jiK- Jin JOIS HUH IV. Eighth sheet hand bill, 60 copies or less Quarter sheet handbill, 50 copies or less $3.51) , , Half slicct liana-lull, t0 copies or less $5,(11) . , Toll slicct handbill, f0 copies or less $8, til). PLANKS. For anv onantity under five quires, $1, 60 per quire ; on all amounts over that n reasonable reduction will lie made. TERMS OF PAPER. $1,00 per vear in advance-!? 2.00 if paid within the year, and $2,50 if not raid with s in that tunc. NOTIC K . TT,.rW flifl I'ost OlTlCR Will be Wd ovcrv evcninir at 8 o'clock. On Sunday it will be kept open from 8 to in nVl.ink A. M. Mail Closed at, G p. J. L. LUTHER, P. M. EgTWe bave delayed the publication of our paper this week to give the pro. cppd'mtrs of the Congressional Confer- Thev will be found on our second ence. page- m faThrou'h some mismanagement wo failed to obtain a full report of the St. Mary's meeting. Although we were promised a copy of the proceedings they have not yet camo to hand. Tatat. Arrinr.s'T. We learn that Wnlnt 1 ;,st. while choppinc wood near James Millsin Highland township, Thomas Malon of this township met t which resulted in his iloath. lie was cnopping v i when some of the limbs becoming de tached, fell to the around, one striking him on his head and killing him almost imnntW. Tie was a son of Randall Malon of this township, and was re spected by all who knew him. Sgy A funny book has just come to MS, called "Poetical Acorns from the Great Oak Hall." It is one of the lnlliest little books we ever saw full of fun, side-splitting pictures and capital jokes. It is a good thing to have about the house or, as it is made to nicely fit in the pocket, it is just what is often wanted to make a merry evening. It is 'given away gratuitously by Wanamaker & Brown, the pepulur Clothiers, Oak Hall, S. E. cor. 6th and Market sts JJhiladclpliia, ana anyooay can gci u oy .. i , i enclosing their address and a two cent stamp for the postage. Democratic Meeting. A large and c nthusia.stio Democratic mectin;: was held in the Court House last evening. Judge Dickinson was called to the chair and J. K. P. Hall and J. F. Moore, were elected Secretaries. Hon. Wm. Uigler being called upon addiessed the nudience in his clear, ar'nimeiitative manner. Tho spoiker was interrupted frequently by terrific applause After Mr. Biiiler had concluded Dan. Rice of Erie entertained the aud ience, in his usually humorous style civiiisr some eood illustrations. The Col. is a great friend of the soldier and urges the necessity of sustaining the present Administration against the Rad icals. Wm. A. Galbraith of Erie was next called upon to address the meeting, but was not present. The meeting then ad. journed. t&" Gen. Rogers, ot Arkansas, one of the "loyal Southerners" in the Geary al-wool convention, wishes it understood through the New York Ha ul I, that he "withdraws from that mixed trat'icrinir of shiftless, ambitious blacks and women in breeches." He says that he is gone with that body even iarttier tian ins own views could justify, and "he washes his hands, from this time forth, of its proceed in us. J oo much wool lor the General. ESi?" The all-wool convention used the same gravel with which the South Caro lina secession convention of 18G0 was called to oidcr. It would be ou heir loom in the Disunion ianiily. If you would advance your interests Advertise in the Adtorate. TIIEMARKETS. Ripgway, Sept. 14, 18GG, FLOUR, per bbl $13 00 15 00 PORK lo R6 00 WH EAT, per bushel 2 70 RYE 1 00 CORN 1 10 OATS (15 BUCKWHEAT 1 25 DRIED APPLES 4 00 BEANS 3 00 BUTTER per pound 35 lard 30 CHEESE 30 MACKEREL 12 WHITE FISH 10 EGGS ucr dozen 35 Erie, Pa!, kept. 14, 18GG FLOUR per bbl $ 8 60 to 15 00 PORK 33 00 to 34 CO BEE F 20 00 to 21 00 WHITE FISH J bbl 0 25 to 0 50 MACKEREL 10 00 to 12 50 WHEAT per bushel 2 CO to 2 70 BEANS 1 75 to 2 00 EGGS per dozen I!3to 25 L.RL per pound 23 to 24 CHEESE 16lo 17 BUTTER 23 to 25 NEWS DEPOT AND PERIODICA!, rn rv Ti l E J. U 11 DAILY A WEEKLY PAPERS will bo for tsale hereafter, regularly at T JJOOK s TORE I N ST. MARY'S. N. B, Anv work, cither American or Europen, Religious, Scientifie, Phil osophical, Historical, &c, will be pro cured on application as above. Any article in the Book or (stationery lino . r,. !, I i 1 L M no: in eiorc, win be sent for by mail nna DC roccivoa in a iew aays auer or dering, jun. 14-ly. SOMETHING NEW! HOUSE, SIGN & ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. rpiIE