12 3 Gr ASSTT2. LOCAL AFFAIRS. THE DRAFT. —The following, we learn from head quarters, is the quota of Mifflin county foi the ensuing draft: Decatur, township, 17 Derry township, 23 Lewistowu Borough, 38 Granville township, 14 Oliver township, 15 MeVeytown Borough, 7 Bratton township, 9 Armagh township, 22 Brown township, 16 Union township, 19 Menno township, 18 Wayne township and Newton Ilauiiltun Borough, 21 Total 219 We do not look for it to come off before the Ist of March—and as this affords ample time for recruiting, we suggest that measures be at once taken in all the districts to furnish the re quired number. Both classes, there is no doubt, will be consolidated, so that every able-bodied man in the county is interested. As it is a hopeless task to endeavor to raise a general bounty-, probably the best mode for accomplish ing the matter will be to open subscrip tion papers with the understanding that the sums paid shall be, in the first place, offered as bounties to those wil ling to enlist; and if a sufficient num ber cannot be obtained, then to divide the amQunt among those subscribers who may be drafted. To illustrate our meaning, suppose 100 men in Lew istown subscribe 650 each ; this would make SSOOO to be divided among any 38 persons willing to enlist and fill our quota, or if the number cannot be ob tained, the whole sum would go to those subscribers who would be draft ed and not rejected on examination. Thus, if 20 of the number should be drawn, each would get 8250 ; if but 10 each 8500, &c. If the 38 can be pro cured to enlist, the new recruit would get $131.60 from this fund and 83U0 trom the government; if a veteran, his bounty would be 8531.50. We have taken but a small number of those liable; of course if 200 should sub scribe, the town bounty would be dou bled. The plan we think is feasible, and but needs a few energetic men at the head to set the ball in motion. There are some public-spirited, union loving citizens, not liable to draft, who will perhaps aid the movement by- also subscribing their # ssos, 8100s. or even ssoos. The same thing will of course apply to every district in the county. In order to make a start the Junior proposes to deposit Sou in cash at the Banking House of Win. Russell, or in the hands of any person whom a com mittee may designate, on the above conditions. Who'll second the move? Speak out—there is no time for dilly dallying in this matter. If the quota is not filled, 50 per cent, will be added to the number, and the draft made and as under present regulations hut few can expect to get oil'on account of disability, it behooves all to be up and doing. RAILROAD STATISTICS. —The business transacted at Lewistown Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1803, exhib its the following figures: Freight received, $33,941 83 " forwarded, 33,913 54 Toll individual cars, 890 94 Passengers, 1G.924 89 $85.071 20^ The whole of this is transacted by and under the superintendence of D. E. Robeson, Esq., with the resistance of but one clerk and we believe hut one warehouse hand. HARD WORK. —We had a "serious" time of it last week, though every thing passed off without accident. Job work commenced flocking in on Mon day morning, and by Saturday after noon we had turned out the following C* work: 6 quarter sheet handbills. 2 different forms programmes for Sanford, 1000 each. 200 blank notes. 2i quires blanks. 2 forms weekly reports for schools, 400 each. 1 pack card certificates. 300 programmes for Presbyterian Sunday School anniversary. 250 photograpii cards, backed, and A set of Bible questions, making fifteen jobs. In addition both forms of the Gazette were printed and duly mailed, most of the type distributed, and the matter for th< outside for this week's paper set. All this was accomplished by the Junior editor and two assistants, the senior not being able to devote more than a few hours each day to the office. Of course those presses played their part. We merely publish this to loaru the Democrat how to buy a house. Minutes of the Mifflin County Teach ers' Association LEWISTOWX, January 15, 1864. Oprutug Sussioa —Association met in the Court House at 11 o'clock a. m., ami was opened with a few appropriate remarks by the President. Mr. Eli as Penepaeker, followed with prayer by County Superintendent, Mr William son. The secretary being absent, on motion the President appointed W L. Owens. The subject of orthography was introduced and discussed by I>. 