NOTICE.
N(}TICE is hereby given to the heirs an&
legal representatives of HENRY HER
RING, late of Conowngo township, Adams
county, Pa., deemsed,
vitOrii 7 ,•Lonisti Herring,
' 6 ' l " i) George Herrine - Michael Herring,
petitioner,) Catharine inter-married with John
lush y, Esti., children of said demised ; and
Sarah, (grand-daughter,) whols the child of a
dreealed daughter, Sarah, who was inter-mat ,
tied with Christian Rife—that
AN INQUEST
will be held on a certain messunge, or pored
of ground, situate in 'll"Sherrystirn, in said
trrytishiti of Conowago, adjoining lands of Dr,
IL N. Lilly, Samuel J. • Staumbnugh, and
others, and froniing on the public road kad
ing to Hanover, and containing ten Acres
wore or teat. 611 which is erected a' two-story.
'Brick dwoiling House,. with brick back build.
ingra, Barn, nut' other outdmildings--on
!la Nth dog 4,. .ditonst next, nt 10 o'-
clock, A. 31... on said . prentises—to make par
titiOn thereof to anti tonongst the heirs and le
gal representatives. of said demised, if the
same will admit Of, partition without prejudice
to or spoiling the whole thereof; lint if tint
slam will not admit of such' partition, then to
inquire lam many of the snit' heirs it , will con
veniently accommodate; and part and divide
the same to mid Among as-. ninny of them as
the 011111 C will aceommoditte ; but if the same
will not ndmit of division mall without mkt
dice to or spoiling the whole thereof, then to
value and appraise the twee, whole. and, no.
divided—whereof all pens Ons interested 'are
hereby notified.
HENRY THOMAS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's 01lice. Gettysburg,l
July 27, 185'4. J • 31,
pnrsunnee of smirk Writs of YenditiOni
po nes . and Fieri racias, issued Out of The
Court of Common Picas of Adams • county,
Pennsylvania, and to me directed, will be ex
posed to Public Sale, on Saturday /he I lib
da.7 ..luqust next, nt 1 o'clock. P.. 91:, nt the
Conit linM.O in the Borough of Gottymburg,
the following Real Estate, viz.: -
No. : Tract of Land, containing lika!
cres, more or less, situatc• in. GermanY .
sldp, Adiinis county, adjoining tho Maryland
line, and lauds of.fohnKeefer, Franklin Pat
terson, and others, and bounded on the Routh•
west,by the 13alti:non , turnpike---on which are
erected a .two-story pipstered house, with a I
two-story back-building, bank.barn; (the upper
story log.)wagOn-shed, Wosh•house, and other
s o t buildings ; also a three-story brick .Grist
Mill; a well of water near tlio dOor of the •
dwelling, and an orchard.
tifrire
ores, itm: or less, adjoining the Maryland
line, and lands of. George Palmer, George Bit-
Ale. and otherS, on - which are erected a one and
a half story log rhott e, n doable log barn; a
one anti n half story log tenant' house, anti a
one mi'd a lair Story logFiilling Mill, Mid Oth-,
er improvetnenti. &died nod takon in rxecu•
thin. as the property of Thomas, Bittle.--
, .
, No, 1,--A Lot of Ground, situate on 'the
soutlovest- corner of Baltimore and 'Middle
streets, situate in the Borough of . Gettvsburg,
Adams county, on which are erected ftior iwo
story'briek dwelling houses, froth° stable, and
other outdmiltlings f with B,large cistern and
two wells of water. ~. .
No. 2.-17, Acres' of Land, more or lens,
nate in Cumberland township, Adams county,
adjoining the Bikaugh line, end lands of Da
vid MeMillah aft'oTtithers- , --to be offerol in lots.
Seized and taker4rtexecution as the pope' ty
ofJount
Tho.iiiteri;st Of George Wampler in a,let of
ground, situate in South Baltimore street, in
the Borough Of Gettysburg, Adams county,
kmiwn as Lot.NO, 'l5, bounded 4>n the scat
by property of Henry Brinkerhoff, north' and
west by tai alley; having thereon erected re'
t wo.story weather-boarded &Welling-house, and
'back-budding, a one,story brick shop. a gond
stable, with barn floor, a well ()ranter near the
door of the dwelling, and a - : variety of choice
Fruit. Trees. Also—
The interestoflioorge Wampler in :4 Lots
Of Ground, situateon High street, in the Bor
°ugh of ettrabnig, Adams', county, known a
Lots Nos. 17 - 7, 178 end 179, bounded east by
'Washington street, nod north by an alley.—
Seized and taken in execution as the property
of George Wampler. ' . •
'per cent.'of the purchase 'money
upon till sales by the Sheriff must he, paid over
immediately after the property is,. struck down,
tool on failure to comply therewith the proper
ty will be again put up for sale.
•fII NltY THOMAS, Sherif.
Sheriffs Office, Gettysburg, • . „
July 20, 1855. 1 r S
GETTYSI3UItIi FOUNDRY.
