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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-07-20

asked us TO fast and pray that the war
would last until the contractors would all
become enriched-had they asked us to
fast and pray that famine and pestilence
would depopulate the whole Southern
country, except the negro race, in order
that these godfearing, New England men
might parcel their land among themselves:
in fine, had they asked us to fast and
pray that Abraham the First, would be
reelected and forever retain his power
then, indeed, would we believe them
But this matter is dull hypocrisy indeed.
They are getting alarmed, and put us in
mind of one of Aesop's fables we read
when boyA If we recollect right, it was
this: " A countryman was driving
horse and cart along, and drove so care
lessly, that one of the wheels got into
ditch, and he could not '.run the machine
either backwards or forwards so he went
aside, and fell on his knees, praying
loudly TO Hercules TO assist him in his
difficulty. Another man came along and
asked him what he was doing-and being
told; he said he was a fool, that Hercules
would help no man who did not help
himself He also told him to go and
put his shoulder to the wheel and take If
out, and so he did. If this Dynasty had
abandoned their negro idea and put their
shoulder to the wheel, they would not be
now IN this predicament. If they are
kept in power much longer, we fear the
people will have humiliation and fasting
enough, let the prayers be as they may.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-07-20
nrphans' Court sale.

~ BY virtue of sn
order OF the Orphans Court Of Cambria
County, the undersigned will expose to sale
10y Pu6,ic ysndHe or outcry, on tie premises
on oAi GRDAf, the 20lh day Of August
next, at O'Clock p. m, the fllowing resf
estate Of which Aiithias Sheank died seiz.8
viz:
\ certain rleSsuaoe and tract or piece or
Parcel 81 land, situate in Allegheny town
snip. Cambria county, All ining lands +
Joseph H'gue. Earheart. Fauaboush, Ed
ward Farrabaugh, John B. Hoffman and
peter Suelser, containing one hundred and
seven acres, or thereatouts; together with
the buildings and improvements thereon
IERMs-One half of the purchase money
10 be paid on confirmation of the sale. and
the residue in one year thereafter, with in
teFsSt, to be secured by the Judgment bond
aid mortgage of the purchaser
JOHN BUCK, Trustee.
July goth lSG4-3t.
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VI. HAssON, Editor & rublisher
WEDNESDAY,. JULY 20. 1867.
8. III. Pettengill d Co.

Advertising Agents, 81 PARK Row
New York, and 10 State street, Boston,
are the authorized Agents for the ''DEM-
~onAT & SENTIEEL," and the most intiuen-
HaI and largest circulating Newspapers in
the United States AMI Cnnadas. They
are empowered to contract for Us at ON
LOWEST TERMS.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-07-20
The war.

The following is n synoysis of the war
SO far as we can CLEAN it from our latest
files: Washington is safe Richmond is
safe, and although there was a report that
Petersburg was taken, we believe it is safe
, also. The Confederate raid into Mary
land was about fifteen thousand strong
They were divided into two columns. and
moved mp the Shenandoah valley, crossing
the Potomac at Williamsport One party
attacked Martinsburg, and the other be-
sciged Harper's Ferry-they were both
successful, They carried away stores.
from Martinsburg, to the value of three
millions of dollars HagerFtown was cap
tured, and large contribution demand
ed and obtained. This division ovcran
the greater part of Western MARYLAND
without any successful opposition, whilst
the other division was holding Sigel at
Maryland Heights. Sigel was relieved
from his command. and his army did not
DO much atterward. The authorities at
Washington became frightened and sent
10 Grant for help This has taken from
Grants army, OF those that were there,
and those that were going there, abou;
forty thousand mon Wallace was supris-
ed and defeated, losing six cannon, and
many prisoners, and retreated TO Balti-
more, and has since been superseded by
General Ord General Franklin. after
his capture, made good his escape. while
hIs guard was asleep. There was heavy
sklrmishing but no decisive battle. The
Rebels were making demonstrations a.
galnst Washington, while their main
body was carrying off the plunder to the |
south side OF the Potomac. 1t appears |
they got 1t all safely over on Tuesday
and in the course of the dav
there was no enemy to be seen in the /
of Washington and BIadens-
burg. The wires are again adjusted.
and the railroads about to be repaired .
md all again is quiet on the Potomac.
General Foster, who is the commander
If our forces at Charleston, sent two reg
ments, in the night, to surprise and take
| Confederate work on Johnson's Island.
HE rebel garrison appears to have heard
hem, and took six officers and one hun
ired and thirty-seven prisoners. The bal
nee got back safely to General Fosters
amp.
There is nothing very definite or salts
ictory from General Sherman's armv-
'eneral Johnson's troops are holding them
4 check on the north bank of the Chatta-
ochee river. Sherman was said to have
AIKEN three thousand prisoners on The re-
eat from kenesaw Mountain. Thus
lc matter stands, but if there is apv
1ange before going to press, we will let ,
OH know
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-07-20
~ John Parke, owner of the Johns