11. Zook, M. Mohler, Miss Mary Me- Cord. S. Z. Sharp and others, in which the different methods of teaching this branch were clearly and satisfactorily set forth. The President announced the following committee to secure new members for the association: Mr. Hartzler, Miss Mary McCord and Mr. J. M. Bell. On motion of Mr. Mohler, the constitution was read, when the association adjourned to meet at 1J o'clock p. m. Afternoon Session. —The teachers convened at the appointed time and the subject, " What are the benefits to be derived from teachers' inst■ tut.es," was opened by J. K. Ilartzler and uis eussed by- several other teachers. The remarks were principally directed to the manner in which institutes are con ducted. and the lack of interest which teachers manifest in them. Miss Mary McCord conducted a class drill in rend ing which was quite interesting. The subject, " How many branches should pupils pursue at one time," was next taken up and quite liberally discussed by Messrs. Hartzler, Sharp. County- Superintendent, and others. A letter was then read from our former worthy county- Superintendent, A Smith. Mr. Gardner gave his m thod of teaching written arithmetic to small pupils The President announced the following committees: On finance, James B Spiese. Marv E. Stewart and J. Moh ler. On nominations, Mary- McCord. D. 11. Zook and Thomas E. Criswell On resolutions, Prot. S. Z. Sharp, W E. Adams and Rev J Williamson. On motion of Mr. Van Tries, S iturdav 1> o'clock, was set apart for the hearing of reports from the diff rent township associations of the county. The diff r cut institutes appointed the following' named persons as their representatives to report the manner of conducting their respective institutes, viz : Lewis town, M. Mohler; Derry. P. 11. Mertz Granville, H. H. Rush; Bratton, Sarah , Esh; East Armagh, J. M. Bell: Brown Robert Dunn ; Menno, J. C. Fleming: Union. J K. Hartzler; N. Hamilton & Wayne, Miss E E. Burkholder. Me- Veytown and Oliver, J. R. Elliott Decatur, G. B Penepaeker. Adjourn ed to meet at 6A o'clock p m. Evening Session —Association met and was opened with prayer by Rev. Strain. Mr. Van Tries was appointed critic for the evening. Music Mi- Gardner delivered an oration, subject common schools of Pennsylvania. Mu> ic. Miss. Mary MeCord read a most excellent essay written by A. Smith on '• Moral Culture," in which lie org es teachers to give their earnest atten tion to the moral improvement of then pupils. Music. Prof. Bates then deliv ered a very elegant and interesting lecture on " What is necessary to a a good school system, and the fruits produced by it." Mr. Crisweil read an essay, subject, "Schools of New Orleans," which was listened to with much interest. Adjourned to meet at 8} o'clock Saturday morning. W. L. OWENS, Secretary. SATURDAY MORNINO. Association met according to previous adjournment. The President being absent, M. Mohler, one of the Vice Presidents, called the house to order at 9 o'clock. The exercises were opened with prayer by Prof. S. P. Bates, Deputy State Supt. The Sec retary being absent, the President ap pointed J. B Spiese Secretary pro trm. Prof. Bates then delivered a very in teresting lecture on the subject of Ge ography. The subject of Grammar was then taken up by Prof. S. Z. Sharp, who treated it in a manner highly instructive and interesting. The representatives of' each District Insti tute then reported the manner of con ducting their respective Institutes— Brown township alone failing to re port. A motion was then made to hold an