TANNERY FOR RENT, THE subscriber wishes to rent his Tan nery and Saw Mill, situate in St. Clair, Township 5 miles north of Sehellslurg. to any person wishing to engage in the tannine business. This property will be a very profitable and desii able one, as berk is very abundant ami cheap. The Saw Milt is in fine running condition nud will pay veil. There is attached to the Tannery a good dwelling House, Stable :.ud other out building.-, with running water at the door, and 6 acres of land. The Tannery has a One horse breaking machine, 10 lay-a-vvay vats, two limns 2 bates, 4 lee< lies,and pool. Any one wishing 10 rent, will please call on the subscriber living on the premises. Terms -a<y aud possession given the Ist day of April. ABRAHAM DEXNISOX. Feb. 29, 1356. ADHINISTRATORS WOTIUE. *£' ETTKKS of Administration have been granted to the subscriber on the estate . f Daiiuol W. Blackburn, late of StClair Township, deed. All persons indebted to said estate are noted to make immediate payment and those having claims or demands against it are requested to make known the same without delay to the subscriber living •st Ficassntville iu St Clair Township. SAMI."EI. BLACKBURN. IT*. 29, 1846—t 11 E() E II'TS AND EXPEND IT Ult BS OF SEIIFORI) (01 MY ro:t iBSS. JOHN TAY..OR, Treasurer of Bedford Coun tv, in account with s tid Comity, from Ist day of January, 18oi, to ctli itav of January, 1836. TRE \ SURER DR, To P*h receive.! from Col lectors. ui i /tu, 69b. 10 Balance (lae County on laat report, 165 <57 Tales received on unseated lands. 1— 4"J Credit on Militia Fines for stationary, 5 (hi Balu.ce due Treasures, 1490 87 8629 06 CONTK V CR. jCy anst. paid on checks, drunu by Commissioners, u/ infra, SCOS 31 amount p lid constables at tending Jurors, hi 00 •*• amount paid constable Black burn, omitted. 1 40 •• amount paid J urora, 1400 UWi •i uncurreiit money destroyed, 30 (M> •• Treasurer's salary, 185 00 • Premiums on scalps, 813 37>j H<529 t6 Sia tmitUiioseing c u v . ric.tintl from tack C'vlUc ior, ui jstpru. Kobart Elder M. Wood, oi 417 OP William V\ ysoiig, I.'biuu, •• -l.'J i. I'cter Bsralt, '• f-o 00 Arnold Lasiii/, Bou:iiuiptoq " Hv 01- . Aistadt, St. Ola.r, '• 110 Ot 1 ir.iel M orris, Vf. Providence '• 2n4 is. l ■ J. it. M ir!Ill, 2. Providence, 1 all 87 Joiiit Wli-Ut'-ne, Napier, • oib 00 tfiliun Oiruill, M onroe. -• 03 'it . J. G. Derore. Londonderry • 161 Ot ; J. Berksti>ss-.r, Liberty, • 115 On ! John He.iy, Juniata, •• I'JO 00 J. B. ilardiaan Harrison, " 6b UO (1. Long, llopeweii. 100 O'J Levi liar linger, C. Valley, 'j'l ff. N ichoJas K o eitr., Coleraiii. 831 {*! ; T irriu as . Hoi toil. Aroadt >p, ti tOO | J. 11. 8 -ilUcb'V, livufbi d 4-j'J u2 ; I*. 11. Shares, Bedford li. &So Do j J. WTorkingcr, S. wet, idol. 2#j Oo j J. N :> >d *t.t .* •• 2iJ 00 j J. Crio Union, 143 84 William li-tirs. South. 67 27 Suloino.i W ii'iams, W. Pror. £9 oo I). F.ikliSiua, L. 1N../. 93 37 WIS!-am HoH. Napier la7 88 j J. I. .were. Load"-derry 31 30 ; J. L>. HiiL Jnaiuti 'lb vu J J. l)vorc, Harris .5 uo • I J. Fuik, ILipcvfell 138 71 , K. l>e;M, (!o!<>iaiii 191 00 I P. Ford, Prnadtop 97 t C. Stuckey, H--.1t.. I *5 to S. *4. Shuck, Meif-.rJ 15. US :i'j P. Cypher, Liberty lb 1? F. Ueritoinier. St. O.a r 95 0'; Win. O'Neal. Moaroe 104 (to N. 11. 5f right. St. Clair 1868 JO Jesse Djr.ken, Southampton •• 25 0<) Tl. Wilt. c. Providence 13 64 ]). Evans, Londonderry 10 'j-J Georg- Froolig, Harrison '<) ou John King, II ipeweli 250 (X) Ella* Gump, Cokraio 40 00 M. Wisegarver, BjJfor 1 08 50 Hugh M"rc, " B- 200 42 B.S. Staskey. N.ipier 1852. 87 66 John Cook, Londonderry <• 55 00 TUMaas Young, Hopewell oil oo .Samuel Cam. Bedford H. 125 00 Solomon Ueiwund. Bedford 11. 135,1. 889 Fred'k Smith Londonderry 'fib 31 34 Henry Fluck. M. Wood. '49 "285 00 .Samuel CNrk, St. Clair '4B 40 00 6 Jos Jvi srartuasr ov cnri -i Bridges, 5)15 50 Asst-Mu;*, 636 86J Reviews of Roads, Ate. 224 30 IV"ood, 50 66 Interest on ixirrowcd money, 256 16 Treasurer of Bedford Cuauty Agri cultural Society, 200 00 Burrowed money repaid to Job Msan exo'r. ot A. Ker.*, 686 83 Klectjons. 456 98 Constables, 233 J4J luquest, 12 38 Rvgh Moors, Sheriff, co<t and f ": taking prisoners to the '•citcntiary, s>l 51 7'- 55 stlishaugb. ProtbjriofAj. con, -met Over, printing, 147 00 '■ W. Bowman, do 107 75 ' ■ A. Bovd. ('nmih'atty. 18 00 •■"hn Conrsd Conjaaisaionef, 72 00 I ed'k Turner, do 5)00 p. C. Long, do 68 50 William 55 (jetstone, do IS 00 A. S. Russell, Clerk do 200 05 ">ts in Commonwealth case* 142 38 Auditor* and Clerk, last year 70 00 ■-met .V<rJ!ulliti Court crier 107 50 flairs to County Buildings 482 65 ohn 1 ay-lur costs ou naaeatcd landa 23 62i •Huneys or er paid am! refunded 104 31 y* 7 ' Agnew, attending Court House 7 91 Jf'tnhaMng duplicate* 20 00 , ? !l - Stationsry, kc. 67 37 •joto Mower, atty. to Comri'j 60 00 2** tali*fer.-o, Iste Treasurer 200 00 *ordad. lat# Couil'tb atty. 25 00 II In™ clfri this yea# 70 00 chacas 552 71 6608 31 ' ta '" vw */ Mewty (fat U> Bxtfvri CWitO,, 7 ik o/Ja**itry, 1806. 