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CHAPTER VII.
A Winter 2?ight.
3T The Democratic County Convention
of Allegbaney county met on lost Wednesday,
and appointed Edward Campbell, J H. Pbil
lins. John Swan. James A. Gibson, David
Lynch and Itody Patterson delegates to the
Stato Convention. They are uninotructed,
bat are understood to be in favor of Hon.
John L. Dawson for Governor. A resolution
instructing the delegates to use all honorable
means to secure delegates to the Charleston
Convention favorable to the nomination of
Hon. Stephen A. Douglas for President, was
defeated by the descisive vote of 71 to 31.
The following resolutions were unanimonsly
adopted. The democracy of Alleghany Co..
merit the highest praise for the bold and un-
quailified manner in which they have re-af
firmed the time honored principles of the
democratic party, aud endorsed the National and nought is heard wkhout save the hoarse
said Damphool "and if yon wasn't drunk I'd
break your head for your pains." Bitters
made no reply, but consoled hioiaelf by .ta
king another nip
CHAPTER XII.
Jlomeicard Bound.
"I've something to say to you in private,
Damphool," said Mordicai, and if you are go
ing home, I will walk along with you, '-Coin
on then" said Damphool, grasping his arm
and leaning affectionately towards him.
'Mordecaii" said Damphool as they walked
along, "this is Thursday, and you know
its the day on which the Ass brays. They
'Tis a cold bleak night in January 18G0.
The blinding sleet and snow have driven say he II bray longer and louder than usual,
e revellers who are wont to make night hid 1 sometime this forenoon." "He shall die"
the
eous in the village of E-
light
to their homes.
Administration:
Resolved, That we, the representatives of a
portiou of the Democracy of Pennsylvania, (em
phatically the Keystone of the Federal Arch,)
revere the Union of these States, as being the la
bor of patriots, combining in its Constitution the
wisdom, patriotism and political experience of
ages, that we regard it as being a confederation
of equals, formed to establish justice for all, in-
moaning of the winter wind, or the soft coo
ing of the dove, making love to his mate, as
as she reposes amid the green foliage of the
locust tree overhead, nark the clock strikes!
one, two,three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
nine, ten, eleven, twelve, "Tis midnight; the
hour when churchyards yawo. and the couriers
sure domestic tranquility, provide for the com- J of the prince of darkness, walk the earth. I
'COXGRESS.
The proceedings of the Houso on last Fri
day were. very exciting. At the commence
ment of the ballot for Speaker, but little
doubt was entertained that Hon. W. X. n.
Smith of North Carolina, an old line Whig,
would be elected. However, several mem
bers who had previously voted for him deser
ted him on this ba Hot, and there was no
choice. The voto stood as fellows : -
Whole number of votes, 22S
Necessary to a choiee, 115
Mr. Smith, N. C . 112
Mr. Shrraan, 106
Mr. Corwin, 4
Scattering, 6
All the administration, and nearly all.lht
anti-Lecompton democrats voted for Mr.
Smith. Of course. Hickman and Schwartz
of this State, voted with the Black Republi
cans. After the announcement oflhe ballot,
the House adjourned until Monday. Several
f Mr. Smith's friends stated while the ballot
was being taken, that he was not a member
of the Know Nothing or American party
and that he was apposed to its principles.
It is highly probablo that he will be elected
during the present week. He is an able and
conservative statesman, and his election would
be a brilliant victory over the Disuoionists
The Black Republicans will probably with
draw Mr. Sherman aid unite on Hon. Thorn
aa Corwin of Ohio, or Hon. William Pen
ningtoa of New Jersey.
- There is an interesting fight going on
just now in the opposition ranks, between the
Cameron and anti-Cameron men. The Cam
eron men confidently anticipate that they
will have a large majority in the State Con
vention, and are therefore in tavor of its ap
pointing the delegates to the Chicago Con
vention and instructing them to vote for
Cameron. The anti -Cameron men contend
that the delegates to the Convention should
mon defense, and promote the " general welfare
We, therefore, condemn the teaching and practice
of those who entertain the doctrine of 'an irre
pressible conflict," between the North and the
South, and hold them responsible for the present
discord which is agitating the political and busi
ness relations of the country.
Resolved. That in our estimation, the recent
sanguinary invosion of a neighborin g State, by a
band of infuriated and t anatical enthusiasts, was
but the legitimate consequence of the open hos
tility expressed by the leaders of the Republican
party, against Southern institutions; we tnereiore
put ousbtlves upon record, as being inexorably
opposed to those who, for political success, incul
cate doctrines subversive of the Constitution and
the Union.
