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The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-01-08

DHDH CAhD NOCSf1 , Do.
At an Orphans Court held
at Bedford, 10 and for the county OF Bedford on the
10th day OF November, A. ID. 1857 before the Judg-
es OF the Court.
The petition of John Mower and
D L. Russell, administrators de 6oafs mon, cum tes-
tan'eHto anHero of VIM. Lane, late of said county
deceased, was read and filed, setting forth that in
pursuance of an order of this Court they made sale
OF all the real estate of said dec'd $50 far as they
then knew, and the money arising therefrom was ap-
piled 10 the payment of The debts of said deed, so
Tar as they were reached, that they lately been
informed that the said VIM Lane, owned a body of
unImproved woodland in Letterkenny township
Franklin county, adjoining land, OF Isaac Rosenberg
and others; containing 2000 acres. or thrrea bouts,
that debts 10 a considerable amount, not less than
$4,000 against the of said deceased, yet re-
main unpaid, and praying the Court 10 make de-
cree authorizing them 10 raise, So, 800 if posi-
Bile, from the said real estate in Franklin county,
Whereupon, motion Of ). l.. Russell, Esq. the
Court grant rule upon the heirs and all parties in
tetested, 10 be and appear at next Orphans
Court, 10 be holden al Bedford, the I'd Monday Sth
day OF February next, and show cause if any they
have why decree should not be made by the Court
pursuant 10 the prayer Of the petitioners.
1A&WssA, In testimony whereof, | have hereun-
III Y$Ssyi 10 set my hand and seal of said Court at
NazAAesssS Bedford, the 9th day of November, A.
D. 1857. D. WASHABAUGH,
Dee. IS, 1857. Clerk.
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PUBLIC SALE

Of Valuable Real Estate, late the Property of
JAMES WE.N.NER, DECD.
BY virtue OF an order of the Orphans Court Of
Bedford county, the undersigned will offer at
public sale on the premises, in Monroe town.
ship, on Saturday the 18Th day Of Januory,
1888, all the real estate of said decreased, being
AL ACRES AND GA PERCHES,
adjoining lands OF Andrew Irons, Michael Her
ner, Nathan Grubb and others
TERMs:-One third 10 remain in the hands Of
the purchaser, the interest thereon to be paid
annually 10 the widow; one third TO BE- paid at
confirmation of sale at February Term, 1853,
and the balance one third in two equal annual
payments. MAHALA WEMMER,
Dec. IS, 1857. Administrative.
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APPEALS.

Notice is hereby given 10 the taxable inhabitants
OF Bedford County that an appeal will he held by
the Commissioners, at the Commissioners office
in The Borough ef Bedford on the days specified to
wit:
For the townships OF Hoprwei, St. Clair, Union,
Middle and South WoodbeGy, OH Monday the 11th
day OF January next.
For the Townships Of Broadtop, Liberty, Monroe.
East and West Providence and Snake spring. on Tues
day the 18th day OF January next.
For the Townships OF Colerain, Cumberland Valley,
Harrison, Londonderry, and Southampton, on Wednes-
day the 18Th day of January next.
For the Townships of Bedford, Juniatfa, Napier, and
the Borough of Bedford and Schel,buFg, Thursday
the l4th day of January next.
When and where all persons or corporators feeling
themselves aggreved at the enumeration and valua-
on of heir taxable property and effects, pursuant
10 the Several acts of assembly, are requested to
attend and state their grievances to5 redress accord
ing 10 Law.
Attest. VIM. WHETSTONE,
H. Nicodemus, clerk, { Fl. J. BRUNNER,
Commissioners office, {. EVANS.
December 25th 1857, { Commissioners.
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For the Bedford Gazette.
ACkN0W LEDGEMENT.
LOngaker,
u. Nelson Smith,

