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EN- THE ORPHANS COURT of Clearfeld CO.
Il In the matter of the estates of Samuel Spencer,
Joseph Spencer, Hannah and Nancy Spencer, and
John Harlow Fisher, decd. And now, April 18th
A. d. 1860, citation awarded by the court upon
heirs. executors and administrators of above dece-
dents, to show why specific performance of
contracts for sale of real estate made by them in
their life time shall not be deereed. June 29th.
1860. citations returned, and on motion of r. j.
Wallace, Esq, attorney for applicant T. J. Nc
Cullough, Esq. appointed commissioner TO take
testimony. JAMES WRIGLEY, Clerk.
In pursuance of above commission, and TO me
directed, testimony in the above matter will be
taken at my office in Clearfield, Thursday the
18th of September. when and where all persons in
terested may attend. I. J. MCCULLOUGH,
August 8; 1860. Commissioner
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PERsoxs afflicted with the Fever ana Ague
should not spare either time, trouble or expense,
to procure Dr. HoSTETTER CELEBRATED BITTERS,
whose benefeent effects upon the system has been
clearly proved to those who have been stricken
down in a short space of time by this dreadful
cur se who's checks wan and meagre, and
whose nights seepless and restless, and whose
ewes are di and sunken with death staring them
in the face this compound must prove a blessing,
snatching them as it were from the mouth of the
grave None can know its true value until they
have tested it. When all others have failed, these
Bitters have restored the sufferers to pristine
health Their popularity in all the Western and
Southern parts should introduce them to al faml-
lies TSold by druggists and dealers generally
everywhere. See advertisement.
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an HIS OWN HooK.-JoHN GUELIcn

AN HIS OWN HOOK JOHN GUELICn
~ CABINET MAKER.-The subscriber wishes
to inform his old friends and customers. that he
on "his own hook at his old shop on Market
Street, nearly opposite the 'old Jew Store, where
he keeps on hand, and is prepared to manufacture
may be wanted in this section of country; con
sistng of Sofas, Lounges, Mahogony and Common
Bureaus, Writingland Wash Stands; Centre, Din
ing and Breakfast Tables Mahogany and Com
also repair furniture and chairs, in good style
cheap for cash. House Painting done on short no
tice, and easy terms Now is the time to buy at
reasonable prices, as intend to sell every thing
in my line of business at the cheapest cash rates
Walk in and examine the articles on hand ana
judge for yourselves, of the quality and finish.
Country produce received in payment.
April l3, 1859 JOHN GUELICH
n Collins made to order short notice, ans
funerals attended with neat hearse, and appro
pirate accompanyments, when desired j. G.
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e AIDES ONE PRICE FANCY FUR

EA STOR e JOHN FAREIRA, No us Arch
Street b tween 18th & 6th Streets, Philadelphia
Qate of SIS Market street,) Importer. Manufactu-
rer Of and Dealer in all kinds of FANCY FURS.
Having removed to my New Store, us Arch St,
and being engaged entirely in the Manufac-
ture and Sale of Fancy Furs, which. in accordance
with the lone Price Principle" !" have marked at
the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES consistent with rea
sonable profit would solicit visit from those in
want of Furs for either Ladies or Childrens wear,
and an inspection of my selection of those goods,
satisfied. as L am of my ability to please in every
desired essential. - Persons at distance, who
may find it inconvenient to call personally, need
only name the article, they wish, together with
the price, and instructions for sending, and for
ing-to insure satisfactory compliance with their
wishes. Philadelphia, Aug. p, lS60-5m-
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DUBLIC SALE.-The undersigned will sell
Il by way of Public outcry, at his residence in
Woodward township, Clearfeld county, on We'd
nesday, September 10, 1860 the following descri6-
ed personal property, to wit A good Horses,
set of Harness, head of Young Cattle, l Cow (fit
for beef0 strong 2-horse Wagon l new Spring
Wagon, tors of Hay, and 800 bushels of Oats.
Terms of Sale:-A credit of Six months will be
given all articles sold, except the oats which
will be sold for cash. Sale to commence at 10 o.
clock, a.. laug29 ISAAC GOSS.
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I'D EGISTER'S NOTICE.-Notice is here
Z q by given, that the following accounts have
been examined and passed by me, and remain filed
of rd in this Office for the inspection of heirs,
legatees creditors and all others in any other way
interested and will be presented to the next Or
phans Court Of ClearfeId county, to be held at
the Court House, in the Borough of Clearfeld,
commencing on the Fourth Monday of September,
1860, for confirmation and allowance
The account of Geo. Jacob Yoas Administrator
of the estate of George Gnter. late of Brady town
ship, Clearfield county, deceased.
JAMES WRIGLEY, Register.
CIearfcld. Pa. August %, 1860.
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RRoKE ouTIN NEW PLACE I'M

81 PORTANT NOTICE TO THE RAGGED!!!-
The undersigned having opened Tailoring Es-
tabishment in Shaw-s Row, in the room recently
occupied by Ii. T. Naugle Jewelry Store, an
nounces that he is now ready and willing to make
Coats P0ntaioous, Vests, DC, for his old custom
ers, and as many new ones as may give him call,
after the latest and most approved styles after
any of the old fashions, if they prefer it. By
doing his work in a neat and substantial manner,
and promptly fulfilling his engagements. he ex-
poets to liberal share of patronage.
Jan. Is, 1860. WM. RADEBAUGH
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MARRIED.:

