■iHi t ft„ LOCAL AFFAIRS. THE FESTIVAL for the benefit of the apprentices' Literary Society' of Lewis town was hekl on Tuesday, Wednesday ami Thursday evenings of last week, and iv.i- throughout sii>leasent recreation, save to those ladies who browned, roasted and drained themselves over a hot cooking stove. A beautiful velvet toilet and watch ( . :l se,contributed from Altoona,wasaward (l,l to Willis MeCord; a No. 1 Afghan to Mrs. Stewart of Altoona; a second to Jos. s Warcatn; and the third to Gen. T. F. McCoy: a fine doll to Jacob Murray; boxes of cigars to Sheriff McEwen and James Allison; a fancy cradle to Miss Pat tie McKee; a beautiful wax cross to Miss Mag-iie McKee; and a splendid cake was voted to C. \V. Walters. The ring in the cake was drawn by J. S. Wareant. The proceeds netted something over 6200. BAD I JOYS. —There are a number of boys, evidently the ottseouriug of town, who make it a practice of loafing about the Town Hall whenever exhibitions are given there, and not content with turning off the gas below, running up and down stairs, Ac., by their general conduct are an annoyance and nuisance to the whole neighborhood. An example is evidently needed, and if the constables will some night make a descent on the gang, and give them a night's lodging in jail and have them fined next morning, their par tut- would perhaps get their eyes opened to the fact that they are not training up their children in the way they should go. LAYING PICK. —The ground thrown up on Third street in the beginning of win ter for the purpose of laying pipe, and which has formed an ugly ridge nil win ter, ought to be attended to as soon as the weather will permit, as such places are extremely dangerous to horses as the frost disappears out of the ground. The bor ough authorities ought to regulate all dig ging on the streets, whether by incorpor ated companies or individuals, by ordi nance. and compel the puddling of all such places as soon as filled up. h I-: GORGE. —The ice broke below the Newton Dam during the thaw of last week and gorged about two miles below Mauayunk station. The cold snap which sot in on Saturday night stopped its fur ther progress, or there might have been a serious time along the river, as the ice is very heavy above the bridge at this place, as well as in all the still waters and ed dies above. KIKE ENGINE AND HOSE CARRIAGE FOR SALE.— The Henderson Engine and Hose Company of this place, with a view of procuring a steam apparatus, offer for sale an excellent Fire Engine and Hose Carriage. Neighboring towns in want of either, or both, can supply themselves with these useful and much needed vehi cles at low prices. &■%, Mr. Roland having purchased a small property near town, has determined to dispose of his Pet Deer at the sale ot his personal property on the I2th March. It was caught on the Langton farm, a few miles above town when a fawn, is now more than half-grown, a beautiful animal, and perfectly tame. For a city park, or to a gentleman with a suitable farm, it would be a rare addition. THK COMBINATION COOK. —All the late and essential improvements are combined in this Stove, and those in want of a per fect baker, wil 1 please call ami examine it At the Big Coffee l'ot Sign. A TIN WEDDING. —The sth instant be ing the tenth anniversary of the marriage of the Rev. Mr. and .Mrs. Downs, a num ber of the friends called in the evening at the parsonage to celebrate the event, car rying with them quite a supply of tin presents, including a handsome chamber >et. The evening passed oil* very pleas antly. WOOD BURNT.