Resolved, That we further disapprove of all
attempts to alieuiate the South from the North
by interference with Southern institutions, because
such interference leads to the breaking up of the
international trade between the citizens of the
sever! States, a trade which has been a source of
vast profit to Pennsylvania, and because anv in
tcrruption of that trade must seriously interf ere
with the market for the great staples of our com
merce, viz: coal, iron, glass, and other products
of our manufactones, that give employment to
thousands, that confer wealth and prosperity
upon our cities, and secure a market for the pro
duce of the farmer.
Resolved, That James BucLanan, as President
of the United States, ha9 not only proved him
self what we always believed him to be, a states
man, a patriot and an honest man, but by his
determined and resolute stand, in maintaining
inviolate the true principles of the Federal Con
stitution, and the rights, under it, of the several
States, deserves, and will receive, the approbatiou
of all friends of the American Union, who desire
that our great confederacy may continue unbro
ken, and increase in strength, prosperity and
power for all time to come.
Resolved, lhat we recognize it as a cardinal
principle of the Democratic party that "it knows
-v o ii. r. w' l
no or vii, uu oouiu, no a-isi, no est iu iuc
benefits that flow from, and the protection to be
secured under our constitution and laws, to the
several pa-U. and to the whole of our common
country.
Resolved, That we are in favor of an economi
cal administration of the General and State Gov
ernments, and of encouraging domestic manufac
tures by a repeal of the Republican TarifTof 1S57
and a restoration of the Democratic Tariff, modi
fied by the substitution of specific for ad valorum
duties as recommended by President Buchanan.
Resolved, That ueither the deluded followers of
Brown nor his traitorous instigators, nor all the
combined cohorts of abolitionism, can deter a
faithful Democracy from a faithful discharge of
all their constitutional obligations.
Resolved, That among the many eminent gen
tlemen mentioned in connection with the next
The candles are all out in.E-
and the
god of sleep is silently waving hi wand over
all its inhabitants; not1 all, for seS A liht still
streams from yonder easement. Within that
room the perturbed Soul of some mortal hath
not yet sought repose in sleep. - We. will ap
proach the window softly and behold who it
is.
CHAPTER VIII.
Mordecai,
Glancing into that room,
a tallow candle discloses a strange scene to
our gaze. Seated at a table, is an old man.
whose locks are as white as the snow that is
falling around us A dark frown rests upon
his brow, and his soul is evidently ill at ease.
Before him on the table, stands a square bot
tle marked "Holland Gin," a small drinking
glass, and a tallow candle, supported in a
brass candle stick.
Who is the gray hatred mattr-cp ated . alone
in that chamber, -at the hour of midnight.
'Tis Mordecai, i - -
See he pulls the bottle and glass towards
him and takes a nip.
Now his brow grows darker, and he smites
the table with a mighty sound. Hark! he
(peaks. "He shall die, and that too before
to-morrow evening. The Sun shall not go
said Mordecai in a gloomy voice. They
had now reached Daropbooi's home. "You
infernal scoundrel," said Damphool, as he
propped himself up against the side of the
house, and turned fiercely towards Mordecai,
'what have you been dogging my steps for.
If you wasn't drunk I'd think it was your
intention to rob me. Leave my premises
immediately."
CUAPTER XIII
.The Return.
,Mordecai slowly returned to his room. It
was now morning. I he sun was begimog to
peep abqve the eastern horizon, and Morde
cai listened with delight to the merry jingle
of sleigh bells, the distant lowing of the herds
the merry laugh of children, the twitter
ing of swallows and the moaning of the cold
winter wind; he was fanned with the last flut-
Ietterfrom Tafaington.
CoTrcsponden.ee of Democrat & Sentinel."
Washington, Jan., 21. 1860.
The Promenade on the Avenue House and
Senate ntd in Session The cause of non
Organization The Republimns could elect
The irrepressible conjiict All Democrats
should unite S:c.
To day is balmy and lovely as June, and
were you to judge from observing the gaily
dressed ladies and gentlemen who tbioog the
Aveuue, and noticiugthe bright and beaming
smiles, the piercing glances of the ee, you
would rather presume that, iostead of the
Union being dissolved, more Uuiocs are up
on the tapis; for at wrery step one sees the
eye sparkle and the trembling lip speak vol
umes, demonstrating attachment to some of
earth's creatures I notice many members of
the House promenading ventilating them
selves after the arduous labors of the week.
