THE OLDEST TYPE FOUNDRY IN JCLSXSGBO2.I2C3B JCv =. Established by Binnv & Ronaldsnn in 1796, on the la"- ol Sowers'a Germautown I oun dry, of 1739. T'i long exuerience of the several pro prietors of The PHILADELPHIA TY PE t-OUNDRY enables I. JOfSYsOA & ?o lo offer io the priming craft the laigest vari ety of Types, and all the appurenaiioes of a printing off" •, to be (ound in any establish item r- iht United States,-and ofaquahly too w 1 his deemed tmbe unrivalled. Ihe compoMiion ol the ruetal used is calculated to atfWM th" Bteniesl dnrabil.lv ; while the ~c , i . .!, us ci.ie exercised in the fitting up ol ill,. c i-m t> as to infure accuracy and sc.'i- ; i.cMJof bodv. Re. • j 5, tac'diiies ate so exleo ■iv.' -e e.iHb'e it.err to fill orders ol any an aunt oilier in Plniu or Fancy Types, Music el' uupatal<ei"d beauty ; (• u-i m ;his Found..v only.) 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NOTICE ia hereby given thai the •evernl Courts of Commotn Picas, Gen eral Quartet Sessions of the Peace, and Orphans' Court, Court of Oyer and Terminer anti Jail Delivery, in and for the C entity of Columbia, to commence at the Cr.uit House in Bloomsburg, on Monday, thr 7th day of May next, to continue one week The Coroner, Jttstiees of the Pence & Constables, in and for the county of Co lumbia,are requested to be then and there in their proper persons, with their rolls, records, inquisitions, and other remem brances, to do those things to their sev eral offices appertaining o be done. And all witnesses prosecuting in behalf of the Commonwealth against any pris oner, are also requested and commanded to be then and there attending in their pro per persons to prosecute against him, as ■hall be just—and not lo depart without leave at llteir peril. Jurors are request ed to he punctual in their attendance, Rt the time appointed agreeable to their no tices. Given under my hand at Bloomsburg the 12th day of April, in the year >f our liOrd one thousand eignt hundred and fifiv five, and the Independence ol the United States of America the 77th. - JOHN SNYDER, Sh'ff. (God savethc Commonwealth.) draixlJuroi-N for Slay Term 18.15. Benton —Reuben Davis sen., Jusiuh Stiles, Elia.M'Henry. Beaver— Samuel.Fisher. Joshph Heisler. Bloom —Joseph Sharpies., Geo. \V. Foster. liiiurcneL —Archibald Henry. Cnlh.id.iMta— Michael Brobt-t. Abra. Rergor. Centre —Aaroh Kelt-liner, John E. Sliafler, Jonas Kisner. Fithingcicck —l'cjcr Crevelin?. Oreenisood —Aaron Hee-o, Edward 11 Hen ry. Hemlock —Tsaoher Titmati. Locust—Daniel flower. Maine —J.->"- John. JHudisun —J' lin A. Funston. Mountpi. uMtit - Gabriel Evaret, Russel P. Lemon. Ornr.gf— TV illiam Mears. Bine —Pinii|> Shcimaker, TrattrkC Jurors for May Term 1855. Heater— Charles Michael. bloom —Cwlender,l'otier, Elijah Siiu'.t, Juo S. Sterner, William Snyder, bnurtieek —John Eisner, William Herrin, John L. Hosier. Btnlon— Peter Kase, William Cole. Cuttawissa— lsaiah John. George W. H.r 'der. Centre —Joseph Pohe, Isaac Haas. locust— David Rohrback. MnJison —William Dernott, lease Mears, Sainnel Retfiley, Amos Veager. Afiune—Chailes Fisher. Mifflin —Abraham Swepbenheieer, Chas. Klinzmait. John H llctler, Mountple isant —Jacob Wanioh, Geo.Oman. Montour —Itsachai Evans. Orange —Conrad Ruder, Joseph Ruckle. Bint— Philip Swisher, James Harlmar.. SugailoaJ —Montgomery Cole, Wm. Moa teller, Jas Kile, John Kile, Christian Moore, John Fritz. NOTICE. ALL persons interested are hereby notifi ed that James Leidy and Jplin Rirharl, Committee of the person and estate of Arch ibald Patterson, jr., have Gletl their account in the Court of Common Pleas of Colombia county, for confirmation and allowance, and thai the same will be confirmed on the first Monday of May next by the said Court, Tin lesi exceptions ba filed in meantime. By the Couit, JACOB F.YERLY, FROTHONOTARV'S OrFicx, j Brothonotary. Bloomsburg, April 12 1855. j AC 1)11011'if NOTICE. In the mutter of the Estate of Jacob Oliver, dte'd NOTICE is hereby given to Ibe heirs and representatives of Jacob Oliver, late of Roaringcreek township, Columbia county, deceared. thai the undersigned, has been ap pointed, by the Orphan's Court of Columbia county, an auditor to make distribution of •the atseta in the hands of Samuel Eck, ad ministrator, of said deceased; and that I will attend at my ofliee in Cnltawissa,"for the pur pose of discharging the dutiesof said appoint ment, on Thursday the 3d day ot May, 1855, when and where all peisoua interested, may attend if they think proper. E. C. THOMSON, Bloomaburg, April 4,1855. Auditor. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. " NOTICE is hereby given that letters testa mentary upon the estate of Joshua Webb, late of Centre township Columbia county, de ceased, have been granted to the undersign ed residing in Centre township. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to mike payment without delay, acuPlhose bav ins accounts to present them for settlement to * SOLOMON NEYHARD, SHERIFF'S SALES. BY virtue ol sundry writs of venditioni ex ponas to me directed there will be ex posed lo publio sale at llio Court House in Bloomsburg, ou Monday the 7th day of May next, at 1 o'clock, P. M-, the following teal estate to wit; Two lots of ground situate in Light Street, Scott twp., Col.county, bounded and describ ed as follows to wit: "Fronting on M„in St. of said towr., on the north by an alley, on the east by su oiler, and win the south by a lot of Samuel Meiit-k, No. 11 & 12 in the plan of said town, containing THREE QUAR TERS OF AN ACRfc, be the sumo more or less, wheto on is creeled a one and a halfstory frame DWELLING HOUSE and a FRAME KITCHEN, and a frame stable with the ap peileoances. Seized ar.d taken in execution as the prop erty of Asa D. Hull. ALSO, At the same lime nnd placo, all that cer tain tract of land situate in Caltawissa twp., Columbia county, bounded and described ss toiiows to wit: O.i the north and north east t.y land of Win. Fox, on the east by land ol Jacob Yesaer, on the South by land of Wtn. Beech, or. Ihesooih west by lard oI I'etec Her •liilP, on the Mo-! by latul of Jno. Homeland, containing NINETY ACRES, be the same more or less, rhout Forty Acres of which is cleared land, t.mi whereon is ereclod a one and ii had story log HOUSE, a log Bam, with the upperleiiances. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty ol John Glassmyer. ALSO, At die same time and place, all*ihe da fendemH 'interest in oil that certain tract of LAND situate itißoaringcreek twp., Colum bia county, hßuhded and described as fol lows to wit: On ths west by land of Michael Felierolf, on ihe south anil cast by land of E. & W. Yocura, and others; on the north by the same, and on the west by land ol Will. Dreisbaciv coiiiaiiiing ONE HUNDRED a-id EIGHTEEN ACRES, whereon are erected a two story frame DWELLING HOUSE, a log Stable, a frame Wagon-house, and an Apple Orchard, about fifty acres of which is clear ed land, be lti9 same more or less, with the appertetianccs. So.zed and taken in execution as the prop erty of Michael Graham, Conditions. —Ten per cen! of Ihe purr-hate money lo be paid when the property is struck down.and the remainder oh Wednesday noon following. JOHN SNYDER. SttFßtFF's Office, J Sheriff. Bloomsburg, April 3, 1855. { F. H. SMITH, PORT MOXNAIE, POCKET BOOK, AND Dressing Case ItlanuiUcturcr A T . IV. cor. of ith and Chestnut Sts., PHILADELPHIA, ALWAYS on hand a large ar.d varied as sortment of Port Momiaies, Work Boxes, Pocket Books, Cabas, Hankers Cases, Traveling Ba'gs. Note Holders, Backgammon Boards, Port Folios, Chess Men, (Books Portable Desks, Pocket Memorandum Dressing Cases, Cigar Cases, &tc. Also, a general assortment of English, French and German fancy goods. Fiue Docket Cutlery, Razors, Razor Strops and Gold Pons. Whole sale, Second and Third Floors. F. H. SMITH, N. W. cor. Fourth & Chestnut Ste.. Phila. • N. B.—o:i die receipt <d SI, a Superior Gold Pen will be sent to any part of the U. States, by mail; describing pen, thus, medi um, hard, or soil. Philadelphia, April 5, 1855. 1-y. GEItNI Y A ALGEIEIS, NURSERYMEN AND SEED GROWERS, 09 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, WILL furnish to order and pack wiih care all the roost desirable garden, field and fio-ver seeds; choice roses,plants, fruit, shade and ornamental trees, dahlias, dutch bulbous roots, for parties and balls, tastefully put up and sent to any disj^icc. Their itee Tnni flowers are principally raised m their own nursery at the cotnerof Bread and Christian Streets, and they give particular attention lo the se lection ot rare nnd choice species of peach, apricot, pear and apple trees. Orders from a distance carefully attended I to. Flowers siyl shrubs will be safely box ed, or trees packed and despatched by rail road or canal, at fair prices. They also raise and sell a beautiful species oi the ffIHSJ&ISiU EITJtID, with or without cage, single or in pairs. Philadelphia, March 29, 1855.-2 tit. flernia or Rupture successfully Treated And comfort insuteJ, by ose of tbo elegant Ficnvb Trusses, imported by the subscri ber end msdc to order expressly lor his sales. All suffering wiih Rupture will bo gratified to learn that the occasion now oilers to procure ■ Truss lombioing ixtiinie lightness, with ease and duiabilitv and correct construction, in lieu of the assortment ilwuys on hand, adap ted , to every variety of Rnplure ill adults and child rait, and for sole at a lange of price to auit all. Cost of Single 'I russea, two, three, four and five dollars / Double, fuui, five, six, eight and ten dollars. Persons at a distance can haves Tiuas sent to any ac'diesa by remit ing tbe amount, send ing uieasnro aiouud the hips, and elating side affected. For Sale Wholeealo and Retail by the Im porter. CALEB H. NEEDLES. S. W. co-. of Twelfth <s• Race Sta. Philada. Depot