jest* *Actium_ FINKLE & LYON LOCK STITCH VING MACHINE, NEW AND IMPORTANT IM PROVEMENTS. 7aertpeßt Goon Machine in the IVor STE WANTED IN EVS.RT TOWN Ca Ali Premium otreretl eactaccal Agent nil are appoiuted with great &ditty and ulid Paying 1?laine88 for Trave "ing Agents! ! for seriartrwt._ _ ♦ddraaf FINKLE & LYON 8. N. CO., No. 701 Itroadway, 112=1 TnE AMERICAN N HOLE OVERSEAMINO AND ING MACHINE CO., Off attentloa to their CELEBRATED 00M BUTTON HOLE A SEWING MACHINE, refer to Ita tronderhil pont:amity es coo. .f of Its great merit. ease In ties demand for thisralnable machine 701 D during the Zastsmen months of Its • ekme the public. ad and surprising 'success is soopreescressied ory of aewing-machlnee, end we feel tally in elatudnu that IT HAS NO EQUAL, G ABSOLUTELY THE BEST IILY MACHINE IN TUE 'WORLD, d Intrinsically the Cheapest. I, two machines combined In one, (bya aint• uti(ol mechanical arrangement,) making utile or Lock-stitch, and the Orervitanilng hole stitch, with equal facility and per t executes in the rery belt manage TTIITy TV ing;msch as, Gemming, Felling, Cording, Melting, Braiding and Quilting, Gathering on, (done at the same time,) and In ad.ll. . a, Embroiders on the edge, and makes • utton and Eyelet Boles in all fabrici. ii-hlne is warranted by the Company, or Ito give entire asittifaction. with fall particulars and samples of work Stactiloo, can ba'had on application at die of the Company. hr. Eleventh and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pa Lone given on the Machine at the room of ny gratuttouely to all parchaiern. = FREDERICK PAXSON, President ENDINHALL, Treavarar. D. W. ROBISON, Afjent, Gettysburg, P AVE MACHINES TEST IMPROVED AND GENUINE e Sewing Machines, /y on hand and for sale al the Store of . J.A.COBS &BRO., crAtirg ,5?., Gettysburg, Pa. ILL PRO3IPTLY:ATTSNDED TO nes lelivered in all parts of the county. tic &re cautiLaletl against partiee Who 1216 .1 Hews to cozioection with their machines, of the p Tularity of the genuine Howe.— thst there ere TONE GENUINE e`• have the Medallion Portrait o LIS HOWE, JR., DED ON THE MACHINE. GEO. JAGOB3 .4 MO, Only Agents for Adams am sty ME tounarp FARMERS, dto your Interests 1 YSBURG FOUNDRY. twriber voold inform his monomer' aad , that he is still maculact uring various kind. land Machines, made to order, on abort no. THRESHERS AND POWERS: nt adzes of Power.,) CLOYEIWIEED UHL- S EPARATORS,CORNYODDER CUTTERS D HAY CUTTERS; CORN PLANTERS: PLOUGHS, t Plough., Barehear Plough', Mehlll and he; the IRE-SPRING LIORSHILARE, Improvement; ale° SHIRKMAN'S SELL• LNG HOME RAS E. keel...manufacture MOWERS AND REAPERS. 'Cli NHS for Cider Presses, 'L/NO for Cc:meterie. or Porches, with Ise in hl. line, all at low rates. —A One-hone Wagon. DAVID BrlatilltZ tours thwart, &t. ARE AND STOVES• AIIG EST ItSSORTMKNT OT FARE IN THE couziTY. . COOK'S, rly Andrew PoMira); elioseine of ... EING-ETOVEB IN THE MARKET, among which are the ON, PLOWER, PISENBYLVANIA, ROBLE COOK, BARLEY SHEAF, Boomokusr thee art/elee for Kitchen UN, whkh rill as at say other piece la the cm_ I. 0,0001 g, , I . iteatiklialb* 11111011123 Ma AND 7111111111111111 M ii4llitiore street, Windt thelbot-aimse Mel Dissota, Tan 811.1"L3D 813M311, in published every hi day morning, at $2.00 a year in advance ; or $2.60 I not pail within the year. No subscriptions discon tinued until all &names are paid, unless at the op tion of the publisher*. ADT7.IIIBIIaNTII are inserted at res — eoaable rates.— A liberal deduction will be made to parka, adverti sing by the quarter, haltrear, of year. SPOCISI as will be inserted at special rates, to be weed . upon. IThe circulation of the BLit LX) BrtrftZLla OM. half larger than that ever attained by any newspaper in Adams county; and, al an adrertiatng medium, it Cannot ba excelled. Jos Woes of all kinds will be promptly executed, and at fair rates. lland-bills, Blanks, Cards, Pamph lets, kc., in every variety and style will be printed at abort notice. Terms Cssn. • OR. J. A. ARDIBTRONG, Waving located at NSW SALEM, will attend to all branches of his profaning, and will be foand at Ms office when not professionally engaged ldclisnarrrwrown, P. 0.,1 Adams county, Pa. RR. D. M. ECK.ENRODE, having located at IifEIDLEALRBURG, offers his services to she public, and Elope. by strict attention to his pro feesional duties to merit a reasonable share of public. patronage. [April 29.—am DR. J. W. C. O'NEAL Has big Office at his residence in Baltimore atreet, two doors above the Conpiler Office. Gettysburg, May 29,1867. JOHN LAWRENCE HILL, Den- CA, Office in Chambersburg street, one door west of the Lutheran Church, nearly opposite Dr. B. Horner's Drug Store, where he may be found ready and willing to attend any case within the proyince of the Dentist. Persons in want of fullsetsof teeth are inrited to call. [May 29,1867 DR. C. W. BENSON HAS RESUMED the Practice of Medicine to LIT TLESTOWN, and offers his services to the public. Office at his house, corner of Lombard street and Pnondryailoy, near the Railroad. Sneolal attention given to Skin Diseases. [Lit tlestown, Atov.l3, DOM. DR. WM. STALLSMITH, Dent ist, having located in Gettysburg, offers hie services to the public. Ile can be found, for the pre"- eut, at the Daguerrean rooms of Levi Momper on Bal timore street, opposite Fahnestocks' store, where he will be prepared to attend to any case within the province of the Dentist. Persons in want of full or partial sets of teeth are invited to call. Terms reason onable. [April 8,1868.-1 DAVID WILLS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 01Ike at hie residence In the South-east corcer of Centre Square. Reference.—Hou.Thaddena Stevens, Lancaater,Pa. Slay 29.1807. New York CLAIM AGENCY.—The under signed will attend to the collection of claims against the 11. S. Government, including Military Bounties, Back Pay, Pensions, Forage, tr., either in the Court of Claims or before any of the Departments at Washington. R.G.MaCREARY, May 29,1887. A ttorney atLaw,Gettyeburg,Pa J OS. H. LEFEVER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, LITTLESTOWN, Will promptly attend to Collections, Conveyaneee Writing of Deeds, Lew'. &c., and all other basin • entrusted to hie care. ill3POffice on Frederick street,at the office formerly occupied by Drs. Short., Biuser and Mebring. Blay 20, IS6B.—lye D. X'CONAVOITT. Allorneye and Counsellors. ryi McCONAUGHY has associa • elect JOIINE. KBAUTH, Esq., In the practice of the law, at his old office, one door west of DUESELLIIII Drug ittore, Chambersburg street. Special attention given to Suite,Collections and Settlement of Estates. ell leg al bus/nese, and claims to Pensions, Bounty, Back-pay, and Damages against U. Statea,at all times, promptly and efficient ly attended to. Land warrants:located, and choice Farms (or sale, la lowa and other western States. Rim 27, 1867.—t1 --- AJ. COVER, ATTORNEY AT • LAW, will promptly attend to collections and all other Business entrusted to his care. Wilco between Fahnostock and Danner and Zieg. reel stores, Baltimore street, Gettysburg, Pa. Asp 29,1Stri• DAVID A. BUEHLER, ATTOR NEY AT LAW, will promptly attend to collec tions and all other bneinesa entrusted to his cars. lairOflice at his reeidanco in the threestory building opposite the Court House. [Gettysburg, May 29,1867 I OHN W. TIPTON, FASHION ABLE., BARBER, North-East corner of. the Diamond, next door to McClellan's lElotel,)Gettya bnrg,Pa., where be can at all times be toundready to attend to all hnsinessin his line. Hellas also an •xeellenteatletant and will insure tatisfaction•— Give him a all. Mar 29, 1867. QURVEYOR AND LICENSPD 1.0 CONVEYANCER. The auderelgned, haling ta kou uut wit) ----etion with the office of COUNTY SURVEYOR, atteska to the WRITING OF DEEDS, RONDS,RELEASES ,WILLS, ARTICLEB OF AGREEMENT, CLERKING OP SALIM AC. Haring had considerable experience in this line, he hopes to receive a liberal share of patronage. Busi ness promptly attended to and charges reasonable. Pout office address Fairfield, Adams Co., Pa. J. B.WITIIP.It OW. May 29, 1867.