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[From the Farm and Fireside.]
FARMERS' HOMES.
BY ALEXANDER HYPE. LEE, MAKB.
We know of no country where the homos
of the laboring clases, and especially of the
farming community, are equal to those of
New England. There is an air of neatness
aud comfort about them which we look for in
vain elsewhere. We find halter land and
better barns in other countries, but our bouses,
our homes, as a whole, are superior. This is
doubtless the result of a higher civilization,
the legitimate fruit of intellectual and moral
culture. It may seem vain glorious for us to
say so, and we should not venture on the as
sertion, did not the testimony of foreigners
universally strengthen the conviction of our
own observations. Lord Morpeth, on bis
\isit to America was struck with admiration
of the comfortable homes of the farmers of
New England. The English system of large
lvniied proprietors farming out their lands to
te.i>iuts, is not conducive to the cultivation of
she home feeling, nor to permanent improve
ments. The signification of the-word farm in
(beat Britain, is land leased, and a farmer is
a mere tenant of the proprietor. Our New
England mode of dividing the land into small
tracts, each owned in fee simple by the occu
pant. is far preferable, stimulating not only
to the better cultivation of the soil, and the
erection of better buildings, but what is of far
higher value, to self respect and love ot home
and country. As far as lordships are con
cernedwe arc tar better off in this country than
the English, for we have a hundred landlords
to England's one. and the genius of our insti
tutions favors the idea of every man's being
not only a landlord but a nobleman The
New England system of small farms is also
far preferable to the Southern mode of large
plantations. At the South, with a thousand
acres of land, we find one man with many ser
vants, while here, with the same amount of
land, we have at least ten men, who by their
intelligence and virtue are worthy of the uauie.
As a consequence we have ten houses at the
North to one at the South, and villages
schools and churches in like proportion. The
Southerner, as he travels North for the first
time, is struck with nothing so much as with
the multiplicity of villages, farms and school
houses, and whoever has traversed the Poto
mac and Connecticut valleys, must have con
trusted the paucity and poverty of the homes
in the former, with their multiplicity and com
fort in the latter.
But however much reason we have to con
gratulate ourselves upon our pleasant and
comfortable rural homes, there is a margin
for still further improvement. The spacious,
painted, tidy tarm houses, surrounded by
lawns and groups of trees, though as weaftirm
more numerous in New England than in any
other land, are not as numerous as we could
wish. We also pass many large, well built
houses, evidently the homes of thrifty farmers,
but with a bleak desolate air, for the want of
a few shade trees, or a green velvet turf
around thepi. We never pass such a house
without wishing to stop and say to the pro
prietor, that at the expense of a few dollars
we can make the market value of his house
many hundreds more, and add intrinsically to
its worth as a place of abode, if lie does not
desire to sell it. A fewelmsana'pines, which
two men can transplant in a day, will give a
i-heerfu! aspect to many a desolate looking
home. It is a mistaken idea that we must
purchase Norway Spruce, or Scotch Larches
with which to adorn our grounds. There are
no better ornamental shade trees irp the wide
world than are to be found in our own forests.
We do not sufficiently prize the blessings that
arc near us, and are apt to overlook the beau
ty of the objects to which our eyes are accus
tomed. We remember well the time when
we saw no special beauty in the graceful deep
green foliage of the hemlock. The truth is
we bad been accustomed to see it all around
our path, from childhood, and to hear it spo
ken of with contempt, and we thought it must
be contemptible, but we are grateful that we
have outlived such childish notions. We wish
also to say in passing, that in building our
houses, even the roost elegant ones, we need
not go to the West Indies for mahogony. nor
lo Florida for yellow pine. One ot the best
built houses we ever saw, wa3 made entirely
from the wood of our native forests. The
floors were obstructed with alternate narrow
boards of beech and maple, and merely oiled,
were as handsome as any carpet could make
them. Birch, butternut, chestnut and oak.
all contributed their share in the different
rooms and needed no paint to make them
beautiful. Why should we paint and grain
in imitation of different woods, when we can
have the original grain of the wood brought
out by oil, in a style no paint can perfectly im
itate ?
We are glad to notice un improved taste in
the mutter of rural homes. To the lamented
Downing we are greatly indebted for this im
provement. Though dead, yet he speaks by
his books, and through those whose taste was
educated by his genius. Before Downing's
day, however, the glaring red house, once so
common in the country had very generally
given place to the more attractive white one,
with its green blinds, and we now have the
still more agreeable, light stone colors, which
please the eye and harmonize with nature,
instead of the large, square, stone or brick
chimney, which formerly claimed its third of
the best piartof the house, we have more light
and graceful structures, which answer every
purpose, except it be as a ballast for the
house.
J'he idea is still too prevalent that it is only
the forehanded farmer who ean indulge hie
taste in the construction of his home and its
surioundings. There is room for the exercise
o! taste in building a cottage or even a shanty,
as well as in the mansion. Some of the hum
blest abodes strike the eye of the traveler with
pleasure. There is an indescribable some
thing about the premises that leads us to
think that it is the home of intelligence and
virtue. It may be a porch over the door, a
vine climbing by the side of the window, a
flower plot in the yard, or a few pine trees
tastefully disposed, so as to cheat winter of
its gloom, which suggests the idea of a cozy,
comfortable home.
We wish to add only one caution. Do not
plant so many trees around the house as to
shut out the glorious sunlight. The trees are
beautiful and their shade refreshing; but noth
ing can compensate for the life-giving influ
ences of the sun. We would like the sun to
shine into every window of our house. Cheer
fulness and health depend much on sunshine.
