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GRAND GIFT ENTERPRISE
NJ CONCERTS.
$4,000 GIFTS VALUED AT SsO, 600.
Tickets 81 each.
e. UN A. N G. S II,

Announces that he has projected a series of
GIFT CONCERTS, 10 the patrons Of which
he will distribute by lot $4,000 valuable gifts
or premiums.
The concerts will be given at Bloomsburg,
Danville, and such other towns where a suf.
6cient number of the patrons OF the en,ef-
prise reside. The times and places will be
announced in subsequent. bills. Each ticket
will entiile the holder 10 two admi ssions TO
the concerts, and one of the following prizes
or premiums:
One three story Brick Hotel in Bloomsbury,
opposite The Courthouse, now occupied by
Ex-Sherif Billnyer, valued at &c. 900
One large two-siory brick d~weiilng.house lot
and out-buitd'ngs, on Main Street of
Bloomsbury 5000
One two story brick dwelling house and lot
on Main Street OF Bloomsbury 1900
One two story brick dwelling house and lot
IN Main street OF Bloomsburg 5000
One Two story frame dwelling house and lot
on Main street of Bloomsbury 1000
! One two story frame dwelling house and lot
on Main street of Bloomsbury 1900
Two 1--WE story brick dwelling houses on
Centre street OF Bloomsbury, each 900
One two story frame dwelling house and lot
on Main street of Bloomsturg 1870
One two story frame dwelling house arj
lot on Main street Of Bloomsburg 1000
Eight corner lots on Centre street of Blooms.
burg, each $3.50 $500
Six middle lots on Cenlre street of Blooms.
burg, each $500 2,4O9
" bu2gies, each 5000 400
Two buggies, each $3.50 800
Two buggies, each $40 $40
Ton Gold patent lever watches. $500 1000
Twenty Gold delachedlever watches,
each 500 1900
Twenty Gold cylinder escapement
watches, each $50 1000
IS Gold lepin, watches, each $50 $50
so Silver lever watches, each s25 1880
so double barrel shot guns, each $40 1000
10 $l6 100
10 Rifles, each sl4 40
10 Aliens revolvess, each 4i2 I2O
10 Colts revolvers, each $40 zoo
90 pairs pistols each % 40
1000 Gold pencils, each 80 5000
1000 Silver pencils and pen holders,
each 80 1000
1000 Gold pens, each 81 2 900
10000 En9ravings each 25o $500
25745 Pieces OF Music 8 099
The money received fot the sale OF the
tickets will be paid over to John X. Grolz,
10 be deposited by him in the Bank Of Dan.
vile, TO the credit of the protector, for the
security of the ticket holders.
When the tickets are all sold notice will
be given in the public prints for the ticket
holders TO meet al soma designated time and
place, TO choose a COMMITTEES who shall dis
tribute the gifts as The shareholders shall de-
ermine.
REFERENCES as 10 the above properly:
William Snyder, Robert F. Clark Esq, R.
B. Mensgh, r. w. Weaver Esq, or Rob-
ert B. Arthur, Bloomsburg. Columbia coun-
ty, Pa.
All orders for tickets must be addressed,
postpaid, money enclosed. 10 &. Unangs,,
Bloomsbury, Columbia county Pa, and The
tickets will be promptly forwarded 10 any
address.
Mr. C. T. Knapp will act as general cor
responding agen. al Bloomshurg for the pro-
prietor.
E. UNANGSr.
Bloomsbury, Nov. %, isb4.-Gm.
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Furniture. Furniture !


F. HOOVER respectfully informs his
hA' customers of Bloomsbury and the peo-
pie generally Of Columbia County 10 want of
FURNITURE, that they will find il greatly
TO their advantage 10 purchase at his Ware.
house, where they will find
A LARGE STOCK
of the most modern styles TO select from.
The subscriber begs 10 say tha, his ABILITIES
for manufacturing and huying his materials
for cash and having no Apprentices, but EN-.
ploying the test Of rorkmsa enables him 10
offer great Inducements To those ia want of
GOOD FURNl. IRE AT Low PRICES,
a. he much prefers the "nimbie s,xperce 10
the slow shilling" All goods bought at his
Warerooms will re warranted. and it intend.
ed for the Country viii De packed with care
and dispatch II. F. HOOVER,
No, 1876 South 2d st below Dock west side,
March 10, '55.-3m. Philadelphia.
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SEARS, GREAT WORK ON RUSSIA.