Gifts from people TO the minister who labors
among them. expressive Of their attachment to
him, arr always gratefully rrcrivrd They are
valuable 10 hun not only on account OF their
intrinsic worth. but also, and especially because
Of th- ASSURANCE they convey that his lab ,rS are
kindly received, and that notwithstanding his
tralllrS, which are common to our poor hnman-
lty, they are mindful OF the apostolic direction
''wr brSrrCh YOU brethren To know them which
labor among you, and are over you in the Lord,
and adm m1ui<h you : to esteem them very
highly in love for their work S sake" Their.
is another consideration, less selfish, which
CAUSES thr faithful mi MISTER to rejoice in thu,
reception OF gifts from the people of his charge
which Is that if 10 the bestowment ofthese they
have been actuatrd by christian principles, thrv
will be repaid thousand fold by the great Heal
of the Church. who said, in the days Of his atslr
that whoSopver gave to one Of his disciples d
cup Of cold water only because be was a disciple,
should in nowis4 lose his reward
The writer of this communication, lhr Pastor
Of the PRESBYTERIAN church in Bedford, since
he came among the kind people OF his present
paStofatr, has recirved from them many and
valuable gifts. As he has made practice OF
keeping memorandum OF all pres, MS, the
name OF the giv-r, when know n, and the prcu-
mary value of the gift, il is not m-re conjecture
when he saws that these have been almost equiv
alent 10 the one third of his yearly salary. Re-
crntIy hr has received largely IN the way OF
provisions and clothing for himself and family,
and desires through the G1zeffe 10 acknowledge
with gratitude these expressions Of kindness,
since he cannot do It personality, many things
having been received from sources yet unknown.
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Bedford Markets,
CORRECTED WEEKLY by !. K ). NJ. suor,,
LAST NOTICE !

THE subscribers now havr their books posted
for settlement, and call upon all persons doing
business with them, to come forward and SET
lie up their accounts Immediately. They hope
tins no'lcr will not be passed unherded, as this
has been the first time for years of business that
similar call has been made. One of the firm
being now engaged in other business, the busi-
ness Of the firm impprativplv drmands settle
ment. All kinds of Hides will be taken in paw
ment OF accounts due.
TAYLOR & MOWRY.
Jan. /, 1898.
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FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOP !

THE subscribers having formed partnership un-
der the style of s'Dock x Ashcom' Tor the purpose
of conducting general
FOUNDRY AND MACHINE
business in the Establishment recently erected by
Gtliard Dock, in HopewelI, Bedford county, now
prepared 10 execute orders for CASTINGS AND
MACHINERY OF every description. They will
build 10 order steam-engines, coal and driftcars,
horse powers, and threshns machines-also, cast
ing of every kind for furnaces, forges grist and
rolling mills, pIoughs, water-ppe, columns, house
fronts, brackets, &c, &c.
They are also, making fine assortment of
STOVES of various kinds of the latest patterns and
most approved styles, including several sizes of
COOK STOVES of the best make, heating stoves
for churches, Offices, barroonls, &c.
full assortment of Stoves will be kept constant
ly on hand, and sold al wholesale and RETAIL at pr-
10 suit the times, and quality, warranted equal
to the best eastern make. Machinery OF all kinds
repaired promptly. Patterns made 10 order.
GlLLIARD DOCK.
October 80. 1887 F.. w. ASHCOM.
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STRAY SOW

CAME trpsPassing on the premises of the sub
scri5er residing IN Colerain township, Bedford
county, sometime about the first of November
last, large white sow supposed TO have had
pigs not long before she came 10 the premises
with FORK cut out Of the left ear, slit in the
right ear and the under piece cut off. The own
er is requested to come forward, prove proper
ty, pay charges and take her away, Oh else she
will he disposed of as The law directs.
Jan ], SO. GEO. w. SHAFFER.
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NOTICE or LNQUISITTO.N.
WHEREAS Iacoh

.AOlICE or LAQG SiIIO.E
WHEREAS, Jacob Rifle,
late of JUniatta township, Bedford county, died seIz
ed of The following described real estate, viz: A
tract of land composed of several tracts of patented
land situate IN said township, containing about -four
hundred acres about three hundred cleared and
under cultvarion adjoining lands of Frederick Hill
gas, Leonard Biitner, Esq. Nicholas Hodle and 9th
eTs, having thereon stone mansion house, farm
house, barn and stables, large stone Touring mill and
Saw-miil.
Leaving widow, Catharine Rifle, and issue six
children and grand-chid, TO wit: John c. Rifle,
residing in Cumberland, Md, Mary, intermarried
with John Sweeuy, residing in Indiana county, Pa,
Thomas, residing in Iowa, David, residing in Ligo-
nier, Westmoreand county, Pa, Ellen, interma rri-
ed with Thomas McCullif, residing in Somerset CO.,
Pa, Catharne, "a minor) daughter of Catharne, de-
ceased, who intermarried with Richard Burns,
residing in Iowa, and Margaret, intermarrled with
Alfred Miller, residing IN Cumberland Md.
NOTICE is therefore given, that in pursuance of
writ OF PARTITION valuation 10 directed, will
proceed 10 hold inquisiion valuation the
said premises on Friday, the 22d day of January,
1858, when and where all the parties interested may
attend ii they see proper.
WILLIAM 6. FLUKE,
SheTif's Office. Bedford, Sheriff.
Dee. Is, 1857.
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wM. HENRY LEAs. SAMUEL HARSH.
LEAS & HARSH,
BANKERS AND LAND AGENTS,