SUBSCR1MEK WOULD K r JL spectfully inform the citizens of Elk county that ho has just started in the ahovo business in Ridgway, and feel confi dent that he can please all who may favor him with their custom. GRAINING, PAPER HANGING AND CALCIMINING DONE ON SHORT NOTICE AND IN THE most fashionable and improved manner and style. Orders left at this Office or at the Dunking Mouse ot Souther, Willis & Souther will be promptly attended to. W. 1'. WILLIAMS, May-17'C(j-ly. D ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned is this day dis solved by mutual consent. YV. 1'. WILLIAMS, II. O. McG'ONNELL. August 1st, '66 3 1. T7-EROSENE AND OAS STOVES. JV TEA AND COFFEE BOILERS, GLUE, POTS, OIL CANS, &c, &-0. JKiS? All the cooking for a -&a USr family may be done with "a JSSf Kerosene Oil, or Gas, -n Cgy with less trouble, and at "a JUKif less expense, than by any "538 other fuel. "3 Each Article manufactured by this Com' r.nnv is frunrnntecd to tierform all that is . claimed lor it. JCS?Send for Circular. LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. KEROSENE LAMP HEATER CO., 20G Pearl Street, N. Y. July-19'G0.-ly. Es MPIRE SE.VING MACHINE CO, J'rincipal Office, CIO liroadiray, N. Y. GREAT IMPROVEMENT in Sewing Ma chines. Empire Shuttle. Crank Motion Sewing Machine. It is thus rendered noise less in action. Its motion being all positive it is not liable to get ovt of order. It is the best Family Machine ! Notice is called to our jewand Improved Manufacturing Ma- chine, for tailors and Boot and Shoe Fitters. A rents wanted, to whom a liberal discount will be given. No Consignments maile. ii p EMPIRE SEWING MACHINE CO July-iy'oC.-ly. TXECUTION'S, SUMMONS, SURPCE nns Warrants, &c on hand and for sale at this ofhee. HF. OVERIIOI.TZER, . MERCHANT TAILOR, Kid sway, Elk Co., Pa. The subscriber desires respectfully to in form the citizens of Ridgway and vicinity that he is prcpa:ed to make to order as well as it can bo done anywhere, anything in the line of his business. All he asks is a fair trial. Good Fits cuaiantecd. neaClollis, Cassimc-rs, Vestings and Trimmings of the latest and most approved styles kept constantly on hand, which will be yold CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAP EST. faug30.y GENERAL ELECTION i no v f jn iti ojr FJRSUANT lo an Act of the Gen eral Assembly of the Commonwealth r.f Pennsylvania, entitled " An Act Re- j hiting to the hlections ot the Common wealth,' approved the 2d day of July A. D., ISail, I, JAS. A. MALOXK, Il'gh Sheriff of tho Couxfy of Elk, Pounty'lvauia, do hereby make known and give notioe to the Electors of tho County of Elk, that a GENERAL ELECTION, will be held in said coun ty of Elk on the SECOND TUESDAY, 0th day of October, 18G5, at which time tho following officers are to be elected : One person for Governor of the Com monwealth of Pennsylvania. One person for Congress, to represent the counties of Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, M'Kean, and '-Varren. One person for Assembly, to represent the counties of Clearfield, Elk and Forest, in the House of Representa tives at Harrrisburg. One person for Prothonotary, &c, of iviis county. lwo persons for Associate Judges of l'ilk county. Ono person for County Commissioner of i-Ak county. One person lor County Auditor of Elk county. One person for County Surveyor of Elk county. And the qualified electors of the coun ty of Elk, will hold their elections in the several districts, as follows : Bcnezctte townbhip, at the house of lhomue Overturf. Benziugcr township, at school. house No. 1, near the Elk creek bridge. Fox township, at tho Qravo Yard schoolhouso. Highland township, at tho liouso of Le vi Ellithorpe. Ridgway township, at tho Court House. St. Mary's borough, at tho house of Ignatius Garner. Spring Creek township, at tho house of (S'toekdalc, Downer & Co. Jay township, at the house of Alfred Pearsol. Jones township, at tho school.house in "Wilcox. 