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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02
A word 10 the Whlgs Of MinIin.

). We last week issued call for County
Meeting to be held on Tuesday evening,
9th August, and we hope that the apathy
and indifference SO often manifested on
such occasions-especially by those who
are the first to jump at every little office
that falls within the appointing power of
the State or General Government-will be
retrieved by general attendance, and a
willingness TO aid in doing whatever may
be conducive TO the interests of our party.
So long as these men, and many others
who would like TO be considered leaders,
stand by with folded arms, leaving the
work TO be done by few, land in all like
lihood afterwards find fault with the man
ner it is done) the wings of Mifiiin cannot
expect to succeed. With party vote
nearly balanced--with many efficient work
ingmen in our ranks who but need a word
of encouragement and little assistance TO
present a formidable array to our oppo-
nents at any elechon-it is hardly once in
half dozen years that we can succeed in
electing whig TO any Office, and the loco
focos lord it as efiectually as though they
had majority of thousands. 1t is time
to inquire why this is so, and 10 apply n
remedy. Organization is undoubtedly the
first step, and TO this we would call the at
tention of our readers, in order that we
may do the work before US in the ensuing
important campaign as it oughtto be done,
and if beaten at all, let it be with the
of having done our duty.
But there is no necessity for going into
the campaign with no expectation of sue
cess. We verify believe that q general
determination on the part Of each dis
trict to do It's best-a discountenancing of
grumblers and mischief makers-and an
effort TO give united support TO the NOM
inees, would soon convince the wings that
locofocoism in this county is not so strong
as appearances would indicate. Il is at
least worth making trial-the more so,
as we this fall owe duty to the congress
sional district which we must faithfully dis
charge, for we presume no good whig
would choose to have it said that it was
owing to his supineness that free trader
district now reaping some Of
the fruits of low duties on iron.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

sV@ Our neighbors Of the True Demo
crat have procured founts of new tyne,
andmade other Improvements, which make
il sheet creditable to their industry and
enterprise. The Huntindon Globe, Holli-
daysburg Standard, Butler Wing, Indiana
Register, and number of others, have
also recently appeared in new dresses, and
now make handsome appearance. We
should ike very well TO enlarge the Ga,
zctte, but as it would require new press
in addition to other material necessary fol-
that purpose, the expense is considerably
more than we can afford As soon, how
ever, as three or four hundred new sub
scribers come forward with a dollar in ad-
vance-and we want none other-we shall
make an improvement in the Gazette be-
yond anything that has been effected since
1t has been in our hands
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

IL a CONCERT was given al the Town Hall
yesterday evening by pupils of the Pennsylvania
Institution for the Instruction Of the Blind, un-
der direction Of Mr.. CHAFIN, the Principal,
which, notwithstanding the unfavorable weather,
was attended by considerable number Of our
citizens, who had an opportunity of witnessing
the progress made by these unfortunates in vocal
and instrumental music, manufacturing various
useful articles, needle and fancy work, reading,
DC. The heavy rain having delayed the exhibi-
tion to an hour at which it was found impossible
TO do full justice to the programme, the Prin-
cipal has concluded to give another concert
THIS EVENING, al & O'Clock Admittance 25
cents-children half price 1t may be proper
10 state that the only object in charging an ad-
mission fee is to defray travelling expenses
the tour being undertaken principally "to ex-
hloit to the community the great advantages OF
Education to the BLIND, in securing their happi-
ness and means Of self support; and also to
induce other Blind children to come to the In
stitution and receive the benefits which can only
be provided for them No one, we are sure,
will regret paying them q visit
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02
TO TEACHERS.

WRITTEN PROPOSALS will be received
w by the Board of School Directors of the
Borough Of Lewistown until MONDAY, Sd
September, 1850, for One First and 7ico Second
Class Male; One First and One Second Class Ft-
male; and Sir Male or Female Teachers for the
Primary Department, and One Teacher for the
School for Colored children, TO take charge of
the several public schools in said borough, which
are to be opened on the 10th of that month and
continue for 5 or months
COAL.-Proposals will also be received at
the same time for furnishing and delivering at
such places as the Board may direct 20 TONS
OF GOOD COAL, gross weight, to be free
from slate, bone coal, &c
GEORGE FRYSINGER, Prest.
JOSEPH ALEXANDER, Sec'ry.
Lewistown, August ., 1850
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

