Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-11-22
Post Office.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

SAD CASE OF DROWNJNG.-As the Ca /
nal boat Elizabeth, of Newton Hamilton,
was on its way with other boats in tow of |
steamer, round from Baltimore to Havre |
de Grace, on Friday night last, Captain
Jasse Rice was missed, and it is supposed !
fell from the boat into the bay and was
drowned. 1t is thought he had in his po
session the freight received at Baltimore
besides sundry papers Mr.. Rice was
about 81 years of age, was son-in-law OF
Charles Caughling, of Newton Hamilton,
and leaves 4 wife and two children to mourn
his sudden departure from the scenes of
life and the companionship of large cir
Gle Of relatives and friends.
ToRCHMGHT PRoCEssIoN-The Wide
awake clubs, &c. celebrated the election OF
Lincoln and Hamlin on Friday evening
last by bon fires, fire works, torchlight pro
ccssion, &C., which though not as large as
that previous to the October election, made
fine display The Lincoln Rangers made
splendid appearance in the ranks, with
their peculiar uniform and Iouave pertor-
nance. The Salt River Bell boat and sew
eral other matters were got up with much
taste as well as satire. Although not cal
led for in the programme, large number
of bouses were illuminated and decorated
with flags and wreaths.
LINCOLN TURNIP AND RADISI.-Jos-
tph l. Langton, Of Granville township, has
left at our office turnip weighing ten
rounds aud measuring over % inches IN
circumference Also, 4 ratiSh about Il
inches long, Of almost uniform thickness
Tor II inches, and measuring from ii to
y inches in circumference. They are Of
the Lincoln species, as may be inferred
from their size.
nea-Thc weather changed on Tuesday
with bleak northwest wind, and yesterday
morning the mountains and roofs were cov
cred with u slight fall Of snow.
LARGE BEET.-Wm. Lind, who in ad-
dnion to his vocation OF an \ No. | tailor
devotcs his mornings and evenings to gar
dening, left us beet the other day weigh
ing six pounds, and measuring about -
inches in circumference. 1t anybody can
beat this beet, send it along
TOWNSHIP AND Local LAws.-We are
under obligations to the publisher of ayol-
umc bearing the above title. 1t is a COM
plat on Of the laws relating to the duties
of Justices of the Peace, Constables, Su-
pervisors of roads, &c, a knowledge OF
which is of Importance to every citizen.
In addition it contains a number OF blank
forms for instruments of writing, most IN
Use. The volume is valuable one, and
should be in the hands Of every man. We
have no doubt it will find a large demand.
1t was compiled by William 7. Haines,
member of the Chester County Bar. j.
NJ. Cogley has the book for sale.
The LATEST RETURNs.-Anothe new
and complete stock of Winter Dress Goods
for Ladies and Gents just received from
the Eastern cities by b. X. Firoved, agt
He extends an invitation to all purchasers
after examining all other stocks ii Lewis
town, to call and see the difference in styles
and prices Goods will be sold for cash or
country produce. Call all and see.
CosTAR's RAT EXTERMINAToR.-W
had occasion a week or two ago to use this
remedy, and since then have not rat about
the house. Its effect was like magic, and
we therefore confidently recommend it to
our readers who are annoyed with these
pests as preferable to arsenic or anything
else heretofore used. A box contains sut-
fcient to drive away or kill hundrds. For
sale bv Charles Ritz-25 cents per box.
LINCOLN ELEcTED--A large invoice of
Rich Black Goods, Rhine Silks. and Fancy
Silks, such as Solferino colors and Q variety
of others, just received, and will be sold at
low figures by B. K. Firoved, Agt. Buyers
will do well by calling to examine the stock.
per cent. off for all cash bills over S., 90.
A large stock of Ladies Mourning Goods,
also for sale at the same place. Call and
gee. 2t
Nuisance-the recess at public schools.