—tf tXarptuttro and it ontrartoni. O. C. CA SELMAN CARPENTERING. THE undersigned respectfully in • form the public that they have commenced the Carpenting In the Shop formerly oeenpled by Andrew Schick, York street. We ere prepared to do any work In ()Airline ot haziness and as reasonablo as any other establishment in Gettysburg We hope by • strict attention to hi:Leh:Lem to merit 'tare of public patronage Nay 29, 1867.-0 WM. C. STALLSMITH & SON, UARPENTERS & CONTRAC roEs, Are prepared to do all kinds of Carpenterin g—contract- -log and erecting buildings of all kinds, Repairing, de They keep constantly on hand and manufacture to order, DOORS, SUIT TERS, BLINDS, SASH, DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES, CORNICE, DOOR AND Gowned =Mortal constantly on hand, experlenced worktnes always in seediness, and work executed with dhipateth. itS.Orders promptly attended to s Bept.l3, 1567.-tf TO THE BUILDING COMMUNI TY AND ALL OTHERS THE undersigned respectfully in fur= the public that he still continues the at Ilia idd stand, on Wait street, Gettysburg, and Is ready at all times to accommodate those wanting any dare is his line. Its is prepared to tarnish all Madan( work ibriraildiug purpose., of th e best ma terial, and as neatly and cheaply as it an bemkste at any other establishment In the county. ltsperietteed Rands always in readiness and work executed With promptness. tiaddlopsta. glirTbankfistfor put &lambs bore., by attention to buineete to receives Überal share of public pat ronage. • May 29,1927. onarrzmAN. Ifeebanical Bakery, Corner Washington and Rut Middle straits, Gettysburg, Pa. Constantly on band the beat of Persons wishing fresh Hued will boa/erred weary morning, by Waning their names and mamma at the Bakery. /Mary effort 'nada to please. Gettysburg, Rt. TRB.&S Or PUBLIOLTIOII4 grottosional Bards, &c. gu,g into Girds. CASHMAN k ROWE GETTYSBURG, PA., WINDOW BRACKETS, And any other Article in the Building Line Inc. c. STALISKITU, 0. 11. BTALLSMITH WHO WISH TO IMPROVE. liraol i.YMDi.4I:Ce!ISfok.-41 galtal NEW BAKERY. NEWPORT it ZIEGLER. BREAD, cRecKEBB, CAKES, GIVE US '; A. CALL Xay 23, sear. VOL. LXVIIL NO. 40. GETTYSBU-RG LIVERY, SALE &EXCHANGE STABLES THE Proprietor of these Stables, feelingthankful for the liberalpationage here. Wore received, begs leave to inform the public that h e continues the LIVERY BUSINESS at his old stand on Wuh ington street,Gettgobtirg, near the Railroad, where he is prepared at all times to accommodate persons withrinything in biotin.. July 21, 1668.-tf HORSES, COACHES, BUGGIES, Aa., inn:limbed at short notice snd on reasonable terms, and competent di leers sent along I t desired. Persons will be conveyed to other towns, or to any place in the country. Elie etock and Coaches are of the first clad., and no pains will be spared to make passen gers comfortable. lie is prepared at all times to furnish coaches for funerals; and also to parties de. siring to go over the Battle Field or to visit the Springs. ALSO-HORSES AND MULES will bebought and sold at all times. Personadeslr• ingto parchase stock will and it to their advantage to call on the undersigned, as his stock is warranted to be as represented or no sale. lie has a lane lot of Horses and Moles at present on hand which will be cold on reasonable terms. They are sound and fi , ee from disease, and are guarantied to work as represented. Persons will find it to theiradvantage to celiac the old stand before hiringor purchasing elsewhere. May 29, 1861.—tf NICHOLAS WEAVER THE EAGLE LIVERY, SALE & EXCHANGE STABLES Washington Street, Gettysburg; Pa ADJOINING THE EAGLE HOTEL. THE undersigned would respect fully inform the public that he has opened a new LIVERY, BALE AND EXCHANGE STABLE in this plate, and is prepared to offer superior ac• commodations in this line. He has provided himself with Buggies, Carriages, Hacks, Light Wagons, to , of the latest styles, sufficient to meet the public de. mead. His horses are all good, without spot or blew. ieh, and perfectly reliable—none of your "old crlp. plea," but all of the "2.40" order. Riding parties can always be accommodated and comfortable equlpme . nts tarnished. Parties, large or small, Can get Just what they wan on the most accommodating terms. Visitor, to the Battle-geld politely attended to and reliable drivers furnished if desired. Parties conveyed to and from the Depot upon the arrival and departure of every train. Roma' bought, sold, or exchanged, and always • chance for bargains given. Out motto is "fair piny and no gouging." = *IL Particular attention paid to furnishing Ve hicles and Hacks for Funerals. @•We Balder ourselves tbat by charging moder ately and by furnishing superior accommodstions, we cannot fall to please every one who patronises our establishment. - T. T TA'r2. lifav 211.11187.-- Notice to Capitalists D ERSONS desiring of Investing, and realizing nearly NINE PER CENT., are requested to call at the Gettysburg National Bank, AND OBTAIN CIRCULARS OF THE UNION PACIFIC CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD COS. GRATIS: These investment" ire daily growing In favor and sales increasing. Ala - BONDS can be had at all times at ilia Bank and where all Information concerning said invest ments will be cheerfully given. Dec.lB, 1887.-tf EIfORY Bala, Cashier. C.F.TTVODUIIet NATION4L BANK. GOVEEN3IENT BONDS, of all kinds, BOUGHT and BEVEN-TIEDITY BONDS converted Into FIVE-TWEN TY BONDS without charge. COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES CASHED. The MO HEST PREMIUM paid on GOLD and SILVER. STOCKS and BONDS, of all kinds, bought for persons without CHARGING COMMISSION, ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Interest on SPECIAL DEPOSITS advanced 1 per cent. H. H. BOWS. Persons wishing information in regard to U. S. Bonds, and Stocks of all kinds, are invited to, give ne• all, and we will give all information cheerfully. J. EMORY BAIR, Cashier. Gettysburg, Oct. 80, 1867-tf THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GETTYSBURG, PENNA.:, Is agent for the sate of the First Mortgage Union Pacific Rail Road. 6 PER CENT. GOLD INTEREST BONDS, at par with interest payable semi-annually at our counter. All necessary information given. GM ARNOLD, Cashier. Gettysburg, N0v.27, 1887.—tf FIRST NATIONAL BANK OP GETTYSBURG WILL ALLOW Interest on SPECIAL DEPOSITS as follows: 6 PER CENT. PER ANNUM FOR 1 YEAR, 4! , " " MONTHS, 3aaaa I. 8 a WILL CONVERT 7-30 NOTES INTO 6-20 BONDS AS USUAL fres of -Nit charger - CAPE COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES A COUPONS. Will also purchase or sell STOCKS and BONDS of every kind free of charge as Commission, and will at all times pay the HIGHEST PRICE far GOLD AND SILVER, and with pleaanre transact all business _promptly as heretofore pertahu ng to a well regulated Bank. Gettisburg,Noy. 6 GO. ARNOLD, Cashier. 16137-ti C ANN ON 'l3 MARBLE WORKS, CORNER OF BALM:WEI AND EAST MID DLE ST., OPPOSITE THE COURT-HOUSE, 'GETTYSBUI?G, PA., TART DIBOMPTION 01 WORN EXMOIIIND 3N THE 71NYINT STYLI OF TEN ART. May 29,1867.