t«S JtLTOfillA TRIBUNE, B. B. „.,h. C. DEBS, mumu un nonmn. Per awnnm, (payable (nrarlaMy U> adsance,) »1,60. AH W<n MnUined at the afMn #f the time paid far. . vttui nr “■ 1 Insertion 2 do. S do. BonrUata arlaaa (26 $ S7W fBO Onaaqwwa, (SUne*).., SO 76 ■ 100 Two • A* “ )... 100 180 ' 200 clt « ) 180 200 280 OlHrftßl ■»>! and leaa than three months, 26 cents paraffin breach Insertion. Smooths. 6months. 1 year. Six Unas or teas 160 *3OO *5 00 One square 2 80 4 00 7 00 Two “ 400 600 10 00 Three “ 6 00 8 00 12 00 Four « 800 10 00 14 00 HaUn-ooUmui.. 10 00 14 00 20 00 One Mdarn0........ 14 00 26 00 40 00 Administrators and Executors Notices. Merchants s)wttMn by the jeer, three squares, trUli Überty to change, 10 00 PemtMsl or Businms Cards, not exceeding 8 Dsasidth pager, per year. 5 00 ~ Common tcattons of a poiltical character or indiridoal in tweet arm bo charged according to theabore rates. jhteartieaaaenia not marked with the number of inaer tloesdeeired, will be continued till forbid and charged ac nirtiia lii jin elm 11 terms. Aaabaea notice* fire cents per line for erery insertion. OJedpeer notices exceeding ten lines, fifty cents a square. TRIBUNE DIRECTORY. : OHIMKIHEB. MINISTERS, AC. ■ PMBWYTBBIAN—Rev. Basks, Pastor—Preaching every -Sabbath morn Ingat 11 o'clock, and in the evening atTo’deok. Prayer Meetingin the Lecture Boom every ffwtlißKliT rrsrilrur at 7 o’clock. Sabbath School in tame fOOBt at9?£ o'clock in the morning. ICBTHOPIST EPISCOPAL—Rev. W. L*a Spotswood. Pastors—Preaching every Sabbath morning at 11 o’clock, and in,the evening at 7 o’clock. Prayer Meeting in the L^ftwilf Kftnm ; *fnry Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock.— SablmlltAcboolin the same room at 2 o’clock P. M. LUTHERAN—Rev. C. L. Eiunun, T l — hifji riesililMy every Sabbath morning at 11 o’clock, and in tha arming at 7 o’clock. Prayer Mooting in the Lecture. Room every Wednesday erening at 7 o’clock.— Sabbath Schoolin same room at 9 o’clock A. M. BAPTIST—Rev A. H. gxmowiß, Paetor.—Preaching every morning at 11 o'clock, and in the erening at 7 o'clock. Prayer Meeting every Wedneaday evening at 7 o’elock. Sabbath School at bo’clock A. M. UNITED BRETHREN—Rev. San oil Kiphabi, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath morning at 11 o’clock, and in the evening at 7 o’clock. Prayer Meeting In the Lecture Room every Vadnssday evening at 7 o’clock. Sabbatn School in the same room at 9 o’clock in the morning. PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL—(No regular Pastor.)— Preaching on Sabbath morning at 11 o’clock, and in the evening at 7 o’clock. Prayer Meeting every Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. Sabbath School at 9 o’clock A. M. ENGLISH CATHOLIC— Rev. Jobs Ttnoo, Paator—Di vine aervicea every Sabbath morning at 10J4 o’clock and in the aftonoon at 3 o’clock. Sabbath School at 2 o'clock in the anSrnoon. CARMAN CATHOLIC—Rev. , Paator. —Divine Orirvioea every Sabbath morning at IoU o’clock, and in the afternoon at 3 o’clock. Sabbath School at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. AFRICAN METHODIST—Rev. Auzasnut Jobsbios, Paator.—-Preaching every Fourth Sabbath in each month. Prayer bleating every Friday evening at 7 o’clock. Sab bath School at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. RAIL ROAD SCHEDULE. ON AND AFTER MONDAY, JAN. 27, 1862, TRAINS win arrive at and leave Altoona Station as follows; BxpreaaXrain Seat arrives ,9,35 P.M., leaves 9,66 P. M. « " Waet “ g|2o A. M. “ 8,40 A.M. Fast u tost “ 7,40 A.M. “. 7,65 A.M. “ « West “ 8,56 P.M., “ 9,10 P.M. Mail “ Hast “ 11.50 A. M., “ 1205 P.M, •< .< West “ 3,15 P.M., “ 3,34 P. M. Tbs MOLLIDAYSBORO BRANCH connects with Kx pross Train Vast) and Fast Lins and Mail Train tost and Wast. V INDIANA BRANCH TRAINS connect with Mall train and Johnstown Accommodation East and West, Express West, and with Local Freights. ENOCH LEWIS, Gen'l Supi. MAILS CLOSE AND OPEN. . HAILS CLOSE HOtnVif WMUtn W*y HalUdAjiburg...... Through.. BmUcb Through.. MAILS ARRIVE. BoUid*y>bnrg TRO A.M. *U«A.M. Vwtetii Through ‘ " Mm Through » WwtWßjVay 11 M A. M. B«Un> Wtj 3 1* onrua Hoobs:—Raring the week, from 6 15 A..H. till T 00 ». K. On Sunday*, from T 45 till # 00 a. *■ GEO. W. PATTON P. M MEETINGS OF ASSOCIATIONS. MOUNTAIN LODGE, No. 281, A. Y. M., meets on second Toesdsy of Mch month, at o’clock P. M n in the third •torjr the Masonic Tempi®. „ „ . _ MODNTAIN B. A. CHAPTER, No. 189. R. A. C., meets on IhsAfit Thursday of each month, at 7% o’clock P. M., In same room a* above. f A _ ■MOUNTAIN COUNCIL, No. 9, R.&fe.M., meets on the Bi«CMonday of each month, at 1% o’clock P. M., in same rooin as above. MOUNTAIN COMMANDEBV, No. 10, K. T. meets on tha'lbnrtb Tneaday of. each month, at o’clock P.M., ißsameroom as above. ALTOONA LOME, No, 473,1.0. of 0. F., meets every evaOlng, at I\i o’clock, in the second story of the JCaaonle Temple. VBBANDA LODGE. No. 532, 1.0. of 0. F., meets every Tnaaday* evening, at 7 fej'o’clock, in third story of Patton’s Biimiiw. on -Virginlaratreet. , TUBE, No. 3S, I. 0. R. M„ meets eveir TtawAtf 'evening in-the second story of Masonic Temple. Connell lire kindled at 7th ran SOth breath. ALTOONA DIVISION, No. 311, S. of T, meets ovepr Saturday evening, at 7 o’clock, in the second story of the Masonic Temple. STATE OFFICERS. Ooptrnor —Andrew O. Curtin. Aerator* qf Stole—Eli Sllfer. sstomeg Ghnerot—WflUam M. Meredith. Itffff*~ General—Thomas £. Cochran. airtaar Gmeral—William L. Wright. illHqfnnf Censral—X. M. Biddle. lr«l»ur<T— Henry D. Moore. BLAIR COUNTY OFFICERS. rmtelt jf lf ' r Charts.