THE HUNTINGDON GLOM:, A DEMOCRATIC FAMILY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS, &C.
or tip lanntr.
TILE FARMER'S OCCUPATION.
ONE ADVANTAGE OF IT SELDOM CONSIDERED.
Of the several advantages which belong to
the occupation of the tiller of the soil, there
is one which, though far from being the least,
seems to be very seldom taken into the ac
count, as we find little mention made of it, or
reference to it in conversations or writings
upon this subject. This seemingly but little
thought of advantage, consists in the fact
that the employment of those who cultivate
the soil, as a general rule, exempts those who
follow it from the two opposite extremes of
poverty and riches, which are about equally
pernicious in their tendencies, temptations
and influences. Although men generally
shut their eyes upon the evils of prosperity,
and do not willingly, directly, or in practice,
acknowledge them, yet there is a tacit con
fession often made of the existence of certain
dangers or evils in the possession of great
riches, as in the commonly received opinion
that there are more good men and women,
more worth of character, more persons living
usefully and respectably, more domestic hap
piness, more peace and contentment, and
less folly and vice in the middle ranks of soci
ety, than among either the very rich or the
very poor. In this form, if in no other, we can
obtain some acknowledgment of the evils, or
at least dangers of prosperity, that is, of rich
es isolated from a life of industry.
Now as all farmers, at least in the greater
part of these United States, occupy, or may
occupy this middle ground at a safe remove
from the extremes of poverty and riches, des
titution or over-abundance, and as their bu
siness almost of necessity involves their occu
pying it, this may be accounted ono of the
characteristic advantages of their profession.
And even when they rise to the possession of
considerable wealth, as some few of them oc
casionally do, they remain almost entirely
free from the evils and perils of such a posi
tion, chiefly in virtus of two peculiarities of
their occupation. One of these is, that so
long as they remain farmers, the care and
oversight of their lauds require that they
should be actively and industrially employed;
and the other is, that when they arrive at the
possession of riches, they do so usually in a
gradual way, which exempts them from the
worst circumstances ever connected with pros
perity, namely, its suddenness. For it is
when riches come to a man suddenly or un
expectedly, that they produce usually the
most pernicious results, making him not un
frequently "a fool of fortune," or proud; con
temptuous, haughty, overbearing, extrava
gant, reckless, dissipated, "possessed of a
devil," and, in a word, so insane and insuf
ferable as to be justly considered a curse to
the community in which he resides.
These considerations seem not undeserving
the attention of parents and others, whose
estimates of a farmer's business may influ
ence their own happiness, or the choice
which is to be made by others.
LUCK IN FARMING.
There are few words oftener upon the lips
of a certain class of farmers than luck. Smith
is a "lucky dog," because his corn never rots,
his wheat never winter-kills, his sheep never
gets into his rye, and his cows never invade
his meadows and orchards. His crops are
better than his neighbor's his butter brings
more in the market, and even his wife and
children have a more contented look than
other people. Everything he touches thrives.
What a lucky man Smith is?
Now, the fact is, luck has nothing to do
with Smith's success in life. If you watch
the man, you will find that every result he
reaches is anticipated and planned for, and
conies of his own wit and work. It is the
legitimate reward of his labors, and it would
have been bad luck, if it had turned out
otherwise. His corn always comes up, be
cause he always selects the seed himself, and
hangs it up by the husks in the garret where
it is thoroughly dried. He (Toes not plant
until the sun has warmed the soil enough to
give the an immediate start. He drains
his wheat fields with tile, and the water that
used to freeze and thaw upon the surface,
and throw the roots of wheat out, and kill
them, now passes down into the drains, and
runs off. His fields are green and beautiful
in spring, when his neighbors are russet,
brown and desolate. His fences are in good
repair, animals are not made breachy by the
continual temptation of dilapidated walls.—
Hikwife and children are comfortably cloth
ed and fed, and are not kept in a continual
fret and worry by a husband and father, who
has no system or energy in his business.—
"A time and place for• everything," is his
motto carefully carried out. The shoemaker
'is always called in when his services are
needed, and none of his household get wet
feet, catch cold, have the lung fever, and run
up a. doctor's bill of twenty dollars, for - want
of a cent's worth of leather at the right time
in the right place.
Smith does not believe in luck. Ile knows
that health in the family, and thrift upon the
farm depend upon a thousand little things,
that many of his neighbors are too lazy or
careless to look after. So while they are at
the tavern, or loafing in the village, or run
ning a muck in polities, he is looking after
these little things, and laying his plans for
next.year. Ile has good corn, even in the
l'4rest year, because the soil has the extra
4, 044
re it, needed to bring out good, long,
N - „ well capped cars. He meant to have
SO bushels to the acre, and he has it, good
measure, and running over. Talk -with him
about luck, and he will say to you :
"It's all nonsense. Bad luck is simply a
man with his hands in his breeches pockets,
and a pipe in his mouth, looking on to see
how it will come out. Good luck is a man of
pluck to meet difficulties, his sleeves rolled
up, and working to make it come out right.
le. rarely fails. At least I never did."
Smith is right. Attend to your business,
and you will have good luck.—American Ag
riculturist.
IMPORTANCE GP GOOD TRANSPLAN
TING.
A correspondent of the Genesee Farmer
states that he procured twenty dry and shri
veled peach trees last spring, of a nursery
man who had dug them up early in the
spring and heeled them in, and being 'culls,'
had remained unsold. They were set out
about the time that peach trees in the nur
sery row were coming out in full leaf. They
were treated in the following manner :—The
bruised roots were pruned off, the tops close
ly shortened in, so that they might corres
pond with the reduced 'roots. They were
carefully set in holes made about two feet
across and eight inches deep. The earth
was well filled in ttmong the interstics, set
tling it with water poured in. They were
then freely mulched with strawy manure.—
Every one lived and made "an extraordinary
growth," while one in the same rows treated
in the common manner, (which we suppose
means unshortened and unmulched,) did not
live through half the summer.
