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TFIE GUNMAKER OF MOSCOW'.
A Tale of the Empire under Peter tha Great.
CHAPTER I.
The time at wbicb we open onr story is mid
winter, .and towards the close of the seTer
"teenth century. Russia is the scene.
In lhe snbnrbs of Moscow, and very near
the river Moskwa, stood an humble cot, which
betrayed a neatness of arrangement and show
of taste that more than made cp for its small
ness of size. Back of the cot was an artisan's
shop, and other out-buildings. The shop was
devoted to the manufacture oi fire-arms, most
ly, borne swords, and other edged weapons,
were made here upon special application.
The master of this tenement was the hero of
onr tale, Ruric Nevel. We find him standing
by his forge, watching the white smoke as it
curled np towards the throat of the chimney.
He was a young man, not overthree-ani-twen-
ty, and possessed a frame of more than ordi
nary symmetry and muscular development
He was not large not above a medium size
but a single glance at the swelling chest, the
broad shoulders, and the sinewy ridges of the
bare arms, told at once that be was master of
great physical power. His father had been
killed in the late war with the Turks, and the
aon, leaving his mother with a sufficiency of
sustenance, went to bpain soon after tue be
reavement. There he found work in the most
noted armories ; and now, well versed in the
trade, he had returned to bis native city to
follow bis calling, and support bis mother.
N"e.ir by stood a boy Paul PeepofT a bright,
intelligent lad, some fifteen years of age, who
had bound himself to the gunmaker for the
purpose of learning the art.
Claudia Nevel, Kuric's mother, was a noble
looking woman, and the light of her still band
some countenance was never brighter than
when gazing upon her boy. She bad a thank
ful, loving heart, and a prayerful, hopeful
soul.
"It is snowing again, faster than ever," re
marked Paul, as be took bis seat at the sup
per table, in company with the others.
"Ah," returned Rnric, resting his knife a
few moments while he bent bis ear to listen to
the voice of the storm. I had hoped 'twould
now no more for the present. The snow is
deep enough now. And how it blows !"
".Never mind," spoke the dame, in a trust
ful, easy tone, '-'it must storm when it listetli,
and we can only thank God that we have shel
ter, and pray for those who have none."
"Amea !" responded Rnric, fervently.
The meat was at length eaten, and the table
set back, and shortly afterwards Paul retired
to his bed.
Ruric drew his chair close np to the fire
place, and leaning against the jam he bowed
bis head in absorbing thought. This had be
come a babit with him of late. His mother
having observed these fits of abstraction, be
came nneasy and pressed Ruric to tell her
what it was over which he was so constantly
and so moodily brooding. Being thus urged,
Baric confessed that it was of Rosalind Yaldai
(tbe orphan daughter of a nobleman, and now
the ward of Olga, tbe powerful and haughty
Duke of Tula) he was thinking. Rnric's fa
ther, and the father of Rosiiand, bad been
comrades in arms in their youth, and their
children bad been playmates. But when the
cider Nevel was slain in battle, Ruric was yet
a boy, and the widow and her son remained
poor and obscure ; while Valdai, more fortu
nate, bad risen to a high rank, and dying, left
Rosalind a title and a fortune.
The young people, however, bad not forgot
ten each other. Knric loved Rosiiand with all
the fervor of his being, atd ho felt assured
that Rosiiand returned his lore. As he and
bis mother sat debating the matter on that
stormy night, a loud knock upon the outer
door startled them.
"Is there any one here ?" the gunmaker
asked, as he opened the door, bowing his head
and shielding his eyes from the driving snow
with one hand.
"Yes," returned a voice from the Stygian
darkness. "In God's name let me in, or 1
shall perish."
"Then follow quickly," said Ruric. "Here
give me your hand. There now come."
The youth found the thickly-gloved hand
gloved with tbe softest fur and having led
the invisiblo applicant into the hall he closed
the door, and then led the way to the kitch
en. Without speaking, Rnric tnrned and gaz
ed upon the new-comer. The stranger, vho
teat equally desirous of ascertaining what man
ner of man Ruric rcas, was a monk and habi
ted something like one of the Black monks of
St. Michael. He was of medium bight, and
possessed a rotundity of person which was
comical to behold.
