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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-27
NUMBER 80.

PRINTING One THOUSAND YEARs AGO.
An extraordinary discovery has been
made of a press in India When Warren
Hastings was Governor>G eneral of India,
he observed that In the district of Benares
a little below the surface of the earth, is
to be found stratum of kind of fib-ous
woody substance, of various thickness, in
horizontal layers. Major Roebuck, in
formed of this, went out to a spot where
an excavation had been made displaying
this most singular phenomenon. In Dig
ging somewhat deeper for the purpose of
further research, they laid open a vault,
which on further examination, proved to
be OF some size, and to their astonishment
found kind of printing press SET up in
the vault, and on it movable types placed
as if ready for printing. Every inquiry
was set On foot to ascertain the probable
period at which such an instrument could
have been placed there, for it was evident-
ly not of modern origin, and from all the
MAYOR could collect it appeared probable
that the press had remained in the state
IN which IT was found for at least one
thousand years. We believe the worthy
Major, On his return to England, present
ed one of the learned associations with 2
memoir containing many curious specula-
tons ON the subject. Paper we know to
| have been manufactured in the East MANY
centuries before we had any knowledge Cf
| 1t, and we have many reasons to think
that the Chinese had been acquainted with
the mode of printing they now employ
! many years before Faust and Guttenburg
invented it in Europe. 1t certainly does
no credit TO the inventive genius of tie
Romans to know that, while they ap-
preached 50 near@as to engrave in a style
not to be equaled in the present age on
gems and stones, and of course the taking
of impressions of them, theysshould have
remained ignorant of the ant which has
bestowed SO many blessings on mankind.
-[Exchange.
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AN AFFECTING SCENE-The Rich
mond Enquirer, Of few days since, has
the following
An affecting scene took place a few
days ago, at the police station, which
melted more than one heart to tears. A
young man of most respectable connec-
lions had been arrested for drunkenness
and dlsorderly conduct, and was raving
like maniac in his cell when his aged
mother, attired in widows weeds. entered
the station>house, and requested to be al
lowed an interview. The request was
granted, and she stood face TO face with
her erring son. The surprise almost So
D9red him for moment, and he greeted
her with manly tenderness, but the demon
OF intoxicatiun soon broke forth in fresh
cravings. The mother endeavored to calm
and soothe him, but without avail his
dulled ear was deaf even to the tones of
maternal love, and retiring from the cell
she Sank into a seat, while the so5s, so
long choked down, burst forth in passions
ate vehemence for her son her fallen son,
her fond hope and pride, the prop and
stay Of her old Old age-for whom she
would willingly have laid down her life
For two hours her uncomfortable agita>
ton had full sway, and then, with an eff.
fort at calmness, she departed.
1t was a scene which none view could
without emotion, and spoke in thunder
tones of the evils of strong drink. For
your own sake, for your mothers sake, for
Gods sake spurn, the Intoxicating bowl.
1t is fraught with ruin to body and soul !;
1t Is liquid fire distilled damnation, the
strongest weapon of jail the devils potent
eDglnery. DON'T drink. The ruby bowl
may invite, but there is death in every
sparkle tears and sighs in every glow
ing drop. 1t will deprive you of health,
fortune, reputation and friends; mar your
every prospect, blight your every hope,
bring down the gray hairs of your parents
IN shame and sorrow to the grave, and
finally consign you poor bloated, dis
tracted wreck to a pauper's trench in Pot
ter's field. Boys, don't drink
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-27

PLEASANT NEIGHBORuOoDs. - Ones
pleasure, after all, is much affected by the
quality of ones neighbors, even though
one may not be on speaking terms A
pleasant, bright face at window is surely
better than discontented, cross one and
house that has the air of being inhabited
is preferable to closed shutters and unso
cial blinds, excluding every ray of sunlight
and sympathy.
We like TO see the glaucing, cheerful
lights through the windows, of a cold
night, or watch them, as evening deepens,
gradually creeping from the parlor to the
upper stories of the houses near US. We
like TO watch the little children going in
and out the door, TO play, or to school.
We like to sec Il white-r robed baby dane
ing up and down at the window in its
mothers arms, or the father reading his
newspaper there at evening, or any of
those cheerful, impromptu home glimpses,
which, though we are no Paul Pry, we
will assert 60 TO make a pleasant neigh
to.hood to those who live for comfort
instead OF show.
Sad, indeed, some mornings, on wax
ing, it is to see the blinds down and the
shutters closed, and know that deaths
angel, while it spared our threshold, had
crossed that of our cheerful neighbor.
Sad to miss the white robed baby from
the window, and see the little coffin at
nightlan borne into the house. Sad to
see innocent little faces pressed at even
tide against the window pane, watching
for the clear papa who has gone to his
long home
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s.. EBENsBURG, PA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 81, 1865