Patients in our hospitals recover more readily
on the sunny than on the shady side of the
building. There is no trouble in disposing
trees in groups so that we can have Bunshine
and shade in due proportion. Place the house
some distance trom the highway, it possible,
on an eminence, so as to overlook the sur
rounding country, and by all means have a
grass plot, if not a lawn, in front of it. Noth
ing is more pleasing to the eyo than the
greea, velvety carpet of grass, with which na
ture covers and adorns the surface of the
earth. Let this grass plot be so enriched,
that tbe grass will start with the first April
showers, and will resist the action of the Au
tumn frosts, till the mantle of green is ex
changed for one of snow.
We cannot cherish the home feeling in our
children too carefully. Every thing that
tends to render home cheerful and pleasant,
will also dissuade them from the haunts of
vice and evil company. Farmers have some*
times failed in this respect, and no wonder
the complaint is heard, "we can't keep our
children at home, they will go off nights, and
seem disgusted with the old homestead."
The fault probably is not so much with the
children as with the parents. Make the
homestead more attractive, interest the chil
dren in adorning it with trees and flowers,
let the garden and orchards furnish their com
forts forthe table; if possible, let pictures
adorn the walls and music enliven the hours,
and above*a!l let cheerfulness be the presi
ding genius of the home, not only in its exte
rior aud interior arrangements, but more es
pecially in the hearts of the parents, and our
word for it, the children will always leave the
parental roof with regret aud return to it with
pleast re, and a generation will arise whose
love of country will be equalled only by their
love of home.
MAY, 18t>7.
WHY is an axe like coffee? It must be
ground before it can be used.
WHY do annual flowering plants resemble
whales? Because they only come up to
blow.
OTHER goods may have declined, but the
rise of hoop skirts in the street is at times
quite startling.
WHY is a mad bull an animal of a convivial
disposition? Because he offers every one he
meets a "horn."
A FRIKXD says he knows of but one brunch
of employment which is very profitable, and
but little followed, aud that is, "mind your
own business."
The mostest fun for the leastesl money—
Having a pretty girl to kiss you on both
cheeks, and then say she "thought it was
COUSMI Tom."
A PHILOSOPHER who married a vulgar but
amiable girl, used to call her ,f brown sugar,"
because, he said, "she was sweet but unre
fined.-'
WHILE you are getting rich, try to get hold
of that kind of wealth that brings content
with it, or you will be rich to little or no pur
pose.
' Go to strangers for charity, acquaintances
I for advice, and to relatives for nothing—and
you wijl always have a supply.
| THE lady who did not think it respectable
| to bring up her children to work, has recently
heard from her two sons —one i 3 a bar-keeper
on a flat-boat, and the other is a second clerk
to a lime-kiln.
A corsTRYMAN charged with teu of
whiskey, which a publican had put into an
eight gallon keg. said he didn't mind the
money so much as he did the strain on the
keg.
THE JSehnont (Ohio) Chronicle is thorough
ly logical when it says dull times are the very
best for advertisers. What little is going on.
they get; while others are grumbling they pay
their way. and with a newspaper for a life
preserver, swim on the top of the water,
while others around are sinking.
Is the depths of the sea the waters are still
the heaviest grief is that borne in silence: the
deepest love flows through the eye and toueb;
the purest joy is unspeakable; the most im
pressive prayer is silent; aud the most solemn
preacher at a funeral is the silent one whose
lips are cold.
A EKl.t.ow contemplated, in utter bewilder
ment, the niagnitudinous dimensions of a by
stander's feet, and in a tone of astonishment
said as he surveyed the man's proportions ;
"You'd have been a tall man if they hadn't
bent your legs so far np."
"MA," said the pride of the family, who
had seen some summers, "do you know why
our torn cat is like a poet?"
Ma didn't know.
"Why," said the precious pet, "doesn't he
go out nights and invoke the mews?"
Ax old man picked up a half a dollar in the
street. "Old man, that's mine," said a keen
looking rascal. "Did thine have a hole in
it?" asked the old gentleman. "Yes," re-
plied the other smartly. ''Then it is not
thine," rejoined the old gentleman: "thee
must learn to be a little sharper next time."
A vuiso lady haviag purchased an assort,
ment of music, turned suddenly back and said
to the e'erk, "There is one thing that I have
forgotten." "What is that." The lady re
plied. "One kis3 before we part,"upon which
the clerk vaulted over the counter, and salu
ted the fair stranger with a rousing smack.
A QUAKER having lost a quarter of mutton
by a lawyer's dog, repaired to the office of the
latter, and said:
"I have come to ask a piece of thy advice.
Suppcee a dog carried of a leg off mutton ftom
me, where do I look for pay, to the dog or
his owner ?"
"Oh," said the man of the quill, "to the
owner of the dog: he is responsible for any
damage his dog does thee."
Said Broadbrim: "The owes me seventy
tive cents."
•'Ah!" said the lawyer, '"then my dog did
the mischief? Wei), here is the money."
The face of the Quaker expanded with a
smile at his shrewduess in forestalling the
opinion of the lawyer, and he was about mak
ing his exit from the office, when he was
brought to a halt by the lawyer saying: "I
have a small bill against you, my friend?"
"Ah! for what?" said the Quaker.
"For advice in the dog case—two dollars,"
was the reply.
i his was u poser. It being strictly legal,
and the lowest fee in the eelendar for advice,
there was no dodging, so the money was
forked over, and Shadbelly departed a wiser
if not a better man.
\ifILLIAM M. PKARSON, Treasurer of the
VV first Local Bounty for the year, 1861, of
Middle Woodberry township, Bedford county, l'a.
