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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09

COUNTY CoNyENTIoN.-Am mixture of
parties, difficult to tell of what principles
composed, assembled in the Town Hall on
Monday last, but calling themselves demo-
cratic, proceeded to nominate county tick
ct. This of course was an easy task, as
most of those desirous of obtaining Office,
having no expectation of being elected
this fall, wisely determined to let such get
skinned as hankered after the spoils even
when only visible in the dim distance. DR..
r. Martin was called to preside over the
mum assembly, with Jas. Sheehan and
George Weller Vice Presidents, and John
Strunk aud H. J. Walters Secretaries.
After I'VE suppose prayers that neither
Douglas with his papacy nor Breckenridge
with his niggers might be suffered to show
their heads in that august body-that the
divine" institution of slavery, with all
its attending blessings, might be spread
over this g land Of the free and home Of
the brave that whiskey might be made of
purer quality so~s not to kill off 50 many
faithful; that the spoils of office might
remain in the hands Of those who are ever
ready to cry, "the ayes have it, no matter
what new doctrine shareholders may ad-
vance; and finally that grace might be Civ
en- them so as to know whether it is true
democracy to support the disorganizer
Breckenridge or the regular nominee
Douglas, the convention proceeded to nomi-
nate and ballot with the following result:
Assembly-George Bates.
Sherif-Jansa3 F. McNear
Register and Recorder-Jos. S. Waream.
Commissioner-Thos Cunningham
Auditor-Andrew j. M'Kee.
Congressional Conferees-John HAYS, n.
J. Rudisill, Jas. c. Dysart.
There was little opposition to any one
on this ticket except for Commissioner,
and as it had been generally conceded that
according to usage Decatur had claim to
that Office, much surprise was expressed
that two Or three good men in that region
were so unceremoniously overlooked
There was no effort made to introduce
the Presidential question, but we learn that
the two factions were watching each other
like cats, and had one but said g meow"
there would have been an explosion that
might have endangered the building.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09
Estate of Forgritta Notter, deceased.

ES<ate OF FOrgrftta NOtter, u0e'''
NOTICE is hereby given that letter H ! IT1 IA
~ mentary on the estate of FOk'iIa
NOTTER, late of the borough OF Lewis
deed, have been granted to the andels's
residing in said borough. All persOD.
debted to said estate are requested "
Immediate payment, and those having y
to present them duly authenticated 70, @
ment. PETER CLUM
aue2 ExecutsI
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09
FOR SALE BY
g. IfiAl9lS9DS7


DLIND BUTTS. several patterns
D Iron Wire Timed and Iron Riye.s
Wood Saws; Sash of all sizes
Brass oil can Corks
No. l article Blacksmith's coal
Cast and Blister Steel
Waffle Irons, Stove Griddles
Bull Rings, Bull Leading Clasps
Timed and Enameled round and oval Boilers
Copper Kettles, Brass Kettles, fom at to DO
gallons
Saddlery of all kinds
Centre Bits, Shoe Knives, Apple Parers
Sauce Pans, dinner Buckets
Coffee Boilers and Pots
Gllchrist's celebrated Razors and Pocket Cur.
lery
Lightning Rods plete-Points, Burrs
Glasses, connections, &c.
Cotton Out Lines
Gold Leaf, Florence Leaf
Brass Curtain Holders, Rattan Springs
Carriage Canvass, Head Lining, Hobs, Bows.
and Shafts
Shutters, Blinds, Paling and Plastering Lath
Tin Speltre, Sheet Iron.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09
PLOWS I! PLOWS !

pOOT MOROCCO, Tampico, Madras and
ID Cape, for ladies and mems wear also
red, green. and blue Morocco. Pink Linines
Binding Skins, &c, the largest and best stock
of Upper Leathers we have had in store for
several years, at very low prices. Shoe Find
lngs at very much reduced prices Tin Boot
Clasps, Shoe Nails, &C., rights and lefts Lasts
at SOC per pair. For sale by
aug9 F. G. FRANCISCUS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09