DES MONIES, IOWA.
We buy and sell Eastern Exchange and Land War
rants-seeci and enter lands with cash and warrants
pay taxes-invest money-make collections and
attend 10 all legal business generally.
ALSO,
LEAS Il HARSH,
BANKERS & LAND AGENTS, LEAFENWoRIH
CITY, KANSAS.
One OF the Partners has located in Leavenworth
City and will transact all business connected with
the Banking and Real Estate Business. For few
months yet, correspondents will address US at Des
Moines.
REFERENCES.
w. s. Gilman. 80 Beaver st. New York.
philadelphia. -Seiger, Lamb & Co. North
Sd Street; James, Kent s Sautee, do; Lefever
s. SerriII, do. Drexil & Co. Bankers, do.
WASHINGTON City, D. C.-Hon. r. J. At
knson, Sd Auditor, Treasury Department;
Chubb & Bros Bankers.
Carlisle, Pa.-Edward Shower, Hon. J.
Fl. Graham.
Huntingdon, Pawn. B. Leas, David
Blair, Esqrs.
Bedford.-Hon. Job Mann, Gen. Bowman.
ScheHsburg.-Duncan McVicker, Esq.
March 20, lS57-ly.
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BLYMlRE AND HARTLEY,

ne Undersigned respectfully invite attention 10
tneIT new and elegant stock Of Builders and Me-
chanles Hardware and Labor saving Machinery and
House furnishing goods Their slock is largely Sc
lected'wi great care, and embraces every tbing
usually kept in similar establishments. Their stock
Is composed in part of the following, viz,
Cutlery of all descriptions.
Carpenters tools.
Cabinet makers tools and findings
Wooden and willow ware,
Ropes OF several sizes,
Chains in assortment,
ShoVes, scoops, forks and spades
Files and Rasps in Variety,
Locks of all descriptions
And Builders Hardware in general
Farmers, Hand and Sleigh Bella,
Skates for all the boys,
Iron and Steel of all Sizes
Brass, Copper and Iron wire,
Churns in Variety
Coffee and Spice Mills '(Wsrrantsdl
Fox, Rat, aud Mice traps,
SPada, Shovel, fork and axe handles,
Brushes in Variety
Naii<, Glass and Putty,
Paints and oils.
Fluid, Pine oil and TurpentiHs
Sausage Meat cutters, unsurpassed,
Sausage Suffers,
Apple PaTers, E.
Double and Single Bit axes
KNIFE cleaners, excellent article,
Britannia ware,
copper, brass, porcelaIned and tin lined kettlss,
Patent and common Sad Irons.
ShoemakeTs tools and findings,
Screen wire.
Chain Pumps,
Farmers Bags,
Corn Shelters
Corn Fodder Cutters and cru.hsrs,
Corn mills,
Glass and common Lanterns
Oil for Harness and Machinery
And 1000 other articles large and small, suited 10
he wants and fancies of all classes. In connection
With the foregoing, Blmyire and Hartley have thsir
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Broad Top Coal!
AT THE COOK COLLIERY
AT HOPEwELL,
KNOWN AS THE COKE BANK,

KNOWN AS THE COKE BANK,
he Undersigned would hereby notify the public
that he IS engaged in the coal Il mining business at
The Broad Top coal mines, one half mile from the
town OF Hopewell In order 10 insure speedy sale
ne WIZ sell II at The mines al cents per bushel
and delivered at BopewelI, at cents per bushe.-
Persons wishing coal will find it 10 their advantage
10 give him call, the coal is of the irstfouafy
and The terms per bushe less than il can be obtained
Tor elsewhere. The subscriber can at all times be
lound al MS ofice at Hopewe, by persons desirous
OF purchasing.
Dec Is, 'j7-3m. RICHARD IANGDON
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kAsAS NEWS.