—President Judge, Hon George Toy loT. Aasnclates,s*mael Dean, Adam Moses, ante W. Hall. 'AUMMww-Ihkd<le<u Banks. Anthony 8. Morrow. SWA- mid SUnder —Hugh A. Caldwell. s®SLflsaw»l McCamant. Deputy—John Marks. Ottmct Attorney—Benjamin L. Hewit. (haag, Chwarissvmors— George L. Cowan, George Koon, James X. Klnkead. ChdMlf ahrwyor—James L. Gwln. vyuxsarVr—John McKcage. JSor Mouse Directors —Peter Good, William Burley, David M.Lloyd, Robt.M.Messimer, L.L. Ckromer-~A* J.Frsem&n. nf nyesmum SchooU~~3ohu Mitchell - ALTOOMA BOROUGH OFFICERS. fuiUeet of the Peace— Jacob M. Cherry, John W. Humea jAwmbo.—John Allison. * ganTCNnefl— A. A. Smyth, Daniel Laughroan, John London, Jacob Hesser.C. B. Hostottor, N. J. Merrine. Clerk to CbuncO—B. M. Woodkok. Borough Treasurer— Daniel Langhman. JMrnctora—H. C. Dern, John Shoemaker, J. B. jnMaaAf’Wm. Boyden, James Lowthcr, X. A. Beck. Trsumrerot School Board—J. B. Hileman. eS&Sre^SUl^OMU^Borough and School Tax —Jos. AddttSn' Tnhr A.Nichols,C. J.Mann,Alex.McCormick H«er. J.L. K»ier. Ward—John B. Warfel. jwapifp W«t.W»rd— Ml?lmolCl*b*ogh m <■ ii jjorth Ward—John Sboefimker. /Mpeetor*—Bast Ward—Wm. Eodamer, John JHqk«y. • Wa»a---Geo. W. fc«iUr, Jno. Bowman. • North Ward—Kobt. Green, Alex. MeCoralck. . IN MUSie —Mrs. Teacher, EeaSdence on Virginia "''e Lutheran Church, Altoona. GIVEN j9r om tlu Piwo-f©rt* «ad IftSodeon. by Ml** M. > »it«« ilQj>er.ciutfter.. Ko charge fcr C ‘^SJFS 6t ’ LIi KINDS OF FEINTING ■W" tJfcJUB WHITE LEAD AND ZINC ■”■ lain*. also OhKHae. Green, Tdlow, Q/*fO;J 11 7 j&arond oil at ■ (1-tf.] KBBBUWB - 1 76 T 20 A.M BOO “ 8 00 A.M. 4 3 00 P. M 7 00 P. M 7OO “ in advance) for in mo, Osttar* HeSqfloo, or Organ. •Armiitag* of a fim-clan Ko ilptooirn to be a competent te instrument or for inutruc- t)R. WM. B. HtTRB’S MOUTH WASH, A BU&S BEMBBY 808 A BAD BREATH, SORE MOUTHS, DISEASED BLEEDING GUMS, NURSING SORE MO UTH, And the best specific now in use for any diseased condition of the month. It U par ticularly beneficial to persons wearing , ARTIFICIAL TEETH, completely destroying every the mouth, abeorb ing and removing all impurities, insuring A SWEET BREATH to all who use it. No Young Lady or Yocrg fianuiis who Is afflicted with A BAD BREATH should delay applying this remedy, for it k a certain' core, and is approved and recqmmsqded by every physician un der whose notice it has been brought.. A Bin Breath Is an offence for which there is no.excuae while DR. WM. B. HURD’S MOUTH WASH can be procured, Mauy persons carry with them a bad breathy greatly to the unnoyancc and often t» the disgust of those with whom they come in contact, without being conscious of the fact. To relieve this, • ( ' >. USE DR. WM. B. HURD'S MOUTH WASH. Cleanliness of the month Is fit great importance to the general health, which is often affected, and not uufre quently seriously impaired, through want of proper at tention to this subject. Use Dr. Wm. B. Hurd’s Mouth Wash. Prepared at Dr. Hurd’s Dental Office, No. 77, Fourth Street, Brooklyn, E. D, Price 37 Cents per Bottle. A liberal discount made to Dealers tS" Address Principal Office, Tribune Buildings, No. 1, Spruce Street, New York. Sold in Philadelphia by Dyott ft C&, 232 North 2d Street; 0 S Hubbell, 1410 Chestnut street, and by all Druggists. Sold In Altoona by G W Kessler. DR. WM. B. HURD’S TOOTH POWDER. Thii Powder peoeues the CARBONIC WITHOUT THE INJURIOUS PROPERTIES OP CHARCOAL. Its xenon ansa etouit mcHimcAi—pouskuw wuhobt wxisisa ihi ißaku. Dr. Wm. B. Hurd’s Tooth Powder it Recommended by all Eminent DenlitO. Prepared at Dr. fluid’s Dental Office, No. 77, Fourth Street, Brooklyn, E. D. PRICE 25 CENTS PER BOX. A HberaT discount made to Dealers Address Principal Office t Tribune BuUdingt , No. 1, Spruce Streep New York. 1 Sold in PhiladelphiahyDyott AC0.,232 North 2d Street; 0. S. Hnbbell, 1410 Chestnut Street, and by all Druggists. Sold th Altoona by GW Kestle DR. WM. B. HURD’S TOOTH-ACHE DROPS, FOE THE CUBE OF TOOTHACHE prod need by exposed nerves. It is particularly adapted to aU caaes of children afflicted with , TOOTHACHE. Parents can lelieve themselves from that distressing weariness caosed by ' : LOSS OF SLEEP, and their children from great suffering, by keeping a bot tle of Dr. Wm. B. Hard’s Toothache Drops in the house. <? Prepared at Dr. Hurd’s Dental Office, No. 77, Fourth Street, Brooklyn, E. D. *' •; \ Price only 12i Cts. per Bottle. A liberal discount made to Dealers. Address Principal Office, Tribune Buildings, IVo. 1, Spruce Street, New York. Soljjin PhiladelphiabyDyott k Co,332North 2d Street; 0.8. ’Hnbbell, 1410 Chestnut Street, and by all Druggists. Sold in Altoona by Q. W. Kessler. DR. WM. B; HURD’S Neuralgia Plasters, JOE THE COKE OP NE ÜBALGIA, or Toothache produced bj cold*.' LOCAL NEURALGIA If iismediatelx cured b y their application* They act like a charm, and are perfectly harmless Id thel* nature; do not pjpdnce a blif|pr,And leaye no an pleasant remits. Dr. yfm. B. Hud’s Neuralgia Powders Beyer fail to give satisfaction to aU vhotest tholr virtue. Prepared at Dr. ford’s Dental Office, No. 77, Fourth Street, Brooklyn, K. D. PKICg ONLY IJ CBSTBB4CH. Jiddret* frinepal OfjSet, TribuneJim&agt, No. \,Spruce Sir ret, Sere York. gold la PblUdelphi* by Djutt M Co, 282Horth MBtrest; 0.8- Uubbcll, 1410 Chuluiit StrMt, ud bj all Draggfetf. BoUl ln Altoona bj & W. Keaalet. »♦».