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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
Pig Pen Nuisanees,

The law against creating or maintaining nut
sanccs of this character was recently laid down
in the Philadelphia Court of Quarter Sessions
by Judge Parsons. In charging the jury en-
pannelled in the case of a man who was on trial
for keeping pig pen
The Judge took the broad ground, that no man
has right so to occupy his property as to lncom-
mode or annoy his neighbor. 1t had been decI-
ded, he said, in the Supreme Court of this State,
by Judge Sergeant, that the keeping OF one pig
in pen in a thckly populated nelghborhood,
was per Sc (of itself) a nuisance. Formerly, it
was supposed that it must be proven detrimen-
tai to the health Of the neighborhood to make 1t
a nuisance but within the last % years more
liberal construction had been given to the law IN
relation to nuisances, and it was now sufficient
that the business complained of, should be an
moving to the citizens residing in its locality or
who were in the habit of passing along the high
road near which it was established.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

CoSrEMPrIBLE MEANSEss.-The Postmaster
General, at the request of some members OF the
press, gave permission to the reporters 10 take
copy of his report, but with the solemn pledge
from all that it was not 10 be used until the
Presidents Message was delivered. Good faith
was observed by all except the Philadelphia
Ledger and Baltimore Sun, both Of which pa
pers published the report on Tuesday morning,
knowing that the document had not yet been
transmitted to Congress. The Heads of Depart
ments at Washington will but perform an act of
justice by hereafter excluding the reporters Of
these papers from all participation in privileges
usually extended to that class
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
The Pittsburgh Convention.

A convention of iron manufacturers assembled
at Pittsburgh few weeks since, to discuss the
subject of duty on pig and common merchant
bar iron. Various propositions were offered and
debated, when Geo r. Clapp offered the follow
unanimously adopted
Resolved, That il is the sense of this Conven-
ton, at the present state of the foreign market,
that il will require duty of $40 per ton on pig
iron, and $40 per ton on common bar, aud a cor.
responding increase on all other iron and manu-
factnres OF iron in proportion 10 cost Of make,
to protect the American market
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
T. ENTH AG Y s
From the Report Of the POstmaffer General.

The number of post Offices in the United
States at the close Of the year ending June &c.
1919, was 16,747, there having been 92l estab-
Iished and 335 discontinued within the year.
making an increase within the year of 588
The number Of postmasters appointed within
the year ending June 80, lS49, was $3.50
OF that number, 1882 were appointed in con-
sequence Of resignation; l83 were appointed in
consequence of death 284 were appointed in
consequence of changes of sites of Offices 2l03
were appointed in consequence of removals; ii
were appointed in consequence Of commissions
xpired and not renewed 26 we're appointed in
consequence of commissions renewed % were
appoin ed in consequence of becoming Presiden-
tial by income exceeding $1,000; 92l were ap-
pointed in consequence of new offices.
The number Of mail routes in the United
States on the first day of July, l849, was 4,943,
and the number of contractors 4,l90. The
length of these routes was l67 ,703 miles.
On these routes the mail was transported
~ SAT ,O69 miles, at the cost of 81, 425, SIS.
The gross revenue for the year, ending June
30 lS49, amounted to S4,905, l76 q, derived
from the following sources.
From postage, including stamps SOLD 50 SS2G2 G2
From ne wspaper and pamphlet postage, 6i9,0C 20
From miscellaneous itenls, 3,25f 81
From fines 83 IS
From dead letter money sold, 50 50
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
For H.s Ga-ft,,.

FOR l.t Ga@cQc.
MR, Enron There is now to be seen al the
Marble Yard of Mr.. CHARLES STRATFoRD, in
this place, a most beautiful specimen Of Art
a highly polished slab of White Marble, with I
wreath combined of the Rose and the Morning
Glory encircling the name of ELLEN" The
wreath Is most accurately and elegantly wrought
IN hasi-reiief, and nothing can be more true 10
nature than the delicate beauty Of the fragile
and short-llved Morning Glory, nor more appro-
pirate than the emblem of the blooming Rose
broken 10y the rude hand of the destroyer-
Fell Deaths uutimely frost"
There is world Of mournful eloquence in this
simple nower-wreath embracing that maiden
name. q, flowers! marble flowers pale and
cold as ye, is that silent one whose melancholy
fate yc commemorate le call up images ot
youth, and sweetness, and innocence, now elose@
from our ewes. But not always shall We thus pe
suspended above the cold couch of the dream
less dead That tomb will soon be tenantles>
the Rose shall bloom again the morning ol a'
eternal day shall behold the withered flower eN-
pandins with renew ed life and loyehness to iaa'
no more forever
1t is sad yet pleasing task to erect over ~, -,
grave of our departed friends some meueh'e
of our affection and their worth, and 'he n''
taste that designed this exquisite tribute oil a'
ton, and the skilfu hand which execute" ~
rannnt h. commended too highly
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
AGENCY OFFICE.

