THE HUNTINGDON GLOBE, A DEMOCRATIC FAMILY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS, &C.
(4ntertsting lnistellan)2
A LADY FREE MASON.
The Hon. Elizabeth St. Leger was the
only female ever initiated into the ancient
mystery of Freemasonry. How she ob
tained this honor we shall lay before our
readefs. Lord Doneraille, Miss St. Leger's
father, was a very zealous Mason, held a
warrant, and occasionally opened a lodge
at the Doneraille mansion, his sons and
some intimate friends assisting, and it is
said that never were the Masonic duties
more rigidly performed than by them.
Previous to the initiation of a gentleman
to the first steps of Masonry, Miss St.
Leger, who was a young girl, happened to
be in an apartment adjoining the room
generally used as a lodge room. This
room at the time was undergoing some
alterations—among other things the wall
was considerably reduced in one part.
The young lady having heard the voices
of the Free Masons, and prompted by the
curiosity natural to all to see this myste
ry so long and so secretly locked up from
the public view, had the courage to pick
a brick out of the wall with her scissors
and witnessed the ceremony through the
two first steps. Curiosity satisfied, fear
at once took possession of her mind.
There was no mode of escape except
through the very room where the conclu
ding part of the second step was still be
ing solemnized, and that being at the far
end and the room a very large one, she
had resolution sufficient to attempt to es
cape that way, and with a light and trem
bling step glided along unobserved, laid
her hand upon the door, and gently open
ing it, before her stood a grim looking
Tyler with a drawn sword.
A shriek that pierced through every
apartment alarmed the members of the
lodge who all rushed to the door, and
finding that Miss St. Leger had been in
the room during the ceremony, in the
paroxism of their rage resolved' on her
death, but from the moving supplication
of her younger brother, her life was saved
on condition of her going through the
whole of the solemn ceremony she had
unlawfully witnessed. This she consented
to, and they conducted the beautiful and
terrified• young lady through' those trials
which are often more than enough for
masculine resolution little thinking that
they were taking into the bosom of their
craft a member that would afterwards re
flect lustre on the annals of masonry.
The lady was cousin to General Anthony
St. Leger, Governor of St. Lucia, who in
stituted the interesting race and the cele
brated Doncaster St. Leger stakes.
Whenever a benefit was given at the thea
tres in Dublin or Cork, for the Masonic
Female Orphan Asylum, she walked at
the head of the Free Masons with her apron
and insignia of Masonry, and sat in the
front row of the stage box.—The house
was always crowded upon these occasions.
Her portrait is in the -lodge room of every
lodge in Ireland.
The Child among the Coffins.
Here is a beautiful little gem. We
know not who uttered it, but it is full of
sweet thoughts and happy fancies:
"A while ago we told of having seen a
little child asleep in a cradle among the
coffins; it seemed like a flower in a cata
comb, or a tree of life growing in the
domains of death. Mortality had left his
contribution boxes all round. the room, but
the child smiled in its sleep, for its soul
wandered in the playground of dreamland,
where angels come out to join in the
sports of sinless infancy Yesterday they
coaxed it so far away that it will never
come back. They took it away down
through the aisles of Heaven, and hid it
under the Mercy Seat, until the evil days
shall have passed, and until time shall
have thrown its useless hour-glass among
the broken fragments of the world. The
mother looked in the cradle and thought
her child was dead; but it was only the
delicate frame where a jewel had been left
for a little while until it was transplanted
from the dim light of earth to the Sheki
nah which burns in the triumphal crown
of Death's conqueror.
0, for a death like the infant's who
slept among the coffins I 0, for the quiet
slumber from which the touch of angel's
pinions shall wake the soul ! For that we
would willingly lie down amont , Ln sepulchral
sculpturings, or put on the wooden shroud.
Mir If thou desire to be truly valiant,
fear to do any injury; he that fears not to
do evil, is always afraid to suffer evil; he
that never fears is desperate; and he that
fears always is a coward; he is the true
valiant man, that dares nothing but what
he may, and fears nothing but - what he
ought.—Quarles.
roar The tradesman who does not adver
tise liberally, has been very appropriately
compared to a man who has a lantern, but
is too stingy to buy a candle.
Oir • He that cannot abide the storm
without flinching or quailing, strips him
self in the sunshine, and lies down by the
way-side to be overlooked -ad forgotten.
Dresbach and His Tiger on Board a
Steambo - it.
