Raftsman's journal. (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, January 26, 1859, Image 3

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CLEARFIELD, PA., JAN. 2Qr 1859. .
Admitted. J. A. Boyle, Esq., of Ridgtvay,
Avas last week admitted to the practice of the
law in the several Courts ol Clearfield county.
Committed. A man named J oseph Bennett,
from the neighborhood of Curwensville, was
committed to our County jail on Monday, on
a charge of breach of the peace.
AtroixTiD. Hon. James T. Leonard, of
this Borough, lias been appointed Prothonota
ry by Gov. Packer, to fill the vacancy occa
sioned in that office by the death of George
Walters, Esq. The arrangement, we under
stand, is, that the proceeds of the office are to
go to the family of Mr. Walters.
Tavern Licenses G ranted. Peter Dloom,
Jordan township; I.yonel TV". Weld, Lawrence
tp. ; II. II. Morrow, Clearfield bor. ; James
Bloom. Pike tp. ; John Miller, Jr., Boggs tp. ;
Samuel Robison, Boggs tp. ; A. L. Ogden,
Lawrence tp., aud XV. W. Anderson, Fcnn tp.,
had Tavern Licenses granted them at the
Court last week.
Heatt Sale. The BellefOnto papers svy
that, on the 12th, a tract of 11,000 ncres of
'land, situate in Centre and Clearfield counties,
on Mosliannon creek, owned by the "Maine
Land Company," was sold to S- Christ of Lan
caster, Pa., for $75,500 cash, which is nearly
$").40 an acre. The land is said to be "wild
and hilly but undoubtedly contains mineral
wealth sufficient to enrich the purchaser."
"Mite Society." A society called the
"Mito Society," has been organized by the la
dles of the Episcopal church in our town.
The society has for its object the raising of a
fund to be appropriated fo the current expen
ses of the church, and the promotion of a bet
ter social feeling in the community. Each
member cnntiibutes five cents weekly. The
membership is not confined to any particular
sect or stiition as a friend remarked to ns,the
inaliCcations required are "a fair moral char
acter and a five-cent piece." The society
meets at private housos agree'aldy to appoint
ment. The next meeting will be held at Mrs.
"Mossop's on Tuesday evening. - v
SiNCriAR. On Tuesday night cf last week,
our venerable friend, G. Philip Guelich, re
turned home from the Bible Society Meeting
in this place, and placing a lamp upon the ta
ble, retired without blowing out the fljine.
having forgotlon to do so. In toe morning,
Ito was considerably surprised to find that the
tble had t'V some means caught fire and was
partly Burned up and a folded table cloth en
tirely consumed, but fortunately the coals pro-
-dneed by the burning of the table had fallen
into a co'iple pairs of boots--which had inci
dentally been placed under it, and thus proba
bly the destruction f the house was prevent
d. This was certainly a providential escape.
Clkarfield Coistt. By the report of the
Auditor General, for the year ending Xov. 30,
iv.ji", it appears that the amount of tax on real
-and personal property paid into the State
Treasury by Clearfield county, during the
rear, is $4,753 30
-mt paid on Tavern Licenses, 532 41
82 00
.Ain't paid on Retailer's Licenses,
Tax on Writs, Wills and I)eds,
400 31
Total, $5,828 05
Th valuation of Real and Personal Proper
tv in the coun'v amounted to $1,432.015 a
mount of tax assessed for State purposes $3,
,83 22 number of taxables in 1858, 4,268.
The sum of S1.C82 30 was received by the
ciuintv from the Common School Fund.
PROCEEDINGS OP CDiJXT. . " ' Bible Society Meeting.
Our Court last week was rather kliuily attvn- I An annual meeting of the Cleai fleld county
ded. Xot niiich business was transacted, the i Bible Society was held at tho Methodist Church
court adjourning on Thursday in consequence in the liorough of Clearfield, on Tuesday eve
of the death ot the Prothonotary. Only one ning the 18th of January, in pursuance of pre-
citH case was tried, to wit :
Nile Read rs. ll'm. ?. Read t! ni. Action
contesting Will of John It. Read, deceased.
Will sustained Verdict for Plaintiff. Jl 'fi
nally for plaintiff, Wallace for defendant. "
In the Quarter Sessions the following cases
were disposed of, to wit :
Com. rs. Patrick Curia. Misdemeanor in
ofiice as Justice of the Peace. Defendant ac
quitted. R. J. Wallace for Com., W. A. Wal
lace for Defendant.
Com. rs. Uenrv Smcal. Larceny of revolver.
Defendant convicted and sentenced to three
months imprisonment in County jail. R. J.
n allace and Swoope for Com., Crans and Cut
tle for Delendant.
C om. rs. John Thompson. Malicious mis
chief. House breaking. Defendant convict
ed and sentenced to pay fine of $5 and costs
of prosecution. R. J. Wallace and Swoope
for Com., W. A. Wallace for def't.
Com. vs. John Thompson,Vash. Sunderlin and
Wash. Campbell. Indictment, Riot. Defen
dants acquitted. Robert Conner, prosecutor,
t j pay costs. R. J. allac and Swoope for
Com., W. A. Wallace for defendant. -
Com. rs. James M. Leonard. Resisting an
ofiicer George R. Dillon, Constable, Defen
dant convicted. Sentenced to 12 hours im
prisonment in County jail aud costs of prose
cution. R. J. Wallace, Test, and Swoepo for
Com., Crans and M'Cullough for defendant.
Com,, rs. Henry Pennington, Sr. Tippling
house. Defendant acquitted. Samuel Ved
der, prosecutor, to pay costs. R. J. Wallace
and M'Enatly for Com., W. A. Wallace for
defendant.
Com. rs. James Kelly. Fornication and bas
tardy. Settled by parties.
True Bills. Jos. Potter, Adultery ; Jacob
Kcpicr, Fornication and bastardy ; Catharine
Pennington et al, Riot.
Bills Ionohfo. Wm. Robison, Win. II.
RobUon and Samuel Robison, Tippling house.
Deith of Prothoaotary Welters.
