Srtfort) inquirer. BEDFORD, PA.,FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1866. FA lON COUNTY CONVENTION. The l iiion voters of Bedford county will meet at their respective places for holding elections, in the various townships, for the purposes hereinafter mentioned, on Saturday, June 23, 1866. It will be the duty of the several Vigilance Committees to hold an elec tion on said day, between the hours of 2 o clock, P. M. and 6 P. M. ,for the election of two Delegates, from each election district, who shall assemble in Convention, at the Court House, in Bedford, on Tuesday, June 20, next, at 2 o'clock P. M. for the selection of conferees to meet similar ones from the other Counties of the District, to nominate a member of Congress, State Senator, and members of the State Legislature; also to place in nomination one person for Prothon otary of Bedford county; also persons to fill the offices of Sheriff, Associate Judge, Com missioner, Poor Director, Auditor and Coro ner, to be supported by the voters of Bedford county at the next General Election; to ap point a County Committee for the current year, and take such other action as may be deemed essential to the success of the party in the present political campaign. A faithful and hearty compliance with the above request is respectfully and earnestly enjoined upon the friends of the Union and the Constitution. J. R. DURBORROW, Chm'n. M. A. POINTS. Secretary. Bedford, May 25,1866. To (be Soldier* of Bedford county. BEDFORD, May 15th, 1860. In pursuance of a call by Major Gen. John F. Hartranft, issued at Harrisburg, May Ist, and by the authority of the Soldier's Convention, held in that city on the eighth day of March, 1866, the soldiers of Bedford county are respecttully requested to meet in Convention in Bediord, on Saturday the 26th day of May, 1866, at 2 o'clock, r. M., for the purpose of electing five delegates to attend the Soldier's Convention, to be held in Pitts burgh, on the 6th of June, 1866. Non-com missioned officers and privates serving in the late war with treason and rebellion should particularly interest themselves in seeing that Bedford county be properly represented, as matters of importance relative to the equali zation of bounties, lands, &c., will be brought before the Convention. D. S. ELLIOTT, 1 B. MC. BLYMYER, V Committee. ALEX. LYON. J Wm. Line, A B. Carver, David Prosser, Harry Burket, Lemuel Evans, Albert Smith. David Weaverling, 11. C. Lashly, Joseph Miller, Alex. K. Shimer, John R ibb, Espy Goliipher, John Sams, Abraham Carpenter, Wm. B. Filler, Joseph Messersmith, Joseph Byers, David F. Keagy, Wm. F. Wilkinson, Wm. Huberts, John L. Meloy,Davidß. Arm strong. iBSaP™ The Presbyterian Church near St. Clairsville will be dedicated to the worship of God on the Ist Sabbath of June. The servi ces will commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. The public are respectfully and cordially invited to attend. BgL.Me.ssrs. Berkstresser & Smith have opened a clothing store in Anderson's Row. Their stock is. represented to be all that could be desired. Tho.-e wanting "fits" had better apply to them without delay. SOLDIERS OF BEDFORD COUNTY ATTENTION. —You are called upon once more—this time for peace and not for war. Rally around the flag once more, and show to the world that four years of war has not dampened your military ardor. A meeting for the purpose of enrolling and organizing a Militia compa ny will be held in Bediord, on Saturday, May 26, 1865. S. DICKERHOOF, W. G. RIFFLE. t®' Attention is called to the card of the "Morrison House,'' Huntingdon, Penn'a., in another column of this paper. This new ho tel is immediately opposite the Central Rail road Depot and is all that any one could de sire. Huntingdon has long demanded a first class hotel and Mr. Morrison deserves great credit for supplying the necessity. We think it the best bouse on the lailroad from Phila delphia to Pittsburgh, and cannot speak in too high terms of it. AXOTHEROILSTRIKE. —The Bedford County Oil Company have struck oil again at a depth of 500 feet or in that neighborhood. This is the fourth strike claimed by the operators. Here tofore the opinion has generally prevailed that there was no oil east ol the Allegheny mountains, but the success of this experiment wipes out this theory. There appears to be a general disposition to contribute means to make the trial a most thorough one. It is thought that other companies will be organi zed in a short time and commence opera tions. Hurrah for oid mother Bedford! to her great beds of coal and iron she is about to add that other invaluable product, oil. tt.We have received from the Publishers, Messrs. Wills, Iredell & Jenkins, Nurris towu, Penna. a small volume entitl°'l "The history olthe One Hundred and Thirty-Eighth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infant ry." The auihor, Oceola Lewis, gives all the facts pertaining to that organization from the enlistment to the muster out of the Reg iment. It should be iu the hands of every one who had a friend in that organiza. tion. Mr. William Foster is the agent for this county and will furnish it to all those who may desire to retaiu a memorable rec ord of those brave men who were willing to sacrifice all for the suppression of the mon strous rebellion. DEATH OF A SUBSTANTIAL CITIZEN. —This community has lost one of its most substan bal and prominent men in the person of ESPEY I- ANDERSON, Fsq. Mr. Anderson died on the I2th instant, at his residence in this place. 