boy who has given his bright hopes, his
hinh ambition, his manly strength and bis
rich blood for his and our country, and now I
only longs *o be at home to see his mother
once more before he dies. The vices and
horrors of Nashville are such as every war
engenders, but the rich christian graces j
that bloom here are such as have hardly
ever been known in war time before.
While speaking of the war I cannot for- j
pet one of your former associates and one !
of my most loved and valued friends, who
fell near Petersburg. My heart is fnll of
tears whenever I think of Capt. Dickey's ;
untimely fate. His nature was so noble
and upright, so clean, so healthy, so unaf- j
fected, so manly, and withal, he had, in an j
association continued through many years,
been so good a friend to me, that I deeply
mourn that he is so early lost to the world
and to me. When I think of him and the
thousands of brave hearts that, like his,
have broken for their country's healing, I i
thank God for such rich natures, such gra
cious memories, and for the immortality
that christian faith assures.
The many lessons which the war teaches,
if rightly pondered by teachers, may go in
to common schools and give a manlier tone
to the spirits of the boys who are there
fashioning their manhoods'form. One of
these lessons, and by no means least impor- j
tant, is the unspeakable worth of simple i
truthfulness—fidelity to conscience, to du- j
ty —unswerving loyalty to right—faith in
the perfect justice of God.
But I must not write the essay which
I have no time for, but must remember
that this is a letter merely, a means of
speaking a thousand miles away and rather
behind the time, and wishing to all of you
teachers and the friends who are with you :
at Belleville, a Happy New Year, with all
the joys crowded into it that your hearts
can hold; with good friends and many of
them; with good books and plenty of mo- i
ney to buy them; with good scholars and j
only just as many as there is room for, af j
ter reserving a space two feet square for ;
your superintendent; with a healthy spirit j
to make yourselves sunny to associates and
to catch the sunshine of heaven, which is
love.
I recall with much happiness my expe
riences in Mifflin county, in institutes, con
ventions, schoolrooms, in the work of teach
ing, and in friendly intercouse with teach
ers and other friends. Very pleasant to
remember are the pictures of the Juniata,
of the Big and Little Valleys and the skies
that bend above them. I love to think of
the mountains with the lush life of Spring
or the burning glories of Autumn, over i
which I watched the moon rise, felt the
sweet influence of the Pleiades and rever- j
ently admired the bands of Orion.
I need not say how exceedingly glad I i
should be to attend youi convention, to see 1
your welcome faces, to grasp your friendly !
hands and to take part in the various ex- J
ercises; but your own careful preparation, j
the efforts of your Superintendent and Mr. j
Douthell, will render your success com- i
plete, on which I congratulate you.
I regret to stop, for while I write the j
dear, familiar faces are before me, and I
would gladly sun myself longer in the ge
nial presence; but neither your time nor i
mine permits. Wishing you a most sue- !
cesslul, profitable and happy meeting, and
cherishing the kindest wishes for each of
you, I am and hope ever to remain
Four siucere friend,
A. SMITH.
THE GAZETTE.
LEWISTOWN, PA.
Wednesday, February 8, 1865.
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We have also advanced our prices for Blanks. Hand
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Setiefß of New Advertisements.
Two valuable farms are offered for
Bale —New arrival ol Groceries, &c. at
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ter of the Lewistown Academy* will
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Petergon't Magazine. —The February number of this
monthly, with a beautiful steel plate engraving, called i
♦•The Birds at Breakfast," a colored fashion plate, and
a variety of other matters of interest, isat hand. The
literary contents as usual are good. This Magazine is
only 82 per annum, in advance, and it is at the same
time one of the best in the country. Published by
Charles J. Peterson, 306 Chestnut Street. Phila.
American Agriculturist. —This publication is of in
trinsic worth to the tillers of the soil, and its price
places it within the reach of all. Terms, 11.50 a year,
in advance; single number, 15 cts. Address Orange
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New York City.
—Great preparations are being
made by the Washington Lincoln and
Johnson Club for the approaching in
auguration of President Lincoln. A
grand ball in the rotunda of the capi
tol is to be one of the features of the
occasion
The Peace Question.