A NEW FIRM. \
qv HE undersigned, havilig.entered inks
pattneship to carry on Mc Frnindry
einess'under the firm of WARREN &
SONS.' hereby 'make known to the citi
zens of Adams and adjoining Counties,
that we are prepared to make every thing
in our line of business. We...have eon.
stcntly on hand, the HA'I'IIAWAY and
other
COOKING SiTONIM,
the Parlor airtight, situl nine plate Sieves,
of various styles and sizes ' Pots, Kettles
and Pans , and all other Iron Cooking
Utensils, Waffle Irons,Washing Machines,
Ash•plates, Boot-scrapers, Sze. Castings
for Mills and other Machinery, PLOUGH
CASTINGS of every deseription, kr.—
We make the Seylor, Blocher. differ
ent kinds of W itherow Ploughs. We
have also got different patterns of"
FENCING Br, RAILING
for Cemeteries, Yards and Porches, which
can't be beat for beauty, or cheaßnesS.
r All the above articles will be. sold
clieur. for Cafli or
• Countre Produce.
BE7' BLA.CKSMITLING still con
ihmetl. •
BRASS CASTINGS and every thing
in our line nri do jo 'order
THRESHING AMCHINES repair.
ad of sliortesi notice. Being Moulders
ourselves, we will do our work MOUT.
THOMAS WARREN,
MARTIN' WARREN,
HIRAM WARREN,
THOMAS A. ‘VA'4REN.
Gettysburg 'May II 1855.—t1
300 0008EGARS of every
desiription a n
.
Brands, 01 nf' which. are offered lower
than any other Ilouse in , the city. Aud
v. unfits all be sells to be of, the best ma
terial. Call and examine.
AVM. BUEHLER,
It Ira y street.
Nov. 24.185
111- BOXES liR§T CONGRESS
%PIT 'paIIACCO; rture and for
eate by ' WM. BUEHLER,
• No. 167 Franklin Amt. '
Nov. 24, 11354.
To 4110ditters.
.
111•11(1111CiC ,invitea . attention to hit; large
desitoble allsortment of MILLI.-
' NEitl GOODS. We can't be ont.done
n 420414, Stila.ar Price. ,
.
,viouNs. Guitars4..Actorslione,
'lase, Ilannotticaas i i 'Guitar and Via
Siaupoit
TEE 012./12 STORE.
WE have just opened and offer to
the Public, the best and cheapest
assortment ut
Spring . Summer Goods
ever received in the Borough; Hiving
purchased with great care, and being de
termined to sell cheap, we can offer,
without fear of competition, the largest
and most 'desirable assortment, and at a
cheater rate thin • etn he lurnished .in or
out of the Borough,' We would respect
(idly call the'attentien of our friends and
customers to our fine assortment of Black
and Fancy'
CLOTHSf CASSIMERS,
and Vestings,cassitions, Kentucky Jeans,
Otiiionatles,Tai4 'Stud of every ilederip
lion, Nakeenette,. Tweed, itte.
FOR THE LIDIES—we can show a
splendid variety. of
. • Dress Go(ids, Berage,
of all colors, lierne.De !Ansa, Mous De
Laines, Limns. Beilliantines, Silks, Bon
nets, Ribbon'', fans, New. Styles, &Agit
. ,
Ste., ,
. .
Of Queensware - Oil] Groceries
we have out usual supply.
Grateful for our past favors, We hope
to merit a continuance of the same. Cell
and examine our stock • and ntiefyyour.
selVes that - out's , is THE :CHEAP
STORE: r
No trouble to . :Illioor
.FAHNES'rOOK 11RoT1LEits.
[lie Red Front.
April 13. 1855
f% k ,!
)21,tvz
NEW GOON AGAIN.
S. GRANIhIEIt, has jest returned
• frnu► Plilladelphis : . with as_ hand
some and cheap an assortment pt.
Spring St Summer .Goods
ever brought in Gottvolierg, enimisting, in
'park of CLOTHS, Black and Fancy . . Cali.
eitheres, Marseilles (Hr Pante and Vettil,
Satinettv, Ate.' Also Barege,• I.3nrege de.
Itaines. Chili Batege, Brilliantine_ tiilkli;
Satins, Gingliants, Cat ies,
..flipiiii,Siggymktniell_md.„ %visit_
Flitunoing, Bonnets, gibbous, tke.,
Also • • ,
• •
Groceries & Queensware,
which will be sold sat reduced-prices ter
Cash or country Produce.., To punctual
customers a ci edit of six mouths. -
• J. S. GltAl3lElt.
April 0, 1855.-.-1 • .• .
TWA-M . IIAV
IIItDIVIRE STORE;
fIIMIE Subscriber's would.`respertfully
it announce to: their friends and the
puhlic, that they have bpened alsiEW
HARDWARE STORE in lin(amain .4..
adjoining-the residettee of DAVID ZIKOLER,
GettyOurg, in which they ate opening it
large-and general B . BBit:intent of
HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL,
GROCERIES J
CUTLERY, COACH THRORNGS,
Springs, AxleS Saddlery,
Cedar Ware, Shoe Findings ;
Pints, Oils, & Dyestuffs.
n general, qv:titling every deseriptio.a of
articles in the above line of business—to
which they invite the attention-of Coselt
makerS, Blacksmiths. Carpenters, Cabinet
makers, Bhoemakers, Saddlers, and, the
i•ublie generally..
