AORIOULTURAXi - A Cranberry t enture. OIL Monday, while at the farm of Charles Cooper, (a mile or two south east of Maplevillo,) we were interested in his experiments in the cranberry culture Early in thj season he com menced on a meadow of five acres. He removed the turf, and in June planted about half an acre with the plants which are now bearing berries. The course of operation is—first, to remove the turf, and then to cover the surface about six inches with sand or fine gravel. This kills the wild grass roots, and other forms of vegetation which are inimical to the welfare of the cranberry. The vines are next planted about eighteen inches apart, each way. This is all that is necessary to be done, except to flow them with 1 water during the winter. A dam is constructed far this purpose. Mr. j Cooper is now at work on the remain ing four and a half acres, and will have the land read}' for plants the present ! autumn. He informed us that the cost to him of the whole operation is about ! four hundred dollars per acre, which | we think "s higher than similar work on meadows will average. In some i portions of the country, in New Jer sey for instance and "on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the work lias been done for one hundred dollars per acre; but the expense of carting on the sand was saved, as there are natural sand beds ; under tho turf in those localities. The final question now comes—will the culture of the cranberry in this manner pay for the outlay? On this point we have not a doubt Experi merits within our personal knowledge prove thlact. With proper man aiiemeht. with is quite simple, Mr. Cooper and all others who follow his example, will find a handsome remu neration. Planted with the cranberry, the now comparatively worthless mea dows of New England may be made gardens of wealth.— Woon&ocket, Rhode Island , Patriot. We have lands in thi9 county suitable for cranberry culture, now almost con sidered worthless, which in the hands of enterprising men would yield more profit than the best- farm in Mifflin county.— Cranberries now command from S2O to S2B per barrel, and are retailing here at 30 cents per quart, or $9.60 per bushel; and as they are more profitable than any grain at less than one-fourth that price, an idea can be formed of the safety with which their culture could be followed. We know of several locations in this neighborhood where they could doubtless be raised, namely, Judge Moore's farm, DutUwi Madden's, the McClure place in the Narrows, and best of all the now considered worthless fields on each side of the railroad at Minehart's run. There are many other spots, up and down the Juniata, as well as along many streams, where suitable grounds could be found, and it is strange no one has yet ventured into this new field of agriculture. Their consumption is annually increasing, aud there is no likelihood that the markets will be overstocked for years to come, or that they will get so low in price as not to pay better than the best; wheat lands. — EDS. GAZETTE. Household Hints. Wood ashes and common salt wet with water will stop the cracks of a stove, and prevent the smoke from escaping Stir • Poland starch with a common candle, and it will not stick to the iron, and it will be much nicer. Alum or vinegar is good to sot colors of red, green, or yellow. Sal soda will bleach very white; one spoonful is enough forakettleofclotbes. Save your suds for garden plants, or for garden j*ards, when sandy. Wash your tea trays with cold suds, polish with a little flour, and rub with a dry cloth. I 1- rozen potatoes make more starch than fresh ones; they also make nice cake. A hot shovel held over varnished furniture will take out tho white spots. A bit of glue dissolved in skim milk and water will restore old crape. Ribbons of any kind should be washed in cold soap suds, and not rmsed. If your flat irons are rough, rub them with fine salt, and it will make thom smooth. Oat straw is the best for filling beds; it should bo changed once a year. im ° U , are buying carpet for du rability, choose