for Dr. Banniug'a Improved Patent Body Bruce, Cheat Expanders and Erector Braces, patent Shoulder Braces, Suspensory Bandages, Spinal props and Supports. La dies' Rooms, with competent laJy attendants. Philadelphia, April 4, '65. LIST OF .LETTERS, REMAINING in ihe Post Office si Catla wissa, for the quarter ending Match 31st, 1855. Ashton Matilda Hartman Clara Artman Eli Jones G. W. ship. Barry Patt ship Kolb Philip Bolciou James Lavenburg Jackaon Brown & White Lloyd & Haynes Biltonbender Jacob Myer Henry Blanks John S. Mooney Dennis ship Brobsl Thoe. S. Mensinger Lewis Cokely Dennis Overpeck Edward Collins John Reyndls Doo Cumber George Uahu Hannah Diminis Michael jr. Runh & ivisler 2 * Dilly John Rice Abiaham Elsassar Frederick Snow E. C. Fleig George Sutler David Farter Maria Thompson Isaao Gunsle John Teplo Wm. Hartman C. WagnorJuo. T. Hanrahan Ellen Mrs Persons applying for letters in the above fist will please say they are advertised. C. RAHN, P- M. April bth, 1855. ESSENCE OF COFFEE. For sale at the cheap store of EVANS, & AI'PLEMAN. EXCUANGLNEWSPAPEEB VALUABLE VTORK. BIRIHAH'S GREAT MISSIONARY; 08, RKCORIW OF TUB Life, < hnracicr and Achievements of ADONIRAM JUDSON. Elegantly illustrated with line Stoel Engrav ings, nnd a map showing at a glanco the field ot Judson's labors, with his voyages and travels BV Kev. It.T. MIDDLEDITCH, Red Bank, N. J., in one Uamlsome duodecimo vol. IYICO 81. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS "Award it a high degree of accuracy."— Phila. Christian Chronicle. "The writer has tvejl attained his end."— Watchmen and Reflector. "A fair and correct view of facts."—N. \. Baptist Register. "More complete end accurate than all its predecessors combined.—N. V. Chronicle. "Every larnily in the laud should read it." —Congregational!.-!. " Well conceived and well executed."— Christian Times. "A faithful history."—Western Recorder. "Fidelity and accuracy realized."—Jour nal and Messenger. '•Recommended to every Christian."-West ern Christian Advocate. "The book will be valued."—Michigan Christian Herald. "Characterized by perfect accuracy."— Christian Review. "Graphic and almost dramatic in its style and grouping closely condensed in its details of facts, and entirely free from that mis placed grandiloquence with which men are apt to bo written about by the authors who sympathise much with them; and finally much increased in value by the judicious division of the years in the hie of ils subject appropriate heads; Ibis bonk may proudly challenge comparison with any religions bi ography of the day. It reflects true and last ing credit upon its author, and must do abid ing good to the Missionary cuuso."— N. Jer sey Standard. Remit the price and the book will be re ceived post paid by return mail. Also sold by all the booksellers. EDWARD H. FLETCHER, Publisher, 117 Nassau St., New York. PTJBLICS SALE OP REAL. ESTATE. IN pursuance of an order of tlm Orphans' Court of Columbia county, on Solurdoy the 141 ft day "f April next, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, Hiram H.Kline, Administrator &e., 0 f William Patterson, late of Orange town ship, sa ' l ' l county, ilec'd, will expose to sale b>" public vendue, upon the premises, ? cer,a,n t J>ACT OF land, situate in FishiPtjereek township, Columbia county, containing about 70 ACRES, adjoining lands of AmosSpadc, ——Golder, Elias McHeury and the hfirs ot John Laz arus. The property is very valuable as a mill seat, and there are on it now a Large Grist-Jilill, a saw mill, a two-story frame dwelling house and other outbuildings. It is six utiles above Orangeville, and on the waters of Haven- Creek ; late the estate of said deceased, sit uate in the township of Fishingcreek and county aforesaid. By order of Court. H. R. KLINE, Administrator. JACOB EYF.RLY, Clerk. Bloorneburg, Feb. 24, 1855. FARMERS ft GARDENERS Attention. SPAE'fSII OA/O.X SEEDS. THE subscriber will send to any part of the United States c.ud the Canadas, free of expense to the purchasers, a paper of the seeds of the above superior onions, on the reception of ten cents, (one dime) Farmers and Gardeners, see to it that you secure the bestf seeds. For a mere trifle now, you can put money in your pockets and fat on your ribs. Address, JACOB S. SARGENT, 260 Aicks st., cor. of State, Brooklyn, N- Y. P. S.— Publishers of newspapers giving the above, and this notice, three insertions, call ing attention editorially thereto, and sending a marked copy to the subscriber, will re ceive by the teturii mail three dollars worth of the above seeUs, or a copy of Barnes' Notes on the Gospels, valued at three dollars and fitly cents; or two dollars cash. Address plainly written as above. March 29. 