In December, 1850, Herr Driesbach,
the celebrated: lion-tamer, being at Zanes
ville, Ohio, received a telegraphic dispatch
to come to Cincinnati, and bring with him
his pet—the great Brazilian tiger, one of
the most ferocious animals ever tamed.—
Herr, accordingly, took a double berth on
board the steamer "Julia Dean," putting
down the names on the clerk's book, 'Herr
Dresbach,' first berth, 'Col. Alexander'
(the name Herr gives the old tiger) second
berth. Herr remarked that the Colonel
was a queer fellow, accustomed to sleeping
out, and had, withal, a peculiar fancy—he
would sleep on nothing but straw ! The
Chambermaid took away the bed, and re
placed it with a full supply of that article.
Business and'preparations to start went on.
Just before the last bell, Herr and the
tiger made their appearance in the cabin
opposite the stateroom door. The clerk,
hearing an unusual stir in the cabin,
opened - his office door, and, looking down,
espied the glaring eye and savage body of
his Royal Majesty ! He recognized Herr
Dresbach, but did not relish the appear
ance of Col. Alexander! Still, he did not
feel like ordering the party ashore. He
felt repugnance to that undertaking, and
concluded to allow thingS to take their
wonted course. Herr unlocked his state
room door, and his Majesty at a bound
was on his straw bed. After a little time
spent in arranging his state room, Herr
satisfied the clerk and others that his pet
was entirely under his command, and intitt
mated to the bar-keeper that a bottle of
brandy would be relished by his Royal
Highness, (or himself,) which was brought
into the stateroom by the trembling wait
er, who had forgotten to bring with the
liquor the requisite accompaniments—pure
water. As a punishment, Herr told the
tiger to 'take the corner,' which he did,
and stepping quickly out, Herr locked the
astonished boatman in, while he went for
water! The man was so frightened that
he spoke not, neither did he move, until
Herr returned and stated that he need
have no fears, as the tiger would keep his
place until he ordered him to rise. When
night came, Dresbach locked his state I
room, bid his Majesty good night, and '
went to bed in the upper berth, and the
'happy couple' had a good and peaceful
night's rest. On arriving at the wharf,
Col. Alexander showed his approbation of
the boat by giving two or three growls,
interpreted as approbatory by Herr, and
the party sought a hack, which, when
found, happened to be driven by a son of
the Emerald Isle. At first sight the dri
ver utterly refused to take the 'baste,' but
was perfectly willing that Dresbach should
be accommodated. His fears were allayed,
however, by the tiger jumping inside, and
he drove to the Dennisson House, but
Dennisson resolutely refused to allow his
Royal :Majesty to take rooms at his hotel,
and Dresbach was obliged to take rooms
for his friend at Wood's Museum, while
he returned to Dennisson's, the nearest
and best place he could find. We pre
sume that such an instance of travel has
never before been recerded.
The Way to Eminence.
" That which other folks can do,
Why, with patience, may not you."
Long ago a little boy was entered at
Harrow School. He was put into a class
beyond his years, and where all the schol
ars had the advantage of previous instruc
tion, denied to him. His master chid him
for his dullness, and all his efforts then
could not raise him from the lowest place
on the form. But nothing daunted, he
procured the grammars and other elemen
tary books which his class-fellows had gone
through in previous terms. He devoted
the hours of play, and not a few of the
hours of sleep, to the mastering of these;
till, in a few weeks, he gradually began to
rise, and it was not long till ho shot far
ahead of all his companions, and became
not only leader of the division, but the
pride of Hal:row. You may see the statue
of that boy, whose career began with this
fit of energetic application, in St. Paul's
cathedral; for he lived to be the greatest
oriental scholar of modern Europe—it was
Sir *William Jones.
When young scholars see the lofty pin
nacle of attainment on which that name is
now reposing, they feel as if it had been
erected there rather than had travelled
thither. No such thing. The most il
lustrious in the annals of philosophy once
knew no more than the most illiterate now
do. And how did he arrive at his peerless
dignity? By dint of diligence; by down
right pains taking.
AT HEll. POST.—An old lady was very
much addicted to going to sleep in church
—a habit which she avowed she could not
help. One evening, a prayer meeting was
to take place in the church of which she
was a worthy member, and she informed
her family that she was going to it. One
of her daughters said to her, "It is no use
for you to go to church—you will be sure
to go to sleep. " "I don't care if I do,"
she replied, "I shall be at my post."
1 The New York papers say that
there is more gold and silver in circulation
in that city at the present time than was
ever before known.
"Excuse haste and a bad pen," as
the hog said when he fled from the
butcher.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS :Ind CAPS,
the largest stock ever brought to town, are selling
very cheap at FISHER. 4: ,l.c.3ll.7ltTltlll'S.
PERSONS knowing themselves indebt
ed to the undersigned aro respeetfnlly retinosto.l to
call and settle their accounts. LOVE 4: McDIVITT.
Huntingdon, Dec. H . , ISA%
DIANOS, MELODEONS & MUSIC.
