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The Nevada journal. [volume] (Nevada City, Calif.) 1851-18??, 1857-06-26

PoLITlcAL.-The Pacific Sentinel in
quires pertinently, and comments thus ::
IF the comet had struck the earth,
stuck fast, and become a part of the
American soil, would it have been free
or slave territory! 1t seems to us that
much practical capital has been lost by
not taking this question in hand at the
proper time
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08
LADY BURNED TO DEATH.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.--Thc wife Of Judge
Daniels, Of the U. S. Supreme Court was
burned to death last night, by an accident, at
the residence of her husband, in franklin
row. The Judge and his wife had been out,
and on returning home he went into the H.
brary and she repaired TO her sleeping apart
ment, and commenced disrobiug, preparatory
to retiring for the night. Being very near
sighted, she did not perceive candle sitting
on the hearth, nor the flames that communi-
Gated to her clothing until they completely
envcloped her. She then ran from the room
shrieking for assistance. The rapid motion
only added strength TO the flames, and before
any etfectual assistance could DO rendered,
she was terribly burned from head to foot,
and her recovery was rendered hopeless from
having inhaled the fire. She died this morn
ing, after lingering eight hours in dreadful
agony. She was most estimable lady, about
35 years of age, and leaves two children, the
youngest being only six or eight months old.
She was the daughter of the late DIR. Harris,
of Philadelphia, formerly Chief Of the Bureau
of Medicine and Surgery, attached to the Ma
w Department. This terrible calamity has
caused much regret to large circle of friends
and the community at large, who deeply
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08
Married.

On the 30th December. by Rev. d. D.
Clarke, ROBERT FORGY TO Miss ANN
JOHNSTON.
On the 25th uIt, by Rev. G. N. Klink.
ANTHONY MCCARTNEY of Derry town
ship, and MISC MARY GREY oi Leri,toyg,,.
At Harrisburg; ON the lst inst, by Rev.
DR.. Dewitt, JOHN j. BKATTON, Esq.
Editor Of the Carlisle Volunteer, 10 Miss
MARY ELLEN, daughter Of George W.
Boyd, Esq, of the former place.
On the 22d ult., by T. B. Codcr, Esq,
DANIEL CARTER, of Patterson to ELII-
ABETu PIERCE of Mifiintown, (both col
ored.)
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08
FOR SALE

TH'HE undersigned, desiring to quit the
L business of tavern-keeping, offers for
sale his LEASE of the house and premises
now occupied By him, in Milroy, Mifln CO..
the same having two years to run from April
lst, 1857. Also, the HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
TURE AND FIXTURES thereto belonging.
The stand is one of the best in the country.
enjoying liberal patronage. The passen-
gers by the mail line of stages running be-
tween Lewistown and Bellefonte, dine ct This
house. To person wishing to engage in the
business an excellent opportunity is afforded
in purchasing the lease and furniture.
dcci6-3t GEO. GUTHRIE
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08
NE;W -FfE, Ar.

THE subscribers, trading as McWillams &
Sterrett have leased the Lewistown Mill
aud are now prepared to buy all kinds of grain,
for which they will pay the highest market
price in cash.
Grain will be taken in store on the same
terms as heretofore by John Sterrett & Co.
Farmers who wish to have grists ground, or
grain chopped, will be accommodated on the
shortest notice.
They will always have on hand for sale full
supply of
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08

sympathize with the Judge in his bereave-
inent. He was himself burned, but not seri-
ously, while endeaEoring; 10 extinguish the
flames. Accounts vary with regard to the
origin of the accident One statement is that
Mrs. Daniels was in bed reading by acandle,
the flames Of which. communicated to the
sleeve of her night dress. .st-
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08
Flour, Grain and Feed,

which will be delivered to any part of town by
leaving orders at the office in the Mill
One of them viii at all times be found at the
Mill to give their personal attention TO the
business, and they hope to merit continuance
OF the patronage bestowed on the old firm
GEO. w. MCWILLIAMS
F. r. STERRETT.
Lewistown, January, II, 1856
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08
F0RRESTER'S PLAYMATE.
A MAGAZINE for Bows and Girls

DEGlNS its sixth volume in January, 1857
y 1t is edited by MARX FORESTER, the
well kRown writer for the young, who, the
reading community will bear in mind, is con-
nected with no other periodical.
The Playmate has been denominated by an
eminent writer, as "the best Youths Magazine
published" The publishers mean to keep it
SO Its embellishments are new, and the read
ing matter almost wholly original.
An entire number might be filed with the
commendatory notices Of the press. The Fam
lily Gazette says mo parent who cares
butt on for his children's welfare, can spend a
dollar more Prohtaoly than in subscribing for
the Playmate"
But we prefer to let the Magazine tell its own
story Those parents who have any choice
about what their children read should subscribe
for it. If it does not sustain itself, after trial
no recommendation of others would be of any
benefit
TERMs.-The Playmate is published monthly
at One Dollar year, in advance. To clubs,
IS cents per copy. Letters enclosing money
may be sent at our risk, if directed 10
WIN. GUILD q co,
l56 Washington Street. Boston, Mass
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08
TILE MARKETS.

