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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19
e- 4 singular case has lust come

as 4 singular case has just come to
liclt in Boston. One Johnson. a staff
officer in the I -uited States service, stole
SI3, 900 in government bonds. and for
warded them to his mother at South BOs-
ton for safe keeping. A daughter in-law
of the mother cot wind of the money, and
stole it from The old lady, who had placed
it between the bed and mattress on which
she slept Officers of the law here step
ped in. and the money was found at last
in the breast pads ofthc sly thief. Quite
number of Tins interesting family have
been arrested. aud the case is expected to
develop rich things.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19

cence of any attempt TO act dishonesty in
the matter, and asked lady who was in
the gallery at tie same time, to plead
with the photographer in lis behalf The
woman's words seemed 10 soften the pic
tnre-taker's heart, and the countryman
was dealt lenient!y with, paid for his pic
ture, and left the gallery, rejoicing over
his lucky escape from tic hands of the
law
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19
es The following anecdote is told q

es The following anecdote is told Of
the celebrated surgeon, ATr. Abernethy:
One dav, during an examination Of a class
of students, he asked one of them what
he would do III the ease of a man being
blown mp by gunpowdcr Il should
wait till he came down again." was the
cool reply. '.Truo," reioincd Aberncthy,
.san1 suppose | should kick YOU for such
an impcrtincnt reply. what muscles shoUll
put in motion ?'' 'tTha flexors and eN-
tcnsorS ot'mv right arm," said the stu
dent, - for | should floor you directly"
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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19
DyFING FOR REyENGF.-The Albany

DYEING FOR REvENGE.-The Albany
Argus relates serio-comic case of dy-
er's revenge. Henry Schurtz is dyer ;
Albert Guloff musician They met at
a ball last week. The dyer had grudge
against the musician. and determined to
punish him by coloring his hair. and so,
while dancing he approached GuIoff' una
wares, and threw a viol of coloring liquid
over his hair. and then rubbed it into the
hair with his hands Gulofss hair is
naturally Of a grayish color, but now it is
a bright scarlet, He certainly presents a
very odd and by no means handsome
appearance, and seems to feel his humili-
alton keenIy, as it appears that, although
the offense was committed last week, he
did not venture out until Yesterday.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19

c- \ friend who was melancholy
about hcirg drafted ON being reminded
that he world * soon oct the blues on"
reioincd that he had them on already
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19

e. Some wears ago there was bill
introduced into the Georgia Legislature
to law n tax of ten dollars year on all
jackasscs.
Some apprecia;ive member proposed to
amend ii SO as 10 include lawyers and
doctors The amendment was accepted,
and amidst much iacularitv, the bill pass
ed. Several efforts have since been made
TO repeal II, hut in vain; and to this day
all iackasscs, LAWYERS and doctors are
obliged to pay a yearly tax of ten dollars.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19

es~ Please, Mr., Smith. papa wants TO
know if you wont lend him the model Of
vour hat - % Certainly nly son, what
for - - He wants 10 make & scare crow"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19

ezy- 4 new definition of a Quartermas-
ter lie is a man who gives the poor
soldier one quarter and keeps the other
three for himself
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19

A PREPARATION FOR PREsERvING
LEATIer.-We translate from the Ger
Der Courier receipt for a Preparation
which is said to insure great durability to
leather and to make it very pliable and
soft. II consists of four articles. tallow,
soap, rosin and water. These ingredi-
cnts are prepared as follows: Twenty
one parts of tallow are melted in a vessel,
three parts of rosin added, and the two
when melted mixed we'll together In
another vessel seven parts of good wash
ing soap are dissolved in seventy parts of
pure rain wafer. After it is dissolved
and the mass heated to the boiling point
we add the part prepared before. let it
boil once more gently, and the prepara-
ton is ready for use. 1t especially
adapted to boots, harness and leather
gelding. g.-.SIoe and Leather Reporter.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19