*,Mfll-lj. THE LATEST ABRIVAL OE FALL AND WINTER GOODS AT HILEMAN’S. nPHE SUBSCRIBER INFORMS HIS I covtomm, and tbs public generally, chat hi» has Just received a large and beautiful assortment of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Whitby for magnificence, extent and variety, bare never before been excelled in Blair county. Particular attention is invited to our stock of LADIES’ DRESS GOODS, Such as Sack and Fm cy Silks, Challies, Bertges, BrUlianls, Lawns, Delaines, Chin Us. Deßeges, Crapes, Prints, Crape and Stella Shawls, MantdLax, Vhderdeeves and Hosiery, Bonnets and Sibbons, OoUart, Hand • kerchiefs, Kid Gloves, Hooped Skirts, Skirt ing, Lace Mitts, dc.. <£c CANKER. FOR GENTLEMEN’S WEAR, We have Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Tweeds, Jeans, Ac. Heads of families would do well to call and examine our stock of Winter Goods fur Boys. Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Glassware, Queeasware, Wood and Willow Ware, Oil Cloths, Carpets, Ac., in any quantity and at prices that cannot fail to please. GROCERIES. Onr stock of Groceries is more extensive than ever, and consists pf Bio and Java Coffee, Crashed, Loaf and N. O Sugars; Green, Y. H. and Black Teas; Molasses, Soaps, Candles, Salt, Fish, Ac. Thankful to the public for the very liberal patronage neretofore received, he hopes by strict attention to busi ness, and an endeavor to please, to merit a continuance of the same. *«* Country Produce of all kinds taken in exchange for Goods at market prices. Oct. 10,1861. J. B. HI LEM AN. HELLO! THIS WAY, NEIGHBOR? NEW FALL and WINTER GOODS AT OLD PRICES. r I' HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RE- J spectrally inform the citizens of Altoona and sur rounding country, that be has just returned from the east, where he has been selecting his stock of Fall and Winter Goods with the greatest care and exclusively for CASH, .which enables him to sell as low if not a little lower than any bouse in the place. Ho would therefore say to all those who' wish to purchase their Fall and Winter Goods to call and examine his new stock before purchasing else where. as be feels satisfied that he can give entire satisfac tion. His goods qre of the best quality and very cheap. ALL COTTON GOODS AT OLD PRICES. His Stock consists of Ladies' Dress Goods of every variety, shade and color , from, a plain Delaine at 12 cents , up to Plaid and Plaid Delaines, all wool , at 25 and 37 )A ctsFigured Ddaines from to 25 cts., Persian Cloths, Conestoga and American Prints 10 yards for $l, Lancaster and Domestic Oinghams from 10 to cts~ aU-xoool Flannel from 25 to 37Wets., heavy Sliteting Muslin Vll^cis., Steadied Muslin from to cts.. Satinets aXL-wool Tweeds and deans of every variety and price. Men and Boys’ Boots and Shoes; Women, Misses and Chil > dren’s Shoes; Hats and Gaps. Bio Coffee at 17 cents, * ferns! White Sugar 11 cts., Brown Su gar from 8 to 10 cts.; Imperial. Y. Hyson and Black Teas; Syrup from 60 to 66 cts.; Cedar and Willow Ware; Flour, Feed, Ac., Ac. J. A. SPRANKLE. October 3d, 1861. . GREAT EXCITEMENT! AT JESSE SMITH’S. HPHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RE -1 SPECTFULLY announce to the citizens of Altoona ana surrounding country that he lias just returned from the city with bis FALL & WINTER STYLES OF M Hats <fe Caps. His Stock of llato. and Caps are of the very best selection, of every style, color and shape, for both old and young. FURS I FURS! FURS! His stock, of Ladies and Misses’ Furs is the best ever brought to this place, confuting of every variety, which will be sold at prices to-suit the times. All he asks is that the people call and examine his stock, and he feels confident that he can send them away re joicing, if not in the purchase of such an article as they wanted, at the remembrance of having looked upon the handsomest stock of Hats, Caps, Fora, Ac., ever exhibited in this town. on Virginia Strut* opposite tht Lutheran Church. Oct. 3,1881. JESSE SMITH. SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLAR NEWSPAPER PRESS. For the above sum in cash I* will furnish one of my superior NEWSPAPER PRESSES, that can be driven by hand with ease at the rate of SEVEN HUNDRED SHEETS PER HOUR. on any kind of a job from a colored poster down, and do its work as well os any cylinder Press in the world. Bed 31 X 46 inches, rolls a form with two rollers of 26 X 42 inches, weighs only lbs, and can be put up and set running by any ordinary printer. 