Our stock having been seleeted with great
eiire and pupliashl'ttefor Cash,
.we gnarl
intee,(for the Ready Illotthy,) to dispose
of any part of it on as reasonable terms as
they can be purchased anywhere.
We particularly request cell from our
friends.i.nd earnestly . solicit a share of
p u blic favor, as we are, determined to es. 7
lel:dish a character: for. selling Goods at
ow ;prices ••
and doing business on fair prin.
liples. •
JOEL. B. DANNER.
• , DAVID ZIEGLER.
gettriburg;Junrl,3.lBsl.—tr.. ' .
NEW CONFECTIONERY.
n4rT1717.1 PLAIT="
F;SPECTFU LIS informs his friends
end the public generally that he has
taken the stand rerently occupied -by 0.
W. thassitio. in Chambersbnrg street,
adjoining SHIVELY'S hotel, where - he has
opened a large and choice averment of
• CONFECTIONS
of all kinds, CA N DIES, Lemons, Oranges
Raisins, Almonds, Pea Nuts, &a., to which
he invites the attention of dealersJ Bede.
signs else, keeping ICE CREAM. and
MEAD of the best quality, and solicits
the patronage of the public.
DANIEL - PLANK.
Gettysburg, April 13, 1855.--11
EEM EBBDS.
CHEAP AS THE CfIEAPEhT.
LIORCE CRHOLD
'II..IAS J US'F received from Cities
it as large a stock of New Goods ss
has, ever been offered 'to the public at any
tune. among which' pie--
Cheap Cloths, Black, Blue, Olive,
Brown, anti Claret,. Plain anti Fancy Cas
sutlers of every variety, Vesting!, Ready
Made Clothing, Ladies' dress goods in
great• variety, Men's wear of every de
scription, a cheap <lot of Dtimestie and
Debar. Alpiecas, Poplins, , A Ipsei..a De
bsge, (IWO - nuns, 'M. Detaines. Calicoes,
Silks, Sating, Bonnets, Hats, Groceries,
Q9eens ware, /ire.,
Being determined not to be undersold
we pledg,e ourselves to sell -as cheap as
any other establishment in this place or
elsewhere. ' Please call, examine and
judge fur yourselves •
GEO. ARNOLD.
March 31), '1855.
TOBACCO.
100lioxEs L.B. LUMP TO.
13ACCO in atore and for Bale,
at II cowl by the box, at BUEH,I.ER'S
Old Stand, the cheapeas in die city: No.
157 Flanklin et., Baltimore, _
Not44;lBsl.—tf
RAPE and other - Shaufle,..noev• an d
up spleadid stylea wbe 'had cheap' at
BUIIICKS
13AIWN11.'
WE CAM BE BEAT !
dowthergarrival ofSidendid
Xew Goods/
IHAVE - the pleasure of announcing to
my friends and the public generally,
that I have just received and opened a
large and splendid supply of
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS.
They consist in pert or French, Eng
lish and A:nerican (I . I.OTHS; 01 all colors,
from 82 to 55 ; Plain and Fancy Caul.
mere, Tweeds, Cashmeretts, Plain . - and
Fancy Linens, togetheiavith a variety of
Pant Stuffs, from 121 cents up, Veetinge,
in large variety.
. FOR.THE LADIES
, 4
we have SILKS, SILK . TISSUE, Linen
Lustros, Alpacas, Lawits. Gingham. from'
0 cents up ; Luisse Muille, Plain and
Plaid Jaconets. Lama Plaids,. Mous do
Laines,PaliCoes from a lip up;—also, Silk,
Kid, Lisle Thread and. Cotton Gloves,
Hosiery, Linen Cambrid Handkerchiefs,
Thread', Suisse, Cambric, and Cotton
[Aeon and Edgings. .Also.
Bonnets, Ribbons and Floweri.
Our pretient Stock is large, and has been
selected with great mire, both , as .regards
Style,Quality and Price, anil as our motto
Is " Smell Profits. and Quirk Sales," we
hope all who wish GREAT BARGAINS
Will give us a' call before purchasing else
where.
J. L. SCHICK.
April 13, 1850.
C\o.o!Sull%,lh%
• • • .5..11. BUEHLER •
wir AS received a largely increased lie
eortment. of Classical. Theological,
School and - Miscella- p• .
neous -
140t)KS, -.. •
of all kinds, inclUdine.'-
a, large' monher of ..handsotnely ,hOund
_Statidarti Nets . otEnglaiitl.and Airierica
Annuals, &c., suitable for Gifts, • Also, •-:'
of every variety,..Geld Peas- and Pencils,
Penknives, DiVelopes,.&c:, &c. All of
• Aold—al_k_enni 1 ad VA
coat, .1b".0111 and see them .
1 Deo. 22, 1854.
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-
NOW IS THE TIME.
i R. S. WEAVER respectfully 'an-
Ati. minim:es to the Ladies and Gentle
men of Gettysburg and vicinity that . he
his resumed the. Daguerreotype business,
et the.old stand, in Chambersburg street;
where he will he happy to receive, visitors
desirous of securing perfect Daguorreo•
types of themselves or friends.
