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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04
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Mr.. Editor-Permit me through your ex-
ccllent paper to give description of one of
the most interesting scenes / have Witnessed
for some time, viz: tho Exhibition of the Dry
Valley NJ. +. Sabbath School held in their
Church. which is q large and commodious
building, situated on considerable elevation,
and surrounded by beautiful and well ar
ranged Cemetery, which gives it neat and
tasteful appearance. In connection with this
church is a large and feurishing Sunday
School, which | am informed is divided into
three departments viz: Bible Class, Sunday
School Proper, and Infant School
But to the Exhibition, which fear shall
fail to do justice, for it SO far excelled my ex-
pectation that think it cannot be surpassed
by any town or country school | ever saw
On entering the church was wonder struck
at the taste displayed by the ladies in the or
namcnting of the stage, which extended across
the end Of the Church. In front of the stage
attached to the ceiling and extending to eth
or side Of the church, hung a beautiful wreath
Of evergreen, bespanged with flowers of al
most every hue. In the rear and near the
centre of the stage stood Floras Bower"
which consisted of large collection of arti
fetal aowers, said to be the work of Miss NJ
f. Mitchell. On tho wall hung large col
lection of Scripture emblems, which were
wont to adorn the Infant School room, end to
add to the attractions of the place, Miss II.
Alexander gave forth on the Melodeon, &C
companied by her voice, enchanting music
and song until the school arrived, which en-
tered the church at o'clock The girls
dressed in white, and the boys Of the Infant
school with their white pants, added much to
their appearance. After they had taken their
places on the stage in regular order the school
certainly presented a most beautiful appear
ance. The arrangement throughout was ex-
cellent-the Addresses, Dialogues and Reci-
tations by boys and girls, some not three feet
high, were good and welltimed-and last but
not least, the singing of the Infant Glass was
enchanting. | witnessed it for two nights,
and thought myself well paid in pleasure for
a ride Of nine or ten miles. | understand
they intend having another on New Years
night, and ! think it well worth visit from
every lover of Sabbath Schools. All praise
is due to the officers and teachers of that ex-
cellert school SPECTATOR.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04

Hottotcays Ointment and Pills are certain
Cure for Scurvy.-Edward Hope. of Charles
ton, South Carolina, suffered more than most
people from the scurvy, and the whole of his
body was covered with this unsightly erup-
ton, he tried great number of reputed rem
ediea, but he was not benefited by the same,
indeed, it became doubtful to his friends,
whether he would ever overcome this disfg-
arement. At length he tried Holloway's
Ointment and Pills, and these medicines
quickly produced a beneficial change, by
continuing these excellent medicines for eight
weeks, he was radically cured
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04
HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.
III. NJ. FAXONyS -------

,2nactment Of Julcmized h,dia RuJber
Spring 10 he TubeS Of Gram Drills.
TUE undersigned, having perfected an arrang for
i the att2chmeut Of Gum Spring 10 The Tubes and
Drag Bays of Grain Drills, is happy 10 niusm Farmers
and all Others interested in the growing Of Wheat and
other grams, tia. he Is prepared furnish GRAIN
DRILLS, with the above article attached. The shortest
notice. his Foundry, Mc Veytown, Pa seeders have
become almost Indispensable article 10 the Farmer,
and he viii find that the attachment of the Gum Spring
VIII enhance its value least ehalf Al the Gaten
tou and trouble caused by the breaking Of wooden pins
is entirely done away with by this arrangement and
man, boy perform nearly double the labor that he
coId under the old plan, with much greater ease, both
himself and horses. There need be fear OF the Spring
breaking, for if there article that will neither break
rot, out, the Gum Spring that article, and
hazard nothing saving that my Grain DTii is the ss,-
pest in consiguctioH most economical in performance,
and therefore the durable offered the agri.
cultural public The feed is arranged thai it will SOW
l. T., Il, H. and bushels per acre. Persons desiring
coming seeding requested TO send in their
orders as early possible. Direct to McVeytown Milf
fin county, Pa, CT +. G. FRANCISCUS, Lswistovn:
L. l.. FAAON, HOitaysburg, Blair co. Pa. BOYER &
BRO, Harrisburg, Pa, who authorized TO act as
agents, and from whom any further information may be oh
aimed.
PRICE OF DRILLS, with the attachment, SIS. Far
mers who already have drills have altered and
the India Rubber Spring attached for from $40 SIS.
5j-A branches OF the FOUNDRY BUSINESS still
carried ios which orders respectfully solicited
W. NJ. FAXON
NcVerIown. June lS. 1856 -
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SOAPSUDS.

