u W. P. Harvey & Co., dull IM Commission Merchants, 75 Exchange Place, Wful.l v.-sntfullv solid! a conlimixiirc of the liberal patron a .1 p;-- tii-y nave alwav ii rt i rd cifort si 1 to irivr to them. Sill Ys.vt r (' --.. 1st: S.- r COMMISSION KE1A1 k OUOESLDTS, BWfTlffi NO. 83 EXCHANGE PLACE, JiALTDLORi:. AID., li . sJAKK A G LADES and h tve ...i 1 ti.i s every facility ier handling it to the hvst possible ::iv nvA oV.tainir.g the laiglii'.st market prices. -, vri'V.ipllv their money at an Wc ivf r l.v per l;UUill to G. Philson & Co., -J.I.Sit Third National Bank, Baltimore. Scheil & Kimmel, Bankers, Somerset. L-irnt National Bank, flevcrsdale. 1 I1C h:-.ve .Melt haiits bn-in- (a 'lie The t Herald. aoaierse fctol-cr 13. 1ST." S lyLK.sST 4. 5II M-'I'..VI. roifVT SalLl'AD. ". T.l:'i.l'71.tr:iirifwU! i.'Uows: ASKiVK. ti 10 . ia. 1 :. p. in. S o j p. m. U.tprcss Wc Cvl. 10. 11 ?,j a. ui. . .3 ot p. in. U UI Y.'ti. r. w. s. :s. ; l'.;.rrss l'.i-t... Kii-c-s Wo:... x a; K.m v.-t x:::i:L T",t. il-J ! 6 21 a. 11.13 p. 4 W p. Ill 11 ll VAI.I.rV It tll.liO.tn. : avL arrive. " .il l- i-: !1 i : a. as. 1:1". p. in. M :: V i 1". p. tn. 4 p. iu. KK.VMi l"i KN KY. A if. lit. Pittsburgh &, Connsllsvills m "SHOP.T JLtTZJZS- ALTEHATIOX OF TI31E. o !-; -.- ' ; fr-.rt i.--J L.-l -1 TIME XV3X2i i: y-tta Uy. ZvV. Ys.it, 1T4. 1. . r. ar l Arrive Ir.iui kvl :iir .!.?;?. a li Truint l.i-.l t:VE. 1-Tt Ac ..! i .i.m. r.'n r. A .- ..' v :i .. 'j .i.m. M Ki-.i--rt A.-. i .:c. IV. N.: .ii .v.- :u r.-'H M -iv'.-'j'-jn Ac- .-. m Z.V t 'hi Kit'-wu Ar- -"iu J:i.' ! h.- J -t A ' ..UI. p.m. p.m. 1 a.m. ! rhnitii t.x. . v a.m. I t'l.i- iiti nu A-. "m IDlia.ia. . M(.'Kt-jm-i A--1 rin m. '"' "- ji.m. "ni W'im liiiiiinati Ac- ero. 5 p.ia. I'M'krctjH ri A -- C"iu Tli p.m. Thnuh M:iil..:su p.m. Weft Teuton t 'iiaivU Traln.lii$ p.m. r-'in 4 -je p m. . .i !. Q if- n.m.... :1,'.J.IT5. Mrki-i?.-ri A- "in 6-.Ttp.ui, l lir uirl; K... . vj p.lu. 1.'K! :lrt A'-- c M! .11:1' p.m. "".( Nrt.tri riiun li I raia. lJ i p.m. (eulral Ticket !f!iee, 43 Cth Are Pittsburgh, Pa. . i. maits. i b. scwess. SAS1 C. ESCGH. G:lFa Ail V- b. J HAl'KY IV.ITT.. Couily Surrtf T. w:!l Kite ejH.--;tl atti-i-.iKTi t.1 a!i snrrrTin wrtThiifof Of--!. ui.rrir t lD'N, will.. aan-iiitiirs. iu.. -titru'-l (.. Lini. l nti-UMlUk ntv-vtui uiAiir. ri&lrf fii lt-J. Uud liO' i im iiT"t .iid ati.r"t. M Ilil. (Bnualtr.1. Allkiii.le t.l r--;0 '-r1:;-. ni'.rt:..kr-i. i-in.. n.-o-ff. ka. N-oM :uj l 1 fU fa- J..il.i,; tTlll. Ortl Ult-AlTK 10 '. k & Bci-M-i.' l.;x:k.ucdr tht- CiHirt It. at m- r'i. I"a- I.ikk NoTsrx. Ht !!! I- f"int la Lie ttt.-e -vrrr S.ittrtiay :n &U o;l.cr lAt auic. tiir- An Imnorlit.l I trt. The virluntsry trM'.mony of tlh":sands tstablishes Levond all doutit a fact of vital inijtot'azice to the sick and debiliUitrd. iz., that Hit-tetter's Stoma b Bitters an ab solute s,"-cc trie for rotuitu nt and intermit- tent fiver, dyspepsia, ctinsiipation. bilious-ne-tj. mi iita! depn-ssion, tlerplesBni-ss, ciironic disrrhin'a, and all uix-ass of the st- xiiarh. liver and lKe's. The unmedi tated stimulants usually pr seri!-d iu Uese u s only aigravaie the symptoms, in- tea.i oi reUioncg lucm. 1 lie filters o the contrary, act as a corrective and in- vi.-oratit, w i:limt. pnlucing the unpleas- atit nud dangt'ri'ue consqui nees of the '..! hiv.l pr-ctici-. The action is wild and tnb:.r) to the irritatod stomach and 1 evels, prompting digestion and prevent- iiiC tl.iiu!ei;ce, nausea, LeaJache and ail iat.-stiiia! irresuiaritie, A wiuelasslul l! .r; inr ds p really ui.i tilioa. The omvalcsocut may ose them wiih treat la-Refit, as a wans o:' restoring strength ar. 1 chf -rfjlcfis. " nid Farmers el in past years. lrom me iiiadcs, promising no quick ana satis lactory returns lor MERCHANTS SPECIALTY OF BUTTER, ;uav doiiem! upon receiving their sales Jivo. Bankers, Berlin. JO. the Glades with whom wc CieiitlemaD in want of Underwear will o v. 1 1 to call at G. U. Paiiker's. Kfxxa bd A (.'t iiesh ts made money lor the farm crs and merchants who shij ped to than last year. Wk had a jiltas-aut call from Dr. Ilick ok. f lied Surd, one day of last W eek. The doctor looks ju?t as young as be used to t'e. The -wigwam on the western end o! Union srreet. lloni:inj to the chiet has l en eomideted and he took possession on 1 liis-lav. Canada is but half civilized. It is aid Ihrr don't have sttiied suxkinps there. and the women either wear their own hair or iri halu headed. liocht tter Democrat. V.'r. have just received a Urge lot ol stationery ol the latest style and left nuikc in'tlie market. Envelope. Letter Leads, Bill heads, ijtutnienls, iic., furnish cd on sl. rt notice. I.o-t or mislaid, a small pocket account book, aav iierson who returns it to the owner or leaves it at the IIekald Oflice, will tx? liberally rewardeJ. G. F. tCHMC KEB. Y tkks 1 Ovsicrs ! Fresh Ovsters ! Bv t'K- can. half tan, or plate. Also frt ti-h. Call and see me in mv new room in the basement of Cook A: Beerits' Block V. S. Kcec.or. .Tut received from the eastern n.arket, a choice uMr;ment of Ladies, trimnu-d Hats, which I am selling at excetdin rly low prices, tail and see lliem. R. Parker t i.sc. to the crowded stae of our ad vert Uins colums. and the larize amount of spice surrendered to editorial and politics, wc ure compelled to omit a Urge amount ol iiiiercslnii; local matter this week. 1 you want yuur Butter sold promptly at 1 price and the sabs and money at on , ship it to Ki:NN".Uii A: Ocdesi.i ys. Exchange Place, Baltimore. We publih this wick the address of J. G. Keall Es.p, ot PhiUdelphii, made N tore the Smierset County Agricultural S K-ictv during the recent fair. Those w l.o did not have the pleasure ot hearing Mr. Il'.ail w ill Sad it profiuble reading. La.'its. vou areespecially invited to catl and seethe opening ot the new stock of Ir s GihkIs, Trimmings, Ed-nirs, Kib lrfins Feathers, Gloves, Silk Embroidery, Scarf-, Lm.n Handkerchiefs, &c Also the celebrated "Ryal Victoria Alpacas' r.t " G. It. Parker's. Baltimore com mission merchants buy uj) nearly all of the farmers' Glade" but ter in Smierset county. The quality ot ".utter made in that district has a reputa tion in Eastern cities that causes a great demand for it. and it always commands the highest price. Pitlnburgh Chrouiete. We publish elsewhere in to day 'a paper a list of Ileputilican meetings, as authoriz ed l.v M ij. H M. Schrock, Chairman of tlie Ilepublk-aa county commit tee. It is t l-e hoped that all friends ot the party, and of an hotitwt currency will unite to make tlenu of the good old faahioaed kin.L Thk public schools of this borough will open their session on Monday next, and the children look d'wc csolate. chU drvn mnst come prrpareJ to prove that they are over the age of six years. Part of the School Bjard will t ia attendance to see that the law in thf respect is en forced. The PiTTSBntc.H Expositiox. Visi tors to Pittsburgh -should not fail to call at Sheili's music store, 70 Filth Avenue, and examine -the uitb ock of Piano and Organs, the splendid supply o sheet mu sic ana musical instruments wuicn win oe olfirelat largely reduced prices during the Exposition. Removed. The Cheapside Grocery of C. B. dborn & Co.. to Baer's BUck, Kortm No. 2. C. B. Colborn & Co. hav- inn purchased the t-ntire stock of Y. F. Altfather& Co., and having consolidated the same "with, their former stork, gives ihtra the largest and best assorted stock of croceries in the town. They w ill be pleased to supply their former customers. and the public generally, with cheap and fresh proeerk-s of every kind and descrip- lion, and at the e-jr ive prices. Potatoes, corn. oats, buckwheat, rye cirgi, butter, etc., at the lowest market prices, taken in exchange for goods. RESERVED FOR W. S COMMISSION No. 47 South We offer our services as T.4, to the Farmers and solicit liberal shipments of We promise strict attention to the interest of those who ship to us, and will send quick sales with check for your Butter. We have ample "cah capital," and will make liberal cash advances to all who request it on their shipments. Our shipping cards can be had the Mores. urspectlullv. W. September 1. 