M0IIT1II SENTINEL.
ANDREW J. RILEY, EDITOR.
EBENSBURG, PA.
Thursday July 31, 1S51.
Egk THE "SEXTIXEL," has much the largest
circulation of any paper published in this county
ami as an advertising sheet offers superior induce
ments to merchants and business men general!.
Those desirous of making use ot this medium for
extending their business, can do so by either sending
their notices direct, or through the following agents.
John Crouse, Esq., Johnstoicn.
V. B. Palmer, Esq., New York, Philadelphia,
and Baltimore.
Democratic County Committee.
.M. Uasson, James M1 Dermit, Ar. Nagle, John
Wherry, Richard White, Thomas II. Porter, Thos.
Gallagher, P. J. Litile, George Murray, Samuel
Braulier, John Anderson, John Adams, John
Devlin, Elisha 31. Bucket, Lewis B. Dunmire, G.
Walters, George Ar. Smith, T. L. Jleyer, Andrew
Sprout, Charles Billon.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM BIGLER,
OF CLEARFIELD COUNTY.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER,
SETII CLOVER,
OF CLARION COUNTY.
FOR JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT.
JOHN B. GIBSON, OF CUMBERLAND.
JEREMIAH S. BLACK, OF SOMERSET.
JAMES CAMPBELL, OF PHILADELPHIA.
ELLIS LEWIS, OF LANCASTER.
WALTER H. LOWRLE, OF ALLEGHENY.
Democratic County dominations.
ASSEMBLY,
JOHN KEAN,
of Summerhiil.
PROTHONOTARY,
WILLIAM KITTELL,
of Ebcnsburg.
ASSOCIATE JUDGES,
HARRISON KINKEAD,
of Ebcnsburg-,
CEO. W.EASLY,
of Johnstown.
TREASURER,
REES J. LLOYD,
of Ebensburg.
COMMISSIONER,
WILLIAM PALMER,
of Summerhiil.
AUDITOR,
ROBERT HAMILTON,
of Johnstown.
.State Central Committee.
ArPOIXTED BY THE PRESIDES! OF TIIE HEADING
GUBERNATORIAL CONVENTION.
WM. DOCK, of Dauphin, Chairman.
WM. ROSS, of Luzerne.
1VM. DEAL, of Philadelphia.
THOS. J. rOWER, of Beaver.
J. ELLIS BONIIAM, of Cumberland.
JAS. 15URNSIDE, of Centre.
FREDERICK K. BOAS, of Dauphin.
GEO. W. BOWMAN, of Bedford.
JAS. L. REYNOLDS, of Lancaster.
Hon. James Buchanan, Ex-Gov. Porter
and family, Speaker Matthias and ethers, are
expected at the Summit on Saturday evening,
and will probably be in Ebcnsburgh on Monday
next.
S3 We met Gen. Bowman, the able editor of
the Gazette in Bedford. He enjoys good health
and when ho strikes the Whigs they feel it.
Fatlicr Mathcw
Was to have left Pittsburg yesterday morn
ing for Cleveland, from -whence he goes to New
York, and will return home in September. Ilia
noble efforts in the cause of Temperance have
been tho theme of bo much praise that all we
could say on the subject would be entirely su
perfluous ; but we cannot but express the hope
that the years of his life may not soon draw to
a close, and that he may have allotted to him
by a kind Providence the health and vigor so
necessary for the continuance of his glorious
work. Not less than six thousand persons took
the pledge from him while in tho "Iron City,"
and if they are but true to themselves they will
never break it.
The In estimator
Is the title of a new Democratic Campaign
paper published at llarrisburg by R. II. Adams.
It has been st-rted to investigate tho political
character of Gov. Johnston, as also to repel the
Elamlerous attacks made by his organ, the
llarrisburg American, and judging from the
numbers before us it will do eo in an eminent
dograc. This paper is so cheap and contains
60 much valuable information that every demo
crat should have it. It will be furnished twice
a week for the low price of oO cents from this
timo until after the election.
Bedford Springs.
'The statesman, lawyer, merchant, man of
trade,
rants for the refuge of some rural shade,
Where all his long anxieties forgot
Amid the charms of a sequester! spot,
Or recollected only to gild o'er,
And add a smile to what was sweet before,
He may possess the joys he thinks he sees,
A.nd lay his old age 'pon the lap of ease."