'L the proprietor of the Bedford Spring* he was known by all the leading characters of the land. His many friends mourn his un timely end. Those who knew him knew him hut to respect him. None knew him better t 'Uti Mr. A. G. Allen, for many years Super ■ endent at the Springs, who in a private communication to us speaks of him thus: "I have been doing business for Mr. AlT ,er'on for the last thirteen years, to the mount of thousands of dollars annually, and J must say that up to the time of his death, inert has never been a scratch 6f a pen be ™een u s . Whatever arrangements or agree fin between us, Mr. Anderson ful mied his part to the letter. He was one of e most honorable, honest and just mon, it oas ever b ee n my lot to do business for. This , HI „° ? j 0 e . r community can ill afford to loose *0 good & citizen." THE HUCKSTERING LAW. —Last week we j published the Huckstering Law as we found j it iu one of our exchanges, and we presumed that the copy was correct, but we have since been informed, authoritatively, thatthebillwe published was a copy of the original bill read in place instead of the one passed by the Legislature. We have made the correction and present it now in a corrected form to our readers : AN ACT, In relation to huckstering in the counties of Bedford, Cumberlaud, Franklin, Fulton and York. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Com monwealth of Pennsylvania in General As sembly met and it is hereby enacted by the au thority of the same , That from and after the passage of this act, it shall not be lawful for any person or persons, to huckster, bay, or barter for, within the limits of the counties of Bedford, Cumberland, Frauklin, Fulton and York, with the intention to sell or dis - pose of to any person or persons outside of the said counties, respectively, butter, eggs, dried fruit, veal, chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks or other poultry, without first taking out an annual license from tha treasure of said counties respectively, which said license the said county treasurers are hereby authori ized to grant to all applicants upon the pay ment of the following sums of money, to wit: to persons residing within the county in which he or she or they make application for a li cense to huckster with one horse and wagon the sum of ten dollars, and for such license with two or more horses and wagons the sum of fifteen dollars, and to persons residing without the county in which application is made for a iicense to huckster with one horse and wagon the sum of fifty dollars, and for such license s with two or more horses and wagons the sum ofone hundred dollars. Pro ivded, That the treasurer granting such li cense shall be entitled to the sum of three dollars for each license so granted, which shall be paid by the applicant at the time of receiving said license. Provided further, That nothing herein contained shall prevent merchant? or store-keepers from disposing of or sending to market any where any pro duce, marketing or poultry mentioned iu this act which has been taken in at their store or place of business from persons producing the slime. And provided further , That mer chants or store-keepers using or employing a horse and wagon to gather up produce, mar keting or poultry after the manner of huck sters shall iu addition to the sum they are now required by law to pay for their licenses as merchants or store-keepers pay fifty per centum of the amount fixed in this act for licences to hucksters. SECTION 2. Any person or person o viola ting any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof be sentenced to pay a fine of SSO, one-half thereof for the use of the county in which such conviction was had, and the oth er one-half thereof for the use of the informer and in default of the payment of such a fine such person or persons shall undergo an imprisonment in the county jail ofsuch coun ty for a period not less than twenty nor more than thirty days. GOOD TEMPLAR'S CONVENTION. —A Conven tion of the Order of Good Templars, compo sed of delagates from the various lodges in the counties of Bedford, Huntingdon and Blair, assembled in Hollidaysburg on the 17th inst. ~ There was a good representation and the proceedings of the meeting were charac terized by the greatest harmony and possess ed of unusual interest. At night, a large, intelligent, and apprecia tive audience assembled in the Court House to listen to a decidedly able and eloquent Lecture by D. J. Neff, Esq. of Altoona. The delegates from the Bedford Lodge were Messrs. J. R. Durborrow and M. A. Points, who were very pleasantly entertained by Miss Coolbroth, to whose kindness and generous hospitality we are sensibly affected with feel ings of lasting gratitude. The next Conven tion will be held at Bedford in August next. The cause of Temperance is progressing in our sister counties and its friends are work ing in hope. COLORADO. —An idea of the value of some claims (100 feet each), in this district, may be formed when the fact is considered, that it often occurs that they yield millions of dol lars, and have in several instances been sold for $29,000 per foot. Mr. Fields, from 33J feet of the Bobtail Lode has taken out al ready over $200,000 in gold, and $260,000 has been offered and refused for 33| feet of this same lode, equal to SBOO,OOO for a claim of 100 feet The opinion entertained by those abroad of claims in this district, is shown by the follow ing: "English capitalists have purchased £600,- 000 of the Colorado mining lands, and their agents and employees are now en route to develop the same. The claims are princi pally in Russell and Trail districts, and a re cent purchase has been the Seaton Lode of 1,000 feet, for which they paid £100,000." As will be seen by advertisement on third page, all the properties of the Virgin Gold Mining Company are in this district, and that "original interests" iu this company may now be had at SIOO each. They arc offered at this price, not only to afford the man of mod erate means as well as the capitalist an op portunity to secure an interest in this region of inexhaustible wealth, but also, in order to get the list filled at once and to prevent any delay in the organization of the company. Those who have not as yet sent in their sub scriptions should at once do so. PITTSBURGU AND CONXELLSVILLE RAILROAD. —ln the U. S. Circuit Court at Pittsburg, on the 9th instant, Jadge McCundlass made the following order : "That