DR.
To 35 Volunteers ¥7OOO 00
To current expenses to Chamliersburg... 600 86
To interest on 4 bonds 52 17
To commission on percentage 103 09
To John Wilkinson, bond and interest
not paid 80 84
To current expenses at home not paid... 34 49
$7771 45
OR.
By taxes received from Jacob
Bossier, on his duplicate.
1884, $4783 83
By his commission on per cent
age 125 89
By balance on duplicate not
paid 125 95
By taxes ree'd from E. Long -
ncckcr, on his duplicate for
1864, 2886 83
By his commission on per cent
age 78 38
By balance noi paid on dupli
cate 70 00
SBI7O 88
Balance due Township ;599 43.
JOUN KEITH,
JACOB CARPER,
1). S. K. BKUMIIAUOII,
April 21, 1>67. [inayS] Auditors.
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF THE
Second Local Bounty, forthe year 1861 anil
1865, of Middle Woodberry township, Bedford
county, Pa.
DR. '
To 12 volunteers $3600 00
To current expenses and interest on bond 746 77
To commission on per ccntage 226 86
To 3 bonds and interest, not paid 432 00
To current expenses, net paid 24 26
sso2# 38
CR.
By taxes received from Sarn'i
It. llarc, on bi duplicate of
1§64 >1470 02
By commission on percentage 51 45
By taxes received from Thos.
Watson, in received from
board of School Directors,
his commission on per cent
age included, was 1125 Is
By taxes received lrorn Sol.
Barley, on duplicate of 1564
and 1865, was istly 79 -
By cemmission on percentage 119 25
$1573 69
Balance due township ¥456 19
JOHN KEITH.
JACOB CARPER,
D. S. K. BRCMBAVfIH,
April 21, 1567.:3t [inay3] Auditor-
AUDITOR'S SETTLEMENT of Snuth Wood
berry Township.
Jacob Guyer, Supervisor, DR.
To amount duplicate $457 16
$457 10
CR.
By amount work and per ccnlage #412 36
" " paid Auditors 4 50
" " Cash to J. B. Snowberger... 10 SO
$457 1(1
Jos. 11. Snowberger, Supervisor, DR.
To amount duplicate $152 76
" Cash from Jacob Guyer 10 30
$463 06
CR.
By amount work and percentage $502 39
$562 39
Balance due Jos. B. Snowberger SO9 33
Tbc above is a true -tatcmcnt of the Supervi
sors account of South Woodbcrry Township, for
the year 1666.
JOIIN G. SNIDER,
ADAM lIADERMAN,
WILLIAM DELANCY,
April f, I Si.7. [inaylo-3t.] Twp. Auditors.
,\ GENTS WANTED FOR
/V GENERAL 1.. C. BAKER'S IIISTORA OF
THE SECRET SERVICE.
This work was announced more than a year
ago, but owing to the attempts of the Government
to suppress it, it publication was delaved. Tt
will now l.e issued, UNALTERED and t'NA
BRIDGED, under the supervision of General
Baker. These marvellous narrative* are all tP -
ted by the highest official authority.
The Morals of the National Capital are thor
oughly v entilated, and there an- some strange
revelation-- concerning Deads of Departments,
Member* of Congress, Female Pardon Brokers,
wn 1 distinguished military characters.
fend for Circulars and sec our terms, and a full
description of the work.
Address P. GARRETT A CO..
MaylOlm. 7d2 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.
CtTI'CKEY A HAKES.
iO LAW, REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
AND AUCTIONEERS.
Office on Main street, between Fourth and Fifth,
opposite the Court House, Kansas City, Mo.
investigator- of Title- . Taxes Paid, Rent- Col
lected, Bouses, Lots and Farming Lands bought
and sold. Information in reference to places of
bu-int-- in the city and surrounding country
cheerfully given. Ri -inc-s respectfully solicited
VV. H. IIA K VS. K. B. STCtKKr. *
may.'ktf.
t GENT- WANTED.—; 09 per month and
JLX expenses paid, Male or Female Agents, to
introduce a New and I seful Invention, of abso
lute utility in every household. Agents prefer
ring to work on commission can earn from $29 to |
SSO j.or day. For full garticulars enclose stamp, j
and address W. G. AVILSON A CO.,
Aprils:3m 630 Arch St., Pbila
1 "3OP. SALE.
L A FANCY STORE at wholesale or retail,
and store room to lea-e to purchaser. The Mil
linery business and Mantua-Making to be contin
ued. V. B. TATE.
April 12:3t Bedford, Pa.
TTUAKMERS who want to purchase the GREAT
U GUM ROLLER GRAIN DRILLS for next
seedtime, should send ir their orders to HART
LEY A METZGEII at once, so that they may
secure them. No pa* wanted till nc.rt September.
March 15.
I ADIES CALL !—Make a ftttthionablc litt.li
I J call at HARTLEY A AIETZG ER'S, where
you will find a very select asrortment of choice
FLOWEIt SEEDS. Also, fresh and reliable
Garden Seeds of all kinds. mar!s
OYES! 0 YE.S!—The undersigned has taken
out auction license, and tenders his services
to all who havo sales or auctions to cry. Uive
hiiu a call. Post Office address, Spring Meadows,
Bedford county, Penn'a.
IIENRY B. MOCK.
Aprfls:om*
ALL KINDS OF BLANKS, Common Admin
istrator's and Executor's, Deeds, Mortgages
Judgment Notes, Promissory Notes, with and with,
out waiver of exemption, Summons, Subpoenas,
and Executions, for sale at the Inquirer office.