der, an Office be is we'll calculated to I'll with
credit. and if nominated will receive strong
support from
Le,cisto'rn, Derry GranrNe, de
JOHN HENRY BROUGHT, Of Gran.
vile township, is recommended rs = canii-
date for Register and Recorder, subject 20
the decision Of the Peoples Convention.
naaDANIEL D. MUTHERSBOUGH. Of
Lewistown. is submitted to the action Of the
Peoples County Convention as q suitable can
didate for Register and Recorder, and if nom
mated will receive hearty endorsement.
nsa Without disparaging others. we would
call the attention of the Peoples County
Convention to the proprety of nominating
WILLIAM 6. ZOLLINGER, If Lewistown,
for the Office of Register and Recorder. He
is empbatically THE PEOPLES NAN.
SHERIFF.
c. c STANBARGER is recommended 20
the Peoples Party Of Mflin county, as an
A No. candidate for Sheriff, subject TO the
decision OF the county convention.
NEWTON HAMILTON.
Mr.. Editor-Please announce the name Of
SAMUEL HAFFLY of Union township as a
candidate for the nomination for the Office of
Sheriff UNION.
s1-J0SEPH BROUGHT, Of Lewistowp.
lately of Granville township, is recommended
for the Office of Sheriff at the ensuing election.
subject to the decision Of the county conyen-
ton.
@JOIIN G.. McCORD, Of Oliver tnwn-
ship, is recommended to the attention of the
Peoples County Convention as a suitable
candidate for Sheriff.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09
Who are the Friends of Projections

Who are the Friends of Protection2
In the t. s. Senate the vote on the new
Tariff Bill stood as follows:
TO7E II FAVOR : PROTECTIVE IazIFT,
Republicans, y
Democrats, -
AGAINST PROTECTIVE TARIFF:
Democrats, =
Republicans, SoNE-25
In the House Of Representatives it was /:
For he Bdt-R@pu5licans 81
ES-DeInOcT4t= .
Americans &
AnrLeconP. Democrats 8
Total los
Ag7t,.sf the BiU-Ea-D Democrats SO
Republicans
Americans !
Anti-Lecctnp. Democrats
Total
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09

II AyING increased our stock Of Poi
IL we offer for sale in large Of small %
titles, dry and in oil.
Pure White Lead, Snow White Zinc
Chrome Green, Paris Green, Chrome Isl
Orange Mineral, Yandyke Brown
Florence White, China Gloss, Stone 0ehI'
Chrome Yermilion, Yellow Ochre,
Imperial Green, Burnt TIMBER
Black Paint. Venetian Red, Indian Red
American TIMBER, Celestial Blue,
Ultra Marine Blue, Prussian Blue
Burnt Sienna.
aug9 F. G. FRANClSCUS
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09

M E have now on hand nice iot OF
w lily Ham, from l23 to 10 cts per pO01'] ~
aug2 JOHN KENNEDY w.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09
Register & Recorder.

mended as candidate for Register ( Recgr-
der, an Office be is we'll calculated to I'll with
credit. and IF nominated viii receive 4 strong
support from
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09

TEMPERANCE SERMoN.-Rev. II. Ba-
ker delivered temperance sermon in the
Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon, ia
king for his text the commandment Thou
shalt not kill" He took the ground, in
his argument, that it mattered little in the
civil law hoao people were killed, whether
suddenly or by slow process-it was muir
der; and then went on to deduce from this
that if, as is generally conceded, the use
and abuse of intoxicating liquors annually
cause the death of at least 10000 persons
in the United States, then all concerned
in the manufacture and sale of an article
which produces such a result, will not be
held guiltless. He called upon the church
es T., rid themselves of all connected with
the traffic. and feelngly referred to the
MANY cases or mania which have in the
past few years consigned to drunkards
grave those who might have lived and died
honored and respected but fol' th,s foul
stain upon our laws, than which Satan GInl-
self could not ask for a more powerful aux
iliary to carry on his work on earth, name
ly, that of causing discord, poverty, disease,
wretchedness of all shades, profanity and
vice, and ultimately the misery of never
dying souls. Rev. Mr.. Kepler made a few
explanatory remarks of the position held
by the Methodist church, which repudiates
liquor sellers and dealers in the article-a
position held by most churches, though few
of them are perhaps as rigid in carrying
out that doctrine as the Methodist.
This temperance movement is regarded
with much favor by the public-a similar
sermon having been recently delivered by
Rev. Mr.. Kepler-and we hear the hope
expressed that engagements will be made
by the different ministers SO as to have a
lecture on that subject every three or four
weeks.
B@Ladies will please take notice that
B. K. Firoved, agent, has just received a
large assortment Of Ladies' Travelling
Dress Goods, something new, such as R.
de Syria Poplin, all colors. Also, made up
Busters, all of which he will sell cheap for
Cash Call and see the New Styles
sea-The weather since Saturday last has
been extremely warm, with the thermome-
ter ranging from 80 to 100 in the middle
of the day We have had but one slight
shower of rain in four weeks, and as may
be imagined the prospects for corn and po-
tatoes are daily dwindling away.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09
DRILLS