1S75. KEN'XADD & OfDEfLVYS Solil tilt Mo-d, tjlaik-s Hutter lust year, btid obtained the Ix-Nt tirices. They have the trade anl facilities lor iloiui; tlie same aiiaiu this year. Kesnakd L Oi :!:.-i.iys. S3 ExtlinaL'e Place, lialtimtire. Mr. Dam el Siiowmas nwrcd a dis patch from Dixon, Lee Co., 111., on Mon day morning, statin? that his son Cyrus had had a leg cut oif and was not expec ted to live. We are sorry to hear of thi.-i accident to a Somerset boy anil hope that the fears in regard to the fatal termination of his injuries may prove groundless. I will open during the week, one of the largest assortment of Prints, Ginchams, brown and bleached Muslins. Ticking Sheetinjrs, Flannels, Cassimeres, Hiawls, Skirts, Umbrellas, ladies, trimmed Ha'.?, Corsets, woollen Packs, Hoods, Nubias, and Comforts, cver!roubt to this market. Depot for "Royal Victoria Alpacas." G. K. Paukkr. No Moke Cp.k.pit. On atid afler the fitst day f Vtober next wc will sell roods exclusively for Cash ; country pro duce taken in exchange for troix's. On the above terms we will sell goods at very re duced prii-cs. Flick & Countryman, Lavansville, Pa. September l'i. 1!?T3. OTin:. The Ux.ks and notes of E. II. Mar-hall &: Co., have Iieen plai d in my hands for collection. It is impi r tant that ail their accounts be closed at once. Persons knowin? themselves in debted to the firm will please call an J set tle w ilhout delay. Jons II. Edib.. Somerset. Oct. 13, 157-5. For Gemiantow n Wool, knitting Yarns, Alexander and Jouvoin Kids.Ladies Ilerlin Gauntlets and Gloves, cent's riding and dress Gloves, lancy silk Handkerchiefs, ladies and gent s eck ear, plain and fancy Hose. Hamburg and Lace Edgings, jet, pearl, and silk liuttons, workins Lot- tons, anl all Tanety ot Motions, "nival Victoria Alpaccs, call at G. K. 1 AUKLIl S. As will be seen by reference to our ad vertising colums the partnership hereto fore existing between Schell tfc Kimmel, has been dissolved. The firm was a st'onz one and many of its old customeis w ill re gret the dissolution, J. O. Kinunc-l & Sons, is the way the name of the new firm reads. We predict that this firm will be equally as popular as was the old one. It may lie know n, but not very general ly remembered, that soldiers of the Na tional Guard of Pennsylvania are exempt from the duty of serving on juries, and whenever any of the members of any ot our military companies are notified to at tend court in the capacity of jurors, the fact that they belong to the National Guards, will procure their exemption. Tms section of the moral vineyard was presented w ith a mantle of white on last Sunday night. We have been earnestly solicited by a number of our readers to publish that beautiful poem "The snow, the snow, the beautilul snow, " on the strength of it, but unless one half of onr subscribers sign a petition to that eiTcct and each of them present us with a chromo, we shall not do it. As Mr. Elwood Rice was driving past Hay's new house on Union Street, on Sat urday last, his horse scared at some bo-rds that were being thrown irciu the top of the building and jumping suddenly tor- ward, the hack seat in the wagon was over turned and Mr. l'.iee's wife, mother, and child thrown to the ground. Fortunatclv with the exception of some severe bruises they escaped uninjured. We understand tluit the County Com missioners, with truly coir.mc:i'!We en ergy, have purchased a new lel! lor the Court House. The old bell had Iiecome so cracked and so discordant in tone 'hat a new one was badly needed. The pies- ent !oard of Commissioners while they are careful tf the peoples money, as they should be, yet believe in keeping pace with the times, and know how to keep things in good order. Information W ante r. I n fi niiat ion is wanted f Willie Briudle, a boy aged about twelve years, w ho left his borne in Mount Lnion, on the 4th or August last. He had on a tan colored pair of pants, a light coat, somewhat torn at the sleeves. a block cup an,! a pair of No. 2 boots. Any information as to his whereatMUits, will be thankfully reeeived by Benjamin Brindle, Mount Union, Huntingdon conn-- ty. Pa. Lxcbanges please copy We learn that one day last week, thi ife of Mr. Michael " Shaffer, residing about three miles west of Lutbersburg, committed suicide by ripping out her bowels with a butcher knife while under temporary insanity. After she committed the fatal cut she jumped on the xrch roof, and from thence to the ground, and ran several rods from the house, w here she sank down and expired in a few moments. The community deeply sympathize with 3ir. e. in bis sad affliction, being an indus trious and hithlv respected citizen ot Brady township. CUarjield Journal. N OTICE. C. C. Williams, a mem ber ot our late Normal school is coming to bold a Musical Institnte in Somerset and adjoining counties. He gives a Vnn of wo weeks (Bve days each week), sessions . in afternoon and evening, making in all twentv lessons. txpenence has proved the advantace ot this system over the old one of meeting once or twice a week, to be immense as il. admit w ho have any knowledge of its workings Any number from S) to 100 and upwards, forms a class. Adult s tuition tl.OU, Children's 75 cts. Book furni.hed trt-- Tlnw ilnairinr his services address early as possible at Somerset Pa. ttieir money par man it aoes now to pav WE learn tiuta Mr. Anthony Ash that the interest on the bonds bekl by the na on Tuesday night of last week, some tional banks scamp tor whom banging wonld be too lieht It the Democratic plaiform means u a punishment, entered his pasture field thing it means that the present na iionii and shot a fine horse beloneing to him. bank svstein that furnishes us with m B,. The animal was valued at 300, ,nj WaS tjomrt currency which is ot nnitorr a value shot in the fore shoulder completely shat- throughout the entire length ami breadth Wring the shoulderblade. Since the above was in type we learn that on the same night a horse was shot for Mr. Phillip Walker under very si mi lar circumstances. Mr. Walker s horse was shot in the lore kg, near the knee joint. On the same night a horae belonging to a neighbor of Mr. Walker, w hose name we were unable to learn, had a large knite thrust into it ' Temple & Co., UTTER MERCHANTS Howard Street, COJI MISSIOX MEIt- and erclia nts in the " Glades, Butter this season. at the Express Office and at S. Temple & Co. Hope fs Ilie neiitontient. Jf vou b.avc been coiuhin'T all winter ::n-l U-"in to despair of iwovt-ry, or if vo.i have t;.l;en a recent cold, co ot once to tiie Drusr store of Geo. Vv". Benf ird it Co., and Let a bottle of Dit. Mounts' Svr.rpoF Tar. Wild Chkkrv and IIore r.oiMJ. Take it and be well. No other medicine acts so promptly and effectually in Couahs. Colds, and ail diseases of the throaOumra and chest, leading to Con sumption. Hundreds who once thought they bad that dread disease have been re stored to health bv ;he use of this almost magic remedy. It u also Use best known specilic for Croun. and never fails in Whoopicj Coimh. Trial size 10 cents, large size 00 cents per boitle. Jk I'act Wortli Know ins. Are vou sulT-ring with Consumption, Coughs, Severe Colds settled on the bieast or any di.-ea- of the Throat, and Lung3"f - .1 : . i ' c l..nt.v.l xi s, s;uiitviui in uut.