TJZJS dAZIBSI.
From ihe Reading Journal
(GEN. SCOTT AND THE CATHOLICS.
MR. EDITOR :—I desire to ask, through the
columns of your widely celebrated paper, a
brief public statement concerning Gen. Scott
and the Catholics in Mexico. Ido this be
cause the question has been asked me an
hundred times over within the last month—
" Did Gen. Scott order you to kneel before
the Catholic priests while in Mexico." Now
it was my good fortune to follow Gen. Scott
from his landing at Vera Cruz to the City of
Mexico, and 1 can say in all candor and
truth, that I never heard of such an order,
uur do I believe that any body else ever heard
of such an order emanating from Gen. Scott.
True, he was respectful and humane in all
that he did or said to the Mexicans. This is
stamped indelibly upon the page of history,
and you may search its records in vain for*a
campaign that was conducted with such un
paralleled humanity as that in Mexico.
Soon after the battle of Cerro Gordo he ad
dressed " a humane and reassuring proclama
tion to the Mexican people." In that docu
ment he tells them—
"We have not profaued your temples, nor
abused your women, nor seized your property
as they would have you believe."
" We say this with pride, and we confirm
it by your own bishops." &c.
"The army of the United States respects,
and will always respect private property of
every description, and the property of the
Mexican Churches."
" Mexicans ' —The past cannot be remedied,
but the future may be provided for. Repeat
edly have 1 shown you that the Government
and people of the United States desire peace
—desire your sincere friendship."
" I am marching with mv army upon Pu
ebla and Mexico. I do not conceal it; from
those Capitals T shall again u ldress you. 1
desire peace, friendship and union. It is for !
you to elect whether vim prefer war. Under j
any circumstances, be assured I shall not fail i
in my word."
With such peaceful and conciliatory mes
sages did Gen. Scott address the Mexican
people. And while he did so, he asked his
soldiers to act as became Americans, No
such humiliations as lbulmouthed politicians
would have the people believe, were ordered
by him, and I now ou, in justice to the Com
mander-in-chief, and in justice to every sol
dier that followed him through the campaign,
pronounce the charge a libelous falsehood,
and its author, if not a base demagogue, a
political falsifier, whose blackened heart is '
destitute of every principle of truth and
It on or.
The slander originated, perhaps, from the
fact that Col. Childs—a veteran officer of the
Ist Artillery, did, while acting Governor of !
Jalapa, order the main guard to salute the
Host as it passed the guard house. lam n<>t •
-efficiently posted up in the ceremonies of the !
Romish Church to give a correct description j
of the parading of the ib-st. As much as 1 '
saw, however, it was a procession that formed
at one of the churches, consisting of one or j
two priests, bearing crosses ; these were pre- i
ceded by three boys, who carried bells and
rung them while th" procession moved, to no
t'fy the people of their apjr< ach. The pri 'sts
are followed by single file processions, con
sisting of about thirty or forty, walking on
either side of the street. These nearlv all
carry lanterns, (it being always in the 1 i ;ht.
end as they move along the streets singing
chants, the Mexicans reverence it hv getting
on their knees, where they remain uncovered
until the procession is out of sight. When it
passes a military post, the guard is always
turned out to salute the llost. This they do
bv getting ort their knees, and coming to a
present arms ; and it was this that Col. Child*
ordered our guard to do during a parade of
the Host through the streets of Jalapa, and
no one that is fully acquainted with the cir
cumstances of the case, will charge that xet
i ran officer of impure motives in so ordering.
I don't know what his principles are, nor do
i care, whether he is a whig or democrat—a
Catholic or a Protestant. What care I for
his political or religious creed, so long as he
i- consistent, and pure in his motives? He
thought it necessary to do so at that time,
because our garrison was small and the town
large, and it was but prudent that we should
have the good opinion of its superstitious in
habitants, and make them favorably inclined
towards us. Hence, as a matter of respect
io the citizens of Jalapa, ho iriercd the
guard to salute the Host.
But where was Gen. Scott while all this
was transacting at Jalapa ? Just where he
should have been— over one hundred, milts in
the advance, with the main army at Vuebla!
He knew no more of this order of Col. Childs
than did President Polk, who was then at
Washington. I dare any f those sheets that
gave publicity to the slander, to prove the
contrary of this statement Till then I'll
wait.
WM GRAEFF, Jr.
Reading, July 1, 132.
To those who know Col. GRAEPF, this plain
statement needs no corroboration. His sense
of honor and regard for the truth would not
permit him to subscribe his name to a commu
nication, if it were not strictly true, Fortu
nately, however, we have further evidence at
hand to the same effect. A correspondent in
the New Y'ork Tribune, has an article of
some length in regard to this very charge,
from which we take th" following paragraph.
