*genii , following amorous and eiceril_ l trier letter ha's been re Cei rod, in reference to lastyi and lands in Elk. connty Lancaster Co., Pa. Messrs. Editors ; —There has been muck, -- excitelnent audin_quiry in our neighborhood os•te the lands_of the "Ridgway Company" Elk &Unit,. " Advertisetnepts lteeia to have onite abroad in almeat ever where t ',,Tolin 'Gut t emburei ettlinietif it at 'all used, and-even witiiin the qt et s,,tiades of our own pleasant village that aanieltr*ter'S ink has held - up to , view tliO on rful'attraetions,and be longings of -Ilkese-„,Westera PeansYlvania Linda. A,farm.add , hot seeming al- Mhst to bewithies'inki4a7 reaell, and at a P Aice too ? ;ineaintartably "triOderate that t I dropp , li4,grasp r , e'Everting Star, io w hirllootlthd‘ the advertisement, end began to refloat.' At,tion'promptsd 'nit at onertoprepare fora trip , to Elk, and the Lest daif4hUartiiit - bag in hind, and , de telluititabirtit lietaba'rked upon' the eisiirston. , kt out for Ty- County . , „ at - which place e*pallent,- ; teani belonging to • the • (4,,,gipstAy sl iu,waiting, fkticl ready for p, Mart, Young Mr.:eibultz ' under I e and Jehuship thisdepart, sheet seemed to be, I'discovered was an ex edlentuntipaniao, but off we 'must go, so hurrah:l lieya...."get away debbins from be fare us V! , And away we • went, for the I<iii ref big,trit'es and Maple sqgar. '`l/Uting,the *bole of this trip I observed no:: roughness in ' the roads, nor bad I any (.o,oaSiCie to regretruy hurried exodus to the 1-ettletuelit, teWfor the first time looming upon - This ipust be attributable 1,, iheetitertaining conversation of our *hip, who every now -and then would . cheer us with aliiely joke or story, for in truth let the say . it—the roads were of the roughest Icind4olting one's poor bones most terrifi e,llly. ChriStopher Columbus and . Andrew Jackson I, what was my amazement when I began tolieliold more clearly the tidy and tarifty,habitations of St. Marys, in all its I:isginpniity of whitewash and humility.— What, during the whole ride from.Cluar fitsld had I seen to compare at all with this ? ;round and about everything gave indica tions of nearness and hospitality—and as the Qeeen :of Sheba once said to Mr. Solomon z-eyeral years ago—that even the half had not been told of his kingdom; so the moiety kid not been written of the glory of this] p:oce. 'Although now only, as it-were, en threalhold of the property owned by the I zelgeway Company, my expectations seemed to be fully realized. „Many of thy friends endeavored to dis t-cade,Asofrotngoing upon the trip, and con demned the whole thing as a humbug; but spittitaftill opposition or obstacle I went, and afit I s ean snap my fingers and whistle want—ef_faith and-leave_ s lie old fogies to take care of themselves as I:est they can.; - "My heart is in the High lotls.7e- Here .will I pitch tny „tent and eUase,tgovild deer of Elk county. Croultet *a§ iorreet, "be always sure your. right,” ; the tvantovith that persistency which belongs (1 exclusively to the American Character, "Go ahead." We have all" just alighted from our eon vlatis6o and are in the good keeping of the wokiliy, and industrious proprietor of the Washington Hotel, St. garys. . But hark 1 . —,the ilinner-bell—how delightful to the keen', ledge =of appetite ; a sound argument for its elan - ger—a ' Much disturbed by butwry plicrlinks, ,- Drutuniug uuw.uf uppletlu ulpuug., ,! „ %I f the e i r a u l o o ti o uf illeentoqumiltiligi.ueirThezio Lil~u, the ,atarlight or the 'moonlight, • Or n gleam of earl.) , suushine— . ' Iu tho land of the Benzlagere. Go not southward. go nut ormaward, • , Louging, liugeriug. hoping, fearing, But oome Nurthweat, for we know now, Of the land of the Mush:wore. renough df , these false measures.— bet fanny that we have dined. And such, :: - 'repast as rarely falls to my lot to partake , ,if. A.t, the thought of such an entertain itiont, your city gourmand would dance in parixyarn of delight. Such excellent faro :Ind belongings are rarely dished except in t nese regions. What Sthiblitus or tifibbn—ii -11:ay say to the contrary notwithstanding. Bless me, what a healthful look every mall seems to' have that you. meet here— They are so robustuous, that clang me if I believe. they have got the constitution the United States, and the women, too, I,leSs them. I never believed that-diseases were contagious, until I sat alongside one (11 . these Elk., County blue-eyed . da.Msels, wild caught the palpitation of the heart.