THE GAZETTE.
Telegraphic Despatches
From our Exchangee.
CAZF.X'OVIA, N. A ~ Aug. 21.—The no-parly,
to .religion, no-condition, no-union, black and
white convention met in this place to-dav, and
to show their utter contempt for all white men
and white things, Frederick Douglass was marie
tin- presiding officer of the convention ; be was,
however, assisted by white officers.
Two thousand persons were present; not
many of whom, however, were members of the
Convention.
The Convention being against all churches
and all corporations, met in one of nature's
fairest groves.
Resolutions were adopted against the North,
against the South, against Free Soil, and against
almost everything and every body.
TROT, N. V , Aug. 29. About ten o'clock this
forenoon, Mt. R. B. M Donald, proprietor of
the St. C buries Hotel, thinking there was some
thing wrong in the non-appearance of a man and
woman who had stopped as travellers, went up
to their room and knocked at the door, hut re
ceiving no answer, he opened a small window
over the door, when a horrid spectacle w as pre
-ented. Both man woman were dead. The
bodies, the clothes and the bed were covered
with blood, and the throats of both were cut and
horribly mutilated.
The man and woman came to the hotel about
o'clock op Monday- morning. From facts
which were brought out, it was found that the
man's name was Wm. A. Caldwell, a resident of
Whitehall, where he has a father living. lie
was from 26 to 30 years of age. and had returned
from sea about three or four months since. He
was well dressed and of respectable appearance.
The woman's maiden name was Louisa C. Van
\\ inkle, but it is believed she was of late known
by the .name ol Knapp. She was between 25
and 30 years old, and very beautiful. She was
dressed in deep mourning, aua is stated to be
from Brooklyn.
1 he Coroner's Jury, after hearing the facts in
the case, returned the following verdict That
the woman came to her death by having her
throat cut from ear to ear by the bands of Wm.
A. Caldwell, on the evening of Tuesday, ami j
that Caldwell came to his death by his own i
hands.
From Friday's New York Tribune.
It appears that the Mrs. Knapp. altos Louisa
C. V. Winkle, of tragical death at Troy
we gave an account in yesterday's Tribune, was
the woman who lately kept The Arbor," a sa
loon in Murray 9treet, near Broadway. She
formerly kept a similar establishment, on a lar
ger scale, in Ileade street, just below La Farge
Buildings, but on the Ist of May the house was
torn down, and she went to Murray street. This
latter place she disposed of and quitted five or
six weeks ago, since which time we believe she
has not been seen in the city. The Brooklyn
Advertiser says most of those who attended the
Washington street Methodist Church, some
years ago, will recollect a tall, handsome female,
of exquisite model, who, with her sister, occu
pied a side pew, about two-thirds down the right
hand side aisle. She was one well calculated
to attract attention. Her mother, a widow, re
sided at 70 Tillary street. Miss Van Winkle
was married to a Mr. Knapp, about three years
ago. She was then about the age of 21, and not
a few envied the favored suitor. Several chil
dren were born to them, and we believe she was
in mourning for the death of one of them at the
time of her violent death. A short time since,
the with her husband took a place in Murray
street, which place, we regret to say, was a
tavern. How she could have condescended to
such a means of employment for a livelihood,
we cannot imagine. It was, we learn, while
thus employed that Mr. Crowell [Caldwell] in
gratiated himself into her affections, with whom
she left the city less than two weeks ago. She
had a remarkable high spirit, and it may be, that
suffering under the stirtgs of conscience, on ac
count of sacrificing honor, home, family and
friends, through the wiles of a seducer, she up
braided him, and her death was the consequence.
The body of Mrs. Knapp will be brought to
Brooklyn for interment to-morrow.
HARRISBURG, Aug. 24. —The hearing of an
habeas corpus case of three negroes, brought on
a charge of horse stealing, has occupied the at
tention of the court, and a decision was rendered
this morning. It appeared on evidence that the
negroes were runaway slaves, who stole the
horses to effect their escape with. The court
decided this morning that the commitment was
irregular, because the warrant did not state
whose property was stolen or where the offence
was committed. In reference to the larceny of
the horses, Judge Pearson said : "If there was
any reasonable doubt as to the intention, it would
be our duty to send the cases to a jury of the
State of Virginia ; but we have none, and if the
men were on their trial in this Court, we should
be obliged to instruct the jury to acquit them
The rule of law is settled in numerous cases
and at various periods of our judicial history,
that, if property is taken even indirectly, yet
not with the intention to steal, but merely to use,
it is not larceny. If probable cause to believe
these men guilty was made out, as committing
magistrates we should retain them for trial ; but
we do not think that any crime has been proved
against them, and that the taking was a mere
trespass. No proof has been adduced as to what
laws exist in Virginia on the subject of the ab
duction of property by slaves; but we take it
for granted, in the absence of evidence, that
they arc governed by the rules of common law.