Being furnished with an entire new and
'costly •apparatus. he is prepared to take
pictures in every style of the art and in
sure perfect satisfaetion.
,gm.. Charges from 50 p.ts to 810 00.
10°41 etas of operating from 8. A. M..
to 4 P. M.
Kr lit dress avoid light, red, blue, or
purple. Dark &Ass adds. much to the
beauty of the picture.
June 9, 1854.—tf ' •
I.
al 14 1-
i7\l' 0600
110, THIS WAY!
NEW GOODS BY THE QUANTITY
PAXTON & COBEAN have just re.
turned from the' City; with a splen
did assortment of SPRING & SUIMEIt
Hots 4- Cops, Bools 4- Shoes, of every de.
feription, and price. •
White Beaver flats, White and Black
Silk, do. Panama, Canton, Straw and
Chip flats, Kitimat), Cuban, and, every va
riety of Soft !lat. . .
Also--Guntlemen'i and Ladies' fonts
& Shoeti, - Gaiters, Buskins, Jenny Lindy,
&'e. An of which will be sold . low, for
Cash,ir Cousetry Produce.
PAXTON'& COBEAN.
May 4, 1855 . . ..
GROCERIES CONFECTIONS,
WILCOX., &C.
THIS IVAN FOR.BARGAINS!
EMANUEL ZIEGLER lots - just re
turned- from the city with the-largest
lot of GROCERIES ho has ever before
opened, to which he invites the attention
of ail, cqnvinced that he can offer RARE
BARGAINS. He has also a fine lot of
Ham, Shoulders, &c., Shad,
Mackerel and Herrings,
Oranges, Lemons, Raisins, Figs, Dates,
Almonds, ?bite, Candies of all kinds, To
bacco, Segars, Snuff, Brooms, Brushes;
Blacking, with- a general assortment of
variety goodi.: Give us a call if you want
to buy cheap and goodnext door to the
"Star" office, Baltimore Street.
GettysbOrg,.Nay 11, 1855.—if
TIN WIRE" TIN TIRE!
CA . EO. E. BUEHLER informs his
‘3l - friends and customers that he has a
very larg_e assortment of
TIN WARE
on hand ready for the Spring sale, made
by experienced workmen and of gond Ma•
'mauls. which will be sold low (or CAS/I
Or• COUNTRY PRODUCE: le7;Call
and see.
Gettysburg, March 10, 1854.
Prostbalonal Cards.
Dr: J. Lawrence Bill,
DENTIST,
OFFICE in l'hambersburg - street
one door West of the Lutheran
Church, nearly. opposite Grammer's store.
where he may be found ready and willing
to attend to any case within the province
of the Dentist. Persons in want of full
sets of teeth are invited to call.
REFERENCES.
1
Dr.C.N.Donz.voni, Rov.C.P.KRAviII,D.D
.. D. Room's, Prof. M•i•coos,
" U.S. floosie, " H. L. BAtiosza ,
"D. Ilmar.wr, . ... H,A.M1111,1.111817110
Reit. R. JoollOON. I ",M. L. STUMM.
July 7. 1848.
• BOUNTY LAND ULAIMS.
THE undersigned will attend promptly
o "the collection of claims for BOUN
TY LANDS under the late act 'of Con
gress. Thpee who have already received
40 or 80 Acres, can now receive the bal
ance, by calling on the subeeriber and mak
ing the necessary application..
JOEL B. DANNER.
Gettysburg, March 0, 1855.—tf
D. M'CONAUGUY,
iiTTORNEY R7' LAW,
(Office removed to one dour West of Duchle
Drug & Book•Store,Obsmbersburg , street.)
dttorney and Solicitor for
Patents and Pensions,
Bounty Lund Warrailis, Back-Pay sus
ptknded Claims, and all other claims against
the Government at Washington, D. C.:
also American claims in England: Land
Warrants located and sold, 'or bought, and
highest prices given. .
Lands for saki in lowa, Illinois, and
ether Western States ; and Agents engaged
locating , Warrants there.
fkrApply to, hint personally or .by
letter. •
• Gettysburg, Nov. 11, 1853.
D AkV-I II) WILLS,
Attorney at Law,
STEVENSON'S office
* Null Ares —or 0 - Nitta
Square.
FPIRE NC:E.—Hon. TtnnMews Stevens,
Foq .A.ancrister.
Dec. 30, 1853.
'CARD.
eV. L.: CARIPOILL,
itilorskey at ',As!,
OFFICE on Chambersburg street, Get.
tysburg, two. &writ from 'Gen. Ar
nold's stole, will attend to filing claims tor
BOUNTY LAND, under the late Acts
ut . Contress,,Pensions, &C. All business
entrusted to his hands will receire . prompt
attention..
April 6, 1855.
OLD .SOLDIERS.
BOUNTY LAND ACT OF 1855.
rff ILIF undersigned is now fully prepa
red to 6le and prnsecute Claims to
Mounts: Land, for soldiers of the Hewnlu
.
lion, of the War of 1812, and of au. other
Wars in which the 'U. States have been en
gaged-7-4nd for their Ifithays and minor
children. The new act embraces them
all. In addition to his long experience and
success, lie would add, that, In all the
many claims he has hitherto filed, (be
tween 100 and 200) he has carefully pre
served, and has now every thing necessa,-
ry to establish the rights of claimants—as
also Rolls and Lists of Companies, and fa
cilities for furnishing proofs in all cases
that may ho entrusted.to him.
