THE GAZETTE. LEWISTOWN, FA. Thursday, January 28, 1858. Moliw* of Mew AdurtixemenU. Our 4re referred to tUe Annua) SiAteiuealof the Franklin Fire InKirarce Company, an ißCorporathtn relia ble In . very way, arid prompt In asuesring iiid pay ing claim#. 11. J. Walter*, la the agent for tbiaeonnty. The Forge Farm, which wrJil he for rent from the Ist of April nest, aP 'M* a trab!e location for a farming tenant, ?nr.oe! B. f}p>j*mari, intending to remove from Belle t U!e, desires to settle his accounts, ar.d offers for sale a lot of hoards, shingles. Ac. '* r ' Hardman announces his February appointments. The Annual Statement of the Directors of the Poor ap pears to~e. in the meantime we would call the attention of the Trustees to the gangs of boys and young men who nightly con gregate on the pavement in front of the church, behaving as only blackguards will behave, and at the e!o>e of the meetings obstructing people coining out of church and passing sneering remark* to females without protection. l air words having failed in abating thi- scandalous conduct, it is time other measures should be taken. /*"/* th? Gazafe. i MIFFLIN COUNTY TEACHERS ASSO- i CJATION. Mr. Editor—Permit me through jour col umns to make some mention of this orgaui j zation, which held its second meeting at Mil ! Roy last week. We have attended several j Teacher*' meetings in this county before, but j none which equalled this either in the nuru j ber of teachers, the attendance of the citizens, ior general interest. Besides, the most un ( bounded hospitality was manifested by the people of the town and vicinity towards the | Teachers. They not only delighted them bv their music and cheered them by their atten dance at the meetings, but welcomed them to their homes and presented them with the best of fare. For taese favors they shall ever be gratefully remembered by us.' On tho other hand we hope that our meeting mav be the I means of increasing the zeal of that generous people in the cause of popular education ; and that ere long we may see a good Union school building in that town, wefi furnished arid filled with competent Teachers, who shall impart to rich and poor alike a sound practi cal education. By this means they would not only decrease the expense of instruction hut increase the efficiency of their teachers. We would earnestly recommend to them a fair and honest investigation of the merits of union Graded Schools. We also hope that the Teachers by this meeting may be filled with a stronger love of order, a more intense desire of improvement, and a greatfr interest in and a higher appreciation of their work. Then when wo meet again we can witness with pleasure the fruits of our mutual labors. We cannot close this article without saying a word in regard U the article of " Sigma" in last week's paper. We agree with him Want ." Professional Teachers;" we - men tram ed both in the theory and practice of teaching; we need men from s-ur midst, acquainted with our wants, yet skilled in the remedy Lntil the State Normal Schools are opened this want of trained teachers must be supplied by Associations, Institutes and Normal Glasses. Let us ha T e these in our midst, and do our best with them till our State System gives us something better. MELNO. Mitßiu County Teachers Association. MILEOT, Jan. 21, 1858. The Mifflin County Teachers' Association was called to order at 2 o'clock, p. m., by the President. Prayer by A. D. HawD. The minutes of the last sessions were read and approved. On motion G. W. Soult, G. B. Penepacker and B. F. Smith were appointed an execu tive committee to serve during the sessions of the association. On motion S. Z. Sharp read a report on the subject :—" Can Teaching, under the present circumstances, obtain the rank of a profession?" The report was received. The question embodied in the resolution was dis cussed by Messrs. W. A. Smiley, G. M . 