If the rule i 3 more* stringent in that State, it
should be shown by the accusers. Another point
has been raised—-that the Court will not permit
these men to be arrested, as they have been
fraudulently seized, imprisoned, and brought
into Court on a criminal charge, for which there
was no foundation whatever. We arc by no
means prepared to say that this charge was
fraudulently preferred, but, on the contrary, two
of the defendants, Wilson and Brooks, can only
escape a trial, a probable conviction, from the
fact that they were slaves, endeavoring to escape
lrom the custody of their master, and merely
used the horses to aid them in their object. YV'e
would not permit Mr. Taylor, or any other man,
to seize his property in open Court, which. would
be a contempt. But he lias an undoubted right
to take these men wherever lie can lay his hands
on them, peaceably ; and if violence or distur
bance ensues, those persons are criminally rc
'•porisible who cause it. We have the power to
prevent the abuse of legal process, but wc have
no lawful authority to prevent the recaption of
these men, or any other slaves, by oWncr)
when and wheresoever hz 'may think proper to
secure his F.gnr, except in the face of the Court."
The negroes were then ordered to be discharged.
[.'pan the announcement of the above decision,
the owners of the slaves and their assistants
proceeded to the jail, in order to seize their men
as soon as the keeper of the prison would dis
charge thern. A great crowd, chiefly composed of
colored persons, had by this time asscmnled in
the prison were filled with men, women and
front of the jail, and all the avenues leading to
bovs, of all colors, and as soon as the doors of
the prison were opened, and while the slav es
were still in the vestibule of the prison, Mr.
Taylor seized hold of one of his men, when the
slaves resisted, and a general melee commenced
between master and slave, in which to® slaves
were finally overpowered and handcuffed, but
not until after some severe, but not dangerous
wound > were inflicted on both sides, in winch
the slaves fared decidedly the word ; but one
made bis escape, and i, no doubt, safe enough
ere this. , .
While this melee or scuffle was going on, the
negroes outside encouraged and some assisted
'iie slaves as much as possible, but were princi
pally prevented from doing much harm to the
n.<-n en "aged in the recapture, by the large iron
rated door in front of the vestibule, which w:fs
i The Court wax made acquainted with
thi lactsol a riot having actually commenced,
or was about to commence. Upon this infor
mation, they ordered all the men engaged in
, the vestibule of the jail to be detained; on a
; t-naige of assault and battery, with intent to
create a riot, and all parties, slaves and owners
were committed to prisou.
Immediately alter this affair Was somewhat
• settled by the confinement of all parties, the
court commenced issuing bench warrants for
f rrc-st of the ringleaders, aiders, and abet
, ,ers m ttie riot, and ten arrests were actually
i made in the course of an hour. These men
were placed under heavy bail, and some of them
| committed,
j On the assembling of the Court in the after
noon. application was made for a writ of habeas
corpus, to bring these owners and assistants in
| the recapture before Court, and ask their dis
charge from confinement. This was granted,
and the case was immediately brought up before
the Court, who, after a lengthy examination on
the part of the Commonwealth, only bound the
•parties over in the sum of SSOO each, to appear
and answer at the next Court of Quarter Ses
■ sions.
j In the evening, Mr. Taylor came before the
Court, and made information against the slaves
as participants and actuaters in the riot, on
which the slaves were committed, and they are
) now in jail ; but there will, no doubt, be a writ
of habeas corpus issued on next Tuesday, (to
which day the Court adjourned,) on which the
• slaves will be heard, and if liberated on bail,
; we may expect another tumult.
The uproar and excitement during this day
was very great, and the judge of the Court
j thought it advisable to call on Ceneral Seiler
j for volunteers, who promptly obeyed the order,
and had in a very short time a sufficient number
of able bodied men under his command, armed
with muskets, and bayonets fixed, to disperse
j the mob, principally composed of colored men
and women, from tne front of the jail.
MONTP.EAI., Aug. 24.
A dreadful lire occurred here last night in the
St. Lawrence suburbs. Several acres of ground
are covered with the burning timbers. From
one hundred to a hundred and twenty bouses are
burnt down. The loss is estimated at least
$200,000.
HARRISBLRG, Aug. 24.
As the train from Philadelphia for this place
was coming up last night, it ran over a cow,
which upset the engine (" Huntingdon") and the
tender, and smashed some of the cars in front
of those conveying the passengers, on which
were a number of emigrants. The engineer,
James Nicholson, is among the injured. Five
Irish and English emigrants were badly hurt,
and one killed. The passenger cars were not
injured.
NEW YORK, Aug. 26th, 18.70.
The failure of another large produce house is
announced—that of \V. C. & A A Hunter—a
necessary consequence, it is said, of the " ex
plosion," the other day, of Stiydam, Sage & Co.,
of whose notes, it is said they wire extensive
endorsers. Liabilities $700,000.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 23, P. M.—The Havre de
Grace Bank stopped payment to-day, and it is
thought has entirely failed. Moses Y. Beach
was one of its original founders. The news of
the failure created great excitement in this eitv.
Several of our citizens are heavy losers. One
firm of brokers lost five thousand dollars.—
Many of our merchants and quite a number of
poor people are sufferers.
RICHMOND, VA., Aug. 28.—The radical re
formers to the Convention to alter the Constitu
tion have swept the State.
HALIFAX, August 27th, 5 P. M.
The royal mail steamer America, arrived here
at 5 o'clock this afternoon, bringing dates from
Liverpool, to the 17th, and London to the 16th
inst.
