Iciiforii Inquirer.
BKDFORB, '*• FEB. 12, tSflff.
TUE TVW BEHCS OF H.tKBAIt
-ISJI.
Of the twir. relics of a baibaiie ago be
queathed us by a former general ion, ftev
trade and slavery, the one is now among the
crimes of the tst, while its twin brother
Free-trade still linger i with us and is now
making a spasmodic effort once more to re
gain the footing lost with Democracy ats l
•Slavery That slavery was a concomitant
of barbarism no one denies. The relation
of Free trade to slavery and its origin from
the same source often escapes the attention
of the less thoughtful. That it belongs to
an uncultivated half civilized semi-barb ric
stage of human progress is a well know ,
and c'carlv demonstrable fact. The Sr-t
ireoupants of all lands have been rude bar
bariaus living upon the spontaneous pro
ductions of the soil and the flesh of wil l
beasts. Those in time have given place !<
a class of inhabitants; a little further advanc
<■■ l but generally either nomadic and livios
upon the produce of herds or the pioneer.-
of a mote advanced civilization who ha v.
lived by the rude cultivation of the earth ■>,
the chase and whose mode of life has 1-vi
of a coarse and rude character, pos.-os.-ii,!
little or no wealth and ignorant of the con
vcnicnces, cm forts and amenities of oci- : ;
in civilized aud enlightened nations;. T,
such freedom of trade, or as ire call it trt
trade, wan altogether -uited. All Jivio,
upon the products of the sod and each pro
Tided with an abundance of the same pro
duetions, whatever they obtained be.vou
the coarser necessaries of life, were exchung
ed for fabrics of a higher civilization whici
had to be obtaiued from abroad and tbt-r,
was consequently nothing to protect am
free-trade was suited to their condition. It
the course of time the virgin soil becatm
exhausted and produced more scantily am
in insufficient quantities to supply the ex
change and obtain the commodities of ;
higher civilization. Then came the firs
rude efforts at manufacturing for themsefve.
what they were no Imgcr able to buy fiou
abtoad. Up to this point free trade mi;
.iust suited to their new country, virgin soil
and rude life. But even with rude nunu
factures comes diversity of industry and di
vision of labor, and then begin to be lai<
the foundations of private and nations
wealth ar.d prosperity. At this stage (ami
lies begin to be fouud no longer doomed r<
constant labor for a livelihood and with suf
ficicnt leisure to acquire knowledge and up
ply it to the solution of social and politica
problems. Increased intelligence soon per
sieves that the infant manufactures in tliei
rude state cannot compete with the capital
improved machinery and skilled labor of;
more advanced nation. It also percieve
that the failing resources of a once virgin
hut now exhausted, soil icquires u larg>-
expenditure of labor to produce the nece*
-aries of life and still leaves an in.-ufficien
surplus for exchange to supply the, one*
luxuries, now become Deces.-aries of lift
manufactured abroad. Next comes the its
evitable, growing foreign indebtedness an
witb it the slavery of the once free citizen
to the foreign manufacturer and merchant
This is the history of every new country
Bat at this point comes diversity of for
tunes. One for lack of independence an,
intelligence becomes the prey of foreigt
mercenaries. An India, a South America
a Mexico, or a Poland will illustrate the con
dition of this cla.--. Another and perhup
an anomalous ease, is that uf our Southcri
•States. At this critical stage with them, s
few bold spirits favored by circumstance!
begun the cultivation and extension of tha
greatest of the crimes of modern civilization
slavery in the United States. Even thi;
bold and wicked experiment could not sav<
tbcm from a fate similar to those abovi
cited, and they became a sort of para-it<
upon their more humane, industiiuus anc
intelligent neighbors, the Northern States
The Northern States of our 1 nion const)
tute almost the only case in modern histo
ry, of the building up of a wealthy, prosper
ous, industrious and intelligent nation. Th.
turning point in our history, and the begin
ning of our unexampled growth and ptos
pcrtty, da.te= (roui our first resistance of tin
british . dort to prevent us Ironi doing ou
own manufacturing. From the founding o
St. Augustine in 1505 to the revolutionar
war, beginning with the battle of Lcxingtoi
in 1775, a period of over 200 years thi
growth of the country was strikingly situila
to that ol other new settlements or colonies
Our forefathers saw that kritish cupidity, i
i: prevented the establishment of manufac
lures, would keep them continually poo
and dependent. For this they fought an<
the contest culminated in Independence
The war was virtually a prohibition to brit
ish manufactures and geve the initiatory
impetus to our first manufactures. Fron
this time dates our unparalled growth ant
prosperity. From 1,75 to the present
what were for 200 years before poor, strug
gling colonies, have in less than lOtiyear
become the firt nation of Christendom ant
the admiration of the world. Ever sine,
the Revolution British manufacturers havi
striven by eTcry specious argument and evei
by potent bribery to bring us to the adop
tion of free-trade in order to rob us of ou
strength and prosperity. For this purposi
they have not been wanting in powerfu
allies. The barbarian slave drivers, in th,
interest and behalf of their pet institution
were their ever ready and eager friends, for
though as parasite* tb, \ lived upon thi
prosperity ot the North, they saw that it
freedom and intelligence was a perpetua
menace to slavery. Thus this relic of bar
baristu became the ally of its twin brothei
free trade. But with even this powerfu
aid British cupidity and hatred never quit*
succeeded in destroying our protective pol
icy. Sometimes, it is true, by the aid o
the Democratic party our protective dutie
were very much reduced, and at interval
brought upon us destructive fi nan rial storms
But a wise return to higher duties alway
restored our prosperity. Even since thi
Revolution periods of low duties have beet
toilowcd by liarJ times and financial ember
rassnienis, while fair protective duties bavt
as invariably been succeeded by periods o
corresponding prosperity. Now that tb,
most powerful ally 0 f Free trade, the slav,
power, is defunct, British manufacturers an
once more arousing the parricidal hands o
their next best ally, the I democratic party
\\ ill the free people of the United State:
after having put down the rebellion ot tbi
slaveholders in spite of the aid of Englant
and the copperhead party now permit them
selves to be made the slaves of the Britisl
manufacturers and merchants by adoptin
a Free trade policy, or will they preserv
their independence and prosperity bv con
tinuing and wherever necessary increasin
protective duties? This ia the great an
important question upon which the peorl
must p Q . n the comjog
The copperhead party as usual is trraye ,
t °" a A B, fr. e WOn,t eDenaieß of tb eoun
Iv rj lf U \° r?aOS ,re b * industrious
ty played to the tunc of British Free- trade
CANADIAN RECIPBOCITV.
The Canadian Government is becoming
more and more anxious each year to renew ;
the so called reciprocity treaty with the
United .States, The schema is being vigor
ously pushed in congress at present How
many of our patriotic statesmen, after the
Robert J. Walker style, are enlisted in its
behalf we have no means of ascertaining.
