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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-07-30


The letter of Judge Wilmot, which we
publish in to-day's paper, deserves an at
tentive perusal from all Americans in this
county who have been led to regard the
Lancaster nominations as the nominations
OF that party. TO arrive at a Just concIu-
sion let them remember that the convention
at Harrisburg was composed Of leading
Americans and Republicans from every
section of the State, who after a full inter-
change of opinion determined that Judge
Wilmot was the proper man for the times.
and accordingly nominated him for Cover
nor; while the Lancaster convention was
got up By locofoco management, was totally
unauthorized by the American party, and
was controlled by the same men who last
fall, in the guise Of friends, sold the straight
outs to the bitter enemies of Americanism.
The Harrisburg nominations are endorsed
by the State administration, by the Amer
lean members of the Legislature almost
without exception, by all the Republican
papers, and by twenty-four out Of every
twenty-five American papers published in
the State, while the Lancaster are support
ed by just enough to give 1" aid and com
'ort'' to Packer 4 Co. Let these facts be
remembered and we have no fears but that
all will be right in Mifiin. UNITED we
can sweep Nj. in county this fall-diciaed
it will be given into the hands of the Estate
robber faction" in the democratic ranks.
who are moving every nerve to get control
Of that party here.
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Died.

In this place. on Sunday afternoon last
JOSHUA WILEY, aged % years.
On the 18th inst, BRUCE PRICE, son of
John and Jane L. Barr, aged year, months
and days.
In Elkhart county, indiana, on the 18th
inst, MARTHA, daughter of Abraham and
Magda!ena Hartzler, formerly of kishaco-
quilIas Valley, Mitfiin county, aged l6 years,
ii months and DAYS
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neAIhe steamer North America, arrived
at Quebec, brings Liverpool dates to the
10th instant. The mutiny in India had
spread to twenty-three regiments of the
native troops. Still it was believed that
the crisis had passed, and that the British
power would be rc-established, though at a
loss to the Bengal army of 10000 men
In Parliament, Lord Palmerston had pledg-
ed the British government to adopt effec-
tual means to secure the suppression of the
slave trade.
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To the VOters OF Hiniin lou

Fellow Citizens-At the soIicinti
eral Of my friends, | respectfully q
as an independent candidate fa I'll
County Treasurer, and if elected Il
deavor to discharge the duties Il .
faithfully and honestly.
iv9 Sd
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SHEKIFF.ALTY

We are authorized to annouafs
NJ CORD. of Oliver township. as !.
for the aEoyc ofice, subject to tLe )
a Con, ention of the opponents ef d
Natieual Administration, Should
called.
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RE- A young man named John Huntsber-
ger, was seriously injured st Patterson last
week, by the cars running over both his feet
near the ancles. His feet caught in the
switch, and before he cond extricate himself
tie cars struck him. Both feet were subse-
quently amputated.
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To the independent Voter. Of n

The undersigned offers himself
pent candidate for tae office Of Sisi
ensuing election. lie pledge, hind
ted to discharge the duties of Ii:
imDartiality and fidelity.
jy9 MOSES CUNSINGzI
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no here parties unknown u.s. rule for adver-
tiSilg Is TO require payment in advance,
from known persons 1t is therefore useless for all such
70 send US advertisements Offering pay the end
three months Where advertisements are accom-
panied with the money whether one, five or ten dollars
we viii give the advertiser the fun rates.
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Samuel Comfort, Esq, is recamai
a Suitable candidate for Coaaty 1
by d
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0OQ3S' S al5I1
OF
THE JUNIATA ID|

