Ptflflaa Infeutte. ALTOONA, PA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20,1862. 3?hb Hobse Contracts.—That the moot stupendous frauds have been perpe trated upon* the Government by horse con tractors andlioree inspectors has now been made apparent. The recent speech of Van Wydc iir Congress on shameful frauds of Pennsylvania horse contractors, baa created' considerable commotion. Af ter alluding to some of the outrages, ho said :r-» “■There is jet another case. I refer to the corl tractteporchasc one thousand horsey to be deliv ered at Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Such a horse market the world never saw. * Horses, with run aitig sores, which were seen by the inspectors, and branded , and if a bone outraged common decency he would be rejected, and an opportunity sough? the wine day to pass and brand him. Immediately the horses were subsisted by private contract to fa vorites, at thirty-nine cents per they sub let to fanners, from twenty-four .to twenty-six cents. Over four-hundred of these horses were •ent with Col. Win hoop's regiment, and tbepa pen( at Pittsburgh report some actually so worth less they were left on the docks. The remaining fire hundred were left at Huntingdon for the ben efit of contractors. In that single transaction over fifty thousand dollars were stolenfrom the Gov ernment.” About the time the Huntingdon con tracts were being filled, mention was made that the stock was of an inferior quality and totally unfit for the service intended, and we have since beard good judges re-, mark that they would not have given one good horse for a dozen of the broken down, spavined and pole evileef nags there footed upon the Government at prices rang ing from §lOO to $125 per bead. An honest inspector was first sent there, and be refused to pass the old nags. Immedi ately the contractors gave notice at head quarters and the first inspector was sum marily .removed to make room for one who would pass the stock. When the people noticed how their money was being squan dered, they complained, but their complaint was not heard. Which had the better right to be heard, and whoare responsible! We hopethat the resolution introduced in GongresS'some time since, making fraud punishable by imprisonment in the peni tentiary, confiscation of all propertyand forfeiture of all bock pay on contracts, will ; become a law, and that all defrauders will be discovered and receive their reward.— While we earnestly desire this, we confess that we have but little idea that Congress men will set a trap to catch themselves. WThe Shamokin Register of the 11th lost., oomos to us with a pretty strong ar ticle recommending Hon. Thomas A. , Scott for next Governor of Pennsylvania. Undoubtedly he would make one of the; beet officers the State ever had, and we should indeed be glad to see him elevated to that position, but we are not sure that I# would accept of it. We fully endorse all the Register says about him, and do it more freely because we know the man.— The editor says:— He combine in himself all the requisites to mate an efficient officer. He is, in a business point of view, fully competent, having for some Ifane had the management of one of the largest bonnets corporations in the State. Morally he is without reproach. Politically, he stands firm for (be maintenance of die supremacy of the Constitu tes*. :He is our first choice, and having token up Ida claims wo shall do all in our power to secure hit election. The Press in speaking of attacks made on Mr. Scott, in certain quarters in reference to a schedule issued, by him while General Manager of Government Transportation, fully defends him from them all, and concludes the article as fol lows: Ur. Scott did not seek, and does not now seek, political advancement. The architect of Ids own fortunes, pe has, while yet a young man, achieved a reputation for business tact and energy second to UP man in the country; and since the commence ment of our unfortunate national troubles he has labored as zealously and as effectively for the suc- Ofm of me Union cause as any individual in the Voyol States. Every office he has filled under the Government was bestowed upon him without the lightest .Influence being brought to bear on his part. Such a man deserves the gratitude of the country, and his services will not soon be forgot tanby those who know their value. JTA woman, who died in Cincinnati lately, ilMDtaoed.by her friends, in