the Issue granted by the order of De cember 16, 1865, be tried at Williamspoit on the 24th of June, 1866, when it will be fcr the complaiuant to show to the satisfaction of the jury that the Pittsburgh and Connells vilie Railroad Company have not abused or misused their corporate privileges, within the true meaning of their charter and its sup plements, and that this shall be taken as the issue to be submitted to the jury." KARA AVIS. —A large pelican was shot, on Wednesday last, ou Dunning's Creek, a few miles from this place, by Mr. Thomas Miller. It measured 9 feet from tip to tip of its wings, 5J feet from the tip of the bill to the end of the tail; the bill itself being 14 J inches in leagth, and supplied with a pouch ol yellow skin underneath capable of holding rations for a week. Its color was white, excepting the wings which were tipped with black. Truly this was a rara avis in terris. —Cazelte, May 18. OIL INTELLIGENCE. — INTERESTING DEVELOP MENTS UPON THE BORDER FARM. — OIL IN GREAT QUANTITIES FOUND. —Hererofore, everything in this region has been going on in anything but a business manner, but within the past few days several engines have been but upon the ground and already two have been set at work. These are upon the famous Border farm. This farm contains two hundred and forty acres and has been purchased by a com pany from Wellsburg, Va. There are now five successful wells upon this property one of which is doing wonders. The well in question is the Ohio Salt Creek Co , well. Their engine was set to work last Friday. It may sound rather like a "fish story," but the yield has been sixty barrels of heavy petroleum in every four hours. At this calculation the production of this single well is three hundred and sixty barrels every 24 hours. This oil brings twenty dollars per barrel. Therefore the institution is worth seven thousand two hundred dollars per day, two hundred and sixteen thousand dollars per month, or two million, five hundred and ninety two thousand dollars per year. Now who does not like the look of such figures and who would object to a personal and practical demonstration of something like this? Certaiuly it must be a solid comfort, for the share holders to watch the movements of this magnificent well, and lam sure it is enough to give a spectator either the blues, or the " fever." All the rest of the wells in this region may be as good as the one belonging to the Ohio Salt Creek Co., if an engine could only be set at work upon them. The O. S. C. Co., have made another strike, in a well across the creek from the one now in operation. It will be pumped immediately, and thoroughly tes ted. The show is good, and they are ex pecting a rich yield from it. The company owning this Border Farm are stocking it at one hundred and twenty thousand dollars, which are as reasonable terms as one could ask for on such property. Already half the shares (one hundred dollars each) are taken up, and this, before the company is organized and incorporated. Books will be opened in Zanesville, giving any person in this section of country a choice chance for a sure invest ment. — Zanesville Courier. The above is a very wild statement and hits wide of the mark, but we have the assu rance of the most reliable parties that those wells are yielding splendidly. The income to the owners will be very handsome. There appears to be great excitenpnt now among the Ohio an s on the subject who have hereto fore booted at the idea that oil was there in paying quantities. Our Woodberry friends will all become millionaires we are afraid. If they have any spare shares we hope tti ey wil[ send them up this way. ©gsT"The Provident Life Insurance and lu. vestment Company of Chicago, Illinois, in sures against the following accidents: All forms of dislocations, broken bones, ruptured tendons, Sprains, concussions, crushings, bruises, cuts, stabs, tears, gun shot wounds, poisoned wounds,burns and scalds,irost bites, bites of mad dogs or serpents, unprovoked assaults by burglars, robbers, murderers, etc. the action of lightning or.sunstroke, the ef fects of explosions, chemicals, floods and earthquakes, suffocation or choking, when such accidental injury is the cause of death to the insured, or of disability to follow his usual avocation. From $3.00 to $50.00 per week will be paid by this company for the period of twenty-six weeks in case of disabil ity arrising from any of the above accidents- No one should hesitate a moment to take out a policy. Policies taken from one month one year or five years. Durborrow A Lutz, Agents, Bedford Penna. —tf. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CANDIDATES All persons desiring us to announce their names for the various nominations to be made by the Re publican County Convention will be charged as follows: Senator and Representative $4.00; Pro thonptary and Sheriff $3.00; Associate Judge and Commissioner $2.00; all others SI.OO. Cash or a responsible name to accompany 1. > amoufice ment: LEGISLATIVE. To the Villon Voter* of Bedford county: I would most respectfully offer myself as a can didate for Representative to the General Assembly, gubjectto the decision of your Caunty Convention* In submitting my name for your support. I urge no superior claims, but pledge myself, if favored with your confidence, to advocate the adoption of such Legislation as will fqjly meet the require ments of the District. I shall labor constantly for such measures as will tend to the develope mcnt of our bocndloss resources, and first and foremost, I shall endeavor, to the extant of my ability, to secure the construction of the great Southern Pennsylvania Railroad, in which the Southern tier of counties arc so vitally interested, ly the enactment of a Free Railway Law. It is unnecessary for me to allude to my politi cal sentiments; in the future as in the pa3t, I shall support, most heartily, those principles which have been, and arc now, advocated by the Repub lican party, and which, I am