1 have issued a specimen done, on this press, in pam phlet form, containing a cut of it, and will take great pleasure in sending a copy to those who have not received It, on the receipt of a paper from them. Any publisher inserting this advertisement, to the amount of $lO, and sending me a paper containing it, will be allowed the amount of their bill towards payment 6n one of my presses, if ordered after one year from Sep tember 1.1861. If ordered within one year, $2O will be allowed for the bill. If ordered within sir months $3O will he allowed. And if within three months, $4O will bo allowed for the bill. THESE ARE WAR TIMES AND WAR PRICES. You will find it for your interest to communicate di rectly with me, as 1 warrant the press to be nil I repre sent it, whicji yonr merchant can easily find out for you if you are a total stranger in Now York. For further particular#please address A CAMPBELL, No. 16, Spruce street, N. Y. Sept. 19,1861. ALTOONA HIGH SCHOOL. Teof. JOHN Principal. The first session of this' SCHOOL will commence on MONDAY, Not. 4th. The established reputation of Prof. Miller as an accom plished scholar and successful Teacher is a sure guarantee to parents, guardians and others, that the school will bo so conducted as to give full satisfaction. TI&tMS PEE SESSION OF TWENTY WEEKS. For English Grammar, Geography, Composition, N&tnr&l Philosophy, Mental and Advanced Arithmetic. Geometry, Trigonometry, Latin and Greek.’ ...; $l2 50 For German or French 5 00 For Music ’. 5 00 MGF Payment of subscription to be made monthly to the School Directors. DR. CALDERWOOD offers his Pro fessional Services to the citizens of Altoona, and vicinity. Office on Virginia Stmt, nearly opposite C. J. Mann’s Store. REFERENCES; J. B. Ludsn. M. D., Huntingdon. Jso. McCulloch, M. D., “ 11. T. Corny, Pittsburgh. Rev. J. B.Crist, Birmingham. Rev. Thomas Stbtsnson, Tyrone City. Jacob Bukliy, v u C. Guru, “ W. JJUBLBY, “ M. H. Jolly, , <« Altoona, May 9th, 1861-ly* WM. S. BITTNER, Dental Burgeon, OFFICE IN MASONIC ma TEMPLE, next door to the Post Teeth extracted without , palu by the Current Electro- Magnetic Machine. TIMBER- AND FARM LAND WANTED. d>Q AAA —A general assortment of epOsVV/U* . paints to this amount, of all colon, DRY and in OIL, veil ratted for Country Trade, vfll bo exchanged for Real Estate, at vholeaale prices,' Improved property preferred. J. WHITE, 124 North Twelfth street, Philadelphia. Not. 7,1881.-6 moa. J. GL ADLUM, Notary JPnblic* ALTOONA, BLAIB CO., PA. Ora at all times be fonnd at the store of J. B. Hileman. October 1,1867. Abdominal supporters, This see and Shoulder Braces for sale at . i-«f- O. W. KESSLER’S. Blanks of all descriptions neatly and expeditions)/ executed at this ofllee. CAMPBELL’S & WHEELER A WILSON’S I SEWING " g MACHINE. R • 'Ed i cr - P 3 R. A. O. KERR, J S ALTOONA. PA., H H r W Agent for Blair County, q £ sjjostlm s cc These machines are admit to be the best ever offered to the public, and their superiority is satisfactorily established by the fact that in the last eight years, OVER 1,400 MORE of these Machines have been sold than of any other man ufactured, and more medals have been awarded the pro prietors by different Fairs and Institutes than to any oth ers. The Machines are'warranted to do all thatiselaimed for them. They are now in use in several families in Al toona, and in every case they give entire satisfaction. The Agent refers those desiring information as the su periority of the Machines, to Col. lehn L. Piper, Bev. A. B. Clark. George Uawkeswortb, Benj. F. Rose, and E. H. Turner, Esqrs. The machines can be seen and examined at the store of the Agent, at Altoona. Price of No. 1 Machine, silver plated, glass foot and new style Hemmer-—s6s. No. 2, ornamental bronze, glass foot and new style Uemmer—sss. No. 3, plain, vflth old style Hemmer—s4s. , [March 31,1861-tf. THE HEROES OF PEACE AND THE HEROES OF WAR, E ANTHONY, 501 BROADWAY, • NEW YORK, ia now publishing, in addition to other portraits, the celebrated collection known in Europe and America as \ BRADY’S NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT ‘ GALLERY, in which is included Portraits of nearly all the PROMI NENT MEN OF AMERICA, not excepting Jeff. Davis, Gen. Beauregard, Floyd, and a host of other confederates. Price ol Portraits $3.00 per dozen. Can be sent by mail. Scenes of the War for the Union, are published, card size, and in stereoscopic form, ALSO, Stereoscopic Views of Scenes in Paris, London,and in other parts of England and France; in Scotland, Ireland, Wales. Holland, Switzerland, Spain, on the Rhine, in Athens. Egypt. Turkey, the Holy Land, China, India, Cuba, Ac., ad infinitum. OUR INSTANTANEOUS STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS Are the Greatest Wonder of the Age. ■> These arc taken in the fortieth part of a second, and the rushing of water, the moving of leaves, or the march of an army, docs not in the slightest degree affect the taking of these views. They are sold for $3.00 per dozen. We have also on hand and manufacture the largest as sortment of Stereoscopes, Photographic Albums, and Pho tographic Materials in the United States, and, perhaps in the world. Catalogue, containing lists of our Portraits, Views, Stereoscopes, Ac., sent free by mail, on receipt of a stamp. E. ANTHONY, 601 Broadway, AugB-ly near St. Nicholas, New York. LAB 08-SAVING WASHING MACHINE. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING purchased the right for Blair county, ol Tolhttrst’s Improved Washing Machine, are now manufacturing them at Altoona, and intend to supply them to .those persons throughout the county who desire a LABOR-SAVING MACHINE. This machine Is* got up on an entirely new principle, and is considered, by those who have seen it in use, the best that has ever been brought before the public. Among the 'many advantages of this machine oyer all others may be mentioned the following: Ist. Its simplicity of construction, making it almost im possible to get out of order. - 2d. Its speed, which astonishes alike the operator and the looker on. 3rd. The facility with which it adapts itself to the bulk or qantlty of clothes desired to be washed. 