To SrAET \ RALkY HorsF-Fill his
mouth with dirt nr gravel from the road,
and he'll 90, Now. dent laugh at this,
hnt try it, The plain philosophy Of the
fling i. it oivps him something else 10
1hink of We have seen II tried hun-
dred times. and it has never faiicd.-Ex-
change.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19

az Why is the devil a Gentleman >
Because the imp of darkness could not be
the imp o'-litc
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19
EBENSBURG PA. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 49, 1865

of this city, and formerly Commissioner
of Patents, standing first in that CLASSY,
and was assigned to the Engineer Corps
as second lieutenant and in 1885 Assis-
tant Astronomer, fixing the boundary be-
tween Ohio and Michigan; in 1886 pro-
NOTED first lieutenant captain 1888
chief engineer under Scott, in Mexico,
and greatly distinguished, being promoted
successively, by merit, major, lieutenant
colonel and colonel, for his gallantry; in
1852 superintendent Military Academy +;
in 1855 transferred as lieutenant colonel
of the new regiment of cavalry; March
16, 1861, promoted colonel OF the First
cavalry resigned April 25, following,
and reluctantly embarked in the rebell-
ion
The following are the children Of Gen.
Lee: George Washington Custis Lee,
about 33 years of age Mary Gusts Lee,
about 80; VIM. Hy. Fitzhugh Lee,
about 27 Anne Lee died at Berk!ey
Springs in. 1868, and would have been
now about 25; Agnes Lee, about %; :;
Robert f. Lee, about 20 -; Mildred Lee,
about Is. None of them have married
! except William Henry Fnzhugh. whose
wife, Mrs Sharlotte Wickham, died at
Richmond in 1868 The eldest son.
George, graduated at the head of his class
at West Point, in 1854, and was a first
lieutenant in the corps of engineers when
ne followed his father into the Southern
service. William Henry was farming
upon the White House estate which be-
l,nged 10 the Gusts Inheritance when the
war opened. He was commissioned sec
ond lieutenant in the Sixth infantry. in
1857, but resigned in 1S59-Rob"rt
was at military school in Virginia
The sons. If IS well known, are all Off
GERS in the rebellion. The three surviving
| daughters are with their mother, who, it
is believed, has latterly been at Lynch
/ burg.
! Mr. Custis at the time OF his death,
! owned some 200 slaves, who. by his viii,
were to be free at the termination of five
years from his death, which period eX-
/ piced October 10, 1862. The most of
/ these slaves were kept on the White
/ House estate, and all the valuable por-
| ton were carried South; some 20 or
| more old men and women and young
/ children were left at Arlington. Mr..
/ Custis' mother owned the White House
! estate. and resided there when she became
the wife Of General Washington.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19
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M'LAUGHLIN,

n M'LAUGHLIN,
ATTORNEY-AT-L
,JohnStnwu. Cambria Co. Pa.
Office in the Exchange building. on the
Corner of Clinton and Locust streets-up
stairs Will attend to all business connect
ed with his profession.
Dec 9, lS63.-tf.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19
The stool was unoccupied that term.

rw A clergyman recently, by mistake
exchanged carpet-bags with an abolition
orator at railroad station, and was hor-
rified when he was preparing for services.
TO find an abolition speech and bottle
of whiskey in his bag instead of his SER
mon.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1865-04-19

eS A Schoolmaster tells the following
good one: l was teaching in a quiet
country village. The second morning of
my session / found leasure to survey my
surroundings, and among the scanty fur
niture | espied a three legged stool
'Is this the Ounce block ?" | asked
a little girl of five. The dark eyes spark
led, the curls nodded assent, and the lips
rippled out
81 guess so the teacher always sits on
that"
The stool was unoccupied that term.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-06-06
Anecdote Of Dr. Mott.

