old man named Gregg was re- ! iieted fro™ Fauquier Co., (Va.,) jail i jD (jbristmaa day, where be had been de- j tamed for debt, there being nothing left in j u,e bands of the law to pay his jail expenses. He bad been io prison ten years, and had j enough to pay his debr, bat prefer- > -cd imprisonment to poverty. His creditor j some years ago, but put a provision in is will appropriating a sufficient amount to j letp bim in Umbo as long as he lived. — j Somehow or other, this stipulation has giv en out, and Gregg becomes free again.— Wbeo he left the jail door he appeared to j be perfectly bewildered, and did not know \ wbwb way to travel. STATEMENT OF THE RECEIPTS ' X and espen.-es of the Chambersburg and gjdtord Turnpike Read Company, for the year j tiiaf January 13 1857: T.i Current Expenses, $3 865 00 j ;. IT )deads pa d since last Settlement, 1,398 00 ! b.iance iu Treasurer's hands, 3.318 75 j $8,477 75 j Balance at Settlement, Jan. '56. $1,339 56 unount Tolls Received, 5.380 48 | ■f ruli J. Calhoun's Estate, 3,757 71 $8,477 75 j B.tiice bro't down. $3,218 75 . : edact anao uat Dividends unpaid, 2.247 27 ! riiaole Balaace. $971 48 , G. R MESSERSMITH. Jan. 30, 1857. Treasurer. RECEIVED JANUARY 1857— AT CHEEP SIDE —Deleana. Madonna Cloths. Calicos v .ulir.s. Cashnsirett*. Tweeds See., all of which j sill be sold very ctieap by Jar. 30, 1857. . W.RUPP. GOLDEN and Surgir House Svrup, White ato Brown Bngar. tor sale by Jan. 80, 1857. G. *W. RUPP. BOOTS, ShoiS: Hats. and Caps: Maekeral; Kails, and Glass, for sale by J.n. 30, 1857. G. \Y. RUPP. GW. RUPP will sell, a large lot of De. leans at cost. #&n. 39, 1857. imM fllim MET-1 IMi. A Republican county meeting will Is' held ' in the Court House on the Tuesday Evening of j Cuurt Week, February 10th. The object of! the meeting is to appoint delegates to attend j tie next Republican State Convention.to uotni- j rale a candidate for Governor, a candidate for I Judge of the Supreme Court, and a csndi- ! cite for Canal Commissioner. A gi-neral at- I teaisace u earnestly desired. Several speak- ! era will be press nt. MANY REPUBLICANS. SHERIFF'S SALE.—Ky .'irtue of Sun- j dry wiits of Fi. Fa. to tut directed, wi ibe sold at the Court ilotue. in the 80. i-.ujh of Bedford. o;t ilouday i\ iU 9tii day of Fejraary, 1857.at i o'clock p. M. the foUowiug described real estate, to wit; Uae tract of land containing 147 acres more or leas, about 55 acres cleared and under fence, ' v th a gtory auct a half log Home, and log sta hie thereon ereetrd, also a small apple orchard • t .*:eoa, alj'ininj lands of Davi 1 Fore, A. j fcri'nam Morgart. and others, situate in East ProvidaiiCe tp., Bedford county, ami taken in : txecution as the property of William !,*tta. Also, one other tract of land containing 47 acres, more or less about 18 acres cleared and i sader lenw, with 2 two story k,g houses there- 1 o:i erected, adjoining lands of George B. Kav. John King, and othesituate in lE>pewell tp.. , Bedford couatv, and taken in execution, as the j property of Prestou Briles and Miiford Jaraes. •' Also one other tract of iand. containing 150 j acres more or less, abort 100 acres cleared and ; under fence, with a two story log house, tenant hjuse, and double log bare, tuereon erected. I also an apple orchard tueraou, adjoining laud ofj Lane's heirs. Hopewoli irou and Coal Com pany, and others. Also, one olner tract of Lnd, containing 475 a:re, more or less, about 10 acres cleared and I under fetlCi, adjoining Uuds of the atiove, and •11 situate in Broad Top tp., Bedford county, i aidtaaen in execution as the property of James j J McElkeny. sn-i John Dougherty. Also, one lot of ground, fronting 3 • feet on ' the Bcdtord, and Chambersbnrg Turnpike, and extending back about 360 feet to the Kaystown ! cratch of tiie Juniata river, with a two story ' trade carriage shop, with back building attach- I leek, and Philip Sleek. HCGH MOORE. Janoary 16, 1857.-4t. SbenF. A PPLICATIONS FUR LICENSE.