President Lincoln and Secretary
Sfcward had an interview with Messrs.
Stephens, Hunter and Campbell, the
rebel commissioners, at Fortress Mon
roe last week, which has given rise to
ail kinds of rumors, one portion ot the
press insisting that it was a total fail
ure and the other that it would yet
lead to peace. This action of the
President in consenting to hold an in
terview with the rebels ought to con
vince every sensible man of his anxiety
to close the war and restore the Union,
and if it has failed no stone should be
left unturned to prosecute the war to a
speedy conclusion even if a levy en
masse be necessary, for it would be far
better to suspend all labor for three or
four months and close it than make
further calls for men.
What has actually resulted from the
interview will be unknown, until de
cided action will be taken both at
Washington and Richmond on the
propositions, but we place some faith
in the following from the correspon
dent of the New York Times: He
says:
The rebel Commissioners said nothing
whatever ol their personal views or wishes,
but spoke solely and exclusively for their
Government, and at the outset and through
out the conference declared their entire
lack of authority to make, or receive, or
consider any proposition whatever looking
toward a close of the war, except on the
basis of recognition of the independence
of the Confederate States as a prelimnary
condition.
The President presented the subject to
tbem in every conceivable form, suggesting
the most liberal and considerate modifica
tion of whatever, in the existing legislation
and action of the United States Govern
ment might be regarded as especial hostile
to the rights and interests, or wounding to
the pride of the Southern people—but in
no single particular could he induce them
to swerve for a moment from their demand
for recognition. They did not present this
conspicuously as resting on their own con
victions or wishes, but as the condition
which their Government bad made abso
lutely indispensable to any negotiations or
discussions whatever concerning peace.
President Lincoln on the other hand, in
formed them, at every point, that such
recognition was utterly and totally out of
the question; that the United States could
stop the war and arrest even temporally
the movements of its armies, only on the
condition precedent, that the authority of
the National Government should be recog
nized and obeyed over the whole territory
of the United States. This point conceded,
he assured them that upon every other
matter of difference they would be treated
with the utmost liberality; but without
that recognition the war must and would
go on!
Transportation for Corpses, Boun
ties, Back Pay, &c
J. S. M'Ewen furnishes us with the
following information, obtained from
Governor Curtin relative to the cost of
transportation of the bodies of our
dead soldiers to their homes, back pay,
bounties, Ac. for which purposes spe
cial provisions have been made by the
State. He says:
First, an act of our Legislature, passed
March 31st, 1864, provides for the free
transportation—or rather transportation at
the expense of the State—of the bodies of
deceased Pennsylvaniana, and of one per
son in charge from and to his place of res
idence, subject only to the restrictions of
orders from the department at Washing
ton. For instance, bodies only can be re
covered that are really within our lines,
and from the various hospitals within our
reach, late orders restricting transportation
from beyond City Point, and south of
Nashville.
A letter to his Excellency Gov. A. G.
Curtin, or to Col. James C. Biddle, Chief
of Transportation and Telegraph Depart
ment, will be promptly responded to with
the necessary papers for transportation.
Second, an agency for the collection of
back pay, bounty, etc., exists, entirely at
the expense of the State and free to the
applicant, at Washington, and any informa
tion may be obtained, or claims presented,
on addressing the Penn'a Military Agent
Col. F. Jordan, or Lt. Col.Sanies Gillifand)
487 11th street, Washington, D. C.
Third and last, a message was sent in to
our State Legislature on the 27th ult., by
the Governor, stating that arrangements
had been made by the General Govern
ment to forward clothing and stores to our
prisoners in the South. Such articles sent
to Jiarrisburg will be forwarded to their
destination by the State authorities. Ar
rangements are being perfected to that end
at least, and letters for information can be
addressed to the Governor or to the Quar
ter Master General, Harrisburg.
The agent for transportation, etc., in the
M eat is Lt. Col. James Chamberlin, Nash
ville, Tennessee.
J. STEWART MCEWEN.
i rT Th s Supreme Court of this State
ate \ decided that unless there is a
special agreement to the contrary, the
seller of the real estate must pay for
the stamp, because he is required to
affix it to the deed. This is a matter
of considerable importance, as the cost
or stamps is one dollar upon each one
thousand dollars of the price, and when
heavy sales are made, the stamp is a
considerable item. Hereafter the pru
dent man will agree to sell his proper
ty for so much, 4 'and the cost of the
stamp."
