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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-08-12

jy25 Corner Vermont avenue and 18th street.
A NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS WHO ARR
IA INTERESTED-We have now on hand sup
ply of onr oelebrated Burton and xxx Ales, which
were brewed to our own order, expressly Tor the
southern trade' and which, will guarantee TO keep
any length of time, even the warmest of weather
All lovers of good Ale can be accommodated with
the above at our Depot, 81 Green street, Eeorge-
town &c. Army shlNN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-08-12
BEAUTIFUL MARBLE WORK.

The most beautiful ITALIAN MARBLE MON
UMENT ever beheld in this vicinity, Just imported
from Italy, may he seen at ALEX.- RUTHER-
EORD'S Marble Yard, opposite the Union Office,
Pennsy ivania avenue,
III Persons who admire rich specimens of art are
invited to call aud examine. -. -
an lQ-4w Intel)
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19
Notices of New Advertisements.

The books of w p Milliken have been
placed in the hands of d. W. Woods, Esq,
for collection.
The Franklin Fire Insurance Company, for
which II. J. Walters, E.q., is agent is noted
for its prompt liquidation of losses by fire.
Two Gift Book sales are ON the carpet, Civ
ing purchasers douj{e chances.
Some additions have been made to the ap-
pfcants for license and eating houses.
An advertisement of MilnwOod Academy,
under charge Of Wm. H. Woods, A. NJ, for
merly of this place, will be found on the
next page. This Institution is in a retired
situation, but easy Of access, aQd from the
known ability Of VI W as 4 teacher pre-
sents strong inducements to parents and 9TH
ers 10 place young gentlemen under his
charge.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19
THE GAZETTE.
LEWISTOWN, PA.
Thursday, March 19, 1857.
TO OLE PATRONS.

We have this year, in addition to our regular expenses
to meet nearly $500 the lt of APRIL and we trust there
fore that our patrons who have heretofore literally
ponded to this call, viii do again The past few
years with their high prices have been trying to us
for while everything else has gone up terms for the
paper and prices of job work the when we
could purchase at $3.50 and $500 per barrel butter
l2 per pound and many other things proportions
vet all this, such notices We want money We
have money" &c found in the columns of
the Gazette Il be at this season is not because
do not need it, (or to tell the truth have
in 1867 but because these constant uns cold
" looked upon by the public and seldom produce good
There is one class to whom have special word TO
They few in number but totally regardless whet
they pay not. The day has arrived when MUST
dispense with patronage, and we here give Them
notice that shall take early occasion 10 strike their
names of the books
large number of subscriptions in the WeStcrnstatcs
&c. viii re during The months o February March and
April, ana these discontinued at the expiration
the time paid for, tcXcept in few special cases those
wishing the paper continued win please remit gold dol
lar wappcd in piece Of paper and enclosed in letter..
No western small notes will be taken in payment
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19
Died.

On the l4th inst, ut the residence Of her
son-in-law, John kniSely, Mrs REBECCA 4
JONES, of Juniata county, aged about 75
years.
On the 18th inst, at Freedom Iron Works.
in this county, JOSEPH MORROW, aged
about 40 years. The deceased was the man.
ager for the Freedom Iron Company. Tho
company have met with a great loss by his
death. lie was an energetic, trustworthy
business man, and had gained for himself the
the love and esteem Of all who knew him.
lie leaves widow, two children, a mother.
brothers and sisters, together with a larr-
circle OF warm friends, to mourn his loss
Inc deceased was formerly a resident of
Blair county, where his remains were intarred
to-day. q IT
Lewistown, March Is, 1857.
In Philadelphia, on the 18th inst, JAMES
MOORE, son of Chauncey NJ and Elizabeth
Shull, aged years and months.
1t was about the mid of day
When his sweet boy was called awav
10 rest with God on high
lie passed the iron gates of death.
And sweetly yielded up his breath.
He's now released from pain
ms struggling moments all are DER
And he arrived on Canaan's shore.
That blissful world above.
Then DO net mourn for this sweet flower.
Cut down at such an early hour
He's better off than you
Prepare to meet him in the skies
Where love and pleasure never dies.
And parting is all DER
Then you shall walk the golden street,
Your lovely boy and Savior meet.
And they will bid you welcome home
Nj. J. Fl.
On the 18th inst, in McAlisteravilIe, JOHN
IRWIN, aged about "A years. ---'
8, Inc deceased was extensively known
throughout !! centre, Mittiin and Juniata coun-
ceS' I py 'ne sonbrlqnet OF :. old John Irwin /
ana also Tor his peculiarites and eccentrici.
ties. Twenty-Five years ago, we recolIec+ hin, i'm
to have been called by the title Of soId Jobn M y .
ma II his age was properly known, it wou,d |
We think, be at least ten years more than The
iboVe.-Junjata Sentinel. '''-- '--'
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