TIIE most interesting Wofk J. 4
L of this county that has s'@ 'ai !
lished. A few beautifully po-Is
trated copies can be had at this "
reduced to Sl.50. Gail soon.
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R5s John 5. Miller, Esq, of Juniata coun-
ty, has made an assignment of his nronertv
TO TO James NJ Sellers, Esq, for the benefit Of
seA.The shipments of coal from the Broad
Top Mines, forthe week ending THURSDAY. july
23, was 2l2l tens. Fer the season 43.7lG
tons.
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CANAL Observation-Disclosures any one
who has visited the canal near the State
shop at this place during June or July,
has probably noticed a small flat, perhaps
Is or 20 feet long completely cabined over
What the object was in building it, or to
what possible uses it could be converted
(unless perhaps to keep the Sua off the
State hands, is more than we could ever
conjecture, and until some transcendant
genius connected with the management of
this division elucidates the matter by new
theory for mending breaks or conveying
gravel or stones along the ditch, we suspect
the public will be equally at fault Since
the sale of the canal, this fiat has been re-
peatedly tested as pleasure boat" and
on Saturday night took a trip from ,c1tch
Il has not get returned! Now, what has
become of it? Has it been aid-transfer-
red, or has it absquatulated? Who knows !?
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PROPOSALS. will be receive

l. gust 10. 1857, for digging al
pit, building priry thereon, anis
board fence at and upon the prsnisi
school yard in Third street, Lens
cording to specifications to be eiil
and after the lst day Of August u.
office of Joseph Alexander, Esq. /.
By order Of the Board Of Schola
of Lewistown District.
JOSEPH ALENANDLR'
LewiStown, July 80. lSj7-3t
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COUNTY Gl55Tll9a

The citizens of Miffiin county opposed to
the present National Administration, and in
favor of concentrating their strength in the
next State and County election, are requested
to meet IN the Town Hall, Lewistown, on
Tuesday evening, August 4, 1857,
to adept such measures as may be deemed
expedient to further that end
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n@- Abraham Blymyer, son of George,
was considerably bruised the other day by
being pitched over horse, which he was
attempting to mount at Jacobs mill, with
the assistance of the miller The impetus
given him and his own spring sent him
over the horse, and he fell on his nose and
face, badly injuring the former
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THE MARKETS.

BB AIIreu MarkS, ut the new Steam MIL
is paying for White Wheat l,70a0,0G Red
100.
\. B.-Wheat taken on store, with priyi-
lege 70 the owner to sell or ship by boat.
Marks's Steam mill, extra, per hun so
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pA- Messrs Mckee & Troxel, at their
tannery in Water street, have recently put
up steam engine to be used for driving
their bark mill, &c.
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o,,n prp11c ScaooLs-The reason Of

O1rR Public ScaooLs.-The reason of
ten oiyen for the low standard of our
schools is, that teachers are not properly
paid for their services. To this the intel
ligent director quickly answers, Owe most
" pay them all they are worth" In this
reply there is much force and IN important
suggestion to teachers 1t is this: They
must prepare for their work. The protes-
sional man takes his regular course-the
mechanic serves his apprenticeship-before
either of them applies for public confidence
and support. So the teacher must proper
" fit himself for his delicate and arduous
work of training immortal minds, before he
can ask from the public paying support.
But we must hare teachers Ro3c, we can't
wait. Therefore to satisfy this present ne
cessity, in a measure, in our county the
Superintendent proposes to open next week
a Normal Glass for the benefit Of Teachers
His past success in teaching is the only
guarantee that need be given for success
The term will be short, yet We really be-
lieve it will be of great practical use to
teachers, and hope all who possibly can
will attend.
Dcmocrutic NoDnnations.-As the del
egate election approaches, the war among
the seekers for a nomination continues with
rcdoublcd energy. AS the result is looked
upon as a fight between the two antagonist
elements into which the party is clearly
split, the lockers on in Venice" enjoy
considerable sport This division in the
democracy is at present spoken Of on the
street as the g State robber" and anti-State
robber factions, but whether the big faction
or the one composed of "small potatoes and
few in a HILL claims the first title we don't t
know. Dir. Bower is now said to be the
most prominent candidate for the Legisla-
ture, Joseph Kyle, .Jr. for Sheriff, and that
Selheimers prospects for the ney-bag
are better In addition to the candidates
heretofore named, John Cupples is an
nounced in the Democrat for Commissions
er, James i. NcNear, of Wayne township,
for Sheriff, and A. A. Banks in the indie
pendent Press for the Legislature
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pz1~The two piers of the bridge over the
Juniaia, rebuilt by Mr.. De Haven Of Har-
risburg, are completed. They present a
front to the current somewhat similar to the
piers erected by the railroad company, and
from appearances are Of sufficient strength
to resist pumpkin, ice and timber foods
They cost over So 600, but as the company
had long since anticipated a rebuilding of
the piers or the superstructure, this expen-
diture has not interfered with the usual
dividend.
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Destructive Fire ut Loche's .HUs-The
property known as Locke's Mills, in Ar
magh township, was discovered 10 be on
fire on Saturday afternoon, and in a short
time all the buildings connected with the
mill and Glstillery, nine or ten in number,
with most Of their contents, were consumed
The sparse population and isolated situation
of this establishment, rendered all efforts
either TO save property from the burning
buildings or extingIish the fire frutlcss,
full employment having been given to most
present to keep the new dwelling Of Mr.
Alexander, son-in-law Of Mr.. Locke, from
the devouring element This building was
in considerable danger from the direction
the wind was blowing.
Messrs. Locke were engaged extensively
in the manufacture Of alcohol, and although
the buildings were not very valuable, the
machinery was ali Of the best and most
costly kind There were consumed from
. to 10000 bushels Of corn, a considerable
quantity Of rye, alcohol, barrels, and other
things connected with the manufacture,
making their total loss from $4,000 to
$50, 5,0OO-SlG,000 of which is covered by
insurance. 1t is not known how the fire
originated. We were in hopes our CORES
pondent would furnish us with detailed
account, but failed to receive anything
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ng-W We would call the attention of the
members of the Agricultural Society to the
fact that three Trustees of the Farmers
High School are TO be elected on the first
Wednesday Of September, in which elec-
ton each county agricultural society is en-
titled to representation.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-19