afternoon session, commencing at 1 and adjourning at 2.80 p. in. After this followed the reports of the sever al committees. The committee on nominations reported the following persons for election us officers of the Convention, who, on motion, were duly elected: President, J. K. Hartzler; Vice Presidents, W. C. Gardner, Jane A. Kerr; Secretary, W. L. Owens; Treasurer, Mary J. Shaw; Executive Committee, M. Mohler. Prof. S. Z Sharp, Marj' Miller. The committee on resolutions then reported the follow ing : WHEREAS, It hath pleased an All Wise Providence to remove from our midst ourfel low teachers Jsu.e Barr, Wm. K. Stroup. Capt. I. R. Alexander and W. S. Wilson, therefore. Resolved, That while we submissively how to the decrees of God. we sincerely deplore the ab.-enee of our co laborers from our edu eatronal meetings, from the schoolroom and the social circle. Resolved. That we regard our departed fel low laborers os bright examples of virtue, iu tegrity and earnest devotion to their calling. Resolved. That while we deeply feel the loss of the instructions and encouragements received in our former County Superinten dent A. Smith, we duly appreciate the inter est he sti'i manifests in our welfare and will ever cherish the remembrance of his labors in our midst. Resolved, That since all articles of con sumption have so greatly increased in price, our salaries are no longer adequtte to meet our expenses and remunerate us for our lab; r. Resolved. That we consider t>>wn-hip tench ers' associations, when rightly eonduote I a an excellent means of improi ing tea< h< r , and that every teacher should teei it his do.y to attend. County Supt. Williauvson was unan imously elected Edit >r of the Edtiea tiona! Column for the ensuing veur. On motion, it was decided lliat the ed itor should procure, if possible, the in sertion of all contributions to the ed ucational column, in both our county papers. Adjourned to meet at 1 p. m. AFTERNOON SESSION. The teachers again convened at tlie appointed time. The house being call ed to order, the first exercise in order was a discussion on the subject : '•Should the Analysis ot the Etymolo gy of the language be taught first?" The discussion was engaged in rpiite spiritedly by Messrs. Hartzler, Mohler, Zook, Sharp, Bell, Penepacker, and McAninch Co. Supt. Williamson then made a very appropriate and stirring address, urging the necessity of moral discipline and even of religious train ing, in our common schools. The minutes of the meetings were now read, after which, on motion, it was decided to hold no more meetings of Convention during the present term. Adjourned sine die E. B. PENEPACKER, Pres. J. B. SI'EISE, See y. j>ro tem. &a?"~Jiist opened at E. Swain's Fancy Store, one of the largest y K, and wo think several of the men in tlie regiment belong to Lewis town. Sonte hungry thief stole a loaf and a half of hread and live pounds ot butter from (irover's hotel the other day while the inmates of the house were eating a meal. Another, not having the fear of the law before his eyes, stole four Baga telle balls from Kisenbise s saloon on Monday evening, and a third we hear stole the clock from the National bur room. We take the following items from the Auditor General's Report for 1863: RECEIPTS. Mifflin co. Bank, tax on dividends 120 00 Lewistown & Tuseaiora Bridge Co. 253 89 Centre & K i-hacoquilhui Turnpike Co. 137 SO Lewistown Water Co. 270 54 Mifflin oiuoty, State tax 9,824 02 do half mill do 1,783 73 Robt. W. Patton, tavern licenses 403 75 do do retailers' do 876 SO do do distillery do 950 do do eating house 80 28 do do patent medicine 475 do do pamphlet laws 143 S. W. Barr, tax*on writs. &c 267 66 do col inheritance tax 1,113 59 Lewistuvrn & Toscarora Bridge Co. accrued itnerest, 44 43 M'fflin rmintv. accrued interest 349 95 Wat Russell, hankers' tax 122 23 EXPENDITURES M ffliri county. <• nun ot s.-ho .ls. 1.691 fin M tilt• > fount v , abatement State tax 58 I3 X • I L I niter, uier. apniiii-er, 1862—3 7 5u SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT—TICM 'l/six I'■r.