• Ile is , now rapidly filing claims. He
has made complete a rrangements for loca
ting warrants the Western States.—
%V arrant° bought - -Warrants sold. Ap
ply personally or by letter to
D. M'CONAUGHY.
Gettysburg, blarch 9, 1855.—if
BOUNTY LANDS.
QopiEtts who served in • any war of
P•••. the U. States a term 'not less than
fanrteen days, ore retitled to 100 ACRES
BOUN'T'Y LAN D,and in rase of the death
of the soldier, his widow or minor chil
dren. (if any,) are entitled to the same
quantity. In cases where 40 or 80 acres
have already been received,, the difference
necessary to make up 'the - 160 acres can
now be drawn. • •
icrApply to the subscriber, , ,at his of
flee, in Gettysburg, where persons having
Land Wdrrants io sell, may obtain the
highest price for them.
R. G. M'CREARY.
March 103,1855.---Ont
Wth%%olA%Ami
.Rentoved a few duors South of the old Stand.
H. SKELLY respectfully informs
his old cuPtomers and the public
!nerally, that he contin
-3a the TAILORING
lUSINESS, at his new
(and ! in South I3altimore
trees where he will be
ippy to accommodate all
ho may patronize him.
I work entrusted to his
ire warranted to fit and
be of most substantial• Make. Thankful
for past favors, he solicits a continuance of
public patronage. •
lICP The New Fork . Spring and Sum
mer RISHIONS are received. Call and
see them.
April 27, 1855.--If
HAY WANTED.
PERSONS having Hay to sell. Will do
welliby calling on the subscriber, in
Gettysburg, who is desirous of purchating.
The highest Market .price will be.paid at
nll times. (KTAs he intends having the
Hay, after being packed, hauled either
,to
Hanover or Baltimore, the preference to
haul will be given to those from whom he
may purchase. . •
SOt,OMON POtVERSI.
Dec. 24,1852.—tf
DRUGS AND NEEDIGINES,
(IP all kinds, from the beet /
‘-‘' "louses in the City, eon
itantly-on hind and for sale ai ;
the Drug and Bookstore of 15 -
B. U. BUEHLER.
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author of "A Treatise on the Law of Costs,"
"Equity Jurisprudence," "Nisi Prins Reports',"
Editor of "Binn's Justice," &o. - One thick .
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..1..119 BOOKSELLERS AND PUBLISUERS.
17 tb 19 South 1' Uth Street;
First Store above Chesnut.
*'Orders or letters of inquiry for Law
Books front the countryipromptlyattenthal to.
June 29, 1855.---3nt •
TO THE LADIES OP OETTYSBURG
The Patent SeHeating
ROTARY SMOOTHING IRON.
IjOUSEKEEPERS, Ladies that are board-
X ing, Tadoresses, and Dressmakers ; in
deed all who 'have occasion to use n FLAT
IRON, are interested in this new and useful
invention, possessing, advantages over the old
implements that nro evident ut sight. Thin '
iron has two smoothing surfaces, very highly
finished, which revolve on an axis, and are
heated by an alcohol lamp attached to the
handle, which is supplied with nu incombusti-
Me wick ; or those who have gas in their
dwellings may avail themselves of a very in
genious arrangement by which the sumo iron
is convertible into a GAS IRON, and is heat
ed at a mere nominal expense, by an elastic
tube attached . to any gas fixture.
In the warm season now at hand, they must
become au indispensable article is the annuls
' tic economy.
Country Merchants could not supply them;,
selves with an article of more ready sale, nor
chore acceptable to their customers. Individu
als may supply themselves by addressing
J. 'WILCOX, Manufacturing Depot,
No. 273 Chesnut-St., Philadelphia,
Enclosing $3,90, and the Iron will be safely
forwarsied per Express or otherwise: '
DrirSPRATT'S SELF-SEALING CANS
for sale as above.
Juno 15, 1855.-$3.
SALAMANDER SAFES.
EVANS & WATSON, No. 20 South
Fourth St., Philadelphia.
Great fire, Chestnut and Fifth Streets,
Friday morning, Deemptier, 15th, 1854..
EVANS & WATSON'S SALAMAN
DER. SAFES TRIAMPHANT, as they
always are when put to the test.
Puiza.necratA, Dec.l6, 1854.
Messes EVANS & WATSON, No. 26
South Fourth St., Philadelphia.
GENTLemax :—We take much pleasure
in recommending your Salamander Safes
to Merchants and others in want of a se.
cure means of preserving their books, pa.
pers, &c., from fire, as the one we pur-
chased from you about seven months since
has preservell our books, papers and cash
in as good a pondition as they were
when put into it, before the great. fire of
this morning,. which destroyed the entire
block of buildings corner of Chestnut and
Fifth streets. The safe was in use in our
office, on the second floor of our building,
from which place it fell into the cellar, and
remained there until the fire was out.=
The Safe was then removed add opened
in the presence of at least 1000 persons,
who witnessed the good condition of, the
contents. Will you please have the safe
and locks repairefl, as we intend to put it
in use again, having perfect confidence in
its fire.pronf qualities. •
Yours, Respectfully,
.LACEY dt,. PHILLIPS.
