Giff AO fy Circulation—the largest in the County HUNTINGDON, PA. Wednesday, May 7, 1856. Democratic State nominations CANAL COMMISSIONER, GEORGE SCOTT, of Columbia tounty. AUDITOR GENERAL, JACOB FRY, Jr., of Montgomery county. SURVEYOR GENERAL, TIMOTHY IVES, of Potter county. 7• f The Foreign and Catholic Party," is now understood to be the Fillmore and Don nelson Party, provided our neighbor William.. son tells the truth. It was a compliment paid the citizens of Huntingdon who "suffo cated the Know Nothings in their holes" at the late elections in this borough, by Judge JONES of the Hollidaysburg Register. We now expect to see the Judge pull down the names of Fillmore and Donnelson from his mast-head, or else " fling a rough cornered dornick" at the General's head, " without stopping to ask any questions." Law of Libel. The following act was passed by the Legis lature a few days before the adjournment.— To Mr. Getz, editor of the Reading Gazette, and a member of the House of Representatives, is the press mainly indebted for the passage of the law. His final speech on the bill was a masterly effort, which we may publish hereafter. The act is in these words : 'iThat from and after the passage of this act, on the trial of indictments for writing or publishing a libel, the truth of the matter, charged as libellous may be given in evidence, and if the jury in any such case shall find that the same was written or published from good motives and for justifiable ends, and that the matter so charged was true, it shall operate to the acquittal of the defendant or defend ants." When a man's character is unjustly assail ed he may now vindicate it in a court of jus- En WILLIAMSON'S MANIFESTO !—Gen. Wil liamson's manifesto in last week's Journal contains some very startling assertions ! It cannot be possible that the Know-Nothings have ceased their opposition to Catholics and entered into a league with them ! It is even so, or else the General is mistaken. No one would have the presumption to charge him with falsehood. He stigmatizes the late Know Nothing meeting in the Court House as " a Pro-Catholic assembly"—the Philadelphia Know Nothing National Convention which nominated Fillmore and Donnelson was com posed of " a majority of Slaveholders and - Roman Catholics'_ ! "—the nominations were " made by Slaveholders and the Romish Church ! ! " and therefore he backed out of the Convention, and declares that " the Great American Party have not yet made their nom inations." Go it, General, we're with you! Down with Fillmore and Donnelson, the Pope's candidates ! Don't you see it is a trick of the Jesuits 1 And don't you remem ber that Fillmore was in Rome in the winter conspiring with the Pope, and that the Pope, and Cardinals, and other dignitaries were " making a lion of him" just to turn him loose upon us to "devour" our liberties? We can't have any confidence in him—it will take the greatest care, the most untiring vigilance to save the country in its present dilemma— from foes without and traitors within. There is no use in parleying the question ; we must have another American nomination, sound to the core ! We're for you, General, as our first choice for the nomination; Passmore Williamson after the one hundred and ninety ninth ballot. Would be satisfied with Gid dings to run witu you for Vice President; but should our friends, ungrateful as they are, make " a bridge of your nose" by nominating him over you for President, we'll retire, like you did from the convention of "slaveholders and catholics" in Philadelphia, and consider it another trick of the Jesuits. We'll see you again, General I The Pittsburgh Gazette mourns over what it calls the defection of the North. American.; regrets that that influential old Whig paper is no longer to be ranked among the Abolition and Know-Nothing papers of the country; and it is grieved at the fact that in the great city of Philadelphia not a single newspaper advocates the "Republican" cause. ASTOUNDING PROFANITY.—The Montrose Democrat, in its last issue, says : "We recol lect, a little over a year ago, that we heard Mr. Wilmot make the following declaration:" "I am determined to arouse the people to the importance of the slavery issue, and get up an organization through which they can get control of the government in '56. And if I become satisfied that these efforts will fail, and that the people will not assert their rights, then be d—d if I don't join the party that I think will send the country to h-11 the quickest !" The Democrat adds: "The profanity we would have left out but for the fear that he would not recognize the quotation, and there fore accuse us of 'garbling' his speeches.— We conclude that he has made up his mind that the people will not assert their rights, and he has, therefore, picked out his party and gone into full fellowship." ENQUIRER. We were not furnished with the proceedings of the Huntingdon County Agricultural Society. GEN. ROBERT PATTERSON.