IS well observed by Flavel III his excellent work.
L. The Mystery OF Prov idence, thar "there hard
fAx,s in the works, well as in the wor Of Cod
have heea caed tenlerpret trying licences,
in repeated attacks Of i'll health, iRcapaca,ing from
ministerial services, aud the conclusion have drawn
from them is that it is my duty give np the ministry
not altogether but altogether vocation of eScia
sive employment and support, and course OF
life afordcg hope, by the Divine blessing, or
some measure of health and usefulness.
have therefore returned to reside IN community
where my of life formerly Is well KNOWN 10 pros
calling for which think myself qaahed oy eS
perence and by business habits in past years wish To
fducary character, as Executor, ADMINISTRATOR
Guardian, Agent serveas Auditor, Referee, &c;
10 settle Administration Accounts and generally, TO
transact business of like returning health
enable me, without engaging fully and actively in the
exciting duties of the profession.
a+ NV OFFICE is in the front Of my residence,
lately pied by Mr. Charles Mccoy, opposite the Eps
copaI Church, Lewis
WIN. VI. HALL
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
Proceedings of COngress

Congrea, assembled on Monday. There was
quorum of Senators in attendance, and tie
usual business was gone through.
The House met at - O'Clock, and was called
to order by Thomas J. Campbell, the Clerk Of
the last House.
The roll was then called over by States, when
it appeared that all the members were present
except Augustn II. Shepherd, whig, of y. C. (;
Thos B. King, whig, of Georgia; Albert J. Al
ston, whig, and David Hubbard, locofoco, of
Alabama Albert G. Brown, locofoco, of Mis-
sissippl; Meredith P. Gentry, whig, of Tenn /;
and Geo. w. Julian, free soil whig, of Indiana
Number present, 223 absent !; one vacancy
in Palfrey's district, Massachusetts.
On motion of Mr. Boyd, the House proceeded
to the election rira uoce for speaker.
Messrs. Duer, of New York Miller, Of Ohio;
Hilliard, of Ala. and Strong, of Pa; were ap-
pointed tellers.
The House having proceeded to ballot, the
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
Notices of Advertisements.

S. MrILIKEN, Jr, will pay cash for produce
delivered at the depot, or receive 1t On con-
signmenI.
The Administrators OF Geo. w. Oliver de-
sire TO make settlement OF accounts.
The County Commissioners want borrowed
assessment transcripts returned.
The Bridge Company will hold an election
next month.
Hopper offers general assortment of prop
eEty tor rent.
e. w. Elder, Esq, has al auditors notice.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
Is e W. gs s. - ElsH. ~ }E:ss setss
Way freight per mile is y mills for First and Sc
Class and mills for Third and Fourth Class.
List Of Articles in each Class.