The LeWIst0wn Mil is paying 81 % lor
red wheat ;,35al,35 Cor white wheat, accord
ing to quality.
GzG Alfred Marks, ut the new Steam Arill.
is paying for White Wheat l,35a0,0G, Red
!, %.
n. B.-Wheat taken on store with priv
lcge to the owner to sell or ship by boat.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08
I UOnciuSlOn next week

Conclusion next week
pGnCol. SIifer, one of natures noLlelnen.
will probably be voted for for State TreaSu-
rcr, and if merit be any passport to Office
will he elected.
For sale, freight or charter--Sundry
straightouts on the Governor question. They
would evidently like to play the same profta-
bic game they did at the recent election.
ne8=An Irish paper begs leave 10 return
thanks, on behalf of the people Of Ireland
to the democracy Of this country for elccting
Buchanan, the son of an Irishlnan, President
SUgar from Li6criQ-The cultivation Of
the sugar cane has succeeded 50 well in liz
IBERIA, that they talk Of exporting it to the
United States.
ESz5' Broad Top is becoming rapidly civil
ized-a set Of Irishmcn having badly beaten
man named Horton last week, and young
man who got into difficulty with another
having fired pistol at him.
EEaoThc citizens Of Western Virginia have
presented the editor of the Wheeling Argus
with $1,000 cash TO purchase new materials
If our subscribers will give us one-tenth the
amount wen renew ours
ee1sElder J. T. JoAuson died Mt Lexington
Mo, on the 18th ult. lie was u brother OF
the late Vice President Richard NJ. Johnson,
Of Kentucky, and formerly Judge cf the
Court Of Appeals Of that State, and for four
years a member Of Congress. For thirty
years he has been preacher Of ihc Gospel
without f5o or salary.
Utah Legis!a'jUc-The late Utah Lcgsla-
ture was composed Of I3 Members Of Council
and Sc Members Of the House Of Represent
atiyes The Members Of CounciI had III
wives the Members # the House I57 wives
Five officers Of the House lad % wives
Gov. Young has IS wives living. Thus the
10 men connected with the Legislature have
+2O wives. This beats our Mormous, who
average only about four apiece.
- Mr. Hammock and Mr. Goslow. both
OF Allen county, Ohio, qnarreied one day
last week. Coslow followed up Hammock,
threatening TO whip him.. and the latter
having a rifle in his hand, told him that,if
he did not 60 back he would shoot bin.
Coslow sill persisted in following, and
Hammock fired, the ball taking effect in
Coslows abdomen, killing him almost
instantly. He leaves wife and family
to mourn his loss.
The Syracuse Journal says that Dr.
Walton of Syracuse, has just extracted d
pin from the back of 4 Miss M'kay, in
that city. The pin was swallowed nine
years since, when she was the age Of five
Miss NJ. said she had experienced consid-
able Inconvenience from it ever since 1t
was taken out below The shoulder blade,
two inches TO the right of The spinal col
umn, and one-fourlh of an inch below the
cuticle, with very little pain to the patient.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08
FToR SALE

A FEW BONDS OF. TIE tIIuNTTNG-
n DON AND BROAD TOP RAILROAD
AND COAL co. haye,been left with me for
sale. These bonds bear seven per cent in
terest and have coupons attached for each
half years interest, payable in Philadelphia,
and can be collected through any of the coun-
try banks or storckeepers. The bonds are
secured by a first mortgage on 40 miles of
Railroad and above 1000 acres Coal Lands
with Il number Of collieries in active opera
ton. The interest IS punctually paid, and a
sinking fund will be commenced soon from
the earnings of the road to provide for the
payment of the bonds in full at maturity
They are much more SECURE than Banks or
Bank Stocks for those who have money to in
vest. Fer further information apply to
decl8-3t d. CANDQR
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08

fY-Thcre will be meeting or the ia
l4-S-S niata Fire Company on Thursday
evening, january 8th. for tie purpose Of
electing officers for the ensuing year.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08