Article 10. No person shall hold claim'..in
fictitious name
Article IL. A carting claim shall be two
hundred (2o0) feet by one hundred (lO0) feet
in the gulch and two hundred feet square on
a fiat.
Article II. Any surface claims, above the
reach of water, from any ditch supplying water
for this district, shall be considered as cartine
claims,-said claims may be held, during the
rainy season, by renewing notices every ten
days, or by recording.
Article l3. There shall be Recorder, whose
duty it shall be, to Record all Claims, and
keep record of the same, and shall receive
fifty (5o) cents, for Recording each mans
Claim.
Article IL. All laws conflicting with the
above Laws, are hereby repealed"
On motion, Mr. S. +. Scott, of the Lower
Calaveritas Bridge,) was elected Recorder.
On motion the meeting adjourned sine die
[True copy.] Signed by the Officers.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-19

SOLD AGAIN !-On Sunday evening last the
theatrical troupe which is headed with the
name of Miss Albcrtine," (as starry per-
formed in this place to n crowded house, and
we must say that every person who attended,
felt themselves completely humbugged The
"Child Of the Regiment and In and out of
place, were pcrformed-or rather butchered-
and the latter, particularly, was filled in with
vulgar and obscene innuendoes, which were
more becoming a bawdy house than public
theatre, where respectable people go for amuse-
ment and entertainment. There were but few
ladies present and we should have felt much
better satisfied had there been none The
closing scene of the performance was enacted
at the hotel on the following morning. We
caution the press and the theatre-going pubic,
throughout the Southern Mines, to be on the
lookout for them.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-19

HARPER's MAGAzINE.-Mr. Charles Faville,
of the Post Office, laid on our table the De-
cember number of this favorite journal The
present No. is truly Holiday sourenir-con-
tanning all the Christmas Garlands written by
our prominent American poet-authors, such as
Moore, Hoyt, Simms, Holmes, Drake, Longfel-
low, Whittier, Dana, Bryant and Halleck,-
superbly illustrated with characteristic engra-
wings. All the Magazines and papers of the
day, for the Holiday month, have been re-
ceived at the Post-oflice Arcade, and are sold
at San Francisco retail prices. The Knicker-
booker, Graham's and Leslies for December,
have also been received
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-19
LETTER FROM ALTAVILLE.
A1rayIL1E. December l4th. 1876