Nov 2,1866
g@S"Wedding Card's, Business Cards, Bill
Heads, Circulars, and all kind of Mercantile
Blanks, neatly and expeditiously executed at
he INQUIRER Job Office.
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF JUDG
MENT and Promissory Notes, either with,or
without waiver of exemption, for sale at this
office nov 2-66
E) LANK DEEDS FOR SALE CHEAP at the
> INQUIRER OFFICE
Nov 2, 1866
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF JUDG
MENT and Promissory Notes, either with or
without waiver of exemption, for sale at this
office nov 2-66
A SPLENDID ARTICLE of Blann Deeds
on the best parchment paper, for sale at the
Inquirer office.
Nov 28, 166 '
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF JDDG- I
" MENTand Promissory Notes, cither with or '
without waiver of exemption, for sale at this
office nov ? fti
Wedding Cards, Business Cards, Bi
Heads, Circulars, andall kinds of Mercantile
Blanks, neatly and expeditiously executed at
the INQUIRER Job Office.
A SPLENDID ARTICLE ~! Blank Deeds, on
the best parchment paper, for sale at the '
Inquirer office.
Nov 2, 1106 I
wim
Life liMuranee Company,
or
PHILADELPHIA,.
CAPITAL & ASSETS, JAN. I, 1807,
$2,455,850 56.
Mutual liiMirnnrc Coinblued with lite Se
curity of faptial.
The Girard Life Insurance Company was char
tered in 1826, and is therefore one of the oldest,
well as most substantial companies in the Lot
ted States. It effects insurance for the whole of
Life; upon the nonforfeitable or ten year plan, or
for any term of year;. It also issues Endowment
Policies.
Premiums may be paid Yearly, Semi-annually
or Quarterly.
All the insured for whole of life, (including
those on the ten year plan,) participate
in the profits of the company.
Those insuring in the Girard may always rest
assured that their best interests will be protected.
All whole of Life Policies of several years stand
ing, arc purchasable by the company, or may be
commuted into a policy for a smaller amount,
without any; thing more to pay—therefore the in
sured need not fear a loss in case they arc not able,
after several years payments, to keep up their
policiee.
Fostme; or additions to policies ore made erccy
die years. without any enervate til the premium.
lie profit s ore abtolutc. lis premium! moderate,
/fs privilege* liberal. It has paid many losses,
oi id hae Merer contented a claim.
For books and circulars, free of charge, send to
the Home office, No. 108 CHESTNUT St., Phil a.
Or to any of its agents.
THOMAS RIDOWAY, Pro;.
JOHN F. JAMES, Actuary.
ORRIN ROGERS, General Agent.
322 Walnut Street, (up stairs.)
J. T. KEAGY, Agent,
marlJ.ltr Bedford. Pa.
N O MORE BALD HEADS !
NO MOKE GRAY LOCKS
I>v. AEONS'
ELECTRIC HAIR REN EWER,
Is pronounced by all who hare used it the very
bent preparation for the hair. It is a positive cure
for Baldness, eradicates Dandruff and Humors,
stops the Hair from falling out, and speedily res
tores Gray Locke to their original hue and luxu
riance.
It operates on the secretions and fills the glands
with new life and coloring matter. Thin, dead,
faded or gray hair will always be brought back
by a few applications, to its youthful abundance,
vitality and color.
It makes the hair soft, glossy, fragrant, pleas
ant to the touch and easy to arrange. Dry, wiry
and intractable locks become moist, pliant and
disposed to remain in any desired position. As a
Hair Dressing it has no equal. The sales are
enormous and it is a universal favorite with old
and young of both sexes.
Sold by Druggists throughout the United States.
Address all ordcra to
ZIEGLEK A SMITH, SOLE PBOPBIBTOBS,
Nov. l,'fi--lyr. 137 North Third St.. Phila.
HAM I A(H Hl\(i 4 OMK4TION KHS,
and wholesale dealers in
ri)iii:ib\ in r ITS, NITS, A., AT
N0.303 Race Street,
PaiLABEnrHiA.
Also manufacturers of all kinds of
tetf Molasses Candy & Cocoaout Work
October 20, lyr *
EMPORIUM.
GEO. RKIMUND, Merchant Tailor, Bedford,
Pa., keeps constantly on hand READY-MADE
CLOTHING, such as coats, pants, vests, Ac., also
a general assortment of CLOTHS, CASSI MERES,
and GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS of all
kinds; also, CALICOS, MUSLINS, Ac., all of
which will be SOLD LOW FOR CASH. My
room is a few doors west of Fyan's store, and op
posite Rush's marble yard. I invite ALL to
give inc a call. I have jnst received a stock of
new goods. junel.
J |URBORROW & LUTZ,
j A T T O li N K V S-AT-LA W
—AND—
j REA Is EBTATK ACIATS.
BEDFORD, I'EN'N'A.
I hose who desire to sell or buy land or lands
will find this agency an excellent medium through
which to accomplish (heir object. All lands of
fered for sale are duly registered, likewise the ap
plications to buy, and those who desire to sell and
th< -e who desire to purchase are brought together
with comparatively little delay, trouble or expent
Persons desiring to nse this agency can apply
to us personally or by letter. July 13.
OII.VER'S WASH POWDER.
io
SAVES TIME, LABOR, MONEY.
MAKES WASHING A PASTIME
AND MONDAY A FESTIVAL
J SOLD EVERYWHERE. THY IT.
ZEIGLEIt A SMITH.