The peach tree, more than any other, says
the Country Gentleman, in which we agree,
needs very free shortening back in setting out.
We have succeeded better with trees three
or four years from the bud, or twice the ordi
nary size, than with one year trees without
this treatment. There is no other tree, that
is more sensibly affected with good after cul
ture—for example, after being set well, give
it mellow cultivation the same season through
out, (or mulch it heavily with coarse manure,)
and it will send out shoots about three feet
long. Give it no cultivation or mulching,
nor shortening back, and let the earth be
come bard and grown up with weeds, and
the shoots will not be more than three inches
long. This experiment is worth trying by
any one-who doubts it, on alternate trees in
a row, or on alternate rows. We are willing
to let any one who prefers or practices the
old system of neglect, select from any nurse
ry the finest peach trees that ever grew, and
give them his favorits treatment for two
years; and we will take the poorest 'culls'
that were ever discarded as worthless, if they
only have life in them ; and we will agree to
beat him two-fold by means of the best man
agement already mentioned. We speak from
actual experiment.
IMPROVING OLD ORCHARDS
Desirable as pears, cherries and plums arc,
we can hardly count on very large and con
stant supplies of such fruit. Our climate, or
soil, is so unfavorable to their growth, or they
are infested with so many insects and diseas
es, and require so much care, that few far
mers can devote sufficient attention to their
culture. The apple must be our main de
pendence ; and it is no mean dependence
either. Yet; strange to say, many orchargs
are treated with neglect. The trunks and
limbs of trees are suffered to become mossy,
the tops are allowed to grow up a dense mass
of brush, and the fruit to remain of an infe
rior quality.
Now, there are few men who can really
afford to keep such orchards. Why not
break up the ground, and if it is not thought
best to let it lie fallow, then give it a coat of
manure and raise some kind of hoed crop
upon it. If possible, mulch the roots of the
tree with old etravir or chips. Once a year,
at least, scrub the trunks with wet lye, or
potash water, to remove the moss and rout
the insects which harbor there. Then, as to
pruning, there is enough to do, but it must
be done in the right way. It will not answer
to - mount the trees with rough-nailed boots,
and, axe in hand, hack away like a woods
man felling a forest. Tread on the limbs
carefully, so as not to start the bark. Use a
fine-toothed pruning saw ; thin out the bran
ches so as to leave an open symmetrical head,
and where large branches must be taken off,
cover the wounds with grafting-wax, or a so
lution of gum-shellec. If the fruit is of in
ferior quality, graft in choicer sorts, begin
ning at the , top and grafting only one-third
of the tree each year. It costs no more to
raise good kinds of fruit than poor ; the satis
faction and the income are ten-fold greater.
L-Anzerican Agriculturist. •
FARM WASTE.—One of the greatest
%vests of many, and perhaps most farms, is
the excrementitious matter of the family, and
also of the domestic fowls. The first is buri
ed upon some farms, generation after gener
ation, in deep vaults below the surface.—
Fowls are allowed to roost here and. there
and everywhere, on trees, in the barn, over
the wagon, or on the top of some of the farm
buildings. The manure, if carefully saved
and well applied, that a large stock of poul
try would make in a single season, would
nearly pay for the erection of a plain poultry
house. The carcasses of dead animals is an
other of the foolish wastes of some farmers—
The body of a dead horse is worth more than
an ordinary sucking colt, and the body of the
dead cow is worth more than a vermin-cover
ed spring calf with all his life.
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])IANOS, MELODEONS & MUSIC
PRICES GREATLY REDUCED!!
lIORACE WATERS, 333 BROADWAY, NEW YORK,
AGENT _FOR TIIE SALE OF THE BEST BOSTON d: NEW
YORK PIANOS Sz. MELODEONS
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF MUSIC MERCIIAN
DISE IN THE UNITED STATES.
PIANOS from five different Manufactures, of every variety
of style—from those in plain rosewood cases, for $2OO, to
those of the most elegant finish, for $lOOO. No House in
the Union can come in competition for the number, variety
and celebrity of its instruments, nor the extremely low pri
ces at which they arc sold.
HORACE WATERS' MODERN IMPROVED PIANOS,
with or without iron frames, have, in their maw SCALE and
nurnovno ACTION, a power and compass of tone equalling
the grand, with the beauty and durability of the square
piano. The Press and first Music Masters have justly pro
nounced them equal if not superior to any other make.—
They are guaranteed to stand the action of every climate.
HORACE WATERS' MELODEONS (tuned the equal
temperament), superior in each desirable qua/U-7-cm' also
furnish Melodeons of all other makers. Prices from $45
to $125; for two sets of reeds, 150; two hanks of keys,
$200; Organ pedal bass melodeons, $275 and $3OO.
MUSIC.—One of the largest and best catalogues of
Music now published; sold at greatly reduced prices.—
Music sent to wherever ordered, post-paid. Personal atten
tion paid to all orders received by mail. Second-hand
Pianos taken in exchange for new. Catalogues sent by
mail. Great inducements offered to agents tb Bell the
above. A liberal discount to dealers, teachers, seminaries
and clergymen.
Each Instrument guaranteed to give satisfaction, or
purchase-money refunded. SECOND-HAND PIANOS AT
GREAT BARGAINS constantly in store; prices from $3O
to $l4O.
TESTIMONIALS FROM PROFESSORS AND OPINIONS
OF THE PRESS
"The Horace Waters' Pianos are known as among tho
very best. We aro enabled to speak of these instruments
with some degree of confidence, from personal knowledge
of their excellent tone and durable quality."— N., Y. _Evan
gelist.
Having inspected a lage number of the .Horace Waters'
Pianos we can speak of their merits, from personal knowl
edge, as being of the very best quality."—Cleri,stain intelti
gatar.
.Nothing at the State Fair displayed greater excellence
in any department than the Piano-Forte manufactured by
Horace Waters, of this city.—Churchman.
The following is taken front the " Christian Inquirer":
"The finest among the many pianos at the Crystal Palace
arc those placed there by Horace Waters, whose instru
ments are always popular.
