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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-14

cpNWcrGD.--hRer Mr.. Kinney who arrested
in Frederick Md, several months ago, on the charge
at having robbed the Roman Catholic Church in Mar
tn'bnrg lof which he formerly the pastor,) OF
silver vase and other vaunbies, convicted in the
'oort Of berkeley comfy Virginia, during the past
week and sentenced to the pententiary tor the term
OF one year.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-14

Rev. Henry o. Wyer, a Baptist clergyman of Sa-
I,'nnah Georgia, diei in Alexandria, Virginia, on
Friday
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-14

E>fsattts Committee Al. anl u. X II Co
may 1lfN.IIpv or uur
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-14

\ Colored woman named Catharine Carpenter
who lives near Petersburg, attempted to commit sui
eide on Monday last by cutting her throat with a
wbskey.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-05-14

IaE ORDER or RED MgN.-We are happy in being
able to inform the public in proper time that this re-
n"etod bcdy OF our citizens will receive their brother
'ct Nea from Lynchburg and Richmond on the 10Th
Dsm
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15

service, but would like to.he good EPis-
copalian, nevertheless.
Mem: Mr.. B. Presbyterian Methodist
Protestant Episcopalian.
p. S.-Am doubtful whether TO enlIght-
en- daily papers on these points or not
After dinner, spoke of Archbishop
Hughes; knows him well; rather likes nim'
thinks him a good friend OF his. Cathoi,
icism very grand and picturesque, anu
awe-inspiring. Cannot say he believes
in all the dogmas of that Church, but does
believe in that article of faith which teach
es that one substance can be converted
into another. Has experienced the truth
of that fact in his own person. Witness
his conversion into Inc Cincinnati Plat
form.
Mem: On consideration, have decided to
say nothing about this in the newspapers.
wHEATLAND, THURSDAY.
Had d private interview with Mr.. b.
Asked for a acknowledgements a
leetle TOO late. Asked for a consulshlp-
would do everything in his power-was
ardenlly DESTROYS of gratifying his friends
al Bungtown and would take their recon
mendalion into profound consideration: but
the loaves and fishes. numerous as they
were, would not begin TO feed such mul-
litude Of hungry clamorists, and therefore,
somebody must be disappointed. lie
trusted it would not be his Bungtown
friends: but he seriously advised that friend
to reiurn forthwith TO Bungtown and wait
with phiIosophic patience until distribu-
lion look place.
BUNGTowN, April lst, 1857.
Have waited. Have not gol lie collcc-
to7shiP. Have no. 60! the consulship.
Put in for Postmaster al Bangtown.-
Didn't get that. Djdu'l gel anything
Yes Promises! Can't live on them.
Old Buck is grea! humbug. Neve'
had much sense. Always thought So
He squin.s, is wFy-necked, wears dirty
white neckclolh. is by no means pleasant
in ms manners, is Journalist. IS insincere
will make wrelched President Wonder
how people came 10 vote for him. Get
10 support from Bungiown, that's certain.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
LATEST NEWS.

The steamship Asia arrived at New York
on the 18th inst, bringing Liverpool dates
down to the 9Th ult With regard To the
most interesting points of European politics,
the renewal ot the Paris Conferences. the
Neuichatel embrogi0, and the Anglo Persian
war, the intelligence is little more than a
budget Of rumurs. No day had Lecu fixed
for the opening Of the Paris Conferences, but
II was believed that France and England
were agreed upon the course To be pursued.
and hence an early meeting Is anticipated.
Prussia and Switzerland continued their prep
arations for war but it was thought the other
powers would combine to prevent actual hos
Utilities. y variety CT rumDrs prevailed as to
the position uf Great Briiian towards tie
contendng parties, ths latest Gf which was
that England had ufercd ner mediation and
it had been accepted by Sai;zes.tnd. The
Persian Government Is said t. have aSscnted
70 some Of the demands Of Great Britain.
relating TO the restoration Of Harit. &c, but
refused others. In the meantime Russia was
making 4 reconnaissance with the view t.
some strategetic movements in favor Of Per
sia These various causes Of difficulty appear
~ have originated some loose apprehen>iobs
that the peace og Europe may be again dis
turb bed, but on close examination they scarce
II afford ground f3r any serious belief that
such = resu. is probable. Prussia and Swift
zorland will hardly be allowed to emJreiI
themselves or others upon question If mere
local import, the Paris Conferences viii un
doubtedIy settle the Bol.rad anj Isle of 5 r
penis questions without resort to ANY means
more serious than the replication- ii dipio-
macy, and as for the war with Persia il may
last for decade and vet BE- fruitlcss IF any
resuit that will affect the repose If Europe.
It's theatre !. 100 distant, aud The objects it
proposes to accomplish too Dnimportant, cx-
ccpt t. the Honorable East India Company,
70 permit Of it producing any serious effect.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
Proceedings Of Congress.