-v. J. . uv uimim .V Co., and get a bottle of Boschee's Gf.rman" Syrvp. This medicine has late- Iv been mtroduiral from Germanv, and is belling oi) its ow n merits. The people arc ruing wi.d over its success, and druggists all over our country are writing us of its wondtrlul cures among their customers. If you w ish to try its sujcrior virtue, get a sample Kottle lor 10 cents. Large size bottle 75 rents. Three doses w ill relieve any rase. Try it. Are w e to have another epi.joty similar to that of ii'.s: Y e regret to say that there is reason lor serious apprehension. Ten thousand horses arc su.Tering ia Jfew York from a disease similar in many re flects to that which so &'avs-t universally attacked those useful anl patient animals two years ago, although, ai lar as it has de veloped itself, it djcs not apear to carry the same degree of fatality with it. The Delaware papers speak of a disease pre vailing among the cquines in a portion of that State a:id which has proven most malignant and deadly. From some parts ot New Jersey we liave such alarming ac counts of the progress of the epidemic ns leaves little room for the hope that Phila deiphi will escape; and yet, by the adop tion of timely precautions, the danger may be averted. Final Notice. We go East next week to purchase our principal fall stock of goods, and have sent by mail, or will hand personally, to the partit: s from whom due, all accounts in our hooks unpaid to this date, and all such (except those of regular paying customers) that have been standing for any leng.h of time we will be compelled to place in the hands cf an ofliecr tor collection, unless closed this week. To those of our customers w ho always pay their bills promptly, on pre sentation, we return our sincere thanks, but wc are not vet quite wealthy enough. either to give goods away or sell them on unlimited credit. Most respectluTy, Mrs. Jas. B. Tredaem. KErruurAN Meetings. Maj. E. M. scbrock. Chairman ot the Republican county committee, has appointed the fol lowing meetings, to which all the friends of Hartranft, lletrenchment, Reform, and honest currency are invited : Kingwood. :aturd:t-. Oct. 1fiih nt 9 r. m. New Lexington, Saturday evening, Oct. 16th. Confluence, Thursday evening, Oct 21st. rniisoury, truiav, Oct, "JJnJ at 2 p. m. Mejtrsdale, Friday evening, Oct. 2gnd. Mineral Point, Saturday alternoon, Oct. ora. Shauksville, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 23rd. Berlin, Thursday evening, Oct. 28th. Stoystown, Friday afternoon, Oct. 2'Jth. Hooversville, Friday evening, Oct. 29th. Davidsville, Friday evening, Oct. 2'Jth. Jenncr X Boads, Saturdav afternoon, Oc:, otith. The Seven Seals Or Golden ) or.dcr, advertised in another column by Messrs. Kennedy & Co., is worthy of the consideration of our readers. The advertisers are worthy of confidence, and their assertions can be relied upon. Panics remitting money can be lullv as sured that they will receive just what is promised. Mes-rs. Kennedy & Co. have in their possession huudreds of testimonials from all parts of the country speaking in the highest terms of their medicine. The laterality and enterprise of Mews. Ken nedy & Co. are show n I y the fact that they give to each vettf a c a H'lctr hunt ing tae valo'. AVe have seen and exam ined this watch, and arc able to say that it is in every way equal to what is claimed for it. If the reader w ill take the trouble to read their card (which will not be hard to find) he will find that Messrs. K. & Co. do business on the basis ot "so OVKE so pat," Any ot our readers w ishing to en gage in a profitable business should read the advertisement, remit the dollar tor a sample and take the agency for his county. When you visit Pittsburgh", the Messrs. lv. Jc Co. will be pleased to have you call and see them at their ollice. Fr the Somerset 1Ixbali. Cosfu exce, Pa.. ) October 11, 1S75 Meucastile Slav eky. Prior to 180 the currency in circulation was furnished by the I auks of all the Slates, with a fluc tuating value, depending upon the banks iss ling it, and upon the distance from home at which it was circulated. Banks aimed to get their paper to circulate as far from home as possible, to lessen the lia bility of its presentation f'T redemption, ,nj ,ue issui.8 of oislant 1)anks -. m.d' f,,mUi. n. mm-noir r..r .u;i k;.. trrmsaMi.ai l..iiMfiii i..ir ',, ... sure to displace that nearer home and of hither Talue. The dillerence in value between curren cy and par funds was a severe tux on every man of business. If anv one will read up Bicknell's Bank Note Reporter for 17, 190, 19, and 1HG0, and compile . from it a methodical statement showia . the discount charged on currency tho Je four years ot Democratic rule, it will be found that it cost the people more to nx- e of the land is to be abandoned na' t depre ciated currency, with no real alue he hind it, forced upoa ihc busioed commu nity. A very large portion of the -voters of to-day are nitn vebo never e fjwrienced the anaovaucea aji.l Itm-s nnrl m- ih U frfcite bank system or ihey woo ki at for a moment toler-AU the idea of r seaming to il. Young rjtn think before ' roa vote, " J5. F OWENS & SCOTT, Commission Merchants, I : ...' ....,;,". 153 W. PRATT Street, BALTIMORE. We are. in want of GLADES BUTTER and promise the same promptness in making good returns as in seasons past. Liberal advances made upon shipments when desired. Cards can be had at Express office, and Stores. Verv respectfully, ' O W E X S & SCOT T. September 29, 1873. ' " B. Brooke Nyce& Co. BUTTER COMMISSION No. 54 South Street. BAXiTEVCORE, The lare and regular trade that we have for Butter all the year round offers superior inducements for Merchants and Dairymen to ship their Butter to us and we respectfully solicit their favors promising strict attention to all sent us with prompt sales and check for proceeds. Most respectfully, It. Brooke Xyec A o. X. B. Our Shipping Offices. September 2-2, 187.5 Cards Trial List for 2nd Monday of Nov. 1875. First Week. FOU 3IOXPAY, THE 8tii. Attokxeys. Colbunu Co tf roth and liil. Jomut Howter'l t liie. Adiua Shrirtr, Kmmts, Jaco O. TbiUiP pi, lUam, Ihl'tlS. ScUill, SctltU, CM, Jacob Sttea, FOR W1JDXESD.4.Y, THE 10th. flit, and CuffrctU . tliUauJ CefTriAh It kuppeL, Cuiburuj, Kounii, l.'ollfOIXM, kuou;z, L1K, Colijm, Alexander Waiter, KoocU, Baera, Koontr, I&aac Jenkiiia, William X. Bow-jnaa J. A. Ranch. Co If rot k k 3tuioeI, kronix. Collruutk Euii-J, Anne Uwldy's a l.mr, B. W. Oarreuioi iJooaa Weaver, L A. Jeskina, liaen, Bacra, Rooms. CoUroth KOUHf, Joi(jorMaBliLOoDlx,'laae Holsapie Baera, Oolhura., CotOucus, CuMotoa, Huerer ai Wet r. IJvlin H. kceiii r and Cullruta k. wife. Levi Shatter, j J. O. Kimmel, Second Week. FOU MONDAY, THE 15th. dither, i William S. Harah, Oaither, Oalihcr, Same, Emanuel I.lchty, iKonntx. .'. tR.tU k Rul oeL l"hl. ,Colburna, 'Koontx, kooQta. (Jacob J. Walkvr, Ij. R. Norton, i Adam Arefiuan, J.M.n H. Miller. blward Moftoller, I E. k K. MuMuller, IJesM McFarland, Cilriif. CodroU k EUM I. Unil ber, Kootua, KuouJt, iBaen. CulUoili k licppet. ICottwrna FOU WEDNESDAY, I7th. Oitrroth k Hiijivcl, Colhorna, Coltx-rna, Kiiehler k Wolford, : Konser, Baltter Walter. Koontx, i J . Hcn.lrron k tiro ' naera. K iKintZ, Hav. Mkaael Kn)ta, Coltionis. I William KifBer. iManraret Olover, J. J."Srck iOj., JohnOeiM, Wm. M. JenkinJ. Isaac A. Jenkiiw, ()ltnHh Koontx, .Colfroth jc'clfrHh 'Baera, CoBroth k Rappel naers, Konnia, (Vnruth k RariDet. rotlnnh k baibcl. Baera. Koooix. Koontx, Koontx, uaera. 8. Pbilxm k Co., Reynolds k Co., Au'am Kiduiger, Baera, Baera, FOU THURSDAY, THE 18th. ITiU Slack k Sholen. ' Koontx, koontx. Nathan tin. I'oflrotb Uaiiher. UvenguodkUiiue?r,;Colborn(and KountaJ Miller, aiejera and ;o3 Koonti,, KuttDtX., Koontx. Oertnaa Nat. Bank, iKooaer. .COttnuh (laither, (Coflroth w. w. ttrnirn. J. N. Fichtner. F. Seller! k Co., Baens CJetobtif IS, lsti. a ijT-rrmrm a tsT FOREIGN WATCHES, DIAMONDS, CLOCKS, JEWELRY. SUver and Plated Ware, .TOe."'' p WHOLES. Pa.IiF.-B XCIiTJSJ. V hlXTST. Prompt at .ten tion to orders t,y mail OC Aber IS, 187 u . B, Thk following from the Bedford J quirer applies so well to Somerset that we cann' a refrain from scissoring it: It ' a interesting to note sometimes where the eople draw the lines in tho matter of eip indtture the point at which they be gin tn economize. In many cases it will be found that it is just where they have n dulired themselves in all the things ther longht they wanted, and are called npua o provide that which they really need and which would par them tn solid comfort and convenience a larger percentage than previous outlays. Approach a man, lor instance, on the subject of lighting up hi dwelling by gas, and he says. 