satisfied, must bo adopted to secure the permanency of Republican institutions. J. R. DURBORROW. Bedford, May 25, 1*66. SHERIFFALTY. We are authorised to announce WILLIAM DIBERT, of Bedford Borough, as a suitable per son for the noirination of Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Republican Convention. We are authorised to announce Capt. N. C. EVANS as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision cf the Union County Convention. COIISTT COMMISSIONER. We are authorized to announce the name of WILLIAM KARNS, of Hopewell township, as a suitable person for the nomination of County Commissioner, subject to the decision of the Re publican Connty Convention. POOR DIRECTOR. We are authorized to announce nENRY S. FISHER, of South Woodberry tp., as a suitable person for Poor Director, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. MARRIED. April 17th, by Rev. W. G. Ferguson, at the res idence of the bride's father, Mr. J. ROBINSON to Miss REBECCA RICE, both of Bedford co. Bv the same, at the same time, and place. Mr JOHN EL WELL to Mrs. ELIZABETH HANKS, both of Bedford co. By the same, at the rosidenee of the bride's mother, May lth, Mr. HENRY H. IIIXON, of Fulton county, to Miss ANNIE R. SPARKS, of Bedford county. DIED. In Middle Woodberry tp., this county, May 11th, Mrs. MARY, wife of Andrew Stcphey, aged 58 vears, 6 mos. and 26days. On the 14th inst., JAMES KINTON, of this place; aged 33 years, 6 months, 16 days. On the 13th inst., JESSIE BENTON, only daughter of William and Mary iShueb, of this place; aged 5 months aid 7 days. How sweetly, in the embrace of death, sleeps the innocent babe! Exempt from all the ill* to which flesh ii heir, its happy soul now mingles with the spirits of the just. The child was beau tiful and lovely; but whyß has all mortal beauty to compare with tne beauty of the saints, in that day when they shall shine forth as the sun in their Father's kingdom? Dear Parents, weep not—God hath recalled his own. Jessie "is not dead, but sleepeth;" and she will appear ten thousand times more lovely in the morning of the resurrection. "Why should we mourn departing friends, Or shake at death's alarms? 'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends To recall them to his arms." A. R. MILLER, Pastor. BEDFORD MARKET. [CORRECTBD WEEKLY.] BEDFORD, PaV May 24. Flour $9.50a10.00 Coffee 33 Wheat 1.80 Sugar 15a25 Corn 70 Hams 25a30 Rye 85 Shoulder 16 Oats 35 Sides IS Flaxseed 1.50 Best Syrup per gal. 1.60 Butter 30 Molasses 62a1.00 Eggs 15 Tallow 12 Soap y, ".. Balo Wool lOa-15 Potatoes ..2.7. 1.25 Feathers 67 White Beans 2.00 Dried Apples pet lb 8 Lard per lb 18 Dried Peaches " 20 Beef, fore quarter, 10, Pork, per hund...... 12.00 " hind " 121 BAAA AGENTS wanted, to sell Six NEW IN UV/U"/ VESTIONS, of great value to families; all pay great profits. Send 15 cents audget 80 pages, or 23 cents and get 80 pages and a sample gratis. EPHRAIM BROWN, may2s:lm Lowell, Mass. SOMETHING NEW AND NOVEL for Agents, Pedlars, Country Stores, Druggists, and all seeking an honorable and pr> titable business. Free by mail for 85 cts.; wholesale $9 per dozen. Canvassers realize $6 to sl2 per day profit. ABBOTT A DOWD, may2s:4t Manufacturers, 196 Water st, N.Y. AUDITOR'S NOTICE. The undersigned appointed by the Orphan's Court of Bedford county, Auditor to make distri bution of the balance in the hands of Jacob Beck ley. Esq.. Administrator of Levi McGregor, late of St. Clair township, deceased, would respectfully give notice that he will attend to the duty of his appointment at his office in Bedford, on Wednes day tho 13th day of June, 1866, when all parties ntercstcd can attend if they think proper. M. A. POINTS, May 25, '56. Auditor. AUDITOR'S NOTICE. The undersigned appointed by the Orphans' Court of Bedford county, Auditor to distribute the balance in the hands of J. W. Lingeufelter, Esq., Administrator of tho estate of Jonathan Horton, deceased, will attend for that purpose at his office in Bedford on Monday, June 1 ltn n;xt, at one o'clock P. M. when all interested can at tend. M. A. POINTS, May 25, '66. Auditor. MORRISON HOUSE, HUNTINGDON, PA. I have purchased and entirely renovated the large stone and brick building opposite the Penn sylvania Railroad Depot, ami have now opened it for the accommodation of tho travelling public. The Carpets, Furniture, Beds and Bedding are all entirely new and first class, and I ain safe in say ing that I can offer accommodations not excelled in Central Pennsylvania. I refer to my patrons who have formerly known me while in charge of the Broad Top City Hotel and Jackson House. may2s:tf JOSEPH MORRISON. TWITTER WINE OF IRON. An exquisite preparation of dry Spanish Wine with the activity of CALISAYA BARK, aud the most energetic of all the furruginous salts. CI TRATE OF MAGNETIC OXIDE OF IRON. It has a vinous flavor, very grateful to the palate, is without chalybeate taste and will not discolor the teeth. It excites languid appetite, gives zest to food, improves digestion, increases the strength, stead ies the circulation, takes ofl muscular flabbincss, removes the pallor of debility, gives firmness and precision to the actions of the nervous system,with power to endure fatigue and resist disease. MAGNETIC CITRATE OF IRON is new and peculiar, differing from the ordinary Soluble Citrate, in containing an equivalent of PROTOXIDE OF IRON, in place of the Ammonia. It is neutral, tasteless, without astringency, as prompt and en ergetic as the Chloride, and unlike 'hat, induces no local inflamatory action or headache. CALISAVA BARK is pre-eminent among veg etable tonics, has no equal as a strer.gtheuer or restorative, nor rival as an an.i-pcriodic. Retails in $1 A $2 bottles, Quarts and Gallons for dispensing. O. S. HUBBELL, Apothecary, 1410 Chestnut St., Phil'a. may24:lmo RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITIRKS OF BEDFORD BOKOUGII. JOHN H. Ktsn, Esq., Treasurer of Bedford Borough, in account v.