PRICES GREATLY REDUCED! I
HORACE WATERS, 333 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
AGENT FOR THE SALE OF THE BEST BOSTON & NEW
YORK PIANOS & MELODEONS.
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF MUSIC MERCHAN
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 fi nish, for $lOOO.. No House in
the Union can come in competition for the number, variety
and celebrity of its instruments, nor the extremely low
.2-i
-ces at which they are sold.
HORACE WATERS' MODERN IMPROVED PIANOS,
with or without iron frames, have, in their NEW SCALE and
IMPROVED ACTION, a primer 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 quality—can also I
furnish Melodeons of all other makers. Prices from $45
to $125; for two sets of reeds, 150; two banks 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 snail. Second-hand
Pianos taken in exchange for new. Catalogues sent by
snail. Great inducements offered to agents to sell 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 $1.40.
TESTIMONIALS FROM PROFESSORS AND OPINIONS
OF THE PRESS.
'The Horace Waters' Pianos are known as among the
very best. We are enabled to speak of these instruments
with some degree of confidence, from personal knowledge
of their excellent tone and durable quality."--IV. Y. Evan
gelist.
Having inspected a lege number of the Horace Waters'
Pianos we can speak of their merits,from personal knowl
edge, as being of the very best quality."—Chr4stain Intent
gencer.
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 from the " Christian Inquirer":
"The finest among the many pianos at the Crystal Palace
are 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 aro built
of the best and most 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 that 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 assune our
readers that his prices are below those usually charged
for articles in his line."—Jacksmzian, S.V. J.
"Your instruments are a sensible improvement upon
American Pion os, 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 Comettcod.
The treble is clear, pure, powerful. and very melodious,
the base is deep, rolling, and sonorous: the middle] art is
rich, and sympathetic, and possessing the power of sing
ing, i. e. of uniting the sound of each tone, in a degree but
rarely achieved."—Henry C. Watson.
For power of tone, depthof brass, and brilliancy of tre
ble, together with accuracy of touch, they are equal to any
maker am acquainted with, and I cordially recommend
them to those wishing to purchase.—F, C. 2ixylor.
"Our friends will find 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 Mr. Waters
has succeeded in attaining."—X. Y. Musical Wield 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 upon im
proved principles, it is capable of resisting the action of
the climate, and of standir ' s a long time in tune.—Savan
' nah Republican, Savannah,Ga."
Waters' pianos and melodeons challenge comparison
with the finest made anywhere in the country."—lfonte
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 Wate rs' 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 and richness of
tone, 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."
The " New York Express" says: " The Horace Waters'
Pianos arc pronounced by musical amateurs as a decidedly
superior article in all the requisites of this instrument,
and it is fast superseding those of other manufacturers."
The "New York Evening Post" says: "The Horace
Waters' Pianos arc 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 :" 't Mr. Waters
has long experunce in the business, and has gained a repu
tation 'unsurpassed fur 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. His pianos and melodeons have ob
tained great celebrity fur their excellent tone and durable
quality."
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 any um ever saw
for the price."
Horace Waters' Piano-Fortes are of full, rich, and even
tone, and powerful—New Tirrk 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 I saw in England."—Geo. Washbourne Morgan.
"I take great pleasure in announcing them instruments
of' a superior quality, both in tone and touch."—August
Cooke!.
We don't know that we ever saw better pianos—pianos
better made s 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."—Times and Mes
senger.
"The Horace Waters' Pianos now on exhibition at the
Fair, have attracted a surprising degree of attention;
they are unrivalled by any other instrument, in perfect
quality of tone and power."—Courier.
"The Mance Waters' Pianos are 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 sutler 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.'
ssess e P. DRUNKER is agent for the sale of these Pianos,
for Huntingdon county. He will attend to the unpacking
and putting up of them, and keeping them in tune, for
a year, free of charge. He will also see that every pur
-1 chaser is satisfied. They will be sold as low as any other
lianos in the United States. Sept. 9, 1857.
CLOAKS, TALMAS, RIGOLETTES,
Victorines and Head Dresses are sold at prices, which
defy competition, by FISHER lz 31cARHICILLE.
irj_Ull.l SHOES, cheaper at D. P. Gwin's
than can bo had in town. Call and sea them.
QILK BONNETS, latest styles, in great
kJ variety, and very cheap, at the mammoth store of
D. P. GWIN.
CLOTHING ! CLOTHING! I Keep
yourself warm. Call at M. CUTMAN k CO'S Cheap
Clothing Store, in Long's new building, Market Square,
Huntingdon, Pa. A good stock always on hand. (0c.2.8.)
GROCERIES, &c., &e.—Call at the
cheap store of BENJ. JACOBS. All kinds of coun
try produce taken in exchange at the highest market pri
ces. ^ (oct2S.)
