THE ELEPHANT
NEW GOODS.
The public are hereby informed that the sub
scriber has leased that popular and well known
store room in the Elephant building, opposite the
Railroad Hotel, whore lie has just received and
opened the latest and best supply of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS
in town. His stock consists of every variety of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE,
QUENSWARE, BOOTS, SHOES, &c., &c.,
all of which will be sold low for the "dust," or
exchanged for country produce.
Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited
to call end •'see the Elephant," at least, as no
charge is made for exhibiting the animal.
ALEX. CARMON.
October 14, 1852.
J. & W. SAXTON
Have just received the most magnificent supply of
Fall and Winter Goods
ever offered to the citizens of Huntingdon. They
consist of every variety of Dress Goods,.such as
Silk Dress l'aterns, plain and figured—Merinos,
l'armetta Cloth, Muslin de Lane, Alpacas of dif
ferent colors, Silk Luatres, &c., &c., and every
thing in the shape of Ladies' Dress Goods. Also,
Black Silk, Bonnet Silk, Sack Flannels of every
variety and color; Cloths, Cassimere and Vesting
of every variety and color. Sattinetts at all prices.
ALSO,
500 pieces assorted Prints, Long Shawls, Thibett
Shawls, Mullins, Ginghams, Flannels, Carpets,
Carpet bags, Gent. Cravats, Ladies Collars; La
ces, Bonnet Ribbons, Feathers, Li nings, Gloves
of every variety; Ladies Dress Trimmings, Mar
tin, Tippets, Muffs, Bonnets, Ge man Iluods,
Hoziery, &c.
HARDWARE,
the best assortment ever offered in this place.
QUEENSWARE,
a beautiful assortment of every variety and at ex•
ceeditigly low prices.
BOOTS and SHOES,
such as Grain Leather, and coarse Brogan Boots.
Also—all kinds of Ladies and Gent. Shoes; please
call and examine our stock.
HATS and CAPS,
No. I Moleskin Hats, No. 2 Moleskin Hats, and
an endless variety of Caps for Men and Boys.
GROCERIES
at such prices as cannot fail to please the most
fitstidious. Also—every other article, such as
are commonly kept in a country store, which we
are selling lower than any other houso in town or
country; call and see. We are determined to sell
off our old stock at cost, or under. [net. 14, '52.
PROCLAMATION.
WIIEUEAS by a precept to me directed, dated
at Huntingdon, the 14th day of August, A.
D. 1852, under the hands and seals of the Hon.
George Taylor, President of the Court of Com.
mon Please, Oyer and Terminer, and general
jail delivery of the 9th judicial district of Penn•
sylvania composed of Huntin,gdou, Blair and Cam•
brio, and the lion. Thomas P. Stuart and Jonathan
McWilliams, his associates, Judges of the county
of Hunting don, justices assigned, appointed, to
hear try and determine all and every indictments
made or taken for or concerning all crimes, which
by the laws of the State are made capital or felo
nies of death and other offences crimes and misde
meanors, which have been or shall hereafter he
committed or perpetrated for crimes aforesaid
—1 am commanded to make public pruchtmation
throughout sky whole bailiwick that a Court of
Oyer and Terminer, of Common Pleas and
Quarter sessions, will Ise held at the Court House
in the boroughs of Huntingdon on the second Mon
day (and Bth day) of Stretcher next, and those
Wi, will prosecute the said prisoners be then and
there to prosecute them as it shall be just, and
that all Justices of the Ponca, Coronors and
Constables within said county be then and there
in their proper persons, at 10 o'clock, A. M. of
said day, with their records, inquisitions, exatni
nation,: and remembrances, to do those things
which to their (aces respectfully appertain.
Dated at Huntingdon the 14th day of October, in
the year of our Lord 1852, and the 76th year of
American Independence.
WM. 13. ZEIGLER, SAT:
PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, by a precept to me directed by
V V the Judges of the Common Pleas of the
county of Huntingdon, bearing test the 14th day
of August 1852, 1 tun commanded to make Public
Proclamation throughout my whole bailiwick,
that a Court of Common Pleas will be held in the
Court House in the borough of Huntingdon, on
the third Monday (and 15th day) of Nov., A.
1)., 1852, for the trial of all issues in said Court,
which remains undetermined before the said
Judges, when and where all jurors, witnesses and
suitors, in the trial of all issues are required to
appear.
Dated at Huntingdon, the 14th day of October, in
the year of our Lord 1852, and the 76th year of
American Independence.
WM. B. ZEIGLER, Sheriff.
October 14, 1852.
REGISTER'S NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
that the following named persons have settled
their accounts in the Register's Office, at Hun
tingdon, and that the said accounts will be pre
aented for confirmation and allowance, at an Or
phans' Court, to be hold at Huntingdon, in and
for said county of Huntingdon, on Wednesday the
11th day of November next.