-ith said Borough, from May 1, A. D. 1865, to May I, 1866. TREASURER, DR. To balance in Treasury at last settlement, $27 29 To ca-h received from S. Reimund, Weigh master, 51 oo To cash received for Circus Licenses, 20 00 from II Niehodemus, collec tor, tax for 1864, 367 45 " " from same, for 1864, 465 82 $931 56 The Treasurer asks credit for the following dis bursements for the use of said borough of Bedford: TREASURER, " CR. By amount paid on sundry checks as fol lows, viz: Wal. Brown, for work done on Richard st. s2l 75 R. It. Sill, for auditing borough account, 300 Lewis Saupp, " " " 3 00 Wm. Bowles, for whecl-barrow, 5 00 James Corboy, for salary to April 21, '65, 25 00 W. Stahl, for making draft frames, 2 00 James Corboy, work, Ac., horse, cart, Ac. 50 62 B. F. McNeil, printing, 10 00 V. Stcckman, rail got of S. Amick, 1 50 J. II Hutton, auditing borough account, 3 00 W Brown, work done on Riflhard st. 21 00 James Corboy, salary to May 1, '65 (1 mo.) 25 00 " " carting, Ac. ' 46 87 Win Boher, two days work, S 00 D. Border, winding town clock ( ly) A reps. 23 00 Lawrence Defibaiigh, mending hydrant, 6 50 Abram Herman < " 2 10 .John Aldstadt, lodging prisoners in jail, 6 31 B F Meyers, printing, 16 70 JameS Corboy, carting dirt, 29 15 J- Corboy, salary to Nov. 4, , 65(2mA10d) 65 33 J L Lessig, curbing front of lots of Lyons, Reamer and Rev Heydcn, " 132 €0 John Mower, acting street-commissioner, 6 00 David Defibaugh, repairing hydrauts in July and August, 1865, 8 00 D Border, repairing hydrants, 5 00 James Corboy, carting dirt, horse and cart, 1® 56 " carting dirt on streets, 750 " " salary to Jan 1,'56(1mA13d) 42 28 A J Dishong, blacksmithiug, 22 S2 Jno Palmer, salary as clerk, stamps, light, fuel, stationery, Ac. 30 00 J Corboy, carting, cleansing engine, Ac. 9 56 " salary, working on streets, at tending hydrants, Ac 79 19 " salary as high constable for 1565, 20 00 W Harris, soldering hydrants, Ac, 1 75 Lawrence Defibaugh, mending hydrants, 1 00 Samuel Boher, carting dirt, 16 08 J IV Lingcnfelter, acting street commis sioner 9 00 John H Ilush, printing done by Durbor row A Lutz, for weighinaster, 5 00 J Aldstadt, keeping disorderly persons in jail, 2 93 John II Rush, salary as Treasurer to April 1,1866 20 00 Bank of Crawford county, uneurrent (on hand) 5 00 Exoneration and commissions for 1864 58 80 Balance (cash)in the Treasury, 7 43 $931 56 BEDFORD BOROUGH BOUNTY FUND. TREASURER, DR. To amount received from 11. Nicodeinus, Esq, collector, $1619 00 TREASURER, CR. By amount paid J B Farquhar, for Bond No 6, SSOO Interest $21.50, $524 50 By ntuount paid J B Farquhar, for Bond No 6, SSOO. Interest, $24.50 524 50 slOl9 00 Statement of Money due Bedford lorouyh. Balance in Treasury $7 43 Bank of Crawford county, (uneurrent) 5 00 Amount due from Jno Buor, former weigh inaster 9 45 Amount du# from 11. N icodemus, Esq, collector for 1865, subject to exonera tions and commissions 3SB 93 Amount due from H Nioodemus, Esq, col lector for 1865, bounty fund, subject to exonerations and commissions 2401 31 $2812 17 Wo, the undersigned, Auditors of Bedford Bor ough, do hereby certify that wo met and did audit and adjust the account of John H Rush, Esq., Treasurer of said birougb, for the yc.n ending May, lA. D., 1 S rt 6, as contained in tho foregoing statements, and we have examined the foregoing account due to said borough, and that we hare found tho same correct. As witness our hands this 10th day ef May, A. D„ 1866. R R SILL, J HENRY HUTTON, Attest: J REED YEAGEK, JOHN PALMEB, CTk. Auditors. may2s AUDITOR'S NOTICE.—JOHN T. KEAGY, ' Auditor, appointed by the Orphans' Court of j Bedford county, on the 30rh day of April, 1886, to j eettlo the exceptions to the account of Joseph Claar, Guardian of Rebecca Claar, will meet the parties interested in this matter, at his office in the Borough of Bedford, on Friday the Bth day of June, 1866, at 1 o'clock P. M. maylß:3t AUDITOR'S NO'llCE.—The undersigned ap pointed Auditor by the Orphans' Court of Bedford county, on the 30th day of April, 1866, to distribute the money in the hands of J. R. Durbor row, administrator of Margaret Bulger of Middle Woodberry township, deceased, among tile heirs, will sit for the purpose of his appointment, at his office, on Thursday, the 7th day of June, at 1 o'clock p. m., when all parties interested can at tend. [may!B:3t] J. T. KEAGY, Auditor. SHERIFF'S SALE. By virtue of a writ of a test. vend, exponas to me directed there will be sold at the Court House, in the Borough of Bedford, on Saturday the 9th day of June, at 19 o'clock a. in. the following real estate, via: One lot of ground in the townof Cole dale, fronting on Fulton street, adjoining an alley on the east and on the west by lot belonging to James Eichelbergcr, 100 feet front and 120 feet back, with a two story frame house thereon erect ed, and a fratno st ible thereon, situate in Broad top township, Bedford county, and taken in exe cution as the property of Lemuel Evans. JOHN ALDSTADT, Sheriff's office, May the 14th, 1866—1t. R. W. RERKSTRESSER J. p. SMITH. BERKSTRESTSER & SMITH. FRESH ARRIVAL OF NEW AND LATE STYLE GOODS AT THE BEDFORD CLOTHING EMPORIUM. We have just received another fine assorted stock of Ready-made Clothing, consisting in part of Fine all wool Fancy Cass. DRESS COATS. " " PANTS A VESTS to suit. '• BLACK CLOTH COATS. Fine all wool Cassimere, in the piece, from $1 to $2.50 per yard for best. A full line of TAILOR TRIMMINGS. Also a choice assortment of Fur, Canton and Palm Hats for Men and Boys, at prices to suit the purchaser. Also, an assortment of LINEN GOODS. Call and sec us at No. 2 Anderson's Row. BERKSTRESSER A SMITH. Bedford, Pa., May 18,'66 —ly. M ISS KATE DEAL A MRS. M. R. SCNAEFFER, have just returned from the city with a fine assort ment of fashionable BONNE'ISr HATS. RIBBONS, FLOWERS, GLOVES, LADIES' and GENTS' HANDKERCHIEFS and COLLARS, FANCY NECKTIES, RUFFLING, DRESS BUTTONS & TRIMMINGS, MACHINE SILK at.d COTTON, Hair, Tooth and Clothes BRUSHES, Soaps, Perfumery, Enamel, Skirt