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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17
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Our Abolition candidate for Congress is
somewhat annoyed about q tale GOT up or
him, for taking away his son to get his
teeth pulled out, to avoid the draft. That
the teeth were pulled out is true, but that
they were extracted TO avoid the draft. we
don't believe. He says he has the teeth
as q testimony against those who would
make the accusation. But they turn
round and say that these were rotten mo-
lars and grinders got up for the occasion.
We are well aware that this war is like
pulling teeth to those who are not loyal
enough to 90 into It. Mr. Barker is {,
loyal man, and we make no doubt he will
simplify this matter by sending his son
into the cavalry or artillery service where
teeth is no impediment.
In the days Of King John of England,
whenever the government wanted money,
they sent a collector and tooth drawer
round among the Jews, and they gcncr-
ally succeeded in raising a pile The Is
raelites always forkcd over rather than
lose their masticators. The Christians
would save their teeth if money would
buy them off. but great many Of them
would suffer the painful operation sooner
than go into one Of T.incoln's slaughter
pens. Some persons are very unfortunate
in having bad teeth, while others again
are well supplied. by the way, our Alb
clifton candidate for Sheriff has most
excellent set of teeth, and he is not
ashamed to exhibit them.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17
History Repeating s,sesG

We must 90 far behind the birth Of
Christ or John the Baptist in historical
records to examine the history of 4 Ruff
fan at the head ofa government, who car
ried on a war of aggression on ncighbor-
ing countries, for b!oodthirsty cruelty, 4
bear any comparison with this Christianity
aad civilization affords us no example
The nearest we see to It, Is Xorxes the
monarch Of Persia. lie gathered up an
army by conscription, amounting to over
five millions of men Of all descriptions,
Eunuchs, slaves, and camp followers.
The perslans at the outset Of the war
were generally very loyal, but he was SO
cruel and cxacting in his cUnscripti0us,
that their loyalty through time began to
abate a very loyal and very wealthy
man named Pytheas had gone in for the
war very strong, had spent vast amounts
Of money in equipping troops for the
Grecian expedition. lie had five
sons ard they were all drafted
Pythcas begged that one Of them, IA
vorite son, would get leave to 90 home
with him and he would freely and cheer
fully give up the otIcr four. At this
Xcrxes flew into passion, inccnsad that
any person would make such demand
from the government (hc was the govern
mont as Abe Lincoln is now He slew
that favorite son in the presence Of his
father, and caused his body to be dis
sected. and a part Of it placed on each
side Of tho rnad GO his ,rnv ,,.o,,Il ,oss
,I,ror,h = @ ,,o coo = ,,.o r,,o -
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17
The WAR.

There is nothing very definite from the
seat of war. Sherman is said TO be get
ting reinforcements from the army OF the
Potomac. He has not yet taken Attain
ia, but is said to be within shelling dis
tance of it. We hear of nothing beng
done there since the Sd Of August. Far
agut is said to have captured Mobile, but
this is not confirmed, he got his fleet past
the outer Notifications. Whether he
wishes to besiege the city, or only hold
the entrance to the bay, is yet uncertain.
At present the Confederates hold the
Shenandoah valley. They are in Win
chester The Federal troops under Shcr-
dan are at Harper's Ferry and Martins
burg; and a fight may be shortly expect
ed if it has not already occurred. There
was a great explosion on last Tuesday
week at City Point. y boat load OF
powder accidentally took fire. Filty-three
men were killed and one hundred and
twenty-six wounded. There was great
| destruction Of property, and the ncigibor-
ing buildings were all shattered. There
is no news at the present from Grant
army, if there is anything worthy Of com
municating before we go to press we shall
/ let our readers know.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17