I Joseph Forrest, and Samuel Coen, Executors
of the last willimd Testament of John Forrest,
lute of Barron Township, deed.
2 John Witherow, Admr., do holds non, with
the will annexed, of John Ramsey late of Dub
lin township, dee'd.
3. John Y. Hay, Guardian of George, Sarah
Ann and David Meuse, Minor children of Nicho
las Meese deed.
4. John P. McCahan, and Eliza D. Dorsey,
Administartgors, of Greenherry Dorsey, dec'd.,
who was Administrator, of Dr. John P. Dorsey,
late of the Borough of Huntingdon deed.
5. John P. McCalm, and Eliza D. Dorsey,
Administrators of the Estate of Greenberry Dor
sey late of the Borough of Huntingdon, deed.
6. Samuel Stewart, Executor, of the late will
and testament of Thomas McCord, late of Jack
son township, dec'd.
7. Samuel Stewart, Atlmr., of the estate of
James A. Semple, late of the State of lowa, for
merly of Barre° township, Huntingdon county,
dec'd.
M. F. CAMPBELL, Register.
Register's Office,
Huntingdon, Oct. 14, 1852.:
Auditor's Notice.
The undersigned appointed Auditor by the Or
phans' Court, to distribute the fund in the bands
of Thomas Stewart, Administrator of Abraham
Ditsworth, dec'd., to and among those entitled to
the same, will attend for that purpose at his Of
fice in the Borough of Huntingdon, on Saturday
the Gth, day of November next at one o'clock,
P. M. A. W. BENEDICT, Auditor.
Oct• 14, '52.4t
1,000 BOOK AGENTS WANTED,
TO SELL PICTORIAL AN]) USEFUL
WORKS FOR THE YEAR 1853.
$l,OOO Dollars a Year !
WANTED in every county in the United States,
active and enterprising men, to engage in
the sale of some of the best Books published in the
country. To men of good address, possessing a
small capital of from $25 to $lOO, such induce
ments will be offered as to enable them to make
from $3 to $5 n day profit.
CO' The Books published by us are all useful
in their eharalter, extremely popular, and com
mand large sales wherever they are offered.
For further particulars, address (postage paid,)
ROBERT SEARS, PUBLISHER,
William Street, New York.
October 7, 1852.-Im.
SHERIFF'S SALES.
B I Y virtue of sundry writs of Vend. Exps. issued
out of the Court of Common Pleas of Hunt
ingdon county, and to me directed, I will expose
to public sale, at the front door of the Court
House, in the borough of fluntingdon, on Tuesday
i the 9th day of November next, to commence at
10 o'clock, A. M. All persons interested are no
tified to attend, the money must he paid when the
property is struck off, or the bill will not be con
sidered good, and the property set up the next day
at 10 o'clock, A. M., the bidder not paying up, is
held accountable for any loss, on the sale.
All that certain lot of ground situate in the
township of Henderson, and county of Hunting
don, fronting 50 feet on Moore street, and running
back 230 feet to Dr. B. E. M'Murtrie's lot, ad
joining lots of Thomas Welch and Robert Lott,
having thereon erected a two story log house and
under fence, and in geed condition.
Seized, taken in execution and to be sold as the
property of Nathan Scofield.
ALSO—AII the right, title and interest of Eli
as Hoover, in and to all that certain piece, parcel,
and tract of land, situate in Cromwell township,
Huntingdon county, bounded on the north by
lands of Andrew Boogie, and Blair, Robinson, &
Co., on the south by lands of Lock's, and on the
west by the Black-Log Mountain, containing
three hundred acres, more or less.
Seized, taken in execution and to be sold as the
property of Daniel H. Royer, & Co.
ALSO—AII defendants right, title and interest
in and to a tract or farm of land in Jackson town
ship, Huntingdon county, containing one hundred
and fifty-five acres, more or less, one hundred and
twenty-five of which are cleared and in a good
state of cultivation, having thereon eructed a two
story log house, plastered on the outside, a smoke
house and wood house, and a double log barn,
one small house occupied as a shoemaker shop, an
apple orchard, a well of good water and other im
provements, adjoining lands of Hugh Smith on
the west, Robert Cummings on the south, Robert
Johnston on the east, and on the north by Oslom
and Mcßurney.
Seized, taken in execution and to he sold as the
property of Joseph Vance and James Alexander.
WM. B. ZEIGLER, Sheriff'.
October 7, 1852.
Orphans' Court Notice.
I'o the Heirs and Legal Representatives of
I George Taylor, late of Springfield township,
in the county of Huntingdon. deck!.
. .