We have no doubt the Canadian authorities
will couie down handsomely in the way of
fees (even up to the patriotic Robert J's. mo
dest maik $26,000.) to any one who will
enable them once more to negotiate a one
sided treaty by which Canada may make
from $10,000,00 to $20,000,000 00 a year a 4
our expense. We hare had enough of this
one sided reciprocity. It is a losing busi
ness for us and the best thing we can do is
to keep out of it. The Canadians had a
good thing of it, which explains their
eagerness to have it renewed. Secretary
Seward as u-nr.l is urging it with all his
| powi-r, which of itself ought to be sufficient
to defeat it. Let the whole scheme be de
feated and the British agents banging
around the lobbies at Washington be sent
home with their pet scheme fur robbing us
defeated. Let the press of the country
make known the fact that the people con
demn the whole business. If Canada wants
reciprocity let her throw off her British
yoke aud become one with us. She was the
ally of the rebels and her ports were the
refuge of British pirates and smugglers du
ring the whole war. She fattened on the
blood of our people then; now that her sins
are coming home to roost let her nurse them
as best she can, but let there be no more
reciprocity with her at our expense.
Our Life as Property. The National Lite
If we have an amount of perishable prop
erty at risk, whose loss would be an incon
venience to our estate, ice always insure it.
, We are not only the property of our families,
(and peri.-hablo at that, more than any
other kind of property), but tee are (he pro
\ (hieing power. If our houses or goods are
burned, we may b - ;ild more and earn more;
but if ice are io-t, everything is gone. If it
is necessary to insure our buildings and
merchandise for our own benefit, how much
more to insure our lives, which make goods
and merchandize, for the benefit of our fam
ilies. If we aro prosperous, a full-paid
policy is an investment for the future, that
is beyond any contingency. If we are poor,
a dollar more or less per wee.k secures a
handsome sum at a later period. What
should wc think of the sailor who goes to
*ea without anchors, because it is fair
weather when he sails, and what should we
think of the huiband and father who makes
no provision for wife and children because
he is tre.7 to-day, although he knows he
may not be alive to-morrow?
Formerly, it was difficult to obtain life in
'-u ranee in responsible companies. There
were those which promised large dividends
and advantages, without any sufficient
guarantee?. Life insurance should be per
feci— secure beyond all risks or chances. A
company should not only have a large
capital, but should be managed by men of
the highest integrity and financial ability.
We believe that we have such an institution
in the National Life Insurance Company of
the United States of America. It has a full
paid capital ofa million dollars; and with
such financiers as Jay Cooke, and Clarence
H. Clatk, ar.d a board of directors embracing
gentlemen of the largest business experience,
wc are i t surprised that it is one of the
most successful institutions of its kind. It
delivered its first policy August 1, 1808; and
the policies is.-ued since that time cover
insurance to the amount of Eight Million
Dollars.
THE contest between the Pennsylvania
Rail road Co., and the Erie waxes warmer
and warmer: The Central having gained a
most important advantage in obtaining the
best existing western connections seems
likely to hold its present commanding posi
tion as the leading railroad of the country.
The latest effort of the Erie was to buy a
-ufficicnt number of proxies to control the
stock of the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and
Chicago Railroad Company. For this pur
pose it is reported that they have sent to
Europe to buy up the stock in foreign mar
kets. The Central Railroad in the mean
time obtained the passage of a bill at Harris
burg last week which provides for the re
tiring of hut one fourth, and no more, of the
Directors of the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne
and Chicago road. The bill was promptly
signed by the Governor and the little game
of the Eric is likely to be checkmated for at
least three years to come. While we are
constrained to find fault with many of the
acts of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Co., there is no doubt hut that it is the best
managed and the most honorably conducted
of all the great railroads of the country.
THE Senate Committee on the Pacific
Railroad have decided upon a general Rail
road bill, which will include the Northern,
Pacific, Atlantic and Pacific, Eastern Divi
sion, and Portland and Humboldt routes,
making in all 4,800 miles. For these Gov
ernment is to guarantee the interest, but
demands the security cf ten per cent, of
their earnings, and in case of failure to pay
the same, they are to be proceeded against
under the Bankrupt law To secure the
payment of the interest the Government
is to retain all money realized by the sale of
lands, and after securing the interest to ap
ply the residue to the redemption of the
bonds as they accrue
IN Congress on Monday the Ist iost the
Hou-e did a good thing in tabling a resolu
tion to increase the pay of the Departmental
clerks. An effort was immediately after
ward made to pass the San Domingo annexa
tion scheme hot it showd the same fate. It
is well to keep down all attempts at increas
ed extravagance and congress will receive
the thanks of the whole country for the
careful guarding of the national Treasury.
Let us have the Railroad and Steamship
subsidies treated in the same manner, and
every other scheme for plundering and the
national finances will soon begin to look up.
GOT HIS SOP. —The State Guard begins
to draw it quite mild on the "pasting and
folding" business within the past few days.
On the sth it cautioned the press of the
state that the thing bad perhaps been car
ried far enough. Our friend Forney was
renominated by the Governor and confirmed
by the Senate for his third term as state
Librarian on the 3d. The Senate no doubt
did a good thing, in continuing our excellent
state librarian in his position but the re
publican press of the state cannot for that
reason overlook the sins of the House.
THE majority of the Senate arc opposed
to the ratification of the treaty made by
Revcrdy Johnson.
MB. GUILII denies Commissioner
Wells' assertion that the working classes are
not now as well paid for their labor as they
were twenty years ago.
WK arc indebted to Hon. W. H. Koontz
M. C. for a copy of Jeooke's Civil Service
fleport for which be will accept our thanks
40TII COS tilt ESS—TiI IHO SESSION.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday Feb. 2D—Sir.
Pomeroy presented a petition for woman's
suffrage in the District of Columbia and
Territories. On motion of Mr. Trumbull,
the Committee on the Judiciary was dis
charged from the further consideration of
the petitions for women's suffrage.
The hoar of unfinished business arrived,
and the pending amendment of Mr. Patter
son to reduce the annual pay of judges and
arbitrators appointed under the treaty of
1862 with Great Britain for the suppression
of the slave trade, to SIOO and SSO respec
tively, was taken up; after considerable dis
cussion the question was taken on Mr. Mor
ton's amendment and agreed to by a Vote of
36 to 11: but as it was alledged that there
was a luisaprehension on the part of some of
the senators in voting, Mr. Morton moved
a reconsideration of the vote, which was
carried: he then moved his amendment as a
substitute for that of Mr. Patterson, when
it was adopted. -
Mr. Henderson introduced a bill to e>tab
lish a department of house office. The
■S.uate then adjourned.
HOUSE.
In the Iktuse, several resolutions were
offered calling on the Secretary of the In
terior and and Secretary of war for informa
tion in relation to those departments. The
pension hill which was before the House
several days last week, came un as the regu
lar business of the morning hour: quite a
number of amendments were offered when
the bill was ordered to be printed and re
committed. The house had an evening ses
sion, when the internal tax bill was resumed
beginning at the 121 -t section, relating to
the tax on lottery dealers, which led to con
siderable controversy.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY. Feb. 3. —The Senate re
sumed the consideration of the consular and
diplomatic appropriation bill.
Mr. Buckalew renewed his motion to strike
out the appropriation of $12,500 to carry
into effect the treaty for the suppression of
the African slave trade, and advoqalcd it
briefly.