Evans & Watson take pleasure in re
ferring to the following, among the many
hundreds who have hod their Safes in
use S. Nint, Philada.; Farmers
and Mechanics' Bank Philada. ;. Samuel
Allen, Esq., High Sheriff, Philada. ; John
N. Henderson, City Controller ; Caleb
Cape & Co., No. 183 Market St.
.; Rich
ard Norris & Son, Locomotive builders,
Philada.;• Bancroft & Sellers, Machinists,,
corner lath and James Sta.; Fa vnitlin
Fire Insurance Co., Philada.;' Pennsyl
vania Railroad Co., Philada.; Lacey &
Phillips, corner 'fifth and blinor Ste.;
Sharpless Bro., No. 32 South Second St.;
James Kent & Santee, No. 147 North
Third Street ; W. H.• Hemmen & Sono,
No. 51 North - Third st.► Smith, Williams
k Co., No. R 7 Market St.; J..& R. Ora°,
No. 185 Cheetput St. ,
A large assortment of the above Safes
always on hand (warranted to stand at
least 10 per cent. more Ere than any iler
ringra Safe now in use.) EVANS &
WATSON, also manufacture and keep
for sale, Iron - Shutters, Iron Doors' and
Iron Sash, for making fire-proof Vaults for
Banks, stores, public and . private buildings.
Seal and . Letter Copying Presses ; Patent
Slate Lined Refrigerators, &o. Please
give us a call, at No. 26 South FOURTH
Si Philadelphia.
April 6,1855.-1 y
L T L' R.
HENRY & CO.,
No. 29. - North THIRD 'tercet, PHILADEL'A.
S~OR0b)0 Manufacturere. Curtierp,
7 1 and Importers of FitENCIL CALF
SKINS, and dealer in RED and OAK
SOLE LEATHER KIPP.
,Feb 2,1855—1 y
F. H. SMITH
PORT MONNAIE. POCKET BOOK
AND . .
DREpSING CASE MANUFACTURER,
N. W. cor.of Fourth & Che c etout eta, PhilOolphiu.
ALWAYS on hand large and varied
assortment of
Port llionnaies, Poc et Books, Bdnkere
Cases, -Note hiolders, Port Altos, Porta
ble Desks, Dressing Boxes,
Cabas, Travelling Bags, Backgammon
Boards, Chess Men, Pocket Memorandum
Books, Cigar Cases, 4.c. •
Also, a general assortment 'of English,
French and German FANCY GOODS.
Fine pocket Cutlery, Razors, Razor
Strops and Gold Pens
Wholesale, Second and Third Floors.
F. IL SMITH,
N. W. cor. Fourth & Chestnut sta., Philadelphia.
N. 13.—0 n the receipt of ill, a Superi
or Gold Pen will be sent to any part of the
United States, by mail ;—describing pen,
illue; medium, hard, or sta .
March 30, 1856.—1 y
IL D. olirroN & SUN,
MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING STORE,
North East corner of Second and Dock sta., Phi la
To the Ciltzens of Gettysburg, Pa. and
— riepecifuily invited to exam
ine-the extensive and varied assort
ment of MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTH IN G,
at the store of the subscriber, where may
always be foitiid - a full supply of READY
MADE CLOTHING, of all sizes and de
scriptions, Wore by men and boys of all
ages and sizes, madeby ikperiebeed work
men and of the very best material, the
make, at, and appearance surpassed by no
establishment in the city: Please preserve
this notice, and give me a call, and fit out
yourselves and sons in a manner worthy
of you and them. Remember the 'North
East - corner of Second and Dock Streets.
R. D. CLIFTON Lr:, SON.
April 13, 1855.—1 y
Watches, Jewelry, Silverware
W_
. AND FANCY GOODS. El
4
A. C h oice 'assortment of•the Finest Quality,
FOR. lIALA AT TU/SLORTAT CAW PIAICIS,
M. B. ELTONBIEAD,S.
N 0.184 South Second Street, between Piue and
Union, West aide, PHILADELPHIA.
kr HE assortment embraces a Large
IL_ and Select Stock ol Fine . Watches,
Jewelry, Silver Ware, Albata Ware, plated
Silver, in Spoons, Forks, Ladles, &e.—
Jet Goods, Fans and Fancy Articles ol
superior quality, deserving the txaminti
lion of those who desire to procure the
best . goods at Lowest Cash Prices.
!laving • a practical knowledge of the
business, and till available facilities for Ira..
porting and Manufacturing, the subscriber
confidently invites purchasers, believing
that 'he can supply them oti tams iteravne
able as any other establishment in either,
of the Atlantic Cities.
,All kinds of Diamond and Pearl
Jewelry and Silver Ware manufactured to
order, Within a reasonable time.
scrWatelien,.lewelry and Silver Ware
faithfully repaired.
