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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-02-16

The following statement appears il
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The following statement appears In
some Of our exchanges:
Another fierce storm of wind and
snow has occurred. A train on the
Chicago and Mississippi Railroad, with
a large number Of passengers, among
whom are several members Of the
Legislature, is frozen up on the prairie
in nearly eight feet Of snow. They
have burned the cars and robbed the
Express car Of consignment Of oy-
sters. to prevent themselves from
starvation. They remsined there at
last account. Relief was sent them
Saturday night. H
The late Illinois papers contains
columans of painful details Of such
calamnities. on several roads, some OF
which we will give next week.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-02-16

EgMessrs. McCleery, Jeter and
Miller were on visit TO their fri ends
last Saturday and Sunday. Nc. as
in duty bound, called at our Office, but
the others passed by. No wonder
they are so worthless as legislators
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-02-16


State OF Indiana,l 80, ( In the Court OF Com
Franklin county, mon Pleas OF said Co.
Caleb l.. Barnum,
Isaac Martin, q
Julia Ann Martin Petition for Partition
VS.. ( anu 10 assign power.
Dclazon ID. Barnum
aud others.
COME the petitioners, by Kilgore the attor-
~ ney, and file their petition, and also an AM
davit showing that Mary Jane Barnum, Catherine
Barnum, Samuel Brady, Martha Amanda Brady,
VIM. C. Eyerson, Rebecca Ann Everson, and
Martin V. b. Barnum, defendants to said petition,
are not residents Of the State Of Indiana; The said
nonresident defendants are therefore hereby mott
fed TO be and appear In the Court OF Common
Pleas OF Franklin county, on the first day OF the
next term thereof TO be held In the Court House
In BrookyIlle, on tho first Monday OF April next,
10 answer said petition, or the Matter therein
alleged be taken as confessed, and be proceeded
on In thoir absence.
Witness John NJ. Johnston, Clerk
OF said Court OF Common Pleas,
this 18th day of February, 1855.
febio Nv JOHN NJ. JOHNSTON, Clerk.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-02-16
BROOKVILLE BANK

yNTILI. allow interest on Deposits made amer
wv this date in Ohio or Indiana currency,
payfble In similar funds,
ny order o { the BOARD,
, ". HIT, Cashier.
Rockville, Feb. IS, " 3.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-02-16
Ws6 Abbertistmrnts.
HENRIE HOUSE.
THIRD STREET,
BETWEEN MAIN & SYCAMORE,
CINCINNATI.
WOODS, PROPRIETOR.

Notice to Creditors and Others.
NOTICE IL HEREBY GIVEN To
~ the Creditors OF J J. Rubottom, 10 meet me
at Metamora on the 10th instant, TO adjust thelr
claims against Mr.. Rubottom. All persons hav :
Ing claims are expected 20 present them at that
time, or sooner. We will also orcr for sale
10 the highest bidder, all the personal property,
consisting Of , yoke OF oxen, Hogs, Corn, 0ats,
2-horse wagons, Horses, wagon aud carriage Har-
ness, Log-wagon, Ploughs and Farm fixtures,
Valley Railroad Stock, Turnpike Stock, &c.
The foregoing property win DO offered Mt private
sale the Both, and IL not sold will be offered at
public auction on the 3ist. Terms made known
on day of sale. The Interests OF creditors require
that the property should be sold ut lis full value;
but In all cases Il will be sold 10 the highest bid
der.
Persons indebted 10 J. J. Ruboitom will pay up
Immediately, as we expect 10 sue on every claim
not paid by the 18th OF March.
feb 10 Nv WILSON MORROW, Assignee.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-02-16
BOND OF AGENT TO Sc

as principal, and we, -
as sureties. are held and firmly bound
unto the State Of Indiana, IN the penal
sum of--dollars, to the payment
of which we bind ourselves, jointly and
severally. firmly. by these presents
Dated this-day of--A. d.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-02-16