The above lines of the poet can be elucidated
fully by a trip to that delightful watering place
Bedford Springs. There you meet with persons
of all ages and conditions in life, some of them
visiting this renowned spot for health, others
for pleasure, the young and gay full of vivacity
and sprightliness, high in expectation of a
blissful future, and the aged and feeble, now in
"the scar and yellow leaf of life," looking for
ward to a brighter and better world, and await
ing, though not without fear, the hour that
calls them from us.
We paid our first visit to the Springs last
week, and after a rough ride, (thanks to the
Hollidaysburg and Bedford turnpike,) which we
imagine made us ten years older (but of course
the young ladies will forget this,) we arrived at
the Springs safely on Wednesday evening, just
in time to participate in the Grand Fancy Dress
Ball which was announced as part of the bill of
fare for that day. We needed water to wash
away the dust that had accumulated on our fair
form,'and after an invigorating bath in the pure
cold water we dressed for the occasion, not in
gaudy attire, nor in the weeds of mourning,
nor with any pomp or semblance of outward
show, but adorned oursclf in all our accustomed
mountain simplicity, and chose rather to be a
"cbiel amang them talon' notes," than to wear
the sombre dress of Hamlet, the mailed coat of
Harry Percy, or the buckles and breeches of
Tom More, the "Irish Lion." We entered the
room at a measured step to the music of the
band, the air being as we took it the "Rogue's
March," and were struck at first sight with
about eleven pair of jet black eyes, whose pier
cing glances looked completely through us, and
our dear little heart beat like a watch running
a hand race. We paused to contemplate that
scene and U3
"Wc gazed upon the dance, where ladie's hight
Were moving in the light
Of mirrors and of lamps,"
tho most delicious sensations seemed to steal
o'er us, and we know a hundred hearts beat
happily end in unison with each other. How
ever, the Fancy part of the ball we considered
a failure, there being but a few persons in
character. W c would moreover state that Miss
T n of Philadelphia, in the Bloomer Costume,
looked we might say divinely, and her appear
ance has almost mr.de us a disciple of the style,
a la Turk.
Miss L o of Lancaster, as a Swiss peasant
girl attracted universal attention and personated
the character distinguishingly. Miss S g of
.St. Louis acquitted herself as a French grisette
in an excellent manner. Miss G n of Virginia
as a highland lassie gained, much credit, and
Mrs. V e of Philadelphia as the Maid of the
Mist received much praise for the excellent
manner in which she sustained the chtracter.
Mr. S r of Baltimore as Bob Roy Macgregor
done admirably, Col. V e of Philadelphia as
W in. Penn was quite effective, Col. L n of
Philadelphia as the Hunter of Kentucky could
not fail to please, Mr. C n of Pittsburg as a
divine done the character full justice, and Mr.
C 1 of Philadelphia as Rolando was excellent.
But the card of the evening wns Mr. M n of
Lewistown, who personated the character of
Josh Doolittle from "away down east," and was
the observed of all observers. Everything
passed off pleasantly and the refreshments
served up at 12 o'clock at night received kind
and considerate attention, after which the com
pany retired to sleep to dream of anticipated
pleasures on the morrow.
Thursday, breakfast came snail-like on the
table, owing of course to the fatigue of the ser
vants from the previous evening, and the sun
was high in the heavens ere the appetites of
many were satisfied. Many, however, both
young and old, were early up and took their
accustomed walk to tho top of the mountain be
fore breakfast, from which there is a beautiful
and extensive view. After breakfast the bowling-
alley was crowded with "brave women and fair
men," and the pins and balls suffered considera
bly. We took a game with a young lady but
was badly beaten Didn't expect any thing else.
The pistol gallery was also resorted to by many
and the tinkling of the bell by a lady fell upon
our ears like music " upon a bank of violets,"
"and kindled rapture in the coldest eye."
In the afternoon we visited the town paid
our respects to our lady friends, and engaged a
young lady, (not for life,) but for a ride on
horseback. Procuring several gallant steeds,
" who pawed tho ground with restless feet," we
proceeded on our winding way and were well
pleased with the adventure. Dancing again on
Thursday and Friday evenings, having in the
meantime a pleasant buggy ride with one of the
belles of the Springs, a walk to the mountain,
baths, pistol shots, &c, &c. On Sunday fore
noon Rev. Mr. Lyman, of Rttsburg, had divine
service in the Ladies' Drawing Room, and the
valuable assistance rendered by the choir of la
dies and gentlemen, added much to the impres
siveness of the exercises.