the absence of her it a soldier, in the vault of the Cnm rifftsvlQe’ burying ground. Hearing of his wife's QbWws, bto husband returned on Wednesday last, hotwaS shocked to henrof her death. Anxious toheholdbis wife’s features once monv he had the mnip id the presence of several friends, mat Wwri waa Us-horror and astonishment to find 4gft rimmed riosifien, and was lying fliu ■pen ber &Mt luring fa her struggles and extreme sMprir,-4on,the flsshentirely off one of.hershoul jan. The lid pf the cottn was replaced and then lowered |a the ground; there to He forever. ' October 11—South-West Pass of the Mississippi secured. ; , ■ October 25—Charge of Gen. Fremont’s Body- Guard. October 26—Victory at Romney. ■ajfovember 7—Bombardment Of Port Royal. December 13—Allegheny, Camp West. * December 17—Col. WiUich’s victory at Mun fordsvillc. December 18—Capture of 1800 Rebels by Gen. Pope in Missouri. December 18—Victory at Drainsville. 1862. January I—Defeat of Humphrey Marshall. January 2—Capture of Rebel batteries, South Carolina. January 3—Second repplse of Rebefc.at ffnnttz Rosa. January 4—Kebeljrout at Mifl Springs; February s—Capture of Fort Henry. February 9—Capture of Roanoke Island and 3,000 Rebels To these we may add the fall of Fort Donelson, the reported capture of Savan nah, with the other features of the glori ous victories, the news of which is now arousing the enthusiasm and the joy of the nation. Par of Soldiers. —The pay of the United States army is vastly greater than any other in the world. The Hussion soldier receives annually only thirty-six dollars a year as pay, and his rations consist solely of black bread. The'soldier-in the French army receives fifty-six cents a month.— The pay of our soldiers is twenty times greater.— The estimate .in the French budget for 1860 was $64,687,500 for an army on a war footing of 762,- 765 men, and, in addition, a reserve militia on a peace footing of 415,746 men. It costs the United States nearly three times os much to maintain a soldier as it does the British Government—and it is to be remembered that the British Government can get money at three per cent.' interest, while it costs us six per cent, or more. P aviso Deaelt for their Whistle.— The London Tints says that the release of Mason and SUdell and their two secretaries cost the British Government (in Its preparations for hostilities, we presume,) X 1,000,000 a piece, or in all about $25,- 000,000. No wonder thaf the people of EJngland are somewhat dissatisfied with their bargain and disposed to believe that they have poid too dearly for their whistle. Cottox Decusino. —Among significant signs ofthe timesin commercial circle*is the rapid de cline in the price of several kinds of cotton; goods. The day is rapidly approaching when, instead of cotton-trig to King Cotton, the sovereign people of the United States will find him one of their most bumble and submissive subjects..! GLORIOUS NEWS! FORT DONNELSON OURS! 15,000 PRISONERS TAKEN! EtnCOEEtf CAPTUEE offAVAHEAH “ON TO NASHVJLLE!” The special correspondent of the Chicago Tima furnishes the following account of the the bom bardment and surrender of Fort under date of the 16th inst. Fort DonneUod' surrendered at daylight this morning, unconditionally. We have Gem. John son, Buckner and Bushrod, and 16,000 prisoners, 3,000 horses, and 20,000 stand of arms. Gens. Pillow and Floyd, their brigades, ran away on steamers without Gen. Buckner being aware of their intention. ' General Smith led the charge on the lower end of the works, and was first inside of the fortifica tions. The runaways from* Fort Henry were bagg***! here. The prisoners are being placed aboard the steam ers for Cairo. -Our loss is heavy, probably 400 killed and 800 wounded. We lose a large per centage of the offi cers. Among them are Lieut. COl, Erwin, of the Twentieth Illinois Regiment; Lieut. Col. White, of the Thirty-first;lllinois; and Lieut.Col.Smith, of the Forty-eighth Illinois. Among the wounded are Col. John A. Logan, member of Congress; Colonel Sawyer, and Col. Ransom. Mtyor Post, of the Eighth Illinois Regiment, with 200 privates, are prisoners, and have been token to Nashville. They were captured on the night before the surrender. The loss of the enemy is heavy, bat not so large as oure, as they, fought behind entrenchments.