1 also make known and give notice, as in and by tho 13th section ot the aforesaid act, I am directed, " that every person, excepting Justices of the Peace, who shall hold any office or ap pointment to profit or trust under the Government of tho United States or of this State, or any city or incorporated District, whether a commissioned officer or otherwise, a subordinate officer, or agent, who is or shall be employed un der the legislative, judiciary, or execu tive department of this State, or United States, or any city or incorporated dis. trict : and also, that every member of Congress, and: the State Legislature, and tho select or common council of any city, commissioners of any incorporated districts, is by law incapable of holding or exercising at the same time, the of. fice or appointment ot Judge, Inspeo. tor, or Clerk of any election of this Commonwealth, and that no Inspector, or judge, or other officer of any such election shall be eligible to any office then to be voted tor. Al-o, That in tho fourth section of the act of Assembly entitled " An Act Relating to Elections and for other rurposes, approved April 16, 1849, it is enacted that the 13th section, " shall not be construed as to prevent any Mil itia orncer or borough olhcer trom scrv- ing as Judge, inspector or clerk at any general or special election in this Com monwealth." Also, That in the 01 section of said act is enao.ed that " every general and special election shall be opened between tho hours of eight and ten in the fore Doon, and snail contmue without inter. ruption or adjournment, until seven k in the evening when the polls shall bo closed. The general, special, city, incorpora ted districts and township elections, and all elections, for electors of President and Vice President of the United States shall bo held and conducted by tho In spectors and J udges elected as aforesaid, and by clerks appointed as in hereinaf ter provided. "No person shall be permitted to vote at any election, as aforesaid, but white free man of the age of twenty one j ears or more, who shall have resided in this State at least one year, and in the election district where ho offors to vote at least ten days immediately preooed- mg sucn election, ana witnin two years paid a Mate or county tax, which shall have been assessed at least ten days be. fore the election. Hut a citizen ot the United States who have previously been a qualiued votci ot this 5tato and re, moved therefrom and returned, and who shall have resided in tho election dis trict and paid taxes as aforesaid, shall bo entitled to vote after residing in this state six months. Provided, That the white freeman, citizens of tho United States are between the ages of twenty one and twenty-two years, and have re sided in the election district tcu days as aforesaid, shall not have paid taxes. Pursuant to the provisions contained in the 4th Section of the Act aforesaid the Judges of tho aforesaid districts shall respectively take charge of the certificates or return of elections of their respective districts, and produce them at a uieetinff of ono Judge from each district, at the Court House in Ridgway on the third day alter the election, be ing for the present year, on FRIDAY, the 12th day of October next, then and there to perform the duties required by law of said Judges , also, where a Judge by sickness or unavoidable accident, is unable to attend said meeting of Judges, then tho certificate or return aforcsai shall bo taken in charge by one of the Inspectors or Clerks of the election of said dirtnct, who 6hall do and perform the duties required ot said Judge una blc to attend. JN AUi regulating trio mode ot vo, ting at all elections, iu the several coun ties ot this Commonwealth : section i. yje ii enacrea ou the Sen ate anil Huuse of Rrpresentattvei of tit Commonwealth of J ennsytvanta General Assemlh met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority ot the sama That the qualified voters of the several counties ot this commonwealth, at all general township, borough and special elections, are hereby, hereatter, author, ized and required to vote, by tickets, printed or written, severally classified as follows : One ticket shall embraco the names of all judges of coutts voted for, and to bo labelled, outside, "judi ciary ; " ono ticket shall embrace the names of all state officers voted for, and be labelled " State j " one ticket shall embrace the names of all county officers voted for, including office of senator, member, and members of assembly, if voted for, and members of congress, if voted for, and bo labelled, "county;" one ticke) shall embraee the names of all township officers voted for, and be labelled, " towuship ; " one ticket shall embrace the names of all borough offi. ceis voted for, and be labelled, " bor. ough; " aud each class shall be deposi ted in separate ballot boxes. Given under tny band at my office, in Ridgway, the