Chemists and Wholesale Druggists,
137 North Third street, Philadelphia.
| Nov. Irt, 185.-lyr.
riIUE MASON A HAMLIN
O.A. BHTETOEX3-AITS
Forty different styles, adapted to sacred and
secular music, for s>o to sfioo each. Fiffty-one
Gold and Silver Medals, or other first premiums
awarded them. Illustrated Catalogue free. Ad
dress, MASON A HAMLIN. Boston, or MASON
BROTHERS, New York.
March 9; lyr.
J HENRY HITTOX
■ • WITH
SII UMWAY.CHANDLER & Co.,
Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in
BOOTS Sc SHOES,
No. 221 Market street, and 210 Church street,
PaiLADELrntA.
JS&- PLEASE GIVE HIM A CALL,
Feb. 15, 3m.
O J. WILLIAMS & SONS,
, H>.
•Vo. 16 Xorth Sixth Street, Philadelphia,
MARIYACTt'RKKS OS*
AMD
SHADES.
lilinds repaiicd; Shades Lettered; Trimmings
and Fixtures; Plain Shades of all Kinds, Picture
Tassels; Cords;|Ecll I'ulis, etc. apll9:2mo
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.
Estate of Joseph Kiddle, late of t'nion tp.,
deceased.
Notice is hereby giicn that letters testamentary
have been granted to the undersigned, by the
Register of Bedford county, on said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate will make imme
diate payment, and those having claims against
the same arc requested to present them forthwith
for settlement.
WILLIAM BERKHIMEH, Executor
March 15:6t with the Will annexed.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Estate of Christian Hoffman, deceased.
Letters of Administration upon the estate of
Christian Hoffman, late of Middle Woodberry tp.,
Bedford county, Pa., deceased, having been grant
ed to the undersigned, by the Register of Bod
ford county. All persons knowing themselves
indebted to sa.d estate are hereby notified to make
immediate payment, and those having claims
against the estate are requested to present them
properly authenticated for settlement.
CHRISTIAN HOFFMAN,
JOHN L. HOFFMAN.
Marchls:6t Administrators
SAVE YOUR CLOTHES! —By buying at
HARTLEY A METZGER'S the best COG
WHEEL CLOTHES WRINGER in the World.
You may use one four weeks, and if not satisfied
return it and get your money back.
Men buy all kinds of labor saving machines.—
Why should not wash days be made easier? Try
thceil Try them! " marli
THE INQUI R EB
JOB MIIHG OFFICE,
Bedford. I*.
Wo arc prepared to execute at short notice and in
the mo* approved style
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BUSINESS CARDS,
WEDDING AND VI,SIZING CARDS,
BALL TICKETS,
PROGRAMMES,
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LEGAL BLANK ,
PHOTOGRAPHER'S CA KD.S,
BILL HEADS,
LETTER HEADS,
PAMPHLETS,
PAPER BOOKS,
ETC. ETC. ETC. ETC. ETC.
Our facilities for doing all kinda of Job Printing
are equalled by very few establishments in the
country. Orders by mail promptly filled. All
letter; should be addressed to
DURBORROW A LUTZ.
r\ 00D NKWS FOR THE FARMERS !
lit '
THE following kinds of
Threnhing- Maehinuis,
CONSTANTLY ON HAND AT THE MA
CHINE SHOP OF
P H SHIRES BEDFORD PA
. The Celebrated RAILWAY, or TREAD-POW
ER Threshing Machines with all the latest and
best improvements.
ONE AND TWO-IIORSE POWERS.
The Two-horse Machine with two horse; and
four hands will tbresh from 100 to 125 bushels of
wheat or rye, and twice as much oats per day.
ONK-HORSEMACHINES
with thrae hands, will thresh from 50 to 75 bush
per day.
Two and four-horse TUMBLING SHAFT Ma
chines, also, four-horse STRAP MACHINES,
STRAW SHAKERS ofthe most approved kind at
tached to all Machines.
ALL MACHINES WARRANTED.
REPAIRING of all kinds of Machines done on
the shortest notice.
vduIIORSES, PIG METAL, GRAIN and
LUMBER taken inpayment.
i-St..Farmers' wanting Machines, will do well to
give me a call.
PETER H. SHIRES,
Proprietor and Manu/ac'r.
ALSO, FOR SALE, THE
BUCKEYE MOWER AND REAPER!
The most perfect Machine in the world. Single
Mowers or Combined Machines Warranted to give
satisfaction or no sale. Farmers' in want of the
BEST MACHINE of the kind now made, would
do well to coll and make arrangements to give
their orders for Machines in time lor mowing.
PXTEIi H.SHIRKS
J EBANON VALLEY COLLEGE.
FOR BOTHSEXES.
This institution is located at ANNVILLE, Leb
anon Co., Pa., a beautiful rural village, on the
Lebanon Valley Rail Road, 21 mile? eat of II ar
risburg.
The ech- ol is one of high grade, and affords in
struction ir
Common and Higher English,
Pure and Mixed Mathematics,
The Natural and Mental Sciences,
Philosophy and Polite Literature.
The Greek, Latin, German and French
Languages,
Vocal and Instrumental Music,
Penmanship, Drawing and Painting,
Ac. Ac. Ac.
The rooms are entirely furnished and the build
ing is heated by furnaces. The teachers are all
skillful and accomplished.
NEXT SESSION COMMENCES JAN.7, 1>67.
I'HAKOKS XODKUATE AND NO EXTRAS.
I'or cataloguo and further particulars, addres.-
Fcv. T.R. VICKROV, A. M., I'rin..
Annvillc, Lebanon co., Pa.
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628. HOOP-SKIRTS.