The writer says:
" I was a soldier of the old Regular Army
during the whole Mexican campaign; was
with Gen. Scott in the City of Mexico; have
frequently seen Roman Catholic processions
pass through the streets, and have never
seen a Protestant soldior kneel—nor do
I believe they were ever required by Gen.
Scott to kneel, or that they ever did kneel.
If he ever did give such an order, I certainly
never heard of it, and I was on duty, without
a single day's intermission, during the whole
period of his eomrnand."
SCOTT IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA. —On the
,Ith, at 11 o'clock. Capt. James Xagle's com
pany, known as " Company B," ot Mexican
notoriety, paraded with twenty men, who eli
,cited many shouts of applause as they passed
through the streets, and were covered with
wreaths of flowers bestowed upon them by
the ladies of our town. The Whigs had a
meeting and dinner at Hill's hotel. Speeches
were made by Messrs. Campbell, Nevil and
D. G. McGowan. * * Capt. Nagle's com
pany marched up to the meeting and gave
pine thundering cheers for Gen. 6cott, their
old commander.
Hon. Thomas F. Marshall, of Kentucky,
who is probably the most eloquent political
orator in the country, and who for some years
past has acted with the locofoco party, is now
jn the field earnestly laboring for the election
of Gen. iicott
For the Gazette.
SHOCKING,'
To visit the sick on a hot summer day,
As a doctor was leisurely weeding his way,
Farmer T. thus accosted his medical neighbor:
" You have mighty fine times who can live
without labor,
And ride at your ease—thunder burst ye,
Dismount, help me shock, here's grog, take a
drink of it."
Pills promptly replied, " Sir, 'tis shocking to
think of it,
And as for your grog, I'm not thirsty."
The above pun was perpetrated in the man
ner and form set forth, except the doggerel,
which is not to be barked at.
The great lexicographer, Doctor Samuel
Johnson, held this speeies of wit in the ut
most contempt, and was in the hahitof class
ing puns, punsters, and pickpockets in the
same category. And yet the literary dictator
was once surprised into the approbation of a
pun committed at a convivial party when he
was present. The subject tinder discussion
was wine. Some one observed that although
the Romans were a wine drinking people,
there was no law that he remembered to have
seen in the Code of Justinian touching the
subject, Another of the company objected,
that there certainly was a chapter I)t jure
de vino (divino.) 11.
Corn-spoailence of the I.ewistown fiazette.
WASHINGTON, July 20, 18A2.
FRIEND FRTSINOER :—A delegation of some
fifty or more of our young whigs, as also
a goodlv number of the old 'uns." are mak
ing preparations for an excursion to Niagara
Falls, to join in the celebration of the battle
of Lundy's Lane, which is to take place on
the 27th instant. The excursionists design
starting, understand, on Thursday or Friday
next, in order to arrive at Niagara on Satur
day and view the mighty work of nature, and
participate in the jubilee on Tuesday, Not
withstanding the newspaper reports, I am au
thorized to say that the old General will be
present to view again the battle field of one
of his greatest victories. The lare from this
city to Niagara Falls and back has been re
duced on this occasion to Jifletn dollars only,
thus affording an opportunity to all who wish
to go and witness this grand national demon
stration, The delegation from Baltimore will
number nearly five hundred.
Within the past week or so, the whigs
of Washington have formed and organized
themselves into an invincible Whig National
Club, a portion of whom intend to form a
Giee Club, and start out with the spirit of
1840. This is right and proper, fi#r the Dem
ocratic Club of this city have, for several
years past, been busy during presidential
campaigns in sending abroad, for circulation
throughout the country, wholesale slanders of
every description, on the whig nominees.
The Whig Club will disseminate none but
truths, and at the samg time check and ex
pos-- all corruption that may emanate through
this locofoco combination to the disparage
ment of the cause of our enlightened people
—the great whig principles.
Congress, although the session is nearlv at
a close, ha.-- done nothing yet but gabl.de for
Buncombe. It seems that the majority of
both 11 uses hate determined to stop the
very lever.- of Government, in ord r as it
were, to bring want to our doors—for the
Deficiency bill remains y.-t undisposed of,
and those government officers and others, who
depend on the passage of tils bill L-r their
bread, are now reduced to stern necessity.
This mode .if legislation, (if legislation it can
b; termed,; is a crying evil and sham ■ to the
I nited States Government, and w 11 etc: re
main so as long as the people will suffer the
locofoco party to rule in the halls of Congress.
But, thruik God! the people ajre beginning to
discover and regret their error in suffering
them to obtain this upper-baud of their in
terests, an 1 the day i. not far distant when
they will be hurle 1 from their unhallowed
eminence with crushing force.