THE MARCH OF FREEDOM.
TOTE OX THE AIEMIBST TO TOC CdXSTI
TUTIUN ABOLISHING SLAVERY.
The great question of the day, one
which will live in History when the
puny advocates of slavery will be bu
ried in oblivion, came up in the House
of Representatives at Washington on
tne olst January. Ihe resolution as
it had passed the Senate is as follows:
j "Be it Resolve Iby the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States
\of America in Conyress assembled, tico
thirds op both Houses concurring, That the
following article be proposed to the Legis
! latures of the several States as an amend
, ment to the Constitution of the United
; States, and when ratified by three fourths
| of said Legislatures shall be valid to all in
tents and purposes as a part of the said
Constitution, viz:
"ARTICLE 18TH—SECTION 1. Neither
sla ery or involuntary servitude, except as
a punishment for crime whereof the party
shall have been have duly convicted, shall
exist within the Lnited States or any place
subject to their jurisdiction.
"SEC. 2r. Congress shall have power to
enforce this article by appropriate legisla
tion."
Mr. MCALL STER, (democrat) of Penn
sylvania, said : \V hen this subject was be
fore the House on a former occasion I voted
against the measure. I have been in favor
of exhausting all meana of conciliation to
restore the Union as our fathers made it.
1 am for the Union, and utterly opposed to
secession or the dissolution of the Union in
any way or shape. The result of all the
peace missions, and especially that of Mr.
Blair, has satisfied me that nothing short
of the recognition of their independence
will satisfy the Southern Confederacy It
must, therefore, be destroyed, and in voting
for the present measure I cast my vote
against the corner stone of the Southern
Confederacy, and declare eternal war against
the enemies of my country.
Mr. COFEROTII, (democrat) of Pennsyl
vania, addressed the House in favor of the
amendment, not, however, speaking for or
against slavery. lie argued in favor of
the power of Congress to submit the amend
ment to the Legislatures of the States; that
it must be submitted to the seceded States,
or it would be recognizing their indepen
dence. lie also argued that the South
would not remain in the Union under the
Constitution as it is now. He was in favor
of revising it, and then the people would
place in power the democracy. He gave
this vote after much consideration, and as
a democrat, and would consistently stand
by the organization of his party. No power
ou earth shall prevent him from voting for
the candidates of hia party. His desire
was the triumph of the party which has
made this country great.
Mr. MILLER, (copperhead) of Pennsyl
vania, said he owed it to himself and his
constituents to repudiate the sentiments of
his colleagues just uttered on this floor.
He wished so to act* that when he returned
home he would not be found derelict to the
duty with which he had been trusted —
having taken an oath to protect, preserve,
and defend the Constitution of the United
States. As long as the matter had been
discussed here it was very strange that no
man had answered the question. What
was to be done with the freed people should
such an amendment to the Constitution
prove effective? Gentlemen on the other
side had failed to make out a case. During
this Administration the Constitution has
been violated in all its important features.
The resolution was then passed by a
vote of 119 yeas to 50 nays.
The absentees, or those not voting, are
Messrs. Lazear of Pennsylvania, Leblond
of Ohio, Marcy of New Hampshire, Mc-
Dowell of Indiana, McKenney of Ohio,
Middleton of New Jersey, Rogers of New
Jersey, and Voorhees of Indiana.
The following are the names of those
members of the Opposition in the i
House of Representatives who voted
for the joint resolution submitting to
the people of tho United States the
amendment to the Constitution prohib
iting slavery:
Joseph Bailv, Pennsylvania.
Augustus C. Baldwin, Michigan.
Alex. 11. Coffroth, Pennsylvania.
James E. English, Connecticut.
John B. Ganson, New York.
Anson G. Ilerrick, New York.
Wells A. Ilutchings, Ohio.
Austin A. King, Missouri.
Archibald McAllister, Pennsylvania.
Ilomer A. Nelson, New York.
Mosea F. Odell, New York.