On Thursday morning after Court bad been
opened, 11. Bucher Swoope, Esq., announced
to the Court, in a few appropriate remarks,
the" death of George Walters, Esq., the Pro
thor.otary, and moved the appointment of a
Committee to rcpart resolutions expressive of
the sympathy of the Oflicers of the Court and
Members of the Bar, with the bereaved fami
ly, and as a token of respect to the memory
of the deceased.
His Honor, Jndgo Burnside, responded in
fitting terms, alluding to his long and intimate
acquaintance with Mr. Walters, and bearing
testimony to his high character as an exem
plary man and good citizen.
The Court appointed II. B. Swoope, J. B.
M'Enally and T. J. M'Cullough, Esquires, the
committee, who reported the following reso
Wuereas, the death of George Walters,
Esq., the Prothonotary of the Court, has just
been announced, therefore be it by the officer
of the Court, and the members of tli Bar,
1st. Rnolted, That in the death of George
Walters, Esq., the Court has lost an upright
and excellent ofiicer, the people af.iithlul pub
lic servant and the community an exemplary
citizen. .
2d. That the deceased in every situotion of
his life, whether as a member ot the Legisla
ture, nn ofiicor ol the Court, or a private citi
zen, has won the universal approbation aud
esteem of his fellow men.
3d. That we hereby tender our heartfelt
sympathies to his afiiicted family, iu their
painful bereavement.
4th. That acopv of these proceedings bo fur
nished to the family of the deceased, and that
the same bo published in the county papers.
The proceedings were ordered to be entered
of record, and the Court adjourned.
" Agricultural Society Meeting.
'.The Cleai flv-ld County Agricultural Society
mot in the Court House in Clearfield borough,
on Wednesday evening, Jauuary l'Jth, 1859.
Joseph Irwin, Esq., President, in the chair,
the meeting came to order.
On motion, tho constitution and by-laws
-were read by the Secretary.
" On motion, the election of officers wan pro
.cccded with, when Ellis Irwin, Esq., was elec
ted President of the socioty for the ensuing
year.
On motion, lhe following Vice Presidents
were elected, who were regularly nominated as
xhs several townships were called by the Secre
tary, to wit : Clearfield bor., John L. Cuttle,
.Curwecsville bor., Ben). Hartshorn, Lumber
City bor., John Ferguson, Laurence tp., Mar
tin Nichols j Pike, Z. M'Naul ; Penn, Elah
.Johnson ; Brady, Jacob Kuntz ; 'Union, Geo.
Brubaker; Huston, David Tyler ; Bell, Thos".
Campbell; Burnside, John Mchafley ; Chest,
Jonathan Westover; Ferguson, lion. J. P.
Hoyt; Jordan, M.ij.Dvid Wise: Beccaria, B.
B. Wright ; Woodward, John M. Chase ; De
catur, Richard Hughes ; Boggs, Geo. Turner ;
Bradford, Wm. K. Wrigley ; Morris, Edward
Perks; KartUaus, Jd. M uarvey ; oovington,
John Barmoy ; Girard, Thos. Leonard ; Go
shen, John A. L. Flegal ; Fox, John J. Bun
tly; Knox, Wm.SIoss; Graham, Levi Ilub
ler ; being one from each tp. in the county.
G. L. Reed, Esq., was elected Correspond
ing Secretary, and Thos. J. M'Cullough, Re
cording Secretary, for tho ensuing year.
On motion, the following Executive Com
mittee was elected : Hon. Richard Shaw, Jon
athan Boynton, Esq., Geo. Thorn, Esq., Clear
field ; Gen. John Patton, Curwensville, and
Joiiah R. Reed, Esq., Lawrence township.
On motion, Lewis R. Carter, Esq., was elec
ted Treasurer for the ensuing year, and Wm.
Radebaugh was elected Librarian.
On motion, it was agreed, that allmembers
who bad signed the Constitution, previous to
this meeting, should be exonerated from the
payment of the fee dne'iipon signing, &c.
Meeting adjourned to meet on Wednesday
.evening of May Court, to take kito considera
tion the propriety of holding a Connty Fair.
- - Eina Iawts, President.1
Tboi. J. M'CnlioBgh, Secretary.
vious notice. Rev. Dr. M'Lcod in the chair.
The report of the Secretary lor the past
year was read and accepted.- ' .'
The report of tho Treasurer was also read,
showing the financial coudition of the Socie
ty, and accepted. . -
Rev. Mr. Galloway was elected Vice Presi
dent for tho cnsuir.g year.
Lewis R. Carter was elected a Manager for
the ensuing year in the room of Rer. Mr. Gal
loway just elected Vice President.
Resort ed, That with the exception of tho
foregoing changes, tho board of officers are
re-elected for the ensuing year.
Rct. Thomas Barnhart being called upon
made a very able and instructive address be
fore the society.
Rev. Mr. Kirby also addressed tho Society
at some length, and in a-bighly satisfactory
manner. The remarks of both gentlemen were
listened to with, great attention, and had the
cflect of awaking not a little iuterest in the
causo on the part of those present. .
G. P. Gnclich, Esq., being called npon res
ponded in bis nsual earnest and impressive
manner. He made an eloquent appeal to the
friends of the cause for aid in the good work
and did not make it in rain. He stated that
he had been connected with tho Society since
its organization in 1827, and gavo a detail of
its operations.
Rev. Mr. Galloway, Wm. II. Robertson, Dr.
M'Leod and others, joined in the disenssion of
several questions raised during the evening.
Resolced, That the Board of managers, and
oflicers of this Society, be requested to meet
at the office ot J. B. M'Enalty, Esq., on Tues
day evening the 25th inst., for the purpose of
devising the best plan for exploring the coun
ty, and distributing the Bible during the pres
ent year; and that they be requested tore
port tho result of their deliberations to the
next adjourned meeting of this society.
Rejoiced, That when this meeting adjourns
it will adjonrn to meet again in the Court
House on the week of the May Court and on
such evening as the President shall appoint,
and that the oflicers procure some proper per
son to deliver a lecture in aid of the object of
the society at that time.
