore be better and less extensive. The selecting
and preparing the busk would afford pleasant re.
creation to hoys. and awaken their love of coun.
try mothers and daughter could assist BY making
icks and cases for the pillows. Slippers for the
sick may also be made Of thick broadcloth. doe
skin, satinet, or fine carpefipg, lined and hound
with worsted gaoon, and soled with felt hating
or sheep skin. The soles should be lined with
cotton flannel jean or selesia. The numbers
most needed will be I, 80 and 10, and any
shoemaker will cheerfully furnish the pattern
Let them be of good width. In everv neghbor
hood meetings for this purpose should organised
Immediately.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09

AN INDIANS SHREwDNEss The Chautan-
qua Democrat relates the following:
AT an early stage in the proceedings of the
Erie and New York city IL. r., while the
directors were negotiating with the chiefs for
the land around Jemison's Hill, the colonel
and others had made some strong speeches
depicting the vorthlessness OF the land, and
enlarging considerable upon the fact that it
was good for nothing for corn, and conse.
qnently should be leased very cheap. When
the colonel sat down. the old chief replied in
the Senca tongue to the interpreter, and a
general laugh went around the circle OF the
grave chiefs of the conncil. "What does be
say?' inquired one of the directors. ale
says" replied Interpreter, that be knows il
is poor land for corn, but mighty good land
for railroad" The force Of this remark will
be fully appreciated, when it is known that
the little strip of lard around Jemison's Hill
was the only possible place for railroad,
that did not involve the building of two
expensive bridges across the Allegheny"
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(Fron Phila. Press.l

(From Phila Press.l
TO ARMS
BY DAVID BATES.
The Book is open lie who writes
His name, 10 deeds, upon its page,
His immortality indites,
TO live enshrined from age TO age.
What though the writing be with blood
On every letter, point and pause,
by mortal man, on field or ,od,
1t neer was shed 10 boiler cause.
The record being written pow,
May bear your pane, or it may not;
But there, its guardian will allow
No vandal band the page to blot.
1t shall be couued all coming time,
ln many lesson by the young /;
Be set in groups by Arts sublime.
In poets thrilling numbers sung.
The statesman. orator, and sage,
Shall draw from it their classic lore I:
The pulpit, rostrum, and the stage,
Rehearse its stories Ger and DER.
Go forth, then, boldly to the strife
1t is your bleeding country's call;
Give her your arrn, Perchunce your life,
And freemen live, or heroes fall.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09

A SuREwD Done GE.-rhe Omaha Nebraskian
tells good story of how $4,000 in gold was
saved from the clutches of the rebels in ST. Joseph
Mo. The money was deposited at the Express
office; and hearing that the rebels where coming,
an old mouldy trunk was brought from the cellar,
ard in il the cash snugy secured, the lid being
careessly tied with a rope. One of tho messen.
gers was then dressed in the disguise of ragged
him that as it was gettin rather hot in st. Joseph
he had concluded to pick up his traps and vsmose
across the river TO Elwood. The trunk was duly
loaded, the Express agent meanwhile making fun
of the ragged countryman, who, followed at the
carts tail. The same old trunk and contents
didn't stop short of Omaha Civ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09

THE editor of the Cincinnati Commercial
makes the following statement iu reference to
the death of Col. Baker THE writer met
Col. Baker in June last. on a steamer going
from Baltimore to Fortress Monroe He
said he did not expect TO survive the war -
that, in his judgment, he never should see the
shores of the Pacific sgaiu. This was hardly
so much presentmeDt on his part as it was a
calculation. He said the troops were green.
and it would be necessary for the officers to
expose themselves. He had seen service,
and would feel it duty to lead his regiment,
The enemy had pleuty of shsrp-shooters, and
he presumed they would pick him of. He
said he believed it would be his fate to die at
the head of bis regiment, and SO be did"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09
Gen. Mcclellan Accepts the Command
of the Army

Gen. Mcclellan Accepts the Command
of the Army.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l Maj. Gen. McClel.
Ian tonight issued the following order -
HEAD QUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
WAsHISGToN, ID. G., Nov l, 1861
GENERAL ORDER, No. l9.-In accor6a nee
with General Order, No. o., from the War
Department, | hereby assume command of
the armies of the United States.
In the midst of the difficulties which eucom-
pass and divide the nation, hesitation and
self-distrust may well accompany the assumr-
ton OF so vast responsibility but conf .
ding, as ! do, in the loyalty, discipline and
courage OF our troops and believing, as do.
that Providence will favor ours az the inst
cause, | cannot doubt that success will crown
our efforts aud sacrifices.
The army will unite with me in the feeling
OF regret that the weight of many years. and
the effect OF increasing infirmties, contracted
aud iutensihed in his country's service, shall
just now remove from our head the great Sol.
der OF our nation. The hero, who in his
youth raised high the reputation OF his coun
try In the 6slds of CanaGs, which he ssncti.
fed with his blood who, in more mature
years proved to the world that American
skill aud valor could repeat, if not eclipse The
expioHs OF Scrtez, IN The land OF MonteZu-
mis-whose whole life hes baen devoted 10
the serve of his country-whose whole
Efforts have been directed to uphold our
homer at the smallest sacrifice Of life--a Ysr.
rlor who scorned the selfish glores Of the
battle. field, when his great qualities as a
statesman could be employed more protitably
for his couuiry-a cilzen who 10 declining
years, has given TO the world the most shi-
ping Instances OF loyalty, in disragarding all
ties OF blr'h, and clioging to tue cause of
truth aud honor. Such has been the career
of Winfield Scott, whom it has long been
the delight OF the nation to honor as a man
and a soldier.
While we regret bis loss there is one thing
we cannot regret--the bright example be has
eft for our emulation. Let US all hope and
pray that his decliniog years may be passed
10 peace and happiness, and that he may be
cheered by the successns OF the country and
the cause he has fought for and loved so we'll.
Beyond all that, let US do nothing that can
cause him to blush for Us. Let no defeat of
the army he has so long commanded embitter
his last years. bot let our victories illuminate
the close OF life so grand. n
!s'eoed GsoReE b. MuCLELLAN,
Mrjor Gsueral Comuasding L >. A.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09

From OAIRo.-We have news that the arse.
nal and csnoon foundry at Memphis have been
destroyed by ire. Geo. Polks command have
been ordered to Nsw-Orlesps, TO defend that
place against any ns'Al expedition.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-09
THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,

BROADWAY, CORNER OF FRANKLIN STREET
NEW YORK CITY
fers inducements to Merchants and Tourists visiting
ew York, unsurpassed by any Hotel in the Metropolis
the following among tho advantages which it posses
scs, and which will he appreciated by all travellers.
let central locato convenient to places Of business,
rs well hs places OF amusement.
I'd Scrupunusy clean, well furnished sitting rooms,
with magnificent ladies PaIlor, commanding extei
eive view Of Broadway
3D. Large and supelby furnished sitting rooms. with n
magnificent Paror, commanding MI extensive view Of
Bioai~ny.
ith Being conducted the urnpean plan. visOrs
e, lvc in the bes, style, with tile greatest economy