At length, after warming himself by the
fire, the guest asked if be could be accommo
dated with some sleeping-place, and being an
swered in the affirmative, Ruric showed him
to a chamber and then retired himself.
The next morning, after breakfast, the Monk
went to Ruric to his shop, and examined with
much interest the various weapons therein.
Rnric questioned him closely as to whether he
had ever met him before, but the Monk re
plied evasively, and after saying that in case
the gunmaker should ever, in any great emer
gency, need a friend, that he might apply to
him, he took his leave.
Towards tho middle of the afternoon, just
as Rnric had finished tempering some parts of
a gun-lock, the back door of his shop was o
pened, and two men entered. They were
young men, dressed in costly furs, and both of
them stout and good-looking. The gunmaker
recognized them as the Count Conrad Damon
off and his friend Stephen Urzen.
"I thick I speak with Rnric Nevel," said
the Connt, moving forward.
'You do," returned Ruric, not at all sur
prised by the visit, since people of all classes
were in the habit of calling at his place to or-
ucr aruis.
"Yon are acquainted with the Lady Rosi
lind Valdai ?" he said.
"I am," answered Ruric, now beginning to
wonder.
"Well, sir," resumed Damonoff, with much
haughtiness, "perhaps ray business can be
quickly and satisfactorily settled. It is tnv
desire to make the Lady Rosiiand my wire."'
Rnric Nevel started at theso words, and he
clasped his bands to bide their tremulous
ness. But he was not long debating upon an
answer.
"And why have you come to me with this
information, sir 7" he asked.
"Baric Nevel, you shall not say that I did
not make myself folly understood, and hence
I will explain." The Connt spoke this as
speaks a man who feels that he is doing a very
condescending thing, and in tbe same tone he
proceeded : "The Lady Rosiiand is of noble
parentage and very wealthy. My own station
and wealth are equal with hers. I love her,
and must have her lor my wife. I have been
to see the noble Duke, her guardian, and he
objects not to my Bnit. But he informed me
that there was one impediment, and that was
her love for yon. He knows lull well as I
know, and as all mnst know that she could
sever become yonr wife ; bnt yet he is anxions
not to interfere too much against her inclina
tions. So a simple denial from yon, to the ef
fect that you can never claim her hand, is all
that is necessary. I have a paper here all
drawn up, and all that I require is simply yont
signature. Here it is only a plain, simple a
vowal on your part that jon .haTe no hopes
nor thoughts of seeking the Land of: the lady
in marriage."
As the Connt spoke he-drew a paper from
the bosom of bis marten doublet, and baring
opened it be handed it towards the gunmaker.
But Rnric took it not. He drew- back and
gazed the visitor sternly in the face. 1
"Sir Count," he said, calmly and firmly,
"you have plainly stated your proposition,
and I will as plainly answer. I cannot sign
the paper."
"Ha!" gasped Damonoff, in quick passion.
"Do you refuse V
"Most flatly."
"But you will sign it !" hissed Damonoff,
turning pale with rage. "Here it is sign f
If you would live sign !"
"Perhaps he cannot write," suggested Ur
zen, contemptuously.
"Then he may make his mark," rejoined
the Count, in the same contemptuous tone.
"It might not require much more urging to
induce me to make my mark in a manner not
at all agreeable to you, sir," the youth retort
ed, with his teeth now set, and the dark veins
upon his brow starting more plainly out. "Do
you seek a quarrel with me V
"Seek? I seek what I will have. Will
you sign f"
"Once more No !"
"Then, by heavens, you shall know what it
i3 to thwart such as me ! How's that
As these words passed from the Count's lips
in a low, hissing whisper, he aimed a blow
with bis fist at Ruric's bead. Tbe gunmaker
had not dreamed of such a dastardly act, ami
he was not prepared for it. Yet he dodged it,
and as the Count drew hack Kuric dealt bun a
blow upon the brow that lellcd him to the floor
like a dead ox.
"Beware, Stephen Urzen !" he whispered to
the Count's companion, as that individual
made a movement as though ho would come
forward. "I am not myself now, and you are
safest where you are."