Wc left for home on Monday morning and in
the evening was once more in Cambria enjoying
an atmosphere ten degrees cooler than that of
Bedford, satisfied with our visit, with tho ex
ception that we do think the proprietor, although
a very clever and gentlemanly man, should pro
vide better for the accommodation of his guests,
have moro servants, get all the frame buildings,
especially Crockford, re-painted and repaired,
re-build .his bath house on a moro extensive
scale, build a new bowling saloon, get good
balls and pins and mako a plank road half way
to Hollidaysburg. So ends tho chapter.
An interesting letter from New York is
I on the first page. Plcaso read it.
jBgy We met at the Bedford Springs the fol
lowing prominent Democrats and were more
than pleased with the kind manner in which
they received us, for which we feel exceedingly
obliged. Hon. James Buchanan, CoL Samuel
W. Black, Ex-Gov. Porter, Hon. Win. Dock,
Hon. Ellis Lewis, Hon. J. S. Black, Mayor J.
B. Guthrie, Messrs. Reynolds, Mathiot, Reigart
and Keenan of Lancaster, Hon. John Cessna,
Hon. Job Mann, Maj. S. H. Tate, Col. Henry
C. Laughlin, Hon. T. Ives, Col. J. C. Vandyke,
Chambers McKibben, Esq., Mr. Sullivan of
Washington City, Col. A. II. Coffroth of Somer
set, Hon. H. P. Laird, and J. Turney, Esq., of
Greensburg, Col. F. K. Boas, of Harrisburg.
J6g?" An editorial in reference to Judge Ellis
Lewis, one of our nominees for the Supreme
Bench, whom we met at Bedford, is unavoidably
crowded out but will appear next week.
JBST" Messrs. G. W. Todd, J. C. O'Neill, Jos.
M'Donald, Wm. S. Campbell, Charles Albright,
E. Shoemaker Jr., and the ladies accompaning
him have returned from Bedford Springs looking
much improved in health and appearance. So
with us.
A terrific hail storm visited Clearfield
township on Saturday last, destroying nearly
all the grain and grass crops, and iljcring cat
tle, horses, sheep, &c. Several barns were blown
down but no person injured. The particulars
we could not learn.
Capt. Jacob Zeigler has enlarged and
otherwise improved he Butler Herald, and it is
one of the best country papers in the State. If
Zeigler does not be well supported in his efforts
to give his patrons a splendid paper, and is not
elected to the Legislature from that county, we
will exclaim, Alas! for the judgment of the
Butler county folks. He will not be so unfor
tunate.
JGgy A young gentleman of this county, two
weeks ago, through the columns of the Sentinel,
over the signature of -"Amicus," advocated the
new mode of dress now being worn in many
parts ofthc country, nfbre familiarly known as
the "Bloomer Costume," to which we have re
ceived the following in reply, and for the en
lightenment of the people of Cambria on this
subject give it publicity.
FOB THE " MOUNTAIN SENTINEL."
"Bloomer or IVo Bloomer."
This is the great, engrossing topic of the
day and the name of the lovely "Innovator"
bids fair to become immortalized among the
mighty "Progressionists" of this, the golden
age of great -diacoveries. Such, dear Editor,
is Fame. One wins it with the pen or the
sword another enables lovers a thrusand
miles apart to whisper their "sweet nonsense"
by lightning another again gives to the world
a new light and draws it from a drop of water
and now a woman is to be made immortal
for daring to wear her petticoats eighteen in
ches shorter than anybody else !
We do not deny that this is an age of pro
gress ; but has not every age its follies ? Dress
is not a subject of slight importance. It will
ever be one of the great critcrions in tho "eye
of the world" by which a stranger is judged.
Nations have their established costumes and it
becomes their distinctive mark, so soon as they
are beyond the limits of their own country.
The wealthy and the poor the aristocrat and
the civilian are everywhere to be distinguished
from each other. Mrs. Bloomer proposes a
complete and eudden transformation of the
present dress worn by ladies. It is no longer
a change of style, but we might almost say of
principle. It is undeniably "prettjr' for a Ha
rem-girl or a ballet-dancer; but no less unsuit
able for an enlightened woman, however be
coming on the fiftieth wife of a Grand Turk.
