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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-02-04
AN ACT OF INFANIY,

| At the election held in Missouri two years
ago last November Col. Switzler, the demo-
cratic candidate, was elected to Congress over
his radical opponent, Geo. w. Anderson, in
the ninth district. The radical return judges,
however, counted Colonel Switzler out, and
gave the certificate of election to Anderson.
When Congress met In December, 1897, Col.
Switzler went to Washington and contested
Anderson's seat. The matter was referred
to the committee on elections, which consists
of serer radicals and ttco democrats. After a
careful investigation of the case the commit
tee reported last July that Switzler was le-
gally elected and was entitled to his seat
This ought to have been conclusive But,
on motion of radical member, the case was
referred back to the committee to enquire
into and report on Svitzler's loyalty. The
committee again reported, about ten days
ago, that they had discharged that duty
that the charge of disloyalty against Colonel
Switzler was untrue-and again recommend
ed that he should be sworn as member
After all this it would be difficult for an
honest man to believe that radical Con-
gress solemnly voted that Col Switzler .oas
not entitled to his seat, and that Anderson
scGs. And yet that act Of infamy was done,
and Anderson retains the seat to which a
committee of his own political party twice
decided he was not entitled, If political vii
lainy can find lower depth thar this we
would like to see the effort made. It makes
all the difference in the world with radical
ism as to whose OK Is gored.
This same gentleman, Col. Switzler, was a
candidate for Congress last November. His
competitor was a radical named DYER
Switzler was elected by majority of about
secep hundred. But again the radical return
judges rejected the vote of two counties in
the district, and gave the certificate to Over.
Switzier intends to contest his seat in the
next Congress and try his luck once more
His is peculiarly case Of the pursuit of office
under difficulties.
In connection with this subject we will
here add, that although the gallant General
james Shields was elected to Congress from
the sixth Missouri district last November. by
over six hundred majority, he too was count
ed out by the radical return judges, who re-
jeeted the vote of two entire counties. He
has given notice to his opponent, Van Horn,
that he will contest his seat. But as Shields
was the only Union General who ever de-
feated Stonewall Jackson in a square fight,
we are of the opinion that his victory over
We renowned rebel will, in radical view.
DC fatal to him and his case.
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Harrisburg correspondence.
HARRISBURG, Jan. 80, 1869.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 80, 1869.
Dear Freeman-The news here for the last
week has not been exciting. the Legislature
having been engaged on bills of local char
acter. There has been no elopements and but
little in the goSsiping line the last few days.
In political circles the Gubernatorial nom
nations are pretty freely discussed in both
larties. 1t is generally believed that Gov.
Geary will be re-nominated by the Radicals.
and Gen. Cass appears to have the lead for
the Democratic nomination. McCandless,
Picker and Coulter all have their friends,
and any one of the four would be credit to
the Commonwealth. 1t is generally sup
posed the Convention will not be held until
May or June.
Prosecutions for libel are becoming very
popular. Hon. Charles Kleckner, a member
of the House, has prosecuted the editors of
the Lancaster InteLigencer for libel. My
impression is, Charles will have some diff
Guilty in making his character much better
than the'eGtors have already madeit. He is
tolerably well known here, and he will GER
tainly have to bring up a delegation from
Philadelphia to prove he has a character at
all. Prosecutions for libel have not been
successful as general thing. Hon. P. Gray
Meek, of the Bellefonte WdtchmGn, went
through the mill last week and came out
without a scratch. The.editor of the Watch
man cannot be frightened out from telling
the truth by these petty prosecutions. II.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-02-04

Ex-Gov. F. W. PIcKENs, of South Caro-
lima, died at his home in that State few
days since. He was the grandson of the ia
nous General Pickens, of revolutionary
memory, was member of Congress during
five cons ecutive terms, was minister to Rus
sla under the administration of Mr.. Buchan-
an and Governor of South Carolina at the
breaking out of the war.
Hon. EDsoN B. OLDs. of Lancaster, Ohio.
died the other day. from injuries which his
health sustained whilst a political prisoner
in Fort Lafayette during the war. DR.
Olds was distinguished and fearless demo-
crat, was member of Congress for some
years from Ohio, and was highly esteemed
by all who knew him.
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ID L E ID i.

