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Mountain Sentinel Ebensburg, PA 1852 1 JAN 1852 VOL 8, NO 12 SHERIFF'S SALES. All the right, title and interest of J.P. Urban, of, in, and two certain lots of ground situate in the Borough of Loretto, Cambria county, fronting on St. Joseph street, adjoining lot of Dr. M'Caffrey on the east, and lot of James Orr, dec'd, on the west, and known on the Plan of said Borough by the Nos. ----, having thereon erected a two story Frame House and Kitchen attached, a Warehouse, a carriage house and Frame stable, now in the occupancy of the Sisters of Mercy. Taken in Execution and to be sold at the suit of Seiger, Lamb & Co. 8 JAN 1852 VOL 8, NO 13 DIED: On Monday, 5th inst., of Hooping Cough, MELISSA ANN, daughter of John A. and Jane A. Blair, of this village, aged four months and twenty-four days. On Tuesday, 30th ult., MARY ELIZABETH, daughter of Harrison and P. Kinkead, aged twenty months and ten days. On Sunday morning, 28th ult., after a few hours illness, JAMES SMYTH, of the "Emmett House," Washington tp., aged about 35 years. 15 JAN 1852 VOL 8, NO 14 DIED: At the Summit, on Tuesday 13th inst., Mr. ANDREW TODD, aged about 31 years. On Wednesday evening, 14th instant, MARTHA ELLEN, daughter of Harrison and Pamilla Kinkead, aged about 3 years, 6 months and 20 days. Thursday, 29 JAN 1852 VOL 8, NO 16 Murder. On Tuesday evening, the 15th inst., a man named Thomas Laughlin was found dead on the Tunnel Hill, four and a half miles from Johnstown. His scull [sp] was badly fractured, and the bone under the left eye also, giving evidence that the blows must have been inflicted by a hammer. A man named John Martin has been arrested on suspicion of having committed the deed, and since been brought to our Jail to await his trial. The murder is supposed to have been caused by the difficulties between the Irish laborers known as Corkonians and Fardowos. Laughlin belonged to the former, and Martin to the latter. MARRIED: At the Half-Way House, on the 27th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Mullin, Mr. MICHAEL DOUGHERTY to Miss SUSAN PLUMMER, both of Summerhill township, Cambria county, Pa. Thursday, 26 FEB 1852 VOL 8, NO 19 MARRIED: [light copy] At Loretto, on Tuesday, 11th February, by Rev. H.P. Gallagher, Mr. JOSHUA D. PARRISH, of Ebensburg, to Miss MARY MAGDALENA, daughter of John Myers, Esq., of Cambria tp. At Jefferson, on Wednesday, February 4th, by Rev. T. Mullen, Mr. JOHN MICK [??], aged 27 years, to Mrs. POLLY NORT [??], aged 66 years, all of this county. On Thursday, February 17th, by Robert Roberts, Mr. ROBERT W. ROBERTS, to -----, daughter of Mr. Daniel P. Jones, all of --- township. At Jefferson, on Thursday, February 17th, by Rev. T. Mullen, Mr. JAMES BERK, Jr., to Miss CATHARHINE SKELLY, all of Summerhill tp. In Antis Township, Blair County, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. H. Baker, Mr. SAMUEL MATTHEWS, to Miss ANNA E. FIGART, both of White Township, in this County. At Jefferson, on Tuesday, February 17th, by Rev. T. Mullen, Mr. EDWARD DOUGHERTY, of Ebensburg, to KATE, daughter of Mr. Edward Grew, of Jefferson. DIED: In Johnstown, Feby. 16th, Mrs. CATHERINE LEVERGOOD, wife of Peter Levergood, Esq., in the 75th year of her age. Mrs. Levergood was known and beloved throughout our entire community for her many virtues. The sympathies of all are with her venerable partner, Who is now left to proceed alone on the Journey of Life.--Echo. Thursday, 4 MAR 1852 VOL 8, NO 20 On Sunday last, Patrick Horn, a laborer on the Portage Rail Road, was killed near the "Mountain Hotel" by being caught between the bumping beams of the cars. He was aged about twenty-five. Friday morning last the Nail Factory belonging to the "Portage Iron Works," Duncansville, Blair county, caught fire and was entirely consumed. The property was owned by M'Neal, Royer & Co., who lose about $5,000, the property having been insured for but half its value. Thursday, 11 MAR 1852 VOL 8, NO 21 MARRIED: At Ebensburg, on Thursday afternoon, 11th last, by Rev. L. Powell, Mr. WILLIAM DAVIS, to Miss MARY WILLIAMS, all of this place. SHERIFF'S SALES By virtue of sundry writs of Ven. Exponas, issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Cambria County, and to me directed, there will be exposed to sale, at the Court House, in the Borough of Ebensburg, Cambria County, on Monday, the 5th day of April next, at 1 o'clock P.M. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of Peter Dougherty, of, in and to one and a half lots of ground, situate in the Borough of Summitsville, Cambria county, fronting on the Allegheny Portage Rail Road, adjoining lot of William S. Campbell on the south, and lot of Hugh Storm on the north, having thereon erected a two story frame house, and frame kitchen attached, and a frame stable, now in the occupancy of said Peter Dougherty. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Jane S. Dunlap, for use of R.J. Dunlap, now for use of Robert Black. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of John Carlin, of, in and to a lot of ground situate in the town of Munster, Washington township, Cambria county, adjoining lot of William Carlin on the East, and lot of Augustine Durbin on the west, fronting on the turnpike road on Main st., having thereon erected a two story log house (weather boarded) and frame kitchen unoccupied. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of T. Barnes. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of David T. Storm, of, in and to a tract of land situate in Washington township, Cambria county, warranted in the name of Robert Irwin, and Isaac Brenmen and others containing Five hundred acres more or less, unimproved. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Cambria county. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of David Dimond, of, in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in Summerhill township, Cambria county, adjoining lands of Jacob W. Slick, Amos Ellis, and others, containing forty acres, more or less, about twenty-three acres of which are cleared, having thereon erected a one story hewed log house and log stable, now in the occupancy of the said David Dimond, and a hewed log house and a Cabin stable in the occupancy of Sarah Dimond. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of James Murrray [sp] for the use aforesaid. SHERIFF'S SALES. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of James Ross of, in and to three certain tracts of land situate on the waters of Clearfield creek in Clearfield township, Cambria county, warranted in the names of James Burns, James M'Guire, and William Burns,-- the tract warranted in the name of William Burns, containing three hundred and thirty-three acres and forty-four perches, more or less, about twelve acres of which are cleared, having thereon erected a double sawmill, a one and a half story frame house, a plank house, and two log stables now in the occupancy of John Earhart, also, a saw mill, a cabin house and log stable, (weather boarded,) now in the occupancy of Simon J. Weakland, and a cabin house in the occupancy of James Weakland. The treat warranted in the name of James M'Guire, containg [sp] three hundred and eighty-three acres and sixty perches, more or less, about ten acres of which are cleared, having thereon erected a log house and log barn now in the occupancy of Peter Adams; and the tract warranted in the name of James Burns, containing three hundred and ninety-one acres and one hundred and thirteen perches, more or less, unimproved. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Rich. Scanlan, Executor of Henry J. M'Guire, deceased. N.B. The Sheriff has made the following the conditions of the above sales, viz: one fourth of the purchase money on each sale to be paid at the time the property is struck down when the sale amounts to $500 and upwards, under $500, and more than $100, the one third, under $100 and more than $50, the one half, less than $50, the whole amount; otherwise the property will immediately again be put up for sale; and no Deed will be presented for acknowledgement, unless the balance of the purchase money e paid before the following Court. JOHN BRAWLEY, Sheriff Sheriff's Office, Ebensburg, March 11, 1852. Thursday, 18 MAR 1852 VOL 8, NO 22 MURDER: On Monday night a row occurred at the Central Railroad Tunnel near the Summit, this county, between the Irish laborer engaged in constructing that road, in which one Irishman was Killed and another dangerously wounded. The particulars and names of the parties killed and injured have not yet been learned. The name of the unfortunate one killed was Patrick Breen. He was stabbed in the abdomen and left breast by Patrick Shiels, with a dirk knife, during a fight that occurred between them at Wilson's shanty. Shields is represented as a desperate character. The murderer escaped and is still at large. Thursday, 25 MAR 1852 VOL 8, NO 23 THE MURDERER: Our readers will recollect that in our last we published an account of a murder that was committed at the Tunnel on the Central Railroad in this county, on the night of the 16th inst. The