VOL. 1. "ALLEGHANIAN" DIRECTORY. list of;post offices. rot OJice. 1'ost Matters. District. !?cnn'i Creek, Joseph (J rah am, Yoder. Bethel Station, Joseph S Mardis, Dlacklick. Orrolltown, Benjiin Winner, Carroll. Chess SFii5 Litxinger, Client. Crcison, John J. Troxell, 'Washint'n. Ebensburg. M. C. M'Cague, Ebensburg. ( alien Timber, Isaac Thompson, White, tiitllitzin, J. M. Christy, (Jallitzin. Olcn Connell, Joseph Gill, Chest. Hemlock, Wn- M'Gougb, Washt'n. Johnstown, H- A. Boggs, Johnst'wn. Loretto, Win. Gwinn, Loretto. Mineral Point, E. Wissinger, Coneni'gh. Mun.tter, A. Durbin, Munster. Prr.ihintf, Francis Clement, Conem'gh. PUUiville, Andrew J. Fermi Susq'ban. KoieUnd, G. W. Howuan, White, t. Aujrnstine, Joseph Mover, Clearfield, calp Level, George Conrad, Richland. .Soaman, B. M'Colgun, Washt'n. Suuinu-rhill, Win. Murray, Croyle. .Summit, Miss M. Gillespie Washt'n. Wilmore, Andrew Beck, S'mmcrhill. c urnciiES, mimstkiis, &.c. Frethylerian Hkv. D. Harbison, Pastor. rrcrtcliing every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock, and in the evening at 2 o'clock. Sab- V.nlli ."School at 1 o'clock, P. M. Prayer meet ing every Thursday evening at G o clock. M-thodist Episcopal Church Uev. J. Miaxe, Treacher in charge. Kev J. M. Smith, As ijtut. Preaching every Sabbath, alternately M 10J o'clock in the laoruing, or 7 iu the Tfrins. tt.ifbatli rc!iooi also ciock, -v. .u. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7 e 'clock. Welck Independent Rhv. Ll. It. Powkll, J'ustor. Preaching every Sabbath morning at 1 o'clock, and in the evening at o o clock. Sihhath School at 1 o'clock, P. M. Prayer meeting on the first Monday evening of each month; and on every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evening, excepting the first week in each month. Cilrinistic Methodist Rsv. John WlLLIAVS, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath evening at 1 and 6 o'clock. Sabbath School at 10 o clock, A. M. Prayer meeting every Friday evening t 7 o'clock. Societv everr Tuesday evening nl 7 o'clock. Ihieiplet Ubv.Wic.Lloyi, Pastor Preach ing every Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock. J'artirul-ir Jlapttsl KKV. I AVID JENKINS, Ptor. Preaching every Sabbath evening at 3 oMi:k. Sabbath School at 1 o clocK, v. M. r.i:h-,lic Uev. M. J. Mitchell, Pastor. Srrvkcs every Sabbath morning at 10 J o'clock l Ye..crs at 4 o'clock in the evening. cnn'snriu; mails. MAILS ARRIVE. Kvtcrn. d:ilv, at 12 J o'clock, A. M. Western, at 12 J A. M. MAILS CI.OSF Kiistprn. daily, at l o'clock, A. M. VVstern, '" at " A. M. EC-The Mails from Butkr.ludiana.Strongs town, Ac., arrive on Tuesday and Friday of each week, at ! o'clock, P. M. Leave Ebensburg on Mondays and Thurs days, at 7 o'clock, A. M. The Mails from Newman's MilR Car rolltnvin Jtc arrive on Monday and Friday of evli week, at 3 o'clock, P. M. Leave Ebensburg on 1 ucsuays anu .-;ur-diys, at 7 o'clock, A. M. tzar Po-it Office open on Sundays from l to lu o'clock, A. M. RAILROAD SCIIEni LE. WILMORE STATION. xprcss Train, leaves at 9.45 A. M. 8.43 P. M. 8.24 P. M. 10.00 A. M. C.30 A. M. Mail Train, " Mail Train, Fast Line, (i COr.XTY OFFICERS. - r i L . -,. Prciili-nt linn. Geo. wyr . mj I'll. V- V t 1 . & Taylor, Huntingdon ; Associates, GcorgeW. f.niey, Kicnara Jones, jr. Frotkonotary. Joseph M Donald. Clerk to Prltknnotary. Robert A. M'Coy. Register and Recorder. Michael Hasson. )-;iu Register and Recorder. John Scan- Ian. Sheriff. Robert P. Linton. Deputy Sheriff. George ('. K. Zahm. fhitriet Attorney. Philip S. Noon. County Commissioner. -John Rearer, Abel loyd, David T. Storm. Clerk to Commissioner. George O. K. Zahm. Counsel to Commissioner. John S. Rhey. Treasurer. George J. Rodgers. I'oor tlousm Director. William Palmer. lUvid O'llarro. Michael M'Ctuire. I'oor House Treasurer. George l. K. aum. i'oor House. Steward. James J. Kaylor. Mercantile Appraiser. Thomas M'Connell. Auditors. Rees J. Llovd. Daniel Cobaugh, Hf-nrr Hawk. C'jimfy Surreyor. Henry Scaulan. Coroner. Ptter Dougherty. Superintendent of Common Schools. S. B. M'ormick. i:iii:vsiiituc; no it. officers. Juftice of the Peace. David H. Roberts, i ? . i i Jlurgcss. John D. Hughes. Ti.ir. f1,..! .,' rwriw T.n-w .Tncliiiit Ti Parish, David Lewis, Richard Jones, Jr., M. . Harr. Clerk to Council. James C. Noon. Itorougk