— This- trouble, I believe, belongs to every dime, common in all regions, high land or J. 4 land, and l'yielded to its soft influences with a becothingness quite praiseworthy. The Elk girls may not, perhaps, be as rich in.those shining qualities which grace your city belles. They may never have :,card of ,Phidias, or his statue of Jupiter; t !le beautiful but 'and tbe Trojan war, or C.i.pe May, but they do know all about the useful, such as knitting, churning, mending, lir:ming and baking, and all other necessary :,ecompaniznents to comfort and enjoyment, zl . nd even in that accomplishment of music which-is so much the pride and boast of in terested mammas, put many of the city girls to the blush. Let me say to my friends, that in addi tion t.ci a glorious rich soil, with its wealth of timber and minerals, and a home, there is also to'be found a wife to grace that llome, and make its fireside happy. Seek tiot in vain—as you surely will, if you seek clsewhere—but your city girls, I cannot :away with, with pinch-ed shoes and win cing steps. Give me nono of your hour glasses and mould of form, but one who has :. waist like a cotton-bale and foot like a flounder: Such will not die of thin soies r consumption---except of corn. They are the true help-meets, who will rough it and terugh it through the world with willing heirts and unmurmuring lips. have hardly begun to s.iy all I want, liat I must' not forget to allude to Mr. Sebtiltz, who kindly piloted we over the Ridgway Co. lands. Tho scenery, et gently titoping hill and dale, with its majestic Lim .oc -r, formed a grand picture, for the sight. .A?erVe.d here and there the trees were ii rnled with, tuts. made b • the stun: y pioneer, or reeiint hurveyor. Mr. S. I -4 t• !SO exhibited to me s'ane fifteen coal opell ail of which are huelß of p rom i ze fur sl:.,i.irs3 traffic and proqerity: as _taken uty_ordar ,for_terLs hares, which I have hastened to forward before the increase in rates, which I learn the com pany have raised to $l2 per acre, instead "of 88: Twelve dollais „an acre is a small price for this land. From my inquiries, I find putthe lauds in_the_vicinity are much higher, I intend to give another letter shortly.— Being an old Lancaster county farmer, I pretend to know something about land; and in my next I will walk into the merits of the .question about a feet. Thus far I find everything of the most promising character, fine crops, liriwstotle, soil, and good arable-' land, neitherhil ly nor stony—enough already to satisfy any ono who is not too lazy to work for a living. Yours, very respectfully, . . DAVID LONG. - Bounty Land. Claims. rpHE undersigned will attend promptly to 1. the collection of chilli's for Bounty Lands under the late act of "Congress.' Those who have already received 40 or 80 acres, can now receive the balance, by calling On the subscri ber and making the necessary application. JOEI. 13. DANNER. - Gettysburg, March 12, 1855. tf David A.Mitelder, 31tararti - At rpm: iivru, promptly attend to collections and V all husines4 entrusted to his care. C17, - "r"Olfice in the Diamond, adjoining. store of A. !corm. liettysburg, Feb. 4, 1536. 7y E(IW. B. Buehler, atturarti at law, " WILT, faithfully and promptly attend to all business entrusted to him. lie speaks the German language. Oflii•e at the. same place, in South Baltimore street, near Forney's drug store, and nearly opposite.Dan ner 36 - Ziegler's store. Gettysburg, March 20. I). .111Tonatiglky, slttomrti at (0111ce removed to one door West of Bnehler's Drug . & 800k -,store, Chambersburg street,) Attorney S.4,SoliCitor for Patents and Pens - ions, B pended ,a %% 71 " , a , Warrants, nottsl;ertlacilCjsanYgaßus nst the Government at Washington, D. C. ; also American claims in England. Land Warrants 6 , located and sold. or hooglit, and highest prices given. Agents engaged in locatiag warrants in lowa, Illinois and other IVestern State:!. rr.,) -- Apply to him personally or by letter. Gettysburg, Nuv. 21, 1853. - • %Vm. B. 311101ani cAttnrarti at lam OFFICFI on the .south side of the Public _ Square, 2 doors west of the Sentinel ollice. Gettysburg; — ku gust -4 22, -185 J. Lawrence Hill, FL D., " 1 ' - ITAS his Office:one door west of the ',lithe 'l_ ran church, in Chainherstufrr;:treet, and opposite Gratinner's sun e, where those wirh ing to have any Dental Operation perform ed are respectfully invited to call. ItErnitoNcEs-: Dr: I), Gilbert, .Dr. C. N. Be►luehy, Dr. D. Horner, Rev. C. P. Knuth, 1). I)., Rev. 11. 1,. Bliuglle . r, I). 