Tile burial of Adjutant General Ro ;EK
JONES, on Saturday afternoon last, though
the day was exceedingly inclement, was truly
an imposing and solemn one. The military
turned out in their strength, and a detach
ment of marines from our Navy-vard were
detailed as pall-hearers. After the military,
an uuu.-iG.I number of carriages followed,
containing the relatives ~f the deceased, the
President of the I nited States, distinguished
officers of tie* Army and Navy, Chiefs of the
Bureaus, members of Congress, and others.
Ihe most imposing scene connected with
this solemn cortege, was that of Gen. M OTT,
who occupied a carriage in the procession, af
fected t • tears at the demise of him whose re
mains he now followed to its last resting
place. There is something sublime in the
tears of an old veteran like Scott, who has so
often faced the horrors of war, and witnessed
death in all its agonies. The deceased was
univ rsally beloved by all who knew him. both
for his civil and official worth, and the post
which he lias occupied and filled so long with
credit to himself and honor to his country, is
now vacated, and will remain so fur some
time ere one can be found so eminently qual
ified to discharge all its duties, as was the
late Adjutant General. The remains of Gen.
JONES were deposited in a vault at the Con
gressional Burial Ground.
Judging the future by the past, it is quite
unsafe now to express an opinion in the pres
ence of members of Congress, vrhich may
have the remotest reflection on their official
duties—dor no less than three wanton and un
provoked assaults have been made by mem
bers, during the present session of Congress,
on inoffensive and harmless persons. The
last attack is that of G. W. JONES, of Ten
nessee, on the person of an esteemed old gen
tleman, engaged as clerk in one of the de
partments. It appears that Mr. JONES was
called to this particular department to trans
act some business, after which the conversa
tion turned upon the salary of clerks—these
gentlemen having declared some since that
their .-alary was not equivalent to the amount
of labor which they have to perform. On
this occasion, it seems, while speaking on the
above subject, Mr. JONES contended that a
thousand dollars was more than sufficient to
compensate them, when the old gentleman re
ferred to remarked that their duties were far
more laborious than that of members of
I. ongress. At this, JONES seized a chair, and
dealt the clerk a powerful blow on the head,
which prostrated him to the floor, quite seri
ously injuring him. For this unprovoked as
sault, Mr. JONES was immediately arrested
and held to bail to answer the charge of ma
licious assault at the next twin of the crimi
nal court, The lpost eiuguiar fact connected
with these assaults is, that t!;ey have all been
committed by DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS! !
The Congressional Committee which ac
companied the remains of Mr. CLAY to Ash
land for interment, have not yet returned,
though expected daily.
PETER.
Wc are all dependent on each other—like
cog wheels pushing each other along by fill
ing up mutual voids.
Judge Buffington.
By the subjoined correspondence, it will he
seen that the Hon. Joseph Buffington formally
accepted the nomination tendered to him by the
AYhig Convention for the seat on the bench
of the Supreme Court, made vacant by the
death of Judge Coulter:
PHILADELPHIA, June, 21st, 1852.
SIR: —We, the undersigned, (having been
appointed a committee for the purpose, by
the Convention of the AA'liigs of the State,
now assembled in this city, to nominate a
candidate to fill the vacancy on the Supreme
Bench occasioned by the death of Hon.
Richard Coulter,) respectfully announce to
you that you have been uninimously nomina
ted such candidate by this Convention. The
favor of an early reply is requested.
AYe are, very respectfully, your obedient
servants.
.8. D. KARNS, |
JOHN TAGGART, -Committee.
SAM L, BELL, Jr. ) -
Hon. Joseph Buffington, Kittanning, Arm
strong county, Pennsylvania.
KITTANNING, July 3d, 1852.
GENTLEMEN: —Your letter of the 21st ult.,
was duly received, informing me that I had
been nominated by the Convention " as the
candidate of the Whig party, to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the death of the lion.
Richard Coulter on the Supreme Bench of
this State."
To be selected by the representatives of the
AA hig party as a candidate for the distinguish
ed position of a Justice of the Supreme
Court of I'-ennsylvania, is a mark of confi
dence worthy of the highest judicial merit,
and for which, although distrusting my
ability to do honor to the office if elected, I
feci profoundly sensible, If it should pi uit.sG
the people, however, to ratify the act of the
Convention, 1 shall endeavor, so far as in
dustry and diligence will serve, to discharge
the duties with fidelity, although I cannot
hope to attain the merit and distinction of
the lamented deceased, whose vacancy is
about to be filled,
I accept the nomination, with sincere thanks
to the Convention for this instance of their
confidence, and to yourselves, gentlemen, per
sonally for your friendly agency, and the
promptitude and kind manner of your com
munication.
