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ODDS ea, ENDS.

UNION VERSUS SECRsH. H.-On certain
railroad train running cut OF the city OF
Baltimore, there is employed conductor
who is an unfiLching Union man, ohll-
ging, prompt, courteous and civil to every
one with whom he has daily intercourse,
and lust as determined aud compromi-
sing when he come. across IN ''ugly Gus
toner" among his passengers as the mex,
one. 4 short time since, while hurrylng
through his train, which was crowded to
excess with passengers, he came up to
pair OF ''coyes" occupying double seat,
and wearing the unmistakable parapher-
MALTA Of city swells.
Tickets, if you please, ge'stienae' -
said the conductor.
"Got none," answered the swells.
your fare will answer as we'll.
"Take this"-one OF them handing the
conductor an envelope apparently filed
with bank notes OF bank paper, upon which
was printed in glorious red colors female
figure, holding out at arms length secesh
rag, in imitation of the goddess of liberty
wearing the glorious flag Of our country.
The swells grinned and looked anna
Zingly funny as they beheld q shadow fit
over the honest lace Oi tne lichSt CoiieO-
tor.
"Tou are on the wrong train!' said the
official
"How is that p queried both swelis in
breath.
This pass" returned the conductor,
sis good only on the road to h-n Pay
your fare. gentlemen, or l shall be obliged
to put you off tile traig'
They did so. After which, tie weather
being warm, they gracefully proceeded to
"wilt" after the most approved style, the
other passengers keeping up the joke with
the frequent inquiry, "Where does this
road carry us ? amt we on the wrong
train ?"
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PREcoCIoUs SCHooLBoY.-Two boys
Of tender age, who went by the name of
Tom and Jack, became members of dis
trict school in certain town. On making
their appearance, the teacher called them
up before the school and proceeded to
make certain in:errogatories concerning
their names, ages, parents, etc.
"Well, my fine lad,' said the teacher to
one, ''what is your name?'
Tom, sir, very promptly responded
the Juvenile.
"Tom does not sound we'll Remember
always speak the full name. You should
have said Thomas"
Then, turning to the other boy, whose
expectant face suddenly lighted up with
the satisfaction of newly comprehended
idea, the teacher inquired:
"Now, then, my son, can you tell NE
what your name is %
"Jack as" replied the lad in tone of
confident decision.
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s- Two citizens of an out West town,
whom We will call \. and b., while riding
out leisurely the other day, had their at
tention attracted by three ladies who were
walking ahead of them, one of whom ex-
cited the admiration of A, who expatiated
in warm terms upon her fine form, beau
tiful ankles and graceful gait. B. acqui-
esced in all that A. said in praise of the
lady, and became quite interested in her.
When they had overtak en- The ladies, and
were able to see their faces, A was greatly
SURPRISED to hear 3. exclaim-"Thunder /.
that S my wife -
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A CARD
WITMERs BRIDGE.

Lancaster Tp. July 30, 1860.
MEssRs. Evans AND WATSON: GENTLEMEN
The small size No. l Saiamander safe which
| purchased from your agent, Mr. Adam r.
Bar, in Lancaster City, on July goth, 1858,
has been subjected to a very severe test,
which 1t withstood in most satisfactory
manner. This Safe, containing all my books
together with va'u ,ble papers belonging to
myself and some to my neighbors and friends.
and represeting val,le of over Twenty Thous
aad Dollars, (S20 O0O) was in my Mill which
was des troyed on the night of the 9th of Ju-
". 1860, and passed through the fiery ordeal
unsca.hed. The Safe on the second floor
and fell to the basement Of the Mill. and was
subjected for six hours to an intense heat
among the rui.ts, which was greatly increased
by the combustion of large quantity Of grain
confined within the brick walls After the
fire the safe was opened and the books and
papers taken cut in state of perfect preser-
yaton. the paper not even being discoiored.
This fact was, however, to many bystanders
a better recommendation of your Safes than
could be expressed in any other words from
me. ours Respectfully,
[se13 SAMUEL RANCh.
gsa- \ large assortment of the above quail
itv of Fire and Thief Proof Safes always on
hand and for sale at as low rates any other
firm, at EVANS q WATS0NS,
No. 1G South Fourth St, Philadelphia.
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FEHE UNION FOREVER.,
p. IT. TUDOR & HUGH JONES.