ENGLAND. —Parliament has been prorogued by
the Queen.
Jenny Lind was giving concerts to crowded,
even overflowing houses, at Liverpool, and was
to have sailed for New York in the Atlantic on
the 21st instant. Miss Charlotte Cushman is
also a passenger in the same steamer. Mr.
YVilben is likewise a passenger, and bearer of
despatches from England and the Continent to
the American Government.
FRANCE. —The French General Assembly has
adjourned, and the attention of the French na
tion is now principally occupied by the progress
of President Bonaparte and his tour through
the Provinces. YY'ith some few exoeptions he
appears to have been very favorably received
by the people. Wherever he went, excitement
and commotion was produced in giving him wel
come.
DENMARK. —Some further skirmishes have
taken place between the Danes and Holsteiners,
in which the latter appear to Lave come off vic
torious.
There are rumors of an approaching settle
ment of the quarrel between the two contend
ing parties, under the auspices of Russia, Eng
land and France.
Letters from Copenhagen report that the King
of Denmark has contracted a sham marriage
with a dress maker.
The potato disease is spreading to a consider
able extent in Eugland and Ireland, and it is
generally admitted that it w ill take a large per
centage off the crop. The other crops general
ly promise well.
Harvesting is now general, and the weather is
very fine for harvest operations.
BRKADRTLFPS. —Gardiner & Co.'s Circular of
the 16th August says, that the weather has been
very favorable for harvest operations since their
last, which has imparted a dull feeling to the
Corn trade, and a considerable decline has only
been prevented by unauther.ticated reports of
short yields of wheat. Our quotations for every
article shows a slight reduction, and the busi
ness done to-day was very trilling, with prices
tending in favor of buyers.
COTTON MARKET. —The cotton market in Liv
erpool has been rather dull during the week and
lower and middling qualities have declined an
average of id per lb. since the 10th inst.
DIED.
On Sunday, 27th inst., in this place, FRANK
LIN JAMKI, son of James A. and Catharine Pierce,
aged 16 months and 11 days.
On the 22d inst., at Halifax, Dauphin county,
of consumption, Miss MARY A. MCDONALD, of
Mifflintown, aged 26 years.
On Monday fcVening last, 26th instant, Mrs.
DOROTHV ANN, relict of Enoch Bealc, deceased.
On Tuesday, 27th instant, at the residence of
her mother, in this place, of congestive fever,
Miss SARAH JACOBS, in the 691h year of her age.
Miss Jacobs was the eldest daughter of Jcrman
Jacobs, who was one of the early inhabitants of
this village, 11C moved here from Cumberland
county in the year 1793, and died in the year 1799.
Her aged mother sat by her dying bed, together
with many of her descendants to the [hilu gene
ration, deeply affected with the melancholy
scene. Miss Jacobs was for about fifty years a
consistent member of the Presbyterian church,
and was much attached to the. doctrines and
order of that church. Her piety was decided,
humble, and unobtrusive. She resided with her
mother, to whose comfort she. was devoted, and
was rarely separated from her even for a night,
while her many virtues had endeared her to
her friend* and relatives, She was disponed to
speak evil of no one, but was inclined to dwell
on whatever good traits of character she would
discover in others. During her illness she was
often insensible, bnt in her lucid intervals her
mind was calm and peaceful. She appeared re
signed to the will of God, and reposed confidence
in her redeemer, and at last she fell asleep in
Jesus without a struggle or u groan. " Blessed
are the degd, whp die in the Lord, from hence
forth , yea. saith [he spirit, that tfiey may rest
from their labors, and their works Jo lollow
them."
ROBINSON & ELDRED'S Great Southern Circus!
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Will perform at Lewistown on Wednesday, September 11, 1850.
T"IS IMMENSE ESTABLISHMENT, THE D MOST COMPLETE CVCP organized com-
J. puses the best Lquestnan, Musical and Gymnastical Troupe in this country, with a stud of
Horses and Pomes superior to any other ever collected.
Hrlwn S t v r £f IT th n ,Jgh .-V h( i cpvmtry-it wiU.be preceded by the Groat Triumphal Golden Chariot,
York n7> r T\ f? U k tV a ° l ore j H " rses . a "d devoted to the conveyance of the New
Tl f A rat f unsurpassable Bugle Performer, Mr. J. MUSHER
The famous A. ROCKWELL, and J COSSIN, universally acknowledged to be the be<=t
N ?•) : ' rC !" embers °F. V" 3 company. Also Master JAMF.S ROBIXSOS, the cele
\if IT Rider, who accomplishes backward every feat attempted by anv person forward
Miss HENRIETTA ROBINSON, a beautiful and talented child, nine years of age, will perform the
most daring feats ever performed by any lady Equestrian in the world.
Mr. J. ft ROBINSON, the celebrated 4 and 6 horse rider, who stands alone unequalled in this and
other countries, being the most graceful and daring Equestrian of the age.
Mr. J. G. LOURED, the celebrated Dramatic Equestrian.
Mr. WM. ODELL in his celebrated act styled the Indian Hunter.