~ John Parke, owner of the Johns
town Marble Works, has opened a branch
of his concern in shop opposite our
printing Office in this Borough, where he
has nice stock of Italian and American
marble. He will be prepared to execute
work at short notice and at reasonable
prices, for those who call in and make a
selection, and give their order AIr. Geo.
Huntley attends to the concern in the alb
sence Of Mr. Parke
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-07-20
Another Draft.

We see by one of the papers that old
Ape has ordered a draft for five hundred
thousand more men, to commence in fifty
days after the issuing of his proclamation,
which was on the 18th inst We have
neither time nor space to make the neces-
sary comments on this call, as our paper
is about to be made up in form, but we
reserve the right TO talk on the subject
next week.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-07-20

Why should we mourn, cJnscripted
friends,
Or quake at drafts alarms;
lis but the voice that Abr N sends
To make us shoulder arms ~
The perpotratur of the above was him.
self drafted but escaped, we think, on the
plea OF insanity. Having recovered his
senses he was recently drafted for a new
suit OF clothes at the cheap and fashiona-
ble store Of L. j. Mills q Co, and urges
all who may be similar situated to 90 and
do likewise
They still have (as they always have) a
large assortment of ready made clothing,
and dry goods of all kinds, which they
are selling 6elo,c city prices. Call and
see them.
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The EBENsBURG BRANCH RAILROAD.

The EBENsBURG BRANCH RAILROAD.
This branch has been worked for the
last week by a substitute. Mr.. Warwick,
the careful and popular engineer of This
branch, was under the necessity of quit
ting his post for week. His place was
supplied by Mr. Thomas Halton. young
man from Altoona. who gave very general
satisfaction. He seems 10 be young, but
he seems to be also expert in his business.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-07-20

~ TO AND FROM ENG
LAND, IRELAND AND SCOTLAND.
BY THE
GALWAY LINE OF
STEAMSHIPS,
MONTREAL do do.
WASHINGTON LINE OF SAILING
VESSELS.
Drafts at sight for sl AMI upwards, on
National Bank and Branches. Payable in
all the Gty's and Towns in England, Ire
land, Scotland and Wales free of Discount
R.A. o. KERR.
May 25, ls64.Iy. Altoona.
Ssr"y Cow
~ Came 10 the resi-
dence of the subscriber in Munster township
Camrbla County, on the 18th July inst, a
small red COW with a white spot on her face.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take her
away, otherwise she will be disposed of ao>
cording to law.
WILLIAM CARNEY.
July 20, 81. I-..IE
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neS.

Oh: very grand are the city bellies.
OF valiant and stately mcin,
As they walk the steps of the languid dance
And hirt in the pause between.
But beneath the boughs Of the heavy oak,
Where the minstrel fountains play.
| think that the artless village gil
Is swceter by far than they.
Look at the city stores
How large. noble and neat,
But just as fashionable can lie bought,
And no doubt just as cheap,
At J. NJ. 1hompson's Store, P. 0. Build
ing. ..
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JOHN A. KENNEDY. Of Carrolltown.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1864-11-17
TAYLOR& CREMER.


il AT THE HUNTINGDON NURSERIES.
HUNTINGDON, PA.
Sell Fruit & Ornamental Tress, Vines &c. of
better growth, larger size, and atlower prices
than any of the Northern or Eastern Nurseries
and warrant them true to name.
Standard Apple trees at 1sa cents each
Sic per 100.
Peach trees, Is to 20 cts each-$I2.5o to
SIS per 10 rr-
Standard Pear trees, so to rs cts oach
Dwarf Pear trees, sos toSl each-2o to Ss
per 100
Dwarf Apple trees, SO to rs cts each
Standard Cherry trees 371 tors cts
Dwarf Cherry trees so to rs cts
Plum trees so cts.
Apricot trees 40 to SO cts -
Nectarine trees 25 cts each.
Grape Vines rs cts to ST.
Silver Maple trees 624 to ST..
European Ash, rs to L. --'s
European Larch, rs cts to l5oI
Norway Spruce, 90 cts to 81.
American Balsam Pine, IS cts to $I,5o
American Chinese Arbor Vita, SO es
$I.5O
Strawberry Plants, ST per 100, &c. 90.
Huntington. Jan. 25, ls6O.-tf
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.IGHLY IMPORTANT