FIRST CLASs-Ashes-woo or Ieached; Bones;
Horns and Glue pieces Bricks mot fire.; broken Cast
ngs; Clay, Earth, Sand Gravel; Coal (mnera; Fire
Wood German CIay Heading gand Hoop Poes Iron Ore
Lime: MaRure Marble in blocks (IGwToughtl; Pig and
SCRAP Irons Plaster Gypsum Posts and Rails; Rags
Railroad Ties Silis; Sa shingles and Lath; Slate or
Tile for roofing: Siayes Slaves heading &c for cedar
ware; Tar Pch aud Rosin; Timber, troand or bewul
SECOND CiASS.-AsricutuTalI Implements; Apples
and other domestic fruits, Green dried) Bark tground
or unground); Beef aud Pork (salted) Blooms and An
chones Boards and other sawed lumber; Bran, Ship
stuff and other Feed Burr Blocks Castings, (Ionl; COT
fee Charcoal; Coke /; Cotton Earthenware; Empty
Casks Fire Brck; Fish in Barrels (ai Flour; Grain of
al kinds Grind iones Hemp; Hides; Ice; Iron, [sheet,
bar roed slit hammeredl; Lard; Lead, lin pigs, bar
sheet Mil Stones; Nails and Spikes; Potatoes, Tur-
iips and similar roots; Pot and Pearl AshesBarytes;
EaSed Marble; Soap Stone; Stoneware; for lime
building; Straw Paper or binding boards; Tallow;
Tobacco In leaf; Whskey, Cider, and ether domestic
guors ia Casks; Wrapping Paper,
THIRD CLASS.-Agricultural productions paFti-
carly specified; Bale and hagsing Rope; Beet freshl;
Beer Porter and Ale; BeeswaX Brass in sheets man
ufAciGred Batter and Eggs; Cast Steel; Cedarware;
Cheese; China or Queensware; Clover, Timothy and
other Seeds Copper in bars, sheets manuactnr
eds Fish, lfreshl; Flax Seed Glassware Groceries, Tex
eept corel; Hardware and Cutlery; Hides tdry span
Ishl; Leather Live Stock; Mahogany aud other oFna
mental woods; Marble, manufactured; Ochre; OIL OF all
kinds including Castor and Lard; Oysters; Paints and
Dye stas; Pork (resh; Red Lead [ground oil dryI
Ropes and Codage; Shot, steam Engines and machinery
Of all kinds; Tin and Tnwarei White Lead; Window
Glass; Wool; Zinc in sheets blocks; Zine manuiac-
taTed.
FOURTH CLASS.-Boots, Shoes and Hats; Books,
and Stationery; Buffalo and Moose SKINS Carriages,
vehicles pleasure; Deer skins; Drugs and Medicines
Dry Goods Feathers Foreign Fruits Furniture Furs and
Peltry; Garden Seeds, in boxes; Paper, fwrtng and
printing!; Tobacco, manufactured Trunks; Unenumer
ated Articles.
To DroveTs and others having Live Stock to send to
market /, is desirable they should go in Wednesdays
train the Saturdays train remains Harrisburg
I'll Monday
PASSENGER TRAINS daily leaving Phiadel-
Phia al and LeTsIawn 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
SAMUEL MILLIKEN, Jr
.7geHf LtristgHn.
CRAIG & BELLAS,
Eoy = 1879 .7gsRts, Philadelphia.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
AudifOa.'s Notice.

VEyHE undersigned. appointed auditor to dis
A tIibute the proceeds OF The sale OF the
real estate of Dr. LEWIS HOOVER, now IN
the hands Of the Sheriff of film comfy, viii
meet al the Court House in the borough OF
Lewistown, on THURSDA December
20. ls49, for the purpose of making said dis
trbuton, when and where all parties inter
ested are notified 10 attend
} DICKSON, Auditor.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

u5s Our neighbor of the Democrat had
"glory enough for one day" this week IN a re-
port that Cobb had been elected Speaker, and
Forney Of the Pennsylyanian Clerk of the House
of Representatives at Washington unfortu-
nately the GLORY lasted but one day neither
having been elected thus far, and from present
apprarances not likely to be.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
p.,,n,,pxap,s Rnilroad Company.

The annual meeting of this company took
nloce in Philadelphia on Monday last. The re-
ports of the Board, Chief Engineer, and Treas
urer, were read and adopted. From these re-
norts we learn that 1t has been determined by the
BOARD that on and after the lst of January next,
the rate of way travel shall be reduced to the
uniform rate of three cents per mie-a very
wise and prudent determination-and also to
discontinue all operations on the road upon the
Sabbath after that date.
The fiscal year closed On the 3ist of October
last, and up to that date the Treasurer's books
showed the following state of affairs -
Received from subscriptions and
other sources, S3,692,379 "A
Amount disbursed, 3l93, 709 I5
Leaving balance of 499, $40 90
Ii to this balance be added the a.
mount of uncollected subscrip-
tions, including the second sub
scription from the city of Phil
adelphia, about 100000 90
there is the sum of S2,398, $40 %
applicable to the construction and equipment of
the road
The report of the Engineer gives a large
amount Of statistical matter, both in relation to
Luc COHlplttlOh DN TIC ulAtICit lOulCs OfCl tIlC
mountain as well as that OF forming a junction
with the Portage Railroad. The receipts and
expenditures of the road in use, between
Harrisburg aud Lewistown, are sufficient to
warrant the assurance that the whole road can
not fail TO amply remunerate the capitalists for
the investment made by them. The total re-
cepts for transportation Of freight and passen-
r 0.t
ber, were sl4,602 76 while the expenditures
during the same period were S3405 81, leaving
an excess of 5Il 1897 80, which is equal TO AZ
per cent. interest upon the amount expended in
the building and equipment of that portion of
the road.
resolution Of thanks TO the recent and pres
ent Presidents, Engineers and officers "a for tie
ajle energetic aud satisfactory in tchch they
hare conducted its affair" was then adopted, but
not without opposition.
Resolutions instructing the directors not to
pay more than S2500 per annum to the President
unless he possesses the qualifications Of an en-
gineer-to consider the expedency of providing
for the delivery Of produce at the stores of con-
signees under the present rates Of freight and
relative to disseminating operations on the Sab
bath, were referred TO committee consisting
of Messrs. J. r. IngersolI, Jno. n. Kennedy, j.
F. Leaning, r.. NJ. Lewis, and James Magee,
who arc TO report to an adjourned meeting to be
held on the oath instant
The following gentlemen were elected Direc-
tors for the ensuing year:-WiIlam c. Patter-
son, Samuel V Megrick, David s. Brown, Ste
phen Colwell, Geo. w. Carpenter, Christian F.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
The President,s Message.