—tf G ETTYSBURG MARBLE YARD .. MAUI 3110. In laatTork Street, Gettysburg, Pa. Where they are prepared to firminb all kinds of work in tkeirline, # • SUCH A$ MONUMENTS, TOMBS; lIILLDSTONEB MMUS, AC g tha shortaskaatiaa.aad U cheap aa th. chupast. Atapilive us • alt. Produce taken in exchange Ike work. • Osttipberg, Noy el IlSr. _ -__------------____ --..._____ . , . • ~., -' - • - -, I '''. . '/ • ' ..\ ' - - - 1 -----.,N ll' I - ? • ..„! ~ . •.....:...........,). \--,-:-.. .., , , .:.. ) , . \I . .. di „,.........., .\ , , c .. \.• \l_ . .1( giverp stableo. e financial. I= SOLD 5 PER CENT. for 1 year, 4 PER CENT. for 8 months, 3 PER CENT. for 3 months. Vlartit lards. MANTLES, to,, AS: goats and saturants. Cashtown. Springs. EIGHT MILES FROM GETTYSBITRG. E. P. EITTINGER, Proprietor. THE undersigned, having thoroughly re-fitted th e NATIONAL ROTEL, in Cashtown, with the Springs attached thereto, invites the attention of the public to his superior accommodations. Persons de siring to spend a few weeks or month, in a healthy neighborhood, with the advantages, of pure mountain air, daily baths, troutfishing, go. can find no more at tractive place. 'Visitors to Gettysburg and the Bat. tle-tleld can reach it in a couple hours ride over a good road. The Stabling accommodations are among the beet in the county. A good table and the best of Nines and Liquors. Charges reasonable. E. P. KITTINGER. June 17,1868.-3 m KEYSTONE HOTEL. GETTYSBURG, PA. WM. E. MYERS, PROPRIETOR. NOW OPEN. THIS isra new House, and hasbeen fitted up in the most approved style. Its location s pleasant and convenient, being in the most 'business portion of the town. Every arrange ment has been made for the accommodation and tom. fort of guests, with ample stabling attached. With experienced _servants, and accommodating Clerks, we shall nee every endeavor to please. This Hotel is now open for the entertainment of the public, and we kindly solicit a share of publicpatronage. May 29,1867. UNITED STATES HOTEL, OPPORM TEI N. & NEW HAVEN & WESTERN R. R. DEPOT, BEACH STREET, BOSTON. B P. M. PRATT, FORMERLY OF.THE AMERICAN ROUSE. May 9, 1867.-17 EAGLE 110'1 1 EL. The largest and most commodious In GETTYSBURG, PENNA. COgNIR OP CEAXIIIII3I7IO AND WAJIIINOPON smuts JOHN L. TATE, Proprietor. WrAn Omuibui, for Passengers and Baggage, rani to th,e Belot, on arrival and departure of Bail Road Trains. Careful servants, and reasonable charges. May 29, 1867.-Ltf CARLISLE, PA. ViSITORS to Carlisle will find the very best accommodations at the Pennsylvania Hotel, Kept by JOHN BErtzr, on thecorser of North Hon orer and Loather Streets. The TABLE la supplied with everything the mark ets afford; the BAR la stacked iwith the finest Wines, Liquors tr., and the Yards and STABLING connected with the house are in charge of an experi enced ud faithful hostler. sir Iv e the old PENNSYLVANIA a trial and be convinced. Charges always reasonable. March 18.1868.—em otwarding TionotO. CHAN/4F, (11? THE undersigned having leased JIL the Ware-hone on the corner of Stratton street and the Railroad, Gettysburg, Pa., will carry on the Grain & Produce Business in an Its branches. The highest prices will always be paid for Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats, Clover and Timo- thy Seeds, Flaxseed, Sumac, Hay and Straw, Dried Fruit, Nuts, Soap, Hams, Shoulders and tildes, Pota toes, with everything else in the country produce line. GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS constantly for sale, Coffees, Sugars, Molasses, Syr ups, Teas, Spices, Salt, Cheese, Vinegar, gods, Mustard, Starch, Brooms, Buckets, Blacking, Soap, &c. Also, COAL OIL, Fish Oil, Tar, Au. FISII of all kinds; Spikes and Nails; Smoking and Chewing To baccos, They are always able to supply a first rate article of Flour,with the different kinds of Peed. Also, Ground Plaster, with Unarms and other lentil' sere. COAL, by the bushel, ton or car load. We will also run • LINE of FREIGHT CARS to N 0.77 North street, BALTIMORE, and 811 Market street, PHILADELPHIA. AB goods sent to either of the above places will be received and forwarded promptly. Goods should be marked 'Banners' Car." H. B. BENNER & BRO. Aprll, 8, 1888.—tf DANIEL GULDEN, DEALER DEALER IN Drf Goods, Flour , Grain , Groceries, Lumber, Coal, &c. THE undersigned keeps on hand, at his Warehouse, known as "Guiden's Station," in Straban town ship on the line of the Gettysburg Railroad, all kinds of GROCERIES, including Sugar, Coffee, Molasses,Spices, Ac., with Salt Fish, Oils, Tobacco, Bacon. rd, tc. Also, LUMBER AND COAL, including Building Stuff, Shingles, Lathe,Stove and Blacksmith Coal. Also, Guano, and a large assort ment of Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Mats and Caps of all kinds, which he is prepared to sell at the low est prices. He also pays the highest market price for Flour, Grain, Corn, Oats, Buckwheat, Clover and Timothy Seeds, Potatoes, tc., or will receive and forward the same to market on commission. He respectfully asks his friends and the public to give him a call. Aug. 21,1867.-tf DANLEL GULDKN. M'CURDY & HAMILTON, DEALERS IN FLOUR, GRAIN, GROCERIES, cfee. HE undersigned are paying at their Ware•housa, T in Carlisle street, adjoining Buehler's Hall, the highest pricer for /LOUR, WRIAT. RYE, CORN, OATS, BUCK— WIIRAT, CLOVER ANDTIMOTRY43ERDS, POTATOES, tc., and Invite producers to glee them acall before selling They have constantly on hand for sale, A LARGE SUPPLY OF GROCERIES, Molasses, Syrups, Coffees, fingers, itc with Salt Fish, Oils, Tar, Soaps, Bacon and Lard, To b accos , Sc. Also, the best brands of Furua, with PEED of ail kinds. They likewise have SEVERAL VALUAELB FERTILIZERS, Soluble Pactdo Guano, Rhodos' Phosphate and A A Madam Guano. Whilst they pay the highest market prism! for all they buy, they sell at the lowest living profits.— They uk • share ot pebble patrorufge, resolved to give satielbetfon in every cue. SODIUM hfcCITEDY, W. B. HAKEITON. July 8,1881.-tt • NEW FORWARDING AND COMMISSION HOUSE. HAVING pnrchasedthe extensive Warehouse Care , to., of COL : t ELISIBLIT, the undersigned intend totem on the byline's, un der the firm of RIOXLII k Lo., at the old stand on the corner of Washington and Railroad street/ton a moreeztelinlve scale than heretofbre. • regular Huse Freight Cars wilt leave our Warehouse retry TITBSDAY NOON, and &mom modatkm trains will be ran as amnion may require. By this arrangement we are prepared to convey Freight at all times to and from Baltimore. Ali business of this kind entrusted tons, will beprompt ly attended to. Our cars run to the Warehouse of • titIMIDIKYA it Bons, let north Howard street, Balti :more.. daterinbod to pay good prima, sell *heap and deal fairly, we invite everybody to give 1 us scan.. _UN LOINS J 84.161114 gooks, Mrugo, Ittftint%. DR. R. HORNER, PHYSICIAN AND DRUGGIST, Office and Drug Store, CH.A.MBERSDI7IIO STIUDILT GETTYSBITRG. Medicld advice without charge. DEALER IN DRUGS, MEDICINES, PATENT MRDIINNES, STA. TIONERY, PERFUMERY, SOAPS, BRUSHES, TOIL ET ARTICLES, DTI! STUFFS, SPICES, BAK. ING SODA, CREAM OF TARTAR, LAMPS, COAL OIL, AC., £O. PURE LIQUORS for medicinal purposes. Dr. IL Horner's OLIEN, a reliable remedy far chapped hands, rough skin, &c. All articles warranted pure and genuine Jan 11, 1868.41 A. D. BUEHLER, DRUG & BOOK STORE, CHAMBERSHOTtG STREET, Near the Diamond STATIONERY OF ALL BINDS, DRUGS AND MEDICINES, PERFUMERY AND TOILET SOAPS AtirOOI7NTRY MESCELANTS 'applied at wboteiala city prices. Feb. 12.