following description of Patrick Shiels the murderer, handed to us for publication, is hoped will lead to his arrest. "The said Shiels is 5 feet 10 inches in height, stout built, light complexion, light chestnut colored hair, blue eyes, broad, high forehead, slightly stooping in the shoulders. He has lost one of his front teeth, might be considered a good looking man, and is almost invariably laughing. FATAL ACCIDENT. On Friday last, Mr. John Laler, a young man aged about 25 years, who was engaged on Mess. Clark McAvoy & Co.'s Section, Central Railroad, near Kittanning Gap, met with a horrible death. Whilst in the act of applying the match, a blast went off prematurely, the pieces of rock mangling his body in a frightful manner. He was blown a distance of twenty yards. His remains were interred at Hollidaysburg on Saturday. SAD ACCIDENT. We deeply regret to learn that Mr. James Brady[?], a highly esteemed citizen of Jefferson, this county, was dangerously injured on the Portage Road on Tuesday afternoon. He was riding down Plane No. 3 between two cars and their coming in contact with other cars at the foot of the plane caused the bumping-beam of the car to over-ride t hat of the other, and in this manner his legs were caught and broken in several places. He has been taken to his home where we hope through the assiduous attentions of his family and the services of his physician he may soon recover. Thursday, 2 APR 1852 VOL 8, NO 24 CAUTION: Whereas my wife Mary has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, the public is hereby notified that I will pay no debts contracted by her after this date. JACOB SETTLEMYER. Summerhill tp., April 1st, 1852. Thursday, 8 APR 1852 VOL 8, NO 25 DIED. On Wednesday evening, March 22, very suddenly, at his residence, in Blairsville, Indiana county, DANIEL H. BARR, Esq., aged about 60 years. The deceased was father of James P. Barr, one of the proprietors of this paper. ... His death was sudden and unexpected. After a day devoted to business, he came at evening to his dwelling, complaining of no unusual illness, called for and drank a glass of water, and died without a struggle. A disease of the heart was the cause of his death. His sudden demise has left a widow and ten children without a parent and protector, and the majority of the latter were entirely dependent upon him. In the last war with Great Britain, Mr. Barr served as a soldier, under General Pike; during 1840 he was Deputy U.S. Marshall for taking the census; he was for some time Postmaster at Blairsville, and more recently held the office of Collector of Tolls upon the State Works at Blairsville, which post has been left vacant by his death. His lift throughout was an active and useful one, and his large circle of friends and acquaintances in this city and elsewhere, will deeply sympathize with his bereaved and stricken family at the announcement of his sudden and lamented death.--Pittsburgh Chronicles ACCIDENTS. A traveller, whose name we have not learned, while walking up Plane No. 6, on Wednesday morning, was ran over by a train of freight cars. On Wednesday evening, Miss Margaret Carroll, in attempting to step over the wire rope on Plane No. 5, was caught by the Safety car, which ran over her, injuring her quite severely. On Saturday last, between Plane No. 2 and 3, Mr. James Gallagher, a stone mason on the New Portage Road, while endeavoring to get on a lumber car, his foot slipped and falling on the track the wheels of the car passed over both of his thighs. The unfortunate man died on Sunday morning at four o'clock. On Wednesday forenoon, three or four loaded cars ran down Plane No. 8, and there was a regular smash up. On Friday, near the Halfway house, a man named Hopkins, lost his right arm by the wheels of a car passing over it. The arm was amputated by Dr. Sheridan of Johnstown, and the sufferer is doing well. C.B. Cotter Esq., State Agent, was caught between two cars and bruised considerably. We hope the Captain is "himself again," ere this. Thursday, 15 APR 1852 VOL 8, NO 26 ACCIDENT--Mr. Edward Evans, an aged man and respected citizen of this village, while going home on Tuesday evening was knocked down by a team of unmanageable horses and the wheels of the wagon passed over both his thighs. He was not so severely injured as at first supposed, no bones being broken, and is rapidly recovering. MARRIED: At Harrisburg on Wednesday evening, April 7th, by the Rev. Dr. DeWitt, WM. F. SHUNK, son of the late Francis R. Shunk, to Miss GERTRUDE WYETH, daughter of John Wyeth, all of Harrisburg. DIED: On Monday