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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
EVIL TIMES.

The high prices of the necessaries of life.
such as we are now experiencing, which fall
with peculiar hardship upon the poor and
middle classes, Is subject that must ulti-
lnately engage public attention, for it IS al
ready making deep inrJads into the purse Of
many one who had laid by q small sum
from his hard earnings, perhaps with the hope
Of some day investing it in little property
be might call his own. Flour is selling at
81 25 per hundred, meat at 8aI2l cts. per
pound, molasses at 25a27 per quart sugar at
l4al8 per pound, and many other articles at
Que time luxuries, but now necesgaries, in
proportion, 50 that the question may well be
asked whether We have not fallen uDgn evil
times! Wero there any substantial reasons
for this state Of things, it could be borne
without murmur, but there are none. There
Is no famine, creating q demand for bread
stufs; save in Louisiana, there has been no
failure Of sugar crops; both beef and pork are
plenty, yet there is an sep,card tendency Of
almost everything except labor. Now whyis
this 50! In our opinion it betrays an unheal-
thy state Of society which must some day
bring about fearful reyulsion. .Syeculators
IN fact rule everything By species of gam
bling worse than all the card playing ever
practiced. for by forming extensive combina-
tiohs, they raise Or lower the prices of almost
everything at pleasure-one day thereby in
Juring the producer, and the next the consu.
mer. In addition, this specuIating fever is
extending to individuals, many Of whom, in
stead Of paying their just debts, make invest
ments abroad by using the very money that
ought to be retained and paid out at home.
These things bode no good, and we fear before
three more years elapse, many who have
aided in producing them will exclain that we
have fallen upon evil times.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21

THE CEoPs-As confirming our previously
expressed. and to considerable extent pres
ent opinion in the matter, we copy the ap-
pended remarks Of the Cincinnati Price Cur
rent:
The advices regarding the growing wheat
crS0 we have had since our last leave no
doubt that the prospects for most abundant
crop, should the remainder of the season prove
favorable, were never more fattering. In
most cases, where the winter wheat was sup
posed to have been killed by the fr0sts Of
March and April, il is now growing up from
the roots, showing that though the blades
peri-hed the roots were safe.
The wheat crop in Kentucky is reported
since the weather became warmer, exceeding
y promising; and fields previously regarded
hopeless now promise an abundant yield.
From the South the news Is also more IA
vorable:
On both shores Of the Potomac near its
mouth, the grain crops are looking well, al
though backward for the season. The plant
ers Of st. Mary's and Charles counties, Mary
land, anticipate nearly an average crop. On
the Virginia shore the wheat looks quite
healthy, although not generally IN as forward
a state as upon the Maryland side.
In this region, number of fields look bad
at present, while others present green and
healthy appearance.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21

HOisolray's Ointment and PILs yill Cure
Asthma and all Disorders Of the Chest
Henry Vincent, Of Selma, Alabama, was al
most a martyr 70 asthma for nineteen Years.
which literally shook him 70 pieces, and made
him as thin as skeleton. 50 that he neither
enjoyed rest by night or day. lie tried many
things fer the cure Of his complaint, but they
did not benefit him. About three months
ago, he commenced taking HoIloway's Pills,
and well rubbing the Ointment into the chest
night and morning Immediately he gave
these remedies fair trial he was able to
sleep at night. By persegering with them
for only seven weeks. every symptom. Of his
disorder left him His friends who have not
SEN him for some time, now hardly know
him, be has So wonderfully improved
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
American Republican Ticket,
Notices Of New Advertisements.