1855-3t. To l'aniici'B and Gardeners. qmiK undersigned having a limited sup -EL ply o1 what is called the "TID:> COBN," will send a sufficient quantity tor planting twenty-live hills, post-paid to any person who will forward him to this post office, by mail or otherwise, the sum of one dollar. Larger quantities at the sam rate. The usual yield ot this corn is about eight to twelve ears, to the single stock. The fol lowing notice, taken from the Luzerne Union, of Nov. 8, 1854, will givo some idea of the value of tli is article : " PRODUCTIVE CORN—We were shown, yesterday, by Captain Converse, a stalk of corn, of rare kind, which was set for eigh teen ears, but owing to the seed having been planted 100 late, only eleven came to matu rity. If this climate and soil is adapted to the raising of this corn, and there seems to be no doubt of it, it certainly must prove to be a most acceptable seed to our farmers. G. CONVERSE. W ilkesbsrre, March 29, 1855. * MOSS & ISROTIIER, No. 12 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS & BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS, KEEP a complete assortment ol SCHOOL, MISCELLANEOUS and MEDICAL BOOKS, Blank and Memorandum Books, Writing, Loiter stid wrapping papers, fine Pocket Cutlery, &c., to which they invito the attention of country merchants and others. The prices and quality will compare favora bly with any other House. Having an ex tensive bindery under their immediate su perintendence, they are prepared to furnish either ready-made, or ruled to particular pat tern, Blank account Books of every size and description, suited for Banks, Insurance Companies and County Court Records, the quality of which is warranted both as regards paper and binding. They employ none but the best workmen and use first-class materials. E7* Orders from a distance will receive particular attention. Masonic and Odd Fellows' Regalia and Publications for individuals, members and Lodges, the most extensive assortment to be Ibund in the United States. Philadelphia, March 29, 1855-6 m. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that letters testa mentary upon the estate of John Brown, jr., late of Mitflin township, Columbia coun ty deceased, have been granted to the uuder signed residing in MifHinviile. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment without deJay, and those having accounts against the decedent to pre sent them for settlement to SAMUEL CREASY, Executor, MifHinvillo, March 6th 1855. rjfIABLE CUTLERY—A Splendid auo X m ent received and now on hand at BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Bloomobnrg. J3a. HIRAM W. THORNTON. MERCHANT.— Store on the South sido of Main Street, second square below Mar ker DAVID LOWEXBERU, * CLOTHING STORE, on Main street, two dooTS above the 'American flouse." SIMON DREIFUSS, & Co. CLOTHING STORE in the 'Exchange Block,' opposite the Court house. EVANS & APPLEMAN. MERCHANTS.— Store on the upper part of Main street, nearly opposite the Episcopal Church. S. c. SIIIVE, MANUFACTURER OF FURNITURE AND CABINET WARE —Wareroom inShive's BUck, on Main Street. A. M. RUPERT, TINNER AND STOVE DEALER.— Shop on South side of Main street, be low Market. JOSEPH SWAIITZ. BOOKSELLER. Store in the Exchange Block, first door above the Exohaug e | Hotel. It. W- WEAVER, ATTORNEY AT LAW.— office on the first floor of the "Star" -Building, on Main street. SHIRTLESS & MELICK, FOUNDERS ANL MACHINESTS. Build , ingson the alley between the "Exchange and "American House." BARNARD RTPERTL 11 TAILOR.—Shop on the South Side of Main ■A. Street, first square below Market. MENDENHALL & MENSCH, MERCHANTS. —Store North West corner of Main au J Market Streets, i niim r. HBWEI7 gtUr.GEON DENTIST.—Offic* near the W Academy on Third Street. M'KELVYTNEAL k CO., \f ERCHANTS.—Northeast corner of Main •f" and Market streets. ~SU AR PL ESS &MELI(K, MANUFACTURES AND DEALER'S IN STOVES, TINWARE &* -Establish meat on Main street, next building c.bove ho Court-house. II i; Nlt ¥ ZU P PT.\ GE K , CLOCK and WATCHMAKER, south side of Main street, above the Railroad. Every kind of disorder in jewelled or oth er newly invented Escapements lailhfull re paired. PURDON'S DIGEB T. ANY Justice of the Peace wishiog to pur ■*®-chasc a copy of Purdon's Digest, can be accommodated by applying at he this oflff e BBABY & EAGLE HOTEL, So- 139 North '1 turd Street, übove Hace PHILADELPHIA. Samuel A. Brauy. Gkoace H. Brows. [June 8:li 1854-ly. I3T lb Tenons out of Employment.