vor in the eyes of MIR. Barber as l never
expected Miss Fanny told me, one
evening, when | was porting over book,
that her father was going to send me to
school and give me as good chance for
an education as if l were his own SON.
And he did that very thing, and, in a few
years, was known as Mr. Robert Dana,
and the name of Old Ragbag' was forgot
ten. You see, my boy, how 1 rose, and
yet, may be, you don't exactly see it-so
let me give you few rules to help you
up in the world-rules that, think, fully
explain ho'0 l changed coacteS
"Honor your position in life, whatever
1t is, and then it can't dishonor you.
whatever work is put into your hands
to do. do it aCeIl. 'Be faithful in that
which is least
''DOn't let your circumstances get the
better of you and pull you down, but do
you get the better of circumstances, and
the first thing you know, they'll carry YOU
on to fortune, and you'll find you've
changed coaches.
"Alake the most of your opportunities
Study bravely and faithfully, for there's
nothing like education TO give man place
and power in the world
"There is one more rule I want to give
you, for think it is of great Importance.
Never fail to do a kindness whenever you
have chance, for it will give you the
favor of the good, as it gave me the favor
of Miss Fanny and her father''
Billy Stokes eyes filed to overfowiug,
and they were just on the point of running
over, when he made dash out of the of
flee but he went out wiser than when he
came III, i chronological Journal.
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OBLIdTNG. "A soldier, being on picket
reserve, went to farm house, as he said.
to borrow frying pan, but for what none
could imagine, as there was nothing TO
fry. However, he went to the house and
knocked at the door, which was opened
by lady, who asked what he wished.
MADAM, could you lend me frying
pan l belong to the picket down here. !"
eyes, sir - and forthwith came the
pan. He took it, looked in it, turned it
over, again, and looked into it very hard,
as if not certain that it was clean.
"Well, SIR" said the lady, 'scan l do
anything moro for you :"
''Could-could-could you lend me a
piece of meat to fry in it, ma aam 2" and
he laughed, in spite Of himself.
He got it.
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BRAVE ACT or AN ARCHBIsHoP.-Tha
other day, says European correspondent,
there was a destructive connagration at
Auch. From one of the burning houses
burst forth cries: "Save US save us ~
Heart rending were the screams of a
mother: "Save my~.child - The arch
bishop, who had hitherto assisted the
tiremen at the engines, stepped forth and
shouted out: '1 viii give twenty-fye
gold pieces TO him who saves the mother
and her child ~ Several men FASTENED
to the flames, but started back again.
The archbishop repeated his offer, but to
no purpose. lie then took blanket.
dipped it into pail of water, wrapped It
around his body, and climbed the Ladder
leading to the burning room. The by
ISLANDERS fell on their knees, their ewes
steadily fixed on the archbishop. He
succeeded in reaching the window, and
soon after re-appeared, carrying the mother
and her child. Upon reaching the ground
below, he tore the half burned blanket
from his shoulders and thanked God on
his knees for the success of his efforts.
lie then stepped to the poor mother and
said "My good, woman, l have offered
twenty-five gold pieces to him that would
save you. 1 have earned that sum NV
self, and will give 1t to you''
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-27

CLIMATIC CURIoSITIEs.-The CHANCES
In a country's climate by settlement and
cultivation of the soil often seems stranoe
and inconsistent. A letter from a late
traveller in Nebraska notes some curious
contrasts: cit is a frequent subject of
remark in the Ohio Valley, that settling
The country, clearing, and ditching the
land, constantly makes it drier; that old
wells and springs arc drying up, and each
succeeding summer branches run drv
which never did before The French
Agricultural report makes the some COM
plant, and calls upon the Government to
stop the destruction of the forests, as tho
means of preserving the rivers But here.
with settlement, exactly the reverse phe-
nomcna are presented, and the quantiiv of
ram IN western Nebraska and Kansas has
doubled within the memory of man
Perhaps this Is due somewhat to the trees
planted on new farms, but l think also
that the breaking up of the sod allows it
to absorb more moisture than it could in
the prairie state, and in many instances
turning hundred acres of sod will reuey
an old spring. Fresh branches are start
ing in gullies which have been dry for
hundreds, perhaps thousands of wears,
Thus springs break out in the thirsty
wilderness, and streams of water in the
dry ground = Here is an important
principle at work, which will enable agri-
culture to make great advances on what
Is now the American desert" Akin to
these are the facts of heavy rains this
summer in Colorado and California, States
where the rule of dry summer seems to
have been invariable heretofore. Who
shall divine the law of such revolutions q"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-27