In the Senate on the 9th Mr.. Seward intro
duced q blu TO expedite telegraphic eommu.
nicatlon with Europe. 1t provides for the
extension Of government aid to the submarine
telegraph company upon conditions to be de-
cIded upon lay the President and in agree
ment with similar terms on the part Of the
British government. The House invalid pen
sion bill was passed. The consideration of
the Iowa Senatorial case was then resumed,
and subsequently decided that Mr. Harlan
WAS not entitled 10 his seat.
The House after passing some private bills
and being en- the point Of adjournment was
thrown into excitement by proposition to
appoint committee of investigation ia rela-
ton ts charges Of veuality and corruption on
the part Of sUme members in connection with
the Minnesota railroad grants. The action
was based an editorial Of the New York
Times, but more direct implication was
subsequently, made by Mr.. Paine, Of North
Carolina, who stated that proposition had
been made to him. by member Of the House,
! 70 give him $500 as a consideration for his
! vote in favor uf the bill. The announcement
raised quite a storm of excitement, and the
House was forced, in spite Of very evident
. Discrimination OH the part Of some members,
/ to adopt the resolution providing for an nTes,
tigatiog.
1t Is stated that the House Committee on
+ Territories have resolved to report against tile
annexation of Carson Valley to California,
but measure Of relief 10 the people Of
that Valley from the oppressive immoralities
+ OF their Mormon ncighbors, have determined
+ TO recommend the passage Of bin for the
prevention and punishment Of polygamy.
The Committee have also resolved to report
against the erection Of territorial govern
ment in Arazyna, but will recommend instead
the establishment Of new Judicial district
South IF the ella, and the organization Of a
liberal land system.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
state Teachers Association.

. The +, ,nnsylyania State Teachers Associa-
ton, which Was lately in session at Harris
burg. adjourned On Friday, 2d inst. The
oEicers elected for the ensuing year are as
follows: President-Wm. Roberts Of Phila-
delph-a. Vice Presidents-A Owen. Hun
Miflin; Rev S. Cgumback, Lanca,ja.'. Cor
responding Secrctary-Joseph Fell, BarIs.
Recording Secretaries-J. }. Stutznian, SOM
erset; r. y. Divitt, Huntington. Treasurer
Amos Row, Lancaster. Executive Com
mittee-Prof Stoddard, J. Black, \. b. uar-
ton. 4. X Brown, B. NJ. Kerr
The Association fixed the place Of the
next annual meeting at Indiana, on the 7th
day Of January. lS5>, and the semi annual
meeting at ChamLersburg. when the follow
ing subjects will be discussed:
Relation between the common schools and
the higher institutions Of learning. BIZ ". II.
Bait Of Philadelphia. Report Oh Practical
instruction in Christian morality in common
schools. BY s. I. Colt ef Towanda. Can the
instruction in the higher schools in rural
districts be made to bear on the agricultural
improvements Of those districts, by 4. l..
Kennedy, Philadelphia Condition and wants
Of the German schools of Pennsylvania by
Rev. Vim. A Good, Reading. Bright and
dark side of the teachers profession, by Pro
fessor McFarla Snyder. The claims of teach
ing TO rank as profession. by J. p Wick
ersham, Lancaster The relation Of the body
to the mind or Of physical TO intellectual
training in q system Of education, by Dr. A.
II. Grimshaw Che effects Of general intel
lectuai culture upon manual labor, bv T. H.
Burrows. lancaster Method in teaching, by
a Burtt, Allegheny. Rights Of pupils, by
Albert Owen, Huntingdon. The Bible as
means of education. by VIM. Bricklev, Dau-
phin The best method ef examining teach
ers in accordance with the school Law. hg Jo-
seph Fell, Bucks.
The following committee was appointed 70
attend the New York State Teachers Conyen-
ton, to be held at Binghamton: DR.. J. Ii.
Burrows, II. c. Hiekok, VIM. Roberts, DR..
c. S. Early, B. NJ. Kerr, and Col. a G. Cur
tin.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That the officers of the associa-
ton 10 be elected for the following year be
appointed 4 committee 70 draw up and pre-
SAINT to the Legislature a memorial expressive
of It's views in favor of an appropriation By
the State in aid of Teachers Institutions
Resolved, That in order to acquaint the
Legislature more fully with the wishes of the
teachers and friends of education in the State,
we will circulate in our several localities, pc
titions like those now in circulation in the
county of Washington, asking such aid.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
Married.