sixteenth day of August, 1800. JAS. A. M ALONE, Sheriff of Elk County. Au2-16'6G. tae. J. Powell's Column. THE LARGEST STOCK OF J THE MOST DESIRABLE ASSORT MENT. milE UNDERSIGNED offers to the pub lic nt ins commodious Bales itooms in awav. the largest ond best general as sortment of Merchandise that can be found at any Store between WILLIAMSPORT AND ERIE, and at more favorable trices than can be boueht at cither of these points-. His stock comprises a splendid variety oi PRINTS, DELANES, SHEETINGS, DRESS GOODS, CLOTHS, READY MADE CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, TINWARE, HARDWARE, - CROCKERY, STONEWARE, GR O CERIES it- PR O VISIONS &C., &C. Bf&The cronrictor. thankful for the very generous patronage thus far extended to Ins establishment by the citizens of Jmk and adjoining counties, hopes to merit and receive a continuance of the same. J. POWELL, Aug.-16'GG.-ly. ii A XT T ION ."All persons are here. J by cautioned not to buy er deal for a note drawn in favor of William Boyd for $35,00, as I have not received value for said note, and I will not pay it. nugJSUlit A. S. HILL. The People's Candidate for Congress. Col. Dan Rice : Dear Sik. We, the undersigned citizens of Girard and Erie County, in view of the patriotic services rendered the Government, and the many thou sands of hard earned dollars you have expended to sustain and carry on the war against rebellion : having proved yourself the true friend and supporter of Andrew Johnson and his Administra. tion in their efforts to restore the Union, aud having confidence in your integrity and ability to disehargo the duties of representative of the l'Jth District in Cougress, we therefore request that you allow your natno to be used as the Peo ple's Candidate for that office at the ensuins election. Geo. Senyard, John II . Gulliford, A. O. Ely, E. K. Smith, Frank MoCreary, Wm. H. Edson, F. M. Coats, John Robertson, X. Olin, John Kessel, E. S. Belknap, W. D. Webber, II. L. Cnrr, W. D. Martin, J. T Simmons, A. White, 8. F. Mason, L. B. Chevalier, Jas. L. Thayer, S. T. Williams, Geo. C. Martin, O. W. Noyes, D. N a son, Mgxon Godfrey, 11. Kittelbercer, Jr. E. J. K.cnyon, J. Gulliford, J. Martin, W. L. 'i'rant, Wm. Plutl, II. licnham. James Rrawley, Henry liall, B. C. Ely, A. M. Osborn, Chas. 15. Grant, Louis Yeager, S. D. Cookett, Jjhn Brecht, Hiram Daggett. J. W. Atwater, E. Jewel, E. W. Clark. William Tyler, G. 8. Gull'ford, John Hay, Jr., J. L. Hart, G. W. Stines, A. Martin, Robt. Wileox, J. E. Pottibono, A. Stone, James Callan, C. L. Phelps, Micli'ISchumaker, Jr. lleinrich Kittelberger, llobert tamer, L. V. Hart, J. M. Murphy, J. Bender. Altoona, Pa., Juno 2Gth 18G6. To the Citizens op Uihard and Erie Cocnty, Penn'a. Your letter, pioposing to rnn me for Congress, is received. I would indeed be insensible to the commonest impulses' of humanity were I not tilled with- the warmest scntimcntof cratitude for tho friendly expressions and personal re. gard that your letter contains, signed as it is by Republicans and JJeiuoorats, whom I know to be staunch supporters of the Government, and many who have risked their lived for the preservation of the Union, buch distinguished con sideration overcomes every natural ob jection I may have for political, honors, consequently l do accept ot your kind invitation to allow my name to be used, but with the understanding that I am not to bo tho standard-bearer of either political party (Republicans or Demo crats) but if nominated it must be by a People's Convention, as I belong to the people. I hey are my trieuds and pa. trons, and in justice to them, composed as they are of all shades of political opinions, I must continue to live ia their esteem, and labor to promote their hap. piucss and interests which has been the height of my ambition for tweoty.five years. llespecttully, Yours, July,12-tf. Dan Rice. I7SrPrtAY."Came to the premises jj of the subscriber in Spring Creek town ship on the 6th of July last, a SORRELL MARE, with one white land foot. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take her away. otherwise she will tie disposed or as me law directs. uuttWH niLBUs, Aug.-16'66.