Neither the House nor S. nate are in Session
to-Jay, having adjourned .until Monday. If
you recollect the campaign of 1840, you will
remember an old story which went this way;
"Oh what has caused this great coiuiuo
tion, commotion.
All the country through; A". -
The rest as Hamlet says of an old proverb is
somewhat rusty; now what has caused the
present commotion in the country? First the
invasion by fanatical old Brown upon the
right of a Sovereign State, and an atttmpt to
carry the real teaching of the "irrepressible
doctxiutt" of Seward by lie rush of guns and
pikes. Second the offical endorsement of the
Helper Book by sixty odd Republican mem
bers of Congress; a book calculated to inocu
late into the mini of the youth of our coun
try, certainly not into the hearts of the adults
of the cation who should have a better spirit,
a bitter, unendlcss and malignant hostility
again6t'our Southern brethren. These two
ter of the sinking breeze, and sprinkled with I things have produced a dead lock upou the
l v r i. t I dews from groves of spices As ho entered
the dim light of I . .., ? , .
uis uis room ue Dcncia xmicrs laying pros
trate on the floor, and Sunnavagun bending
affectionately over him.
CHAPTER XIV.
"Mordecai," said Bitters, 'Tm dying."
"I hope not," replied the kind hearted old
man, and as he utteted the words be glanced
at the bottle out of which Bitters had been
drinking. "Good gracious! Bitters," he ex
claimed, "you have made a fearfu 1 "mistake;
this is tangle-foot. "Then," said Bitters,
"it 13 all over with me, I'm a dead man."
Bitters drew a fine brass ring from one of his
fingers, and handed it to Mordecai "You
know Katarioa; give this to her. I told her
when she presented it to me, that I would
never part with it while I lived When she
sees it she will know that I am dead," Bitters
proceeding of the lower House of C-ngrcis,
and so far as an orgaoizitiou has been iuipos
sible. Southern men will not tamely submit
to the indignity that Sherman the uudcrta
ker of a a work which would deva-tate their
homes with blood and carnage, aud place the
knife at the throat of themselres, their wires
and children sould be the Speaker of the
most deliberative assembly in the world
Northern men look, upon it a detrimental to
the state of Society, revolutionary to the
Union and equality of the States, and preg
nant with inconceivable evils, that the endor
ser of such treason' should fill c high a
position. Yet the conflict - goes on.
The Republicans will not yield, although they
could elect Carrier, Pennington or K. Joy
Morris. They seem determined to stand up
on the "hazard of a die," and therefore delay
the organization when they hare it iu theirpow
er to fleet, aud for this the country sho'd hold
them responsable. The Domocrats, failing to
concentrate FufScient votes upo&thir nominee
Uocock ot Virginia, withdrew him, with the
ful and bloody
another nip.
threat? Behold, be takes I never opened them again.
be appointed by the opposition voters of the
different Conerei sional districts of the State. I Presidency we may have individual preference;
XM. plan if adopted wold pmwt Si tSS!SlSt
from going into the Chicago Convention with such a selection of candidates as will once more
the Pennsylvania delegation a U7tf in his fa- lead the united Democracy to the accomplishment
vor. With all his shrewdness ho would
hardly succeed in securing the electon of his
friends aa delegates from all the districts of
the State. Ex Governor Pollock and his
friends are said to be bitterly hos'ile to his
nomination.
of another triumph of the Constitution and the
Union; pledging to that candidate, whoever he
may be, the undivided support of the Democracy
of Alleghany county.
Candid. The Tyrone Star very candidly
acknowledges, that "the sentiments of a pure
and enlightened patriotism are the basis of the
Democracy." Spoken like a man. Jolly is
evidently determined not to assist in keeping
truth in the dark. With regard to the tar
iff, we beg leave to inform him that the
Country prospered under the Tariff of 184G,
and that it was repealed by a Black Republi
can Congress. President Buchanan is the
advocate of a Tariff which will afford ample
protection to the great industrial interests of
the Country, as his roassag 8 bo Congress fully
prove. The democratic party always has
been, and etill is, the advocate of the doctrine
of popular sovereignty, and we deny that in
this or any other matter, it ever "breathed
the word of promise to the ear to break it to
the hope." It has never changed its princi
ples, tod sever fiiled in redeeming all itg
pledges.