II A violent thunderstorm passed over
Cumberland and Lancaster counties on
Sunday evening last, which struck five
barns, filed with hay and grain, in the
former county, all of which were con-
sumed; and killed Mr.. Hiram Baughman,
of Georgetown, Bart township, Lancaster
county. The Tribune states that he had
retired TO bed in company with his wife,
and while lying by her side, the fluid
passed down the chimney, killing him, but
leaving her unharmed.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

70 Some lawyers in Philadelphia pro-
posed to hold caucus meeting, 10 consist
of two Of that class from each judicial
district, for the purpose of adopting mea-
sures against the proposed amendments'to
the constitution, and Mr.. Samuel Parke,
of Lancaster, has deemed it his duty to
make the matter public. Let them meet
we venture TO say two lawyers from
each Judicial district can't do much one
way or the other.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

0~T Gov. RAMSEY, the Governor of Mime
sofa, who has for some time been absent on an
expedition into the Chippewa country, around
the head waters of the Mississippi, returned to
the seat OF government on the 7th uIt. The
St. Paula Chronicle Of the 9Th says =" He
penetrated as far as Cass Lake, about five hun
dred miles above ST. Paul. lie represents a
trip OF this kind as pleasant and novel in the
extreme, and the country grand and romantic
TO the highest degree. We are sorry we have
not time and space to give detailed account
o' the voyage. most interesting fact IN re-
gard TO agriculture IS, that Ola the borders Of
'ass Lake the Missionaries have fine fields of
mtAter Dhedt growing. Their potatoes and
"'hot Yege'Hbies look az forward aud thrlfly a.
any 10 this part OF the Territory
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02
Pennock's Patent Grain Drill,
Patent granted March II, ISii---Re-Issued
October so, 1919.
OPY OF CLAIM:

L u - + I L. A NJ:
NITE f wish to be understood that we do not
Wv claim the separate or individual action
of the seed tubes independently of the seed
rollers; but what we do claim as our invention,
and desire to secure by letters patent, is
lst. The simultaneous throwing into and out
OF operation, by the movement OF lever. or
other mechanical equivalent or device, each
seeding cylinder and its respective or seed tube,
for the purpose of sowing with any number
of hoppers and drills that may be required
in sowing point or other irregular shaped land
without stopping the animal or animals attached
10 the machlne-not intending to limit to the
particular constructions herein described and
represented In the annexed cravings, bat to
vary them IN any way that we may deem
proper, so that the before described results are
effected by means OF substantially the same IS
those described IN the foregoing specifications.
I'd. We also claim the arrangement of the
spur wheels Tor the purpose of connecting the
seed rollers and hoppers p to the shaft o as
before described, IN such manner that th67 can
be disengaged or engaged at pleasure whilst
the machine is in motion.
In testimony whereof We have heremto
signed our names before the subscribing wit
nesSes. MOSES pENNOCk
Witnesses, SAMUEL pENNOCR,
JosnpA TAYLOR,
WM CuAMaERS
Al persons are hereby cautioned sgalnst
making, vending, purchasing or using drills
infringing on this claim, as We shall enforce .ae
-aW AGAINST all such
ans1-;'t = & NJ PENNOCA
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02
n 0 I Ice s.

Lettice Arnold, Lizzie Wilson, and the His
tory of Household, are three very pretty tales
published in a pamphlet of So pages at the
Office Of the Living Age, by L. Lttell & Co.
Fer sale by Stringer q Townsend, New York,
and Getz.& Buck, Philadelphia
National (quarto) School Geographic, by
s. q. Goodrch.-We have received u copy Of
the revised edition of this work, which is one
of the most complete ever published, and beau
tiiully illustrated by stylographic maps and
other suitable engraWngs. New statistics and
other matter have been added TO the text and
no labor spared BY the author or publishers to
make 1t superior work. The several Boards
OF School Directors in this county can SEQ
copy at this office fer few weeks, where thew
can also learn the terms upon which ii can be
procured from the publishers, Huntingdon g.
Savage, New York.
The Spiritual Philosopher, is the title of
new paper started al Boston by l.aroy Sunder-
laad, and devoted to the exposition of Nature,
Physical, Animal. Spiritual, Celestial, Divine.
From the wsll-knowR ability Of the editor. il
will no doubt prove an interesting sheet. To
be published weekly at 81 per annum.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02
For he Go-st,.