without charge, and pay you the intere,
coupon at the end of six months AS n.
most convenient form Of remittance to bis
city correspondent. If you wish TO Dor
row ninety cents on the dollar upon #
you have the highest security in marke,
to do it with If you wish to sell. it will
bring within fraction Of cost and in,e,-
est at any moment. 1t will be very handy
10 have in the house.
ITs CONVERTBLITY INTO 4 SIX prp
Cent BoND-IIere comes an advantaoa
that must not be lost sight of. At4Is
expiration Of three years a holder of t,a
notes Of the 7-3O loan has the option Of
accepting payment in full or Of fundin,
his notes in six per cent gold interest
bond, the principal payable in not less
than five nor more than twenty year-
from It's date as the Government may
elect. For six months past, these bonds
have ranged at an average premium Of
about eight per cent. in the New
York Market, and have sold at 100 to-
day, (Juy 28). Before the war L. 5.
six per cent. stocks sold at a much higb,r
rate-aud Were once bought up bv the
L. :. Treasury under special act of Con
grrss at a premium Of not less than 20
per cent There Is no doubt that this
option of conversion Is worth at least two
or three per cent. per aunum to the sub-
scriber to the loan, thus increasing the
actual rate Of interest to about ten por
cent Notes Of the same class issued a.
bout three years agoszand now selling at
a premium that fully proves the correct
ness Of this statement.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17
COUNTY C0asEHE g'TEE.

p. S. NOON, Chairman,
George Delany, j. S. Mardis, George c.
X. Zahm, Peter Huber, Philip Miller, John
Z. Mckenzie, Joseph Behe, John Dur5ln,
David Farmer, Henry Friedthoof, John
Slough. Elisha Piumlner, Lewis Rodgers,
George Gurlcy, John McDcrmit, Simon
Dunmyer, W. \. Krisc, Thos. +. McGGuEh.
Jacob Fronheiser, J. f. Conden, John Ham
ilton. f. O'Friel. Michael Boh!iu. Wm. c
Diver, john White, Henry Topper, Nicho
las Cannan. NJ J. Plott. J. W. Condor
Daniel Confair, Wm. McCloskey, Daniel II.
DonnelIy. Anthony Long. John Mars.',
John Ryan.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17

Lincoln, will be written by the impartial
historian, that it will assimilate very
closely to it. The leading traits of char
actcr Of this emperor and our would be
emperor, are very much alike XerXes
was cowardly, bloodthirsty and usurpcr;
he obtained the throne of his father Da
rius, who was himself a usurper, dlsre-
gardimg the rights of his elder brother
who was lawfully entitled to the success
sion. Lincoln seems to have all these
traits Of character pretty fully developed.
IF he does not wish to usurp the Govern
ment for the next four years regardless of
the will Of the people, then his own par
ticular friends and adherents Of his Ad-
ministration, B. r Wade and Winter
Davis are base liars and slanderers. 1t
is apparent to every thinking man, that
their statement is truthful one. and that
it was humiliating on them to have to
( come out against a man whose Admins
tration they adhered to SO closely. We
see that history is repeating itself and the
dark days of barbarism may yet be the
| fate Of the American people.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17
Congress-.

Huntington county has unanimously
instructed her conferees for Robert /.
Johnston. As six Of the twelve confer
ecs are now for Mr.. Johnston's nomina-
ton, 1t seems more than probable that he
will be our candidate.
Would it not be well, in view of the
odds against us, to give Mr.. Johnston the
prestige of a unanimous nomination; and
thus acknowledge the claims of Cambria,
and at the same time secure popular
and 'royklng candidate.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17
SSlaEfrarY.

DEp.-At the residence of his son.
simon Wea!danI, in Allegheny town
ship, on Saturday, tie 18Th inst, after q
short Illness, WILLIAM WaAkL>ND.
lie was born in St. AIarys county, Oh
the eastern shore Of Maryland, in The
month Of May, I77I, and at tie time Of
his death haI reached the advanced a,.
Of So years, His parents cmigra..I q,
Cambria county in the year I797, nine
years previous to the organization of tie
County, ana when the Allegheny Noun
tain was literally howling wilIernr.,
He was then i'll the prime OF life. an we
have 10 doubt in his rambles througl. m,
unbroken forrest, often walked in the
same path that but few years before
had been travelled by the rude, untntor-
cd subjects Of King Jacob, in their r. II n
expeditions from their settlement al Ell-
tn"ing to the valley of the y,aiosl-
His father s-tled himself about two miles
east OF H.aatr, on tract Of land upon
With the WI known ..AIud House" WAS
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,,..
'''''~ '',. III ~ i-''l''"' anu liner:
''' s"'Jse1 o. Tins notice, after lis tathess
death, continued to reside and cultivut.
'''.' ''''''' . ''" fI'"S "'I'Fe Le WAS
gathered to hi~ t'thars. We hare no
doubt taat when "a Young man. and BE-
fore tha haraslli9- Of % ,.foroo, r,f.L L.l
r...., g., ,...... .;.
'''S' ''. Wa i
'''..'' = '.''.'. o' manly ana ri'tsir'd
-.'-. q" In las "lp .sslion Ia was a.
@U..a.e as Child. u..E IN his business
transaction viii. li. r...,,, M, f.. ,,...
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90. '''
.-'-'.' ''S 1905 '''e ""o "o'i" say that
/ " iillAN NE'HLNNo ever knowingly d.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17
WHAT YOU WANT,
AND WHERE To GET IT !