—We regret to learn that Gen. Robert Patterson of Philadel phia, is lying dangerously ill in that city. I:CPThe scramble for the Senatorial nomina tion by the leaders of " all opposed to the na tional administration," continues, and is in creasing in interest. The Rebels, or "Know Nothing-Insurgents," under the command of Col. Wharton, are succeeding very well, as be is sure of two delegates from one township, and expects one delegate from each of two townships—and is that much in advance of " them other fellers." On the other hand, the few "Know-Nothing- Republicans," under the command of General Williamson, have sounded a parley since the General's late contest with the " Insurgents" —which is declared to have been a fight on his own hook. We anticipate a Court Mar tial. The General has despatched runners in search of Dames and " Belermane" and also several reconnoiters, not to find the "Insur gents," but the great body of his own party, who are suspected of having deserted. The General will be superseded, when he himself it is thought, will desert. We will keep our readers informed of these several movements. It is a great cry over a very little wool, as it is all for the honor of an inglorious defeat, and to avert this they should accept our ad vice which we give freely, for " We must not stint Our necessary actions in the fear To cope malicious censures." Let us then glance over this Senatorial dis trict and see " how stands that hope '1" to which the voice of freemen will reply in tones of thunder at the coming elections.— In Huntingdon county the opposition compo sed of several factions, all holding contrary principles, false theories, not one of which is worth a straw, is hopelessly disorganized—in leaders and in people—and should the former ! agree upon terms of fusion, a thing most un likely, nay impossible, under existing circum stances without a mean sacrifice of principles publicly proclaimed—the latter will not obey their behests, will not be made "the willing tools of designing men" whose patriotism is absorbed in self. The old leaders have bro ken their faith with the people—of whom it can no longer be said, "my sheep are mine, they will hear my voice and follow me."— Now, while the opposition was organized to a man in one party throughout this district they were in constant terror of defeat, and siiice they are torn into a thousand ft ag ments what can they expect but defeat'? The Old Line Whigs of this county declare that they "will not support a Know• Nothing un der any circumstances;" but even without their assistance the democracy will carry the county by a majority of from 150 to 200; and should either of the men now named by the opposition be their candidate, we predict the democratic majority will not fall short of 500. Stick a pin there ! So much for Old Huntingdon. In Blair county the hopes of the opposition are waning. The "intensely American party" is split—and the Republican party there has been formed of its former adherents. What can the factions expect of Blair ? The Re publicans have declared through one of the most respectable and influential citizens of the county that they " will not compromise their character for decency and respectability by making associates of, much less acting with, the Dark Lantern party." The demo cratic party, we are informed, has gained many valuable recruits who are eagerly wait ing the opportunity to deposit their first vote for democracy. Moreover, they will be sup ported by many did line Whigs. Should the factions fuse, however, they may give two or three hundred majority, which is the most they can do in. Blair. Now for Cambria county —" the frosty Sons of Thunder." The democratic party there is as a unit—organized and armed to a man— ready for the word "charge !" to rush to the battle and route Know-Nothingism "horse, foot, and dragoons," to crush it so effectually that it will never again raise its deformed head in the presence of freemen. Our friends there confidently claim "one thousand ma jority." A private letter from that county says—" The old gray-haired patriarchs of the Whig party, the sons of the first settlers who entered the wilderness and ' made it blossom like the rose,' who have from youth to old age worked, and voted, and gave their money for the support of the Whig cause, are now praying that their clays may be prolonged un til the time arrives when they can avenge at the ballot-box those who have sold, betrayed and insulted them." All hail, Cambria ! We have thus hastily glanced over the coun ties for the purpose of showing the utter ab surdity of counting upon the election of a Know-Nothing from this Senatorial district ! We advise the advocates of tad-pole sover eignty to desist—to spare their efforts, their time and trouble, which will all be lost in case they persist in their present course,—we advise them to turn their attention to other and more profitable pursuits. They must learn that there are principles at stake, and that the people will draw a wide line of de markation between honest men who will carry out those principles, and the tad-pole sovereigns whose only recommendation is that they are "natyves" and military officers, and whose only claim to office is that they have been asking it the last twenty-five years. We pray you, don't give yourselves any un necessary trouble; the people will settle the matter to their own satisfaction. NORTH CAROLINA.