On an evening preceding Thanksgiving,
many years ago, two students left the col
lege with the most foul intent of procuring
some of the Doctors fine and tat chickens,
that roasted on tree adjoining his house.
When they arrived at the spot, one ascend
ed the tree while the other stood with the
bag, ready to receive the plunder. 1t so
happened that the Doctor himself had just
left the house, with the view to secure the
same chickens Tor his Thanksgiving dinner.
The rogue under the tree, hearing some one
approaching, Immediately crept away with
out notifying his companion among the
branches. The Doctor came up silently,
and was Immediately saluted from above as
follows:
"Are you ready?"
eyes," responded the Doctor assembling
his voice as much as possible.
The other Immediately laying his hands
on the old rooster, exclaimed: ].
Here is old Prex will you have him"
"Pass him along" was the reply, and he
was soon in the Doctors bag. POW
Here's marin PreX," said the uncon-
scious student, grabbing fine old hen,
"will you have her?"
"Yes," said the Doctor.
"Here's son John, will you have him?"
"Yes," again responded the Doctor.
"Here's daughter Sal, take her." and so
on until he had gone regularly through
with the old Doctors family chickens.
The old man walked off with the plunder
in one direction, while the student, we'll
satisfied with the nights work, came down
and streaked for the college. Great was
his astonishment to learn from his compan-
ion that he had not got any chickens; If he
gave them to any one it must have been DR..
Mott.
Expulsion, fine and disgrace were upper
most in their thoughts until the next fore
noon, when both received polite invita-
ton from their President requesting the
presence of thNr company to aThanksgiv-
ing dinner. To decline was impossible, so
with hearts full of anxiety for the result,
they wended their way to the house, where
they were pleasantly received by the old
gentleman, and with large party were
soon seated around the festive board. After
asking blessing, the Doctor rose from his
seat, and, taking the carving knife, turned
with smile to the rogues and said:
"Young gentlemen, here's old PreX,
marin PreX, son John and daughter Sal" at
the same time touching successively the
respective chickens; Ito which will you be
helped?" '"
The modification of the students may be
imagined. ..."
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-06-06
The Chicago Republican ON the
Amnesty Proclamation.

The Chicago Republican, the new Admins
tration journal just established at Chicago,
says: .. ,..f...... ...... -..r -
''In his proclamation ofa general amnesty,
Mr.. johnson has, we think wisely, seen
proper to withhold pardon from many who
would have been embraced in Mr.. Lincolns
offer; but he has expressly declared that
the cases of all who are excepted are held
open for future consideration. He thus
puts them upon their good behavior. They
are the prominent men in the South, the
men of wealth and influence, who have
hitherto exercised q commanding power tor
evil over their less influential neighbors.
Whether they will be pardoned or hanged
is made to depend greatly upon their future
behavior as individuals. In adopting this
course, the President has, we believe, hit
upon the most successful and speedy mode
of restoring peace and good order in south
ern communities which could possibly have
been devised,n .... .1
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-06-06
Lands Located in Ohio, West Virginia and
Pennsylvania. ..,

THE PROPERTIES OF THIS COMPA.
L ny consist Of 423 acres Of the most desirable
OIL Lands in these States. selected with care and
judgment by practical men, after prospecting and
examining the most productive regions and locali-
ties. A large part of it is situated on Dunkard
creek, Green county, Pennsylvania, where. in pro-
portion to developments, the quantity and quality
of the Oil found, is superior to Oil creek, it com
manding higher price in the Pittsburg market.
The lands in West Virginia are located in Mon
ongea and Wetzell counties, and are considered
among the best in the State.
In Ohio, the Company property is located in Knox
county, where the indications are most favorable,
Oil Of superior character as q lubricator being
found at a depth Of $50 feet, adjacent lands and
within few feet of the Conpanvs property.
The Company are already sinking one we'll, and
have arranged to commence two more as soon as the
necessary machinery can be put on the ground
THREE WELLS have recently been struck only
short distance from the property of this Company.
EITHER ONE of which would, in one year, nearly
pay tie entire capital of the Company.
The officers of this Company, in placing its stock
before the public, are confident that the induce
ments offered are not surpassed by any Company
in the country. The Capital Stock is small for the
amount of valuable Oil territory the Company pos
sess, and the assurance Of a speedy and large re-
turn to the stockholder is almost certain. ..
Full and detailed information given on applica-
ton to the Sec etary and Treasurer.
B8- limited amount of the Stock is now offered
for sale Apply to
apr2l-dGm Secretary and Treasurer.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-06-06
QD9lo Statesrlra{rr,
The Squire and His wife.