— We should have token them by storming the for tifications on Saturday, if our ammunition had not given out in the night. Gen. McClerpond's division, composed of Ogles by’s, Wallace's and MdArthur’s brigades suffered terribly. They were composed of the Eighth, Ninth, Eleventh, Eighteenth, Twentieth, Twcutv ninth, Thirtieth, Thirty-first, Thirty-fifth, Thirty eighth and Forty-ninth Illinois Regiments. Gcn. Lew Wallace, with the Eleventh Indiana, Eighth Missouri, and some Ohio regiments parti cipated. Taylor's, WiHiard's, McAllisters, Schwartz's, and DeCesse’s batteries were in the fight from the commencement. The enemy turned our right wing for about half an hoar, but our lost ground was more than regained. Gen. Lauman’s Brigade, of Smith'* Division, was the first in the lower end of the eneinv’s en trenchments, which position they succeeded in ob taining by charging bayonet*.- As nine-tenths of the rebels Were pitted' against our tight wing, our forces on the right were ready all Saturday night to recommence the attack. On Sunday morning they were met on their ap proach by a while flag. General Buckner haring sent early in'lhe morning a despatch to General Grant surrendering his command. The works of the fort extend some five miles on the outside. The rebel loss 48 field pieces, 17 heavy guns, 2®,ofio stand'of arms, besides a large quantity of commissaty stores. The rebel troops are completely demoralised, and have no confidence in their leaders, as they charge Pillow and Floyd with deserting them hr their hour of distress. Our troops displayed' immense physical endu rance, os well as undaunted bravery during this severe struggle. Since the investment of the fort, on Wednesday last, they were oftentimes export! to a heavy storm of rain or snow, fighting during the day and lying'on their arms at flight; and were without provisions half of the time, and ail the time without tents. At daylight the advance was mode, and when the full light of day' broke forth, white dags were hung in many places on the enemy’s works. An officer at a convenient point .was informed that they had stacked their arms and surrendered early in the morning. The following correspondence then passed be tween the commanders: Headquartkrs, Foot Donel«on,> February 16th, 1862. ) Sir —ln consideration of all the circumstances governing the present situation of affairs at this station, I propose to the commanding officers of the Federal forces the appointment of commission ers to argue upon terms of capitulation of the forces at this post under my command. In this view I suggest an armistice until 12 o’clock to-day. I am, very respectfully, your ob’t serv t, S. B. BUCKNER, Brigadier General C. 8. A. To Brigadier General U. S. Grant, Command ing United States forces near Fort Donclson. Headquarters on the Field, ) Fort Donclson, Feb. 16, 1862.£ To Gen. S. B. Bcokheb :. Sir —Yours of this date‘proposing an armistice and the appointment of commissioners to settle on the terras of capitulation is just received. No terms, except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately on your works. I am, very respectfully your ob’t serv’t, U. S. GRANT, ” Brigadier General Commanding. Headquarters, Dover, Tenn.,) February 16th, 1862. j Brigadier General U. 8. Grant, U. 8. A. : Sir —The distribution of the forces under niy command, incident to an unexpected change of commanders, and the overwhelming force under your command compel me, notwithstanding the brilliant Success of the Confederate arras, to ac cept the ungenerous and unchivalrous terms which you propose. I am, sir your servant, S B. BUCKNER, Brigadier General C. 8. A. Onr troops were soon in the enemy’s camp, when the rebel officers gave up their swords. The bulk of the rebels arc chagrined, as they knew of the surrender long before our men were apprised of it. General Pillow and General Floyd had planned and effected their escape during the night, taking with them Floyd’s Brigade and a few favorites, occupying what few small steamers they had. The prisoners are loud in their denunciation of the runaways. < . , Many of them acknowledged the hopelessness of their case, and intimated their willingness to take the oath of allegiance, and return to their homes. ’ To the question put to an officer, pa to how many prisoners we bad, he replied—“ Yon have all out of 25,000 who Were not killed or did not make their eseape.” St. Louis, Feb. 17.