ANCAsTER Tanning Mills-Star and
IL Reading Corn Shelters, and POTTS, Huy
etts and Mumma's Fodder Cutters. for sale
low by F. G. FRANCISCUS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

CAMP MEETISG.-A Camp Meeting
within the bounds of Lewistown Circuit,
East Baltimore Conference, VII be held
near the Three Locks, commencing on
Thursday, August 10th. The Preacher
in charge, J. Moorhead, invites adjoining
charges to participate in the services, and
requests US TO state that by the laws OF
Pennsylvania no huckstering viii be allow
ed on or near the ground.
SANITARY MEASURES Town Coun-
Gil, at It's meeting on Monday last, directed
the Chief Burgess to give notice TO all per-
sons to clear up their yards, cellars, stables,
pens, and other outhouses, remove nuIsan-
ces, and use lime or other disinfectlng
agents as precautionary measures towards
preserving the health of our Borough, and
appointed the following committees to visit
each dwelling and building and see that
these recommendations are carried out
East Of the Creek. Bearley and John
B. Miller
West Ward-D. Bearley and C. Dufur.
East Ward, from Main to Dorcas Streets.
Comfort and r. Ii. McCIintic.
Remainder of East Ward-George Fetzer
and d. Wasson.
These committees will commence visit
ing on Saturday next, or in the beginning
Of next week.
RAILROAD ACCIDEST.-A collision oe-
Cured on Thursday morning last between
the two fast freight trains, short dis
tance this side of Mayes' bridge, which re-
suited in the death Of a fireman named
B. F. Pelan, young man Of Harrisburg,
considerable injury to both locomotives,
and the destruction Of one freight car, la
den with rags 1t is difficult to decide
who is to blame in this matter, as the train
going east claims that it still had three
minutes to make the double track, while
the one going west contends that it started
FIVE minutes after the expiration of time
given in such cases but as the first nam
ed was running at high rate of speed,
contrary to the rules, We do not see how
the conductor and engineer can escape cen
sure On the morning the accident occur
red, the passenger train was behind time,
which caused both freight trains to lay over
the usual time-half an hour-after that
train had passed, one at McVeytown and
the other here Unless the schedule di-
reefs these trains to lay over at Anderson's, 5,
it will be readily perceived that in such ca
ses as the above accidents are likely to oc-
cur, as neither can make the station east
or west of Anderson's without running at
a speed of over 20 miles an hour
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09

HUM Betting, ,, 3, and inches wiz
~ 3, and / ply, received and for sa..
aug9 +. G. FRANClSCrS
DOOT MOROCCO.-Our stock this sea
ID Of this kind is lower in price and tS
IN quality than any other in the counil
Call and satisfy yourselves.
aug9 F. G. FRANCISCtS
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09
CRACKERS.

A FRESH article, now on hand, o. !"
IN ter, Water Soda and Sweet CracSeISS IL
aug2 JOHN KENNEDY d W
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-08-09
Leristo,rn, Derry. GranrNe, DC.
SHERIFF.

c. c STANBARGER is recommended 70
the Peoples Party Of Miflin county, as an
A No. | candidate for Sheriff. subject TO the
decision of the county convention.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-09-15

" The New York correspondent of the
Philadelphia Ledger under date Of Monday
last September 10Th says
The colortd people Of this city have issued
an address this afternoon cal ing upon their
friends. white and black. to organize for the
Noven Der election, at which. according to n
law passed by the last Legislature, a vote is
to be had upon proposed amendment to the
Constitution permitting negroes to vote with.
ont the property clause. which at present
restricts their exercics Of the elective fran.
chise.
The address says: "Wc have organized in.
to committee for the purpose of furtherins
the cause Of Justice and Right, so long denied
to the colorei men Of this State. and we hone.
with aid and corporation, to accomplish
much toward the desired end. The laws of
the State do not permit any nam having
African blood III his veins, to vote, though
he may have been born here-unless he is
possessed Of real property to the extent of
200, making us an unjust exception. while
FORElGNEltS after a temporary residence.
may not only vote, but even make the laws
which govern u.s."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-09-15