III l6HL1 1MPORIANT
IL TO BLACKSMITHS.
Four-ffths Of tims and hard labor saved OF
using
ISAAC C. SINGERS:
NEW AND COMPLETE TIRE AND BAND
BENDER.
Patented March 10, 1868 its chief adSanta--
ges are af
lst. Having strong gear wheels to obtain
power, one man can operate it to bend cold
wagon tire any size under l by inches.
"a. uaving movable collars, to hold the
bar square on the portable rollers, it takes all
twist out of the bar, while bending in regu-
lar circle.
Cd. k-can be shifted to bend to any desired
circle, from one up to twelve feet, in one
minute.
Attn. Having a movable centre post, which
can be quickly taken off, tires and bands arc
easily taken out.
5th. The upper ribbed roller will always
draw the bar through.
9th. Being guaged and numbered, a card
with directions accompanies it.
The Machine in good (oil the journals)
running order, bolted upon strong piece of
timber, without legs CT crank, for $25, or with
legs and crank for $50. r
All cash orders promptly attended to. e
eSA State and County Rights tor sale.
ISAAC c. SINGER.
Ebensburg, April IA, lS64-tf
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BY buying large stock at time, and pay
ing for the same almost entirely in Cash, the
subscriber is enabled to sell considerably
cheaper than other dealers in this community.
To be convinced of the truth of this assertion
you need only call aud examine his Schedule
of Prices.
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

EBENsBURa AND CREssoN RAILROAD
On and after Monday, October 81, 1864,
.-sips on this road will run as follows:
LEAVE EBENsBURG-
Ats.oo A. N, connecting with Pitts. & +.
Ex. West and Fast Mail East.
At4I0P. NJ, connecting with Pitts. & Z.
Ex, East and Nail Train West.
LEAVE CREssoN-
At11.27A NJ, or on departure of Harr.
Accommodation East. =.
Ats.4o P NJ, or on departure oi Mall
Train West.
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PATRONIZE YOUR OwN,
THIS WAY FOR LoRRTTo, CHEST

Il SPRINGS & ST. AUGUSTINE!
The subscriber, having purchased the entire
stock of Horses, Hacks, Carriages, &C.. of tho
late firm of Ryan DuIbin, begs leave to
inform his friends and the Public in general
that he is now prepared to furnish them with
every accommodation in his line of business
His line of Hacks connects with all the trains
on the Pa. R. r., allowing passengers no
delay whatever. Calls always promptly at.
tended to. JOE f. DURBIN
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INSURANCE AGENCY.

INSURANCE AGENCY
i James Purse, agent for the Blair county
and Lycomisg Mutual Fire Insurance Com
panies, Johastown, Pa.
S0r viii attend promptly to making insu-
rance in any part of Cambria county upon
application by letter or in person,
March l2th, ls63-tf
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pg The Public is requested ~ roll In
the more the merrier-and secure Bargains
Il. H. BARKER
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

a.
"A The undersigned Auditor, appointed
by the Court of Common Pleas of Cambria
county to report distribution of the proceeds
of the real estate of John MGough, sold by
the Sheriff of said county, at the suit of VIM.
H. Gardner & Co. and others, on Vend. Ex-
ponas Nos. and %, June Term, 1864, here
ey notifies all parties interested in said fund
that he will attend to, the duties of his said
appo ntment at his Office, ia the borough Of
Ebensburg, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day
of NOVEMBER next, ut one O'Clock, P. NJ.
JOHN E, SCANLAN, Auditor.
Ebensburg, Oct e, 1S64-3t.
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NO CHARGE FOR SHOWING GOODS.
Customers will be waited upon by accom-
modating Statesmen.
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FROM OUR SOLDIERS.