I have, gentlemen, the honor to he, with
great respect, your obedient servant,
JOS. BUFFINGTON.
Gen. S. 1). Karns, John Taggart, and Samuel
Bell, Committee, &c.
The Georgia Union Convention, after a
two day's session at Milledgeville, broke up
on Saturday, wholly unable to agree upon a
platform and candidates.
FATAL EPIDEMIC IN VIRGINIA. —The Farm
ville (Ya.) Journal mentions a rumor that a
disease of a ui .st malignant character, some
what resembling cholera, is prevailing to an
alarming extent in Charlotte, Lunenburg,
Meehlcnburg, and other counties south and
east of that place, among the blacks particu
larly, and a large number of them have died
—>ne gentleman in Charlotte having lost ten,
and another in Meehlcnburg as many as forty.
INTERESTING RELICS. — In tearing awav the
old wainscot of a house in Rimi, a Tyrolese
town, the copious correspondence of the va
rious leaders of the Ty rolese was found. This
correspondence comprehends letters of Ilofcr,
llaspinger, AYinterste'ler, A*l hbaeher. Rosch
mann, Sleberer, and other Tyrol notables, re
lating entirely to the events which occurred
in the famous war against the French. The
entire collection has been presented, by the
present owner of the house, to the editor of
the Hchutzenzcitung.
BISHOP DOANE. —The adjourned Episcopal
Convention of the Diocese of New Jersey,
met. at Newark on Wednesday last, to hear
the report of the committee of seven laymen,
appointed at the last session, to investigate
the charges against Bishop Doane. It occu
pied two hours and a half reading, and com
prises, besides the regular report, a large
amount of documentary evidence, letters, in
ventories. schedules, iVc., which will make,
when published, a bulky pamphlet. The con
clusion to which the committee arrived was
stated to be, that they have increased confi
dence in the purity and integrity of the Bish
op, and that there is no evidence to sustain
the charges of immorality and vice against
him. The report gives a relation of the ac
tion of the committee, recounts tbe origin of
Bishop Doane's difficulties, goes into the his
tory of St. Marv's 1 Jail, Burlington College,
&e,, and then takes up seriatim the twenty-six
charges contained in the presentment, ex
plaining or refuting them, according to testi
mony taken before the committee.
Pennsylvania Railroad,
isiaM
P\SSE.\GER TRAINS leave Lewistown
daily at follows :
EXR-RESS TRAIN.
Eastward at 2 o'clock A.. M.
Westward 8 o'clock 22 minutes A. M.
MAIL TRAIN.
Eastward at 11 o'clock 40 minutes P. M.
Westward at 5 o'clock 12 minutes P. M.
FREIGHT TRAIN IIAILT, (EXCEPT SUNDAYS.)
Eastward at 4 o'clock and 40 minutes A. M.
Westward at 4 o'clock 45 minutes P. M.
FARE to Philadelphia, $4.50 —to Harrisburg,
$1.75 —to Pittsburgh, $6.45.
july 16] CHARLES S. McCOY, Agen_L_
WALTER & CO.,
riour ant! General Produce
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Dealers in Plaster, Salt, Fish, Coffee, Sugar,
and Groceries generally.
WAREHOUSE ON THE RAILROAD TRACK.
So 2H South Howard street, Baltimore.
T IBERAL ADVANCEMENTS made on con-
XJ signments—quick sales at best market pri
ces—and prompt returns. Solicit consignments.
REFER TO
James Swan, Esq., Pres't Merchant's Bank,'
Dr. J. H. McCulloch, do. B'k of Baltimore,
T. Meredith, Esq., do. Com.& Far. B'k, e
H. Stuart & Son, merchants,
T. W. &G. Hopkins, do. (
Heiser & White, do. ( 5
Slingluff & Ensey, do. S
Reynolds &, Smith, do.
Slingluff, Devries & Co. do.
Albert & Bro., do,
H. M. Brent. Esq., Cashier, 1
J. H. Sherrard, Esq., do. > AA ; inchester.
Merchants generally, S
Petor Radebatigh, Bedford, and merchants and
framers generally.
Baltimore, Dec. 24, 1851—ly?
CIIKISTIAN HOOVER,
Justice of tlie Peace,
West Market street, Lewistown, Pa.
Mrs. E. C. HALL
has opened a private
for the accommodatinn of visitors to the
BEDFORD SPRINGS. Hacks from the
town to the springs can be procured at all
hours. .July 9 _3 t .
Estate of James McDowell,
Late of Armagh township, Mifflin ro.,dce'd.