In New Berlin, on the 9Th inst. p. WI
son YANYALIAH of MifAinhurg and Nil:
ELIZABETH, daughter Of Sem Scborl, :, .
NeY Berlin.
On the 25th ult by Rev. Thomas Stuart
LEWIS LEMON JONES and Miss JULIAN
COZ, both Of MilIarstcwn, Perry county.
On the llth ult, by Rev. J. p ShindIe.
THOMAS LAWMILLER Of Lcwistown, to
LOYINA SPECIIT Of Bearertown.
On the lst inst. by the same. AMOS IA.
GENBERG to SARAH MITCHELL, both Of
Beaver township, Snyder county
Near Yeagertown, on the 24th alt. by Rev.
K. Elliott Wilson. JACOB BUTORF TO Miss
MARY l.. BETS, all of this county.
On the same day. lJy Wrn. Bell. Esq, Al
EAANDER FuRGU son to Miss MARGA-
RET FURGUS0N, all Of Armagh township.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15

comprising History, Biography, Travels, Po-
etic;,l and Scientific works If all kinds Bi-
bles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Stationery,
DC. Svld privately at lowest city rates For
the accommodation Of tlIe Ladies there Is Il
part Of the room reserved during auction.--
We should be pleased tu have general al
tendance. You who admire good books and
perhaps would not wish to buy at present, We
should like you to come and look at our co-
lection There is nothing charged for sight
Come one and all lcxcePt some Of the noisy
boys aud see for yourselves
E-LANCASIER MONEY taken at par
for Books AZ cur regular rates, wEirh are city
prices.
On Sal, lay afternoon there viii be a Sale
for the Ladies. IL. YOUNG.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
Flour, Grain, sc.

Foar and -Nai-Thc receipts and stocks
ot tlour continue moderate: the sales E.r
shipment reach about 1000 bbI<, in lots. nj
70 - Tor STANDARD superfne: Sc 57Iia6 80
for better brands: s. 50laj 62I for extra
lchIedy at the latter rate) and 2jtq7 so for
extra ta7nily and fancy brands according to
quality. Corn Meal and Ivc Flour are very
inactive, some $4,000 bLis of the former
pennsylvania meall have been disposed If
Al = SIla3; and 3,o 400 Lbls Of the latter. AZ
>35plo Z bbl, for common and better brands
The tylowing are the inspections for the
week ending the 6th inS;:-l3, ,6G2 bbls Flour.
90 do Corn Meal, and 233 30 Rye do.
Grain comes in slowly, and the demand for
Wheat has been rather more active this week
without much change in quotations. Sales,
including about - 900 bu all taken for mil
ling at 1880 l50c lor common to choice red.
mostly at l45(d l50 for penna in store, and
l55(G l62c Tor good and very handsome white.
Rye is scarce, and all offered meets with
ready sale at 80(gSlc. Corn is dull and
lower, and some 5000 bu, only, have found
buyers at GS(G6Ge for old Penna yellow. in
store; 66c for white, and 62(G63c for new
yellow, closing at our lowest figures. Oats
have been less active within the last day or
two, but about Is, 900 bu have been taken in
lots at 4It04Sc for both Southern and Penn.
sylVania, in store and from the cars.
Seeds-The demand for CloTerseed has
teen only moderate, and prices, within day
or two, have ruled in favor of the buyer. sales
include about 1900 bu, in lots, at 81 soar %:
closing, however, with more buvers than sell
lers at the latter rate: about 200 bags have
been taken from second hanas at 81 rs = bu.
Timothy and Flaxsesd are quiet at previous
quotations; some small sales Of the latter are
reported at 81 65t6l 20 Z bu for domestic
Philadelphia Cattle Market.
Beef cattle sold at about previous quotations.
ranging at from 81 to 10! the 100 lbs.
About 800 cows and calves were in, princi-
cipally at the Washington drove yard, Ridge
Avenue, this week; and sales ruled very dull
at from $50 10 so for fresh cows; sos to 35 for
springers, and $l4 to IL for Dry Cows, clo-
sing little on the decline.
The arrivals of hogs ut Singers yard for
the week were 2l00; the demand continues
good, and all at market sold at from SIS to
81 the 100 fbs, as TO conditier
Sheep and lambs are scarce and high, and
the receipts are only absut 1000 this week
Prices ranged at from S. 25 to 5, including
some extra quality at from SC to each.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
Estate of A. p. Jacob, Esq, deceased.
NOTICE. ~