BOOTS & SHOES.—OId and young
can be fitted at BENT. JACOBS' store in Market
.`../nare, Huntingdon, Pa. Coet2B.)
BLANKETS, PLAIDS, _ LL.NSEYS,
Flannels, at all prices, at the mammoth store of
31c31URTRIE.
TEAS, TEAS—of excellent qualities,
and the cheapest in town, at LOVE & McDIYIT'S
E11,001:IA and Wool Shawls, Fine and
Cheap, at tho cheap store of D.P. GWIN.
uolisitiNthloVEB & Mitts cheap
JP at D. I'. (MIN'S.
PROFESSIONAL lk. BUSINESS CARDS.
JOEIN McCULLOCII, offers his
professional services to the citizens of Huntingdon
and vicinity. Office at Mr. Hildebrand's, between the Ex
change and Jackson's hotel. Ang. 28, '55.
JOHN SCOTT. SAMUEL T. BROWN.
SCOTT & BROWN, Attorneys_at Law,
Huntingdon, Pa. Office same as that formerly occu
pied by Mr. Scott. Huntingdon, Oct. 17, 1853.
vo ALLISON MILLER, 341NT1ST I
_i_tu e nuntingdon, Pa. .time 24, 1857.
DR. T. A. LYON, Dentist ,
SHADE GAP, Huntingdon couny, Pa
IN ovonber 11, 1857.
vv -N. COLON,
Dealer in Books, Stationary, Wall Paper, &c. Sze
-1-) P. GWIN,
• Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queens
ware, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, &c.
TM. C UNNINGHAM & BRO.
Founders, Huntingdon, Pa
Mc:GILL & CROSS,
Founders, Alexandria, Huntingdon county, Pa
%LOSES STROUS,
Dealer in Dry Goods, Ready Mado Clothing, Giro
ceries, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, etc.
ROMAN,
0 Dealer in Ready blade Clothing, Irate and Caps,
Boots and Shoes, &c.
- DENJ. JACOBS,
V p Dealer in Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Grocer
ies, Queensware, &c. &c.
TEVI WESTBROOK,
4
Dealer in Gentlemen's, Llulies' and Misses' Boots;
tihoes, Gaiters, etc.
TONG & DECKER,
I
Dealers in Groceries, Confectionaries, Queensware,
Floe , &c.
fir-OSEPII REIGGER,
Watchmaker and dealer in Watches, Clocks, and Jew
e ry, S:c.
WM. - WILLIAMS,
Plain and Ornamental Marble Manufacturer
TAOVE and McDIVIT,
Dealers in Groceries, Confectionaries, Flour, Scc
TAS. A. BROWN and CO.,
Dealers in all kinds of Hardware
®WEN BOAT,
Carriage and Waggon Manufacturer
ANDREW MOEBUS,
Proprietor of the Broad Top Muse.
TOHN F. RAMEY, County Surveyor,
ty Huntingdon, Pa. Office on Hill street, one door east
of the Huntingdon Marble - Yard.
REutainscns—L. T. Watson, Philadelphia; T. P. Leslie,
Geologist, Philadelphia; Charles Mickley, Rough and
Ready Furnace, Hon. Jonathan M'Willianss.
T SIMPSON AFRICA Practical Sur
e) veyer, Huntingdon, Pa. Office on Hill street.
fIRBISOINT, DORRIS & CO.;
Miners, and Dealers in Broad Top Coal, Huntingdon
ItHARE VOWEL, Miner, and Dealer
o in Broad Top Coal. 56 Walnut Bt., Philadelphia.
ANDREW PATRICK, Miner & Dealer
in Broad Top Semi-Bituminous Coal; Coalmont,
lluntingdon county, Pa.
pENJ. JACOBS has just returned from
the city with a very large and full assortment of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
comprising a very extensive assortment of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS, DRY GOODS,
READY-MADE CLOTHING, GROCERIES, HATS & CAPS,
BOOTS & SHOES, &c. &c. &c. &c. &c.
His stock of CLOTHING for men 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.
llis 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 Sn Exchange for Goods.
BENJ. JACOBS,
Huntingdon, Oct. 7, 1557. Cheap Corner.
cITAUFFEIt & HARLEY. CHEAP
WATCHES AND JEWELRY. Wholesale .f:
Retail. at the "Philadelphia Watch and Jewelry
Store," No. 14S (Old No. 90) North SECOND St., ti-4S
Corner of Quarry, Philadelphia. ,w,„
Gold Lever Watches, full Jewelled,l3 caret cases... S2S 00
Gold Lepino, 18 caret 24 00
Silver Lever, full jewelled, ..... ...., 12 00
Silver Lepine, jewels, 9 00
Superior Quartiers, 7 00
Gold Spectacles,
Fine Silver do., .