In days that once were, the soapsuds
went 10 the gutter as regular as the wash
ing day was ended, and there are too
many who allow the plan to be followed
in the present day. All do not yet seem
TO have learned that tublul of strong
soapsuds is worth as much as a wheel
barrow load Of good manure; and yet how
much is thrown away. No wonder that
the grounds about kitchens and farm-hous
grow rich in so short time.
Now every bucket of suds should be
thrown where it will not be lost. The
garden is a good and convenient place TO
dispose Of ii, but the roots of grape vines,
young trees, or anything of this sort will
do as well. Anything that requires a
strong, moist soil, needs soapsuds How
many a good crop of vegetables or fruit
might be realized, If every body would act
on the hints here giyen.-Lndiaaa Far.
ner.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04

BeA-D Daniel j. Neff, of Hollidaysburg, con-
Victcd of manslaughter and sentenced to two
years in the penitentiary, has been pardoned
Eea-The Cleveland and Mahoning Railroad
is now in operation. The first regular mail
train from Cleveland arrived in Warren on
Wednesday last
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04

MARVELLOUS CUREs.-We have always been
slow to believe the wonderful cures which
one medicine after another pretends to have
made, but slow as we are we will own up,
when we are fully convinced. Those Of cur
readers who are acquainted with the cases Of
Mrs. Beach and Mr.. Farwell, will not think
US lightly turned, when we confess our belief
that Ayers Cathartic Pills have virtues for
purifying the blood which excel anything
within the range of our acquaintance hither-
to. For those who are not cognizant Of the
facts, we will say: she had been afflicted for
over eight years with scrofula which only
grew worse in spite of all the remedies she
could employ, until she took Ayel'S Pills.
Under their influence one after another of her
sores have healed, until she is apparently as
free from the complaint as ourselves. lie has
had liver complaint with pain in his side that
disabled him from work for a long time; all
other medicines had failed to afford him any
permanent relief, but few doses of 4yey'$
Pills cured him and he is now steadily at his
old post, of conductor on the cars.-Nildlc-
torn Daily Courier
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04

The Poor HoUsE.-The Directors of the
Poor have had an arduous time for several
days in allotting the Stewardship of the Poor
House and the Poor House farm on the basis
invited by their proposals. After sitting the
merits and demerits of the several applicants
in the way of qualification, &C., they finally
appointed JOSEPH l. LANGroN, Esq, of Gran
vile, Steward at salary of $500 per annuni.
Mr.. L. we think is well fitted for the post,
and will probably prove as acceptable to the
unfortunates who have to make their home
there as any man who could be appointed
though we doubt whether he will find it an
occupation TO bis liking. Use however does
much towards reconciling unpleasant with
public duties, and such may be the case with
him. The farm, on the shares, was given to
Moses A. Sample, of Oliver township, who
now that there is both public and private in
terest combined in it's cultivation, will proba-
bly, be made to yield what judcous farming
generally produces, to wit, first rate crops
We say this without any view Of rejecting
but because it is an acknowledged truth that
most men will do for themselves that which
they will not for the public
GAS BILLs.-The Treasurer of the company
is now making his first visit to the consumers
of gas with the bills for October and Novem-
Der, by which they can see what light is like
ly to cost. Some have perhaps burnt more
freely than was needed splendid light be-
ing = strong temptation-but this will soon
regulate itself. On the whole the consumers
are well satisfied, many Of them already won
dering how in the name Of sense they have
been able to live thus far without gas The
number Of consumers the first month was
20, the second about 100, and by spring they
will probably increase to $50, which with
prudent management and no mishaps, ought
to yield from $4,000 to $4,000, an amount that
will afford margin for fair dividend.
CoMMIssIoNER's 0FFIcE.-.Wm. Wilson, Esq.
the newly elected commissioner, took bis seat
at the board during November court, in place
of j. Fleming, Esq., whose term had expired.
The board now consists Of Jacob Hoover,
Esq. President, Major j. Linthurst and VII.
liam Wilson. Esq, with r. D. Smith as Sec
retary and D. W. Woods. Esq, Attorney.
Bey-The election and other exciting sub
jects having in measure passed away two
or three fights occurred in West Market street
on Monday to vile away the time, in which
both parties got some bruises and hard knocks
A bystander who saw the whole operation,
says the peace officers prudently kept out of
the way, SO that there was no disturbance Of
tho poace by an attempt to arrest the parties
R2g-The weather continues very changea.
bic, varying in a few hours from pleasant
sunshine to rain, cold winds, and freezing.-
There was a tremendous blow last night and
this morning, and We should not be surprised
to hear of much damage on both land and
sea.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04