The House of Representatives at Washington
having failed thus far to elect Speaker, we are
unable this week to lay before our readers the
Presidents Message.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

Efforts are being made at Huntingdon 10 pur-
chase the Juniata Bridge near that place, so az
to make it free for travel. The Grand Jury re-
commend the county commissioners to approPri-
ate $500 towards it.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

The citizens of Johnstown taking prepar-
atory measures for the formation Of new
county out OF parts Of Cambria Somerset,
Westmoreland and Indiana counties-Johnstown
to be the seat of Justice.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

TUE undersigned appointed auditor - agpo.iinn ihe
J. balance remaining u the hands "a II.saY LEATrOR,
Esq, Adminis raOr Of Ghe estate of JOHN FOSTER,
drccased, late Of Ovcf township, Mfiin county, will
the Court ttoute 10 the borough Of Lewstown,
-so"day faA 2ith jseeaJer 1919, apportion the
same TO and among the p, raons legally entitled TO
ccigr a.
J. DICKSON, Auditor.
Lewsl"Wn, Nov -, lsi9-ft
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

After the 18th ballot resolution was offered
that on the next ballot plurality should elect,
but laid on the table by decided vote. The
House then adjourned.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
REGISTERS OFFICE,
Lewistown, Dec. |, lS49. {

01~The Register deems ii proper to state.
for the information of ali concerned, that ac-
counts must be filed in ms office and published
thirty days previous TO the first day of ensuing
Courts-otherwise they will be retained until
the succeeding term.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

fINIE undersiensd appointed auditor b. the Orphans
Court Of Mlltin county report on the exceptions
fled 10 the Administration Account OF gro w Oliver
Administrator Of JOHN OLIVER, deceased, appoints
IhETsday The I'm If Jeesmber for hearing said ca
ceptions, at the Court House In Lewisown, when and
parties Interested may attend they think proper
JAS. DICKSON. Auditor.
Nov. 81, I549-ft Democrat copy,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
Auditors Notice.
Auditors Notice.

THE undersigned, appointed auditor To distribute
l. the balance 10 the hands Of JOHNSTON SIGLER, Ad
mniztraior OF ADAM slGLER, deceased, 10 and among
the persons legally entitled the same will attend for
that purpose al hs office In the boraagh Of Lewlsown
on Thnrsdag, the 9Th g Of U,eeter, 1912 when and
where ali persons having claims upon said fund nOi
fed to present them, thereafter debarred from
ing IN fjr u share of sand fund.
J. w. SHAW,
Nov o. Isf9-ft Auditor
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

With the Harrisburg Telegraph, we hope that
these lettings were fairly made bnt it strikes
u also as little singular, that every one Of the
successful bidders as given above is Locofoco
Of the deepest dye.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
N . = = 9 q


IE following Accounts have been examined and pass
ed by me, and remain filed of record this office for
inspection of heirs iegaees, creditors aud all others in
any way interested, and viii be presented the
Orphans Court OF the county of Miu, he held the
Court House in LewstOwn, on THURSDAY, the 10Th
day Of January, 1880 for allowance and confirmation
l. The administration account Of John Bartholomew,
Administrator of the Of Joseph Bartholomew
of Granville township, deceased.
9 The fnai administration OF William Shaw
Administrator de honis Of Mathew Taylor late of
Brown township, deceased.
g. The administration account of John McCord, Adj
mnistrator of the estate Of Philip Pefer late Of Gran
vile township, deceased.
T. The administration account Of EHoch z Locke, Ad
miHstrator Of the of George NcLenaheu, late Of
Armagh township, deceased.
). The guardianship account Of Samuel sigicF Guar
dian Of Joseph SgieT, Of Decatur township
6. The guardianship account Of George Weidnlan,
guardian Of Levi, Isaac, and Adam Weidman
JAMES l.. McILVAINE, Register.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08
THE G A ZETTE
LEWIST0WN, PA.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER s, 1919.
TER MS:
ONE DOLLAR PER ANNUTa,
For six months, Is cents.
IN ADVANCE.