'ao* cclu KMoias, as rocoows, M Wo<>d " 418 18 I'ew v nio * l 237 43 , k . l-t - B*"b 'U*rmrr 903 hZA c Air 431 62 W Fro v. 1 7 00 Wcliaoc t *. K '" :, u*' tpi " r 517 2 -i Ls.y e '. } Monroe £sl w Jauit*C. Devore, Londonderry 54 46 Samuel Beriutraaser, Liberty ; 8 39 r p 1 a,ii * u 180 06 J. is. iiaraiuan, Harrison 94 43 George Long, m 76 Hardtnger, Curnb. Yal. 20S 10 Nicholas Koontz, Colerain 63 94 Thomas W. l/o no ii. Broad top 71 30 J. H. Sclitiel.lv, Bedford T. 208 48 Peter H. Shire*. do B. 172 91 Jacob W'orkinger, S. Wood. 1854, 51 89 Jacob Nit odeum s, M. Wood, •' 488 08 Solomon Williams, IV. Prov. II 79 John If. Hill, Londonderry, 188 U5 Abran Snowden, Cuml>. Valley 849 72 Saiul S. Shuck, Bedford B. 53 83 KH.ts Gump, Cult-rain 70 79 M. Wisegarver, Bedford 1853. 102 25 Hugh Moore, do < J9 19 Jolni Ash. Southamjiton 18-52. 85 45 Thomas Voting Hopewell 1855. 38 94 •Samuel Cam, Bedford b. 37 9] Arnold Lusldcy, Southampton 1855. 45 72 Bety. 11. Walker, St. CUtlr 18."1. 58 07 1 Solomon Pilk-r, Bedford b. 1850. 282 28 ; Samuel Ciark, St Clair 1848. 100 00; William .McAlteu, Sontk.vra. 1647. 150 00' Also from A. J. Snively, late .Sheriff, money collected and not paid over 487 00 Stouerstowu Bridge Bond 200 00 5903 30 NUE—On some of the toiegetng interest is due, and from some, commissions and exonera tion* are to be deducted. Statement oj money owd by Bedford County, January 7lii 1356. To John Sill, " 2000 00 '• William Hartly 1110 26 " A. Kerns' Exors, 500 00 Win. M. Hail's aduir. 450 00 •• Jaiues Ilea 600 00 4060 26 NOTE —Some interest due oo I each ot' the above. ! The undersigned, Auditor! of Bedford County do report. That they met, at the Com j musioner's Office, iu Bedford Borough, on • Monday, the 7th day of January, uit., and did audit the account ot John Taylor, Treasurer of said County, from the Ist of ! January, 1855, to the 7th day of January, 1856, as contained in the foregoing state ment. Al-.o that they exiuiiuei the fore giug accounts, of moueydue to and owed ' by the cntinty, and lue same is correct. \\ itness our hands this the Stir day of January, 1856. JOHN ALSTADT, i DANIELBARLEY, GEO. W. SMITH, .luditots. Attest: Wuj. M. Hall, Clerk. f Report of the County Auditors to the Audi tor General, January 7, 1850. JOHN TAY LOR, Treasurer of Bedford County, in account witu the Coiuuiou j wealth oi Pennsylvania: Tax on rail and pvsonal estate. Treasurer Dr. To Bui. due Cointh. last year, 7'JO 52 '• aggregate amount o.itstand ingat l ist settlement 5172 34 ■ •( aggregate aun unt assessed for the year 1 >55 6.518 58 A tut. rcTd ou unseated iautlji y 75 124U1 iy Contra Cr. By amount paid state Treasuret pro ut receipts dated Feb. 9th July 9th August, 2lst, Sept. 28th, and Dccom j bcr nth. 380 l 15 | | By Commission allowed collect oi on $5513 58 a 5 per ceutuui 325 92 1 j ••Exonerations allowed collectors for 1855, and previous year 154 85 : •• Treasurers commission on $4905 41 at I per centum 49 05 ! " Amuuut uncollected for 1855 and previous yeais 6641 49 i *• Balance due Couilth. 1458 73 t 12401 19 Tavern Licenses. Dr. • To Bal. due Comlth. last year 34 00 j " ami. of for 1855 385 00 419 00 CK. By amount paid State Treasurer, pro ut receipts dated Sop 26th 240 00 " exoneration for seven, handed over to District Attorney 70 00 i " costs on one sued for and not collected, deft being insolvent 1 60 j '• Metzler's license exonerated ly 00 nett anit. ree'd $305 a 5 per at. 15 25 1 " Bal. due Comth. 82 15 i 419 00 Retailer's Licenses. DR. To Baiauoe due last year 127 33 ■' Amount of for 1855 954 37 781 79 CR. By arat. paid State Treasurer pro ut receipts dated, Augt 21, Sept. 26, and December sth 600 00 " auit. paid Printers 50 00 44 exonerations 54 00 4 * commissions at 5 per cton 5600 27 30 01 4i Balance due Commonwealth 47 69 781 70 Hankers and Pedlar? DR. To amount of for 1855 8 00 44 Bal. due Treasurer SO 8 80 CR. By Balance due last year 80 anit. paid State Treas'r. pro ut recept dated dated .September 26, 7 60 >' comtu's at 5 per ct 40 8 80 Eating House. CR. To Balance due last year 34 08 44 Amt. of licenses for 1855 25 00 59 08 By amount paid State Trea'r DR. pro ut recept dated Sept. 29th 15 00 44 commissions on 525 at 5 pr et. 1 25 Balance due Coiutii. 42 83 59 08 Militia Fine* DR. To Bal. due Comlth. last year 99 58 44 aggregate amount outstand ing for 1855, and previous year 2378 981 u aggret. amt, assessed for 1855 1242 50 3721 06i By amt, paid Slate Treasr. CR. pro ut recap!* dated 26th 253 00 11 amt. uncollected for 1555 and previous years 2213 60| ! 44 5 per cent commissions allowed collector* on 5909 <5 45 I " exonerations allowed collectors for 1855 and for previous years 499 00 " amounts paid sundry persons pro ut statement infra 382 23 " Treasurer's commissions on $363 97 at 1 per cent. 8 64 Balance due Commonwealth 319 63 3721 064 : Statement of the Receiptl and Expenditure* oj the Military Fund of Bedford County, for the I year 1855, thawing the amounts received from each collector separately, and the amounts paid j to each person, in accordance with act Assembly ! of 30th April. 