WHAT IS THOUGHT OF sir. BREcKlNRrDGE's
SPEECH. The Cincinnati Commercial, q
Republican paper, and rather disposed to
give favorable view Of things anti.Douglas
and anti Bcll-spcaks rs follows Of MIR.
Brcckinridge's late effort at Ashland. 1t
says:
Mr.. Breckenridge me. many moons. qucn.
lial points successfully. and evsded the
thing Of consequence The speech is one of
considerable force, in that it presents the
Southern side Of the Squatter Sovereignty feud
in the Democratic party very clearly and
calmly and makcs out good case. But it is
weak in the only point about which the great
mass of the people Of the country felt inter.
ested-and nine out Of ten Of the readers of
the speech will express disgust and contemp-
tuouS dcrision OF his failure to answer the
Norfolk questions. Several gentlemen step.
ped into our Office. as the speech was being
recci wed. and inquired in res ect to it: .: Hom
has he answered those quesiions7" lie did
net answer the questions simply because he
dared not. There is considerable portion
of his supporters who avow themselves in
favor Of dissolution of the Union rather than
see member Of the Republican party at the
head Of the Federal Government. lie did not
presume to offend This class. After this.
how " fiat. stale. and Improbable " is all his
wordy defamation about devotion TO the
Constitution and the Union
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-09-15

APPALLING CALAMITY on LAkE MICHIGAN
The Steamer Lady Elgin which left Chica.
80 on the night Of Friday the 18th inst. was
run into by. the Schooner Augusta. off War;
kegan-about half past 2 o'clock, on Satur.
day morning last. and sunk in 20 minutes in
300 feet of water. 3S5 persons, including
the crew Of IS, were on Board the Steamer,
al Of whom except about 9S were drowned.
Among the lost are Col. F. A. Lunsder., one
Of the editors and proprietors Of the N. o.
Picayune, together with his wife and children;
Gen. Best Of Milwaukee; Herbert Ingram
ESQ, son Of the proprietor Of the London
Illustrated News, and W. w. Horner, Of
Philadelphia, son Of Professor Horner.
About 300 Of the passengers including mum.
Der Of Military and Fire C,mpan les, were on
an excursion at the time of the dreadful &C.
cidcnt. The Clerk Of the steamer in his pub.
lishud statement says:
AT the moment of the collision there was
music and dancing going on in the forward
cabin. In an instant after the terrible crash
all was STILL and in half an hour the steamer
went down. passed through the cabins,
the ladies were pale but silent there was
not cry or shrek !: no sound but the rush
Of the steam and the surge Of tho heavy sea.
Whether they were not fully aware Of their
danger, or whether their appalling situation
made them speechless cannot toll.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-09-15
TIE MURDERED METHODIST CLERGyu.x

:, THE MURDERED METHODIST CLERGYMAx. -
Rev MIR. Bcwley. who|as hung in Texas
lew days since on suspicion of atolitionism
will be remembered by many who attended
the General Conference at Buffalo last May
lie represented the Arkansas Conference. and
was recognized asa peaceful, humble, and
devoted evangelist. His views of slavery
were OF the mildest character. and he would
be deemed the last man to thrust his views
Extensively. mild and conservative though
they we're upon any community. On his
removal to Texas few months since hr carr-
ed with him testimonials of his humility and
devotion to his work. But the devoted min.
lister OF Christ guilty Of no crime. and on the
merest suspicion that he cherished offensive
opinions, was hung up like murderer.
Albany Journal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-09-15
PoRT DEPOSIT, Sept. Ii,
KENNET SQUARE, Sept. 5,b. 1860

A village Camp Meeting will be held in the
NJ. r. Church, to commence on Friday even
ing Sept. 2lst. and continue four DAYS or
more. Services to commence at 10, 4. NJ,
3 and ! p. NJ. QuarterlytMceting Lovefcast
will be held on Sabbath 23,d at s o'clock, A.
NJ. Rev. A. L. Scott is expected to preach
on Friday evening. Rev. j. NJ. McCar,er on
Saturday morning and Sabbath afternoon. -
Rev. j. Pastorfield has promised to preach
on Sabbath evening. Bros. Ure. Rink,
Lybrand,- Montgomery, Riddle, Chambers,
aud others are expected during the course Of
the meeting. All the bIethern and friends of
the vicinity arc cordially invited to come and
help save souls. JOSEPH Cook, Pastor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-09-15
Communication,
Correspondence Of The Cecil Wing:
NEWARK, DELAWARE, Sept. l3, co.