The attention Of farmers is invited to the
advertisement Of Manny's Combined Mower
and Reaper. This machine has been tested
in all parts Of the State. and has always been
ranked as the best combined machine in use.
F. G. Franciscus Is the agent for this county.
VIM. 3. Hoffman Il Co. are making large
additions 70 their stock Of lumber.
john Cubbis6n will furnish cur citizens
with pure Juniata lee during the summer.
See DR.. Stoneroad's card
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21

Tie PHILADELPHIA EEection.-Below we give
the returns of the municipal election held in
PhiIadelphia on Tuesday last, which foot up
American, Is, 9,521; Democrat, 28075 Repub-
liean, 4,544 Each party it will be perceived
had their candidates in the field, and owing
to the i'll feeling existing between the Kepub-
licans and Americans, L0cofoceism has again
triumphed How cur Republican friends can
expect to elect David Wilmot with these fig
ures staring them in the face We are unable
10 tell. Is il supposed by any sane mind,
that after this manifestation Of feeling On the
part Of the Republicans of Philadelphia, that
a union Of the two parties can be effected up
on Dayid Wilmet, in that city Politicians,
as a general thing do not carry out the scrip
tural Injunction, " do well 70 those who de-
spitefully use you," but are apt TO retaliate
upon those that evil treat them"
The above is copied from the Aurora to
show the feelings kept alive by the Straight
! Americans, Notwithstanding the fact that the
+ Union ticket has upon it two, if not three, as
+ good Americans" as are in the State. What
their object Is in opposing this ticket, fairly
I nominated, remains to be seen-fer while nc
one viii pretend TO say that Mr.. WilmCt can
be elected with third candidate in the field
We suppose none but a thrice-bsiled fool would
for moment entertain the idea that an ex
F! elusive American ticket could be elected with
out the aid of the Republicans. To show
hcw unreasonable and selfish the straightout
Americans are in the position they occupy
let US look at few figures as developed al
| the election last fall.
| The Fremont vote was l4T, ,00C
( Fillmore Fusion 5000
straightout 5000
I % nOf
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
Married.

On the 7th inst, by Rev. J. A. Ross. at the
parsonage, JOHN GEISE, Of Lewistgwn. T.
Miss JANE DICKY, of Harrisburg.
On the 10th inst, by the same. at Maves'
Hotel, NM. ii. McCOMBS to Miss c. II.
LONG, both of Mitiliutown.
On the 9Th instant, by Rev. John Stine. J.
HAMILTON KENNEDY to Miss HARRIET
BARNIIZ, both Of York Borough.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21


R1-A friend Of Rev. John A. Collins de
sires us to say that we did him Injustice in
calling him the advocate Of slavery, and states
that at the last conference he said, "Mr. Pres.
"ident, have always hated slavery and on
all occasions raised my voice against it. I
20 Tor the discipline of my church, which
opposes pro-slaveryism on one hand. and
"ultra-abolltionism Oh the other" We knew
no-hlng Of Mr.. C's. private sentiments, but
formed our opinion Of his position On the
strength Of patent democratic newspaper"
publications., which on several occasions OF
ia'e years have he ID him Up, and 50 far as we
know without contradiction, as the "giant
mlha that arrayed itself against republican
lSm' which, IN southern parlance and tyzab.
'eiilng democratic newspapers, is the same as
dooS"'"f'ts". If our friend will tprn 70 4ho
Lewlstown True Democrat Of April ~ ond
examine Mr.. C.'s name in connectio,, II
two resolutions said in that paper IN baro
been passed by the Baltimore Conference ho
will readily perceive that we had some pronnds
for our belief without referring TO antecedent
matters. Thus much in explanation, and we
will add that we have higher opinion Of Mr..
c. with his views as expressed above, than
we had before.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
Milroy, May Is, 1851.


sg-The General Synod Of the Lutheran
Church met in Reading last Thursday, and
was opened with a sermon by Rev. 4. II.
Lochman Of York. the presiding oFcer at the
last meeting Of that body. The anniversa-
ries Of tie Home and Foreign Missionary
Societies we're held. The business Of this
Synol Il be Of an interesting character.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21