W. B. ELTONIIEAD,
No. 174 South 2d St.,a few doors above tho Q t ]
St. Market, West Side.
111:77'In the South Window of the Store,
May be seen the famous BIRD CLOOK,
Winch commands the admiration of the
scientific and curious.
September 29,1854.—1 y
TRUSSES 1 TRUSSES TRUSSES
C. H. NEEDLES,
Truss and Brace Establishment,
S. W. COIL. TWEi.}lll & HACH STREETS,
PHILADELPHIA,
I MPORTER of tine French Trudges, comhi
,
wing extreme lightnexs, ease nod durability
with correct construction.
Hernial or ruptured patients con be suited .
by remitting amounts, as below: Sending nuiu•
her of inches round the hips, and stating side
affected. Cost of Single Truss, $2, $3, $4, and
$5, Double-5, $6, $8 and $lO. Instru6
tions as-to wear, and how to effect a cure, when
possible, sent with the Truss. Also for sat•,
In great variety, . •
Dr. Banning's Improved Patent Body Brace,
for the cure of •Prolapstis Uteri; Spinal Props
and supports, Patent. ShOulder Braces, Chest
Expanders and Erector Braces adapted to all
with stdop shoulders and weak lungs; English
Elastic Abdominal -Belts, Suspensories, Syi
inges—male and female. . .
fl ,Ladies' Rooms, with Lady attendants.
August 3, 1855.--ly
WILEOND 9 240,Vng
AOHN w. TIPTON, Fashionable Bar
w• Ler and Hair Dresser, can at all times
be found prepared to attend to the calls of
the people, at the Temple, in the Diamond,
adjoining the County Building. From
long experience, he flatters himself that he
can, go through all the ramifications of the
Tonsorial Department
with such an infinite degree of skill, as
will meet with the entire satisfaction of all
who may submit their chins to the keen
°deal of his razors. He,hopee (beret . °
that by his attention to business, and a de
sire to please, he will merit a's .yell as re.
ceive; a liberal share of public ilatronage.
'rite sick will be attended to at' their pri
. .
vete dwellioge.
ILCIMES. KENTUCKY LEA"
TOBACCO, 20 'Bales 'Tatiana.
26 do 'Sages. 20 do St. .Tago, 20 Cases
Seed Leaf. Just received and for sale by
W5l: BUEHLER,
No: 187 Franklin Wear(
Nov. 24, 1864.
FIRE INSURANCE.
111 E ...ddanss County Mutual Fire In.
aurance C'ompany' located at Get
yslm rg, is nnw m successful operatiothandu •
for lowness of rates, economical Manage. •
mein of its affairs, and safety in-Insuraneel,
Challenges comparison with any other
similar company. All its operations are •
conducted uud,r the personal supervisi,
of Managers selected by the Stockholders.
Thz Books of the Company Are at all times .
open to the inspection of those ins mug ila
it: . As' no travelling agents are employed , - :.
persons desiring to insure can make
plication to either of the'Managors, from
whom all' requisite information Can be
gained. 11:7 6 The Managers are :
Borough—George Swope, D. A. Buehler,
• Wills ' A, B. Kurtz, Samuel' R. Russell. 'lt.
!shoeds, H. Fahnostook, D. M'Greary.ll,ll o -.
Consughy. . •
Itlenaslon—Wm. 8.-Wileidn, • •
Cinberland-,-Robert McCurdy, •
Stralern—:Jacol• King.
Franklin—Andrew Helntzelman, • •
Hamilionhan—Amos W...Maginly, J. J.Kett:
Liberty—Abrehern }Crier% •
Beading—Henry A. Piel ! ..ing,
Latimore=-Jacoh Grieet,
Mountjoy . —Jerrph Fink,
Oxford—John L.i.Nooi.
F. Gardner.
President...GEOßGE SWOPE.
Vice. President—S*lst= R. livescr.r...° '•
Secietary—,D. A. Buximat.
Treesurer--D•Trn DP('musics.
Executive Committee—A/11111M lIRINTZKi.
x•rr, Roister M'Curtnr, JACOB KING. •
Sept.ls, 1864—tf.
TUE WONDER OF TUE AGE.
breaking out
and Sores on children; Sore-14'11.1 , 4411es O n the
Face, and all diseases of the skin. 11-
13'"Fnr pertieularg yen moll WIN perm. na ny
ing each lens. •
0;7'26,000 boxes sold in this State the past
year, and gavettivets'al satisfaction.
The great secret 01 the populatitv of this ointment
es in the fact that it ticeemp!bilies all it is recom
mended to do, and that 1 du not recommend
to cure any thing but what from the nature Ohba_
ingredients, it is an absolute iliecific for, whi:o
other preparations of the kind are recommended
tv cure every disease that human gesh is bait tn.
from Coneumptiun down to the bite of a flea.
when, in fact, all ihe medical properties they e o n.
min arc in the handbills, arid the 117101190111111 bf
Ucliiieua certificates ptibllslied_in Moil praise.
I invite thoeo troubled wilh) the above com
plaints, (particularly e.alt Rheum.) to taken box
and try you aro not fully aatisfied,totuat
it nail thki tonic Your money.