— We learn that a large pile of wood, stacked along the railroad, near Anderson's station, was destroyed by lire on Wednesday night last, having caught from a locomotive. LOOK HEBE !!— READ THIS! ! H'o-sA inyton\s Birthday Coining ! ! —'l lit* ladies of the "Mite Society" of the M. K. church, will give an ENTERTAINMENT on the evenings of the 21 at and 'l'hl of February, in the basement of tiie church, to increase their funds. Supper each evening com mencing at 5 o'clock. All kinds of Roasts and their accompaniments. Tickets one Dollar. Also, Confectionery, Ice Cream, Oysters, and Fancy Table. The liberal patronage of a generous public is earnest ly solicited. tesif"'Daniels Stone arc selling out their | winter stock at very low prices. Shoes i from o to 3.75; a ; large stock of hosiery, notions, millinery, | gents' hats aud caps; now is the time to j hay; never such bargains ottered before; j remember the place, opposite Kxpress Of fice. feblHtf Hooks and Valentines in great variety, and an inexplosive burning fluid • an be had at (trove's (Grocery, Fancy and Variety Store. A meeting was held last evening, in McVeytown, for the purpose of organ- | izing a County Musical Association. We | hope the movement will he successful. j Monthly Calendar. C 3 ' b * i "5 ~ j Sun | Sun •c 2 ~ 3 - rises, i sets. S 3 2 3 5 •? -5 j ffi a Eh £ gS g |j February "l 2: 7. 9 | 5.19 3 4 5 G 7 8 })! 7. 1 5.28 ID 11 111 13 14 15 16' G. 53 5.3G 17 IS 19 20 21 22 23 G. 43 ; 5.4-3 21 23 2G 27 28 ! New moon 4th, 1.15 evening. ~ First quarter 11th, 8.39 evening. Full moon 18th, 2.40 evening. Last quarter 2Gth, 6.81 morning. RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER. The following is the range of our ther mometer from the sth inst. morn'g noon, even'g Feb. G, 31 46 30 7, 20 44 40 8, 21 40 37 9, 36 42 43 10, 17 17 10 11, 10 2G 31 12, 25 42 The weather has again been extremely variable during the past week, the ther mometer and barometer both showing great changes. From Thursday to Satur day a considerable quantity of rain fell, carrying off most of the snow, but on Saturday night it again became cold and stormy, with snow blusters. A HOY SHOT AND KILLED IN PERRY COUNTY. —The Perry County Freeman of last week says: " We learn that on the3oth ult., Thom as 15. Smith accidentally shot his brother, Win. 15. Smith, with a hall and several small shot, fired from a shot gun, in the shoulder, ami that he died in a few min utes afterwards. Mrs. Smith is a widow, and she and her family live in a house owned by Mr. James C. Parsons, in Watts township, in this county. An inquest was held on the dead body, and the jury rendered a verdict of accidental homicide. Thomas is aged about 18, and the deceas ed was about 14 years. The circumstan ces which led to the commission of the lamentable accident, as we understand them, are substantially as follows: " The deceased asked Thomas if he did not want to shoot a squirrel, stating that there was one near on a tree. Thomas picked up the gun standing loaded in a corner of the dwelling house,and thetwo boys went out in search of the squirrel; but on coming to the tree where the ani mal was supposed to be, it could not be found, and in returning to the house, the elder asked the younger brother " why lie had fooled him," and throwing his gun carelessly upon or over his shoulder, per haps, already cocked, it was discharged, and the contents went into the shoulder of the younger brother who happened to he within range of the fire." Choice Co mind 2'u ms. What lady is good to eat ? Sal Ladd. What lady is good to eat with her?