Braid, Em broidering Braid, Ladies' Corsets, and lloops, Balmoral Skirts, Lace Veils, Tissue for Veils, Cloths for Sacks. Dress Goods, Poplins, Lawns, Ging hams, etc. &c. All kinds of MANTUA-MAKING and MILLINER WORK done in the cheapest and best manner. no3;ly TELLING FACT- The Bottom Fallen Out at Last. The Time has come to Buy. $20,000 WORTH f> be slaughtered at prices way down on the ground floor. We have jut received a LARGE and BEAUTI FUL Stock of NEW and CHEAP SUMMER GrOOIDS, Comprising a complete assortment of STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS. NOTIONS, CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, COTTON YARNS, CARPET CHAINS, HATS, BOOTS, SHOES, WALL PAPERS. BROOMS, BASKETS. WOODEN WARE, GROCERIES, QUEENS WARE, TOBACCOS, CIG ARS,' F I S 11, BACON, SALT, & e., Purchased at the lowest CASH prices since the LATE DECLINE, A few items named here as a sample of the prices lor the entire stock: GOOD CALICOES at 124, 15, 16, 18, and 20 cts. GOOD Bleached and Unbleached MUSLINS at 121, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22. and 25 cts. HANDSOME SUGARS, at 121, 15, 16, IS and 19 cents. GOOD RIO COFFEE 30 and 33 cts. We invite everybody to call and see for them selves. NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. TERMS CASH, unless otborwise specified. Interest charged on all account.- of over four months standing. G. R. A W. OSTER. May 11:3 m. j BRADLEY'S DITLEX ELLIPTIC SKIRT, combining durability with elegance of shape. New Spring Styles just received. May 11:3 m G. R. AW. OSTER. DW. CROUSE WHOLESALE TOBACCONIST, On Pcnu street a few doors west ot the Court House, North side, Bedford, Pa., is now prepared to sell by wholesale all kinds of CIGARS. All orders promptly filled. Persons desiring anything in his line will do well to give him a call. Bedford, Oct. 20,'65. STOOL AND COVER FOR SALE. The undersigned oilers for sale a Piano, Stool ancl Cover for $35.60, or the Piano for $25.00 and the Stool and Cover for s[o.oo. Any one wishing a BAR GAIN should call VERY soon. C. N. IIICKOK, May II '66, 4t. Bedford. Pa. MRS. TATE and MISSREA have returned from the City with the MOST BEAUTIFUL Assortment of MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS, ever before offered in this market. In addition to this, they have with them a lady from Philadel phia, who has experience as a Practical And having alse arranged to have a MANTUA MAKER from one of the city establishments, they are con fident, they can offer to their customers, assuran ces of SATISFACTION, which cannot be surpassed. April 20 :tf. DEFIBAUGH A- FISHER Positively are goingto sell MUSLINS,CAL ICOES, DELAINES, GINGHAMS, FRENCH MERINOBB, and HEAVY BOOTS, at cost and time articles below. ap:6tf STRAY COLTS. —Came to the residence oftbe subscriber, living in Harrison township, on the 16th of April last, two black mare colts, one about three years old and the other about two. The older one lias a white spot on the left side and the other a white spot on the forehead. The owner will come forward and comply with the law or they will be disposed of o* the law directs. may4;3t SAMUEL MAY. CARPETS! CARPETS! CARPETS!—SOO yds. best yard wide all wool filling and pure ail wool CARPETS, handsome new patterns, from (5 cts. up—A GREAT BARGAIN—just received. Mty 11:3 m G. R. AW. OSTER. nPHE VIRGIN 1 GOLD MISISO COXPAMT or COLORADO, 1250 "Original Interest*"—sloo each, of which 250 are renerved for Working Capital. Subscribers elect their own Officern, and them selves manage the affairs of the Company ; each subscriber being eligible as one of its officers. THE PRESIDENT is to be chosen from among the Board of Direc tors. THE DIRECTORS are to be selected by the subscribers from among themselves, at the first meeting for organization. THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER is to be a subscriber and selected bv the Directors. BANKERS. The Central National Bank, Philadelphia. SOLICITORS. Theodore Cuyler, Esq., Robert D. Coxe, Esq. Americans arc proverbial for the avidity and commendable zeal with which they participate in enterprises having for their object the develop ment of our national resources. At one time "Railroads"—at another "Coal"—then "Copper" or "Iron" and more recently "Oil" have been the all-absorbing topics. In all these several enterprises, as will be recol lected, those who FIRST took hold of them made money ; some larger amounts than ethers, accord ing to their investments. Mining operations in the fields of Colorado and elsewhere note mainly engross the public atten tion. Considering that several such companies have been already organized—they are now at work—that the reports from their mines are high ly favorable—that it is known that at the present time there arc on the way from the ledges of Ne vada and Colorado numerous "bars of silver" and "bricks of gold," it is believed that the enthusi asm already manifested on the subject will, in a little time, be so greatly increased on the recent aDd exhibit of these "returns," that innumerable companies will spring up, whose sfoeife, being bas ed at the then greatly inflated prices of ledges, will necessarily be less desirable than that now to be had—thereby giving to those who avail them selves of the occasion now presented, of securing "original interests;" an opportunity of then dis posing of the large amount of stock each holder receives, at a handsome advance. With these preliminary remarks the following Pi t-pectu* is respectfully presented. Tho property of the Company proposes to be organized by the sale of these "original interests," consists of the following Ledges, all situated with in a radius of of Central City, Colora do. Trail Creek District. Mammoth Lode,® of 100 feet. Never Fail Lode,+ of 200 feet, Yanderbilt Lode,J of 200 feet, Union Lode, of 200 feet, Gold Ophir Lode, of 100 feet, Trail Run District. Holman Lode,;' of 200 feet, Banner District. St. Louis Lode, of 100 feet, Pensacola Lcde, of 100 feet, Upper Fall River District, Ab* Lincoln Lode, of 200 feet, Washoe Lode, of 200 feet, Minnie, or "Louisa" Lode, of 200 feet, Riddle Lode.