Resolred, That this meeting do now adjourn.
A. M'Leod, President.
J. B. M'Enally, Secretary.
CLIPPINGS A NO SCRIBBLINGS.
Road Matters.
Petitions Presented. For a roid to lead
from the Glen Hope aud Susquehanna turn
pike at or near the lino between Henry Syfces
and Charles Gnss to Hovt's saw mill on Bell's
run. Elisha Fenton, Eli Johnston, Joseph
Wriglesworth appointed viewers.
For a private road from the house of Clan
dius Rouslow in Girard township to thep t;b-
lic township road leading to rrcnchville and
Ivarthans. James Mullen, r . t . touunet ana
John Brcil. viewers.
For a road from the Clearfield and Karthaus
road on the lands of John Barmoy to intersect
the road leading from Solomon Bander's to
the river at the B t-sin. Samuel r niton, John
Xelson and John Spackman, viewers.
For a road from the State road near David
Fov's to intersect the Glen Hope and Luthers
bur? turinuke. where it crosses tho north
branch of Little Clearfield creek. T. B. Davis,
J. P. Ho;, t and Wm. M'Cracken. viewers.
For a road lrom the public road leading
down Chest creek to John Baker's in Bell
township. Richard Ellis, John Ross, Sr., and
Jacob Walters, viewers.
For a road from James Grahams to Lick Run
in Goshen township. Thos. Fulton, Robert
Bumgaruer and Geo. Morrison, viewers.
For a road from a point at or on the town
ship road near J. & R. Gilliland's saw mill to
the Sinncmahoning road at or near the Pine
Hollow. Ed. M'Garvcy, John Gilliland and
B. D. Hall, viewers.
Confirmed Absolctely." For road from J.
Odell's on the new Pike to John Peters. Jr.
For a road from Moore's mill in Union
township to mouth of Anderson's creek.
. For a road near Jacob Pennington's to
Peirce's mill in Burnside township.
For a road lrom Snruce Flats School bouse
to Lime-quarry hill on tho rhilipsburg and
Smith's Mills road.
For a road from near Elisha Moore's to in
tersect road from Bell's Mill to Pcnnsville.
For a roid from Millport to Irvin's mill at
Curwensville.
For a road from Moore's Mill to South side
of Anderson's creek near Curwensville.
For a road from Darley & Clark's saw mill
to near the mouth of Davis run in Penn tp.
The report for a road from John Citrley's to
Frenchville in Covington township, was re
relerred back to viewers.
Reports Coxfiemed Ni Si. For a road from
Jacob Hummels to the Indiana road at or near
the Chesnut Ridee.
For an independent school district out of
parts of Fergnson and Pike townships.
For a new township out of parts of Wood
ward and Beccatia townships.
CI7"0vcr onr Courts,
exchangeable tho weather.
CGeneral complaint a bad cold.
E7""Sti)l raging the 'removal' question.
LCT-Prevailing the Tike's Peak gold fever.
GI7"Likewi3e the sweeny' in the pocket.
CET'Fonnd latcl" one of the teeth of a
"biting fiost."
Lt7"Elected C. Jeft' ies, Secretary of the
Tyrone and Lock Haven Railroad Co.
OCSAppointed James W. Owens, agent for
the "Iowa County (Wis.) Advocate."
C7" Smart the chap who filled his tool-chest
with ice to send to his father in Spain.
CPIeading at the bar trying to persuade
a bar-keeper to trust you for a three ceut nip
per.
GZPersevorence personified one of Erin's
sons holding a dog in the sno.v to freeze him
to death.
CXThe first newspaper in Ohio was printed
in 17C3 ; now there are 340 weekly, 23 semi-
weekly, and 31 daily newspapers.
LtT" Vesuvius is again giving signs of nn ap
iiroaching eruption. It is very wrong for Ve
suvius to get on a "bust" so often.
n7"The Mariposa Star states that Col. Fre
mont employs 500 men in his mining enterpri
ses in Bear Valley on his Mariposa ranch.
E"?A barrel of "pure" liquor froze nearly
solid while being transported from Palmer to
Ware, Mass., one of the cold days last week.
CExtravagant a St. Louis Cornet Band
It has ordered from Boston a set of pure sil
ver instruments; the leaders cornet is of gold,
aud cost $5,500.
LVP Young Morphy will certainly split his
head open. lie means to play twenty games
of chess at one time in Ittris as soon as lie re
covers his health.
HPA quarrel is reported to have occurred
between Senators Douglas and Fitch, in exec !
utive session, on the 22d. Hard things were
uttered on both sides, the lio was given, and
a duel is anticipated.
C7The St. Louis Democrat estimates that
the census of 1860 will increase the number of
representatives from the Northern States to
loo, and decrease the number from the faoutii
to 78. Quite a difference.
T7A young man named Wales, of South
Franklin, Mass., on Tuesday a-week, shot Miss
H biting, with whom he was in love. He then
made his escape to the woods, and committed
suicide by shooting himself.
DXAccording to the annual report of the
Superintendent ot Common Schools, there are
n Pennsylvania ll,2sl schools, l6,oib teach
ers, and 028,201 scholars. Tho average cost
of each scholar's instruction is 53 cents.
K7The "gloriows eighth" was splendidly
celebrated at New Orleans. Gen. Scott was
present. Some fellow politely offered to car
ry the old hero's overcoat, which the General
permitted, and has not heard of it since.
KF"A bill was recently read in place in tho
Pennsylvania nouse of Representatives, giv
ing Justices of the Peace power, with a jury
of six men, to bear and . determine charges of
assault and battery and other petty causes.
Great Republic Mostult. We havo re
ceived the Feb. Xo. of this new periodical
It is got up on a large scale and in beautiful
style, and in this respect, as well as in its lite
rary character, will compare favorably with
any monthly printed in tho country. It is
hv Oaksmith & Co., Nos. 112 and
114 William St., New York.. Single copies,
by mail, $3 per annum 2 copies $5 3 copies
$7, or 5 copies
PLASTERING. The subscriber having lo,
cstej himself, in tho Borough of Clcarficld-
would inform the public that he is prepared to do
work in the above line, from Dlain to ornamental
of any description, in a workmanlike style. Also
whitewashing and repairing doue in a neni man
ner, and on reasonable terms.