-oti s InjUrcil. — i lie Philadelphia | bxpri.-.- 1 rain, west, on ttie Peunsylva in j tuilt'oad, 011 Suiuia} Illuming, vv.is thrown , Iroui the track by the breaking of an axle under the tender of the engine, juM the train was g -ing on the I ridgt No. we le<.rn from the 1 larnshurg Telegraph j ran oil the side of the biidge and jell into j the Little Juniata rivet. Before leiut could be obtained, the Cars took fire from the coals of the upset sL ves. and, will | one span of the fridge, were eoii.-umed. None of the passengers were kilied Two n jry six were injured, one seriously. The : injured passengers were all conveyed to the Logan Li ust , Altoomi, where everything j is being d.me to ni>ke them coinloilatde i The eondiicmr of the train, Mr. Leising | ring. Mr. \V ii Wise, express messenger, j Hid Baggage Master Mctlreggor. were seriously, hut not. dangerously injured. Ail tin mails and part of the passengers baggage and ex in es> goods were saved he 1 . ! fote the flames reached thiui. j A mimher of 'lie wounded were re en i listed soloiers belonging to the 48rh Penti -ylvjtiia and ].-t P nn-ylvania Artilterv : 1 egimerits The following is a correct LIST OF THE WOUNDED: A. Steinmyer, leather meicliaiit of Pitts burg, injured 111 bat k and internally, and | since dead. Frede ick Mose, of Blair countv. mem her of Ist Pennsylvania Artillery, shoulder dislocated. 1 Samuel Uilans, Ist l'eiiua. Artillery. 1 right, arm broken James F. Kennedy, of Blair county, : slightly i Wi iiutn Coulter, do. do. | slightly. W. H. Wise, express messenger, injured in head. Robert D Brown, of Pottsville, 48th Pcnua. regiment, liip sprained. Giluiore Shirely, Clearfield, thigh bro ken. J. hn A Denning, Yellow Springs. Pa , head cut William Hall, Fayette county, Pa , face cut. Samuel Reg'er. Blair county, Pa .should er and leg injured Levi F. Bowers, Blair county, cut in head and shoulder bruised. John Moffit, Allegheny City, Ist Petina I Artillery, leg injured. A D Harrison, Ist Penna. Artillery, of Butler county, Pa., arm broken ami leg I raised. Bet.j Crosby, of Westmoreland county. Pa . arm and leg bruised John Show ley, Westmoreland county, I Pa , bruised in bead Michael Bohemah, 48th Pa volunteers, leg broken. Philip Matthew. 1011 North Third street. Philadelphia, right leg broken. Andrew Pratt, soldier, bruised in back. A soldier named Heisler, belonging to the 45th Pa volunteers, was bruised in | back Thomas Light, soldier, leg injured. T. J. Howard, of Lawrenceville. was slightly wounded in back, but was able to take the train home. Jacob C. Blymyer & Co., Produce and Commission Mer chants, LEWISTOWN, PA. Ifeg"*Flour and Grain of all kinds pur chased at market rates, or received on storage and shipped at usual freight rates, having storehouses and boats of their own. with care tul captains and hands. Plaster, Fish, and bait always on hand. eep2 PUBLIC SALE. r IMI K uuii-rsi-m 4. administrator of \V m 1 Me 1 av. ilfcM.. i 11 -oil t puto-c sale at tt ft -atrt !I use. in Lcwistiiwn. i.p SATURDAY. Jan ary 30 13S!, A'l th t certain lot of grotm.) sit ate in the W \\ ird of the B r ugh of Lewislowti, fronting the old turnpike on the - m'li west, and li 'iuol'-i on the p.r b v 1 ts ,f \J Hnnv, and on the ";o( f.y lots . j .lumen G. Sui t I, till whi.-h ore erected two two >tory FRAME DWELLING HOUSES. I en per cent, of the purchase money to f>e paid when the property is struck down, and the h til on the first of April next, the bal ance in two equal annual payment- thereafter, with interest to he secured hv iutlgmenta. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock p m. of said day, D W WOODS. Administrator with will annexed of Wnt McOay, rfee'd. janl3 Postponement. f |"Ml E sale of sundry lots and lands rtdver 1. tised hy the Commissioners has l>een postponed until April Court, when all not redeemed on or ho fore the '.