"Laying aside mere beauty ,,r say the Bloom
orits, "the promotion of health and comfort are
the chief advantages of the new dress." The
evils of any custom arise from its abuse. We
are not aware that the women of countries
where the long dress is "worn are less robust
and healthy than those of any other. That a
few silly girls who move in the circles of fash
ion should impair their health by wearing an
immoderate quantity of clothing is not an argu
ment properly applicable to the whole sex. The
true sphere of woman in life doe not require
those peculiarities in dress that are indispensi
ble to a man. But hear the opinion of a lady
on the subject who has tried the costume, but
finds in it nolmprovcment ; she says "we lately
resolved to give it another trial ; made one of a
prettier material calculated for summer wear,
and wore it for several days, at home and visit
ing amongst the neighbors ; and now we give
it up, convinced it is a mistake. If the trou
sers are loose at the ankle, they go flip flap ; if
gathered to a band and falling over in a puff,
they go slip slap, as ono walks. If there is a
ruffle to fall down n tke top f tlie tooi it gets
in the mud, and is as ugly as the longest skirt,
If it is drawn up to be convenient, as much of
the foot and ankle is exposed as need be in a
skirt short enough for all convenience, and long
enough without trousers. Then, the trousers,
all of them' give a general appearance of de
formity of dropsical legs. Next, with a skirt
that falls six inches below the knee, one cannot
have the upper part of the trousers made like
the drawers worn by women and children.
They must be like men's pantaloons, or at least
those worn by boys of three or four years. The
undergarments must bo worn inside of these,
and they supported by straps over the shoul
ders, or a body to which they are fastened by
half a dozen buttons, round the waistband.
'Where the convenience of such a dress
would be, is difficult to imagine ; and as for its
healthfulness, there is not one in five hundred,
if it were generally worn, who would use either
straps or a body to Bupport tho trousers, but
would make notches in their sides and hang
them upon tho hip bones, just as they now do
tho skirts, and as men lately did their panta
loons, until the Surgeon at West Point had to
protest against the fashion as a fruitful cause
of disease amongst tko cadets. Trousers worn!
without resting upon the shoulders are much
worse than skirts, because of the straiu in sit
ting, and this strain is much greater with wo
men than men, on account of the difference in
their form."
We do not advocate the present mode of
dress from any foolish partiality for established
customs but of no innovation can we approve
which tends to detract from the modesty of the
woman and the dignity of the lady. And since
it is clearly proved that neither health nor
comfort are advanced by it, no lady of good
taste would lay aside the graceful and dignified
long dress for the doll baby attire of Mrs.
Bloomer. Its novelty is its chief attraction
and women, especially, find a great charm in
everything that is new. They will do far better
however by "leaving well enough alone."
T r 1 i . .
it uiueeu a lune is 10 come when women
shall enjoy all the privileges of men, (and we
don't believe any such thing,) that time must
1 1 A . -W . -
uo very, very iar distant. x,et us but tor a
moment imagine with some of these fair vi
sionaries that we have lived to see that day
The first thing we behold is one of these Icdiei
walking into a bar-room. Without a blush she
calls for her "drink" swallows it without
winking lights her eegar and starts out to
promenade the streets, or sits down very cooly
to play away her husband's monev ut the
gaming table.
Where, meanwhile, is that unfortunate frag
ment of mortality Man? There we find him
at home, in the nursery, singing "by-a-baby"
to the youngest child on his knee while an
other is scrambling up the back of his chair,
and amuses itself by pulling half the hair out
of his head a third one has just fallen with
his nose against the floor while a fourth one
with a deafening racket brings down a shelf
out of the cupboard, and amid the crash and
the noise the squalling and the shrieking, the
disconsolate man drops the baby, dashes his
hat over his eyes, and rushes out of the house
like a madman, cursing in his heart the first
woman that ever took it into her head to cut
short a petticoat !
Closing my cursory remarks with the descrip
tion of this "heart thrilling scene," I beg to
remain, dear Editor,
As ever yours,
SANCHO.
communicated. J
Obituary on Richard tlic 4th.
Never in the history of "Dogology" have we
been called upon to record the death of any
dear departed one that we found the finer feel
ings of our heart so repugnant to, as that we
are about to make mention of, but duty and a
sense of our obligations to humanity forbid us
to let it pass unnoticed and without any further
preliminaries we proceed to mention the subject
of this sad and mournful notice. " Richard Bu
chanan," more familiarly known by the appella
tion of Dick, died this morning at the Ebcns
burg House, after a short but painful illness,
caused by the administration of poison by some
fell demon let loose from Plato's realms who
envied his reputation and popularity.