Having formed partnership in the GRO
Gerry business, would respectfully call the
attention of the people of Ebensourg and vi
cinity to their large stock, which has been
selected in the Eastern market with great
care. Come and examine for yourselves !
They cannot fail 10 please. Ourstock consists
in part of the following articles, viz:
White and Brown Su- Chewing and Smok'g
gars, Tobacco,
n. o. Molassses, Cigars, Snuff,
Syrups, candies, Soap,
Rio Coffee, SClothes, Market and
Young Hyson, Imperial Fancy Baskets,
and Black Teas, WasL boards, Broonls,
Spices of all kinds, Buckets, Measures,
Butter, Sugar and Wa Kealers, Churns,
ter Crackers, Kegs,
Dried Apples, Peaches. Hair and Wire Selves,
Oranges and Lemons, Scrub, Shoe and Dus-
Figs, Raisins, ting Brushes,
Prunes, CitropS, Rope, Bed cords;
Nuts of all kinds, Lines, Rope Halters,
Ext Ley and Coffee, Twine, Tye Yarn,
Bowls. Fawcits,
Butter Prints and La Window Glass,
dies, Putty,
Arnold's Inks from to An assortment Of Es-
75cents per bottle, sences and Drugs,
Shoe findings, Pegs, Shovels, Spades Hoes,
Nails Thread Garden Hay RakeS,
Sole Leather, Scythes and Snathes,
Harvest Tools, Buck Saws and Nails,
Hay Forks, Provision
FLOUR, CORN and OAT MEAL,
CHEESE, RICE, B COX,
MACKEREL, HERRING, GOLDFISH
And all kinds of Liquors, Brandy, Gin, Wines,
Old Rye and Common Whiskey, &c, sc.
era- The above articles will be sold cheap
for Cash or Country Produce, at Cash prices
E5ensburg, May .. l65l.tf
NOTICE.
~ Having associated with Hugh Jones in
the Grocery business, l hereby give notice TO
all those having standing accounts with me,
to come forward and settle the same. Feeling
thankful to the citizens Of Ebensburg and-yi-
cinity for their former patronage, | would re-
spectiUlly solicit a continuance of the same,
under the firm of Tudor and Jones.
Il. II. TUDOR.
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TAYLOR s. CREMER,

A 7 TIL Z HUNTINGDON NURSERIES
"A HUHTINGDoS, Pa,
Sell Fruit K Ornamental Tress, Vines &c, c;
better grow tn, larger size, and at lower prices
than any Of the y Northern or Eastern Nurseries,
and warrant them true TO name.
Standard Apple trees at 1s4 cents each
SIC per 100.
Peach trees, Is to 20 cts each-sl2,5o to
Sl5 per 100.
Standard Pear trees, SO TO 75 cts zach.
Dwarf Pear trees: sos toSl each-20 10 S6'
per 100
Dwarf Apple trees, so to as cts each
Standard Cherry trees 373 10 IS cts.
Dwarf Cherry trees so TO as cts.
Plum trees so cts.
Apricot trees 40 to so cts.
Nectsrine trees 25 cts each
Grape Vines 25 cts 10 81.
Silver Maple trees 623 10 81.
European Ash, T5 to
European Larch, IS cts 10 $50.
Norway Spruce, so cts TO 81.
American Balsam Pine, 75 cts to $40
American Il Chinese Arbor Vita, so Gu
Sl.5O
Strawberry Plants, 81 per leo, &c. sc.
Huntington. Jan. 25, lSGo.- SIN.
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ssa~ Two young men commenced the
sail-making business in Philadelphia
They bought lot Of duck from Stephen
Girard on credit, and a friend engaged to
endorse for them. Each caught up roll,
and was carrying it away, when Girard
remarked
"Had you not better get dray ?"
"No; it is rot far, and we can carry it
ourselves"
Tell your friend he need not endorse
your note. Pll take it without"
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EG7~ Almost every young lady is public
spirited enough to be willing to have her
fathers house used as court-house-o'
nights, especiallyl
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- Mr.. Hobbs says he has one Of the
most obedient boys in the world. He
tells aim to do just as he pleases, and he
does it without murmuring!
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Eg This establishment has been removed
from No. ia North Third street to the above
location, where an extensive and seasonanIe
assortment of Ready-made Clothing for Men
and Bows, together with carefully selected
line of Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinetts, Vestlngs,
TaiIors' Trimmings, &c, is now ready for the
trade.
ANY order entrusted by those who are un-
able to visit the city shall be executed as
faithfully as if they were present
August "a. 1862.
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& TIMED IRON F4RE
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DANIO ARRANGEMENTS!