The following we take from the "Christian Advocate"
(Memphis, Tenn.* "The Horace Waters, Pianos are built
of the best and must thoroughly seasoned material. From
all we can learn of this establishment—said to be the lar
gest in the United States—we have no doubt tlitt buyers
can do as well, perhaps better, at this than at any other
house in the Union.,'
"Mr. Waters has been long established and is favorably
known. We speak from experience when we assure one
readers that his prices are below those usually charged
for articles iu his line."—Jacksonian, RC J.
"Your instruments are a sensible improvement upon
American Pionos, and an honor to the skilful manufacturer.
There is no doubt but they will be appreciated by the pub
lic and all admirers of true merit.—Oscar Comettant.
The treble is clear, pure, powerful, and very melodious,
the base is deep, rolling, and sonorous: the iuiddlepart is
rich, and sympathetic, and possessing the power of
i. e. of uniting the sound of each tone, in a degree but
rarely achieved."—Himry a Watson.
For power of tone, depthof brass, and brilliancy of tre
ble, together with accuracy of touch, they are equal to any
makel am acquainted with, and I cordially recommend
them to those wishing to purchase,—Y: C Taylor.
"Our tiiends will dud at Mr. Waters' store the very
best asortment of music and of pianos to be found in the
United States, and we urge our southern and western
friends to give him a call whenever they go to New York."
—Graham's Magazine.
" We consider them worthy of special attention, from the
resonant and exceedingly musical tone which :Ir. Waters
has succeeded iu attaining."—N. Musical World and
Times.
"There is one which, for beauty of finish and richness
and brilliancy of tone, equals, if it does not excel, any
thing of the kind we have even seen. it is from the estab
lishment of Horace Waters. Being constructed of the best
and most thoroughly seasoned material, and upun im
proved principles, it is capable of resisting - the zwtion of
the climate. and of standing a long timein ttinevan
nail Republican, Savannah, tht."
Waters' pianos and melodeons challenge comparison
with the finest made anywhere in the country."—Dionc
Journal.
C. L. Sholes, editor of the Kenocha. "Tribune and Tele
graph" says, " The piano was received in good order, and
is pronounced an excellent instrument by good judges,
the tone of it is particularly commended, as is indeed its
external workmanship and finish, compared with its cost."
Speaking of the Horace Waters' Pianos and Melodeons
at the Crystal Palace the "New York Disptach" says:—
"A number of these pianos and pedal bass organ melode
ons, from their great power, and fullness awl richness of
tune, attract the very general attention and commenda
tion of visitors. 'Waters' "New Scale" is recognized by
artists as not only a sensible but important improvement
in pianos."
lhu "New York Express" says: "The Horace Waters'
Pianos are pronounced by musical amateurs as a decidedly
superior article in all the requisites of tins instrument,
and it is lhst superseding those of other manufacturers."
Thu "New York Evening Post" says: "The Horace
Waters' Pianos are excellent as well as cheap; but he has
those of other makers, as well as second-hand ones, capi
tally adapted to limited means."
Says the "Knoxville (Tenn.) Standard :" "Mr. Waters
has long experience in the business, and has gained a repu
tation Unnopu.ved for selling the best instruments in the
country."
The " Sunny South" reaches us with the following:—
" This gentleman is one of the most extensive music-deal
ers in the Union. ills pianos and werudeons lime ob
tained great celebrity for their excellent tone and durable
qualify."
Says the "Valley City Advocate:" "We have taken a
look at a piano which has just arrived from the celebrated
establishment of Horace Waters, and must say that for
tone and beauty of finish, it surpasses ally we ever saw
for the price."
Horace Waters' Piano-Fortes are of full, rich, and even
tone, and powerful.—Xew York Musical Review.
They are fully equal to any of the kind I have seen in
the United States, and far superior to those. of a similar
make 1 saw in England."—Oco. Washbourne _Morgan.
"I take great pleasure in announcing them instruments
of a superior quality, both in tone and touch."—August
Gockel.
We don't know that we ever saw better pianos—pianos
better made, of finer tone and of greater power—than we
met with yesterday at the fair in the Crystal Palace. The
finest among them are those placed there by Horace Wa
ters, whose pianos are always popular."—Tinzes and Mes
senger.
' The Horace Waters' Pianos now on exhibition at the
Fair, have attracted a surprising degree of attention;
they arc unrivalled by any other instrument, iu perfect
quality of tone and power." —Courier.
'The Horace Waters' Pianos arc among the most cele
brated and improved makes of the day. For power, bril
liancy and richness of tone, elasticity of touch, and
beauty of finish, they will not suffer in comparison with
those of any other manufacturer."—Thomas Baker.
The "State Register" contains the following: "For
beauty of finish, sweetness and brilliancy of tone, they
undoubtedly surpass anything of the kind ever brought
before the public. They equal in tone the grand piano;
and being constructed of the best and most thoroughly
seasoned material, they are capable of resisting the action
of any climate."
Says the "Evening Mirror": They (the Horace Waters'
Pianos) are very superior instruments and the maker
may confidently challenge comparison with any other
manufacturer in the country, as regards their outward
elegance, and quality of tone and power."
DRUNKER, is agent for the sale of these Pianos,
for Huntingdon county. Ile will attend to the unpacking
and putting up of them, and keeping them in tune, fur
a year, free of charge. He will also see that every pur
chaser is satisfied. They will be sold as low as any other
Pianos in the United States. Sept. 9, 1557.
[ILOAKS, TALMAS, RIGOLETTES,
Victorines and Head Dresses are sold at prices, lvhich
defy competition, by FISHER, & McMUltkitlE.
(21.153.1 SHOES, cheaper at D. P. twin's
'ILA than can be had in town. Call and see them.
QILK BONNETS, latest styles, in great
variety, and very cheap, at the 'mammoth store of
D. P. G{VJN.
eILOTHING ! CLOTHING H Keep
Ajyourself warm. Call at M. CUTHAN & CO'S Cheap
Clothing Store, in Long new building, Market Square,
Huntingdon, Pa. A good stock always on hand. (0e28.)