—The Democratic State Convention of North Carolina met on the 19th ult. to appoint Delegates to the Cincinnati Convention. A resolution was adopted rec ommending Gen. Pierce for the Presidency and Hon. J. C. Dobbin for Vice President. The Presidential Nomination. [From the Baltimore Republican.] While the Republican has ever been fore most to defend the cherished Chiefs of the Democratic party from damaging assaults. it has not chained itself to the car of any Presi dential aspirant, but has left its columns open to the friends of either, to an advocacy which should not be disfigured by attacks upon others. In those counties of the State which have announced a Presidential preference, we have been gratified to observe that there has been invariably . an honorable acknowledg ment of the merits of rival candidates. The press too, without exception, seems to have been controlled by a like sentiment of honor and gratitude for those who have deserved well of the Republic. It may also be truly said of the people at large, that there is no excitement upon personal points, and so cer tain is the prospect of victory, that we are aware of no general feeling which would not command a hearty acquiescence in the nomi nation at Clue:cm:A, of either of the three leading candidates, for whom there shall be an evident preponderance of popular senti ment. We have entire confidence that the dele gates aleatly elected from this State will re flect at Cincinnati that general sentiment of our people which may arise from the current of events, precedent to the assemblage of the representatives of the Demecracy. Upon this point, as well as in respect to all the lead ing and controlling interests of the party, we at this time subjoin the views of two of the most able and conservative journals of the South, to every word which we give our heartfelt approval: [From the N. 0. Courier, (Buchanan.)] We had believed that it was a cardinal rule of conduct with all true Democrats, in this matter of the nomination of a candidate for the Presidency—in the discussion of the merits of those whose position before the country justified the mention of their names in connection with it—to keep within such limits as would enable them to yield a cheer ful, ready, and an honest obedience to the decision of the body to which long usage and general sentiment had committed the decision as to who should be put forward as the gen eral standard-bearer. For ourselves, we shall adhere rigidly to the old rule. It was good enough for the guidance of many of the best and truest men who ever adorned the history of this .nation or of the Democratic party. We shall, not withstanding our decided preference for one among the number of gentlemen now before the party, never permit a solitary word in disparagement of others of them to appear in our columns. We do not think it becoming to us as a Democratic press—in the fullest and most unqualified sense of the word, without regard to any. other circumstances—to attempt to advocate the cause of our favorite, by attack ing the political fame or personal respecta billity of any gentleman who may be the choice of another Democrat. Our resolve is, to support with all zeal and fidelity the nom inee of the Cincinnati Convention; and we do not intend to deprive ourselves of the right of doing so consistently, by denouncing in advance as unworthy of confidence, on the part of the people of any part of the Union, any one of the gentlemen whose name is likely to be brought bofore that body. We do not intend to be placed in a position in which we shall be liable to have held up be fore us for explanation, the disparaging epith ets—the crude suspicious, the direct charge of weakness, Rusilanirnity or inconsistency, which we may at any previous time have preferred against the nominee. [From the Mobile Register.) It is clear that either Douglas, Pierce or Buchanan, as men and statesmen, possess all the qualifications needful to unite the Demo cracy and command the elective vote of the country. It would be, therefore, a matter greatly to be regretted if, through the injudi cious zeal of the partizans of either a triangu lar war should be excited, which would result in the necessity of putting all three aside for a new man. These men are tried Democra tic statesman of the country. The people expect and demand that one of the three should be presented to their suffrages by the Cincinnati Convention. That they are better and more available candidates than can be found outside of that trio, is evidenced by the unanimity with which the public attention has concentrated upon them. Let it not be said that the Democratic party cannot, on ac count of intestine rivalries and personal jeal ousies, bestow its honors upon those who have distinguished themselves in its cause, illustrated its principles, and reflected glory upon its escutcheon. Let it not be said that we have to sacrifice our great men and our patriots because they are great, and like Ar istides, are too good to be tolerated in our Re publican Athens. We owe it to :hem, to jus tice, to ourselves, and to our country, to dis dain such an act of ostracism." A. Surprise Party The Jamestown (N. Y.) "Journal" gives the particulars of a novel riot which occurred at East Randolph, in Cattaragus county, on Fri day evening, 11th ult. A party of the most respectable ladies of the place had