small figures. A bit of soap rubbed on the hinges of doors will prevent their creakim- Scotch snuff put in holes whero 1 crickets come out will destroy them. A gallon of strong lye put in a bar- i rel ot hard water will make it as soft as rain water. , a cran berry on a corn will soon kill it. Always mend clothing before wash ing. Lewistown iWin^ TIIE HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOR WHEAT, AND ALL KINDS OP GRAIN, ot received it on storage, at the option of those having it for the market. They hope, by giving due and personal at tention to business, to merit a liberal share of public patronage. rvS" P f' AST * B L SALT "d Limebursflre GOAL always on hand WM. B McATEE & SON Lewistown, Jan. 1, 1865.-tf CROVESTEEN & CO., PIANO FORTE MANUFACTURERS, 499 Broadway, New York. THE attention of the Public and the trade is invited to oar NEW BCAUI 7 OCTAVE ROSEWOOD PIANO FORTES, which for volume ami purity of tone are unrivalled by any hitherto offered in tins market.— Thev coniaiii all the modern improvements. French Grand Action. Harp Pedal. Iron Frame, Overstrung BASS, etc- and each instrument being made under the personal supervision of Mr. J. H.IROV£STEEN, who has had a practical experience of over 35 years in their manufacture,is fully warranted in every partic- Thl" GROVESTEEX PIAXO FOR'l ES" received Uie Awanl vf Sterit over aU others at the Celebrated It 'orkCs Fair, Where were exhibited instruments from the beet ma ker? of London. Paris. Germany, Philadelphia, Balti more. Boston and New York: and also at the Ameri can Institute for five successive years, the gold and silver medals from both of which can be seen at our ware-room. By the introduction of improvements we make a stil r.-.ore perfect Piano Forte, and by manufacturing large y. with a strictly cash system, are enabled to of fer tliese instruments at a price which will preclude all competition. Terms t-let Cash In Current Fundi. AiP Descriptive Circulars Sent Free. oetlO-3m PHOTOGRAPHIC. E. UNANIMOUSLY AWARDED TIIE FIRST PRIZE, A GOLD MEDAL, AS " The Best Cabinet Organs," American Institute, New York, October. 1865. Being pronounced superior in QUALITY, POWER, and VARIETY or TOXE, and in number of combinations. "As the best instruments of America were there contending, whichever won that battle would have nothing left to conquer.'— Am. Art Journal, (edited by a well-known musical critic.) They have also taken the first premium wherever exhibited this season. PEDAL ORGANS, one, two. and three banks of keys—six sizes—s2so to $1,600. Without pedals, single and double bank, in great varietv, $65 to $450. These Organs, with their smooth pipe-like quality of tone, beautiful solo stops, strength of chorus, unequalled Pedals, and general organ-like effects, are superior for Churches, Halls, Parlors, and Schools. T hey are put up in eases of SOLID WALKLT, fancy ven eered Walnut, (new and umque styles; and eieant Rosewood, of splendid designs and finish, and ofthe best workmanship.!—it being intended that each in strument snail be a model of its class. All instru ments, down to a five octave portable Melodeon, have the beautiful Tremolante stop, without extra charge A large assortment constantly on hand atonrGFN ERAL WHOLESALE A RETAIL WARERUOMS. RVI b ROADWAY. Our Illustrated Circular and Price Lists, with our new siyles. are now ready. Send for a Circular PELOUBET, PELTON & CO., f2O Manufacturers, 841 Broadway, N. Y. TJEGISTKR'S \OTICE. The following accounts have been examined and passed by me, and re main filed on record at this' office for in fection of heirs, legatees, creditors, and all others in any way interested, and will be presented to the Orphans' Court of Mifflin County, to be held in the Court House, at Lewistown, on MONDAY the Ist day of April, 1867, for allowance and confirmation, nisi, and unless exceptions are filed within four days thereafter, will be confirmed absolutely: 1. Account of Elisha Bratton, administrator ol Wil liam Erwin. late of Oliver township, deceased. 2. Account of Elijah Morrison, execuior of Joseph Hart, late of Wayne township, deceased. 