morning, April 5th, of an Affection of the Lungs, CLARINDA HELEN, daughter of Mary and Johnston Moore of this village, aged nine years, three months and five days. On Monday, April 12th, from the effects of a scald, ANN, daughter of George and Elizabeth Harneame of this village, aged one year and twenty-eight days. Thursday, 22 APR 1852 VOL 8, NO 27 LATE FROM EUROPE. Arrival of the Steamer America. NEW YORK, April 15. The steamer America arrived at Halifax this morning at 3 o'clock. She left Liverpool on the morning of the 3d at 11 o'clock, bring 47 through passengers. MARRIED: At Ebensburg on the 20th inst., by the Rev. A. McElwain, Mr. G.R. Flemming and Miss Rebecca Gaily, both of Blair co. Thursday, 29 APR 1852 VOL 8, NO 28 DIED: At Petersburg on Monday 19th inst., at 1 o'clock, A.M., Mrs. REBECCA WINGARD, aged 67 years, after a protracted and very painful affliction. A practical professor of religion for more than forty years, she came down to, and passed "through the valley of the shadow of death fearing no evil, for Christ was with her; His rod and His staff they comforted her." "He restored her soul; He led her in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake." Verily, Verily, "Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are. Huntingdon Journal. At his residence, Summitville, on Wednesday morning, April 21st, Mr. JOHN LONG, aged about fifty four years. "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace." On Thursday, April 8th, at the residence of her son, O.A. Traugh, Esq., Editor of the Hollidaysburg Standard, Mrs. RACHEL TRAUGH, aged 54 years, 4 months, and 10 days. Attention Guards? You will meet at the Court House, on Monday the 10th day of May next, at 10 o'clock, A.M., properly armed and equiped for parade. By order of the Captain. ROBERT LITZINGER, O.S. April 29, 1852. Thursday, 6 MAY 1852 VOL 8, NO 29 WILLIAM KITTELL, Attorney at Law, Ebensburg, Pa. OFFICE at his residence at the west end of the Borough, immediately below the "Foundry." January 15, 1852. Teachers Wanted. THE Directors of Ebensburg School District, Cambria County, will employ three male teachers to take charge of the schools in said District. The schools will open about the 1st June next, and will continue nine months. Liberal wages will be given. An examination of teachers will be held on Monday, May 17th. By order of the Board. JAMES M'DERMIT, Sec'y. April 29, 1852. Thursday, 13 MAY 1852 VOL 8, NO 30 DREADFUL RAILROAD ACCIDENT. WATERTOWN, May 8. The accident on the Rome and Watertown railroad yesterday, was as follows: The hand-car was running South, when it came in collision with the freight train going North, and four of the young ladies were instantly killed.--The head of one was completely severed from the body, and thrown a distance of two rods from it. The limbs of two others were severed from their bodies and the fourth was dreadfully crushed. The hand-car was not thrown from the track. We have the names of all the persons killed, but a Miss Pease, of Pierpont Manor, and a sister of J.C. Wright of Oswego have been named as killed. ITEMS. ACCEPTED--David T. Storm Esq., of Johnstown, the office of Notary Public, bestowed, upon him by Gov. Bigler. By card published, it will be seen that he will also attend to the writing of contracts, deeds &c. His known accuracy and competency is such things will give him a large amount of business. DIED: Wednesday morning, at 6 o'clock, JANE, consort of Mr. David J. Evans of this place, aged 32 years. Adams & Co.'s Express. Ivory & Son, agents at the Summit, Cambria county, Pa., will receive and forward packages for Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and all intermediate places. Money or valuable articles receipted for and sent to any point on the line of railroad. March 11, 1852. Thursday, 20 MAY 1852 VOL 8, NO 31 ITEMS. A CHANGE.--Mr. Henry Scanlan is now the proprietor of the "Carrolltown Hotel," lately kept by Mr. J.P. Urban, and will spare no efforts to render every convenience to his guests. He keeps an excellent house. Death from Camphine. The Hollidaysburg Register says that a boy named John Updegrove, about 14 years of age, came to his death on the morning of the 6th instant, on board the section boat Hopewell, Captain Ford, by the bursting of the large bow camphine lamp. About 8 o'clock on the night previous, the bowsman took the lamp into the cabin to fill and trim it; and after having, as he declares, carefully adjusted it, applied a lighted taper, when it immediately exploded, scatting the burning liquid through the cabin. The bowsman rushed from the cabin and plunged into the canal and thus saved himself. The poor boy was sleeping on the lower berth, and was immediately enveloped in flames. All his clothes were burned from his body, many parts of which were literally roasted. Thursday, 27 MAY 1852 VOL 8, NO 32 ITEMS. FIRST OF THE SEASON.