NEW SPRING STYLES, ''Orn OWN MAKE,"
embracing every New ami Desirable size, style
and Shape of Plain and Trail Hoop Skibts, —2, 3
14, 2J, 18-4, 3, 31-4, 3 1-2. 3 2-1 and 4 Yds.,
round, every length and size Waist; in every res
pect FIRST QUALITY, and especially adapted to
meet the wants of FIRST CLASS and most fashion
able Trade.
"Our own make," of Hoop Skirts, are lighter,
more clastic, more durable, and realy cheaper,
than any other make of cither Single or Double
Spring Skirt in the American Market. They are
Warranted in every respect, and wherever in
troduced give universal satisfaction. They are
now being extensively Sold by Retailers, and ev
ery Lady should try them.
Ask for '-llopkin's Own Make," and sec that
each Skirt is Stamped "W. T. JIOPKIN'S MAN
UFACTURER, 62S ARCII Streat, PHIL'A."
No others are Genuine. A Catalogue containing
Style, Size and Retail Prices, sent to any ad
dress. A Uniform and Liberal Discount allowed
to Dealers. Orders by mail or otherwise, prompt
ly and carefully filled.—Wholesale and Retail at
Manufactory and Sales-rooms,
No. 628 ARCH Street, PUILAD'A.
■jfrSkirts made to order, altered and repaired.
TERMS, NET CASH. ONE PRICE ONL\ r .
Win. T. HOPKINS.
March 15, 1867.10m0
pARM AND FIRESIDE.
A Journal of Agriculture, Horticulture,
Literature and Art,
Published every Saturday, in quarto form, eight
pages, on fine paper and new typo. It is illustra
ted with engravings of
LIVE STOCK,
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FARM BUILDINGS,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, Ac.
A corps of practical and well-known writers
contribute regularly ft) its columns.
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No expense is spared to make a journal worthy
the patronage of an intelligent public. It will
advocate the best interests of a Rural Life.
Its Market Reports are full and Reliable.
TERMS—S2 a year, invariably in advance.
Sold at all News and Periodical Offices. 6p< i
men copy sent to any address on receipt of 5 cuts.
S. S. FOSS, Publisher,
mar!s:3m No. 402 Prune street, Pbil'a.
SHOVELS AND FORKS, DOOR MATS,
Garden Tools, White Wash Brushes, Scrub
Rrushes, Carpet Tacks; all kinds of Paint, Var
nish, Turpentine, Oil, Ac. Ac. at
HARTLEY A METZGER S
MAMMOTH HARDWARE STORE.
Fresh stock of goods just arriving. warlo
riARY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT
I'ricrt 50 cents, or 5 Hotting Cor 02.
I>K. LATOUR'S
WHITE OIL
Is acknowledged to Its the very best Liniment for
Shoulder Galls, Sprains, Bruises, Swelled Joints,
Stiffness and Rheumatism.
It is the only application that should be applied
to kicks and cuts. Every Boatman, Fanner, or
Horseman should have a bottle in his stable, ready
for use.
For sale at wholesale and retail, by
C. C. 6HRIVER ,t CO.,
Wholesale Druggists, Cumberland, Md.
And by Druggi-te and all Dealers in Reliable
Medicines everywhere. ap6:tf.
yy.AHIUNGTON HOTEL.
BEDFORD, Pa..
ISAAC F. GROVE, Proprietor.
TilK subscriber would respectfully announce
to bis friends in Bedford County, and the public
generally (bat be has leased for a term of years,
this large and convenient brick hotel, at the corner
of Pitt ami Julianna Streets, Bedford Pa., known
as the WASHINGTON HOTEL, and formerly
kept by Wm. Dibert.
This Houee is being thoroughly re fitted and re
furnished, and is now opened for the reception ol
guests. Visitors to the BEDFORD SPRINGS,
and persons attending Court, will find this House
a pleasant and quiet temporary home, Every at
tention will be paid to the accommodation and
comfort of guests.
The TABLE will at all times be supplied with
the best the markets afford. Charges willbe mod
erate.
Eatensivc Stabling is attached to this Hotel,
an.l M caieful and competent Hostler will be in at
tcndence.
Special attention will be paid to the accommo
dation of the farming community.
Coaches leave this House Daily, (Sundays ex
cepted) at 6J o'clock, A. M. and 2o'clock P. M., to
connect with the trains going East, from Mount
Dallas Station and Bloody Run. A coach will also
leave tri-weekly, (Tuesday, Thursday and Satur
day) for Somerset. The traveling public will find
it decidedly to their advantage to "top with him.
LSAAC F. GROVE.
Bedford, April 7, 1865
jyjUSIC STORE.
31ISKAI, I3TNTRI3IEATS.
H. M. GREENE hat o{eaed his Music
Store, in Brown's new Hardware building,
where he kcc; s constantly on hand STEIN WAY
A SON?' and K A YEN'S, BACON'S, an 1 other
jPIANOS, MASON A HAMLIN'S CABINET
ORGANS and CAR HART, NEEDHAM A
CO.S' MELUDEONS; Guitars, Violins, Fifes,
Flutes: Guitar and Violin Strings.
MUSIC BOOKS—Golden Chain, Golden Show
er, Golden Censor. Golden Trio, Ac. Ac.
SHEET MUSIC.—He is constantly receiving
from Philadelphia all the latest music, which per
sons at a distance wishing, can order, and have
sent them by mail at publisher's prices.
j&s- Pianos and Organs Warranted for FIVE
years.
Those wishing to buy any of the above articles
arc invited to call and examine mine before pur
chasing elsewhere. My prices are the same as in
New York and Philadelphia.