At an Orphans' Couri held at Huntingdon, on
the 9th day of August, 1852, on motion of David
Blair, Esq., the said Court granted a Rule on all
persons interested in the real estate of the said
Geo. Taylor, late of the township of Springfield,
dec'd., to appear in Court on the first day of No
vember Term next, (A. D. 1852,) to accept or
refuse the real estate of said dee'd. at the valua
tion thereof, to wit: $1756,50—0r show cause
why the same should not he sold.
M. F. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
October 7,1852.—5 t.
Valuable Farm at Private Sale.
The undersigned of for sale at private sale;
his Valuable Farm in Clay township, Hunting
don county, Pa., on which Mr. Nathan Rickets
now resides, consisting of about 190 Acres,
adjoining lands of W. Corbin and others, about
100 of which is cleared, the balance in good tim
ber, under good fence, and in a high state of im-
Irovement, upon which is a comfortable frame
house, nearly now, a very good bank barn, 40 by
70, with stabling under the whole, well finished;
a well of excellent water at the house, and run
ning water within a few rods of both house and
barn; the land is all tillable, lays level enough
to work both ways, and is quite a desirable farm
well situated fur a good market. Persons wish
ing to purchase would do well to examine the
above property, as there will be a good bargain
offered.
Any infortnation can be had by calling on N.
Rickets on the premises, K. L. Green near
Scottsville, or Smug. M' Vitty Shirluysburg.
Terms accommodating.
Oct. 7, 1852. BENJ. LEAS.
Pamphlet Laws.
Prothonotary's Mike.
Huntingdon, Oct. 4, 1852. S
The Pamphlet Laws of the session of 1852 hove
been received at this office, and are ready for dis
tribution according to law.
THEO. IL CREMER, Pro'y.
Oct. 7, '52.-31.
MG the heirs and legal representatives of JAMES
LEONARD, late of Jackson township, Hunt
ingdon county, dec'd.
Take notice that in pursuance of this writ of
partition or valuation, issued out of the Orphan's
Court of Huntingdon county, I will hold an in
quest to make partition or valuation of the Real
Estate of which said dee'd. was seized, on the
premises, on Friday the 291 h day of &lob, next,
when and where all persons interested may at
tend. WM. B. ZEIGLER, Sheriff.
September 30, 1852.-3 t
9'lo the heirs and legal representatives of fitEm
unicK 11.titstmr, late of Cromwell township,
Huntingdon county, dec'd.
In pursuance of a writ of partition or valuation
issued out of the Orphan's Court of Huntingdon
county, I will hold en inquest to make partition
or valuation of the Real Estate of said deed., on
the promises, cot Friday the 22d day of October
oest, when and where all persona interested may
attend. WM. B. ZEIGLER, Sheriff.
September 30, '52.-3t
Executor's Notice.
Estate of Catharine Ambrose, late of . West town•
ship, lintingdon comity, tlee'd.
Letters testamentary on the above estate having
been granted to the undersigned, all persons in
debted will make immediate payment, and those
having claims will present them duly anthentica
ted for settlement.
ARMSTRONG, Ex,
Sept. 30, '52.-6t.
Blasting Powder and Safety Fuse always
on hand and for sale at the cheap store of
J. BRICKER.
Orphans' Court Sale.
By virtue of an order of the Orphans' Court
will be sold at Public Vendee or Outcry, on the
premises,
ON SATURDAY TILE 230 DAY OF OC
TOBER, 1852, a tract or parcel of land, late the
estate of Leonard Smiley, dee'cl., situate in Bar
ren township, being the mansion tract, containing
101 Acres of land, more or less, adjoining
lands of Nicholas Troutwine, George Borst, So
lomon Hamer and Christian Gcarheart; on which
is erected a log house and log barn,
and about
95 Acres cleared thereon; the same being lime
stone land.
TERMS OF SALE.—One third of the pur
chase money to be paid on confirmation of sale,
the balance in two &pal annual payments with in
terest, to be secured by the bonds and mortgage
of the purchaser.
By the Court, M. F. CAMPBELL, Cl'fr.
Attendance given by ADAM STEFFY,
SAMUEL STEFFY,
Sept. 30, '52-4.t Admin'tors.
Auditor'i Notice.
The undersigned appointed Auditor by the Or
phans' Court, to distribute the fund in the hands
of Thomas Stewart, Administrator of Henry
Whitesel, deed., to and among those en titled to
the same, will attend for that purpose at his or
fiee in the Borough of Huntingdon, on Friday the
15th, day of October next at ono o'clock, P. M.
JACOB MILLER, Auditor.
Sept 23, '52.-4t.
Administrators Notice,
Estate of Caleb W. Green, late of Clay
township, deo'd.
Letters of administration having been
granted to the undersigned on the above
estate all persons having claims against
said estate will present them duly autbenti•
cated for settlement and those indebted
will make immediate payment._ . .