—tf DR. JAMES CRESS, DRUGGIST, Store in Brant'B Building, Balto. at., LITTLESTOWN. HAVING opened a new DRUG ff-ff. STORE and fitted it up in the best style, I offer my stock of pure and fresh Drugs to the citizens of Littlestown and vicinity at the lowest market. rates, consisting in part of Drugs and Family Medicines, Pure Liquors for Medicinal Purposes, Patent Medicines, Horse Powders, Pure Spices, Dyea and Dye Stuffs, Perfumery, Toilet Soaps and Fancy art Isles. A full assortment of Brushes,;Stationery of all kinds, Cigars, Tobacco and Snuff. -Moore's Electro• Magnetic Soap will wa■h with hard or soft water, cold or warm. Clothes washed with this Soap are made beautifully white without boiling or blueing. This is the best Soap In use. Try It. It is warranted not to Injure the hands or &brie. Littlestown, May 13.—11 y JAMES CRESS. HUBER'S DRUG STORE. Forney'B old Stand—Baltimore Street, GETTYSBURG, PA HAVING purchased this old and popular Stand, and laid In an entirely ne. and fresh Stook, offer a fall assortment, consisting in part of DRUGS AND FAMILY MEDICLNES. PATENT MEDICINES—A LARGE ASSORTMENT. PURE LIQUORS & WINES FOR MEDICINAL PIM SPICES AND FLAVORING EXTRACTS. [POSES. DYES k DYE-STUFFS—HOW k STEVENS' DYES. aweima.waos. A.'s wars aonasaars ars v.••—• THE CII. EAPIZT IN TILE ALL TUE zuar. AND BEST !I .A....snat TrzaslNAMfD TOILET ARTICLES. COLGATE'S, AND OTHER SUPERIOR SOAPS FORNEY'S HORSE POWDERS-TIIR BEST AND CHEAPEST; ALSO, POLITE'S, ELLS, DALE'S PERSIAN,STONEBRAKER'S AND ROBERT'S. STATIONERY OF ALL KINDS. CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF-THE BEST BRANDS. PHYSICIANS' PRE;CRIPTIONS AND FAMILY RE- CEIPTS CAkEFULLY COMPOUNDED. PHYSICIANS AND COUNTRY MERCHANTS SUP PLIED AT REDUCED RATES. Medic/nu furnished AT ALL SWIMS OF TOE N1051T. , .- Night Bell at the doer. April I, 1569.—t1 I'M and „fire fissurnurt. ADAMS COUNTY AECTUAL FIRE INSITRANCE COMPANY. INCORPORATED, MARCH 18, 1851 OFFICERS President—George Swope. Tice-President.-Samuel R. Russell. Secretary —D. A. Buehler. Treasurer—E. G. Palineatock. Executive Committee—Robert McCurdy, 11. A. Plc k ing, Jacob King. ]tanagers.—George Swope, D. A .Briehler, R. McCue dy, M. Eichelberger, S. R. Haasell, E. G. Fahneetock, A. D.; Buehler, It, G. Met,reary, Gettysburg; Jacob King, Straban township; Frederick Diehl, Franklin; Wm. D. !Timms, New Oxford . ; Wm. B. Wilson, Benders villa; H. A. Picking, Straban; John Wolford, Lath morn:- John Picking, East Berlin; Abel T. Wright, Benderaville; Abdiel F. OM, New Oxford; James H. Marshall, Ham tonb an ; John - Cunningham, Freedom; John Horner, Mountjoy Wm. Ross White, Liberty. liek.This Company is limited In its operations to the county of Adams. It has been in operation for more than 17 years, and in that period has made but one as sesement, having paid latices by 11 re during that period amounting to over $15,000. Any person desiring an In surance can apply to either of the following gentle men: D. A. Buehler, Gettysburg. E. G. Pahneetock, Jacob King, Eltraban township. IL A. Picking, Frederick Dien!, Franklin " Wm. Ross White, Liberty " 11. 0. Peters, Petersburg (Y. Et.) -The Executive Committee meets at the oftlee of the Company, on the last Wednesday in every month, at 2 o'clock, P. M. [June 10, 1868.—tt T HE PENN MUTUAL LIFE, INSURANCE COMPANY 07 PHILADELPHIA, 921 CHESTNUT STREET, ACCCMULATKD CAPITAL 82,000,000, ORA RTEE PERPETUAL. All the Surplus divided amongst the Policy Holders .-every year. THE ONLY TRULY 3fOTLIAL COMPANY IN TEE CITY OR STATF LOSSES PAID PROMPTLY. air All inkratation will be cheerfully . glum HENRY J. FAHNESTOCK, Arta at Gettysburg, Pa July 1, IMB.-Sm gabiutt FURNITURE. D. C. SHAFFER PETERSBURG, (Y. 5.,) PENNA., Is prepared to offer:to th• Public, wads' h, bia Vat as cheap as can be had hi the county. *3-Purcbseers will do well to WI and exambM my stock before buying ebniwbers. FURNITURE to woe. algiidif • ZN1•401,4 GETTYSBURG, PA., FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1868. earriageS, ganun, ar. DAVID iIIeORIARY. JOHN 71. NeCRILULY "Best always Cheapest." THE Best and Cheapest, SADDLES, BRIDLES, COLLARS and, HARNESS of all kinds, in the County are always to be found at the old end well known stand, Baltimore at., opposite the Presbyt erten Church. (McCREARY'S,) Our Riding and Wagon Saddles, are the mod substantially built and neatest. Our Harness, (plain and silver mount ad,)are complete In every respect skitivaminted to be of the very beet material and worirmatahip. Our upper leather Draft Collars, CAN NOT as NZAT. They are the beet FITTING and matt durable. Our Heavy Draft Harnew, are made to ordess u cheap es they untie rude any where and in the most substantial manner. Riding Bridles, Whips, Lashes, Draft llamas, Fly -nets arid everything in the line; No better or cheaper. Our prices have been LADUCID to the lowest living standard. A liberal percentage for cub, Wren tins isnoonting to 1.5 or more. We work nothing bnt the but of Uock and will warrant every article turned out to be In every respect se represented. Thankful for pest tUvors we Write attention to our present stock. la...Ctive us a call and 61.11 Mine nuns AIM puturr. Jan. 29.1868,-tt D. MeO3.3IARY & SON. Adams Counq Ahead I THE EXCELSIOR PATENT FLY-NET, Manufactured entirely of Leather, and inuc.l neater than Cotton or Linen Nets. For service uninrepa.sud. -- - • PA.TEIKTIM PYbRIIABY Dare, 1868, BY RIIEEHOLDER, wOR.LEY ► GROVE. J. L. WORLEY, Sol. Agent for the EXCELSIOR PA. TENT NET for Adams county, ITAS constantly on hand manniketured Nets ot the 11 above Patent. Also, SADDLES, HARNESS, COLLARS, BRIDLES, WHIPS, TRUNKS, BLANKETS, BELLS, ANA EVERYTHING, pertaining to a Horse furnishing establishment. Bay-AGENTS WANTED to eell Territory for Patent Nets, also to sell Nets on commission In the County. AU communkationishould be addressed to J. L. WORLEY, York Sulphur Springs, Adams co., Pa. April I, 11168.—tf CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES Are now building • variety of OCIACEI WORK of the latest and moat approved styles, and construct ed of the beat material, to which they Invite the atten tion of buyers. Ravin& built our work with great cars, and of material selected with epeeist referent. to beauty of style and durability, we can conAdent ly recommend the work as uturarpassed by any other In or out of the cities. All we ask Ulan inspection of our work, to convince Wyse In want cf any kind of a vehicle that this is the place to bay them. itgivREPAIRING In every branch dons at short notice and on reasonable terms. Givens a call at oar Factory, near the corner of Waeltlngton and Chanittersbarg greets, Clettyeburn, Pa. Jana 12, 1807.—tr C ARRIAGE-MAKMG REStMED The war being over, the undersigned bare rammed the CARRIAGE MAKING BUM'S= at their old nand, In gnat Middle street, Gettysburg, where they are again prepared to put op work. In the mad fashionable, substantial, and superior manner. A lot of new and eecond•hand CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, AC., on hand, which they will divots of at the tole ert pricer, and ell orders will be supplied es promptly 6- 101xErgritntb.4) - ~Lk palbech o sad at cheeped. rasa A largo lot of now and old HABSESS cA hand for sale. Thankful tor the liberal patronage heretofore en joyed by them, they solicit end will endeavor to do wry. • large share In the future. Kay 29.