"V ICE ,' s hereby given that Letters of
Administration on the estate of JAMES
McDOAA ELL, late ot the township and county
aforesaid, have been granted to the subscri
ber, residing in the Borough of Lewistown.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
quested to call and make payment without
delay, and those having claims to present
them, duly authenticated, for settlement,
jv 16,6t JOSEPH MILLIKEN.
Six Gents Reward,
1) AXAWAI from the subscriber, residing
V iu Armagh township. Mifflin county, on
the d<)th of -June last, an apprentice to the
farming business, named George W. Bare.
All persons are hereby cautioned not to har
bor said boy, at the peril of the law. The
above named reward, but no expenses, will
be paid for his return to me.
M M. T. CLOSE.
Armagh township, -July 16, 1852—3t.-
"V*~OTl(.'E.—Notice is hereby given to the
members of the "Cumberland Valley
Mutual Protection Company," of Dickinson
township, Cumberland county, Peun'a, that
an assessment of four per cent, has been laid
op the premium notes of said Company by
the Board, which amount is directed to be
paid to the collectors of said Company that
shall be appointed for receiving the same.
By order ol the Board.
JOIIX T. GREEN, Sec'v.
July 9. 1852-3t.
TO BUILDERS.
1 PROPOSALS will be received at the house
of M m. Brothers, in Heedsville, on SAT-
I RDA\, the 7tli day of August next, for the
erection of a D M' K L L 1 N G JVM n
HOUSE at Mrs. Sloan's gate, on ISsJ' *
the Lewistowu and Rishacoquii- { J
las Turnpike Road, 30 feet ingS3ra4U-ra
length, 22 feet in breadth, and lo feet in
height, from the lirst lloor to the top of the
square, with two apartments on each floor,
and a cellar under one half of the house.
The building to be constructed either of stone,
frame, or a modern fashioned plank house.
Contractors will make their calculations for
either of said structures. T'ne plan of build
ing and the. kind of material will be more
fully determined op, on the day of the meet
ing.
By order of the Board of Managers.
SHEM ZOOK, iSecretarv.
Reedsville, July 9, 1852-td.
Register's Notice,
r | MIE full owing accounts have been examin
g ed and passed bv me, and remain tiled
in this office, for inspection of heirs, legatees,
creditors and others in any wav interested,
and will be presented to the next Orphans'
Court of the County of Mifflin, t<> be held at
the Court House in on THURS
DAY, the sth day of August, 1852, for al
lowance and confirmation:
1. The ae ■••nut of Robert M. Kinsloo, ad
ministrator of James A- Sample, deceased.
2. The account of' George \V. Coulter, ad
ministrator ''urp testaiqento annexe of Ben
jamin V, Coulter, deceased.
3. The account of William M. Coulter, ad
ministrator of Rebecca Mc\ ey, deceased.
" 4. The account of John Peter, Executor of
•John Hummel, deceased.
5. Tim account of Henry Eby and -Jesse
Miller, administrators of David Miller, dee'd.
C. The account of David Ilostetlcr, ad
ministrator of Samuel S. Zook, deceased.
7. The account of John Allen, Guardian
<>f Henry -John Danmiiv and George \V. Dun
mire. minor children of Daniel Dunmire.
deceased.
8. Tiie account of David Candor, one of
the Executors of Eleanor M. Reynolds, dee'd.
9. The account of John C. Sigler, adminis
trator of Samuel Sigler, deceased.
JAMES MiDGM ELL, Register.
July 2,—td.
Office of Discount and Deposit,
LEWISTOWN, PA.
ramm miasm,
SUCCESSOR TO
Longencckcr. CJruhl <fc Co.,
TTTILL continue TO COLLECT and DIS-
Yy COUNT DRAFTS. RECEIVE DEPOS
ITS, &c., at the office heretofore occupied by
the above firm. ap9
Clic:i> China, (<iln<<, Ac.
TIXD4LE A MITCHELL,
Ao. 219, Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
OFFER to the citizens of Lewistown, and its
vicinity, the choice of their beautiful and
immense stock, in any quantity and in all quali
ties, of
Dinner, Tea and Toilet Sets, Plates, Dishes,
Pitchers, &c., of French or English
China, or Ironstone Ware;
As also GLASWARE, CUT and MOULDED, in great
variety, at the very lowest rates.
Hotels, Boarding and Private Houses, sup
plied with the best articles, at very cheap prices.
JVtay 21—ly.
TEACHERS WANTED.
THE Board of School Directors of the Bor
ough of Lewistown will receive proposals
until the ninth day of August next, for FIVE
MALE JLVD SEVE.VFEM.dLE TEACHERS,
to take charge of the several public schools of
this borough from about the 20th of September
for such period as the directors may fix upon
(probably six months.) Teachers residing at a
distance, who can give satisfactory evidence of
capacity and skill, might be employed previous
to that time, should such a course be necessary
to secure any fully competent to discharge the
duties that may devolve upon them. By order,
CHARLES RITZ,
President of the Board of School Directors.