gG~The weather continues wet and cold
sea~The bill chartering bank at BeIefonte
has been vetoed
gstArSunfowers are said to be preventive
Of fever and ague. If this is so the Juniata
ought to be lined with them.
GG5-The sale of the Main Line is advertised
to take place at Philadelphia on the 25th
June
aa-Thc Spiritual Telegraph, published in
New York at 3 per annum, appears to be in
fourishing condition
aea- The Philadelphia Sun, the leading
American paper in this State, is out for the
| Union ticket
Ea5~George Leamon, freight conductor
on the Pennsylvania Railroad, who was struck
| by a bridge last week, is dead.
! ~ Rev. Ross Stevenson has been invited
to take pastoral charge Of West Kishacoouil-
las congregation.
ES~ District Attorney Weir, of Kansas
Territory, has entered a nolle prosequi in the
case Of Ex-Governor Robinson's indictment
for treason.
S1~A majority Of the Legislature inserted
a section in the appropriation bill increasing
their own pay $500 each, and reducing the
State tax after the present year to 2! mills.
This IS decidedly mixing sugar with vinegar.
EezA-An aged man named Christian GOch-
nour, while walking on the railroad track near
Conemaugh station, stepped to a siding to
avoid train without observing that some
freight cars we're in motion on it, was struck
by them, and his head severed from his body.
Lake Superior Weather.-At Portage Lake, /
as late as the 10th ult., the thermometer went
down to minus lO' On the 18th, the snow
at Point Kowonaw was four and a half feet |
deep, and had begun to thaw. The ice on /
the 7th Of April was 26 inches thick This |
news may explain where our cold winds come
from, and the cause of the backwardness of .
the season.
b'attat Outrage.-On Monday last, some
"hlte men piled an inoffensive negro, named
John Thompson, with liquor, at a tavern near
Jersey City, On the plank road to Newark
" .. They then saturated his hair with
cam Phene and set fire to it, The noor ,vra+ob
died the same night from the effects of tho
treatment. The Coroner's inquest narood
Daniel Keenan,, who was ringleader in the
affair, as the cause of the death of Thonnso,
md the Grand Jury being in session. Keenan,
vas forthwith indicted
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21

E@A seafold gave way at the new Jail on
Monday morning, precipitating james a.
Junkin and others to the pavement below
Mr. j. had his right arm broken above the
wrist-the others escaped without much inju-
ry.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS,

RAILROAD STATISTICS the annual
report Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Compa-
NJ, recently published, we abstract the fol-
lowing local items:
The monthly Passenger Receipts at the
stations in this county for 1856 were as fol-
lows:
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
LeWlSt0Wn Gas Compaly.
FIFTH IySTILNEYT.

NOTICE is hereby given that lie 5ai !
Y meEt OF TWO DOLLARS on eaca ,ta~l
stock II the LewiStown Gas conpa5v, ID
and payable on or before the FIFTH Of I7s
neX', 10 the Treasurer, al the Office Of tt /,
doreisLed IN LewiSiown, and that. for ths q
pose OF equalizing the stock, all who e3zs r
ward ca or before that DAY and paw " III :
stalmrni aGd whatever, If anv. arresrs.ss..s,
may be due on theIr subscripii, ns. vii SraaT
Cd interest from the period Of their ssgtralE =
ments ta-Ie3n, up 10 said 9TH of Jgas. q. s
ceiFe a certificate Of stock accordu..E q.
those failing to do 50 will be charge laas
al ihe rate OF two per cent per moH,h i.5s :.
time their aTrearsges were due uaiL IS
as per lcrmcr resolution of the board. q
J w. SHAW. i
Lewistown, May II, 1857. Secra7 !
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21

Hoes AT LARGK-Arrangeme have been
made BIZ the Town Council, By which the or
dinances relative to swine will be enforced
hereafter-a fact which those who are suffer
ing these animals 10 run al large ANNOYING
their neighbors and others, will do well to
take notice
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
TO BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS.
III MI . e . Y
Vim r Huffman & Co.

4 T their Lumber Yard On East Third street,
a Lewistown, near the Presbyterian Church,
have received, and are now receiving. IN addl-
tion TO their large stock Of well-seasoBed Lum-
ber-
10000 fl panel Boards q Plank, from to H.
10000 # first common Boards
80, 900 Il second common Boards
20, 900 Fl l. inch Boards
Is, 900 Fl Sidings
1000 lights Of Sash, various sizes,
10000 Plastering Lath, all sizes,
Hemlock Joists
Scantling, AKA, 4x5, Axe, 6x6-
Lap and Joint Shingles and Shingle Lath al
ways on hand.
+Doors, Shut, ers, Blinds. and Sash made
10 order.
All orders thankfully received and promptly
atiepded 10. may2i
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
DR.. J. ID, Stoneroad