-tf DANNER t ZIEGLER. Buggies and,farriages. REMOVAL. TR anderabipsed ham remo v ed hie Carrfage-mak log shop to the east end of Middle street, Getty'. burg, Pa., where be will continue to build all kind, of work in bla Hoe, via. CARRIAGES, TROTTING& FALL ING-TOP BUGGIES, JAGGER WAGONS, &C., &C. His work is all put up of good material and by the beet of mechanics, and cannot fa I to give Wis. faction. His pricseare always reasonable. He eollc its orders, confident that he can please. REPLIREIO promptly done, at moderate rats. W. E. GALLAGHER. July 1, 1868 —ly Natcbts and geweiry. REMOVAL! The firm of Sorsa k Idcesiturrs have removed to North Baltimore street, next door b Spangler's Shoe Store. We have on hand a choice assortment of CLOCKS , WATCHES , (Gold and Silver,) JEWELRY, of all kinds and latest styles. Silver and Plated Ware also, fine Gold, Silver and Steel SPE.CTACLES of the best manntactrife. Also, Violins, Gaiters, Ac cordeons, Whites, life., Sc., Violin and Guitar Strings Keys, Sc. All kinds of Repairing in our line done at as reasonable prices as elsewhere, • and warranted. ktip•Thankful for past favors. we 'Okit a conntin• nonce at same. BOP= k NeGARTNNY. Jane 17,1888.-If NEW STORY, NO. 902 CHESTNUT STREET. James K Caldwell & Co., JEWELERS, Have been appointed SPECIAL AGENTS la this city for the ',leaf the aolinAm MFG. COMPANY's PINE ILECTRO•PLATED MAR K . ire guarant ee t h aw opda to be deridediy sups to anything in the eiterltet, excelling la &sign, finish and quality. A large assortment will be maintained, and to ld at the manufacturers' regular PI2CED PRICES. Endo Mark_ Stamped on the - of C base of each Montt° Plate 10610 01 .140 article. • J. E. CALDWELLA Co . 902 CHESTNUT `ST ., PHILADELPHIA. March g t IMO 6m ISAAC K. STAUFFER , Watchmaller and Jeweler, No. 148 North 2d at., Monter of Quarry, PHILADELPHIA. An anortnent_of Watt. ,sa v er and Bated . Ware conatanaion SUITAELE FOR HOURelf usisaikd atrzitering of wstchar isuiiik,bvraiTtz Cana or suirE zi , WINS ige4stor% IC kid Wirrisi."-iato: TATE & CULP Vlediral. Hoofland's German Bitters HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC The Great Remedies for all Diseases of the LIVER, STOMACH, OR DIGES- TIVE ORGANS. Hoofland's German Bitters Is composed of the pa rainless (or, as they are medici nally termed, Extracts)offtOots, Herb■, and Barka, ma king a preparation, highly concentrated, and entirely freefrom atcohotic admixture o cny kind, HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC Is a combination of all the Ingredients of the Bitten with the pared quality of Santa Crux Rum, Orange, tc., making one of the MON tplessant and agreeable rem edies ever offered to the public. Those preferring a Medicine free from Alcolmlie ad mixture, will nee HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS Those who have no objection to the combination of the Bitters, as stated, will 12110 HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC. They are both equally goal, and contain the seine medicinal virtues, the choice between the two beings metal:natter of taste,thetonicbeingthe mostpalatable. The stomach, Dam a variety of causesoitich as Indices tlon, Dyspepsia, tferrous Debility, etc., is very apt to leave its functions deranged. The Liver, sympathizing as closet] as itdoes with the Stomach, then becomes af fected, the result of which Is that the patient suffers from several or more of the following diseases: Constipation, Flatulence, Inward Piles, Fullness of Blood to the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea, Heart-burn, Disgust for Food, Fulness or Weight in the Stomach, Sour Eructations, Sinking or Fluttering at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the Head. Hur ried or Difficult Breathing, Flattering at the Heart, Choking or Suffocating Pensations when in a Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots or Webs before the Sight, Dull Pain in the Head, Deficiency - of Perspira tion, Yellcorneits of the Skin and Eyes, Plain in the Side, Back, Chest, Limb., etc., Sudden Flush es of Heat, Running in the Flesh, Constant Im agining. of Evil, and Great Depression of Spirits. The sufferer from these diseases should exercise the greatest caution In the selection of a remedy for his mule, purchasing only that which he le assured from his investigations and inquiries possesses Irmo merit, Is skilfully compounded, is free from ioju dons ingr edl ents, and has established for itself a reputation for the cure of these diseases. In this connection we would mu bmit those well-known remedies— HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS, IMM lIOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC PREPARED BY Dr. C. M. JACKSON, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 'Preen ty-two yearsalace they were first introduced in to this coon fry from Germany, during which time they have undoubtedly performed more cures, and benefited suffering humanity : to a greater extent, than any other remedies known to the public. These remedies will effectually cure Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Dyspepsia. Chronic or .'.iervous Debility :Chronic Diarrlicea, Disease of the Sidney', and all •Difoll/011 arising from a Disordered Liver, Stomach, or Intestines. DEBILITY, Resulting from any Cause whatever; PROSTRATION OF THE SYSTEM, induced by Severe Labor, Hard ships, Exposure, Fevers, etc. There is no medicine extant rival to these remedies in stub cues. A tone and vigor is imparted to thew bole system, the appetiteisstrengthened,foal Is enJoyed.the stomach digests promptly, the blood Is purilled, the com plexion becomes sound and healthy, the 3 elkive tinge is eradicated from the eyes, a bloom la given to the cheeks, and the weak and nervous invalid becomes a strong and healthy being. PERSONS ADVANCED IN LIFE, Aid feeling the hand of time weighing heavily open them, with all its attendant ills, will find in the risen( this BITTERS, or the TONIC, en elixir that will instil new life into their veins, restore in a measure the energy and ardor of more youthful days, build op their shrunk en forms, and give health and happiness to their le maiming years. NOTICE All a weTI-eriaLl lab id fait iliatt I:::,',ft,Oontit °Yuji' vt porton! yr ouramymputon avv-v4-10m lo the en lop:moos orram nem 6r, GO UM their own aro vaalsoa, "'Ayer reel well." They are languid, devoid of all ener gy, extremely nervous, and have no appetite. To this clam of pergolas the BITTERS, or the TONIC, is especially recommended. WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN •re made strong by the use of either of these remedies They will cure erery case of MARASMUS, without tail. Thousands of certificates hare accumulated In the hands of the proprietor, but space will allow of the pub. Ikatlon of but a law. Those, It will be observed, are men of note and of such standing that they must be be• TESTIMONIALS. HON. GEO. W. WOODWARD, Mel Justice of the Supreme Cburt elf Rennes, writes Philadelphia, March 16,1867. "I And German Bitters' le a good tonic, useful In diseases of the digestive organs, and of great benefit in rases of debility, and want of nervous action in the syetecn. Yours, GkO. W. WOODWARD." HON. JAMES THOMPSON, Judge of the Buprene Cburt of Pennryirania Phitade/ph 28,1566 "I considet gloottand's German Bitters' a valuable anedicine In case of at t acks or Indigestion or Dyspepsia, I can certify this f! om my experience of it. Yours, with respect, JA3IES TEIO3IPSON." FROM REV. JOSEPH H. KENNARD, D. 6., Bigot of the Tenth Baptist Church, Philadelp hia Dr. Jackson—Dear Sir:—l bare been frequently re quested to connect my name with recommendations of different kinds of modicinee, but regarding the practice as out of my appropriate sphere, I have In all cases de dined; but with a clear proof in various instances and particularly to my own family, of the usefulness of Dr. Boolland's German Bitters, I depart for