The man thus addressed viewed the gunma
ker a few moments, and be seemed to conclude
that kbe had better avoid a personal eucoun
ter. Conrad Damonoff slowly rose to his feet,
and gazed into bis antagonist's face a few mo
ments in silence, nis own face was deathly
pale, and his whole frame quivered.
"Ruric Nevel," he said, in a hissing, mad
dened tone, "yon will bear from me. I can
overlook your plebeian stock."
And with this he turned away.
"Paul," said the gunmaker, turning to his
boy, after the men had gone, "not a word of
this to my father. Be sure."
On the following morning, as Ruric was pre
paring lor breakfast, he saw Olga, the Duke,
pass by, and strike off into the Borodina road.
Now, thought he, is the time to call on Rosa
lind ; and as soon as he had eaten his break
fast he prepared foi the visit. He dressed
well, and no man of Moscow had a nobler look
when the dust of toil was removed from his
brow and garb.
He took a horse and sledge, and started
off" for the Kremlin, within which the Duke
tesided.
In one of the sumptuously furnished apart
ments of the palace of the Duke of Tula sat
Rosalind Valdai. She was a beautiful girl;
molded in perfect form, with the full flush of
health and vigor, and possessing a face of pe
culiar sweetness and intelligence. She was
only nineteen vears of age, and she bad been
ten years an orphan. There was nothing of
the aristocrat in her look nothing proud,
nothing haughty : but gentleness and love
were the true elements of her soul.
"IIov now, Zenobie V asked Rosalind, as
her waiting-maid entered.
"There is a gentleman below who would sco
you," the girl replied.
"Then tell him I cannot see him," said Ro
salind, trembling.
"But it is Ruric Nevel, my mistress."
"Ruric!" exclaimed the fair maiden, start
ing np, while the rich blood mounted to her
brow and temples. "O, I am glad he has
come. My prayers are surely answered. Lead
him hither, Zenobie." ''
The girl departed, and ere long afterwards
Rnric entered the apartment. He walked
quickly to where Rosalind had arisen to her
feet," and taking one of her hands in both of
his own he pressed it to his lips. It was with
difficulty bespoke. But the emotions of his
sonl became, calm at length, and then here
ceirei Rosalind's promise that she would never
permit her hand to be disposed of to another by
the Duke of Tula. Ruric informed her of the
visit of Cou t DamonofT to his shop, its pur
pose and the result. Rosalind was astonished
and alarmed. Still she could not believe the
Duke meant to bestow her band npon Damon
off. The Duke owed him money, she said,
and that he might, perhaps, be playing with
the Count.
Ruric started as a new suspicion flashed up
on him. Had the Duke sent Damonoff upon
that mission on purpose to get hiui into a
quarrel. "Aye," thought tbe youth to him
self, "the Duke knows that I have taught the
sword-pl.iy.and he knows that tho Count would
be no match for me. So he thinks in this
subtle manner to make uic an instrument for
ridding him of a plague.,' But the youth was
careful not to let Rosalind know of this. He
thought she would be unhappy if she knew
that a duel was likely to come off between
himself and the Connt.
After some minutes of comparative silence,
Kuric took leave of Kosalind, ant was soon in
the open court. Here he .entered his sledge,
and then drove to the barracks in the Khita
gorod, where he inquired lor a voun? friend
uamed Orsa, a lieutenant of the guard. The
officer was quickly found, and as he met Ru
ric his salutation was warm and cordial. Af
ter the first friendly greetings had passed, Rn
ric remarked, "I may have a meeting with
Conrad Count Damonoff. lie has sought
quarrel insulted me most crossly aimed a
blow at my heud and I knocked him down
You can judge as well as I what the result
must be."
'Most surely he will challenge you," cried
the officer, excitedly.
"So I think," resumed Ruric, calmly. "And
now will yon serve me in the event f"
"With pleasure."
And thereupon Ruric related all that had
occurred at the time of the Count's visit to
his shop, and then took his leave.
lie reached home just as his mother was
spreading the board for dinner. He often
went away on business, and she thonght not of
asking mm any questions.