assembled as a "Surprise Party," at the residence of the Honorable Benjamin Chamberlain ; when it was suggested that a tavern kept by a man named Wheeler was an intolerable nuisance, by reason of the liquor dispensed there, and they resolved to abate it. Before they arrived at the place of attack, the landlord, having got wind of the move ment, had secreted his liquors and barricadoed the doors, and his wife had provided a supply of hot water to give the assailants a warm bath. Nothing daunted, the feminine storm ers broke open the door, and although the vol lies of hot water did some execution, rushed upon the foe. The landlord took refuge in the garret, but was captured and bound, and taken toward the creek to be converted into a " cold water man" by dipping, but he sue •ceeded in breaking his bonds and escaping. The women then returned to his house, de molished his jugs and casks of liquor, and his windows, and were about to make a sim ilar onslaught upon two other liquor estab lishments, when the enemy saved themselves by a capitulation. The women justify them selves for resorting to these extreme measures on the ground that the landlord continued to sell to the brutalized husbands of some of them, despite entreaties, and they could ob tain no other redress. Da - There is a woman in the lunatic asylum at New York who thinks the Roman Catholics are trying to build a Cathedral in her stomach, and who goes to bed every night with a club to keep off the Papists. She ought to be ad mitted into the Know Nothing lodge without a ballot. The Democracy of Marys laud, The Democratic State Convention of Mary land, to select Presidential Electors ) met in Baltimore on Wednesday, and after disposing of the main business before it, appointing a State Central Committee, &c., was eloquently addressed by the Hon. David R. Porter, Ex- Governor of Pennsylvania, Ex-Governo: Lowe, of Maryland, and others. Hon. Wm. T. Hamilton then reported a series of resolu tions, from which we extract the following : Resolved, That we cordially approve of the administration of Franklin Pierce, both in its foreign and domestic policy, and that for hie faithful maintenance of law, his strict adhe rence to the true principles of the constitu tion, his manly devotion to the just and equal rights of all sections of the Union, and his stern, uncompromising and defiant hostility to Black Republicanism, Abolitionists, and Know-Nothings, combined or separated, he is entitled to the gratitude of the great party that elevated him to power, and justly merits the approbation of all his patriotic country men. Resolved, That in the pending Presidential election the people of Maryland are to ap prove or condemn, first, secret oath-bound po litical societies having for their object the supreme control of our government, and the proscription of our fellow-men because of their religion and birth place; second, the principles of the Kansas Nebraska bill and the adjustment measures of 1850; and third, indirectly the treasonable object of black re publicanism and abolitionism; and these be ing the important isms directly and immedi ately presented to our people we hold it to be the highest duty of every patriotic citizen of our beloved State, of whatever party to unite with the Democratic Republican party in the support of the nominees of the Cincinnati Convention whose mission it now clearly is to strike down Know-Nothingism, Black Re publicanism and Abolitionism, and firmly es tablish the principles of the Kansas-Nebras ka bill, thus vindicating the great right of the people to regulate their own domestic institu tions, subordinate only to the Constitution of the United States, and rescuing our country from the perils in which it is involved by fa naticism and political venality. Resolved, That it is a matter of sincere• congratulation of the friends of civil and re ligious liberty that the "sober second thought" of the people is now delivering the country from the grasp of irresponsible, secret oath bound political societies, and our fellow men from the persecution and proscription of a fell fanaticism, an arrogant pride and an aristo cratic classism, and that from the auspicious indications around us everywhere, we soon again can hail the supremacy of law, the se curity of property, the confidence of order, the safety and stability of the Union, and the just rights of all protected, civil, political and religious. Resolved, That the representativei of the Democratic Republican party of - the State of Maryland in Convention assembled, relying upon the wisdom and patriotism of the dele gates representing the Democratic party of the Union in the National Convention, that they will present candidates for President and Vice-President in every respect fit and worthy for the high positions, and define the important issues of the day—we pledge our selves and the party we represent to the faith ful support of the nominees of that Conven tion. ALL ABOUT ONE DlME.