June 18, 1852. (D)
Boats Ready for the Canal!
M'ERCHANTS, FARMERS, MILLERS, and
others are informed that the subscriber, at
I his large and convenient Warehouse on the
! canal, has established a regular line of Boats
for the purpose of carrying Gram, Flour, and
Goods of all kinds, between Lewistown, Fnila
delphia, and Baltimore; and will have a boat
leaving Philadelphia every Tuesday and Friday,
also one leaving Lewistown every Tuesday and
Friday, until the close of the season.
SCj" He will receive and forward all kinds of
freight on reasonable terms.
mhstf ALFRED MARKS.
SHERIFF'S SALES.
BY virtue of sundry writs of Levari Facias,
Venditioni Exponas, and Fieri Facias,
issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of
Mifflin county, and to me directed, will be
exposed at public sale, at the Court House, in
the Borough of Lewistown, on
SATURDAY, July 31, 1852,
at 1 o'clock, p. m., the followiug described
real estate, to wit:
All that lot of ground, with the buildings
and improvements thereon, situate or lying in
the Borough of MeVeytown, as lately extend
ed, bounded as follows: beginning at the
corner of Criswell street and Shippen alley, on
the north side of said Criswell street, thence
with said Shippen alley north one and a half
degrees east one hundred and fifty feet and
nine inches to Vine alley, thence with the
same north eighty eight degrees west fifty
three feet and seven inches to lot No. 50,
thence with the same south one ivud a half
degrees west one hundred and fifty feet and
nine inches to said Criswell street, thence
with the same south eighty eight and a half
degrees east fifty three feet a'eT seven inches
to the place of beginning, and known m the
general plan of said he,rough a- lot No. 4*J, be
ing part of the piece parcel of land which
was allotted to and taken by Robert I. Ja
cob at the appraisement and partition made
between him and the heirs of Joseph Jacob,
deceased, on writ of partition sued out of the
Court of Common Pleas of Mifflin county.
No. 71, August term, 1833, and of No. 4 fl
of November term, 1834, which land so allot
ted to iho heirs of the said -Joseph Jacob,
deceased, in the, same paiiiiiun, were previous
tra -ts held by the said Robert- 1 . and Just ph
Jacob, in his lifetime—and after his decease
by his heirs a- tenants in common by \irtue
of a sheriff's sale, made on fifth pluries vend,
exponas, No. 98 of August term, 1824, issued
out of the Court of Common Pleas of Mifflin
county, at the suit of the Juniata Bank of
Penn'a against John Webb, deceased, and
deed made by James Ediniston, then Sheriff
of Mifttiii county, to Joseph Jacob, &c. : and
the said Robert I*. Jacob and Mary h's
wife, by their deed dated March 28, 1836,
granted and conveyed the said tract of land
of which the above described lot, No. 49 is a
part, unto James Criswell and Anna his
wife, by their deed dated March 8, A. D.
1845, granted and conveyed the above de
scribed lot of ground, together with other
lots, unto John C. Montgomery, his heirs. &?.,
and the said John C. Montgomery and Han
nah C. Montgomery, his wife, by their deed
duly executed, dated on the day of
A. I>. 1845, granted, conveyed, &c., the same
lot, No. 49, unto the said Adam Holliday, his
heirs and assigns—together with all and sin
gular, the buildings and improvements, fcc.,
and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto be
longing, or in any wise appertaining. Seized,
taken in execution, and to be sold as the pro
perty of Adam HMiJay, with notice to terre
tenants.
ALSO,
A lot of ground situate on the north side
of Broad or Juniata streets, in the Borough
of Lewistown, Mifflin county, being 60 feet
front on said >trect, more or 1> and ex
tending back to an alley adjoining lot of N.
Comfort on tho east and Brown on the west.