^! Agents Wauled In Every Section of the United States. "The most Elegant and Useful Vol. of the Year. SEARS' GREAT WORK ON RUSSIA. Tusr published, an Illustrated Description rJ ot the Russian Empire. Being a Physi cal and Political History ot its Gov ernments and provinces, Productions, Re sources, Imperial Government, Commerce, Literature, Educational Means, Religion, People, Manners, Customs, Antiquities, etc., from the latest and most authentic sources. Embellished with about 200 Engravings.and Maps of European and Asiatic Russia. The whole complete in one large octavo volume of about 700 pages, elegantly and substanti ally bound. Retail priee, $3. This work has been several years in pre paration, and will, it is believed, meet in ihe fullest acceptation ol the world, the want so universally felt for reliable information on the history anil internal resourcos ol a coun try occupying so large a portion the East ern Hemisphere, end holding so lorniidable a portion at the present time to the rest of Europe and Asia; but of which for less is known than ol any other Eutopoan nation. II Also, a deeply interesting volume, enti tled " The Remarkable Adventures of Celebrated Persons," embracing the Romantic Incidents and Adventures in the Lives of Sovereigns, Statesmen, Generals, Princes, Warriors, Travellers, Adventurers, \oyagers, itc. em inent in the History of Europe and America, including Sketches of over fifty celebrated lieroio characters. Beautifully illustrated with' numerous engravings. One volume 400 pages, royal 12mo. cloth, gilt. Price. #1 25. 'ihe subscriber publishes a number ot most valuable Pictorial Books, very popular aud of such a moral nod religious influence that while good men may salely engage in their circulation, tbey will cooler a public benefit and receivo a fair compensation lor their labor. To men of enterprise and tact, this busi ness offers an opportunity lor profitable em ployment seldom to be met with. Persons wishing to engage in their sale, will receive promptly by mail, a Circular containing full particulars, with ditections to persons disposed to act as Agents, together with terms on which they will bo furnished, by addiessing the subscriber, post paid. ROBERT SEARS, PUBLISH Ett, 181 William Street N. Y. PUBLIC SALE. WILL be exposed to Sale, by Public Ven due, at the residence of Delila Boone, (late the residence of Benj. Boone, dee'd} ir. Ceutre township, Columbia county, on triday, the 13IA of April, the following des cribed properly, viz: TWO HOKSBS, and one Colt, two Cowa, two Heifers, Shoats, one two Horso Wagnn, on? Truuk Wagon, single and double Uarueas, Plows, Harrows and Cultivator; • Wheat, Corn. Oafs, and Potatoes by the bushel, STRAW by the bundle. Also, Beds and Bedding, Tables, Chaira, Stands, Cubboards, Clock, &c., com prising tho enl ire stock ot HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, altogether too namerous to mention. The dwelling house on said premises! is offered for rent, and immediate possession will be given. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock, M., on said day, when attendance will be given and terms made known, by S. C. SHIVE. Bloomsburg, April 3, 1855. N. B.—Mr. S. C. Shtve, also offers to sell at Private Sale, the House and Lot dow oc- TO THOSE WANTING CHEAP GOFCOS ! SX3<*rT; HAVE just receded and opened their stock of merchandize [?' which comprises the LARGEST, CHEAPEST, and HANDSOMEST iMMmi t now offered in this'TOWN! Having paid great attention to the selection of tneir entire .ocir, as to price anS quality, they flatte. themselves that they can compete ~w llhw l ^h ' 7°p e' | ami all those wishing to buy cheap, can save money by giving us a ca . kinda of Goods and Wares to supply the wants of the People. A very large lot dl LADIES DRESS GOODS, French merinoes, wool plaids, alpacas, bombazines, de bages, poplins, parameita cloths, mohair lustres, muslin do lainos, Persian cloths, Ginghams, Calicoes, &e. WHITE GOODS OF ALL KINDS, Sieves. Collar*, Spencers, handkerchiefs. flouncings, bands and trimmings, laces and edgings, bonnet ribbons, in large variety, vel vet ri boons. and braids, kid, cotton, and lisle thread aloves, mohair milts, &c., All kinds of SHAWLS, broche, Bay State, Walerville, black eilk, cashmere, F.mbroder od, &c. Also a very large assortment of cloths, cassiruers, sattinelts, vestir.gs, tweeds; jeans, beaver cloths, coating velvet, &c. LOOTS AND SHOES, OF ALL KINDS If SIZES FOR RIEN WOMAN if CHILDREN We have a large assortment of Hats and Caps of latest fashions. We have nlso Hard ware, Qoeensware, Cedarware, &c. Very cheap carpets, carpet bags, floor, table and car ! riace oil cloths, mats rugs, baskets, Stc. Muslins flannels, tickings, diapers, towelings, drillings. &c., in abundance. . . . , We invite our friends and the public generally to give us a call before purchasing ©l-6- where. We have bought our goods at Lowest Cash Prices and will not be undersold by anybody, or the rest of mankind, bloomsburg, October 28, 1855. 