1)., Rev. Prof. Willioro M. Reynolds, Rev: Prof. M. Jacobs, Prof. M. L. Stcever. • • _Ceitysburg, April 11, 1853. tf Hanover B. lgailroad. rirRAINS over the Hanover Branch Railroad ,f now run as follows : First Train leaves. Hanover at 0 A. nt., with Passengers for York,' Harrisburg, Columj,ia. and Philadelphia. This Train also coniwets with the Express fur Baltimore, arriving there at 12 st. Second Train leaves at 3 p. At., with Passen gers for 13aItimore and, intermediate places; and returns with passengers from'Yorh, &e. April 21. J. LEIB, Agent. IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR THE I TFT ERE is to be had at ,the drug stores of S. I-I;lliii , iil4 - Gettysburg, and James A. Elder, Emmitsbuig. rt atfml (11;.chtill reiirefiy lot the nothuebe, which will, (if properly ap plied, according to directions,) cure Ow m 0.,./ instaidoneouily. Shoold the pain in coarse of time reappear, the shine ap plication has to be made again, and after two or three application the cure will be effectual. Please call for A. Forger's Toothache lial.sazu. 1 . /Price 25 cents per phial. August 27,1.855. ly Caledonia Iron. 11;IAIINESTOCK BROTHERS, having the X exclusive sale of Caledonia Rolled Iron for Gettysburg, would call the attention of buyers to this make of Iron—the best in the mar Let —which will be sold at the lowest rates. We keep A large supply of Hammered Iron constawly on hand. Call at the siL:n the Dec. 10. RED FRONT. Diamond Ton or. 1-011 N W. TIPTON, Fa i not e rnrhrr and fluir 1) res.vr, can at all times be found prepared to attend to the calls of the people. at the Temple, in the Diamond, adjoining the County Building. From long experience, he flatters himself that he can go through all the ramifications of the Tonsorial Department with such anintinite degree_ol.skill, as will. meet with the entire satistanion of all who may submit their chins to the keen ordeal of his ra zors. He hopes, therefore, that by his atten tion, to business, and a desire to please, he will merit as well as receive. a liberal share of pub -11,! patr, , nage. The sick will be attended to at their In i vale dwellings. Gettysburg, Jan. S, 1855. tf FA N C F sTATI ON ERY.—Schick keeps all kinds 01 Fancy Stationery, anti sells it as cheap. if nut cheaper than anybody clue in the town or the county. If -you don't believe it, call in and see for yourselves. --Jan..7. CARRIAGE `Trimmings can always be huoght lower, and a larger assortMent than elsewhere is always to he had. at FAIIN EsTbcas'. CO.—A prime article just received I- at SANUSUN'S. WOOL and eaten Carpet 6eap,ut ARNOLD'S. ARDEN SLEDS to be 'had at DANNER. & ZIEGLER:S. LARGE 1 Glass, Stone, and Crockery %Val c;, at COBEAN 6 PAXI'ON'S N extensive assortment of IRON &•NA3F.B .11L just received at FAIINESIUCIiS.' NEW WU.OLESALE Drug Store. N. SPENCER THOMAS.. No: 2f, South "Second street, Philadelphia, Importer, , Manufacturer and .Dealer in Drugs and Medici nes, Chemicals, Acids. Dye Stuffs, Lai nts, Oils, Colors, White Lead, French and, Ameri can White Zinc, Window Glass, - Glassware, Varnishes,- - Brushes, Instruments- - Ground Spices, Whole Spices, and all other articles us tia!ly kept by Druggists, including Borax, Indigo, Glue, Shellac. Potashi-- All orders by mail or otherwise promptly at tended to. Country Merchants are invited to tall and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. - Goods sent to any of the wharves or railroad stations: Prices low and goods warranted. - LMarch 17,1856. ly I 1' 1 -Art his •ZAX 'VIVANT HATS, CAPS, BOOTS & MOE% V at least Twerily per cent Cheaper than you ever bought before, remember it is at COBEAN & PAXTON'S, where they are to be had in great variety. confiisting of 'Gent's and Boys' tine Silk, Fur and Slouch Kats, of the latest style, all 'color:4 and white, black, brown, tan, blue, drah,' fawn, - &c. Also, a large aAsort meta of Men's and Boys' fine Calf, and (rain Boots, & noes, —Gela's fine Cloth and Patent Leather Gaiters. careful. Ladies, if you want walking and fine dress Shoes, such as Jenny Linds,'Buskins ant Ties, Kid and Morocco Slippers : also a beau tiful article of Ladies' Dress Gaiters, with a large stock of Misses' and Children's fancy Gaiters and Shoes,—that you find Cobean Plotton.'s, at the south-east 'corner of Centre Square, before purchasing elsewhere, as ,they have by , far the largest stock of seasonable goods in town, and are determined to sell very cheap.—Take care, and keep a SHARP look out that you do not mistake the place.— Reineruhcr Cohean - & Paxton's new Store, at the old stand of Keller Kurtz. Gettysburg, March 31. 