Contempt and pity through llfe-and after
vopr glorious courses are run, memories
ioatbed and scorned-are all that will remain
70 crown your " noble 'exertions."
Although indeed we do not approve OF the
original we can hardly express our condem-
nation of these base copyists. The clrcum-
stances may have been such as to render the
printing of the original comparatively harm,
less and inoffensive, which cannos be plead
in the latter case 1t is not the harmless sa-
tire or playful jokes of the humorist that
wounds the feelings of the community,
But the sinister application
Of the malicious, ignorant and base
Lnterpreter, who will dstort and strain
The gen'ral scope and purpose of an author
To his particular and pirate spleen"
REVIEWER.
N:l.o,- Mo.ob | 1887
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

The Bellefonte Democrat says:--" The
Bsllefonte and Snowshoe Railroad has be-
come fixed fact. The company is composed
of several capitalists-men of enterprise and
energy. 1t is the intention Of the Company
to commence operations as soon rs the Spring
opens. They have already purchased the
property Of Messrs. Wm. W. and A. Hays,
at S4,j00 for a depot.
This is the road that is proposed to be ex-
tended to Lewistown, survey for which We
understand Will shortly be made. The route
is said to be favorable, ascending at an easy
grade from Belefonte to the head waters Of
logan branch, which rises but short dis
tance from the head waters Of Laurel run on
this side, and thence to Lewistown. Consid-
erabc interest is felt along the line and if a
bold push is made on both sides of the noun
tains much might be effected hitherto un-
dreamed Of
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19
HozZonnna R;ns eertain antidote for Dron.

HoUorays Pills certain antdote for Drop
steal Swellngs-Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson,
of Natchez, Mississippi, aged 10, suffered in
tensely last fall from a general decline OF
health, her feet and legs began to swell,
strongly indicating dropsy, and she became
so much worse in the course of few weeks
that she was totally confined to her bed, at
last her death was hourly looked forward to
by her husband; he made mp his mind, as
everything else had failed, to try the effect Of
IIolloway's Pills, which bis wife commenced
using: after four weeks perseverance with
them, she was completely cured, having by
means of this medicine safely passed that
dangerous period Of woman'5 existence,-
These Pills are also a wonderful medicine for
young females with distractions in thci,
health.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19
Worth of New Books, and Other nronarir
to be disposed Of immediately. .

Worth of New Books, and other properr
to be disposed of immediately.
All Books will be sold as lew AS the usD.l
retail prices, many Of Hte,a .to,, less. \ Gif,
worth from - csnts TO $40 will be delivered
with eacL Book, vithout additional expense.
An equal proportion Of the articles snulners,
ted IN the bill. will be given with each lCa
Books. Oar plan to insure rapi,a sale os
books is no lottery scheme, neither iR,itG
the nature of lsttery. al Pt4tsj1asars VII!
be sure to get the full value of their monsV
in Books, besides ohtainfng 1t Gift Ladies
and gentlemen ara respectfully invited 10 cali
and examine our stock and manner Of dong
business, at our BOOK ANH JEWELY
STORE, corner of Market and Brown sts
Gsa. Another lot Of New Books will be On
hand next week.
GGAPerscns in the country Felu;tting mon.
cy for any book named on ;ic bills, can have
the book and gift forwarded in any manner
they may direct. Ii hy mail, they must send
25 cents addition Il in stamps o. y. oney t,
prepay postage. mEI9
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19
Milroy, March II, 1857.

Bsg~A collision occurred last week at the
Allegheny tunnel on the Pennsy ylvania Rail
road, betwean freight and emigrant train,
by which two or three were killed and a mum
Der wounded Among the killed was Louisa
Shaeffer, a native of Germany, and Matthew
Wilkins, one of the wounded, has since died.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19
INDEMNITY AGAINST LOSS BE FIRE.
Franklin Fire In
" OF Philadelphia.