Also, a lot of ground situate on Main street,
in caid borough, fronting 200 feet, more or
less, on Main street extended, and 120 feet,
more or loss, on Elizabeth street, with a foun
dry, a two story brick dwelling house, sheds,
stabling, and other improvements thereon
erected. Also, one other lot of ground situ
ate in the Borough of Lewistown, on the
corner of Brown and Third streets, fronting
30 feet on Brown street and 120 feet on Third
street, more or less, with a two story brick
dwelling house, brick stable, and other im
provements thereon. Also, all the right, ti
tle and interest of A. B. Long and George
11. Long in 2 acres of ground situate in the
Borough of Lewistown, adjoining the Kisha
coquillas creek, lvishaeoquillas street, land of
Amos Hoot and others, with the Isabella Fur
nace Stack blowing apparatus, washing ma
chine, coal house, and other improvements
thereon erected, together with lease of wa
ter right from Sterrett & Potter to Duncan W
Longs, dated 16th June, 1*46, and recorded
in book Z, page 141. Also, the following
tracts of mountain lands situate in Granville
township, Mifflin county: otiotracteontaining
400 acres, 129 perches, more or less, surveyed
in the name of' William Potts, one tract con
taining 400 acres, 129 perches, more or less,
surveyed in the name of Joseph Potts, one
tract containing 400 acres, 129 perches, more
or less, surveyed in the name of David Potts,
one tract containing 400 acres, 129 perches,
more or less, surveyed in the name of Ste
phen Potts, one tract containing 400 acres,
129 perches, more or less, surveyed in the
name of Samuel Fotts, one tract containing
400 acres, 122 porches, mere or less, surveyed
in the name of David Butter, Also, a tract
of land in Granville township, containing 12
acres and 16 perches, more or less, adjoining
lands of L. T. Wattson and others, known as
the Wattson Ore Bank. Also, a lease of Pe
ter Townsend to Duncan A Long for ore leave,
dated 29th July, 1846, recorded in book Z,
page 593. Also, a right of ore from L. T.
Wattson as per agreement 22nd June, 1846,
and also a right on land of Joseph McGark in,
Granville township. Seized, taken in execu
tion, and to be sold as the property of A. B.
ALSO,
All the right, title and interest of Francis
W. Rawle and James Hall, in and to a tract of
land situate in Brown township, Mifflin coun
ty, surveyed in the narqe of James Miller,
and containing by the original survey three
hundred and ninety acres, and one hundred
and nineteen perches, more or less, known as
the Cooper Gap tract, with a saw mill, dwel
ling house and other improvements thereon
erected. Soizod, taken in execution, and to be
sold as the property of Francis W. Paicle
and James Hall.
ALSO,
A lot of ground situate on the south side
of, and fronting 30 feet, more or less, on Mill
street, in the Borough of Lewistown, Mifflin
county, and extending hack to a 14 or 16 feet
alley,"with a two stqrv frame dwelling house,
and" other improvements thereon erected ;
bounded on the east by lot of AY. Hoops, and
on the west by lot of John Ilimes. Seized,
taken in execution, and to be sold as the
property of Paul Pickle and Susan Pickle,
his wife.
WILLIAM SHIMP, Sheriff.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Lewistown,)
July 9, 1852.—3t )
N. B. Purchasers at the above sheriflTssales are here
by notified that the amount of the sales will be required
to be paid, in all cases, immediately on the property being
knocked down, or it will be forthwith resold to the high
est bidder. W. S.
IMSHING TACKLE.—A fine assortment of
J' Fishing Lines. Flies, Hooks, Reels, &c. Ac.
Just received and for sale at
June 4. A. A. BANKS.
LIGHT! LIGHT!! LIGHT !! t — FLUID and
CAMPHSNE —pure and fresh and warranted
good—for sale low at A. A. BANKS'.
ANTIDOTE FOR WET FEET.
■ CJood i>cs lor (lie People.
! THE undersigned, having re
jjyi \ sumed hvsipess at his old stand
| w doors ea,st of Wattson & Ja
! coo" 1 ® store, East Market street, Lewistown, has
jnst opened an ENTIRE NEW STOCK, com
prising one of the best and cheapest assoit
; meuts of
ever ofTered in this market, which he is pre
j pared to sell ',>s per cent. l owe r for CASH, than
has ever belore been sold in this community
i As an example of this, call and examine an
. article of Ladies Gaiters, which has always
i been heretofore sold here for §2,25, and which
ihe can now sell at §1,75. Other articles in pro
| portion. He has
Men's fine boots from §2 50 to §3.50
" coarse " " 1.50 to 2.50
Boy's Boots " 150 to 275
Ladies' Gaiters " 75 to 1.75
Ladies' Shoes " to 1.50
Misses' " " 50 M to 87 A
Cfaildreus'" " 25 to 50*
Boys' •' " 75 to 1.12J
These articles he feels safe in recommending
a3 worth the money, being well made from good
materials.
Boots and Shoes made to order bv experien
| ced workmen- -none others being employed.
Repairing done at reasonable prices.
£Ej=He invites an inspection of his work,
bis stock and his prices, and he doubts not he
will be able to render entire satisfaction.
ap23. DANIEL DONQT.
BILLY JOHNSON'S
Cheap. Kuril, shoe ,V Cloth,
fcfore.