OF SIA HIUulIIS, 10 CtHIs.
:L5@ All NEW subscriptions must be paid in
advance. If the paper is continued, and not
paid within the first month, 81 25 will be charg-
ed if not paid in three months, 81 30; II not
paid in six months, sI.75; and if not paid in
nine months, $500.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

4N.'cNFaIF ID j IIlUINJ III
Msssrs, Cobb and Winthrop did not vote.
Three other ballots were had, not materially
differing from the above The House then adj
journed,
The House had several ballots on Tuesday
without eiIecting an election, and at half past
three adjourned. The tenth and last ballot
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

secIinn of the act of 81 March, 1877, for
mail services TO the government.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

North Branch Canal---AliOtment of Work.
The following are the names of the contrac-
tors to whom we learn the work on the North
Branch Canal has been allotted
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

Cleveland, Durkee and Stanton each one
On Wednesday the ballotings were resumed
/ with the following result
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

Lewistown, Dec. /, ls49.-it.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-08

Leaving balance of
Ii to this balance be added the a.
mount Of uncollected subscrip-
tions, including the second sub
scription from the city of Phil
adelphia, about
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-08
LAUGHING GAs!-Doctor Starr, the gen.

LAUGHING GAs!-Docto- Starr, the gen.
tleman who is travelling through the com
try testing the question to what extent a
man may gull his fellow creatures without
receiving personal chas,isement, has been
.'doing up" the citizens OF ST. Louis. Sup.
posing them TO be moro credulous than the
citizens Of this place, or having improved
in the science, he gave laughing gas ex.
hibition in St. Louis uitaom gas-save
what was contained in his own carcase
His hirelings, under the influence Of the
empty bag, acted their parts as faithfully
as some among US may remember the Doc
tor himself, did in our Court House, while
under the same influence. We trust hi
will publish book when he gets through
to let Us know to what extent fraii mortal
ity can be humbugged.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-08
TO THE RIVER TOWNS.

As the pamphlet containing the proceed
ings Of the Rapids Improvement Conycn
lion held in this place, will shortly be issn-
ed from the Hawkeye office, and j, is desi-
rable that all the statistics in relation to
The trade Of the different towns above the
Rapids be embodied in it, We would re-
quest some business man Of each town
north Of us interested in the work, TO COM
pile all the necessary information upon the
subject and forward it to WV. B. EwING, Of
Burlington. Rock Island, Moline, Cam
den. Hampton. Port Byron, New Albany.
lie Claire, Csmanche, Lyons, Charleston,
Believer, Sc, are all interested in thi.
work, and we trust report Of the amount
Of their business will be forwarded to Mr..
Ewing in time to be Incorporated in the
pamphlet. In another column we publish
the statistics Of Burlington, and would sug-
gest to the towns above alluded to in ma
king out their reports TO carry out the cash
value Of the articles. Each river town
will fad il 10 its interest to be represented
in The general report.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-08
LECTURES.

On Monday evening wo attended the
first Of acourse Of six lectures projected by
Rev.. Hildreth on the science Of As,rono.
my. illustrated by diagrams and an orrerv,
Mr.. H., in his familiar stylc, will not only
be able to impart a general knowledge Of
the science, but we think will awaken an 10.
terest that will lead to further investigation
Monday and Wednesday evenings. arc the
times, and the Congregational Church the
place, selected for his lectures.
On Tuesday evening Prof. Sanford de.
Iivered the Introductory or opening lecture
nfthe Medical Institution Of this place. !,
was very able production and character
lied by good feeling, which we hope ma,
be transmitted to the students 10 attendance
The College commences under very favora
BILE auspices-more fattering, the Professor
assured his audience, than ever ATTENDED
the opening of Medical Institution in the
West. Here the student would enjoy al
the advantages without the disadvantage,
peculiar TO Institutions Of the kind located
in cities.