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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1860-10-04
Franklin HOUSE.

BELLEFONTE, CENTRE COUNTY, PENN'A.
nEYIIE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF TIE
~ D amond, opposite the Court House.
The undersigned would respectfully inform his
friends and the travelling public in general, that he
hes taken the above house, and that the house has
been reitted, improved and newly furnished; ex-
texsiYe stable Recommendations attached, and
is,n shoyt prepared to accommodate all who may
give him a call, in the agreeable manner
lie is amply provided with everything to render
his house a desirable stopping place, and VIII en-
1eayor to entertain his guests in manner that
Q: aaat fail to givs the fullest satisfaction. No
expense or attention will be spared to make one
Of the sest houses in the country. liberal pa
uenage is respectfully solicited.
HIS BAR will be SUI Piled with an assortment
Of shoice ligAors.
JoEE A-MoNAGLE, Propr.
Apr. 10, 'e0,-1y.
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JUS FUTISHED.
BENSON J. LOSING,
With historical remarks upon the Declaration and
a sI.a4ah of +ho landing events conuected with the

BENSON J. LOSING,
Author of "l776," "Lives of the Presidents" de.
ILIUSTRATED WITH FIFTY PORTRAITS
OF THE SIGNERS,
And numerous other engravings.
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From the Herald.
There are lessons of deep, abiding interests,
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ing the lives of the who perilled their all to
secu re the blessed inheritance of free institutions
which we now enjoy. We do not learn merely the
dignity and sacrednese of pure patriotism, by fol>
lowing them in their career amid the storms of
the R presented in such bold relief, in the pri-
vate and public actions of that venerated compa>
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The biography of great man, is an history of
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thor has endeavored to camprise within as small a
compass persplcuouS view of the subject wod
allow, the chief events in the lives of the men
who stood sponsors at the baptism in blood of our
Infant Republic.
The memoirs illustrated by copious notes
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the biographical narrative, and these will be
found highly useful feature of the work"
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The Presents are of COED quality and of the best
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Send for a complete classified Catalogue of
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A VALUABLE HOMESTEAD FOR SALE

A VALUABLE HOMESTEAD FOR SALE
TIE subscriber offers for sale a valuable
piece of land, containing ten acres, situated
in Harris Township en- the Brush Valley
road, and adjoining lands of Robert Potter,
and Wilson Potter.
There is good two story dwelling House,
Barn, Carpenter shop and all the necessa.
ry outbuildings erected thereon.
A never failing stream of water runs by
the door. Any person desiring to procure
comfortable home cannot do better than pur.
chase this farm. The subscriber desires to
sell Immediately, if possible, as he intends
moving west in the spring.
Terms made to suit the purchaser.
ROBERT WATSON, ST..
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Berefonts, Aug. 9. lS6O-lm.
NoTTSE.

THE undersigned ammo unces to his friends and
i the people Of Centre county, that he has been
appointed agent for the Lycoming Mutual Insu-
rance Company. Persons wishing to secure theD-
selves against loss by fire will do well to call upos
him Immediately, at his residence in Bellefonte.
Aug. Is '59 J. D. TURNER.
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Milesburg, Pa: Feb. II, '59-1O-Iy.

NgECHANICs AND BUILDERS LOOK
IXE HERE The subscriber having Just ovm
pleted his Planning Mill and Machine Shop, ami
furnished them with the most perfect and complete
machinery, with all their recent improvement, is
prepa ed to furnish
Diors, Sash, Blinds, Shutters, d Jfouldings Floor
ings, Siding, Shingles Dc Lath. Scroll Dc Re-
Sa@iHg. Painting Dc Glazing done to or
der. Dry lumber Of all kinds.
and everything in his line on as favorable terms
as they can be produced from any establishment
in the world. Having had the experience of ma
ny years in the business, he has been able to per-
feet his machines, and employ the very best
workmen anywhere to be found, and can new
safely say he cannot be exceled in his work. He
is always to be found at his works on the cornor
of Sd and West streets, Williamsport Pa. All or.
edrs and communications sriotiy attended to.
A. T., & W. NICHOLS.
April, 90, 80 c2, t.
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DEr9o CR - ~ ;.
VIM. S. TRIPPLE.
Merchant Tailor,