3. final account ol .Samuel J. Brisbin, administrator of Jenkins B. Smith, late of Union township, dee'd 4. Account of William Macklin and David Stine ship'dece 410 " ° f 8 Bt ' ne ' ' ate of Wa >' ue town- S ?T uel B Btin ®> administrator ship Seceded Johnst * D > ,ate town the wi'iTan-r" f t' l "r 1 ?k' simes5 imes administrator with of_ Lewi stowa. decease d ° f the Burouh • ■ Hie guardianship account of JoseDh Hart Her deceased. r , late of Decatur township, Margery Fishor" at^oflwjff! °"oSi B T."' e * ecut orof 13. Final account of Hiram W >wn i* P' deceased, tor of Marv S. Junkm late of m J " nk,n - adntinistra town, deceased. ' *° f the B >ugh of Lewis- 1 ia w°K h a e , Borouh ° f McKee: o ofet of a^i^teS>^trator ough Of Lewistown, ** ° f the John L. Byler, late of Union towMhij?fe W ' d ° W of Lewistown, Hl ß^ter. CAGES ! A fine assortment at p . J- HOFFMAN'S. B ST bfaads CiM6 ' and good Tobacco, ED- FRYBINtim^ Pennsylvania Railroad. Trains leave Stations in this county as ' follows: LEAVE WESTWARD. Bait. Phil'a Fast Emi- Ex. Ex. Mail. Line, grant. T . . a.m. a. m. p.m. p. m. a. m. Lewistown, 4.31 5.35 4.06 0.20 10 27 t Granville, 4.14 10 37 ■ Anderson, 4.20 10 47 i McVeytown, 5.04 4.37 11 08 Manayunk, 4.49 11 26 N. Hamilton, 5.04 11.43 LEAVE EASTWARD. Phil'a Fast Day Cj n . Ex. Line. Ex. Way. Ex. I , . . a. in. a. m. a. m. a. m. p. m. Lewistown, 12.17 6.37 11.06 10.15 6.18 [ X. Hamilton, 9.15 Manyunk, 9*30 McVeytown, 9.42 | Anderson's, lo!oo Granville, 10.08 Fare to Harris burg $210; to Philadelphia 5 86; to Altoona 2 50; to Pittsburgh 6 60; to Baltimore 5 20 • to York 3 20. w-The ticket office will be open 20 minutes before the arrival of each passenger train. D. E. ROBESON, Agent. Galbraith A Conner's ommbusses connect with all the passenger trains, and take up and set down pas sengers at all points within the borough. Orders are requested to be left at the National House. EXCELSIOR Photograph and Art Gallery. LATE 81/KKHOLDER'Si. MCEWENS cun now furnish the pub lie with Likenesses, from the tiniest Gem to a Portrait or life size Photograph. We have the only Solar Camera at work in the Juniata Valley, and desire the pul>- lic to call and examine what Mr. Burk holder (ail accomplished and well known artist; and others have pronounced " a success." Look at the array: Gems, Albatypes or Ivory- F erroty pes, tyja-s, Melainotypcs, Photo-Miniatures Ambrotypes, Cabinet Photos., & Card Photographs Portrait or Life size Vignettes, Photographs— Photographs for plain or in colors, oval frames, &c., &e., &c. Our work is executed in the best style, plain or in colors, and at the lowest rates. Call at McEWENS. N. B.- nstructions to students given at fair d tes. ap4tf TO THE LADIES THE CIR4GE FRANCAIS, OR FREUX'H DRESSING for Ladies and Children's Boots and Shoes that have become red, or rusty and rough by wear ing. They are restored to a perfect and permanent black, with as much lustre as when new, leaving the leather soft and pliable, and what is of great imi>ortance to the ladies it will not rub off when wet and soil the skirts. Traveling bags, 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 be without a supply in the house. For sale by, J. A. & W. R. McKEE, in Odd Fellows' Hall, cor. Market and Dorcas sts., Lewistown. octl7tf Looking Glasses and Picture Frames 11HE undersigned, thankful for past fa . vors, would inform the public that he still manufactures Frames of every de scription, as cheap as they can be made elsewhere. Looking Glasses of every de scription, wholesale and retail, at reduced prices. He respectfully solicits a share of public patronage. All persons who have left pictures to frame or frames to be filled, are requested to call for them. myl6tf JAMES CRUTCHLEY. Great Excitement at the Post Office, ON account of the new arrival of Boots and Shoes. at greatly reduced prices. The undersigned would respectfully inform the public that he has just arrived from the eastern cities with a large assortment of BOOTS, SHOES AND GAITERS, of Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Wear, which