OFFERS his professional services to the cit
" lzens OF Lewistown and the surroundinr
country Office in the Beehive Drug Store.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21

E4~The section giving the Sunbury and
Erie Railroad three millions out Of the uro-
cesds Of the sale Of the main line was de-
teated in the Senate on Tuesday evening by
a vote Of to q.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
Tae Plies are from sc to $50: Inttrs
Iy per cent.
T.re"ig PER 1sfii. riA BE- deducted 1To4s q.
psice for Cash.


price for Cash.
Those who purchase on long ereCi. ~,
payable iH ,, }, !, ) and 6 years sflec sss
are required TO improve oHe-teaih sn,.s5
i've years, go as to have one-haIf tie "a.
cultivation al the eud Of ;hatti1le. Or
Surveyors viii accompany those X. :.
examine these lards, free 0f chargs =.
the n n making selections. Tie lafi5, m
ing uEsoid are as rich and va'uati.
which have been disposed of
SECTION Al MAPS will be sent ts n
who will eaclose ffty cents in Postage Il
and 3ocks OF Pamphlets containing "a
Instances Of successful farming, s!g-e.,
spectacle and well known farmers li7r:.
neighhorhood OF the Railroad Lands tsrs.
the Stale-a,so The cost OF fencing. Y.
cattle expense af harvesting, fhreshr.
or any other information, will BE- tt-g
given on application, either perscnlsT
letter, in English, French. or Gerr,ar. Il
ed 10 JOHN WI Sls
Land Commissioner Illinois CeutreI 4. !
Office in Illinois Central Railroad D4;g
caZo, Illinois. AZ
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21

nS~We are indebted to our old friend
Samuel Hopper, Esq, for file of California
papers.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21

VIE subscriber respectfully informs the pub
4 nc unat ne has stored a quantity of pure
desire 1t, on the most reasonable terms that can
De Afforded The wagon for its delivery will
commence serving customers on SATURDAY.
May 10, 1857. The ice will be furnished At tbo
following rates. A''iteu dl the
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
following rates ;
Five lbs. per day.

:. IesIIIug larger quantities can have
II furnished at 623 cents per hundred nopn1s
Terms cash; Payment required on Sstnrday
OF each week All persons desiring 10 he $40
Pued VIII please hand in their names ,yiiL
quantity desired, and they will be punctnaiIv
may9-St Oi0C-N'
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
For the Lelcist01cg Gdzstte.
WHY DON'T THEY2

Mr.. Editor-In late number Of Penn
sylyauia paper | find School Lament"
which seems to be worth preserving, because
ef the truth il asserts and its ironical way Of
presenting it. Knowing you to be friend
to education, and not q friend to the little in
terest generally manifested by parents in the
education Of their children, respectfully ask
for the little piece alluded to q place in your
columns. Il will speak for itself Hereit is.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
Republican majority,
G5.WO
The Fremont vote was
Fillmore Fusion
" straightout

Republican majority, $4,000
From this it appears that although the Re
publicans outnumber the Americans nearly
two to one, the latter-or perhaps more prop
erly portion of the latter just sufficient in
number 10 decide an election-are not willing
TO yield TO a union movement unless the lat, :
600 Republicans and nine tenths of the 81, ,000
Fillmore fusionists consent 10 suffer the q, 600
straigLtouts to dictate who shall be the nom
inees and the principles they hold. This is
the true position Of the political field, and is
another illustration Of that dog in the man
ger" policy which elected Polk over Clay
Pierce over Scott, and will elect Packer Gov
ernor unless wiser counsels prevail.
The election spoken Of above was no test
at all Of strength, except with those who were
bound to vote, and that the Republicans did
not unite with the straightouts there. can be
matter Of nc surprise to those familiar with
the men nominated for the petty Offices at
stake. From the nomination If Mr. Wilm0t
to the present day, the organ of the straight
out leaders (the Daily News has been fur
nishing articles against Mr., Wilmot, adapted
for republication in the iucof9co papers, in
which Mr.. Wilnot and the Republicans were
denounced in the choicest terms, just as the
fusion last fall, although it required no sacri
fee Of principle whatever on the part Of
Americans, was then denounced Had the
course Of these se!Econstituted leaders been
different there would probably have been q
different result in the election
For our part We shall await further dcyel-
opmehts, and if the political horizon will
show two opposition candidates in the field, we
shall have no hesitation in Withdrawing from
such a coutest-having no desire to make
fool Of ourseif or our readers.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21
Choice Farm Lands Fl, /,
The Illinois Central .
As SO~ PREPARED TO sEt,
I, O o,O0o
ACRES or
CHOICE fiRuI\G "A