£ of 2GO ieet, "Being a total of 2000 feet or nearly a half a mile in length horizontally, of rich Gold-prodn cing territory, of unlimited depth, together with all the dips, spurs and angles, and also all the metals, ores, gold, silver and other metal bearing quartz, rock, and earth therein, and all the rights, privileges and franchises thereto inci dent, appendant and appnrtenanicd, or therewith usually l ad or enjoyed, under and subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the United States." The titles to all of which claims have been ex amined by a inembce of the Bar, resident in Colo rado. His opinion is as follows: This is to certify that 1 have carefully examin ed the titles to the foregoing lodes or ledges, and am satisfied that they are perfect THOMAS MASON, Atfy at Law, Central City, Colorado. The space of a circular is too limited to give the opinions of numerous- distinguished citizens and men of science who have examined this dis trict ; the following extracts relate thereto, and lhat of Professor Edward N. Kent in particular, of the New York t'.'S. Assay Office is directly in point: Our late lamented President—Mr. Lincoln—du ring an interview with Speaker Colfax, relative to the hidden wealth of Colorado, Nevada, Ac., said "I have very large ideas of the mineral wealth of our nation ; I believe it practically inexhauati ble." The Hon. J. P. Upsher, Secretary of the Inte rior, in the Official Report presented to Congress, dated December sth, 1864, referring to the then present condition of our Western Territories, says: '•-The wealth embedded in the rocks of that exten sive region is actually inexhaustible, and it will furnish in future years, indirectly a principal part of our means of liquidating the debt con tracted by tho Government for the overthrow of the Great Rebellion." The Hon. H. P. Bennett, delegate in Congress from Colorado, in a speech before the House of Representatives said: "Judging from what I know of the undeveloped resources of this coun try ; from what 1 am told by practical miners wbo are well informed upon this subject, I do say here to-day before this House and before this Country, to be placed upon the records and read of all men —that within five year's time, and by the year 1869, the gold fields of Colorado Territory will produce $50,000,000 annually : and even then its lull resources of mineral wealth in gold alone re main not wholly developed- 1 speak from the united testimony of many practical miners who have spent many years in the mines of California, when l say :—that the gold-bearing region of Colorado is tar more extensive,quite as inexhaust ' ible, and the gold-bearing quartz of a much richer quality than in California." Professor Edward N. Kent, of the New York Assay Offiee, says: "As to the extent of the gold mines of Colora do, I am not prepared to give an estimate, as I found enough to fully employ my time within a radius of five mile 3 of Central City, [the location of tho above Ledges,] but as to the richness of THEM, I have no hesitation in saying, that I be lieve them to be the richeet eoer discovered. With dcienoe, capital and the Pacific Railroad, Colora ao is destined in my opinion, to rival or supersede California and Australia, and become the El Do rado of the World." The opinion entertained by those abroad of claims in this district, is shown by the following extract : English capitalists have purchased £600,000 of the Colorado mining lands, and their agents and employees are now en route to develop the same. The claims arc principally in Russell and Trail districts, and a recent purchase has been the Sea ton Lode of 100U feet for which they paid £IOO,- 000. An idea of the value of some claims (100 feet each) may be formed when the fact is considered that often occurs that they yield millions of dol lars, and have in several instances been sold for $25,000 per foot. Mr. Fields, from 33i feet of the Bobtail Lode has taken out already over $200,000 in gold, and $206,000 has been offered and refused for 34J feet of this same lode, equal to $300,000 for a claim of one hundred feet. As the purcbaso of cither of the above lodes would require more money than the majority of persons have at command, it has been determined to consolidate them, and to divide them into Twelve Hundred and Fifty ORIGINAL SHARES which will cost the subscribers hereto OAK it I NDUED DOLLARS EACH, thus affording the man of limited means, as well as the capitalist, an opportunity to secure an in terest in this region of "practically inexhausti ble" wealth. As all are aware, tho usual plan adopted for the development of such a property i* to form a company and issue certificates of stock. The plan here proposed may be considered prelimina ry to the formation of two or more Companies on these properties' which are subject to no royalty, lease or mortgages. Tho tsUDSCKiB-oKS can then upon this solid and substantial basis, elect oncers from among them selves, each subscriber being eligible to the posi tion of an officer of the Company. In order that handsome returns may be speedily realized, these subscriptions are based upon the proposition that the subscribers immediately on receipt of the Deeds (now ready for delivery, and which may be examined at the office of the un dersigned before subscribing,) may lease their lands on heavy royalties, or at once organise Companies in the usual way for which there is an ample basis. To accommodate those of moderate means these "interests" are put at SIOO each, in order to get tho Pst filled at once, audto prevent any delay iu the organization of the Company. Considering the numerous valuable "Ledges" which constitute the baeie of this enterprise—the fair stid equitable features—the low prices at which "interests" in it are offered, and that each interest entities the holder to his pro rata share