—Money is truly said to be the root of all evil. The recent terrible riot at Panama, began about a dime. It originated in this wise : "A fellow who no doubt wanted a pretext to get up a row, approached a fruit stand, and taking up a water melon, cut into it with his knife, broke it open, and threw it upon the ground. The woman in attendance demand ed payment—one dime. This was refused. She then called a male, and an altercation en sued, in a knife being drawn by the natives and a pistol by the passenger. The natives rallied in great numbeis and set upon the passengers,who had assembled, employing a short, stout stick, used about tents, and a heavy instrument used in cutting underbrush —not very sharp,but being shaped something like a carving knife, makes a formidable weapon. The passengers were encumbered by women and children, and were prevented from making a systematic defence. "Large numbers of the women and children fled to the jungle for safety, and were brought forth the next day, more dead than alive. The natives, after ransacking the railway station, attacked two or three hotels close at hand. The destruction was complete. The rioters drank large quantities of the liquors found, and this added to their fury. The greatest personal outrages were performed af ter the hotels had been entered. The police were ordered to fire upon the rioters, but seemed to direct their shot at the Americans, and .it is believed most of the Americans kill ed were the victims of the police—probably all who were shot. The two men killed by the side of Mr. Center, the depot master, were shot by the police. Mr. Center had a narrow escape from meeting the same fate." From this it is seen that one dime caused all the riot and bloodshed. Virginia The Democratic Convention to select del egates to represent the Seventh Congressional District of Virginia in the National Democrat ic Convention at Cincinnati, met at Warren tion on Wednesday. There were about 120 delegates present, representing the eight counties of the district. The veteran Inman Horner, of Fauquier, presided. Among the resolutions passed was one strongly endorsing the principles and meas ures of the administration of Franklin Pierce, characterizing them as the embodiment of the true Democratic faith. In another res olution the Convention declined to instruct its delegates to Cincinnati further than to direct them to exert themselves to the utmost to secure the nomination for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of gentlemen whose views and opinions should not only reflect the faith and position of the Democratic party upon all other political questions, but upon the great issue of the day—the Nebraska-Kan sas act. John S.Barbour, of Culpepper, Eppa Hun ton, of Prince William, were elected dele gates to Cincinnati Convention, on the first vote. Oc'We have received the first number of the " Old Line Democrat," published in Per rysville, Juniata county, by GEo. F. Hum Es. The paper is of a good size, and edited with spirit. We cannot but wish the Old Line Democrat much success. Son G. M. Dallas's Speech. The following is a correct report of the speech made by Hon. George M. Dallas at the banquet given to him by the Lord Mayor of London : "My Lord Mayor, ladies, and gentlemen : The very kind and complimentary language with which your lordship has prefaced the last toast and the cordial manner in which it has been received by the distinguished as sembly are entitled ? and I hope will receive, my return of gratitude. In truth, lam al most bankrupt in the language of thanks; for, ever since I landed in the dominions of your illustrious Queen, as the representative of the American government and people s I have met with nothing but a series of the most flattering demonstrations of welcome and hospitality. [Cheers.] I perfectly well know that these manifestations are not ad dressed to an individual so utterly unworthy as myself, and that they are the profuse and generous tribute to a nation whose messen ger I am. But on its behalf, with a sensibility that I know it would unanimously feel, I beg this distinguished company to accept the as suiance of my profound acknowledgments. "There are some subjects on which it would be ill-timed, and more enterprising than wise, for me to touch on this occasion and in this presence. Indeed, my arrival is so recent that I scarcely can pretend to know the subjects which would be most acceptable to you. I dare say, however, !shall incur but little hazard if I venture, according to a provincialism natural to a western tongue, to 'guess' that the spirit and purpose of a new comer may have excited at least some little curiosity. [A laugh.] Well, my lord, let me say that I am not authorized to feel, and, do not feel, any desire other than that of giving my exertions and energies unreservedly to the restoration of the most harmonious senti ments and friendly relations. [Cheers.] An imated by this spirit, and aiming at such a purpose, if I fail—and I may fail—it will be because of some inexorable,, overruling State policy, or some fore-gone couclusion not to be undone by uniform, steady, persevering, frank, and honorable conciliation. [Renewed cheers.] My lord, permit me, in conclusion —for my object is to be exceedingly brief— to tender to your lordship and the guests as sembled here my congratulations on the great event consummated since my arrival among you —the restoration of peace to Europe. [Cheers.] War, although undoudtedly accom panied by its moral benefits or alleviations, is at