'Oh! oil is a great deal cheaper, and beside it would involve consiaeraoie ouiiay oi moo- rv tn intmliM-e the dIdcs." So it will, and so it involved greatly increased expend- ture to ornament your house with a wide cornice and brackets and a portico who. carved pillars, and to fresco and decorate your halls and drawing rooms, and yet none of these made your house any larger or warmer or more enduring. A rag ear- pet would cover your floors just as tbor- oughly as a three ply ingrain or Brosaelk now in use. But here ia a aonatantly want 363 times in the rear. Aj the darkness draws on an artificial light becomes necessary and you otter up in- cease to the god ot economy in the tutnea of unconsumed kerosene. Thr odor per- m rates the whole bouse, flavors th bread and meat and coffee. So . long aa you use coal oil you live in c Mstant dread of accidents. Plain facts need no iilustra- lions, particularly when practical illostra- MERCHANTS can le had at all the Express Attohsit. Ilsrux DAT. J. O. Kimmel awl Cotfrutii k. Kuuyel, IDcharUiun and Pen-' nnl. 1 lot Xov. 1874 FIdiILt and Rnddv, 11& Tfb. ADDie Zimmerman, i 78 Sept., LkhtliMr and Cum- 2i: - 1873 do. do 1973 do mim. Jobs Kline, P. asd C. Railroad Cumpaar, 1 W.Feb. I I F. and C. Kallrud Company. Maggie AlcKee, 135 Sept. 1873 do do do 1S74 do do do do UK do do do do P. and C. Bailruad Company. 35 Xov. Felix Allison, 20 Frederick Kreiier, I zl Feb. UW. A Uaamsun, 157 ( - k Haifiel, Aarua F. Baaer el ai 250' - Li. 1. Mlrhaeia. , H. C. Millenbenrcr, ! ilarueT Wolfliope. Mar, CocroUi U .karoo, F. Baker et al Kuipel, I CnitroLh m. RuroeL LPat k Marv Holly, .ccas. aou ic aaiiu. iJaiai Eru!hcr, iiri; Coffroth k Buppel, and Koontx. Koun:x anl Uvgar, Roddy k Simsct, S.-U1I. I M. F. .Smith, ! Jacob Kooireg, 3si " ItanielCaras. u David Cawbeer, j:: " Crros Meyer'iadmr..6i3 " 4o do do do do do do do Inmlcl Kboal. tjeni' " Jowpb Moauiller. l Xor. and Koi.nt t,4Xiver KneppeT,n"S. ITbomaa Qalaarher, ; 91 Xur. IJonaUian J. Waller, 1h4 " Ia. l. Miller, t"' " l&t do do do do do .. lanneniii a ex r., ML-hael Shannon, Sil " W. A. Koontx. aj " Joeepb P. Miller. IX, J in. k Rupet, fc Rnppel. k Kuppel, jNelaua Fearl, Wll - . E. 1. Yutxy. i3H4; do do do do do do i Same, i'i Hn. Meyers and i7l i Komiii, ICvrn? Meyer's admr.,;M7 J Same, 5uH t Same. &u Jan. 1875 k Rurmel I Baraet Picking-, ili: - d do do do do do Miller, k Rappel, k Rnppet, R I Uuur a Pn .'M) t-e hler k .McFarUnd '673) Harriet . Welsbona !474 (Benry S. liongea, 5." .U SCHROCK. Protboaotary. WATCHES. BAKRETT at CO., PITTKBr Bill. PA. (New) t FirUi Aeo, aeeoBd Boor. lions are an s hav got. every day occurrence. Let The Aw(hra t tat Hlaelllag Xaailav. And now it is said that the publishers of ebbter s lJicttonanes are responsible tor he recent Spelling Bee" excitement. Whether this is true or not, the spelling aaania was a good thing, and it nndoubted- Ij had a Terr excellent influence. Of all educational accomplish menta. a proper knowledge of the orthography of our own Language is certainly the most desirable, aad of all the deficiencies in our education al methods, that relating to this study is the moat marked. And we were there- fate going to say that whether the spelling excitement came about through the ad vertiaing efforts of the Webster publishers or not, one thing is quite clear, and that is that there is nothing that has helped to stimulate the wide-spread interest in the aahject, or that is so nearly a Speller's 'd Xtem as Webster's Pocket Dic- tiooary, sold lor One Dollar, and to be bad of almost any dealer in books. It is a marvel of compactness, containing about 'three hundred illustrations, over eighteen thousand words, brief but comprehensive rules tor spelling, a Urge nuruoer of words j irosa i oreign languages, phrases, proveroa, etc. in common qpe, - It is neatly boond in Morocco, with tacks and gilt edges. If -not otherwise obtainable it may be had by mad from the publishers Heasrs. Ivisoo Blsketnan, Taylor & Co., 138 and 140 Grand Street, New York, by enclosing to them the price, one dollar. SLlRRir.D. WEIGLjv-IWSS. In Berlin Pa., on Thursday morning, September 10, 1S73, by Rev. "jobnW. PofTinberger, Mr. Hiram Weigle, of Shanksville, to Hannah Ross, of Stonycreek, both of Somerset county. Penn n. MUtpSER WALKER. In rV,merset, September 22, 1875, by Rev. A. M. Whet tc Mr. II. K. Musse. to Miss Mary U. Walkor, all of near Berlin, Somerset Co., Pc-on'a, Br. riaay' CarapawBd S j rwp ef Rw fka U guaranteed to euro lnOaumaiion of the Kidney aad Bladder, painful or u;ipred arm aiiui ao trajaent In old aire, paiulal orreppre d aenetraaifc m leacorrluea or whiten, travel, gli et, atrial are. biowly dtseharxet, Brivhi's diKuMS, britkdun deposits, dmp-y, pain in the Inu-k or afclf. ink hea-taehe, pimples, blotches and erup ikM on the lace, aud a.l diseases of a ws-ihe or co-nittltntlTnal natirre. resrardlesa ol innim.ii. aire or sex. Coui-ana Siyruo or Bochu is a ui -itire and raiUal cure. For sale by (leo. W. Bcntorl k Co., BoDjeraet, Pa., aad ManUin k Co., Coafla enee, Pa. scpli New AdKrti.wnenU Q OCIIT PBOCLAMATIOX- -in thi Honoralde William SI. Haix, President at the ieveral Courts of Comm. Plena of tneC'ountiee eompofina; the sixteenth Judicial iwiriet in.! Jasthieof the Court of Oyer and Ter miner and General Jail Delivery, for the trial ol all capita- aad ot her oOanders In the said IMtri-t, od Imwih A. TcaaKJt and Juttiaa Mowar, Ks- 3uirea, Jtulies of the Coarts of Common Pleas, and asttces of theCoaruof Uyevaad Terminer, and Oearral Jail Delivery, for the trial of atl capital and ether offenders In tbeCoanty ol Soraernet. hare bwued their precepts aad to me direrted. tor hoid ini a ttourt of Common Pleas, and (Jeneral Cluar- ter -Sesl"e ol ine r-eace. w-rai jn ry and Cvarti of Uyer and Terminer, at .somerset On Jtomlay, aavexnwer , I. , Nonca is erey yiet to all the Justices or the Pea -, the Coroner and Constables williui the sahl Ooiinty of Somerset, that they be then and there tn hir nroner oersons. with their rolls. ree-iri!a.ino,u- itiona. examinations, and other remembrances, to d- those thins which to their offices and in that behalf appertain to be done; and al-, they who will prosecute airaicatthe prisoners that are or shall oe tn tne jau oi ww-iwi . , . , m - there, to pn!cnie sniin.i tnnio as snnn m io.- SHKUivr's Office, OLIVER K.NEl'PLK, Somerset, Out. 8. t. A. WaLTna. Sherttf. C. W. Tbcxal. CHEAP CCSH AMI STOEE. I'UODUCE. Waiter a Eros., of Uebharts, bavin? dlssolred partnembjp, a sew arm has been established by C. A. Walta and C W. Troxal. GocdJ sold at a tow fluure. for etuh and prcluce ; No CREDIT. All kinds of aseavhandise kept constantly oa band. GIVE t si ACAIX. Walter & Truxal. October 13, WTS. JkTOTCIE. "Itie partnership heretofore existing between Hie undersigned ha this day llllb October, ls.'S.) been dissolved by mutual consent. H. F. SCHE1X, J.O. K1.M.MLL. The unjersiirned respectfully infonnsjhis triends that he has purchased the Interest of 11. K S-hell In th BankiiiK business ot Schell and Kimmel. and has associated with himself his sons, licorice W. Kimmel awl Ja P. Kimmel, and will con tinue the Hanking- business in the name and style of J '. Kimmel k Sons. odd J.O. KIMMEU DMIXISTRATORS XOTlCE. avauTt ut .of JHenry Foast, Sr., late al Paint Twp deceased. letters of administration on the above estate haetnK been granted to the undersigned, notice is hereby Riven to thoee Indebted to it to make imme diate payment, ami those having claims aimin.t it to preasat them duly authenticated lor settlement on Saturday. 