The Squire had friend to visit him on
business and was very much annoyed to be
interrupted by his wife, who came to ask
him what he wanted for dinner. ......
"Go away! let us alone!' impatiently said
the squire. .... IN u...I.
Business detained his friend until dinner
time, and the Squire urged him to remain.
The Squire was generous proviGer, proud
Of his table, and he very cOmplacently es-
corted his friend to seat. A little to the
surprise of both, they saw nothing on the
board but huge dish of salad, which the
good wife began quietly to dish up.
my dear" said the Squire, "where are
the meats"
"There are none to-day" .r..
mo meats! What in the name of pow
ertyl The vegetables then! Why don't you
have the vegetables brought in?" .....
''You didn't order any vegetables
''Order-didn't order anythingw said
the amazed Squire. ....
"You forget" coolly answered the house
wife. L asked you what we should have,
and you said Lettuce alone and here it is"
The friend burst out in laugh, and the
Squire, after looking lurid and lugubrious
for moment, Joined him. . .r, OFF
"Wife, give it up. lowe you one. Here
Is the fifty dollars you wanted for carpet,
which denied YOU" The Squire forked
over. ....a a.r..... .'..,n. .... ....
A few days afterward the Squire remain
ed working in his garden sometime after
the usua tea hour. His wife grew impa-
tient of delay and went to find him. His
excuse, when asked what he was waiting
tor, threw her into a lutter OF excitement.
"Some one coming to supper! Why
didn't you tell me? | declare you are the
provokingest mani" . 1.
And without asking which of his friends
was expected, she FASTENED to change her
dress and ''slick up'' her hair for the occa-
sion. This done, she came out and found
the Squire seated at the table reading a
newspaper. ... ''... r..
"Where's your company?" ....
"My company! l haven't any compa-
n.y." - ..........
But you said that you expected some-
body to support" exclaimed the indignant
wife. .-.....-....
my dear, / said no such thing. You
asked me what was waiting for, and said
Summons to come to supper, that's what |
was waiting for, my dear. And l came i'm
mediatly." .r.. ......
"And you've made me 60 and change my
dress. Oh, I'll pay you for this"
"No matter about it, my dear. | owed
you, remember, for that lettuce" .t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-06-06
NUMBER 2S9.
A Privileged, Glass.

In these days of myriad National Banks
and unlimited Government paper currency, a.,
pointed suggestions may be obtained by re-
curing to the opinions entertained In re-
gard to Governmental banking system by
our earlier statesmen. When the question
Of rechartering the old United States Bank
was before Congress, in 1876 John Ram
dolph, of Roanoke, in a speech before that
body made use of the following expressive
language, really stronger in its application
now than then: Il DECLARE TO you, sir" said
Mr.. Randolph, shat am the holder of no 4!
stock whatever, except live stock and hada
determined never to own any--but, If this Z
bill passes, will not only be o stockholder
to the utmost of my power, but will advise
every man, over whom have any mhu-
ence, to do the same, because it is the eyea- (,
tt0n Of q GREAT .PRIvILEGRD ORDER of the
most hateful kind to my feelings, and be-
cause would rather be the master than the
slave. If must have master, let him be
one with epauletts-something that i can
fear and respect, something that can look
upto-but not master with quill behind
his ear.' .s .-...,rI r..
The present national banking system,
with the favors and privileges it confers,
the exemption from taxation of the capital
invested, by which the wealth of the coun-l
try is released from its proper share of the,
public burdens, and which the labor Of the.
country-the farmers, mechanics, and the
small property holders-will be compelled
to bear, together with their own proper
tion, has far greater tendency to build up
in this country a-pfivileged aristocracy
than the system alluded to by Mr.. Ran
dOlph. The holders of Government bonds
receive liberal interest but pay no taxes
to meetthat interest or defray the public ex-
penditures. Those who are too poor to buy
these bonds are compelled to sustain these
burdens and pay over their hard earnings
to these wealthy and tax-exempt bond-i
holders. Capital is withdrawn from taxa
ton and labor is made its hand-mad-the
slave Of wealth. The mass of the people
will soon see and feel the deleterious; effect
of the tinancialsystem adopted by the Ad-
Portsmouth Times.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-06-06
A WOman's Secret,