owe from my usual course, to express my fullconviction thatforpen era' debility of the system, andespeciallyfor Lirer Cinn. plaint, it is a safe and rrhiabLepreparation. In some cases itmay fall; tint usually.l doubt not, it will be very beneficial to those who sutler from the above causes. Yours, very respectfully, J. 11. IiENNARD, Eighth, below Coates st. FROM REV. E. D. FERDALL, Asristant Editor Christian Chronicle, Philadelphia I have derived decided benefit from the 1:110 of Hoof land's German Blttars,and feel it my privilege toreros's mend them as a most Valuable tonic, to all who are suf fering from general debility or from diseases arising from derangement of the liver. Yours, truly, CAUTION Geodetic:Vs German Remed lea are counterfeited. See that the signature of C. 3f. JACKSON is on the wrapper oteach bottle. All others are counterfeit. Print ;pal °Mee and Manufactory at the a erman Medi cine Store, No. 631 ARCH street, Philadelphia, Pa. CHARLES M. EVANS, Proprietor, Formerly C. 11. JACKSON & CO. PRICES liootland'allerman Bittern, per bottle, 61 00 half dozen, 6 00 Hoofiand'e German Tonle, put up in bottles,6l 00 per bottle, or a half dozen for 67 60. .q -Do not forget to examine well the article you buy in order to get the genuine n pan. 11.1888 -1y For sale by all Druggist' and dealers in medicines. gent, unlilt4., ghat, 4.c. 4ETTYSBURG LIME KILNS. TIIS undersigned has bought out his former part. nor, Wm. Gnu, and now continues the THE LIME-BURNING BUSINESS himself—at the Gettysburg Lime Elias; on the corner of the Railroad and North Stratton street. Thank ful for past patronage, hewill endeavor to deserve its continuant*, by prosecuting the twines. as Vigorous ly and ones large a scale as possible—always selling a good article and giving good measure: Farmers and ethers may look for the prompt titling of orders. He also continues the COAL BUSINESS, offering the most popular Jain& Housekeepers and others should give him • call. Blacksmith Boat con dandy on hand. Lime and Coal delivered anywhere in G.ttisburg Gettieberii, Nov. 20,11567.-tf JACOB MIXT JOB PRINTENG, 07 t 771.7 D01C0177102 EXECUTED taunt' AAD CHEAPLY At sun ernes.; Zite „ftar and sentinel. Nothing is lost! The drop of dew That trembles on the leaf or flower, It is but exhaled, to fall anew In summer's thunder shower ; Perchance to shine within the bow That fronts the sun at fall of day, Perchance to sparkle in the flow Of fountains far away, So with our deeds, for good or ill, They have their power, scarce under ' stood ; Then let us use our better will To make them rife with good ; Like circles on a lake they go, Ring within ring, and never stay, Oh, that our deeds were fashioned so That they might bless always. 31E8SES. EDITORS :—The trip by steamer from the Grand Trunk at Toronto, across Lake Ontario to the month of the Niagara river,.and thence up the river seven miles to Lewiston, on the American side, is very pleasant. A few miles by rail brings you to the Falls. We arrived about noon Sat urday, and leave this (Monday)morning for Toronto via Hamilton, C. W., around the head of the lake. There is a very large company here, at this beautiful season of the year. Sunday afternoon was bright and beautiful. As the sun grew low in the western sky, a rainbow hung on the brow of the Falls in all varied beauty. The thought occurred to me that a circle of three miles around Niagara ought to have been left in its wild and romantic state, as God and nature made it. What a sublime tem ple of nature and of God it could have been! It is said the Indians could never be in duced to hunt or fish near Katandin, (in Maine, which is the highest mountain, 5,- 385 feet high, and in June snow could be seen on that mountain 60 miles distant from where I was,) as it would greatly displease FomoLah, the God of the Mountain. I be lieve they had the same reverence and awe for Mount Washington, (in N. H., which is 6,330 feet high) Niagara, and all similar places. What a pity that in this respect they were so much more pious than we ! Say you, superstitious? I don't believe it was mere superstition. It was instinctive, or it was the influence of the Great Spirit inspiring his red children with awe for his most wonderful works. God does not with hold divine influences from his creatures because the second layer of the akin is red or black. I was thinking on the holy Sab bath morning how sublime it would have been to come through the groves, which were "God's first temples," to listen to this sublime voice of Deity. What a horrid sacrilege to have cars running even on Sun day, as is now the case here; rum-shops wide open, and land-sharks employing ev ery power for the meanest mercenary pur poses. What are you going to do about It, may be asked? Leave in the MTh, in a few moments. As we were walking to church Sunday morning, a very brilliant rainbow was spanning the river just below the Falls. The immense sheets which appeared like white foam, pouring over the falls, the mists rising above them in the bright, beautiful sun-light, and the rainbow hues made it a due= taturpustactrgrauueut, strurnxury and glory. God bath set His rainbow on thy forehead, and the cloud Mantled around thy feet. And He cloth give Thy voice of thunder power to speak of Him Eternally—bidding the lip of man Keep silence, and upon thine altar pour Incense of awe-struck praise. But Niagara, says an eloquent writer, is still, and must always be, unpainted and un sung. You miss, in all the best attempts, its ever-changing play of color, its hideous rush—its roar. The Suspension Bridge, two miles below the Falls, is the work of Mr. John A. Roe bling, of Trenton, New Jersey, and was be gun in 1852. The height of the towers on the American side is 88 feet ; on the Canada side 78 feet. Length of bridge 800 feet ; width 24 feet; height above the river 250 feet. There are four wire cables of about ten inches in diameter, which contain about 4,000 miles of wire ; the united capacity of the four cables is about 12,400 tons; weight of bridge 80 tons. Preparations are being made for the erec- tion of a new Suspension Bridge across the river, an account of which I cannot give in this hasty letter. Pic-Islics and excursions are the principal amusements now. I will write again after my return to Maine. J. S. G. SOVETISING Prrur.—Four gentlersen—a Baptist, a Presbyterian, a Methodist, and a Roman Catholic—met by agreement to dine on fish. As soon as grace was said the Catholic rose, armed with a knife and fork, and taking about one-third of the fish, comprehending the head, removed it to his plate, exclaiming, as he sat down, with great self-satisfaction, "Papa est caput ecclesics"—the Pope , is the head of the Church. Immediately the Methodist min ister arose, and helping himself to about one-third, embracing the tail, seated himself, and said, "Finis corona/ opus"—the end crowns the work. The Presbyterian now thought it was about time for him to move, and taking the remainder of the fish to his plate, exclaimed, "In media est veritas" =I —truth lies between the two extremes.