1853 .- Received From— Charles Stuckey 52 73 N. H. Wright 47 93 j Jacob (forle 59 00 Frederick Smith 26 83 i Henry Wilt 121 • William liama 47 50 H. Cypher 46 95 David Ford 5 23 F, Bcrkhuimer 55 10 Joseph Barkman 38 9d William Hull 68 04 John Cook 20 63 David Eshelruan 22 80 William O'Neal 20 00 j Jacob Devore 31 83 James Fink 42 25 George Froelig 66 03 i Arnold Latshley 35 15 J. Lowrev 38 05 Israel .Morris 31 98 William Camel) 54 15 Benj. 11. Walker 45 50 SUM TOTAL. 803 97 To which add balauce duo j Commonwealth last year 99 58 903 00 Paid Out: State Treasurer 253 00 Cdiar's. nnd elk, stationary, Ac 85 00 Limuel Evans, Treasurer Broad top Rille Rangers, per order of Capt. Win. llorton, 50 oQ A. J. Sausotu, Treasurer of Bedford Rifles per order of Capt. Jno. Alsip, 75 00 John McCoy, Treasurer of Cumberland \ alley Blues per order of Captain Lewis A. May, 50 00 Lemuel Evans, services as Brig. Inspct 61 00 Gen. Bowman,printing statement of the Military Fund G 00 D. Over, printing statement for two years ] •> 00 Capt. Nottingham, carriage of arms for Cumberland Valley Blues 5 00 Assessors for returning 1914 men to Brigade inspectors at 2 ets each 38 28 j Treasurer ooaimi ss i o ns ou $863 97 at 1 per cent 8 04 j Balance due Commonwealth 319 63 J 963 55 | WE, the auditors of Bedford County, j IViooiVivaiiits, do ocrtffy, That; in pursuance 01 the acts of As sembly iu such case made and provided, we met at the Commissioner's Office, in Bed ford Borough, on Monday, the 17th day of January, 1856, and did and adjust the several accounts between JOHN TAY LOR, Treasurer of said County, and the Commonwealtfc of Pennsylvania, as set forth in ihe foregoing statement. Witness our hands, this Sth day of Jan- | uary, A. D. 1856. JOHN ALSTADT Comity DANIEL BARLEY, ' GEO. \V. SMITH, ) Auditors Attest: Wui. M. Hall, Clerk. Feb. 29. 1866. TURNPIKE ELECTION An election for five managers of the Chambersburg and Bedford turnpike road company will be held et the public home of M. Divelbiss, in McConnelßburg, on Mon day, the 3d day of March next, at 1 o'clock, P. M. T. B. KENNEDY; President. Feb. 29, 1856. IJtPORTAST TO MILL OWXERS! WOODWARD'S Improved Smut an 1 Screen ing Machines, Mill Bushes. Bolting Cloths and Bran Dusters, of the most improved plan; Mill Screws, Corn and Goh Grinders, Patent B-idges for Mill Spindles, Portable Mills, warranted to grind ten bushels per hour, Mill Irons and Mill Burrs made to order. Also, Stover's Patent Corn Kiln and Grain Dryer— a valuable invention. The above articles are kept constantly ou hau l, and can be obtained at any time, from S. D. BROAD, at S thelisburj, B • Iford County, who is also agent for Bedford, Somerset, and aijoiniog counties. Mill wright work done at th,> shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms. February 15, 18)5. "STeCORMICK'S Reaper and Mower for sale d'l by S. D. BROAD at Bchellsburg, Pa., agent forßlsir and Bedford counties. February 15,1856. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. LETTERS of Administration having been granted to th; subscriber, living in South i M'oodberry Township, on the Estate of Jac >b Over, late of said Township, deed., all persons ! indebted to said Estate are notified to make payment immediately, and those having claims against the same will present them properly authenticated for settlement. CYRUS S. OVER, Adm'r. Feb. 15, 1856.' TO RENT. THE Rising Sun Tavern in the Borough of Bedforn, will be rented for a term of years.— To a good tenant a very advantageous lease will be given, and the house completely re paired. Possession given the first of April next. Also for rent the Store Room and cellar now in possession of Isaac Eippie; possession ss above. For terras apply to the subscriber or to David F. Mann. DAVID MANN. Nov. 30, 1865. A. KINO. FR. JORDAN WW PARTNERSHIP. King & Jordan, Attorneys at Law, BEDFORD, PA., WILL practice in the several Courts o/Be ford and adjoining counties. Agencies, Collections, and all other bnsines intrusted to their care will be promptly and faith fully attended to. OFFICE in Juliana street, formerly occupied by I), il. Hofius, Esq.,*nJ .siora recently in the oc cupancy of Jos. Mann, Ei. J*nu try, 5, 1856. BEDFORD INQUIRER AND CHRONICLE. NEW CLOTHING STORE. THE subscriber Las just opened a new and complete CLOHIHC STORK, in the building on the corner of Juliana Street, Bedford. Pa., owned by David Mann, Esq., and lately iu the occupancy of Mr. Solomon Filler as a Dry Goods Store, a.d two doors South of the Rising Sun Tavern. His stock comprises one of the largest and cheapest assortments of Ready Made C lothing ever brought to Bedford. He has also a choice assortment of Dry Clouds, *ll of which he will sell cheap as can he procured in the town. He requests all his country friends and others, to call and see his goods —as be does Dot cou ;lder it a trouble to show them to any one. ISAAC UPPKL. April 6, 1855. The Mengel Houh-. The subscriber having taken the above we known Hotel, in