Whereas. the county commissioners
Of the county of--have appointed
the above named--Agent, Tor
agents to purchase and sell spirituous
and intoxicating liquor in----
township, county /: Now
the above obligation is conditioned
that the said agent Tor agents. shall,
in all respects, conform to the provis-
ions Of the law in relation to his Tor
their) agency, and the laws Of the
State of Indiana touching the sale OF
spirituous and intoxicating liquor
Upon the observance Of this condition,
this obligation shall be void. else to
remain in full force.
Approved Of, DC.
SEC. 8. Every person who shall
manufacture any spirituous or intoxi.
eating liquor in this State, in violation
Of law, or without authority os law,
shall be deemed to be guilty Of q
misdemeanor, and upon a conviction
thereof, shall be fined in any sum no,
less than twenty dollars, nor more than
fifty dollars, for the first offense; mol
less than fifty dollars, nor more thar
one hundred dollars, for the second
offense; and one hundred dollars fol
any subsequent offense, and be i'm
prisoned in the county Jail thirty days
for each offense after the first convic
ton; and, in all cases, until the fin,
and costs are paid or replevied.
SEC. 10. Every person who shall
in violation of law, or without author
ity of law. by himself or agent. direct
ly. or indirectly. under any pretenc
whatever, sell or give to any person
for any valuable consideration whatev
err, or as an inducement to purchas
any article Of value, any spirituous o
intoxicating liquor, shall be deeme,
guilty of misdemeanor, and upo
conviction thereof, for the first offense
shall be fined in any sum less tina
; twenty dollars, nor more than fift
} dollars; and for the second olfense, nc
, less than fifty dollars. nor more tina
one hundred dollars; and for eac
subsequent ofense, one hundred do
lars: and for each offense, after III
first conviction, shall be imprisoned j
the county Jail thirty days, and, in a
cases until the line and costs are pal
+, or replevied; but, il such sale b
7 made 10 q minor, the fine shall not
{ less than fifty dollars in any case.
SEC. IL. All clerks, agents an
o servants Of every kind. employed
selling or keeping for sale. any spiri
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-02-16
TI,HE ORIEN TAI MILLS AT MET

HNHE OHfEN EAL MILLS AT MET
AMoRA, are now offered for sale on the
most accommodating terms: One Fourth cash
and the balance In Five years with interest, with
the privilege Of I've or ten years moro, subject 10
the order OF Coart. Said Mills are now In COM
plete running order, having been thoroughly re-
paired In the most improved style. Its location
trade at the best point on the canal. The water
power Is comp aratiyely secure from the freshets
that so often visit our valley. We feel confident
In saying, taking every thing into consideration,
that Ills the best mill on the canal. II will be sold
at the h.geest bid offered. Send In your PROPOSE
tons.
~SPECIAL N0TICE.-GF
ALL Notes and Accounts due the Rubottom Es-
tate, not paid by tho 18th OF March next, will be
sued on in the Court of Common Pleas.
feb l64w WILSON MORROW, Admir-.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-02-16

Know ALL MRS, that we,--
principal. and we.---sureties.
are held and firmly bound unto the
State Of Indiana. in the penal sum Of
-doilars. for the payment where.
Of, well and truly TO be made and done,
we bind ourselves jointly and Severely,
firmly by these presents, dated this
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
Physician 10 Poor House.

AT meeting of the Directors of the Poor
and House of Employment of Bedford county,
March 6. 1888, the following resolutions were
unanimously passed by said Board;
Resolved, That We DO hereby appoint DR.. F.
c. REA MER Physician to the Poor and House
OF Unemployment OF Bedford county for one year
from this date.
Resolved. That said DR.. F. C. Rtamer be and
he is hereby required to attend all Paupers
within six miles of the Borough of Bedford, and
that for his services in attending the Poor House
and Paupers within six miles of said Borough,
do hereby agree 10 pay him the sum OF one
hundred dollars per annum.
Resolved, That notice be published in the Sc
veraI papers of the Borough of Bedford that DIR.
F. {. Reamer has been appointed Physian as a.
foresaid, and that we will pay no bills for servi-
ces rendered by Physicians to Paupers when
the services of Physician to the Poor House
could be obtained. April 8, lS53--6t.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
NEW CLOTHING STORE.
Isaac E4sppcH

Would respectfully announce TO his old
friends, and the public at large, that he has o.
penpd an entirely new CLOTHING STORE in
the Borough of Bedford, in the room recently
in the occupancy of Solomon Filler, where he
has Just received a very superior assortment of
ready-made Clothing for Men and Boys, to
which hp invites attention, satisfied that he can
please all who give him call, both as to price
and quality. He will also keep an assortment
of Dry Goods and Groceries. He invites pur-
chaserS to examine his stock.
Bedford, April 6, 1853.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
DIED:

A. Berrien Springs, Michigan, the 9th ul:
t,rry infant son OF DR.. Henry and Sophia Leader
ICED J. years and months.
u,rEy. was smart aud interesting child; intelli-
s4t beyond his years, and the object OF s fathers
I,ge and admiration. We are informed that be died
,gtb inflammation of the hraiI--and, for several days
ror 10 ms death, suffered all that humanity sut-
,r. Conscious that his father doing all IN hl>
,,,yer 10 alleviate his pam, he cried out-''oh Pa!
1ease lei de- want 10 20 10 heaven and be with
NV Grand Ma, . at whose dying couch he stood some
- months ago. The afflicted parents should find
consolation from knowledge OF the truth, that
The happy spirit of the little one, is mingiing with
,b4 biaaI washed hust' that forever surround tie
throne of God.
awe mourn as parents, for son,
As Christians, trust IN God alone
Not murmurIng at what he has done,
To claim his own" L. T. L.
In Union Township, on the 5;h inst, Mrs. HEP-
l,r,lr DrEus consort OF Mr.. Samuel Dubbs, aged 50
,.,r. 6 noniils and days The deceased a
most exemplary lady, and the beloved of the
roa,nnnity m which she lived. For many years she
,,s devoted member of the VI. F.. Church, and, IN
her last moments lett bright evidence of her accept
ance with God She leaves kind husband, an inter
esting family and numerous friends 10 mourn her ear
y los.
In this Borough, on Saturday evening last, after
,r,ifiul and lingering Illness, Mr.. SOLOMON FuLer,
one Of our most respectable citizens aud we'll know
70 the public. This makes the firth member OF that
family who have been buried within 4 few years, a
bereavement truly melancholy, and well calculated
10 call forth the heartfelt synpathies of the com
u,uaity for the widow aud her remaining children.
Tn this Borough on last Sunday morning, Mrs.
NavgR consort ef Mr.. Henry Mower, leaving an
infant only few days old. The deceased was a
Christian ~ the acceptatlon of the term. and,
tor mauy years, IA devoted member of the NJ. +.
Church She beloved aud respected by all who
kuew Eer.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
REGISTERS NOTICE.
April 6, 1888.

All persons Interested either as heirs, credi-
tors, or otherwise, are hereby notified that the
following named persons have filed their ac-
counts 10 the Registers office, and that they
viii be- presented to the Orphans Court Of Bed
ford County, on Friday, the 4th day of May
next, at the Court House, for confirmation, at
which time and place they may attend, il they
think proper:
The account of Adam P Fctter, admr. Of Da-
vid Fettrr, late of southampton township, de-
ceased.
The account OF Mah!on Smith, adm. Of
George Dull, late OF Bedford township decea>-
ed
The account of George Carl, admir- of Jacob
Mock, late of ST. Clair township, decreased.
Tue account Of John Cessna, Esq, admr. Of
Frederick Steckman, late of Monroe township,
deceased.
The account Of Samuel Beckley, ezor. of ].
w Wills, late of 81. Clair township, deceased.
The account Of Finley Mcirew, admir- of
Margaret Harmon, late Of st. Clair township,
deceased.
The account of -Lingcnfrltpr, admr Of
George Snider, late OF West Providence town
ship, deceased.
The account of John P Reed Esq. admr Of
Samuel G. Weaver, late of Bedford township,
deceased.
The account Of David s. Longenakpr, admr
of Jacob Kragy, late of Middle Woodbury.
township, deceased.
The account of John johnson, admr. of Abel
Johnson, late of southampton township, deceas-
ed.
The account ofJoseph Dull, Esq. admr. of
Matthias Holar, late of Harrison township, de-
ceased.
The account Of Barnabas Seckman and lii
mas O'Nea, admr's. Of George Steckman, late
OF Monroe township, deceased
The final account Of Benjamin Lybarger,
admr. Of Adam Smith, late OF Londonderry
township, deceased
D. WASHABACGH,
Register
ApriI G. 1852
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
Surveyors take Notice!

You are required by act of Assembly in the
month of April in each year, to test your COM
pass by the Meridian Line in the Poor House
meadow, and record in book kept for that pur
pose in the Commissioners office the amount of
variation. Also to measure your chains by
standard measure to be found at the Comms
sioners Office. The penalty for surveying
without complying with these regulations is $40
for each offence. By order of Commissioners.
A. s. RUSSELL,
April 6. 1855. Clerk.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
II eifOR'eE AcadseGsly '
AND
FEM ALE Sc MIN RY.
w. w. CAMPBELL, Principal.