ALTAvILLE, December l4th, 1857.
Wessrs. Editors Surprising that you, as a
matter of course, desire to know of everything
that is going on in Calaveras county, take
the liberty of addressing you from this newly
chriStened locality.
On Saturday evening last, the citizens Of
the Forks of the Road" one mile northwest
Of Angels, met pursuant to a call by many
citizens for the purpose of naming the place
as few weeks before an effort had been made
to call it Winterton. The name of Altaville
was selected, as you see by the heading oil
this letter. What do you think of it
After selecting the name, money was raised
by subscription to bridge certain bitches, and
to repair roads near by. Altaville is, as you
know, quite flourishing little place, and bids
fair to rival its nearest neighbor, Angels
Camp. It's beautiful location is one great ad-
vantage it has over many mining camps, which
are often built in low ravineS where rich pay
was first found.
One week ago from last Saturday, Messrs
Wooster, Gardner Il Co., commenced casting
in their foundry here and are now turning
ont as good castings as can be had in the
State. Being all practical workmen, they will
no doubt, succeed in their undertaking.
Quartz mining is going on briskly this win
ter, and it seems to be paying business, judg-
ing from the energetic manner in which it is
prosecuted. One new mill has just COM
menced work, and four more are nearly COM
pleted. These will make twelve mills in all
what clatter they will make! Who would
have thought of such thing two years ago
A few days since, man named David
Selkirk ar old and esteemed resident o
Angels Camp-was blasting logs, he was sad
ly bruised, cut and burned in the face by 6
premature discharge, which came very neal
killing him outright In all probability he
will lose both of his eyes. He has a wife ant
three children, and for many years was a leac
miner in Galena, Illinois.
Yours, &C., A.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-19
AGENTS FOR THE INDEPENDENT

CHRISTMAS NIGHT.-"Anna," again favors
US with timely and appropriate poem. The
subject is worthy the ablest pen, and we ven-
ture to say the theme has lost none OF its at
tractive interest by the calm, smooth verses
In which the pearls of thought are SO beauti-
fully strung together, by our fayorte, "Anna.'
The casket and the 'gems" are alike the purest
treasures of mind, d,-emblematc of the prison
wandering thought, clad in the festal habili-
ments of Sadness flowing from the bitter,
(yet hopeful and trusting) fountain of sorrow,
Like parting friends who linger while they sever"
To stand
Again in the dull world Of earthly blindness?
Pained with the pressure of uneartly hands,
Sick of smooth looks agued with icy kindness?
Rather be- where none intrude to solitude
We are under many and heartfelt oblga-
lions to Gamma" for the Christmas Carol, and
rs we anticipate Nec Years Address from
the same source, can only say, that should our
readers receive the poetical compliment they
should then remember who is our and their
benefactor.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-19

VEVHE undersigned, grateful for the patron
Il age which he receives from the citizens
of Murphy's, Douglass, Vallecito, Angels and
other towns IN this part of the county, solicits
a continuance and extension of the same, sat
isfed that his work has only to be generally
known to command the approval of all who
may entrust to him the repairing of clocks
and watches. Having served full term of
apprenticeship to his business, in the city of
London, and having occasion to know the
damage, (often irrcparable.) constantly done
to the finer sorts of watch-work, by ignorant
and unskillful pretenders, he begs the citizens
Of Calaveras county to make trial of his work
manship before applying elsewhere.
Quartz and other California Je,celry
manufactured on the most approved and ele-
giant patterns-and at San Francisco prices.
Daguerreotypes, Am6rotypes and Photographs.
Connected with his business, the subscriber
has engaged the services OF an operator of
eminent ability in the above arts His pic
lures may challenge comparison with any ta-
ken in the State. Specimens are on exhibition
at his shop. Perfect satisfaction is in all cases
guaranteed, and prices reasonable.
A. SALOMAN, Murphy's
noy2l-tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-19

CgRIsTNAs FEsrIvIrIEs-Among the most
notable amusements, laid out for the coming
Holidays. is series of Balls and Social Assem-
blics, in various parts of the county. Christ
mas Eve, Thursday night Amity Temple
of Honor, No, 81" Angels, give Ball and
Supper at Stickie's new Hall. The Assembly
will be Social, yet strictly Temperate, so that
the most fastidious need not fear to mingie and
participate in the gaitiss and festivities of the
occasion. We acknowledge an invitation to
attend.
On the same evening. Mr. Matt Mariner, of
Poverty Bar, gives Ball and Supper, at that
place. We have seen list of the Managers
and are informed that it will be grand affair
well worthy 'the day we celebrate"
On Friday evening, christmas day. Mr.. &
Mrs. D. W. Briant, give party at the Spring
Valley House. The Ball and Supper will be
under the personal direction of the worthy
host and hostess, which alone is sufficient
guarantee that everything will be nicely, neat
lv and efficiently done to meet the occasion
and which is requisite for good time and
a merry Christmas. Those wishing good
dance to fine music, and feast OF good eata-
bles and drinkables should not fail to attend
The Ball, on Friday evening next, the Spring
Valley House.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-19