the town ot Bedford, recently kepi by Mr.lsaac Mengel,would reapeeilully an nouut'e to hi* friend* and the public generally, that he is now prepared to entertain them in a superior style. His Beds and Bedding, are new. ami ot* chambers commodious and well ventilated and furnished in the best manner. Git hi* Table, will be foiiud]the choicest vi ands the market can produce. His Bar will be supplied with the best li quor*. His Stable is large and commodimis and will t'e aliened by and attentive and industrious ost ler. Boarders will be taken by the day. week, month and year. A* lie is determined tn spare no effort* to please.and make all persons who siopwitti hirr feel at home.he respectfully a*klhe patronage of the public. JAMES S. PECK WITH. It • I ford. March 31. 1854. TIK E subscriber has just received from the Eastern cities the beat assortment of Brnst Copper, sad Tin Ware ever offered in t his place, co'.vhicli he invites the attention of the public.— He lias a great many improved cooking utensils, that cannot fail to please every housekeeper who uscstheiu. The Ladies especially are invited to call and examine the articles. Among them are Haass and Bnr.i, Marti. Kettles of all sizes Water Coolers, Chafing Dishes, Saucepans. Milk Boilers, NI;K.SK Lanes, an excellent article fin the sick room. Cake Moulds. Spice Boxes, Tea C.mnisters, Brass and iron Ladles. Patent Lamps, Candlesticks. Glass Lamps, Match Box es. Spittoons. &c., Ac. English and French Tin, Iron and Brass Ware in great variety. Japanned Tin Toys, and a great variety of Fancy articles. Chain and Force Pumps, and in short every article in my line. Don't forget to call at th Tin Ware Depot ii Pitt st. GEOIiGE BLYMIfiK. .Jog; 11, 1864. Bedford Academy and Female Seminary. W. W. CAMPBELL, Principal TITHE first session of the 6th school ycri- n f A timlristitution will open ou Monday n tun ing the 3d dsv of September. T])e pa history oi the Academy, will, we trust, be.- sufficient guarantee of its future efficiency.— The branehestaugbt will be the same as hereto fore. To muter principles will be considered the most important pursuit of the pupi's; and while It will be the constant business of the In structor to imparl knowledge, it will also be his aim to lead his pupils to make a practical ap plication of their acquisitions. To load the mind with innumerable formulas, without cause ing it to use them, would be like placing a bow 'n a child's hand, without leaching him how to bend it. In fine, it shall be our object, asithai ever been, to lead the pupil to think. <rjr- N. B. I istruction in Single and Dor.hei Entry Book Keeping will lie given by the Prin- , cipal. The class in this study will he so arr ang-' ed that anv young men desiring to pursue this mportant branch, in order to prepare fhem elves for clerkships, can recite in it nhrre.-- his recitation will receive xttcntion out of the regular school hours. Instruction in this branch is extra, and will he charged accord ingly. The terms are as usual. Ptr Qvitr Classics, - - - - JC 21 Higher English, ... 5 Of Middle 5( Elementary, .... 4 Oi Book Keeping, (extra.) - G 00 O TATE ME.N'T of the Receipts and Kxpen- O dituresof the Cbambersburg and Bedford Turnpike Read Company, for the year ending January 16th, 1856. To current expenses including re building of Bridge on the Juniata, at Bedford, $6,984 71 Paid for 200 shares of Stock and unpaid Dividends thereon, 2.850 00 Dividend# piid during the year, 1.088 60 Balance in Treasury, 1.339 56 *10.7U7 77 By haiancoat settlement. Jan'y 1855. $2,248 35 Amount of tolls received, 5.217 99 Amount r-ee'd from J. C ilhoun's Estate, 3.241 43 $10,707 77 G. R. MESSERSMITII, Feb. 8, 18-56. Treaiurtr. IIUIHWIKE STORE. The subscriber having purchased the entire .->ck of H AHD WARE of the late Thomas B. Miller, in the Borough of Bedford, would re spectfully announce to his friends and the pub lio generally, that he is now prepared to fur nisn aimostevery article in his line of business on favorableteriui. 11 is stock being nearly all new, and selected >y one well experienced in the business, he is fully satisfied that purchasers will find it to theiradrantageto give him a call. In addition to a general stock of Hardware, he has on hand, and will constahtly keep .GRO CERIES of the very best quality—CLASS of all size—also, STONEWARE ofa 7ery superior quality. He has also on hand all kinds of Oils, faints, Drugs, Brooms, &c., Itc., and Odar Ware in great variety. Having now permanently settled in business, and beingdetermined \o use every proper exer tion to please, he hopes to merit and receive a liberal share of public patronage. JOHN ARNOLD. Deer. 29, 1854. Bakery and Confectionary. THE subscriber, thankful lor the patronag heretofore extended him by a liberal pub" lie, tenders his thanks, and he would respect fully inform them that be has received and opened a new and choice lot of Confections, among which are candies, nuts, fruits, Ac.