Ngjp HAVING returned from the
1 City with a large stock of the
IF above mentioned articles, he i*
prepared to sell low, for cash—
.Mens' Calf Boots, from §1.75 to §r,,OG
" Coarse " " 1.25 to 6.0U
" Gaiters and fancy shoes of k dil!erent
kinds.
Ladies' Shoes, from 50 to 1.50
" Gaiters, best quality. 150 to 200
Misses and Childrens' Gaiters, of diiferent
kinds. He is also prepared to make to order all
kinds of BOOX-S, SHOES and G.I ITERS that
may be wanted.
, His stoca of CLOTHLVO has been well se
lected. It was bought for cash and will be sold
at very small profits. Call and examine for
yourselves, and you will be convinced of the
fact. fap23j BILLY JOHNSON.
JOHN CLARK & CO.
• HA\ E removed their Shoe Store
Of from below Eiseubise s to the dia-
W.t mond, opposite the Lavyistown,
Hotel. Having renewed their stock, they are
new prepared to make to order ali kinds of
BOOTS .9.V1) SHOES in the best manner and
of the best materials. They have also a choice
assortment of city and eastern work to which
they invite the attention of the citizens of Lew
istown and vicinity, as they are determined to
seli at the very lowest prices for cash. ap93
KEtIOVAL
Operations on the Teeth.
OAMUEL BELFORD, Dentist, offers kit sor
j O vices to the citizens of Lewistown, and the
adjoining counties, in DEXT.iL SURGERY.
Having taken lessons in this branch of business
from the late Dr. J. N. Sumner, and recently
from Dr. J. H. Bressler, in Beliefbnte, he is
satisfied that he will be able to give general
satisfaction. Carious teeth Plug'
ffWBBBHaLgfd irif't Gold, and Incorruptible
■ iijeraf teeth Inserted, from a *ioH
: tooth to a full set, on Gold and Silver Plate , also
.on Pi. of, in the most durable manner.
; All work undertaken by him lie will guaran
tee to be satisfactory, and if it is not, the mouej
will be refunded-
He may be found at his residence in West
Market street, opposite the Red Lion Hotel, at
all times. aug29-tf
CLOCKS, A"
AND JEWELRY.
HW. JUNKIN, at Schlosser's old stand, in
, Market street, respectfully informs the
Ladies and Gentlemen that he has just received
an unusually fine stock of Gold and Silver
WATCHES, JEWELRY,
Fancy Articles, superior Gold Pens, with Gobi
and Silver Holders, together with an excellent
. supply of Clocks and Time Pieces, all of which
will be disposed of at less prices for cash than
this community has been accustomed to buy.
Clocks, Time Pieces, Watches and Jewelry
i of every description repaired with great care
and warranted.
Persons visiting Lewistown are requested to
call at the subscriber's establishment, and ex
amine the various articles of Jewelry and Fancy
Ware on exhibition in his cases, as he is satis
fied that fn these respects the most fastidious
| can be accommodated. Remember, the stand
is next door to Dr. Vanvalzah's dwelling, north
side of Market street. ap23
M WILLIAM IJNDT
Fashionable Tailor,
East Market st., Lewistown,
a few doors above Blymyer's
will promptly attend to ma?
king up every description of
Gentlemen's clothing, in the
neatest and mo6t fashionable
manner-
A splendid assortment of Fashionable Cloths,
Cassimeres and Vestings, selected in the city
with special reference to being made up for
customer work, can be furnished at lower prices
j than similar articles could be procured in the
i stores. junell
The Latest Fashions.
JONAS DIN<*ES,
** as c iP^ ncd a i" E asl
y? Market street, Lewistown,
adjoining boot
an< * s^oe and
opposite J, A. Sterpet's store,
where he is prepared to make
Cuvlkj '/U- II U P Coats/Vests and Pants in
manner, in the most
afjSi fashionable style, and at rea
i (i ( I i| "J sonable prices.
I \ | j Repairing and Cutting at
——rij" tended to with promptness
and fidelitv,
£q?=* A stock of CLOTHS and VESTINGS
on hand, of the best quality, which will be sold
I at a very small advance on cost.
| Lewistown, May 28, 1852-tf.
EYCOt R AGE HOME INDUSTRY !
Looking fflass & Picture Frames.
JAMES CRUTCH LEY, thankful fcr past fa
vors, begs leave to inform his friends and
the public that fie still continues the
Frame Making liusines
1 in all its branches, at his old stand in Valley
street, Lewistown, Pa. A great assortment of
LOOhI.VG GL.ISSES constantly kept on hand,
which are better made than they can he had
elsewhc , which he offers very low to tnc . -J 3.
iTf=* Ail kinds of repairing done, such as
putting in new glass ia old frames, rc-varnishing"
\&c. ap2-6m.