The Place to buy Books!
II w. JuNKIN, at his Book and Jew
IlO elry Establishment, has just added to
his stock
Prose and Poetry of America and Europe
Macaulay's History of England
Pictorial History Of America
Scott's Napoleon
BuffUn'S Natural History
FroSt's Lives Of Eminent Christians
Church's Indian Wars
Manners, Customs & Antiquities of Scotland
Pictorial History of the American Navy
History Of Germany-Shakspeare
Moore's Works-Heroic Women Of History
Works of the British Poets
Wehster's Unabridged Dictionary
Chronicles Of the Middle Ages
Bulwer's Novels
Brooke's Universal Gazetteer Of the World
Adventures Of Don Quixote
Colman's Practical Agriculture .... .....
Pictorial History Of the United States
Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures
SCOTS New Testament ..a.. ...
Erests Pictorial History Of the United States
Chambers Information for the People
Cyclopedia Of English Literature
Napier's Peninsular War
Mosheim Church History
And general assortment Of N iscellaneous,
Theological, and other works, Blank Books,
Stationery, &c. je26
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THE MARKETS.

The LeWlsf0Wn Mil IS paying 30 Tor
red wheat ,45a0,00 Cor white wheat, accord
ing to quality.
Dey-A Alfred Marks, at the new Steam Mill,
is paying for White Wheat l,40a0,s0, Red
l,30.
N. B.-Whcat taken on store. with privi-
lege to the owner to sell or ship by boat.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04

Prices Of Bread and Aeat.-A Society for
improving the condition of the poor is in sx-
istence in New York, and from one of its re-
ports we extract the following table of prices
Of bread and meat in the various cities, at
shs latest date, November she 18th The
quantity of each article is ono pound avoir-
,dupois, and the price in cents and hundredths
.nf a cont American weight and monay.
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NOTICE.

YNHE Stockholders of the Lewistown and
A. kishacoquillas Turnpike Company are
hereby notified that dividend of FOUR PER
CENT. for the last six months, payable on
and after December 8th, 1856, has been de-
clared. NJ. BUOY, Treasurer.
Lewistown, Nov. 27, 1856.
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Flour, Grain, &c.

The -four market continues doll. Sales Of
red wheat at $50 and white. at IGl4 Glover
seed is quoted at 81 62 rs.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04

nG- Congress met on Monday. In the
House debate sprung up on the admission
of Whitfield, delegate from Kansas, and
majority decided he should not be sworn in.
the session The message was sent in on
Tuesday. Hale. Trumbull, and others, han
died the assertions of Pierce as to the motives
of the Republicans pretty severely.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04
THE GAZETTE.
LEWISTOWN, PA.
Thursday Morning, Dec, 4.

The MEssAGE.-The late reception of this
document prevents us from giving more than
ahout one half of it this week without delay
inc our paper, which we long since determin-
ed to do for nobody. 1t is considerable of q
political harangue, censuring the north for
voting for free soil, as though it was heinous
sin to do so. The document is not of much
weight and after being read will, like its au-
thor, be laid aside with feeling of regret
that his inaugural and first message should
be 90 inconsistent with his last
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04
Died.

Died, on the 29th ult., MARY ELIZA
BETH, daughter Of Matthew and Martha :.
Fcrsythe, aged months
Thy spirit hath passed through the vale Of the shadows
Sweet beautiful babe, 50 loving and loved
WIKI spirits immortal thou wulkest the meadows
By TiNeys that gladden. the city Cod.
Oh sweet is the song the wild birds are singing
And fair the trees that over her heal
And softly the shadows the sunset IS Hhging
over our sweet babe.in her deep quiet bed.
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Orphans Court Sale.