April 7. 1858. EDWIN COOrKK.-
CAPTION. AH persons are hereby cautioned
ngiinst purchasing or meddling with the fol
lowing property, vii: One Gray Horse, One Gray
Mare, One liriodlo Cow, One Kcd Cow. Tbe above
property was purchased y me at Sheriff's Sale,
and left with Isaac Dunlap, on loan only, and
subject to my order. JOHN PATTON.
Ciirwensvulo, ?ov. 0. lswo-decJi.
JOSnUA S. JOHNSON, CABINET MAKER
bavins fitted nn a shop a few doors east of
tho '-Old Jew Store," on Market street, desires to
inform the community at large, that he keeps on
hand a variety of CABINET WORK, at his
shop, and that he manufactures to order, (of su
perior finish.) every description of Household and
Kitchen furniture, among which are Centre, and
JnDing lablcs ; Mabogony and Common liureaus;
Common and Fancy Bedsteads, Stands. Safes. Cup
boards. Sofas. Lounges. Ac, which he is determin
ed to dispose of at as cheap rates, for ca?h, as they
can be purchased at any other establishment of
the sort in the county. Persons wishing to buy
furniture are invited to come to Ins shop and ex
amine his articles, and judge for themselves of its
quality and finish, before purchasing elsewhere,
as he feels confident that he can suit them in price
and quality. Country produce will be taken in
payment for furniture. November 10, ISoS.
- B. lie is also prepared to make COFFINS to
order on the shortest notice, and attend funerals
with a hearse, when called upon. J. S. 3.
IRON DEPOT, KEPT 'BY
MERIIELL Sr CARTER,
ON SECOND STItEET, CLEARFIELD, TA.,
Is the place where all the following articles can
bo had at reduced prices: Bar Iron of all sizes by
tho small or by the quantity; Cast Steel, of vari
ous sixes and best quality ; a larg. "Wtraerit of
Stoves, among which will be fouVAie NEW
WOULD COOK. OAKl'REMlUM, GREAT
li ErUHLIC, BUCKS PATTENT. and the
Elrruted Minnesota. ALSO, a large assortment
of Nine plates and Parlor Stoves, and Air Tights
of various patterns. ALSO, Plows of the best
and latest patterns. Ai.J, ot tneirowa nian
ufacturins a large assortment of Tin-ware, Store
pipe. Sheet-iron pans of ail sizes, and all articles
of the kind in their line kept always on hand.
House Spouting done to order, aud Tin HoofiDg
done with dispatch. ALSO, a large assortment
of all kinds of bous! keeping utensils constantly
on hand. COUNTK V MERCHANTS are in
vited to call, as tbey can be accommodated at
very low figures, with anything in our line. All
orders will be thankfully received and promptly
attended to. O. B. MERUELL,
L. K. CAKTER.
N. B. They will also receive every variety of
articles on commission, at Ion rates. M. Sl C.
n V V A L L'S,
PILLs
nHOFESSO If
1 - TASTELESS GALVANIC
Prepared Orisrinully by Prof. D until, fornirrly of
the Culleue of Sierf?eos, Paris, is now ottered to
the public for the cure of all those diseases in wincn
alteratives and resolvents are indicated. These
pills are rendered void of taste by which means
the most delicate stomach can take them as well
as the smallest child.
From three to five boxes will cure the worst
case of Scrofula.
From two to four boxes will cure the worst case
of Salt Rheum.
From two to 3 boxes will cure the Ring Worm.
One box will cure Scaly Eruptions of the Skin.
From two to four boxes will cure all old Ulcers
and Running Sores.
One box will cure Humors in the Eyes.
From one to three boxes will cure the mist in
veterate case of Nursine Sore Mouth
From one to two boxes will ourc the severest
ca?e of scabby head in children
From three to six boxes will cure the (common
ly called) thick neck or Goitre.
From two to four boxes will cure tbe Dropsy,
From one to three boxes will cure Juandice.
From two to six pills will cure the Sick Head
Ache when accompanied with Billious
One box will cure the Fever and Ague.
For all diseases arising from an impure state of
the blood, and bilious habits, tho Tasteics Gal ran
ie Pill are the best pills ever known in tho annals
of medicine. 25 cents prr Box Any agent on
receipt of ?l will send four boxes to any part of
the United States, free of postage.
J. D. STONEKOAD, 1'roprietor
'59-y
Lcwistown, Pa.
HocsEnoLD Woeds, for February, is on our
table, and maintains the high literaryreputa
tion of its distinguished editor. It is always
a welcome visitor to our sanctum, and we trust
that, as long as it continues to appear, we may
never find it missing. Terma $3.00 year.
Address, Frederic A. Brady, publisher, 126
Nassau street, New York.
DIED:
On Thursday morning, 20th January, in this
Borough, of consumption, Geoboe Walters,
Esq., aged 51 years, 0 months and 7 dsys.
On Thursday, the 20th Jan., in the Friends'
meeting house in Bullefonte, Centre county,
Jons Iawiv. Sr.. in the 77th year of his age.
Ho had just entered the house and taken his
seat, when ho was discovered to be in a dying
condition, and bcoro he could be removed
lif w entirely extinct. The deceased bad
m.irt fmm Howard that morning for the pur
pose of attending meeting, which rendered his
sudden death tho more impressive, ne was
& nicful. honorable and kind-hearted man, and
his death will b regretted by the whole com
munity, as well as by bis numerous reiaim-s.
For sale by Mooro Etzweilcr, Clearfield, Pa.,
and by country merchants generally.
GOODS!! GOODS!! GOODS!! GOODS!!
GOODS! GOODS'.! GOODS'.! GOODS!!
J-all V Winter GooJx .' Fnll V Winter Goods .'
Fall If Winter Goods ! Fall iy Winter Goods .'