- -n
Z3T James C. Noon, Eq , informs us
tb'at be is not now, never was, and docs not
intend to be a candidate for the office of Coun
ty Superintendent of Common Schools. The
numerous Rich mon ds already in the field
need oot apprehend any opposition from him.
Tho School Directors of this County will
meet in convention on the first Monday'of
next May for the purpose of electing a Super
intendent It is an office of considerable im
portance to the people, and should be filled
by a man fully qualified to discharge all its
duties.
03- Stephen A.
delivered a speech in the U. S. Senate, on intro
ducing a bill to protect the States and Territo
ries irom invasion. Alter perusing it, we are
convinced that he is tired of wandering after
strange gods, and would like to stand where he
stood in 1854 and 1856. Te true fold is still
open, ana he can return to it whenever he sees
proper to do so.
(HThe Republicans of this Borough, on last
Monday evening, placed in nomination the fol
lowing ticket to bo supported at the approaching
Borough Election:
Justice of the Teace D. H. Rot.rts.
Constable William D. Davis.
Burgess Evan E. Evans, (S. M.)
Town Council Ed. Shoemaker, Geo. A. Kin-
kead, Stephen Lloyd, Thonias M. .Tones, Chas.
Owens.
' School Directors M. J. Kvans, T. J. Davis.
Judge Isaac Evans.
Inspector John J. Evans.
Assessor Thomas P. Davis. . .
down on my wrath." Wherefore that fear- I closed hn eyes as he uttered these words, and J hope by selecting a new man, without the
stringency of caucuses, the Southern opposi
tion, and the Anti-Lecompton Democrats
would vote for him But, so far, this has
proved a "dead cock in the pit," as no con
centration of these discordant elements could
be made upon a Democrat.'and rice rera.
Repeatedly I have been upon the floor of the
House and there, and in other quarters, have
urged and suggested to members the propri
ety of renominating a Democrat standing fair
and square up for a member of the party, as
an unit. And why? Because the Republi
can members were elected in opposition to the
Because
the Southern opposition were elected against
the Democracy upon what they style the cor
ruptions of the Administration, and because
our Acti-Lecompton friends were elected
agnnst the Administration upon one issue
alone. Here then are the parties, elected
against the Democracy, and all opposed to
them, aud as I hold, should the Democrats
stand fair for their nominee, they place the
responsibility upon the opportunities for the
non-organization of the House.
I am not one of tLoe men who say auht
against any member of the party for differing
upon a siogle point of doctrine. I
hold that it is right that there should be va
riances of opinions in the camp, because it is
Democratic and tends to keep alive the spirit
of the party. Therefore I am not disposed,
and never was, as my acquaintance will bear
me record, to exclude any man from tne
organization, and while I sti?fnatiza the de-
u
CHAPTER IX.
Bitters, Damphool and Sunnavagun.
Hist, heard ye not a noise? Behold three
human forms approach the spot where we
stand, with slow and measured tread.- Let us
retreat behind thb wall, in order that we may
discover who they are, and wherefore they
are abroad at this hour. Scan them carefully;
have wc not beheld them before? Yes, they
are Damphool, Sunnavagun and Bitters.
Now they knock at the door of MorJeai's
room and are admitted. Approach we the
window again
CHAPTER X.
The Midnight Meeting.
The four inmates of the room, are now con
versing together. "Thou must pare his life
Mordecai " says Bitters "we have come to
entreat thee to have mercy on th Ass.. Sure
ly thou wilt not, merely because he spoiled
Douglas, of Illinois, recentlv I hn;n ,K.: t Ain no nr
tb.6 pleasure of hereafter listening to tis me
lodious bray, every Thursday morniDg."
"He must die" answered Mordecai, "I'm de
termined he shall die. Entreat me ; no more
in his behalf " The visitors are silent.
Mordecai now retires into an adjoining room.
Soon he returns carrying with him two bot
tics marked "Brandy" a box of Sardines and
two pounds of Crackers. He set3 them down
upon the table and then speaks "Gentle
men, help yourselves and your friends, wjjl
like you the better." "I drink nothing but
whiskey," says Bitters
decai' "go into that room and ycu'l find some
thing that will suit you. "Bitters hears the
command and obeys it." without : saving a
word. . '
CUAPTER XV.
Remorse.