4 th. It washes equally well the finest and lightest fabric or the coai sest and heaviest, such as bed-quills, comforts, blankets, Ac. We the undersigned, hereby certify that we are now using Tolhurst’s Improved Washing Machine and are ful ly satisfied that it is a very excellent article of the kind ; combining as it does great speed with little labor, and per forming its work in the most satisfactory manner. Wo therefore cheerfully recommend it to all who desire a real 'abor-saving washing machine. JOHN WOODS. EMILE TIETZE, MICHAEL CALVERT, 1 THOS. McAHLKY, JOSEPH G. ADLUM. DANIEL PRICE. K. A. 0. KERR. A PERFECT FIT WARRANTED. D. W. A. BEDFORD, MERCHANT TAILOR, Virginia Steeet, Opposite Jaggabd’s Store. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM THE EAST, the largest assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, &c., SUITABLE FOB GENTLEMEN'S WINTER WEAR , that has ever been offered to the citizens, of Altoona. An examination of roy stock will be sufficient to convince any one that I can supply the wants of the community in this line. am also prepared to MAKE UP work on the shortest notice, and IN THE LATEST STYLE OF THE FASHION. I feel confident that I can give , AS NEAT AND PERFECT A FIT as can be bad outside of the very best establishments in the cities. I invite an inspection of my goods and work, knowing that they will speak better for me than anything I could say in an advertisement. Altoona, Nov. 23,1861-tf. Exchange hotel.—the sub- SCRIBER would respectfully in form the public that he has recently re- • • fitted the above Hotel, and is now pro pared to accommodate his friends patrons in a comfortable manner, and will spare no pains in making it an agreeable home for all sojourners. His Table will always bo luxuriously supplied from the markets of the country and cities* and his Bar filled with liquors of choice brands. His charges are .as reasonable as those of any other Hotol in the place, and he feels satisfied they can not be complained of by those wjio favor him with their custom. Expectingto receive a shdfe of public patronage, and fully intending to deservS it, he throws open his house to the public and invites a trial. I have just received a stock of No. 1 French Brandy,, for medicinal purposes. Also a large stock of excellent Wines, for medicinal pur poses, together with a lot of the best old Rye Whiskey to bo found in the country. Altoona, May 27,1859.-ly] JOHN BOWMAN. W. M. LLOYD & CO., ALTOONA, FA., JOHNSTON, JACK & CO., HOLLIDAYSBTJRG, PA., BAJSTKERS, (Late "Bell, Johmton, Jack £ Co.’’) Drafts on the principal Cities, and Silver and Gold for sale. Collections made. Moneys received on dcposUe, payable on demand, without interest, or upon time, with interest at fair rates. Feb. 3d, 1859. S. M. WOODKQK. ATTORNEY, AT LAW, ALTOONA, BLAIR CO., PA., WILL PRACTICE IN THE SEVE RAL Courts of Blair, Cambria and Huntingdon counties. Baring had several years' experience in the practice of the Law, be expects to merit public patronage. . Office on ANNIE STREET, 3 doors above the Post Office. Sept 6,1800.*tf. COAL. NOW IS THE TIME FOR EVERY family to get In their supply of coal for the Winter, ■rid the anbacribhr would therefore inform the citlrensTof 'Altoona and vicinity, that hejs prepared to supply them, on short notice, with a superior article of ANTHRACITE and ALLEGHENY BITUMINOUS COAL. He will sell It hy the Train, Car, or Cart Load, or "by the bushel, deliv ered' at the door of the purchaser. Ad" Yard on the North side of the Railroad—upper end of Altoona Yard. Hi R. MYERS. July 26,1881,-tf. Hair oils, colognes, pom ado*, Sharing Cream, Toilet Soaps, Ac. for sale by O. W. KESSLER. McMTNN A DERN, Altoona* Blair County* Pa. NEW GOODS! ' HUTTe&’S POE PALL AND WINTER, j STATE CAPITOL Jutt Arriv'd and Note Bang Opened at ri /j ST ORE, j blank book manufactory WE respectfully invite Purchasers to , | No. 54 Market St., Harritburg, p a can unj-e»roioo our stock of Fail »»d WiotCT rphis establishment is chiefly devoted . goods, aa wo think they wijl be found, upon examination, I , v . m-.u «„v. / C,U WQ to r P^ r a l r n r g rw n e\.jot ikL Ke%x^ price, for in doing so we would come-in contact with the -,a tern Sheriff's Attorno™ anJ , k intelligence of people, as every boy of six years oW t knowsoetter—that we cannot sell domestic goods at old ,• W “ i * Iml .' KS5* AUo, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, OAFS, Ac., Ac., w«n a , bound t 0 ort „, ind in uy Bty le required. Harper's tfc general assortment of W Magazine, Knickerbocker, Blackwood’s and Grah"^’ READY-MADE CLOTHING, Magazines, Oodey's Lady’s Book, I^y'.Hep«i lon , p^: F °\ M v l i^? D B ° XB, fr ° miflDe dre " T d ° WQ ‘ oa SS monkey-jacket. , „, „„ phlets, LaVsiagasiney, Pamphlet laws, bound in s'?,® Also, a full assortment of HARDWARE, brary style, at very moderate prices. Persons h-t:.. CEDAR IfARE, ; QVEE&SWARE, number jtyolumes to bind, will receive aliberaldUcsiP CROCKERY WARE, dC„ &C n <£C. Blndingmß safely be sent to us from a distance by v 1 And as to press, and all work entrusted to our care will bsaS TIPV fl-OADS oily executed, safely packed and returned by Eipreti WkJWX-fO, All work warranted. Address P. L. HUTTKB ' our assortment is complete; and as we have adopted the Harritbun k CASH SYSTEM, a* near aa we can, wo are enabled to sell _ ef„curnt a nvnv the nm at much lower prices than when we gave a general credit. SS-McCKCM t BERN, at the TWbunc Office. Ueai , We therefore feel very grateful to our friends and a gen- agents foi Altoona, and vicinity. 