—This city is wild with ex citement and joy. The news was read at the Union Merchant’s Exchange, creating the most intense enthusiasm.' The “Star Spangled Ban ner,” “Flag of oar Union,” and “Bed, White and Bine,” wore sung by all present, after which they adjourned and marched to head-quarters, from 1,200 to 1,500 strong, where three rousing cheers were given for Halleck and Foote. General Halleck appeared at the window and thanked the people for their hearty demonstration. He said, "I promised, when I came here, with your aid, to drive the enemies of oar flag from your State. This has been done, and they are now virtually oat of Kentucky, and soon win be out of Tennessee.” [Three cheers for the Union.] Canto, Feb. 17.—The steamer Memphis arrived from Fort Honelson this evening, bringing a Mis sissippi regiment prisoners, and about fifty or sixty wounded soldiers, who were left at Mound City. .Eight or nine other boats are on the way with rebel prisoners. The rebels who escaped are supposed to have gobe to Nashville, where, or at Clarksville, it is supposed they will attempt to make another stand. This evening a great light was seen for several hours inthe direction of Clarksville, and if fa supposed that the rebels have either horned the town or their steamboats in the river, to present them from faffing into the hands of our troops. The rebel officers admit that if we take Nash ville, the rebellion iflTennessee fa “gone np.” 'Baltimore, Feb. 18.—It is rumored by passen gers by the Fortress Monroe boat that' news had reached Norfolk of the surrender of the city of Savannah, without a gun being fired. S. S. Mills, the publisher, and Thomas S. Pig gott, the editor, of that notorious secession sheet. The South, were this morning arrested and taken to Fort McHenry. Our Army Correspoßdence. 3 Hilton Head, S. C., > January 22d, 1862. y Messrs. Editors: —Since last writing to you nothing of any importance has occurred, farther than the sending out of ode or two secret expedi tions. In my last I mentioned the fact that a pretty decided movement would be' mode before many days. Since then, preparations have been rapidly made, and now three reglmbflts, the 4tb New Hampshire, 97th Pennsylvania, 6th Connecti cut, and a portion of the New York Volunteer Engineers, with a section of tljh Rhode Island battery and a portion of Captain' Hamilton’s bat tery 3d Artillery U. S. A., are on board of the steamers “Boston,” “Cosmojiolitan'’ and “Dela ware,” ready to be oft* at a moment’s notice. We are not positive as to the point of attack, but the .general impression seems to be that Savannah is the joint three toned. I judge this supposition to be correct, from the fact that several explorations have lately been made of the different iulond cban neis leading to that place. In the principal one the rebels bad sunk a vessel and also driven piles so as to effect a complete blockade. This was discovered, and, a few nights ago, was entirely removed by Major Baird, Provost Marshal of this island. Of this fact the rebels are yet ignorant, and by t it wo have free access to Savannah, with out being molested by Fort Pulaski, which is left entirely to the rear. I have no doubt that close upon the heels of this letter will follow the news of the captive of Savannah. It i? not likely that the 7Gth Pennsylvania will have any share in this ex pedition. The brigade to which it belongs remains in charge of Fort Welles. Since lost writing, Company A, Capt. Campbell, and Company F, Capt. Wayne, of the 76th, have been appointed Provost 6rn-.nl. By this these two companies are dctatchcd from the regiment, and constitute a separate battalion under the command of Capt. < 'ampbcll, senior officer. We are quar tered on a little island of about two acres in extent, have our tents pitched so as'to form three sides of a square. The tents of Major Baird (Provost Marshal) and his deputy, fopm the other side-of it. In the centre are the prisoners’ teats; not occupied by prisoners’ tents, is used as parade and drill-ground. Here we have our dress-parades and guard-mountings, at which Lieut. Findley, of Company F, acts as Adjutant. The duties of the Provost Guard ire various anil important. Fawb officer and private has a sepa rate duty assigned him. One officer inspects all express packages arriving ot or leaving the island. Another has charge of the htrbor police, and ex amines the “permits” of all civilians who come ashore. Another has charge of the prisoners, and the registration of the “ contrabands” who come in. Another has charge of the guards over the prisoners and about the camp. By this