FROM OUR SOLDIERS. >s-
LETTER FROM CO. c, 209rH P. P.v.-ELEoTIoN DAY
IN CAMP, AND SOME OBSERVATIONS THRRruP-
oN-vARIoUs ITEMS.
BERMUDA HUNDRED, Nop. 8, '64.
Correspondence of The Alleghanian.
The day IS about to close, and that, too,
upon great contest. The struggle
commenced soon after the sun had risen
above the eastern hills, has lasted through.
out the entire day, and will close only
with the setting in of night. But this
contest is not one of blood, of bullets, but
of reason, of ballots. Yesterday, the
heavy, constant rumble of artillery to our
left told US too we'll that amid slaughter
of men the great Republic was contending
with the cohorts of treason. To-day, the
men who struggled III the face of death
yesterday, turning aside from their fallen
comrades, do battle in the same good
cause, by voting for Abraham Lincoln,
not because he is better, purer, or more
comprehensive statesman than any other,
but because he is the fag-bearer of those
principles and those men that look to the
preservation of the nations integrity by
the crushing out of treason. And as for
that little band of men that left their
native or adopted hills some two months
ago, and in whose minds there nightly
arise visions of their quiet homes in the
mountains of Cambria-as for them you
need have no fear. They are doing
good days work.
On Friday of last week the company
were glad to greet the man whom but
short time before they had helped to place
in Congressional seat. But he came not
alone, for with him was Squire Miller, of
Wilmore, commissioner to receive soldiers
votes. Accompanying the former were
packages Of almost every description, and
for almos. every body. Tobacco in plugs,
tobacco cut and dried, tobacco in the
shape of cigars, abounded in such profusion
that certain lines might be rendered.
sLet those now chew that never chewed be-
fore,
Ard those that always chewed now chew the
more"
And all owing to the goodness of our
worthy friend whom the Copperheads
were certain they would defeat for Con-
gress.
While it is not my wish to boast, yet
will say that Co. G so far does honor to
herself and the people she represents. She
has bu. two sick men in hospital, and four
in quarters, all doing well, while other
mpanies in the regiment have sick in
hospital and quarters as high as from
twenty to thirty. Our quarters, too, IN
neatness and comfort, are not excelled,
and perhaps not equalled, by any other in
the 2O9th. Perhaps it is because of this
that we have had no cases of chills and
fever, while in other company organiza-
tions cases of this kind are found in large
numbers. What we may prove in time
o. battle yet remains to be seen.
The election resulted as follows:
Union
Union majority ..........55
Truly, GAMMA.
New BooK.-ssThe Life and Public Scrvi-
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ETCHINGs The vote of the 54th reg
iment P ", in which are several Cam
hria county companies, for President, was
For Lincoln, 21S; for Mcclellan, "a ;
Union majority, l44....The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company are building a new
station house at Gallitzin, this county.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE URSE
& 49,

Var M CIellan. Peace Pendleton.
How Gould You EXPECT THESE TO WIN THE
STAKES, WITH THE HORSE RUNNING ONE
DIRECTION, AND THE CART ANoTHERi
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THE WEATHER for several days has
been cold, wet and disagreeable, savoring
strongly Of early winter.
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A. A. BARKER,
THE --LATEST ARRIVAL I
EBEsssrHa, PA.

The subscriber takes pleasure in announ-
cling to the people of Ebensburg and vicinity
that he has just received. at his store, on
High street. the largest and most complete
assortment of
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1864-11-17
ssnUICK SALES,

'Qu'ok SALES,
SMALL PRorIrsp
THE LATEST ARRIVAL
A. a. BARKER,
Es.sssrsa, Pa.
The subscriber takes pleasure in announ-
70 fbo Ia nf Ehnn opA viz init
that he has just received. at his store, on
High street, the largest and most complete
assortment of
Winter Goods!
ever before brought to this county, oil OF
which he is determined to sell cheaper than
the eheapest.
E#
DRY GOODS,
In endless variety.
DRESS GOODS,
VI every description
WOOLLEN GOODS,
A full and complete assortment
WHITE GOODS,
Embracing all the latest styles
ENRROIDERIES
Handsome and of the best quality.
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,
OF all sorts, sizes widths and prices.
HOOP SKIRTS AND BALMORALS,
The latest and best styles.
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
better and cheaper article than ever befof
offered to this community.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
OF the very best Workmanship.
HATS AND GAPS,
MILLINERY GOODS AND NOTIONS
HOSIERY AND GLOVES.
BUFFALO ROBES.
Haraware, Queensvars, Groceries, -Four, Bacon
Cheese, Syrups, Motasses, Mackerel, Her
ring and Cod Fish, Iron and Nas!',.
Cedar and WilEo,O Ware, Drugs
and Medicines, Carbon and
Fish OIL, ETC., ETC., ete.
These, and many other descriptions of
Goods, too numerous to here mention, con-
stantly on hand.
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SCHOOL BOOKS
NJ STATI ONERY
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
The subscriber invites the attention of the
public, and of Country Merchants especially,
to his large assortment of
SCHOOL BOOKS,
WRITING LETTER PAPERS
ENVELOPES
BLANK BOOKS,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS
STATES, and
STATIONERY of all kinds.
complete assortment of MUSIC BOOKS
can only be found in the citv at the subscri-
ber's.
All goods sold at the lowest wholesale caAk
rates.
RS Gan and examine before buying eIss-
where CHARLES C. MELLOR,
81 Wood ST.,
Bet. Diamond Alley and 4th st..
aug4, 1s64-3ml PITTSBURG.
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WOOD MORRELL g. CO;
JoHNsTowr, Pa
IN ALL KINDS OF MERCHANDISE.
Keep constantly on hand the following arta.
cles
DRY GOODS, HATS AND CAPS,
CARPETINGS, OIL-CLOTHS
CLOTHING, BONNETS
NOTIONS, HARDWARE,
QUEENSWARE, PROVISIONS -
BOOTS & SHOES, FISH, SALT,
GROCERIES, FLOUR; BACON.
FEED OF ALL KINDS, VEGETABLES &C.
pGr Clothing and Boots and Shoes made N
order en- reasonableterms
Johnstown March Is6O-tf.
The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1864-11-17