Gold Bracelets,..
Ladies' Gold Pencils, .. 100
Silver Tea Spoons, set, 5 00
Gold Pens, with Pencil and Silver holder, 1 00
Gold Finger Rings 3734 cts to $80; Watch Glasses, plain
1234 cts., patent 3.sg, Lunet 25 ; other articles in propor
tion. All goods warranted to be what they arc sold for.
STAUFFER & HARLEY.
ftaOn band some Gold and Silver Levers and Lepines
still lower than the above prices.
Philadelphia, Oct. 14, 1857-Iy.
T.RON IRON !-The subscribers have
1_ on band a large assortment of excellent Iron which
they 'will sell at cost for cash, LOWER than it cau be had
elsewhere in the county, with a view of obtaining a fresh
stock on commission.
Onr stock of Bar and Round Iron is complete. Also
English buggy iron, 'oval, half round, &c.
Iluntingdon, Oct. 21, 1857. JAS. A. BROWN, & CO.
TMPROVED PATENT ASPHALTIC
ROOFING FELT—A CHEAP, DURABLE AND PER
FECTLY WATERPROOF ROOFING—PIucE, Timm: CENTS
PER SQUARE FOOT.
WM. LEWIS, Huntingdon, Agent for Huntingdon county.
This improved PATENT FELT makes RCHEAP, DURABLE and
PERFECTLY WATERPROOF Roomo, for CHURCHES, CILA.PELS,
PUBLIC HALLS, RAILROAD STATIONS, HOUSES, COTTAGES, VER
ANDAHS, FARM BUILDINGS, CATTLE and SHEEP SHEDS, IHR.I
every other description of Bummscs, in lieu of Tin, Zinc,
Shingles, Tiles, Thatch, Sc.
It costs only a fraction of a Tin or Shingle Roof and is
more durable, as it neither conrconEs, CRACKS nor LEAKS.
It is made of the strongest and most durable materials,
and saturated with the best of Asphalte.
It is made up iu Eons, 25 yards long, 32 inches wide,
and can be easily applied by any unpracticed person, with
a few tacks.
It is invaluable for LLYING the WALLs of 'WOODEN I.IO'USES,
GRANARIES, Bliss, &c., as rata or other vermin and insects
will-not touch it.
IT IS IMPERVIOUS TO VET, and being a NOS-CONDUCTOR,
counteracts the heat of SUMMER and the cold of WIN-rim,
equalizing the temperature within every building where
it is used.
To the Agriculturist, it makes a CHEAP and EFFECTUAL
ROOFING, for F.uue BUILDINGS and SIIEDS a COVERING for
Cons and HAY HICKS, also a DEFENCE for Sheep during
snot', 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 Fernier.
It is suitable to every climate.
It is light and portable, being hi Rolls, and not liable to
damage in transportation.
When used UNDER TIN or other llooruvo, it forms a
smooth body for the metal to lie tightly on, whereby the
Tin wears much longer, not corroding beneath ; at the same
time DEADENING SOUND. Also being a NON-CONDUCTOR, it
keeps the UPPER ROOMS COOL in Summer, and being WATER
PROOF, prevents the Roof from LEASING.
August 19, 1857.
BANK NOTES AT PAR! AT THE
lIAItDWARE DEPOT!
The subscribers have again returned from the East, with
an enlarged stock of
Hardware, Mechanics' Tools,
Cutlery, Hollow-ware,
Paints, Saddlery,
Oils, Couch trimmings, &c. &c.
With an endless variety of modern inventions and im
provements.
Having purchased onr goods at wholesale chiefly from
manufacturers, we aro enabled to sell wholesale and retail
--extremely low.
Va_Bunk Notes taken at par for goods.
.G-All orders receive prompt attention.
JAS. A. BROWN d; CO.
Huntingdon. Oct. 28, 1857.
QADDLE, HARNESS, AND TRUNK
k j MANUFACTORY.—J. B. LONG, would inform the
,:.:. public in general, that ho has coin
'= i ..
..4 & menced the above business in Alexan
-410, dria, where he intends to keep c0n
..., -'s . staidly on hand, and manufnucture to
114 . 'f. -- '.- - ---.. order, all kinds of Saddles, Harness,
Trunks, &c., which he 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, 1857.
NEW CLOTELLNG! If. ROMAN,
Opposite tho "Franklin House," Huntingdon, Pa.
Has just opened a very extensive stock of
HEADY-MADE CLOTHING
of the very latest fashion and of the best materials. •
_ .
The same quality of Clothing cannot ho bought at any
other storo cheaper if as cheap.
Call and examine for yourselves. li. 110311.5 Z.
linutingdon, October 7, 1867.