Mr. Doolittle moved to add to the clause
making the appropriation the following:
Provided further, that no part of the
money hereby appropriated shall be drawn
from the Treasury, unless the President of
the United States shall, on application to
the Government of Great Britain, become
satisfied that such Government objects to
the discontinuance of the mixed courts pro
vided for by the treaty before the time fixed
, for thew termination of such treaty.
Mr. While moved an amendment request
ing the President to ask Grept Britain to
put an end to that part of the treaty which
required each government to keep up mixed
courts, and providing that, if that govern
ment consent, the salaries of the officers of
the United States connected with said
courts shall cease.
This was adopted as an amendment to the
proposition of Mr. Doolittle, which, so
amended, was agreed to.
The Senate soon after adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr. EG, from the Committee on Printing,
reported a joint resolution in reference to
the stationary contract of the Interior De
partment with Dempsey & O'Toole. It
directs the Secretary of the Interior not to
reeeive or make payment for 3()0.000 sheets
of bond paper, claimed to have been ordered,
at $24,000; to with-bold the payment of
$2380 for printing l'i,ooo patent heads, the
work not having been performed; also, to
with-hold the value of 40,000 sheets of
bond paper at eight cents per sheet, now in
the custody of the contractors; also, to de
duct from their unpaid bill the amount
charged for goods not included in the con
tract, above the ordinary market price.
After nearly an hour's discussion, the
joint resolution passed.
Florence Scannell, the witness who had re
fused to answer eertain ijuestions put by the
committee on the New York election frauds,
was brought before the bar of the House in
custody of the Sergeant at Arms.
He professed his readiness to answer ad
questions, and he will remain in custody
till he is examined.
Mr. Henry Johnson, another witness who
had been also summoned, and who had not
attended, was brought before the House,
and stated he had not intended to commit
any contempt, and was ready totestif,. He
remains in custody till he be examined.
THURSDAY Feb. 4th SENATE.— Quite a
number of resolutions were presented as
also the credentials ofT. W. Tipton and W.
M. Stewart Senators elect.
Among the bills introduced were one by
Mr. Ed munds to provide better security for
the engraving and printing of the securities
of the United States and for other purposes.
One by Mr. Oshorn to provide for an
American line of steamships between cer
tain Atlantic ports in the United States and
one or more European ports, and
another by Mr. Cole to grant, lands to the
Sarita Barbara branch of the Southern Pa
cific Railroad. Referred.
The pending amendment was that moved
by Mr.'Stewart, to substitute for the joint
resolution as >t passed the House, the report
of the Judiciary Committee of the •Senate,
"The right of citizens of the United
States to vote and hold office shall not he
denied or abridged by the United States, or
by any State, on account ol race, color or
previous condition of servitude."
After a lengthy discussion in which a
number of Senators participated the amend
ment was temporarily laid over.
The Patent Office appropriation bill was
afterward taken up and passed.
HOUSE.—The recusant witnesses commit
ted yesterday were discharged.
Mr. Logan (III,) introduced a bill provi
ding for the payment of the national debt
and for the reduction of the rate of interest
thereon. Kefcrred to the Committee of
Ways and Means. •
Mr. Nicholson offered resolutions calling
on the Secretaries of the War and Treasury
for information as to surveys of the harbor
of the Delaware Breakwater, with a view
to the erection of a pier. Adopted.
Mr. Eliot, from tlie Committee on Com
merce, reported a bill repealing the Act of
July 30th, 1834, and the first, second and
fourth sections of the Act of July 13th,
1831, concerning tonnage duties on Spanish
vessels, and those of ber colonies, where no
discriminating duties are levied on United
States vessels, shall be exempt in United
States ports from tonnage greater than those
on vessels of the United State*. After ex
planation by Mr. Eliot, the bill passed.
Mr. Moorhead wanted to have the tariff
taken up this evening, but objection was
made. The message of the President in re
lation to the arrest of American citizens in
Paraguay was taken up and referred to the
Committee on foreign Affairs.
The House had an evening session and a
number of speeches were made on financial
railroad and other questions.
FRIDAY Feb. sth SENATE.—The Presi
dent presented a petition praying for the
commendment of the Constitution so as to
recognize Almighty God as the source of all
civil authority. The unfinished business,
the Constitutional amendment offered yes
terday by Mr. Williams that "Congress shall
have power to abolish or modify any restric
tions upon the right to vote or hold office
prescribed by the Constitution or laws of
any State," was debated at length by Viek-
Messrs. Williams, Pomeroy, Sumner, and
ers.
HOUSE. —Mr. McKee offered a resolution
calling on the Secretary of War for informa
tion as to the progress made in the prepara
tion and publication of official documents
relating to the rebellion, and the operations
of the army of the United States as pro
vided by a joint resolution of July 27, 1865.
Adopted.
Mr. Baldwin, from the Committee on tho
District of Columbia, reported hack the
Senate bill transferring the duties of trus
tees of colored schools of Washington and
Georgetown. Passed.
Mr. Wilson, of Ohio, offered a resolution
instructing the Post Office Committee to in
quire into the expediency of amending the
postal laws so as to require all mail matter
to be paid in advance, except that now en
titled by law to go free. Adopted.
Mr. Lawrence, of Ohio, introduced a joint
resolution proposing an amendment to the
Constitution. Referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
Mr. Polsley introduced a bill to provide
for holding a term of the District Court ot
the United States at Lewisburg, W. Va.
Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The House then, at 2. 30 P. M. went into
Committee of the Whole (Mr. Terry in the
chair) on the army appropriation bill.
SATURDAY Feb. f>th SENATE.—On mo
tion of Mr. Edmund.", the Senate lookup
the bill to repeal the Tenurc-of Office law.
This question was diseu-sed until the expi
ration of the morning hour, when the Sen
ate ro-amed the consideration of the Conati
rational amendment!
Mr. Howard, from the Committee on the
Pacific Kailroad, reported the omnibus bill,
of which notice has heretofore been given.
Mr. Howard thought it incumbent to say
that the committee were not unanimous in
this matter, and the minority would ask the
privilege of giving their views.
Mr. Morgan, as one of the committee,
made a wtitten teport that he was opposed
to the policy of granting lands or bonds to
railroads, and was particularly opj osed to
the present bill, which proposed to give in
the aggregate $190,000, (XX).
HOUSE —Mr. Julian presented a memori
al from a Convention of New England wo
men in favisr of female suffrage.
The House at 2P. M.. want into com
mittee of the whole, Mr. Terry in the chair,
and resumed the consideration of the army
appropriation bill.
The bill was read and considered by sec
tions, and a great many reductions were
made as it progressed.
Without disposing of the bill the com
mittee rose. The reductions made in the
bill by the committee were as follows: Pay
of the army, Irom $15,000,000 to $11,000,-
D 00; commutation of officers' subsistence,
from $2,000,000 to $1,500,000: army trans
portation, from $8,500,000 to $5,000, 000;
recruting, service, from $300,000 to 150,000;
subsistence in kind for troops, from $5,500,-
000 to $4,500,000, Quartermaster's Depart
ment, from $500,000 to $300,000; cavalry
and artillery horses, from $500,000 to $250,-
000; mileage for officers, from $200,000 to
SIOO,OOO, commutation of officers' quarters,
from $200,000 to SIOO,OOO. The ratio of re
duction was a general thing. About one
half the appropriation 0f5200,000 for mili
tary surveys was entirely stricken out.