It you want a suit of light fall clothes,
20 to Z. J. Mills & Cos.
If you want any good cassimers, 60 to
L. j. Mills d Co.'S.
If you want a suit of winter clothes
90 to f. J. Mills * Cos.
Ifyou want any dry goods, E. J. Mills
& Cos is the place TO get them.
If you want any groceries, 90 to L, j.
Mills & Co.'S.
If you want a hat or cap, E. J. Mills X
Co keep them.
If you want a good pair of boots ol
any kind, +. j. Mills & Co. have the
best.
If you want any kind of goods, g,
where you can get them the cheapest, ana
tbat place is f. J Mills & Co.'S.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17
An Hndi:2n VV:,S anffCiDa;ed.

""SiLiilSton, Aug. II-The Commis-
slohGr OF Indian affairs has received a des-
patch from Gov. Evans, Of Colorado,
dated Denver, Aug. 10, stating that he is
satisfied that nearly all the Indian tribes
OF the Plains are combined in war against
the whites, and that it will be the largest
Indian war this country ever had, extend
ing from Texas to the Rriiisb lines. IN
Toivlll@ ", nearly all the wild tribes of the
ria,hs' and urging that al! the influence
OF the department shall be used in speedy
reinioroGmen's to the troops, and asking
!fat authority be given him to raise a reg
iment of mounted men for one hundred
days, and saying that the militia law of
the Territory are inopperative, and unless
authority be gwen the whites will be des-
trOyed.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17

&9-A new rebel vessel called the Talla :
hassee, came into the neighborhood of
Sandy Hook, New York, and DESTROYED
five or six vessels there, and then depart
ed to parts unknown, without any moles-
tation whatever. Truly, we are badly
protected both on land and sea. WeIles
viii wake up and send vessels in chase,
but that viii be the last of it.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17
New York Meeting.

From the reports we see in the papers,
the largest meeting ever held in this con-
tinent, was held on last Wednesday, in
favor Of George b. Mcclellan for the
Presidency. The meeting was enthusi-
astic beyond precedent but we can make
allowances for the facilities they have in
New York to raise a large and enthusi-
astic meeting. The speakers laid q heavy
hand on this incompetent and laundering
administration. They fully vindicatcd
MClellan from the calumies heaped upon
him by the abolition party, and passed
strong resolutions in his favor for the
Presidency. For our part, we have no
candidate until lie is announced from the
Chicago convention, and then we will do
our best, Below we insert the conclu-
sion OF the speech of John B. Haskin,
4 Douglass Democrat, taken from the
World:
''Let the conservative masses drop their
minor differences let it be Disunionists
and AbOIitionists on one side. headed by
Abraham Lincoln, and conservative, IL
nion-loving masses on the other, headed
by Gen. hpClellan, (cheers) and he would
have no fear for the result. The glorious
old .Jcffersonian days Of gold and silver
would come again, and the blessings Of
peace and domestic tranquility The
stars and stripes would wave over a united
country, pledged anew to the mutual pro-
lection Of the rights and principles Of each
component part. In conclusion, the
speaker, after announcing that he was SO
brimtul Of patriotism that he scarcely
knew how to give vent to il, said he felt
Ike the poet who visited the Mammoth
cave, and came out with such an influx
Of inspiration that he seized quill al the
public register and wrote:
God Almighty, what a spot
Ia summer cold. or winter hot
Ye powers above, Great God l wonder!
Andrew jackson, Hell and Thunder !"
e---
TIE FUIToN DENocRAr.-This sterl-
ing democratic paper has changed editors.
II. G, Smith, Esq, has handed 1t over
into the hands Of Charles \. Gather,
Esq Il bids fair in this number to keep
up the fine reputation it had under Mr.
Smiths control. It has been for some
time past, one of the most reliable demo-
cratic weeEiy's in the interior Of the
State. We have no doubt its reputation
under the auspices Of Mr.. Gather will
still be kept up. We wish him success
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HlDrESDAY. AIGUSTI7. 1867.
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@5-Read '.Northwcst's'' Interesting let
er, published on the outside of this paper.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17