- VITJue OF an oruer OF the Urphans
AD Court of Huntingdon County, will be
exposed to sale by way of public vendue or
outcry, on the premises, on
Tuesday, December %, 1856,
a tract Of land situate in Shirley township,
Huntingdon county, bounded by the Juniata
river on the east and north east, by land of
Swisheart's heirs on the north, by Aughwick
creek on the north west, by lands Of James
II. Bell on the south, and BY lands of Bells
heirs and Oliver E,r.cr on the southeast,
containing about
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04

TNLECTION.-The Stockholders Of the
1 4 Lewistown and Tuscarorn Bridge Com
pany are requested to meet at the Toll House,
at the Bridge, in the borough Of Lewistown,
on the FIRST MONDAY ljth) Of January,
1887, to choose by ballot a President, Six
Managers, and Treasurer, to conduct the
business Of the Company for one year there
after. WI. RUSSELL, Sec'y.
Lewistown. Dec 4. lSj6-3t Lpl
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q sp0 REWARD.-Stolenf from the stable
sODO of the undersigned, about miles
north Of Belevilie, MifHin county, on the
night Of the 28th November, large and we'll
made Roam Horse with a bright star on his
forehead, left fore hoof white. and some white
on hind fcet-l years cid last spring The
horse Is, or was when stolen, little sore on
the top Of the neck, caused by working Of ths
collar, and somewhat rubbed by harness. 4
reward Of $50 will be paid for tho return Of
the horse, or n reward Of 500 for the horse
ard thief. JACOB YODER.
december !, lSjG.-lt
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-04

sarAndrew Reed, Esq, will deliver lee.
ture before the Apprentices Literary Society
on Saturday evening next commencing at
% o'clock. The public are respectfully invi-
ted to attend.
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GIIttIIU i1UUSV' W -L4sV vi ''''ESE 'VI'IIV7 "
an Iron Ore Bank, sc.
Terms of .Sa}e.-One-third the purchase
money to be paid on confirmation Of sale, and
the residue in two equal annual payments,
with interest, to be secured by the bonds and
mortgages of the purchaser. BY the Court,
aeIENRY GLAZIER, Clerk.
n. B.--Any person wishing to view the
premises can do so by calling on Mr.. George
Smith, the present occupant. Those desirous
Of further information can call on the under
signed residing in the borough of Shirleys
burg, and who will give due attendance on
the day of sale.
HENRY BREWSTER, Admir-.
Shirleysburg, Nov 20, l856.-ts
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9AA ACRES.

more or Jess, about one hundred acres o
which are clearaa and nnder cnltiYation. hav
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ing thereon erected Z two story
Dwelling House, with a stone
Kitchen attached a stone Bank
Barn, stone Spring House, stone
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-03
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
was held in the Merchants Bank, Wall street on
Thursday afternoon, PELAIIAH PERT, esq in the char
Before entering upon the regular business of the
Chamber, the President announced the demise Of
Robert Kelly, esq 1t was proposed that committee
be appointed to report suitable resolutions Of condo
lerce.
The following new members were elected: George
d. Morgan, Elias Wade, John Altman, John T. Ed
monde, and VIM. b. Brady. Samuel S. Hoaghtailing
elected member Of the Committee of Arbitration.
Mr. Mills reported design for the certificate Of
membership Of the Chamber, which was adopted.
Mr.. BARsTow reported progress on the repeal OF the
Usury Laws. The report concluded as follows:
IT, however it should still be found inPrsctcase to over
the Influences that working assnst n Psrts Of
state your Committee would suggest that most earnest
ession Of Lesda,ure kins for radical
Kings
this state
The Report was accepted and laid upon the table.
The Secretary reported the number of members on
the LET Of June last at 3Ol Since then 80 new mem.
bers have been elected.
Mr. PorE was appointed to fill a vacancy on the
Panama Railroad Committee, caused by the death of
Mr.. Robert Kelly.
Mr. BrRLow offered a preamble and resolution in
dorsng the bill to provide steam revenue cutter for
New-York, introduced in the House BY Mr. Guy X.
Petop. Adopted.
mess!s. H. n. Bogert, Jas. Depeyster Ogden and
Caleb Bsrstow appointed a committee to provide
suitable resolutions upon the death Of Mr.. Robt Kelly.
The annual election of officers resulted in the re-
election of the former officers of the Chamber. Mr..
Petit in returning his thanks for the honor suggested
that, in view Of the growing importance of the busi
ne.s Of ths Chomber, quarterly evening meeting of
the Chamber should be held for the discussion of
important business. The rest Of the officers are
Roy yal Pheps lst Vice PRESIDENT A. Lowe, I'd Vice
PRECEDENT; ]. J. Palmer, Treasurer Z. G. Bogert,
Secretary; Thomas TlIe,tOu Chairman of the Com
mittte Of Arbitration Soon after the Chamber ad-
ioumed.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-03