Treasurer. George Gurley. Weigk Master. Davis A Lloyd. VU; It: . Vf C WC.tLfrn.. A. A liarker, Thomas M. Jones, Reese S. Lloyd, tuward Glass, William Davis. treasurer of School Hoard. JiVau Morgan. Constable. George Gurley. Tax Collector. George Gurley. A'se,sor. Richard T. Davis. Judg of Election. David J. Jones. Inspectors rtavM II Unl.i-t-tc TlATiipl O. KBljiNSBURGr, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1859. POETICAL GEM Like evening shadows creeping Across the summer sky, Come to our young hearts weeping, The last, the fond good bye. We list its tones in sadness, While stealing on the ear$ We know that hours of gladness With them will disappear. As o'er the sea-ware dances The sun's bright golden rays, Has all that life enhances Illumed our youthful day3. Then ever, from the future, A tearful sigh we'll give, For those whose kindly nature Have made it sweet to live. INTERESTING TALE. OXLY A I'KIXTER J Or, a Tale of tlc F. F. Vs. AN INCIDENT RELATED BY GOV. FLOYD AT THE "WHITE HOUSE." Had I a talc to recount of the olden time, laying the scene thereof iu England, Trance, .Spain, or auy of the old countries, to us associated with so much romance and gorgeous graudeur, in which there would be a plenteous sprinkling of lords and ladies, priests and nuns, magnificent palaces, haunted castles and gloomy mon asteries, it would be far more acceptable to the great masses than if the scene was laid here iu this land of plodding Yan kees, railroads, manufactories, and cot ton speculations; nevertheless, I will en deavor to spin a yarn, which, by the way, is not altogether a yarn, but facts and unvarnished truths. I had the pleasure of spending a few days recently, continued Oov. V. with a distinguished friend of mine in Rich mond, and while there heard the follow ing conversation between the wife and daughter of my host. "La ! me, what impertinence !" exclaim ed Lizzie K. as she scanned a beautiful colored note handed her by a servant. "What occasions J'our surprise, my dear?" enquired her mother. "Itather s:iy indignation, mother, at being asked, and even urged to take tea this evening at Mrs. Downer's, the tan ncr s wile. "And why should you not, my dear ?" "Think you it would be proper, mother, for me, the daughter of Judge K oneofthe wealthiest and most distinguished men of the city, to associate with such low-bred mechanics V "Indeed, my daughter, if they are me chanics, they are a people well to do in the world, respectable, pious, agreeable, and every way worthy of your acquaint ance." "Ileally, mother," continued the young lady, as she tossed her pretty head, "I'm disposed to think differently, and so far from encouraging, I prefer always being removed as far as possible from the la boring classes. Besides, how is it expect ed that I should enjoy myself in converse with such people, whose only talk would be about the stocks, the market, aud their own private concerns. Quite an intellec tual Me-a-U-te would it be, mother, dear?" "Oh ! fie, Lizzie, fie I But 1 am to blame for this. I've shown you too much indulgence ; you are spoilt ; so I must even now set about repairing my garden, and fduek out the wecda and tares ere it be too ate. "Come sit down beside me, Lizzie, and I will give you your first lesson of worldly experience, by relating to you a story, which I trust will lower your pride, and make you a better woman. A woman with no pride uiy daughter, is but a dron iug, easy creature, but one with too much, is haughty, niggard and Belfish ; both the extremes contemptible and mean. Be then neither too fashionably dressed nor too slovenly, too devout nor too worldly. A mere butterfly in the world of fashion and pleasure, making but small preten sions to religion, is a character bad enough, but worse to my thinking is the fiery zealot, on the other hand, who has too many rigiJ virtues; who is continually railing against the world, displeased at anything like social and rational enjoy ment, and shocked at the least merriment, dancing, playing or any amusement that the heart, in its fullness and gladness, prompts the young aud sprightly to in dulge. So, then, avoid extremes of every description." But to the storv : Sixteen vcars ago, Salem, m Virginia, was one of the most lovely villages imagi nable ; situated in the heart of the great vallev