Monsieur FOSTER, the well known Cannon Ball Hurler.
s i ; n A' VRr ,lI T GLES '. t '!^ C , e , l^ rate<J Slack Ro P e Performer, and a host of others, ail biilliant
stais in tins country. ADMISSION 25 cents. No half price tickets.
Lewistown, August 30, 1650-2t R.WRIGIIT A*ent.
IK AD PIPES, ] i to 2 inches, for stile bv
-d j.V-'Ott' J', ti. FRANCJSCtJS. '
7X sett English and American Wagon Boxes
•1 '2.1 sett English Tiro Iron, 1' to 4 in. broad
Articles ot th SB \ iind always on hand by
Jy26tf F. (i. FRA N CISC US.
\\f ATI-IKY ILLE Manufacturing Co.*s su
▼ v perior PES and POCKET CUTLERY—man
ufactured !5' the Walerville Manufacturing'
Company, YVaterbury, Conn. An invoice of
the above splendid American Cutlery just re
ceived. Premiums were given for these oonds
at the New York and Philadelphia Institutes—
rivaling in quality and finish YVestenliolm and
Rogers* best cutlery. Each knife warranted.
For sale wholesale and retail by
J)2GU" F. G. FRANCISCUS.
\cw NillbP
t A p'ir B-diVcelebrated Lasts, as. jr ed
1 * r 9 I*2 sett Boot Trove
10 Clamps
6 sett Schive's Patterns
8 pair Crimping Boards
For sale at lowest prices for cash by
F. G. FRANCiSCiJS,
July 26-tf Dealer in Shoe Findings,
O MOROCCO SKlNS,'Pampico, Madras,
f O Cape, &c.
4 dozen Lining Skins
4 do Binding do
12 sides Upper Leather
1 dozen French Calf Skins
1 do Sttait Morocco
4 do Kid Skins
3 do Red, Bine &. Green MoroCcoSkins
1 do Bronzed do do
2do Fancy Colored do do
With nn assortment of Kit, Filrs, Rasps,
Pews, Tools ot' all kinds, Shoe Thread, &c., at
Jy26tf F. G. FRAtfCISCCS'.
FOR SALE;
Qt \f\ hblp. No. 1, 2 and 3 MACKEREL
Ov" 9 50 halt-bbls. No. 1 do.
511 no. No. 2 do,
500 sacks SALT
200 Dairy do.
10 hhds. city cored HAMS
5 do. Shoulders and SI DES
5 do. Sugar llou,-e MOLASSES
10 bbls. N. O. do.
5 hhds. of SUGAR
lo hbls. Porto Rico & crushes SUGA R
50 Rags of COFFEE
100 Keg a nails
20 Boxes GLASS
100 tons Plaster
500 tons Wilbesbarre Cnai
2<M) tons Pine Grnvo tin.
500 tons Lykens Valley do.
10,000 bushels Bituminous do. lot Black
smiths
i 400,000 feet LUMBER—Boarde, Piatik&c
100,000 SHINGLES
1,000 bnghel? OATS
100 bills. FLOUR
50 bble. Mor.ongaiiela WHISKEY
By WAI. RE WALT.
Lewistown, July 10, 1056.
PLAIN and Fancy Envelopes, Note Paper,
Letter and Writing Paper, Quills, Steel
Pens, tic., &.C., fir sale at the Diamond Drug
and Variety Store ot W. A. BANKS.
30 Uniforms,
jVfEW and made in the most substantial ntan
-11 nor, according to the requirements ot the
law regulating the Uniformed Militia of this
Slate. Patriotic young men, desirous of keep
| ing up this important arm ot our defence, will
find this a rare opportunity fur procuring cheap
; uniforms. For further information apply to
WM. RE WALT.
Lewistown, July 10,1*50—3t.
LEWISTOWN MILLS,
TftH subscriber Jiar again pdt his Mill started,and wishes
A tobuyal.AßOE tiI"ANTITY OF ALL KINDS OF
GRAIN, for which iie will pay the CASH, as high as the
market will afford, according to ijuality. Any person
having good Wheat will do well to rail and show a sum.
pie before they sell, as he ihinks he can a 0 "' t j to give
MORE than any person In the place. T'nosa not wishing
to sell and wanting to store, h- wj „ rcfpj| „ aftcr hurvcs ,
i to he kept to the I-' 0 f December, and afler that time he
will g'"o a receipt to be kept to llio Ist of August, as lie
will wish to close all his accounts twice a year, and will
' not keep any over unless he makes a written contract to
i that effect. If Hie. person holding llie receipt does not
sell before the above days, it will be carried out to their
credit ai market price at the above named lime. In giv
ing a receipt, if the wheat is nol good, lie will mention
the reduction per bushel in the receipt, so that when the
; owner comes to sell there will be no difßcully.
All wheat left in store he will reserve the privilege of
buying, when the owner wishes to sell, at 13 cents Ices
than Philadelphia price when the canal is open, and 10
cents less when it is closed, ami if he should nol buy at
these prices, he will only charge one cent jtnr bushel for
storage. No intere. t will he allowed on money left with
him for grain, as he will be prepared at all times lo pay
, the cash.
He will k"ep nil kinds of FI.OCIR ami FEED for sale,
but the orders must be left in the office in the mill, and the
cash paid, before tho Flour or Feed will be delivered.