DIED.-On Sunday the 31st ult, at
Lbensburg, RICHARD ANDREW. son of
Joseph and +. NJ MDonald, aged 6
months
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-08-17
GEORGE ORRIS, of Richland Up.

JOHN A. KENNEDY, of Carrolltown.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-08-11
GREAT NAVAL VICTORY AT MOBILE

The following additional rebel intelligence Of the
great success Of Admiral Farragut'S operations az
Mobile is copied from the Richmond Enquirer of
the 10th instant
MOBILE, AUGUST 6, 1864.
On Friday night, Lieut.. Col, Williams, commanding
Fort Powell evacuated and blew up the fort Yesterday
and to day the enemy Smelling Fort Gaines The peo-
pie Of Mobile ara all ready for the fray The people are
sssf I'd with the conduct Of Lieuts Buchanan Maury
and Bennett, of the navy.
MOBILE, AUGUST 8, 1864
at is painfully humliatng to announce the shameful
surrender Of Fort Gaines at hafpas nine o'clock this
morning. by Gel Charles Anderson, of the 2ls Alabama
regiment
This powerful work proyisloned for six months
and with garrison Of six hundred men. Col Anderson
communicated with the enshys feet by g OF truce with
the sancton Of Gen Page Gen. Page inquired by signal
what his purpose was, and received answer. His at
tention attracted by signal guns. Gen Pge repeat
eddy teegraphed Hold on to your fort The same night
he visited Fort Gaines and found Anderson board the
Yankee feet arranging the terms of captuaton. He left
peremptory orders for Anderson his return not TO
surrender the fort, and relieved him Of his command
Fort Morgan signsed this morning, but answer was
received except the bostng OF the Yankee flag the
rampars Of Fort Gaines Andersops conduct ofcialy
pronounced ipeIplicsbe aud SHAMEFUL
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-08-11
=" THE GREAT CONSPIRACY"
From the Neio York Times.

The ST. Louis journals Of Friday contain verbatim
ports Of The examination Of Mr.. Geo ID. Smith Smith,
whoss business s that of drygoods clerk it appears
Grand Secretary OF the so-caled order OF American
Knights, and, instead of having been inveiRed into iss
member hip, he seems to have bsen prOmnent pro-
moter Of it's docrdes-whch doctrines it Is alleged
template combination with the rebels OF the South to
break up the American Union Smith PROCESSES t. repeat
of bis fellowship with tho Knights aud hs Professions
ought TO be Of value He broke hIs oath Of aleg
ance to the United States when he joined the Knights
He falsely when he took his of fidelity 10 the
Order He perured himself when he became an nformer
against his fellows And now he desires the privilege Of
forswearug hs allie gisnce citizen again hen
some new Order Of Knighthood attracts his fancy Can
another such man be found to bring supporting evidence
Of this great conspiracy
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-08-11
THE REBEL RoUr AT MooRFIGLD, (vA)
REPORT OF GEN. AvERILL.

The ea report by Gen. Aver Of his recent brilliant
success at Moorfed Vs has been received at the War
Department 1t Is dated from his headquarters at Moor
field on the 9TH instant and says
Il overlook the enemy under McCsuaaud Johnson
Gmor and Mcneil about three thousand strong here this
morning and attacked him at daylight
The number killed and wounded Of the enemy il IN.
known, but large Three battle Aags were captured with
four pieces OF arierysl The enemy had 420
Including sx field Aad staff aid thrtytwo company off,
400 hundred horses and equipments and
quantity Of small arms.
Col Peter,, 2lst Virginia, rebel was MORALLY wound
ell Gen. johnson captured with his colors and three
Of his stat but passing undstingushed among the
ers effected his escape
The enemy was broken NJ, pursued and many killed
upon every road for distance OF tea to twelve mles
"My loss is killed and q wounded Major Conger
and Lieut. Clark, 81 Virginia cavalry, were killed while
leading charge Capt Kerr 18th Pennsylvania cavalry,
was severely wounded while penetrating the enemy's lines
10 gallant effort to capture he rebel commander
"McCausland fled to the mountains He will have diff
fcuty ia finding bis command
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-08-11