— He also keeps Groceries, such as Sugar, Coffee! Tea, Molasses, Cheese, Candles, Ac. Also al, descriptions of Cakes, and will serve Wedding and other parties, en short notice, withconfec tions and cakes. He has opened up and refitted his OYSTER S.&LOON, in a superior style, where he will al ways be ready to serve his friends and the pub lic with the freshest and choicest Oysters that can be procured. His stand is opposite the Odd-Fellow's Building, whoro ho feels cenftdent that those who give him a call will not go awav disap pointed. JOHN J. LUTiILR, Nov. 9, 1866. Call at Iliymire's. GCLOBH HOTEIj West Pitt Street, BeJfrrJ Peiinst. WILEA TWE STECKMW. Proprietor GREATER ATTRACTIONS! G tj iter's Dsny's Book foe 1856. s'Jnd Vol ume! The Pioneer Magazine! Especially (le veled to the wants of the I.a lies of America. Where this Magazine is taken in a house, tin other is wanted, as it comprises all that could be obtained by taking three other Magazines. A ew Features for 1856—A new and very in teresting story will he commenced in January, bv Marion Harlund, author of '-Alone,'* and "Hidden Path," two novels that have crested an immense sensation iu the literary world.— Also—Miss Virginia P. Townaeud will com mence in the February number a Jfouveflette, which we know will strongly iutorest the read ers of the "Book." Stories by an English Authoress—How to make Wax Flowers and Fruits.—With engra vings.—The Nurse and the Nursery.— How to make aßonnct—Troubles "fan English House keeper—The Art ot sketching Flower* from Nature—With engravings—To be copied by the learner on peper to be colored. Maternal counsels to a Daughter—Designed to aid her in the care of her health, the improve ment of her mind, and the cultivation of her heart—Newstyleof Illuminating Window* and Lamp Shades, with engravings—Poetry and History of Finger Kings, Illustrated; Shells .or Ltheadie*. and where they come front, with en gravings—Modelling in Leather with engravings This is only giving an idea ot our intentions for 1856.—New designs of interest to the la dies are springing up every day, we shall avail ourselves of evrything that can interest them.— Intact, 'iGodcy's Ln ty's Book," will posse* the interest of any other three magazine*—ln addition to the above will be continued iu each No. C i ley's splendid Steel engravings—Hue ltuitdr d pages of reading. Gotlcv's challenge Fashion Plate*. In thi as in every otter department we defy rivalry or imitation—Embroidery patterns.' Any quantity of them ere given monthly Model cottage*. Dress making, with diagrams to cut by— Dress pattern-. Infant's and Children's Dresses, Ail kinds of Crotchet and Netting Work. Drawing Lessons for Youth—looo designs, Mnsic worth $8 is given every year, the Nurse and the Nursery, with full instructions; Go dev's invaluable Recipe* upon every subject. CC7-TFRMS, CASH IN ADVANCE.—One copy, one year. s•' Two copies one year. SG. Five copies one year, and an ex ra copy to tlie person sending the club, making six copies $lO. Eight copies one year, and an extra copy to the person sending the club, making nine copies. sl->. Eleven copies one year, and an ex tra copy to the person sending the club, twelve copies $lO. Godey's Lady's Book and Harper's Magazine Iwth one rear for $1.50. Godey's Lady's Bool; and Arthur's Home Magazine both one year for $8.60 A Spscimtn or Specimens w ill ho sent direct to any Post in inter making the request. We can always snpply back numbers for the year, as the work is sterotyped. ./lire,,. ' 1,. A.GOPEY. No 118 Chestnut Street, Philade phi Head Quarters. "OR I' ISIIIOV ABLE CLOTIIIXG tfTI he subscrilter would respectfully J inform the public that he is now ifferitig a'tlie Bedford Hall <formerly ''lt. Exchn ige Hotel) in Esst Pitt street, the largest ....... st assortment of ready-made, fashionable Clothing, ever before offered for sale in this place. HIS STOCK consists of a large and splendid supply of Winter Goods. He has every variety and description of COATS. I'AIVTS AND VESTS. SHIRTS DRAWERS. COLLARS AND CRAVATS, SUSPENDERS, HANDKERCHIEFS, Ac. Ac. Hhas also a large stock of prime CLOTHS, CASSI ME RES and VEST IN GS, which he is pre pared to nuke up i< order in the most fashion*, hie style, and warranted to Us well made, and floou sirs. Having purchased his stock for CASH he feels assured that he can make it to the advantage o! thosa wanting coon and CHEAP CEOTIIINU to give him a call before purchasing elsewhere. \VM. SCHAFER. Bedford, January 19, 1854. NEWS Fflll THE PEOPLE. LAl'fc ARUIVU, OF StW AND <ll CAP COOPS AT j REED'S COLON* ADE STOKE. The subscriber has just returned from the I Eastern Cities, and is now receiving aiid open- ! ing S liyge assortment of splendid Good*, se lected with care, and suitable to the season; comprising LADIES' DRESS GOODS of the newest 1 styles—Silks. Marinoes. Cashmeres, Persian - Twill, Alpacas, Delaines, C. Biare and Woo! | Plaids, inserting, French worked Collars and ' under Sleeves, Silk and Gum Bslts, Cloths of; all shades, Cassimers,plain and fancy Satinelts, j Joins, T weeds, Overcoats, Buffalo Overshoes 1 for Ladies and Gents. Gum Shoes and Saxdel*. j Boots and Shoes, a large assortment. Hard- l ware and Qnuunaware. GROCERIES— Comprising Rio, Java, La- i gtiira Coffee —Sugars of all descriptions—Sy rups and Molasses—Rice—Tobacco—Sperm | Oil. Ac., &c. Bring on your Cash an 1 Produce to REED'S ; STORK, where you will tiad all your wants, at j ' the lowest cash prices. Bedford, Dec. '2l, 18j£. STATEMENT of the affairs of the Bedford i ' and S toy at own Turnpike Road Company, } 1 from 2d day of January, 1835, to the Ist day ! ( of January. 