2o(h Jay of JiovembeT, 1ST5, at the late reeidetMe of dece.ued. AAVI0M. HAMMER. acilt Adtnicliftnitor. Watches! Watches! Watches! AT E. P, ROBERTS & SONS, Ko. 16 Fifth Ave Pittsburgh. Gents ToJ.l and Silver American Watches. La dle' Gold Watches, price very Uw; Jewelry, t hains. Suit and platc-1 Vt are, spoons, cutlery. Clucks atxl Optical Goods. . . tt. we nave tne largest stock oi v aicnes in the city, and oiler them at the very lowest price. Send for price Um of Watches, or call and see us when in the cjty. . trouble lo show you goods and give you prices. oct la I 34 Beautlfri bult of Uyaciuths. PITT Tulips, and Crocus, ul PosUKe DUL.UO, .ai.uo. PLANTS Fruits k ornamental Trees. Shrnt-s .and Vine. An immense stork for AXO I Fall Planting, very cheap. Send fur true list. BEX. A. EIOJOT k CO., 114 Market St., Pittsbunrh, Fa. TREES. oetll PETITION IX THE COMMON PLEAS. l'oAdaline JieClintock intermarried with Leo nid Barrone. Jame ild.'iinlock, Martin Van KutVn McClintock, Andrew J. McCliatock, Cbauncy McCiiutock. Mary Jane MeCUntock. I ou are hereby notiueil that an inquisition to make petition of a tract of land in Addison town ship, Somerset county. Pa,, containing 1W acres, held by you as tenants tn common with Mitchell McClintook. Plaintilf in this proceed int. will be held on the premises on the till day of November. a. i. ir5. OLIVER KXEPPEH. actli Sncrttl. GENERAL ELECTION rROC LAMATIO.V. OOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH. WHEEEAS. in and by an act of General As sembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled "An act to regulate the general elections within this Commonwealth, M it Is enjoined ujion me to give public notice of said elections an.l to enumerate In said notice what othcers are to be elected, 1. OLIVER KXEPPtR. Sheriff of the comity of Somerset, do hereby make known and give this public notice to the electors of the coun ty of Somerset, that a General Election will be held In said county oa the Second da j of November, 1S75, the I wne being the Tuesday next following the first iluplny of November. The eiee'ers of the boroua;h of Confluence to meet at the Council Chamber. In snld borough. The eiectof of the borough and township of Somerset to meet at the Court House, in sai l borough. The electors of the township of Miifbrd to meet at the house lately occupied by Thomas King, In said township. The electors of Tfcw CentrevUle to meet at th sch.iol bouse in said borough. Theelee;orof the towtj'hip cf l"ler Turkey foot to meet at t!ie house ol John A Shttltx, is . aid township. The ejectors of the township of Lorer Turkey foof lii a:ett a, the school house In Vr-sii-a oor- nuirh. foe electors of tlie borough of Vrstna to meet. at the school hnnse m said borough. The elector of the township ol Ad.iison to meet at the house of Levi Dean, in Petersburg, in said tiiemhin The electors of the township of Middlecreek to meet at tne house oecupiea ty Aaron uecuier, in said township. The slectors of the township of Elkik-k to meet at the new school house in the borough of Salis bury. The elector of the borough of Salisbury to meet at the new school house in said boroegh. The electors of tlie township of Summit to meet at the shoot house in Dale City borough. The elector of the borough of Dale City to meet at the school house in said borough. The electors of the borough of Wellrrsburg to meet at the school hoaae la said borough. The elector of the township of Greenville to meet at th school bouse. In Pocahontas, in said township. The electors of th township of Southampton to meet al th house of J. JU Kennel, ia said townsDip. Th elector of the township ef Northampton to meet at the boo of John Poorbnugti, in said township. The elector of the township of Larimer te meet at the bouse formerly occupied by m. May, in aid township. The elector of th boroegh of Berlin to meet at th house of Archibald Cutnptoa, in said bor ough. Vhe electors of the township of Brotherrvalley to meet at Burner's sx-hool bouse, in mid towa-,h'P- I n elector of the township of Stonycreek to meet at the school boose at Shasksviile, la sakt township. The elector of th borough of Stoystown to meet at the noose formerly occupied by Henry J. Miller, in said borough. The electors f the township of UuemahonlDg to meet at th house t Jacob Custer, ia Steys- '""he elector of the township of Allegheny to Beet at th boose of George A. Kimmel, ia sakt township. Tn elector of th borough of "few Baltimore te meet at the hoase of , in id bor- h- . .:. . . u - 1 he elector ol tn townsnip m iust" meet at th bouse of Peter Levy, ia said town ship The elector of th township of Shade to meet at th boos of Jacob Hetman, fn suid townsblp. Th elector of the towusfaipof Paint to meet at th school boos erected oa the lands of Henry Berkley, m said township. The electors of the township of Jenner to meet at the house of Tan. Oailagher, at Jenner k Kosvda, la said towaship. Th elector of the towashlD of Jefleraon to meet at the noose of Solomon Baker, ia said lowo- shin. The elector ef the boroaga of Jennervflle to j meet at the srhool boa ia said borougb. At which time aad place the quail tied voter ill elect by ballot: ONE PEBSO." for th ofnee of Gorernorof theCommonweailk of Pennsylvania. ONtPtHSON the office of Mate Treasurer el the UomnMaweaith of Pennsylvania. ONE PERSON for the offices of FXhonotarv, Clerk ef theCoaruof uaarterSeasiuaaasKlOyer and Ternti r of 'aid county. ONE PEriSON fur the offlee of Begister f WUi. Keeorder of Deed, aad Clerk oS the Or pfaaoa' Coart of said onty. ON E PEKSON tot th S of Sheriff of said ecanty. ONE PERSON (or th oaVe of Treasurer of Said essi aty. TWO PERSONS tat tk aef Commijaionsir of ale eeaaty. ONEPEHSON for th eflceof Poor Director of said eounty. JWtr Adrer(i.cmenU. Ji.FZn)y " ,h 0e An'1IU,"f,rrtlOU.cep. where, ar. entity the Htb Article oi ti,e New C-x-stitutlon. , .hLli I b.1, of a -lilVZ Sra.Tt.! 1. Kv. ry maio c'-ni n twenty "ne j ami on er-nvlnk-a thereof, shail be Sne.1 or Im liims, shjll f-r "Hitlcd to r.te at all eieeti: il hftr Uui a ciuirn of f'ir? I lilted 5ta-! at ieiist one m-Hith. accead. ltu aiull have resi.k-1 In the Ststeone year, (or if. h-orinit f r''Tl,.us!r be.cn auailnei1 hue reui'ived thcn-trnn an.', returned, then six month.! inmMi itejy prrcetlintr tile ejection. Mirm. tie ti;iii i.ie re.tea in the election district where he r,.i!l otf.T lo vote at least two months imuie.li.itlr precejiiiu the election. i-.-. it twenty. two ycarsoi ageor upwints, he snail hire ri. lth:n two rears a Staleor enanty Ux, which shall hnve 'been assessed at least two months an 1 pui at least one month be fore the election. tvj . . Ali the elcctkms by the eitirenj shall be by ..J....L Every hall. TMe l s!.,iil nuin beredlntha ovler tn whh h it shall be received, and the number recorded by the eU-citi.n odi.-ers on the list of v.:cr, ppHsl(! the n.inienf the etec. tor who presenu the ballot. Anv -lect..r nur write b:s name up-o his tk-ifet. or 'rouse u,e same to be written thereon anl attested bv a citrtee of thedi-trict. Toe election ufhivrs shall be swm or athniictl not to dlv'l.so hw any elector shall have v.ite.1 unless reiiutrej to do iu aa witnesses ia a judicial proceevimir. Sxe. i. Electors shall in all cic rxoept ues SJD.Iebjcy and l,reav-h or snreir ot the peoor. be LTivileiri-1 fr in arrest durica; their attendance ejections and in sj-Kna; to ami returning Uiere troui. . S-. S. Whcnerer anv of the qunlinVl eleetnrs of this Cuoiiwealthshall be In actnal mllitarv srvi.-e. on,l-r a resfcitith n trom the Prei.h-n ot ..r inwautnornver this Com. awoweaab, sucn elect.i tisr ewfetM the riaht ol sattratce in all elections It the ritiien n.tcr such rtnulaiions as are mr .hml he prerit.e.1 bv Uw. as wily u if they were pre-ea; wi liieir a,u il puces of ejection. s'; All laws rea!atinc the h.Unioele. tlolis by the cltixens or l tue r. Kiiri. n oT v. ters shall he aniiorm thrirhut tlie Ktat. bat do elect. shall be deprived ot the priva.tre vjtita hi na,n of his luma t. J ! . . A Any person who shall uive. or pnui or oner to sjive, iu an elector, aiiv money, regard orothervaiuatileeainsiderati.n for his viite at :in elecli'Sa. or tor witholdius: the sums, or who Hive or promise to ttive such onsi.lrratl-n to anv other per or party for such elector s vote or lor the wii holding- thcr-jof, an-1 any elector wti shall receive or aree to rei-eive. for him lf.r foran vttxir.imy m-ncy, reward or other valuable eon siderali .n lor his vote at an elwiUm, or for with holding the same shall thereby forfeit the rucht to vole al such election, and any "elector whose riicht to vote shall be challenged for such etiuse bef .re the eiectesB others, shall be retnireil to swear or a:hrm that the matter of the eiiailenie is untrue before his vote shall be reeeived. See. . Any person who shall, while acan. !! date for otli'-e. be guilty of bribery, fraud, or wil ful vbrlatl..n of any election law. shall be to rev li.aa'uici trim h i Hug snoLloeol trust or pn'tH in tills t omnionwe ilth, any person convicted of wutul vioiatiou ot -ne eioe'ton laws snail. In addi tion to anv penalto s provided by law. be deprived of the rigut ef iu.'nge absolutely lor a tcna of four years. See. 1 Fir ty . purpose of vT.tlmr tii rxrsm shall be deemed to have gained a residence by reason of his presence, or lost it by reason