185 G. NIE %V GOO ! G E It E•A It N OLD II4'S just returned from the city. with as large and beautiful a stock of' Goods as iits been offered to the public at any tirne among wiiich arc Hosiery, Gloves, Under sleeves, Collars, Trimraing,s, Opera e 4 Robe Lavins, Deßages, Gentlemen's GOods in great variety : black, blue, brown, olive, claret, drab, plaid,' cloud ed and figured Cloths ; black, brown, and fancy Civisimeres, figured, plaid and of every shade of colors ; Drab.deTate, Cashme rett,4, Bombazines, Silli-warp Alpaccas, &c. Also Ready-made Clothing in great variety, with a large stock of .Queenriware, Groceries, all of which will be sold as cheap as they can be had at a!i retail establishment in the county. The Ladies will please call, as we tire at all times pleased to 'see them."l'he Gentlemen's attention is invited to our large assortment in their lino. Li connection with the store is oar CLOTHING KM PORI U.:11. Saufl-stoile Front, where everything is done up in the ne:ttest lind best t riaimer. • W e can rig a plan from head to foot on the vuiv shortest notice. (Jail and judge for yourselveii*. April 7, - 1856. • a:/- US REASON TOGETHER! ;./To Efollotivay's PO N. ARE WE SICK ?—lt has been the lot• of the human race to he ‘reighed down by disease and suffering. 1101,L0 WAY'S PILLS ate specially adapted to the relief of the WE.\li, the NERVOUS. the DELICI.V.fE, and the INFIRM, of all climes, ages, sexes, alai constitutions. Professor 11011 0 w:1y personally ,;ti . perintends the manufacture or-h%4 medieluts in the United States, and otters them to a free :mil enlightened people, as the hest remedy the world ever saw for the removal of disease. These Pills the Mimi. These famoufi Pigs nre expressly combined to operate on the stomach, the liver, the„kia neys, the lungs, the skin, and the.bowels,cor recting any , derangement in their functions pu rifying the blood. the very fountain of life, and thus curing disease in all its forms. DpinTsia and Live! Coni Nearly half the human race haVe taken these Pills. It has been proved in all parts of the world, that nothing has been found equal to them in cases of disorders of the liver, dyspep sia. and stomach comptaints generally. They soon give a healthy tone to these organs, how organs,. over wile)< erange have faiied. General Debility. 111 licalth. Many of the most despotic. Governments have opened their Custom llonses to the intro duction of these Pills, _that they may hevoine the medicine of- the masses. Learned Colleges admit that this is the hest moheine ever known fur persons of delicate health, or when the system has been impaired, as its invigorating properties never fail to afford relief. Female Complaints. No female, young or old. should be without this celebrated medicine. IL eorrecN :111(1reg ulates the monthly courses at all periods, act ing; in many eases like a charm. It is also the best and safest medicine that can he v ,iven t o children of all ages. and for any complaint; eonsequenrly no family should be without it. //t)//otrry's I'il/.e are be.sq y 1.11 , /11'n iii WOrld /;or follutein.l ••, ,• • Mth nut Dobility Liv..rCc,r44; , l4uuts 110i%4•1Complainti Furor 4111,1 Agun Cou,Ois Fetn,tle PI:r• colas (llicit Digo:lsos Indige , tion co..tivene,s I, ta:Luie:o.t ion 1011, - .' real Atrw•tion Diarrlite Dropsy Intc,u•d We.ikness "I all * . , , *,tiold at, the Establishment of ofessor Ilott.o \VA Y, .Nlaiden Lane. New Vorh, and ~ • 1.1 Strand. London, and by ::ll respectable _Druggists and Dealet s in 'Medicines through out the United Suites, and the civilized world, in Boxes, at 25 cents, 621 cents, and 1 each. ril'here is a considerable saving by taking the larger sizes. N. 11.—Directions for the guidance of patients in every disorder are affixed to each Box. July 16,1855. ly cow Sti.quehanna Hotel, opp,Nite Calvert Station, Baltimore, 11d. . E undersigned having leased the above Hotel and put it in complete order, k pre pared to accommodate his friends and the travelling public. The propiletor Will he pleased to see his old friends, and promises to make their stay comfortable and satisfactory, Baggage taken to aLd from Calvert Station free of charge. .JO lIN BARR, ( ft)rmerli ' ) o 1111 July 9, 1855. tf PRormETOR. CORN DRYERS.—The attention of MIL LERS » invited to a very superior article fur drying CORN, which can be had at all times at Jan. 14 WARREN'S' FOUNDRY for ca ;-,h or country produCe. Farmers and ail paekel hauled either to ILmover or KAto more. tl.e pr,torence to haul._ will be given ,to others wishing their houses, barn;. &c., spout. - - ; those from whom he in purchase. 1 ed, wotild do well to give them a call. jr ADIES. do v A. HA SUPERIOR style of SILK Tat SOLOMON POWERS: a WAILPLER. 1-A fashionable Robes want to boy cbeap and Robes If so. - call at W. W. I'AXION'S. December 6. 1852. 