— Notice is hereby given, that the fol uw,ug named persons have filed their petitions for License, in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions, in and for the county of Bedford, in pursuance of the Act of Assembly. passed 81st of March 1856. entitled "an actio regulate the sale of intoxicating li quors," which will be presented for hearing on irtday Die 18th day of February next, to wit: B. b. Smith, Tivern in Hopewell. John Todd, Tavern, Bedford Tp. Jno. S. Crease, *' •* Bloody Run raise Kay. Stonerstown P. G. Morgart, " Mechanicab'g P. Berkhimer, " St. Clairsville John J. Lnther, Eating Honse, Beltord Boro John 8. Ritchey. Distilling Bedford Tp J. 8. Berkstresaer, Eating House, Stooerat'n D. WASHABAPGH, Jin. 28,1857, Clerk. BEST QUALITY OF HAMMERED IRON ! —Blymire & Hartltj. keep eohsutitly oo band, all sizes best Juniata Don, Rolled frun, Nail Hods, Strap lion aud Saiies. Ail orders filled promptly. LAST NOTICE.—The books of the sub scriber are in the hands of Sheriff Al tip. where all persons indebted are earnestly 'guested to call and make payment, on ot be - luo the first of March next. AH who neg t-ct tkra tjo'ice, tasy expect to flml their accon?it* tn tee bands of Henry Nicodceius, Fraq., for •' ,! ction, without respect to persoM. No : iadulgnute cau be given. So k oat and sure costs, or hGran yourselves. Ja tury 2, 1556. E. M. FISHER. nnrivalU-'i premin n Sbing Cream, at Dv Harry's BARGAINS ! —The undersigned, desir- 1 ous of reducing their stock, in order to make room for Spring Goods, will ofifer to I purchasers, the best bargains err seen in Bvd ord. Call and ae bow cheap von can buy! A. B. CRAMER, & Co. Jan. 16, 1857. The BEDFORD COUNTY TEACiI ER'S INSTITUTE—wiII meet at Enterpnae, in South Woodberry Township, on Thursday 19th of February, 1857, A cordial invitation is extended to the Teach, era of the county. They will be kept tree of expense. •'Come ye friends of progress in the Teacher' 8 art, Come ye all and each perform his part, -Hid come too, Ve wise who grope your dull way on. By the dim twinkling gleam of ages gone. JAMES S. TLSSF.Y, Jan. 16, 1855—8t. Sect'y. PUBLIC SALE OF A VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY—The subscrib ers will offer, at Public Sale, on the premises on Tuesday, the 10th day of February, 1857, their valuable Mill Property, sitnate in St. Clair Tp., Bedford county, Pa. The mill is new and well finished, calculated to make both Merchant and country work, and has a large run of custom. The mill has two run ot Burrs. Attachtd to the Mill is 35 acres of first rate land, 13 cleared and under fence—6 meadow. There are two good houses on the premises, one stable, and all n- 'diary out-buildings, ail new and comfort ably arranged. Also lUO fruit trees, all grafted. Terms made known on day of sale, and will be reasonable. Dae attendance will be given by ADAM EASTER, Jan. 16, 1857—4t. EMANUEL EASTER. M' OTKIE TO DELINQUENT COL LECTORS.—Notice is hereby given to ail delinquent Collectors in Bedford county, up to the year 1856 inclusive, thai if they pay up balances standing in their duplicates by May Court 18-57, they will he allowed 3 per cent ou the amount so paid in, over and above the 5 per cent already allowed by law. By order of the Commissioners. H. NICODEMUS, /an. 16, 18.57. Clerk. IJOUNDRY FOR RENT—Blacksmith £J Shop, Machine Shop '24 by 40 feet, with water power for Machine Shop, and j Foundry, all fiitod up in good working order. j Also two good Dwelling Houses and Stable j thereon. The above establishment', is situate about i s, situate in Liberty Township, Bedford j County, Ps., cue half mile west of the Hunt- i ingdon and Broad Top Rail Rutul, within two •uiies of the Junction of the Road at Saxton. and three miles from the Riddlesburg Coal Mines, —adjoining lands of George Khoads, Jantes Clark and others- About luO Acres of this land is cleared and under fence. The improvements are a good two story log house, with kitchen attached, a good douUe log bam. spring house, and other neeessvry out buildings. A good spring of never failing | water at the door. There are also two good i thriving orchards oa this place. Possession will be given on the first of April, next. TERMS.