'They will give rafatsi erons Public for the very liberal patronage heretofore J tion in relation to binding, and receive “O' l return ba*. given ns,and hope, by strict attention to bnsiness anda free from extra charges, for all who ent.nst their workn full determination to please onr patrons in prices and my care. i msrcn .1, 1»«M, qualities, to retain the same—still adhering closely to an ' old motto —" Quick SaUt and Small, PrqllU.” [Oot. 31, ’6l-tf.) OLD STAND, Nor ; PATENT KEROSENE OR C|pBON OIL LAMPS! ' ' Unrivaled in Beauty, Simplicity Safety or Economy. Bv«ry person desiring to obtain the v*ry test and cheap eat portable light within their reach, should call at the store of the undersigned and examine these Lamj>s before purchasing elsewhere, and wo pledge ourselves to demon strate Ist, That NO ACCIDENT-can occur by explosion. ! 2d. That they emit no offensive odor while burning. 3d. That they are very easily trimmed. ;. 4th. That they are easily regulated to give more or less light. 6th. That they buro-*ntirely free from smoke. ; dth. That the light is at least 50 per cent, cheaper than any other light now in common use. These lamps are admirably adapted for the use of Stu dents, Mechanics, Seamstresses, Factories, Halls, Churches, Stores, Hotels, and are highly recommended for family use. The burner of the Carbon Oil Lamp can be attached to old side, banging and table fluid and oil lamps, at a small expense, and wiU answer every purpose of a new lanp. We nuarantec perfect satisfaction in all cases, JACOB SNYDEK, TAILOR, The Hero of One Hunted Fite per Month ! I would respectfully ~ forth my claim to pnl attention, as a Eashional Tailor, as folio tra Because 1 keep an ex* lent assortment of Clot Gassimeres, Vestings t Trimmings, which, wJ examined,always please Because my work made up in a manner tl takes down the coum and gives ull my custom' a city appearance. Because I am pot info as a Cutter to the best be found anywhere. Because long in my business gives entire control over it, c I am not dependant oj any one tolift mo out the suds. Because I am still on the sunny aide of forty, and there fore my taste as a Cotter and workman unimpaired. Call on me, in the corner room of the u Brant House/* Give me a trial and yon will go away pleased. Altoona, May 26-6 m JACOB SNYDER. Stoves, tin. and Sheet Irfln Ware, SPOUTING, &C. SRI 00 WOULD RESPECT- A • fully uform the citizens of and vicinity that ho keeps constantly on band large assortment ot Cooking, Parlor, Office Shop Stoves, of all styles and sizes, to snlt the wants of all, which ho will sell at low prices, on reason* able terms. , Be also keeps on hand a large stock of TYn and Shut* Iron TFczty. consisting of all articles for cul iuary purposes— CboZ Scuttles, Slave Pipe, dc. He has also purchased the right of sale in Blair county* of R. V. JONES’ IMPROVED SAUSAGE STUFFER, an invention which needs only to be seen to be apprecia* and should be possessed by every fiirmer, butcher or those requiring such.a machine. Particular attention paid to putting up SPOUTING, either in town or country. Spouting painted and-put up on the most reasonable terms.. fapril 14,1859*1y - GROCERY, PROVISION AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR STORE. The undersigned would iN t FORM the public that he has purchased the interest of A. MILLIRONin the Grocery and Provision Store here? tofore kept by them on Virginia street, below Caroline St* where bo will continue the business, and will keep con stantly on hand a large supply of FLOUR, HAMS, SHOULDERS, SIDES. DRIED BEEF, FISH, SALT, MOLASSES, COFFEE, TEA, SUGAR, SPICES, CONFECTIONARIES, and everything usually kept in Grocery and Provision Stores, all of which be receives fresh from the eastern and western cities, and will sell at the most reasonable prices. ' Having recently obtained license to sell liquor by whole* sale, 1 will keep constantly on hand a large assortment oj liquors of the best qualities to be had. 1 respectfully solicit a share of public custom. July 12,1861-tf,] J, BBRKOWITZ, More good news i The undersigned has just received from the Va*i a large and varied assortment of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, constating of Cloths, Cassimehes, akd VESTING-, material for FINE AND COARSE OVERCOATS, material for BOVS’ CLOTHING, GENT’S FURNISHING GOODS, such as Undershirts, Drawers, Sus penders, Handkerchiefs Ac., Ac., all of which will bo sold at the lowest prices. All work ordered will be made up in the very best style, according to the latest fashions, oh short notice Not. 1,1869-tf THOMAS ELWAY. SOMETHING- NEW. The subscriber has just returned from the east where he has purchased a very large and fine stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, BROGANS, GAITERS, &C., which he is prepared to offer to thecltizens of Altoona and vicinity at very low prices. Having purchased direct front the manufacturers for cash, he is prepared to sell at price* that will defy competition. Ail that he asks is that the people will call and examine his stock before purchasing claowhere. tS* BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the most re® 1 sonable terms. Also, repairing promptly attended to. Don’t forget the place, two doors below Post Office. Jan. 3,1861 Lands j lands i i lands i : i The undersigned is prepared to locate LAND WAR* RANTS in the Omaha and Nebraska City Land Offices.