1.1" I April 18, 1853. tf . FAHNESTOCKS*. can be had in and• quantity of Feb. 25. COBEAN & PAXTON. I= = 31' rind I:try F!IIME! Ready-made Clothing' Az SAMSON:B CIIE..IP CLOTHING E,1111017111.V. IF you want a suit of READY-MADE CLOTHING, complete in every respect, cf the latest style, and cheaper than they can be Purchased at any establishment in the county—call at ; MARCUS SAms's opposite the Bank, in York oN street. I have just received from the eastern' Cities the largest and best:assortment of Goods ever ofiered in Gettysburg. In offering to sell_! BETTER. Goods at LOWER, prices than other deal-' ers, I simply request purchasers to call and satisfy themselves of 'the truth of my * offer, by a personal examination of my goods and prices. Buying exclusively for cash, .1 can , { buy cheaper and sell cheaper than any other person in the county. My Goods are made , up-in-the bent style by expe-rienced-work mon and can't be excelled by any custcnuer My stock consists, in part, of Coats of all Sizes, prices, colors, and kinds, made up in, a" supe rior manner, Also Pants and Vests, *of the, latest and most fashionable styles and every 1 kind of goods suitable fur Spring awl Summer wear ; also - BOOTS ,71V7) SIIOES, and, a large as:.ortment of GENTLEMEN'S AND BOYS' FURNISHING ' GOODS, consisting of extra quality linen hosMn Shirts, Suspenders, Gloves, halt' Muse, Collars, neck and pocket Handker chiefs, and an extraordinary 'assortment of hlack satin and fancy self adjusting Stocks, and various other fancy articles, together with Umbrellas, Trunks, Carpet Bags, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes. Li') am also prepared to sell wholesale to country merchants desiring to sell again, Ready blade Clothing at CHEAPER ItAnS THAN CAN lig 130EIWIC IN CITIPiS. If you doubt it, call and examine for yourselves. • I A RCUS S MSON. N. B. All Goods boutof we will be ex changed if they do riot pro ..4atisfaetory. Gettysburg, _April )4,1856. - New Hardware Siore. qpIIN snbscrihers would respectfully an -1.. nounce to their ft iewl.s and the public that they have opened a Ilardware.S[me, in Balti more str e et, adjoining the residence of David %ic4lcr. Gettysburg, it winch they always in tend to offer to the public a large and generai asmatinen of Thiamin!, Iron, •Steel, Groceries, CUTLE RY, COIC It TRIMMINGS, SPRINGS, AXLES, cO r —ware, !Zil)oc 'Paints, (His, and Dye-stuffs, in general, including every description of arti cles in the above line of business, to which they invite . the „attention of Coach-makers, hi ck sad tits, Carpenters, net - makers, Sathlters, and the public gener ally. 4-)ur stock having been selected with great cat e and purchased for cash. we guaran tee (tOr the ready money,) to dispose of any part of it on as reasonable, terms as they can toirclia:sed anywhere. We partienLirly request a call from our friends, and cal nest ly solicit, a share of public favor, as IA e are determined to establish a char aster r.)l . elTing 60 ! )(is at, low priqes an mug business on lair priin:ipl( , s. B. DANNER, D .1V II) ZIEGLER,. • Gettysburg, June 9, 1531. If GREAT ATTRAU'I'ION AT Fr:Laces Che:ip 11 - afich &Jew. t t LEN:R FRAZER .respectfully informs the pa Hie. that he liitA just received a large and splendid 3 , , , :0rt meta of rich and new style W («A) \\ Fifa' of 'all kind., including Breast Pros, noger Ring, Ear Rings, of the most lasliionahle style's; fob, vest and guard Chains, Cuff Pins, \V ateh Key , &c. Also, Alhats Spo - an - s; - Parrcy -Vases, -- Wa Leh - Guards; Keys. and Chains, Gold) & Sit.vmt \V A Toil ES, together cf, with a large a,sortnient of - Lai I cr. '1 • - sunahle-- or - tns in 'mourning, and numerous other articles in his line—all of which will be sold at the lowest cash prices. 11. - / - As I have purchased all my goods from regular Jewilers. I will WARRANT them to he r what I pronouce than. Of this purchasers may rest a•,-; ,[7'\V AT % i ES AND JEWELRY RE- P.% MED, as heretofore. Give me a call, in Baltimore ,treet, a few doors from the diamond, it you want Jewelry, and the genuine ar ticle, lower than the saute can be purchased any place out of the city Gettysburg, Nov. 5, 1855. tf HEICi k: i 1 7.e: 7 :Le - - 4 IVI!,i, , '' ;=- Z.7 - ',., , ;i",' V,,.n.'" . 5.:.1.--1:9%%2,,2Arz,V40:.91>i,42- N:ip:7-; Cilittri:.• New Est ahl ib.hratent. TIIE imdrsigned, lately from the city of 11.1ltnnore, r,ouhl respectfully inform the puhlio generally. Ora he has opened a MAR,- HU YARD. rn MeSherrystown. Adams coup ' iv. Pa., near the Public noose of John Bushey, Esq., where he is prepared to furnish to order la tire most chaste and workmanlike manner, Monuments, Tombs and Headstones, °fall kiwis ; :is well as all other articles in his line of business., on as reasonable terms as any other estahlishmeut in the country. Be intends ! . kceping com - tantly on hand. Monuments of all kinds. both plain anti ornamental, Table Slabs, &C., r From his li)ng experience in the business, ti.gether with accominidating terms and a de- SIT e to render entire satisfaction. he hopes to ieceicc and merit a liberal share of public pa tronage. E. D. liEttN. \lay 9, 1553 Stauffer', liariev. HEAP W .ITCIIES AND JEWELRY, Wholesale and retail. at the Philadelphia Watch and Jewelry Store, \o. 06 North Sec ond street. corner of Quarry, Philadelphia. Gold Lever Watches. full jeweled, 18 carat eases, $2B 00; Gold Lepines, 111 carat, $24 00; Silver Levers, full jeweled, il2. 