—One thousand dollars in hand st the confirmation of the sale, and the balance three equal annual payments thereafter. Sale 1 to commence st 1 a'elock. P. M. of said day. January, 2, 185". JACOB SNIDER. Administrator'* Notice. LETTERS of Administration having been granted to the eubseriber. living in Pleas, autviiie, Bediord Co., on the Estate of Samue l Wright, late of said Township, dee'd, ail per sons indebted to said Estate are hereby notified to make payment immediately, and those hav ing claims against the same will present them properly authenticated lot settlement. January, 2, 185". J. H. WRIGHT, j3an'r. PUBLIC SALE. —By virtue of the last will snd testament of John Alli son, late of St. Clair Township, Bedford coun ty, dee'd, there will be exposed to public sale on the 14th day ot Februnry next, a cer tain lot of ground in St. Clair Township, ad joining land of WiQ. Barefoot, Robert Calliben, and others; containing twentT acres, patented land, about ten acres cleared and under fence, with a one and oae half story log dwelling bouse, and one frame stable, thereon erected: a good well of water near the door, one tuple orchard of good grafted fruit, and some other fruit trees. Sale to covntr.eoce at 12 o'clock <>n aaid day, when the conditions of sale will he made , known by THOMAS G. WRIGHT, January, 8.1856. , Executor. SEW FIRM —AT HOPEWELL. I THE subscribers trading and doing busineas j under the firm of Batndollar, Loavry, & Co., would respect fully inform their friends, and tie public generally: that they have opened at the above place, and are daily receiving a large stock of Merchandise, consisting in part or Muslins, Ticking, Osenbergs, Drill*. Cassiiaeres Sattinetts. Cloths, Flannels, Delanes. French Merinos. Silks. Calicos. Hats and Caps. Hard ware, Queenaware, Boots and Shoes. Groceries ' of all description*. Also a large assortment of i Ready made Clothing, all ol which will be told I upon aa short profits as can be had in the caun. ! tv. G. U BARNDOLLAR, JOHN F. LOWRY. JOHN C. EVER HART, C. vr. ASUCOM. I Dee. 26, 1856. THREE HEAD OF STRAY CAT- I TLE-Caine to the premise? of the ; subscriber, living in Middle Woodbury Town-; ship, Bedford county, about the middle of last November, one black and white spotted Steer, with the right ear off. a peace out of the left: one red and white spotted Heifer, with the right ear off; they are both supposed to be be- i tweea two and thtee years old. The other a red Heifer, came about tbe first of August, supposed to be about ten months old. The owner or owners are requested to come forward, prove property, pav charges, and take tbeni away. FREDERICK KAUFFMAN. January 2, 1857. W • H O £ B KElfg, UPHOLSTERER. WOULD announce to the citiaeos of Bed- V i ford and vicinity, that he is prepared to do all work in hi* line, in the beat style, and on reasonable term*. Matrasses, with or without Springs, made in a superior manner, equal to the best made in the city, and to this branch of his business he wonld invite especisl attention. He may be found at the shop of Michael Weis el, a short distance East of the Borough, or at his residence, nearly opposite the dwelling of Dr. Watson. Bedford. Dec. 5, 1856. —8 m. Dr. A. P. Fields, RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Huntingdon, Bedford and Biair counties, that he has located a medical offiee half mile from Casaville, Huntingdon Co. Pa., where he ; hopes to receive a good share of public favor. P. S. 1 will be found at Pattonsville, on the ' first Tuesdsvs sad Wednesdays of every month. " A. P. FIELDS, .M. D. Nov. 14. 1856.-e* EVERHART, ASHCOM ft CO. FORWARDING "• COMMISSION MERCHANTS—HOPEWELL—FA. The subscribers doing business under tbe ; Firm of Evcrbart, Ashcom & Co.