1 res coin, A. l>. Hawn, and B. F. Smith. The following hours were adopted as the time of meeting: Morning session—from 0 till 12 ; Afternoon session from 11 till 5 ; Evening session 7 till 10. A. D. Hawn lectured by appointment on the subject of teaching Geography. The executive committee proposed the re lating of experiences as* the order for the re mainder of this session. On motion the teachers were confined to five minutes in their remarks. Soult, Zook and Smith related their experiences. EVENING SESSION. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Nathan Shotw 11. Music by Choir. Rev. fchotwel! some excellent re marks. Mine tea read and approved. Roll culled and responses by sentiments. • According to previous notice, Jos. W. Par ker, Esq., delivered an instructive address to a very large audience. The thanks of the Convention were tendered to Mr. Parker for his address. Music by Choir. FKID.IV —MORNING SESSION. Meeting opened with prayer by G. B. Pen epacker. On motion, Messrs. Smiley, Sterrett, and Cummings were appointed to prepare a list of officers for next term. On motion Frescoln, Ingram and Smith were appointed to dra.t resolutions expres. sive of the sentiments of this association. Minutes read and approved. 801 l culled. G. \V. Frescoln read a report on the sub ject : " How can we best secure the regular attendance ol pupils?" The report was re ceived. The subject was then discussed by Messrs. C. 11. Warner, Smiley, .Masters, Smith, Duncan Hawn, Davis, Frescoln and Sharp. On motion the further discussion was postponed. W. A. Smiley then lectured on Mental Arithmetic. AFTERNOON SESSION. Meeting called to order by President. Minutes read and approved. Mr. Smiley continued his remarks on men tal arithmetic. Several problems were solv ed by the teachers. Mr. Frescoln illustrated the system of teaching Geography with out line maps. Geo. 11. Swigart read a report on the subject, " How can district associations be permanently organized." On motion the report was received, the subject was then discussed by Messrs. I lawn, Stroup, Duncan, Smiley, Sharp, Fresodn, Stine, Fleming and Smith. On motion the further discussion closed. Mr. Masters lectured on the subject ol Grammar. EVENING SESSION. Meeting called to order by President. Music by Choir. Prayer by Mr. John Bel'. Roll called, and responses bv sentiments, Minutes read and approved. Elegant lectures were delivered by A. J. Warner and Smith. The thanks of the association were tendered to the gentlemen for their able and appropriate addresses. Experiences wcrs n luted by Messrs Stroup, Stine, and T. G. Bell. SATI'RDAV MORNING SESSION. President in the chair; meeting called to order. Minutes read and approved. Mr. U. Thompson exhibited specimens of maps drawn by his pupils, which were ex ceedingly well executed, and reflected credit both to teacher and pup;!. The committee appointed to prepare a list of officers, reported the follow ing : G. 11. Penepacker, Pres.; A. M. Ingram and Miss Mary Stewart, Vice Prosis.; G. W. Soult, Secy.; M. R. Thompson, Treas.; S. Z. Sharp, G. 11. Swigart and VV. J. Fleming. Executive Con mittee. On motion report adopted and the a/beers elected. The Com mittee on resolutions reported the following which were adopted. fiewhed, That the tone of feeling manifest' ed durii.g the present meeting of this As sociation, affords hopeful encouragement to the friends of Education. j 2d. That the elevation of teaching, t > the i rank of a profession, depends entirely upon t the teachers and that they alone, who make I themsdves worthy, should he entitled ty the claims of such a position. dd. That the office of County Supcrinten dency, has fully sustained the most sanguine expectations of the teachers, and friends of Common Schools in this county ; and that much credit is due to the present incumbent for his energetic labors in elevating the stan dard of popular education in our midst. 