"YUBA DAM" explains to the Louis
vile Courier the origin of Manhattan.
Hans kn;ckerboeker, famous navigator
OF that period, came over with a Dutch
gallon, laden with saur kraut. He stop.
ped at this island to get wood and water.
and while roaming over it he discovered
an Indian sqnaw hoelng corn, arrayed in
nothing bat mans straw hat. He pur-
chased the island of her, giving in ex-
change barrel of kraut and two dozen
pretzels. As they could not pronounce
her name in Dutch she was known as tbe
squaw with the mans hat>on. Hence
Manhattan, -
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-27

PRESERVING TOMATOES FOR WINTER
USE -RiEe, sound tomatoes, cut and
stewed until they can be put through a
cullendtr to take the skins out then, in
a boiIing state put them in dry, hot bot
ties or jars, which may be prepared by
setting them in hot water and gradually
increasing the heat till the water boils.
Fill the bottles and let them boil a few
minutes; cork and seal while hot, cut
ting the cork even with the top of the
bottle keep them in a dry cool place.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-27
wM. NJ LLOYD, JOHN IIoyD
President. Cashier.
EIR S Il NATIONAL, RANK
- OF ALTOONA.
GOVERNMENT AGENCY

DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OF TIE
UNITED STATES.
Corner VtrgiRia and Annie Streets, North
Ward, Altoona. Pa.
Authorized Capital, $500 900
Cash Capital paid in, I5O, O,OOO
All business pertaining to Banking done
on favorable terms
Internal Revenue Stamps of all denomi.
nations, always on hand.
To purchasers of Stamps, percentage. in
stamps, will be allowed, as follows:
$50 to $l00, per cent. 500 to 5000,
per cent 5000 and upwards, per cent.
Jan. 81, l867-tf.
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KssTRaa

T'@T72 GN@s RINK g2FG72
EHAVING recently enlarged our stock
& 4 We are now prepared to sell at great
reduction from former prices Oar stock con-
sts of Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery, Fancy
S.aDs, Icons, Halls AMI Aliens Ha.r Restor-
ut.yes. Pills, Ointmcnts, Plasters, Lilincuts.
Pain Killers Citrate Magncsia, E=s Jamaica
Ginger, PErc FlavornE Extracts, Essences,
.I.omon Syrup, Soothing Syrup, Spiced Syrup,
Rhubarb, Pure Spices, &c;
CIGARS AND TOBICCOS.
Plaul; Books Deeds, Notes and Bonds; Cap,
Post, Commel cili and all kinds Of Note Paper;
Envelopes, Pens, Pencils, Arnold's Writing
Fluid, Black aud Rel Ink, Pocket and Pass
Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Novels, HIS
torie5, Bibles Religious, Prayer and Toy Books,
Pcukuivcs, Pipes, &c.
E W have added to stock 4 lot Of
FINE } EW ELRY, TO which We would invite
tie attention Of the Ladies.
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS at lower prices
than ever offered in this place.
Paper and Cigars.sUld either wholesale or re-
tail. LENNON & MURRAY,
July 80, 1868. Main Street, Ebensburg.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-27

The so-called Autier sympathetic
ink, for giving copy of letter without
any press, and without previously moist
ening the copying paper, consists, essen
tally, of decoction of Brazil wood and
glycerine. When any paper is written
upon with this ink, and laid On tissue
paper, the simple rubbing over with the
finger is sufficient to produce the desired
transfer,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-27
Fa0HE ALTOONA WARE HOUSE CO.,
Dealers and Commission Merchants


Corner Vfrginia 81. and Plank Road,
Win keep constantly on hand a large and
we'll selected assortment OF FLOUR, FEED,
SALT, FISH, GRAIN, COAL, LINE, SAND,
&c, at wholesale, in Altoona City, and
the adjoining counties can be supplied with
the leading articles generally used by them
at city and mill prices.
All kinds ofcountry produce received and
paid for in cash, or sold on commission.-
Prompt returns will be made.
Storage furnished for all articles, such as
floor lumber, shocks, shingles, etc.
Articles will be delivered TO purchasers
or sent to freight warehouse.
Having the only house where goods by
the car load can be removed at the door,
thus saving drayage, our customers will re-
ceiye the benefit of it.
Price currents Will be sent weekly to per-
sons desiring them
THE ALTOONA WAREHOUSE CO.
AIfooua Arril 30 ,P6S If
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JOB PRINTING.