&c., &,c.—Call at the
'ILK cheap store of BENJ. JACOBS. All kinds of coun
try produce taken in exchange at the highest market pri
ces. (octD.3.)
BOOTS & SHOES.—OId and young
can be fitted at BE J. JACOBS' store in Mneket
Square, Huntingdon, Pa. (oct2S.)
pLANKETS, PLAIDS, LINSEYS,
Flannels, at all prices, at the mammoth store of
FISHER B:Mc:FM:TRH:.
TEAS, TEAS—of excellent qualities,
and the cheapest in town, at LOVE d: McDIN PT' S
1110C.1.L.A. and Wool Shawls, Fine and
Cheap, at the cheap ',tore of D. P. GWIN.
1 UCKSKIN GLOVES & Mitts cheap
p at D. P. GlVl.l':_4.
PROFESSIONAL it. BUSINESS CARDS;
R. JOHN McCULLOCH, offers his
professional services to the citizens of Huntingdon
and vicinity. Office at Mr. Hildebrand's, between the Ex
change and Jackson's Hotel. Aug. 28, '55.
JOII SCOTT. B..A.RWRI. T. BROWN.
,SsCOTT & BROWN, Attorneys at Law,
Huntingdon, Pa. Office same as that formerly occu
pied by Mr. Scott. Huntingdon, Oct. 17, 1853.
RALLISON MILLER, DENTIST,
• Huntingdon, Pa. June 24, 1557.
] R. T. A. LYON, Dentist,
SHADE GAP, Huntingdon couny, Pa
November 11, 1857.
AXTM. COLON,
• • Ti r ' ." •
P. GWIN,
• Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queens
ware, hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, &c.
T M. CUNNINGHAM & BRO.
el Founders, Huntingdon, Pa
31 eGILL & CROSS,
Founders, Alexandria, Huntingdon county, Fa
AfOSES STROUS,
Dealer in Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Gro
ceries, Boots and Shoes, hats and Caps, etc.
ll- ROMAN,
„, Dealer in Ready Made Clothing, Irate and Caps,
Boots and Shoes, &e.
ENJ. JACOBS,
Dealer in Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Grocer
ies, Queensware, &c.
TElri WESTBROOK,
j
Dealer in Gentlemen's, Ladies' and Misses' Boots,
Slices, Gaiters, etc.
TONG & DECKER,
J
I Dealers in Groceries, Confectionaries, Queensware,
Flour, Scc.
ejOSEPH REIGGER, w
Watchmaker and dealer in Watches, Clocks, and Je
e ry, &c.
WM. WILLIAMS,
Plain and Ornamental Marble Manufacturer
T OVE and BIeDIVIT,
J
Dealers in Groceries, Confectionaries, Flour, &c
eT
AS. A. BROWN and CO.,
Dealers in all kinds of Hardware
OWEN BOAT,
Carriage and Waggon Manufacturer
4NDREW I,IOENCTS,
Proprietor of the Broad Top House.
TORN F. R,AMEY, County Surveyor,
PJ Huntingdon, Pa. Office oil Hill street, one door east
of the Iluntingdon Marble Yard.
REFERENCES—L. T. Watson, Philadelphia; J. P. Leslie,
Geologist, Philadelphia; Charles Mickley, Rough and
Ready Furnace, lion. Jonathan 3PWilliaum
T SIMPSON AFRICA Practical Sur
f" veyor, Huntingdon. Pa. Office on Hill street.
11,BISOIsT, DORRIS & CO.,
4 11_ j , Miners, and Dealers in Broad Top Coal, Huntingdon
11? HARE POWEL, Miner, and. Dealer
_Lib ° in Broad Top Coal. 56 Walnut st., Philadelphia.
ANDREW PATRICK, Miner & Dealer
in Broad Top Semi-Bituminous Coal; Coalmont,
Huntingdon county, Pa.
B — ENJ. JACOBS has just returned from
the city with a very large and full assortment of
FALL AI)N WINTER. GOODS,
comprising a very extensive assortment of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS, DRY GOODS,
READY-31ADE CLOTHING, GROCERIES, HATS & CAPS,
BOOTS k SHOES, Ac. &c. &c. &c.
His stock of CLOTHING for tam and boys is complete,
—every article of wear will be found to be good and cheap.
Full suits sold at greatly reduced prices—panic prices—
which will be very low.
His entire stock of Goods will compare with any other
in town, and the public will do well to call and examine
before purchasing elsewhere.
As I am determined to sell my goods, bargains may be
expected, so all will do well to call.
Country Produce taken in Exchange for Goods.
BENJ. "JACOBS,
Huntingdon, Oct. 7, 1557. Cheap Corner,
STAUFFER & HARLEY. CHEAP
WATCIIES AND JEWELRY. Wholesale &
_....--.
Retail, at the `• Philadelphia Watch and Jewelry •:7
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0- 7 .,
ciAti"
Store," N 0.148 (Old No. 06) North SECOND St- ei
Corner of Quarry, Philadelphia. ' .f.:
Gold Lever Watches, full Jewelled, 18 caret cases... $2B 00
Gold Lepine, 18 caret, 24 00
Silver Lever, full jewelled, 12 00
Silver Lepine, jewels, 0 00
Superior Quartiers, 7 00
Gold Spectacles, 7 00
Fine Silver do., 1 50
Gold Bracelets, 3 00
Ladies' Gold Pencils, 1 00
.
Silver Tea Spoons, set, 5 00
Gold Pens, with Pencil and Silver holder, 1 00
Gold Finger Rings my, cts to SSO ; Watch Glasses, plain
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12 cts.. patent 18,4', Luna 25; other articles in propor
tion. All goods warranted to Le what they are sold for.
STAUFFER & HARLEY.
I,a_On hand some Gold and Silver Levers and Lepines
still lower than the above prices.
Philadelphia, Oct. 1.4,1.857-Iy.