—* Good selections can now be made near the largo streams and settlements. The Lands of this Tei ritory, noV ia Market, arc of the best quality. 'QeB» Selections carefully made. Letters i f inquiry re quested. ALEX. ¥. McKINNJBY, Oreapous, Cass County, N. Ter. July 14,183^,-tf Rxrxsxrtczg: Rev. A. B. Clark, Altoona, I’a. Wx. M. Ltom A Co, Bankers, Altoona, Pa. McCxux A BXxz, Editors; “ Tasz. A. Soon, Snpt. P. K. 8., “ B. McMdxtox, Esjj, Huntington, Pa. Blair county insurance AGENCY.—The undersigned. Agent of the Blair County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, is at an times ready to Insure against low or damage by fire, Sudd taps. Merchandise, Furniture and Property, of every des cription, In ton or country, at aa reasonable rates as any Company in the State Office with Bell, Johnston, Jack A Oo- D. 1. CALDWELL, Agent.' Jan.2T,'6Wf Hardware of all descrip tions Just received and for sate by OSt-Udf] J.B. HIIEMAN GROCERY AND BAKERY! The undersigned annou.v ces to the citizens of Altoona aud vicinity that L just received a large iuvoicee of FRUITS, CONFECTIONARIES, NUTS, SPICES and notions for children expressly for the lluli&yj He will also keep always on'hand a good stock of thin and fancy cakes, of his own .manufacture. LEMONS, PRUNES, RAISINS, AC, always on hand at all seasons of tHe year. {toffee, Teas, Sngar, Molasses, Batter. EGGS. GOOD WHITE WHEAT FLOCK, BUCKWHEAT FLOOR, CORN MEAL, AC, always in store and for sale In large or small quantife. Call, examine and price my stock and you will Slj it as good and cheap us any in town. Dec. 20, ’6O-ly.j The great question which now agitates the mind of every person is. where can I get the best article for mjVB money? In regard to other matters, the scriber would not attempt to direct, but if jou, want anything in the line of > BOOTS OR SHOES he invites an examination of his stock and work. He keeps constantly on hand an assortment ofßoots.SLw Gaiter*, Slippers, &c., which he offers at fair pricey. He will-.give special attention to custom work, til ' which will be warranted to give satisfaction. Nonelctu best workmen are employed Remember my shop is on Virginia street, lmni«dsj&» opposite Kessler's Drag Store September 3, SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY, CONFECTION AWES CIGARS&TOBACCO. TOYS AND NOTIONS IN GREAT VAKIETY National police gazette- Thie Great Journal of Crime and Criminal is iB its Twelfth Year, and is • widely circulated tlirongfcosi the country. It contains aU.the Great Trial*, Criminal Cases, and appropriate Editorials on the some, toff information on Criminal Blatters, not to to found to other newspaper. Subscriptionss2 per annum; $1 for ilxmootku bo remitted by subscribers, (who should write their imc* and the town, county and State where they reside pUmh-i To O. W. MATSELL k CO - k Prop'r. of New York Police GaietV. Ifc-tfl yew r«rt (Vy CONFECTIONERY AND OYSTER SALOON. HHHE • SUBSCRIBER WOULD IS -1 FORM the citizens of Altoona and vicinity that ha CONFECTIONERY, NUT and FRUIT STORE, »«il«w supplied with the very best articles to be bad, and in F at variety. Ho has also an OYSTER SALOON attached to his store, in which ho will serve upOTSIH-' in every style daring the season. FRESH-BAKED BREAD dc PIES always on herd. He is at all times prepared to supply cakes, or pic-nics and other parties. He invites a share of fatronage, believing that he can render fall satisfoctiost. all. Remember, his store and saloon is on Virginiaslteet.t* Patton’s Hall. OTTO BOBJ Altoona, Oct. 10,1861-tf GW. KESSLER—FRACTION Jj • DRUGGIST, respectfully annoonce*^^— J fl| to the citizens of Altoona and the public erally, that fce still continues the Drng on Virginia street, where he keep* constantly on hand, for sale. Wholesale and RcUfl. DRUGS, l rS MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, OILS, VARNISH- J B 8 and DYE-STUFFS. m By strict attention to business, and a desire torenae gS isfcctlon to all as regards price and quality, h e vy merit and receive a share of public patronage- Physicians and merchants supplied on reason^ 1 ' t and all orders from a distance promptly attended fo* r j-j : Physicians prescriptions carefully compoupded. CORELITE BASE. —Having S chased the right to manufacture the COB * g- M BASE for ARTIFICIAL TEETH, lam nnwpr?!^: 1 . -./M put np dentures on this new and beautiful P n which is far superior to the old style, on silver PJ* v .rM It will not corrode or discolor. It contain* no pi substance, and of coarse there is no g** Tan whereby metal plates often become obnoxious* u • wishing a fine set of teeth will please call and * £53 specimens. W.S.BMpf* 'M ! Jan. 2,1862-tf] Office in Masonic J| M. THOMPSON, Agent. H. PETTINGEE’S General Sews Agency No. 1, ALTOONA HOUSE,' CONSTANTLY ON HAND. October W, 1861. Great western insurance AND TRUST COMPANY.