4tb. That we cordially invite, and earnest i ly request the hearty co-operation of all the teachers, directors and friends of education throughout the county, in advancing the ob ject of this Association. sth. That we recommend the formation of Teachers' Associations throughout the differ. | ent townships, for the improvement of teach ers, and the discussion of the various modes of teaching. Oth. That we heartily approve of the practice of singing in our schools, and recom mend all teachers to devote some time to acquisition of the principles of vocal music. 7th. That this Association hereby tender its thanks to, and will remember \v;th feelings of gratitude, the citizens of Miiroy and vicinity, for their kindness and hospi : tality shown in the entertainment of its j members. Bth. That our thanks be extended to the | officers of the past year, for the faithful per -1 form unco of their duties. 9th. That a copy of the proceedings of this meeting, be furnished to the County papers, and Pennsylvania School Journal, j for publication. G. W. FKESCOLN, } A. M. INGHAM, >• Committee. B. F. SMITH. j Mr. Sharp 'dTered the following.—Retain ed, That the Superintendent be requested to hold an Institute next fall, and arrange the order of exercises according to his own ! judgment—adopted. The Secretary reported $15,25 in his i hands, after paying some necessary expen- ! ses. On motion the Treasurer was instruct' ed to pay all bills of expenses presented by j Mr. Ilawn. The word annually, was on mutton, strick en from Act 5 of the Constitution. The following, is a list of the teachers present, who gave their names to the Secre tary; many others were in attendance but their names were not obtained. FEMALES. •Jane A. Kerr, Cartus Kreider, ,J. Carothera. Mary Sigler, Fannie McEwen, Mary,Stewart, Mary J. Shaw, M. j. Mabbett, Sarah Donahoe, Eliza Warner, Bella Lyttle, Beckie Fritz, Mary MeCord. MALES. A. D. Hawn, G. W. Frescoln, W. K. Stroup, K. H. McCord, It. Sterclt, G. B. Penapacker, A. J. W arner, .J. M. Gumming- J. A. MoKee, Thos. Armstrong, G. W. Soult, Wm. Lyttle, B. F. Smith, F. A. Stine, D. 11. Zook. J. It. Elliott, S. Z. Sharp, J. M. Stoner, M. R. Thompson, W. J. Davis, W. \. B. Cuplin, W. J. Fleming, G. 11. Swigart, Alex. Duncan, W. J- MeMsnigal, Z. Masters, C. 11. Maruer, A. M. Ingram, P. P. Butts, 11. 0. Vanzant, W. A. Smiley, S. A. Gettys, T. G.Bell, J. It. McDowell, o' learn that night before last a sheer, belonging to Richard G.' llagher, ten ant on the poor house farm, was killed in a tield, skinned, and the meat taken away, leaving the skin, head and feet. FOR RENT, THE FORGE FARM, Possession given Ist April next. information apply to J NO. A. WRIGHT, Freedom Iron Works. Derry tp., Mifflin CO., Jan. 28, 185^-tf ISTOTICE. HPIIE undersigned being about to remove _|_ to M'Alavey's Fort, Huntingdon county, | hereby gives noti-.