SHERIFF'S SALES.
BY virtue of certain Writs of Vend. Ex. issued
out of the C: ttt df Common Pleas Of Hum
tingdon county, a al to me directed, 1 will expose
to public sale, at the front door of the Court
House, in the borough of Huntingdon, on Tues
day the 12th day of April, at 10 o'clock, A. M.,
pf said day, the following described Real Estate,
to wit:
• All the right, title and interest of John Rodgers
in arid to a tract of land situate in Cromwell town
ship, Huntingdon county, adjoining lands of Si
mon Grntz on the east, of Thomas E. Orbison on
the south and west, of Enoa 11161%401in and others
on the north, containing 180 acres, he the some
mom or less, of which about four acres are Clear
ed, Ilavitlg thereon a log house and a log stable.
Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as
thb.propnrty of John Rodgers.
• ALSO—A lot of ground in Barren township,
Huntingdon county, containing one acre, more or
less, bounded by lands of Ilezekiali Crownover
and Standing Stone Creek, having thereon a two
story frame dwelling house, plastered on the out
side and inside, a one story frame shop, weather
boarded, frame stable and other out taiildings.
Also, (lefts. right, title and interest in and to a
farm or tract of land, in same township, containing
153 acres more or less, being the same tract of
hind sold and conveyed by Crownover and wife to
defendant by deed, dated February 18th, 1850,
unit same date.
Seized, taken in Cxedtitioti, and to be sold as
the property of Allen Green.
A LSt_l :It tl:c right, title and interest of Geo.
W. Speer, in and to a tract of land in Tod town-
Huntingdon county, surveyed on a warrant
in the name of Samuel Cornelius, containing four
hundred acres more or less, port of which is clear
ed and cultivated—one other tract in said town
ship, in name of Dougherty & Speer, containing
439 acres more or less, unimproved—one other
tract of land in same township, in name of Dough
erty & Speer, containing 438 acres more or less—
Also, all Dells, right, title and interest in and to
the Mount Union town property, known as the
Postlethwaite tiu•m, in Shirley township.
Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as
the property of qcorge W. Speer.
ALSO—By Virtue of a writ of Levari Patios,
I will sell ut the same time and place, the follow
ing described lot of ground:
A certain =swage, tenement and lot of land,
situate on Moore street, in the borough of Hun
tingdon, and bounded as follows, to wit: begin
ning at a post at the corner of a lot belonging to
Robert Lott, thence with twenty-four degrees west
two hundred and twenty-nine feet to u post ad
joining a lot or land of Dr. Benjamin E. APltlur
trio, thence by the same fifty feet to a post, ad
joining other lots of the said Alexander Port,
thence by a line parallel to the first above men
tioned line tu•o hundred and twenty-nine feet to
Moore street, thence along said Moore street fifty
feet to the place of beginning, together with the
hereditaments and appurtenances.
Seized, taken in execution, and to be sold as
the property of Nathan Scofield.
• WM. B. ZEIGLER, Sheriff.
March If,, 1853.
REGISTER'S NOTICE,
Notice is hereby given to'all persons interested
that the following mimed persons have settled
their accounts in the Register's Office, qt Hun
tingdon, and that the said accounts will he pre
sented for confirmation and allots-once, nt nn Or
phans' Court, to he held at Huntingdon, in and
for said county of Huntingdon, on Wednesday the
12th day of April next.
1. George Hudson and Jonathan Miller, Ad
tninistrators of the estate of Richard Bradley, late
of Clay township, deed.
2. John M'Kinstry, Executor of the last will
and testament of Samuel M'Kinstry, late of Shir
ley township ilra d.
3. Wm W. Mattern. acting Administrator of
Jacob S. Matters, deed., who was Ono of the
Executors of the last will of George Matter!), late
of Franklin township, deed.
4. Ephraim Shore and Josh. Shore, Adtain
istrators of the estate of John Shore, late of Clay
township. deed.
5. Eminger Stewart, Administrator of the es
tate of Andrew Stewart. dee'd.
6. Andrew o.r i eff, Executor of the lastwill
011(1 testament orAbraham Zimmerman, late of
Tod townsliip, deed._
7. David Stever, Executor of the last will and
testament of Jacob Bumgardner, late of Cass
township. dec'd.
8. Joshua Greenland. F.sq., Administrator of ,
the estate of .John Bumgardner, Into of Cass'
township, dec'd.
9. Isaac Swoope and John Copenhaver, Ad
ministrators of the estate of David Copenhaver,
late of Henderson township, deed.
10. William L. Spear, Guardian of Catharine
M. Spang, a minor child of Henry S. Spang, late
bf Morris township.
11. George Bran,tetter Guardian of Henry
Myers, minor son of Henry Myers. deed.
M. F. CAMPBELL,
Registers Office. Register.
Huntingdon, March 16, 1853.
Public Sale of Valuable Real Estate
and Personal Property.
WILL be otliaed at Public Sale, in Cassville,
on Tuesday the 22,1 , 101 i rfMarch, the large
MANsioN Horse, Lot and out buildings attached,
the Into residence of Robert Speer, deed. This
property is eligibly situated, and admirably adapt
ed, as a stand for Store, Tavern, or public Board
ing House.
ALSO, A large Stone Black Smith Shop, Frame
Carpenter Shop, and large Frame House, with
lots attached, situate on the Main street in Cuss
ville. The above property will he sold in pursu
ance of tut ookr of the Orphans' Court.
'fauns.—One third of the purchase money to
he paid on confirmation of sale. the remainder in
two equal annual payments, with interest, to be
secured he the bonds awl mortgage of the pur
chaser.
ALSO, At the some time and place, will he
sold the remaining personal property ofsaid dec'd.,
Consisting of Wagons, Plows, Mill Stones, farm
ing implements, &c., &c.
GEORGE W. SPEER,
JAMES MeILDUFF,
Much 16, '53.-2t. Administrators.
JULIES STERN.
No 171 North 2nd St., (opposite the camel Hotel,)
Made/Ala.
Having in Store a full and extensive assortment
of Millinery Articles, Trimmings, and Fancy
Goods, such as Ribbonds, Laces, Blond, Glace-
Silks, Flounces, Bonnet frames, and a large as
sortment of Needle-worked Hdkfs., Collars, Caps,
Flounces, Insortings, Edgings, &c., together with
a great variety of other articles in our line too'
numerous to mention, at
Wholesale & detail.
N. B. I request all such that are shout ranking
their spring purchases to give me a call.
March 16, '53.-2m.
Administrator's Notice.
LETTERS of administration having been grant
ed to the undersigned on the estate of J6lia
Walker, late of Dublin township, deed., all per
sons having claims against said estate will present,
them duly authenticated lbr settlement, and those
indebted to said estate will make immediate pay-
JAILES CREE.
Ine l&Nh 16, '33. -6t• Adm'r.
DIED.
On the Bth inst., of Croup, WILLIAM Ruins,
infant eon of Thomas and Elis Kin, aged seven
months and two dap,
COURT AFFAIRS, April Term, 53:
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GRAND JURORS.
John Appleby, farmer, Dublin.
James Black, farmer, Jackson.
Samuel Cornelius, farmer, Brady.
James G Doyle, Merchant, Shirley.
S Miles Green, iron master, Porter.
William Gansimore, farmer, Warriorsmark,
Resin Hobbs, clerk, Brady.
George Hawn, farmer, Brady.
William Hoffman, Carpenter, Henderson.
William Johnston, farmer, Shirley.
Christopher Irwin, farmer, West.
Enos H Kulp, tailor, Henderson.
Johii Leeport, wagon-maker, Franklin.
Albert Owen, teacher, Shirley.
James Rudy, farmer, Barree.
John Stever, farmer, Cass.
Wm B Smith, farmer, Jackson.
John Striker, fanner, West.
Jacob Stever, farmer, Warriorsmark.
Jahn Simpson, farmer, Henderson.
William Steel, saddler, Henderson.
Frank Spangler, merchant, Cuss.
Abraham Smyers, bricklayer, Clay.
George NV Whittaker, printer, West.
TPA ViliShi JURORS
FIRST WEEK.
Daniel Barr, farmer, Jackson.
Michael Bolinger, farmer, Henderson.
Robert Barr, farmer, Jackson.
Samuel H. Bell, iron master, Shirley.
David Burket, farmer, Shirley.
John Brumbadgh, rainier , Penn.
Richard. Colegate, blacksmith, Cromwell.
Sterrel
Richard.
farmer, Jackion.
John Campbell, Winer, Jackson.
Hugh Cunningham, Grimier, Porter.
Henry Cramer, founder, Brady.
Silas Drake, farmer, D.lin. ,
David Etnier, mer ch ant, M
CromWell.
Allen Edwards, farmer, Tod.
Michael Flesher, farmer, .Jackson.
Solomon Fink, farmer, Penn.
William Glasgow, saddler, Henderson.
Kenzie L Green, farmer, Clay.
Stephen Gorsuch, farmer, Henderson.
John Grove, farmer, Penn.
Joshua Greenland, blacksmith, Cass.
David Hawn, firmer, Walker.
l'eter Hoffmain, laborer, Walker.
Asithel H Hight, farmer, Walker.
Robert Henderson, bract, Franklin.
James King, Harmer, Shirley.
Abraham Lewis, inn keeper, Shirley.
Jesse 11PLain, farmer, Tod.
Robert McNeal, farmer. Clay.
David Hong, tanner, Warriursmark.
- .3llarles Mickley, manager, Tod.
William Methyl., moon, Franklin.
John Oaks, jr., farmer, West.
James Porter, farmer, West.
Washington Reynolds, carpenter, Franklin.
T K Simonton, merchant, Henderson.
Samuel Stewart, fiirmer, West.
John Shaver, flirmer, Shirley.
John Starr, justice of penes, Springfield.
John Shaffer, farmer, Morns.
James Stewart, (Hote,r) Barree.
Henry Swoope, (of Ilenry) filmier, Porter.
David Snare, Harmer, Penn.
Samuel Stewart, farmer, Cromwell.
William Thompson, farmer, Warriurimuirk.
John Turbit, teacher, Henderson.
Gardner M Thompson, justice of peace, Franklin
John Watson, farmer, Warriorsmark.
Morris 16, 1853.-3 t.
PROt LAMATION.
WHEREAS b a yn precept to me directed, dated
at Huntingdon, the 18th day of January,
A. D. 1853, under the hands and seals of the
Hon. George Taylor, President of the Court of
Common Pleas, Oyer and Terminer, and gener
al jail delivery of the 11th judicial district of Penn
sylvania composed of Huntingdon, Blair and Cam
bria, and the Hon. TIMM. F. Stuart and Jona
than McWilliams, Isis associates, Judges of the
county of Huntingdon, justices assigned, appoint
ed, to hear, try and determine all and every in
dictments made or taken for or concerning all
crimes, which by the laws of the State are made
capital or felonies of death and other offences
crimes and misdemeanors, which have been or
shall hereafter he committed or perpetrated for
crimes aforesaid—l tun commanded to make pub
lic proclamation throughout my whole bailiwick
that a CoUrt of Oyer and I.'erminer, of Common
Pleas and Quarter sessions, will he held at the
Court House in die Borough of Huntingdon, on
the second Monday (and I 1 th day) of April
next, and those who will prosecute the said pri
soncrs be then and there to prosecute them as it
shall be just, and that all Justices of the Peace,
Coroners 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, in
gaisitions, examinations and
do those things which to their o r t e lrce e r sp b re rrin e c c e tlll to y
appertain.__
litited at Huntingdon the 18th day of Janumy,
in the year of our Lord 1853, and the Nth
year of American Independence.
iVM. B. ZEIGLER, Sheriff.
March 16, 1853. '
PROCLAMATION.
WEREAS, by a precept to me directed by
the Judges of the Common Pleas of the
county of Huntingdon, bearing test the 18th day
of January, 1853, I am commanded to make
Public Proclamation throughout me whole baili
wick, that a Court of Common 'Pleas will he
held itt the Court llouse in the Borough of Hun
tingdon, on the third Monday (and 18th day) of
April, A. I). 1853, for the trial of all issues in said
Court, which remain undetermined before the
said Judges, when and where all jurors, witnesses
and suitors, in the trial of all issues are required
to appear.
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Dated at Huntingdon, the 18th day of January,
in the year of our Lord 1853, and the 76th year
of American Independence.
WM. B. ZEIGLER, Sheriff.
March 16, 18M.
NOTICE
Is hereby given that the partnership heretofore
existing between J. Wareham Matters, & W. J.
Matters, trading under the firm of J. W. natters
& Co. was on the 9th day of March disolved by
mutual consent. All persons indebted to said
firm, will please call before the Ist of May and
settle their accounts, thd books and papers of
said firm, will remain in the hands of J. Wareham
Matters, for.settlement, who will still continue the
business in the 811111 Q place.
J. WAREHAM MATTERN,
WM. J. MATTERN,
Mechanicsville, March 18, 1853.-3 t.
Administrator's Notice.
Letters of Administration'having been granted
to the undersigned, on the estate of WILLI'
DEAN, late of Penn tqwliship, dec'd., all persons
knowing theinselres indebted will make immedi
ate payment, arid thaite having claims will present
them duly authenticated for settlement.
DAVID MOUNTAIN,
ELIZABETo DAN,
"%larch 16,'5J.-6t.• Adoilmstrators.
Thirty Four Mules for Sale.
THE undersigned has, at his fecidenCe, on She
vers Creek, Huntingdon county, thirty-four
MULES, which he offers for sale. •
Mb. 16. '53. WILLIAM 2.IYTON.
GOLD and Silver Spectacles at affpricas, at
E. Snare's. April 15,1852.
Abeautiful lot of Cast iron Pumps, for Wells
and cisterns, just received, and for sale by
Feb. 23,1853. J. & W. Sarrorr
EXAMINATION.
A public examination of the pupils of Birming
ham Female Seminary, will take place on the
29th and 29th inst. Exercises will commence on
Monday, at 1 o'clock P. M. At the close of the
examination Tuesday afternoon an address will
he delivered by John Scott, Esq., of Huntingdon,
Pa., and in the evening, the Ladies of the Semi
nary, will hold a fair, the proceeds of which will be
elevated to purchasing a bell for the Institution.—
A great variety of fancy articles have been pre-
pared and will be offered for sale, together with
various refreshments.
The friends of education, and all who are will
ing to aid the young ladies in this enterprise, aro
most respectfully solicited and urged to attend.
March 9, '53.-31.
FRUIT 'FREES FOR SALE
At the Lervistoitti Nurseries.
10,000 APPLE TREES 3 and 4 years
from graft, of tine form, and 10 to
12 feet high, of the most approved varieties, at the
Nursery price, 8 to 10 cents ehch. A lot of
PEACH TREES, of select and hardy varieties,
one and two years from bud, at 10 to 12} cents
each. Plum, Apricot, Cherry, and Nectarine, of
the most desirable varieties, at 25 to 50 cents each.
A few choice varieties of PEAR TREES, grafted
on Pear Stocks for orchard, and a few dwarfs for
gardens and yards at 25 cents to $l,OO each.
Also for persons who wish to graft their own
Fruit, or test new varieties. 2,000 seeding Ap
ple Trees '
10 to 14 feet high; and now ready to
hear. at 5 cents each, All pdst paid orders from
responsible persons, addressed to the subscribers,
in Lewistown will be promptly attended to.
T. W. & J. MOORE.
Mai'eh 5,1853.-3 t.
STRAW GOODS.
ITAKE this opportunity to notify my customers,
I and the Trade in general, that I have in store
a choice assortment of STRAW BONNETS, such
as Blonds, Tripelis, Pearls, French Gimps, Got
canters CHILDRENS' HATS, Bonnets, Straw
Trimmings, and Millinery Gpods, snail as Crapes,
Tarltons, Illusions, Silks, Ribbons, Crape and
Tarlton Linings, French and American Bachram
l'ranws, ernyns, Tips, &c., to which I invite your
attention. I have made arrangements with the
principal Importers and Mandfiteturefs so that I
will be enabled to receive all the newest Styles of
Goods. I feel confident that I Can sell my (loads
AS LOW as any person in the trade,
. .
WM. G. CALVEIt,
No. 59, N. 2nd St., Phila.
March 9, 1853.,3m.
WOOD & WILLOW WARE.
20,000 FANCY CORN BROOMS,
1,5oo)DOZ. BUCKETS, ASSORT'D COL
ORS,
coo NESTS' CEDAR WASH TUBS,
soo CEDAR CHURNS.
500 DOZ. WILLOW BASKETS,
soo DOZ. WALL & SCRUB BRUSHES.
The largest stock ever offered in Philadelphia,
and the cheapest in the world. Orders promptly
filled. M. & J. M. ROWE,
No. 111 North Third Street,
March D,'33.-3m. Philadelphia.
SPRING MILLINERY GOODS.
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
FRENCH MILLINERY GOODS,
NO. 45 SOUTH SECOND STREET,
Philadelphia.
HAVING received by late arrivals a large and
well selected assortment of
SPRING MILLINERY GOODS,
are now prepared to otter to their customers, at
the lowest market prices—
Glace Silks for Bonnets,
Fan-y Bonnet and Cap Ribbons,
French and American Artificial Flowers,
Crapes, and colors,
Fancy Nets and Laces.
Together with every article appertaining to the
Millinery trade.
March 9,'53.-2m.
Timber Land for Sale.
WILL ho sold, at Private Sale, TIMBER
LAND, (in small or large quantities,) situ
ated and lying on the Woodcock Valley side of
Tussey Moumain, iu the neighborhood of Mar
klesbarg, and extending several tulles. Terms
accommodating.
Apply to Jacob Cresswell, Trough Creek, Ilan-
tingdon county, or George Rundle & W. Griffith,
Trustees of the Estate of Savage, No. d, York st.,
Philadelphia. March 9, 1853.—tf.
Administrators' Notice.
LETTERS of administration on the estate of
John H. W. MeGinnes, late of I Mblin town
ship, de'e'd., have been granted, by the Register
of Huntingdon County, to the subscribers, ono of
whom resides at Shippeneburg, and the other is
Dublin township. All persons indebted to the
said estate are requested to make payment, and
those having claims to present them for settle
ment. R. P. M'CLURE,
SAMUEL CA Al P'BELL,
Administrators.
March 8,1853.-6 t
FOR SALE,
Two Tide Water Boats.
ANY person wishing to purchase a good BOAT
at a reduced price, will find it to his inter
est to examine these. Apply to A, S. Harrison,
Portstown, or Mishit Shoemaker, On Stone Creek.
March 9, 1853.-30
FOR SALE OR RENT,
The house and lot, nn Hill street, in the bor
ough of Huntingdon, formerly occupied by A. W.
Benedict, Esq., W. ORBtSOI4..
March 9, 1853.
R. AI MILLER; D. D.' S.
Artificial Teeth, from one to a fulled, mounted
in the most improved modern style.
Filling, Filing and Miming done with care and
neatness. . . .
. .
Teeth Extracted with all the case and despatch
that modern science can furnish.
March 2, 1853.
AdministraTor'i Notice.
Estate of WILLIAM IRVINE, late of Warriorsinark
township, dec'd.
Letters of Administration having been grant,'
to the undersigned on the above Estate, all per
sons indebted will make immediate payment, anti
those having claims will present them duly au
thenticated for settlement.
JACOB STEVENS, Adm'r.
March 2,11553.6 c.•
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NOTICE.
All persons indebted to Robert Grafins, by
Book account will colt and settle within ono
month, Books left at the Tin-shop in Alexandria.
A fresh supply of Garden Seeds trout' Risley's
Gardens,just received, and for sale by
Feb. 23, 1853. J. &. SAXTON.
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ltir 20 bls. No. 1 Herring, for Wont tho store
of Geo. GWIN.
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Fresh Cheese alivayii on hand and for sale
at the new store of J. Bricker.
SUPEII,IOR Port Monuaies, Gold Pens, and
Pon'and Pocket Knives, at E. SNARE'S.
PETITION.
To the Honorable, the Judges of the Court of
Quarter Sessions of the Peace, for the County
of Huntingdon, st April Term A. D. 1853.
The petition of Wesley P. Green respectfully
sheweth That your petitioner has leased that
large, commodious, well known frame house, sit
uate on the corner of Market and St. David's st.,
In the borough of Birmingham, in said county, and
known as the Inn or Tavern heretofore kept by
William Galbraith. Esq., deed., and being desi
rous of keeping a house of public entertainment;
that lie is welt provided with stabling for horses,
and all other conveniences necessary for the en
tertainment of strangers and travelers. He there
fore. most respectfully, prays your Honors to grant
him a license to keep an Inn or public house of
entertainment in the same. W. P. GREEN.
We, the undersigned, citizens of the borough of
Birmingham, in the county of Huntingdon, do
hereby certify that the above named petitioner,
Wesley P. Green, is a person of good repute for
honesty and temperance, and is well provided
with house room, stabling, and all other conveni
ences fur the accommodation of strangers and tra
velers, and that said Inn or Tavern is realy ne
cessary and essential to accommodate the public
and entertain strangers and travelers.
A. P. Kinney, Robert M'lional, 0. C. Nurse,
Stephen Hardy, Tlibinns Nivling, John Hunter,
Thompson Mena, A. P. Owens, H. J. Graham,
John Baker, J. 'l'. MeVey, 13iirtoh Dewolf, S. S.
Pmdfoot, A. Jackson Crissman. [nth. 16 '53. li
lIIILNWOOD ACADEMY;
Huntingdon County, Pa.,
/*ate 15 miles from the Central Roil Road at
Mount L aimi, is easy of access by a daily line of
stages frtitit the father plaeb to Chambersbarg.
The semi-annual Exusnitton of MILNWOOD
ACADEMY will take place On Wednesday the
16!h of March, inst.
The anniversary Oration will he delivered, be
fore the Literary Societies, by Rev. Wm. CLARKE,
of Cliambersburg. Exert+les to commence at 10
o'clock, A. M. The friends of education are re
apVully invited to ntteu d.
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The subscribers, in consequence of the decease
of the Imputed J'rincinid, J. H. W. McGinnes,
will have the general management of the Institu
tam. . . .
In addition to the. teach., of the present Ses
sion, they have: procured, for the ensuing term,
the services of R. U. MorroW A. it., an experi
enced teacher, who was fdrmerly in connection
with the Academy,. No effort will be spared, eith
er on the part of Teachers orTrustees, to render
the School worthy.the patronage of parents and
guardians side, wish to give their sons and wards
a thorough academical education without exposing
them to the immoral influences of more populous
communities.
The Academical year is divided into two ses
sions, of tiro monthsoakh.. .The Summer Session
commences the third Wednesday of April, (April
20th, 1853.) The Winter Session commences the
third Wednesday of October, (Oct. 19th, 1853.
The entire expenses of a studentneed not exceed
forty-live dollars per session. .For circulars and
further information, address the subseribth.
A. C. BLAIR,
A. WILSON,
JOIIN BREWSTEft,
B. X. BLAIR,
D. S. McKINNEY, A. it::
Trustees.
March 2,1853.-3 t _____
SIIIRLEYSBURG FEMALE SEMINARY
AND JUNIATA ACADEMY.
mill , : Summer Session of these Institutions coin
mences on WEDNESDAY THE 4TII DAY 01'
MAY, and continues five months. A fund of
$l5OO has been procured, to he applied to the
purchase of a superior philoscphical apparatus and
a standard library. With these facilities for in
shliction, the Principals and Trustees of these It
stitutions offer to all, and especially to those seek
ing to qualify themselves for teaching, advantages
equal to those enjoyed by the academical student
in our colleges.
These Institutions are in the same village,
though entirely separate, and some distance apart,
thus aftbrding to parents the opportunity of send
ing their sons and daughters together. Believing
that the same principles sought to he carried out
in our common school system, should, and will
eventually, extend to the highest branches of a
liberal education, the Principals and Trustees view
what they have done only as the nucleus of fur
ther and more extended efforts, which, as they
proceed, will enable them to afford to all classes;
a liberal course of education, at an expense More
commensurate with the limited means of a large
number of the youth of our State, who are enga
ged in the praise-worthy endeavor to obtain an
education.. And with this expectation, they coma
mend their Institutions to the patronage and kind
assistance of all friends of a sound, liberal and
general education.
TERNLS-IFr LI, SEat INA HT
Board, lights, washing and tuition, for
the Summer Seviion of 22 weeks, $45 00
No incidentals. Day scholars, the usual prices,
according to studies. Music, Latin, and French,
extra.
TERMS-ACADEMY
Tuition, $6,00, $lO,OO, and $12,00, per non.
Sion, according to grade of studies. Boarding
can he had in the village for front $1,50 to $2,00.
No deduction for absence except in cases of
protracted sickness.
taa"l'he semi-annual examination of the Pu
pils of the Female Seminary will commence on
Thursday the 711 a day of April. The friends of
the Seminary, and the public, are respectfully in
vited to atten d .
March 2,1853.-3 m.
REMOVAL
ICHAEL THSCY wpti d truest reSpectfully
M
inthrm his frienas generally, that ho has ta
ken the New Store, No. 204, Market Street, ad
johiing the Red Lion Hotel, Philadelphia, whore
he would be pleased to see them. He will always
have on hand a varied assortment of Confection
ary, Fruits, &r., &e. March 2,'53.-3t.
NOTICE.
• .
ALL persons aro warned against taking an as
signment of a Note, bearing date September
18, 1852, in litvor of Simon Levi for $38,72. Said
note was obtained by fraudulent representationd as
to the contents, amount and character of the
pet, at the signing thereof, and will not be paid by
me, unless-compelled by law. HENRY LEVI.
March 2, 1851
VALUABIE LIIIIEITONE . FIRM
FOR SALE.
BY virtue . of an order of the Orphans' Court of
Huntingdon County, will be exposed to pub
lic sale on the promises, near Mill Creek, in said
county, on _ _
SATURDAY Tut; 19TH DAY OF MARCH NEXT,
at ten o'clock, A. M., all that farm or tract of land
aituate in Bfndj, township, late the proparty.of
Almaloin Plowman, decid., bounded by the Juni
ata giver, Jack's Mountain, Vandevanders' heirs
and others, containing 175 Acres moraor less,
about 70 mires of which are cleared and in a good
state of cultivation, having thereon four dwelling
houses, one good log . barn, a stable,. limo-kiln,
two good upltle attd peaCh ordbards, and two nev
er failing springs of water. 'rho property con . -
tains Iron Ore and an inexhauitiblo quantity of
limestone.
TERMS. -One third of the purchase money on
confirmation of the sale, and the balance in two
equal annual payments with interest, to
'red by the bonds and mortgage of the purchaser.
IANTHE PLOWMAN,
Ex. of A. Plowman, dec'd.
February 9,1853.-6 t
PETITION.
To the Honorable, the Judges of the Court of
Common Pleas of Huntingdon County, now
composing and holding a Court of General
, Quarter Sessions of the Peace, in and for said
County, of April Term, 1853.
The petition of John Ward, now of the borough
of McVeytown, Mifflin county, Pa., respectfully
slieweth s That your petitioner is desirous of keep
ing a public house or tavern in the house now, or
recently, occupied by Peter H. Enselman, as a
public house, in the town of Waterstreet, in said
countyt that he has provided himself with neces
saries fdr the coiweniebee and accommodation of ,
travelers and strangers. „fie therefore prays your
Honors ip.grunt. him a licensb to keep a house of
public entertainment in said hOnsep , aßd he will
pray,&c. . JOIIN WARD.
We,the etibieribers, do certify thatJolia 'Ward;
the aove applitent,is.of.good repute for hionesly
and temperance, itticLis well provided with houSe
room and convenieheas -fondle: leOgitig and ac
commodations of stratigers and travelers, end that
said house is necessary to necommodate the pub
lic and entertain strnngers anti travelers.
Henry B. Mytinger, Willfern Isenberit,..Patriek
Learey, Daniel linuelt, John E. ,Seeds. Alexandre
McCaslin, John BaLsbach, Thomas S. Kyler, Ja
cob Baker, Robert Kinkead, John D. l Eource,.o.
W. Beuck, Job Plympton. March 9, '53
PETITION'.
To the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of
Huntingdon County, now composing and
holding a Court of General Quarter cessions
of the Peace in and for said County.
The Petition of Isaac & William Myers, of Mt.
Union, Shirley township, Huntingdon county, re
speciftilly sheweth : That they are provided with
house room and conveniences for lodging and ac
commodation for strangers and travelers in the
house they now oceiipy as a tavern, they therefore
pray your Honorable Cburt to grant them a li
cense fm the said purpose, atid as in duty bound
they will ever pray, &c.
ISAAC & WM. MYERS.
• . _ •
The Undersigned Othello, of Shirley township,
where pie above naine , l hotel is located, do certi
fyi.that Isaac & Wm. Myers, the above applicants,
are of good repute for lioneStY and temperance,
and aro well provided with hedge room and con
veniences for the lodging and accommodation of
strangers, and travelers, and that such Inn or Tav
ern is necessary fur said purpOSes. ~ •
...
:Nines J. Robison, Samuel,,Shaver, Nicht)lria
Shaver,. Alfred Welfkill, Samuel Eby, Thomas
M'Olvvey, Seth Benner John Shaver , jr., John
Dougherty, I). C. Smawley, Henry Buckley, Jes••
se Myers. March 9, 1853.
PETITION.
To the HonoreMc, the • 'lodges of the Court of
Quarter Sesstons of the Peace, in and for the.
County of Huntingdon, .
The Petition of Edwin J. Neff, .of the borough
of Petershm%ih the county aforesaid, humbly
showeili That your Petitioner limb provided him
self with triaieriall.e accommodation of stran
gers, travelers, titiil - MTTers, at his dwelling house,
formerly occupied by Joseph Forrest, in the coun
ty aforesaid, and prays that your Honors will be
pleased to grant him a license to keep a public
house of entertainment, anti your petitioners as in
duty bound, wi'l ever pray, &c.
EDWIN J. NEFF
. We the subscribers, citizens of the borough of
Petersburg, du certify, that the above petitioner is
of good iepute fon honesty end tanperance, and is
well proild&l with house room and conveniences
thr the accomMbdatinfi of strafigefi, travelers, and
others, and that said tavern isuegessArY, ,•
Jos. Forrest, Geo. M. Creswell, 11. A. Wake
field, Jno. R. Hunter, Geo. B. Porter, John G._
Ritter, H. Orlady, Bernal:ins Ziglbr, Jimes 11.
Wright, Henry Nevill, Peter Vandevatider; jaMes
McCatily. March 2,1853;
PETITION,
To the Honorable, the Judges of the Court o f
Quarter Sessions of Huntingdon County, at
April Sessions 1853,
The Petition of Jatnes K. Hampson, of Mill
Creek, Brady township, Huntingdon County, res.
pectffilly showed': That he still occupies that well
known brick Tavern House, in said township,
which has heretofore been used and occupied as a
public house of entertainment, and is desirous of
continuing to keep a public house therein. He
therefbre prays your Honors to grant hint a license
to keep a public house at the place afotesaid, fur
the onsaing year, and he will pray, .&c.
JAMES E. HAMPSOt
, The sithscrilters, citizens of the t..;;;;l4Ofilirn
tly, in flie county of Huntingdon, recommend trio
shove petitioner, and certify that the Inn or Tav
ern shove mentioned igneeessary to accommodate
the public and entertain strangers of travelers; and
that the petitioner Mali,' named is of good reptite
for honesty and temperante, anti well provided
with house room mid conveniences for the lodging
and accommodation of strangers and travelers.
E. L. Plowman, Reid. Kyle, Samuel G. Simp
son, Win. Buchanan, Adam Warfel, Eli Wakefield,
Jacob Schaffner, John S. Weston, Jesse Yocum,
James M'Donald, Martin Fleming, Francis Hol
ler, Martin Getz.. March 2, 1853.
PETITION.
To the Honorable, the Judges of the Court of
Common Pleas of Huntingdon County, now
composing and holding a Court of General Quar
ter Sessions of the Peace, iu and for said coun
ty, April Term 1853.
The Petition of John G. Stewart, of the tnwn
ship of Barre°, in rho &linty of HuntingatC?*es,
peetfully ihbweth t That yoUr petitioneris desirous
Qf keeping"kpublie.liotise or tavern in the house
lig.nOW occupies, situated in the village of Saids
huig; cottnty.and township aforesaid; that he has
provided himself with necessaries for the conveni
ence and accommodation of travelers and stran
gers. Ile therefore prays your Honrrs to grant
him a license to keep a house of public entertain
ment in said house, and he will pray, &c.
JOAN G. SVEWART.
We, the subscribers, do certify that Johu G.
Stewart, the above applicant, is of good repute for
honesty and temperance, and is well provided with
house room .and conveniences for the lodging and
accommodations of strangers and travelers, and
that, luid hatt;e or tavern is .necessary to accom
modate the ihablio cud entertain strangers and
travelers. . .•
•
Jiffies Forrest, John D . ~ m Sanitiel Cnen,j'é
ter Livingston, Gilbert Ohatiey, Job - Sleek, Rea
ben Massey, Thonias Belt, John Armon, James
M'Griger, Shadrach Chaney, Christian Pcightal.
March 2,1853.
WANTED.
In exchange for merchandise, 500 bushels of
dried apples, paired; 250 bushels of Peaches, im
paired. A. S. HARRISON, & Co.
Just' Arrived.
One of the best and largest selected stocks ofl
Boots and Shoes in Huntingdon. Also .full as
sortment of Gum Shoes, of all sizes, at the new
store of J. BRICKEII.
Nails; all kinds and sizes, for sale at the new
store of J. Bricker.
lop HEISIiiVE'S DOUBLE ..linINED SYR
-14 .UP, New Orleans, and S. It Molasses, for
sale cheap at the new store of _
J. BRICKER.
A • VY . large lot of BOSOM PINS
23 - QU IP, PINS, EAR RINGS, PENCILS
KE YS for the Indies at EDM. SNARE'S.
or Linseed Oil, 20 kegs pure White Lead,
Jersey Window Glass and Putty, for sale at the
store of Geo. Gwtx.
PETITION.
To the honorable, the Judges of the Court of
Quarter Session; of the CO . Onty of littntingtlon.
The petition of William Htdrkenberry respect
fully sheweth That your petitioner ha► leased.
and now occupiee• that convenient bouts in th
village of §hadei sap, in Dublin tbwnship, *hie",
was formerly kept as a public house by John Ja •
mison and others,and which is well calculated ft
a public house of entertaintmini, and from
neighborhood and Situation, IN snita ,, lti, as we
as necessary, for the accommodation.ottras public
and the entertainment of N.rangers and travelers;
that ho is well provided with stabling for horses,
and all conveniences for the entertainment of
strangers and travelers. He therefore respecythl
ly prays the Court to grant him a license to keep
an Inn or Public House of entertainment there,
and your Petitioner will pray, &c.
WILLIAM 110CHENBERRY,
undersigned citizens of the township of
Dublin aferesaiditteing personally acquainted with
William Hoekenherry, the above named pctiti,on
er, andalso having a knowledge of the ban -c kr
which the license is prayed, dohezeby certif,- that
such house is necessary to accommodate the I.ttb
lie end entertain strangertor travelers, that he is
a person of good repute for honesty a n d temper
ance, and that he is weliprovided with home room
and conveniences foe the lodging and.accoltimoda
tion of strangers and travelers. We therefore beg
leave to recommend him far a license agreeably
to his petition.
.•I)9Ad Peteredn,.Chrrs. C. ,, Burkholder, Altman'
detCrec,,T. S..flunter ' John MeKele'', ann. W.
Carl, Alex. Kennedy, George ohn Pau!,
Geo. Waggoner, James Peterson, Mills, lohn Reader,
William A. Logan. March 9, 1853.
•
PETITION.
To the Honorable, the Judgei a the, Court of
Quarter Sessions of the Pettae, in and for the
County of Huntingdon.
_ _ _
The petition of Samuel Steffey, ofJack son town
ship, and county aforesaid, humbly showed
That your petitioner is desirous of keeping a pub
lic house of entertainment on the road leading
from Pine Grove to Lewistown. and he bath pro
vided himself with materials for the accommoda
tion of strangers ; travelers, and others, end prays
that your Honors will be pleased to grant him a
license to keep a public house of entertainment.
and your petitioner, as in duty bound, will ever
key, SAMUEL STEFFEY.
We, thy subscribers, citizens ofJackson town
ship, do certify that the above petitioner is of good
repute for honeity and temperance, and is well
provided with houAti room and convenience for
the .aecommodation Of strangers, travelers, and
others, And that said tavern js necessary.
William ruo, Mittlihis Lightner, Jacob Val
entine, Williafn Mitchell, William Hays, Henry
Walborn, Hobart] Wilson,.. illiaM.Mars,John J.
Greer, Washington Randolph, N. W. SCptt. Pah
iel Troutwine, Solomon Hamer, George Steffey,
George Rudy, March 9, 1853.
NOTICE
To the heirsqt!, legal refreFentatiresgf WILLIAM
CORBIN, hits of Clay township, dec'd.
Take notice that in pursuance of a Writ of Par
tition or Valuation issued out of the Orphans'
Court of Huntingdon County, I will hold an In
quest to make partition or valuation of the real
estate of which said William Corbin, dec'd., eroe
seized, on the prerhises, on Friday the 25th day
of Marti' next, at which 'time and place all per
setts interested are notified to attend if they think
proper. WM. B. ZEIGLER, Sheriff.
Huntingdon, Feb. 23, 1853-4 t.
Executer's Notice.
Estate of Hesekiah Rickets, late of Shirley town
ship dec'd.
Letters testamentary having been granted to
the undersigned on the :.estote•Of •Hezektab Rick:-
ate, late or Shirley tOrnsliip, dec'd., • All persons
having claims against said estate are rrquested.ta
present them duly authenticated. for,. gettJeTheirt
without delay, and all persons indebted to said es
tate are requested to make immediate payment.
A. S. RICKETS,
JOIIN BARE,
Executors
Feb. 23, 1853.-6 t.•
MOUNTAIN ACADEMY,
BIRMINGHAM, PA.
The Summer Term of this Institution will com
mence Wednesday, April 27th next.
Instructions gi,vep in all the branches prepara
tory to entering Colleg4. • •
TER3IB.-Tuition per Session, of twenty-two
weeks, $6,00 to $12,00 according to studies pur
suetit.payable in advance.
Bearding, Washing, usual prices.
fir Charges to date from time of entering and
no deductions mt.de for absence unless caused by
Sickness. ,
.. • . .
It is the determinatin, (Providence favoring,)
to render the School, in all respects, worthy of
confidence and patronage.
THOMAS WARD, A. M.,
Feb. 16, '53.—11t Principal.
FORGE and FURNACE PROPERTY
For Sale or Rent.
REBECCA FURNACE AM) FORGE, with
the necessary buildings, situateon the waters
of Standing Stone Creek, is now for snip or rent.
This desirable•propefty, fof any person inclined
to enter into the Iron business, offers thvorable
facilities. Situated, , as it is, 12 miles off the pub
lic improvements at Huntingdon or Petersburg,
in the heart of a well wooded country; and with
abundance of the finest quality of.lron Ore within
two miles from its location, it offers to the enter
prizing, an opportunity seldom met with, to em
bark in a profitable business.
Persons desiring Information on the subj ect,
.
may apply to William or George Cuucli, at
Conchs' Mills, Barree township, Huntingdon do.;
Mrs. Mary Couch, Altoona, Blair co.; or Thomas
P. Catfipbell, Esq., Huntingdon.
GEORGE COUCH,
WILLIAM COUCH,
Ex'rs. of A. Couch, deceased.
MARY welt..
• Executrix of Win.. dee'd.
N. B. If not sold or rented, the tlndivided half
part of the above property will be offered for sale
at the Court House„ in the horough of Hunting
don on Tuesday the 12 t h day of April next.
Feb. 9, 1853.
SOMETHING NEW.
MRS. H. G. SUPLEE • invites the attention
of• Country Merchants and Dress Makers to
her unrivaled assortment of
PAPER PATTERNS,
for full sized Ladies' Dress( s, Sleeves, Mingles,
'Alines, Mantillas, Capes, Aprons, Sacks, &e. &e.
The Patterns are embroidered in variods de:
signs, printed and fringed, showhig exactly' how
the Dress will appear when made.
Being in constant`coniniunieation with the beet
houses of Londedand Paris, and furnished month
ly with every new design as soon as it appears.
the public can always depend on this Old Estab,
lished House for the most recherche novelties iti
in dress.
Always on hand a beautiful assortment of
Children's Clothing,
of the newest styles and materials.
Medals were awarded her in lrlefi; '5O - r ancl's2 ,
ag' A set of Six Patterns will be tent to any
one endwise Three /Mile* •
Mrs. U. Stapler's
Cbhirea's Clothing & Pattern Emporium,
54 South 2d St., Philadelphia.
tens.-3m
gae Feagsers wanted in exchange fbr goods a;
the new store of J. Damian.