Mr. Garfield, front the Committee on
Military Affairs, offered an amendment
which contemplates a reduction of the rank
and file of the army to 10,000 men, and the
reduction of the commissioned officers to
670. The officers are to be reduced by
gradual absorption. It also provides for the
consolidation of the bureaus of the War De
part uicn'.
.Mr. Butler's amendment provides for the
direct mustering out of supernumerary
officers.
The House then at five P. M. adjourned.
Wholesale Poisonings.
PITTSBLRO, February 9. —A special des
patch to the Commercial, from Warsaw,
Indiana, says: A case of wholesale poison
ing has just come to light here, by which
one person, a young lady, lost her life.
Nearly a year ago a man named John Van
nalla, of Fort Wavne. won the affections of
a M iss Home, of this place, and in April
last married her, very much against the
wishes of her parents and friends, who used
every effort to persuade her to break off the
match.
On the wedding night nearly all the guests
thirty in number, were taken violeutly sick,
with every appearance of poisoning. A sis
ter of the bride died from the effects of poi
son. Within the past few days, the bride
groom of this occasion has proposed an
elopement with a young lady, a Miss Bennett
and in his la.-t letter to her gives a full his
tory of the poisoning at the weddiDg, ack
nowledging that he tint a quantity of arsenic
in the water from which the coffee was pre
pared, and saying that he did it for revenge
lor the manner in which the family had
treated him.
The letter was placed in the hands of offi
cers, who effected the arrest of Vannalla
last night. After examination he was com
mitted to jail in default of bail, fixed at five
thousand dollars. Great excitement exists
in this community in consequence of this
wholesale attempt at murder. Ail the par
ties conct rned are among our nio.-t respect
able citizens.
The lJeath of an Outlaw.
A letter from Jefferson, Texas, says: Cul
len Baker, the outlay and wholesale murder
er, has finally been killed, and what would
appear to lie the strangest circumstance, he
was killed by a sort of a ghost—a dead man
come to life again. I have seen both the
body of Baker and the ghost. About four
weeks ago Baker went to the house of Ids
brother in-law, a Mr. Thomas Orr. residing
in Lafayette county, Arkansas, broke down
the door, and took Mr. Orr and their mutu
al father-in-law, Mr. Foster, tied their
hands hehiu l them, and thus kept them
prisoners during the night.
In the morning he hanged Mr. Orr by the
neck until lie supposed him dead; he then
cut down his body that he might use the
rojie to hang his father-in-law, who was,
however, afterwards released. After Ba
ker's gang had gone Mr. Orr revived, and
on the 6th instant, wiih the assistance of
some friends, caught Baker and killed him
and one of his men, Kirby by name.
NARROW ESCAPE. —We are informed
that a physician living nine mile 6 east of
th : s city, while bisurely driving through the
country, on his way to Lis patients, was ac
costed the latter part of last week by what
he supposed a female with a carpet bag. A
polite request was made of the doctor by tbe
stranger for a carriage ride, which received
a prompt and satisfactory answer. The
"frail " creature ascended the conveyance,
but in so doing exposed her person in such
a manner that the doctor was led to believe
that the person was a man disguised in fe
male apparel. Here was a frightfuld di
lemma. But the doctor was up to the
emergency. He very suddenly dropped hi*
whip, and asked his partner to pick it up,
if not too much trouble. The request met
with a ready compliance, and when the rob
ber had alighted the horse was drivngat full
speed. Almost simultaneously with his
starting several shots were fired in rapid
■accession, one penetrating the doctor's hat
and one enteting tbe carriage. The carpet
bag of the highwayman was taken home
and opened, when several hundred dollars
and a number of revolvers were found. This
was decidedly a narrow escape. It is sur
prising that the doctor had sufficient pres
ence of mind, as he is of a very nervous
temperament. At latest, accounts he had
not fully recovered from his fright.—Hom
iny Patriot, Fth. 8.
WHAT RAILROADS DO FOR FARMERS. —
To haul forty bushels of corn fifty miles on
a wagon, costs, says the Agriculturist, at
least sl2 for team, driver, and expenses.
A railroad would transport it for $4, at most.
Ai owing an average of forty bushels per
acre, the crop would be worth $8 more per
acre, or 8 percent, on SHJO. As the rela
tive advantage is about the same for other
crops, it is clear that a railroad pas-ing
through a town would add SIOO per acre to
the value of the farms. \ town ten miles
souare contains 64,000 acres. An increase
of SIOO per acre is equal to $6,400,000, or
euough to build 200 miles of railroad, even
if it cost sl2 000 per mile. But two hund
red miles of road would extend through
twenty towns ten miles square, aDd cost but
$lO par acre if taxed upon the land. Those
figures are given merely as an illustration.
If the farmers had taxed themselves to
build all the railroads in this country and
given them away to any companies that
would stock and run them, the present in
creased value of their land would have well
repaid all the outlay.
THE sculptor Gibson relates that one day
he went into his studio in Home, and there
found au American physician and his daugh
ter, who, the father said, used to be getting
hands and feet frotn bis dissecting room and
modelling them, and at last insisted on go
ing to Home and studying under Mr. Gib
son. Now, that gentleman did not take
pupils, lor he found they generally came to
teach him, instead of learning irom him;
but he told the iady to call next day. when
he set her to model in clay a bust of Medusa.
Next day he went and found an uncoiuraooiy
good copy; but he thought, "If I tell her it
is 'anexcellent copy,' I shall turn her head."
So he said, "Not bad, but you can do better;
try again," and defaced the copy. Next
day .-he did better, and the advice and de
facing were repeated. The third day he
really was surprised to see what she had
done, and took her as a pupil, on account of
her spirit of persevoiar.ee and willingness to
be thorough. This pupil, the first and only
one that Gibson ever took into his studio,
was Harriet Hosmer.
Us tost county shows a clear financial
record. Not a dollar of indebtedness and
$4,133 46 in the Treasury,
TUI oldest tree on record in Europe is
said to be the Cypress of Bomma, in Lom
bardy, Italy. This tree is believed to have
been in existence at the titne of Julius Cx
sar, 42 years before Christ, and is therefore,
1901 years old. It is 100 feet in height and
10 feet in circumference at one foot from the
ground. Napoleon, when laying down his
plan for the great road er the Simplon,
diverged from a straight line to avoid in
juring this tree. Superior antiquity is
claimed for the immense tree in Calaveras
county. This is supposed, from the numlier
of concentric circles in the trunk, to be
2565 years old.
A little fellow in the north part of Hart
ford fell from the top of a coal bin and put
his shoulder out ofjoint. and a surgeon was
sent for at once Though suffering severe
pain, the lad, who is a regular climber, got
into a chair and on top ot it, and fell bead
long to the floor, his mother supposed that
he hid broken his neck this time. But he
jumped up. and, swinging his arms, gleefully
shouted, "It's all right, it's all right I" and
sure enough, the second fall had put his
shoulder joint in place again, and he was as
good as new without the aid of a doctor.