IRON ! IRON !—The subscribers have
on hand a large assortment of excellent Iron which
they will sell at cost for cash, LOWER than it can bo had
elsewhere in the county, with a View of obtaining a fresh
stock on commission.
Our stock of Bar and Round Iron is complete. Also
English buggy iron, oval, half round, &c.
Huntingdon, Oct. 21, 1557. .TAS. A. BROWN, S; CO.
TMPROVED PATENT ASPHALTIC
I ROOFING FELT—A CHEAP, DURABLE AND PER
FECTLY WATERPROOF ROOFING—PracE, Tiu CI:TS
PER SQUARE FOOT.
WM. LEWIS, Huntingdon, Agent for Huntingdon county.
This improved PATENT FELT makes IL CHEAP, DURABLE and
PERFECTLY WATERPROOF ROOFING, for CHURCHES, CHAPELS,
PUBLIC HALLS, RAILROAD STATIONS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, VER.
ANDAIIS, FARM BUILDINGS, CATTLE anti SHEEP SHEDS, and
every other description of BUILDINGS, in lieu of Tin, Zinc,
Shingles,Tiles, Thatch, &c.
It costs only a fraction of a Tin or Shingle Roof and is
more durable, as it neither CORRODES, CRACKS nor LEARS.
It is made of the strongest and most durable materials,
and saturated with the best of Asphalte.
It is made up in Rolls, 25 yards long, 32 inches wide,
and can be easily applied by any unpracticed person, with
a few tacks.
It is invaluable for LINING the WALLS of WOODEN HOUSES,
GRANARIES, BARNS, s:c., as rats or other vermin and insects
will not touch it.
IT IS IMPERVIOUS TO WET, and being a NON-CONDUCTOR,
counteracts the heat of SUMMER tied the cold of WINTER,
equalizing the temperature within every building where
it is used.
To the Agriculturist, it makes a CHEAP and EFFECTUAL
Itooruco, for FARM BUILDINGS and SHEDS; a COVERING for
Comv and HAY Hicks, also a DEFENCE for Sheep during
snow, and in the Yard as a loose covering for Turnips and
other Fodder in Winter—the use of this FELT proves a great
annual saving to the Farmer.
It is suitable to every climate.
•
It is light and portable, being in Rolls, and not liable to
damage in transportation.
'When used UNDER' TIN or other ROOFING, it forms a
stnooth body for the metal to lie tightly on, M hereby tho
Tin wears much longer, not corroding beneath ; at the same
time DEADENING SOUND. Also being a NON-CONDUCTOR, it
keeps the UPPER ROOMS con in Summer, and being WATER
PROOF, prevents the Roof from LEAKING.
August 19, 1857.
BANK NOTES AT PAR AT THE
HARDWARE DEPOT!
The subscribers have again returned from tho East, frith
an enlarged stock of
Hardware, Mechanics' Tools,
Cutlery, Dollow-ware,
Paints, Saddlery,
Oils, Coach trimmings, &c. &c.
With an endless variety of modern inventions and im
provements.
Having purchased our goods at wholesale chiefly from
manufacturers, wo are enabled to sell wholesale and retail
—extremely law.
wa,Bank Notes taken at par for goods.
.(*-All orders receive prompt attention.
JAS. A. DROWN & CO.
Huntingdon, Oct. 28, 1857.
Q ADDLE, HARNESS, AND TRUNK
MANUFACTORY.—J. E. LONG, would inform the
public in general, that ho has corn
,v.,.
~ ,T A , ;. _ A . \ menced the above business in Alexan
tot , tlria, where ho intends to keep con
' - - stantly on hand, and manufacture to
- 1. "0-.'"- -- - order, all kinds of Saddles, Harness,
Trunks, &c., which ho will sell as low as can be bought in
the country. Also, Buggy's trimmed, and all kinds of 'Up
holstering done in the neatest style.
Alexandria, August 26, 1557.
NEW CLOTHING! H. ROMAN,
Opposite the "Fran lain "rouse," Huntingdon : Pa.
LW just opened a very extensive stock of
itEADY-MADE CLOTHING-
of the very lateBt faabion and of tho beat to nteriaW
The ham c quality of Clothing cannot be bought at any
other store cheaper if as cheap.
Call and examine for yourselves
Huntingdon, October 7, 1537
riIHE HUNTINGDON FOUNDRY IN
BLAST AGAIN!—The subscribers take this method
61 informing their friends and the public generally, that
they have rebuilt the Huntingdon Fenn
dry, and are now in successful operation,
•'" and are prepared to furnish Castings of
rarrr'''''', 4 7 . :, - ,T . 't, every description, of best quality and
4 , •;44.7= , workmanship, on short notice, and on
reasonable terms. Farmers are invited to call and exam
ine our Ploughs. We aro manufacturing the Hunter
Plough. This plough took the first prentiuta at the Hun
tingdon county Agricultural Fair last fall. Also, Hunter's
celebrated Cutter Ploughs, which can't be beat—together
with the Keystone, Hillside and Bar-shear ploughs. Wu
have on hand and aro manufacturing Stoves—such as
Cook, Parlor, and Office stoves for wood or coal. Hollow
ware, consisting of Kettles, Boilers, Skillets, &c., all of
which we will sell cheap for cash or in exchange for coun
try produce. Old metal taken for castings. By a strict
attention to business, and a desire to please, we hope to re
ceivo a liberal share of public patronage.
J. M. CUNNINGHAM & BRO.
Huntingdon, April 30, 1856.
BOOKS ! BOOKS I 40,000 Volumes
of new and popular Books, embracing every variety
4.0.
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a u n si wi l n ly an k y ep o t f i t i l l ie t m t. Philadelphia Bookß p o u ot lis St e rA, 3
retail prices, the subscriber now offers to
11, " Wt.! the public.
All School Books used in the county can
be had in any quantities at retail and wholesale rates.
Foolscap, Letter, and Wrapping paper,
wholesale, or by the ream.
100 Superior Gold Pens with Silver and
Gold cases, from $1 upwards.
Also Pocket and Pen Knives of Rogers'
and others' best manufacture.