We have made arrangements by which
we can do or have done all kinds If plain
and fancy Job Printing, such as Books,
Pamphlets, Show Cards, Bill and Letter
Heads, Hardbil!s, Circulars, &c, in the best
style of the art and at the most moderate
prices. Also, all kinds of Ruling. Blank
Books, Book Bindjng, &c, executed to ORDER
Is good as the lest and as cheap aa the
CheapeSt.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-27

NEW TAILOR OP.--Having
~ opened a TAILORING ESTABLISH
MENI in the shop formerly occupied by r.
ID. Thomas, a few doors east of A. a. Bar
ker's store the subscriber respectfully in
forms his old customers and the rest of man
kind that he is now prepared to ran ufac-
ture all kinds of Gents ard Youths wearing
apparel in the latest style Of the art, with
neatness ald dispatch, and upon the most
reasonable terms. Persons needing work in
my line are respectfully invited to give me
a call DAVID j. EVANS.
Ebensburg, April 9, 186S.-tf.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-08-27

ENNCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY
"a WAGON, BUGGY AND CARRIAGE
FACTORY.-Having taken the Wa
gonmaking shop recently occupied 10y Mr.. VIM
Lichty. (who still remains in their employ,l
the subscribers are prepared to Manufacture
light and heavy WAGONS, BUGGIES, CAR
RIAGES and other vehicles, and will guaran
tee all work done by them to be perfectly sub
santial neat and satisfactory, while their prices
will be as moderate as those Of any manulac-
turer in the country. Repairing OF all kind
done promptly and done well Give US call
if YOU need any work in our line.
THOMAS T. WILLIAMS l. BRO.
Ebensburg, June 25, 1868.
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The Cambria Freeman
WILL BE PUBLISHED
EVERY THURSDAY MORNING, E

At E6ensburs, Cambria Co., Pa.
HI The foyoluiRg rates, payable ,rihin three
months from die Of Su5Scribing
One copy, one year, So 90
One copy, six months, l 90
One copy, three months, so
Those who fail to pay their subscriptions
until after the expiration OF six months will
be charged at the rate of $3.50 per year,
aud those who fall to pay until after the ex-
piration of twelve months will be charged at
the rate of $3 90 per year.
Twelve numbers constitute a quarter !;
twenty five, six months; and fifty numbers,
one year.
ATr.s n A
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YRAMES c.. EASILY, ATTORNEY
~ AT-LAw, GarroItopn, Cambria Co., Pa
Collections and all legal business promptly
attended to. Jan 81, 1867.
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e L. PERSHING, ATroRNEY-AT-
20 LAW, JohnStoacn, Pa. Office on Frank
lin street, upstairs, over John Benton's
Hardware Store. Jan. 81, 1867.
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GEORGE w. OATMAN,
A ATTORNEY AT LAW, EJensb,trg. Pa
4 Office in Colonade Row, Centre street.
January 81, 1S67.-tf.
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II KINKEAD, Justice Of tie Peace
Ah and Claim agent. Office removed to
the Office formerly occupied by M. Hassou.
Esq, decd, on High ST., Ebensburg. jl8.
= IS. STRAYER, JUSTICE OF THE
~1' PEACE, Johustown, Pa. Office on the
corner of Market street and Locust alley,
Second Ward. dec Il. ~,
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-12-04
Nj ASTEK COMMISSIONERS
A PATENT
Brick Drying Apparatus.