IT, DR.. Joseph Henderson has con-
sL&S sented to deliver course Of lee
lures before the Apprentices Literary Soce-
ty on Geology" the first of which will be
ON Saturday evening next.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08

Mes That section declares "that it shall not
be lawful for any of the said banks to issue
or pay out any bank notes other than those
issued by itself, payable on demand in gold
or silver; notes of specie paying banks of this
State which are taken on deposit or in pay
ment 0t debts, at par, at the counter Of the
bank where paid out; or notes Of banks issued
under the authority of the act of the 4th of
May, 1881, Mt the option Of the person re-
ceiying the same"
These enaetments were intended to protect
the community against the evils of depreci-
ated currency, and prevent its introduction
from other States. However well intended
they will fail to secure these objects, unless
made TO embrace private bankers and others
OF that class, whose profits are largely dcpcn-
dant upon the introduction into the State of
such currency. Ia many instances the notes
OF our own banks are collected by private
bankers and brokers, and with these, or with
the specie withdrawn from the banks issuing
them, they purchase dcpreciated md f,rcg IN
bank paper which is paid ont at phr at their
counters. BY others large loans are regotia-
ted with banks out of the State, ut less than
the usual rate of interest, and their notes,
often Of Il less denomination than five dollars
and always at IL discount, brought into the
State and put into circulation in the manner
indicated, and this, too, under an agreement
with the bank making the loan, that the notes
thus paid out shall be kept in circulation
The effect of this system of private banking
has been to limit the circulation of the par
paper Of our own banks, and substitute in its
place foreign, deprecated, and often
worthless currency. In justice to the bank,
trust and insurance companies, paying
heavy annual tax to the Commonwealth for
their privileges, and for the protection of the
people against these evils, either the provis.
ions Of the thirtieth section of the act Of 1850,
should be repealed or further extended so as
to embrace private individuals and associa-
tons, who may monopolize and control, to
the detriment Of the public, this traffic in
deprecated bank paper, without restraint and
without taxation.
Conclusion next week
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08

n Office IN EARNEST. ALI persons in
~ debted to the undersigned are politely
requested to call and PAY UP without fur
thcr delay. Those who heed this notice will
save costs. JOHNSTON & CLARKE.
Lcwistown, Dec Is, 1856.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08
Decrease,
S366.l5s 47


1t thus appears that during the past fiscal
year the sum of three hundred and sixtv six
thousand one hundred and iftv-eight dollars
and nlnety-seven cents has been paid in Iioui-
datlon of the public debt This. taken in
connection with the fact, that during the wear
ending November 80, 1855, six hundred and
thirty thousand six hundred and one dollars
and two cents were paid on the same account
EXHIBITS the gratifying fact that the process of
reducing the public debt has commenced. and
unless checked by reckless mismanagement
ana extravagant expenditure, must continue
ulItil the people and the Commonwealth are
FeLeTeu from the debt and taxation with
wnlch they are burdened In addition to this
reauctlon OF the public debt, large appropri.
aaons and payments were made for the com.
pietlon OF the Portage railroad and for deht.
previously contracted on that WORK for ia
and unsettled claims recently adjusted bx tba
commissioners appointed under the act of last
session; for re-laying the south track If tbo
Columbia railroad; for enlargng the Delaware
division of the canal, and for other purposes
These extraordinary demands upon the Treas.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08
EFiour Crai, s,c

Flour, Grain, sc.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. I.
CluVerseed is quoted at 81 30 per 64 lbs
Flour at q 25aG G23 White Wheat at 55,
and Red ut IS. &c.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08

S39, ,Se6.975 so

Total funded debt S39 9,8e6,975 so
Unfunded Debt, viz:
Relief notes in circulation 2b, $50 90
interest certificates outstanding 24,G9I 81
10 unclaimed 4,443 SO
Douhesuc - creditors l,l64 90
Balance Of TEN. loan April 10, 1853, 400, 900 90
Balance of tenn. loan May 9, 1854, 1874 900 90
Total debt December |, 1856, $40, ,7OI 1886 25
Total debt December /, 1855, s4I. .067. .eg4 %
10 December /, 1856, DO, ,70I 1885 35
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-01-08

UNFUNDED DEBT.
Relief notes in circulation, 25S, ,773 90
Interest certificates outstanding, 20, I57 25
Domestic creditors, 1864 90
Balance of TEN. loan April 49, 1853, 525 900 90
Balance Of TEN. loan May g. 1854, $4,000 90
Total debt December |, 1855, SAL ,067 994 %
The funded and unrunded debt at the close Of
the last fiscal year, December /, 1856, was as
follows.
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27
TO Preserve Health.