N. E. CORNER OF THE DIAMOND.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens
of B Belletoute, and vicinity that he has just re
turned froD Philadelphia with full assortment of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
which he is now opening at his old stand, one
door east of the Post Office. His stock
consists in part of
Black Blue,
and Brown, french
Cloths, Silk Mixed Coat
fng, Cashmere ana White Duck for
GOATS; Black Doeskin .,.d Fancy Summer
cassimeres, and Li.s-, Drills for
PANTS; Black s..in, FL
Cured Silks lud
White aud
FIGURED MARSAILLES FOR VESTINGS,
which he will make up to order in styles to suit
the tastes of customers, on short notice,
and on the most reasonable terms.
Goods furnished by Gus
toners will be made up to
order as heretofore. AS
he will employ none but expert
eneed workmen, persons may rely on get
ting their work we'll done at his establishment
N1~ Thankful for the patronage heretofore be-
slowed, he respectfully solieits a continuance of
the same VIM. S. TRIPLE.
Bellefonte, Nav IL '59-2I-tf
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FAMRERS' LOOK HERE!
FOOT & HARTMAN,

MILLHEIM, CENTRE COUNTY, .PFNN'A.,
HAVE remov ed 10 .he:r new Foundry & Ma
Ii chine shop. They have hand and
prepared to manufacture Hunsicker's Improy u
Glover Huller, Threshing Machines, Shakers, and
Corn Shelters, Bar Shear, Worts Improved and
Millheim P!ows, Stoves, Bells, Kettles, Mill Gear
ing, &C.. and hold themselves ready to do all kind
of Foundry business with correctness and dis
patch Work warranted as recommended
Orders respectfully solicited and promptly at
tended to.
Miheim, June 2s 1S6O.-tf
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GlotBiag Gmporlaa.
BELhEFONEB PA.

THE IN dorsigaed, determined not to be ont
done or surpassed by any, is now receiving. mad
ditien 10 his arner extensive stock, q very h1Ye
assortment of
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Spring f samlnr 6ooos.
WILSON & BROT HR,

w kASON o. ID IA " IL Has
HAVING returned from the East, invite the at
Ii tention of the public and their old customers
to the large and extensive assortment of
SPRING u SUMNER GOODS.
upon purchasers with the largest and best seIec-
ton ever offered to this community.
They desire to call particular attention their
great variety of LADIES DRESS GOODS, con-
sisting in part of Challies, Lawns, all wool De-
Lains. of different colors. Baroges, Dress Silks,
Mantile7 Issues, &c. The above goods Sc
lect with great expressly to suit the taste
the ladies. In addition to the above. are offer
/ ed general assortment of Hosiery and ioyeS,
Collars, Underslceves, Dress trimmings, IS.
CLOTHS and CASSIMERS
er with OF the largest best stocks of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Ladies Straw
Bonnets of the latest fashion; also, shaker Bon
nets for wives aud children.
Builders will find it to their advantage in call
ing to select their Hardware, as our assortment is
large and complete also, Mattresses.
Mackarel, Herring, Cod Fish and salt. Sugars
Teas, Moasses from the cheapest to the best,
which cannot be surpassed in quality. Persons
visiting Be1efonte from the country, viii find it
to their advantage to cali before purchasing ese>
/ where, as we take pleasure in showing goods
snd think we can suit them both as to price and
qualify, and are determined TO sell at the very
owest cash prices
@s-AU kinds Of Country produce taken in ex-
uege for goods. May II g
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ARTICLE OF EVERY DAY USE.
b. IT. BABBITT'S
PURE MEDICINAL YEAST.