1856. Balance in Treasury Jan. 2. 1855, $1,475 03 | ' Amount of to'is collected during 1 same time, 1.995 48J j 1 $3,470 64J i < Amount of Expenditures during the year, $2,301 63 j 1 Dividend of one half per ' 1 cent, now payable, 735 00 t 1 | < $3,036 63 j 1 Balance in Treasury, including tin current and counterfeit ntonev, ' 1 January 1, 1856, " $ 433 91} j The tolls collected in 1856 are $957 104 S CSS than they were in 1855. The dividend of half j per cant will be paid on demand, or as usual to j stockholders by TETER SCIIELL, Trtaiurer. Jan. 11. 1856-c IMfclflSOiVS IMMELLER. I have purchased the patent right for Bedford County, of "Dickinson's Patent Corn-Shel lnr," and I am prepared to furnish every far mer with this very useful and convenient ma chine. It cornea very highly recommended both at Pittsburg and New York. It is not necessary for me to detail its merits. ] want every body to see the machine as it carries with it its own recommendation. Its price brings it within the reach of every man, being SIO.OO when delivered at mv house. JOHN HAFER. Jan. 25, 1855.-tf Valuable Farm for Sale. THE subscriber ia desirous of selling the Farm on which be now resides, in Bedford township, about one mile north of Bedford, near Dunning! Creek, containing 122 acres of ■ land, between 70 and 80 acres cleared, about 10 ; acres of which is good meadow, plenty of good ! timber on the tract. There is ayoungorchar ; of choice fruit, log bouse, log bam and other ! out buildings thereon, also good water. 11 the j whole tract is notsold, 25 acres thereof will be ! sold separate. Terms of sale will be liberal, and possession given Ist of April next . WILLIAM MAIKXN. I August 24, iiFJFflill) HOTEL, ASP GENERAL STAGE OEFICE. TIHE subscriber respectfully beg* lcar* to an- X nounce to his old ftiend# and the public generally, that he has leased aud taker posses ion of the Bedford Hotel, lately in the occu pancy of Col. Adam Barnhart. It is not bis design to make many profession# as to what he will do, but he pledges bis word that bis most energetic efl'orts will be employed to render comfortable all who give hini a call. The bouse will be handsomely fitted up, and none but careful and attentive servants will be engaged. Parsons visiting the Bedford Springs, as well as those attending Court, and the traveling community generally, are respectfully invited to give him a call and judge for themselves. u7~ The stages all now stop at tbis hotel, and it is therefore tbe .Stage Oflice. Boarders taken by the week, month or year, on favorable terms. 03" Ample and comfortable stabling is at tached to this hotel, which will always l> at ended by a careful hostler. Also, a safe and convenient carriage bouse. JOHN* RAFER. Bedford, April 6, 185 ft. m Stray Bull. CIAME {o tbe premises of the subscriber, liv ' ing in St. Clair Township, about the fir* of September lust, 8 red and white spotted Bull, with a piece off the left ear. und notch out of the under side of the right—supposed to be one year old lust spring. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pav charges, and take him away. J. P. BOWERS. Dec. 21, 1855 -e* ALLEGHENY MALE AND FEMALE SEMINARY. rp.IIE s -cona session of this institution mill JL commence on Monday January 21st, 1856. f lie session will be divided into two quarters of 11 xveeks each without a vacation. Kates of tuition as follows via; Common EugHah per quarter (3,00 To which v ill he added lor Each higher branch 7 "i Each Ancient language 1,2f The entire amount oi the above not to Exceed six dollars EXTRAS. I>i awing aud Painting ol' the different variolic* front $8 to 8,0( Lesson on Piano, 10.0( Vocal music 2 lesson* per week ],(M incidentals, 5( Hoarding can bo secured on reasonable terms Hy orderof THE TRUSTEES Kainshurg. Dec. 7, 1855. joh.v it. i;ihk. Attorney at Law, Somerßet Pa. ; ILILL IIEREAFTEH practice inth I ft several Courts of Bedford county, lie ! nay be Consulted during the sessions ut tls i Cottrt at Davis' 11 tel | Feb. 10. 1854. FiSIIIOXABLE filLOiMli ESTABLISHMENT. i fTUIE subscriber has removed his establish 1 mint to the room in the Odd-Fellows' Building, immediately above the store of A. B. Cramer k Co., where he will attend prompt ly to all business entrusted to his care. He re ceiresregularly the latest City Fashions, and i will pledg! himself th it work done at b,s shop shall wear well and fit neatly. Ho respectfully solicits a share of the pub lic psLrouage. 