100 Splendid Port Monniaes and Pocket
Books at 20 cts. and upwards.
3,000 pieces Wall Paper of the latest and
prettiest styles, just received from New York and Phila
delphia, prices from 10 cts a piece and upwards.
500 beautifully painted and gold gilted
Window Shades at 44 cts. and upwards.
The public have but to call and examine, to be convinc
ed that in buying of the above stock they will be pleased
and also save money. Remember the place, corner of
Montgomery and Railroad streets. WM. COLON.
Huntingdon, April 16,1856.
KEW DRUG STORE.
DR. J. S. GRIFFITH, Superintendent
HAVING purchased from Wm. Williams &
;;-• Co., their stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints &
Brushes, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Perfumery. Fancy
w, •
Soaps, Fluid, Camphene, Turpentine, Alcohol;
i 7::•":; and a general assortment of Artists' Colors &
-ezs,-V Brushes, Spices of all kinds, Window Glass of
all sizes, Putty, all kinds of Tarnish, Japan, Copal, Nos. 1
and 2, Coachbody and Black Spirit, Pure Cod Liver Oil, for
the cure of Rheumatism, Scrofula, Gout, Lumbago, Tetter,
Chronic Erysipelas, Chronic Sore Eyes, White Swelling,
Glandular Swelling, Pulmonary Consumption, Chronic
Bronchitis, Rickets, and all diseases of the skin, by the
gallon, quart or smaller quantity, the Balm of a Thousand
Flowers, the greatest remedy for Baldness and purifying
the Skin, of the age. John 11. Patethorp's celebrated cure
for Fever and Ague. No Cure No Pay. Price $l. Fine
Tobacco and Segars. All the above, with all articles gen
erally kept in a Drug Store, for sale cheap.
:kra - --Physicians Prescriptions carefully and accurately
compounded.
Store, Market Square, opposite Couts' Hotel, Minting - -
don. Pa. lIENRY McMAN' PA ILL.
November 26, 1856.
WILLIAM HENRY LEAS. SAMUEL HAILSII.
J EAs & HARSH - , BANKERS AND
LAND AGENTS, Dts MoiNEs, lOWA.
We buy and sell Eastern Exchange and rAnd Warrants
—select and enter land with cash or warrants—pay taxes
—invest money—make collections—and attend to legal bu
siness genially
LEAS & lIARSII, BANKERS AND LAND
AGENTS, LEAvENwormr CITY, KANS_kS7
One of the Partners has located at Leavenworth City,
and will transact all business connected with the Banking
and Real Estate business. For a few months yet, corres
pondents will address us at Des Moines.
nr.ritnsixers:
• IV. S. Gilman, 00 Beaver St., New York.
Scig - er, Lamb & Co., North Third St., Phila.
James, Kent & Santee, "
Serrill & Lefcvre,
Drexill & Co., Bankers, "
Chubb Bros., Washington City, D. C.
Edward Showers, Carlisle, Pa.
Hon. J. 11. Graham, `•
Win. B. Lens, Esq., Shirleyslmrg, Pa.
David Blair, Esq., Huntingdon, Pa.
March IS, 1857-Iy.
FIRANKLINJ.S. HOUSE, Huntingdon,
ra. MILLER, Paormizon.
Respectfully informs his friends and ilia tray- -
f
elling public generally, that lie has leased the - as R if
"Franklin House," for several years occupied ;;;;. 1?
by C. Cents, and that lie will be pleased to re- g 0 7 e • 1 1 ,
CeiVO the calls of all who may favor bins with . ---'"--.'
their patronage. His table will be furnished with the best
the market affords, and every attention will be given to
Make those who stop with him feel at home.
Huntingdon, April 8, 1837.
LIANCY FURS FOR I, AD I E S.-
JOHN FAIIEIRA & CO., (New No.) 818 MARK ft
St., above Eighth, Philadelphia. importers, 'Manufactu
rers and Dealers in Ladies, Gentlemen and Childrens
FANCY FURS, Wholesale and Retail. J. F. & Co.,
would call the attention of Dealers and the Public gener
ally to their immense Stock of Fancy Furs for Ladies,
Gentlemen, and Children; their assortment embraces
every article and kind of Fancy Furs, that will be worn
daring the Season—such as Full Capes, 'Half Capes, Quar
ter Capes, Talmas, Victorines, Boss, Mud's & Manatees,
from tho finest Russian ,Sable to the lowest price Domestic
Furs.
For Gentlemen the largest assortment of Fur Collars,
Gloves, Gauntlets, &c.; being the direct importers of all
our Furs, and Manufacturers of them under our own su
pervision, we feel satinlied we can offer better induce
ments to dealers and the public generally than any other
house, having an hIMICIISO assortment to select from and
at the Manufacturers prices.— We only ask a call.
JOHN FAR IRA & CO.
No. Sib MARKET Street, above Eighth,
Sept. 16, 1857.-4,a. Philadelphia.
BOUGHT AT PANIC PRICES !-
AND TO BE SOLD AT REDUCED PRICES!
Has just opened the:largest assortment of Fall and Win
ter Goods, that ever Was received at one time in Hunting
don, consisting of every article of •
LAMES' DRESS GOODS,
DRY GOODS OF ALL HINDS,
And a tremendous stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
such as Overcoats, Frock Coats, Dress Coats, Jackets, Vests,
Pants, &c.
Boots & Shoes, Hats & Caps of all sizes for old and young.
GROCERIES of the best, QUEENSWARE, &c., &c.
The public generally aro earnestly invited to call and
examine my new stock of Goods, and be (..‘mvinced that I
can accommodate with goods and prices, all who are look
ing out for great bargains.
All kinds of country produce taken in exchange for
goods. MOSES STROUS.
Huntingdon, Qet ober 7, 1557.
Tr 0 MECHANICS, INVENTORS,
AND MANUFACTURERS.