--The first game of "quoits," or more properly speaking "rings," "came off" on Friday last in our borough. A Large Turkey.--Mr. Evan Lloyd killed a wild turkey on his farm yesterday, that weighed 22 pounds after the entrails were taken out. It attracted much attention, both on account of its size and the beauty of its plumage. We had just funds enough to become the purchaser, and regret that brother Traugh is not about to dine with us to-day. Hope, however, he won't doubt our statement this time. New advertisements. A large sale takes place at the house of Andrew Maguire, Chess [sp] Springs, on Sarurday, [sp] the 5th day of June. Thursday, 3 JUN 1852 VOL 8, NO 33 MARRIED: On Thursday the 27th ult., by the Rev. L. Powell, Mr. Mesich Thomas and Miss Harriet Davis, daughter of Rowland Davis of Cambria Township. On the 1st inst., at Ebensburg, by the Rev. A. M'Elwain, Mr. JOHN MAGER and Miss MARY ANN PURVINES; both of Summitville. DIED: At the residence of his father, Philadelphia, on Wednesday the 26th May ult., JAMES P. BARR, Esq., aged 28 years. In announcing the above, we do so with sincere feelings of sorrow, pain, and regret. It but a few months since Mr. Barr left this place apparently in good health, and now he lays in the cold embrace of death. In the prime of life and manhood he has been taken away, and his life of usefulness suddenly cut short. He was possessed of a kind, amiable, and obliging disposition, and was endeared to his friends by his many social qualities. In his profession as a lawyer he gave evidence of talent, and much promise, and during his brief residence in this place gained the esteem, respect, and confidence of all who knew him. In the loss of an only son, his afflicted parents may feel assured that they have the sympathies of many in this community. S. Thursday, 10 JUN 1852 VOL 8, NO 34 DIED: At her residence in Blacklick Township, Cambria County, on the 21st of May last, Mrs. MARGARET DAVIS, consort of James Davis, aged fifty-six years seven months three weeks and four days. Sheriff's Sales. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of David T. Storm of, in and to a tract of land situate in Washington Township, Cambria County, warranted in name of John Eberman, adjoining land warranted in name of Robert Irwin and Jesse Brunner and others, containing four hundred acres more or less, unimproved. Taken in execution and to be sold as the property of David T. Storm. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of Patrick Storm of, in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in Washington Township, Cambria County, adjoining lands of Michael M'Hugh, John M'Kinne senior and others containing sixty-four acres be the same more or less, unimproved. Taken in execution as the property of Patrick Storm, and to be sold at the suit of Seth R. M'Cune. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of J.P. Urban of, in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in Carrolltown, Cambria County, fronting on the Ebensburg and Susquehanna Road, adjoining lot of Martin Schroth and others, containing five acres more or less, having thereon erected a two story frame tavern house, frame ware house, and two frame stables now in the occupancy of the said J.P. Urban. Taken in execution and to be sold at the suit of John Ivory executor of Peter M'Dade dec'd. Thursday, 17 JUN 1852 VOL 8, NO 35 Accidents. On Saturday last more accidents occurred upon the Portage Railroad than during any one day since its construction. It was a day long to be remembered in sadness and grief by many of our citizens and to those immediately interested it was a day fraught with sorrow and tribulation. One of our oldest and most respected citizens, Capt. ROLAND HUMPHREYS, while passing through the tunnel, four miles east of Johnstown, on Saturday afternoon, was caught between the section of a boat and the tunnel wall and was instantly crushed to death. His unfortunate situation was noticed by the driver of the team, and every effort was made to extricate him ere the vital spark of life had fled, but without avail. A part of the boat truck had to be cut away ere he could be taken out, so firmly was his body wedged in between the wall and the boat. The deceased was well and favorably known to all