ARTICLE OF EVERY DAY USE.
b. IT. BABBITT'S
PURE MEDICINAL YEAST
6S MANUFACTURER from common 6e
lN Salt and Pure Cream Tartar =
When used in Bread, Cake or Biscuit,
it turns to gas, (iike that from bottle
of Soda Water.) and remains dor
mant in the dough until it is set in the
oven, when the heat causes the gas to
escape throught the dough while ak
ing. The Bread, Cake or Biscuit is 49,,
AND not only very light, but perfectly whole ->1
some Where this Yeast is used you
will require about one quarter the a.
mount of shortening used with Ordina-
ry Yeast. It may also be used for
Buckwheat Cakes, Johnny Cakes, and
all kinds of Pastry. This Yeast is put
up only in one pound cans, with check
40 cred label. Red, White and Blue >r
~ none other is Genuine--be,eare Of imi- -
tations.
3. r. Rabbits Pure c oncentra.
ted Potash,
Warranted double the strength of COM
mon Potash and superior to any Sa-
ponifea in market, put up in cans OF
l H., fbs., lbs, lbs and IL fbs.,
with full directions for making Hard M
Us and Soft Soap. One pound will make Os
is rebuired Consumers will find this
the cheapest Potash in market.
BIT B.'s Medicin / Saleratus,
A perfectly pure and wholesome arti>
Gle, free from all deeterous matter; so
prepared that, as the circular accom-
AND panying the Saleratus will show, moth g."
ing remains in the bread which baked,
but common Salt, Water, and Flour
Put up neatly in papers, To-, 10,
/ fb.
B. I. BIS Concentrated Soft Soap.
One box costing enc dollar will make
40 gallons of handsome Soft Soap by
1RI simply adding boiling water. II
B. 7. BIS Soap For Family Use.
0 ne poundof this Soap is equal to 8
pounds of ordinary Family Soap. One
IoInd wilt make gallons of handsome
Soft Soap. 1t viii remove pain, t,grease,
tar, and stains of all kinds 1t will not
injure the fabric; on the contrary, it
c0 preserves it. 1t will wash in h. I'd or GS
~ salt water. But lit tie labor is requir-
ed where this soap is used. Machin-
lists and Printers will find this soap su-
perior to anything in market. If your
Storekeeper dee' not keep the above
goods, send s. By mail and I will send
a package of either article or assor-
AND ted box containing part of each arti- MI
Gle, as you may direct. Send the name
of your post office, also, the State and
County in which you reside with di
rections for shopping. Address
B. L. BABBIT,
GA, Sc 6S, 20, u "a Washington ST.,
NY.
10 liberal discount to StoreHeepers. 7S
July II. go. -lY.
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PENNSYLVANIA HOTEL,

II AVING rented the above named Hotel, the
IL undersigned veal respectfully inform the
citizens of Centre county, and the travelling public
generally, that he is prepared at all times to sup"
ply those who may make his house their Home,
with good ostantial Fare, and Accommodations
equal if not superior to many of the City Hotels.
-ELl9 Table
is always furnished with the very best the market
will Afford and every effort will be made in this de-
partment to cater 10 the tastes Of even the most
LIlS bar
will be found to contain an excellent assoft ment
of liquors If al kinds
HIS ROOMS AND BEDS
are ci, ana good, So that those who wish to en-
JOY them, may have nothing to do but to wrap the
mantle Of their couch aboui them, and lie down
10 pleasant dreams, and
LIl9 table
is large and conlmodious and Will be kept con-
stantiy supplied with the best of Hay and Oats
His Ostler is attentive and accommodating, and
plays his pa-t O. the Drama well and with great
credit to himself.
P.B. KEPHART. Prp,r.
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Bellefonte, Jan. 5. 80,
THE TEMPLE OF FASHION

IhOFJLSO OfE bROWN.
ENHE celebrated Knight of the Razor, is still
j ahead in his profession in Barbering and
Hair dressing, and restoring hair to the scalp
He has discovered one of the wonders of the world
the great hair restorative. Persons having lost
their hair, in danger of losing it, are invi-
ed to call on Prof Brown and have itrestored.
The Professor Furthermore informs the citizens
of Bellefonte and strangers who may tarry here
til their boards grow long, that he is unsurpas>
sed in his line of business, as is admitted by all
upon whom he has operated, both here and else
where.
His razors are both keen and sharp,
He'll shave your face without a smart
His sponges soft and his towels are clean,
And at his chair he's always seen
Not only so--if that won't do,
He'll brush your hat and coat, both old and
He'll do the thing all up to smash,
And when he is done he looks for cash.
friend to him would not ask for trust
In with your hand and down with the dust
The times are hard and he is poor
He asks bis nds not to pass his door,
For if their hair should need a trimming,
Net them drop in they'll End him wiling
Never rough but always ready
To shave for ftp ard cut hair for a levy.
Sh oD on ALLEGHENY str eet Soutbarn ord
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M. GRAHAM,
FASHIONABLE BARBER,