Let praise or censuFe be given to public %;
GERS according to their deserts. Wbiis, ,t'
writer some months ago in your paper an;,oaI a51
Verted against our borough officers for neliaa,
OF duty, ne now feels justified in granting be,
the need Of praise, Now, when our b6ro"1i, rI,
Is isudn5e hIst liable to be infected by disease, the
CESS, DIR. T. A. WoRRALL, in pYr,fy;,,,, ~ Dur
rough from filth and pollution, merit tRe ,h,rI,,
OF every good citizen and consderino tI,at t;s
eXertlons as an officer initiate against his
mary interest in his profession, he is doub!y on.
Titled to our expressions of gratitude.
AN OBSERVER.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

u The Clarion Democrat, the organ
of the locofocos in that county, says when
ever the party will raise the question of
for or against Simon Cameron, he goes
the whole hog for Cameron, whom he
considers better democrat than nine
tenths of those who rcvile him. Simon,
it appears, amt kicked out of the party
yet, as some of the locofoco papers in diff
fcrent parts of the State try to make their
readers believe.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

- Since our friend of the HOLIDAYS
burg Standard has got an office on the
railroad, he has grown TO be perfect un-
believer, for he not only doubts the ii
ieet cornstalk, but don't even believe that if
the amendments to the constitution are
published in more than one paper in a
county, the pay of the others is lessened !
Ii he will take the trouble to refer to the
constitution, and then to the appropriations
made by the Legislature in ls49 and so,
'ie can easily satisfy himself of the cor
RICHNESS OF our statement. As for the
cornstaik, we shall advise the Colonel to
Dox II up together with some samples Of
"hea'. rye, oats. and buckwheat. and shin
10y hist opportunity, when The ekeptic can
see for himself and be convinced that ola
Mltlhn can raise something more than the
great staples of Blair, namely, huckleber-
zias, Wild strawberries, and erhigg.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

MEMENToEs FOR THE DEAD.-A visit
TO Messrs. SUNDERLANDs' Marble Yard
will be amply repaid by a view of some
chaste and beautiful work, of a new style,
recently introduced there. Among others,
q tombstone intended as a memento for
one laid low in early years, will especially
attract attention: the headstone is figure
of cherub, encircled by 4 wreath of
flowers, finished in a style equal to any
made; the foot is composed, first Of
sandstone, then a block of white marble,
which in turn supports polished piece of
black marble, and on this rests a draped
piece with the figure of finely chisseled
sleeping lamb on top. The sides are COM
posed of slabs of white marble of the
Doric order, and the space between filed
with sod. II is, we understand, for sale,
and will commend itself to parents who
wish appropriately to mark the spot where
rcpose the remains Of loved son or
daughter. The execution Of this and va
rious other specimens Of art TO be found
in the yard, is highly creditable TO the pro-
prletors and hands employed.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

. Some Of the locofoco papers are
trying 70 make capital against the Presl-
dent because he did not appoint Penn
sylvanian TO a cabinet office, and many
whig papers regret the circumstance. We
see no cause for regret in this matter, and
believe, on the whole, that il is better for
the wings Of Pennsylvania to be without
a representative in thatbody-it being more
likely that government appointments will
he satisfactory to the masses than when
made by and with the advice and consent
Of a cabinet officer.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

Mr.. CLAWS SPEEcH.-This great eff
fort Of the venerable statesman, delivered
IN the Senate on Monday week, was pub
lished in the National hateMgencer Of
Friday last, of which it covers ten and q
half columns, exclusive of two columns
more of Incidental debate between him
and Messrs. BARNwELL, of South Carolina,
and HALE, of New Hampshire. Its great
length will prevent its general publication.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

THIEVES ABoUT.-Three stores wera
broken into at Hollidaysburg last week
and attempts made to enter some others
At Mifliin the stores Of Messrs. John, 8
Miller and Joseph NJ. Belford were en-
tered, but nothing of much CONSEQUENCE
has been missed.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02
ClUNTY MEETING.

