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The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

It is very difficult to give any idea of
what Democracy or Democrat Is, in the
present Auctuating condition Of that party
and its press. No two Northern Journals
haze the same principles or make the same
professions. In fact, hardly any TWO COL
umns Of any giyea paper are consistent
with each other. In the South it is easier.
There to hate the blue and wear the gray
is the short and simpls creed Of the
Democratic faith. To this the whole
party, North as well as South, will shortly
come, Even now our Democratic friends
in Pennsylvania bear their disguise un-
gracefully, and. under the excitement of
the late elections, are resfive under ii.
The editor of the Jefferson Reekly
Clarion, a Democratic Journal of Texas, in
late number, undertakes in his saluta-
tory to define for his readers the nature
and duties of Democrat. We think he
has we'll succeeded, and if he perseveres IN
the path which he has SO sharply "blazed
OUT" as he expresses it, he will arrive in
the end to prominence In the councils OF
the party -
81 have for long years been an unfincA-
ing Democrat of the iroh-jacket kind, or,
in artistic words, 'heart-staved and iron
bound,' believing that these doctrines have
made the Republic, kept it in the high
pathway of its destity, ard by their 6e-
sertion left US dismem bered and in ruins
a nulli6er in 1880; secessionist in 1861,
and, at this crisis, an unmitigsted and
unreconstructed rebel-so to continue, if il
be forever, SO long as the 'iron age of
swords is upon US, with the 5ayonet for
Jaw and jury. Notwithstanding this,
shall advise myself aud all others to
submit TO the convincing argumen: of
necessity, because we cannot help our
selves. On the following subjects, these
are my opinions, in common with the
editors of this paper, aud shall direct my
course.
Reconstruction. That every man
should register and await development
If it is then 20 be seen that we shall be
able to elect such delegates to the conven-
ton as will form such Contitution as shall
give all men their rights, and not endorse
the unconstitutional acts of the usurping
'Rump Congress and its military despo-
tism; if we can keep the negro from being
our equal and our master it We cap choke
down the Southern Radicals, those by
brids of negro, Yankee, and traitoI-theu
we shall favor convention and reconstruc
tion otherwise, a death-stIuggle on every
inch of ground"
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21
"TEere we Are again y,

Some time ago, We read in the paper:
that Colonel Dan. Rice, the great clown,
had retired from the circus and moral
mensgerie business But though lost tc
the sawdusf and The scenes of his many
professional triuHphs, Dan. has not abso-
lutelJ retired 10 private life. TIE public
are destipa6 not to lose sight Of him. II
now appears that Dan. dofFed the motley
in order to enable himself to make his ap.
pearance in new and entirely different
role. In tact-hold your breath-Dan.
is q candidate for the Presidency Of the
United States The GreeDsburg, Pa,
Democrat is the name of the paper which
first discovered that in Dan. were combi-
ned, not only the elements of a great clown,
but of great patriot and statesman. In
brief, the Democrat thinks Dan. "the CON-
ing man." endowed with the attributes of
god and anointed with holy oil, and
foreordained from all eternity to be the
instrument of rescuing our once happy
but now distracted country from des:ruo-
ton. The Democrat says:
GAS Wes:moreland county was the first to
nominate that inflexible hero, Andrew Jack
son, and ttat enlightened sta tesman, James
buchanan, for the Presidency, SO is she now
the first to herald to the country the name OF
Col. Daniel Rice, a nnmc 60 which we defy
any one 20 attach single blot or stigma a
name loved, honOre6 ana respected wherever
he who bears it is known"
The ex-clown's name may be emineutly
unblotted as to the Daniel part thereof,
and utterly uns,igmaed as to the Rice half,
and may be very much loved and very
much honored and very much respected
wherever known, yet we incline to the
belief that Dan. can't win. One charla-
tan in the Presidential chair is enough
for any one generation, and Andy John
son fills the bill in that respect too well to
admit of his being succeeded by West
moreland county's first choice.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21
A Curious Coin.