of his absence, while tuit'loved in the service, either civil or military, of this State, ol tho t'nitcd States, nor while engaged inthe navigation of the waters of the State or the tnlteil States, or on the high seas, nor while a student of anv institution of learning, nor while kept in any poor house or oiher asylum at public ei;nsc, nor while cuniin ed in pnblle orison. Set. 14. District election boapls shall consist of a judge an-t two hvsieetor. who shall bechoeen annually by thecitijetis. Each elector shall have the right to vote for the judire and one Inspector, and each Inspector shall appoint one eierk. The nrst election board for auy new dstrict shall be selected, and vacancies in election boards filled, as shall be provided by law. Election othcers shall be privileged fr. m arrest upon days of elec tion, ami while engaged in making up and trans milling returns, except upon warrant of a court of record or judge thereof, for an election fraud, for felony, or fc.r wanton breach of the peace. In cities they may claim exemption from jury doty during their terms of service. Sue. li. No person shall be qualified to serve as an election oincer who hall hold or shall with in two months have held any ofho. or appoint ment or employment in or under the government of the t'nlted States or of this State, or of any city, or county, or of any municipal boanl. cna nnssion or trust In ny city save only lustlces of the peace and aidermen. notaries public and per sons In -.he military service of the State: nor shall any election officer be eligible to any civil nthee to be tiiled at any election at which he shall serve, save only to such snboroinate municipal or heal otiices. below the grade of city or couuty officers, as shall be designated by general law. And alro to the following acts of Assembly now in force in this State, vlx: Act of June Hh. IS74. Sr. 5. At all election hereafter held under the laws of this Cotnunwi wealtb. the polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock a. m. and closed at T o'chjek p. m. Str.J. Whenever there shall he a vacancy in an election board on the moming of an election, said vacancy shail be tilled in conformity with ex isting laws. The said act of Assembly entitled "an act re lating to the elections of thW Commonwealth," passnl July 2 1114. provides as follows, vn: "That tho insjiectors ami judges shall meet at the resiieetive maces appointed for houliue the election in the district at which they respectively belong, before 7 o'clock in the morning of Tues dny . N'jvemher a-l, and each said Inspector shall appoint one clerk, who ehall be a qualified voter ot such district. 'In case the person who shall have reeeived the second highest number of voles tor lnsecfor shall not attend on the day of any election, then the person who shall have recolved the second highest number of votes fur .nde at the oejtt tirecce.ling election shall act as Inspector in his place. And incase the person who shall have r-ceived the highest numtier of votes for lnsieefox shall not at tend, the persoa elected judge shall appoint aa Inspector in his place: and in case the person elec ted tudge shall not attend, then the iru-pector who received tne nignest number oi votes shall i point a judge in his place: and It any vacancy shall continue in the tsiard for the staee ol one hour alter the time fixed bylaw lor the opening of the election, the qualified voters of the toe n hlp. war! or district Sir which such officer shall hare been elected, present at the place M election, shall elect one ol their number to till such va cancy. The act of 30th of July, 1S74, further provides, vix: Sue I. At the opening of the polls at all elec tions it shail be the duty of the judges of election i.r their respective di-lricts to designate one of the Inspectors, whose duty it ahail be to have la custody the registry of Voters, anl to make the entrie s therein required by law: an l It shall !e the duty of the other of said inspectors to receive ami number the ballots presvuted at said elec Uun. Sec. 9. Ail elections by the auisenf shall be by ballot: every boilot voted shall be numbered in the order in which -it shall be receive) i, said the numner recorded by the clerks on the list of vo ters opposite the name of theelectorfrt m whom re ceiveti And any voter voting two or more tu-kets. the several tickets so voted shall each le number ed with the number corresponding wltb the num ber to the name of the voter. Any elector uiay write his name upon his t i--k -r nrcauee the same to be written thereon, ami at tee te. I by a eitixea of the district. In atldition to the oath now prescrib ed by law to be taken and subscribed by election uificers. they shall severally be sworn or affirmed not to disclose bow any eieetorshall hive voted, unless piptired to do so a witnesses in a judicial prjceoling. All judges, inspectors, clerks, and overseers of any election held under this act. shall, before entering npon their duties, be duly sworn or affirmed in the presence of each other. The jndges shall be sworn by the minority inspector, if mere snail pe ma miuovny insi-ccior. ami in rase there be no minority inspector, then by a jus tice of the peace or alderman, and the Inspeebirs, overseers ard clerks shall te sworn by the judg. Cemm-ates of such swearing or affirming slutll be duly made out ami signed by the officer so swern. ami attested by the othcer who administer, edtheoaih. If any judge or minority inspector refuses or falls to swear the officers of eli-ctioa in tUe manner required by this act, or If any offt-'er of election shall act without being first duly sworn, or If any othcer of election sliali sign the form of oath without being ilulv sworn, or II anv jn.lge or minority inspector shall eenily that at.y ijtnccr W.13 sworn w i:cu ok wu bo. il snail o leemed a miSilemeanor. and utin eouvictm. th orfic-r or othcers socftcnding shall be fined not ex ceei:cg one thousaml dollars, or Imprisoned not exceeting one year, or both. In the diecreth.a oi the C'jurt. Sxt-. 10. On the day of election any per" n whose name shall not appear on the registry of voters, and who claims the right to vote at said election, shall produce at least one qualified voter of the district as a witness to the residence of the claimant in the district in which he claims to be a wter. for the period of at least two months Im tned'.itelv preceding raid election, which witness shall I - w rn or aitirmcd and sui scribe wri'ten or partly wr'tten and partlr printed affidavit to the facts .tatel by him. which aifi'iavit shail de fine clearly vthere the residence is of the person so claiming to be a voter, and the person so claiming the right to vote shall aiio take ami subscribe a written or partlv written and part!- printed affi davit, stating, to the best of bis knowledge and belief, when and where he was born: that he has oeeo a ellixen ot the Vnlteil Suite for one month, ami of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, that he has resided in the Commonwealth one year. or. if f rmerly a ualitied elector or a native born clt ixen thereof, ami has removeil therefrom ami re turned, that be ha resided therein six months next preceding sal. I election: tbst be has resl led in the dtstrie in which be claims to tie a rMer for the peri'l of at least two month Immediately pre ceding said elect kjo: that he has ml uvived into the distri't for the purpose of voting therein: that he has. if twenty-two years of age or upward, paid a State or county tax within two years, which was assessed at least two months ami pa d at least one month before t ha election. The said aifi' iavit shall also state when ami where the taxeiaimed to le paid by the affiant was assssied, aad when ami where ami to whom paid: aad the lax receipt therefor shall be prod occd t,r examination, aa ies the affiant shall state in his affidavit that it ha been loet or destroyed, or that he never received any. ami If a naturalised eltixon, shall also state when, where ami by what eourt he was aaturalix ed. and shall also produce hi certificate of nata radiation for examination. But If the persoa so churning the right to vote shall take ami subscribe an affidavit