Ihe election ones2Ist ult., resulted in ia
vor oi the slavery fIsr, owing to the fact that
the Abolition Free Stemen under the command
Oh Jim Lane 4 o., d not vote There was
considerable vote ,lled by the Free State
Democrats and otherrho are honestly in favor
Of making Kansas i4.S State. The Abolition
ISIS have forfeited sprct Of all honorable
men, by not voting ,thp slavery question
II ben ttr opportunity as thus presented them.
It shows that they war 10 s-r Kansas slave
State, $50 that they ca raise another outcry
against the Democratic lrtv. The Abolition
bandht under the Cot Lane and Robin
son are in open rrbrlliausainst the Govern
mrnt. The United Stat Marshal. when in
The discharge Of his olial duty. was fred
upon by them and dangeroiy wounded. They
also swear that they "llI LIST the U. S. Dra-
goons, if sent against them They have had a
fight with the pro-sIavery IN in which two of
the latter werr killed. Suoare the men that
arr clamorouS for subtnisSiet0 them Of "the
wdois Constitution" Therb no excitement
in Congress on the subjectof Kansas affairs.
The prospect is that the asalors will meet
with cool reception in thatbodv. There is
nc news from the election 1 the 4th inst.
Doubtless, the decision of that ed on the 2lst
ult., will Dc reversed.
Gy-One of the largest Dpmqatic meetings
ever Witnessed in Philadelphia, as held in that
city on Monday evening, 2Slh,u., for the pur
pose Of endorsing the Kansas po9 of the Adj
ministration. 1t was presided Ser bv Ex-
CnEF JUSTICE LEWIS, who was sisted by one
hundred and hirtyJour Vice residpnis, a.
mong whom were such men as hs. Wm. H.
WrrTE, CHAs. w. CARRrxcAy ESQ syn. RICE,
ESQ, JAMES c. VANDykE, ESQ. Is. y. B.
BaowNE, 5. d. ANDERSON, Esq, hx. josiah
RANDALL, WM. l.. HlGsr, Esq, JoIilRonRrxS.
Jc., and many other distinguished Rmocrai>
Of the city. Speeches were mad" byEx- Chirf
Justice Lewis, Hon. WIN. H White, Ean. Jes-
So D. Bright, tol Todana) Robert T,sr ESQ.
Cbas. W. Cdrrigaa, Esq, Gro. NJ Ybalton,
and S. A. Smith, Esq, tof Tennrsser). Lqlters
were read from all the members Of Pp,;dsnt
Buchanan's Cabinet and from number 4 9TH
'r lraGinE Democrats. Resolutions s,onolv
'ndorsios The Kansas policy oftbe Admiahtra-
ion, were adopted. The size of his m,stinr
an only b. imagined when it is known thai tn.
all was signed by about two hourad persoas.
u Walker, the Filibuster, is at lar,e.
ir was conveyed 10 Washington CITY. by
Marshal Ryndrrs, and after having had an
ud-nce with the Secretary of Stse, was dis
hargrd from the Marshal's custoy. Crowds
+ visitors tbrongrd upon him, at is quarters
public demonstrations 10 his favor have been
made in some OF the Southern eilies In y. Or
the Walker excitement is sadio br intense
has not yet transpired, what policy the Ad-
7lnlSlTation wll pursue in referpnc. To Walkers
a?tor, Commodore Paulding.
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STRAY HOGS.

CAME trrspassng on the premises of the sub
scr'oer residing IN Harrison township, Bedford
county, sometime last June, four white hogs,
supposed TO bp about nine months old-no ear
marks The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property pay charges and take them
away, or else they will be dis posed of as the
law directs MARY NYCTM
Dec. IS, 1857. ST..
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SAUSAGE MEAT CUTTERS, CORN SHELTERS
&c.

REMEMBER that BlymIre 4 Hartley keep the best
Machines OF all descriptions, offered the peo-
pie Of Bedford County Their Sausage Meat Cutters
d Conn Shutters are warranted, especially and when
not fully equalling the representation may be re-
turned. Orders solicited from this and adjoining
counties.
Sent Is 1877
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NEW
FANCY Store.