As a dog he wa? all that tho most fastidious
could desire, watchful, vigilant, generous and
fat to a fault. It is worthy of note that while
dogmatically in pursuit of a swine he always
stopped to consider the cause and effect of his
bite and if upon mature deliberation and a
thorough investigation he discovered it would
injure his reputation or be detrimental to hog
or man he would stop short and acting upon
the principle that "discretion is the better part
of valor," would quietly return and resume his
snooze beneath the beams of the "ruddy King
of day.'
When he did bite ho left a shining mark, and
many a hog (could they speak) would testify to
his unprecedented severity on unmentionable
parts. Long will the proprietor of the Ebens
burg House remember him for his officious
kindness in saving many pieces of meat from
spoiling and the "staff of life" from being
thrown out "to waste its fragrance on the bo
som air." What adds solemnity to his death is
the fact that his master was unfortunately ab
sent from town and consequently was forbid the
sad privilege of closing his eyes in death. How
the heart-rending news will be received by him
"can be better imagined than described."
'Twere vain to attempt to describe his many
virtues, language being inadequate to the task,
and thought itself, in its most unbounded flight,
can but illy conceive the merits of him whose
character wc have so feebly attempted to por
tray. In this poor dog the " elements of great
ness were so mixed " that it could be truly said,
"we ne'er shall look upon his like again," and
although he has cone to that "undiscovered
country from whose bourne none of the canine
race returns," his memory will still be enshrined
within our hearts "unmixed with baser matter."
JL -Jog he waa, ia ?erjr degree,
Not excepting, dog fidelity."
RICARDO.
Ebensburg, Sunday evening, July 27.
"Alas ! Poor Harry Clay V9
The New York Herald gives Gov. Johnston
the cold shoulder in the following pointed par
agraph, which also administers to Whiggery a
severe rebuke for its desertion of the gallant
Harry Clay:
"John Tvler shed brinv tears "tears of
heartfelt sorrow" when at llarrisburg in 1840,
Mr. Clay was set aside to make room for
Gen. Harrison. And when, in 1818, Old Hal
was superceded by Old Zack, it was enough to
make "angels weep," let alone John Tyler.
But what are wo to think of this Lancaster
nrocecdine. Scott nominated as tho "most
deserving," aad not a word for CLAY, the idol,
the life and soul of the whig party for thirty
years! Oh! black ingratitude of shuffling
gamblers for the spoils, what a DIUTY busi
ness is this what a low, contemptible game,
the game of USING Scott, as a DECOY DUCK
for Gov. JOHNSTON! But we shall have
LAME DUCKS enough (defeated whigs) before
this business is over."
Glorious Letter from Col. vigier.
From the Pennsylvauian.
The following extract of a business letter
from Col. Bigler, received by Mr. Martin, we
publish with much pleasure. It is multum in
parvo; trier, but comprehensive, mis is mc
ground upon which the Democratic candidate
for Governor stood from the beginning. It is
precisely the ground he took in his Lockhaven
speech. There is no double-dealing in Colonel
Bigler. He is with his party on the great is
sue, and speaks no two languages. Every pa
triotic citizen will read this letter with sincere
gratification :
Clearfield, July 22.
Geo. H. Martin, Esq:
And now for a word or two on political mat
ters. 1 observe that the Aorth American is
still in doubt about my position in reference to
the great question now agitating the country.
It assumes what is incorrect in reference to
the law of 1817. I did not vote for it; I took
no part in the proceedings of the Senate on
the subject, nor could it, in my opinion, have
become a law, if its full bearing had been per
ceived at the time, But if I had even advocated
its adoption, that fact would not influence my
present position in reference to it. As I intend,
however, to say to the people in different parts
of the State, in a short time, publicly, what I
Know ana think on this subject, I shall not
trouble you with details ; but suffice it to say,
that this law never should have been passed,
and that should I be elected Governor next fall,
regarding many of its provisions as unconsti
tutional and unjust in their operation, I shall
not hesitate to urge their repeal ; nor have I
;vcr hesitated to say that, in my opinion, the
bill now in the hands of Governor Johnston,
ought to become a law.