17HE HUNTINGDON FOUNDRY IN
BLAST AGAIN!—The subscribers take this method
of informing their friends and the public+ generally, that
they have rebuilt the Huntingdon Youn
dry, and are now in successful operation,
a , and are prepared to furnish Castings of
4 1 :4401 , ''..40,r,',' every description, of best quality and
- workmanship, on short notice, and on
reasonable terms. Farmers are invited to call and exam
ine our Ploughs. Wo aro manufacturing the Hunter
Plough. This plough took the first premium 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. Wo
have on hand and are manufacturing Stoves—such as
Cook, Parlor, and Office stoves for Wood or coal. Hollow
ware, consisting of Kettles, Boilers, Skillets, /to., 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
ceive a liberal share of public patronage. _ _
J. M. CUNNINGHAM & BRO
Iluntingdon, April 30, 1850.
BOOKS ! BOOKS I 40,000 Volumes
of new and popular Books, embracing every variety
Able. usually kept in a Philadelphia Book Stow,
a , and many of them at half the Publisher's
" - / retail prices, the subscriber now offers to
,:•aII7WW. , 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 eta a piece and upwards.
500 beautifully painted and (*.old gilted
Window Shades at 44 eta. 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.
NTEW DRUG- STORE.
DR. J. S. GRllenTli, Superintendent
HAVING purchased from Wm. Williams &
Co., their stock of Drugs, Medicines, Paints &
-t,.." -- WBrushes, Oils. Dye Stuffs, Perfumery, Fancy
4 "_ Soaps, Fluid, Camphene, Turpentine, Alcohol,
47 -- and a general assortment of Artists' Colors &
fi
t,;. : . ri Brushes, Spices of all kinds, Window Glass of
all sizes, Putty, all kinds of Varnish, Japan, Copal, No 9. 1
and 2, Coachbody and Black Spirit, Pure Cod Liver Oil, for
the cure of Rheumatism, Scrofula, Gout, Lumbago, 'fetter,
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.
4^u -Physicians Prescriptions carefully and accurately
compounded.
Store, Market Square, opposite , Couts' Hotel, Hunting
don, Pa. HENRY McMANIGILL.
November 26, 1556.
WILLIAM LLENILT LEAS. SAMUEL
4 EAS & HARSH, BANKERS AND
LAND AGENTS, Dzs MOINES, lOWA.
We buy and sell Eastern Exchange and Land Warrants
—select and enter land with cash or warrants—pay taxes
—invest money—make collections—and attend to legal bu
siness generally.
ALSO.
LEAS & HARSH, BANKERS AND LAND
AGENTS, LEAVENWORTH CITY, KANSAS.
Ono 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.
RETERENCES:
W. S. Gilman, 90 Beaver St., New York.
Seiger, Lamb & Co., North Third St., Phila.
James, Kent & Santee, "
Serrill & Lefevro,
Drexill & Co., Bankers, "
Chubb Bros., Washingtotj,„City, D. C.
Edward Showers, Car Pa.
Hon. J. H. Graham, "
Win. B. Leas, Esq., Shirleysburg, Pa.
David Blair, Esq., Huntingdon, Pa.
March 18, 1857-Iy.
VRANKLIN HOUSE, Huntingdon,
Pa. J. S. HILLER, PROPRIETOR.
Respectfully informs his friends and the trav
elling public generally, that he has leased the
" Franklin House," for several years occupied
by C. Cents, and that he will be pleased to re- I g 7 g
eeive the calls of all who may favor him with --
their patronage. Ills table will bo 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 S, 1857.
11) kiNCY FURS FOR LADIE S.-
1
JOHN FAREIRA & CO., (New No.) 818 MARKET
St., above Eighth, Philadelphia. Importers, Manuihctu
rers and Dealers in Ladies, Gentlemen and Childrens
Wel' 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 Fars, that will be worn
during the Season—such as Full Capes, Half Capes, Quar
ter Capes, Talmas, Tictorines, Boas, & Muffatees,
from the finest Russian Sabge to the lowest price Domestic
Furs.
7 00
1 50
3 00
Fur Gentlemen. the largest assortment of Fur Collars,
Gloves, Gauntlets, &c.; being the direct Importers of all
our Furs, and Manufheturers of them under our own su
pervision, we feel satisfied we can offer better induce
ments to dealers and the public generally than any other
house, having an immense assortment to select from and
at the Manufacturers prices.—We only ask a call.
JOHN FAItEIIi t & CO.
No. 81S MARKET Street, above Eighth,
Sept.l6, 1557.—fur. Philadelphia
TIOUGHT 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
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
DRY GOODS OF ALL KINDS,
And a tremendous stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
such as Overcoats, Frock Coats ; Dress Coats, Jackets, Yesti,
Pants, &c.
Boots k Shoes, Hats ,t; Caps of all sizes for old and young.