MRS. ii. D. PEUGH Il CO., respectfully invite th.
attention OF The Ladies of Bedford and vicinity TO
5ns,, new and handsome stock of goods just opened
IN "nanns Building" JOHANNA ST. opposite DR.. Re.m
er's Dr1g Store.
These goods have been selected With the greatest
care, and are OF the latest style and best quality
Their stock consists in part OF
More Antique Silks. All Wool de LANES
Dik' P Gro de Kline do do printed.
French Merinoes, plain and printed Blk Elastic Belt.
3ioss mead fringes- Chenille Trimmings
puge Laces. Chenille Scarfs. o
Laairs Nd Gloves. Chenille head dresses.
I-adIes Gauntiets. Fancy French Corsets.
"ehtS DIX. Md Gloves, Velveteen, &c. &c.
Perfumery, Extracts, JeweIry, &c.
LADIES' and CHlLDRENS' BONNETS in great va
heiy. A general assortment of Ladies and Misses
SHOES, CATERS, OVERSHOEs, &C.
SHAWLS of every quality and description.
H. D. PEUGH,
ETTlE A. FlSH5URN,
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Mrs. .. Il. Potts

HAS just returned from the Cities with Rich as
sortment of Fall and Winter goods such as elegant
Rich Silks, all Wool PIaids, Merino Deaine., Velan-
cies, Thibet Cloths, Calicoes, Cloaks,
MANTLES, FURS,
Velvet and Satin Bonnets, French Flowers, Plumes,
Ribbends, Roshes. great variety of Ladies and
Chlldrens Boots, Shoes and Caters, with variety
OF Fancy Goods.
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Dissolution Of Partnership.

IIINNUFHEIWEI Ut HTLNtTNIITl.
THE partnership heretofore existing between Hem
ry 5. Htng and James Madara, under the name and
firm Of MadaTa, King x Co., d-ins business at Lee
mons Iron Works, in HoPewel township, Bedford
county, Is dissolved by mutual consent.
HENRY s. KING,
Nov. =, 1857. JAMES MADARA.
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The business of manufacturing iron at Lemons
Iron Works. will be continued by the undersigned
who has purchased all the of his late partner
james Aiadary, in the Books property and effects
belonging 10 the late firm of Madara King X Co.
Nov. 90, 1857. HENRY s, KING.
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Tdtunbte Farm, For

SALE.-The subscriber will offer for sale on
Thursday, the 3Ist day of December, that valu-
able farm on which she now resides, lying one
mile northwest of ScheIlsburg. on Chestnut
ridge, CONTAINING ONE HUNDRED AND
NINE ACRES, seventy Of which is cleared and
in good state of cultivation, with good two
STORY LOG HOUSE, with never failing
spring of water at the door, with spring house;
also tenant house, DOUBLE LOG BARN, an
excellent orchard of choice fruit of all kinds
adjoining lands OF Henry Horn, Geo. Nj. COL
vim, Anthony Smith and others. Terms made
known on day of sale.
SARAH GROVE.
Schellsburg, Dec. IL, 1887.
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MAGAZINES AND PERIODICALS

ArthHr's Home Magazine. T. s. Ayt,ur& Co.--
Phtfa4efPAta.-- This, the best of the cheaper
monthlies, has rich table of con.ents for January
he distinguished editors, T. S. Arthur, Esq, and
Miss Virginia F. Townsend, are both regular con-
tribntors to lis pages. number of other fine VIII
tiers also help 10 enrich the work It contains sever
al line usirations.-Terms, $500 per annnm. /
copies for $500.
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FOR SALE, OR
TRADE.-9O Acres of Land !,

IR Acres OF Land,
part of the Vickroy Estate called Sugar Bottom, in
St. Clair township
ALSO,
the well kuown Tavern Stand and Store House in
the town of WooddeFry. situate on lot No. S, on the
plan of said town sc feet by 100 feet, in the
cupancy of William Pierson.
ALSO,
160 acres of land in Dallas County, Iowa.
ALSO,
800 acres of land in Montgomery County, Iowa.
ALSO,
800 acre. of land in Harrison County, Iowa
ALSO
100 acres in Morrison Comfy, Minnesota.
ALSO
Lot no of block SO in the city of Omaha, Nebraska
Territory.
All near the Rail Roads and presenting good oppor
tunities for investments.
o. f. SHANNON.
Bedford, Nov. l3, 1857.
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Stray Steer.

CANE tresPassing on the premises of the subscri-
ber, residing in Union tp., Bedford county, during
the month of September last, red steer with some
white along the belly. supposed 10 be about two
years and half DID, with the left ear cropped and
hole in the and, also, fork cut out of the
right ear, and has horus. The is requested
TO come forward, prove property pay charges and
take him way, he will be disposed of the law di-
Tects.
GEORGE KNlSELY.
Dec. II, 1857