— Olive Oil. What lady is made to carry burdens? — Ella Faut. What lady preaches in the pulpit? Min nie Stir. What ladv does everybody desire? Ann U. lty. What lady is acquainted with surgery? Ann Atouiy. What lady Tved in Noah's time? Ann T. Diluvium What lady is fond of debate? Polly Tishun. What lady paints portraits? Minne Tu re. What lady paints comic ones? Carrie K. Ture. What lady is fond of giving? Jennie Rosity. What lady is inueh talked of ? Amelia Ration. Special JJoticcs. 3>T O T I O E _ Ttie beautiful Piano Fortes of GKOVESTEEX & Co. are tteeineil by all good judges to be tlie Ultima Thnleaof iu-truiiients of the knew We caunot suggest wbat is wanting to make a mu sical instrument more perleet. although we are slow to admit that the limit of improvement can ever be J attained. j Before they had brought their Pianos to their prc ! sent excellence, they had submitted them to com |>c | titiou with instruments of the best makers of this j eouutry and F.urojic. nd received the reward of mer j it. over all others, at the celebrated World's Fair. It | is but justice to say mat tl.ejtblgtneiii thus pronounced i litis not been overruled by the musical world. Still, by the improvements lately applied by tlietn t-> their Pianos, it is admitted that a more perfect in strument has been made. They have accordingly achieved the paradox of making excellence more excellent. Surely, after this, they aro entitled to the motto '•Excelsior. - ' novl4-ly ALLCOCK S POROUS PLASTERS. LAMB BACK. New York. Nov. 23. 13'.9. | T. Allcock A Co.—Uentlemeu : 1 lately suffered severely from a weakness In my back, Having heard your plasters much recommended tor cases of tills kind, I procured one, and the result was all 1 could desire. A single plaster cur ed me in a week. Yours respectfully, J. (!. BKIIHiS, Proprietor of the Brnudreth Uouse. CUKE OF CRICK IN HIE BACK, AND LUMBAGO. 1,5 ons, N. Y., July 4, 1862. 1 Messrs. Allcock ft Co.: Please send me a dollar's worth ■ of your plasters. They have cured me of a crick in my j hack, which has troubled tne for some time, and now my i father is going to try them fur difficulty about ids heart. L. 11. BHEKWOOD. | Dr. Green, No. 863 Broadway. New York, informs us lie | sold, on Monday. June 221, 1862, two plasters to a young ! woman suffering very severely from lumbago. On Thurs ' day she called to get two more lor a friend.and then stated how the two she had purchased on Monday had relieved her immediately after putting them on, and cured her in two days of a most distressing pain 111 her back and loins. Sold by all Druggists. jaii23-lm. A YOUNG LADY returning to her ' country home. alter a sojourn of a lew mouths In the city, was hardly recognised by her.frlemls. In place of a course ■ rustic, flushed luce, she had a soft ruby complexion of al | most marble smoothness, and Instead of twenty-three she I real y appeared but eighteen. Upon Inquiry as to the cause | ijf so great a change, she plainly told them she used the 1 CAKCASSIAN ItALM, and considered it an invaluable ac ' qiiisition to any Lady's toilet. Ly its use any Lady or Gentleman can improve their personal appearance an hundred fold. It Is simple In Us combination.as Nature herself Is simple, yet unsurpassed In Us efficacy In drawing impurities from, also, healing, cleansing and beautifying tie skin and complexion. By Its direct action on the cut icle it draws from it all its Impurities, kindly healing the same, and leaving the surface as Nature intended it I should be. clear, soft, smooth aud beautiful. Price sl, sen 1 by Mail or Kxpress, on receipt of an order by W. L. CLARK & CO.. Chemists, No. 3 West Fayette street, Syracuse, N. Y. | ft'-Iv The only American Agents for the sale of same. Frightful Accident. —On Wednesday morning of last week, while William Glatfelter, aged about 