TIIE year 186!) is destined to be the most
important in the annals of American Me
thodism. During the year the people will
be called to decide whether or no they will
accept the measures proposed to them by
the (Jeoeral Conference for the admission of
lay representatives to that a-sentbly and the
annual conferences. It is also an important
fact, a new constituency has been created
by the late General Conference; all mem
bers of the Church over tweoty-one years
of age, whether men or women, wili be eli
gible to vote upon this question.
MADRID despatches state that the draft
of the new Constitution, prepared by the
' Provisional Government for submission to
the Cortes, will decree the abolition of sla
very in all the Spanish possessions, and it is
believed that provision for carrying this into
immediate effect will be made by the Cortes
with great unanimity. The Pope has for
bidden the prelates elected to the Cortes
from taking their seats. New candidates
for the throne are coming forward, and the
Carlistt are active in fomenting disturbances.
THE editor of the Lewistown Gazette
says: "Col. Worrell's fish report is an in
teresting one, hut we fear even his sugges
tions for more law will have little effect,
the great trouble being the enforcement of
laws when they are passed. We saw at
least half a dozen fish baskets between this
and Duncannon last year, and so long as
these ate suffered to exist, and the darns
are not altered, it is idle to talk about
shad, salmon, pike, perch, rock, &c."
WEALTH OK PENNSYLVANIA.— The Ex
ecutive Council of the Philadelphia Board
of Trade estimate the product in money, of
the coal, iron and oil of this State, for the
lat year, at $195,000,000. This is a greater
sum than is produced by all the gold-bearing
Status and Territories, and yet it is the
yield ol ouly the mineral product of the
State, leaving the vast agricultural and other
sources ol her wealth out of view.
JOHN IIAGKR, of Milroy, while out hunt
ing last week in the mountains back of
Milroy, chased up a panther, whieh he fol
lowed to "Stone creek, where the animal
treed. He finally got a shot at it, putting a
bullet through its mouth, and brought it
down. It proved to be an enormous ani
mal, measuring eight feet six inches from
nose to end of tail and weighing 200 pounds.
THE people of Montoursvillc, Muncy,
| Watsontown and Sunbury, are moving for
I the erection of booms in their respective
j localities. - If all succeed they will skin the
I country of its timber in a very few years
; and leave it in the condition of a barren
waste. The true policy for the State would
' be to settle the country as fast as the timber
j is removed.
IT is understood that the public debt state
ment for the past month wi'l show an in
crease in the public debt, over the footings
of the last exhibit, of about $18,000,000.
This increase is partly accounted for by the
fact that some $30,000,000 of interest have
been paid in the meantime.
A PROJECT for a convention between the
I r nited Slates and the North German Union,
tor the consideration of the subject of the
bet ter protection of emigrants to the United
States, is in a fair way of realization, and
the convention will shortly he held.
THE project of erecting a new county out
of portions of Lycoming, Columbia and Lu
zerne is being agitated by parties interested.
The proposed limits will contain about four
hundred square miles, and over two thou
sand voters.
CHARLES O.BAIL the only sou of the
great Indian Chief "Cornplanter," died at
his residence atConplanter, Warren county,
on the 31st ult., at the advanced age of one
hundred tears. With his death the line of
the Cornplanter Chief's becomes extinct.
THE indebtedness of Washington county
on the Ist day of January, 1869, amounted
to $146,500, being the bonds of the county
issued to the Hempfield railroad company
and which become due in the year 1877.
JOHNSTOWN has a sensation. A young
man named Felton, it is said, inherits by a
grandfather's will the greater portion of
Cambria city.
gnr entente.
ANTED, AGENTS.
gool men wanted immediately, to sell
the WHBtLER A WILSON SEWING MA
CHINES on Commission. Wagon, furnished by
the company. NO CAPITAL REQUIRED.
Address ' WM. SUMNER A CO..
sfeb2t Pittsburgh, Pa,
Tavern licenses.
The following named persons have made
application for Licenses to be granted at an
Adjourned Court on the 22 day of February,
1909, to wit:
Aaron VV. Reed, S. Woodbury Tp. Tarern.
Wm. Long. Londenderry Tow'p., do.
George Trouiman, Juniata Tow'p., do.
Sfeb O. E. SHANNON, Prot'y
FARMERS AND OTHERS are respectfully
informed that I have made extersire prepara
tions by mean, of wbich I am enabled to supply,
at all times,
ROCK AND GROUND PLASTER,
at my Warehouse. Also,
LIVERPOOL AND AMERICAN SALT.
lSdeSm JOHN W. BARNDOLLAR.
pERSONS WHO ARE GRAY
Can have their h*ir restored to it* natural col
or, and it it has fallen out, create a new growth,
by using
HALLS VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR
RENEWER.
It ifi the best hair dresser in tbe world, making
lifeless, Ft iff, bra?hy hair, healthy, soft, and glossy.
Price SI.OO. For sale by all druggists.
R. P. HALL A CO.,
sfeblui Nashua, N. H. Proprietors.
INSTATE OF DAVID POINTS, DECEASED*.
I_J Letter? testamentary having been granted to
the undersigned,executor of the las f will and test
ament of David Points, late of Bedford township,
deceased, by the Register of Bedford county, all
persons indebted to said estate are hereby notified
to make immediate payment, and all having claims
against the estate are requested to present them
properly authenticated for settlement.
22jan6t M. A. POINTS, Executor.
TO BEE KEEPERS.
L. L. LANGSTROTH'S SPECIFIC CLAIMS.
We the undersigned do hereby make known our
Patented Claims in Bee Hives, which claims are
as follows; Movable Frames with spaces all around
them, and spaces between them at their tops, the
distance? between them to be regulated at will;
Shallow Cbamber? between the frames and honey
board; Perforated Honey Board and the moveable
block. We caution all persons against using any
hive that has any of our patented part* in it. A > j
person using any one of our patented parts with
out license from the patentee or from ua will ren
der himself liable to damages for each and every
hive so used in Bedford county or Blair county.
Pa. We are determined to protect our claims, so
people will do we!! to manage their busineas ac
cording to law. Any person doubting our claims
is invited to come and see our patents.
JOHN S. RUSH,
DAN'L KAGARICE,
jojanJia Age nU.
PfettUanrow*.
TNPKECBJDIDTBD BUUCEBS.
THE AMERICAN COMBINATION
BUTTON-HOLE
in
SEWING MACHINE,
ll bean honored with the hijhrtt award in pre
mium! and diplomat wheitvtr entered for compe
tition at fat r# end ejrhibitiatf held during the
peat teuton. We give the following at a few tpe
cimena from among tie multitude:
Medal Awarded at the Paris Exposition, 1817.
Havre International Expotition, Prance: Gold
Medal and "Diplome d* Honneur." Over 42
competitors.
Maryland Mechanic Institute Fair, Baltimore,
Md.: Hold Medal.
New England Mechanics' Fair, Concord, N. 0.:
Gold Medal.
Mechanics' Fair, Springland, Mass: Silver
Medal, (highest premium awarded.)
Maine State Fair, Portland, Me.: Silver Medal,
highest awarded )
Strafford Ccunty Fair, Dover, N. II.: Silver
Medal, (highest award.)