"Sunnavagun," said Mordecai, "this is a
sorry sight, and it all comes of undertaking
to hunt deer out of season. If we had not
undertaken that fatal expedition, I never
would have vowed vengeance against that
Ass, and Bitters would not have come to my
room last night to entreat me to have mercy
. i . . .,..11. .1 Ti .i l-1 :
on mm. l repeat Dut ior mat ni-starrea cx- i'c.uwiy upuu me o.a.ery iuc.
1.1 1 ft. I 1 M
pedition, Bitters would still be living. But
the Ass shall live; I w ould not now touch a
hair of his head for a Kingdom. Go and
arouse Damphool He is certainly sober by
this time. I will see Katarina before I sleep.
What a blessing the poor fellow didn't leave
behind him a numerous wife and children.
CHAPTER XVI.
Katarina.
Mordecai was weary when he arrived at the
home of Katarina. He entered the kitchen
and found the damsel arrayed in a blue cali
co dress, a blue handkerchief tied around her
head, and engaged in the intellectual amuse
ment of stuffing sausages. She at once rec
ognized her visitor and said in a cheerful
voice: "Wheygeats, Mordecai." Mordi
cai drew the brass ring from his vest pocket,
and held it towards her. She caught but a
3T This being leap year, the ladies have
not only the right to do all the courting, but
to pop the question "also. We wouldn't ob
ject to hearing from one who is tolerably good
looking, a sound democrat and friend of the
Union, and owns a farm worth from $2,000
to $5,003. A little ready cash net account
' ed an objection.-
O A tceakbj paper the Ebensburg Allc-ghatiiat.
American Stock Jocrsal. We have re
ceived the first number of this Journal for
1S60. Its contents commends it to the at
tention of every farsmer and stock grower, as
it is devoted to the improvement of domestic
animals. It is published monthly at 25 Park
Row, New York, at one dollar per year; and
each number consains 32 large octavo pages
handsomely illustrated. The engravings of
the improved Kentucky Sheep and other ani
mals, in the number before us, arc well worth
the subscription 'price. A specimen number
of this Journal can be seen at this office.
Z3T" We would call the attention of our rca
to the advertisment of D. J. Evens & Son, in
to to-days paper, persons wishing to purchase
cheap Clothing,- Dry Goods and Groceries,
will do well by calling at this establishment
as we are confident fheir goods are of the
best quality, and will be sold Cheap. Givo
them a call.
On Hands. George Huntley, has just re
ceived and has for sale, a large lot of Sugar Ket
tels of all sizes. We would advise all who
wants an article of tha kind to give him a
call "
3T The total amount of taxable property
in Kansas is $15,000,000.
r CHAPTER XU " U . J
Conviviality.
Bitters soen returns, bearing a bottle aud
throe tumblers. All hands, now take a nip
jg solemn silence. Soon they take another.
but this time they touch glasses before imbi
bing. Another;this this time they shake hands
all round. The Sardines have already, been
disposed of, and the fourth nip, com
memorated their disappearance. Mordecai
and Damphool are holding a serious and eon
fidential conversation together in one corner
of the room, Bitters and Sunnavagun are
shaking their fists menacingly at each other
across the table, while they utter fearful
threats, that may not be repeated. Now
Mordicai approaches and ' addresses a ft
words to them. They grasp each others
hands and utter vows of eternal friend
ship. Another nip all round .Uhceouse-
quence .. t
CHAPTER XII.
An Accident. .w
'Tm going home" said Damphool, rising
from his chair. As he uttered the words he
made a pitch forward and measured his length
on the floor, "Bitters," said Damphool as
Mordecai raised him to a perpendicular post
lion onoo more. 4Bitters, never trip me again,
"I diden't trip you" said Bitters, "You did
scrtion from the party of Hickman, Haskin,
(of pistol notoriety) and Swartz, (who have
cone body and breeches over to the Republi-
I 1 ! -.ft -;n . tXtrtAa
... j v . . can nominees, i u utin uu vi iu ti am uui.
eumpse of it, ere she leaped about nine feet " , , . i- ,
BujFDO vt 1., o .v F of the basest descnptiou. yet it is consoling to
into the air, exclaiming, "Mien Gott 1 Hters tnow that the severest rebuke which Mr.
ish toat," and fell on the floor as dead as a Hickman received for his treachery came
Mackeral. Mordecai rushed wildly from the from Mr. M'CUlland of Illinois, an Anti-Lc-
room, and did not stop running until a sign compton Democrat who acts with the party at
g the mysterious words "Entertainment I : . . , n u r
o J I t:t;iig ri dead and should be forpottcii
for man and horse" arrested his attention. Tu tl. m-mh nf.i.A arftV .ho .c
He entered the house, and called for small J with him, namely: Adrain, Reggs, Rey-
beer. Had none Mordecai compromised od 1 nolds, John U. Davis and Horace r.ciart.
will vote lor any democrat as against a ue
reublican. declaring that althousb they dif-
arcFo rxvxtm akce ix CA
DA.