COLLINS.-At his fathers residence il
Ebensburg. on Saturday. The 3Oth ult., Mr.
James Collins, aged 46 years.
The deceased was prostrated by pulmo
mary affection in early autumn, and contin
Iued to languish until the termination of hi
|sufferings in death. Few men have died
who, in their sphere of life, left more o.
warmer friends. He was possessed of at
.tainments far above the ordinary standard
(which made him instructive in his conver
.sational powers, while his genial disposition
Iendeared him to the social circle. Frank
manly, generous and charitable, those who
knew him best will most deeply realize hi
removal from our midst He had signified
previous to his death, wish to be buried il
the cemetery Of St. Pat-ick's church, Ebens
burg, where his friends might breathe sigl
and utter prayer over his ashes-and hi.
wish was gratifed. His remains, after :
solemn High Mass of Requiem, were depos-
|ited in their last resting place on Monday
morning. May he rest in peace.
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IDEGISTER'S NOTICE.-Notice is

NOTICE.-NOtice Is
II hereby given that the following accounts
have been passed and filed in the Register s
sOfice at Ebensburg, and will be presented TO
Ithe Orphans Court of Cambria county, for
confirmation and allowance, on Monday, the
Ist day of March next, to wit:
The first and final account OF John Shar-
3baugh, Ex'r of Hugh F. Storm, late OF Ale
gheny township, deceased.
The &C cunt of Joseph Daily, Admir- of
Jos. Bradley, late of Millville borough, dec d:
The account of Samuel Shaffer, Admir- OF
y ohm Pergrin, late of jackson twp, deceased.
The first and partial account OF David Sut.
ton, guardian of Mary A. Sutton, minor Child
sof William Sutton, deceased.
The second account of James Clevinger
guardian of Elizabeth, Margaret and Mary
Ellen Allbaugh.
The first and partial account of Sarah Leidy.
Adm'x of David Leidy, late of jackson twp,
deceased.
The account of Joseph Croyle. Admir- DE
BoNIs NON CUM TEsTANENTo ANNExo of Thomas
aCroyle, deceased.
The first aid partial account of James King,
Admir- of Andrew Miller, late of Johnstown,
adeceased
The partial account of James Brown. Ext of
sCharies Kennedy, late of Munster twp. decd.
The second and final account of Francis J
4Chrlsty, trustee for the sale of the real estate
Sof John c. Mcclure, deceased, pursuant to
proceedings in partition.
g The first and final account of ] s. Strsyer,
3 Admir- of Geo. II. Brown, late of Conemaugh
twp, deceased.
The first and final account of P. H. Shiels
EXT of Elenor Dodson, late of Allegheny tp
deceased.
The FIRST and final account of George N
Reade and Edward Roberts, Adm'rs Of Ed
ward W. Davis, late of Ebensburg, dec eased
1 he fnal account of u. A. Luther, Ex'r OF
aeob Lnther, late of Carroll twp. deceased
JAMES GRIFFIN, Register.
Registers Office,
Ebensburg, Jan. 80, 1869. 4t.
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MAR Il HE'D.

LIEGLE-PRINGLE Wilmore, OF
Monday evening, Jan. 25th, by Rev. Hite
Or. John Lingle and Miss Lizzie Pringle
both of said plSce.
We congratulate our friend John on hav
ing secured so precious gem as our amiabl
and handsome friend Lizzie. May their voy
Iage on the sea of life be attended by sunshin
aud prosperity, and may the tempestuou
waves of adversely never overtake them. Is
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The Monongabela Rep,.blican saws ,h

The Monongahela Republican says that
the account of great subteranean confia-
grafton, in which the vast bed of coal on the
Monongahela and the oil on the Allegheny
are threatened with destruction, is without
foundation in fact. and asks to say that the
section of country referred to is in "no danger
from the great subteranean hell.'" We are
glad to have the authority of the Republican,
for contradicting this statement. The story
is said to have originated il the Cincinatti
Gaelic
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-02-04