the citizens of our county, as also to many in the State, and by his loss society is deprived of one of its brightest ornaments, his family of a knid, humane, and well-beloved father. His was born in Wales, March 10, 1795, and came to this country while a young man, where by honest industry and untiring perserverance he established for himself an unblemished reputation, made a comfortable home, and maintained a large family of children. For a number of years he commanded a volunteer company in this county, "The Invincibles," and at the breaking out of the Mexican War, the patriotism of the father still slumbering in the bosoms of his sons, three of them volunteered for the Mexican campaign and served with honor and distinction in that war. One son was killed during the assault on the castle of Chapultepec while doing battle for his country's rights. The other two returned home at the close of the war and reside in our midst. On Saturday evening, Mr. Thomas Carroll, who resided on the Portage Road between Plane No. 4 and 5, while attempting to get on or off a car, was dragged under, the wheels passing over one leg below the knee and otherwise injuring him. Although a strong and stout man he could not survive and died on Sunday morning leaving a wife and children to mourn his untimely fate. Mr. Carroll was an honest, sober and industrious man, a good citizen and unwavering friend. His decease is a source of deep regret to all who knew him--to his family a melancholy and afflicting bereavement. Mr. Michael Storm was thrown off the buck, or more properly speaking, safety car, on Plane No. 8 on Saturday, and was seriously injured. We learn that he is doing well and the hope is entertained that in a short time he may recover. Accidents. The large stable attached to the hotel of Mr. James McGinley, at the Summit, was discovered to be on fire on Saturday night, about half past ten o'clock, and was entirely consumed with its contents. The fire communicated to the residence of Mrs. Meloy, adjoining, which every effort was made to save, but without success.--The blacksmith shop of Mr. Howard, (colored man) was also destroyed. Mr. McGinley had a large quantity of bay and grain, a carriage, buggy, several sets of harness, sleighs &c., destroyed but we learn was mostly insured. Drs. J. M. Toner and B.M.S. Jackson, had a sleigh, several setts [sp] of harness and saddles burned. Mr. Bell, merchant, a buggy. The building was owned by Wm. S. Campbell Esq., now of the Pittsburgh "St. Charles," but we understand it was insured. Mrs. Meloy loses considerable furniture both by the fire and by damage in removal. The house we are told was the property of Mr. Farren, and we are not informed of any insurance. Mr. Howard's loss is trifling, having had sufficient time to remove his stock. The hotel, "Summit Mansion House," was in great danger but through the exertions of the citizens was saved. The intense heat, however, caused the rosin to ooze out of the pine weather boarding. The fire made a great light, and from this place, a distance of nine miles, almost every house on the Summit was plainly discernible. The fire likely originated from accident, the regular hostler having gone away deputized a man to act in his place he about ten o'clock took a horse to the stable having a lighted candle in his hand, from which it is supposed to have caught fire. The horses were taken out uninjured. Hon. P. Noon and his lady left town on Tuesday morning for the Summit in a buggy, and when about a half mile from this place, part of the harness broke and the horse starting at full speed, Mrs. Noon was thrown out, her dress being caught by the wheels she was dragged for a considerable distance. A conveyance was dispatched, she was brought home and physicians being called in discovered that no bones were broken although she was much bruised and injured, and had an ankle sprained. We are rejoiced to state that to-day she is much improved and convalescent. Her escape was a wonderfully miraculous one, her dress being literally torn to shreds by the wheels of the buggy. Thursday, 24 JUN 1852 VOL 8, NO 36 MARRIED: On the 17th inst., by the Rev. A. McElwain, Mr. WILLIAM TROTTER and Miss LAVINA GEORGE. On the 18th inst., by the same, Mr. MORRIS GEORGE and Miss SOPHIA MARTZ; all of Washington Township. Thursday, 8 JUL 1852 VOL 8, NO 38 MARRIED: On Tuesday, June 29 by Rev. Jacob Waters, Mr. JOHN HENRY HEAFNER, and Miss PAMELIA WAGNER, of Jackson township. [light copy] DIED: At Dubuque, Iowa, on the 8th of June, of cholera, THOMAS HUMPHREYS, formerly of this county, aged