This arrangement is made to prevent any disappointment,
as there is ho person licit lias any privilege of selling but
tin* Book-keeper, who enters it on the book and puis the
order on a wire for the porter to deliver. This will pre
vent any mistake from being made in lire filling of orders
JOHN JSTFIRRETT.
J. ■ isiow ii Jane ' -j. ts;o if -t
TO TEACHERS.
j \ \ it I t TEN PROPOSALS will be received
\ V by the Board of School Directors of the
Borough of Lewistown until MONDAY, 3d
September, 1850, tor One First and Two Second
Class Malt ; One Fiist and One Second Class Fe
male ; and Six A!ale or Female J'euchers for the.
Primary Department, and One Teacher for the
School lur Colored children, to take charge of
the several public schools in said borough, which
are to be opened on the ltjth of that month, and
continue for 8 or 9 months.
< OAfj. —Proposals will also be received at
the same time for furnishing and delivering at
such places as the Board may direct 20 TONS
Of- GOOD COAL, gross weight, to be free
from slate, bone coal, &c.
GEORGE FRYSIXGER, Pres't.
JOSEPH AEEXANDKP., Scc'ry.
Lewistown, August 2, 1850. "
Auditor's Notice.
; fj XIIE subscriber appointed Auditor by the
T Orphans' Court of Mifflin county to make
; distribution of proceeds in the hands of JOHN
I BEAI.K, administrator dc bonis nan , &c., of
; \\ iI.LIAM HE.ALE, late of Miiford township,
j.Milflin (now Juniata) county, dee'd, appoints
; I LT,BDAY , the Ist day of October next, at his
lof lice in Lewistown, to hear the parties in
, terested, when and where they are hereby no
tified to attend. WM. M. HALL.
| ivcwistown, August 23, 1850-41
Auditor's Notice.
TlAllE subscriber appointed Auditor by the
T Orphans' Court of Mifflin county to pass
and decide on the exceptions filed, &c., to the
administration account of JOHN SlROLß,admin
istrator of HUGH SPROLR, iate of Wayne
township, Mifflin coi ntv, dec-ased, ap|>oints
IIH IRS DAY, the 3d day of October next, at
his ofiice in Lewistown, to hear the parties in
terested, when and where they are hereby no
filied to attend. WM. M. HALL.
Lewistown, August 23, 1850-4t
W ELI II 'S
XATIOXAL DRAMATIC CHiCUS-
■ oßOAJviziin,Met. i coMßtxAr/ v
or Tiro COMI' 'Xif.s— rqrysTHT.-iM' I.VN
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THIS \ .v>l Cotubtnatian ami Double Tronjie w iU per
] ' formal I.UWISTOWX on MON DA V, September 23.1,
j l*>so, for olio day only—afternoon and evening. Perfor
mance will c.iiiitiience ai 2 I'. M. and TjP. M £> Doors
opening half an hour previous Admtsainn US rents.
In the eque: Irian department, one of the leading, nnd
from their novelty the most striking feature, are the wot -
derful exploits of the Wild Rider, EATON .STONE, This
extraordinary equestrian, of whose skill ami daring vol
nines have been written wherever lie has performed,ap-
J pear; in two distinct arts of horsemanship, in neither of
which does he use saddle or bridle on liis superb steeds,
i though they arc both as wild and apparently iintamcahle
| as when first lassoed by him on the Pampas of rtoutb
! America. Their leaps are truly terrilie, and it tsfmpossi
ble to describe the sensations ut (lie beholder as he watches
i lite motions of horse and ridrr, which are in perfect ttni
j son, - ad which convey to the mind a strong picture of the
j Centaurs of lb itben Mythology.
; Mast. T N RVILLE is another of the stats which form
| tiie brilliant Galaxy of Talent of which this great Com
i pany is composed, lie is everywhere admitted ', O h c
I without a rival in his equestrian feats. Mr. t'ADVVAL
: LADER,graceful and daring mq„ y ho.sa rid. r, the estab-
I fished favorite of this coar'/diny. ;,!r. E. DKKIOHS, with
j his highly educated,guperh of Lilliputian Shetland
j great And widely renowned Acrobats, the
i UIA F.V'ulI.Y, whose pleasing and astonishing feats
have never been equalled in America; the accomplished
equestrian and champion vaulter, Mr. W- O. DALE, Mr.
HAM I.EE. whose herculean feats are the wonder and
admiration of all who witness them Thejuvenite eques
trian prodigies. Muster* C. DEI! It 'EH, 1,1 KM and ( II AH.
RIVERS, R. WILLIAMS, and K. A. AUSTIN'. Two
great Clowns, Bull WILLI AMS attd DAN GARDNER,
whose unexteptioimble art and most approved good hu
mor, have placed them at the summit of their profession,
i .Master of the Arena, ('apt. .t A DECAMP. The grand
I Heroic Equestrian Dramatic.Spectacle,
St. Ccot'gc ami the Dragon,
] Or Fie Seven Champions of Christendom,
Out up with the most lavish expense, with new ami gor
geous dresses, properties and appointments of every sort,
11s |ierformed for hundred* of nights at the National Am
phitheatre, Philadelphia, will conclude each entertain
ment.
t> Post's Celebrated Military Rantl will accompany the
performance.