Year.
SEARS GREAT WORK ON RUSSIA.
TUST published, an illustrated Description
- o. the Russian Empire. Being a Physi-
cal and Political History OF its Gov
ernmen,s and provinces, Productions, Re-
sources, Imperial Government, Commerce,
Literature, Educational Means, Religion,
People, Manners, Customs, Antiquities, etc,
from the latest and most authentic sources.
Embellished with about 200 EnsravIngs, and
Maps of European. and Asiatic Russia. The
whole complete in one large octave volume
OF about 700 pages, elegantly aud suoslansi'
ally bound. Retail price, SO.
This work has beer several years IN pre-
paration, and will, il is believed, meet IN
The fullest accep.ation Of the world, lfe want
so universally felt for reliable information OH
the history and internal resources oil a coun-
try occupying SO large a portion oil the East
ern Hemisphere, and holding 80 formidable
a portion al the present iime 10 me resi- Oh
Europe and Asia; but of which for less is
known than of any other European nation.
II
Also, a dseply interesting volume, emit.
lied "IRe Remarkable Adventures Of Celebrated
Persons" embracing the Romantic Incidents
and Adventures in the Lives of Sovereiens,
Statesmen, Generals, Princes, warriors
Travellers, Adven,urers, V~oyagers, &c. EN-.
inent in The History of Europe and America,
including Sketches of over fifty celebrated
heroic characters. Beautifully illustrated
W it'll numerous engravings.. One volume
400 pages, royal 12mo. cloth, gilt. Price,
ST. %.
The subscriber Publishes a lumber OF
most valuable Pictorial Books, very popular
and of such a moral aud religious Influence
that while good men may safely engage IN
their circulation, they will confer a public
benefit and receive q fair compensaf'oa Tor
their labor. :
To men of enterprise and tact, this bust
ness offers an opportunity for Profitable EN-
ployment seldom 10 be mel with.
Persons wishing 10 engage in their sale
will receive promptly BY mail, a Circular
containing full particulars, with directions TO
persons disposed TO act as Agents, together
with Terms on which they will be furnished,
by addressing the subscriber, post paid.
ROBERT SEARS, PUBLISHER,
1871 William Street N. Y.
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BOUNTY LAMBS.

A GREEABLY 10 the law of Tue Sd March,
"A 1855, persons who have been mustered
into the service of the United States, and
served fourteen days, are entitled TO receive
a Land Warrant for 100 acres, and those per-
sons who have received less quantity, are
now entitled to receive a Warrant sufficient
to make the 100 acres.
The undersigned has received the law and
The forms adopted by The department at
Washington, and will undertake the procure
ing of Warrants for those who may desire
his services. r. w. WEAVER.
Bloomsbury, March l6, 1855.
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70 THOSE WANTING CHEAP GOODS!

HJIKzAGaG S @6>s
III AVE just received and opened their stock of mschTdnss i loo r ,TST q a ~ue, 1 now
Ill which ompise Ie LARGEST, CHEAPEST, and HANDSONESI aasonme n~
offered in tisTOWN Having paid geat attention 70 tn SELECTION Oh mt . ,ha me ebsansa'
as 10 nae and ouaHtv.t hev aauel themselves That they can compea I'LL Tue 0eTSi
and ali hose wishing 10 M cheap can save money by giving Us a cal. w 2 mmae q"
kinda of Goods and w aesn 10 supply the wans of the People A very large lot
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
French mernoes, wool hms, alpacas, bombaznes, d bages, popin' Parameaa cnns'
mohirIu sresm muslin de LANES, Persian cloths, Gnghams, Cahcoes, &c.
WHITE GOODS OF ALL KINDS, Sleeves. Collars, Spences, handkerchefs
bands ad trimmings laces and edsings, bonnt ribbons, in large variety, vel
ve ubbons.a d buids, kid, cotton, and Isle thHad gloves. mohar mw, &C.,
Al wJs OF 81 al Wi : brocSe. By State. WaervMe, black silk cashmere, Embroder-
cd. &C.. Ais a veyl large assortment of cloths, caaimer, sahneus, vesuEgs, weeds;
jeans, beaver cloths, coating velvet &c.. r-
BOOTS AND Shoes OF ALL KINDS & SIZES FOR MEN WoMAN$ CHILDREN
We have a large assortment: Of Hats aud Caps Of latest fashions We have L also H a
ware. ueenswar Cedayware, &c. Very cheap carpets, caret. bags floor, table and car
rage oil cloths, mats rugs, baskets, sc. Musins faHnes, dekingf diapers, dwellings,
driHmgs. SC, in abundance. go
where. We have bought our goods ut Lowest Cash Pncesa mo Will moi Do nderson y
ANYBODY or tn Us OF mankind.
Bloomsbury, October 90, 1855.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters OF id.
IN ministralion upon The estate of Jacob
Gearhart, late of MaiE township, Columbia
county, deceased, have been granted to the
undersigned residing in Main township. All
persons indebted to The estate are requested
10 make immediate payment, and those hav.
ing accounts against the estate TO present
them for settlement 10
JOHN KIEFER,
Adm'r.
March o fess
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EUb chTII0 ONt.ITEIT
TERMS TO CLUBS.
For / cory Of NeektY Herald for ! year, So of