aNIC ARRAN GE NJ 4 n T 5
SUGAR KETTLES,
10 to 40 gallons.
COPPER KETTLES,
quarts to 40 gallons.
TINWARE,
all sorts and kinds.
SHEET. IRON WARE-every pariety
rr,,rrv v-D {. TYNNFD IRON HARE
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SHEET. IRON wARE-every rariety.
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ZINC wAsHBoARDs.
for 25 cents, worth 81 cents.
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Tor % CENTS, WOftH . Ce--ES'
SAD IRONS. or SMOOTHING IRONS,
all sizes and best quality, 5 to 64 cts. per ib
COOKING STOVES,
Trimmed complete, with baking arrangements,
So to $28.
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EGG STOVES, $3.50 to $500.

EGO STOIES o4.oU 70 9Io.VV.
HEATING COOK STOVES, $500 to $500.
BRADLEY COOKING STOVES, PATENT,
Graft & CO., Mitchell, Heron Il Co.,
Abbot & Noble, A. J Gallagher's,
and every other Pittsburg or Philade.phia
manufacturers.
Stoves always on hand or procured on .
days notice.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
More Patronage.

JOIN P. USHER, Esq, of Terre Haute, has
been appointed Assistant Secretary of the In
terror Department. This is new Office. created
by recent act of Congress. Mr.. USHER is
very clever, painstakIng and hardworking lawyer,
decided Republican in politics, and ii slow
coach is needed for the position he will make
tOlerably fair officer. We see no occasion Just
now for an increase of force in that department.
IL seems to be the policy Of the party in tower to
make as many officers as possible and thus in
crease the public expenditures. instead of di-
minishing III. IN by retrenchment. Never before
vas there such greed for Office as there has been
since the Republican party came into power, and
We should not be surprised, under the present
pressure, if one half Of the party long arc pen
stoned upon the Government.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
The Way the Money Goes.

Federal Government from Lexington TO Nashville,
which will cost from ten to fifteen millions of
dollars. Military necessity is the apology or JUS
tfeation for this enormous outlay of money.
We can see no occasion for such a work now but
if there has been, or is, long before it can be
completed, the advance of our armies will do
away with any necessity for it. By way of Nash
vile We viii have as safe and quick railroad
communication, already built and in running or
der. with Eastern Tennessee as the proposed rail-
road from Lexington to Knoxville will afford
Why this waste Of the public treasure, unless to
furnish a new field for patronage?
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
APrediction Verified.

The New York World (Republican) short
time since put record the following prediction.
IL said:
GAS soon as the war draws visibly to close,
the Democratic party will, in any event, spring
up again in full vigor. Heavy taxation, the cor
rupt squandering of puplic money brought to light
by Congressional committees ofinvestgation, and
the questionable stretches of power to which the
Executive authority has resorted. will be charged
home upon the Republican party, which was alone
responsible for the administration of the Govern
ment."
The prediction is being verified At the re-
cent town and city elections in New York Demo
cratic triumphs are recorded throughout the
State. The gains are sufficient to show a com
plete revolution in public sentiment, and in the
language of the World presents evidence that the
Democratic party has sprung up again in full
vigor. The New York Argus in commenting
upon the result remarks:
II anybody has been led to believe the absurd
stories set ahoat by the Republican press, about
the disDanding and prostitution of the Democratic
party, the late vigorous movement at the town
and city elections must have dissipated the delu-
sion. Never, within our experience of political
life, has the spirit of Democracy been more
fully aroused, or the purposes of conservative
men more apparent, than at the present hour.
The fearful perl in which the secessionists and
the abolitonists have involved our institutions,
has aroused the patriotism of the masses, and
from all parts of the country comes up the cry
for a restoration OF the pure and sound consttu-
tiOnal doctrines of the old Democracy-ior a re-
turn to the good old days, when the Government
was administered upon constitutional basis.
The bold, bad attempt of the Republicans TO
identify Democracy with secession, has signally
failed, and the ultra Republicans stand convicted
as the only disunion party in the North.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17
The Tax B,lI-some unjust Particu-
lars.