AUGUSTUS E. 4REEN, Admr,
Sept. 16, 1852.-60.
Executor's Notite,
Estate of Hugh Madden, Esq., late of
Springfield township, deo'd.
Letters testamentary on the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned,
all persons having claims against it will
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment, and those indebted will make imme
diate payment.
itOBERT MADDEN, 1
WM. MADDEN, Ems
Sept. 16, '52.-6t.
Huntingdon County Mutual Insur
ance Company,
Wish to receive applications for agents,
from such persons as are willing to give
time and attention to the duties. The pay
allowed will fully compensate agents for
their trouble. Agencies and duties con
fined to the county. Apply in person or
by letter, post-paid, to
DAVID SNARE, See.
Sept. 16,1852.
Executor's Notice.
Estate of William A. Apgar, late of Union
township, dee'd.
Letters testamentary on the above es
tate having been granted to the undersign
ed, all persons having claims against it will
present them properly authenticated for
settlement, and those indebted will make
immediate payment.
JOHN A. APGAR, Ex.
Sept. 16, '52.-6t.5
Shirleysburg Female Seminary.
The whiter term, of the second year, of this In
stitution will commence on Tuesday the 2d day of
Nereid.,
The location is unsurpassed in salubrity of cli
mate and beauty of scenery—turd a sufficient trial
has shown that a flourishing institution can be
maintained here, notwithstanding the praisewor
thy competition on the subject of education
throughout this entire region of country.
Additional improvements ore in progress which
will afford accommodation for a few more hoard
ing scholars. The services of a very accomplished
teacher of instrumental and vocal music, and of
the French language, have been secured.
The year is divided into two sessions of twenty
two weeks each. Eleven weeks constituting a
quarter.
No deduction made except in case of protracted
sickness.
mints.—Boardin g and lodging, pe• week,
$1,50. Tuition $4,00 and $5,00. Instrumental
music, French, &c., extra.
Thu examination of the pupils will com
mence on Thursday 3001 day of September, at
10 o'clock, A. M., and continuo two days.
The parents and friends of the institution are
respectfully invited to attend.
Ituv..l. CAMPBELL, A. M., Principal.
September 2,1852.-2 m•
Aughwich Collegiate School,
SIIIRLEYSBURG.
This School will commence at Shirleysburg on
the last Wednesday in September. Instruction
will be given in the 1011111 academic studies, and
in any branches of a collegiate education that may
he required. The healthful and retired situation
of the village, its beautiful scenery and the con
venience of access by the railroad renders this
place one of the most desirable points for the es
tablishment of an Academy in the State.
The neighborhood of the flourishing Female
Seminary, under the charge of the Bev. James
Campbell, offers an inducement to parents who
desire to send their children from home, together.
The very auspicious commencement that has
been made, the friendly zeal of the cAjzens for its
success, and the wealth and intellinnee of the
surrounding country, give assurance that the de
sign of rendering this institution permanent will
he sustained.
TERMS
Tuition per session of 22 weeks, $lO to sl2.
Boarding can be had in the village at $1,25 to
$1,75 per week, according to accommodations.—
No deduction for absence except in case of pro
tracted illness. Tuition fee payable in advance.
The Principal will expect the application of
each student to his studies, the employment of
his time end his general deportment throughout
the session to be subject to his supervision.
B. J. CAMPBELL, A. 8., Principal.
September 2,'52.-2m•
MACKEREL & HERRING
--
For salo at LEVI'S Store.
Rest Family Flour, by the Barrel or
retail, at J. Brieker's Store. ap. 22, '59.
lioots, Shoes, Rats, &c.,
For sale at LEVI'S cheap corner store.
SSLTBY THE S4CK,
For sole at SIMON LEVI'S.
PROCLAMATION
Notice of Presidential glection.
DURSUANT to an Act of the General Assem
bly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
entitled "An act relating to the elections of this
Commonwealth," approved the second day ofJu
ly A. I). 1839, I, WM. B. ZEIGLER, High
Sheriff of the county of Huntingdon, in the State
of Pennsylvania, do hereby make known and give
notice to the electors of the county aforesaid, that
an ELECTION will ho held in said county of
Huntingdon, on the First Tuesday (and 2d
day) of November, at which time Twat:-
or r-suves ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES arc to he
elected.
In pursuance of said Act, I also hereby make
known and gve notice, that the pincer of holding
the aforesaid general election in the several elec
tion districts within the said county, are as fol
lows
Ist district, composed of Henderson township,
and all that part of Walker township not in the
l'ith district, at the Court House in the Borough
of Huntingdon.
2d district, composed of Dublin township, at
the house of Mathew Taylor, in said township.