-e to all persons hating un settled accounts with him to call and adjust • the emne without delay, as otherwise he will : be necessitated to place them in the hands of ] others for that purpose. SAMUEL B. GROSSMAN. For sale low, a large lot of Lumber, such j as Shingles, Boards, &c. ; Belleville, Jan. 28, 1808-Ct. _ - Franklin Fire Insurance Co. OF PHILADELPHIA. Slatfintnl of the Awls of the Company on January 1, 188. I Published in conformity with the provision of the Sixth Section if Iht Jet of Jssetnbly of Jprit sth, 1842. MORTGAGES. i Being first Mortgages on Real 1 Estate in the city and county of Philadelphia, except £30,- 930 in Montgomery, Bucks, | Schuy Ikilland Allegheny coun ties, Penna , ~ *1,596.835 19 REAL ESTATE. Purchased at SherifPs sales under mottgage claims, viz : Eight houses and lot, 70 by 150"! feet, on the southwest corner S of Chestnut and Seventeenth | streets. i A house and lot, 27 by 71 feet, | on the north side of Spruce ! street, and west of Eleventh 1 i street. Two houses and lot, each 18 by 80 feet, on the 3outh side of Spruce street, near Sixteenth 2* street. ~2. Five houses and lots, each 17-9 g by 90 feet, Nos. 159, 101,163, 165 and 167 Dillwyn street. ~ Three houses arid lot, 49 by 54 g, feet on east side of Seven- 200 shares Bank of Kentucky. 17 do Northern B'k of Ky. 100 do Union Bank of Tenn. 2 13 do Insurance Company * of State of Penna. * 200 do Southwark R. R.Co. ~ 37 do Commercial 10 do Schuylkill R. R. Co. SIO,OOO N. Penna. R. R. Bonds. 2,000 Burlington City Water Loan. 700 Philadelphia City Loan. 42 47 " City Warrants. J Notes and Bills Receivable, $4,307 00 i Cash, on hand, $36,225 00 do in hands of agents, 4,630 48 $1,888,904 71 Losses by Fire. Losses Paid During Year 1857, $303,789 74 By order of the Board. CHAS. N. BANCKER, President. EDW C. DALE, Vice President. Attest: W. A. STEEL, Sec. Pro. Tem. DIRECTORS. Chas. N. Bancker, Mordecai D. Lewis, Tobias Wagner, David S. Brown, Samuel Grant, Isaac Lea, Jacob R. Smith, Edward C. Dale, Geo. W. Richards, Geo. Fales. H. J. WALTERS, Esq., Agent for Mifflin county. jan2B-6t MIFFLIN COUNTY POOR HOUSE STATEMENT. JOSEPH H. MORRIS OS, Steward, in ac count with the Directors of the Po-. r of Mif flin county, from January 1?/, 1857, to April Ist, 1857. JML To sleigh bells, 0 <#> One talma, jq Order on Treasurer, 18 00 Cash ree'd for 109 bushels wheat, 134 40 do do GO do potatoes. *27 00 do do 2 do corn, 100 Note for rnare bought at sale, 151 72 Sundry articles charged by order of the Board, ' 103 68 *471 30 CB. By balance due at last settlement, 200 86 Cash paid W. W. Morrison, 100 08 do do Cook, 1 75 do do for threshing, 600 do do for marketing, 300 do do for tabie and chairs, 13 02 do do for traveling expenses, 367 do do for suud. outdoor paupers, Ifi 92 do do Justice for issuing ordtrs, 1 00 One quarter's salary, 125 00 $471 30 JOSEPH I. LASGTOS, Steward, in account with the Directors of the Poor of Mifflin county, from April 1 st, lbs, to January IsC 1858. J DR. To amount of orders on Treasurer, $524 po Cash from John Walker and son, 5 00 do received for 12 bushels rye, 840 Balance due, " 105 93 >643 92 CR. By 2 bushels dried apples, £4 00 22 do oats, 990 Half bushel beans, 1 25 7 bushels corn, 2 50 Barrel of cider, 3 oq Quarter of beef, g 35 Cash paid for kitchen furniture, 1 90 do do for wood and bar rails, 362 do do for books and stationery, 436 do do for brick, 250 do do for traveling expenses, 933 do do lor cart, 14 00 oo do for new pump, 32 00 do do for labor, 33 25 do do for marketing, 12 82 do do for digging graves, 450 do do for clothing, 5g2 do do for barbering, 537 do do for postage, }3O do do for shoes, JO 03 do do for lightning rods, 500 do do for repairs, 15 79 do do to and for sundry outdoor paupers, * 80 33 Three quarters' salary, 375 00 $643 92 Amount of orders outstanding for debts contracted before Jan. 1, 1b57, 9404 06 Ami. gf orders outstanding for debts contracted from January 1, 1957, to April 1, 1857, * 259 09 Amt. of orders outstanding for debts contracted from April 1, 1857, to January I, 1858, 1266 81 Amount of orders unpaid, §1949 96 Balance due Jo-. I. Langton as above,* lUS 92 Balance due State Lunatic Hospital for support of Lydia Adams and John McCormick, about 250 00 Amount of indebtedness Jan. 1. Produce of Farm. About 200 bushels wheat, 250 do. rye, 403d0. corn, 300 do. oats, 100 do. potatoes,sdo. beans, A do peas, 10 do. turnips, BUO heads cabbage! 