The New York EUening Post, though at times
very ultra on the negro question. has always
maintained one principle of Democratic faith, I'M
der all circumstances. That principle is the old
Democratic doctrine of taxation. Upon all ques-
tons relating TO the tariff or finances, the Post is
as soundly Democratic as it ever was; and the
ability with which discusses such topics renders
it a most valuable public journal. That paper
calls attention to some features of the tax bill
which discriminate very unjustly.
LIST Slaves are property, and yet slaves are not
taxed LOYAL men are taxed upon every imagi-
nable object of domestic use; horses, carriages,
piaros, silver spoons, and also every branch OF
productive industry. They are taxed upon their
beef and pork, their -four, and upon all articles of
manufactured food They are taxed upon every
grain of medicine used for their sick, and
for every beverage used by the well. Why
should not the slaves be taxed? Why should not
the millions of property invested in slaves be
taxed? The Post estimates that tax of five
dollars per head upon slaves would yield twenty
millions of dollars The only objection that can
be urged such tax is, that IL recognizes slaves
as property And to do that, some thin skinned
politicians tbi,k is more Objectionable than to let
slave owners go exempted from taxation, and TO
collect.from the loyal industry Of the North that
additional sum. We know that the people OF this
State, with very few exceptions, no matter what
their politics, would pay their taxes with far
greater satisfaction. If they knew that at the
same time the Ia gatherer was taking their hard
earnings, like officers were collecting twenty mil
lions from the slave owners ~ alasl party
platforms must let the slave owners pass free and
extort their share of national burdens from the
free white labor Of the North
Cotton is another article not taxed. Why mott
When the army takes possession of cotton dis
trict why not have the tax gatherer visit each
planter, and require him to give, under oath, a
statement of the bales of cotton raised since the
rebellion upon his plantationr and why not col
lect of him tax of one, two or three cents a
pound upon that cottong The farmers of Illi-
nois have to pay tax upon each hog, and each
barrel Of -four, and why not tax cottony In 1860
the exports of cotton we're III ,4s6 ,53s pounds
A tax of two cents per pound on the crop of 1861
supposing it to be the same. would yield over
5.0l0. 000l Why should this source OF revenue
be untouched. when the bill enters every dpmicile
at the North and demands stipend for the wan
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-17

will sink the Merrimac. There il another great
point: They had Efty wrought-iron shot which
were not used. Capt. Dahlgreu issued perernp.
tory orders that they should not be used, and
they obeyed those orders Now, wrorglt-iron
shot is one thing and cast-ifon shot is another
wrought iron shot cannon break The side
armor OF the Merrimac is insufficient to resist it,
The channel is very nArrox, and the Merrimac
must follow it. But the Monitor can go any
where and take the very best position.
A Member-How often can they fret
Mr.. Ericsson-In about one minute and half
1t is often said gun would be sufficient but il
Is not so. By having two gurs you have time
for one TO cool. You may depend upon it. that
if the Merrimac comes out again she win be
sunk
Mr. westmore-I should ike to ask Of Cap
tain Ericsson whether he has heard that one of
his shot entered the Merrimac. killed seventeen
men and wounded Captain Buchanan, who has
snce ded7
Mr. Ericsson-I have NOT.
Mr. Brown-It must have been shell.
Mr. Ericsson-That is not possible; but If
solid shot goes through the Merrimac, the armor
would be carried in in great many splinters: the
shot weighing l65 pounds, there would be a
regular shower of wood and iron: but it is quite
well ascertained that shell can not pass an iron
plate two inches thick You can hardly imagine
shot. The decks would be almost literally re-
moved.
A Member would ike to ask of Captain
Ericsson. whether his battery could not be erect,
ed on various points in our harbor for its de-
tense
Mr.. Ericsson-I imagine that the best kind OF
harbor defense is floating structure that can
be removed from place to place.
The Member-You can remove this turret In
any direction, and save all the expense of
your vessel, and you require only small steam
engine.
Mr.. Ericsson-This vessel is equal to twenty
forts. Ii can move from place to place. In
this battery you have a vessel that draws only
twelve feet of water. The Warrior drawing
thirty four feet of water must come in the middle
OF the channel, and we could move along the
shore. BY means of one single floating battery
you could defend the harbor better than by twenty
forts. This is easily demonstrated.