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Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

A AFEARFuL WALTz.-A correspondent of
the London Times. in giving an account of
the bombardment of Odessa. says: when
within about 1000 yards, each steamer deliv-
cred the fire Of her enormous guns, then
wheeled round in circle of about half a mile
IN diameter, each taking up the fire in sue
cession- Thus they kept wheeling and twist
ing about like so many walters. One of the
English steamers was set on fire by the red
hot shot from the fortress, but the fire was
got under without much damage. The dock
yard which was set on fire, burnt for two
days and two nights, and vast amount of
naval stores must have been DESTROYED. Du-
ring the fight, Russian frigate was set on
fire and blew up with it is thought, great
loss of life."
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

Still. THEY CoME-No less than eight
hundred and forty Celestials arrived by sea
at San Francisco on Monday Of last week.
The ,flta. referring to this subject says =
"Freights from China to this pert are rul-
ing exceedingly high. Twenty-six dollars
per ton, for ordinary vessels, is freely given,
but the number of passengers coming, ex-
cludes large amount OF goods which other
wise might be sent to this port From relia-
bic sources, it is ascertained that a large emf
grafton is on the way and waiting shipping at
Hong Kong. During the present year, up
wards of 5000 Chinese have reached our
shores, with a prospect of further additions,
which may swell the number to 10000 before
the close of it'
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

STATISTICS OF MARRIAGE-THE FEMALES
CHANCES OF MARRIAGE.-The main principle,
on which are based all the transactions of the
life insurance companies, has been proceeded
on in the subject of marriage. Tables have
been prepared and published in the London
papers, showing to fraction what woman's
chances for marriage are for every year of
her life. Of one thousand married women,
taken without selection. it was found that the
number married at each age after puberty
was as follows:
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

The same authority assumes that larger
proportion Of female children are begotten
in cities, while the more vigorous mothers of
the rural districts give birth to sons.
The .. S. census shows the average of the
six largest cites To be about one hundred and
nine females to one hundred males, while the
average of the whole Union gives but ninety
seven females to every hundred males, max
ing the females in the cities about twelve per
cent more numerous than in the country at
large.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

A VENERABLE YOUNG LADY.-One of the
Chicago papers states, that the Oldest inhabi-
tant born in Chicago, and now living there,
is lady only tacenty-teco gears Of age. The
editor, not enjoying her acquaintance, ven
lures to incur her displeasure by the state
ment, that the "oldest natiUe inhabitant', of
Chicago, city of more than sixty-thousand
people, is Miss Ellen Hamilton, the daughter
Of Col. r. J. Hamilton.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

SENTENCEs.-In the case Of Sheppard tried
for the murder of Day, Judge Lake addressed
the unfortunate man as follows:
1t is very painful for the Court to pro-
nounce the dread sentence of the law upon
you. You are aware of the punishment which
the law prescribes for your crime. 1t is death.
Your days are numbered Aad I earnestly
entreat you to pass the remainder of the days
allotted you in religious exercise. in convers-
ing with the ministers and teachers of reli-
gion, and in preparing your soul to appear
before the Bar Of Almighty God The SEN
tence of the Court is, that you be taken to
the County Jail, and there confined until the
26th day Of July, and that on that day, be-
tween II and o'clock, you be taken out by
the Sheriff to the place of execution, aud
hanged by the neck until dead. And the
Court concludes with the prayer that the
Lord may have mercy upon your soul.
Foley, for the homicide of Dunn, was sen
fenced to Imprisonment in the State Prison
for the term of three years
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

At an evening tea party, the other day, a
proposal was made for rubber at whist.
After several deals, an elegant and handsome
young lady, thus addressed gentleman who
sat near her :-''What will you take for your
hand?" The young gentleman modestly re-
piled, his eyes at the same time brightly bea-
ming, yours in return"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

AUTHoEITY-John @. Adams, in one of his
diplomatic papers, said that it was no less
certain than it was political necessity, that
Cuba's destiny should be united to the desti-
ny of the American Union. Edward Eve
rett, Ex-President Fillmore, and Caleb Cush-
ing now endorse this sentiment and Presi-
dent Pierce gives it his countenance.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

OBITUARY.-The San joaquin Republican.
publishes a biography and a feeling tribute
to the memory of their departed associate,
Mr.. Mansfield, The deceased arrived at San
Francisco early in 40, and went to Stockton,
to reside permanently in 81. He leaves
mother sister and two brothers in Medford,
Mass
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