best an evil; and the vast powers of this empire, although for a time, and however gallantly, enlisted and ably directed, will find more genial and more fruitful employ ment in those channels—agricultural, com mercial, and manufacturing—and those pur suits which have hitherto so signally illustrae ted the exertions of her people. [Loud ceeers.] My lord, I again thank you. The _Hebrew Passover. On yesterday week, or rather on Saturday evening week, began the most solemn last known to the Jews—the Passover. It com menced at sun-set on the 14th day of the month Nisan, according to the Jewish chro nology, and will last until sunset this even ing. The first two days and the last two days are observed with peculiar rigor, and with many significant religious rites. This cere mony is held in commemoration of the slay ing of the first born of Egypt by the angel of the Lord, and the exodus of the Isrealites from the tyranny of the Pharoahs. The He brews were commanded, it will be remem bered, to take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the Wood of a lamb, and stain the lintel and two side posts of their houses, so that the angel of death, in his mission of yen gence, might spare God's chosen people; and from this came the designation Passover.— The following morning the Isrealites left Egypt, after having borrowed all the jewels and ornaments of silver and gold of their neighbors, without giving an equivalent therefor, according to the command of Mo ses. The following is the passage from Exodus xii,--36 : "And the children of Isreal did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold and raiment. And the Lord gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians so that they lent unto them such things as they required, and they spoiled the Egyptians." In their haste to escape, they had not time to bake the bread properly, as the story goes on to relate— "And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened, because they were thrust out of Egypt and could not tarry, neith er had they prepared for themselves any vic tuals." From this event the eating of unleavened bread has originated, and during this sacred season, no fermented liquor or raised bread is used. The dough is baked into a hard cake called matzos, that looks and tastes like sea biscuit, but which is much thinner. The following, from Exodus 12-5 to 8, gives a clear idea of the meat offering at this season— 'Tour lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year; ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats. And ye shall keep it until the fourteenth day of the same month; and the whole as sembly of the congregation of 'areal shall kill it in the evening. And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts, and on the upper door post of the houses wherein they shall eat it. And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened . bread ; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it." To this day the Hebrew observes those rites, and clings with wonderful tenacity to the meat offerings and drink offerings associ ated with the return of this anniversary.— They are a peculiar people, and no laws, how ever oppressive, have been able to change their character, habits or religious rites, one iota. To day, being the last of the Passover, will witness the most impressive ceremonies in the several synagogues. N. 1. Herald, April 28. [l:7 - The South-Side (Va.) Democrat says that Henry Clay, in a letter addressed March 23, 1850, to Gardner Jones, president of a southern university, writes as follows of Cath olics : - "/ have never believed that that (creed) of 'the Catholics was anti-American and hostile to civil liberty; on the contrary, I have, with great pleasure and with sincere conviction, on several public occasions, borne testimony to my perfect persuasion that Catholics were as much devoted to civil liberty, and as much animated by patriotism, as those who belong to the Protestant creed.' " • Awful Massacre and Plunder of Awed sse, ~.. cans at Panama. To the Editor of.tne New York Tribune. Szu: One of the most frightful butcheries and robberies of Americans took place at Panama on the night of the 15th of April.— On the afternoon of that day the passengers per steamer Illinois arrived at theßaikoad Depot at Panama on their way to the steamer J. L. Stephens, but owing to the low tide they were detained on shore. A portion of the passengers by the Cortes from San Francisco were also stopping at the several hotels in the vicinity of the depot. There could not have been less than 1,000 or 1,200 Americans congregated about the railroad terminus.— About sunset a difficulty occurred between one of:the Illinois passengers and one of the negroes, which was freely joined by friends on both sides, and a general row now com menced. Pistols, bowie-knives, sword's, muskets, clubs and rocks were freely used, and wit h deadly effect. The Americans were generally unarmed, having only a few small revolvers, and, consequently, after a short struggle, had to yield the ground. The natives were reinforced by large numbers.