—are now | p-epared to store and shlpFlonr, Grain, and : oil kinds of Mrchandia*, upon reasonable terms. They also keep on hands. Plaster, Fish, Salt, Keck Powder, 4c., to which they in rite the at -1 lenfion of Merchants in the county, and Far mers. Tht big, :st cash prices paid lor Flour, and Grain, that the Eastern Market, willafford. JSTO. C. EVF.Rb ART, C. W. AsIICrtM, JNO F. I.OWKY, G. JU. BAKNDOLLAR. Dec. 26, 1856 BEDFORD ENQUIRER AND CHRONICLE. THE NEW-YORK WEEKLY TIMES -A LITERARY AND JOURNAL FOR THE F AMI LI" AND - SIDE— The Cheapest Sewtpapei t the vsnr* Sidles. , * i Upon tbe termination oftbe PwfiMeutial *fc test now close at hand, the proprietor* o ; Nut- York Wetkiy Time* intend to introduce va ; nous and extensive changes in its character\ which will render it still more attractive to to, great mass of the people of the United * tate* i Its columns will then he lean exclusively o 1 pied by political news and discussions, an" W! i be much more largely devoted to literature. ; general news, and interesting miscellaneous reading. It will be made emphatically especially a newspaper for ike fartuly aid fireside, containing Literary Tle). 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The New-York Semi-week!y,T'ms, publish , cd twice a week, and containing all-he read ing matter of the Daily, is sent to Subscribers j at the rate of three dollar* per annum. Two \ Copies to one address for Five Dollars. O Payment in all catet it required ir.ranably ia advance; and no papers will ever b* sent until the ! receipt of the money. All letters inclosing money, or on business of any kind with the office, to be addressed to ! the Publishers. RAYMOND, WESLEY 4 Co., | No. 188 Nassau-st., New-York. New-York, Nor. 14, 1856. SHAFFER, MRCRINT T.IILOR, WOULD announce to bis former patr * j ana the public generally, tbat he hasjn i eeeived, from Philadelphia, a large and well M j acted assortment of the most choice Cloths Cassimeres and V'estings—also summer wear o every description, to which he invitee the a 1 tend i tion of purchaser*. Hi* clothe, etc., were se- I ' lected with great care, and he can recommen , them a* being equal, at least, to any to be found !in the place. Ho also keeps Ready-made clo j : thing of every description, at very kw prices— ; and ia prepared U> cat and make garments en the shortest notice and roo*t reasonable terms. He respectfully invites lb* puss to give him a e*it. Bedford, June 6. 1856. Bedford Mineral Springs Associa tion. NOTICE i* hereby gives that proposals will he received bv the Directors of said asso j eiation, at the office of the subscriber, in Bed j ford Pa..until Weduesday the 24th mst.,forthe j leasing for oue. two or throe years of the Hotel i buildings and furniture at the Bedford Springs, including the new building aow bejug erected, the bathing bouses, billiard table, bowling sa loon, garden, 100 acre* of pasture land and sta ying. The right to seii the water will be re •eaerved. S. L. RUSSELL, Secretary of the A.-ociation. Dec. It. ISf5. FISH. fVI E W M ackeraiaad Baimon for sale by jll Ma 23, 1856. A. B. CRAMER It Co. Mrs. Stowe'a new work.—Dre• up liberally to the support ot j the SebnoJ. S Rev. G. W. AUGHINBAUGH. A. M. Oct. 24, 1856. Bakery and Conftelianary, OYSTER S4EOON. THE subscriber, thankful lor the patronage heretofore extended him by a liberal pub- 1 lie, tenders hi* thanks, and he would respect ■ fully inform them that he has received and opened a new and choice lot of Confectiou*, among which are candies, nuts, fruit*. Ac.