means each one inows his duty, and in a short time will understand it fully. Among the prisoners are several rebels, or, at least, persons suspected of disloyalty. Some were members, of rebel infantry, and ore clothed in their peculiar, dirty, grey uniform, while others are civilians. I was, this evening, talking to one of them, an elderly man of at least forty-sis years, who tells me that his fomHyis in Charleston; that his furni ture has all been stolen by the “ niggers,” and he is in great trouble about it. He professes to be a Union man, and tells me that many of the citizens of Charleston arc, at heart, for the Union, though they dare not express their sentiments. Poor man! he was brought here without a blanket or n change of clothes, and, as his health does not appear to be very good, I gave him one of my blankets, so that he might at least sleep com fortably. About fifty “contrabands 1 ' cune in last night from the North Edisto, and one of them, a very intelligent fellow, told me that the negroes needed only to bo supplied with arms, when there would be a general insurrection. God forbid that they should ever get a single musket. It is terrible to think of the butchery of helpless women and chil dren that would ensue. Whatever the Govern ment may do, I never wish to hear of it arming the slaves. ■ Did I wish to indulge in flattery and self-praise, I could write enough about Company F, &c., to fill a column of your valuable paper, but I will forbear. I notice of late that this has become quite a hobby for army correspondents. No letter will be considered complete, I suppose, unless it contains a paragraph about the weather. Until within the last week, we had most delightful, clear, worm days and cool nights, just cool enough for sleeping comfortably. For a few days post, we have had occasional showers of rain, while some days are quite warm and others are quite cool. I suppose the rainy season has set in here, and, no doubt, rain storms will be frequent. Still we look in vain for the snow and ice, and the cold, biting winds which seem naturally to belong to the month of Jannaiy, and which I suppose yon in Altoona are enjoying in all. their gloty. We can hardly become reconciled to the change, and it seems almost an impossibility that we are in the disloyal State of South Carolina and within forty miles of Charleston, where secession was first hatched. Yet it is even so. In concluding these hasty notes, I will speak but a word as to the health of our company,— Ever since leaving home, we have ail been blessed with remarkably good health; and, Since our arri val on this island, at no one time, have there been half-a-dozen men unfit for duty on account of sick ness, and not a commissioned officer has lost one day from duty on that account. Hoping to be able to record the itaking of Sa vannah, in mj next, I am, &c., KEYSTONE. Font Hbkbt.— General McClentard; the com maader at Fort Hemy, has changed its name to Fort Foote, in honor of the brave and gallant Commodore. SPECIAL NOTICES. JfbjViXT IJinrgaiOL—'!h*r» Is, perhaps, no department of military hosiasss la.VhMt thsro has been a: man marked imprpvsaeat than In tha clothing of soldiedo- Sot man? years since, qaesrs and private* were efad Ui gardstata which wsre slnwfifiakta-tight. They wore leather stocks, which were worthy of the name, for they kept tbs wearer In tribulation; while th»lr padded breasts sad tight sleeves:made Volition a"flutter of great difficulty. During the present wir, inch of oar volunteers ee pro> B care their uniforms at the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Bockhill A Wilson, Nos. 60S and SOS Chestnut street above Sixth, Philadelphia, obtain clothing that Is perfectly easy, substantial *o*l becoming. The firm named hrve gono largely into the trasinoea of nuking Military Clothing, and their faeiilties enable them to fIU the largest order* In the shortest possible time. A Card to the Suffering. The Her. Wm. Cosgrove, while laboring as a missionary in Japan, was cured of Consumption, whensli other means had failed. By a recipe obtaiaed from a learned physician residing In the great city of Jeddo. This recipe ha* cored great number* who were suffering from Consumption, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Oongha and Colds, apd the debility and nervous depression caused by these disorders. Desirous of hensflttin| others, I will send this recipe, which I brought home with me, to all who need It, free of charge. Address BKV.WM. COSGROVE. 