6§3£iOC£k<E>ESLk LF*rmg , ig3 cGB <JEBO 0 HAVE RECEIVED A NEW LOT OF Fashionable Spring and Summer Clothing ! In the Exchange Block next to Swartz's Book Store. Tbey have on band a large and full assortment of FROCK, DRESS, BOX, SACK. GUM AND OIL CLOTH COATS, of all sorts and sizes, that the present enlightened age knows any thing about. Of Pants and Vests thev have every color o( the rainbow, besides some black, blue, grey, striped and fancy ; Veß'.e of satin, silk, bufl, casimere, marseilles, linen and worsted of all fash ionable cuts and colors ; Working Pants and boys clothing. Also fine white, figure,! and striped shirts, Pocket and Neck Handkerchiefs, Stocks, Ties, Scarfs, all kinds of gentle man's dress goods ; Hats, Caps, Trunks, TraVcHug Bags aud Umbrellas ; and They hav9 UnAersleves, Spencers, Collars, Rigaleti®, Gloves,- Mitts, T.adies'a bead-bag Handkerchiefs, &c., &c. Also Jewelry and Noliona, each as Rings, Breast pins, Gold and Silver Pens end Pencils, Medallions, Vest and Fbb chains, Porimonies, Spectacles, Knives Razors and a well selected assortment of Accordeoris. TV Remember the cheap store in the "Exchange Block" opposite the Court house. Bloomsburg, May 18tli 1854. S. DREIFUSS, & Co. J\*E WSPRIJYG & SUMMER GOODS DAVID LOVraiTBBRO' INVITES attention to his stock of cheap snd fashionale vlothing at his storeoo Market street, two doors above the "American House," where he has a full assortment of men and boy's wearing apparel, including IFASIBIIKE/STAiSM ©IEESS (DCBAUSst gox, sack, frock, gum and oil cloth coats of all sorts and sizes, pants of all colors, shawls slrip'es and figure, vests, shirts, cravats, slocks, collars, handkerchiefs, gloves, suspenders and fancy articles. . N. B. He will also make to order any article of clolhing at verjr short nonce and in the best manner. All his clolhing is made to wear, and most of it is of home manufac ture. Bloomsburg, May 16th 1854-3 m. To Officers, Soldiers, Seamen &C , OF ALL WARS: THEIR WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN. S. M. KNIGHT, Attorney for Government Claimants, Washington, D. C., CONTINUES to give prompt and personal attention to the moaeculior. of Claims of every description against the General Gov ernment, and particularly to those before the Treasury Department, Pension and Bounty- Land Bureaus, Patent and General Land Of fices, and Board of Claims. An experience of years, and a familiarity with the means of obtaining the earliest and most favorable action on Claims, with hie facilities lor the dispatch of business, justify him'in as-unng Ins Correspondents, Clai mants, and the Public generally, that inter ests intrusted to his keeping will not be neglected. Pension, Bounty I.and, Patent, and Public Zand Laws, ' Ho has nearly ready for gratuitous distri bution among liis business Correspondents, (and those who may become such,) a neat pamphlet containing a synopsis of the exis ting Pension, Bounty Land, Patent, and Publio Land Laws, down to the end of the late Congress—including the Bounty-Land Act of 3d March, 1855, under which all who have heretofore receiv ed less lliiTn 160 acres are now entitled to additonai land; said Act grants also 160 acres tr> all Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, Chaplains, Soldiers, Wagon Master", Team sters. aniLftieudly Indians, of the Army, iu cluding State Troops, Volunteers, and Mili tia—and all Officer?, Seamen, Ordinary Sea .men. Marines, Clerks, and Landsmen, of the ; Navy, not heretofore ptovidedfor, who have i served not less than fourteen days (unless in battle) at any period since 1776; and to the | widows and minor children ot ail such enti lied, and deceased. This pamphlet contains "Forms of Appli cation'' more full and complete than any elsewhere <o be found; adapted to the wants of every class of Claimants under .the Act, with copious decisions and instructions of | the Department, and practical suggestions as to the course to be pursued in suspended or rejected cases. Parties not wishing to avail themselves of the facilities afforded by this Office in secu ring prompt and personal superintendence of their claims at the Departments, can obtain copies of the above pamphlet by remitting thirty cents in postage stamps. Inducements'to Correspondents. Correspondents who prepare and forward cases for management by this Agency will be dealt with liberally; supplied with all necessary blanks gratis, and kept constantly advised of the changes that from time to time occur in the execution of the law. It is within the subscriber's power to di rect his Correspondents to the locality of very'many persons entitled under the late Act; and having obtuined several thousand Land Warrants under Termer laws, he ia in possession of data that will materially assist io securing additional bounty. Fees, below the usual rales—and contin gent upon'the admission of Claims. The highest cssh prices given for Land Warrauts, Revolutionary Scrip, and Illinois Land Patents. Address S. M. KNIGHT, March 29,—41. t Washington City. PUBLIC SALE of WEBB'S IN pursuanco of the directions of the will ot Joseph Webb, late of Centre township. Columbia county, dee'd, the undersigned Executor of the said estate will offer at pub lic sale upon the premises on SATURDAY the 21 st day of April inst., st 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, the undivided one half part of a CERTAIN ISLAND, in the North Branch of the Susquehanna riv er, in Scott Iwp., lying opposite the lands of and containing 20 ACRES, whereon are erected a two story frame House and Barn. The premises are those common ly known as Webb's Island. SOLOMON NEYHARD, . . •• •- £realtor. CRAM) GIFT ENTERPRISE AND CONCERTS. 