— lnsurance personal property will be effected on the nuMi^rJ' j.. terms by their agents in Altoona at his office ™ : March 17,1859. JOHN SHOKM AK**, T EVI’S PREPARATION FOR ; terminating RATS, MICE, ROACH*®, Bed-bugs without danger in Its n»e under ces for sale at the Drag Store of G. W. Rn— L Jan. 24, ,66-tl] „ PINE AN!) LARD OILS, CA* phene. Burning Plnid, Carbon OH, dc-*•. v B j. Jan. 3, *SA-tfj KBSShw^, ON HAND AT McCORMICK’S Sg | —A splendid Maortmeot of « Call and see. « SROCERIES. A LARGE A*J| complete assortment of Groceries hare juj l „ 4 \ i let the store of J- B. | Hair, hat, tooth, shaviM" Paint, Sash and Varnish Brushes a, gggjj,g»i- OQ £ 4 11 w g :? i «.s M -s * |a ow g: 1 . O* 5 *1 ? i £'J W M’S 3 J *a< g|;* m CO S£ *i 'J P 3 5j - 3 ? 22 s 9K g $ <= ' = ;“T: ” o H■< t C 5 g z > « -oS ; -: ; l&sfcgxs '-j Mo|2 - -:i '!X!<=o~2 Si ■-■=s 1 W i < fi. - • Qs=2? t-t sSJ; m f'4 QO‘ ~.i f<i ?3 i;.- : | JACOB WISE. JOHN U. KOBERTt McCRUM & dern, VOL. 7. #«» fortro. [Awe. the PitUburgh Chronidt.] OUR DEFENDERS. —. fallowing noble poem of Thonmeßach. -Sh eteT SEe heart UkT the bUrt of »tro *®7*| i n Aifoct to Tenoyton i Cbkrgt kbnk” u 2 recently b<«n twice recited l “ ***“ rsS«a^Jt!- , =' the word* eet-lo mtwic: Our fled 00 the lend end oar flag on the eceen, An Angel of Ponce whereeoorer It goc*,— Nobly .uetelned by Columbia’* deration, The Angel of Death it thaU be to our foee. True to our •*/» Still shell our eegl« fly. Casing hi. mutlnel glance afcr-e Though bearing the ollre branea, Still in hie talon* etauneh, Oreaping the bolt, of the thunder, of War 1 Uarfc to the «ound. there’, a foe on onr border, A foe .trWing bn to the gulf of hi. doom: free men are *Wng. and marching in order. tearing tho-plow and antll and looml Knit dim. the harrert .been Ofecythe and of detle been. The axe eleepa in peace by tie tree it would m Veteran mid youth ere but. Swelling the battle about, Q reaping the bolt, of the thunder, of War! Our brava mountain eagles •«°°P from theh ' ** r Our lithe panthers Imp from fcrsst and ptoln* 0> t of the Wert flash the flames of the prairie. Out of the last roll the wee of the malnl Down from thair Northern thpre*, Loud as Niagara poara, They inarch awl their tread wakee the earth wi Coder the Strlpee and Sure, Each with the soul of Mara, 0 reaping the bolts of the thunders of War I Spite of the aword or aaaaain’a stiletto, While throba a heart In the breast of the hrar The oak of the North or the Southern palmetto Shall shelter no foe except In hie gravel While the Gulf billow breaks, Echoing the Northern lakes. And ocean replies unto ocean afar, Yield we no Inch of land. While there's a patriot band U rasping the bolts of the thunders of War I JWwt Ipstetta MY CAPTURE AHD EBCi an incident of the In the ranks of my regiment I in Washington City, in June, 18 was soon after sent out to the sae of Virginia. Our regiment was sec advance of the Federal lines, and ■ were sient out on picket duty. \ came my turn to advance near the lines, I felt some apprehension* safety, and though I was a soldier frankly confess I feared the rifle Confederate sharp shooters. Nea our pickets were stationed, was old-fashioned log house, that look fortable and cheering, and often x feel sad, when seated in some comer of the bushes, watching tin How that old log house made n palpitate, and drew from me d heavy sighs. Not that 1 had lost tide of my patriotism, or felt any brave and willing to fight for my < but it would bring to my mind pic home, and of the many pleasant had passed with sisters and brother the family board. I noticed that t was occupied, and fair forms fiittei out, and one in particular that d attention. I became deeply inten the inmates of house—am thought the matter 'over, it see if I could not restrain my cunosit must visit it. Standing as it did, two hostile armies, what could in inmates to remain, with destructio all around them. It was a beautiful afternoon, in ter part of June, that I was » picket duty in the vicinity of house. 1 was determined that dii isfy my curiosity and visit the Leaving my companions, 1 stole field or two, watching with a vig every bush and fence to prevent As I approached the house I beard tive song, but sung so sweetly tha though I felt ashamed of mys soldier for my'weakness. I drew betide the house, and in a croud tion I silently listened. The sox a heavy, hasty step sounded on “Patixer, what is the matter 1 a voice exclaim, that was minglei agitated and‘moumful quiver. “My dear, dear daughter, you mother must depart at once. 1 go to Washington, and from th can find your way to Massachusel job uncle lives. Tell him tb brother, implore him to protect I, too pan reach you. Our count mid distracted, and utter nun bang overit. Oh, God, when a endf*i “And you, George,” I believe the voice lof his wife, “where going?” ' I had now approached a crevit which I could see the intern house, and whop the question i I could see thie man shut, mad 1 wife jin mute astonishment, turned white, then scarlet, then t bis pyebaßa seemed to start 1 B °cbat«, and the veins on bis ne to an enormous siae; he tier weledi mod down he sat upon a
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