about 22 years. In the Borough of Conemaugh, on Wednesday, the 16th of June, after a lingering illness, JOSEHPINE ELIZABETH, daughter of David T., and Maria Jane Storm, aged fifteen years, one month and six days. [light copy] Thursday, 15 JUL 1852 VOL 8, NO 39 County Nominations. For Assembly, THOMAS COLLINS, of Washington. For Sheriff, AUGUSTIN DURBIN, of Washington. Commissioner, JACOB R. STULL, of Richland. Auditor, JOHN A. M'CONNELL, of Clearfield. Coroner, CAMPBELL SHERIDAN, of Johnstown. DIED: On the morning of the 5th inst., at his residence in Chambersburg, Major WILLIAM GILMORE, father of Col. John Gilmore of this county, aged 53 years. The deceased had held successively the offices of justice of the peace, Brigade Inspector, Postmaster and High Sheriff, the duties of all of which he discharged to his own credit and the satisfaction of the public. In Loretto on Saturday 10th inst., JOHN RIFFEL in the 69th year of his age. Thursday, 22 JUL 1852 VOL 8, NO 40 ACCIDENT.--The lady of Gen. M'Donald, of this place, met yesterday with an accident which had well nigh proved fatal. In preparing to mount on horseback, her foot sipping from the stirrup, she fell, and her head striking a curbstone, she received a very severe wound in the forehead. During some time she was unconscious. Doctors Lewis and Smith being called in, bestowed upon her every care and attention. She is now, we are happy to learn, in a fair way of recovery.--Mountain Democrat DIED: At his residence in Huntingdon, Pa., on Monday evening, July 12th, WILLIAM H. PEIGHTEL, Esq., late the editor of the Huntingdon Journal. Thursday, 29 JUL 1852 VOL 8, NO 41 We have omitted to notice the arrival, some weeks since, of Lieut. Jno. D. O'Connell, a graduate of the Military Academy at West Point. Lieut. O'Connell is a native of this county, and four years ago entered the above named institution with a determination to become proficient in the various studies necessary to a thorough education as an American officer, and he fully succeeded and graduated in a creditable manner. He remains here for some weeks awaiting orders from the department. LATER FROM EUROPE. Arrival of the America. HALIFAX, July 20. The Royal Mail Steamsship America, Capt. Shannon, from Liverpool, 10th July, arrived here at 8 o'clock, this evening. She brings 60 passengers, 52 of whom are for Boston. The Postmaster General has appointed David McClure, of Lewistown, Pa., route agent on the railroad route from Hollidaysburg to Pittsburg, Pa., vice John Piper, resigned. MARRIED: On Monday morning last, at the Summitville Hotel, Cambria County, by the Rev. John A. Mearns, Mr. JOHN C. OSTERLOH to Miss MAGGIE A. LEMON, both of Hollidaysburg. At Martinsburg, Pa., Tuesday July 13th, 1852 by Rev. Jas. Fichtner, Dr. WM. J. MULLEN, of St. Clairsville, Bedford county, Pa., to Miss SARAH S., daughter of Dr. J. Getty, Martinsburg, Blair county, Pa. In Temperanceville, on the 22d inst., by the Rev. David M'Kinney, M. Robert Trotter, to Mrs. Catharine Fick, both of No. 2. DIED: On Saturday, 24th inst., at the residence of Samuel Dillon in Washington Township, this county, Abraham Troxell in the 46th year of his age. Thursday, 5 AUG 1852 VOL 8, NO 42 ITEMS. ACCIDENT AND LOSS OF LIFE.--A man named McClosky, a section boatman, was killed at the head of Plane 10, Monday. It appears that just as the trucks started to go down the Plane, he got between two sections of the boat. When the latter got over the brow, they were suddenly stopped, the jar causing the sections to come in contact, by which the unfortunate man was so crushed that he survived but a few hours.--It is said that he was from Chester county, and was in the regular service during the Mexican war.--Hollidaysburg Standard. ACCIDENT.--Two Irishmen were injured--one of them, it is feared, fatally--by a premature blast at the Tunnel, on Monday last. One of them had his skull blown away so that the brain protruded. He was brought in town and was still alive yesterday. The other's injury was in the foot, and is not so severe.