of Viririnia. vet commanding a magnificent view of the bold outlines of the Allcghenies and the Blue Ridge. Tho village contained no buildings of note save two; one of them, a magnificent ten ement, the princely residence of one of the "old Virginia aristocracy;" the ether, the only Inn, a small, quaint, yet pleasant house nestled in the centre of the town. The proprietor of the one, a wealthy plan ter and distinguished officer of the State; the other a poor widow, whose only living depended on the profits of her table, which were but scant, as there was little travel ing done, at that day, through this retired village. And the advent of a stranger was always a subject of curiosity and in terest to the good townsfolks, as it is al ways so in the secluded villages and inns, in the out-of-the-way places of America. To this little Inn a gaily dressed, yet weary worn, traveler picked his way one evening in the autumn of 18. The buxom hostess, and her tidy daughter, , were all life, and frisked about bestirring the savory viands, delicious cakes and eggs, much to the satisfaction of our hungry traveler, who appeared to be a young man of some twenty summers, tall, commanding, ot nne appearance aud pleas ing manners. He soon, by dint of frank ness and suavity of manner, insinuated himself into the good graces of the hostess and daughter, with the latter of whom lie appeared to be much struck, for she was as lovely as she was neat aud grace ful. "Possessing charms not unlike one al most equal to whom I adore," exclaimed the young traveler admiringly, as he placed himself before the sparkling fire after finishing his repast, "and expect ere long to lead to the altar, aud with whom you are doubtless acquainted, as she lives only in the mansion above the village as 1 understand. "What! Emma White?" enquired the hostess. "Even so my good dame; I met her at the Springs some months ago, be came enamored with her, wooed, won, and am now come to claim my bride." "She is a beautiful creature, indeed!" interposed Augusta, the hostess' daughter, "but somewhat proud as is her father." "Not so, indeed, gentle Augusta, if she has pride it is nothing but nature, maid enly pride, which every lass should have. And you say, 3Iiss Augusta, she is quite well, well, I will let this pleasing intelli gence restrain me to-night, and to-morrow I will give the fair enchantress, I trust, an agreeable surprise." Early next morning as etiquette would permit, the young man set out with buoy ant heart and high hopes to the mansion. But we will precede him and look in on his fair bethrothed. In a magnificent parlor of the mansion, sat Emma White and her mother, the one thumming a piano, aud the other interro gat:ng a servant. "And you say, Sambo, he lodged last evening at the Inn?" "Yes, Misse, de cook say he dare now." "Well, you can retire and so Ma, it is even as I expected ; I thought it was him as he rode past last evening." "Well, Emma, how do you intend to bluff him off ; I'm thinking it will be a shameful and delicate business." "Shameful indeed! WThen attorney Logan introduced him tome at the Springs, he brought him forward as one of the law students, and not as a poor printer as he is I'll never forgive Mr. Logan. "He is not to blame my dear, he is his pupil, didn't the letter say he was a jour neyman printer at A , but in con sideration of his promising abilities, Mr. Logan undertook gratuitously to bring him to the bar?" "Well for all that I'll never marry a poor printer. I did have a tender regard for him once, and when I gave him my hand I deemed him somebody, so I acted from the promptings of the heart, but now I'll be ruled by my better judgment." "Well please yourself in that matter, my dear, I'm disposed to think honorably of , but la! me, if he isn't at the door now!" Scarcely had she done speaking when our hero entered, and with a heart over flowing with gratitude and love, sprang forward to greet the object of his idolatry, but imagine his surprise and dismay wheu he received only in return a cold, distant courtesy, which froze his blood and root ed him to the spot. Bewildered and as tonished at such greeting from his fair be trothed, he turned for explanation to the mother, who, perceiving the general em barrassment, stepped forward, and offering him a seat, explained