The subscriber has received a laigo and well se
lected stock of seasonable goods, at bis storo room
on Market street, (nearly opposite the Clearfield
House.) Clearfield. Pa., which he will sell cheap.
His stock consists of a general assortment of good
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES, HARDWARE.
QUEENS WARE, GLASSWARE, DRUGS &. OILS,
and a host of other articles that are frequently
sought after; among which can be found an ex
tensive and varied selection of the latest and neat
vst styles, and best quality, of plain nnd fancy
CASSIMERES. CLOTHS, SATTIXETS,
SATIN VES1ING, TWEEDS, HATS & CAPS,
and an extensive variety of Boots and Shoes, for
cither Ladies', Gentlemen or Children; with al
most every other articlo that may be wantnit iy
the citiiKis of the town and surrounding vicinity.
Particular attention is especially directed to his
selection of Ladies' Dress Goods, among which are
Dl'CALS, PE RS I A N C LOT 1 1 , DEBEIGE.
COBUUGS. CASHMERES. DELAINES.
ALPACAS, FRENCH MAKINGS, PLAIDS
and a full assortment of Bonnets for the season.
The nrcssure of the money market bavins had
the effect of reducing tho price of many articles
of mcrchandise:the undersigned has been enabled
to buy his stock at such rates that he can sell goods
at nrices to suit the times. And having hereto
fore endeavored to please his customers, both in
... . , . ,, - . i-i i
the ouality or good ana rue prices ai wmcn no
sold them, he hopes to receive a reasonable share
of patronage. All in want of goods, will please
call in and examine his stock of cheapest goods.
Country produce takon in exchange tor jfooas
October 27, '57. WM. F. IRWIN.
4 LL WANTING TO EMIGRATE to a mild
J. climate, good soil, and firm maiSct, sei'ad
vertisemcnt of H.iruruynton Lands.
ALL WANTING to emigrate to a niild climate,
pood soil, and fine market, see advertisement of
Hammonton Lands. Sept S, 18jS.
ALL WANTING to emirate to a mild climate.
good soil, and fino market, see advertisement of
Ilamtnonton Lands. Sept. 8, 1S58. .
ALL WANTING to emigrate to a tuild climate.
good soil, and fino market, secadrertiseuient of
Hammonton Lands. Sept. 8, lSjS.
ALL WANTING to emigrate to a mild climate.
eood soil, and fine market, see advertisement of
liamnionton Lands. - - " Sept. 8. 1858.
ALL WANTING to emigrate to a mild climate.
good soil, and line market, see advertisement of
Hammonton Lands. Scpt.8-'jS-;im
r i LOVER II PLLEKS. Ihesubscnbers take
X i ii is uivtumi va ii'ivi "r "
i 1 I t l. n hinniiftldriirA H t t I
shop in Millileim, Centre county, thecele-
. -rr I ' w I Tl " . a 1 n w
I rated llnnsccArr s improve jrrrmm
tl-H T L.,, ... tin nttMfliod trt XT1T
power for cither 2 or 4 Lowes, or watt-r power in
wins; are warrameu iowor wru. b"
I !ll ..I 4 O r. t L.. ..1. u. ftP .1 V A Tt V
tstau r in c i r at ii ituiu iu uucuti.i '- . -.
person wishing to see one of these machine, and
learn more particularly of its operation. win pieaso
of Curwensville, who purchased aud had one in
nse iai season. iMocoincs wm ie uniu-mi o.t
f :it. . e .i : - r.k ... f -.
UrWCII3 Hlf . 14. UCclIt'U. xurxuiuixri iibumic
inquire of Wm. A. lieed, Clearfield 1. ., or the
su oscri ocrs. iiai ti.
Mill lleira. Centre eo.. Ta , Sept. 15. lSi3-Cw.
N. B. All orders promptly attended to.
CLEAR F IELD BOOT AND SHOE
MAN UFACTORY. A WOBD TO ALL. The
subscriber takes this method of intorming the
citizens of Clearfield and vicinity, that he has
LOCATED himself on MAIN STREET op
poxice the Jail, .yid is now prepared to wait upou
and render penetal satisfaction to all who may fa
vor him with their patronage. Ite feels contidcut
in saying that never before has there been offered
to tho public of this section, such inducement' as
he offers. All articles purchased at this establish
ment will bo warranted, and if proven not to be
as represented, will be icado good without extra
charge. His work cannot be surpassed, a? he is
determined to use only the very best materials in
their manufacture. The "world and the rest of
mankind"' are requested to call and satisfy them
selves of the fact, that his articles arc of the best
and most durable materials.
GEORGE SIIULTZ."
Clearfield. March 17. lS.'-S.
TUE HAMMONTON FARMER, a newspaper
devoted to Literature and Agriculture, also
setting forth full accounts of the now settlement of
Hammonton. in New Jersey, can be subscrib d for
at only 25 cts per annum. Inclose postage stamps
for the amount. Address to Editor of the Farmer,
Hammonton, Atlantic county. New Jersey. Tuosa
wishing cheap laud, of tho best, quality, in one of
the healthiest and most delightful climates in
tho Union, seo advertisement, of Hammonton
Lands. ept. . I ! 5S.
The II.immostos Par m f.r. a newspaper devoted
to Literature and Apiculture, also Mctting forth
full accounts of the new settlement of Hammonton,
in New Jersey, can be subscribed for at only 25
cents per annum. Inclose postage stamps for tho
amount. Address to Editor of the Farmer, Ham
monton, Atlantic county. New Jersey. Those
wishing cheap land, of tho best quality, in one
of the healthiest and most delightful climates in
the Union, see advertisement of Hammonton
Land. ept. 8, 1S58.-2iu.
IKON CITY COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
Pittsburgh, 1'a. : : : : Cuabterep. 1655.
300 Students attending January, 1858. Now the
largest and most thorough Commercial Sohool of
the United States. Young men prepared for ao
tual duties of the Counting Kooni.
J. C. Smith, A M., Professor of Book-keeping
and Science of Accounts.