TIE CAhELs.-7he Ind,anola Texas Bulletin of
the 18th inst. says, workmen are now basy 10 erecting
Enclosures for the eamels that are now daily expected
at that port for service the Western plains, The
building is TO be 200 feet long by 20 feet in width
ar the iDeloeuIe viii cover 10 acres of ground II is
proposed TO keep the animals at this place several
months, to recruit them. Some of the animals were
pretenfeG by the yeeroy of Egypt to our Govern
msnt, but most Of them procured by Major
Wayne and Capt Porter under the appropriation made
for the pmpOse at the last session OF Congress. We
learn that there are some Arabs eiong With them to
take care # thens
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-03

.rn,sn wave. here in this forum, where the fsb,s
ard dufie. Of thc.e who "go down 10 the seq shior
cs.e. he was infinitely the superior Of sry MAJ a, the
ha, P,,mrs inter pares-bere he sSood without .
competr Here his perfect knowiedge Of Grimm a, law
his deep insight into the springs Of human sction-
bis solid sense combined with his 'urpassng eoquenee
Gave him po-ition for which none hsd the temer'y
70 contend The annals Of our Courts will show thai,
whether az the prosecutor and vndcstor Of the law
the part Of the authorities Of the country or "a the de-
f,pdrr of the accused, he stands aone-the match
LIS sstatue"-unapproacle ed and un.pproachable In al
his struggles, be never gave ranking wound VINO
can say that though in many a well confessed field,
where may have been witnessed the signal apinty OF
the mott distinguished men Al Our oar, anu On
Which fields Hoffman has borne conspicuous part
who can rene mber the slightest feeling existing
against him when The contest was over He was the
Richard Csur de Lion, riding in the hottest OF The
fight, cleaving down hs opponent, ana YET no ssa
been struck down by the blow OF his bright battle
axe OF Mr.. Hcffmah's eloquence, no memento wiu
remain to give true idea Of its power Although IL
belonged to the ornate school, sti 1t was tempered
with such accurate taste that even criticism itself was
led captive by its influence. The IMAGINATION OF Dr
lancy Of expression which sparkled through MS
forensic efforts commingied with the treasures
Of eound logic end ripe earnJg, that they seemed TO
be one perfect whole-hke the spray which gariands
the crtst of wave yet is still OF the same element
which buoys up the richest argosies But must
close In whatever position Hoffman was placed,
into g1ly ana aDlHty were urpIbyeui ano, oiSo, q"
the language Of his own favorite bard, in every
office
He hath borne himself 20 meekiy.
Asa man he was urbane and generous. To the
Young man he Always had word Of hope and of en-
cours e ment. None but those who have known the
struggles of early professional life appreciate such
kEdn.ss and to such bis loss Is rreparabe 10 All ne
bore the spirit Of benefcence. The tears which fal.
uton The urn of such only find their source 10
the cherished memory Of acts long since passed. lie
dieo as he lived, beloved by all who knew him The
suddenness Of li. death has appalled, rs all But i.
brings TO US a Lesson. II teaches US how small are the
thing Of this life. How feeting.
Mors sola fatetur,
Qua1a sint honinun corpuscula
Judge HALL then said: The sudden death of one
standing in the front rank Of the profession, and so
eminerily and Justly distinguished ~ his kindness OF
heart and great abliies, cannot fail to make deep
impression Sympathizing in the fullest degree with
the bar, In the feeling expressed upon this OCCASION
and entirely concuring in the propriey of evidencing
in the proposed the respect entertained by the
court for the deoease shall direct the Court TO stand
adlournt d till IL O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The Marine Court in its several branches also ad-
journed, on motion.