he has purchased at "come down" pri ces. He is now prepared to sell cheaper than the cheapest, for cash. Also, constantly on hand a large assortment of home-made work, which is manufac tured under his own supervision, and of the best ma terial and workmanship. Boots and Shoes made to order at short notice. Repairing done in the neatest manner. Call at the Post Office, and examine for yourselves. W. C. THORN BURG. Lewistown, May 23,1866-y. Experience Proves there axe only- Two VALUABLE Machine Stitches: 3313 33107331 & IBM3I ELASTIC STITCH AND THE SHUTTLE OR LOCK STITCH, THE Grover A Baker Elastic-Stitch Sewing Machines are superior to ail others for the following reasons: 1. They sew direct from the spools, and require no rewinding of thread. • 2 ' T h , e . y are more easily understood and used, and less liable to derangement than other machines. 3. They are capable of executing perfectly, without change of adjustment, a much greater variety of work than other machines. 4. The stitch made by these machines is much more firm, elastic, and durable, especially upon articles which require to be washed and ironed, than any other stitch. 5. This stitch, owing to the manner in which the under thread is inwrought, is'much the most plump and beautiful in use, ami retains this plumpness and beauty even upon articles frequently washed and ironed until they are worn out. 6. The structure of the seam is such that though it be cut or broken at intervals of only a few stitches it will neither open, run, or ravel, but remains firm and durable. 7. Unlike other machines, these fasten both ends of the seam by their own operation. 8. With these machines, white silk is used upon the right or face side of the seam, cotton may be used upon the other side without lessening the strength or durability of the seam. This can be done on no othei machine, and a great saving upon all articles stitch ed or made up with silk. 9. These machines, in addition to their superior merits as instruments for sewing, by a change of ad justment easily learned and practiced, execate the most beautiful and permanent embroidery and orna mental work. Call at P. F. LOOP'S AGENCY. A GOOD ASSOTMENT ALWAYS ON HAND. Lewistown, February 8, 1887. COKE AXTE SEE the Great REDUCTION in the Price of P&ASIUMSNJBE) SW&MSYS) jan3o at BRISBIN'S, [near the Jail, j GOOD NEWS FOR ALL. o TT7OULD respectfully inform the citizens of Lewis v! town and surrounding country that he nas opened an entire for the IE3C OLID -A. ~Y S , to which he invites the attention of the public. The Stock is large and consists of all kinds of such as Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Molasses, Syrup, 4c., 4c. Coarse $ Fine Salt. Old Meat, Fish, Coal Oil, 4c. Spices—Butchers' Pep per, Cinnamon, Allspice, Cloves, Nutmegs, Ginger, Mace, 4c., 4c. Dried & Canned Fruits, Cranberries. Bake Raisins, Figs, Citron, Apples, Cider, cider Vinegar, 4c., 4c. NUTS, Peanuts, Walnuts, Chestnuts, Filberts, Almomls, 4c. CONFECTIONERIES, Candies of all kinds, French and Common, Sugar Toys of all kinds, fresh and fine, very cheap. Toys for the Holidays, Tin, Wooden and China. Fancy Boxes and Baskets for Holiday presents. Dolls of all kinds, large and small, very cheap. Portmanteaus, large and small to suit all who need them. A large assortment of Perfumery, Fancy Soaps, Hair Oils, &c. CHEWING & SMOKING TOBACCO, and always on hand. Plenty of OYSTERS, The best Baltimore Oysters can be had fresh at Grove's, very cheap. Give him a call and save money, as he will sell cheap for cash. , N. B—All kinds of country produce taken in ex change for goods. * dec 19 FARSRW LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS! BALL'S OHIO REAPER AND MIR, WITH Pigeon-Wing Self-Rake, MANUFACTURED BY REESE & SLAGLE, Lewistown, Mifflin Couuty, Pa. 417E are now manufacturing Ball's Ohio Reaper and V? Mower, with Pigeon-wing Self rake, which we of fer for the season of 1866. as a perfect Mower, a per fect Reaper and a perfect Self Raker. As a Mower it has no superior, and as a Reaper and Self-Raker it