Office l631 Chestnut street, near Fifth.
statement OF Assets, $i,S?7, lS5 50
January lst, 1851
Published agreeably to al act Of Assembly, be.
ing,
Fist Mortgages, amply secured, sl,5I9 .932 q
Real Estate, (present value, sl09,-
000,) cost, s9lI4h
Stocks, (present value, s83, ,88l l2,)
cost, 7l,232g
Oasf' &C, 81, 81
Pepttual or Limited J.'. sl,o2',lco eV
Rates as low y. rerty, in Town 2nd Conn.r
Since as are consiste..., with secnritr
- 'neir incorpo--ea1lon, period Of ,wep,.
II. 4ed's' my nave paid over Three MilIiois
- IS losses by fire, thereby afording ev.
.uence OF the advantages Of Insurance, as well
IS the ability and disposition to meet wA
PromPtncss all liabilities
Losses by Fire.
Losses pad during the year 1856, s30l 63S 4
DIRECTORS.
0'ias' - \. bancker, Mordecai d. Lewis
Tobias Wagner, David 5. Brrwn
Samuel Grant, Isaac Lea
Jacob r. Smith, Edward q DaIa
Geo. w. Richards, George Falrs
CHARLES n. BANCKER, President
CHAs. G.. BANcKER, Sec'y.
~ Agen, for hlitllin county. II. J WAL
IERS, Esq, Lewistown. maria
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19
PenRsNIVania Legislature.

In the House. further supplement to an
act for the incorporation of the Lewistown
Bridge Company, and for other purposes, was
passed finally.
Mr.. Purcell introduced 4 bill to authorize
the sale of certain property Of the Union
Bridge Company.
Also, bill to attach eert.tin premises own
ed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to
the Newton Hamilton school district
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19
THE MARKETS.

ne Le"istown Mill is paying 81 30 for
red wheat i,40a0,00 white wheat accorl. ri.
ing TO quality. 49, ''e'oi u
ES5@ Alfred Marks, at the new Steam AJ;n
80. l. l'foao'Vo' hed
;,o ~ Wheat taken on store, with priyi-
i'sse 10 the owner to sell or ship by boat
Philadelphia Cattle Market.
-. There has been good supply of beef cattle
"e at market this week-l200 head having been
onered ro at both yards. They were disposed Of
at - 5O(9 10 for common; SO 50(QI for
medium, and Sll so for prime.
:. COWS and Calves-About 800 head vera
disposed of at from SIS to Is 50 each. as in
quality and condition. - Al
Hogs-The supply continues short Of tho
demand, and al offered sell freely al the ,ato
advance; 2o00 head were sold at 50 50l5 10
Z 100 tbs nett. >-t-A0
Sheep and Lambs-The supply has falla,
or The receipts foot up 5000 head IT,
demand was active, and all sold at 81 50I5
5 90 each. "3 aug
Flour, Grain, &c.
SaIes les, OF Flour at Sc 25a7 25, as in sp.l;.r
Nso heat 81 4lal Is, and White 60ai 81
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19
Married.

On the 9th inst, by Rev. C. NJ. KIink,
WIN. W. BELL and Miss EYELINE j..
SANkEY, both Of Centre county.
On the 10th inst, by Rev Jossnt :, IL
await, JOSEPH COCHRAN" :" III H. Ian
ship, and Miss SUSAN =, " Gown.
yer township. NJ = y u "a ETtS of Oil.
-'-lHlh Comfy
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

Methodist Cont9ence.-The main features
of the division made by the Baltimore Con-
ference are as follows, few stations and cir
cults having been changed fsom one side to
the other:
Resolved, BY tie Baltimore Annual Con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
in Conference assembled, That this Conference
be divided By Districts, and that the Bati-
more Conference proper be composed of the
baltimore, Potomac, Lcwisburg, Roanoke.
Rockingham and Winchester Districts: and
that the Baltimore East Conference be com
posed of the North Baltimore, Frederick,
Cumberland, Bellefonte, Northumberland and
the Carlisle Districts"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