The old adage apty says, - An ounce of pre yention
is worth pound of cure" When we consider hoN
iatal disease ~ OnsumPiion and hnw comparative
ly easy II is t0 AVOID IT, more than aver i'm
ed VIII the truth Oi this old prYverb
There Is more fruitful source of Cons,im ndon
Than wet and cold feet and cold feet cant possbIy
occur IL the circulation ~ kept up. seIse of cold.
ness ~ them indicates that they are moi prunrlv
iecied by clothing There is nothing more dnnyernus
Than TO allow the feet 10 becsme cold and wet-hentb
requires that they should always be kept warm and
dry. - t..
You had better pay the Shoemaker for keepinr vour
health than To- pay Ie Do tor Tor curing you after Won
get sIck Look 10 your past experience and y0m will
hnd that twOhifds Ol all the colds you have tnken
came from wet feet.
The Indians understand This. and in their wigwams
lhey always lie dONn with heir feet 10 the fire
when ihey are travelling in cold weather. aud are
OhpeIled 10 cnmpout IN the open they dig hole
IN the earth, IN the centre Of which they bui III lire
and then lie down ia circle, each one letting his leg,
hang IN the hole. Experience has Iaug hi Ilicni this
In NV own person. erIe has tnught me IlIe IN
tImaie sympathy existing between the circulation IN
The lungs. For years cold and feet aud feeling
OF chllllness IN the mbs. have almost invarau, been
followed by bronchial lrratIus ia "A few hOl m of such
sxpOsure.
VI the two sexes. how much more necessity there
lor The ladies' tO protect their than the gentle
men, they OF the twO, generally the weakest
anu ye look at the KIND of thUes the two wear
Take the stoutesI in his CITY and compel him 10
wear the same kind Of shoes that most Of The ladies
wear at this season Of yeas and my word for IT, The
g'aVe-ugger wonid have hiIn spotted rs hs man,
no mistake about il.
When man can buy pair Of good shoes for only |
81. and Gun buy good gum shoes r only 81 per pair
and roh that 10 10 CENTS good article that will keep
his ieet both warm aud dry We say man under
these circumstances. who goes with feet there is
a srrew loose some where.
And what excuse can a lady have on going 20 mar.
ket or elsewhere. with wet feet. this snO,y, sIOt.
py weather. when we sell a nice pair Of lady's
gum shoes for only so CENTS and the best gum sh es in
the market for only IS cents par. ANY old cast. off
shoe sill do to wear with gum shoes. aud yet he feet
will be warm and dry, whereas, upon going out on
wei, snshy duy to wear a new morocco Shoe yuur
feet is sure 10 become wet Also bear ia mind that
we soil misses and childrens gum shoes for only so
cents per pair. La, los best quality Boots for only
sl.l25 per par, all at FLANtGEN'S Cheap Shoe
Stose. No. 10 West Secoud street, Wilmington Del
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27
peCtiuilyp J
SmyrnG, May 18th, 1857.

a FEARFUL PosIrIoN.-Tbe Lafayette lind. J
Journal, of May 9th says that beastly tragi.
cai scene occurred" at Hagerstown, WAYNE
county, Ind. on the 25th of May, at Van Am.
burg q Co.'S Menagerie and Circus, then and
there on exhibition. The Lion attacked Cou-
gar OF great size and beautifully spotted.
Professor" Langworthy rushed into the cage.
forgetting even his little whip, but the lion
made The fatal spring and tore the Cougar, into
pieces Lougwor'hy was then in the cage with
the enraged lion. and fortunately found an iron
instrument used for cleaning cuges, with which
he brought the outrageous sovereign of beasts
10 terms.
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27
FalethOrp's Aoue Nixt,ro

Inc proprietor of the infallibe and celebro-
ieu o,t remedy for Fever and Ague, known as
Faseth0rp's AgHe Medicine Would most re.
sPectluiIy say to the public, that at the solici
.ution OF many persons, and feeling confident
snat al w'li be required to bring it into gener.
a. use' Is fair trial of its virtue. Tho1sa nds
IN lhe est and South have been permanently
cured Gu Oy using PaIethorp's Ague Medicine
.or .he proof of which, we respectfully refer YOU
70 the letters from different parts ofthe country
from dealers and others, who have tested It's
'AIHe T as remedy for the Fever and Ague.
For sale only at the Drug Store of
- ~ JAMES p. HOFFECKER,
dlO-Om. ]. ! II Smurn, .nnl
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27
TWENTY GOOD REASONS WHY
hetchum's Combined Reaper
and Mower. for 1857 -