— He also keep* Groceries, such as Sugar,Coflee. Tea, Molasses, Cheese, Candles, Ac. Also ill ; descriptions of Cakes, and will serve Wedding | and other parties, en short notice, with coafec tlons and cakes. He has opened up and rafiUed his fina Oyster i Saloon, in a superior style, where he will be el ways ready to serve his friends and the public with good fresh Oysters, j His stand is opposite the Odd-FsHow't Building, where he feels confident tbat those f who give him a eall will not go away disap • pointed JOUN J. LUTHER j Jan. 9, 1857. TO HOISEIBEPKRS. DB. HARRY, at the Cheap Drug and Book Store, has just received, a Urge assortment ol j the best flavoring extracts, together with Bak \ icg Soda, Cream of Tartar, Saleratus, Ac., o : the very best quality, all of which he willsul ! t the lowest prices. A yer's Cherry Pectoral.—For the cure of aA-Oonghs, Colds, Ac., fan be had at Dr. Harry'* Drug Store. Plastering Lathsl! rpHE EXDEBSIGSED having erected X a Miliior tawing Flaiixhim; Lai hi on bin promise* in Union Tp., Bedford county, is now ready to luruish any quantity on the shortest notice. Price sl.so'per thousand. 3 ft. long Other lengths in proportion Letter* addressed to meat St. Clairsvilk-wi be promptly attended to. ffll. GRIFFITH Union Tp., Feb. 16,1b.*>4. tz. NEW GOODS! ST received and tar sale at R in'* Xi.w a- STORE, A I*£e at. : well assorted stock of Fail and Winter Goods. Ho is now preparvd to accommodate his friend* and customer*, and the public generally. T<> attempt to enumerate his stuck in a newr paper advertisement, would be folly, or a list of ton prices useless. for the pub lic wou.d nut believe that goads were selhng a* they utfer them, unless they call aud see for themselves. wish to boast, but mere ly remark mat tor variety texture, and cheap ness. hi* Mock.cannot l>e excelled, ard it is cal culated to p lease, aii. We cordial'v invite tbe public to call at REED'S M STORE ,-xnc satisfy themselves in regard the variety ot the above statement, and examine his stock be fore you purchase elsewhere. l'roduce of all kiuda taken ic exchange for goods. Oct. 10. "66. IMFtRTAST TO MILL OWNER TTTOOOVA RO'S Improved Smut and Screen YY ilig Machines, Mill Bushes, Bulling Cloths and Bran Dusters, of the most improved plan: Mill Screws, Cora and Cob Grinder*. Patent Bridges for At ill Spindle*. Portable Mills, warranted to g> tnd ten bunhcLs per hour, Mil! Irons and Mill Burrs made to order. Also, I Stover's Patent Corn Riio and Grain Dryer— ] a valuable in vent ion. The above articles are! kept constantly on band, and can be obtained i at any time, from S. D. BROAD. Scbellsburg. Bedford. County, ha is also geut for Bedfoid, Somerset. and adjoining ou ulies. Mill wright work done at the shortest notice, and on tbe most reasonable tortus. February 15. li b. McOOR MICK'S Reaper and Mower for sait by 3. D. BROAD i at Scbellsburg, Ps., agent for Blair aud Bedford ouotias. leicua.-j 15, 1566. Dr. F. C. "Reamer, Physician aad Surgeon. T> enjpectfully tender* his services LV tbe citizens of Bedford and vicinity. He I may alwavs b found ftmless profe*siflnlly en gaged) at his Drug and Frk in their iine, in the lat i\ est styles, and which lor neatness and 'i durability will no:, we venture to assert, be surpassed t>y any other establishment in the place. By strict attention to business and a deaise to pleas-. they hope to receive a libetal share of the public patronage. A- C. MOH'EK Sept. 26, 1856. W 11. ROSS I physicians prescriptions careful! v compound ed. at all hours of the day or night, at Ir Harry's. Drug Store. m HU. 0 ADDLES, Harness, Trunks, Whips, Ac.— OTbe undersigned would rpeclfu'lv announce to the Puulic ;iiat they have formed a partner ship, and are now luily prepared to nianufacturs alt kinds of work in their line of business .of the best materials, uud upon the shortest no tiCvSa Whips, wholesale or retail. Sbop at the old stand an Pitt Street. On Vlfll SIMON LING, J A. HENDERSON" Bedford, Nov. 8156 A. King. Fr Jordan. LAW PARTNERSHIP. Ring & Jordan. * loriiPTs at Law BEDFOR . PA.. AI7"ILL practice in the -vcral Courts of Bod l ford and adjoining counties. Agencies. Collections, and ail other business intrusted to their care will be promtly and faith fully attended to. OFFICE in Julians street. formerly eecupied by D H. Hod as. Esq., *a