3d district, composed of so touch of Warriors a
mark township as is not included in the 19th dis
trict at the school house adjoining the town of
Warriorsmark.
4th district, composed of the township of Hope
well, nt the School House at Rough and Ready
Furnace in will township.
sth district, composed of the township of Bat ,
ree, at the house of James Livingston (tbrinerly
John Harper), in the town of Saulsbury, in said
township.
6;11 district, composed of the township of Shir
ley, nt the house of 1). Frisker. in Shirleysburg.
7th district, cotnposed of Porter and NValker
townships, and so much of West township as is
included in the following boundaries, to wit: be
ginning at the south-west corner of Tobias Cauf
man's farm on the bank of the little Juniata river,
at the lower end of Jackson's narrows, thence in
a north-easterly direction to the tnost southernly
part of the harm owned by Michael Maguire,
thence north 40dcgrees west to the top ot Tus
sey's mountain, to intersect the line of Franklin
township, thence along said line to little Juniata
river, thence down the same to the place of be
ginning, nt the public school house opposite the
Uerman Reform Church in the borough ot Alex
andria.
Bth district, composed of the townshipof Frank
lin, at the house of Jacob Menem now occupied
by Gco. W. Mattern, in said township.
9th district, composed of Tell township. at the'
Union School 'House, near the Union Meeting
House, in suid township.
10th district, composed of Springfield tpwnship,
at the school house near Hugh Aladden's in said
township.
II th district, composed of Union tp., at the
school house near Ezekiel Corbin's in said town
ship.
12th district, composed of Brady, township, at' ,
the mill of James Lane, in said tp.
lath district, conposed of Morris township, at
the house now occupied by Abraham Moyer,(lnit
keeper,) lute Alcx. .Lowry, Jr., in the village of
Witterstreet, in said township.
14th district, composed of that part of West tp.,
not included in the 7th district, at the public
school house on the farm now owned by Miles
Lewis, (formerly owned by James Ennis,) in
said tp.
15th district, composed of that part of Walker
township lying southwest of a line commencing
opposite David Corbin's house, at the 'Union tp.,
lino, thence in a straight mine, including said Cor
bin's house to the corner of Porter township, on
the Huntingdon and Woodcock valley road, at
the house of Jacob Maguhy, in said tp.
RithAistriet, composed of the township of Tod
at the Green School House in said tp.
17th district, composed of that part of West tp..
on the south-east side of Warrior ridge, begin
ning at the line of West and Henderson townships,
at the foot of said Ridge, to the line of Barre°
township, thence by the division line of Barre° and
West townships to the summit of Stone mountain,
to intersect the line ofllenderson and West town
ships, thence by said line to place of beginning, at
the house now occupied by Benjamin Corbin, on
hlurry's Run.
19th district, composed of Cromwell tp., at the
house now occupied by David Etnire, Orbisonim
19th district, composed of the Borough of Bir
mingham, with the several tracts of land near to
and attached to the same, now owned and occupi
ed by Thos. M. Owens, John K. McCation, A
Roberson, John Gensimer and Win. Gensimer,
situate in the township of Warriorsmak, at the
public school house in said Borough.
20th district, composed of Cass township at the
public school house in Cassville, in said tp.
21st district, composed of Jackson township, at
the house of Robert Barr, now occupied by John
Hirst, at MeA leavy's Fort, in said ip.
22,1 district, composed of Clay township, at the
house of Joshua Shore, at this Three Springs, in
said township,
23d district, composed of Penn township, at the
school house on the farm of Jacob Brumbaugh, in
said township.
I also make known and give notice, as in and
by the 13th section of the aforesaid act I em direct
ed. ^ that every person, except justices of the
peace, who shall hold any office or appointment of
profit or trust under the government of the United
States, or of this State, or of any city or incorpo
rated district, whether a commissioned officer of
agent, who is or shall he employed under the le
gislative, executive, or the judiciary department
of this State, or of the U. States, or any city or
incorporated district, and also, that every member
of Congress and of the State Legislature, and of
the select or common council of any city, com
missioners of any incorporated district, is by law
incapable of holding or exercising at the same
time, the office or appointment of judge, inspector
or clerk of any election of this Commonwealth,
and that no inspector, judge, or other officer (gaily
such election, shall be then eligible to any office
to be then voted for."
Also, that in the 14th section of the act of As
sembly entitled an "Act relating to executions and
tbr other purposes," approved April 16, 1840, it
is enacted that the aforesaid 13th section "shall
not be construed as to prevent any militia officer
or borough officer front serving as judge, inspec
tor, or clerk, or any general or special election in
this Commonwealth."