A great and entirely novel feature in the magnificent
pnvillion is, the manner in which it is illuminated, tiie
means being a PORTABLE GAB FACTORY. In this
machine, probably the greatest discovery of the age, the
quantity of gas necessary to rentier the Interior of the
pavillioli as light as noonday is daily manufactured, and
the article produced uOhrJs a purer, better ami more bril
lin.it light than can be obtained from any other gas mad.
in the country.
*♦* The above Troupe will exhibit at M'Veytowp f.n
, Saturdai, September ''lst a.ig":: tt
THE POOR HOUSE FARM
OP v!D TX*. X 3 -"5-; w
i'ontaiiiiiig 100 .Iti'cs more
or lesw,
SITUATE in Derrv township, Mifflin coun
ty, surveyed the sth day of May, 177 1, in
pursuance of an order of survey to John Rey
nolds. The said farm contains THREE
TENEMENTS and one good, sub
stantial BARN, with two Springs of
{||hWater, and is favorably situated \
iasSaßßmiles from town, adjoining lands of
Abraham Hot brock, and others.
Possession will be given on the Ist day of
April next. The title is unbroken and indis
putable.
" The Chief Burgess is hereby authorised
and required to make a deed to the purchaser
thereof, attested by the corporate seal of said
Borough, and the proceeds arising from the sale
of said farm shall be paid into the Borough trea
sury for the general purposes of said B irough."
—Extract from the Poor House Law passed at
the last session of the Legislature, approved bv
the Governor April 22, 1850.
T. A. YYORRALL, Chief Burgess.
Lewistown, August 2, 1850 It.lamtf ~
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
THE undersigned will offer for sale at his
premises, in Oliver township, Mifllm
county, at private sale, a certain tract of land,
containing 200 ACRES- more or less, ad
joining lands of John Svvigart, John Allen, and
others. About 150 acres are cleared and in a
good state of cultivation. A splendid APPLE
ORCHARD and CIDER PRESS, and excel
lent FARM BUILDINGS, with -i,., |
two Cottage Houses, and a Smith
shop, a never failing Spring, within !!!'p|fe
thirty yards of the house. Thisi-aSSESS
farm is iocated within 3£ miles of M'Veytown,
miles from Lew istown,and only 2 miles from
the canal, it is a neat situation and can
be entered upon immediately. Any further
description is deemed unnecessary. Persons
wishing to purchase or view the property will
do well to call, where every attention will be
shown by the owner. J AS. ROBINSON.
Oliver tp., August 16, 1650-3t*
VALUABLE FARM
AT Pl SiMC SALE.
subscribers will offer at public sale,
A on W EDMESDA I', the 20/h of No
vetnber next , at 1 o'clock, P. M., on the pre
mises, the following described real estate, late
the property of JOSEPH BARTHOLOMEW,
deceased, of Granville township, Mifflin coun
ty, containing *
Acres and 101 Perches
more or less, bounded by lands of the heirs of
John McFadden, George Shade, and others, j
There are about 80 acres cleared and in a
good state of cultivation, well watered by a |
small stream, besides several springs. The |
woodland it well timbered, and soil of excellent !
quality, and could, if desired, be cultivated, i
Ajrajk The improvements are a
Ivvo log HOUSE,
feet square, and a
i!3aSa Kitchen attached to ■'
with a never failing well of excellent water J
with a pump in it at the door ; smoke house, j
spring house, a large stone bank barn, 45 by i
100 feet, with two large floors, two granaries
with cellars under, corn cribs, ami other out ;
buildings. There are two Apple
Orchards, partly young grafted trees.
Besides a variety of pears, peaches, I
— cherries, apricots, &c. This
farm is five miles above Lewistown on a pub
lic road, leading from thence to Shirleysburg;
also on the Central Haiiroad. It is conve
nient to mills, schools, and places of public ;
worship, of different denominations.
Persons are requested to call arid see for i
themselves, when any information necessary j
will be given by one of the heirs residing t
thereon.
Terms made known on day of sale bv
THE HEIRS.
August I<3, 1850—td.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
AT PUBLIC SALE.
HjrILL be ofiercd a; public sale, on the
premises, on FRIDAY, October 18,
1-50, the following described real estate, late
the property of DAVID IIARTZLER, de
ceased, to wit:
A tract of I .and, situate in Oliver township,
now district, containing 225 2Y GIVES- more
or Jess, about 125 acres of which are cleared
' and in a good state of cultivation, and tiie re
mainder covered with excellent timber, adjoin
ing lands of David Miller, Ceo. Wakefield's
. heirs, Daniel Yoder, and others. The improvc
mon!scons'st ot a TWO STORY
jSflj JJ / LO( HOUSE, weatherboe rded, a
i Ijigg Bank Barn, Wagon Shed, Smoke
' I° USf b Spring I louse, with an ex-
I ceilent .Spring near the dwelling, an Apple
Orchard, and other fruit trees. This property
is situated on the Juniata river, two miles east j
of M'Veytowa, the Pennsylvania Railroad run
ning through the same, and is convenient to
j churches, schools, mills, Ate,. Persons desirous
;ti examining it,or obtaining further information
respecting the same, are requested to call on
DAMFL VODER, residing un the adjoining farm.