"CHIPs. s."-This "daring" and indcfatigable
Expressman, who surveys more tule-lands,
(whlc sitting in his easy-chair on the upper
deck of steamboat,) than all his Fargo ing
confreres in the State, and conveys ten thou
sand fortunes from the mountains to the sea- y
and world of newspapers, booty and beauty
from the Bay to the Slough city, annualy,-so
Enthusiastically liberal and most graciously
charitable, has invariably, daily, favored us
with package of San Francisco papers and
such other news and literary "notons,' as, is.
His last bundle (huge as the pack that burden
ed Bunyan's Pilgrim overpowered US. States
papers of every size from the Pike county Re
publican, down; all neatly done up and direct
ed, "with compliments" But enough, graft
tude overpowers poor "7oodles." Au Recoir
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-19

SANTA CLAUS HEAD QUARTERs.-Mr. Ed
ward Morris, of the Variety Store, No. l, Odd
Fellows Hall, has just received superb as
sortment of Toys and Fancy Articles for the
Holidays. Dolls of every size and endless va
riety, dressed aud plain, for little girls; drums,
swords, guns, and 'ckips for the boys; Fancy
Baskets, richly bound books, &c, for ladies
and gentlemen all to be found at No. l,
Odd Fellows Hall,-where is the finest variety
and largest supply of Holiday Goods in town.
Those fine, large apples are very tempting,
and while freezing fast to one, on the sly, we
in'ardly felt good and mentally didn't blame
old mother Eve for having ia jolly good time
in the absence Of the old codgcr, "who did also
eat" and thereby laid the ropes for these Toy
Fi1ns and Christmas Festivities. Fearfully
and wonderfully made was that apple ar
rangemeut, that it should have been the cause
of so much evil aud still more worldly good;
ia it We are indebted for 1857 Christmas Holi-
days, each adding another link to the golden
chain of christian hope and human happiness;
and another satellite to the Morning Star that
first rose in the East, and went rejoicing on
its way. until it beamed over the manger in
bethlehem, to do Honor to Him, the Lowly, OF
Nazareth singing with kindred stars the joy
full tidings to the Heavenly Host, Glory to
God in the highest, and on earth peace and good
will toward men," Then buy toys for children.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-19
FOR SALE!
E H4atimer's Store, ETC.. 49,
ON THE STOCKTON ROAD, -
Two Miles west of San AndreaS.


BSy~ That long-established and well known
Trading Post, Store and Ranch, known as
Latimer's," is now offered for sale on the
most reasonable terms. The location of the
property is so advantageous and well-known
to all, as to be its own advocate of value
The store-house, dwelling house, out-houses,
gardens and other improvements, are in good
repair, and first-class as to convenience finish
and proportions. A large stone cellar under
the store and residence, drained-and neatly
curbed wells of good water, conveniently loca-
ted for public and private use. The garden is
in the highest state of cultivation, filled with
fruit-trees, ornamental shrubs and flowers
Grape-vines of three years growth and bear
ing fruit cover the arbors and avenues lead
ing to the residence. The entire property.
with the Ranch and all the improvements,
will be sold for cash, on such terms as to give
a fortune to the purchaser. Parties wishing
to buy, should call and examine the premises
and ascertain the facilities for carrying on a
large and profitable business. Application to
be made, by first parties, to the Proprietor.
dec 5.3m*24 d. LATIMER.
San Andreas independent., 1857-12-19

Doors AND SHoEs.-We call attention to the
column. They are good workmen, and repair
boots and shoes, as well as make them, at
prices to suit the times. Every one knows
weather, and so does Messrs. P. Il L., for they
warrant their work