New England Agricultural Fair, at New Ha
ven, Conn.: Silver Medal, (highest award.)
Green county Fair, Xenia, Ohio, First Premium
New Jersey State Fair, at Waverly, N. J., First
Premium.
Washington county Fair, N. Y., First Premium.
Renisalacr County Fair, N. Y., First Premium.
Bucks County Fair, at Doylestown, Pa., First
Premium.
Cuyahoga County Eair, Cleveland, Ohio, First
Premium.
Erie County Fair, Sandusky, Ohio, First Pre
mium.
Orange County I'air, N. Y.,First Premium.
Chester County Fair, West Chester, Pa., First
Premium.
Berks County Fair, Reading, Pa., First Pre
mium.
The puhlie are invited to examine this remark
able machine at the rooms of the company,
8. W. Const* EI.xvOTI XXD CaitrsuT ST***TS
PHILADELPHIA,
i
and 483 BROADWAY, New York.
Sold also ia ail the principal towns
throughout the country. 3ap6S:3m
jQUFF'S COLLEGE,
No. 37 FIFTH AVENUE,
PITTSBURGH, PA.
P. DUFF. Author of Duff's System of Book*
keeping, President.
Established twenty-eight years, having educa
ted in any thousands of Merchants, Bankers and
Accountants in the United States and Canadas in
the most perfect class iaslruction, and is now the
first College in America to introduce the new im
portant improvement ot combining that elass in
struction with comprehensive exercise in
REAL BUSINESS,
By Wm. JL, Charles P , and Robert P. Duff, all
experienced besiness Accountants, each having
kept books in extensive firms, giv ing our students
the rare opportunity of becoming at once practi
cal Accountants. DUFF'S new system of Mer
chants', Manufacturer's, National Bank, Railroad
and Private Banker's
BOOK-KEEPING.
Splendidly printed in colors by Harper A Broth
ers, New York, pp 400. Crown Bvo., $3 73.
Postage 33c. The only work containing National
Bank and Private Bankers' accounts. No other
work of the kiod has been so unanimously and
emphatically recommended by the press, by bus
iness men, by teachers, and by those who have
been educated from it. See our new Circular,
containing also f&c simile of Wm U. Duff's First
Premium Penmanship, Medals, 4C. Mailed free
by P.-DUFF A SONS, Principals.
P DUFF&SONS,
124 SECOND AVENUE, PITTSBURGH,
Commission Merchants, Manufacturers' Agents,
and Wholesale Dealers in Flour, Grain, and
all kinds of Produce. Consignments
solicited. Advances made.
for our Weekly Price Current.
22jan3mo..
[IST OF CAUSES put down for February
J Term 1869. Adjourned Court 22d day.
S. S. Fluck et al. vs. Abel Putt.
Same. vs. Jacob Kahm.
Same. vs. James Bowser.
F. D. Beegle, vs. Val. Dull.
Mary A. Forney, vs. Matbias Forney.
A. C. Vaugban, vs. R. M. Trout, et al.
Hester S. Barclay, et al. vs. Win. Hoffman.
Isaac L. Fickea, vs. G. T. McCormick, et al.
Same. vs. Same.
Laana Smith, et al. vs. Alex Messersmith.
Win. States A Co., vs. Martha L. Tate.
F. D. Beegle, v Daniel Wentx, et al.
Same. vs. Same. .
Win. Kellerman, vs. Samuel Lehman, et al.
Mauritx Klahre vs. The H*BTMRR*CCo
R. Langdon, vs. Riddlesb'g C t Iron Co et al.
Henry F. Logue, et al. vs. Samuel Smith.
Middle Woodb'y Tj>. \s. Eph Longeneckcr et al
Certified January 25, 1869.
29jan 0. E. SHANNON, Prot'y.
PEDFORD CLASSICAL SCHOOL.
rOI'NDKD r REV. JOH* LTUIf, 18iSf.
FREDERICK WOODS, Principal.
A first-cla school for the instruction of youth
of both zcxea in a classical and English education,
including Latin, Greek, French, German, Mathe
matics and the ordinary English branches
Terms moderate. Students from a distance can
obtain board in town at reasonable rates.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. King, John P. Reed, Esq.
Hon. J. G. Hartley, 11. Nicodeinus, Esq.
Wm. Hartley, C. N. Hickok,
0. E. Shannon, Esq. Geo. Biymyer,
B. F. Harry, M. D. G. D. Shuck,
Han..Satn'l 1,. Russell, Ross Anderson, M.D
Jacob Reed, ' John Lutz,
B. F. Myers, William Lyon. Esq.
WILL RE-OPEN, OCT. 12TH, 1863.
25sep
EXECUTORS NOTlCE.—Notice is h.rely
given that letters Testamentary have been
granted by the Register of Bedford County, to
the subscriber, residing in Bedford, on the Estate
and Will of Hon. Win . T. Daughcrty, late of said
Borough, dee'd; that all persons indebted to said
estate are notified and required to make payment
immediately, and those having claims thereon
can present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. WM. HARTLEY,
22jan Executor,
gl'Y YOUR NOTIONS OF
4dee.lns P.. W. BERKSTRKSSKR.
EVERYBODY IN want OF WALL PAPER .X
--an.:=i tbe stock at tbe Inquirer Book Store.
DICKENS' NOVELS, full sets, at 26 cents
per novel, at the Inquirer Book Store, tf
MARRIAGE CKRTIFCATES.—On hind and
for sale at the Inquirer office, a fine assort
ment of Marriage Certificates. Clergymen and
Justices should have them.
YOUR HATS A GAPS OF
4decßm R. W. BERKSTRKSSKR.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, HARPER'S BAZAR,
FRANK LBSLIE, CHIMNEY CORNER,
and all other Illustrated papers for sale at the
Inquirer Book Store. tf
MAGAZINES. —The following Magesines f or
sale at tbe Inquirer Book Store: ATLAN
TIC MONTHLY, PUTNAM'S MONTHLY
LIPPINCOTT'b, GALAXY, PETERSON. GO
DEY, MD'M. DEMORE6TS, FRANK LESLIE
RIVERSIDE, eto.eto. It
gUjottUiHttoUo.
E E 9 H A I R V I G OR,
von TUX
RENOVATION OF THE HAIR.
THE GREAT DESIDERATUM of th, AOS!
A dressing which is at once agreeable, healthy,
and effectual for preserving the nair. Faded or
gray hatr is SOON reotored to if original color and
the glote and fret knee* of youth. Thin hair is
thickened, falling hair checked, and baldness of
ten, thongh not always, cured oy its use. Noth
ing can restore the hair where the fallicies are
destroyed, or the glands atrophied and decayed.
Bat such as remain can he saved for usefulness by
this application. Instead of ionling the bair
with a pasty sediment, it will keep it dean and
vigorous. Its occasional use will prevent tha hair
from turning gray or falling off, and consequently
prevent baldness. Free from those deleterious
substances which make some preparations dan
gerous and injuriuus to the hair, the Vigor cau
only benefit but not harm it. If wanted merely
for a
HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can he found so desirable. Contain
ing neither oil nor dye, it does not soil white
cambric, and yet lasts longer on the hair, giving
it a rich glossy lustre and a grateful perfume.