Coiitittvtd Excittment at ChatLam Tfa y
-Jm Threa,ctts to Burn the TutcnXln
Whites Arming for Defence.
The,neighboring Province (sajs tie Detroit
Fret 1'rtts of Friday.) (Continues to be tig
theatre of alarm and disturbances, cecisioQ.
ed by the overbearing insolence of the Llaci
wno seem u nave a general orginintjoj,
throughout the western portion of Canada '
and to act in perfect coucert and with consid
erable success in their outrageous proceed
ings. The affair at Chatham, was but a nor,
violent and public demonstration, assiuulaaW
iu character and purpose to those noticed in
olhar localities. Nor is this the end jet
reached.
The negroes on the occasion alluded to L&;
proved the event of the inauguration of a &.
nicipal government far the purpose of carrjioi
on 'their work of intioMdation. They wer
met, as they could only be met, by a promise
that their claims should be considered. Af
ter waiting a day or two for some action ts
be taken, they again attempted to gaii po$.
session of the schools. They weie, however;
pttrsuaded that sufficient time had not beec
allowed for the authorities to mature plan?
for the satisfaction of their grievances. Thej
therefore desisted, though threatening violent
measures should prompt action cf the righf
kind nt be taken. They now threatened
that, if any distinctions of color are suffer ei
to exist in any department of the public affair: -
- a . I ana .
they win Durn tne town. T.his threat bu
been made before when, disturbancei hava f
arisen, but as the present tes to be anon ;
general organization, ar-d as they manifest a
greater deter uuualiou than ever before, fbo
whites are becouiing very generally alarmta 1
Letters received from there yesterday state f
that the town is in a general fever of excite
ment. The blacks parade the street ia I
squads, abusing and insulting the wbitet, '
frequently resorting to violence. 2or is their
violence confined to the males.
Females, when met upon the tide-vaTks.
are roughly pushed into the gutters, to gift
place for the black ruffians, and the authori
ties of the town discreetly keep out efth
streets at night, for fear of personal injirj.
In fact, the police magistrate, a short tins
since, was fired upon when passing along tb
side-walk. These outrages, and many oth
er that are of daily occurance, indicate a .
fearful state of things, and may well alara
the white citizens. A respectable rentleataa. .
who has long resided in Chatham, and mit
is well acquainted with the disposition of these
outlaws, whrius that the citizens are arnjiaj
themselves for defence, and says : "Then
some talk of raising a rifle company The
niggers say that they will burn the town up.
If that is so, it is time something was done.
I have no doubt we shall have some tronll
yet with them this winter.
The negroes ire led on in this erusadt
grins t the whites by two notorious nersoas ef
their own color. J. D. Sbadd. nd J C.
Brown. botW of wliom figured conpicuouslj ia
the celebrated "Provisional Government"
affair of old John Brown, which, it wUl be
remembered, was organized at Chatham.
Shadd conducts a paper at Cbathaa, the .4e
object of which is' to advance tbt intreat3 Sf
the fugitives. It is not a paying cojej.
but is supported by the contributums af Al
olitionists of this country and Canada. j
. m , m - i
Tbe Union Mast De Prccerved.
The following plain talk and sensible
ticle, concerning the feeling that exisUla
some parts of the south in rearl to the diaw 1
lution of the Union, and the forming of
Southern republic, we copy from the Louis- t
ville J(Ky.) Democrat, which says: "lbs
Union is ours. Let those who strive to per
vert it. go out." It reads as follows :
"There are some people in the south, all I
particularly in South Carolina, who look to (
Southern Republic as the cure for all political
maladies. The millennium will come aa:a j
as one can be formed. Now this is all nn-!
statesmanlike and foolish. This Souther
Republic would be, like all government M I
better than it ouht w be. The same disp t
sitioo to magnify and exaggerate incoaveni- j
encea or real evils will remain. There ani I
be somebody to find fault with, and many te t
find fault. This Union b as good as anj I
that will ever te made of Us parts, lher
no government ? which has not had greater
difficulties to contend with than ours. Thsr
is no one wher people are so free, where per
sons and property are more secure. We h
no right to assume tnat these evils wiJ grc
worse, and apprehend that they must bjcoz
insufferable. We have still reason to exp
that wrongs will be appreciated and rectiSei-;
At any rate, we need not expect that wees j
they become insufferable and we mustesij
tangle -foot.