Nsa-The epidemic at Washington, or, the
mysterious sickness which attacked everybody
who put up at the National hotel, Just previ-
Gus to the Inauguration, and tile cause of
which has been traced TO the water taken
from the cistern of the house, into which a
number Of rats, who had partaken of arsenic
had plunged, is of n more serious character
than is generally supposed. Mr.. Lenox, of
Ohio, died last week from its effect, and we
see by the New York papers that the wife of
Mr.. Jay l.. Adams, who stopped at the hnfc1
on her way home from Savannah has also
died from the sickness contracted there. 4
posi- morieia examination Of Mis-. Adams rc>
yealed the fact that the stomach had boan
partially eaten away: the bowels manifested
symptoms Of violent inflammation; the Iupgs
were congested, and the kidneys severely af.
iected.' These appearances indicate the
presence and action of arsenic in the stomach.
Mr.. Y. B. Matteson, member of Congress. is
suffering severely. Many other: persons in
New York, Newark and in PHILADELPHIA, be-
SIDES the ePresidenthmself. are much henfeeblad
by the attacks Of diarrhoa, having their orr
gln, as IS Supposed, in the poisoned water
which they drank. "''''A
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

nrThe Lake City (Minnesota, rr,,a.
recommends emigrants to bring with H.
feather beds, bedding, cooking stoves xbs1
practicable, chairs taken apart, carpets, wol
len yarn and other similar fabrics, clOc,
looking glasses, and crockery.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

ILLINOIS LASps.- a.tention OF farmers
ana others aEout r<movin5 to the west or
desIrous OF making safe Investments is re-
qEested 20 the advertisement Of Joseph Milli-
ker., Esq, Offering for sale 10000 acres Of
Prairie Lands in Central Illinois These
lands are located in a climate congenial to
our own, near the great lines of railway that
traverse the State, and for fertility and easy
cultivation arc unsurpassed. Among those
who have already made purchases are VIM
Mitchell Of LewiStown, Joseph Tice 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 ipduccn, .nts for
emigrants from this and ncighbor;
,,,..a.,,,.. .,,:... = --s, ana thus in a
-4fo tcdiousncss arising from
:, among strangers in a strange land
- FE.M9LE .7GEAT'S H.4NTED in eY-
cry Town or Village of the Union TO sell DIR.
S.3.hFORD'S LNTIGORITOR MANY OF our
Lady Agents are making more than living
! ttoLH ILs Sdie NO MONEY required until the
medicine is sold simply a good reference ac-
companying application. The inygorator will
cure Sick Headache. Take one or two tea
spoonsiul at each attack and it will soon disap-
pear. For an overloaded stomach, or when
food rises or sours, take the Invigorator after
eating, and it will not prove disas sreeable or
pressiTe. For Heartburn, Palpitati"- o,. MP 1R-
JuiI All ~ G 'aS lul once orr
Iess3ess the ~ rpetlte, Lano,. nor or ist.
roltnra - --.edlcIne is ,v,Iua5Io Il -
W.: .ae appetite and make the food Jirelt
IL Nis -nare-take u teaspoonful on reti,
-"E -.nd the demons of dream-land VIII ali be
+ Iairies. After eating hearty dinner, take a
| dose OF lnvigorator and it will relieve all OPP
| preston or fullness. The Inygorator Is a Liy-
er Remedy of unequalIed virtue, acting direct
| ly on that organ, curing Dyspepsia, Jaundice
! Bilious Attacks, Dysentery, Piles, Worms, and
/ all Female Distractions, for which it has no
! equal. Any person after using full bottle OF
| the lnvigorator for any OF the above named
complaints, without benefit, can call at the
| Agents and get their money back Sold al
| One Dollar per bottle, by SANFORD & Co, Pro-
prietors, New York, and by CHARLES RITZ.
Lewistown.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
FREE LECTURE.

The absurdity of Universalism will be
shown at the Town Hall, on Sabbath after
noon, at three o'clock. The public are invi-
ted to attend S. LEWIS
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

Rsa-The Spring Exhibition of Mattawana
School, under charge of that excellent teach
er, A. D. Hawn, will be held at McVeytown
on Wednesday evening next, 25th instant
The public are invited to attend.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

Il Dry Scamp.-Intoresting intelligence
has just been received from the State survey
Of the Okefenokee Swamp, which covers
nearly fourth of the map Of Georgia. The
great swamp does not appear to be swamp
after ALL So far from being impcdcd by wa
ter, the expedition suffered severely from
want Of it, and were compelled to sink three
wells for drinking and cooking purposes
The underwood, also was found Of almost
fabulous thickness, through which they were
compelled to cut their way with knives,
whereby they were so much delayed as to be
in danger of starvation, their supplies being
exhausted. The most erroneous opinions
have been entertained of the extent and Ra-
ture of the whole region. No published map
gives any idea Of its geography. The survey
viii prove fortunate venture. The submer-
ged portion is found TO be easily drained,
whereby thousands Of acres Of the most val
liable cotton lands in the South will be re-
claimed.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