In announctng the THIRTEENTH Annual Volume of
the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, the publishers respectfully
inform the public that in order to increase and stimulate
the formation of chubs, they propose to offer
ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN CASH
PREMIUMS
for the fifteen largest lists of subscribers sent in by the
Ist of January, 1858; said premiums to be distributed as
follows:
For the largest list, $300; 2d, $250; 3d, $2OO. 4th, $150;
sth, $100; oth, $9O; 7th, $80; Bth, $7O; 9th, $6O; 10th $5O;
11th, $4O; 12th, $35. 13th, $3O ; 14th, $25 ; 15th, $2O.
Names of subscribers can be sent in at different times
and from different Post Offices. The cash will be paid to
the orders of the successful competitors, immediately af
ter the Ist of January, 1858.
Southern, Western, and Canada money will be taken
for subscriptions. Canadian subscribers will please to re
mit 20 cents extra on each year's subscription to pre-pay
postage.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.—Two dollars a Year, or
Ono Dollar for Six Months.
CLUB RA TES.—Fivo Copies, for Six Months, $4; Five
Copies, for Twelve Months,' ; Ten Copies, for Six
Months, $5; Ten Copies, for Twelve Months, $l5; Twenty
Copies, for Twelve Months, S2.S.
For all Clubs of Twenty and over, the yearly subscrip
tion is only $1 40.
The new volume will be printed upon fine paper with
new typo.
The general character of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN is
well known, and, as heretofore, it will be chiefly devoted
to the promulgation of information relating to the various
Mechanical and Chemical Arts, Manufactures, Agriculture,
Patents, Inventions, Engineering, Mill Work, and all inter
ests which the light of Practical Scienci is calculated to
advance. It is issued weekly, in form for binding; it con
tains annually from 500 to 600 finely executed Engrav
ings, and Notices of American and European Improve
ments, together with an Official List of American Patent
Claims published weekly in advance of all other papers.
It is the aim of the Editors of the Scitztrtric AILIMICA.N
to present all subjects discussed in its columns in a prac
tical and popular form. They will also endeavor to main
tain a candid fearlessness in combating and exposing false
theories and practices in Scientific and Mechanical mat
ters, and thus preserve the character of the SCIENTIFIC
AmmucAN as a reliable Eucycloptedia of Useful and Enter
taining Knowledge.
Aar :Specimen copies will be sent gratis to any part of
the country.
MUNN & CO., Publishers and Patent Agents,
No. 128 Fulton street, New York
Sept. 2, 1857.
-A ji-
T. , N , : . S t Under ei n . -Si d - iii , ls d an i d i.i p J l a v N i V ii e te rs zF L .m i e n y:
Col ark , . &c.. very cheap at
. . D. r. GWIN'S..
H. ROMAN
ALSO
=I
HUNTINGDON CARRIAGE AND
WAGON ATANIJFACTORY.—OWEN BOAT, thank
ful for past favors, resPectfully informs
the public in general that he has removed p. 4.49,
to his new shop: on Washington. street, oh
the property lately and for many years on- '"
cupied by Alex. Carlon, where ho is prepared to manufac
turn all kinds of Carriages, Buggies, llockaways, Wagons,
and in abort, every kind of vehicle desired. Rockaways
and Buggies of a superior manufacture and Ilnish always
on hand and for sale at fair prices.
Repairing of all kinds done at the shortest notice and on
the most reasonable terms. '
Huntingdon, Slay 16, 1854.
-14ARBLE YARD. The undersigned
would respectfully call the attention of the citizens
of Huntingdon and the adjoining counties to the stock of
beautiful marble now on hand. He is prepared to furnish
at the shortest notice, Monumental Marble, Tomb, Tables
and Stones of every desired size and form of Italian or
Eastern Marble, highly - finished, and carved with apprc
priate devices, or plain, as may suit.
Building Marble, Door and Window Sills, &c., will be
famished to order.
W. W. pledges himself to furnish material and work
manship equal to any in the country, at a fair price. Call
and see, before yon purchase elsewhere. Shop on Hill.
street, Huntingdon, Pa.
Huntingdon, May 16, 1855.
WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND
JEWELRY. The subscriber, thankful to
his friends and patrons, and to am gener
ally, for their patronage, still continues to carry on at the
same stand, one door east of Mr. C. Couts' Hotel, Market
street, Huntingdon, where he will attend to all who will
favor him with their custom ; and also keeps on hand a
good assortment of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &c., &c., all
of which he is determined to sell at low prices. Clocks,
Watches and Jewelry of all kinds will be repaired at short
notice, and having made arrangements with a good work
man, all repairs will be done in a neat and durable manner,
and any person having articles for repairing, shall have
them done at the promised time. lly paying strict atten
tion to business, and selling at low prices, he hopes to re
ceive a share of public patronage.
AIL LINE from Mount Union to
CHAMBERSEURG. The undersigned still contin
ues to run a tri-weekly line of stages over the road between
Mount Union and Chambersburg. Good horses and com
fortable stages have been placed on the route, and experi
enced and trusty drivers will superintend the running of
the Coaches. The proprietor of tho line is desirous that it
be maintained, and he therefore earnestly calls upon the
public generally to patronise it, confident that it will be
for their mutual advantage. Every attention necessary
will be given, and the running of the stages will be regu
lar.
l.Stages leave Mt. Union at 5 o'clock, p. m., every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday—returning ou Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays; arriving at Mount Union in
thaw for the cars. Stages stop at Shirleysburg, Orbisonia,
Shade Gap, Burnt Cabins, Fannetsburg, Horse Talley,
Strasburg, and Reefer's store.
va.Fare through $3,00; to intormediate points in pro
portion. JOHN JAMISON.
August 22, 1555—tf.
THE HUNTINGDON MILL.—The
undersigned owners of the Huntingdon Mill inform
the farmers and the public generally that they nou have
their new mill in running order, with all the modern im
p•ovements in the Water Wheels and Machinery.
They have put in live of the improved Jouval Turbine
Water Wheels, and can grind in all stages of water, and
clueing the coldest weather any and all kinds of grain.