mat ne is a native wth euixea oi ine I'nited States, or. If born eisewnere, shall state the fact In his affidavit ami thai) prod nee evidence that he has beea aaturanteq or tnat ne atentitiea toeilixenship by reason of hi father's naturalisa tion, and shall further data la hie amdavit that he ts, at the time if making the affidavit, of tho ag of twenty-one ami uuuer twenty-two years: that he ha been a ci.ixen of the t utted Slate ooe month, ami ha resided lo the State one yean or, if a native borucitisen of the State ami ream el theiefroai ami retained, that he ha resided therein s.x months next proceeding sen! election, ami in th eleetloei district Immediately two month preceding such election, he shall be enti tled to vote, although he shall not have paid taxes. The said a th davits of all person nuking such claim, ami the affidavits of the witnesses to their resilience shall be preserved by the election board, and at th ekia of th electloa they shall be en closed with the list of voters, la ly list and Mber paper required by law te be filed hy th return judge with the Proihomitary. ami shall remain on file therewith in the Protmeiotary- office, subjeet to examination a other election p. per are. If the eiectioa ortloer shall find that the applicant pwsse ail I he legal qualification of a ver be shall be permitted to vote, ami hi aame shall be added to the list ot taxable by the elect ki offi cer, th word 'tax, ' beins; added where the claimant claim to vote on tax, and theword -age where he claim to vot on ag. I he word being added By the clerk Jo each case, respect- j iv-: v ob the i i .t uf nerstA rutina at sack eie I tkiol Sac. 11. It shall be lawful forany ejoa'.ifled eit ixea of tbedtatnet. notwlthsiamimg; the aaawof t he prorsMrsl voter I contained on the list ef rest Jent taxable to challeage the vote of such pern, w hereapun the same proof of the richt of soft rag a ts bow required by law shall be publicly nude and acted on by the election board, ami the vot admitted or retorted, according to tbeevhlenea. Every persen claiming to be a naturalised eitixea i.ll ha lenaireil to nmdace hi aataralixatiis eenifilcate at th election before voting, except where be aa been fur five years eonseeotively a voter la i be district where he. .sTer t vote: aad ea the vote ef such persoa received, the election othcer are to write or ataarp the word voted" oa hi eertincat with toe day aooath and year ami If aay election eificers officers shall re ceive a wad vote oa the sags day. by vim of New Adcertiements. tlMrMUKr, prtia. t Km h. .1.-. 1 1 a - . . . . . " ' -i.'h.n-. n.-r th iihtm-.uw. r-J ' on the oiflirs of election who shit ameleet nr iwl i lao to task, or can's tn h made, the endorssv. i iint: iHHiiiinrut 'nail n9 lUnrCterf. ra A-avHet ioe. , ment req'iire.1 as aforesaid J id aaiaraiiaaikisi ; rerMfl.iMe. Ski-, li. If any election olttcer shall refuse or nciftc-t r require snch prf of the rt ht .t snl 'tots aa Is f rTi!e. by this Uw. or lie laws b wtu, h ths is a sufipWuent, Irons any persoa otter- nut to vote whose name IsMne the lit of a si cm veiers. or wnoae right u vote m ehallens;ed by any qualified voter present, and shall admit sa-h persist to vote wllh,.ot mjairinu swrh peons, every person oOendlns: snail, upon eoavictiua. be wnll- iv ot a miAiemeanor, ana snail ne eatencsoi. tut every ra h offence, to ay a Hne not exeeedlns; Bve hundred dollars or to under-o an tinprsooiaent b it m. rt than one year, or both, at the discretion of thecmrt. - Su'. li. Any assesKT. elcctloo omcrrorpersoa stoomie.l as acuverteer. who shall Bnrlect or re fuse to perform any duty enjoined by tnia act. with out reasonable or Icial cause, shall be subject to a penalty of one hundred dollar: and if any assess shall aow o!y asesa any persoa as a voterwbo lsn-t qu i!ihcl, or shall wifinlry reCase to aseese anyone who Is qiMhneL fee shall be a"nllty of a mi deroe.M.r inodt.'e arel on eteivlctlon bepunlah e.1 Lv attne not exceelmw one thuusaad doi are, or Impri.osaientnot exceviins; two year, or both, ax trie .list re'i-m of the eourt. and also be subteetto an action lor dit tinge by th party ag-grleved; aad if aoyper sliill trauduiently alter, add to, de face or destroy nv listet voters mad eat a direct ed by thM act, or tear down or remove th same) from the place where it ha been fixed, with fraada lent or mischievous Intent, or lir any Improper pwr pose, the persoa so ufleurtiDs; shall begafttyofa miSilemeanor. ami on eonTk-thm shall be punished by a ine not exceeditur See huniired tbdlars, or im pri.Hnmeut not exceelinit two years, or both, at th tliscretln of the court; and If may acvsiss shall, by violence or intimidation, drive, or attempt to drive tr.un the polls, auy person or persieis appomteil by tho coirt to art as overseers f an eleetlnn. I or in any wsy wilfully prevent said fr.tn tenorminii the duties entolned wpm thena bv this act, such person shall be guilty ef a mlsde ui .-anor. and upon convKtioa thereof shall be pan Ishol by a Hne not exceeding one thoasand det lar, ur by rmiri.sonment not exeeeillna; two year, or both, at tlie discretion of tlie court. Any pet. son who shall, on the any of any election, visit a pulliu place In any election district at wlehh he if not entitled to vote and shall use any lhtlsidatloa or violence f-e the purpiee of prevent If any oUt eer of ele-tlone frm pertoruilns; the duties e inire.l of him by law. or (or the purpose of pre ventina; any nualifled voter of such district eier el'lror, his rtithi to vote, or from exeretstn; hie riuht t eliail-cse any persoa eBertns; to vote, such pern shall be .lee tried guilty of a misde meanor, and upon eoevletfcjuthuenf aha 11 be punish-,! hy a hne not exceeding one thotteaiid dollars ) ,,r 'y lmpris,jnment not exoeedina; two year, or isHh. at th discretion of the eourt. Anv eierk. overseer or eleciiuo officer, who shail disclose how any elector shall have voted, unlea repaired to do so as a witness in a judicial proceed lag shall ha guilty of a misdemeanor, ami upon ennvletiii thereof shall be punishes) by a ae not exceeding one iiHvsaitu wuiars. or ty imprworuneat not ex ceeding two years, or both, at the discretion of the court. if anynerca 'ial prtvent or attempt to pre vent any otm-er of an etectuai amler thi act trom holding aui h election, or ase or threaten any vlu. lence to any such officer, ami shall Interrupt or Im properly mterieee with htm in th execution of hi duty, shall block Bp or at tempt to hlurji up th win dow or avenue to any window where the sam may be holdra. ur shail riotously disturb the peace uf such election, or shall use or practice Intluddati-ai, threats, force or violence, with th desagn to influ ence aadiiiy or overawe any elector, or prevent him from voting, of b restrain the freedom of cboiee, such persons on conviction shall be fined In aay cant md exceeding five hundroi dollar, to be Imprison ed fr any tune not Ies than one nor OMire than twelve months, ami if It shall be shown to the court where the trial of such oifence shall be had. that t!ieperi so offending waa not a resident of the ei'y, ward or district where th said offence we committed, and not entitled to voce therein, on eoav viction. be shall be sentenced to pay a fine aot lea t han one hundred or more than one thousand dol lars, and be Imprisoned not Ies than six axoatha nor more than two years. "-It any person or person shall make any bet o? wager Q(s.n the result of an electloa wttbln th fju.uonwealth. or shail nrfer to make any sorb bet or wager, either by verbal proclamation thereof or by any writ tea or printed advertisement, or Invite any person or person to make asch bet or wooer. Usn conviction thereof he or they shall forfeit aiil nay three time th amount so bet or ottered lo tat Ami th election law of to Common wealth far. ther provide that -The Inspector. Judge ami clerks shall, before entering on the duties of their iiltl. severally take and subscribe th oath or ef- ormation hereinafter directed, wnicii snail r ad ministered to them by any J edge. Alderman or Justice of the Peace: but if no such magistrate b perse rit. one of the Inspectors of the electloa shall administer the oath or afllrmatloa to the other judge, and inspector, ami then th Inspector so .