Wm. Radford, New York.
John B. Steele, New York.
Ezra Wheeler, Wisconsin.
The amendment has already been
ratified by the following States:
Illinois, February 3.
Maryland, February 3.
Michigan, February 3.
Rhode Island, February 3.
West Virginia, February 4.
New York, February 4,
Pennsylvania, February 4.
—Mr. Ilopkins in offering to place
upon the record reasons for a vote,
spoke of our country as the "dissevered"
States. Some years hence such are
cord may be as much a distinction as
was "tory" in the revolution.
—The post office at Steriett's Gap,
Perry county, has been discontinued.
Mail matter for that place should be
sent to Shermansdale, in the same
county. The post office at Orbison's
Mills, in Huntingdon county, has also
been discontinued. Mail matter for
that point should be sent to Coffee
Run, in the same county.
The Provost Marshal General.
We adverted a few weeks ago in
strong terms on the inconsistency and
injustice of the Provost Marshal's de
cisions, and we are glad to see that
Governor Curtin has addressed a letter
to the President pointing out the dic
tatorial tone and disregard of law as
sumed by this subordinate, who un
doubtedly has charge of the most
delicate duty incident to the war, lor,
as we then remarked, his acts bear
directly on tho citizen liable to do mil
itary duty. The city press, with the
exception of the stipendiary dailies
which are fattening on government
advertising, have also been awakened
from their Itip t an \Vinkle lethargy
on this subject, some of Fry's latest
decisions materially affecting the quotas
of several cities.
To put down the rebellion the peo
ple have been willing to sacrifice much,
and, with the exception of political
prostitutes and copperhead sympathi
zers, felt disposed to overlook much
(in fact almost everything) which un
der other circumstances would not have
been tolerated, but the time has come
when arbitrary decisons in draft mat
ters, now so vitally affecting all indus
trial pursuits, must be done away with,
and equal and exact justice meted out
to every man liable to a draft. It is
perhaps too lute to atfect the present
cail, for if these men are wanting in
Heaven's name let all go and end the
rebellion, but we hope to hear that
some member of Congress has energy
enough left at least to correct the evils
of that office by law.
Our Legislature wo perceive has also
called for an investigation into Colonel
Dodge's conduct at Ilarrisburg, who is
chief Provost Marshal for this State.
We have not heard much complaint
against that official personally, but we
do know from unquestionable sources
that one of his subordinates, said to be
a iager beer sucker, deemed it his
especial prerogative last year to d—n
the people of this congressional dis
trict who sought documentary evidence
of credits, Ac. in that office. Such men
ought not to be kept in office for a sin
gle hour.
®?%,lt appears by the following let
ter that our Lake City friends consider
" aero" delightful weather in winter.
It is of course a matter of taste, and
we therefore go in for something mil
der, from five to ten degrees above be
ing quite cold enough for us.
LAKE CITY MINN., I
Jan. 31, 1865. J
Messrs. Elitors: —We beg leave to cor
rect through the columns of your paper an
erroneous opinion that has gained credence
in Mifflin county, about the climate of our
State of Minnesota.
Stories to the effect that we had been
partly frozen, See., Ac , have been circulated
quite freely through some parts of the
county, and that we all intended to return
in the Spring on account of the cold.—
Now, we take this opportunity of saying to
all our friends in little Mifflin, that we
have never experienced such delightful
winter weather, as we have in this "Green
land of America," during the present win
ter. The weather has been all that one
could desire. Not a particle of rain has
fallen since winter set in, and the ther
mometer has ranged about zero or above
most of the time. It has been but seldom
that it has fallen much below zero. And
then, during all the time, the air has been
perfectly dry, which makes it less severe
than it would have been in a more moist
climate.
We would much rather spend TWO win
ters here than ONE in Pennsylvania. So
far Irom returning in the Spring, we could
not be hired to make our residence in Mif
flin county again. The Mifflin county
folks are all well and pleased with their lo
cation, which possesses this advantage, be
side that of beauty of situation, scenery,
Ac., viz: that in our town (Lake City) we
have never had a draft as yet and are
ahead on the presedt call, which is quite
an item in these war times.