Is the most complete Machine in use and the
o"e oeS' adapted to the wants of the farmer.
Ist' Being made wholly of Iron, it is more
durable than any other.
| "a. 1t Is SO simple that any person can reod;.
y manage it. FO'''" %" ''oui'
ou' II Is SO strongly and we'll built that il
cannot readily get out of repair.
4'h II Is neat and compact occupying less
space than any other. 'N''
''"' Inc frame is so evenly balanced TINT
'"eie ID INC no weight on the horses neck.
oth. There is little or no side draft.
| y well. U'' eHuu'-
0'i. IL cuts wet grass as well as dry.
eth. The new Cutter Bar Wheel acts like n
charm, lessenlng the draft at least one.fnnrtb
In moving. :"
lOIh. Two horses will work il with oasa in
any kind of grass or grain.
lllh. Ii is the ouy machine with tho cn,,or
oar directly opposite the shaft of the driving
wheel. WV U''''"s
I'm The open cutting blade efIectuAlIy pre-.
10Th. 1t Is changed in few minutes from
Mower to Reaper.
l4t'l. Ii is the only machine with Rear and
Side Delivery for grain.
10 h. 1t is the only machine which gives the
haker entire control of the grain, both Before
und Alter 1t reaches the platform.
10Th. The adjustable spring seat. and the
new keaplng Shoe are admirable improvements
lHh. Seven years of severe practical trial.
WIN IN re than $4,000 machines, has proven
It's decided superiority. Like wine, it grows
better with age.
18th. All the improvements for 1857 (and
'ncre are good many have been practically
and thoroughly tested
l9'h. Every part of the machine is made bv
master w0rkmen, and in the most Substantial
manner.
2Oth. keichum's Combined Reaper and Nov.
eF IS warranted to cut all kinds of grass and
grain as well as it can be done with scythe or
cradle. ~ -
La word, it is Just the machine which the
farmer can buy without any risk, because ample
experience has proven that it IS reliable in all
It's arts.
FARMERS, send in your orders early, as the
SaleS ior THIS season thus far have been more
man double that of last year.
PRICE ofR Reaper and NJ. wer, $l35. Mower
alone, Sis
BOAS, SPANGLER g. CO.
Sole Agents, 627 Market ST., Philadelphia.
nY27-3t 'r'
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

ANfMMENsE TERRITORY. farmers were
converslng in the cars on the comet, when one
shook his head and said: snow, as to this
travelling so many millions Of miles in a little
time, don't know" "But," said the other.
"they made the calculations, and calculate
them comets must do it," "Well, if they do, |
allow them comets must have an immense ter
ritory of air."
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27

w Chicago paper reports that the Winter
has been forty days longer than usual, SO that
the fodder has almost everywhere been exhaust.
ed and farmers have been obliged to feed their
stock on grain. 1t ADDS, that " the cattle have
eaten up the entire surplus of corn, oats, hay,
and Ia many places the potatoes also," so that
instead OF selling the farmers have TO buy.
Smyrna times., 1857-05-27
Gholee 4oem.:
Written for the SmyrnS Times.
xhe Flag of Temperance.

Up with that fiag-the ireemsn cry,
High up! its folds go fair;
Aud let its shadows through the sky
Go battling with the air.
Children of light! like messengers
OF peace, may they fulfil
An errand, where are sighs and tears, 80.
And darker shadows still.
Up with that fag-it tells Of woei
OF pangs that ever come; sfl..+
The monsters grasp-ihe victims throe-
The dismal reign of Rum.
1t speaks Of broken-hearts and blood,
That dark the wretched cot;
Aud tears Of agOny-a flood
How deep--it tells not.
Up with that iag-it tells of hope,
OF faireE sights and sounds;
Ii prOm'ses the binding.up
Of long-neglectsd wounds.
The cleansing of the stain so foul,
The eye with gladness crown'd,
The breaking Of the sparkling bowl"
Where all lite's joys were drown'd.
Up with that Aag-let nations read
The motto written there;
Tis "Succor to the souls who need,
And peace to those who fear"
Onward, all-cOnquering shall it fee
Through dark cohorts of wrath;
And the loud shout of victory
Shall follow in its path.
Up with that aag-its destiny
Is rnark'd in every hue;
Immutable, the holy three,
The red, the white, the blue.
All brilliant. through long years, it shall
Clean in undyIng youth;
Firm seated on its pedestal,
TIL unchanging Rock of Truth"
FredericG, Del. May ID, 1857. Anon.