-3t. Portland, Elk Co., Pa. TOB WORK of all kinds and dea. J criptions done at this office. AT THE New Stoic of WEIS II It O T II E U S at St. Mary's, Elk County Pennsylvania Successors to George Weis. Offer for sale, at. wholesale and retail, a woll selected stockof SI'JIIXG SUMMER u2 1 ' m d W i SILKS, MORLXCES, POPLINS, DELAINES, MOHAIRS, Plain and figured Alpacas. A large assortment of Prints, White goodsof every description. Flannels of all kinds, Gingham, Tickings and S'hirting in great variety. LADIE'S & c IIILDREN'aS1 Millinery Goods ; such as BONNETS, tlATS. CAPS, RIBBONS, Ac. GL O VES A HOSIER V. GENTS furnishing goods of every description, CL O THS, CA SSIMERES Ac, Ac. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. A large stock of FLOUR, PORK, Sl'GAR, TEA, COFFEE, sncEs, RICE, SALT, LARD, OIL, WHALE OIL, PETROLEUM CANDLES. SOAP OF ALL KINDS. Id short, we have everything needed for iamil? use. Cedar and. Willow Ware of every de scription. Confectionary, Rrush. es of all kinds. A full assort ment of Stationery, Wall Pa per, Paper Curtains, Reau. tiful Oil Cloth Window Shades. A very large assortment ot Segars and Tobacco. miTEBUY OUR STOCK directly from tho Manufacturer and there fore we can afford to sell cheaper than any other establishment in hit county. THE PUBLIC vited to call ctnnlr nnd nrifios ! are respectfully in and examine our Whether they wish to buy or not, for Wo claim to have one of the most complete stocks and the finest STORE in the couuty and can sell for less profit, than any other house iu the county. Wm B ROTIIERS St. Mary's, March lOth'CG. WARDED A COLD MEDAL ! AT THE American InEtituteClFair ! OCTOBER' 13, 1805. In direct competition with all the leading: makers in the country. 'PELOUHET ORGANS AND MELODEONS. C. PELOUBET & SON,'' Manufacturers. Respectfully invite the attention of pur. chasers, the trade and profession, to tho' POLL O WING INSTR L'JtENTS Of their' manufacture: Poclal Uao Oi'traiiR Five sizes, FiveOotave, one to throe Bank of Keys, three to cightetts of Reeds, Prices, $235 to $000. School Organs, Nine styles, single and doublu Eeed Rosewood and Black Walnut cases, Prices, $130 to $210. Melodeons riiino'stylo and Portable, Twelve Varie ties, from four to six Octaves, BiirgU and double Reed, Rosewood and Black Walnut Cases. Prices, $05 to $210. Every instrument is mado by competent workmen, from the best material, uneer our personal supervision, aud every modern improvement, worthy of tho namo, is intro duced in them. Among these we would call attention to tho TEEMOLANTE, which has been so much admired, and can bo found only in instruments of our own manufac ture. From among the flattering testimonials of eminent professors and organists, wo give the following extracts : " I he pedals 1 conserve to be unapproach able in their beautiful' smooth quality." I, ill. IL; ik-lli. " It is a grand, good insirument, and does credit to the builder." II. C. Folger, Troy, New York. " They are among the finest Instruments manufactured either in this country or a broad." Wm. Berg, J. Moscnthal, Aptomai ' They have given universal satisfaction." W. E. Ilawley, Fon-du lac, Wis. " There is o peculiarly sweet and sympa. thetic tone which harmonizes charmingly with the voice."' W. II. Cooke. " I am particularly pbaseJ with the ar rangement of the different registers." Wm. II. liradbury. " No other instrument so nearly ap proaches the organ." The Chorister, N. V. " This instrument has a clear superiority over every lli ing yet introduced among us." Independent, N. V. " The tones and the action are excellent." Rev. W. S. Leavilt, Hudson. New York. " Tho nioro wo me it the better we like it." J 1! Hague, Hudson, New York. "Tho two Rank Organ is really a gem." J W Kinjiioutt, Boston, Mass. " Wo have found them excellent in all point j constituting a good instrument." J I' Cook, T J Cook. "It looks and sounds splendidly." SB Saxton, Troy, New York. " Tho most perfect toned MeloJoon I eror saw." Guy F No-th. " They full back on such substantial mer' its as superiority of workmanship, beauty of tone and reasonableness of prico. And wo must say that in all their respects they are well worthy of praise." Musical Pio neer. &jrEvcry instrument is fully warranted, and bored und shipped iu New York City wiiiiout charge. Circulars, Cuts, and Trico Lists, jo., sent ou application to C PELOUBET & SON, IkOOMFIKLI), N. j. Or j M Pelton, 811. Broadway, New York ; Conrad Meyer, 722, Arch Street, Philad ; rf B,ainaid & Son, Cleveland, Ohio; J A. TuckerS Co, Jackson, Michigan : Wevnr & Gerard, Cincinatti, Ohio ; Jonl H Mu-iw, Mobile, Alabama, WHOLESALE A'JKXT. Ju'y 2t5,6ij-ly A
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