BELLEFONTE, IA.
TT is conceded by everybody that is man enough
i to wear beard, that the place to get shaved
easy. clean and neat. is at the Fashionable shop,
just opposite Isaac Mays store, Good Razors,
keen and sharp, kept constantly on hand, Hair
Dressing, shampooing, &C., &C., attended to in
the most workmanlike manner, The undersigned
thankful for past favors, solicits a continuance
Of the same, NJ. GRAHAM. jan. $50
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gsaba- mass Glstgmg.

s@AoB SctS'*~~ NSsotRt".
His stock has been selected with great care and
consists in parf-of
Black and ganey Satin Vests, do. Silk
Vests, plain ana Sasscy WsBsssa Vest, Fine
Black Blue, Brown and elize xSosk and Dress
Coats Men and Boys linen Goats,
Men and Boys pants and Eests of all kinds
and descriptions, together with almost everything
kept in Clothing Stores,
OF of which the most prolific mind could conceive,
or industry and an unconqnerabe desire to please,
with yearsof experience in the business could select
In addition to which he has added very superb
or assortment of Gents Crayats, Ties, Hosiery
Gloves, &C., BE. In shcrt i. may be said he has o
complete,
Gents Furnishing Store.
Comprising every article worn by the stern and
dignided lords of creation.
Having purchased his Goods as low as they could
lie bought in the Eastern market and will dispos
them at siigh advance on cost.
CASH BUYERS,
wil find il 10 their advantage to purchase of him.
lie also gives notice that he continues to NAL u
facture garments as heretofore Hands are con-
stantiy employed to make order, goods purchas-
ed of him elsewhere. Those entrusting him with
their work, whether the goods were purchased oi
him not, may rely on having them cut and made
in the best manner and latest styles.
Thankful for past favors he respectfully solicits
liberal share of public patronage, and by strict
adherence to business, and a laudable desire &c
please, he hopes, not only to retain his old custo
niers, but add to the number many new ones.
WM. MCLELLAND.
Brokerhoff's Row.
D.lI-P
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Bellefonte Jan. D, oD-y
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE
The subscriber oferes to
sell his Farm situated in Spring township, Centre
county, the Turnpike Road leading from Belle
fonte TO LeTistown, aad half miles from
BellefOnte, containing about
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY ACRES,
about i45 acres cleared, and the balance well tins
bered. The improvements consist of large COM
modious
FRAJfE HOUSE, BANK BARN,
asd all necessary out buildings. spring of liv
ing water, handy to the door, ana yoang Bears
ing Orchard of choice fruit. This property is con-
veniently situated for church and school privileges.
Any person wishing to purchase, would do well
to look at this property before purchasing. Terms
easy
For further particulars apply to the subscriber
living on tie property, or at this Office
B. CLAPP
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HO FOR PIXIES PEAK

4
4 1OMPANIES are being organized in Centre
~ and the adjoining counties, preparatory to
emigrating to the Pixies Peak Gold Region during
the coming Spring and Summer, Contracts have
been enter ed into with Jno. NJ. Wagner, of tho
Milesburg FIGURING Mill and Grain
Depot;
the cheapest and best establishment of the kind In
Central Pennsyvania-to furnish the companies
with all the Flour and Grain necessary for the
journey.
Having leased the Milesburg Mill and furnish
ed ii With new and improved machinery, we ara
prepared to furnish -four to the public in any qan
titles. Wheat, rye, and grain of all kinds We
keep constantly on hand and will dispose of at
the very lowest prices.
%SJ- We are determined not to be undersold by
any establishment iu this section of country.
JOHN n. WAGNER
Milesburg Pa: Feb. IL, '59-l0-1y
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CLOCK, WATCH, JEWELRY
AND FANCY STORE.

TENHE subscriber is still at his old stand at No.
i BrokerhofFs Row, on Allegheny ST., where he
has just received from the eastern cities, and is
now Offering for sale we'll selected and beautiful
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CLOCKS. WATCHES

and complete ever, and as his goods are seeete
with great from the manufacturers of the eas
tern Cities of the latest styles, he feels confden
of giving satisfaction to all.
Ills stock consists Of fine Gold and Silver open
face and hunter case full jeweled English patent
and detached Lever Watches also Lepines and
Quarters. Jewelry of every style which can be
found in good Jewelry Store, and Fancy Arti-
cles of every description. He has also SPECTA-
Giles, good assortment always hand, to suit
all ages Also Pocket Books, Pocket Knives, Pts
tolls, &c.
Me- Particular attention paid to repairing
Clocks, Watches and Jewelry at short notice.
WEI. ]. STEIN
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CONRAD HOUSE.