to him that since her daughter's return from the Springs, she had, after mature reflection and ex amining her heart, thought it best to dis solve the engagement that had been made between them. The ruddy cheeks of the suitor became of an ashy paleness, and his bloodless lips quivered like an aspen leal, as lie laiter inrlv exclaimed "And wherein is my offence? have I merited this f good heavens ! and, is this the gentle, the tender, the confiding Em ma White ?" "Sir, this is not the stage of a theatre to enact scenes," now spoke up the daugh ter, "let it suffice to know we are ever to be strangers to each other. You attempt ed to deceive me and pass yourself off for a gentleman, when it turns out you are of the working classes, only a printer, a portionless journeyman, a fortune seeker. If 3rou had an honorable profession, sir. and was of a good family, as I once fondly tnougnt, we would be united, but as it is I cannot and will not descend so low I" and as the young lady thus spoke, she tossed her head, and with a look of inef fable scorn aud contempt, proudly sailed out of the room. Overwhelmed with dismay and stung to the quick, the young man sat paralyzed many moments, but recovering somewhat of the shock, rose and staggered out of the room. Alas ! how crushed were his hopes now. Deceived, slighted, wronged, confidence betrayed, laughed and treated with scorn and contempt by one whom he adored and loved, alas ! too well, and all for beinsr a "low bred, base mechanic !" And rush ing madly to the Inn he sought his room and threw himself desperately on his hum ble cot, from which he did not rise for two long, weary months ; for the unwont ed disappointment and excitement of the morning had brought on a burning fever. rroui mom till night aud night till morn, the patient raved a wild maniac, calling and conjuring his Emma to come back to him, aud with his impatience and quer ulousness, wearied all about him, save one. The physician despaired of restoring him, and resigning him to the care of the gentle Augusta, who watched at his bed side night and day with unremitting assi duity, bore with his imbecility, adminis tered to his wants with kindness and sooth ed his irritated spirits by the gentlest words and treatment. Finally, after the lapse of several weeks, he began slowly to recover, and rcasou returned once more. When having en- irely recovered, he thanked the kind hos tess and daughter with tearful eyes aud heart overflowing with gratitude for their kindness in watching over him in his weak ness and infirmities, lie called Augusta his preserver, his guardian angel, and told her he owed to her his life, and that he would ever hold her in grateful remem brance, and though he was then about to depart, and would not see her again for years, yet when fortune smiled upon him again, she should hear from him. Till then he bid her a sorrowful, a tearful fare well, and departed. Years passed, and still the unfortunate stranger was uuheard of, and almost for gotten, by the good gossips of Salem, and even by the one who caused his misfor tunes, Emma White, herself ; yet there was one in that little village who still gave him a place, not only in her memory, but also in her heart. It was the hostess' daughter. Five years from the events just related, Richmond was crowded to overflowing, for the Legislature was in session, and had brought its usual retinue of strangers, of fice and pleasure seekers. It was by far the gayest season the capital had seen for many years ; and balls, parties, soirees, and picnics followed each other with una bated zest. Gorgeous lights streamed from a score of windows of one of Pearl street's state liest mansion, and sounds of music and revelry are heard within. Luscious and sylph-like forms skip over the richly car peted floor, and grave gentlemen sit com fortably in the background, talking poli tics, gossipping, and admiring the light hearted, the lovely and happy beings around them. We will draw near one of these companies that one near the chandelier, consisting of two gentlemen and a j-oung lady and listen ; and as we are incog in matters, but little harm will ensue if we are caught evesdropping. "It is just as you say, Colonel White, the Legislature has done but little as yet, still I think they have redeemed them selves