Pursuant to the provisions contained in the 67th
section in the act aforesaid, the judges of the afore
said districts shall respectively take charge of the
certificate or return of the election of their respec
tive districts, and produce them at a meeting of
one judge them each district, at the Court House
in the Borough of Huntingdon, on the third day
after the day of the election, being for the present
year on FRIDAY, the 17th of October next, then
and there to do and perform the duties revired
by law of said judges. Also, that where ajudge
by sickness or unavoidable accident, is unable to
attend said meeting of Judges, then the certificate
of return aforesaid shall be taken charge of by ono
of the inspectors or clerks of the demon of said
district, and shell do and perform the duties re
quired of said judge unable to attend.
Also, in the Gist section of said act, it is enact
ed that "every general end special election shall
be opened between the hours of eight and ten in
the forenoon, and shall continue without interrup
tion or adjournment until seven o'clock in the
evening when the polls shall be closed. "
. . .
Given under my Mind at Huntingdon the 14th day
of October, 1852, and of the Independence of
the United States the seventy-sixth.
WM. B. ZEIGLER, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office,
Huntingdon, Oct. 14, 1852. I
[OOD HIVE TUE CUMMONUTALTUd
PUBLIC SALE,
By virtue of the last Will and Testament of the
late Benjamin Johnston, dee'd., of Warriorsmark
township, Huntingdon county, the subertibe+s,
Executors under said Will, will sell on the Jodi
of October next, on the premises, the farm on
which the said Benjamin Johnston resided.
This farm is situated in the Valley of the Little
Juniata River, near to Tyrone Forges, and with
in one mile of the Central Railroad. The im
provements consist of one good log dwelling
house, a commodious barn, spring house and oth
er convenient bnildings. The quality of the land
is of the first order, being limestone soil, of easy
cultivation and miseeptible of the highest order of
improvement. The above Ihrin contains 273
ACRES, of which one hundred is in wood of tine
quality and easy of access. There are two never
'idling springs on the premises one of which is
near the dwelling house. There are also two
good Orchards of apple trees and other fruits.
'This farm is well watered by Logan's Run,
which pos,CH through it. The property, from its
adaptation to the growth of wheat and easy ac-'
cess to market, render it a very desirable invest
ment for persons wishing to buy landed Estate.
The terms will be one third cash, on the first
day of April, 1853, at which time possession will
be given—the balance in three equal annual pay
ments with interest.
The above property will be shown to any one
wishing to view it by James Clark, at Birming
ham, or J. S. Mathias, at Tyrone—or by Andrew
Fittrow, who resides on the premises.
J. T. MATHIAS,
• JAMES CLARKE,
Sept. 16, '52.-6t. Executors.
(Ykr "Independent Whig," Lancaster, will in•
sere 6 times and charge this office.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT
Orphans' Court Sale.
In pursuance of an order of the Orphans' Court
of Huntingdon county the undersigned will ex
pose to public stile on the premises un Friday the
fifteenth day of October next, all that tract of im
proved land, situated in Springfield township, said
county, lute the property of Samuel Ilockenberry,
deed., bounded by land ofJacob Baker, Benedict
Stevens, Esq., and Dutton Lane, containing
240 Acres more or less, about one hundred of
which are cleared and in u good state of cultiva
tion, with a log house and log barn thereon erect
ed—there is also a good apple and , peach orchaid
on the said farm.
The undersigned will also sell by virtue of the
said order, on the premises on Saturday the six
teenth day of October next, a certain other tract
of land, late of the said Samuel llockenbcrry,
(I.'ll, situated is Cromwell township, mid coun
ty, containing GO Acres more or 'ens, bounded
by lands of Sheiiler and Son, Simon Gratz and
others, about thirty acres of which are cleared,
with a small frame house thereon erected.
TERMa OF SALE.—One third of the pur
chase money to be paid on confirmation of the
sale and the balance in two equal annual pay
ments, with interest, to be secured by the bonds
and mortgage of the purchaser.
13gNEDICT STtI'AMS,
Int'r of Samuel llockenberry, dee'd,
September 16, '52.-st.
Htmtlngdon county Mutual Insurance
Company.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Hunting
don county mutual Insurance Company held at
the Court Douse he the Borough of Iltrntingdon
ou Monday Sept. 6th 1852. On motion said
Company was organized, by appointing James
Gwin, Esq., Pres., tend David Snare, Esq., Sec
retary and Treasurer. James GoM, David Me-
Mamie and John liuyett were appointed an Et
ccutive committee.
As some as Blanks and instructions can be pre
pared; proper agents will be appointed to secure
applications for Insurance against fire. David
SIMIC of the Borough of Huntingdon is authorised
to grant Insurances immedediately on applica
nts'. Payment for Insurances will not be re
quired untill the Policies are tendered to the ap
plicant. By order of the Board.
JAMES GWIN, Pres.
DAVID SNARE, Secretary.
Sept. 9, 1752.
IVATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELRY.