Net profit of Central Pacific
Railroad, after paying all In
terest and expenses for six
months Observation-Disclosures. S75a. 600 gold
The present gross earnings of the Union and
Central Pacific Railroads are 81 200, COO month
ly.
HOW LARGE A BUSINESS Is IT SAFE
TO PREDICT FOR THE GREAT Pa
CIFIC RAlLROADl
We would give the following facts deli,ei
from Shipping Lists, Insurance Companies,
Railroads, and general information
Ships going from the Atlantic
around Cape Horn, 100 SO,OOU tons
Steamships connecting at Pa
mama with California and
China, 55 5.......-l 100 OCO
Overland Trains, Stages, Horses,
etc eic .................. B. 600 1"
Here we have two hundred ani thirty thous-
and tons carriel westward, and experience
has shown that in the last few years the re
turn passengers from California have been
nearly as numerous as those going.
HOW MANY PASSENGERS ASE THEREg
We make the following estimate
ITO Steamships, both ways, 10 900 (act'l for '6s)
200 Vessels, '' 1000 cstimatd "
Overland +" 100 coo "
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-02-04

LAST MONDAY we saw a farmer carryin.
home large overcoat which he says he go
lat L. Cohen & Brothers. New York Clothin,
Hall. for seven dollars. 1t was worth TWEEN
sty. The farmer said he would be back o1
saturday and buy two more for the boys
That's the way the money goes. Cohel
4 sells cheap.
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Nor ENTITLED BUT PAID.-The case of
William M. Bum. Republican, contestng
the seat of Daniel Witham, Democrat, has
been decided in favor of Bum, who is sworn
in. Witham is to be paid for the whole
session, which is unusual and looks like a
sop for his unjust taking off. The following
description of the character of the witnesses
we find in the Harrisburg Patriot, and, to
say the least, isl cheerful
THE OFFICE THIEVES.
Daniel Redding. fugitive from justice,
under Indictment for the crime of murder,
Harry Mitchell, the man who made the re-
turn of the Fort Delaware fraud, Rowan, a
professional repeater" now being looked
after by the Philadelphia police. Salvin, an
other of the same kidney, c. S. Williams
alias Christopher Lamb, who served a term
in the Dauphin county Jail, and for whom
the officers of the law are now looking
these are the men upon whose testimony a
committee of the House of Representatives
are about to cast one of their fellow members
from the seat to which he was honestly
elected by majority of the lawful voters of
tho district. The men who dare to deprive
Mr.. Daniel Witham of his seat, upon the
testimony Of these Infamous witnesses, are
robbers themselves. They may perpetrate
the contemplated outrage, they may hope to
shield themselves from public scorn by
pleading fidelity to their party, but the
Radical organization itself as well as its rep
resentatives upon this committee, must and
will be held responsible for this atrocious
act. So far as the Democratic press. the
Democratic restrum, the Democratic canvass,
can publish the hidcousness of this internal
trick, it shall be diEned in the ears of an in
suited people until the crime shall be expiated
by the popular condemnation of all concern
ed in it. 1t is but another club handed US
by our political opponents with which to
beat out their brains. We shall see that it
be properly used.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-02-04

HAVING been verdant enough to attend a
80 called Editorial Convention, held in Har-
risburg during the present week, the result
is that our paper has been delayed one day
In Its publication. We are sorry that we
have no better excuse to offer for the delay,
but if we ever again fail to issue our paper
on the regular day it will not be because we
have been in attendance at so grand bur-
lesque as the late 80 called Editorial Conven-
ton
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-02-04

CONSIDER, think, reflect, remember, com
pare, judge, take a retrospect of the past
lose yourself in "reminiscences, and then gC
to Leopold Mayors New York Dry Goods
Store, Main street, Johnstown, and purchase
some of his choice goods, the cheapest, best
and latest styles in town. Furs for tn,
cold, and lawns for the warm days.
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s33NI9.ONO


Basing calculations upon the above figures,
without allowing for the large increase of bus
iness, which can safely be looked for, then es-
innate the running expenses at one half aIri
we have a net income of SIG, 500 900; which;
alter paying the interest on the First Mort
gage Bonds and the advances made by the
Government, would leave a net annual incOms
of 50 100000 over and above all expenses AMI
interest.
The First Mortgage Bonds of the Union Pa-
clfic Railroad company and the First Mort
gage Bonds, of the Central Pacific RAILROAD
company are both, principal and interest, pay
able in gold coin; they pay six per cent, inter
est in gold coin, and run for thirty years, anG
they cannot be paid before that time withous
the consent or the holder
First Mortgage Gold Bonds of the Union
Pacific Railroad for sale at par and accrued
interest, and First Mortgage Gold Bonds OF
Central Pacific Raiirord at I03 and accrued
interest.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1869-02-04

- ennSy'vania pays the postage for it's
re - l''1'ofS The bill for the Senate and
Ao0'e for 1865 was sa2.4 .475.
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WHAT is THERE YET TO BE DONE