60,000 GIFTS VALUED AT $60,000. Tickets 81 each. E. UJI ANGST, Announces that he has projected a series of GIFT CONCERTS, to thd patrons of which he will distribute by lot 60,000 valuable gifts or premiums. The concerts will be given at Bloomsburg, Danville, and such other towns where a suf ficient-lumber of the patron* of the enter prise reside. The times arid place* will be announced in subsequent bills. Each ticket will entitle the holder to two admissions to the concerts, and one of the following prizes or premiums: One three story Brick Hotel in Bloomsburg, opposite the Court-house, now occnpieJ by Lx-Sheriff Billmyor, valued at SIO,OOO One large two-story brick dwelling-house.lot and out-build'ngs, on Main Street of Bloomsburg 5,000 One two story brick dwelling house and lot on Nfciin Street of Bloomsburg 4,800 One two story brick dwelling house and fot I on Main street of Bloomsburg 3,000 One two story framo dwelling house and lot 1 on Main street of Bloomsburg 2,000 One two story frame dwelling house and lot on Main street of Bloomsburg 1,800 Two two story brick dwelling houses on Centre street of Bloomsburg, each 1,600 One two story frame dwelling house and lot on Main street of Bloomsburg l,6"0 Ono two story frame dwelling house at; I lot on Main street of Bloomsburg 1,000 Eight comer lots cn Centre street of Blooms burg, each $l5O 8,600 , Six middle lots on Centre street of Blooms-1 burg, each S4OO 2,409 Two buggies, each S2OO 400 Two buggies, each #IBO 360 Two buggies, each 8170 340 Ten Gobi patent lever watches, SIOO 1,000 Twenty Gold detached lever watches, each S6O 1,200 Twenty Gold rylinder escapement I watches, each SSO # 1,000 15 Gold lepiiu watches, each SSO 750 50 Stiver lever watches, each $25 1,250 50 double barrel shot guns, each S2O t.OOO 10 " " " sl6 160 10 Rifles, each sl4. 140 10 Allen's revolvess, each s|2 120 10 Colt's revolvers, each S2O 200 20 paits pistols each $2 40 1000 Gold pencils, each $3 1,000 1000 Silver pencils and pen holders, each $2 2,000 2000 Gold pens, each $1 2 000 30000 Engravlnss each 25c 7,500 25745 Pieces of Music 3 099 The money received fot the sale of the tickets will be paid over to John K. Grotz, to be deposited by him in the Bank of Dan ville, to the credit of the projector for the security of the ticket holders. When the tickets are all sold notice will be given in the publio prints fot the ticket holders to meet at some designated time and place, to choose a Committee who shall dis tribute the gills as the shareholders shall de ermine. REFERENCES as to the above property: William Snyder, Robert F. Clark Esq , R. B. Menagh, R. VV. Weaver Esq., or Rob ert B. Arthur, Bloomsburg, Columbia coun ty, Pa. All orders for tickets must be addressed, post-paid, money enclosed, to li. Uttangst, Bloomsburg, Columbia county Pa., and the tickets will be promptly forwarded to any address. Mr- C. F. Knapp will act as general cor responding agent at Bloomsburg for the pro prietor. E. Bloomsburg, Nov. Si, 1864.—J* - ®, Engravings A>r Newspapers and Nlagazlnes. THE subscriber harf several thousand en gravings of various subjects and sizes, suita ble for illustrating newspapers and maga zines. Ha offers the use of them for taking casts or printing, to the editorial fraternity |on very moderate terms. Address, JOHN FROST, W-p-l- , The Weekly Herald. The Beit General Newspaper in-the THE Nrw YORK Wevrr.v Hmr*r,D is pW Itshed every Saturday Morning. 'lts contents embrace all tlie hews of the great events of IliO day, reports of meetings,,ol the StAle Leg islature. and of Congres*; important pnbliw documents; European and home correspon dence; financial and commercial informa tion, ami editorials of general interest, that have appeared in the New York Daily-Herald. It is neatly printed, in clear type, on a large double quarto sheet of torty-eight'col umns—a book—a directory in itso'lf—and forms one of the best and most valuable weekly newspapers ui the world. The great est care is taken to obtain the luteal and tilbat reliable intelligence of important movements in all parts of' iho wor.d. No expense I* spared for this purpnso. The subscription price is '.lircn dollars pdr annum, payable in advance, nr sixpence prt single copy. Editor* cj'newspapers thiough out the country arc parthutarly requested to act as agents They b'llt receive twenty five per cent commission on all cash su'r.riptio ♦. Auy person obtaining five or t mro nubsu.tbers will be allowed the same commission. TERMS TO CLUBS. For 1 copy ol Weekly Herald for 1 year, S3 Oft El v(j copies, do do II 25 Ten do do 92 50 Fifteen do do 3 75 Twenty do do 4b 00 Twenty-five do do 56 25 Thirty do do 67 55 Thirty-five do do 78 75 Forty do do 90 00 Forty-five Mo do 101 50 Fifty do do 112 50 All letters to bo addressed to dames Gor don Bennett proprietor and editor of the "New York Herald," New York City. Remittances must be made iu funds cur rent in this city. Advertisements inserted in the "Weekly Herald" for thirty cents per line. New York, Feb. 8, 1854. NEW ROUTE TO PHILADELPHIA Cattawissa, HilliaaisiKHf, and Erie JSfegsg Kail MM. OPEN TO MILTON. 