NEWARK, DELAWARE, Sept. l3, Co.
Mr.. EDIToR Though not citizen Of
your State feel disposed to extend the hand
of (, llowShlp beyond the dividing line TO ten.
der 10 all Union loving men agood flaternal
shake, anu to greet them with an item of
good news from Newark. This is, or has
been nest oil locotocuisn. but we now have
reason to hope that the tables are tuI ming in
favor o! the Union. The men of White CLAY
Creek Hundred, have hearts that are not dis.
posed 10 ierl'thnt the country should be dis
solved, So the Republican Candidate is almost
iriendless here, and thinking. considerat
men see too plainly that the path Of the
lancey wing of the Democratic party is tend.
Ing to dissolution and; Sir the leaders of
SAID party are we'll aware Of their reduced
strength and Breckenridge is as we'll as given
up. In 1856 the vntcof this Hundred was as
follows: For. Bnchana,. 2G1 Fillmore 90 "a
MINORITY Of 1853 VOTES III single Hundred in
favor OF Democracy; but now they dom.
claim, and:no member Of their party dare
claim I'M jority Of more than 10 votes for
Sheriff Oh which the Two wings are united,
and MS they are so very generous as to &c.
knowledge loss of nearly loo the Bell men
are making efforts to rrinuyc the remaining
~. 10 ensure success they last evening
oIganlzld for the campaign by forming in
this iowa Bell and Erercu Club. Although
but one or two days notice was given the
meeting was well attended. Mi, Charles
W. Blandy was, called to the Clair, and
Messrs William Armstrong. and j. ~ Barr,
the lively editor of the Wilmington Common.
wealth, addressed tie meeting at some length.
MIR. BAR reviewed the parties of the day
their principles and prospects showing the
contest to be between Bell and Lincoln, and
then contrasting the wo-,he national Union,
and the sectional Republican, and plcds,ng
himself for Bell and Everett, he closed with
an earnest invitation to the meeting to at.
tend the Bell and Everett To,chlight prsces.
sion to lake place in Wilmington ON the 2lst
Inst. MIR. Armstrong Is young man, and u
fine speaker, and though called upon quite
unexpectedly, his remarks were eluuuen, and
to the point. The Club fully organized by
elccting VIM. Armstrong President; j. X.
Bowman Secretary, and s. r. Choate Treas.
urer, and resolved to meet in the Library
Hail weekly, and to attend the Torchlisht
procession IN Wilmington The number Will
about equal those of the Bleckinridgc Club
formed III this town about month or six
weeks ago. although said Club has been
holding weekly meetings and making great
Efforts 10 find the es,rays. We'll re,nc,n Der.
ing good old Mary land in SO, and feeling
confident she will again give her vote to
national men and True statesmen, we intend
she shall not again DC the only one, but that
Dsaarars shall accompany her. S. I. ID.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-09-15
Local Affairs.

TnE DEDICATION :--the new M. f.
Church in this town was dedicated on Sum-
day last according. to precious notice. Dr..
ID. W. Bartinc Of the Philadelphia Conference
ofiicaed in the :tiorning, and preached an
excellent discourse from Cor. 8: 81, %, x
49,. The sermon was followed by the dcdica-
ton service.
Rev. DR.. Kelley preached in tho afternoon
from the End verse of the 6lst Psalmn, and at
night on " The pats the just" During the
day about 81 500, were contributed for the
relief of the trustees, leaving to be yet pro-
vided to clear the church of debit about
5000. This balance, We understand, the ladies
Of the congregation intend to provide by a
Fair, which they propose holding during the
Christmas holidays.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-09-15

TThe County Commissioners on
Tuesday last, awarded to Mr.. Joseph G.
johnson Of the 5th district, the contract for
bnilding the Bridge at Giluins Falls, for the
sum Of $1,000. Mr.. Johnson is now engaged
building new mil for Gen. II. S. Sites on
the site of the Old Rcd N i'll near this town.
He has, also, the contract for building a
bridge in the 18th district near the residence
OF Israel Reynolds Esq.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-09-15
Highly Important to Farmers !
SCHWEND'S
MATlERE UNlVERSELLE
"a LIQUID MANuREl)


TNOR THE INCREASE OF THE CROP OF
l. WHEAT AND OTHER GRAINS
BY application of this preparation tho poorest
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requiring 9th or manure 49,.
Wheat may beisown every yenr on the same
field 1t will take but little more than ono hal
Of the seed land lheIhHfvest will prove double to
an ordinary harvest. ,u "a. ,.4.-.,- .-
Seed prepared in this! manner will bs free from,
injury by insects
q ntioe slice pet. Quart RattIe, which is suni
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.MAurAY:b! Co. $50 Market street ;.JofsN GEn.
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10" Please send for circular
Sent Is lS6O-It