DeavThe weather has been springlike du-
ring the past week, with occasional showers,
and last night heavy rain which carried off
most Of the snow in the mountains
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

ns@ The Harrisburg Telegraph speaks
highly of Judge Hale as the Union candidate
for Governor
GeA~Mr. Packer, the democratic nominee
for Governor, is said to be log foater-a
system to which the northern lumbcrmen are
decidedly hostile.
sg-The owners of large Touring mill at
Pittsburgh who recently failed, attribute their
misbaps to the Pennsylvania Railroad, which
refused to carry flour for them at loss,-
Would not a more reasonable excuse be, the
nayment of too much for wheat and getting
too little for -four?
asa-The New York Legislature is endeav-
oring to amend the marriage laws, requiring
that the certificate of marriage shall be sign,
ed by the minister the parties married ana
the witnesses, in the presence Of magistrate.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

LEcrURE.-.H. J. Walters, ESQ, of this
place, delivered a learned and happily con-
ceiyed lecture before the Mattawana Literary
Association of MeVeytown on Monday even
last, on "The consideration due to the Me-
chanic Arts"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-03-19

ESS~lt Is reported that Col. Gearv has re.
signed his post as Governor of Kansas.
RsgWe are indebted to Samuel Honper
formerly of this place, for a number of Cali
fornia papers.
gSGA large number of public meetings in
Lawrence county are giving the county su.
periptendency particular fits.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-01
Sf(isteuaneous.
THE WONDERS OF CALIFORNIA
THE BIC TREE GROVE.

A correspondent Of the San Francisco
Bulletin furnishes the following description OF
the celebrated big Tree Grove" in Calave.
ras county, California:
We arrived at the hotel about sunset. and
found large company already collected, ca.
ger to engage in the dance of the evening"
Every preparation had been made by the pro.
proprietor, Mr.. Haynes, for grand time
Between the hotel aud the base of the Zig
Tree, a fine spring floor had been laid to
dance upon; which with the stump was GOV.
cred with large arbor Of evergreens, beauti-
fully illuminated with many candles among
the boughs. The scene was romantic and
beautiful beyond description. Here, fifteen
miles from any habitation, where but few
years ago nothing but the howl of the vol
and panther. or the still more fierce whoop OF
the Indian ever disturbed the long silence OF
nature, the wilderness now echoed and re-
echoed with the sweet note of merry music.
All seemed to enjoy the novelty Of the occa-
sion, free and unrestrained from the cold for
malities of fashionable life. We were some
what wearied with the fatigueS of our journey
yet there was
"No sleep till morn, when youth and pleasure meet,
To chase the glowing hours with ayizg feet"
ne suTldCe Ol lDe stump OF Inc Dlb tree l9
smooth solid timber, and affords space for
thirty-two persons to dance upon, being sew
enty.sx feet in circumference. Theatrical
performances have been given upon it by the
Chapman Family in May, 1855 also by the
Robinson Family in the same year. 1t was
first discovered by some hunters in 1850,
whose accounts of it were considered fabulous
until confirmed by actual measurement. This
proud old monarch of the forest was destroy
ed by Capt, landlord, who has since taken
a section of fifty feet of the bark to New
York and Paris. He has met just reward
for his vandalism by losing q fortune in the
enterprise. 1t required the labor OF five me n
for twenty five days to cut the tree down.
This was done by boring it with augers, and
then saving the spaces between. 1t stood so
near perpendicular that it required wedge
aud battering-ram to cause it to fall after it
was cut entirely off. Upon its trunk, about
one hundred feet from its base, is situated a
bar-room and ten-pin alleys, extending along
its upper surface eig5ty-one feet and afford
ing ample room for two more alley beds, side
by side.
After short rest, We hastened, the next
morning, with much anxiety TO visit all the
objects Of interest in the Grove. As nearly
all the trees have already been described by
others, shall not consume time 10 Noticing
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-01

DELUsIoN SErTLED.-The Peoria (Illinois)
Transcript notices the arrival Of some 400
Mormons in that city one day last week,
being some Of those who arrived recently
from Europe, and came thus far on the way
to Utah. The Transcript says: "The most
of the company are from England, and seem
to think that the land of promise is not
quite what they were led to expect before
they left their own country. Many express
themselves satisfied with what they have
heard of Utah, without going to see it, and
will probably scatter before they get there,
and settle as soon as they find room. We
are confident they will not go to Salt Lake"
These deuded individuals have probably
''read the papers,"