--Ibid. MARRIED: On the 28th ult., in Blair County, by the Rev. A.K. Bell, Mr. JAMES W. RIDDLE, of Philadelphia, to Miss MARGARET BELL, daughter of John Bell, Esq., of Antes township, Blair county. DIED: On Thursday morning, 29th of July, FREDERICK M., only child of Charles H. and Mary Jane Heyer, of this village, aged two years and two months. NOW IS THE TIME TO PROCURE A GOOD PICTURE. Mr. T. E. RICHARDS begs leave to announce to the Public, that he has taken rooms in Joshua A. Parish's new building in this place, where he will be happy to wait upon all persons wishing to procure a likeness of themselves or friends, for the low price of one dollar. As he intends staying for a short time only, persons would do well to give him a call. Ebensburg, August 5, 1852. Thursday, 12 AUG 1852 VOL 8, NO 43 MARRIED: In Harrisburg, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. Mr. Maher, Mr. FREDERICK KITTELL, of Ebensburg, Pa., and Miss A.M.F. McMILLIN, of Harrisburg, Pa. DIED: At the foot of Plane No. 2, on Wednesday morning, 11th inst. of Typhus Fever MARK CAMPBELL. The above sad announcement grieves the hearts of all who knew the man.--All his acquaintances were his friends, enemies he had none. For honesty, uprightness and industry he had earned a name in this community which time cannot efface. His decease is a sad affliction to his family. May heaven lighten their sorrows. Sheriff's Sales. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of Samuel Dillon of, in and to a tract of land, situate in Washington Township, Cambria county; adjoining lands of Jacob Troxell, Ignatius Adams, Thomas Jackson and others, containing three hundred and fourty-four acres, twenty acres of which is cleared, and having thereon erected one frame house and stable, now in the occupancy of the said Samuel Dillon. Taken in execution as the property of Samuel Dillon, and a to be sold at the suit of Jacob Fornwailt for use of David Brawley. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of Barnabas Byrne of, in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in Carroll Township, Cambria county; adjoining lands of Emericus Bender, Peter Noel and others, containing one hundred acres more or less, about forty acres of which are cleared having thereon erected a two story hewed log house and a hewed log barn unoccupied. Taken in execution as the property of Barnabas Byrne, and to be sold at the suit of John Ivory and William Kittell. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of George W. Hoover of, in and to a piece or parcel of land, situate in White Township, Cambria county; adjoining lands of Wm. Gallaher, Wm. Grey and others, containing one hundred and thirteen acres more or less, about Forty acres of which are cleared having thereon erected a two story hewed log house and cabin barn now in the occupancy of the said George W. Hoover, and a cabin house unoccupied. Taken in execution and to be sold as the property of George W. Hoover. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of Thomas Rager of, in and to a piece or parcel of land, situate in Jackson Township, Cambria county; adjoining lands of Abraham Rager, heirs of James C. Fisher and others, containing fifty acres more or less, about twelve acres of which are cleared, unoccupied. Taken in execution as the property of Thomas Rager, and to be sold at the suit of Johnston Moore. Sheriff's Sales. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of Michael Braniff of, in and to a tract of land, situate in Summerhill Township, Cambria county; adjoining lands of Daniel Dimond, Patrick Storm and others, containing two hundred and seven acres more or less, about fifty acres of which are cleared, having thereon erected a two story hewed log house and a cabin barn, now in the occupancy of Michael and Ambrose Braniff, and a one and a half story plank house and saw mill in the occupancy of David E. Davis. Taken in execution as the property of Michael Braniff, and to be sold at the suit of Augustin Durbin. ALSO, All the right, title and interest of John Krise of, in and to a piece or parcel of land, situate in Clearfield Township, Cambria county; adjoining lands of Valentine Krise, David Mills, and others, containing one hundred acres more or less, about twenty acres of which are cleared having thereon erected a cabin house and cabin stable now in the occupancy of John Krise. Taken in execution as the property of John Krise, and to be sold at the suit of Robert L. Johnston. N.B. The Sheriff has made the following the conditions of the above sales, viz: one fourth of the purchase money on each sale to be paid at the time the property is truck down when the sale amounts to $500 and upwards under $500, and more than $100, the one third under $100, and more than $50, the one half, less than $50, the whole amount; otherwise, the property will immediately again be put up for sale; and no Deed will be presented for acknowledgement, unless the balance of the purchase money be paid before the following Court. JOHN BRAWLEY, Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Ebensburg, August 12, 1852.