There is at the present time larger demand for
Brick and Building Materials than at any former
period. And there now in operation great num-
Der OF Patent Brick Machines, by which labor is
saved. But those operating these Machines nave
found out that the great desideratum is Brick
Drying Apparatus.
Such apparatus has at last been invented and
Is almost necessity in operating the Chambers
Brick Machine. 1t Is equally as important in con-
so with. as well as in Drying Hand-AIade
Brick. If Floors are used for drying in the sun OF
by the furnaces, there Is in the former exposure to
storm and rain which ruins Brick, and IN the lat
ter great amount Of labor, which is saved by the
OF this apparatus, and not a Brick need be lost
by bad weather. If Brick are placed upon the yard
IN Hakes, they are liable to damage and be destroy
ed by rains and storms. 1t they placed in Sheds
TO dry, they generally remain long time before
they become dry enough to burn. There is also by
any OF these modes Of drying great amount OF
handling, which damages the Brick more or less,
especially if taken from Machine and haked up
while green.
This Drying Apparatus in connection with the
Chambers Brick Machine, or any other machine OF
equal capacity, saves the labor OF six men, and the
Brick are admitted to be fty per cent. better One
man and boy can take 1000 Brick day from the
off-bearers, dry them and deliver them to the hand
who tosses to the setter in the kiln which dispenses
with vast amount Of wheeling and handling Oh
Brick, as all Brick-ma kers know.
The Patent for this Brick Drying Apparatus was
granted to the undersigned in June, 1866 State,
County, Machine and Yard rights are now offered
for sale. Full directions how to construct and Cd
crate viii accompany each sale Of Patent. Apply
to JOHN Il. SHRYOCk, ZanesVills, ID
Or 70 ASA NICHOLS, General Agent,
1871 Plymouth, Richland county, o.
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Hls0ooE co0sTY, 'o.-w.G {. DAVIS & O. !,

HANCOCK COUNTY wv. IL. laws a 20
of Findlsy, baye shipped 1, 600 barrels OF
sPples Dis fal md hqTe ready for shipment,
10000 pound ef dried apples..-- There are
70 be two grand c6stuie concerts. at Findiay,
Opthe nisIifOf Ne sth and 9th insts.; so
yopng folks ke pa, and the whole are 10
be under tie direction Of Mr.. J. Z Kahe
So says the JefIersonian From the Cour-
Ter we learn that Miss Brown who occupies
aFoOm in Che DSVis block, as EsdIes Fur
nishing Store, had marked quite lot Of
goods on the evening of the 10Th, and placing
them in box left the room for a short time.
On returning, she found theniu flames. The
alarm was given, and the fre C1tiBgui.hed
before any damage was done to the room.
Loss on goods about $500, partly covered
by insurance.. "a young .n,eus literary
society has been Organiz"d in FiBdlay.
CRAwroED COskTr, 0.--The JOuIns says
that asmanaDaped Walters had his thumb
taken Ots, whlie chOppiag kindiiSg WOO d, at
that place on the 26th, by the glancing Of his
axe--- Last Saturday the citizens of Budyrus
were to vote yes or no upon the proposition
to levy tax for $9O, 600 to complete their
Union School House. Owing to mismanage-
msnt it appears that the funds have run
short, 1na tSe Board calls forEmors TIE
JEOofnal dill p"t think The required amount
ROuld beAoscd until new board was con-
stituted ---- The Bucyrus Machine Works
filed certificate Of Incorporation with the
Secretary of State, on the 25 h ult. .Oapi-
tai stock $3.50, ,0O0,i in shares of 800 each.
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/" H. Hives Pollard, editor of the
Southern Opinion newspaper publish
ed Et Richmond, was assaasinaled, on
1.-THE morning Of the 24th, while passing
near his Office. 1t appears that he had
published an article rejecting upon the
character Of lady named Grant Her
brother James Grant feeling the aE
'front.' but lacking the nerve to meet
Pollard openly, concealed himself in the
second story Of house opposite, and
fired upon him with a double-barreled
shot gun loaded with .buek-shot one of
which passed through Pollard's heart
Young Grant was arrested, but the
coroners inques. returning a verdict
that Pollard came to his death at the.
hands of some person unknown, he was
released ObI $4,000 bail. Reports
from Richmond would indicate that
tIle. people there rather like The killing
ofPollard. bat not The s'manner of
his taking off, Pollard had been long
identified with the Richmond press,
ana was one Of the ablest journalists f
Of the country. He was a reputed
duelist, and an ardent. supporter Of
sold time cHiyalry.nJ The manner Of
'llis death was UNANIMOUSLY cowsrdly, and
,Ibe assassin Should receive the punish
ment he richly deseryes-hanging.
Pollafd's offence may have required
punishment but the law should have
been the executor sa ise q"
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1868-12-04

Gen. Rousseau is reported to have
said, during the ante-election troubles in
New Orleans, that the election would
prove either a tragedy or farce. His
official report, the essential feature of
which are printed elsewhere, shows how
it partook of both characters. He con-
tributes little to the information already
public on the subject, save in showing
the origin of the plan by which the Re-
publicaus abandoned their rights in or
to secure their. lives. Gov. Warmoth
and Gen. A. L, Lee united, he says, in
proposing to him this policy. He does
not make prominent however, the fact
that he, the military commander, with
an armed force to support him, had
previously Professed his inability to pre-
serve the peace and protect citizens al
the polls,-K. Y. Tribune.