WHAT IS THERE YET TO BE DONE 7
In con idefing this question it must be re-
membered that all the remaining iron to 6pjsl;
the road is contracted for, and the largest psr-
ton paid for and now delivered on the line Of
the Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pa
cific Railroad, and that the grading Is alIDoss
finished.
WHAT RESOURCES HAVE THE CON
First. They viii receiAe from the Govern
ment as the road progresses about 50 200 ,g0J
additional.
Second. They can issue their own Ffrst
Mortgage Bonds for about s., ,OUO ,0JO adIi-
tional.
Third. TIE companies now hold almost ali
the land they have up to this time received
from the Government; upon the completion of
the road they will have received in all -, ,O0O
900 acres, which at 81 so per acre would be
worth S34 500 ,0n0.
In addition TO the above the net earnings of
the roads and additional capital, If nerxssaYT
could be called in TO finish the road.
WAY NBSS-ACTUAL EARNINGS.
No one has ever expressed doubt that as
soon as the road Is completed its through busi
ness will be abundantly pIeftable
Gross earnings of the Union Pa
cific Railroad Company for six
months, ending January /, 80,
were upwards of f--..-.... s., GOO 600
The earnings of the Central Pa
ciic Railroad, for six months,
ending Jan. lst, 1869, were s., $50 GOl 80
Expenses. $550.OO0 gold
Interest ..... 450,U00
mn oOn q,
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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD co.
AND
CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD Comply
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS.

This great enterprise is approaching compile
ton with a rapidity that astonishes the world
Over fifteen (l50O) miles have been built by
two ~ powerful companies: the Union Pa
cifc Railroad, beginning at Omaha, building
west and the Central Pacific Railroad, begin
ming at Sacramento, and building east, until
the two roads sh II meet. Less than two hun
dred and fifty miles remain to be built. The
greater part of the interval is now graded, and
+ Is reasonably expected that the through
connection betWeeR San Francisco and New
York will be completed by July I.
As the amount of Government aid given TO
each is dependent upon the length of road each
shall build, both companies are prompted to
great efforts to secure the construction and
control of what, when completed, will be Ole
and the only grand Railroad Line connecting
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
One Hundred and Ten Million Dollars (SII0-
600 ,OOo,) in money have already been e1pend-
ed by the two powerful companies engaged IN
this great enterprise, and they will speedily
complete the portion yet TO be built. When
the United States Government found it neces
sary to secure the construction of the Pacific
Railroad, to develop and protect its own inter
est, it gave the companies, authorized to build
| il such ample aid should render its speedy
| completion beyond doubt. The Government
| aid may be briefly summed up follows
First The right of way and all necessary
timber, and stone from public domain
Second. 1t makes donation of II. oOO acres
I ID
| completed, will amount to twenty three million
! (23 UOU, ,0O0) acres and all OF it within twenty
/ (20) miles of the railroad.
| Third 1t loans the companies fifty million
| doll1rs $3.50, 000,0J0), for which it takes "a
scond lien.
The Government has already loaBed the
| Union Pacific Railroad twenty four million
and fifty eight thousand dollars >$24 05S ,OGll
! and to the Central Pacific Railroad seventeen
million six hundred and forty eight thousand
| dollars ($l7 ,64S ,O0O), amounting in all to
fortY-on million seven hundred and SIX thous-
| and dollars (S4l ,706 ,0oa)-
The companies permitted 70 issne their
own First Mortgage BoRds to the same amount
as they receive from the United States aud nc
more The companies have sold TO permanen.
investors about ($40 ,0O0, ,0U0) foIty million
dollars of their First Mortgage Bonds. The
| companies have already paid in (includine net
| earnings,,not divided, grants from State of Cali
| fornia, nd Sacramento city and San Francisco
upwards of [S25 100 ,000) twenty-five million
dollars of capital stock.
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE
- Mrs. Mary Owens Offers for sale h..
house and Lot situated on the Ieorner Of o.
|ana Mary Ann streets. The House has latsIv
.noen rebuilt and fitted up with all the rnodsrs
Improvements Terms liberal. For frtba-
Information apply to iurh"<
GEO. n. READR, Asoa.
Eoensburg' Nov. ID, 1858. 3ra.
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ETTER BARGAINS ruAN EVER

sREIIER BARGAINS THAN EVER :
=. - :, The undersigned having disposed Of
trsd fFo I'm IN the Ebensbgrg Foundry, and re-
ont the 'H business offers for sale, to close
dHEESHING "a NG MACHINES and 0NF tS T0M n
soF METAL SLED SOLES. The MochiDo. N
are wen made and will be sold for sioS aanS
on on SIX months credit, or for Sii2 So c.sb
|per lb. - 0HI q ioI y Ior cts.
Ebensburg, JAN ID, 1868. If Lass
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Number per annum IL. .Onn