81 hours between Phil'a. and MiltoL ON and after Monday, Sept. 25th, and until extension to Williamsporl,- pass enger trains will bs run every day (Sundays excepted) as billows : Leaving Milton at 11 A. M., connecting with Reading Rail Road, *1 Port Cltuton, ar riving at Philadelphia at 7 30, P. M. Leaving Philadelphia, at 7 30, A. M.; ar rive at Milton nt 4 30 P. M. A Freight Train will leave Milton, oil Monday, Wednesday & Friday, and Port Clinton on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, of each week. Freight is carried to and from Pliladelphie without transhipment, from Reading Rail Road Freight Depot corner of Broad and Cherry streets. T. McKISSOCK, Sept. 28,—ft' 1851. SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY. t■HIE subscriber wishing to retire from J- business w ill sell or rent, on easy terms bis business property, stich as, FURNACE* GRIST-MILL, FARM* Store-House and Goods, together with Hors es, Wagons, Carts, and a variety of other property, necessary for the conduct of such an establishment. The Furnace is run with Anlhracite.Coal, and is calculated to make 50 tons Pig Iron per week. Pleuty ol Ore left in the neigh' borhood. 3SE£iB 2222 a SZUfcM is in good order, tjf Possession given when the present stock is worked tip. Call on the undersized at his residence at Light Street Columbia' County. ALSO, 500 Acres of Timber Land* for sale cheap, situate above Orangeville, north side of the Knob Mountain. M. MCDOWELL Light Street, Feb. 22, 1855. Furniture, Furniture ! TJI F. HOOVER respectfully informs his customers of Bloomsburg and the peo ple generally of Columbia County iri want of FURNITURE, that they will find it greatly to their advantnga to purchase at his Ware house, wlieie tlmy will find A LARGE STOCK of the most modern styles to select from. The subscriber begs to say tha' his facilities for manufucturii g and 1 nj ing his materials for cash and having no Apprentices, but em ploying the lest of workmen enables him to ofii-r creel inducements to t : "e in want of GOOD FUttNl. URK Al' LOW PRIc.ES, a> ho much prefers the "nimble sixpence to the slow shilling " Ail goods bought it; his W.irerooms will be warranted, and it intend* <!i! for the Country will packed with care and dispatch. 11. F. HOOVER, No 126 South 2.1 St, below Dock west side, March 15, : 55.-3tn. Thilade'phia. TREES! EVEKGItEEi\S~! %/{s<. LOWER ING SHRUBS, ROSES, PLANTS, &e., in great varte , vVv ty on J size, cultivated and fur .ale by large or small quantities, at Ilia Rising Sun Nurseries and Garden, Philadel- Phi'- All urdera promptly attended to. IhH| live Catalogue, sent to pual paid appltfl^R gratis. Address, by mail, S. MA CPAY. Rising Sun P. 0., Philada. N' B.— Plants, Rosea. Seeds, die., can he had ext ry day it the Market, below Sixth Street, Philadelphia, we-e orders are also re ceived for the nursery. March SOth, 1655—1t. 801 VIT LANDS. A GIIE hi ABLY to the law ol the 3d March, ** 1855, persons who have been mustered into the service of the United States, and served fourteen days, are entitled to receive a Land Warrant for 160 acres, and those per* suns who have received less quantity, are now entitled to receive a Warrant sufficient to make the 160 acres. The undersigned has received the law ahd the lorms adopted by the department at Washington, and will undertake the procur ing of Warrants for those who may desire his services. 11. W. WEAVER, Bloomsburg, Match 16, 1855. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that letters ol Ad* ministration upon the estate of Jabob Gearhart, late of Mair. township, Columbia county, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned residing in Main township. All persona indebted to the estate am requested to make immediate payment,and those hav ing accounts against the estate to preseav them for settlement to JQiiN KIEFF.R, Adm'r- March S, 1855. AUDITOR'S NOTICE! NOTICE is hereby given that the under signed, appointed by the Orphan's Court of Columbia county Auditor upon the excep tions to the account of John Weiliver and Richard Demon Exeontors of William Wei liver, late of Madison township Colombia county, deceased, will attend to the duties of his appointment at the Court bouse in Bloomsburg on Friday the 41b day of May next at 10 o'clock, A. M., where and ell persons interested will attend if the* sew proper. JAMES PLEASANTS, Auilitor. Bloomsburg, Maroh 15, 1855.
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