TERMS OF SALE. —One half to be paid on the i
Ist of April, 1351, when possession and an in-'
j disputable life will be given by the heirs—the 1
remainder to be paid in three annual payments,
without interest, to be secured by bonds and
mortgage on thepprem i es.
Sale to commence at 1 o'clock, P. M., of said
; day, when due attendance will be given by ,
i THE IIEIRS.
Oliver tp., August 28, 1351 Ms
N 0 T ICE,
"glllE Books and Accounts of 11. McMAN-
X Kill., Esq., late Sheriff of 31: {Bin county,
j have been left in my hands for collection.
Those knowing themselves indebted for costs,
| will save additions! expense by immediate at
tention to this notice.
HENRY STONER,
Aug. l(i, 1850-3 L Justice of the Fence.
PAY YOUR SCHOOL TAX.
riIHE undersigned,Treasuier of the Lcwis-
X town School District, hereby notifies the
taxpayers of said District that he will attend
at the usual place of holding Elections in and
; for said borough, on SATURDAY, September
*2lst, 1350, for the purpose of collecting and
receiving the SCHOOL TAX of said District
for the School year ending the first Monday of
June, ISSI ; and in default of said taxpayers to
! pay their taxes at the time and place aforesaid,
they will be required to pay five per cent, in
addition to the amount thereof, icith costs by
| distress, tpc., pursuant to the 27th Section of
the Act of Assembly, passed the 7th dav of
April, 1845).
N. B. If any person wishes to pay his tax
before that time, he can do so by calling on me,
(lEOKCE W. THOMAS,
' Auj'ut lt>, 1350-H Tr-usurer.
Philadelphia Advertisements ,
TO FARMERS AM) 98$ Of msipss.
Oils, Caudles aH(I L'uaiio.
r PIIE subscriber offers. at ll low si i it> in any iju.iii
a tin to suit purchasers, (JEM li\{! I'lotfl VI
AN (il AJIO, and every variety of SI'EKJI,
WIIALR, I, AH 1> ami'!' AN \IJ US' OJi.S.
Manufacturers, Tanner-, Farmers, J>r:;b is and I'.iii
sit me r 3 are invited t • rail
GEO. \V. UIDGWAV.
X". S7 North Wharves, the FIRffT t)IL STORE tel. \v
Rare street, Philadelphia. |aiigl<l-;im
>. S. LAWBfiIVC^
for tin sale if Southwortli Manufacturing
Company's Writing Papers.
V JREIIOVSi: Ao. 3 MLVOR St . Philadelphia
( ' VSES •><■ the above superior PAPKRs now in
fore, and f., r sal- to the tr„de at th low,;',
market prices, consisting In part of—
Fine thick Flat Caps, 12,11. Jo aii( | if,ib#.,blue & white.
Superfine Medium and Demi Writings, blue and white
Extra super ana superfine Polio Posts, blue and white,
plain and ruled.
(Superfine Commercial Post.--, blue and white, plain and
ru'ed.
Extra super I.inen Note Papers, plain and gilt
.Superfine and fine Bill Papers, long and broad.
Superfine ai d fine Counting-House taps and Posts,
blue and white
Extra super Corgrcss Cap? and Letters, fdain ami ruled
blue and white.
Extra super Congress Caps and Letters, giit.
Superfine Sermon Caps and Post'.
Superfine blue linen thin Letters.
Extra super Bath Posts, blue and white, plain and rub d
Embroidered Note Papers arid Envelopes.
" Lawyer's" Brief Papers.
Superfine and fine Cap? and Posts, ruh land plain, blue
ami white, various qualities and prices.
Also, 1000 reani3 white and assorted Shoe Paper?, Bo
nnet Boards, white and assorted Tissue, Tea, Wrapping,
Envelope, assorted and blue Mediums, Cap Wrappers.
Hardware Papers, &c. uly 26-Cm.
Philadelphia and Liverpool
MAE OF PACKETS.
SHIPS. BURTHEN MASTER
BERLIN, 700 tons, Alfred F. Smith.
SHENANDOAH, NIO " James West.
MARY PLEASANTS, 600 " J. Q. Bowtie.
EUROPE, 700 " Henry F. Micrr.ken
The above sbii>s wit! sail punctually,on their appoint* J
days, viz;
From Philadelphia on the 10th of each month.
From Liverpool on the I?t of each month,
or> Taking Steam on the Delaware.
For passage, apply to
SAMCEL PLEASANTS,
No. 37 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
!> Parties will find these superior first class SHIP??
I most desirable conveyances for bringing out their friend-,
j the accommodations in second cabin and steerage being of
j the most airy and capacious description.
I c> Also Drafts for sale, payable in all parts of England,
i Ireland and Scotland, from one pound upwards.