FEHHE WHIGS OF MIFFLIN COUN-
Il TY are requested TO assemble at the
Town Hall, in Lewistown, on Tuesday
evening, August 9th, 1850, for the purpose
of taking such measures as may be deemed
expedient in relation 10 the approaching
election. Addresses will be delivered by
able speakers. A general attendance Is
requested.
GEORGE FRYSINGER,
Chairman County Commmiuee.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

+. G. FRANcIscus, whose hardware
store has of late years attracted general
attention for its neat arrangement and ex-
tensive assortment, has been appointed
agent for the sale OF the Waterville Com
pany's cutlery, which is represented as
equal 10 Rodgers best.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02
Notices of Advertisements,

S. " NJ. PENNocK publish their claim TO an
improved drill, as filed in the Patent Office, and
caution all persons not to infringe it in any way.
The BoRouGH offers for sale the Poor House
Farm, very desirable property.
The School DIREcToRs advertise for teach
ers and coal
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

A NEW ARTICLE OF EXPORT FROM LEW
IsTowN.-We learn that our friend Hop
per, having more ice than will be needed
TO supply our citizens this season, intends
to ship several tons 10 Harrisburg. Sue
cess TO the ex-senator!
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

amendment offered until the whole DILL was dis
membered and nothing left except the part rela-
tive to providing territorial government for
Utah This is equivalent to killing the entire
bill for which Clay, Cass, Foote, and many
others have 60 long labored.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

LARGE YIELp.-John Ruble, of Fer
guson's Valley, thrashed out 81 dozen of
wheat this week, which yielded SCI BUSH
els by measurement-brought it 10 town
yesterday, and sold it at the top of the
market by weight, which brought il out 60
bushels
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02
Lewistown, August 2, 1850
PHTLADELrHIA. Anonst I 1o5n

~ 11II'7& 5f1I'I-IfIA' AugOst i, IsuU
Flour continues quiet at So l83a5.25. Extra
Flour S3,3la5.50 Rye Flour is seIIinr az
S2.s7. Corn Meal is held at the same price
GRAIs-Wheat is in limited demand; small
sales of new red Southern at Sl.I8; white, M
sales reported. Corn is scarce at G45a65c. for
good yellow white is worth &c. Pennsvl.
vania Rye is held at &c. Oats are still yery
scarce; sales of prime Penra from store at 50
Cts; Southern Is worth 44a45c,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02
BALTIMORE. July 81 Is5n

baltimore, July 81, Ic0U.
FLoUR.-Howard Street Flour is quoted Al.
S325, and new City Mills at $3.50. BaIti.
more Corn,Meal is dull at So 5a3.25 per bbl.
Pennsylvania sells at So.
GRAIN-Wheat is scarce. New reds sell
at l00allS cents and white at 120aI25 cents,
Corn, white, G5a66c, yellow 66c. Oats 44a45.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

- "A Methodist Camp Meeting viii
commence to-day in Juniata county, three
miles from Mifilintown, and one mile e,st
Of Horningtown.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

w The colored population was out in
full force yesterday, celebrating the Ami
versary of Emancipation in the West
India Islands.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

u The Female Medical College Of
Pennsylvania has been duly organized by
the appointment of able Professors in the
various departments. The lectures will
commence in Philadelphia in October next.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamship Canada, Capt. Harrison, from
Liverpool, July Goth, arrived at Halifax on
Wednesday morning last.
At the last dates, the American fleet was still
of the port of Lisbon but the papers furnish
no news relative to the difficulty between Portu-
gal and the United States.
Little doubt exists but that hostities ere this,
actually recommended between Denmark aud
the Duchies. Ifso, important results are likely
TO ensue, as large Russian leetls oil the coast,
for the avowed purpose of giving the Danes all
the assistance they may require.
The Queen of Spain has been delivered of
son, who lived only for few moments.
A difficulty has arisen between Spain and
Portugal, in consequence Of The marriage of the
Kings sister with Cond. Monte Aloln, the son
OF Don Carlos. The Spanish Minister has pro-
tested against the alliance, as breach of The
quadrupe treaty, and has asked for his passports.
HkEApsTurFs.- is easier to buy, and
prices are merely nominal Corn is dull. yell
low Is Is and White cd. lower. Wheat is dull
and 2d lower
AMERICAN PRouIoNs Beef is exceedingly
dull Mess Pork IS in more inquiry, but Prime
Mess attracts no attention,
CerrON,~-Ihe murke has been active through
ont the week and sales IN all amount 10 llO 0Un
bales at P to d per 10 advance
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-08-02