This Institution, hitherto under the of Rev.
John Lyon, will henceforth be conducted by the pre-
sent Principal. The past history Of the Academy
will, trust be sufficient guaranty Of It's future
efficiency. The branches taught will be the same
heretofore. To MASTER PRINCIPLES will be cohsId-
cred the most important pursuit OF the puplls and
while il will be the constant business of the lnstruc-
Tor TO impaIt knowledge, it will also be his aim 10
lead his pnpls 10 make practical application of
their acquisitions To load the mind with innumer-
able formulas, without causing it to use them, would
be like placing bow in chIld's haid, without
teaching him how TO bend it. In fine il shall be our
object, il has been, TO lead the pupil TO
THISK.
We lock forward confidently 10 the patronage OF
this community, which has thus far been gener-
ously extended, and by nndminished assidhty,
we hone 70 merit fonr snpport.
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H. NICCDEMUS,
5crircncr an0 9nstire IF tbr }1rarr,
BEDFORD. PA.

Has removed his office to Juliana street,
nearly opposite the Drug and Book store Of DR..
F. c. Reamer, where he will faithfully attend
to all business connected VI ith the duties OF his
Office
He will continue to repair clocks and watch
Is, as usual, and respectfully invites those in
need of bis services IN this lire to give him
call.
April 13, 1853.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
COURT PROCLAMATION.

To the Coroner, tie Justices Of the Pence,
md CoasiaJIes IN the different Townships
IN the County Of Bedford, Greeting.
KNOW YE that in pursuance Of precept to
me directed, under the hand and seal of the
Hon. FRANCIS III. kE1IMELL, President
ofthe several Courts Of Common Pleas in the
Sixteenth District, consisting OF the counties OF
Franklin, Bedford and Somerset, and by virtue
OF his office ofthe Court of Oyer and Terminer
and General Jail delivery for the trial OF capi-
tai and other offenders therein aud in the Gene
raj Court Of Quarter Sessions of the Peace: and
JoHN &. HARTLEY and JOS. B. NOBLE, Esqs.
Judges OF the same Court, in the same County
of Bedford You and each Of you are hereby re-
quired to be and appear in your proper persons
with your Records, Recognizances, EXamna-
tions, and other remembrances before the Judges
aforesaid, at Bedford, at Court of Oyer and
Terminer and General Jail Delivery and Gene
raj Quarter Sessions of the Peace therein to be
holden for the county of Bedford, aforesaid,
on The 9th Monday of April being the 30th
day,i at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of that day,
there and then to do those things to which your
several Offices appertain.
GIVEN under my hand at Bedford, on the
9th day of April, in the year of our Lord
1855,
HUGH MOORE, Sheriff.
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.JaSo Ia EEagaGasA
April 13, 1885.

Would announce TO his friends aud the pub
lie that be- has purchased the entire Store OF The
late James NJ Gibson, and intends to continue
business at the old stand. He has on hand an
assortment Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Teas, ST.
garS, ,Iewrlry, &c SC. together with Coniec-
iionaries Of every description. In short time
hr will rpplenish his stock, 50 as to make il an
iuGucemrnt to purchasers to give him call
He has on hand good supply of FLOUR, and
will make every effort TO accommodate the Peo-
pie in this line Of hiS business, either Wholesale
or retail He will also keep Bacon, Fish,
Salt, MolaSsrs, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Brooms.
Brushes, Patent medicines, Drugs, Dye-stufiS,
and every article usually kept in retail store
G5~PAPER HANGING and UPHOLSTER-
ING will be attended TO as usual with prompt
ness and Lespatch-and he would take this oc-
casion TO say that he has now on hand, and will
furnish to order, on the most favorable terms,
every descrrtiouoi WALL PAPER and BOR-
DERTNG.
By unremtting attention to business, and a
disposition TO please, he hopes 10 merit and re-
cpive liberal encouragement.
Bedford, April 8, 1859.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the Com
mIssloners office on Monday Of Court week un-
til . O'Clock, p. NJ. for The erection of Stone
Steps and Platform III front of the Court House.
the steps are 10 rim down at the North and
South ends Of the platform
The whole length Of stone work at the bot
tom or lower step will be 81 feet long and
, feet high in front above ground, except what
Will be taken oH by each step. The length OF
the platform will be 19 feet 9 inches long and
&c feet inches wde-tbere viii be steps at
each end-each vii! be 10 feet inches long
steps | foot wide and rises u inches high
teXposedl- TO lap 6 inches and dress g by u
inches where the steps extend over the main
wall in iront-the ether stone work to range
with the steps. The stones forming the
platform with coping included viii be ~ inch
thick where exposed at the front. The coping
and steps will extend 3 inches over the main
work in front. All stones 10 be perfectly sound,
particularly the steps front face OF wall and
platform, 10 be built up solid from front wall to
the house. The stones on the platform 10 range
with the top step and copng-to BE- Of dressed
lime or sand stone--built ON good solid foun-
dation, under ground, not less than > feet deep
and WIDE
ne S'VPN- SloHTS ana oliCkS no" FORMING thF
steps are Reserved, but The contractor is to re-
move them.
Bidders will state how much per foot, or how
much for the. whole, and 10 furnish all the ma
ertal sufficient time viii be given. Plan al
the Commissioners office.
FREDERICK TURNER,
JOHN CONRAD,
DAVID c. LONG,
Commissioners.
Attest A. S. Russell, Clerk
April l3, 1898.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
BEDFORD HALL ASSOCIATION.