somewhat by one judicious act, in appointing our young friend K to the fifth judicial judgeship." "A very proper appointment, sir, very ; but yonder he is now see, the servant is just ushering him into the room." "La ! me, Pa," exclaimed the young la- day admiringly, "how interesting he looks, and fo young too, to be appointed a judge." "He is a clever young man, Emma, and able too, or he would not have been hon ored with the responsible office just con ferred upon him. "How I should like to become acquain ted with him : Pa, pray introduce him , "Most assuredly 1 will do so, for here he comes now. A. pleasant evening to you,' gentlemen Colonel White, pray how do you do ?" "Quite well, quite well, I thank you, j uujre 1 ermit me to present vou to mv daughter. Judge K , Miss White." And with low deferential courtesy the lady greeted the gentleman, and seated him beside her. With manv an art and wile did she attempt to amuse, please, and insinuate herself into the good graces of the promising young judge. But her ef forts were in vain, her arrows were aimed against a heart of steel, and the counte nance of the judge the while wore a con temptuous and sueering expression that baffled all hearts and penetration. "Heavens I what a face, how lovelv. how angelic ! But methinks I should know that countenance !" exclaimed the judge, as he caught the beautiful black eyes of a lovely lady in a distant corner of the room riveted full upon him. "Nhof the young ladv in the black velvet mantilla ? ha ! ha ! that's my pro tege ; she is an orphan her parent was a Maure a; Hotel in balem, irnuia. so. be ing left alone, I took her under my charge, aud right useful I find her; she answers both for a companion and maid. I would not have brought her here, but she seems so sad and melancholy that Pa would make me bring her, thinking it might somewhat revive her drooping spirits." "It is, it is the pure, the irentle Augus ta ! How fortunate ! Pray, Miss AVhite, excuse me but I know you will, when I inform you I am 'oufy a printer' the poor mechanic you scorned, jilted and derided many years ago in the little village of Sa lem," and rising unceremoniously, the young judge hastily crossed the room, leaving the haughty girl covered with con fusion and shame, to weep over her folly. It was the lovely Augusta, aud with doating heart, eyes sparkling with joy, and countenance suflused with blushes, the fair being welcomed the happy and excited young man. Much as Miss White suffered by the gnawings of conscience, much as she up braided herself, much as she grieved and sorrowed over her past conduct, her sore disappointment, her punishment, yet in a tew weeks alter, when the admired Judge K led the happy and envied Augus ta to the altar, she could but acknowledge that her punishment was just, aud that it was merited. Judge K and his lady have lived happily, prosperously and contentedly to gether ever since, but Emma White, un happy girl, is still a spinster an old maid. "So now, Lizzie, my story is ended, all but the denouement." " Dcwnuimcnt ?" "Yes, for you must know, your dear father is the hero, and I the heroiue ; he was the 'base-born mechanic,' the 'poor printer,' and I am the 'hostess' daughter.' " "Pardon, pardon, mother !" and as the young Miss threw herself into her moth er's arms, she vowed never to be so selfish and proud again. "And j'ou will go to Mrs. Downer's this evening ?" "Oh ! that I will, mother, with pleas ure riv The company began loudly to applaud Governor F as he concluded his rem- iuiscence, when he bid them cease, as he too had finished all but the denouement. "What is it ? what is it ?" rang around the circle. "Why, nothing more nor less, than that the hero of my story has just entered this room," replied the Governor, as he pointed to his distinguished and astonished friend, amid the plaudits of the assembly. A Noble Sentiment. Some true heart has given expression to its generous na ture in the following beautiful sentiment : "Never desert a friend when enemies gather around him when sickness falls on the heart when the world is dark and cheerless is the time to try a friend. They who turn from a scene of distress to betray their hypocrisy, prove that in- tei est moves them. If you have a friend who loves you and studies your interest and happiness, be sure to