On questioning Paul, in the shop, in the af
ternoon, Rnric, to his great surprise, learned
that the Black Monk had been there during
his absence, to purchase a dagger ; that he
had drawn out from the boy a minute account
of the visit of Urzen and DamonofT, and that
he seemed to be much pleased with Ruric's
conduct. As they were talking, Urzen called
and presented a challenge from the Connt.
Rnric at once referred him to bis friend, and
be took his leave.
That evening, about eight o'clock, a sledge
drove np to Rnric's door, and young Orsa en
tered the house. He called Ruric aside, and
informed him that the arrangements had all
been made.
"Damonoff is in a hurry," he said, "and we
bare appointed tbe meeting at ten o'clock to
morrow forenoon. It will take place at the
bend of tho river just bevond tho Viska
Hill." "
And the weapons 7" asked Ruric.
"Swords," returned Orsa. "The Connt
will bring his own, and he gives yon the pri
vilege of selecting such a one as you may
choose."
"I thank you, Orsa, for yonr kindness thus
far, and you may rest assured that I shall be
prompt."
"Suppose I call here in the morning for
yon V suggested the visitor.
"I should be pleased to lave you da so,"
tbe gunmaker said ; and thus it was arranged.
On the following morning Ruric was np be
times, and at the breakfast table not a word of
the one all-absorbing theme was uttered. Af
ter meal was finished the gunmaker went out
to his shop, and took down from one of the
closets a long leathern case, in which were
two swords. They weie Toledo blades, and
of most exquisite workmanship and finish.
Ruric took out the heaviest one, which was a
two-edged weapon, with a cross hilt of heavi
ly gilded metal. He placed the point npon
the floor, and then, with all his weight he bent
the blade till the pommel touched the point.
The lithe steel sprang back to its place with
a sharp clang, and the texture was not start
ed. Then he struck the flat of the blade up
on the anvil with great torce. The ring was
sharp and clear, and the weapon remained un
harmed. "By St. Michael," said the gunmaker to
his boy," "Moscow does not -contain another
blade "like that. Damascus never saw a .bet
ter." I think vou are right, my master," the
boy returned, who had beheld the trial of
the blade with unbounded admiration.
But." he added, "could you not tempera
blade like that?"
"Ferhnps, if I had the steel. But I have
it not. The steel of these two blades csme
from India, and was originally in one weapon
a ponderous, two-handed affair, belonging
to a Belgian chieftain. The metal possesses
all the hardness of the finest razor, with the
elasticity of the most subtle spying. My old
master at Toledo gave me these as a memen
to. Were I to mention the sum ot money he
was once offered for the largest, you would
hardly credit it."
After this Ruric gave Paul a few directions-
about the work, promising to bo back
before night. Just then Orsa drove up to the
door.
Ruric was all j-eady. nis mother was in the
kitchen. He went to her with a smile npon
his face. He put his arms about her and drew
her to his bosom.
'God bless you, my mother. I shall come
back." He said this, and then he kissed her.
He dared stop to speak no more,but oxened
the door and passed out.
"Have you a good weapon 7" asked Orsa,
as the horse started on.
"I have," Ruric said, quietly ; "and one
which has stood more tests than most swords
will bear." And alter some further remarks
be related the peculiar circumstances attend
ing the making of the sword, and his posses
sion of tt.
At length they struck np the river, and in
naif an hour more they reached the appoint
ed spot. The day was beautiful. They had
liecn upon the ground but a few minutes
when the other party came in sight around
the bend of the river. 2 he monk was there
also.
As soon as the Count and his second and
surgeon bad arrived, and tbe horses had been
secured, the lieutenant proposed that they
should repair to an old building which was
close at band.
'Ave," added Damonoff. "Let ns have
this business done, for I would be back to din
ner. I dine with Olgo to-day, and a fair mai
den awaits ray coming."
'Notice him not," whispered Orsa, who
walked close by Rune s side. "That is one of
bis chief points when engaged in an affair of
this kind, lie hopes to get you angry, and
so unhinge your nerves."
"Never fear," answered the gunmaker.
The party baited when they reached the in
terior of the rough structure, and Count threw
off his pelisse and drew his sword. Ruric fol
lowed his example.