We would respectfully suggestto "a citizen of Masss
chusetts" from whom have received and published
several communications defensive Of Gov Andrew, that if
after the space have assigned to him in columns he
has not succeeded exhausng the merits OF his case
might better resign it into the hands of who would
rely more the cogency than the number OF his
nicatons The question he asks have already answered
in the words Of Gov Andrew, who presume supposed
himself TO be answering call for troops and not mere
y for information" when he closed bis reply by saying:
" But II the President will sustain Gen Hunter and re.
coguse all men, black men, legally capable OF that
loyalty the blacks are waiting to manifest and let them
fight with God ard human their SIDE the roads
will swarm, il need be, with multitudes whom New Eng.
land would pour out to obey your cali"
1t would be very stupid to speak about pouring out null
ttudes to obey" call for Information and though we
quite willing TO believe that "a citizen of Massachu
sets cannot perceive the neptule of such an expression
since he contends (cauddly doubt my for this inter
probation of the Governors reply must reiuss 10 be-
leve that Gov Andrew is unsbls TO wrts plain English
because some persons unable TO understand it,
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him unless be concentrates hs labor upon ss yortion
and though no was so apseiOus az 10 deny e negroes
any land Tor their own working when he planting be
10 now glad to give out great many acres b. work ostsns
y Tor Their own profit; but when they come gather
their crops am afraid thu lions share will come out of
these lots set aside for the hands aud which they work
nights and Sundays order to make little for themselves
Inc cry OF the oppressed goeh up TO the Lord How
long, On Lord, how long and still the oppressor fatens
upon the labors of the helpless But there more re-
Vng picture still to look upon. Disgrace of dsgraces
Wheh Unon and Northern soldier will help to tie up and
gag helpless negro and hfer doing this whip and
KICK her naked body When l on guard came
across the very who the Sunday previous had re-
ceived this treatment. The picket post is on Orange
Grove Plantation, about three miles from here The wo
man was 80 bruised that she could hardly speak 10 me
did not dare to tell the cause condition aud
dd not suspect the truth uotl confdentaly told ID
oy the COOK 0 The oveseer But she mplored To
tell OF or they would all be whipped There is one of
tne "a Louisiana cavalry detailed to that the negroes
WORK on the Orange Grove Plantation would her. re-
marx tnat all the cavalry and infantry that raised in
TINS sect0n are rebels at heart and simply to spy
Out tho and or their disposition ia to escape the severity
OF the rebel army and suck what they from the reas
Ty OF Uncle Sam They permitted to do duty around
New Orleans and detached plantations the caps
CITY OF Niger drivers Such person is detailed on the
orange Grove Plantation, and the who strung up
the poor negro woman when OF pickets kindred
spirit volunteered his aid and helped il the hesh work"
lt Is In such narratives the foregoing that SEN
sibie and Christian people will learn to perceive
and admire the wisdom of those philanthropsts
who are seeking to cast out the demon of slavery
by arrayiDg against him the "demon of war;
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-08-11
THE REBgL ARTILLERY.
THE ENTIRE STRENGTH.
A NEW TAX.

The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue gives notice {
provision Of the new tax law which requires the pay ment
of license fee Of ten dollars BY every person engage
business trade profession for which other ces1
is required" whose gross annual receipts exceed 40
thousand dollars. Under this ruling clerks ,ooA
keepers, teachers farmers, artists, aud many Per
who have not hitherto been required y ''As guy
licenses, iuciuded IN the catalogue 'ee VI -"
dollars is distinct rom the two ncom tsses already I'M
posed Ofice holders, whether undo ue rooer OF olae
Governments exempt--the sowAhssoner ruling tnsp
the holding Of spubo Office ~ not eltner BUSINESS
trade, profession Ia Imposition OF the new lcence
distinction is made bsswsn persons whose annual re-
ceps amount to $1,000 APT those whose income so,Voo
$4,000 All Allie required to pay the annual lee
of ten doars--H, Y. Fast o.a. .,.aa Nat. =