Y'ours truly,
W. R. WILLS,
G. BELL.
JOS. HAIIN.
& fillM IXU'JIIIB'J
AT
D. Grove's Store!
New Armal of Groceries and Confectioneries.
D GROVE would again inform the pub
• lie that he has just received a fresh
supply, to which he would invite their atten
tion. Now is the time to buy cheap prime
Molasses, from $1 to $1 GO per gallon ; the
very best of Sugars ; prime Coffee, 7 different
kinds, put up in lb. packages; Corn Starch,
Farina, Hominy Beans and all kinds of Spices,
fresh and fine ; prime Cheese, pure Cider Vin
egar, Baskets, Buckets, Brooms, and a vari
ety of Dolls and Notions for Children. Also,
Raisins, Figs, Prunes, Cocoanuts, Almonds,
&c., beside the largest assortment of Soaps
to be found in town, Hair Oils, and an end
lrss variety of extracts, all of which will be
sold cheap for cash.
Thankful for past favors, he hopes by strict
attention to business to merit and receive a
continuance of the patronage of a generous
public- febß
Hoffman's Cheese, it is extra.
DYSPEPSIA - What everybody says
mast be true. We have heard Dr. Strick
land's Tonic spoken of so frequently bv those
who have been benefitted by it, that ut last
we are compelled to make it known to the
public that we really believe it effects a cure
in every case; therefore, we say to those who
are suffering with Dyspepsia or Nervous De
bility, to go to their druggist aud get a bottle
of Dr. Strieklaud's Tonic. 4
Peace or War. that's the Question !
There are thousands, aye, teus of thousands,
of persons in our land who are desirous of
having peace, but they aro so afflicted with
the various diseases to which desh is heir to,
that there is an incessant war going on with
in on account of the impure state of their
blood, that they have no peace day or night.
Their earnest inquiry is, '"ls there no balm
in Gilead—no physician there?" Yes, yes !
Use PINKERTON'S WjiHoo AND CALISAYA HIT
TERS, and you will soon fiDd relief and possess
a complete victory over your troubled and
diseased constitution. \\ e speak thus con
fidently, because we have tried them, and the
result in our case was most glorious. Blessed
be these Bitters ! Indeed they are "peace
makers." Kemember the genuine Wahoo
and Calisaya Bitters have the name of Jacob
Pinkerton blown on each bottle. All others
are spurious. For sale by all respectable
druggists and wholesale dealers. 2t.
THE MARKETS.
LEWISTOWN, Feb. 8, 1865.
Batter, is quoted at 40 cts.; Eggs,
-33; Lard 20; Wool, washed, 80; prime
Red Wheat, 2.30; Corn, 1.40; Rye, 1.60;
Potatoes, o5; Extra Flour, per 100,
0.00; Fine 5.00; Superfine, 5.50; Salt per
bbl. 4.50; Sack, 4.00; Oats, 85; Barlev,
1.70.
Philadelphia Market.
Flour—there is very little coming
forward, and prices have a downward
tendency. We have only to report a
few sales to the home consumers at
s9a9 50 for superfine, lOalO 50 for ex
tras, 10 75a12 25 for extra family and
at higher rates lor fancy brands, ac
cording to quality. Rye flour ranges
from 875 to 9. Corn meal continues
quiet.
The wheat market continues in the
same inert condition noted from day to
day for some time past; sales of 1500
bushels common and prime red at 82.-
40a2 50, and a choice lot at 2 55 ; white
is selling slowly at 2 75a2 85. In corn
there is less doing; small sales of yel
low at 1 68, and mixed red and yellow
at 1 60. Prices of oats are unchanged;
2000 bush, sold at 92c. Barley and
malt remain without quotable change.
Cloverseed is in limited request at
14 75a15 per 64 lbs.; at which figures
about 100 bushels were disposed of.
We quote Timothy at 86. with small
sales at this figure. 1000 bushels Flax
seed sold at S3 75. Naval stores are
dull and prices of all descriptions are
drooping.
Cattle Market.
FEBRUARY 6.—The arrivals and sales
of Beef Cattle are small this week,
reaching about 1700 head. The de
mand is good, and prices have ad
vanced la2e. per lb. with sales of extra
at 19a21e. per lb., the latter for choice;
lair to good at 16a18c., and common
at 14a15c as to quality.