A rare curiosity in the shape of gold
coin was recently dug up in the garden of
Mr.. j. r. Boyd, who residess at Beaver,
Pa, on the site of old Fort AtcIutosh.-
The coiE has been exhibited to a number
of persons versed in numismatics, but
none of them have heen able to give any
definite information in regard to it. Its
of antique workmanship, and has none OF
the characteristics of modern coin. 1t is
abou, the size of an American halt dollar,
is pure gold, and weighs exactly one
ounce. 1t has lost considerable in weight,
however, by Being accidentally damaged
or purposely mutilated. The diverse con-
tains a cross, in the shape OF the cross of
Jerusalem, the transverse pieces OF which
are seven-eighths of an inch n length,
and nearly an eighth of an inch wide
La tho four spaces formed by the cross
beams are two lions statant, and two de-
signs resembling castles-.he castles be-
ing placed in the upper right and lower
left space. The cross is surrounded by a
circle of dots, outside of which is legend,
TOO much mutilated to be deciphered.-
Portions Of the letters are visible, which
indicate Tsp as portion of the legend,
and with other indications lead to the be-
lief that the coin is of Spanish make
IR. is also visible in small characters in
side the circle. At the lower side of :he
space occupied By the legend, there are
two letters, or portions thereof, resembling
On The reverse OF the coin is very
curious, aud contains great many devices
or emblems The principal figure is COM
posed of two pillars, with two horizonta!
bars running across, in the in.erstices OF
which arc letters aud devices, the Princi-
pal of which are between the pillars, and
| are very plain-.8V..4 On the left side
of the pillars is p. and on the right side
an A, both very distinct. There are also
Roman numerals, which, as far as they
can be deciphered, stand thus-V.XX TX
The first two Of these letters are very dis
tinct, but the others are somewhat mutt
lated aud curtailed b. the wearing away
of the edge Of the coin. 1t is supposed
that these numerals indicate the date, OF
form a portion Of the letters by which the
date of issue was marked. On the whole
the coin is a very curious one, and it:
true history would be read with great in.
terest. Mr.. Boyd has been offered large
sums for it, but declines to part with it a
present.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21
The Alabama Convention.

The convention in Alabama recently
chosen under the reconstruction law oi
Congress manitests its wisdom by its
moderation, as is shown by the following
resolutions passed by it:
Resolred, That a committee on removal of
disabilities, to consist OF thirteen members,
be appointed by the Chair, to whom the
members oE the Convention shall present the
Iames of such disfranchise6 persons as have
aided and are aiding in reconstructiug the
civil government of the State in accordance
with the laws Of Congress, which names shall
be reported to this Convention before its
close.
Resolved further, That said committee be
instructed to prepare a memorial to Congress
upon the subject of the removal of disa5ili-
ties.
This act of magnanimity is done in the
face of the following blackguardism taken
from the Mobile Tribune:
To-day the outlaws and ragamufins of
Alabama meet in convention at Montgom-
cry. If there was still law in the land, the
penitentiarv at WetImpka would be their
place of meeting, but as it is, they will as
semble in the Capitol at Montgomery. Pope
aud Swayne deserve to be crowned with corn
cobs for the able and complete manner in
which they have carried out the wishes OF
their masters, comprising the Rump. Not
only have they shackled and gagged the
State, but they have loaded her back with q
pack of creatures who, if they were turned
loose in the Geological Gardens, would set
the very giraffes and hippopotani to laugh
ing. There they SIT like terrapins on an old
log i'll a mill pond-calling themselves Con-
YentlOQ."
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

TERRIBLE AccIDENT-A terrible ac-
cideut, resulting in the death of young
man named John Myers, and the injury
of another named James loDden, occur
red at the Hollidaysburg Foundry, on
Monday evening last, about 5 O'Clock
Myers and Londen, with several others,
were engaged in pushing a carriage,
loaded with heavy iron flask and mould
weighing altogether about 6ve tons
into the core oven. just as they had
entered the oven, the heavy flask was ac
cidently thrown from the carriage, and
young Myers was caught between it AMI
the wall, in an upright position, and his
breast aud body were SO severely crushed
as to cause his death in a few moments.
Young Lon den was knocked down, one
end of the flask falling upon him but
fortunately it caught upon some loose
castings, lying Immediately beside him, or
he must also almost inevitably have been
crus"ed to death.
Young Londen was conveyed to the
residence of John R. McFarlane, where
he was properly cared for. His injuries,
though pretty oevere, are not dangerous,
and he will probably be able to be about
again in few DAYS.
The remains of young Myers were con-
veyed to the residence of his grandmother,
Mrs. Herr, OF Juniata St. from whence
they will be conveyed to their final restin e
place in the Lutheran cemetery Wednes-
day morning. The deceased was about Is
years of age, of most exemplary and praise.
worthy habits, and his sudden death is .
severe atfliction to his relatives, who have
the warmest sympathies of the entire
community in their sad bereavement
! Standard
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