18 years, son of wid ow Glatfelter, residing in Seven Valley, this county, was engaged in driving hor ses when threshing with a machine, he slipt and fell between the levers of the horse-power, and being unable to extri- i cute himself, he had one of his legs bro ken in two places, and crushed in a hor rible manner. — Hanover Citizen. NOTICES. Free to Everybody. A large 6 i>p. Circular, giving information of the greatest j importance to.the young of both sexes. It teaches how the homely may become beautiful, the j Uespiseil respected, and the forsaken loved. No young lady or gentleman should fail to semi their ! A duress. aud receive a copy post-paid, by return mail. Address P. O. Drawer, 21, febe-Sm Troy. N. Y. Know Thy Destiny ! MADAME E. F. THORNTON, the great Kugiish A>trolgist, Clalrvoyar.t ami l'baychometriciaii, who has astonished the scientific classes of the Old World, his now located herself at Hudson, N, Y. Mad. Thornton possesses such wouderfi 1 poweis of second sight, as to enable Iter to impart knowledge of the greatest Import ance to the single or married of either sex. While in a state of trance, she delineates the very features of the person you ure to marry, and by the aid of an instrument 01 intense power, known as the I'sychoniotrope, guaran tees to produce a life-like picture of the future husband or wife of the applicant, together with date of marriage, position in life, leading traits of character, Ac. This is no humbug, as thousands of testimonials can assert. She will send when desired a certified certificate, or written guarantee, that the picture Is what it purports to be. By enclosing a small lock of hair, and stating place of birth, a;\ disposition and complexion, and enclosing fifty cents ami stamped envelope addressed to yourself, you will re ceive the picture and desired information by return mail. All communications sacredly confidential. Address in confidence, M VDA.ML K. F. THORNTON, 1\ O. BOX 213, Hud sou, N. Y. 10 ly Wonderful but True. MADAME REMINGTON, the world nu" Avoi Wide is the field of Its /vufwj I I/// '/, FJ usefulness and so ttumer- J-irt' /// {<< / are its cures, that In al VlllNwr , •' ''very section of court /y oJuSI sailwiS ,rv arc ferso ns publicly . s'ySs f ' ,-yjri' known, who havi been re s stored by it from alariiilitg vfiU v®iv 'sßr* rt "'' ,v, ' i desperate diseases T.-r. zJJ&r ol the luugs. Wlieu once A— I tried, its superiority over —~yV J| every other expectorant — L t ,J " apparent to escape obser vgS. JRlBj vation. and where its virtues are known, the public no l inger hesitate what anoidote to employ for the distres sing and dangerous atf ciions of the pulmonary organs | ill. blent to our climate. While many inferior remedies | thrust upon the community have failed and been discard- i e i. litis has gained friends by every trial, conferred bene- I tits on the affiicted they can never lorgct, and produced ! cur. s too numerous ami too remarkable to be forgotten. j We can assure the public, that, its quality is carefully kept up In the best it ever lias been, and that it may be r lie I .y all druggists. By sending sixty cents to Weeks .fc Potter, Sole Agents. 