New BooK.-ssThe Life and Public Servi-
ces of Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth President
OF the United States with a full history OF
his Life, his Lawyer and Politi-
clan, his services in Congress, With his
Speeches, Proclamations, Acts, and Services
as President of the United States and Com
man der in chief of the Army and Navy of the
United States up to the present time. phil
adeIphia: L. B. Peterson Bros, 306 Chest
nut st. Price so cents.
A very readable biography of the man
who, for four years, has piloted success
fully the good old Ship of State through
the turgid waters of treason and disunion,
and who has just been requested by the
People, in the most pointed manner, to
retain his onerous position for another
four years to come. No American citizen
should be without it.
A BIT OF NEws.-It will rejoice our
fair readers, we are sure, to know that
James M. Thompson, at his store, Ebens-
burg, has just received new and elegant
stock of goods suitable for winter wear,
such as Furs, Hoods, Shawls, fine as
sortment, &C., &c. They had better call
around early, and 80 secure the "frst
pick" of what they want. 1t will also
be good news to our male friends to know
that Mr.. L. has received large assort-
sortment of Pipes, from the common clay
to the porcelain and brier-root, with to-
bacco of the most approved brands, all of
which he will sell cheap as cheap can be.
Patronize him
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These, and many other descriptions OF
Goods, too numerous to here mention, con-
stantly on hand.
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Winter Goods |!

ever before brought to this county, oil OF
which he is determined to sell cheaper than
the eheapest.
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anu our SallOrS duOdt sum ptuOuS l. uduhS-
giving dinner, and an appeal has beer
published calling on the people Of the
North to assist in the undertaking. Do
nations of cooked poultry and other meats,
as we'll as mince pies, sausages, fruit, &C.,
are solicited. Where the giver is SO sit
uated as to be unable to cook the poultry
or meat, it will be received uncooked. AL
donations of catables should be wrapped
in white paper, boxed, and sent per ex-
press to George w. Blunt, Getty's Bull
ding: Trinity Place, New York; donations
of money to be sent to Theo. Roosevelt,
Treasurer, ga Maiden Lane. The Ex-
press companies will transmit packages
free of charge. If any of our readers feel
like giving, of their abundance, to this
most praiseworthy object, they should
send in their contributions forthwith, for
only week intervenes between now and
Thanksgiving day.
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Haras0are, Queens~are, Groceries, -Four, Bacon
Cheese, Syrups, Motasses, Maekerei, Her
ring and Cod Fish, Iron and Nas!s,
Cedar and WilEoW Ware, Drugs
and Medicines, Carbon and
Fish OIL, ETC., ETC., ete.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-05-27

WELL Pur.-The following incident rela-
ted by . New York correspondent, will be
appreciated:
A gentlemen just returned from Washing
ton relates the following incident that trans.
pirei ut the White House the other day.
Some gentlemen were present from the West,
excited and troubled about hecommissions or
omissions Of the Administration. The Pres
idcnt heard them patiently and then replied :
"Gentlcmcn, suppose all the property you
were worth was in gold, and you had put i,
in the hands OF Blondin to carry across the
Niagara River on Rope, would you shake
the cable, or keep shouting out to him Blon-
dinstand up little straighter. Blondin stoop
little morc-go little fas,er-lean little
moro to the North-lcan little more to the
South? No, you would hold your breath as
well as your tongueand keep your hands OF
until he was safe over. The Government are
carrying an immense weight. Untold treas
ures are in their hands. They are dong the
very best they can. Don't badger them.
Keep silence and we'll get you safe across. F"
This simple illustration answered the CON-
plants Of half an hour and not only silcnced
but charmed the audience.