3. J. McCAU3LA>. V oe. 9, 185",. Clothing and Dry Goods Store THE subscribers are just receiving a new handsome and cheap assortment of. RE~i DY MADE CLOTHING and DRY GOODS, a their store in the East Corner oP-Beilford Mali,' j consisting in part of Coats, F ants. Vests, Shirts- I Satin Stocks, Handkerchiefs. Boots and Shoes. ! flats and Caps, and all other articles usually 1 kept in Ready Made Clothing Stores. < Also a good assortment of DRY GOODS, j i consisting of Calico, Mous. de Laine, Shawls. : Alpaca*, Trunks. Carpet Sacks*, &c.,&c.; all/; of which they will sell as cheap 3 can he pro. [ cured elsewhere in Bedford, for Cash or Coun try Produce. They request ail their friends in town and: country to give them a call, and see and exam- ; ine their stock for themselves, as they consider j it a pleasure to show their goods, whether per- j sons wish to purchase or not. SONNABORN & CO Bedford. April 20, 18of>. m STORE! Opened Out in a New Place! fTTUE subscriber has just opened outaNew -L and Cheap Dry Goals and Fancy Store, in the West end of the building formerly inthe occupancy of Dr. John 11. liolius, dec'd,aud now occupied by Dr. B. P. Harry. lie sells silk pocket handkerchiefs atfrom 12$ cents up to $1; uudersleevea from 10 cents to $2.50; silk uiits from f> io *> cts; cotton hose from CJ up to 371 cents; good blue calico for 6$ cents per yard; collars from a cent* opto $3; linen pocket handkerchief from 6J cents to $2.50; bonnet ribbon* from 6J to 81 cents; chemisettes from 31 cents to $1.26; bonnet* from 25 cts up; bloomer* from 02$ cents up; and Ladies' and Uentiemens' W ear of every description, usually found in Dry Good* and Fancy Stores; alio table linens at all prices; boots and shoes; carpets; a general assortment of Qitccntttvare and Gro ceries; and a great many small articles owe hundred per cent. lover than can be procured elsewhere in this place. He respectfuly requests all to call nd ex amine his stock and Judge for themselves. ELI AS FISHER. April G, I 855. , Valuable Real Estate For Sale. rrtllE subscriber takes this method of inform • i ing those desirous of pure basing a valuable Farm, that lie wishes to sell that well known Farm and Tavern Stand,on which he now residue situate in East Providence township, Bedford Coun y, 1| miles east ot the Juniata Crossings, ami one mile west of Kays Hill, containing 248 acres of land, about 150 acres of which are cleared and mostly euclosed by good post fence, and iu a high stale of cultivation, the majority ol which has recently, undergone a thorough dres sing o! iimo, which has rendered it extreiuelv fertile. The improvements are s Isrge three story BRICK lIOUiSE, wish probably the most com", modious cellar under it in the county tolerable good barn, stable, and such other out buildings as sre necessary. There are plenty of good water st the house, while hearty iff the fields are well watered. There j* also a young or chard ot 2uG choice fruit trees just commenc ing tobear. There is also a good Tenant House, together with an excellent Saw Mill on the pioperty,si tuated very conveniently on ihe tut apt: e rosd. with an abundance of the choicest white pjne timber, immediately around the mill, pisl.nbly the largest body of timber fu tit rrunty . Any person desirous of examining the pro perty will please call on the subscriber, who will endeavor to give all the aatiafaetion neces sary. He alsofetsls safe In statinc that the title to the land is good, and is willing tottlMl against all claims. mmuMmiiim Great Arrival 1- FILL l\B \tI\TER LOADS. Exchange Building Store. Till", subscribers respectfully inform tbel r friends, customers, and tbe public general' >) , that theyba,* received kilo kreeataa'* sortmeut of Fall and Wfutpr Glois '•hey have rt offered to purchasers; Qa'ntdck is la part as follows : Blue. Black, Browa, and Invisible Creetv * rencb and American Cassiraeres. laribcs col ours; Ky.Jea„ gl Wool Tweed- T K.TSCY#, Flan nels, Coating*. Beaver Cloth, Blanket*! Ccirds V elvets. Drilling*, Ribbon*, Laeea, GlovV./ Hosiery, Shawl., Ac., &c. 450 piece* Pall Style Calicoes, all price#. 125 " Plain aud Pig dDe Lain* and Per-" stan Cloth*. 2..0 •< Heavy aud Medium Brown .Mus lins, 85 ■' Super Bleached Shirting Muslin. 60 '• Thibet Cloth# and Alpacuis, all c olura. ♦ 41 Oasninetts, all colors and prices, 25 " All Wool, Rag, List, and Stau Car pets, 15 " floor Oil Cloths, 4-4, 5-4. 