All letters 10 Dc addressed 10 James Cor
don Bennett proprietor and editor of the
"New York Herald" New York City.
Remiuances must be made in funds cur
rent IN this city.
Advertiser ents inserted in the "Weekly
Herald" for thirty cents per line.
New York. Feb. 8, 1854.
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Engravings fog Newspapers
and Magazines,

THE subscriber has several thousand en-.
cravings OF various subjects and sizes, s,uita.
BILE for ilusirating newspapers and maya
zines. He offers the use of them for taking
casts or printing, 10 the editorial fraternity
on very moderate terms. Address,
JOHN FROST,
AH..ah 40 Aox - -. - nux
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Banks, Insurance Companies
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Tesla
~ men,ary upon The estate of John Brown,
IT,, lale Of Miliin township, Columbia coun-
iy deceased, have been granted to the uuder-
signed residing in Mifhinville. All persons
indebted to the said estate are requested 10
make payment without delay, and those
having accounts against The dscedent to pre-
sent them for settlement 10
SAMUEL GREASY, Executor,
Mihiinville, March 9th 1855.
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r. n. SMITH,
PORT M0NNAEE, POCKET BOOK,
N
Dressing Case Manufacturer
~. w. cor. Of 4h and Chestnut Sts.,
PHILADELPHIA,
LWAYS on hand a large ard varied as
IA sortment of
Port Monna;es, Work Boxes,
Pocket Books, Cabas,
Bankers Cases, Travelling Bags,
Note Holders, Backgammon Boards,
Port Folios, Chess Men, books
Portable Desks, Pocket Memorandum
Dressing Cases, Cigar Cases, &c.
Also, a general assortment of English,
French and German fancy goods. Fine
Pocket Cutlery,
Razora, Razor Strops and Gold Pens. Whole
sale, Second and Third Floors.
F. II. SMITH,
N. w. col. Fourth g. Chestnut SITS, Pbila. :
N. Bon the receipt Of 81, e. Superior
Gold Pen will be sent TO any Part Of The u.
States, by mail describing pen, thus, medi-
| uin, hard, or soft.
Philadelphia, April 5, 1855. 1-y.
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GGUlDGEg,

for parties and balls, ;as,efully put up and
semi 10 any distance.
Their trees Nhd flowers are principslly
raised IN their own nursery at the corner of
Broad and Christian Streets,
and they give particular attention TO the Sc.
lection OF rare aud choice species Of peach,
apricot, pear and aprle trees.
Orders from a distance carefully attended
10. Flowers and shrubs will be safely box
ed, or trees packed and despatched by rail-
road or canal, at fair prices. They also raise
and sell a beautiful species OF the
0ANAHT El&Ds
with or without cage, single or in pairs.
Philadelphia, March 30, lS55.-2m.
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PUBLIC SALE Of h

9ESAAAyOs
TN pursuance of the directions Of the will
l. OF Joseph Webb, late Of Centre township,
Columbia county, decd, the undersigned
Executor Of the said estate will offer at pub.
lie sale upon the premises on
SATURDAY the 21st day Of April inst,
at 10 O'Clock, in the forenoon, the undivided
one half part OF a
CERTAIN ISLAND,
in the North Branch Of the Susquehanua riv-
Ell, in Scott twp, lying opposite the lands Of
JohRTrembly, and containing 20 ACRES,
whefeon are erected a two story frame House
and Barn. The premises are those common
" known as Webb's Island.
SOLOMON NEYHARD,
~-~s-- 49, Erecsffor.
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&saunom L~DuNooAECnG3G &c Co.
HAVE RECEIVED A NEW LOT OF
Fashionable Spring and Summer Clothing