n Office is hereby given that letters tesla
y mentary on the estate of y PARKER
JACOB, Esq, late at the L"r.ugh uf Levi.
town, Pa, deceased, have been granted 10 the
subscriber, residing in laid borough Those
persons knowing themselves TO be indebted
to said estate are requested to make payment
10 her, and all persons having ciaims or De-.
mands against the estate If said iecedent arr
requested 10 make known the same to her, or
her Attorney, David CatdUr. Esq. withvu!
delay. MARY ELIZABETH JACOB.
janl5-6w Dl Execurrix
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15


ILLINOIS LAYDs.--The attention Of farmers
and others about removing to the west, or
desirous Of making safe Investments is re-
quested to the advertisement Of Joseph Milli-
ken, Esq, effcring for sale 10000 acres Of
Prairie Lands in Central Illinois, These
lands are located in climate cengenial to
our own, near the great lines of railway that
traverse the State, and for fertility and easy
cultivation are unsurpassed. Among those
who have already made purchases are VIM.
Mitchell Of Lewistown, Joseph Tee of Gran
vile, John NJ. Bell of Derry. and others. who
examined them in person and will cheerfully
testify to their value. The lands will be sold
low. and offer the strongest inducements for
emigrants from this and neghboring coun-
ties to form neighborhoods, and thus in n
measure relieve the tcdiousness arising from
settling among strangers in i strange land.
U1llouay'S PUs-Astonishing Cure Of a
Bilious Complaint-Mr. Patrick VI M'kenuan
Of Columbus, Ohio, suffered for upwards Of
three years from violent pains in the head, n
foul stomach, bad digestion, jiSordered liver
and general nervous debility. He tried rari-
Gus remedies for the mitigation Of this cum
pound disorder, but he only became worse
instead Of better although lac also consulted
several doctors. Finding that the medical
faculty could not cure him, ne had recourse
10 HeIloway's Pills, BY continuing with this
remedy for few weeks, be entirely regained
his health, and ever since then lie has not
had the slightest return Of his complaint.
L@FE.G]LE .7GE,NTS H.LATED in ev-
cry Town OF Village OF the Union. 10 sell DR.
S.1.NTORD'S LNTIGOR.4TOR. Many of our
Lady gents are making more than living
from lis sale. No MONEY required until the
medicine Is sold; simply good reference ac
comp3nying application. The Inyigorator will
cure Sick Headache. Take one or two tea
,7oousfu at each attack and il will soon disap-
pear. For an overloaded stomach, or when
food rises or sours, take the lnyigorator after
eating, anG il will not prove agreeable or op-
pressiSe. For Heartburn, Paipitation, or Diff
cult Breathing, take teaspOoniul once or twice
daily. For loss OF Appetite, Languor or List
lessness, the medicine Is Invaluable. 1t will
restore the appetite and make the food digest
well. Ni.htmare-take a teaspoonfuI on reti-
ring. aud the demons Of dream-land will all be
fairies. After eating hearty dinner, take q
dose Of lnvlgOrator and ii will relieve all op-
preston or iuslness. The lnyIgorator u Lis
er Remedy Of unequolied virtue, acting direct
!y on that organ. curing Dyspepsia. Jaandice,
+ Bilious Attacks Dysentery, Piles. Worms, and
all Female ODstruciiDas, FOR which it has no
equal. Any person after using full bottle Of
ths lnvigorator for aAy Of the above named
complaints. without beneht, can call at tie
Agents aud get their money back Sold al
One Dollar per hottie, by S.>FoRD & Co . Pro-
prietors, New York, and by CHARLES RITZ,
Lewistown.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15