1 February 2, I*so—ly
The iiireat China .Store
OF PHILADELPHIA.
miIANKFEL to the citizens of Lewistaxvn and its vi
j cinity for their increased custom, we Again request
I thetr company to view our large andsplemlid assortment
jof China, Glass and Qtteensware. Dinner sets, tea
1 sets, toilet sets, and single pieces, either of Glass, China
i or Stone Ware, sold in ijuantities to suit purchasers, for
j less than they can be had elsewhere—in fact at less than
| wholesale prices. American and English BBITTAA'LI
METAL GOODS, in greater variety than ever before
offered in the city. Fancy China in great variety, very
cheap. OWe would invite any person visiting the city
to call and see us —they will at least be pleased to walk
around our beautiful store, and to view the finest China
and the cheapest the world produces. Very respectfully,
TYNDAI.E k MITCHELL,
No. 21!) Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
September 2d, I*l9—ly.
E. HICKS J(h\EV,
Wholesale Wooden, Willotc-1 fare, Broom, Brush, Comb,
Looking Glass ana Variety Store,
A"u. 1- „Y orth Second Street, Philadelphia, under J. Sidney
Jones' Carpet Warehouse,
Having enlarged my STORE, have on hand and am
constantly manufacturing and receiving from the
eastern states and Europe, additions to my stock-
Cedar H ate.— soo nest Cedar and 100 nest painted Tubs,
100 barrel and 200 staff Churns, 100 dozen Cedar and 600
dozen painted Tails, 200 dozen Wash Boards, 100 dozen
nest Sugar and Flour Boxes; Spigots, Spoons and Ladles.
H'Uloie Wart —6oo nest Market and 200 nest Clothes
Baskets, 100 Willow Coaches, Chairs and Cradles ; alarge
assortment of French and Domestic Baskets.
Brooms and Brushes.— lo,oo') Wire Brooms, 10,000 Sha
( ker Brooms, 200 dozen each Wail, Paint, Scrubbing. Shoe
! and Ilorse Brushes; Tooth, Shaving, Cloth and Hair
i Brushes of every style.
Combs.— 2ooo dozen Fancy Combs,of various patterns,
side, nerk, pocket, dressing and tine-tooth L'ombaof vari
j >us styles.
i Looking Glasses of Pine, Cherry, Walnut, Mahogany
] and Gilt Frame —all sizes ami patterns ; German, French
and English Looking Glass Plates of all sizes from 7 by 9
upto72by 120—(packing insured to all partsof the Union)
—together with a large assortment of Variety Goods too
numerous to mention The attention of Merchants is
! respectfully solicited to the examination of my stock, a!!
, of which will he sold low for CASH or city acceptance, so
as to anticipate any competition that can be offered.
| Philadelphia, March 2, 1550—1y
OUVfK EVA\S,
.Vn 01 South Second street, Philadelphia,
.'•lanttfa. surer of Salamander, Fire and Thief Proof /ran
Cheats, vith Potrdtr Proif Leeks,
\ND WARRANTED e<)ual to any other make for se
1*- curitv against Fire or Burglars, having withstood the
test of both, without injury or loss to the on iters.
Also—ln store and for sale. Letter Copy ins Presses and
Books; Heal Presses for Corporations, Banks, &c.; Drug
i eists' Presses with Cylinders and Pans; Hoisting Ma
j bines for Stores, Factories, ice. ; Portable Show er Bulbs
: of a new and superior construction, intended for either
Cold or Warm water; Refrigerators for cooling and pre
serving Meats, Butter, Milk.&c., in the warmestw> .ther,
suitable to siand in any part of the house or cellar; Wa
ter Filters, warranted to purify muddy or bad wale-,
whether affected by Rains, Marl, Limestone, or any other
! -ause [Phila March 2, ISso—ly
V A V E K ! 1 A 8* E 88!
,\i. v! 1 Bank street, Between Market and
Vhesnut, and 2d and 3d streets,
p UIL 1 D F.I.PTI I.d.
TRIE subscribe*, beg leave to call the attention of conn
A try buyers to their assortment of papers, embracing
he different varieties of Printing, Hardware, Writing,
Envelope, and Wrapping papers, Tissue papers white
vnd assorted colors, also Bonnet and Box Boards, kc.
Being engaged in the manufacture of printing papers,
limy solicit orders from printers for any given size,
ivliich will lie (urnislied at short notice, and at fair prices-
M irket prices either in cash or trade paid for Rags.
M7CKETT dt KNIGHT,
.Xa. 21 Bank street. Philadelphia.
October 6,1519 ly.
Pennsylvania Railroad.
O.N and alter MONDAY, June 111, l>v>o,
PASSENGER TRAINS will leave
Levvistown daily at* fellows, viz :
East ward at 2 40 a, tu., and 0 42 a. m.
Westward at 2 50 a. in , and 5 51 p. ra.
Fare to Philadelphia. $5.00
FREIGHT TRAINS daily,(except Su
nday.) Arriving from the East at 250 a. ra,, and
going East at 2 40 a. m.
LIVE STOCK is charged at carload rates.
SAM. MILLIKEN, Jr., Ag't.
Lawistown, June I t, 1850—tf
ffl'tHF. choicest and best LIQUORS —if you
A don't believe it comeand taste them—sell
my3l ing at J. TIJOMAS'
tons Wethkhill'b WHITE LEAD, in .ML
■'*"* and 100 pound kegs. received and 'or
jy 19 sale by' Wm