6-4, and 8-4 wide. Men and Boys' Wool, Fur, aud Beaver Slouch Hats, Morocco Lined Navy Caps, also Cloth and Plush do., Bootsand Shoes, for u>en and boys.Bootees, Double Sole Moiocce aud Kid Shoes for ladies, also, an immense stippiy of B"ots and Shoes for misses and children. Groceries. Queensware, Hardware, Brooms Bucket*. Tubs. tie.. Fish Oil. Sperm Oil, Lard Oil, Lioseed do Bar Iron, Nail. Rgd. Ac. Our assortment includes every article usually found in stores, aud to prove vre are selling "cheaper thai, the cheapest," all we ask is a call, trouble to show good# it will not cost you anything to cotue ai.d look at tbe bargains we will oti'er. CTT'Countrr Produce received ior goods at cash prices. , A C. CRAMER k CO. Oct. 12, 1855. New Fail and Winter Goods. THE undersigned begs leave to inform hi friends and the pbblic that he has just tee ceived from the eastern cities, aud is now ex hibiting AT CUBA P SIDE, a genera! tssoit ment of new style fail and \II\TER GOODS. omprisitig a great variety of LADIES' DRESS GOODS, of the latest styles; such in part as Black at d 1 ancy Silks, Merinocs, Cashrners. Coburg at-d Thibet Cloths, Alpacos, Mousseijn DsUjnta Mousseiine De Beges, Fancy I'iints. trom a up. Muslin, bleached and unbleached iroru e to up, all widths. Thibet and Bay Slate FbawU Blue, Back. Blown and Oiive French Cloths Sup'r Black and Fancy Cassimeres, Tweeoa' Cassinetts. Jeans. Vesting*, Merino Shirts and Drawers. Hats and Caps, Boou and Shoes in great variety, &c.; &c. GROCERIES. Sup'r OoMen Syrup and N. O. Molasses, best Rio and Java Coffee, N.O. clarified, wished, and granulated Sugars, Spices. Teas. Choco late. Extract of Coifce. Rice. Tobacco Drugs and Oils, together with every other article arlij.t. edtc the wants of the penpl#. all of which ho is determined to sell CHEAP FOR CASIT or approved produce. lie ri-spoctfuUv invites all in search of bar gain* to give hi", a call before purchasing.- Thankful tor past favors, he hopes hr fair dial ing. and a desire to pleaao. to continue to merit and receive a literal share of the public natron agt. 1 G. IT. RUPP. Oct. ICJJifia. COSMOPOLITA.Y ART ASSOCIATION. S ECO.YD YE.JR. A RKAXGEMENTB for the Second Annual JA. oliecti'iu of this new and popular Institu tion for the diffusion of Literature and Art.have beer, made on the most extensive scale. Among the works already engaged, it the far famed -GENOA CKI:CIFIV which originally coat Ten I'housaiid Dollars. In for nir.fr this new collection, the diffusion I of wrks uf American Art. and the encourage* ! ruent of American genius hare no? been ever lookeil Commission* have been issued to many of th* moat distinguished American Aißns.who will contribute some of their tir.est production*. Among them are three Marble Busts, executed by the greatest living-Sculptor—ll iritrn Powers i GEORGE WASHINGTON , the Father of h s Country; BENJAMIN FKANKI.IN. the Phi losopher ; DANIEL WEBSTER, tho States, man. A special agent has visited Europe and made car fill and judicious selections of foreign works of Art, both in Bronze and Marble : She tuaiy and Choice Paintings. The whole forming a large and valuable col heeton of Paintings and Statuary, to be diatri abutd free among the members of the Associa elionfor the Second Year. Terms ot Membership— The payment of three liars constitutes any one a number of this Afs.ioiation, sod entitles bim to either one of the following Magazines for one year, and also a ticket in the distribution of the Statuaiv aid Pin tings. The Literature issued to subscribers consists of the following Monthly Magazine* : Harper * Putnam's, Knickerbocker, Blackwood's Gra ham's. G ode)'a Lady'* Book, and llousehold Words. Persons taking five memberships are entitled to any five of the Magazines tor one vear. and to six tickets in the distribution. The net proceeds derived from the sale of memberships, are devoted to the purchase of works of Art for the ensuing tear. The Advantage# Secured—hp becoming a member of this Association, art ist. All persons receive the full value oi their subscriptions at the start, in the shape of sterling Magazine Literature. 2d. Each member is contributing toward* pur chasing choice Works of Art, which arc to l distributed among themselves, ail ,j arv same time encouraging the Ait* >| the country, disbursing thousand* of dollar* through i"i* Agency. Persons in remitting fnnrt* fur membership, will please give their post office address in Inl!, statin? the month they wish the Mazarine to commence. and have the letter register, d at the post office to prevent loss ; on the receipt of which, a certificate ot membership, together with the Magnzme desired, will be f<n warded to auv part of the country. Those who purchase Magazines at Bookstores will observe that by joining this Association they receive the Ma H s.ine and tree ticket in the annual distribution, all at the same price they now pay for the Magazine alone. , Beautifully illustrated Catalogues, firing fall descriptions, sent lree ru application. For Membership, Addressee. L. TOBY, Actuary <5. A- A. At either of the print i| si offices—'* Knickerbocker Msgar.re " office, j;4B Broadway, N • Y., 'T Western Office. ltd V. ater Street, Sandusky, O. hiov. £", '6s—t.t. IFFIBS THE undersigned have this day formed a purtnotsbipin the Carriage Making aad Blacksiuitbing lusiuosu, under the :*n> , and firm of \Wtsel &. Co. TV will e t dcavor by promptness, attention and tin* I character of our work, to merit and ©ld'sin a fair share of cnstimi. Onr staud is th# one iieretofyre occupied by Weisel & Fos i ter, immediately east of town. WJL WEISEL, MICHAEL WJfilSfit,
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