— Oar Baptist brother had nothing before him but an empty plate, and the prospect of slim dinner, and snatching up the bowl of drawn (melted) butter, be dashed it over them all, exclaiming : "Ego baptiao vas" I baptize you all. Tux SL Louis Democrat tells the !bl owing General Grant was walking In Fourth street, on Saturday, when he was accosted by a prominent Democrat of the Copper head persuasion, as follows: "Ah, Gen eral, yon are looking well ; I am glad to see that these Rebels pitching into you do not wear you down much." "No," the General quickly replied ; "you Rebels have been pitching Into me for several years, and it has not troubled me much." "But during the war, General, we were divided; the War Democrats helped you. Now you have them all against you." "Well I think not ; I think the real War Democrats are as much opposed to Rebel- lion as they were during the war, and will vote as they fought, to sustain the Govern ment and the laws." The Copperhead walked away unhappy. "Mr Son, would you suppose that the Lord's Prayer could be engraved on s space no larger than an area of a pickle cent?"-- "Well, yea, father; if a cent is as big in everybody's eyes as it is in your', I think there would be no difficulty in putting it on about four times." As indispotabki 'tight of woman—the Ftsbt to bare 001 NOTHING IS LOST. [Correspondence of the Star and Sentinel SUNDAY AT NIAGARA. NIAGARA FALLS, August 3, 1868 WHOLE WO. 3524 TIM 1:78107/ PACENTO ILLIL/10.1111. Accustomed, as we are, to the slow pro gress made with railroad and other indus trial enterprises in our eastern States, we can hardly realize the intense rapidity and energy which have characterized the build ing of the Union Pacific Railroad during the past two years, and which are carrying it Onward, during all of this year, at a rate of trom two to four miles per day. How 15 it possible to do this, In a region devoid of all the aids to railroad construction which are invaluable, and Which the settled por tions of our country always contain ? Sev en hundred miles in two years! Nothing like it was ever done or even conceived be- fore. Can a railroad be built with such amazing rapidity, and yet be well built ? Must not safety and permanence be uteri 8- ced to mere speed ? These are questions which have been asked by those whose at tention has been drawn to the work which is being done by those having in charge the construction of this immense, national rail road. These questions are being answered by the official statements of the Company, and the testimony of thaw who have vistaed and thoroughly examined the Union Pacific Railroad. This testimony all goes to prove the Road to be well and thoropghly built, completely equipped, and admirably man aged. The working force of the Company is not, as nay be conjecturer confined to a few hundred men who are laying the rails upon the top of the ground simply to make it possible for the locomotive to run over them, but numbers not leas than twenty thousand men—an army divided into corps and divisions, according to the labor to be done. The graders are at work in gangs of hundreds, for three hundred miles In ad vance of the completed track; the wood and tie-choppers are away in the moun tains, twenty and thirty miles distant from the main Hue, preparing the ties that hun dreds of mule teams are engaged in haul ing to the place where wanted ; the track layers, by hundreds, are working with won drous energy, to keep pace with the graders ; the telegraph corps keep the electric line well up to the constantly-advancing end of the track ; and the finishers follow close upon the track-layers, and complete the road ready for the train. Then, when all these have contributed their labor toward the building of the Road, gangs of men constantly patrol their respective sections of twenty miles each, and labor incessantly at ballasting, repairing and improving the continental highway. How do we learn this ? By evidence of those who passed over the railroad expressly to see how the work was done. Thus, a party of thirty responsible gentlemen, rep resenting as many of the leading newspapers of the eastern cities, has lately returned from the end of the road, and their com ments upon the enterprise are now being published. These gentlemen took time to fully examiue the road and to learn all available facts concerning it and the coun try it traverses. - From their printed opin ions we make a few extracts below. A. word about the character of this ex cursion party. The correspondent of the Boston Advertiser says "No suggestion, direct or indirect, was made or implied, that we should lend opr influence to advance the interests of the line by any eonamitment .•=loo•Miatien what ever, Neither in nnillin nor in private was any h int given that we were expected to do the duty of a 'genial critic.' The charac ter of the invited guests was an ample guar antee that a fair and candid account of the expedition would be rendered, and that any tampering, however delicately managed, would be promptly and proudly resented.— For, with few exceptions, the guests were conspicuous representatives of the press of the three great Atlantic cities—men of cul ture, character and ability." Of the character of the finished road the editor of the Boston Transcript says: "Has the road been poorly bullies a spec ulation, and to obtain the grants of land and money, as has been often insinuated or proudly asserted by its enemies and those ignorant of the truth ? No; most emphat ically no. The Union Pacific is a first-class road; finely graded, thoroughly tied, well ironed and ballasted, and substantially bridg ed. In short, and without going into details and without fear of contradiction by any who have traveled over and carefully ob served it, It may be distinctly affirmed, that the Union Pacific will compare favorably with many of the best roads in the country. "This statement, I think, would be sub stantially if not wholly indorsed by the im partial witnesses that comprised our excur sion party. Large portions of the track have been tested during a severe winter; and as I have before written you, we rushed smoothly and safely along, always at high speed, and sometime at the rate of over fif-' ty miles an hour. This certainly subjected the structure to a severe trial of its solid ity." The editor of the Philadelphia Press earl: "Over this road, thus equipped and ap pointed, our party made a trial run, which was the best test possible of Its smoothness, safety, management, and "general condition. On the ho p , coming in from Cheyen ne to Omah: stretch of five hundred and seventeen miles, our running time averaged thirty-four and three-fourth miles per hour. At one point filly-five miles were run In six ty minutes. This is very nearly the fastest time on record in the history of American railroading. That it was made on a new road, running in part through a hostile country, is the best evidence in the world that the road has been built with honesty and fairness." The editor of the Baltimore American says: "I design speaking in detail hereafter of the construction and cnaracter of the Pa cific Railroad, but must say here in passing that it is well and substantially built and ballasted, and rides more easily than two thirds of the roads east of the Mississippi." The editor of the New York Evening Express says : "Figures will not convey, language can not adequately describe the magnitude of the undertaking which is now being carried on in this far western region. Actual ob servation alone can serve to thoroughly convince the unbeliever of the vigor, the unflinching industry which Is being ex hibited in the construction of this marve lous road; and, what Is more, constructing it well. Firm, solid, substantial, we have here as fine a track as can be found on almost any road in the country, while the traveling accommodations are full of ease and comfort." The editor of the Philadelphia Bulletin reviews the road In all its features, and "The road itself is as solidly and substan tially built so any railroad in America.