439, Pulton Avenue, Brooklyn, N.T. RJr Those exposed to Billons attacks caused by miasma, os well as those already suffering from them, and particu larly those convalescent, should at once have recourse to Prof. Wood’s Restorative cord id arid Blood Renovator. It Ire pure healthy tonic Cordia I ,ardecllt ;.t once be fait in ell parts of Che system, exhilarating and permanently building it up, and thus not only cure, but render the constitution Invulnerable to the farther progress of dis ease, os well as prevent those new devoiopmenta to which in a weakened condition w« an so liahls. See advertise ment in another column. Public Bui© CfF HORSES ANI> GATTLE. MiSf tL THE Subscriber will expose to Sale by Public Outcry, at his rctiiler.co, at BeiVi Mlllt, on TUESDAY, MARCH 4th, IS6S, Lho following described personal Property, to wit: 13 WORK HORSES, 3 MILCH COWS, 4 & YEAH OLD COLTS, LOT OF YOUNG CATTLE, 1 3-YEAR OLD COLT, 1 BREEDING SOW, 1 YEARLING COLT, LOT OP PIGS, 30 HEAD OF SHEEP, TO BE SOLD IN LOTS OF 10. THRESHING MACHINE A HORSE POWER, THREE WAGONS, LOT OF WAGON GEARS, 1 SET STLVER-MOCNTBD SINGLE HARNESS,! SET BLACK MOUNTED SINGLE HARNESS, AC., AC., AC, Nun Moxius CnariT will In given the purcheeera of the above mentioned'property. Sale to commence at 10 o’clock A. M., on said day, when attendance will be given by SAMUEL MILLIKBN. BatL’i Mtue, Feb. 13,1582.—3t. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Notice.is hereby given that Letters of Administra tion have been granted to the undersigned on the Estate of MATHIAS SMITH, late of Logan township* deceased. Atl persons knowing themselves indented to said estate arc requested to moke immediate payment, and (hone hav ing claims againsi the same will present them duly au thenticated for settlements Jan. 26, 18C2.-6t Administration notice. Letters of Administration on the estate of SAMU EL DUNLAP, late of Altoona, Blair county,deceased, have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims against the same will present them duly authenticated fotJfetlement. , „ • 8. M. WOODKOE, Ad*’r. Jan. 26th, 1862.-« t * TiLonx.uf V. 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W H Kaxsti, WOOD’S HAIR HKSTOBATJVH. iVqf. OJ Ifbodr Boat Bir—Having bod tbemlcfortuM to lose the best portion of toy heir, from the effects of the yellow fever* la New prlcoa* In 1861, I «w induced t* make * trial of yo«r preparation, end found It to afuw«r as tho very thing needed* My hair Is now thick and glour and no words can express my obligations to you In ghlsr to the afflicted sach a treasure. FIN LET JOHNSON/ The Kestoratire is pot up In bottles of three sites, ti- Urge* medium, and small; the small holds }4 a pint, sad rtUiU for one dollar per bottle; the medium holds at least twenty per cent, more la proportion than the small, retails for two dotUrs per bottlo; the large holds a quart, 40 m# cent, more in proportion, nod retails for $3. 0. J. WOOD A CO* Proprietor*, 444 Broadwar. Km York* and IX4 Market Street, Bt* Louie, Mo. For sale in Altoona by A. HOOSiI and 0. W. KIBBUUL Agents, and all good Druggists and Fancy Goods DsataT* July 15t,4861-lyeow THOMAS W. EVANS & 00. Invite attention to their LABOK, TA&IBD and HASH SOME assortment of NEW FALL GOODS, Embracing all tho NEWEST STYLES ID SILKS, DEBS OOOOa, CLOAKS. EMBROIDERIES, sad FANCY DRY OOODB. Also, a fall sssortmont of MOURNING HOODS, WHIT, 00008, HOSIERY, OLOTBS; MITS, tl W-TliU .lock i* principally T. W EVANS A CO.l OWN IMPORTATION, baring been selsctcd inthebm European Markets, exprecsly for their own Retell Tm), and irill be found nnaurpasaed fur Style, QnsUlr. sat REASON ARCS PRICES. NOS. 818 AND 820 CHESNUT STMeT, BELOW CONTINENTAL HOTEL, ftiltAVKimu. N. B.—Wfaolesste buyers will find It adrsutegeont u examine this Stock. [OctlJ-Ja.] ON HAND AGAIN—WE BAVK THIS pleasure of announcing to our enstomsnud all others, that we are on hands again with a Isrgs ul varied stock of. FALL GOODS; and asonredd stock was 6sdu*>/nffy cleaned out thoMrt* feel inclined to patronise us will have tbs sdvsnttp of selecting from an almost entirely NEW AND FRESH STOCK of goods, which we feel confident will be sold si cbeepu tbe chetpast. Wo particularly incite onr Isdy fiiMfo IS call and Examine our splendid line ol DRESS GOODS, AC., which we think cannot foil to pless*. Altoona, Oct. oth, 18fil-3t. REFORMED AMERICAN PRACTICE. GO AND SEE THE