AN Election viii be held at the Bedford Hail
on Monday the 7th day Of May next, 10 elect
FIVE TRUSTEES to conduct and manage the al
fairs and business Of the Bedford Hall aSSoca-
ton Of the Borough and County Of Bedford for
the ensuing year.
The election VIII be opened al O'Clock, and
closed al O'Clock, P. n,
By order Of the Board of Trnstres.
F. JORDAN, Sec'y.
April 13. 1855.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20

proseRlrlui FoREiGNtEs.-The Massachusetts,
.rothins senate have adopted resolution, with
oaly Que dissenting voice. declaring that no foreign
>, should be regarded as eligible TO office. It IS a
,,oner that these alien haters did not protest against
,,.bmen and Germans lighting IN The ranks with ma
-horn Americans during Ihe Mexican war.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
April 13, 1855
NOTICE.

All persons indebted TO the estate of Jacob
Blttle, late of South Woodberry Township,
Bedford county, deceased, are requested TO make
immediate payment. and those having claims a
gainst said estate will present them properly
authenticated for settlement
JACOB S. BRUMBAUGH,
March %, 1888. Administrator.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
FOR RENT

And possession given on the lst Of June,
TAN YARD in the Borough Of Bedford, with
all the fixtures complete, and a Dwelling ada
cent thereto. Apply TO either of the UNDER
signed.
VIM. Hartley,
Job Mann,
John Fl. Rush,
March 80. 1855. For the Heirs.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
HUGH MOORE, Sheriff.
JOB MANN. G. n. SPANC
LAW PARTNERSHIP.

TIN undersigned have associated themselves in the
Practice of the Law and will attend promptly TO all
business entrusted their in Bedford and ad-
joining counties.
0g-DfIice on Iulanna Street, three doors south Of
ssMengpl House, opposite the residence Of Mai Tate
lob MANN.
June Q 1854 G.. n. SPANG.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20

rFAcHERs' MEETING The Teachers of Bed
-, counry are requested 10 assemble IN the Court
- IN Bedford on Monday evening the 30h inst
" = o'clock, P. NJ, for the purpose Of organizing
'n.,cbers Institute. The Constitutions and Bye
will be presented for adoption. We trust all
at are connected with public Instruction, well
- an friends of education, will attend.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-04-20
March 80, 1855.
NOTICE !

The subscriber is anxious to close his old
Books up to April /, 1888, and hopes all in
teresed viii give immediate attention 10 this
notice In cases where it is not convenient to
make immediate payment, notes will be taken
on reasonable time.
GEO. BLYMIRE.
April 13, 1855.
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the estate of Solomon
Rice, late of Southampton Township, Bedford
county, deceased, requested 10 make imme-
dlate payment, and those having claims against
sad estate will present them properly authent-
Gated for settlement.
P. DONAHOE.
April 6, 1855. Admir-.
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One other Tract Of Land Called
s.eGE4 d " ~
ssPeFopE9S FirSfa99

containing 60 ACRES, more or less, covered with a
hue growth OF White Pine and other Timber, from
which Lumber OF excellent quality be manuiac-
iaged. The soil IS well adpaled for pasturage or
farming purposes. The situation is only a short DIS
tauee south of Frostburg.