notice in cur advertising columns the adyer-
tisement Of Leonard Scott d Co. Of New
York, re-publishers Of the Eve leading Brit
ish periodicals. By this means these works
are furnished to readers in the United States
n; a small comparative cast, and comprising
sterling literature with essays rejecting the
sentiments Of the leading British writer's. will,
unlike much Of the trash puJlshsd in maya
l;ne form, bear ra-perusal years hence.
s@~T. 3. Peterson, I02 Chestnut street.
Philadelphia, will publish On Saturday, Jan
nary 3ls;, work cntj..cd Low AFTER Mar
EI4oE and thirteen ether choice Ng7elets Of
the Heart" by Mrs Caroline Lee Hentz.-
The author was one of our most successful
writers. Indeed there i not q woman in
America whose tales have been more steadily
and uniformly popular. There IS breathed
into the pages of her works sentiment Of
the pare. the exalting the truly religious,
which Is seldom found in any works Of fiction.
They are full Of sweet scenes Of domestic
lore, purity, and j-y. which win the heart Of
tie reader. The above work, neatly bound
in cloth Tor SIS, or in paper coyer for 81,
viii be sent 10 any address, free Of postage.
on renting the amount u tha publisher
The National Intelligencer publishes
long list for proposals for carrying the mails
in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa-
chusetts Rhode Island, Connecticut and New
York.
Ea~Captain Rynders Of New Ork, a noted
democratic bully, says Marcy is a white
liyercd politician and Pierce small potato
Jackson Rynders Is a fiIiibuster, and
thinks we ought TO help the buccaneers in
Nicaragua cut Of their scrape.
Ea-A man named George T. Hancs, resi-
ding at Safe Harbor, Lancaster county, was
killed last week by young man naraed
Clarkson Laird, who fred q gun at two men
while prowling around a Laru
BS1-The Huntingdon Journal says David
Bargstresser Of Stoncrstgvn. was accidentally
shot last week by pistol in the hands cf Nr.
Gray bill, who thought the revolver was dis
charged. Mr.. B's wound is not mortal.
REDuring a row on New Years day at
Selinsgrove John Miller stabbed b. E. Wag-
enseller in the arm. cut out Francis NJ. Stead
mans right eye, and slightly cot Wm. Gun
drum on his thigh. Snyder county is becorn-
ing civilized.
saWe learn from the Lock Haven Demc-
crat that a man by the name Of John T.
Smoke, residing in Heating township, Clinton
county. was killed by his son, On New Years
day, probably accidentally with revolver
which was discharged while the old man was
attempting to take it from him.
sA-James S. Green, democrat, has been
elected to the L. s. Senate from Missouri
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
Died.

On the lst inst. CHARLES EDWIN, sou
CT Cornelius and Mary l. Burlew. aged Is
months
On the 23d ult, IL Menno township. JOHN
GETTYS, aged 73 years.
at her residence in Belleionte. on the 9Th
inst, Mrs. MARY BLANCHARD. widow OF
the. late Hon. John Blanchard. deceased in
the 58th year Of her age.
Ia this place, on the Sd inst, LYDIA.
daughter OF John Chappell, aged years, 4
months and IA dayS
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
Estate of wilson HazIetf. deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of ad.
~ mIni>tratiun un the estate of WILSON
HAZLETT, late Of MrnHo township, Mifiin
county. deceased, have been granted to The
undersigned, residing in said township. All
persons Indebted 10 said estate are requested
to make payment without delay and those
having claims TO present them duly authen;i.
Gated for settlement
MAtHiARET HAZLETT,
janI5-Gtz Administrators,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
THE MARKETS.

IHs LHNlsT""0 Mn IS paying SI.L5 iOr
red wheat :.354l,35 f1r white wheat, accord
nc to quality.
Alfred Marks, 1T the new Steam Mill.
Is raying for White Wheat l,35a0,06, Red
\. B-Wheat taken on store, with priyi-
iege to the owner 10 sell or ship by boat.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
MISS II. z. SEARS,
PHYSICIAN,

NOULD announce her intention Of spen-
W ding Friday and Saturday of each
week, for the future, in Lewistown-this ar
rangement TO continue until further notice he
given ianl5-Gt
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
BOOKS FOR THE PEOPLE
AT Auction or Private Sale

LIVERY day and evening until the stock
il il sold in the room formerly occupied
by johnson L Clarke, southeast corner Of the
diamond, LeEistown. The stock embraces
large and select let Of Standard and Miscel-
laneOCs
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15

Pennsylvania Monthly State
ment. Receipts of the road for the month
ending December 81, $3.50, SOS 98; same
month last year, S43t, $50 69; decrease, s47,-
$50 II. Receipts from January ], 1856, to
January l, 1857, $4,S000GS n; same period
last year, $4,3I5, ,334 GO; increase. S4S4. .73405.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

EALDr. Joseph Henderson will deliver the
first of course of lectures on Geology"
this Thursday evening, in the Apprentices
Hall.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-15

ssA- The termination Of the Leuistoyn
stage route has been changed from Northun-
berland to Lewisburg, by means of which
Winfield Tor Dry Valley and New Berlin
both indulge in the luxury of daily mail.
The coach ia run by Mayes, Specht & Walter