GROCERIES of the best, QUEENSWARE,
The public generally are earnestly invited to call and
examine my new stock of Goods, and be convinced 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, October 7, 1857.
T 0 MECHANICS, INVENTORS,
AND MANUFACTURERS.
In announetng the THIRTEENTH Annual Volume of
the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, the publishers respectfully
inform the public that in order to increase and stimulate
the formation of clubs, they propose to offer
ONE THOUSAND FIVE IaiIsH3RED 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; 20, $250; 3d, $200; 4th, $150;
sth, $100; 6th, $9O; 7th, $80: Sth : $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 26 cents extra on each year's subscription to pre-pay
postage.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.—Two dollars a Year, or
Ono Dollar for Six Mouths.
CLUB RA TES.—Five Copies, for Six Months, $4; Five
Copies, for Twelve Months, $5; Ten Copies, for Six
Months, $5; Ten Copies, for Twolvo-Months, $l5; Twenty
Copies, for Twelve Months, S2S.
1•or 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 type.
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
Mee/arnica/ and Chemical Arts, Manufactures, .Agriculture,
Patents, Inventions, Engineering, Mill Work., and all inter
ests which the light of Practical Science is calculated to
advance. It is issued weekly, in form for binding; it con
tains annually from 600 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 SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
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
ANERICAN as a reliable Encyclopaedia of Useful and Enter-.
taming Knowledge.
RZtf- - Specimen copies will bo sent gratis to any part of
the country.
MUNN 4; CO, Publishers and Patent Agents,
No. 128 Fulton street, Now York
&pt. 2, 18.57.
MEN'S Under-Shirts and Drawers, Linz
en Shirt Fronts, Ready Made Shirts, White & Fancy,
011arv, &c., very cheap at D. GIVIN'S.
MOSES STROUS
UNTINGDON CARRIAGE AND
WAGON MANUFACTORY.—OWEN BOAT, thank
ful for past favors, respectfully informs
the public.in general that ho has removed • °
to his new shop! on Washington street, on
the property lately and for many years oe-. "
cupied by _Alex. Carmen, where he is prepared to manufac
ture all kinds of Carriages, Buggies, Rockaways, Wagons,
and in short, every kind
_of vehicle desired. Rockaways
and Buggies of a superior manufacture and finish always
on hand and for sale at fair prices.
Repairing of all kinds done at the shortest notice and) a
the most reasonable terms.
Huntingdon, May 16, 1854.
ARBLE YARD. The undersignea
would respectfully call the attention of the, citizens
of Huntingdon and the adjoining counties to the idock of
beautiful marble now on hand. He is prepared to furnish
at the shortest notice, Monumental Marble, Tomb, Tables
and Stones of every desired sizo and form of Italian or
Eastern Marble, highly finished, and carved with appro
priate devices, or plain, as may suit.
Building Marble, Door and Window Sills, &c., will be
furnished 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 you purchase elsewhere. Shop on Hill
street, Huntingdon, Pa.
Huntingdon, May 16, 1855.
WATCIIES, CLOCKS, AND ,i;e'
JEWELRY. The subscriber, thankful to ),
•
his friends and patrons, and to the public genet..?:
ally, for their patronage, still continues to carry on at the
same stand, one door east of Mr. C. Coots' 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. By paying strict atten
tion to business, and selling at low prices, he - hopes to re
ceive a share of public patronage..
MAIL LINE from Mount Union to
CHAMBERSBURG. Tho undersigned still contin
ues to run a tri-weekly line of stages over the road between
Mount Union and Chambersbnrg. Good horses and com
fortable stages have been placed on the route, and experi
enced and trusty drivers will snperintend the running of
the Coaches. The proprietor of the 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. ?r very attention necessary
will be given, and the running of the stages will be regu
lar.
Stages leave Mt. Union at 5 o'clock, p. m., every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday—returning on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays; arriving at ➢fount Union in
tine Q for the cars. Stages stop at Shirleysburg, Orbisonia,
Shade Cap, Burnt Cabins, Fannetsburg, Horse Valley,
Strasburg, and Keefer's store.
tri_Fare through $3,00; to intermediate points in pro
portion. . JOHN JAMISON.
August 22, 1855-tf.
THE HUNTINGDON MILL.—The
undersigned owners of the Huntingdon Mill inform
the farmers and the public generally that they now have
their new mill in running order, with all the modern im
provements in the Water Wheels and Machinery.
They have put in five of the Improved Jouval Turbine
Water Wheels, and can grind in all stages of water, arrd
during 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, au equal quantity of Flour
and Bran, or chopped feed.
Their smut machine is of improved manufacture, and
they will insure a "a full turn out" of superior quality to
every bushel of grain left at their mill.