00: Silver Le pines, jewels,s9 (10: superior Quartiers, $7 00: Gold Spectacles, $7 (10: fine Silver do. $1 50; (iuld Bracelets. $.3 00: Ladies' Gold Pencils, 1 (10: Silver Tea Spoons, set. $5 00; Gold Pens, with pencil and silver holder, $1 00. Gold 37i cents to :$80; Watch Glasses. plain, 12 1 2 cents, patent Ltinet 25: other mucks in proportion.. All goods warranted to be what they are sold for. STA UFF ER & iiAIILLY. On hand, sonic gold and silver Levers and Lepines, still lower than the above prices. October 1. 1855. lv pErjsoNs having hay to sell will do well by calling on the sub , ,criber, iii 4ietAvs bur,-*, who is , desirous of purehasing. The 16.4irst market price will he paid at all times. I>> ntenils havin: this }la • after be- rv El Elasv Wanted. 6 ettysbu rg-- -Foundry. A NEW FIRM.' undersigned, having entered into part nership to carry on the Foundry business under the firm of WARREN & SONS, hereby make known to the citizens of Adams and ad joining counties, that. — we are prepared to make everything in our line .of business. We have - Constantly ori hated; the Hathaivay and other Cooking Stoves, - the Parlor Air-Tight and Ten-plate Stoves, of various styles and sizes ; Pots, Kettles and Pans, and all other Iron Cooking Utensils, Waffle Irons, Washing Machines, Ash-plates, Boot-scrapers, &c. Castings for Mills and , other Machinery, PLOUGH CASTINGS, of every description . , &c. We make the Seylar, Block er. and different kinds of Witherow Ploughs. •"'e lave also gat diffeient — pattt . Fencing and for Cemeteries, Yards and Porches, which can't be heat fin' beauty and cheapness. ' All the above articles will be sold cheap for cash or country produce. ri—Blackstoithing still confirmed. BRASS CASTING'S and everything in our line wade to order. THRESHING MACHINES repaired at the shortest notice. Being Moulders ourselves, ive will do our work HIGHT. THOMAS WARREN, MARTIN WARREN, HIRAM WARREN, THOMAS A. WARREN. Gettysburg, May 14, 1855. tf Now is the - Time, FOR CHEAP DAGUERREOTYPES! 5W HAVER respectfully announces to the • Ladies and Gentlemen of Gettxsburg and that he has resuiried the 'Daguerreo type business, at the old stand, in Chambers burg-street, where he will be happy to receive visitors desirous of securing perfect Daguerreo types of themselves or friends. Being furnished with an entirely new and costly apparatus, he - is prepared to- take pic tures in every style of the art and insure per fect satisfaction. tryetiarges from 50 cents to $lO. Ea — fl ours of operating from 8 A. M. tO 4 P. M. ryin tires.; avoid light, red, blue, or pur. ple. I)arl. dress adds much to the heauty of the pic.ure. Feb. 4, 1856. tf • • i 41.11111100 Tin Ware, &c. AMITEL COOK informs his friends and the public generally, that he has on hand, at his Suop near;.y -opposite the Post-Oflice. a very large :10 well-made assortment of TIN WARE. winch he will sell at prices which cannot fail to please. lie will also execute to order, with promptness, in a workman-like manner, and with the best materials, - all kinds of LIOUSE SP(-) UT IN(;. METALLIC ROOF:- iNt3, HYDR A N "IA ORE. &c. Gettysbuig, Nov. 12, 1855. tf A LARGE AND CHEAP LOT OF GIWEEIVIES I ScC. - LI:MANUEL ZIEGLER has just returned IL4 from the city, with the largest lot of . GROCERIES he has ever before opened, to which he invites the attention of all, convinced that he can offer axes BARGAINS. He has also a fine lot . 01 HAMS, SHOULDERS, &c ; FI:•_41.1 of all kiuls ; Oranges, Lemons, and other fruits ; Crackers ( Nuts, Confections; Segars, "rebacco, Snuff, and a general variety of everything. "from a needle to an anchor," almo;t. Give him a call, if you want to l.my what's cheap and good. 1.. Country Produce taken in exchange for Goods. [Ma , : . PHILADELPHIA ADVERTISEMENT. ET11.225 1. Fire & Thief proof Safes others, • having Books, Papers or other ralitilid. , B, 'to preserve from FIRE or BURG LARS. Day & Newell's (Hohb's) BANE Locus. A CA R I),—The "FIRE Phooto SAFE," that preserved our ilonA-s, - -erprr., 4.0., during the '•(;reat, Fire at Hart's Building," was pur chased of OLIVER EVA,NS, 01 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia.—(;dz, Beck. Refril;erators & Water Filters. EVANS' Premium Ventilated Refrigerators far_eooting_and_preservitiginelds,be ft"r,n? traivr and all articles for culinary purposes. WATER FILTERS, for purifying •b ra or eilliiily water, whether affected by rains, limestone, marl or other causes : can be had separate or attached to the Refrigerators—a small quantity of Ice cooling the whole. in the warmest weather. PORTABLE SHOWER BATHS, for the use of tr , 777m or mix? water. WATER Cooi.ims, for Hotels, Stores and Dwellings. Srl T Rs. for moving b0,r,!..., SEAL PEES;;ES, COPYING d'., DRUGGIST do. -OLIVER EVANS, No. 61 SAtth ,Corond SI., 2 do6r.v below Chesnut. ( ESTABLISHED IN 1835.) Feb. 11, 1856. ly TRUSSES! TRUSSES !! TRUSSES !!! IL Needles', .6)-...Tizr'sS AND BR.Af 'E EST AI3LISII !dEN 1. Of Ter , '/fib ,or,[ Rote. strorlN, ilmblphio, IMPORTER of fine FitExca TarssEs.Com.liining /wow. , /1 / 0 ) ,,,.,, 5 . , ease and durability with curt ea construction. lernial or ruptured patients can be suited by reiniv.ing amounts, as below :—Sending number of inches round the hips, and stating s id e a fp c t e d. Cost ofsingle Truss. $2.25, $4, Double—S. - 6 $6. and w 10. Instruc tion; as to wear, and how to effect a cure, when possible„ Lent with the Truss. Also for sale, in great variety, Dr. Banniny.s. b0 1 i0, ,,, 1 Po , Id Brplll lirqoe, for the cure of Prolapsus ; Spinal Props and Supports. Patent Shoulder Brace Chest Expanders and Erector Braces. adapted to all with Stoop Shoulders and Weak Lungs ; English Elastic Abdominal Belts, Susp,aisories. Syringes— male and female. _ Rooms-, with La dy attendants. [Aug. 6, 18;3. ly --- fOring% Removed a Few Doors south of the Old stand. ir H. SMELLY respectfully informs his old • customers oud the public generally, that he continues the TA ILOR ING BUS IN S, near his old stand, in South Baltimore street. Where he will he happy to accommodate all , who may patronize loin. All work entrusted to his care w arrant ed to fit and he of most sub ' stantial make. Thankful for past favors, he solicits a continuance of public patronrge. /" I I ` oil,: ri n 7 slid Summer F.=/,inns are received. Call and see them. Gettysburg. April 9,181 i. `pouting el FORGE and lienrr Wampler will make : iivn:c in tiny= and ut u the same low I Earms,_after the Ist of il:nne, $360, A FARM WITTILY - THE REACH - Of Every Man !, . 277000 ACRES of good FA - 11141 AND 'Ck'ija, LAND in Ell county, Bensinger township, Pennsylvania, for sale,giving a Farm of 26 Acres fir 5200, payable in installments of 5-1 per ~ e a ssts -si s t-she_same_ra P monthly,- Farms of 50,.75,100, or more acres adjorn ing in proportion. Each Farm fronts upon a road thirty feet in width. ~ The Soil is a rich limestone loam,, and es-. pecially 'adapted to cultivation, as It it niith4ir hilly nor stonss but gently,solling or fine tilidis land. Aronsid, ,axid _I through this -propertY thetWare 'al - ready some 20,000 - defesnodercttl -- - ti vation , and its fettilitY has been-'established from the crops produced; • Upon this subject it is easy to - be ,fully satisfied. There WA -- ready cash market.for produce which is much better than trade. It is the -, - " " '' ` Cheapest, as land of a e similar quality is selling at much higher prices. adjoining, and: especially such as contains coal. • . ~ The Coal.—This in particular is' the Coil District, several veins underlaying the whole' property, and the attention of miners, and those acquainted with coal lands,'is apctially called to it. It has the advantage of being the nearest to the great lake market, with -which it will he connected by the Sunbury and Erie Railroad now under contract and in course of completion from Erie to. Ridgeway. with de.. scending grade the whole way. The soil over, bituminous coal is the best. for instance Eng.' ' land and other countries. The price per acre" is trifling far the coal alone, as it will certain= ly, in so - favorable a locations within, a short f - tine pay largely—This-is-important--as--an -1 immense coal trade will soon - open. - Four coal companies have already been started to work mines in the vicinity, and there are now Mem openings around St. Mary's.,. The Timber, Stockholders also receive.