GEN. MEADE's ANSWER. The Get
tysburg Star d; Sentinel says that previous
to the late October election, the Democ-
racy Of this State sounded" Maj Zen.
Meade as to his fitness for the Presidency.
The politicians presented their case very
plausibly, aud urged the General to be-
come their candidate. He replied cub
stantially that there were three difficulties
in the way:
First-He preferred his present posi-
ton, Major General in the regular
army.
Second--He had no taste Cor the duties
of the Presidency.
Third-He called himself q Republi.
can, aud intended voting the Republican
ticket at the October election.
The COMMITTEE" were satisfied that
nothing could be done in that quarter
and left 10 deep but deserved humilistion
The hero Meade is true to the flag and
the principles for which he fought on the
tsnted seld.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

VERY singular proposition is, we learn,
to be presented to The next Congress for
the use of storm signals, especially in
tended 70 1sneft agriculture. Two can
mons are to be stationed at each county
seat. When the telegraph brings the
news of an approaching %torm, the cannon
will be fred at different intervals, Which
will Indicate the direction wheIce the
storm COMES, and it is expected that lhe
sound can be heard through most parts OF
tie country. These signals are also to be
used along the coast for the benefit OF nav
igation.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

TnE New York Times perpetrates tho
following "Foreign residence has not
changed the temper ard habit OF Gen.
bIcClellan's mind. He Intended to come
home in the Scotia, but changed his mind
at the lat moment, having oeen detained
by private business. Me will now come
Sy some other steamer, ii he doesu't change
his mind at the last moment again. Ills
r,oVemeuts while at the head Of the Army
Of the Potomac were greatly swsssrsssed
nv this ehrcuic habi'
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

Tho attempt of young Weston to walk
from Portland to Chicago within given
period OF twenty.six days, aud his progress
along the route, has awakened q public
interest on the subject of pedestrianism.
Americans, as nation, are the poorest
walkers in the world. 1t is a rare thing
for Us to walk dozen miles for the pleas
ure OF 1t; and for a women to walk half
that distance is a feat which is regarded as
almost miraculous. Foreigners make little
OF jaunt on foot which the majority Of
Americans would shrink from. We believe
no conspicuous American statesman or
politician ever gained celebrity for walk
ing like Lord Palmerston. An incident
has recently occurred in Washington
which illustrates the different views Of
this exercise aud the power of mems en-
durance, which prevails on the two sides
of the Atlantic. NJ. Dc Bodisco, Secreta-
ry of the Russian Legation, was bantered
the other day by Georgetown gentleman
to walk to the canal bridge. al will
walk to the chain bridge, seven miles" d"
responded the diplomat. His ability to do
50 was doubted, and off the two started
NJ. De Bodisco walked the distance inside
oi wv nouiS, aA~H inc OeUrReIOWueT palu
for dinner. We venture the opinion
that there are few American diplomats
who could be bantered into an undertak in 2
| of this kind. Walking long distances with
| rapid:ty and ease can be done by any I
with decent legs and much practice. The
marching of our armies, when the emer-
gency required it, during the rebellion,
demonstrates this. 1t is not physical disa-
bihty which causes the incompetency of
the Yankee to walk, but lack of practice
We do not practice because walking is too
slow. Above all things, we must make
haste-hence We walk as little as possible,
either in business or for pleasure. Per-
haps when we get our work so we'll done
that we shall be over our hurry. we shall
take time for an exercise which is both
agreeable and healthful in the highest
degree. We trust the example Of Weston
will go great ways towards awakening a
disposition on the part of our people to
indulge themselves more than hitherto in
the art and exercise OF walking.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