A. T. Douthktt, Teacher of Arithmetic and
Commercial calculation.
J. A. Uevdkick and T. C. Jeskiss, Teachers of
Book-keopmg.
A Cowley and W, A. Miller,- Professors of
Penmanship.
SINGLE AND DOUBLE ENTRY" BOOK-KEEPING,
as used in every department of business.
COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC RAPID EIS1N ESS WHIT1XG-
DETECT1.NG COCSTEBFEIT MONEY MERCANTILE COH-
REsroKDE.fCE-coMXERCtALLAW-aretaugb and all
other subjects necessary for the suoocsa aud thor
ou?h education of a practical business man.
12 PREMIUMS. Drawn all the premiums in
Pittsburgh for the past three years, also in East
ern and Western Cities, for best Writing, NOT
ENGRAVED WORK, ' -
IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Students enter
at any time No vacation Time unlimited Re
view at pleasure Graduated assisted in obtaining
situations Tuition for Fall Commercial Course,
535.00 Average time 8 to 12 weeks Board. S2.50
per week Stationary, S6.00 En ti rc cost, 60.0 to
5? 0.0U. L-tr .Ministers' sons received at half price
For Card Circular Specimens of Business and
Ornamental Writing inclose two stamps, and ad
dress ., . . JT.-W. JKNKIS.
September 1, 1858. Pittsburgh, Pa
T" YE. CORN i BUCKWHEAT, will be taken
XV at the highest cash price-, at the etora of
CJrSeJd, Iee.8. WM. f. JiiU
A 1S-SONVII.EE IN THE RINtJ! NEW
FALL AND WINTER GOODS ! H. SWAN
announces to the citiiens of Ansonvillo and the
surrounding country, that he -has just returned
from the East and is now opening at his store an
extensive stock of choice and serviceable Fall and
Winter Goods, consisting of a genera assortment of
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES. HARDWARE
QUEENS WARE, HATS & CAPS, BOOTSiShoes,
and a great variety of useful fancy goods, among
which mar be found the latest styles of Ladies"
DRESS GOODS. SHAWLS. B N N E T S.
RIBBONS. LACES, FLOWEUS. ic.ic.
The undersigned would direct particular atten
tion to his extensive selection of Parlor and Coal
Stoves, Cook Stoves and fixtures. Stove pipe, tc
ALSO, a large quantity of Salt. Persons desirous
of purchasing any of the articles in my line of
business, are invited to call and examine my stock
before buying elsewhere, as I feel persuaded that
I can supply them on as reasonable terms for cash
as any other store in the tfounty. Lumber of cva
cry description, and approved country produce
taken in exchange for goods. 11. SWAN.
Ansonville. November 10, 1S3R.
THE PHILADELPHIA EVENING BTJLLE
TIN, an Independent Daily Neiapapes, de
voted especially to tte Interests of Pennsyl vania.
Containing Important Telegraphic News, Sixteen
Hours in Advance of the Morning Papers. Origi
nal Foreign and Domestic correspondence. Edito
rials on all Subjects, and F'ull Reports of all the
News of the day. the Commercial and Financial
Departments arc full, and are carefully attended
to. As an Advertising Medium there is no better
paper in the State, the circulation being next to
the largest in the city, and among the most intel
ligent and influential of tbe population,
TERMS Six Dollar per year, in advance.'
CI MMINGS & PEACOCK. Proprietors.
No. 112 South 3d Street, Philadelphia.
The PHILADELPHIA SATURDAY BULLETIN,
a Handsome, Well-Filled, Family Weekly News
paper, is published by tuo rroprietors at the fol
lowing unpreccdentedly low rates :
I copy, 1 year, ?I itu I 21 copies, i y , 510 cu
C copies, 1 year, 5 00 30 copies, 1 year, 20 00
13 copies, 1 year, 10 00 100 copies. I year. 50 00
Further Inducements : I hs Largest tlut (over
100) will be scut for three years. The Next Lar
gest Club, (over 100) will bo sent for two years.
Auuress u ji.ui.j s, i l.-iwui, i rupriciuis,
Bulletin Building, No. 112 South 3d St..
November 17, 1S5S. Philadelphia.
lVTOTICE. At a meeting of the Managers of
11 tho Curwensville .Bridge Company held n
Slat Dee., 1853, a dividend of one dollar on
hM of stock, was deelated ; which will be paid
to the stockholders, or their representatives, at any
thuo after the 1st of F'cbruarv next, by calling on
the Treasurer. JOHN IRVIN, Treasurer. "
Curwenville. January 12, 1358-3t. . -
FARM ANf TAVERN STAND FOR
KENT. The undersigned committee of.
George J. Kylcr. offers for rent, the Iars arw
Bradford township, at the intersection of the roads
from Graham ton. Kylertown. MorrisdalS. PMlHp
burg, and Clearfield, consisting of 200 acres, onw
100 acres cleared with a large and commodious
House, a largo barn and other buildings thereon.
Aslo large orchard of choice fruit trees -Any
information csn be obtained by applying to IL. R
Swoope. Eso., Clearfield. Pa. or to the undersigned
July 7, la5S. . ROBERT MITCJ1KLL.
A MB ROT V PES FOR 50 CE.TS.O
The undersigned would respectfully inform
the Ladies and Gentlemen of Clearfield and vicin
ity, that he has fitted up room in the tteur foip f
Judsre Shaw, opposite the '-Raftsman's Journal"
ofiice, where he wilt remain for a fw days c-nJjf,
prepared to present picture to all who. may fvor
him with a call which will exceed the expectations
of the most fastidious. Photographs of every deg-
cription taken when called for. Secure tboahad-
ow ere the suustanrc lauc. .. a. m. uuu.
Clearfield. September 29. 18:u.
. , i . , 1 . - . 1
OR SALE OR RENT A VALUABLE
TAVERN STAND AND FARM of S5 acres
of 1 Jind. S5 of which are cleared and under culti
vation, situate on Clearfield Cieek, on the main
road leading from Clearfield town to Clearfield
Bridse, in Clearfield eounty. Fa., and tnrec miles
from the former place. Tbe house is large, new.
well calculated t..r a tavern, and will command
nearly all the custom of the watermen during the
freshets, which usually last from four to six weeks.