has no equal. Perfect Side Delivery: has no side draft; two driving wheels: hinged bar. adapts itself to the unevenness of the ground in mowing and reap ing. The self-rake does not interfere with the dri ver's seat. The driver can regulate the height of stubble while the machine is in motion. We also manufacture SEIDLES' PATEST HAI RAKE, Haines' celebrated Horse Power and Threshing Machine. Agency for Geiseris patent Self-Regnlating Grain Thresher, Separator, Cleaner and Bagger. All kinds of Machine work made and fitted up for Mills, Factories, Furnaces and Forges. Also, Rose and Reaction Water Wheels. All orders will receive prompt attention, by addres sing REESE A SLAGLE. Lewistown, Miffiin Co.. Pa. 8. Benner, General Agent. fl'6s my23'66 DR.AIIV TI3UE3- For Draining Wet Lands. Pipes for Cellar Drains, Water Pipe for Conducting Water from Springs, manufactured from the best material and for sale in an J,.'3' J ?. n ' lt - v desired. Also a good stock of EARTH EN WARE on hand. Orders promptly attended to JOEL ZOOK. octli-6m -Belleville, Mifflin county, Pa. DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP SAVES TIME! SAVES MONEY! SAVES LABOR! SAVES CLOTHES! SAVES WOMEN! AND ALL GROCERS SELL IT. BOltino. h?h d . cntt ir 10,0 M*ll shavings and dis minuteJ .5? , *!''• , then hORk the clothes five to ten SaJ h0,.?. n) e > rUb t Mn W1 " m ke them a. with o?Hin?r 1 machine rubbing would do, i ordinary soap, and the most delicate labrics re he mj,U 7' CRn thoiwod, of famt to do TER NG * nd who conid notbe p enma- WP.V'K ness. Oeneral Debility aDd Frtistration. Lo>- • Mus cular Energy. Impotency.or any of the con.- eS of youthful indiscretion, renders it the roost v., lahie preparation ever discovered. It will remove all nervous affections. deprtr-- n a. excitement, incapacity to study or business, -of memory, confusion, thoughts of self destrucu ; fears ol insanity. Ac. It will restore the appetite. reDev the health os those who have destroyed it by sen i>l ex cess or evil praetioes. Vouug Men. be humbugged no more by Uuack Doctors and ignorant practitioners, but send ut delay for the Elixir, ana be at once restored to health and A Perfect Cure is Guaranteed ill ere ryinstance. Price.Jl.orfourbottlestoonealdr s.s3. One bottle is sufficient to effect a cure in all oro.M rv cases. ALSO, Dr.JOINVILLE'S SPECIFIC PILLS, for the speed v and permanent cure of Gonorrhea. Gleet. Cre 'hrai Discharges. Gravel. Stricture, and all fttfeoiioM of the Kidneys and Bladder. Cures effected in Ir m one to five days. They are prepared from vegetsMe extracts that are harmless on the system, an.i never nauseate the stomach or impregnate the breath. No change of diet is necessary while using them, nor dees their action in any manner interfere with business pursuits. Price, tl per box. Either of the above-mentioned articles will be sent to any address, closely sealed, and post-paid, hv mail or express, on receipt of price. Address all orders to BERGER, SHCTTS A Co- Chemists. feb6-ly No 285 River Street, Troy, N. V. FARM of HO ACRES FOR SALE, SITUATE in Wayne township, Mitliin county, on turnpike road, within i ot a mile of Atkinson's Mills, store, school, blacksmith, &c., and within 24 miles of Penna. R. R M about 70 acres cleared aud the balance in excellent timber, prime oak, Ac. This property will be sold very low and to suit purchaser. Persons wish* ing to examine the premises will call on J. Glasgow, est}., or C. N. Atkinson, near premises, and for price and terms sec or address A. J. ATKINSON. oct24tf Lewistown, Pa. Lilt of Causes for Trial at April Terra. 1?67. No. T. VHU-. 1. Marg Lehr vs Gabriel Lehr, y Nov. I s ®® 2. McCoy far use vs Wakefield'sadmr. 65 J.ci I s '® 8. Wheeler A West vs Winn, 67 Aug- !S ®* 4. Joseph Elliott vs John Ross, 31 Apt iS64 5. George Sheesley vs Jacob Stine, 23 Nov. 6. Bogie's exrs vs McCov et al 47 " ' 7. Butler's admr vs Benedict 32 Apt 8. Johu Vv Miller vs John Ross 73 __ t W. H. BRATTOX. Proth-J- Prothonotary's Office. Lewistown, March 6, iSc.. GREAT FALL !- REGULAR BAR IRON at 4 3-4, •t F. J. HOFFMAN £>.