Prepared by.
DR. J. C. AVER A CO.,
PRACTICAL AUD ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS,
LOWELL, MASS.
PRICE SI.OO.
2fiAug:ly B. P. HARRY, Agt.
ElfS SARSAPARILL A,
FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD.
Tbe reputation this excellent medicine enjoys,
is derived from its cures, many of which are truly
marvelous. Inveterate cases of Scrofulous disease,
where the system seemed saturated with corrup
tion, have been purified and cured by it. Scrofu
lous affections and disorders, which were aggra
vafed by the scrofulous contamination until they
were painfully afflicting, have been radically cur
ed in such great numbers in almost every section
of the country, that the public scarcely need tube
informed of its virtues or uses.
j Scrofulous poison is one of the most destructive
: enemies of our rare. Often, this unseen and un
> felt tenant of the organism undermines the con
| stitution, and invites the attack of enfeebling or
j fatal diseases, withont exhibiting a suspicion of it*
: presence. Again, it seems to breed infection
throughout the body, aud then, on some favorable
occasion, rapidly develops into one or other of its
hideous forms, either on the surface or among
the vitals. In the latter, tubercles may be sud
denly deposited in the lungs or heart, or tumors
formed in the liver, or it shows its presence by
eruptions on the skin, or feul ulcerations on some
part of the body. Hence the occasional u*e of a
bottle of this Sarsaparrilla is ad*. isabie, even
when no active symptoms of disease appear.
Person?- afflicted with the following complaints
generally find immediate relief, and, at length,
! cure, by the use of this SAHSA I'AHILLA, St.
| Anthony's Fire, Rose or Erysipelas, Tetter, Salt
j Rheum, Scald Head. Ringworm, Sore Eves, Sore
Ears, and other eruptions or visible forms of
; Scrofulous disease. Also in the more concealed
| forms, as liyspepsia, Dropsy, Heart Disease, Fits,
i ! Epilepsy, Neuralgia, and the various Ulcerosa af
fections of the muscular and nervous systems.
Those painful diseases. Rheumatism and Gout,
when caused by accumulations of extraneous roat-
I ters in the blood, yield quickly to it. as also Liver
1 Complaints, Torpidity, Congestion or Infiam&tion
of the Liver, and -Jaundice, when arising, as they
often do, from the ranking poisons in the blood.
This Sarsapariila is a great restorer tor the
strength and vigor of the system. Those who
are Languid and Listless, Despondent, Sleepless,
and Troubled with Nervous apprehensions or
! Fears, or any of the affections symptomatic of
Weakness, will find immediate relief and convin
: cing evidence of its restorative power upon trial.
Prepared by DR. J. C. AYEK A CO., Lowell,
: Mass.. Practical and Analytical Chemists,
j Sold by all Druggists every where.
| 6novly B. F. HARRY, Agent, Bedford.
j rpiiE IIOLLIDAYSBURG SEMINARY
I
A BOARDING SCHOOL for YOUNG LADIES.
liT. JOSEPH WAUGH, A.., Principal.
CARL F. KOLBE, Prof. Muie, French, German.
COMPETENT ASSISTANTS in other depart
' ments.
None hut EXPERIENCED AND SUCCESS
i CESSFCL TEACHERS are employed in this
| institution.
Healthful and Beautiful Location.
Suporb Building.
Near to the various Churches.
Gas and Water in the Building.
• SESSION OPENS JANUARY 13, ISP9.
j 20nov3mos.
I p N. HIC KO K ,
I DENTIST.
Office at the old stand in
Bank Building, Juliana st., BEDFORD.
All operations pertaining to
Surgical and M ccha n ical Dt ntistry
performed with caip and
WARRANTED.
Amesthetirs administered, tchen desired. Ar
tificial teeth inserted at, per set, SB.OO and up.
card.
As I am detei mined to do a CASH BUSINESS
j or none, I have reduced the prices for Artificial
Teeth of the various kinds. 20 per cent.,
Gold Fillings 33 per cent. This reduction will oc
made only to strictly Cash Patients, and all such
will receive prompt attention. 7feb6B
IIXI IX CHANGE HOTEL,
A HUNTINGDON, PA.
This old establishment having been leased by
J.MORRISON, formerly proprietor of the Mor
rison House, has been entirely renovated and re
furnished and supplied with all the modern im
provements and conveniences necessary to a first
class Hotel.
The dining room has been removed to the first
floor end is now spacious and airy, and the cham
bers are all well ventilated, and the proprietor
will endeavor to make bis guests perfectly at
home. Address, . J. MORRISON,
EXCHANOB HOTEL.
31julytf Huntingdon, Pa.
PL AS T E R.— The subscriber would respect
fully inform the public that he has just re
ceived from the city 60 tons of the best Nova Sco
tia ROCK PLASTER, and will continue to receive
as his stock diminishes until the first of April,
which he will grind and keep for sal-s at Hartley's
Mill, and will sell as cheap as can be bought for
cash, or w heat, rye or corn, at the highest cash
prices, taken in exchange. Remember only until
the first of April. Thankful for past favors I so
licit a continuance of the same.
25dec ANDREW J. MILLER.
J_J ENDERSON'S
FRESH GROUND EXTRA FAMILY FLOUR,
on hand and for sale by
Jfioctly G. K. OSTER A CO.
tASTATE OF JOHN REILEY, dee'd.
J Letters of Administration having been grant
ed to the undersigned, by 'he Register of Bedford
county, upon the estate of John Keilly, late of
Juniata township, Bedford county, dee'd. All
persons indebted to said estate are required to
make immediate payment, and those having
claims will present them properly authenticated
for settlement. JOHN KlilLY,
JOSEPH H. MULLEN,
Sian Administrators.
Gui THE BEST!
The ODESSA COLLAPSING SKIRT is just
the article every lady wants. It will fit any ladv
perfectly, and can be worn with any stylo of
dress; is altered in sue and shape In an instant.
It can be shortened and lengthened by the patent
Lifter, so as to be suitable for long or short dress
es. For sale by G. R. OSTER A CO.
Bedford, Dee. 23:3 m
ARCHITECTURE.
General and detailed plans and drawings, for
churches and other public building, private resi
dences Ac., furnished at short notice and at rea
sonable prices. C. N. HICKOK.
29jan ly Bedford, Pa.
MONEY EASILY MADE, with our COM
PLETE STENCIL AND KEY CHECK
OUTFIT. Small capital required. Circulars free.
STAFFORD MAN KG CO.,
22jan4w 66 Fallon Street, New York.
WANTED AT THE BEDFORD FOUNDRY.
OLD CASTINGS of every description for
which thn highest prices will he paid.
SHIRES A JORDAN.
<§eal (EstaU.
JGXBCUTOAS' SALE OF VALUABLE
HEAL ESTATE.
On SATURDAY, FEB. 27th 1W59., on the
premises at Bridgeport, in I>ondenderry twp.
Bedford county, Pa., consisting of 2 farms,
the first containing 284 acres, J6O acres clear
ed and in a good state of cultivation, having
thereon erected two good dwelling houses, a
barn and other out buildings; also a saw mill
with unsurpassed water power and tu good
running order.