Huntingdon, Dec. 8, 1856
pJRo.A.D TOP HOUSE. ANDREW
P MOEBUS would respectfully inform the public . r ,
that ho has fitted up the Broad Top House, on Alla- VP :
gheny street, at the Broad Top Depot, Huntingdon,
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 reason. His Bar Ia furnished with the
choicest liquors. In a word, no pains will bo spared to
render guests comfortable and happy. juno 18.
NEW WATCH AND JEWELRY
STORE.--JOHN FRISCH respectfully informs the
citizens of Huntingdon coun
-4.liitge ty, that he,has Just opened
a new store on Hill street,
opposite Dorris' residence, g'
Huntingdon, for the sale of
GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, JEWELRY, fie.
His stock is entirely new and of the best quality, and
will be disposed of at fair prices.
The public generally are requested to cal! and examine
for themselves.
Repairing of Watches, Cloaks, and Jewelry, done in the
best manner on short notice. JOHN YRISCII.
Huntingdon, Oct. 1, 1856.
TO THE PUBLIC.—The undersigned
informs his friends and the public generally, ,
that he has leased the ORLANDO HOUSE, in the Ni '
borough of Huntingdon. and is now prepared to ac- "
commutate with boarding and lodging all who may favor
him with a call. Ms Bar is furnished with tho best liquors.
LIVERY STABLE—IIe has also provided
himself w;th a good stock of Horses, Car
riages, &c., for the accommodation of the pub
lic, at reasonable charges.
nuntingdon, April 7, 1856
ROC E RIE S, CONFECTIONA
RIES,&C., &C. LONG & DECREE,
Inform their friends and the public generally, that they
have enlarged their business, and are now prepared to ac
commodate all who may give them a call, with GROCE
RIES of the 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 wo are determined to please
all.
Country produce taken in exchange for Good&
Huntingdon, May 20, 1857.
WAR IN KANSAS ! ALEXAN
DRIA FOUNDRY. It. C. McOILL & CROSS wish
to inform their friends and the public generally that they
have the above foundry in full blast, and
are prepared to furnish castings of every
description, stoves of all kinds and sizes
r a tu t u di 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 work that requires turning. All of which we
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, 1857.
IPTON STEAM FRAME, SASH,
DOOR, SHUTTER & FLOORING MANUFACTORY,
' IPTON, BLAIR COUNTY, PA.., 10 miles EU-St of Altoona. The
undersigned having provided a complete set of Machinery
for the business, and being practical House Carpenters
and Builders, are extensively engaged in Manufacturing
by steam, any description of carpenter work, which we
will furnish at low ; rates, and ship to any point on the
Penn'a Rail Road. Flans of every description for buildings
with specifications and bill of timber prepared. Orders
from a distance respectfully solicited,
Tipton, July 1, 1857-Iy,
OVERCOATS, of all kinds, cheaper
than elsewhere, at
Oct.l, 1856. H. ROMAN'S CLOTIUNG STORE.
T 4 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 fount at my store. D. P. GWIN.
l ARIES' DRESS GOODS, rich styles,
and very cheap, at D. P. GWIN'S.
CALL at the new CLOTHING-STORE
of OUTMAN & CO., if you want a good article of
Clothing. Store room in Long's now building, in tho Dia
mond, Huntingdon. Sept. 9, 1557.
LiVEßYTHlNG.—Evqrything in the
Grocory line can be procured at tho cheap store of
LOVE & McDIVIT.
NEW CLOTHING- STORE.
DI. CUT3IAN 4: CO.,
Respectfully inform the publi&generally that thoy havo
just opened in the new brick - building of Cl. Long,, on the
ncrth-cast corner of the Diamond, Huntingdon, Pa.,
A LARGE STOCK OF NEW CLOTHING,
for men and boys, consisting of tho most fashionable
DRESS, FROCK and OVERCOATS, PANTS, VESTS ) &c.„
of the best materials and well made.
Also, BOOTS and- SHOES, HATS and CAPS".
Also, every rirticlo usually found in the most extetoUvo
Clothing Stores.
As they are determined 'to pleat.° their - customers by
offering the best of Clothing at low prices, theynek an ex
(urination of their stock.
Huntingdon, Sept. 9, 1857.
at 3 75 per 100 lbs., by
. JAS. A. BROWN At, 00.
AR - IR
• 'oct2B-4t.
A LLWOOL, Ingrain, Venitian, List
and Rag Carpets; also Juto and Allicot Mats can be
c sap at tho storo of FISHER &
'T HE LATEST and ,NEWEST Styles
of Ladies' Collars at FISItER &
JOSEPH REIGG ER
FISHER. & 3.IOIURTRIE.
WM. WILLIAMS
McCAULEY 8 CO: