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gnised. No considerntious of public interods;
which r have been able to discover, would
seem' to demand this policy. Nothing, in my opidion, is gained by it in economy, efficiency
or skill in the construction of vessels. The
materials (or this work can he as conveniently
and cheaply procured at Philadelphia as at
say other point in the country, and her me•
chanies stand as high as soy others in point of
skill and effi i
ciency n all the branches of this
business, and pre.eminent in the construction
of steam machinery. I feel Justified, therefore,
in entertaining the hope that a more equal dis
tribution of 'patronage shall hereafter distin
guish the notion of the department at Washing.
ton.
The consolidation of the city and county of
Philadelphia into one municipal government,
is a subject that will be pressed upon- your
consideration during the present session.—
Without desiring to express an opinion on the
policy of the measure; Pretty say, that I regard
it as involving vast considerations connected
with the welfare of 'our metropolis, and cense
ouently to the State at large, and as such it
should, as I bane no doubt it will, command
prompt and anxious considerntion.
I have long believed that the loans of the
State should be consolidated into three or four
classes, and he under the direct control of the
treasury department at Harrisburg: The books
are now kept nt the Bank of Pennsylvania,
where the loans are transferred, re-issued and
cot up into any shape to suit the wishes of the
holder; for which service that institution is
claiming heavy yearly compensation. There
would be no difficulty whatever, I am c'onfident,
in, exchanging new coupon bonds for the err
tificates of. loan now outstanding, without any
average extension of the maturity of the loans,
at a cost of a few thousand dollars. Indeed,
on this point I am entirely certain the exchange
can be•made a source of profit to the State
above all expenses. This accomplished, and
the interest can be paid at the Treasury, and
the whole business of that department rendered
the more simple and safe.
The financial year commences and closes
on the last day of November, and the appropri
ation and school year on the first of Jane•—
Tlte effect of this arrangement is to beget con
fusion in the testiness of the several depart.
meats of Government. Indeed, so completely
is this the case, that it is quite impossible for
n person not familiar with the subject to com-
Flrehend their operation. I suggest the pro
priety of commencing the fiscal year for all
purposes on the first of December. This would
bring the Canal, Treasury, School and 4uditing
Departments into harmonious action, and ren
der their operations concurrent and simple.
I have never felt willing to see our funda
mental law changed for light or doubtful Tea.
1101113,but I sincerely believe that when the
proper time arrives it will be wise so to amend
the Constitution an to require that each law
shall be passed in a separate bill, and receive
not less than a majority of votes of each House
on a mill of the yens and nays; to provide that
all laws of is public nature shall be 'general in
their character and apply to the entire State;
that municipal corporations, vested with all
the power the Legislature could confer, should
not have the right to become subscribers to or
'holders of the stock of other corporations; to
interdict the creation of debt for imy purpose
except war; to unite some other functionary
with the Governor in the exercise of the par
doning power.
In complionee with the provisions of the
15th section of the last general nppropriation
Jaw, directing the Governor to "sell and con
vey • 'the State arsenal property in Juniper
street, in the city of Philadelphia;' condition
ed that the sum of thirty thousand dollars
should be obtained fur the same, I caused no
tice to be given, throcgh time press, that sealed
proposals would be received ,'cr the same, and
miming the minimum price and terms of sale.
The highest and only bid received was that of
the Pennsylvania railroad company, earning
the sum of thirty thousand dollars. There be
ing no other bidder, the property was accord
ingly conveyed to that company.
The purchase of another suitable lot and the
erection of a new building, presented a service
of greater difficulty, the law restraining the
entire cost to the price obtained for the old
property. I deemed it proper that military
gentlemen of Philadelphia should be consulted,
as to the location of the new building. The
general wish appeared to lie the selection of a
central site, and at the same time the erection
of a building of greater dimensions and cost
than the act seemed to contemplate. Beeent.
Iv. however, negotiations have been started for
t'he purchase of a lot of ground, which it is be
lieved will answer the purpose, and give gener
al satisfaction as to location.
The Attorney General, as required by an
Act approved the 19th of April last, has made
diligent efforts to close the claims of the Com
monwealth against defaulting agents and pub
lic officers. The result of his labors will be
communicated to you at an early day.
In accordance with the 35th section of the
appropriation law of last session, I appointed
George Blattenberger, Esq., to superintend the
removal of certain obstructions out of the "raft
channel in the Susquehanna river, at Bruba
ker's island." He has caused the work to be
completed in a satisfactory manner, at a cost
of $241 50, leaving $lO2 50, of the appropria
tion unexpended, In the treasury.
I deem it proper to remark in this cornice
lion, that there are obstacles in the way of de
scending navigation at various points in that
stream, the removal of which, by the State,
would be but an net of justice to those interest
ed in the navigation, in view of what they have
suffered .in personal comfort and pecuniary
profit, as a consequence of the construction of
the public works.
The numerous accidents that have occurred
on the railroads of the country during the past
season—the consequent destruction of human
life and property; the difficulties that have sur
rounded all efforts to trace these casualties to
their true cause, and to impose on the delin.
quoits just responsibilities, have suggested the
necessity for snore specific laws on the subject:
and I respectfully recommend the measure to
your favorable notice. It is believed that. much
could be accomplished for the security of rail
road travel, by additional precautionary meas
ures in the direction of passenger trains. Our
State, it Is true, has not been the scene of so
many of these disasters as some others; but
this may not be the case when speed shall be
greatly increased, as is contemplated by some
of our railroad companies.
Whatever relates to the cause of education
—to the moral and social condition of the peo
ple or to the amelioration of human sufTertng,
should command deliberate consideration. All
our educational, benevolent, charitable and re
formatory institutions are, therefore, commend.
ed to your special care.
The State Lunatic Asylum, situate within a
mile of the capitol, is now in successful opera
tion and in a most flourishing condition, reali
zing to the fullest extent the sanguine exp.-
tattoos of its amiable and benevolent founder;
and it is but just to its accomplished superin.
tendent to say, that Miss Dix regards its pre.
sent organization and management as eminent.
ly proper and skilful. Upon this institution
the State has already bestowed the su:n of
$200,499, and a small sum may still be requi.
red to place it in a condition of perfect self-re
liance.
By the act of April 7,1833, was incorporated
the "Pennsylvania training school for idiotic
and feeble-mindod children." To this humane
anti benevolent purpose the Legislature, with
the liberality which has ever distinguished the
State, since the time of her illustrious and pure
minded founder, has extended a helping hand.
The object of this institution is to discover hu
manity in its lowest condition of mental end
physical weakness and deformity, and elevate
ut to the dignity of intelligence, order and use.
fulness. Its disinterested and benevolent
founders have merited the thank of the aria.
Can and patriot.
The House of Refuge, in Philadelphia, may
possibly require further legislation. The board
of managers of that truly charitable institution
are now erecting n spacious and costly building
into which they expect to transfer the inmates
of the old }tense. at an early day. Of nil schemes
amelioration of human aed set'
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Ning, -.
ey for the reclamation of erring human
there is no - one which more forcibly coo
mends itself tochviation sympathy and support
the the Banco of Refuge. Haying for Resole
aim the reformation rather than punishment of
the young, whose offimccs 'ore often the result
of misfortmine rather than criminal intent; who
sin through the weakness of moral perceptions,
or from impure nssocintions . which so &tally
attract awl mislead the yonng and thoUghtlest
I Cheerfully, and earnestly commend this acl•
!nimble institution to your fostering care.
The report of the superintendent will exhibit
to you the condition or the common schools of
time Commonwealth. No department of the
Government has greater claims upon time Gen
eral Assembly than this, and it affords me the
greatest satisfaction to he able to assure you of
the flourishing condition of the common school
system, end of the unusual interest manifested
in every part of the Commonwealth in the cause
of edneation. We should look forward with
lively interest to time day when nor great Com
monwealth,freed. to some extent, from the
shackles of debt, con, as she doubtless Will,
contribute - an adequate sum to this cause.
My attention has Imes called to the condi
tion of the State Library by the officer having
charge of it at this time. It is alleged, with
evident reason end truth, that the rooms now
in use are too small for the purpose; that mommy
of the books ere stowed away in boxes, and al
so
that the laws providing for their security and
imposing responsibilities on the Librarian, are
quite insufficient. This highly interesting and
useful institution will doubtless receive your
special care.
It is proper that I should make known to
you the progress that has been made on the
subject of the erection of a monument nt hide.
pendenee hall, in Philadelphia, commemora
tive of the Declaration of Independenee.
In October, 1852, the councils of Philamlel.
phin, by unanimous consent, passed an (mil
nonce eledienting the necessary ground in Tn.
dependence Square, to this patriotic and na
tional purpose, and proposing to give posses
sion of the premises to the representatives of
nine or more of the original States.
By an net of the Legislature of February
last. confirming this ordinance of the councils,
the Governor wan authorized to appoint a trus
tee to act in conjunction with the trustees of
the other States, in the erection of the monu
ment, I accordingly appointed Albert Cl. Wat
erman, Esq., of Philadelphia, the trustee on
behalf of Pennsylvania.
The States of New York, New Hampshire
and Connecticut have adopted laws similar to
that of this State, and trustees have been ap
pointed in each. Under the terms of these
laws, no action can be taken by the trustees,
until at least nine of the thirteen original
Statics shall hare signified their willingness to
participate in the enterprise. There are still
four States wanting, and with them the issue
meat rest for the present.
I ant unwilling to believe that an object so
entirely proper in itself—so congenial to the
feelings of the American nation—so significant
in its historic and moral bearing•. ,to touch
ingly interesting to every American heart, can
even be long delayed, meth less defeated. It.
wan the magic power of the Declarntion of In
dependence which bound together thirteen
sparsely populated, tan-ridden and oppressed
colonies, and erected them into on independent
nation. By it was first proclaimed to the world
rho equality of all men, and their rapacity for,
and right of seli:gorernment. Under th e aus
pices of this great instrument our liberties were
achieved, and the thirteen feeble colonies, act
ing on its benign principles, and guided • at ev
ery step by an over-ruling Providence, have
grown into thirty-one sovereign States--.all
teeming with the elements of national wealth
prosperous and progressive—men here of
one vest confederacy. whose boundaries are
marked by the Atlantic and Pacific, and en
jiving, a commerce coextensive with the civil
iced world. Honored. feared, and patronized
by all nations; already sustaining a repel:Ainn
of twenty-five millions of inhabitants, rejoicing
in the blessings of civil and religious liberty,
and in a high degree of moral and social hap
piness. And shall see not have a monument
to perpetuate the events from which these men.
'fold blessings have sprung? Some imperish
able memorial of our gratitude—en everlasting
witness of the great things done among and
for us—some visible sign to perpetuate the
memory of the Declaration of Indepebdenee—
the Revolution—the heroes who participated in
the mighty struggle—and the Constitution Clint
crowned and defined the privileges so nobly
achieved. If these deserve not a monninent,
then nll others have been erected in vain.
A structure commensurate with the moral
grandeur of the event, its world-wide cense•
quences, is not contemplated; but what can he
and should he accomplished. is the erection of
a structure after the plan indicated by the com
mittee—a beautiful rind evenendurinz embod
iment of the Nation's gratitude to the authors
of the Declaration; an imperishable personifi
cation of our fidelity to its principles, and their
natural offspring, the Constitution and the
Union.
The location of this political Mecca will be
most fortunate. Central to the original States
—eligible to the younger members of the con.
federney, and planted on the soil or the old
Keystone, who never has, nod by the blessing
of God, never will, falter in her fidelity to the
national compact, to all its firms and condi
tions—ns in times past, so will she in future,
should the occasion nnbappily arise, frown no
on the first dawn of discontent neainst the in
tegrity of the Union, come whence it mnv. or
by whomsoever instigated. The weight of her
vast, moral and political power, I firmly be
lieve, will he wielded to resist the tide of dis
sension and dissolution, end to keep the politi
cal atmosphere around the monument, when
erected, purely notional.
The pipsent is also nn auspicious time for
this work of national fellowship. The compro
mise measures, recently adnoted, and sanctified
by the approval of Clay. of King, and of Web
ster, have quieted the elements of national dis
cord; and to prolong this pence and quiet, it is
but necessary to maintnin these measures and
the requirements of the Constitntiem to dis
countenance in future the agitation of questions
settled by the federal compact, and disdain the
netions of those who would hazard the peace
of the country to gratify prejudice, or to accom
plish the ends of personal ambition.
WM. BIGLER.
Jan. 4, 1854.
Report of the General Land Office.
The following figures exhibit the operations
of this department for the year:
During the year ending 30th Sep
tember: there were surveyed 9,819,411
Brought into market,
10,363,891
In the fiscal year ending 30th June,
1853, there were sold 1.083,493
Located with )(dinar Warrants, 6,142,300
Located with other Certificates, 8,426
Makintr n total of
Ia addition to these there worn rolort.
cd under the Sw•nmp-Land Grunt I 6,644;5.13
For Internal Improvements, 1027;157
Slaking an figgregato of
23.n.1ti,992
The great increase in sales and locations of
100(1 for the last risen' year, nnd in the third
quarter of the current calendar year, has occur
red in those States where Railroads have been
projected, and grants made for them, or whore
such works are in contemplation; or b y t h e pro.
posed construction of the Sault St. Marie Canal.
Irr The Boston Bee says, man can
get along without advertising, and so oan
a wagon without greasing,—but it goes
hard."
CC?" The Now Berlin Volks Freund.
(Certuanti has hoisted the moue of Williatu
F. Jobwiton nu itu choice for the next Whiz
eendida!e for (.4, orn,r.
HUNTINGDON JOURNAL.
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Wednesday Morning, Jau. 11, 1851.
S. L. GLASGOW, Editor.
CIRCULATION 1000.
lion. John McCulloch will please consider
us indebted to him fur continued public favors.
Also, James Maguire and James L.Gwin,Esqs.,
of the State Legislature, will accept our thanks
for public documents.
Mir Owing to one of our hands becoming
ill, we were compelled to place a few adver•
tisements on the, first page of the Jintrnal, in
order to get it out at the regular time. The
deficiency of reading matter is made up on the
third page inside.
' Dr. McCulloch's constituents must not
think hard of his not sending them many pub
lic favors. There are none now at the disposal
of especially new members; but as soon no any
are printed for general distribution, which, it
is said, can't be until towards the ensuing fall,
he will scatter them plenteously over his baili
wick.
M., James Maguire and James L, Gwin,
Esqrs.. are at their posts, and are watching the
interests of their eonstitnents with an eagle's
eye. We feel assured, in Messrs. Maguire and
Gwin, the people will have faithful, industrious
and honest representatives.
A correspondent states that Alexander Stew.
art jr., of Birmingham, killed a hog on the
2nd inst., which, when dressed, weighed 514
lbs. Considerable competition is said to have
prevailed in the pork line among a number of
the citizens, hut Mr. Stewart's it appears car
ried away the palm. That was'nt a bad bog,
all things considered.
Dar The Homestead Bill, reported in Con
gress, a few days ago, by Mr. Dawson, pro
vides that any person who is the head of a fam
ily and a citizen of the United States, shall be
entitled to enter, free of cost one quarter sec
tion of vacant end ppropriated public lands,
or n quantity equal thereto, to be located in a
body, in conformity with the legal subdivisions
of the public lands, and after the same shall
have been surveyed. Five years' .residence is
required upon said land, after the date of entry,
before a patent shall issue therefore, and tha
land is to be exempt from all liability for any
debt contracted prior to the lotting of the pat
ent. Residents of any State or Territory not
naturalized are to be placed upon the same
footing as citizens, provided they have filed
their declaration of intention, and shall become
citizens before the insurance of the patent. Me
individual is to be permitted to make snore
than one entry, ansi existing pre-emption rights
are to be in no war interfered with.
Broadtop Railroad.
Pursuant to public notice the stockhol
ders of the Broadtop and Huntingdon
Railroad Company, met at this place on
the 9th inst., and elected a President and
the necessary number of Directors, for the
current year. The following arc the gen
tlemen elected:—
L. T. Watson, Pres.—Gen. William H.
Irvin, James Saxton, James Entrekin, Jno.
Scott, A. P. Wilson, William P. Schell,
Alexander Kino, John M'Canloss, C. Ha
ger. Samuel Pleasants, Henry D. Moore,
and C. J, Hoffman.
This road, we understand, is still rapid
ly progressing, and will be completed in a
very short time.
The Gasometer.
During the Whig meeting last night,
which was called for the purpose of ap
pointing Senatorial conferees, Mr. Bene
dict, wo learn (not being present ourself
on account of indisposition,) took occasion
to attack us personally, and the course
the Journal has pursued since the open
ing of the last campaign.
Now does this gentlman not know that we
don't care what he says about us—that the
Whigs of Huntigdott County have got to
perfectly understand him ! If he is not
satisfied of this by this time, we think he
is indeed very dull of apprehension. As to
the course the Journal has pursued, our
renders know what it has been just about
as well Mr. Benedict does. There was no
occasion for his getting up in a Whig moot
ing and endeavoring to impress the minds
of those present with things which he him
self does not believe. He knows, as well
as wo do, that the course the Journal has
pursued, has been nobly and manfully sus
tained by the party, and the spirit of per-
Sone! revenge, which he cherishes towards
us, cannot change it either. The Whigs
of Huntingdun county, we feel confident,
aro with us and will stand by us as long as
wo pursue the course we have thus far.--
When we cease to defend and advocate
those principles and measures which bind
us together as a party.—when wo once
trample under our feet the motto which
floats at our mast head—and when we re
fuse to labor for the general interests and
welfare of the whole Whig party then,
and not till then, should a man like Mr.
Benedict, who has not been acting regu
larly with the party for the last two years,
get up, cut of purely revengeful motives,
and attack the course of the Huntingdon
Journal. This gentleman need not en
deavor to make the Whigs of Huntingdon
County believe what he alleges, because
they know very well that what he says is
false. Does lie suppose that people can't
read as well as ho can? And does he not
know that the Whigs aro just as familiar
with our course as he is ! Mr. Benedict
can't accomplish what he wishes, and he
need nut try it. If lie deceived them
once, he can't do it again. We challenge
him, or any other man, living, to show
wherein the JoUrnal's course has not been
consistent with the policy and principles of
the party. Let hint come forward !hie a
man and do so, and not sneak out of it like
a contemptible, guilty hound. But we
have said more than we intended when we
co»unenced, for the subject is unworthy of
Acres.
7,23.1,201
LINg fiA&4III3YAL
HUNTINGDON.
Jun. 10, 1834.
Flour per Md., 86.00 n 86,50
Clover Seed, per Ito., 7,00
Red Wheat, per ho., 1,20
White Wheal, per bu., 1,30
Rye, per bu 75
Corn, per hu G 2
Buckwheat, per lat 30
Oats, per bu 44
Flaxseed, per 1,., 1 00
Hay, per ton 8 50
Butter, per lb., l6
PHILADELPHIA.
Jun. 9, 853.
Floorper hbl 87 25
Corn Meal 3 75
White Wheat, per ha 1 70
Red,
Corn, 70
Oats, 46
DEDICATION.
THE Chnrch, erected by the Presbyterians, at
Petersburg, will be dedicated to the service
of Almighty God on MONDAY the 6th of Februa
ry, proximo. Services, preparatory to the dedi
cation, wilt commence cn the Saturday previous.
A number of Clergymen from a distance are ex
pected on the occasion.
Petersburg, Jan. 11, 1854.
Administrator's Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given that letters of Ad
ministration, on the estate of ALTtXASOER
WESTIIIIOOK. Into of Porter township, Hunting
don county, deed., have been granted to the sub
scribers. All persona having claims or demands
against the estate of said deed., are requeated to
make known the same, and persons indebted
thereto to pay the same without delay.
WILLIAM CHRISTY,
Admen.
THOMAS MALOY,
January 11, 1534.-6,
REMOVAL.
Tm: undersigned beg leave to inform yon, that
they lam Removed from the North West
Corner Third and Market Street* (occupied by
them for the last eight years) to their
NEW BROWN STONE BUILDING
No. 16 North Third Street, S doors
above Market,
West Side, whet° they shall be happy to wait up
on their friends.
We would nt the same time solicit your atm
tion to our extensive assortment of
UMADV-EZADE
which our long experience in the business, being
the oldest exclusive Wholesale house in this city
and nor thorough acquaintance with all the de
mands of the different sections of the Union war
rants us in asserting, we can offer on the most
advantageous terms.
Being largely engaged in the importation of all
articles in our Line, from the principal inanufac•
tuners in Europe direct, we can give advantages,
possessed by no other Establishment.
We hove just completed it full Stock of
Spring & Summer Clothing,
which for Taste, Elegance and Workmanship,
cannot ho surpossmi here or elsewhere.
..C73 - To those of our friends, who do not intend
visiting our city this Season, we would soy, that
it is nor estahlished rule, to give ns meinl atten
tion to the selection °feeders, as if the buyer wore
personally present.
CANS, 35211311R1V1AN & CO:
Philadelphia, January 11, 11354.-3 t.
I GOOD LIMESTONE FARM AT
/Public Sale. .
Tin , . subscriber will offer et Piddle Sale, on
TUESDAY, the 21st of February next, at
12 o'clock. A. M., sittoral Limestone Fern), sit
into in Walker township, two miles front Me-
Connelletown, in the heart of Woodcock Valley,
Ituni;;;;:don - comity, containing, 122 'Acres,
more or less, Ill) Acres of w:.;7. 1 ‘ are cleared and
under cultivation, the !inhume timber hunt
The improvements are a Two Story LAC HOU.
with Kitchen attached, a Frame Bank Barn and
other onthnililings, a never failing spring; of gond
water at the door, end an orchard of good fruit
trees
-- ALSO.-1.00 Acres of Timber lend with
usual allowance. in Penn township, one mile from
the nhore described farm. The whole will be
sold together.
_
Any person wishing to view the property will
please eall on the subscriber living on the prem
ises. Terms of sale made known on day or sale,
by JOHN MOORE.
January 11, 1854.—0 w.
BAILEY'S MILLS FOR SALE.
I,Y virtue of the last Will and testament of
John Bailey, late of Ferguson township, in
Centre county, deceased, there will he sold at
Public Vendue or outcry, on the premises, on
TIIINISDAT, THE 23D Day Or FEDIMMIT waxy,
the following described Real Estate in said town
ship, it being the property of the said John ma
ley, dee'd., to wit: A certain mossuage or tract
of lime stone land in Raid township, adjoining
lands of the heirs of William Bailey, dee'd., Ro
bert Glenn, Pennsylvania rIIIIIIICO Farm and
others, known as the Baileyville Mills property,
and containing Twenty-five Acres, he the
same snore or less, haring thereon an apple or
chard, a Grist Mill and Saw Mill, a
large Two Story Frame Dwelling ,
House, well finished, one Bank Burn a 47,_
one gond, new, and well finished
Store House, (Me black-smith shop, one carpen
ter shop, one tenant house. one wash house, a
stone spring house, and other buildings...
And, nito, one other tract or parcel of land in
said township. adjoining lands of Short,. Stewart,
& Co.. John Glenn, and others, conta ining Siß
ty Acres, he the seine more or less. This tract
is well timbered, nndpart of it is good wheat land.
The shorn described Mill Property is only
about one fourth of it mile from the Spruce Creek
and Waterstreet Turnpike road, about the seine
distance from Penna. Furnace, and eleven miles
from the Penna. Gail Goad.
The well known character of there Mills, for
more than hniftt century, is it better recommenda
tion than we are nlile to give, hot we can freely
commend them to the notice of enterprising pet
sons wishing to make n good investment.
'1 be terms of sale cannot be fully made known
at this time, On the testator has provided by will,
that a large port (we believe more than ono halt)
of the purchase money is to remain in the hands
of the purchasee, for the benefit of minor children.
But the terms, which will he easy, will he fully
made known by the subscribers, on the day of
sale. JOHN BAILEY, Jr.,
JONATHAN McWILLIAMS,
Executors.
Jan. 4, 1854.-71.
PETITION.
To the Honorable, the Judges of the Court of
Cimmon Plens of Huntingdon county, at Jan-
nary term.
THE petition of William Christy respectfully
represents, that he is well supplied and pro
vided with holm room and CUIIVCIIICTICCS for the
lodging and accommodation of strangers and tra
velers at the house ho now occupies, situated in
the borough of-Alexandria, in Porter township,
kdown on the tylei Stand in said borough, Cc. &c.,
he therefore prays the Honorable Court to grant
him n license for keeping a public lan or Tavern,
and he, in duty bound, will ever pray, if-c. .
WILLIAM CHRISTY
We the subscribers, citizens of the borough
of Alexandria, in which the above mentioned
Inn or Tavern prayed to be licensed, do certify
that William Christy, the above applicant, is
of good repute for honesty and temperance, is
well provided . with house room and conveisien•
ces for the lodging and accommodations of
strangers and travelers, and that said Inn or
Tavern is necessary to nccomodate the public
and entertain strangers and travelers, he.
. Francis Connor, Frederick Schriver, John
Gaghagen Joseph Piper, Cams Patterson, -
Geo. if Fleming, Geo. W. Hewitt, Michael
Householder, Wm. Mealy, Cyrus Wilson, Joo.
N. Swoope, Enoch Kline, N. Cresswell, J. Ra
t 17. IRII.
NA/ „4,„,,i ua uaail /lee lot'sole ay
the Barrel, at the cheap store of
J. BRICKER.
JUST received a beautiful n ssortment of Scol.
iped and Plain Velvet Ribbons, by
J. & W. SAXTON.
NOTITER fresh supply of Boots nod Stine,
t TO , alu h..
& AV% SANTr.I.N.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
WILT, be exposed to Public Sale, on the pre
mises, on SATURDAY 0110 28TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 1854, a Lot of ground situate in the
borough of Waterstreet, Pa., en which is erected
a largo two Story Stone House, Kitchen, Stable,
&e. Also, n large Two Story Blacksmith and
Foundry Howie. Also, a large Two Story Ma.
chine Shop, with an excellent water power, &c.,
now'in the occupancy of Job Plympton.
Sole to commence at 10 o'clock of said day,
when terms will be made known by
JESSt; 310011 E,
Car Persons desirous of vie;ing said property,
eau call on Perry Moore, living near said town.
Jan. 4, '54-3t.
Late Arrival of New Goods.
A lnrge lot of barred Deinns. Pet•sinn
Domestic 11,71,1 French Gingbams, Alpneens, sack
Flannels, Tweeds nod Linseys, brown mid bleach
ed mnslins, a large stock of ribbone, and a hand
some assortment of dress good.; for ladies and
gentlemen. For style and voice can't be heat, for
sale nt GEO. GWIN'S Store,
50 kegs Rock Powder on hand end for onto et
the store of GEO. GWIN.
UENRY J. AFRICA, would respectfully
in
vite the public to call at his establishment
in Railroad Street, where all those who need any
good Bread, Rusk, or any other kind of Cakes
found at a Bakery, may be supplied.
Ile has just received a very large and fresh
supply of Fruit and Confectionaries, such as
Oranges, Lemons, Raisins, Nuts, &c.,
and a urge stork of TOYS.
He receives &lily from the city of Baltimore,
the hest OYSTERS that can he found. Those
in want of prime 'shellfish,' can he accommoda•
100 kegs Nails and Spikes fur sale by the keg tod b y ra ili ng at t h e sa t aatt . He lug fi tte d op
or pound, at . GEO. MIN'S Store.
50 sncka Ground Allem Salt just arrived and
for sale at GEO. GWIN'S Store.
50 barrels Conemaugh Soft in store anfl s)r sale
by GEO. GWIN.
A late arrival of English and French Merinos
for sale low at the store of GEO. GWIN.
500 lbs. Cast Steel for drills and slerlzes. for
sale at the store of GEO. GIVIN.
5000 feet Safety FusC fur safe at the ture rf
GEO. GWIN.
500 pieces vatic°, new styles end patterns, of
good quality, told tow at the store of
GEO. GWIN.
Fluid limo, a large end imdsnme nacortment
for anle nt GEO. GA'IN'S Store.
Jan. 4, 1854.
ESTRAY.
C AMB to the residence of the subscriber, in
Walker township, Huntingdon county, some
time in August not, a Black and White spotted
Sow. The ow»er is requested to come forward,
prove property. pay charges, and take her away,
or she will he disposed of according to law.
ABRAHAM StIENEFELT,
January 4, 15,4 —3t.
STRAY MARE.
rSAME to the residence of the subscriber, lir
ing in Franklin township, Huntingdon coun
ty, about the 23d of December, 1833,n Bay Mare.
about fourteen years old, blind of one eye, end
about fourteen hands high. The owner is re
quested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges. not take her away, otherwise she will be
disposed of according to law. Dame: 54.-3 t•
JESSE BEUGLE.
T a
ti c
R AYED from the Farm of the •
Ssubscriber, near MeVevtown, ~ li r
Mifflin comity, a BAY COLT, ri
sing three years old. The Colt was 7 0 , 4 .
lust seen between Huntirnzflon and Jackstown.—
A liberal reward will he given for information as
to where be can he found. JOHN ROSS. •
McVeytown, Mifflin co., Dec. 21, 1853.-30
NOTICE.
A.LL persons interested, win please take notice
that the Notes and accounts of Dorsey &
Maguire, and also ofJaines Mnguire, will ho pla
ced in the hoods of Alexander Port, Esq., for
collection, after the 24th inst.
JAMES 'MAGUIRE.
Dec. 21, 18:13.
NOTICE,
rpm: undersigned would herewith friendly and
A. most earnestly invite ail persons who are in
debted to him for medical attendance, to come for
ward and settie ;:7eir accounts, and he would fur
ther give native to tllO5O, whose accounts may
stilt remain unsettled after the first day of Mare!.
next, that exhausted patience and already too
long extended indulgence must then compel him
to have the same collected in a legal way.
J. B. LUDEN, M. D.
Hunt. Dec. 14, '53.
• BOOKS BOOKS H
10,000 k o il:,,n , e: m o,f r „N ic .„ , ,, ,
every variety usually kept inn Phil
adelphia Book Store—the subscriber has Lidded
to hiq New Cituae BOOK Stone, opposite Whit
taker's Hotel, Railroad street, Huntingdon, Pa,
Pttrticular attention is invited to his extensive
and splendid stock of plain and fancy Stntionnry,
Blank Books, Memorandums, Diaries, for 1854,
&c.
He has purchased SCHOOL Bonus on such
terms to cmihichim to sell them cheaper, Whole
sale and Retail, than one store in the county.
Harper's Magazine, O.ders Lad?s
and cheap publications kept constantly on hand.
The public will please call and examine for
themselves. WM. COLON.
Huntingdon, Oct. 19, '53. •
NOW'S THE TIME TO CALL
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED
At David P. Gwiteri New Store.
1) P. GWIN, informs ti•icnds tu! the pub
lk generally that he has just returned from
Philadelphia, and is now opening at the corner
of Itill and Bath streets, opposite Couts' Frank
lin House;
A large and beautiful assortment of
MAW 0:00 $94
Consisting of Cloths, Cossimers, Black and Fan
cy CUSSillettS, Woolen Goods, Silks, Fancy
and Black Bercge Lines, De haise,
Dchains, French Merinoes, Cobnrgh
Cloths, Flannels, Cottonnan
nels White and Colored,
- .
Gin hams, Linens, Muslins. and a large lot of
Prints of aU styles.
Also, Carpets, Oil Cloths. Hats and Caps, Boots
and Shoes, Groceries of all kinds. Queens
ware, Hardware, Fish end Salt.
The public are respectfully invited to cell and
examine my Goods, as I am determined to sell
them CHEAP.
All kinds of country Produce taken in exchange
fur Goods at the highest market prices.
Huntingdon, Oct. 12, 1853.
Last Arrival
NALL 81 WINIFITR 000 DC
GEORGE GRIN,
HAS just returned from the Eastern Cities, and
is now opening, at the old stand, in Market
&Inure, n largo and splendid assortment of new
and fashionable goods, for fall and winter, con
sisting of
French Cloth, Double Milled Black and Fancy
Cassimers,Sattinetts, Merino., Do &wow,
Coburg!, Do Latinos, Flannels, Wool
and Cotton, Brown and Bleached
musiins, and a variety of goods
of all kinds usually kept
in a country store
and a great vAniErr OF TRIMMINGS suitable for
WINTER DRESS GOODS.
A Large Assortment of Groceries,
hardware. Queensware, and
Glassware.
Hate, Capp, Boots and Shoes,
huillg . and Tippets.
The public aro respectfully invited to cell mitt
examine my stock, as I am determined not to be
undersold by amy house in town.
Feeling diankful for the encouragement he hag
received, !topes by strict nttention to business to
merit ocontinuance of the game.
Huntingdon, Oct. 12, 1852,
RUZZA FOR TURKEY:::
JJa W. SAXTON boo just received another
. fresh supply of Fact, AND WINTER GOOIRI,
which they ale determined to sell at lower price s
than enn he purchased at any other establishment.
®titre us a CO.ll
1 UST recei , o4 and for bale, Mackerel, Cod
0 0., Dv
NS-1"N.
FARM FOR SALE,
TUE subscriber offers, at private sale, a value
'. ble tract of land, situate in Hill Valley, Shir
ley township, Huntingdon county, containing
about Two Hundred Acres. About fifty
acres of this tract is cleared and in good tillable
order. having thereon erected a comfortable Stone
Dwelling House, Stabling, &c. '
There - is also' a good Spring of Water on the
premiseF, near the dwelling house.
The land isot' a good quality, part being strong
limestone, and an industrious man could not tail
to do well on it. It is situated about six miles
front Mount Union, where the Pennsylvania Rail
Road and Canal pass, and will be Fold at a very
moderate price.
TERMS or PATMENT.—One half in hand, and
the balance in two equal annual payments.
For further information nddrees the subscriber,
at Shirleysburg, P. 0., Huntingdon CO.. Pa.
JOMN BREWSTER.
October 12,'59
Grocery, Confectionary, Bakory,
Am)
4T Ell SALOON.
saloon expre;sly for the Ladies,
Thankful to the public for past favors, he hopes
by strict attention to business to merit u continu
ance of the same.
Oct. 12, '53,
FRENCH BURRS.
TlTEsuhscriber has on band French purr
Mill stones of various sizes, which ho
will warrant to be of superior quality, and at rea
sonable prices.
M. Orders by mail promptly attended tn.
• • W. H. KEPNER,
Harrisburg, Oct. 5,'53.—rm.
DavfiD
TLIDUATE of the University of Maryland,
U (in connection with Dr. James G. Ligntncr)
having permanently locoed in Shirleysburg, re
spectfully offers his professional services to the
citizens of that place and adjacent country.
Oct. 5, 's3.—Gm.•
Mountain Female Seminary.
1
pIIE Mountain Female Seminary at Birming
ham, Huntingdon county,Pa., on the Penn
sylvania Railroad, occupies ono of the most
healthy and desirable locations in the State.—
Strangers visiting the Institution Imre unhesi
tatingly expressed the opinion, that it so easy of
access, retired, heelthfal, and surrounded with
such romantic mountain scenery, that no one
who wishes to learn, could find nu institution
more favorably situated. Past success and fu
ture prospects have induced us to greatly enlarge
oar plans, and enabled us to give such compensa
tion to teachers as will command those possess
ing the highest qualifications.
Cost, per term of 22 weeks, varies from sssto
$6O, for whicirgood stecommotlations will be giv
en. Mitsic, French, Latin, Painting, &c.,extra.
Pupils from abroad are expected to board in
the Seminary building with the Principal, who
gives hist:wire attention to the interest of the
Institution. ISRAEL W. WARD,
Oct. 5, 1853. Principal.
BALLOON ASCENSIONS, FIRE-WORKS
I 11 DI A N S,
iiNju
outdone,
by displaced t,o
m agi ,
A grm .
display and marvellous assort- --
meat ofJewelrv, Watches, Clocks, Silver Vs . nre,
Fine Knives, Pistols, Perfumery '
Port Monnaies,
and Parry Articles, just opened and exhibiting
to admiring hundreds, nt the Jewelry Store of
EDMUND SNARE, opposite Rund's Drug
Store, Huntingdon.
CCX' Watches and other articles, GOLD PLATnu
in the best and most lasting manner.
Oct.:,, '53.
EVOLVERS and other Pistols, at Edm.
it Snare's Jewelry Store.
CIILVEP. and Plated Spoons, Gold, Sib. ..and
11 Hated Spectacles, at Eatn. Snarc's Jewelry
Store.
CIILVER Butter Kith:es, and Salt Spoons, at
13 E. Snare's Cheap Jewelry Store,
vossyl H, Wellington, Cottage,
I‘. Gothic, and other Clocks, for sale tßir
cheap, at Elm. Snare's Jewe l ry Store,
Huntingdon.
GRAND OPENING
nt'
WXWVII3.
11 . 51..1j1]:1]*P . 1,b,
AT TILE itTNTINGDoN CLOTIIINO STORE.
A. WILLOUGHBY,
"
1-1.
inns returned from the east with a large
and splendid assortment of
Fall and Winter Goods,
for men and hop, made in the latest fashion and
in the most durable manner. Who ever wants
to bo dressed better and cheaper than anybody
else in town, let him call nt Wit.t.ouottny's
('ITEM' CLOTHING STOIII,, one door west of T.
Rend & Son's drug store, Huntingdon.
Carl and see fur yourselves.
Oct. 5, 1852.
H. L. BROWN. JAS. H. HAGERTY..
12E221 anvam.
rp HE undersigned Phydcians having entered
11, into a co-partnarship, in the practice of med
ipine, would respectfully inform the citizens of
Trough Creek, and Yieinity, that they will he
found at all times in their office, in Cassrillc,
to attend to any calls with which they may be
H. L. BROWN,
J. 11. lIAGEIth.
J. D. LEIDEN, M. D., llunt.
REFERENCES: J. 11. Donn% I. D., "
F. Boweas, M. D., Newton
Hamilton.
Oct- 5, '53.-3m
HOUSEKEEPERS.
HOTISEKSEPERS study your interests, Irby
go to Auction and pay extravagant prices for
half-ninth! Funxtrrne4 Call nt No. 1, North
NINTH street, and examine the largest assort
taunt of the hest made Furniture and Bedding in
the city, Feather Beds, Hair, Husk, and Straw
Mattresses; a large assortment of fitney What
nots, Sofia Tables, marble tops, and Washstands;
Walnut and Mahogany French Tete-a-tetes, Di
vans, Wardrobes, Bookcases; French Bedsteads;
Fancy Smiled Sent, Casio seat, Windsor, and of
flee Chairs, Counting,.-hause, and cane-sent Stools,
Settee and Arm-chair Cushions; Cottage furni
ture made in every style and color; Sofa Beds and
Loanges, wholesale and retail, and warranted to
giro satisfaction, and sold at the lowest prices.
Sep. 29, 1833.—1 y
Ribbons and Millinery. Goods.
TULIUS STERN, No. 171, North Second
Street, opposite the Canal hotel, Philadel
phia. having in store a full and extensive ns
sortment of Trimmings and Fancy Goods. Al/
kinds of MILLINERY Anti..., such as Rib
bons, Laces, Blond Lace Silks, Florence",
Bonnet Frames, and n large assortment of needle
worked handkerchiefs, Collars, Capes, Flounces,
Inserting, Edgings, &c., together with n great
variety of other articles in oar line, too numerous
to mention, at Wholesale and Retail,
N. B.—l request all inch that are about ma
king their FALL purchases, to giro mo o cult.
Sept. 21,'53.-"_m.
GOLD CRALVS—A fine variety for sale, ve
ry low, at tout. SNARE'S.
DuRE WHITE LEAD, juit received nibl for
snlo by & W. SAXTON.
LI ANIS and SHOULDERS, last received and
11 for sale by .1. & W. SAXTON.
UST received a handsome assortment n
.1 Bay Snit . ° Shawls, Lnng Shawls and Square
Shawls, which we are selling quite low. •
J. 's.3.zrox.
Gold Watches - Yr, St , -Arr : TORT MONNATE , centh vp to 627"
I at ECnar ,, ...`t, Arr.! 11142-
FALL MILLINERY GOOD&
JOHN STONE & SONS,
A 0,45 South Second &redo
PHILADELPHIA,
A RE now opening for tho FALL TRADE, a Urge
II and well selected lissortment of
Silks, Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers,
and Millinery Goods, Ste. ,
Confining themselves exclusively to this branai►
of the trade, and IMPORTING the larger part of
their stock enables them to offer an assortment
rtwienrAssan in extent nr variety, which will be
sold on the most favorable terms.
Sept. 21, '33.-2m.
NEW LINE OF BACKS.
- -
The subscriber het placed on the road leading
front Mill Creek to Cassville a line of Backe to
run from the latter place to the former, on Wed
nesdays and Saturdays. Leaving Cassville in tin
morning of each day returning in the afternoon.
The accommodations are comfortable end the
fare is very low. GEO. SIAITH
Cassville, Sep. 21, '52
S. GRIFFITH, M. H.,
KWlngdon, Pa.,
Graduate of the University of Pa., offers his
professional service to the citizens of Huntingdon
and adjacent country.
REFERENCES:—MedicaI Faculty of University
of
of Pa. Physicians and Surgeons of the Pennsyl
vania Hospital and Dr. Jacob Hoffman.
Office, No. 189, Mifflin Street, along with Dr •
Hoffman. July 13, 1853.
PIIILIDELPIIII
1.:1
id
4,C%
Salamander Safes.
Evans & Watson, 26 South Fourth
Street, late 83 Dock street.
l rr ll~ `ty~ i~ ~1 J.t r Jr~:C t&1
Books, Papers, Jewelry &o.
Fire-Proof Doors for Banks & Stores.
PATE a NT A KEY-HOLE C
L OVER
WjTIIT.M9Dr,
FIRE AND 2711EF-PROOF
ERO N. Arts.
Warranted to stand as much filo as any etl
Safes in the country.
GREAT TRIUMPH ACHIEVED
BY EVANS & WATSON'S
Fire-Proof Safes.
AT TUE STATE FAM,
laninsriuno, Pd., Oct. CO, 1831.
- ,
The undersigned appointed a committee for the
purpose, by the officers of the State Fair, were
present thin afternoon, when Messrl. EVANS &
WATSON tested ono of their small sized SAL
AMANDER FIRE.PROOF SAFES, at which
they consumed nrre Cords of Wood over it,
commencing at 1 o'clock, P. M.. and en
pofed it to a W lIITE HEAT for Two Hours, suffi
cient to destroy the cent iron feet.
On opening the Safe, the papers with 2GOO cir•
colors deposited in our presence were taken out,
not only having been pri served, but not having
the appearance of upon them.
COMUTTCE.
A. 0. !MISTER, JOSEPH RITNER,
A. T. NEWBOLJ), Ex-Governor of Pm.
JOHN B. COX. CHAS. E. 'MISTER,
E. B6l7l)lNtrrT.
Solo Agency for Butterworth ' s Celebrated
Bank LoekE.
'Gen. Wilson, Esq Huntingdon, Pa., is a°l
thorized agent for the sale of the above, nt his
office a specimen can be seen, and also at dike of
the Broad Top Railroad Company, in Hunting
don, coo also refer to Col. S. S. Wharton, and
the County Treasurer, in Huniingdon. Below•
reference is made rri a fea• in Philnde!Wit, who
hoc our safes in use. Hundreds me w° can bo
- • - -
Farmers S Mechnnics' Think, 12 tali,
U. S. Mint.
U. S. Arsenal, 3 in Phil'a. 5 in Calliortila.
Samuel Allen, Es 1., High Sheriff
Barker Bros. & Co., Brokers, No 16 N. 3d St.
E. C. Knight, corner Chesnut and Water St.
Miehcno & Co. No. 17 S. Water st.
Richard Norris & Son, Locomotive works.
Pcnn'a. B. B. Co. 2 safe,
Phil'n. Germantown anti Norristown R. R.Co.
State Treasurer and Trenton Banking Cu.N.J.
Odd F. Hulls, 6th at. and cor. 3d Sc Brown sta.
Southwark & Moynmensing Gas Cu.
Corporation cf ::orthern Liberties.
do. of Moyamensing.
Jai)* t 3, 'SS.-1
FIVE PEI CENT SAVING FUND.
Chartered by the State of Penn.
sylrania in PM/.
CAPITAL STOCK 6250,000.
T HE Saving Fund of the National Safety Com•
pony, No. 62 Walnut Street, 2 doors above
Third, PHILADELPHIA. is open every day
from 8 o'clock A. Al. to 7 o'clock P. M., and on
Monday and Thursday evenings till 9 o'clock•—
This institution is well known as ono of the best
managed and safest in the country, and pays nvn
PER CENT. interest fur money put in there, from
the date of depositc.
Any sum front One Dollar upwards is received.
And all sums, Large or small, ore paid back on
demand, without notice, to any amount.
This saving thud has mortgages, Ground
Rents, and other tirst.chiss investments, all won
secured, amounting to more than halls million of
dollars. far the security of depositors.
Office 62 Walnut street, two doors above
Third, Philadelphln.
Hon. HENRY L. BENNER, Pres't.
ROBERT SELFRIDGE, Vico Pres't.
Wax. J. Ryan, Secretary.
BOARD OF REFFEREES.
Bon: Wm. Richman. Pottstown, Montgomery
co. J. D. Streeper editor of the Montgomery
county Ledger, Pottstown.
J. M. Slieenemen, editor of the neutralist,
>kippnekville. Mont. co.
Enos Benner, Esq., editor of the Farmer's
!fiend, Sumneytown, Mont. co.
Hon. Joel Jones late Mayor of Mira.
Don. John Robbins, jr., member of Congress
Ith District, Pennsylvania.
Don. James Pare, late Postmaster of Phil'n.
Don. Wm. Penington, late Governor of Now
lersey.
Sep. 28, '53.
H. J. KEALSH,
102, Market Street,
Philadelphia.
Fancy Goods and Trimmings, Combs and
Brushes, at CASII PRICES,
Sept. 7, '53.-6m
LEATHER.
FMTZ 8 - ; HENDRY,
Store, 29 N. 3rd St. Philadelphia,
Morrocen Manufacturers, Curlier's, Importer',
Commission and General Leather 8P8i130511.
Wholesale and Heat/.
Manetictory 15 Margaretta Street.
Aug. 24,
TA) ta. r ill[lll2lt
rIBADUATE of the Philadelphia College of
Dental Surgery.
Art(Jicial Teeth, from one to a full set, moun
ted in the most improved modern etyle.
Filling, Filing and Sealing done with care and
neatness._
Teeth Extracted with all the ease and despateb
that modern science tau furnish.
July, 13, 1853.
H. W. SMITH,
Huntingdon. Penn'a.
Orscr.; on *tin Street, next to that of Gen.
A. r. Wilson.
Terms moderate, end eV work warranted to
give entire satisfaction.
Jnly 13, 'b3.