''Uncle," said a young man, who thought
that his guardian Supplied him rather seldom
with pocket money, and felt hesitation in
beginning to make an assault on his relatives
generosity, lis the Queens head still on the
shilling piece?" ''Of course it is, you stupid
lad! why do you ask that?'' Because it is
now such length of time since saw one"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

A Critic, ungallant enough to tell the
truth, says, that the most awkward thing in
or out Of all creation is woman trying to
run. They can't do it. They are not run
ming institution-except with their tongues.
If there are two arrangements in the world
that were never made for feetness On the Pc
dal, they are woman and ducks.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

kins was taken of his bed by lynchers and
beaten almost to death.
l have listened to Clay, Webster and Cal
houn-to Dewey, lying, and Bascom-but
have never heard anything in the form OF
the eloquence of John Taylor[massive as a
mountain, and wildly rushing as cataract
of fire.
And this is the opinion Of all who have o7-
er heard the marvellous man.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

ed McCabbins was arrested in Sacramento on
Friday last, the news having been transmit
ted on the wires that he had committed a
heavy robbery in Placerville. Nearly $4,000
Of the money had been recovered.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

An Orleans paper says, it requires three
persons to start business firm there; one to
die with yellow fever, one to get killed in a
duel, and the third to wind up the partnership
business
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

The TWO BARs-From the ranks of the
bar have sprung the noblest defenders of in
nocence-the earliest and most steadfast
champions Of right and freedom. From the
ranks Of tie bcr, also, have sprung nearly
every candidate for the gallows since the
world began.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

Poor PILlLCoDDY.-A gentleman named
Cordell has just made his appearance in Mis-
souri, after an absence and supposed death of
ten years." Turned up again."
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

An Indiana paper says Amos Worthing-
ton, of Cairo, is dead He was an unpre-
tending man, lived ulostentatiously, and
supplied the people with fish. His last words
were characteristic. g 1 say, Pritchard, I'm
going to peg right off. Eve firted my last
fish; but bury my tackle with me-who knows
but they bite in Jordan"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

The Evening .Ne1cS says. the octagon ''gol-
den dollar" has again been introduced into
circulation. Our readers would do we'll to
bear in mind, that this coin in worthless.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

A woman has sued for divorce in India
na, on the ground that her husbands feet
were so cold it distressed her. A case of
clear incompatibility OF temperament and of
sole.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06
The Golden Mean-Misers.

The PRIZE DRAMA-That excellent paper,
the San Francisco Sun, treats the above
matter in sensible and logical manner. It
says: "lf the twenty-one literary martyrs
suffered from this award, the fault was more
theirs than anybody elses, or the committee
were to blame in deciding as they did. 1t is
orably, or they did not. If they did, then
their decision was correct, and should be
satisfactory. If they did not, then fair field
is open to ascertain the TRUTH
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

To The body of Sphon, who killed his
wife in Sacramento, was found in the Slough
below Sutterville, on Thursday of last week.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

'There's woman at the bottom of every
mischief" said Joe. Yes" replied Charley
''when used to get into mischief, my moth
er was at the bottom Of me-"
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

Leonard Houslet shot himself dead at Ham
eltown, Ohio, because the mould in which he
was running candles leaked!
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

LOcALITY.-"Ths spot seems rather wet
and exposed" as the drunken man said,
when he fell into the gutter.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

ALL IN THE DowNs.-The way in which
ladies at present wear their bonnets has been
called the meek plsss ultra" of fashion.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

STABBING APFRAY.-On Friday last, man
named Long, keeper of the Empire Bowling
Saloon in Rough and Ready, had some diff
Guilty with partner over a game of cards.
Not being able to settle it, he called to
man named Daniels, to come and decide the
matter. Daniels refused, and thereupon Long
drew knife and stabbed D. severely. The
knife striking rib, saved his life.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

It is stated that Mr.. Bateman has offered
81 900 for the best of the Prize Dramas, If
the public, on hearing them read shall decide
it superior to the play said to have been writ
ten By his wife
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

l have observed that in comedies the best
actor plays the droll, while some scrub rogue
IS made the fine gentleman or hero. Thus it
is IN the farce of life. Wise men spend their
tl4e IN mirth, It's only fools who are serious
LORD BoLINGgRoKE'
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

Excuses are the pickpockets of time. The
sun does not wait for his hot water, or his
boots, but gets up at once.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

ALIMENrIvENESs.-'We are both matters Of
taste," as the gingerbread said to the fine
picture.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES shall prevent the
use of ardent spirits" as the innkeeper said,
when he watered the liquors.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

DEsTRUCTIvENEss.- toe-tall loss"
as the sailor said when the shark bit his leg
Off
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

Cox BY COUNTRYMAN.-Whe is an Ok
not an Ok? When he's turned into nea-
dow. -
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06

The man who 'threw up bargain" came
near having his hat smashed when it came.
down.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06
7. O. O. z.