of stock in all the Companies that may be organ ized upon them—also recollecting that in all, there are only 1000 interests to be sold, and it would only require one hundred gentlemen each to take ten ($1600) to absorb the whole, it is pre sumed that it ;s hardly necessary to suggest to those desiring to secure one or more of these orig inal interests, to at once send in their subscrip tions. Cheeks or Drafts should be drawn to the order of the undersigned, whose endorsement will be a receipt, in addition to the one that will be prompt ly seßt on receiving thorn. United Btats 6-20's—10-40'a—7-30's and other Government Bonds taken at par, and any premi um or accrued interest therein allowed. Bonds may be sent by registered mail or by express. The Books are now open. Subscriptions re ceived by DCXCAK Sf. HITCHEMII, N. E. cor. Fourth A Wunut streets, Philadelphia. REFERENCES. His Excellency, His Excellency, ANDREW G. CURTIW, MASCCB L. WARD, Governor of Penn'a. j Governor of N.Jersey. Ho*. En SurEß, j Ho*. W. S.JOUBBQX, Sec. of State of Penn'a. Sec. of State V. Jersey. H O*. MORTOW MCMICHAKL, Mayor of Philadelphia. Geo. M. Trcutman, Pres't Central Nat Bask, Phila. Geo. K. Zeigler, Pres't Nl. Bk. of Commerce " Robert P. King, of King 4 Paird. " Benjamin Orne, of J. F. A E. B. Orne, u Edmund A. Souder, of E. A. Bonder, A Co. " L. Montgomery Bond, of Bond A Biddle, " John Welsh, of S. A W. Welsh. In sending subscriptions, give name and address plainly, in order that it may be correctly entered in the Subscription Book, from which re ceipts are issued, and from which Notices will be made out for the first meeting for organization. * This Lode is very well developed, with vein of ore 4 feet in width; ore prospects well. f There is one shaft on this Lode 20 feet deep and 50 long, and the crevice is 8 feet in width. t This Lode is well developed, and considered one of the best in the district; there is a shaft on it 60 feet in depth with a vein of sulpherets four feet in width. Assays made of this ore prove it to be very rich. jj This is an A. I. Lode, and has a shaft of 7$ feet in depth—vein of ore three feet in width and of good quality. Ore taken from this Lode yield ed $lO6 per cord in gold. 'i This is really the richest Lode yet discovered in the district; it is well developed, and ore taken from this Lode yielded upwards of SBOO per cord. May 11. 1866.-6 L. GEORGE BLTXRER JOHN F. BLTMTZR. Q.EO, BLYMYER A SON Having formed a partnership, on the 6th day of March, 1866, in the HARDWARE, AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS, respectfully invite the public to their new rooms three doors West of the old stand, where they will find an immense stock of the most splendid goods , ever brought to Bedford county. These goode will be sold at the lowest possible prices, most of them at very reduced rates. Persons desirous of purchasing BIILDIx\G HARDWARE will find it to their advantage to give us a calL We have on hand a large quantity of WHITE T .TH A T~) Which wc have been fortunate to buy a little low er than the market rate. The particular brands to which we would invite attention are the Pure Buck Lead, Liberty White Lead, Snow Franklin White Lead, Washington White Lead, Washington Zinc White Lead, New York White Lead. Also, French Porcelain Finish,Demar Varnith, and Varnishes oi all kinds, FLAX SEED OIL (PURE.) TURPENTINE and ALCOHOL. All kinds of IRON AND NAILS. No. 1 Crystal Illuminating Coal Oil, and Lamps in Profusion. We would invite persons wanting Saddlery Hardware to give us a call, as we have everything in the Saddlery line, such as Buckels, Rings, Horns and Webbing Leather of all kinds. Also a variety of Shoe Findings, consisting of French CalfSkins, Morocco Linings, Binding, Pegs, etc. HOUSEKEEPERS will find at Blymyer and Son's Store a great variety of Household Goods, Knives and Forks, of the very best qnality; Plated Table and Tea Spoons at all prices. Give us a call, and we can supply you with Baru Door Rollers, the latest improvement. No va Scotia Grindstones, better than any in use. Shovels, Forks and Spades. GRAIN AND GRASS SCYTHES and SNATHES, Fishing Tackel, Brushes of all kinds, Demi-johns, Patent Wheel Grease, Tar and Whale Oil, and an infinite variety of other articles. $20,000 WANTED. We would like to get it if our friends would let us have it; less will do, but persons having un settled accounts will close them up to the Ist of March, to enable us to close our old Books. This should be done. may4:tf GEO. BLYMYER 4 SON. GOODS. The undersigned have new opened n Large and General Assortment of SPRING & SUMMER GOODS, to which they respectfully invite the attention of buyers, assuring them they will find !B £.!£<&£. 11: ST 8 in every department of our stock. TERMS —CASH PREFERRED— By spe cial agreement a Credit of six months can be had. Interest charged on ail accounts after period named. A. B. CRAMER. May 1, 1866. B. BLYMYER GEORGE BLTM RICR. IMPORTANT TO JHOUSEKEEPERS! STOVE EMPORIUM, AND TINWARE ESTABLISHMENT. B. M\ BLYMYER & CO. Have just refitted and Tefurnishod their splenlid Stock of Stoves and Tinware at the old stand of Blymyer A Son., and persons in need of anything in their line will find it to their advantage to give them a calL They always keep on hand • full assortment of PARLOR AND COOK STOVES, with fixtures, together with the many different articles of TIN and TOILET WAKE, necessary for complete house furnishing purposes COUNTRY MERCHANTS Should bear in mind that their orders will always be promptly attended to, and a full share of their patronage is solicited. ROOFING and SPOUTING Done in the most approved, manner, and on the shortest possible notice. REPAIRING promptly attended to with neat ness and dispatch. Tho patrons and friends ot the firm of BLYMY ER 4 SON wUI find them elegantly fitted upon the corner lately occupied by Mrs. Stewart, with a complete etqck <f Hardware, 4c. always oa hand. may4tf -
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