Sheep—The demand is good and
prices have advanced ; about 4000 head
arrived and sold at 10al2c. per pound
gross, as to quality.
Cows are rather better; about 100
head sold at 830a50 for Springers, and
835 up to 875 for cow and calf.
Hogs—Prices are without change ;
about 1800 head arrived and sold at
the different yards at 817a19 the 100
pounds net, as to quality.
Quotations of Bonds, Gold, Ac.
New United States Bonds, ISGI lOOUaIIO
New U. S. Certificates of Indebtedness 97 98
Quartermaster*' Vouchers 95
Orders for Certificates of Indebtedness 98 a 9S'£
Oold 2J3 a 2H'
Sterling Exchange 232 a2G4
Five-twenty Bonds 108t<al09
Ten-forty Bonds 101}/^aloa
mimi?a ammjl
npilE Third Quarter at the Academy will
begin MONDAY, Feb. 20, 1865. Young
gentlemen admitted.
Primary Pupils, $4.00
Common English Branche®, 5.00
Higher " " & Latin, 7.00
Book Keeping, (extra) 1.50
French, " 3.00
Drawing, " 1.00
For further particulars applv at the Acad
emy. febß-2t MARY C.'PROSECS.
SELLING OFF I
The undersigned is disposing of his
EINTTIIRE STOCK:
OF
Mi BDDDS* (8M811123,
<S3NBXSHSW.£LBIFL, <2S®JS>
lotr pricsss,
and persons wanting anything on hand in
his store will do well by giving him a call.
All persons having claims are request
ed to present them for payment, and those
indebted to call and make settlement.
fobß R. F. ELLIS.
LETTERS REMAINING UNCLAIMED
in the Post Office at Lewistown, State of
Pennsylvania, on the Ith of Feb , 1865.
Anderson R. A. Rothrock Armina
Bowman C. L. Reed Mary M.
Bloom Sarah Stephens Charles N.
Cranfield D. B. 2 Seigler David
Cooper Elizabeth Taylor Samuel M.
Lewis Ferdinand WrayJohn
Miller Rebecca Warner Jane
Mutthersbough R.
M&-" To obtain any of these letters, the
applicant must call lor 'advertised, letters,'
give the date of this list, and pay ooe cent
for advertising.
<OT"'If not called for within one. month,
they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
febß SAMUEL COMFORT, P. M.
I FOUND out that Hoffman's it the plaoe
Lr Grooeriet.
TAHMBIE FAB®
FOR SALE.
HPIIE farm of the undersigned, situate i n
A Oliver township, Mifflin county, about
4 miles from MeYeytown and 7 from Lewij.
town, is offered at private sale. It contains
about
280 ACRES,
about 175 of which are cleared and in a good
state of cultivation. The remaiuder is good
timber land The improvements on it are
a good three story Stone Dwel
I \\ A hog House, Bank Barn and ail
Jag-li 11 & other necessary uutbuiidings, a
£2jsCtiA£p£ood Orchard, and a fine -Spring
of limestone water convenient to the Ilou-e.
F--r further information apply, at Strudes'
Mills, to
febsGt JOHN S. OLIVER.
A VALUABLE FARM
FOR SALE.
HPIIE farm of the undersigned, situate in
Granville township, Mifflin county, about
5J miles from Lewistown and 6J irom Me-
Yeytown, is offered at private safe. It con
tains about
170 ACRES,
about 80 of which are cleared and in a good
state of cultivation and the balance in good
timber. The improvements are a
good Bank Bam, a two story dwei
jjjjjlMling House, Corn House and all
ASniflftother necessary outbuildings aod
a Well of good water.