"Sir Count," the latter said, as he moved a
step forward, "ere we commence this work
wish all present to understand distinctly how
I stand, l ou have sought this quarrel from
the first. Without the least provocation from
me you have insulted me most grossly, and
this is the climax. So, before God and man,
be the result upon your owu liead.
"Out, lying knave "
"Hold," cried the surgeon, laying his band
heavily upon the Count's arm. "You have no
right to speak thus, for vou lower vourself
when you do it. If you have come to fight
do so honorably."
An angry reply was upon DamonofTs lips
but he did not speak it. He turned to his an
tagonist and said,
"Will you measure weapons, sir Mine
may be a mite the IoDgest. I seek no advan
tage ; and I have one here of the same length
and weight of my own if you wish it."
"I am well satisfied as it is," replied Ru
ric.
"Then take your ground. Are you rea
dy?"
"I am !"
The two swords were crossed in an instant
with a clear, sharp clang.
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AIL ROAD IIOUSE, CORNER OF
Main and White Streets. BROOK VI LLE, Pa.
Feb.2t - B. B. MEANS, Proprietor.
GLORIOUS NEWS I NATION AL EX
CHANGE Tbe subscriber having taken
the above well known stand, in Curwensville, Pa.,
is ready to accommodate all who may favor him
with their patronage. His table will always be
supplied with the best tbe market can afford, and
his, liar with tbe choicest liquors. His stable will
be "under the care of attentive hostlers.
Aprils, 1S0S. . DAVID SMITH.
MANSION nOlSE, Cearirld, Pa. The
undersigned respectfully announces to the
public that be has leased the above Hotel in Clear
field borough, and that he is prepared to accom
modate all who may favor him with their custom.
His house is commodious and convenient, and his
table shall be supplied in tho best manner possi
ble. Nd effort will be spared to render general
satisfaction. By strict attention to business, and
to the wants and comfort of his guests, ho expects
to secure a liberal share of patronage.
fcbll-'57 VA. -M- .A.lt.
1TT. VERNON HOUSE. LUMBER CITT,
1TA CLEARFIELD COUNTY, PA. The under
signed notifies tho public that he haa opened out
tho above named house, and that he is well pre
pared to accommodate all who may favor bim
with a call. The honse is three stories high, is
commodious and well furnished, and no pains will
be spared to render satisfaction to guests. His
i;r is always supplied wi:n choice liquors oi an
kinds. There is plenty of stabling connected with
the house. He solicits a share of public patron
age. L. W. TEN EYCIi.
Lumber City. April Yl. mos-am-pa.
DI' SQUEUA N N A HOUSE,
Citrtremvillr, Clearfida I Co'iHty, JPtH'i 'a.
The subscriber, formerly of the Exchange Hotel,
Philipsburg, havingtaken the above houe, situate
in the cast end ot the thorough ot uurwensviiie.
on the bank of the Susquehanna River, would res
pectfully announce tothe travelling public, that
he is fully prepared to accommodate strangers
and all others who may favor him with a call.
Tbe house is new. well furnished, large and com
modious, and travellers will find every convenience
necessary to their comfort. Ample stabling is at
tached to the premises DAVID JOHNSTON.
Curwensville, February 17. 1S03.
F
LEMIN HOTEL, (FORMERLY KNOWN
AS THE GOOD INTENT.) CL"KWENS 1LLE.
Clearfield County. Pa. The subscriber begs leave
to inform bis old customers and tbe public gene
rally that be has recently taken the above well-
known stand, and that he has entirely rcbtted and
refurnished it in a stvle adapted to the age. and
the wants of the entire travelling community.
HIS TARLE will always be provrded with very
luxury the markets and surrounding country will
anord. Ills UAU will be supplied with the choi
cest wines and liquors. HIS STAULES, which
are the best and most commodious on the road
within a day's travel, will always be in charge of
careful and attentive hostlers In short, every
department of his establishment will be supplied
with all the comforts and conveniences tho weary
traveller could desire. WM. A. MASON.
Curwensville. June 2, 1S0S.