There are also a good Barn. Wood. ShcdW ash and
Cuke Mouse, and various other buildings noeesea
rv for convenience and comfort. Tbe terms of sale .
will be made easy say four annual payments.
For further information inquire f L. J. Crans,
Esn.. Dr. A.T. Schryver. James II. Larimer, Esq '.
Clearfield, or L. W. Weld. ilen Hope, Clearfield
countv. Pa. Possession can be given o that th
buyer or rentor can have the benefit J"lhe spring
business, which alone will amount to more than
double the rent A, T. SCHRYVER.
Clearfield. Pa., Jannarv 5, lS59-tf.
F
VCARI). Philadelphia, Pa.Tbt undersign
ed, the Founder and Publisher of Van Court'f.
Coiiiitrrftit Dttector. desirous of retiring from this
branch of business, has merged that old establish
ed work in the popular "Bank Note Reporter" of
Imlay A Bicknell. Having published Van Court's
Detector since 1S39. the undersigned reluctantly
parts with bis old friends aud subscribers; but
this reluctance is lessened by tbe conviction, that,
in "Imlay Bicknell s Bank Note Reporter' they
will receive a work that matches the times.
Phil a. Dec. 20, IS5S. J. VAN COURT.
NOTICE. All Subscriptions to Imlay it Bid.
Hell's Bunk Note Reporter arotttPayable scrnpu
louolv in Advauce. This is the oldest Bank Not
Publication in the world. For thirty long years,
it has maintained an unsullied reputation, and
continues to ba the necesary companion of all bu
siness people over the whole continent of America.
The C'iimif the World '. now in press by Imlay-.
& Bickncll, will be given gratuitously to all old.
and new subscribers. Alt Coin Charts. Guides
and Manuals, as compared to this, may be consol
ed waste paper. TERMS To the Semi-Monthly,
51.50 per annum ; Monthly, $1 ; SiDglo copies, t
the Counter. 10 cents; Single copies, mailed. 12eta.
Address IMLAY .A BICKNELL,
Janl2-.'im. Box 1 150i Post Office. Phila. Pa. -
BANK AOTE LIST.
The following are tho rates of discount at which.
the notes of the banks given wero purchased last
week by the brokers or rhiiadclphgt
milE AMERICAN MONTHLY : A Maga-3-
line for Ladies and Gentlemen Which will
embrace all the popular features of the late Gra
ham's Magazine Ibis .e- .Magazine wilt com
bine all the most popular literary features of the
best periodicals, while as regards pictorial cmoel-
ishment it will far exceed any other periodical
now published erera number containing one of a
series of splendid Steel Engravings engraved by
the best artists, lioni tne laost popular uesigos,
also Colored Steel Fashions engraved in the very
best style of art. ''expressly for this Magazine,
from actual artioles of costume. The literary de
partment wi'l embrace a judicious and unrivalled
selection of Historical Sketches. Tales of Society.
Sketches of Travel, Translations, Fairy Tales,
(iems of Poetry. a Page of Comic Illustrations !
Talcs cf the Wonderful, Useful Sketches. Fasbiou
Gossip, interesting Extracts from new works, curi
osities, Fashionable Novelcttos, Hintsfor Ornamen
tal Gardening, 1 terns for the Ladies, Recipes for
Household, Ac. No pains or expense will be spar
ed to render this Magazine the best and most suc
cessful ever published inCew York. The Fashion
and Homo Department will be under the supervi
sion of a Lady of acknowledged taste and ability,
who will sivc her attention to the purchase of any
article described in these pages. The very latest
and best engravings, with full and plain descrip
tions, will be given every month, of the most ser
viceable an'l attractive costumes for Indies and
Children: also. Handsome Patterns for Crochet
and Needlework, that in a store would alone cost
nearly the price of subscription. . -
The best writers will contribute monthly to its
pages their very best productions, and the Editor's
Easy-Tall-, a department rendorcd so popular in
"Graham's Magazine," will be continued in this
its successor, the "American Monthly." It is
intention to make this Magazine speak for itself,
and without further parado ia the way of promi
ses, we extend an invitation to all to "send for a
specimen number ' ana juage ir
Look at the. Ttrvs .' 1 copy. 1 year, 1 2 cop
ies, 1 year, S3. 4 copies, 1 year, $0. Speci
mens furnished ,0 all who wtah tosubscr.be or
make up Clubs. AU Postmasters constituted A,
-rents, but any person may get a clu. Try
this Magazine for One Year and com pa rent with
mil others. It superiority will be apparent at
once Address,post-paid, HENRY WHITE,
No. 7 Bcekman street, New-York.'
The January No. will contain Two Fine Bteel
Plates onaentitled Papa's New Year's Present,!'
(which is beautifully colored.) and th"e other, 'Pat
vriay Night," a fee work of art. Deo. 1.
M At VE. dlSC
Mousom River Bank. 60
Rockland Bk, 11 ki d i
Canton Bank. China,
Ellsworth Bank, 75
Exchange Bk. Bangor 60
tirocers" Bank.
Maratiiue Bk. Bangor 10
Sanford Bk, Rockland
Hancock Bk, EIlsw th
Bans, of Hallowcll. 75
NEW UAMl'SIURE.
Solvent banks. i
VERMONT.
Danny Bans. Danby,
Banu of Royal ton. i
Bk of South Royalton,
Stark BK.RcnningTon i
St.A!bansBK,St.Alb i
Missi5qiioiBK,Sheldn 1
Woodstock Back. J
JIASSACHCSETTS.
Solvent banks, i
Ruoni: ISLAM.
rarmcrs'BK.Wukford
BanKof South Coun
ty, Wakefield,' 20
Tiverton Bk . Ti k 0
Warwick BK.Warw 5
Bhodc Island Exchange
Bk, E. Greenwich, i
Mt. Vernon Bank, i
Hopkinton Bai:k, 20
All solvent banks, i
ctisxECTirrr.