Circulars of Instruments sent promptly upon
application, with any additional information de
sired.
B. M. GREENE.
Hill street, Huntingdon,l'a.,
in Brown's Hardware building,
or, Dr. C. N. IIICKOK, Bedford, Pa.
dee 8:1 v
rjARIUMPH IN DENTISTRY.
TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN,
By the use of Nitrous Oxide Gas, and is attended
with no danger whatevtr.
TEMPORARY SETS
inserted if cailed for. Special attention wiil be
made to diseased gum" and a cure warranted or
no charge made.
TEETH FILLED
to last for life, and all work in the dental line
done to the entire satisfaction of all or the money
refunded. Price" shall correspond with the
times.
I have located permanently in Bedford, and
shall visit Schellsburgh the Ist Monday of each
m >nth, remaining one week: Bloody Run the .'id
Monday, remaining one week ; the balance of my
time I can be found at my office 3 doors South of
the Court House, Bedford, Pa.
WM. W. VAN ORMKR,
Nov. 23, 18(13. Dentist.
£1001) NEWS FOR MOTHERS!
I Mother-, are you oppressed with anxiety for
j your little ones? Are your slumbers and hearts
j broken by their crlesl' Doyou awakein themorn
-1 mg unrefreshc 1 and apprehensive? If so, pro
j ~-urc at once a bottle of Dr. Leons' Infant Remedy
and you will have no more weary hours of watch
, ing anil anxictv. ,
DR. LEhNo INFANT REMEDY
i has -t" d the t- -t of years. Thousands of nurses
[ and mothers bear witness that it never fails to give
relief if used in season. It is a mild, yet sure
and speedy cure for Colic, Cramps and' Windy
Pains, and i- invaluable for all complaints inci
dent to Teething.
Fold by Druggists throughout the United States.
Address all orders to
ZEIGI.ER A SMITH,
SOLE PROPRIETORS,
Nov. 16,'68:1y 137 North 3d St., Phil's.
MORRISON HOUSE,
HUNTINGDON, PA.
I have purchased and entirely renovated the
large stone and brick building opposite the Penn
sylvania Railroad Depot, and have now opened it
for the accommodation of the travelling public.
The Carpets. Furniture. Beds and Bedding arc all
entirely new and first class, and I am safeYn say
ing that I car. offer accommodations not excelled
in Central Pennsylvania.
I refer to my patrons who have formerly known
me while in charge of the Broad Top City Hotel
and Jackson House.
may2s:tf JOSEPH MORRISON.
Attention Drafted Men!
j Congress has just passed ail Act refunding
9
commutation and afterwards were drafted
' and who put in substitutes, or who entered
I the service. We will promptly attend to the
1 COLLECTION OF CLAIMS of persons
entitled to have their money refunded, and
will give our special attention to the subject.
COJIE OX EI CO-TIE ALL!
J. W. LIJiGENFELTER,
31. A. POINTS. Attorney-
March 1:8 m.
H ORSE DEAEERS
AND CATTLE TENDERS
TAKE NOTICE
DR. L.YTOUR'S
HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS.
GOOD FOR
CATTLE, HORSES, HOGS & SHEEP.
The farmers' True Friend anil ,11,1.
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) ll'ittcr, Cm<yh*, fujlamatury Uiwar,
"J -lp/iefifr, Lvic Spirits and Fuimdrr.
The best condition Powder ami one that will
keep off disease of all kinds.
A fair trial is only asked. The result will make
it a favorite with all who administer it.
Our best Horsemen and Cattle Trailers recom
mend it.
Prepared and ,!d at wholesale and retail, by
C. C. SHRIVER & CO.,'
VI holcsalc Druggists, Cumberland, Md.
And by Druggists and Dealers in Patent Medi
< ;ncs everywhere.
Price 25 cts. or live Papers for sl.
ap6:tf.
| > It IT IS 11 PERIODICALS.
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Edinburgh Review (Whig.)
Westminster Review (Radical).
North British Review (Free-Church
AND
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine
These foreign periodicals are regularly ret,i,!..
l i- k bed t>y ns in the same style as heretofore
Those who know them and who have long
scribed to them, need no reminder; those wh ■
the civil war of the last tew years has deprived ~1
I heir once welcome supply o! the best pcrio i '
literature, will be glad to have them again with
their reach: and those who may never hav-:
them, will assuredly be wellpleased to receive <•_
credited reports of the progress of Europe:
science and literature.
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per aunoto
For any one of the Reviews $4.00
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elubs of four or more pcr-ntr. Thus, four <
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CENTS a year for Black w.*Jd, and but EIGHT
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oals for 1867 will IKS entitled to recev, grati . an V
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reetive, gratis, Blackwood, any h < ft!.. •/'
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hers, van be allowed, unless the mom vj. ~ . j
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L. S. Pub. Co., also publish the
FARMER'S GUIDE,
by Henry Stephens, of Edinburgh, and the ! J
P. Norton, of Yale College. 2 > :... R
1600 pages, and numerous Engravirtg.-
Price $7 for the wo volumes—bv Mail, r, t
paid, SB. ' ... .. .
J. R BUKBOBROW JOHN UT/.i
'lt U'Ji 'H b2i 'Ji&'iy 2i 'Ji ll'j; z t
Bf;rußD, PA.,
I .S.A R3l V C LA I>I AGK MY
FOR TB£ CGLWSCTIGSC OF
BOUNTY, BACK PAY. PENSIONS,
and other Claims against the Government.
BOUNTY AND BACK PAT.