Number per annum 174.OO0
Present price (averaging half the costs Of
the steamships), for both passengers an ton
nage,, gives the following result
10000 passengers at 800 SI7, 400 900
100000 tons, rated at 81 per cubic foot
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. I5,6l0OgO
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NOIlCE.-Letters of Administrator
on the estate of Mary Ann Buser, Bar
para puser ana Margaret BRser, late of the
SSorousn OF Carroiitown, county of Cambria.
deceased, having been granted to the nndor'
Signed by the Register of said county. noticc is
hereby gwen to persons indebted to said estoto
20 make payment without DELAY, and fSnso
having claims against the same will rroIoSe .noSe
'hem properly authenticated for settlement
c,.,,r JOHN BENDER, Admir-.
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iSTRAY STEER.-Came to the prem
~ ises of the subscriber, in Clearfield town
ship, Cambria county, on or about the first of
September last, large DARK BROWN STEER
lAge unknown, and no marks visible. The
sowner is requested to come forward, prove pro-
.perty, pay charges and take him away, other
wise he will be disposed of according to law.
Jan. 2S, 1869 -3t. HENRY B. NOEL
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Net profit of Central Pacific
Railroad, after paying all In
terest and expenses for six
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THE FREEMAN.

EBKRSBURG, PA,
THURSDAY, /: /: FEB. 4, 1860
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NRIAL LIST.-List of Causes set
Il down for trial at an adjourned Court of
Common Pleas, to be held at Ebensburg, in
and for the Comfy of Cambria, commencing
jon Monday, the 18th day of February next, at
10 O'Clock A N:
Hoffman .......vs. ColcIesser ct al.
Garman ...-...... VS.. James ct al
j. X. HITE, Prothonotary.
lProthonotary's Office, Ebensburg, Jan. 81, '69
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- By given that the petitions of Baltzer Hell
sfriCh. of Chest township, and Daniel Good, of
East Conemaush borough, for Eating House
License Baltzer Hellrich, of Chest twp. . Mich
solas Lambourn, of Carroll twp, Gebhart Eben
ahoch. OF Munster twp, William Houston, Sd
ward, Johnstown, Henry Foster, west ward Et-
sensburg, for Tavern License, and K. H. Tudor.
! W. ward, do, for Quart License, have been filed
lin my office, and will be presented to the Judge
zof the Court of Quarter Sessions at the special
ERIN commencing on Monday, Feb. 18th, IS6 ;.
j. h HITE, Prothonotary
Ebensburg, Jan. %, 1869 -3t.
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A Mother 10 her Daughter on
Marriage

You are now, NV beloved child, about
to leave those arms which have hitherto
cherished you and directed your every
st"p and at length conducted YOU to safe,
happy and honorable protection in the
very bosom of love, and h,nor. You
must now NJ longer be the flightv, incon-
sidprafc, naughty, passionate girl, bnt
ever, with reverence AMI delight, have
the merit of your husband in view. Re
fleet how vast the sum of your obligation
~ the man who cQnSers upon you indie
peniience, distraction, and above all, fell
city. Moderate, then, my beloved child,
your private expenses, and proportion
your general expenditure to the standard
of his fortune, or rather his wishes.
fear not that, with your education ard
principles, you Can ever forget the NOR,
sacred duties. 81 soon o be your spher
|of action. Remember the solemnity OF
your vows, the dignrysof your character,
she sanct1ty of your eoudl ion. You arr
antDable 20 society for your example, tc
your husband for his honor and hardness
and to heaven itself 10. those rich talen {
Entrusted 10 your care and your improve.
mpnt; and though in the maze of pleas
| ure or the whirl of passion, the duties ot
the heart may be fnrg ,tten, remember. nv
darling child, there is record which will
one day appear terrible evidence
against us for our least OMISSION Moore.
Rural Nese Yorker