A French actress whose youth and hpau-
ty appeared ineXhaustible-on the boards
never would tell her age. OF course, the
more she wouldn't tell it, the more curious
people were to know it. A woman can't
keep secret! She kept that. q l'
BY good luck--as the multitude thought
she was Summoned as a witness OIL trial.
The gossips rubbed their hands and chuck
led. "Aha! we shall know it now, She
must tell, or go to prison for contempt Of
therefore, tell" 'F " .tIN'
The court was crowded with open-eared
listeners. In French courts of justice the
witness does not stand in a box to give evil
dence, but sits on stool, in the middle of
the floor of the court in front Of the Presi-
dents desk, and with no barrier or separa-
tion between it and himself.
The lady was ushered in, raised her right
hand to heaven, took the oath to speak the
truth, and then seated herself on the wit
ness-stool. - 5yA'-
"Your name ?" asked the President. ~
"'Angelique Toujoursfeurie." li'sHD
sYour profession ?n . ~ p" t"""p) DIS
"Artiste Dramatique." .''''A {, '1h.
"Your age?" 7H. ~ =. 'h'Iih'i"
glYou might have heard pin drop, or the
hair grow on the bystanders' heads. Every
eye was bent on the lady. She was driven
into a corner at last. .t, - (, ~ y,
Il Foolish Partisan public to think SO; An
gelique simply rose from her seat, walked
straight up to the Presidents desk, and
whispered the secret into his ear. He nod
ded, made the entry In his private notes,
and, smiling, continued the rest Of his in
| lterrogatory as soon as she had resumed her
place on the sellette. .'''3' q ~ Il'0' :,
The public retired with feelings Of min
| gled disgust and admiration. The Trial had
| lost all further interest; and the President
was known to be a man of honor and gal
lantry, who would never let pretty wo-
mans cat escape from his Presidential bag
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-06-06
Rev. Thomas Beecher ON Temper.
anCe.

We see 1t stated that at recent temper
ance meeting held in Elmira, Rev. T. X.
Beecher, well known as a preacher and
brother of Henry Ward, took position in
favor OF the use of ale and wines as proy-
hylactic tor temperance. He said that he
had so taught from his pulpit, and that he
should do it again; that he advised Messrs.
Briggs & Bowler to rebuild their brewry in
the interest of the temperance cause; that
he had barrel of good ale in his cellar; but
there was scarcely saloon in Elmira
where glass of good ale could be procur-
ed, as he had tried almost every one; and
that If we formed temperance Organiza-
ton on the basis of total abstinence, we
should act contrary to science, and so con-
trary to God, and should consequently fail.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-06-06
LAND SCRIP FOR SALE.
10000 Acres.

THE SUBSCRIBER, AGENT FOR
l. the sale of the Agricultural College Land Scrip,
granted by Act Of Congress to the State Of Pennsy
Vania will receive sealed bids fer the whole any
part of said Scrip until the twentieth day of June
1895.
Each piece of the Scrip entities the holder to locate
l60 acres of any of the pubic lands Of the United
States, which open to private entry in accord
aqHSe with the Act of Congress Of 1852;
The title is direct from the United States to this
Comm ,pyealth, and the Scrip being assigned in
blank under the hand and seal Of the surveyor Gen-
ersl becomes sure and safe representative of prop
orty and may be transferred by mere delivery.
The purchaser may locate his Scrip at once, or
hold it without payment of taxes or other expenses
for location or sale at any future time.
FORM OF BIDS.
i will take. pieces of Scrip at - cents an
acre, on the conditions advertised. al
[SIGNED WITH NAME AND RESIDENCE IN FULL
CONDITIONS.
l. Bids must be for 100 acres or multiples of that
number. .'
:, 2: The bids are to be marked on the envelope
bids tor Scrip" . ..-..-
8. The bids are to be opened on Thursday June
90 1865 at the Office of the Surveyor General in Har-
risburg in the presence Of the Governor, Surveyor
General, and Auditor General.
4. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid at
the Office Of the Surveyor General ten days after
notice of the award is deposited in the Postofice.
days afterwards. .... .t..... -......
s. No bid of less than seventy-ive cents per acre
will be considered. Address,
'r. Agricultural College,
may25-d&wtj2Oth CENTRE COUNTY, Pa,