170 Washington street, Boston, it will Lo forwarded by mail, free of postage, to any part of the United States. aepo'66-ly TO THE LADIES. rpiii: ( istua: riu\< (is, on 1 FRE(i EI DKLSMVL for Ladies itixl Children's Boots and Shoes that have become red, or rusty and rough by wear ing. They tire restored to ft perfect and permanent black, with as much lustre its when new, leaving the leather soft and pliable, and what is of great importance to the ladies it will not rub oil" when wet and soil the skirts. Traveling hags, kid gloves, trunks, carriage tops, and fine harness are made to look as good as new. Ladies and Children can dress their own boots and shoes without soiling their hands. Try one bottle, and you will nev er he without a supply in the house. For sale by, J. A. & W. R. MeKEE, in Odd Fellows' Hall, cor. Market and Dorcas sts., Lewistown. octlTtf Bar Iron!! BLACKSMITH'S, you can buy good liar IRON" at 5} and ss. Burden's celebra ted Horse Shoos. Nail Rods, Steel for Calks, &c., at low prices, at F. J. HOFFMAN'S, Why Shiver With Cold, When you can Buy Knit Undershirts and Drawers SO CHEAP j a 3o At BRISBIN'S. BBISBINT [Near the Jail.] SF.LL from now till the Ist of T T March the following GOODS at Greatly Reduced Prices: LADIES' SHAWLS. BREAKFAST CAPES. an6, to January 1/5, 1867. Ik I . To outstanding tax for 1860 §l9l 33 1862 13 27 " •' ISR4 224 33 fall Assessment " 6 75 outstanding /ax for 1565 5331 96 additional interest on outstanding Ui for 1865 119 32 fall assessments 1565 90 03 State, County and Boro' tax for'CO 31,891 09 amount received on lands and inte rest orders issued by County Com missioners 13.592 29 amount tax ree'd on unseated lands 60 70 fall assessment for 1866 46 20 $51,862 27 4'r. By outstanding tax of 1860 191 33 percentage of eo lectors 1862 12 73 1864 132 84 cutstanding lax of 1864 9 44 percentage of collectors 1865 1.792 92 exonerations of •' 1865 469 12 commissions for prompt payment to collectors 1806 17 00 exonerations of collectors 1860 110 89 percentage of " 1860 221 S9 commission for prompt payment to collectors 1566 1,117 54 outstanding tax of 1866 5,827 79 amount appropriated to Poor House 7,404 06 paid for gas bills 13 8.5 " " road views 93 00 " " fcx soalps 173 16 " State tax paid for 1860 1,447 19 " of percentage on State tax 14 61 " County orders lifted 21,732 21 " relief " " 616 00 1 '• paid East. State Penitentiary 148 61 Treasurer's commissions 768 63 amount County bonds lifted 7,070 83 " citizens' note lifted 1,178 17 By balance cue County 1,30f 48 51 862 27 Treasurer in Account tcith the Commonwealth. Or. To amount of State tax for 1866 $1,342 63 " A mill " " 196 10 1,538 73 t'r. By amount allowed Collectors 76 93 " of treasurer's commission 14 61 " paid State Treasurer 1,447 19 1,538 73 Tavern Licenses. Or. To amount of said licenses 345 00 C'r. Bv cask paid Slate treasurer 18S S4 treasurer's percentage 17 25 balance due Commonwealth. 138 91 $345 00 [ Eatin.y JJouse Licenses. DR. To amount of said licenses 100 00 OK. By treasurer's percentage 5 00 balance due Commonwealth 95 00 SIOO 00 Distillers' and lirewers' Licenses. DR. To amount of said licenses 10 00 CR. By treasurer's percentage 50 Baluuco due Commonwealth 9 5q $lO 00 Liquor Dealers' Licenses. DR. To amount of said licensts 50 00 C'R. By treasurer's percentage 2 50 Balance due Commonwealth ' 47 50 SSO 00 Retailers' Licenses. DR. j To amount of said licenses 927 50 CR. ; By cash paid State Treasurer 842 31 " advertizing list 27 60 treasurer's percentage 46 37 Balance due Commonwealth 11 22 $927 50 Billiard and Bagatelle Licensee. DK. To amount of said licenses 90 00 CR. By amount of 8. B. Marks' license, sued ami judgment rendered against Com monwealth 30 00 treasurer's percentage, 3 00 Balance due Commonwealth, 57 00 S9O 00 Patent Medicine Licensee. DR. To amount of said licenses 5 00 CR. By treasurer's percentage 25 Balance due Commonwealth 4 75 $5 00 Militia Taxes. To outstanding tax of 1861 14 08 •< •• 1862 29 79 $43 87 CR. By outstanding tax IS6I 14 08 •' 1862 19 00 exonerations of collectors of 1862 10 79 $43 87 AVe the undersigned Auditors of Mifflin county, having met at the Court House, in the borough of Lewistown, according to law, and carefully exatn ined and settled the accounts of Charles AIT. Uibbs, Esq., Treasurer, with the Commonwealth and the County, do certify that said Charles Gibbs is in debted to the County of Mifflin aforesaid, in the sum of thirteen hundred and si* dollars and forty eight cents, [51306 48] and that said aeoounts as here stated are correct. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands this 22d day of Jan - uary, A. I). 1567. DAVID WEILEK, ) SAMUEL 11. MeCOY, V Auditors. G. A. BUTLER, J Attest: Joss ph S. WiREAs, Clerk. State, Couty and Bounty Taxes for 1866. Amount j ® §• i ag g Fall Gross j Amount !Sw®^"-2o§i§M,"S r, .r 'aagsss 2 £ ! 2 " £ COLLECTORS. COLLECTORS. of _ j § o Ai 2. a a > -2 ■" Ass't. Amount. Paid. | *"3 g § => S Tax. ! A O. GibboneT; James B. Grove, McVnytown Bor. 694 73: 694 Til 533 aO -136 o- 1 * Michael Rager, Decatur township Samuel Brower, Decatur township 1525 83 1525 83; 1004 81 40 6/ 480 3a 4 I). F. Stevens, col. N. Hamilton — Amount due 2 85 List of orders issued by Commissioners' f rom January 1,1866, to January 1,1867. Davis Henry, amount overpaid treasurer,refunded 8 15 30 Henry Zerbe, interest 106 32 John Evans " 59 82 do painting Court House Itoof, glazing, etc. 46 20 Geo. AV. Thomas,sessionsDocket and stationery 60 62 Constables' pay for returns 36 10 John Morrison, esq., fees hold'g in quest on body of J. Murphy 5 42 Jurors' fees, same cases 6 00 Tipstaves' pay 116 00 Jurors' pay 1735 92 D. Over, printing blanks 28 50 os. H. Morrison, Assessor, lists,V. Harvey,hauling at Court House 230 Jacob Coon, hauling at Courtllouse and jail 3 50 Powell Harvey,labor at Court House 582 Jos. 11. Wagner,eerti. of indebtedness 55 06 Amos Hoot,ain't due him at settle ment 2342 77 Lessam't roe'dofß W. Patton notcharges in act. 196 01 Less anft for Corn at Poor Houses 35 00 2111 76 Add percentage 3 11 i Interest from Jan. B,'6C 45 82 H. J Walters for transcript, seals,a transcribing judgement docket 412 50 ' Richard Gallaher,money on loans 115 (X) Win- 0. Vines, " " '• 500 (X) Pay for scrub. fc clean. Court House 18 50 ; Lewistown Water Company 25 00 : Alex. Eisenbise, paint. jail roof 46 00 YY'm. Mc.Kee, limes for Court House 2 50 ; Jurors' fees, *" 44 6 00 T. A. YY'orral, M. 1)., prof. serv. at jail 425 Clias. Price,for coal for Court Houseijail 161 13 . Pay for clerksA inspects at gen. elect'n 88 50 Pay for return Clerks 8 00 | Pav for Judges A- return Judges 86 80 | Pay of Assessors for lists AC. 47 47 ! Sam'l Tice, hauling brick etc 1 25 ! Ilcnry Comfort, lime and gravel 1 80 i Michael Uiney, for 2 dockets 39 50 j Button Madden. road.damages 75 00 j John Morrison,tees inqusit'n body of N. B. Griffith * 4 88 j Jurors' fees,tor same 600 Jos. S. Waream,on act.of sal'y as clerk2so (X) Enoch Swain, painting at CourtHouse 420 73 Jolm Taylor, in full of sal'y as Com missioner to Nov. 1860 150 00 James C. Dvsart, in full of salary as Comm'r to Nov. 1866 150 00 I Moses Miller, on account of salary 35 00 ] James YVallis, tax refund.&error in percent 20 52 ! Weler & Bon, spittoons for jury rooms 3 30 | Iteese,SlagleA Foust,Stoves, Cylinders A Cellar Grates 11 fiO Geo. Fry singer, Relief orders lifted 33 00 Geo. Miller,eor. fees inq. on Wesley McCoy 8 25 Jurors' fees do do 6 00 Geo. Miller, cor. fees inq, on Enoch Meyers 8 50 11. Frysinger, in full for adv'g f0r1866 200 00 G. Frysinger A Son, " " 200 00 Daniel Prints, briek at C. 11. 4 80 Abrnm Kitting, repairing chairs 1 35 llenry Withoff, for pruning trees 2 00 Peter Clnin, repairs at Jail 3 00 Geo. W. Kearns, house for holding elections 9 00 W. W. Bratton, Prothonotary's fees,