Merch Ex.Ek.Bridgp
Bridgeport City Bit, i
Colchester Bank,
Bk of Ilartfyrd Co. i
natters UK. iicthel,
Kxcb. Bk, Hartford,
Charter Oak Bk,
Mercantile Bank
Uncas Bk, Norw ich.
QuincbaugBk", -
Wooster Bk. Danbury
oodbcry Bank,
VIRGINIA. d?e.
Back-of Kanawha, Ka-
now ha Salines " -.
Solvent banks, I
TESSSTLVAMA. . .
Bk of Tenn'a, Phil a 70
pae
par
par
par
par
par
par
par
par
rar
Phil a banks,
A I lento wn Banks
Anthracite bank,
Bk of Chester co
lt of Delaware co,
Bk of Gerniantown, par
Isk 01 Montg y ce., par
15k of I'ottstown,
Bk of t'atasaaqua,
Columbia Bank,
Doylcstown Ba,
Eastnn Bank,
Fr.AMech.bs Eastonpar
lar l.K of Huckseo. par
Far. Br-. Lancaster, par
Far.BK. Beading, "par
Lancaster Co. Bank, par
Lebanon Bank, par
Mauch Chunk Bk. par
Miners" Bk Pottsv'e, par
Stroud.-l'urg bank, par
Wyoming BauK. . par
Jlarrbburg BaDk. par
Bk of Chauiheisburg.par
Pk 'f Miiidlelonn, par
York hnuk, par
Bk of Gettysburg, par
Bk of Tittsburj
Citizens BK.I'iiLib. i
Exchange Bk. Pittsb. i-
Iron City Bk, Pittsb. 4
Mechanics' BK,PilLb i
Monuna'la b ill own j
Frantl.bK.Waihinijt. J
i I Faril'ro.bit.Waj-ueob i
i j Bk of Northuinbcrl. par
Bk of Danville. par
West Branch Bank, par
Lock Haven Bank, par
Lewisburg Bai.k, . par
Far. BaSchuvlkillco. par
Allegheny BK.AHgh'y t
Bk cf Lawrence co., - 1
lloiieddale Bank par
MerAMan Bkd'ittsU. i
Erie Bank, - 4
Erie City Bank. - 1 -McKean
County Bk,
Tioga County Back, 10
NEW JERSEY. . 1
Bk of N.J. N.Brunsw . i
Bergen County Book
at Hackensdck. 25
Morris County Bank 4
TENNrSSEE. '
Agric-lBs. Brownsv.
WestrrnBic. Memphis
Bank of Nashville. 20
llupucnot BK.N.Paltz 4 Exc.Bft.Murfreeaboro' 3
i
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'awcatuck Bank, i
Bk of N.Am. Seymour 5
Pabquioquo BK.Danb 4
Orauite Bk. Volunt'n
Pequonnock Baok. i
Windham County Bk, i
KEW VOKK.
Agricultural BK.IIerk 5
Addison Bk, Addison i
Bk of Orle.iiis, AUdon, 50
Central Bank of New
York. Utica.
Chemung County Bk 15
Dairymeu'sBank. "
Elmira Bank. Elmira 1
HollisterBK. Buffalo, 5
Hamilton Ex. Bank. 25
Medina Bk. Medina, 4
Niagara River Bank, i
Ontario BK. Utica, 50
OntarioCo Bk. Phelps 5
Pratt Bank. Buffalo 2G
Oliver LeeA Cos Bit" i
Reciprocity Bk, 30
Sackett's Harbor 3tl
Western Bk. Lockport HI
Yates Co. Bk, PcnYan
MARYLAND.
Mineral Bk. Cutcb.
Climb I'd Savings Bk, 3
Solvent banks, I
KESTCOKV.
Bk of Ashland, 1
Solvent Banks, 1
J OHIO.
Citv Baok, Cincinnati 50
O. LifeTrustCo..Ciu
Scnaca Co. Bk, Tiffin,
Sandusky City Bk. CI 20
Bk of Macom b County
Davton Bank, Dayton 5
Miami Val.Bs, - 10
State BanK, . . . . . I
WISCONSIN.
fRuck River BK.Beioit -2
Farmers' Bk, Hudson, 2
Fox River Bic.Gr.Bay 2
Badger State Bt, ' 2
Solvent BanKs. -2
MICHIGAN. ;
PeoinsularBK, Detroit
Farmers' A Mech. Bk, 2.
ALABaKA. ' .!
Bk of Montgomery,
Central BanK, .
Northern BanK. ". 41
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45
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Shelbyvilla Bank.
!awrcnecbirg bank.
liank of Trenton. .
Bank of CUi borne,
Bank of Jefcersoa.
Baok of Knoxritlo.
BanK of Paris. Paris, 34
BanK ot Tazewell. 4a.
BanK of the Union. 34
Buck sBK.M Minov'e 3.
t'itv IJanK. Nashville .
Northern Bu.Clarksv. 2 .
Traders BK.Nashv. 3
Bk of Commerce. - ' 34 T.
Oeocee Bk Cleveland, ft
BanK of Middle Teao. 34 '
Dacdridtre baoK. - : ftO "
BanK of Tennessee. 3 .
Planters' Union Bk, 3 .
INMAXA.
BanK of tbe Capitol.
Traders' banx,
Tippecanoe bans.
Central banc .
Bans of the State,
Free banks,
Illinois; , -
BanK of Elgin. . 2
Rock Islaud bane, :
Peoples' o&nK, Cttnt 2 -Hamilton
County Uk j:
Kk of theComaiCBW: 3
Hatrtsville. Hiir"3 5
IUiafcv!lcBtl.-.
Htocjc: SeonidiyrB.f.' - 23
Curn Exohfcnso, - 5
Bk of Chester, '
Be of BeBeviBo ' t ; 2M
Salve-nt BaskJ, -'- 2 .
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FLifR, Oats,' Rye. "Ao., f-TSule at the cheap
.tore of JOHN PATJOX4CweosTiH;,