For further particulars apply, at Strodes'
Mills, to
febS.Gt JOHN S. OLIVER.
vßswimj sik&So
; YVILL be sold at public sale, at the resi
| f T dence of the undersigned, in Derrv
township, Mifflin county, three miles east of
Lewistown, on
| THURSDAY, February 23, 1865,
the following personal pioperty, to wit:
a norcsEs,
i Colt, 4 Milch Cows, Young Cattle, Hogs, 12
Sheep, Buggy, Threshing Machine, Grain
Drill, Fudder Cutter, Plows, Harrows, Culti
vators, Fanning Mill, Doubletrees, Single
trees, Horse Gears, Single Harness and a va
riety of other Farming Utensils too numer
ous to mention. Also, a Hathaway Cook
Stove, Parlor Stove, ten plate Stove, 2 Cup
boards, Bureau, Dining Table, Breakfast Ta
j ble, 3 sets Chairs, Rocking Chair, Bedsteads,
and other articles of household and kitchen
furniture.
Sale to commence at 9 a. m., when terms
will be made known.
febS* DANIEL R. FERSTER.
_ 2KSTELH3 SjAJiSa
TT T ILL be exposed to public sale at the
TV residence of the undersigued, in
Granville township, on
WEDNESDAY, March Ist. 1865,
* the following personal property, viz :
4 WORK HOIJSIiV
(including one mare with foal,) 4 Colts, (3
two years old and one yearling.) 5 Milch
Cows. 6 head Young Cattle, half Durham
Bull. 2 Breeding Sows, one
HIZZT'S COMBINED REAPER & MOWER,
Threshing Machine with Shaker, Cutting
Box, 5V indniiil, four horse Wagon, two horse
' Wagon. Wagon Bed, Hay Ladders. Horse
Gears, lop Buggy, Plows, Harrows, Corn
Plow, Cultivators. Forks, Rakes, Grain Cra
dies. Mowing Scythes, and a variety of other
articles. Also,
Household & Kitchen Furniture,
including Cook and Parlor Stoves, Bedsteads,
Bureaus, Washstands, Tables, Chairs, <Scc.
Sale to commence at 9 o'clock a. m., when
| terms will be made known.
febS THOMAS E. MAYES.
ARC I\A WATCH.
An Elegant Novelty in Watches.
rpiiE cases of this watch are an entirely
j JL new invention, composed of six differ-
I ent metals combined, rolled together and
planished, producing an exact imitation of
18 carat gold, called Arcana, which will al
ways keep its color. They are as beautiful
and durable as solid gold, and are afforded
;at one eighth the cost. The case is beauti
fully designed, with panel and shield for name
with patent push pin, engraved in the exact
j style of the celebrated Gold Hunting Levers,
are really handsome aod desirable and so ex
, act an imitation of gold as to defy detection.
The movement is manufactured by the well
known St. Jiraer Watch Company of Europe,
and are superbly finished, having engraved
pallets, fancy carved bridges, adjusting regu
lator, with gold balanced aud the improved
ruby jtwelled action, with line dial and skel
eton hands, and is warranted a good time
keeper. These watches are of three differ
ent sizes, the smallest being for ladies, and
are all hunting cases. A case of six will be
sent by mail or express for $125.00 A sin
gle one sent in an elegant Morocco Case for
$25.00; will readily sell fur three times their
cost. 55 e are the sole agents for this watch
j in the United States, and DOD are genuine
i which do not bear our trade mark.
Address,
DES ACGH <L CO , Importers,
febS 15 Maiden Lane, New York.
Gentlemen's Hats.
All the latest styles at CHARLES OAK
FORD & SONS, Continental Hotel, Phila
delphia.
SEI.IMi Oft AT COST!
IN view of the Draft coming, I will sell at
COST for a short time. I have a good as
sortment of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
of Eastern
LY also, a good assort /jl
of HOME V •
MADE WORK, which will be sold at
Redticel Prices, bill for
CASH OAY 1,1 !
P. F LOOP.
X. B. I am still selling the Celebrated
Noiseless Grover & Baker SEWING MA
CHINE. It is, in fact, tbo only reliable Ma
chine that will do all kinds of work, is easy
of operation and don't get out of order; and
it is the cheapest machine out. All who buy
a machine will l e taught to sew ; and ladies,
who do not buy a machine at mv store, will
also be instructed to sew when desired.
Lewistown, Feb. 8, 1865.
Ladies' and Children's Hats-
Latest Styles at CHARLES OAK FORD
SONS, Continental UowJ, Philadelphia.