Grass valley Lodge, NO. IL.
INSTITUTED 2Sth July, 1858, meets every THURS
DAY night at MASONIC HALL, Main street
Brothers in good standing are cordially invited to
attend. E. MCLAUGHLIN, N G.
THOMAS. BEATTY, R. S
Jan. 26, 1854 19tf
Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-07-06
Business Car0s.

burgess, It. j., Justice of the Peace and
IL Attorney at Law, Brooklyn, (Little York Town
ship. 22tf
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1854-04-27

&TOVEiS, STO VESi--AT HILLlB1sH' 5
- OLD STAND, Allegheny Street, Belefonte,
Penn'a.
The subscriber has prepared himseffor the Fall
Trade by the purchase of an unusually large and
splendid assortment Of STOVES and their fixtures,
Of elegant and various patterns and sizes, adapted
to Paror, Kitchen and Room use.
PARLOR STOVES.
Both Of Cast and Sheet Iron of the most appro-
we'd and tasteful patterns, elegantly fitted up aud
calculated for either for wood or coal, such as
SHIELD AIR TIGHT, three sizes; FRANKLIN
STOVE, two sizes; Russia Sheet Iron Air-Tight
Parlor Stoves, three sizes CQttage Alright and
large variety of Coal Stovesof all sizes.
COOKING STOVES
Ofthe most approved varieties and useful descrp-
tions. He would beg leave especially to call the
ettention of the public to the celebrated ETNA
AIR-TIGHT COOKING STOVE which is admit
and by ell who have tested its merits to be withou
We equal both for meath ees economy of fuel or
ehnience for cooking. Tins splendid stove is eli
ster calculated for wood or coal.
aALSO-A general assortment OF ten plate and otl
tr Stoves of all kinds Stove pipe of all sizes whole
ale or retail, Hollow ware, Japanned ware Tea
Kettles, Stew pans, Waffle Irons, Wrought Iron
Pans, Sheet Zinc, &c.
ALSO.-Tin Ware Of all inds fthe best mate
rial and superior workmanship, wholesale and re
tail.
Thankful for pastfavors the subscriber respect
fully solicits continuance of public patronage.
EF Shop next door to Grafus' old stand
Sept 18th 1852. N. HILLIBISH.
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EREAT AND ASTONISHING DIS.

TREAT AND ASTONISHING DIS
W RE.-UNPARALLELED IN THE
HISTORY OF THE HUMAN RACEM! Bah
ylon and Ninevah could once boast of their af.
huence, Rome and Carthage of their Generals
while the once mighty Republic of Greece, exhlbi-
ted to the world, the most powerful development
of oratorial sway that has ever been transmitted
US through the pages of History. These ancient
powers have respectively produced an influence
upon the people, peculiar TO the circumstances with
which they were surrounded. Thus in an astonish-
ing degree, do the people of the present century
partake of like nature, and retrospecton of our
Immediate neighorbhooj, will be sufficient TO con-
vince the most scrupulous, that Bellefonte Is CON-
paratvely the seat of greater Mania than has yet
prevaded any country, and all in consequence of
VIM. ]. STEMS late arrival of Clocks, Watches
and Jewelry. Hundreds Of people have been re-
Gently supplied at his establishm and gone forth
10 proclaim the glad tidings of their success, in
procuring articles at rates so desirable.
Then open your hearts, and examine your TIN,
And with views not illiberal, kindly step IN,
For now is the time and this store is the place,
To purchase fine jewels your person to grace,
IN order for the Public TO form more compre-
hensve idea of his extensive variety we give be-
low the following catalogue:
GOLD LEVER AND LEPlNE WATCHES
From I6 to Is carats fine.
SILVER LEVER AND LEPlNES
OF the best quality, all of which will be warranted d
TO give satisfaction.
il" tSl1LeA ehAtI ASth'
Fine Gold Box, Oval, Scroll. Branch, Leaf, A
corn, Vine, Garnet, Ruby, Odd Fellow and Mason
Breast Pins for LADIES' and Gentlemen, Jenny Lind,
Drop, Hoop and Garnet Ear Rings for the Ladies,
Medallion. Box, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Stone and
Glass set Finger Rings, from IL TO Is carats fine,
for Ladies and Gentlemen. Gentemens Gold
| Fob, Vest and Guard Chains. Ladies' Chatelan
| and Guard Chains, Medallions Tor from to pic
lures, Cuff Pins, gold Pens and Pencils Music Box
| es, Gold Hooks, Seals and Keys, Gold, Silver anC
Plated Thimbles, Silver and Plated Table Spoons
Butt er Knives, Spectacles suited to all ages, &C.
FANCY GOODS.
Paper Mache Port Monaes, Thermometers ant
Port Monaies of various patterns.
CLOCKS! CLOCKS!
Eight Day and Thirty Hour Alarm Clocks, al
excellent article for sound sleepers who may wisl
to rise early.
New England Time pieces with or without a
larms for 50, co. Eight-day weight and sprins
clocks, from $500 TO $5,z5. lnaid pearl THIRTY
Hour and Eight-day clocks, splendid article.
The citizens of Centre county are respectful,
invited tc call and examine the above goods befor
purchasing elsewhere, and they will find they viii
all be warranted as represented
Strict attention will be paid to repairing Clocks
Watches, and Jewelry, all of which will be don
N workmanlike manner and satisfaction given o
no charge By so doing he hopes TO merit and re
ceive liberal share of public patronage
Room No. Brokerhof' 5 Row Beefonte.
VIM. ]. STEIN.
| Rellefonte Anri 7th 1859 o6
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MJEW DRUG sTORE.-oNE Door