The subscriber, thanklid to his friends and pa
trons, and to the Public generally, for their pa
tronage, still continues to carry on at the same
Stand, 0110 duor east of Mr. C. Coot's Hotel, Mar
ket street, Huntingdon, where ho will attend to
all who trill hirer hint with their custom, and al
so keeps on heed a good assortment of WATCHES,
CLOCKS, JEWELRY, &c., &e., all of which he is
determined to sell at low prices.
Clucks, Watches and Jewelry of all kinds will
be repaired at short notice, and having made ar
rungements with a good workman, all repairs will
he done in anent and durable milliner, and every
person leaving articles for repairing shall have
them done at the precise time. By paying strict
attention to business, and selling at low rates, he
hopes to receive a share of public patronnge.
JOSEPH RIGGER.
Huntingdon, Sept. 7,1852.—1 y.
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Notice is hereby given that application will be
made to the next Legislature for the incorpo
ration of a Savings Institution with discounting
and deposit privileges, with a capital of not less
than ten thousand nor more than fifty thousand
dollars, to be called the fluNnxiinox &MEWS
BANK, to be located in the borough of Huntingdon.
Huntingdon county, Pa.
amp SNARE, JACOR FOCKLER,
J. F. MILLER, JAMES SATTON,
Gxo. 0 WIN, 1). MCMUUTRIE.
July 6, '52.
BLAKE'S FIRE PROOF PAlNT—
=Black, Brown and Chocolate, a large quantity
in' hand and fbr sale by KESSLER & 8110.
Mill Creek, July 29,'52.-4m.
ZINK WHITE PAINT, NOS. 1, 2 ¢• 3
Zink Brown and Black; an article far superior
for durability and beauty to White Lead, for sale
by KESSLER & BRO.
lISTIMYYJIY COOK STOVES,
A few of the above well known Stoves can be
had at a less price than heretofore—sold by ma
king application to KESSLER & BRO.
Mill43reek, July 29,185 Z
JOHN N. PROWELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Will attend faithfully to all legal business entrust
etl to his cure.
Huntingdon, July 29, t 852.
NOTICE
All persons knowing themselves indebted to
the subscriber, either by note or otherwise, are
requested to roll and make settlement, at his store
in Portstown, near Huntingdon, as he is desirous
of having his old Books closed.
HENRY CORNPROPST:
July 29, 1852.
A beautiful assortment of Fancy Capings and
n_ Vesting for sale by J. &W. SAXTON.
20 bis. No. 1. Herring, fir sale at the store
of GEO. UWIN.
tg - 100 Sacks of Salt in store, and for sale
by Gao. GWIN.
Cif' Linseed Oil, 20 kegs pure White Lead,
Jersey Window Glass and rutty, for sale at the
store of Geo. GWJE.
Philadelphia Advertisements:
rriiE LATE DISASTROUS FIRE gives
J.- fresh etriilenee of the reliance to he placed in
"OLIVER EVANS' FIRE PROOF SAFES,"
No. 61. South Second St.,
PE IL A I) ELPHIA.
"We take pleasure in stating that tt's had otte
of Oliver Evans' Fire Proof Safes' in our store,
during the GREAT FIRE AT HART'S
BUILDINGS, which when taken front the ruins
and opened, was found to have preserved oaf
Books, Papers, Ae., entirely uninjured. GETZ lig
BUCK." _ _ •
"My store was entered by Burglars, anti
filling to Pick the' Locket* my Iron Sale, they
tried to blow it open with 'Powder, but no loss ar
injury was sustained. It was purchased of Oli.
Evans, 61 S. Seem! street, Philadelphia.
J. C. Formts, Bordcntown, N:.l."
For sale, of all sizes, by OLIVER EANS,
61 S. Second St., below Chestnut'
Sole Agent for the
Day & Newell's World's Fair Premium Bank,
Vault and Store Locks—Thief and Powder prodf:
Also, in store—Seal and Letter Copying *CBS ,
es. Trucks, fin moving boxes, bales' or crates,
Druggists' Presses, with Cylinders and PADS: ,
Portable Shower Baths,of superior constraction,
Water Filters, for puri fying bad water. Refrig
erators, and Ice Chests. Water Coolers of all
kinds, for Hotels, Stores, &c.
Sept. 30, 1832.-3 m.
FALL MILLINERY 140011 S.
JOHN STONE & SONS,
IMPORTERS ARV DEA LEM I
YRENCII MILLINERY GOODS,
IVO. 45 SOUTH SECOND STREET',
PHILADELPHIA.
HAVING completer) the fitrproVernents to their
1 . 1 Store, aro now opening a large and beautiful
assortment of
Paris Fancy Feathers,
French and American Flowers;
Fancy Bonnet and Cap Ribbons ;
Fancy Bonnet Stuff's,
Corded and Plain Velvets, Satins,
Gros. trAfriques, Laces, &c.,
To which they invite the attention of Met.'
chants and Milliners visiting the city.
September 23, 1552.-2 m
COMMERCIAL ROTEL,
The Subscriber having leased the Public House;
tbrrnerly known as the American House, No. IR
S. Sixth Street, between Market and Chesnut
Streets, has changed the name of the same to
TN COMMERCIAL HOTEL,
Begs leave to inform his friends and the Public;
that this house has undergone a thorough remod
elling, repairing, repainting and repapering, front
attic to basement. An entire new outfit of furni
ture, bedding, &c., &c., has been procured front
the nrost celebrated Manufacturers in this city.
From the central location, and its close prox
imity to the Railroad Depots, SteaMboat Land
ings, Places of Amusement, Fashionable Thor
oughfares and Public Situates, it otters induce
ments to the Merchant visiting the city on busi
ness, or the Traveler seeking pleasure. To fam
ilies and fenntles visiting the city, every facility
will be offered, and every comfort regarded to
make their visit agreeable and pleasant.
A share of the public patronage is respectfully
solicited.
JACOR G. LEBO, JARED IRVIN,
Superintendent. Proprietor.
Septernfrer 9. 1852.-6 m
SHELDRAKE'R ALLEGIIENt HOUEg f
No. 280, Market St, above Eight, Philadelphia.
Under the new arrangement the cars which ar
rive from Pittsburg, Harrisburg, &c., will run t,
the New Depot, corner of Schuylkill. sth and Mar ,
bet. In order to accommodate the public we will
always have our Coach at the Now Depot on the
arrival of the cars to carry Passengers to the Al
legheny House, which is in the centre of the city.
Our old tliends will please ride down, and all who
wish to patronise a House with a Good Table,
Clean Beds, and accommodating assistants, wilt
please give us a call. Terms, cue dollar per day.
August 2G, 1852.-6 m.
New Mil Hoary and Dress Making.
*lnes. H. M. CHAPLIN, from Pittsburg,.
Pa., would inform the ladies of Iluntingdon and
vicinity, that she has commenced the above busi
ness at her residence, two doors east of the Ger
man lteformed Church, on Mifflin street. La
dies desiring the latest and most approved style
of bonnet and fancy dress, will find it to their ad
vantage to patronize the New Establishment,
where they will be promptly waited on and have
their work done in a very superior manner.
Huntingdon, August 26, '52.
I'ISH, Tar, Oils, Lead, Gitre,Terpen rine, Mass,.
? Putty, Paints, Tobacco, Cigars, ike., whole
sale and retail, at the cheap store of
April 22, 1859. J. BRICKER.
loves and Ploughs.
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A large assortment constantly on hand, and , will
be sold twenty per cent. cheaper than can' bo•
bought at any ether place.
ROBERT GRAFIUS.
Alexandr 6, June 3, 1852.
W ASH Rubbers, White Wash Brushes, Cur ,
ry Combs, Cowie, Brushes, Clothes Lines,
Bed Cords, Quilting Cotton, Baskets, Slates,
Paint Brushes, Sash 'Pools, and an endless vari
ety of other goods to numerous to mention, at ther
cheap store of J. BRICKER.
April 22, 1852.
A huge assortment of Candies, Nuts, Figs;
Raisins, Dates, Prunes, Lemons, Oranges, Scotch
Herring, Coca Nuts, d.c., &c., wholesale and re
tail, at the cheap store of J. BRICKER.
April 22, 1852.
AN excellent variety of fine Pei Nrrivas, at E.
Snare's. April 15, 1852
Agreat variety of Ladies Slippers, Gaiter Boots
and Shoes, the best assortment in town, for
sale by J. & W. SAXTON.
Cir Oil, Paint, Varnish, Turpentine, Tar, Ro
sin, Pit,h, Oakum, Ropes, &e., lUr sale by J. &
W. Saxton.
'4RPETIJrG & C4RPET B4GS,
Received and for auto at LEVI'S Store,
er 500 yds. Rag and Listen Carpet, just TO
ceived, and for sale by J. & W. Saxton.
KOSSUTH HATS for sale at the new store
of J. Bricker.
Cr A splendid article of Carpet Chain always•
en hand and for sale at the cheap store of
J. BRICKER.
(g ' Feathers wanted in exchange for gondola
ho new store of J. BRICKER.
Nails, all kinds and sizes, for sale at the new
store of J. Bricker.
Cr Bed Pins, already turned, for safe at Am
new store of .I.• Bricker.
Fresh Cheese always on hand and for sale
at the now store of J. 13ricker.
gir Lead l'ipo inch, inch and le inch ' , fon
sale by J. 63 W. Saxton.