(LLinned snail administer tne oain or ainrmaiioa to him. -The Inspector", imlge ami clerk required by law to hold the township ami general elect Ion, shall take ami subscribe tneseveraloathaor affirm ations. reuirel bv the lssth, aotn and 21st section of the act of the 'il day of July, lias, entitled "Aa act relating to the electl'ics ot this Common wealth," which oaths or amrmattons shall he pre pared and administered in the manner prearriheil in the nth ami section of the said act, aad ta addition to the powereonfermt by the lth seettoa of Said act, the judge or either of the Inspector shall have power to administer the oaths prescrib ed by said . to any clerk of a general or, apeelal or b'wnshlp election. The following shall b the fwm of the oath or af firmation to tie taken hy each inspector, via: "I l a. B.) do that 1 will duly attend to the enralBsj eleet ion during the continuance thereof, a aa In spector and that I will not receive any ticket ur v,te fr in any person, other than such aa 1 shall fine ly believe to be. according to th provuiions of th constitution and th laws of thi Commonwealth, entitled to vote at snch eiectioa. without reqairiag such evidence of the right to vot a i dl reeled by law, nor will I vexatlously deiar or refuse to re ceive anv vote from any persoa who 1 shall bell to he entitled to vote a aforesaid, bat that I wili In ail thing, truly. Impartially and Atithrally per form my duty therein, to the beat ef my judgment ami abilities, ami that I am not directly or Indi ra t!v Interested in any bet or wager oa the retail of this election.-' The following shall be tn oath or aftlrmatP-a ef each judge: vix: 'I (A. H. do that 1 will ao (ttdge duly attend the ensuing eiectioa during tha eontinuam-e thereof, and faithfully assist the In spectors in carrying oa to ame; that I will ao give my eirtisenl that any vote or ticket shall b re ceived from any persiei other than such a 1 nrmly believe to be according to the provision of the enn sututU.n ami laws of this Com naon wealth, entitled to vote at such election, without requiring orh ev. idenceof the tight to roc as I directed by law, and that I till u-e mv beet easleaeor to prevent any frosul. deceit or abuje in caxrylng oa the same bv '-it iiens qualified to vote, or others, and that 1 Will make a tne ami penect return of the said elec tion, and will iu ail thing truly. Impartially aa ) faithfully perform my duty respecting th same to the best of my judgment ami ability and that I am m X directly or ireisrecf ly Interested in any bet or wafer on tlie reult of tbu eWctix." The Miuwiug shall be the form of the oath or & llruiati i b be taken by each cl'-rk. vlx: "I I A. U ) lo that I a ill tmpaitiaily acd truly write down tho nauie of each eicctir who shall vote at the ea. suing election, whi -h shall be given me in charge ami also the name of the township, ward ordletrlea wherein such elector reside, and ear fully aa4 truly write down the number of vote that shall h given lor each can lulate at the election a often aa his name shail be read to me by the Inspector thereof and tn all thing truly ami faithfully per form my dutv respecting the same to the best of my judgment and ability, ami that I em not dlrtctly or indirectly interested In aay bet or wager oa the re suit of this election." The qualified electors will take notice of th fol I'iwirg act of Assembly, approved 13th day ef March. Ifcc4.an art Kegiilattfigthe mode of voting at ail elections in the several ooancia of thi Com monwealth. So-rioTt 1. Be It enacted by the Senate ami H 'Use of Representative of th Commonwealth ol Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and It I hereby enacted by the aetbonty of the aame. Thet the quaiided voters ol tha several eoante9of thi Commonwealth at all genera I .towns hip, braiH ami sfiecial elections are hereby, hereafter, antbor ucl and required to vnte. hy ticket, printed or written, or portly printed aad partly written, sev erally classified as follows: One ticket shall eia-bro.-e the name of all judge of courts voted (or. ami to he labelled, outside -judiciary:" one ticket st.all embrace the nam- of ail State officer votetl for. ar. l be labelled -State:" one ticket shall em brace the names of all canty officers voted lor. ln ciU'iing the office of Senator, member ami member f Assembly, if votes! for. ami member of Ca-gre-s. If voted fur. and be labeded -county:" ooo tirket shall embrace the nameeof all township ot hcers vecd lor. and be labelled "township:" on tl' ket shall embrace the aame of all borough of t:e-rs voted for. ami be labelled -borough:' and ca b rlas shail be dep anted la separate ballot b"vs. Sec. X That it shall he the duty of th KherlS In the several counile ef this Commonwealth to itx-rt in their election pcs-Umatkc hereafter la sncd the first e-taoa of this act. JAM KM R. EF.I.LFT. Speaker of th Hoateof Kepreaenutlvw. nTID FLEMING. Speaker of the aanata. A .proved the 1Kb day ef March. Anno Domini Ukc Ihoueand eight hundred and sixty-six. A.G. ClBTtN. FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT. Aid wnxaxa. Th Cotigressj of th I'alted State on the 3Lsl day of .March. 17. pest aa act entitle.1 - J tci la eaerc la ruhf o zrn f laicsl Stlf to la severe Scales oM laiea andor ttkrr assraeers:" la Brst ami second sections of which ar ae Wlowa: "Ssi-rioa 1. fie ii eaacfed Sy lae SswaM ami Hoiuro tttprttrntaHttt IV Vntlt4 Slmltff Amrricm in toayces ttfmbud. That all ell! sen ol the L nlte-i state who are . shall h otherwise qualifid to vote at any eiectioa by th people la any Mate, l -rnu.rv. nistncx. eoaaty. vi.j. pansn. township. schd district, munh-lpality. or other tar rib rial suNlivlstoa shail be entitled aad allowed ea vote at ail rack elect ! so without dtetlneUMiet race. odor, or prevtoearoodtttoa ef serrlta.le: aay esoistiiatiuo, Uw. eastuai, asege or regulation ef anv State or Territory r by or aoder K aatkvwli to "the cnairary aotwuhataadina. Sx-. -4 Jd if further saacfrst, Tha If hy er amler the aathieity of th evswuatlew or lav of any State, or the law oi any Terntery. aay as I or 'hall be required to be lono a a preraaelaise a iraaliheatioa lor votlag. ami by ach euaatliatloa tar laws prraons or officers are or shall be charged the perforavanc of dntie m ferntsklig t eluaaaw aa opportunitr ta perKsrm sack prssesalstia. or to beeuai ouali'fie.1 to vote. It shail be tbeOatyaf everv earn peiieis aadomeersto glee all ssilsui of the tailed state ta aa and equal eppoetaalt to perioral och prerequlsltee aad te bee eqaeiia esl t vote without distiartloa, ef r. eeior or era viou eomlitloa ef serenade: and If aay aa par son or officer shall recuse or knowingly omit m giva full eUect to this ectioa he shall. t,VTJ. feaee w-rfelt ami pay b "Jr I'' lar to the per. aggrieved thereby, lo b recover d bv an act wo in c. Wlta ad aB K.ee ftr-sw-- - th eeart had daem msc ami shail el". r every each ofleaee. b deaaa idTmltv of a misdeaseauoT. and aalL ea ". tba thereof, be kned aot lea thaa Iva hamiivd dollar or be Imprisoned aot lea thaa eaa smia aod not more thaa ooe year, er beta, at the davr un of tn eowrl. Ami thjmIgeof th iepettldavtritmr. aM are ftuired to meat at toaret ea ta VH. dayaest lot lowing ta hot! log ef aald eleetle) then aod there to pet hum tho thing rwgalr of them ky law. .. All jmige Uving within twoie miiew ei taw Protlvaaotary' erne, er wtthla tweoty-awr ssU"K if their residence be la a town, village. m etty upon I he line of a railroad leading J th eat, shalL be (ore two o'clock P-'''"JJ.9 day after the election. ' '' TSLi bet; twelve o clock mertdtea ef a seeeml day iTir tbe etectioa. deliver Use retora. tcetkev :Th r7n. sheet, to 'be fjboocs of Cowisaon Plea, of taaeoawty. w?"r?' shwet shall be aiod. and the day aod hear aiiesi m.rke.1 thereoa. and shall be preovrvotf by taopre. thoaMary 6v pehllc bMpectloa. - Given auder my kaL at "V2"J2" thi ten day ef October, m the yearaf l a theowoad eight haadred . r"T-7. aad la the alaety-aiath yea f ladepaav enc f ta. tlVwj. sS. Sheriff" Offlew, UO. lb, W7. Bp rt- it ! at U B- M t. r- 7 i- tr g f: 16 d t- o II a
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