In short, sir, my views are in entire accord
ance with the sentiments adopted at the Read
ing Convention, and I had not supposed that a
disposition could be found anywhere to regard
them otherwise. I am for all the Compromise
measures, and in favor of a thorough and effi
cient execution of them as they are, and against
all future Congressional agitation of the ques
tions settled by them.
With sentiments of high regard, I remain,
dear sir, yours, WM. BlGLER.
The One Term Candidate.
The Berks County PresB, of last week, makes
the following forcible remarks :
Gov. JOHNSTON is expected to address the
whigs of Berks at their annual county meeting,
which comes ofi on the first Monday of August
next.
Two or three matters of importance will claim
i ....
ms serious attention at this meeting, all of
which are still fresh in the minds of those who
heard him on a former occasion.
1st. His solemn and distinct pledge to be a
candidate but for ONE TERM.
2d. His indignant abuse of Gov. Shunk for
exercising the VETO power, and his sacred
promise never to use it in thwarting the action
of the People's Representatives.
on. uci eating me acuon or the Legislature
and the wishes of the people by suppressing an
act in regard to fugitive slaves, and thus vitia
ting the great principle of adjustment adopted
by Congress to save this glorious Union from
destruction.
4th. His frequent exercise of the PARDON
ING power by which convicts and criminals of
the deepest dye and indisputable guilt have been
let loose upon society.
These are facts that should be thundered in his
ears wherever he goes, and for which the peo
ple will hold him to strict accountability.
t rom the number of convicts recently pardoned,
f1 T 1
uov. jonnsion must expect a strong support
from the Penitentiary in the approaching cam
paign, but all honest men will shun such asso
ciations.
Tenth Judicial District.
lhe Democratic Judicial Conferees of the
tenth district, composed of Armstrong, Indiana
and Westmoreland Counties, met in the borough
of Saltsburgh, on the 22d instant, and no m in a
ted by acclamation the Hon. Jeremiah M. Bur-
rell as the Democratic candidate for President
Judge of the District. The nomination, (which
we have looked upon for some time past as cer
tain,) is one of those that do honor to our party,
as well in consequence of the abilities of the
nominee, as manifesting the determination of
our party to sustain the men who had longest
and most faithfully struggled with them, and
who had been borne most indubitable marks of
the hostility of our opponents : for, as a general
rule, we cannot go wrong in nominating for
office the men most strenuously objected to by
our opponents on account of their political
opinions. Judge Burrell shares, in an eminent
degree, the political enmity of our opponents ;
(having been placed under the ban by them
whenever in their power, (and as we believe
him to be "honest, capable, and faithful to the
Constitution," and also faithful in the discharge
of all his social duties, we hope and expect to
hear of his election by a triumphant majority.
Pittsburgh Post.
The True Doctrine.
The Uplaud Union, the organ of the Democra
cy of Delaware county, in speaking of the con
templated ratification meeting that is to come
off at Radnor, on the 2d proximo, says :
All meetings of Democrats devoted to the as
cendency of democratic principles, and inflexi
bly bent upon the support of nominations made
in conformity with party usages, carry with
them salutary influences, and confirm the wcak
and wavering, who are liable to be misled by
disorganizers. Wc encourage Democrats to at
tend the ratification meeting keep the flag of
democracy flying, and frown indignantly on any
and every attempt to withdraw support from
the Democratic State ticket. Our motto is,
"Stand up to the rack, fodder or no fodder."
The man who encourages opposition to the regular
ly nominated ticket, or any part of if, is the enemy
of democratic ascendancy, -and is giving " aid and
coiffort" to the Iri'.wph of ftd-rnl whijgrry.
Later from Havana The CiiT"
Revolution. "
New Orleans, July 25. The Bteamahia r ,
con has arrived at this port, from n
She brings the California Mails, and aUr
counts from Havana.
Private advices state that a revolution
broken out in Matanzas,. and in Santi..,,,
Cuba. .! . 80 d
Large,, bands of the insurgents were hut.
mountains, and it was supposed the insurr
tion would spread rapidly. - -
A fight between a portion of the hisur
and a corps of government lancers, result
the defeat of the lancers, and they after
joined the enemy.
The government was beginning to roamj
considerable alarm. '
A private letter has been received here ft
a highly influential American merchant ia
vana, stating that the Spanish Government
endeavoring to smother the particulars of
recent outbreak at Puerto Principe, in order t
prevent creating a sensation in the Unmj
States.