To enable those who may have claims upon the
I r.ited States for moneys doe deceased officers and
soldiers i a account of military services rendered,
while in the regular or volunteer service, we J>'i' -
lish the following order of payment:
FIRST.—If the deceased WA= Jfnrrit l. payment
will be made: Ist, to the widow; 2d, if no widow,
to his child or children .'if minors, to a g0.!,. I n.
SECONP.—If he died unmarried: is'. : the
father: 2d, if the father is dead, to the mother; ■ I,
if both parents are dead, to the brothers and :
ter.. collectively; lastly, to the heir- genera!
he distributed in accordance with the laws of the
State in whi -h thcdecea'd had his domicile.
fn the number entitled to Bounty may be added
the pro rata Bounty due soldiers discharged for
wounds received in actual battle.
PENSIONS.
Under the Act of Congress, approved duly 1 ith,
ISR2, pensions are granted :• the following' a -es
of porsons:
Ist. Invalids disabled since March 4tb, 1 11. in
the military and naval service f the Unite dSta
in the line of duty.
2,1. Widow of •.£ • soldiers, or seamen •
ing of wounds received or of disea>e contra ted
the military cr naval -ervwe as ab >ve.
3d. Children under sixteen yeats of a"*, ~f.
deceased pers ms, it Their be no widow survi *g,
or from the time f the widow's second marri. ge.
4tb. Mothers (who have no husband 1 i vu> f
officers. • ddiers, or seamen, deceased a..1 j.
provided the lalter have left neither widow
children under sixteen, years of age: an l pro. !
also—that the mother was dependent, wholly
part, upon the deceased for suroort.
sth. Sisters under sixteen years of age h
deceased persons, dependent on the latter, wh ■:
or in part, for support: provided there are no right
ful claimants of either of the last pre , :.n
--elasses.
Special attention given to CLAIMS FOB l.'U,-
OF HOKSEc.
Applications by mail attended t-> ; if
made in person. JES-No charge made until he
Claim is adjusted."fS-y Information given frev
charge. April 28, IB'b :i:
130 K PALE.
r We take pleasure iu offering frv the public the
following tract# of excellent Inc.! for sale at very
reasonable prices. Persons wi.hing to bny will
do well to •■■•nsult us before pun !.j-Tng, ar.d those
having lands to sell will fin 1 it to *heir advan
tage to avail themselves of our reasonable term
_N<. I. Nortb-west fractional one-fourth q the
North west one-fourth of sect- r. 6, in town shit
Ph. S rt.h of vange !, Cede" county, L-v.t
39 87-It'll ticres, l'raitic lan 1. I'ri e $ >SO.
No. -.--X. E. one-fourth in township 85,
range 15. in Monona county, lwa. 160 acre
Piairic land Price S9OO.
No. 3.--N. E. one-four!'-. ef the N. W. one
fourth so -tion 22. in township B>>, North of rat.ee
22, it Pin,' county, Minnesota, tft acres tini'l-r
land I'ri'-e ? .:00.
No. 4. A good farm, situate in Pleasant Valley,
Bedford township, five miles from Bedford, now
in the occupancy of William H. Xycutn, contain
ing 100 acres, more or less, about'sixty acre#
cleared and under excellent fence, 13 acres of
bottom meadow, and the balance well timbered,
with a splendid double dwelling house, barn and
other out-buildings. A well of excellent water
near the door: also, a good voang orchard. This
is an excellent opportunity top- tire a good farm
near Bedford, convenient to hurebr? and g> >1
schools. Price sllO per acre.
El'RßOUllolf 1 LI TZ.
Ileal Estate Agents,
Feb. 1. 1567. Bedford, Pa.
HARTLEY A METZGER ■-<. P constantly or,
hand a large stock • g, ,-r.d HARDWARE.
They have just received 5-t I' ZEN BEST AND
CHEAPEt-1 FRUIT TA IS ever offered to the
public. They keep all kinds of Farm Mo biucry,
including M over# and Reapers, Cider Mil's. Fod
der-Cutters and Willougbhy's Gum Spring and
Roller Grain Drills—the boot in the world
Bedford, July 13.
A I,!. KINDS OF BLANKS, Comm >n Admin
istrator's and Executor's, Deeds, Mortgages,
Judgment Notes. Promissory Notes, with and
without waiver of exemp'i-> :. Summons, Subpoe
nas and Executions, for sat, o.t the Inquirer office.
Nov 2, 1 set
BLANK DEEDS FOR SALK CHEAP AT THE
INQUIRER OFFICE
Nov 2, 1866
BLANK DEEDS FOR SALE CHEAP at the
INQUIRER OFFCE.
Nov. 2. IS6C.
VLJ, KINDS U1 BLANKS, Colhmon, Admin
istrator's sr. i Executor's. Deeds, Mortgage
Sudgment Notes, Promissory Notes, with and with
out waiver of exemption, Mammons, Subpoenas
and Executions, for - ale at the Inquirer office
Nov 2, ISo6
A BPIdtXBID IRIII LE of Blank Deeds,
Xi. on thobest parchn t t> .per, for salo a' 'he
Inquirer office.
Nov 2, I Stif>
ALL KINDS OF BLANKS, Common, Aduiiu
istrat .i-y and Executor's, Deeds, Mortgages,
Judgment Notes, Promt ,ry Notes, with and
without waiver ■[ exempt! a. Suu.mons. Subpoe
nas and Executions, f r ■'>■ at the Ir.qairt r office.
Nov 2, 1866
\ SPLENDID ARTICLE of Blauk Deeds
XV n the best parchment paper, for sale at the
Inquirer office.
Nov 2 1866