— There is no reservation whatever either of tim ber or coal. It is very valuable, and will pay. for a great part of the land.. On account of the . excellence of streams there are fine opportuni ties for mills. For Health, the location is much recommend. ed.by Physicians. The chills and fevers are unknown, also pulmonary complaints; being protected from the north east winds by the Al leglienies. The water is pure and amongst the best, the land abounding in fine springs. . Four Railroads will shortly be completed. connecting it by a direct communication with New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Erie, Buffalo. and all the cities on the Lakes. They ale the Sunbury and Erie, the Allegheny Val ley, the Pittsburg and Buffalo, and the Venan go. Energetic exertions are also being made for the building of the Tyrone and Clearfield. which also passes through this property. The effect of.this upon trade, and general develop ment„as well as the coal, may be imagined. The large and flourishing town of St. Mary's is in the centre of the tract, numbering near 3,000 inhabitants. It ties Hotels, good public schools, saw and grist mills, stores, well stock ed and every thing desired. There are 235 half acre lots in the town of St. Mary's, which w ill bit Sold and the proceeds equally divided. amongst those who buy farms. Ridgeway, the county seat, Where - tin :extensive business is dune, adjoins the tract on the west. The whole - di - s'ffict isliftersectal .by gossi-trirripikes-and othei roads. 'This is a rare oppOrtunity offered to those who wish to farm or have a good investment 1 for the future. By making proper inquiries, t and considering the advantages of good sok. Ipp abundance of coal, healthfulness of climate; Ita,flroad facilities, and its location, a ,correct , judgment may be formed of its present advan- . tages and ultimate increase. By writing to the,office directions will be given to those who wish to visit the land. A system- of excursions will shortly be adopted.' There is an excellent opening for various branches or mechanical business, especially tanneries. wheelwrights, axe handle makers, -s-lioema-kers,--carpenters_and others— Farms can he Nought by enclosing the first instalment. Ladies can hold shares in their own right. Title unquestionably good, and warrantee deeds • given. Address or - applc to - ---- . banwel •atte ec y, a " s • tween Fourth and Fifth streets, Philadelphia. References : Watts, 148, Walnut st., John C. Cresson, Esq., President of Phila. Gas Company. 7th st. above Chesnut, Philad's. George Wiegand, Esq., Inspector of Coal, City Gas Office, 7th st. above Chesnut, Phila. has been over the land and examined the coal: Ilon. Geo: 8,. Barrett, Cleat field, Penna., has been over the land. Ilene}' Schmitt, Esq., U. S. Mint, residence, No. 652 North Fifth st. Phila., has examined _the jand. Wm. F. Boone, Esq., south side of Walnut at. below Fourth, Phila., examined the laud.. Hon. Alexander L. Hayes, Lancaster, Geo. IX almsley, Esq., St. Mary's, Elk co., a recent settler, Richard Gardner', D.q., 636 Poplar st., has examined the land. J. L. Barrett. Esq., Prop. of the Mount Vernon house, Second St. above Arch, Phila., has. examined the land. E. 0. Shultz, Esq., Justice of the Peace, St. Mary's, Ell,: county, Chas. I, abr. Esq. Pres't of the Bor. of St. Mary 'a, J. S. Weis, Esq., St. Mary's, Geo,Taylor, De p'y Postmaster,St.Mary Mr. IA rn. Lyons, St. Mary's, Mr. John Miller, Coal Minix, St. Mary's, , Mr. John Corbe, 4 4 E.ll.Stnne,Esq.,Wellsrille,Ohin,Coal operator. L. ‘‘ ilinarth, Esq., Pittsburg. Pennsylvania. Borough Couneit (If St. l!cry's to the Public. This is to certify that. having been over the tract owned by the Ridgeway Farm and Coal Company, and given it a thorough examination, we find the representations of that Company to he correct. We find the soil to be the most fertile—the Coal and Iron Ore to lie in inex hau:tible quantities, through the whole dis tiict—the Farms in excellent order, and the inte:l igence and prosperity of the people to be of the most gratifying character. We know that there is no healthier location in the State. and we consider it a most desiraWe place of settlement. We make this declaration, us we believe there may be many persons who are unac quainted with these land:, and we are satisfied. limn our knowledge of the. subject, that infor mation upon it will be almblic.benefit. Jacob F. Shafer, Surveyor, St. Mary'a, Elk county, Chas. Lu hr, Pres't of the Borough of St. Mary's. John Beetch, member of the Borough Council, St. 111 ary's, Chas. Brooks, member of the Borough Council, St. Mary's. H.J.« rigg I e,m emb.ofßor. Council ,SLlklary's. FanLJabab, mem b. of Bor.Council, St. Mary's. This is to certify that the above five gentle men are at present the Acting Members of tha Town Council of St. Mary's, Elk county. and that the above is their hand and signature. In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name, and caused the Seal of Otlice to be at tached thereto and I fully concur in the above recommendation. LSEAL.] EDWARD BABEL, C'lizrf Burgess o f-Si. Efl: Co. Pa. St. Mary's, October 30,1835. NraTl7l"B - sb. :. .0 -
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