CLEARFIELD IIOUSE, CORNER OF
FIRST AND MARKET STREETS. CLEAR
F1ED, PA. The undersigned would respectfully
inform hiv friends and the travelling public in
general, that he has taken tbe above house, (for
merly known as tho Jlrmvhill Hotel.) and that
the house has been recently refitted, improved
and newly furnished ; that extensive stabling
has just been completed; and that he is pre
pared to accommodate all who may give hint
acall in tbe most pleasing and agreeable manner.
He is amply provided with everything to render
bis house a desirable stopping place, and will
endeavor to entertain bis guests in a manner that
cannot fail to give tbe fullest satisfaction. The
house is situated in a pleasant and quiet part of
the town, and no expense or attention will be spa
red to make it one of the best bouses in the county.
A liberal patronage is respectfully solicited. His
bar will be supplied with an assortment of choice
liquors. Ijune2- a31 II. HAYS MORROW.
mAKE Notice tavern keepers
J- and the public, that Gros & Kunket, whole
sale Grocers. Canal Street Wharf, Harrisburg
have on hand a large lot of Liquors at reduced
prices, by the barrel or otherwise, to snit pur
chasers, consisting of lie lollowing :
Pure Rrandies.
New England Rem.
Old Rye Whiskey,
Domestic Brandies,
Monongahela Whiskey
Ulackbcrry Rrandy,
Peach Brandy.
Lavender Brandy,
Cherry Brandy.
Scotch Wbiskev.
Lisbon Wine,
Pure Holland Gin,
Rectified l'itts.W hiskey
Port Wiue.
Maderia Wine.
Pure Holland Gin,
Domestic Gin.
And other Liquors.
Gesler Pure Champagne, Ac, Ac. lo
tyOrders promptly attended to.
GROSS A KUNKF.L,
Wholesale Grocers.
Canal Street Wharf, between Walnut and State
Streets, Uarrisburg, Pa. MarlO-'6S-ly.
CABINET-WARE. GULICII A BEXN'ER,
would inform tho citizens of town and sur
rounding country, that they continue to manufac
ture to order, and keep constantly on hand, everv
variety of CABINET-WAKE, consisting o"f
Dining Breakfast, anl Centre Tables; Sewing,
Wri ting, and M ach Stands, .Mahogony and Com
mon Bedsteads; Mabogony and Cane-bottomed
Chairs. Mahogmy and Common Bureaus; Sofas
Lounges, Ac They wiil also repair furniture and
chairs, in good stylo, cheap for cash. House Pain
ting done on short notice, and easy terms. Shop
and Waro-rooms. on Market stret-t, (same a3 for
merly occupied by John Guelich.) nearly opposite
the -Old Jew Store," where they are at all times
ready to accommodate those who may favor them
with their custom. As the times are rather pres
sing, they have determined to dispose of articles
in their business, at the very lowest cash rates.
Stp in and examine their wure, and judge for
yourselves JOHN GUELICH.
September 1. ISiS. DAXIEL BEXXER.
N. B. Coffins made to order on short notice, and
funerals attended with a neat hearse, and appro
priate accompanyments, when desired. G.i It.
ROBINS' LITERARY DEPOT. Thomas
Robins' having removed his Book and
Dru.r Store to the Store Room formerly occupied
by Riohard Shaw & Son, one door W'est of the
"Mansion House," whore he is prepared to accom
modate bis former customers and tbe public gen
erally, with everyihing in bis line. Having late
ly added a general assortment of Groceries to bis
former stock, ho is now prepared to accommodate
all who may favor him with a call, with
BOOKS OF ALL KINDS AND STYLES,
Stationary.
FANCY ARTICLES AND COXFECTIOXARIES,
'Tobacco and Cigars,
DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE-STLTFS, TAINTS,
1-. Chemicals, ifc, fl-c, -c.
Among his stock will be found Histories, Biogra
phies, sketches. School Books, Poetical, Scientic.
Mechanical, Medical and Law works ; the latest
publications always on hand or procured to order
all tho Magazines furnished monthly, at publish
ers prices ; fancy and common letter paper ; plain
and ruled cap paper; perforated paper; note pa
per ; fancy and common envelopes; blank Deeuj
a great variety of Steel Pens ; common and fancy
pen-holders, pencils. Ac. Ac. 4c, which he will seil
at the most reasonable prices.