MJEW DRUG STORE.-ONE Door
4H WEST of J. B Avis Store Allegheny St.
Bellefoute. The subscriber respectfully informs his
old friends and the pubic generally that he has
Just opened and will keep on hand full assort-
ment OF DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS
&C., which he offers al reasonable prices. Orders
from Physicians. Merchants &c, will be thankful
ly received and meet with prompt attention.
From his experience in the business in Phladei-
phia, he feels prepared TO compound accurately
the prescriptions of physicians and family recipes.
PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, CAMPHENE, BUR
MING FLUID, LAMPS, in word all articles
usually found in such an establishment.
The attention of sufferers is called TO the 'Pain
Eradicator'' for Neuralgia, Rheumatism. &c, and
the Tooth Ache curer," prepared only by him
self. GEORGE l, MILES.
Bellefonte, Sept. %, 1880 If.
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NEoRE TRUTH THAN POETRY.

NE-STILL LAIER FROM AUSTRALIA!
Kind patrons and friends we've come at last,
To thank you kindly for favors now past,
And to tel you that we, TO the City have been,
And brought the best stock you ever have seen
Of Watches and Clocks, and of these not few,
Which we can sell cheaper than Gentle or Jew.
Think not that we boast, It's an unvarnished tale,
The truth it is mighty, and must ever prevail
OF half our stock We re not able to sing,
For il does consist Of most everything,
To wit, Gold Watches of the very best KIND,
Silver ones toe, The best you will fhd :
Hunter ar Lever, and likewise Lepine,
The best Watches its said, that ever has been
Offered for sale in this County or Town,
Or any place else, for many miles round.
We've Guard Chains of Silver, likewise of Gold,
The finest Gold ob-Chains, that has ever been
sold.
We've Seals and Keys and Finger Rings toe,
And EARRINGS for Ladies, of these not few
RreastPins Of Gold Is carats fine,
Pencils and Pens pure as Gold in the mine,
Revolving Pistols, and Double barreled too,
Powder Flasks, Scissors & Knives good and true.
But lest we should trespass too much on your time,
We will bring TO a close our bundering rhyme,
We invite you 10 call, come young and come Old,
Come see for yourselves, that the truth we have
told.
On Diamond N. E. corner our shop you will ind,
Filled up to suit the most fastidous mind,
Repaired in the new from Cellar to Garret
Is the Shop of your Friend -r
pAuaeo,+a Nav oetb 1SS2-33
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EUsT RECEIVED AND NOW OPENING