They are prepared to sell, and have on hand for sale at
all times at Market rates all kinds of Flour, Feed, and
Stuffs ; and Farmers can have their own grain ground and
take it back in a return load, or they can be furnished in
exchange at a moment's notice, an equal quantity of Flour
and Bran, or chopped feed.
Their smut machine•is of improved manufacture, and
they will insure a "a full turn, oat" of superior quality to
every bushel of grain left at their mill.
Huntingdon, Dec. 8,185 G
BROAD TOP HOUSE. ANDREW
3IOEBUS would respectfully inform the public
,„
that he hag fitted up the Broad Top House, on Alle
gheny street, at the Broad Top Depot, Iltintingdon,
and is now prepared to entertain strangers and travellers
in an unobjectionable style.
His table will always be supplied with the substantials
and delicacies of the. eason. Ilia Bar is furnished with the
choicest liquors. In a word, no pains will be spared to
render guests comfortable and happy. j une
NTEW WATCH AN]) JEWELRY
STORE.—JO/IN FRISCH respectfully informs the
„ I , citizens of Ilun tingdon coon
ty. that lie has just opened -
- • ',4" , ^ ,-. a new store on 11111 street, ,
opposite Dorris' residence,
ltuntingdon, for the :4alo of
GOLD and SILVER wATems, JEWELRY, 4c.
Ills Stork is entirely new and of the best quality, and
will be disposed of at fair prices.
The public generally are requested to call and examine
for themselves.
Repairing of Watelle, Clocks, and Jewelry, done in the
best manner on short notice. JOAN FRISCII.
Huntingdon, Oct. 1, 1856.
TO THE PUBLIC. The undersigned
informs his friends and the public generally,
that ho has leased the ORLANDO HOUSE, in the 3:1,11
borough of Huntingdon, and is now prepared to ac-1=
commodate with boarding and lodging all wile may laver
him with a call. His Bar is furnished with the best liquors.
STABLE.-110 has , also provided
'self with a good stock of horses, Car
riages,&c., for tho accommodation of the pub
lie; at reasonable charges.
Huntingdon, April 7, 1.856
R 0 13 ERIES, CONFECTIONA
kjr Ems, &c., &C. LONG & DECKER,
Infam their friends and the public generally, that they
have enlarged their business, and are now prepared to ac
commodate all who may give them atall, with GROCE
RIES of tho best, CONFECTIONARIES, BOOTS AND
SHOES, FANCY ARTICLES. SALT, and a great variety of
Goods too numerous to mention.
Thankful for past favors, we respectfully ask a continu
ance of public patronage, as we are determined to please
Country produce taken in exchange for Goods
Huntingdon, May 20, 1857.
WAR IN KANSAS I ALEXAN
DRIA FOUNDRY. It. C. McGILL CROSS wish
to inform their friends and the public generally that they
• ' have the above foundry in full blast, and
ale prepared to furnish castings of every
description, stoves of all kinds and sizes
, 1 0 gi zaux for wood or coal, improved plough shears
for all kinds of ploughs, thrashing ma
chines, the best in the five counties. in short, everything
in the casting line; and having turning lathes we will
finish any v. ork that requires turning. All of which wo
will sell cheap for cash, lumber, and all kinds of country
produce. Old metal taken for castings. By a strict atten
tion to business, being practical workmen of long experi
ence in the business, we hope to receive a liberal share of
public patronage. R. C. McGILL & CROSS.
Alexandria, April 29, 1157.
TIPTON STEAM FRAME, SASH,
DOOR, SHUTTER & FLOORING MANUFACTORY,
TiPTON, BLAIR COUNTY, PA., 10 miles East of Altoona. Tho
undersigned having provided a complete set of Machinery
for the business, and being practical House Carpenters
and Builders, arc extensively engaged in Manufacturing
by steam, any description of carpenter work, which wo
will furnish at low rates. and ship to any point on the
Bernet/ Rail Road. Plans of every description for buildings
with specifications and bill of timber prepared. Orders
from a distanco respectfully solicited,
Tipton, July 1, 1857-ly
nVERCOATS, of all kinds, cheaper
than elsewhere, at
‘ V - ct. 1, 1856. 11. ROMAN'S CLOTHING STORE.
ADIES, ATTENTION !—My assort
meat of beautiful dress goods is now open,
and ready
for inspection. Every article of dross you may desire, can
be found at my store. D. P.
• DIES' DRESS GOODS, rich styles,
and very cheap, at D. P. GWIN'S.
eALL at the new CLOTHING STORE
of CIITMAN. & CO., if you want a good article . of
Clothing. Store room in Long's new building, in the Dia
mond, Huntingdon. Sept. 9, 1857.
113 1 4 VERYTHING.—Everything in the
Grocary lino can be procured at tho cheap store of
LOVE /a MCDIVIT.
_NEW CLOTHING STORE.
m. GUT MAN & CO.,
Respectfully inform the public generally that they have
just opened in the new brick building of C. Long, on the
=l'th-east corner of the Diamond, Huntingdon, Pa.,
A LARGE STOCK OF NEW CLOTHING,
for men and boys, consisting of the most fashionable
DRESS, FROCK and OVERCOATS, PANTS, VESTS, &c.,
&c., of the best materials and well made.
Also, BOOTS and SHOES, HATS and CAPS. 4 1Pg
Also, every article usually found in the most extensive
Clothing Stores.
As they aro determined to ideas° their customers by
offering the beet of Clothing at low prices, they ask au ex
amination of their stock.
Huntingdon, Sept. 9, 1857.
BAR IRON, at 3 75 per 100 lbs., by
oct2B-4t. JAS. A. BROWN 4; 'CO.
LLWOOL, Ingrain, .Venitian, List
and Rag. Carpets ; also Jute and Allicot slats can be
ad cheap at the store of FISITEE IIfe3IURTREI3.
TIIE LATEST . and NEWEST Styles
of Ladies' Collars at FILMER &
JOSEPH REIGGER
FISHER & 3101URTRIE
WAS. WILLIAMS
McCAULEY S: CO