VIII always be attended by careful, attentive, So
Der and therefore prudent Ostlers.
The proprietor hopes by his long experience,
sad the facilities at his command, to make the
Conrad House frst class Hotel. The business
Of the Hotel is under his owR personal superyis-
ion A liberal share of public patronage is kindly
solicited J. b. BUTTS.
I,alln f.,,ta Lima 0 10 IT
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Gents' Furnishing Store.

BellefontsJan. 5. 60.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-06-21
$lOO REWARD!

Left my plantation on the night of The Sd
inst, THREE NEGRO MEN, Of the following
names and descriptions:
BOB, bright mulatto, tall, spare made,
weighing about one hundred aud fifty Or sixty
pounds and some 23 years old.
CHARLES, Of black complexion, weighs be-
tween one hundred and sixty and seventy
pounds stout built, about feet or Q inches
high, and about rs years Of age.
GEORGE, dark complexion, large white
eyes, slender built, weighs about one hundred
and thirty or forty pounds, and about % yours
old.
purchased these boys last November from n
man named McGennis of the State Of Missouri.
! will pay the above reward for the said boys
II delivered on my plantation, or II lodged In
any Jail go can get them, or for any informa.
ton that will lead to their recovery.
4. u. COTTON.
Trinity, Catahoula parish, La, June. 1860
N. B. Said boys took with them three shot
guns-two double and one single. II is sup
posed they we're decoyed off by some white man
who may, perhaps be travelling through the
country with them Us his property. St.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-06-21
Succession Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Ouachita,
I2fh DiefriCE COtlrt.

1ZUu Dl6CTlCG OOuEG.
tSuccEss1oN OF FELIX H. WALKER, dec'd.l
10y virtue of ON order Of sale issued out Of
ID the 18th District Court in and for said
parrish, dated on the 18th day of June 1860,
will offer for sale at public auction, at the late
residence of Felix H. Walker, decd, on the
Fourth Monday Of July next,
(that being the 23d day Of said month"; within
the hours prescribed by law, the following de-
scrlbed property belonging to said succession,
4 certain TRACT OF LAND situated at the
mouth of the Bayou d'Arbonne, containing
240 arpents more or less, being the same that
said F. II. Walker decd, acquired by pur-
chase from John Taylor on the goth Novem-
Der 1850.
Also, a TRACT OF LAND lying near the
mouth of Bayou D'Arbonne, and bounded on
the upper side by the land first above de-
scribed, and containing $40 arpents more or
less, and being The same said Walker acquir-
ed by purchase from A. G. McKeen on the
18th August 1857.
Also, Il head of cattle; 81 head of hogs; /
horse; Wagon; IL bee hives; 10 cords Of
wood, and a large lot ofhousehold and kitch-
en- furniture, farming tools, &C., including
the whole of the property inventoried as be-
longing to said succession.
TERMS OF SALE:
OnNa credit until the LIST February 1861
Purchasers to give their notes bearing per
cent interest from day of sale, with approved
personal security, and mortgage retained or
the land.
NJ ROGERS, Sheriff.
Per r. A. ALLEN, by. Shff.
june2I. 5t-$l5.
The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-06-21
LAND FOR SALE.

THE undersigned offers for salc the
following valuable tracts Of land /:
$50 acres in Morchouse, OH bayon
Bonneida, about two miles from Point
Jefferson, over two hundred acres
thereof having been deadcned three
years ago. IN
600 acres in Morehouse, on bayou
Bonneida, about two miles east Of
Prairie Jefferson, 1853 acres thereof be.
ing deadeDed.
500 acres in Union, on the Ouachita,
about eighteen miles above Monroe,
having good frame dwelling house
and about IS acres of cleared land
thereon.
500 acres in tho Island in Ouacllita,
near the Ouachitn river.
1880 acres in Ouachita, about one
mile from tho v. =. & T. Railroad.
500 acres on Bunf river, in Carroll
The above land will he sold ON rea.
sonublc terms. -....-
J.T. LUDELlNG,
Monroe, Oct. 9th lS50.tf.