TER MS:
ONE DOLLAR PER ANNuM,


For six months, IS cents
H=All NEW subscriptions must be Paid IN
advance, If the paper is continued, and not
rsid within the first month, 81 b will be charg-
ed if not paid in three months, sl.oU; II not
naid in six months, sl.75; and If not paid in
nine months, $500.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-06-01

DRoPosALs oT carrying mails Of United ou us
lst DAY jury, 1850 the 3o of June, 1851 Inclusive n
MAZE wiz the conaes Once Of the Post De-
partment of Washington, until y Of the 2oh
June TO decided BY day the and In the nan
and time herein specified, wa;
By wnslow sebasticook, Clinton, Rumham Village, Ra
Burnbam, Troy, North Dixmont North Newbursh, and NoA
To Bangor, BY S, .. M, IN miles
And back between and every day,
@ The object is 70 connect with waterse in each
direction, taking through mail and supplying the intermediary
pies wssk going and returning Present No
ID Wsterve Bangor be discontinued ANY Of these oc
otherwise sueenty supplied The bidder may propose 70 omit &
getheT, M
Proposals invited for service Of Adore Water
Vile, BY Unity, Troy Dixmont, Dixmon Mills kewbursh
ampden 10 bangor and back six times week. connecting wa
Proposals will be waervie ana
Unity connecting with day line Mol Augusta 10 Bangor,
times a week each way,
Glf- Bidders win specify mode Of conveyance.
NOTES. /.
proposal by
responsible persons In the following manner, yz
"The undersigned, guaranty that
his bid for carrying the mail from To be &C.
cepted by General shall into oblgann
prior the fifteenth day Of july merit, with good and suhcl
sureties, perform the service proposed"
This should by the certificate Of
other testimony men OF properly
and able 10 make good their guaranty. @ t.8A,a,
The proposal should be sent 70 the sealed endorsed
"Poposais for No. " and addressed 70 The Fnt
sistant Postmaster General
For the prohibition resulting from combination, The
and conditions which the contract 20 be made
last annual advertisement JACOB CoLLAMER,
May l6-lnw4w postmaster Geners.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-06-01
posr orrIor DEPARTMENT,


CosrRAor ovrrcR, May %, 1850.
pR0POsAI4s for carrying the Malls OF the United
sss ncaS oa he owns n ne ms nssnae
Dc s os y Nee s' he
sy o. Washington u 10 o'clock M Of The 18th day Of July
No s e% pssy M once ws. o ssrS s
ToSspoleon, by 10, a. m, on Monday,
y ssis.. Victoria. Lssonl., Arkansas: oa.evn
81 Bssd Commerce, Msssppi Blues Point Arkansas. oayson
Ts%gs' s.s sd9,:S. =. .
Tsssss ats, ?. m, Monday
WIN AZ sdaona weekly sp Between Napoleon and Memphis
e.vns Napoleon :, 3 m Friday and arriving At Memphis By
Napoleon BY ii, M, Iest day. .,
For notes general advertisement allowing
PORN PoR BID.
Wzre change from Advertisement contemplated BY As bidder
% .. case By There gs The name Or
carry The mail on No - from - 20 - rs often a: The i'd
conveyedi for the annual sum Of So"
Form Of a guaranty ., accompany soeh bid.
% s e e a on e
bidde the may hi. or ,nsi Ga for earning the
shall enter into an obligation PRIOR day Xugu NEXT
sufficient 'urc'e' perform the service proposed
Form Of certificate.
o ssoys ~ sa M a s
Dated
bid should under addressed
General with Mail proposals In
Territory y written the face Of the letter and should be-
patched In be received before the 18th Of
10 O'Clock should be guaranteed, and the suciency Of
the guarantors should be duly certified.
bidder Offer where the transportation called for In nd.
vescmen dcn impraccabIe seasons, sub-
interior mode specified
humber Of days weeks Or months e may propose omit an Of
steamboat landing the be may offer sub
uie an Inferior mode Of supply such He diff
erent days and hours OF departure and arrival provided
running time asked and obvious that mail connection
other public accommodation preudieed He ask for
running time the trip during specified number Of days,
tain peculiarly bad beyond changes
proposal for derent nom
being considered composition with regular hid SET aside for
extravaganza and where bid contains OF the above
posais -
w j. CoLLAMER,
May s3-iaw4w Postmaster General.