— The bridges are built with heavy and well seasoned timber; the ties are large and yery closely laid; the embankments are solidly constricted ; the rails are carefully gauged and the joints closely joined with "Ash platee;" the goad Is well ballasted with nne, pond and earth, wording to tbn • 'ea fillr Weeder *Weft user th newly balk tract with Mule consclommom "Of jollies and Joni: ta the road-bed bad been settled and used be a dozen ream The high rates of speed which an be saibly attained over the Union Pacific, when required, attest the ay:silent nature of the whole work. The rolling stock le built at the Company's shop at Omaha • • and is of- the most substantial character. In short, the closest scrutiny has failed to discern any signs of hasty or bnperfitct construction." _ He linther says : "To the question which suggests these remarks, we answer unhesitatingly that the Union Pacific Ramat is as substantially built, well equipped and careftdly managed as any road in America," Of the way in which the track Is laid, tie correspondent of the Boston Travel ler says "The construction trains ere loaded with iron, ties, spikes, chairs, an every necessi ty fbr carrying On the work. There are several of these Oahu well up to the front, and when one unloads its material It runs back to bring up the contents of another train. In advance of the construction trains is the boarding and sleeping train. This pushes up to:the extreme end of the track, and when the construction trains are unloaded is run tack until clear of the un loaded material. The ties are sent forward from where they are unloaded, by mule teams, as fast, if not faster than they are required. The rails, otters and spikes are loaded upon trucks running upon the track. These take on a load of rails, say forty each, with the proper proportion of spikes and chairs, and away they start on the full gallop for the track layers. On each side of the track are rollers which greatly facil itate tuning off the rails. On reaching the track layers, portico of eve men stand on either side of the truck. One of them throws a rail on the rollers. Three seise It and run it out to the proper distance. The chief cries out "down," and the rail ja placed in position, one on each side, the spikes are driven home, the truck thrust forward to the and of the rails . last laid and the same operation is repeated. The road is then ballasted and fitted for use as far as the track is laid. When the truck becomes empty it is removed from the track, and the one in the rear la brought to the front, and the first one speeds down the line for more supplies; and so on, for hour after hour, and day after day, with a rail laid on either side of the track every thirty seconds, in rain or shine, the work is car ried on, the spirit of the workmen ever buoyant, and the energies of contractors never flagging. The managers of the road are pushing it with the utmost energy, and at the same time building the road with a thoroughness and faithfulness worthy of all commendation. As each section is built it is examined minutely by the government commissioners, Major Wm. M. White of Connecticut, (len. Frank P. Blair of Mis souri, and Gen. Napoleon B. Buford of Illinois, and formally accepted." We might extend this evidence by quot ing from each of the thirty journals repre sented in the recent excursion party, but enough - bas been given to show that the 'Union Pacific Railroad impresses all who carefully examine it, as being honestly, faithfully, thoroughly constructed, as befits the character of the longest and most im portant railway in the world. The Treasurer of the Road reports that the earnings for the last year were over four millions of dollars. Even this Immense and gratifying sum is considered but an in dication of the extent of the traffic when the projected connections are made and the through line complete. HUMOR OF THE DAY WHAT length ought a lady'a crinoline to be ? A little above two feet. HIPSGAZILN desiring to remark on the domestic habits of a young lady, said, "Oh, miss, bow hierme4pystrarc.- A.D1.11 is claimed aki having belonged to the fraternity of provision dealers, as ite early engaged in disposing of spare ribs. "Wnr is i the happiest of the vowels ?" The answer is : "Because iis In the midst of bliss ; els in hell, and all the others are in Purgatory.* Azaiao once confidently announced that a big comet that was approaching the earth would not destroy it. "How do you know'?" he was asked. "I don't know," he replied, "but in either case I am safe.— If it does not knock the world to pieces, I shall be considered a prophet; if it does, they can't blow me up in the newspapers." "Faits, madame," said a dapper conduc tor in one of the metropolitan cars, yester day, to Mrs. Rusticus, of Gooseberry Cen tre. "Tolerably so, thank ye, but a little cool out our way for corn and 'potatoes.— Strawberries allers runs to vines in cold weather, and onions shoots up like a double-barrelled rifle," was the response of the misapprehensive dame. A YOUNG man of great gallantry recently rescued a beautiful woman who wag in danger of drowning. She stood in high tied shoes, surrounded by forty springs under a watered silk, with a cataract in her eye, a waterfall on the back of her head, and a notion in her brain. A OLLLLNT writer has recently reeort*l his opinion to the effect that the virtues of the ladies exceed the magnitude of their skirts, and that their faults are as small as their bonnets. That chap is looking for ward to female suffrage, and intends to run for some important office. As old negro woman, in accounting for the lack of discipline amongst the young sters, insists that it is because their mothers wear gaiters! "Ye see, when we wore low shoes, and the children wanted a whippin', we ins tuk off a shoe mighty quick, an' gu v "'ern a good spankin' ; but now how's* a body to git a gaiter off in time? So chil len gits no whippin's at all now-a-days." Ors of our prominent lawyers, in con versation with a - friend the other day, re marked that there was actually danger of his literally starving to death. "Why is not your credit good at the butcher's ?" asked his friend. "It's not that," was the reply ; "the fact Is, I have no appetite for breakfast, I never have time to go home to dinner, and when Igo home to tea, I am generally too drunk to eat." OLD Dr. A-was a quack, and a very ignorant one. On one occasion he was called by mistake to attend a council of physicians in a critical case. After con siderable. discussion, the opinion was ex pressed by one that the patient was convales- • cent. When it came to Dr. A-'s turn to speak : "Convalescent! "said he: "why, that's nothing serious; I have cured con valescence in twenty-four hours 1" • PENNSYLVANIA, perhaps it is not general ly known even within her own borders, bus greater length of railroad than any other State in the Union. In round num bers, she possesses four thousand miles to to New York's three thousand, or one mile of rail to every square mile of ker territory. BO= folks are prodigiously penitent over other people's sins, and seem to think they have a special call to confess them Wore the whole world. They wh& gouge their brother's eyes wt /rather ttuat leave saint& mote in them. Attibosaate time *tor are singularly blind muktectint their Own fail ings, - t A SABBATH-SCHOOL Supethilevkat asked his scholars if my of them could 'quote a passage of Scripture which forbade a mows having two wive. whereupon nearly the whole school cried out, "No mss can servo tiro pastuaiw
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