DHOTOGRAPHIG.-
i Ho ! every one that wants Pictures,
come ye TO Ebensburg and get them
Having located in Ebensburg, l would very
respectfully inform the people that am now
fully prepared to take
PHOTOGRAPHS
in every style of the art, from the smallest
Card Picture up to Life Size.
E@- Pictures taken in any weather. -ESN
Every attention given to the taking of
CHILDREN'S PICTURES.
Photographs painted in OIL, India Ink, or
Water COtOrs.
Your attention is called to my
FRAMES FOR LARGE PICTURES,
and
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
which I will sell as cheap as the cheapest.
l ask comparison, and defy competition.
Thankful for past favors, / solicit q con-
tinuance of the same.
SSr Gallery on Julian street, two doors
south Of the Town Hall.
oesl .sml T. T. SPENCE. PHOTOGRAPHS,
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21
ThaddeuS stevens.

In the oriioary course of nature, the
day must soon come when the earthly
career o. Thaddeus Stevens shall end
Would that the brave old man could tarry
longer among u.s. His has been good
warfare, ever on the side of humanity and
Justice. Nature blessed him largely, not
in Intellect and will only, but in strong
love of the right and truth for their OWN
sake. His record will show his deep de-
votion to his convictions, preferring to
abide by them than to bask in the appro-
val of his fellows. Whatever else the
foes of the old man may charge against
him, they cannot say with truth that he
was a seeker for place or power at the
sacrifice Of his sense Of right. The grave
daily closes over brave, good, and wise
men, but it has seldom received the form
of a nobler man than Thaddeus Stevens.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

THE prospectus OF the Daiy State
Guard, whose publication will be com
menced IN Harrisburg, on December 2i,
has been received. The publishers, j.
Robley DungliSon, Esq. Governor Geary s
private Sccretary, Wien Forney, Esq,
State Librarian aud editor of the Harris
bp;-e Telegraph, and Levi Kaufman, Esq,
are experienced journalists, aDd propose
to make the State Guard first class
newspaper. It will be Republican In
politics. Terms, Sc Pc, annunl.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

Mrs. RUNYEoN, of A ltoona, slipped
and fell as she was entering the residence
of a neighbor, and broke one of her arms
in two places. The accident is rendered
more distressing from the fact that the
woman has large family of small chill
dren dependent on her labor for their
daily bread.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

THE late Russian proviuce in the north
east, COW popularity termed "Walrussia, "
was formally transferred to the United
States On the 18Th nlrimo, aud was re-
,eiyed by Gen. Lowell ii. Rousseau
Nov if Congress should refuse to ratify
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21
TN THE ORPHANS COURT OF

TN THE ORPHANS COURT OF
CAMBRIA COUNTY.
In the matter of the account of David Shat
fer, guardian of the minor children OF Jacob
Shafer, decd, on motion, F. A. Shoemaker
appointed Auditor to distribute the money
in the hands OF the accountant.
Extract from the Record By the Court.
In pursuance of the abovs appointment,
will attend at my Office, in Ebensburg, on
Fridoy, the 22d NOpember, at o'clock, 2. NJ.
when and where all parties interested may be
heard. F. A. SHOEMAKER.
Oct. 81, ls67,st.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21
T1NWARE
Dealer IA

Hardware. Cutlery, Farm Edge To-
Nails, Horse Shoes, Horse Shoe E.T,
Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery. SOoo.
Augers, Bits, Files, Hatchets, Hupn..,
Hinges, Gimlets, Screws, Locks Ts,sn
es, Bolts, Halter Chains, Breast Cb.;na, Cbfa
Trace Chains, Horse Brushes % Cn..
Combs Hand Saws, Oil Stones uEl w
Parer eat Cutters. Coal Ho5. app
Lock IS - Sad Irons, Coffee MIL 10 10
fee Roaf. Carbon Oil Launs ~ ~
neys, B $, and Wicks, Stove PnI;t II
Boot Psrtlot Hoop Iron, Wagon .. us
Sleigy len, arriage Bolts, &c.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

THE President has issued an order
mastering Major General Sickles out OF
The service. He yet rotains bis RANK as
Celosel in the regular army.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21
EXTRAORDINARY ArrRAcH
AT TRR