6 IraJs nay ; 1 beef killed weighing 400 lbs.' s hogs killed weighing 1600 lbs. Stock on Farm. One horse, three cows, nine shoats. Farming L'tentiU. 1 shovel, plow, cultivator, 2 one-horse wag ons, 2 -jets single harness, 1 set plow gear*, ru ing saddle and bridle, wheelbarrow, cart, sleigh, grind stone, cutting box, 2 axes, 2 woodsaws. 2 shovels, *pade, 2 grubbing hoes, pick, 4 cow chains. iialUr chain, post bar, 5 bags. Ifou. Furniture. 7 coal stoves, 2 cook st vts and furniture, I copper kettle. 5 tables. 3 stands, 1 dough tray, 5 coal buckets, 29 bedteads. 2> beds and bed ding, 3 iron kettles, 3 tubs, G buckets, 19chaiis, 1 sink, 1 churn, 4 large meal vessels. 1 writing desk. 2 short cupboards, mantle clock, lounge, looking glass, 3d yards carpel, 1 small brass kettle. Horh dour at Poor House by and for Pnwper*. 37 shirts, 3 skirts, 3 sacks, 23 aprons. 7 pairs drawers, 7 chemises, 12 dresses. 13 pair stock ings knitted, 15 pairs pants, G barrets soap, 4 roundabouts, 6 pairs pillow slips, 2 night eou ns, 4 night caps, 20 haps. Pavftcrs. No. in Poor House January 1, 1557. 3" Admitted through the year 1557, 45 Born in the house, 3 Whole No. inmates for IS3G, £5 Died in the house, 5 Bound out, 4 Discharged, 61 —7O No. in Poor House Jan. 1, 1658, 15 Outdoor paupers, 61 do died, 9 do discharged, 24 —33 —2B In State Lunatic Hospital, 2 Whole No. supported by Co. Jan. 1, 1858, 45 In addition to the above there has been about 80 transient paupers supported for a short time without orders or any entries on the books. We, the undersigned, Auditors of Mifflin county, elected and sworn according to law, having examined the accounts of Joseph 11. Morrison, late Steward of the Poor House, from January I to April 1, 1857, have settled the same as above stated, and having also examined the accounts of Joseph I Langton, Steward of said Poor House, from April 1, 1857, to January 1, 1858, do certify that we find a balance due to the said Joseph I. Langton, on the books, from the said Directors of the Poor, of one hundred and five dollars and ninety-two cents. Given under our hands at Lewistown, Janu ary 14, 1656. GEO. HANAWALT, ) , ... JOS. KEAKNS, > Auditors. HENRY ZERBE, Treasurer, m account with John Athitison, John Peachey, and John Oubbison, Esquires, Directors of the Poor of MtjHin county fro-m January Id, 1557, to January Ist, 1858. DR. To cash received from W. Russell, former Treasurer, $1 39 Proceeds of sale of farming utensils, stock, &e., at public vendue March 10, 1857, 1259 86 Cash rec'd of County Treasurer. 4000 00 A fine rec'd from a Justice of the Feace by the hand of John Peachy, 3 37 $5264 62 c*. I „ KjtheJAiowhig orders p u id v - S. A M. Frank, merchandiz- Per.na. State Lunatic Hosnita! <■ fopport of John MeCormicl V McKtnney and Lydia Adams' -James McCord, saddlery 3 | Jacob Hamper, repairing Wag J. A. Cunningham, buggy bir ! .Joshua Morruoo, wood for .„ ut V pauper*. uoot K H. Medio tic, coffins, 3 David Jenkins, fire wood, i J. C. Wilson, carpenter work 3 W. G. Zollinger, hat*. 1 John B. SeibeiflMr, tinware Ac Joseph IL Mormon, on aoc'ount' . I. G. Franciscus, hardware ' w °D S \ a r-H 1 r piDg JobD i j W. P. Mrlhken, merchandize Gorge Bljmyer, merchandize J F. Schwartz, fire wood, ' 5 Owen Owens, funeral exri of £ Dr. Charles Bower, two rears' sen;!' Dr. J DSwmraui drag, j. me4i . jM F. McCoy, clover seed and plaster McCoy & Ellis, merchandize. ' ! Henry Frysinger, advertising notice, * '■ John Davi, saddlery, " ' , Major A Shinap, meat, ' KJpp keeping Char. McKia*, , n m. Swartz, Esq., fees on ord'sofrei.Vf J. W.Stewart, removingT.W.oX; 1 Fire