— They now made an attack upon the different hotels and drove all the inmates out, many of whom sought safety,- as they supposed, in the depot building. About this time the Police (God save the term !) was called in requisition t . but instead of attempting to restore order, it is positive ly known that a portion of them joined the negroes and made the assault upon the depot. The police and negroes fired upon the crowd, and drove every man, woman and child from the building, whom, and in the fright, ran in every direction—some to the boats, and oth ers to the thick brush end woods, where they remained during the night, and with the ex pectation of being murdered when daylight appeared. A large number were fortunate enough to get on board of the small steamer, and were conveyed to the J. L. Stephens.— After the natives had accomplished their work of death, and dispersed all from the ground, they commenced plundering the bag gage and destroying everything to be found in the hotels. The passengers, in their sud den flight, left and lost everything. After plundering all to be found in the hotels, the black mo b attacked the depot building, which contained a large amount of luggage and treasure, all of which the rascals obtain ed. They then commenced to tear up the railroad track, and to pull down the telegraph poles, and destroyed both railroad and tele graph offices. They were aware that the Express goods would be brought over from Aspinwall that night, and had laid their plane to seize them. They tore up the track in the vicinity of the depot, in order that the engine might run off; but through the exer tions of Mr. Williams, (a conductor on the road,) the Express train was stopped by his ,signals before reachine ° the fatal point, and the lives of those on board and the goods were saved, and the :rain put back to Aspin wall, where it remained at the time the Phil adelphia sailed. I have no means of knowing the number killed and wounded. There were twenty five Americans found dead immediately around the depot in the morning, most of whom were passengers from the Cortez, but this number is probably not half that were murdered. Of the number of natives killed bnt little could be ascertained; but few, com paratively, I think, were slain. During the night some scattering Ameri cans were picked up from time to time by the police, and escorted to the gates of the city but with the requisition of from $5 to 20 each for so doing, and in several instances they were robbed of all money, watches, and other effects found upon their persons, and their lives threatened in case of resistance. Soon after the commencement of hostilities the Governor of Panama and the American Consul were on the ground, but their exer tions to quiet the riot proved ineffectual. It is reported by some of our passengers that the Governor in the first instance tried to restore order, but afterward encouraged the murder and plunder. My slight acquaintance with Gov. Deas forbids me from giving any cre dence to the latter report. The Spanish portion of the inhabitants of Panama were much frightened. Every house and place of business was instantly closed and barred, and but few ventured out upon the balcony during the night. The hotels in the city were . closed and guarded until morn in g. Of the amount of money and other effects lost by the passengers, I can give but an imperfect idea. It is supposed by many not less than $lOO,OOO. True it is that a large sum is lost, and much more probably than ever will be ascertained. FATAL ACCIDENT.—The hearts of our whole community were suddenly and deeply saddened on Wednesday evening last by the painful intelligence that one of our oldest citizens, Mr. John F. Lowry, had on that evening been crushed to death by the over turning of a locomotive tender upon him, on the new Portage Railroad. Being one of the superintendents on the road he was aiding on the tender at the time, and by some displace ment of a rail or switch it was thrown off the track. His remains were brought to town on the same night, and on Friday they were interred in the old Presbyterian burying ground, whither they were followed by a large concourse of afflicted friends and sym pathizing acquaintances.—Hollidaysburg Re gister. THE SEA SERPENT ON THE NEW JERSPT COAST—Captain Birse, of the the schooner Eliza Ann Steele, at Norfolk, Va., reports having seen the sea serpent off Great Egg Harbor, N. J., a few days ago. The captain says he was about forty feet in length, his head very rough and knotted, the body about the size of a hogshead, very smooth and black, and the tail flat, like that of an eel. The Norfolk Herald says : "The captain is an old whaler, and says he never saw the like be fore." We believe him. More than fifty papers, including several of the most influential in this State, have raised to their mast head the names of Fill more and Don elson. —Centre Democrat, (If. iv, paper. ) Well that is prodigious support ! pecially when it is remembered that there are nearly 400 papers published in this State. If one out of every six supports the K. N. ticket, we confess Fillmore and Donelson stand a chance of getting several thousand votes. JUNIATA. COUNTY.—The Tuscarora Register says that " Juniata county will be redeemed from the oppression of a Know Nothing yoke, at the coming contest." Stir gem up with a short pole'
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