EXTRAORDINARY ATrRAc@,'
AT TRR
EBENsBCRe STOVE = rINwAaY por
All economical ba, ers would d. -,
call before going elsewhere. 7, Ssl
anything to look at, and but li,tls WI ~ 4 y
COOK STOVES,
PARLoR STOVES.
OFFICE STOVES.
rn,u.or COPPER VA
SHEET.TaoN WARE.
HOUSE SPOUTNc
TINROOFISe
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

TLBRIDGE STILES,
IL EsExsBVEs, Pa
Manufacturer OF Barrels, Kegs, Iuo'' = =
Wooden-ware generally. Meat s'Sa-' :
Kraut stands on hand and !oT sale
EGT Repairing done cheap Tor ca-u. l.,.,5
Orders from distance promrt! n az -
ed to. NOV. Z, l85''!1
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

7 ICENSE NOTICE.
IL The following petition for License has
been fled with the Clerk of Quarter Sessions
of Cambria county, and Will be presented for
the action of the Court on the first Monday of
December, 1861. To wit
E0ting House.
John Strohm, Sd Ward Johnstown.
.nol41 GEO. c. K ZAHM, Clerk Q. S.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

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He has
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING

of every style and quality
Fine FFock and Dress Coats, Bushes. G.
CveTcoats, Coats of all sorts and size
Cashmere and Doeskin Pantaloous,
and Pantaloons for everyday
wear; Vests of any and eY-
cry description.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

As I rt i.nsie@ely added largely to n, q.
and ha'. frst-class Hardwarp ,sS, ~
Store, in want Of anytbirg II an1 a.S,
are lntat &c give me a call. 6ns - ~.
IN kinds of JolistinctIy understood-- -
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

Not to go into details too deeply, sG5v
to say that he keeps a
FIRST CLASS CLOTHING ST0REi
where anything and everything pertaining
the decoration and comfort Of the outer :
can be obtained at easy prices.
B@ Remember that this is the only rs
lar, first class Clothing Store in town.
public are requested 10 call and examine
stock. IN extent, variety, and cheaPns'
price, they will Gnd it unriva!led.
oclO1 J. 4. MAGU UIRE &C
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOOD;
By odds the best assortment in toBa.
LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S TRAVEL
BAGSI
AS well as Trunks, Valises, Carpet SAs
and travelling gear in general.
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21

Repal@-T yonrs. tIended 10.
y, er City, o. -
B5 oIated to ytreet. Ebensbufr
the room ood in slpied by Mills { %
oc24l of afe-eS THOS. ". WILLIAM
The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1867-11-21
'nabie terms. NOT BE UNDERSOID,

BY strictS atteniion TO business and 4.
to deal fairly and Justly with all n.
hope to n cS Ster sceiye a share Of ~.
patronao Of l AxDS -
The Cecil Whig., 1867-03-30
CofaI affairs.

To OrR FRIENDS. The Circuit Court will
meet on Monday next, aud the Orphaus'
day.
y number of cur subscribers and adver
tiseius patrons will he in town iu the course
of the week, aud we hope they will not for
get the printer. The roads have been so
foul for the last six weeks that few have
been able to reach Elkton, aad our custom,
ers' calls have not been so frequent as we
could have wished.
The Cecil Whig., 1867-03-30
NOTICE
To Collectors & Owners of Dogs.

IN accordance with the Code Of Public Local Laws
] for Cecil county, the County Commissioners here
hy direct Collectors of Taxes for 1856 to make an
accurate assessment of all Dogs upwards of two
months old in their several Districts, between the
18th day of March and the 18th day of April, 1867,
aud make return thereof to the County Commission
crs, under oath affirmation that they have made
disent search for, and that their returns are fun
and accurate of all dogs in their several Dis
tricts
Persons assessed with Dogs will be held acco,inta-
he for the tax whether they aerward part with the
dogs or not
Attention is called to the following section Of the
Act Of Assembly:
ANY dog kept or staying about house Shall he
deemed sufficient evidence of ownership to author
izc the Collector to return the person inhabitins
said house as the owner or posscssor of such dog,
and any person sending his dog rom house to house
or place to place, avoid the said tax shall be liable
- double tax Therefore and every dog not returned
s;np lie deemed to have no owner, and may be kill
ed by any person seeing lin running at large
,,ord.r JAS. :. CRAWFORD, Clerk
Mar 49, lS61-iw fVii - Nc''' ''"s