EUST RECEIVED AND NOW OPENING
90 A NEW and the largest assortment of Fall
and Winter Goods ever brought to Bellefonte at
onr NEW STORE ROOM on Canal Basin Cheap
side, where customers have plenty of lights to ex-
anime the Goods.
Two hundred pieces assorted Calicoes Fifty pieces
AIpacas and DeLaines OneHundred pieces Brown
MUSLIN. Forty pieces Bleached MUSLIN.
Fifty pieces CLOTHS and GASSINETS,
Forty pieces Flannes. Twenty Five pieces
Ginghams, Twenty pieces MERINOES, One hun
dred assorted SHAWS. some very fine.
Twenty Eve barrels White Sugar, Five Hid Brown
Sugar, Ten Barrels do do
Ten HID Syrup MOLAS SES, Ten Barrels Sugar
House do Five Barrels New Orleas do
An elegant assortment Queensware
Eight hundred pairs Boots and Shoes,
A full assortment Hardware Hats, Caps, and Rea
dy made Clothing.
do. Paints, Oils &C.,
Assortment Looking Glasses 123 cts. to $40 all for
sale in large small quantities, cheaper than al
any other Store in the county. Call and See
WAGNER & THOMAS.
Bellefonte, Oct, 7th 1922
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Livery establishments.

RI cN Livery RtSsaDEssEaAsACEEs'
~ -.-The subscriber would respectfully inform
the citizens OF BeIlefonte that he has opened new
LIVERY ESTABLl SHMENT on Allegheny St.,
in the stable formerly occupied by Miles u McIn-
tires He has furnished excellent lot of horses
and an entire new lot of fashionable ana co.ifsr-f-
BILE Carriages and Buggies, far superior to those of
any other concern in the place Several good horses
and buggies will be kept for the use of citizens, or
those who may drop into our town and wish TO spend
a little time in driving into the country.
DESTROYS of rendering general satisfaction he will
spare no pains to accommodate those who may ia,
vor him with CALL His prices are moderate and
stock good. WILLIAM H. BlbLE'
Bellefonte, Sept. 8, 1853. 4S
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR
v SALE-Th, subscriber will sell thelfollovn

ing Real estate, viz:
No. I. Containing about THREE HUNDRED
AND TEN acres of limestone land, situate on But.
iaIo Run in Spring Township, FIVE miles west OF
Belefonte, above two hundred acres in high state
of cultivation, well tmbered and watered. This
tract will divide into two or three farms with ad-
vantage, as may suit purchasers.
No. 2. The undivided half part Of THREE
HUNDRED AND SEVEN acres and allowances,
situate in Spring Township, on Nancy Mountain,
cleared, there is a young ORCHARD on this iarn,
bearing fruit, also several springs, and aboundias
with good timber
The terms will be made easy to purchasers. app
ply to JAMES ARMOR,
January 10. 1851. SO aear Bslefonts
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1854-04-27

EPOOKS, BOOKS Just received at
ED the Bellefonte Book Store, alarge supply
oil books and stationary, among which are d. D.,
Alexander's Practical Sermons Lectures on the
Lords Prayer the royal Preacher by Hamilton,
'Nineveh and lis remains Christian duty Her
veys Nediiations,' Development OF Christian
character Milton, Cowper, Moore, Campbell,
Byron, Shelley and Heman's Poetica Works, a
great variety of ANIMALS and gilbooks for the Ho-
idays, also blank books of superi or quality of
peper, fooscap and letter paper by the ream very
cheap, Pocket Diar les for 1853 Juvenile MINSTREL
and other music and school booksin general use
for by -
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A~, yENTTION BLINDS MAN

n~Es VENITlON BLINDS MAN
SAsA@aS-a UFACTURED and REPAIRED
The subscriber informs the public that ne is prepa-
red TO manufacture Venilion Blinds OF first fave
quality, 10 sait all sized windows, on reasonable
terms. He will also attend TO the REPAIRING of
old Blinds the shortest notice. Persons at dis
tance can depend upon having all orders attended
TO according to directions, with prompness.
The subscriber would also inform the public
that he continues 10 keep on hand and manufacture
Bedsteads which for neatness and cheapness can.
not be surpassed in the county. Call and examine
Rellefonie June 90 '53. VIM. PRU NEk.
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UnULDERS LOOK RE!!-

EW UILDEhO d . = IN II u IL Il =
E y THE undersigned having located himself in
Unionville, Bald Eagle Valley, begs leave TO an
nounce to the public generally that he intends car
rying on the PLASTERlNG BUSINESS IN all It's
various branches. Having had many years expert
ence in the business, he hopes by prompt and strict
attention TO receive good share of the public pat
ronase. Prices will be moderate TO suit the times
DANIEL E. SHAFEk.
Unionville March oath, lS53-24u