-t of Man-h will he advertised and positively sold without reserve to the highest bidder. By order of the Commissioners. GEORGE FRYSIXGFH, jan6-4t Clerk. FOR SALE. f 1 1 IIE undersigned, executor of Joel Pe JL vault, late of Granville townshifT. dee'd will offer at public sale, (unless previously dispo-ed of as noted below) at the Court House in the B ugh of Lewi-town. on Saturday, -Tan. 30, 186 T, the foil, wing Real Estate, u> wit: No I. A LOT OF GROUraO, situate in Granville fmvn-hip. within an Bti ot a toiie of die Bon ugp • f Lew i-towi tiounded and described a- tollows; F.-ot-tif. on the old turnpike r. ad !-"id:ng from Icwi town to Hunting;) n, • It the west t■ y binds ol 11 ii Jamee Turner, on he east by land of George Aden and north hy a private roan, leading from L"wistowti to the reservoir, con taimtig one and a halt aert- and thirty op, < -t~ mo's, perches w itli a large Frauo JjsSaf! J J A Dwelling 11 use. Stable, niol ' J 'iK? 'her impr veipents. and an or if• iTVV*'' hard of choice fruit on tic SHIII". •• g Oil hear tig order formerly know : is the Lafayette Garden Dis a dceur.ihl dtualiun tor a private residtti e. No 2 An Out Lot cf Ground, n#*;ir the iii.tr • t lh** L .. 1 LwiMtown ,• ii V ?• i.tr 4b ACRES and -ix • five perch- s. aopini g lands of Michael Buo\ on the ent .1 icnl; 0> t oil th e-t and to rtli and -aid private road on ti • il'o. i: a hoe sta'e of eultivati n and . ooinher i f elo iee apple trees in g u 1 b itrio. ■nli r. No 3 ILt jL • f land situate ll! Granville township, IIIKIII* i mil** south lit tti" Borough nt ilpon.ng land- ut .1 H 111f> Burn-i unit other-, with about 40 acres cleared iiini iiiiilt'r i-ulii ration— ttr in lance being well timbered iiti it Frtint* i'weiling House 11-r |]"= = j •> • ivot-.i pf S gJJ Fur conditions unit other partiru JlLiiLw if" apply t< (■ HOOVER. Exeeutor nf Juel Oevault, dco'd., in L'' istmi n N R —The above property is offered a I'KI \AIK SA LK tintii the oOiti ut JMIIUU I V and presents a desirable opportunity tnr oli i lining a residence uiid lots near town. December 23, IcG >. MEET WAJrTED FOR THE INVALID CORPS. ON BY those 'aillitul soldiers who, from wounds or the hardships of war, ur* tn lunger tit tor active field duty will he receiv ed in this Corps u{ ilunnr. Kii i.-tnients wi! lw> for three years unless sooner discharged Pty and allowanee saute as tor officers amt men ut the United States infantry : except that no premium or Bounties for enlistment will tie allowed. This will not invalidate any pensions or bounties which may he due for previous services. Fur the convenience of service, tb.p men will tie selected for three grades of duty Those who aie inost efficient and aide bodied, and capable of pet forming guard duty. etc. will tie armed with muskets, and assigned to to companies of the First Bittullion. Those •>f tlie to st degree of efficiency, including those who have lost a hand or an arm : and the least effective, including those who have I st a foot or leg. to the companies of the Second or I hird R ittalli.ois ; they will he armed with swords. The duties will he chiefly to act as provost guards and garrisons fbr cities ; guards fur hospitals and other putdic fitiildings; and as ■•lerks, orderlies. &c. If found necessary thev may be assigned to forts &c. Acting Assistant PruVogt Mars a!s Gener at are antic tiz-d !• appoint Officers nf the Regular Service, or of the Invalid Corps, i administer the oath of enlistment to tiiosi men who have completely fulfilled the pre scribed conditions of admission to the Invalid Corps, viz : 1. That the applicant is unfit for service in the field 2 That he is fit fir the duties, or some of them, indicated above. 3 That, if not now in the service, he was honorably discharged. 4. That he is meritorious and deserving For enlistment or further information ap ply to the Board of Enrollment for the dis trict in which the applicant is a resident. B.v order of JAMES B Fur, Provost Mar shal General, J D CAMPBELL. Captain and Provost Marshal. Huntingdon. January G. 1H64. FOR SALE. APESI IIA ULE Dwelling 11 .use. situate in street, nearly opposite Tlie pump, Lewistown. cne and u half stories high, and in good condition The lot fronts GO feet <>n said street, and extends ha.