m the EXCHANGE Block to swaazs Book Store. They have o. band ah"se and
Il full assortment OF
FRocK, DRESS, BOX, SACK, GUM AND OIL CLOTH COATS,
ST all ons and Sizes that the present enlightened age knows an thing about or Pants
Vests ne nave every cor oft the rainbow, besides son black, blue, grey striped
fame Vests OF sain, silk, buff, cashmere, maremes liner and worSed oil all fash
cuts ant cohors; Working Pants and boys clothing. Also fine white, figured and
shirts Pocket and Neck HandkechieE, Stocks, Ties, Scarfsa all kinds Of gentle
dress goods Hats. Caps, Trunks, Travelling Bags and Umbrellas and
IEsSs 9AEggS
They have underleves, sPencer, Collars, Rigaeds, Cloves MIus, Ladie.a bead-bag
HandkerchiE, &C., &c. Also Jewely and Notions. sch as Rings Breast pins Gold and
Silver Pens end Pencils, MsdaMons Vest and Fob chains, Ponmonies, specace, Knives
Razora and we'll selected assortment of ccordeons.
n Remember 1.-THE cheap store in the exchange Block" opposite the Court house..
Bloomsbury, May 18th 1854. S DRElFUSS, & Co.
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Large Grist-MsW,
FARMERS g. GARDENERS Attention.
- u a arEEII M-LLl " 81 LrA y

SPANISH ONION SEEDS.
THE subscriber viii send 20 any part of
the United States and The Canadas, free OF
expense 10 the purchasers, a paper of the
seeds of The above superior onions, on the
reception Of zen cents, Zone dime). Farmers
and Gardeners, see 10 il that you secure the
beetof seeds. For a mere hiae now, you
can put money ia your pockets and fat on
your ribs. Address,
JACOB S. SARGENT,
266 Alexis st, cor. of State, Brooklyn, NY.
?. S.-Publishets Of newspapers giving the
above, and this notice, three insertions, call
ing attention editorlaliy thereto, and sending
a marked copy TO the subscriber, will re-
ccive by the return mail three dollars worth
Of the above seeds, or a copy of Barnes
Notes on the Gospels, valued at three dollars
aud fifty cents; OF W dollars cash. Address
plainly written as above.
March 80. ls55-3i.
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TREES!

cESR PLANTS, &C., in great varie-
. eTSS ty ond size, cultivated and for sale
4.4saSAb by large or small quantities, at ihs
Rising sun Nurseries and Garden, Philadel-
phis.
All orders pr omptly attended to. De<ez1e<
tive Catalogue, sent to post paid applicetz6z9
gratis.
Address, by mail, S. MAUPAY.
Rising Sun r. o.. Philada.
N B.-Plonts. Roses. Seeds, &C., can he
bad every cay il the Market, below Sixth
Street, Philadelphia, were orders are also re.
ceived for the n ursery.
March Goth, 1655-it.
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IaABLE CUTLERY-A Splendid asso
Il ment received and now on hand at
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MOSS e.

No. 10 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia,
BOOKSELLERS, STATIoNERS g. BLANK
BOOK MANUFACTURERS,
" EEP a complete assortment OF SCHOOL,
IN MISCELLANEOUS and MEDICAL
BOOKS, Blank and Memorandum Books,
Writing, Letter and wrapping papers, fine
Pocket Cutlery, &C., 10 which they invite the
attention of country merchants and others.
The prices and quality will compare favora-
bly, with any other House. Having an ex-
tensive bindery under their immediate su.
psrin,endence, they are prepared TO furnish
either ready.made, or ruled TO particular pat.
tern, Blank account Books of every size and
description, suited for
Banks, Insurance Companies
and County Court Records, the quality of
which is warranted both as regards paper
and binding. They employ none but The
best workmen and use first.class materials.
rF- Orders from a distance will receive
particular attention.
Masonic and Odd Fellows Regalia and
Publications for individuals, members and
Lodges, the most extensive assortment 10 be
lound in The United States.
Philadelphia, March 80, 1885 -6m.
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GERNEY &

SO Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA,
WILL furnish 10 order and pack with care
w all The most desirable garden, field and
flower seeis; choice roses, plants, fruit, shade
and ornamental trees, dshlias, dutch dubious
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II To Persons oa Of Employment 81
Agents Wanted

In Every Section of the United States.
'l'hc most Elegant and Useful Vol. OF the
Year.
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LIST OF LETTERS,

ID EMAINlNG in The Pos, Office al Caua-
AZ wissa, for the quarter ending Mach
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AUDITORS NOTICE,