The second, containing 130 acres, 60 acres
cleared, with a good dwelling house aud
splendid water pawer thereon. These prop
erties are at the junction of the Bedford and
Connellsvtlle Koilroad, the latter of which ia
now und r contract ano is expected to be
completed within one year; ,t depot is expected
to be erected upon the larger tract. Ibeae
farms cannot tail to become very valuable,
and capitalist.' and speculators *re invited to
visit them ami see for themselve,'-
X. B. Widow s dower to reta a i° iu both
properties until her death.
Sale to begiu at 1 o'clock, P. 51., whenlor
ther terms will be made known.
JOHN ALSIP, auctioneer.
HENRY MILLER,
SAMUEL MILLER,
Executors of the will of John Miller, ikc'd.
6feb:3w
pOR SALE—
A VERY DESIRABLE LITTLE HOME.
The house contains seven rooms and kitchen,
and a good cellar, weil drained and perfectly (try
at all seasons. There is also upon the premises a
cistern, wood and coal bouse, stable,carriage shed,
corucrib and grainary. Tbo lot is well stocked
with the finest variety of fruit and ornamental
trees in town. The whole property is in the best
possible repair. If sold, possession will be given
the first of April next- T. M LYNCH.
Bedford, Dec. 25, 1803.
A BARGAIN ! —A Farm of 125 acres One
mile northeast of Bedford, with 80 acres
cleared, balance in good timber, 20 acres re
cently limed, 25 acres of fine clover sod, two
never failing springs and an abundance of
other running water, a good fruit orchard,
new barn, log house and outbuildings, well
adapted to grazing or grain growing, will be
soled at a Enquire of
JOHN S. SPROAT.
or J. W. DICKERSON,
novl3tn3 Bedford, Pa.
A FINE FARM FOR SALE IN DUTCH
JA. CORNER!
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY CHEAP!
The subscribers will sell all that fine farm is
Bedford township, containing 180 acres, 05 of
which are cleared aud under excellent fence, and
the bianco, 95 acres, well timhered, adjoining
lands of Charles Helsel. John Schnebly, and oth
ers. The buildings are a two and a half story
LOO HOUSE and BANK BARN, with other
out buildings thereon erected Water ir. every
field, with an excellent Saw Mill seat. A splen
did apple erckard also thereon. Price SAOOO.
TERMS: One third in hand and the balance in
three annual payments with interest.
JOHN LCI'Z,
Jane 21, lS67:tf Real Estate Agent.
P OR SALE OR TRADE.
FIVE lots of ground in Bedford, 60 by 210,
formerly part of the Lyons' estate.
Two tracts of 160 acres each within three miles
of a depot on the l'acific Rail Road hack of Oma
ha.
A tract of bottom land timbered and prarie
two miles from Omaha City.
One third of 7.000 acres in Fulton Ccunty Pa.,
including valuable Ore, mineral and timber lands
near Fort Littleton.
Over 4,000 acres of valuable ore, coal and tim
ber lands in West Virginia.
ALSO, Twenty-five one acre lots, adjoining the
Borough of Bedford, with lime stone rock for
kiln or quarry on the upper end of each.
Also, 320 acres of land in Woodbury CO., lowa.
80 " " Franklin •' lowa.
109 acres adjoining Bedford, with house, barn,
Ac., known as the "Amos farm."
Alio, a farm of 107 acres in Harrison twp."
0. E. SHANNON.
June 21,-tf Bedford, Penn'a.
AT PRIVATE SALE.
A kAUE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A
HOME.
The subscribers will sell a number of lots ad
joining the CHALYBEATE SPRING PROP
ERTY in Bedford township,
AT VERY LOW PRICES.
On two of them dwelling houses have already
been erected. This is a splendid opportunity to
buy a cheap and most desirable tome, as the lots
lie immediately opposite the Chalybeate Spring
Park, on the road, and not more than 120 yards
from the Spring, at the following low prices:
1. One-half acre lot with dwelling house and
other out-buildings, garden and fruit trees, and
the best of water convenient, at S7OO, cash.
2. Half-acre lot SISO, cash.
3. Half acre lot SIBO, cash.
4. Half acre lot slSo,cash.
5 and 6. Half acre lots with dwelling house,
brick yard, garden and fruit trees thereon lor
SSSO, cash.
7. Contains three acres covered with fruit
trees, and in a good state of cultivation, adjoin
ing the above lots, for S6OO, cash.
Any person desiring to buy a home, a few
yards out of Bedford, will find this offer worth
serious consideration.
% JOHN LUTZ,
mayS.tf Real Estate Agent, Bedford, Pa.
'y*' ALU ABLE TRACTS OF
LAND FOR SALE.
The subscribers offer at private sale the follow-
ing valuable tracts of land, via:
So. 1. The undivided half of a tract of land,
containing 227 acre;, situate on the south-east
side of the Broad Top Mountain, lying partly in
Bedford and partly in Fulton county, and ad
oining lands jo Samuel Banner, James Brln
hurst and Wishart's heirs. TWO YEIXS OF
COAL, one 5 j feet, the other 6J feet in depth have
been discovered on this tract.
No. 2. A tract 0f230 acres near the above, ad
joining the same lands, and supposed to contain
the same veins of coal.
No. 3. A tract of 400 acres, within two and a
half miles of the above tracts, lying on the North
side of the Harbor across the mountain, well tim
here J with oak and pine.
May 3,-tf. JOHN LUTZ.
£>RIVATB SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
Tko following lot of ground, situate in the town
of Duncan-ville, Blair co., Pa, fronting on Main
street (or Turnpike) 75 feet and extending back
180 tect, more or less, and having thereon erected
a large two story BRICK HOI'SE, with base
ment. and kitchen, and good cellar, frame Black
smith and Wagon-Maket's Shop, frame stable
and other out-buildings, with fruit of different
varieties on the lot. This would be a good stand
for a Tavern or Boarding House, being conveni
ent to the Rolling Mill and Nail Factory, and the
Railroad. The House is in good repair and very
pleasantly situated, with water at the door.
Also, A lot of SIX ACRES, near the Chalybeate
SpriDg, one mile from the towu of Bedford, with
a Log House thereon erected. Adjoining lands
of Chenowith, Amos, Shannon and others.
Also, 14 acres of Timber Land, adjoining the
Coifelt farm, and convenient to good roads.
For further particulars apply to
JOHN LUTZ,
INQUIRER OFFICE,
or J. t}. BR I OA 11 AM,
lSdectf Bedford, Pa.
TjTOK SALE.
_T We take pleasure in offering to the public the
following tracts of excellent land for sale at very
reasonable prices. Persons wishing to buy will
do well to consult us before purchasing, and thuse
having lands to sell will find it to '.heir advan
tage to avail themselves of our reasonable terms,
No. 2. N. E. one-fourth 8, in township 85
range 45, in Monona county, lowa. 160 acres
Piatrie land Price SO6O.
No. 3 —N. E. one-fourth of the N. W. one
fourth section 22, in township 38, North of range
2., in Pine county, Minneaota. 4b acres timber
laud. Price S2OO.
JOHN LPT2,
Real Estate Agent,
Feb. 1 IM7. Bedford, Pn