insurance, ' Jacob Bearley, wood and coal. Mary A. Dailey, cook, ,? John Zeigier, plow beam A store grate' Major A Kittenhou.se, meat, \ Miiier A Shinip, Llacksmitbing, fj Amount of debts contracted in l&jg and paid in 1857, J. W. IlackenLerry, wheat and f a . rr ~ = neral expenses of Mrs. Mvoney, ], F. G. Franciscus, hardware, Wm. Ilardy, keeping John Peris, (colit F. J. Il>ffman, merchandize, G. W. Thomas, stationery and tulncco i J. G. McCord, funeral exp. uf 0. Can ' Blyuiyer & Brisbin, groceries. ' i Z. Roth rock, exp'ses. Ac. Mrs. Moonev 1 Charles Ilitz, drugs and medicines, Galbraitb A Robison, bringing p^u. per to poor boose. John Baptist, fire wood for J. Wood. ! Dr. J. A. Swartz, Pbys.for McVevtawn ! X. J. Ktidisili, hats, John Atkinson, eash and grain fur C. Berlew, J. Strong, groceries for Mrs. Mooney, I \Y . A J. Maeklin, funeral expenses* of Beatty's child, George Blymyer, merchandize, * A. A. Banks, drugs, Benjamin Stauber, pruning orchard, • S. A M. Frank, merchandize, $ Etting, Graff A Co.. cval, j! W. F. Shaw, printing vendue Lills, notice, Ac., , G. J. Vanriper, repairing boots, William Cutler, beef, ; F. Smith, keeping Elizabeth Cornelia?, li Am os Hoot, blacksmith in g, ] J. Wharton, E-q.. fees on ord's of relief, Alfred Marks, dour, feed, Ac., ;< Amount of debts contracted from January 1 to April 1, 1557, and paid in 1857, £|| J. B. Selhcimer, spouting, tinware, icA Ihr. T. A. \Y orrali. w account, J D. Bearley A Sons, stoves, !| li I". Parker A Bros., merchandize, 7 William Butler, meat. 6; Dr. J. A. Swartz, in full of salary, 1" Wm. Hardy, keeping John Peris, (col. 3d do do S Former A 11 M'CalLiJ A. MeManigle, wheat furnished Mrs. ]/*>ngweii, and rent at hoti>>. £7 Dr. J. J. Dahlew, medicines and at tendance on Kelley, I S. A M. Frank, merchandize, Joseph I. Langton, Steward, 4'i John Bi as, e>.lsn for J. Snutihnan, 4 • Lewis W isler, pclkhil tax. SI Henry Book. :n full as Direct -r, 43 Anms iliwt, ironing wagon, <57 John Atkinson, pru\ isiuns furnished C. Beriew. and salary as D .rector, 7'j Henry K reiser, fire wo<"ml, l'j Dr. J. D. Stuneroad, half jear's salary,3o Jacob Everich, bacon, fish A groceries, 7s; J. W. French A Bro., bacon, 61 j Geo. B. Patterson, carpenter work, ? John M. Bell, State tax, 31 Richard Gallaher, on account, 13 G. B. Oves. two coffins, 3 Dr. S. Maclay, medicines and attend ance on Rager and Stringfellow families, Longwell and liutle, 3s Debts contracted after Ap. 1, 1857, sl3-6 Amount of debts of 1856 paid, Do. from Jan. Ito April 1, 1557, "11 $500? J. 11. Morrison's rendue note return ed and charged to hiin, 161 Discount on vendue notes for 5 mos., % Treasurer's per centage, j- Balance in faTor of Directors, 1" $5261 We, the undersigned. Auditors of Mil county, elected and sworn according K having examined the accounts and rccda of Henry Zerbe, Treasurer for the Direc# of the Poor from January 1,1857, to 1, 1858, do certify that we find a balancedi from jhe said Henry Zerbe to said Direoa of the Poor, of nineteen dollars and two rents, and that we have canceilw' orders paid by th 9 said Treasurer. Given under our hands at Lewistown. J' uary 14, 1858. GEO. II AX A WALT, \ JOS. KEARNS, j Lewistown, Jan. 28, 1858. NOTICE. The partnership herto s . sre ■ n. isting between the y BOOT ± SHOE BUf^ was dissolved on the first day of i ISSB, by mutual consent. The be carried on and accounts settled J Johnson, at the old stand, where aJp®*j indebted to the late firin are requested - and make payment as soon as P°®f', those having claims will present the®' j tlement. If not settled soon, tbe boot be left with a Justice for collection. WM. JOH>SOS JOHN Lewistown, Jan. 21, 1858-4t* t>soo Headed and Square Palißfr not headed do. on hand and for sale auglS FRANf'^