Cered with the Democracy upon wv question
tltat shall not send them adrift from the par
ty. The Charleston and your State Convention
will soon occur, and will you permit a sug
gestion from one who loves the Democratic
then they returned home with heavy hearts. J 'e tU fce-'tne Cincinnati plat-
I form in both Conventions, that the people oi
lu""u '"" j the territory where they came to form their
The Ass. j domestic Institutions for themselves, that
The Ass still lives, and has grown fat and I is when they form a State Constitution, shall
CHAPTER XTII.
Mordecai and Damphool were the chief
mourners at the funeral of Bitters. Mordecai
scattered a handful of violets which he had
gathered that morning, over the grave, and
kicks He continues to bray loudly and me
1 odiously every Thursday morning for the
amusement of the people of E .
sav whether thev'do or do not desire slavery
This is my interpretation, and always was. of
the Cincinnati platform, and 1 trust tnat every
Pennsylvania Democrat is prepared to stand
UDon it. and should there be any difference
of opinion m regard to the ngntox a territory
to Tasa laws reeulatinz the institution of ?la-
r . . .
to me
CHAPTER XIX.
The Ghost.
The chost of Katarina mav of ha en on very, that is settled by refeiring
i a :.: v-.t. I Snnreme Court, according to Governor
tuua; iugui cuimuoi uavn ikliujc UJ iu grave 1 r - . . , "
of Bitters. But she look, not like the daugh- BUcls I,lDl0n ,n
ters of the mountain. Her robes are from
the strangers land and she is still alone.
Thus ends this Btraoga eventful history
CONCLCSIOJf.
.ours,
Carroll.
Charles M'Dcrmitt, Esq., formerly of
this county, and 1st Lieutenant of tbe Cam
bria Guards during the Mexicau War, is a
member of the California Legislature. He is
possessed of integrity and abilities which will
K7 The Po3t Office and a block of six
stores in Memphis, were destroyed by fire on
last Friday morning. Loss about $70,000
mostly insured.
. t3T The State Agricultural Society has
elected Jacob S. Haldeman. President. Has
not the time gone by for electing officers o
doubtless enable him to attain a proud posi-jth Cambria County AgiieuUural Society ?
tion m the land cf Gold. 1 Who knows T
)liAm( Vw . f T-A cV ill fTof Tttn 4 t I 1'ftTaV
disc in a Southern confederacy J hers s t
no government without its evils, and gre
ones .1
We are not in any event, for going out j
the Union. e have complied witn iu cw
ditions The Union is ours. Let those
strive to pervertit, go out. We can defea
our righv. id the Uoioc. if wa must do it, U
force. Tbe old Constitution is gooa euouj.
We shall not get a better ; and we don't
it altered. Let those who disregard it go c
of the Union. We prefer driving them oi
to going out ourselves."
The Great Eastern. Mr. Campbell, t
h airman o f the Great Shin Comnanv. ha
sued a circular to the shareholders P
certain misrepresentations and misooncepW j.
with regard to the history ot the Urea j
t.rn. I L3 tretieral Darnort is to the effect tt
every inquiry will bo courted at the meet,
on the 11th of January; tnat macaw
present trouble in connection with the uncrt
ta&ing arises irom aifcusMwu .j
formented by persons who axe seeking
own personal aggrandizement, even at
risk of ruining the enterprise, anu -
requisite to fit the vessel ior a ioii5 j-
connot involve any heavy amount.
Travels cf the .Dead. The body of
Hughes, the wife of aemigrant, was re
lv carried from Fort Laramie, where sM
.and interred in Stocto, Cal. Upon
for California she did net expeci '".w'
the journey. She had previously Pj
for the result, a tin coffin having been ?
cured as a part of the outfit. Her renjf
were carried some seventeen hundred ' r
according :to her request, and uneaf"i
vicinity of the former residence of her .
There is a lesson of tender, eartli ry .
this respect of the wife and mother, r
the faithful fulfilment of her dotVe-
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