Root aherb doctor, vi* can tw coxrolted at Ur WOODS’, in Altoona, en ihc »th of January. Also, tho 10th of February. Also, to 7th of March. He treats all illseama Umt flesh is heir to. He lotto all females that nay be with diseases pecalhr to their sea, to call and examine his new mode of trestmnt as thousands bare been restored to health who hare abandoned by other*, lie Is In possession of perfect l» strutoents for sounding the lung* and chest, and ia tbtrv foroable to determine tho exact condition oftheviul organs—consequently can treat such complaints with greater safety and oertaintr than It Is possible fur tho** who guess at tho disease and experiment for its cure. He believes that for every malady, there Is found in our sod e sure and never-foiling remedy. 4S* Patients can receive treatment for $5 per Booth* except in case* of Cancers and Tumors, they varying from $lO to sloo* Examinations froo» See handbills. Doc. 19,1MV] DE. W. LEVINQ3TOK. CONFECTIONERY AND OYSTER SALOON, r rHE SUBSCRIBER WOULD IN ■JL TOBM the elllsees of Altoona and vicinity that hb CONFECTION KEY, NUT and FECIT STORE, is supplied with the very best articles to be bad, and in gm* variety, lie baa also an OYSTER SALOON attached to bin store, tn which ba will terra op OTSTJU in every style during the season. FRESH-BAKED BREAD ,t DlEStlwayi an Usui He is atoll timos prepared to supply cakes, candies, Is, or picnics and othar parties. He Invites a share of paUi* believing that be can render fall latlfhellos *♦ Remember, hit store and saloon it onTlrrinlaittwU" doarsbelotr Patton’s Hall. dm ROSSI. Altoona, Oct. 10, IWI-tf US. ARMY.—WANTED IMM«- • DIATELT, FOB THE TWELFTH REGIECR D. B.ISPA.VTRF, REGULAR SERVICE, a few mote sble bodied men, "between tbe ogee of eighteen and thirty An from SIS to SSS per month, according to dj rank of the soldier. Each man will be furnished wi» equipments, ample clothing and subsistence. Quartan, (toel.and medical attendance free of choree- The psj« each soldier commences as soon as ho Is enlisted. By an act lately passed, the term of enlistment hss b«e changed from tire to THREE TEARS, and ev«y soldi* who serres that time it entitled to SIOO BOUNTY from the Government. Attention is drawn to tbe M" th£t the Oevernaent hu viMly oo&nroMd to toaU* I** 1 ** r ° m r&Q^B> Advancement is, therefore, ep* B farther information apply at the Recruiting Ofi**! on Virginia atreet opposite Lowther’s Store. Altoona, Lieut. J. 8. CAMPBELL. Wth Infantry, D. S. A. Kaeniiting Offlcw- GW. KESSLER-—PRACTICAL • liKI’GOIBT, reepcctfhllT announce, to the citizens of Altoona and the public gcn-S^HA By strict Attention to business. ind a desist to render ®** l*&ctkm to all as regards price And quality, he hopes** mmt and reeelte a riiars of public patronage. . _ Physicians and merchants supplied on reasonable kroa aim all orders from a distance promptly attended to. Phjaktens preset Iptkms cprafolly c(mipounded, (l*^ SORELITK BASE .—Haring puj; chimed tho right to manofacture the COBW£>. * for ARTIFICIAL TEETH, I am now pwr*"?.? put «p denture* oo tbia new tad beautiful prt»«P" whlcb ia fcr anpeHor to tbe old atjrle, on -direr pWj-“ It will not corrode or discolor. It contains n° ••JJJf tnbstaae«p and of conns there la no galranjcjc” o * whweLy metel plates often bseoms obnoxious. wiahlng a fine tei of teeth «iH pleaee call ami «»*“" ■pwimaa*. * w. 8. BITTb’EB, J *n, t, 1863-tf] Oiea in Masonic Temple, Altooo* T UMBER FOR SALE. JU SaniGLEE, JftOOO LATHS* Ike ■Mag“»*•of OTILMHO MATERIALS,Iower«£»"“ lowtwi, for cam. Apply to JOHN BHOEEABB* Hair, hat, tooth, shaving. Palflt, Saab tadTanUi BntriM„ M .g. gPBCTAOLBS ANBBTB PBKg' 1. fi d. LOWTHH. Wa tiOQAXi rmlT -»’ Put«m« *> w W* in Kw * h ’» H * Vh. 18th, to nominate c at the ensuing Borough • of John AUi»oo,Eaq., Ksq-> was appointed chairman Lowther, 8. M- Wood! „ n Secretary. ■ *Ob motion. a committee consisting i ward was appointed a tlclwt to be by tl -nTchai* appointed the foUowim ris *£* Shoemaker, East Wanl-J< Yf\Uiasa McDonald. J, B. Hllcman. Tbe comnutt® 6 retired for wiort .coming reported the following tick. TSt. tf tl* ft«ce-Jonathan Co Toioi Chmsoi— Bouden, Jai Sehooi Dirteton —HJ C. Dent, J* Constable— Joseph K. Ely. ■pinicl prico tv t Amumt* —Jacob Wagner, J« Awßtor —John A. Nichols. Jwigto/ Election**-#. W.-Jot u W. W.—Mfci u >i *t ■E- VT."Joho j h#w *w-.N. vr.—Bobtqww, “Spaetore-W. W*-J«*» Kessler. W.—William B* Biohtqr. On metioD, acjjourned sia*