N. 11-1 hove hundreds of testimonials I can
show any oue who feels disposed to cull on me•
and satisfy himself of the virtues of the Oiul
meat. • • •
Prepared and sold by MONROE TEREEL.
.Nztugstuek, Conn.
UT° whom all orders should be addressed.--
Sold oleo by the principal Druggists and wiuntry
Merchants generally. Price 25 cents.
Witithr.sAsc DISPIII . B.--‘; V. Clikehrf vSt. Co,
No 81, Barclay St.. New York ; A.' McClure &
(30.; Albany; J. Kidd & Co., Pittsburg ; Wm
H. Brown Lk. Bro., Nn.4 Liberty St., Baltimore
T. W. Dynit & Sons, Philadelphia.
AGENTS—SamueI IL Buehler, Gettysburg k
H. S. Fink, Pleasant Hill; & Brother,
Lit , lestnwo; John Bushey, Matherrysiown ;
Sam
uel Faber Jr., Lower's Mill; Jesse Houck, But
ler township; Andrew Creglow, Centre Mill k
Abel 'l'. Wright, Benderaville ; Jernb ii 6 ensylLi
Middletown ;Jacob F. Lower, Art nilteville ;
W. Whitmore. Mummashurq; Philip Hann, M.
Knightssille ; Thos. J. Cooper, Franklin 4 Jai
cob Mark, Cashtriwn s Aulabaugh & Spangles.
East Berlin; J. Martin, New Oxford; J. Henry
Abbottstown.
August 11, 1854--iyeew.
Bonnets I Hats
SAFE- SPEEDY-SURE!
BOMETIIING TR YOUR OWN BENEFIT !
A \ MEDICINE adapted to general ute, great
ly superior to others, out within tilt meatus
of every individual
100 Pills for Twenty-five-Cents.
No exwinn in price--no mine*
puisoliwltetnver.
Ult• TOVEIVAV4IIIDIIS
HEALTH PILLS
folly merit the great reputation. they ha!, acquit.
ed They tiro called for from all parts of the laud.
because they arc all that claim to be. WHIM
THEY WILL DO.
They purify the blued,
They clams the System of Humors,
They cure Dyspepsia and and indigestion
They create an Appetite.
They cure Sick Headache, Dizziness cud km
Spirit/. •
They arrest revers.
. .
They promote a heavy action of the Liver.
They are a sure cure for Costiveness end. SOH.
nal Constipation.
They are highly efficacious in female Comptain
They strengthen and give tune to the System.
THEY A I:1 TUE uEeT ,FAmiLy.ikiEut
wit: KNOWN. . ' •
.
,
Iris an obvious inquir; „how oneMedtchie can
core so many different complaints: : •These Pills.
however, are Co compounded of curative matelot*
that persons- nave only to TRY 'PION Ind the
answer will be found in a restored body and st
invigorated constitution. EACH BOX CON
TAINS 109 PILLS, at the astonishingly low
price oftls Cents.
Every individual should have them.
F. A. FALMER, Gen. AO . .
dlonitigton, .Ct.
AGENTSA-For sale by S.' H. Buehler. and
Samuel S. Forney, Gettysburg ; n, SIFInk, Pleas
lit Hill ;Spalding & Brother, Littlestowu ; John
Bushey, Mcsherrystown ; So tune, Faber, jr., Low..
er's : Jesse 'Houck, Butler township'; An.
drew Creglow,• Centre Mill ;-Abel T. Wright,
Dendersville ; Jacob Pensyl, Middletown; Jatub.
F. Lower, Arestasville ; H. W. Whitmore, Mum,
mashing ; . Philip Hann, MeKnightsville ; Thom.
as J: Cooper, Franklin tp., ; Jecoh'ilistk Cash,
otwn ; Aulattangh & ; , pangler, East Berlin ; J.
Martin, New Oxford ; J. R. Henry, Abbottstuvrn.
August 11,
SCIIIARAEOLS and FANS, of all prices,
and qualities at SCEfICIc'S.
TILE STIR A.NII
In'publialied every . Friday Evening, in Bald.
• • more street, in the three story build- - -•
ing, n lbw doors above Paha
estocks Store, by
D. A. 86 . C. H. BUEHLER.
TERMS
,
If paid in tuirtince or within the year $2 per
annum—if not paid within the year $2 50.-- ,
No - paper discontinued until nll arrearages ire,
paitl:---except at the option of the Editor. Sin.:
Ile copies t).l cents. A failure to notify. a din ,
oatinuance will bo regarded an n' vow engage-.
Airertittilttents not exceeding a square in
serted three times for sl—every subsequent,
insertion 25 cents. Longer ones la the same,
proportion; •, All atlYertlsetnentsliot specialli
ordered fors:given - time will ho continued tan.
61 forbid. :A..liberal reduction will bit 'lnade
to those' whci advertise by the year.
Job Printing of all kinds executed neatly
1 and prutuelp and ou musuuuble mos. - ----
,
FOR 'tile
CURE.
Sslirheiim;
E r p Pipe's&
C h abiding,
Chapped or
crackedhanik
Wfir no and
Scalds, COAL
W o WWII 01
acv k i
Piles: Inflans
mntinnof tho
Breastißites