sustain him in adversity. Let him feel that his former kindness is appreciated, and that his love is not thrown away. Real fidelity may be rare, but it exists in the heart. Who has not seen and felt its powers ? They deny its worth who never loved a friend, or la bored to make a friend happy. JGSy Some think that since the triumph of the Yankees in steaming and sailiug, Yankee-doo-dlc-do, should be changed in England to Yankee-doodle-Did. U, The patient mule, which travels night and day, will, in the end, go farther than the Arabian courser. BSSf "My wife," said a critic, tis the most even tempered person in the world she's always mad." NO. 18. WIT AND WISDOM Inflations of laughing gas. JSSF There is a man up town so slow he can't catch his breath. Pork should be salted down nev er up. US? A good washing fluid may be made of hot water and plenty of soap. EgL- Children's dresses wear longer by letting them reach to the ankles. Milk that has stood for some time should be permitted to sit down. B- Carpets will prove to be more du rable it you take care not to tread upon them. a- Plenty of fresh, sweet butter and a good appetite will keep bread from moul ding. JS Woolen rags should always bo washed in sweet oil before they are made into flannel cakes. tS?" A regard for decency requires that salad should be dressed before appearing at the table. ESU A western paper speaks of a man who "died without the aid of a physician." Such instances of death are very rare. CSk, He who is impressed with good principles when young, will never be en tirely destitute of a sense of virtue. B,A head properly constituted can accommodate itself to whatever pillows the vicissitudes of fortune may place under it. EQL- A dandy is a chap who would bo a lady if he could, but, as he can't, does all in his power to show the world that he is not a man. Mrs. Partington asks, very indig nantly, if the bills before Congress are not counterfeit, why there should be such a difficulty iu passing them ? JES?- Nothing more impairs authority than a too frequent or indiscreet use of it. If thunder itself were to be continual, it would excite no more terror .than the noise of a mill. "I am afraid you will come to want," said an old lady to a young gentle man. "I have come to want already," he re plied "I wart your daughter!" He who brings ridicule to bear against truth, finds in his hand a blade without a hilt. The most sparkling and pointed flame of wit flickers and expires against the incombustible walls of her sanctuary. Willis cleverly says, in one of his sketches, that a literary reputation is to bo built at this day like the walls of Jerusa lem with a trowel in one hand for plas tering friends, and a sword in the other for smiting enemies. "Who is that lovely girl ?" said tho witty Lord Norbury, in company with his friend, Counsellor Grant. "Miss Glass," replied Grant. "I should often be intox icated, could I place such a glass to my lips," said Norbury. If you have a friend whom you de sire to remain a friend, get in debt to him. He'll never leave you he'll haunt you ; and "in fond remembrance" ever cherish, your virtues and tho amount of your in debtedness. It is said by some Yankee to be an excellent plan to always measure a man's length before you kick him, for it is bet ter to bear an insult than to make an un successful attempt at thrashing a fellow, and get your eye teeth knocked out. J5gg Fashionable ladies arc said to bo principally composed of "The bones of whales, And cotton bales." And a fashionable gentleman of "Gold chains and canes, But nary brains." A couple (not long married) were contending about what should be the name of their fiist and only child. , "John, my dear, I want to name him Peter." "Oh ! no, dear Ilattie, I don't like Pe ter he denied his master. Let us call him Joseph." "Why, John, I cant bear Joseph- he denied his mistress B!."Mr. Speaker," said the new mem ber, rising, "we cannot prize too dearly the rights of freemen. They have been transmitted to us by our fathers as a rich legacy ; and palsied be the hand of the one who would refuse to acknowledge or maintain them. Among these rights, Mr. Speaker, is the right of volition of doing as we please. Every man, sir, should do as he please ; and if he docs not, should bo 11 1 A ft l compciica 10. $' li ' I I' I