In Tracts Of 80 acres ard UDw.r..
Credits and 1t Low Rates Of 49, ,'
THESE lands were grated h, a
ueEt 10 aid 10 the constrgct,o.s - - y .
and are among the richest spd ~, ,sas
the world. They extend from ye-. "a
North West, through the middle n. ~ :! lss &
TO the extreme South, and include a.. = y
OF climate and productions fouod ks,s!' y
parallels Of latitude. The NORTH
chiefly prairie, interspersed with e. ~
and in the middle and Southern Sect.
predomiBates- alternating With besp,l 3 {
ries and openings
The climate i more healthy. mia =,
bic, than any other psrs Of the CONT. =
IS pure and bracIng. while living ~,
springs Of excellent water s5ould i
Bituminous Coal IS extensively n;.-,
supplies cheap and desirable fuel -.
nisbed al many points At - to s9 ne- ~
wood can be had AZ the same rate y, -,
Building Stone Of an excellent s-..'
abounds, which can be procured for I.,t.
than the expense of trans sportatIop.
The great fertility Of these lands zs.
black rich mould from two 10 fys r.. .A
and gently roiiiag-their contizuiiv 10 IS.
by which every facility IS Furnishes r.,
and transportation, TO the prinejp,l :.
North, South, East, West. and The -
with which ibey can be cultivated rt,s..
the most valuable investment that can s.i
and present the most favorable opDor,w.
persons OF industrious habits and sm,T,
to acquire q comfortable Independents \
yesE@-
Chicago is now the greatest grain M.
the world, and the facility and econor
which the products Of these lands can B.
ported to that market make them nu,,
profitable, a. the prices asked, than tho.
remote at government rates. as tie
transportation i perpetual tax On liz
which must DE borne by the producer "a,
duced price he receives fer bis grain. &,
The Tile Is Perfect, and when the Ii;
taents are made, Deeds arg executed
Trustees appointed BY the State, and q
the title IS vested, 10 The purchasers. xss
vev to them absolute titles IN Fee Sins
and clear Of every incuGhrance. Iea 8,
gage.
TIe T. .ices are from sc to $50: Ints
ly per cent.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21

Yes, rty don't Meyl How often Is the
teachers heart pained, that, after repeated
requests. parents will not visit the school.
1eurs 70 print,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21

Inc undersigned, Agent for this comfy :.
now now ,reeelFing orders. Farmers wantinE ibs -
=; UeSt moweI and Reaper in use will please send
~ tneir orders early, so that there NAV he ~
disappointment as was the ease iast anas DC DO
Price Sl40. '"s' season.
n'a3l F. G, FRANCIsCUs
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-05-21

The total number Of passengers from and
70 each station were-
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-11-20

We have not seen the act passed By the
Legislature at its late session, to enlarge
the powers of Fire Districts but we learn
that its purport is to this effect Besides
the Prudential Committee and other officers
heretofore allowed, Fire Districts can elect
a Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineers,
The Chief Engineer, or in case Of his alb
sonce, the Assistant next in order who is
present, can exercise authority in case Of
fires as Fire Wardens could before. Also
under order of the Prudential Committee,
the Chief Engineer can institute such regu-
lat;ons in Fire Districts, IN the way Of pre-
ventions against fires, as Fire Wsrdens were
allowed to institute. five understand it
the law is improved in an important de-
gree-esTecially so for this place-as it
does away with divided authority, which,
though it las produced no disaSrecments
has tendency to prevent efficient and re-
sponsible action just when and where it is
most needed