The insurrectionary movement is represent
as being quite formidable.. Americans L
been for some time past drilling the insurgeim.
It is 6aid that a ship from New York,
arms and ammunition for the insurgents, 1
succeeded in landing her cargo. Several otLwj
are daily expected to arrive.
Two Spanish officers of high rank had Uj
imprisoned on suspicion of favoring the insu.
gents.
It is reported that an American hai bea
garroted on suspicion of being concerned in iU
insurrectionary movement.
Savannah, July 25. The steamship Isai
Captain Rollins, arrived to-day from Hanna,
bringing dates to the 21st inst. The accounts
of the revolution at Puerto Principe are fuTW
confirmed. The patriots had had
gagements with the Spanish troops, in one of
which the troops were repulsed with a loss of
300 killed and wounded. The Spanish soldien
were deserting in large numbers and joining the
patriots.
The Governor of Mantanzas has informed tie
Captain General that the citizens are preporiiig
to raise troops in order for his relief.
New Orleans, July 25. We learn fronu
person who had escaped from Cuba, that the
report of the uprising at Puerto Principe, is
correct. The movement was premature, scl
failed principally for want of arms. Much dis
affection prevails in the mountainous parts cf
the Island. A great blow for liberty, it if
thought, will be struck in November.
Tremendous Storm and Whin.
wind at Ilonesdale.
Hoxesdale, Pa., July 23. Last evening otr
village was visited with a very violent storm,
accompanied by a terrific whirlwind, Trbieii
swept across the upper part of the place, taking
in its courre the large dwelling house of Mr.
West, a portion of which was deposited on th
opposite side of the river. Another pornoa
was seen by several of our citizens high up ia
the air, sailing before the wind over "Irnnj
Cliff," which is more than 300 feet high, tsl
nearly two miles distant from the locality of the
house ! ! a large quantity of the bricks were
scattered over the fields along the track of tl
whirlwind." Mrs. West, child and servant, wer?
in the house at the time the wind struck it, and
fortunately escaped unhurt. A large quantity
of glass was broken by the hail, and the crops
in all directions are levelled with the grounJ.
The thunder and lightning were very severe.
Mr. West's damage is estimated at 2,000.
Serious Accident on the Pennsyl
vania Railroad.
IlAHEisBruG, July 2G. The passenger trais
of cars from this place, on the Central Rai!rol.
ran into a freight train at Huntingdon, yester
day afternoon. The engineer and firemen on
the passenger train saved themselves by jump
ing from the engine. The baggage car was
broken to pieces.
Thomas Mitchell, baggage master, halkiJ
leg broken and was otherwise seriously injurol
A passenger going to Altoona to work in
blacksmith, shop, had his skull fractured. Tte
blame for the collision rests entirely niti
the freight train.
A Child Sentenced to the GalloTv:.
On Friday, the 18th inst., a boy but elevei
years of! '.age, was convicted in Baltimore Cit)
Court of murder in tne first degree. The mur
der was one of intent, and not the result of s
accidental blow, and the Jury, with lhe evidence
of a clear intent to kill could not do othcriri-'C
than convict him capitally. ' The prisond
George Long, who killed the little boy Georgt
Rumpf, his junior by some two years, did so
seem to know what was going on around bio,
but amused himself during the trial catchin;
flies and scratching his head, and sometimo
falling off into a dose,' with his head . leanisg
against the bar. He seemed to think the tnJ
a very dull affair, and did not seem to. under
stand the affect of the verdict." ' The Jury J
Attorney General, as well as the Court, vs?
diately, however, joined in a recommendatrri
to the Governor to commute his sentence to is
prisonment for life all agreeing that he shot
be put out of the way of an opportunity of
exercising his bloody propensities.
The Crops of Great Britain.
A late London letter says- " Good accounti
of the prospect of the crops in Great Eritt
and Ireland, continue to be received. There
has rarely, however, been a year in which t
changes of temperature have been so violent a
The excessive heat experienced a short uib
since, has been succeeded by intense cold,
heavy showers. Under circumstances so pec1"
liar, it will be impossible, therefore, to rely P03
the promise of the harvest just at present
As Old Adveetisemekt or 1558. Wantei
ptout active man, who fears the Lord anl l3
carry two hundred weight. .