March 8, 1855.
The daily Gate City., 1855-07-21


MAJORITY DECLARATION or rnE Prss
sYLvaNIA X. N. CouNciL.-The follow
ing is the declaration on tie subject OF
slavery contained in the majority report
before the Pennsylvania Sac Council
which met recently al Reading
Resolped, That we do not propose TO
interfere in anywise with slavery, within
tile limits Of those States where by law it
blready exists I; but that TO every attempt
70 bring the freemen of The North into
new partnership With slavery. 70 every
attempt to subj ct new territofle. to sla-
very. TO every measure proposed in Con
gress for the further protection or exten-
sion Of slavery. and for the admission O.
lew slave States. we deollre ourselve
now and immulably opposed and repug
nant.
Reso'ped, That lie repeal Of the Ms
sour Compromise was an infracton OF
he blighted faith of the nation, and thai
ii should be restored and If efforts To
that end should fail Congress should re
fuse to admit any Staie tolcrating slavery
which shall be formed out of any portion
Of territory from hich that institution
was excluded by that compr omise.
The daily Gate City., 1855-07-21
The Indications

We are glad TO be able 10 assure our
friends that the indications concerning the
Peoples Ticket are Of the most flatterinp
character Undoubtedly it will require
active effort 10 secure the election of the
ticket, but VIC have cause TO believe that
every reasonable and necessary effort will
be put forth TO insure its success. The
times are favorable. partzan ties arc
ieebler than formerly, and thereis agrea
er dispe sition to elect foithful upright
business men for public station, with III.
tie regard TO party preIudices and associa-
'ions. The great superiority of our ticket
IN point OF weight aud character, is gen.
orally admitted, and is operating strongly
in lis favor. There can be but little doubt
of It's success, if the same seirit animate,
the canvass till the day of election.
The daily Gate City., 1855-07-21
Electro -yiaynen,n--A Car. for Cholera.


Electro Magnetism is announced to be
remedy for Cholera, by two eminent
physlclans, in different parts of Italy
The coincidence is noteworthy. DR.. Ro,-
~ OF th's city, was preparing memoir,
the fruit Of much study and experieEce.
to show HAT tie nalady fcs Its rom some
electro magnetic or animal electric di..
turbance. for which gavanism is the pro
per remedy, when he was informed that
DR.. Concate, Of Padua, had conceived
and demons rated thr theory within fc W
days in The restoration Of four desperate
cio'era patients, by me rs OF the electro
magn-uc current, md lha. he was pr :
pa ing report, under the direction OF he
muaclqai auihori les, for publication. +
will soon be de ermned whe her his ia
one Of the immortal names'-.w whether
he is to Lave the grateful remembrance
tie ensiable satisfaction Of having re
s'rici d the sphere Of ignorance and su
perstlilon. The simutaneonsnes OF lie
conception is only another indication OF
tie wide diffusion OF mental cult, alton.
Florence Correspondence Of the Nenark
y. j 1duerf,se,.
The daily Gate City., 1855-07-21

G The Nestport Mo- 4Nstrs. speak
ing OF the Kansas Legislature, holds the
following significant language:
"Many members of the Kansas Lecis-
lature left here on Wednesday for Paw
nee. at which place the session is called y
What an unconscious confession is i'm
piled in this sentence! The fellow cjti
zens Of our Missouri conte mporary left
their homes to occupy seats in the Kansas
Legislature. What sarcasm upon pop.
ular sovereignty ?'
The daily Gate City., 1855-07-21

BARNuM's New SCHEME The prince
oi humbugs hos new scheme, attractive
and taking OF course, for he knows the
puhile taste too well not 10 know wha.
sort OF meat t, provide for is palate.-
Who wouldn't give a qusrier 10 see tic
lures e the selected beauties of the land ?
TIL following is his plan:
lie SAYS that an emuert Publishing
house in Paris is engaged in issuing a Sc
rles Of Tie most di>lingu shed female
beauties in tie world, which, when con-
pietad, is TO in ,iude ten OF the and on- t
adies in the United States, and these Bar.
mum Las undert .ken 70 eng g..
'in order to stimulate competition. lie
offers $1,000 in premiums, ranging from
: 600 down 70 $3.50, te be distrbut.t 4!
according 10 the different degrees OF beau
ty Ladies accordingly are requested to
send in th.lr dagu rr.oFype, 10 The Muse
um. None will be received later than
the 18th of October.
1.-The judges OF the best looking are
to be the people at large Zach visitor
is 10 mark on slip of paper the paricu
| lar numbers, corresponding with that OF
his choice, and deposit it in ballot box
at the door. The result TO be announced
on the 18th Of September.
"Singe and married alike may com
pete, but none below sweet sixteen nre
10 enter the lists. No limit to ancient
maidenhood is specified. When the show
in public is over, artists are to be en-
ploytd TO paint full sized portraits Of the
premium beauties.
Great, great is humbug and Blrnum is
lis Profit -