His stock of Drugs, Medicines, Dye-stuffs. Paints
Ac, is large and well selected ; among which are
Calomel, Blue Mass, Quinine, Morphia, Red Pre
cipitate ; Rhubarb, root and pnlverized ; Rochelle
and Lpsoin Salts; Cream of Tartar, Sulphur, Scn
Ba? J , v oot' ?UP- Carbonate Soda. Tartaric A
eid, Sulphate of Ziac; Liquorice, Colombo and
Gentian root; Logwood, Oil Vitriol, Bne Vitriol
Coperas, Alum Red Lead. Prussian Blue, Chrome
Green and lellow, "Vermillion, Terra de Sienna,
and in fact a general assortment.
P.eiM 1S I!lotof ladies' Gold Breast
Guards and keys Penknives, Hair oils; Hair,
Reading, Fine and Pocket combs. Tooth-picks. Ra
zors and Strops, Sadlers' Silk, Pearl powder, Fan
ey Soaps and Perfumery a groat variety,
.A -Fi?S' Kisin3 Almonds, Pea-nut.
ana Gilberts ; Candies a general assortment ; Cin
amon, Cloves. Pepper, and other 8picg; Blacking,
and Spool Cotton ; the most popular Patent Med.
icmeg of the day ; all of which will be sold at the
very cheapest rates.
Call and examine the atock and jades for von t
telvei. lfePt;3 THOMAS ROBINS.
A N SON VI LLE PROPERTY FOR BALK.
V Tbe property formerly occupied by Jamas
SmiA, being 3 adjoining lots, having a two story
plank houso. 34 by 18 feet, and a plana snop,
by I'j feet, thereon erected, is foraale, or rent, ea
accommodating terms. Apply to
March 24. L. J. CRASS. Clearfield.
COMMERCIAL 1TOTEL, No. 20. Soath
Sixth street, between Market and Cheenet,
Philadelphia, has been recently opened for
accommodation of the public. The house U la
central location, and has undergone extemive re
pairs the charge per day is Sl-25. " '
Sept-22. 1 80S. D. BLAIR. Agt.
MOUNT VERNON lldTEL, No 11T ami
119 2nd Street, above Arch, Philadelphia.Pa.
This Hotel his been refitted, and it now acale
opened for tbe accommodation of the traveling
public. It is located in a pleasant part of the eiy ,
and every effort will be made to make guests com
fortable. Try the house. Boarding 51,24 perday.
A. M. HOPKINS, Proprietor.
September 22. 1853.
IOR SALE, THE FARM occupied by Je
F.Wiley in Ferguson township, oontainiajr
10G acres, 3d acres cleared ; house, barn and other
buildings thereon erected.
ALSO, 50 acres of land or the timber tbeiees.
situate in Pike township within one and a hair
miles of the river on good road to haul.
For further description ami terms apply t
L. J. CRA NS. .
May 23. 13:.7. . . . Clearfield.
4 VISE'S CHEAP WATCH AND JEWELKr
L. STOKE, No. 12 North Second tMroet. (onw-
1
sit', the T'lomit Vernon House.) Fphilauelphia.
Gold .Lever V, atones, lull jewelled, 13 K. caeee.
Silver Lever do., do.; Silver Lcpine, do.: (jnartier;
Gold Spectacles, Silver do.; Silver Table Spoooa.
Silver Desert do. ; Silver Tea do. ; Gold i'ena acd
Gold Cases; Gold Pens and Silver do.: together
with a vaiiety of fine Gold Jewelry. Gold Curb,
Guard and Foo Chains. All goods warranted te
be as represented. Waicbrs and Jewelry, repair
ed in tbe b.-st manner.
Also, Masonic Marks, Tin?, Ac. made to order..
N. 15. All orders sent by mail or otheroU
will be punctually attended to.
His luotto ii: "Small Profits and Quick Sale,'
Philadelphia. April 2i, lS5j.
riMlL. NEW YORK TRIBUNE, 1858-9.
X The suuce-ful laying of the trns-At'an-tic
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