*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
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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.
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