-k to the alley, with a new stable thereon. It is in first late order. and ndeil for raising fine vegetables. Fur further infortnati t> imply to deulG GEORGE FLIERS. J. ZLCCIT CO. Cf MISSION MERCHANTS, AND PEVTFKS IN Leather, Sumac Sheep and Calf Skin, JS'o -154 X'irtft nirit ■ >/•')/, Philadelphia IF. A I lIKIS. Sumac and Skins L-wcht —*'.lJ PRINCE & CO'S. Well-Known MELODEGNS & HARMONIUMS, J\ introducing tin' ■ ff-ct ni pi dil A- ha.ss mi I'VITV iti-iniini-'ir ERNEST GAOLER'S Haven and Bacon'* and Hal ft Davis \ Vo's t etrbratcd PIANOS, for cash, at a liberal deduction, yy Uvi r EtM 00 * ' I JA.MKS BFLLAK.S.IIH Agent. 279 atill 2SI s Ull. t-ilsii at.. Spruee. aula, 'Oo-ly Philadelphia. ESTABLISHED 1760. IP * J Snuff & Tob-icoo Manufacturer, 16 A IS CHAM BEOS ST (Formerly 42 Chatham street. New \ id:,) VSOL'LD call the attention of Pealera to I the articles of hie mi no I ciurj. viz. SHOWN SBffUHF. Maeahoy. D"ini>;r is. Fine Rappee, Pure \ iiyiia. Coarse Rappee. Xuchiti rhes, American fientlemun. C ,■ n 1 i-.' n irsiiLOW aw tt. S'C tch. If ney \ .f h. High Toast S.-. t. 1 Fri" !• I s S.-.ti h, Irish Hi h Toast, Fh • , A 'ch. or Londvfoi't. 8'(l 2. -tv. .1 f-1 1-1 -I I Orel , Cii.iUfpr. Nus, 1k 2 mlxeil, i... Fait Cavcii IMI, Turkish, Grit uUii-.J. X. K—A circular of prices vriil l-.e snt on application. dc. 23-ly i)A J. - r j - rr-f >AT "C_£ j 2-2 . i •* ty / V FFICF or Fas' NJ rrkot street, f,--.vi-.t a ~ * r adjoining F. ii. I'Y-: lie iscls' Ii .1 lul v\ a: i Store. P. S l>r. Locke wail he at his . tfi.-e rlie tirst Monday jh tuoiith to spend tli week. my 31 Itlt. Hock Mills. ORDERS FOR FLOUR, FEED, &s., ('AN. until furilier tiitjce, l, left at 'he S'iii-H IF S .1 Rii!tiu &Co.or a! the ilit St r•ofW . .relief, unlS G LEIIR. Lewistown Mills. THE HIGHEST CASH PUCES F>R WHEAT, A NI) ALL RiXUS HE URAiN, or received it oil storage, at the option of those having it lor the market. They hope, by giving due and personal at tention to business, to merit a liberal share of public patronage. ®a£* I'LASTEU. SALT and Liuieburners COAL always on hand WM. [} M. ATEE Jc SOX. Lewistown. Sept. 10, —tf Pure White Lead sl2 per hundred pounds. FLAXSEED OIL $1.44 per pallor.. II >rse Shoe and Liar Iron I'RICE DOWN. NAILS $5.10 per keg nt jy29 F. J. HOFFMAN'S. Estate of fatnuei Wills, deceag d. NUI It E Is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of Samuel W tils, late o| Union township, deceased, have peen granted to the undersigned, residing in Menr.o township. All persons, indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having ehvius t.> present them duly authenticated h>r settlement WM J FLEMING. dec9-6t Administrator. Fsta e of Joel DeyaiiU, deceased. NO HUE is hereby given mat Letters i'es latoeiitary on the estate ol Joel 1) vault, late til t i ran v tiie township, deceit ed, have heen granted to the undersigned, residing in the Borough of Lewistown. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having' •aims to pies,-m tiit ur duly authenticated for settle ment. C. HOOVER. dec9-6t Executor. Estate of .Tlichael Inltz, deceased. Ol iCL is hereby given that letters of ad XX ministration on the estate of Michael Anitz. late o,' Oliver township, MilHin county, deceased, havu heen granted to the undersign ed, residing in Huntingdon county Ali per sons indeiited to said estu e are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims t present them duly authentic 'ed for settlement. ELIJAH AL'LTZ. dec 9* Administrator I)UIIE GROUND I'ELDER, ground hy 1 ours. Ives, also, Coriander and !*. t -t Majoram at F.J. HOFFMAN'S. ■\| | BOXES new It.inch liiisitiH. at whole* t/v S! tie prices. 50 holes new Fiji-. 8 t A. FELIX'S. r)!KD CA(JES—A beautiful assortment ) and goitiji rapidiv at JVI F. J. HOFFMAN'S. surrmoß teas. 01 X(J 11YS0X, Imperial arid B'sck at X jjrl F. J. HOFFMAN'S.