On Thursday evening, Aug. 23d., at the res
idence of the brides mother in Mount Pleas
ant by Rev T. Van Scoyoc, Mr.. WILLIAM
LIGHTYER. and CLARIssA DAVIS, both of Bee
caria Tp., Clearficld County.
On the 25th day of Aug, in Chest township
by Rev. A. s. Tozer, Mr.. VIM. RoDGERs, to
Miss JAM DAVIS, both of Jefferson county, Pa.
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FREDERICK G. MILLER, Sheriff
NURY LIST, FOR sEPrEMBEk TERM, ls6O

GUItX LIST, FOR SEPTEMBER TERM, 1860,
eI commencing 4th Monday, the 9th day.
GRAND JURORS.
Bell township-Adam Breth.
Brady township-Sam' 1 Arnold, Harrison Pass
more, Joseph Arnold, Frederick Shaffer. Joseph
Rishel, Frederick Wingert.
Burnside township-Stephen Brothers.
Chest township--Calvin Stevens.
Covington township-Willam Sehnarrs
Curwensville borough-Daniel Faust
Decatur township-James Parsons, Jon'a Keep
hart. Philip Reese Andrew Gearhart
Graham township-James F. Shoope.
Huston township-Austn Brown.
Lawrence township-John Dougherty, jr.
Lumber-city borough-Wm. V. Wright.
Morris township-Dan'l Beams, Jon ROthrock
New-W Washington borough-Samuel Sebring.
Pike township-Abraham Snyder.
Woodward townshp-Joseph Fiscus.
TRAVERSE JURoRs-FIRST WEEK.
Beccaria township-Jos ". Lull, j. III. Hegarty
Bell township-Wm. L. Gilbert, j. W Campbell.
Boggs tp.-I. Southard H. Waple, Tho. Waple.
Brady township-George Long, Joab Ogden,
Geo Jacob Yoas, Levi Draucker, Jas. c. Barrett,
Henry Hoover, Geo. Morgan, d. oodlander.
Bradford township-Jerome Robson.
Burnside township-Frederck Sheppard, John
Rorabaugh, Philip Nef.
Chest township-Josiah w Lamburn, Jon a Fry.
Clearield rough-Lattimer r. Merrell.
Curwensville boro'-Jacob Faust, Abr. Gates.
Decatur township-Isaac Goss.
Fox township-James Blair.
Girard township-Peter Lamm, Edward Wool
bridge, Adams Spackman.
Goshen tow aship-Lewis Irwin.
Guelich townsh ip-Jones Rollin.
Jordan tp-P. Bloom, Jos MNeal, Jos. Dewalt.
karthaus tp-George Heckadon, David Haines
Knox township--John Jackson.
Lawrence tp-O. Conklin, a. II. Reed, Ross Reed
Morris stownship-William l.. Merrell.
New Washington ugh-Joscph A. Broth.
Penn township-D. 5. Sharp Joseph Newcomer
Pike tp-G. b. Dale, G. b. Caldwell, j. Bloom, sr
Union township-David Horn.
TRAVERSE JURoRS-SECoND WEEK.
Bell township-John Orr.
Boggs township-ThomasB Bears, George Turner
Brady township-Jack Long, jeremiah kriner
Bradford township-John Dale, A. Ill. Lucas
George w. Gearhart.
Burnside township-C. G. Mitchell, John Nc
Cullough, Eben Nc asters.
Chest township-Daniel German, 3 McEwen.
Clearield borough-Jefferson Litz Henry Sny
| der, VIM. Radebaugh.
| Covington township-John M. Reiter.
! Ferguson township-Geo Straw, Nj MCracken
Goshen township-Robert Bumgardner
Graham tw' w'p-Martin V. French, Isaac Kylar
Gueich township-James A. Hegarty
Lawrence township-George Guelich.
Lum mber-cty boro'-John Broomall, John Fer
guson, jesse Spencer.
/ Morris tp-W Deviney, Jos Deuning, Ed, Perks
/ Pike township-JosephM NJ. Spencer, Jacob Ritter
Union township-John Brubaker, Benjamin /
Harley, Levi Dressler.
Woodward township-Christian shoff.
a FEW fine brown and white Leghorn and Eng
! n lish Dunstable hats at Z. a. IRVINE . col
nerstore Curwencville, July g.
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GRIsT AND SAW MILL FOR SALE

~ The undersigned will sell at private sale his
grlst and saw mill on Little Clearfield creek, in
New Mlllport, Clearfed county, Pa. The grist
nth can oe run oy elner steam or wafer OF oy
The location is one of the best in the county. The
saw mill is in good running order and capable of
saving 1000 feet every IL hours There is also a
which will be moderate, apply to the subscriber,
residing in New MiIlport
Aug. 10, IS6O-3m MARTIN Q. STIRK.
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Il opened for the reception of pupils (male and
female) on Monday, August goth Terms, per ses7
sion of eleven weeks
orthography, Reading, Writing, Primary Arith-
metic and Geography, $3.50
Higher Arithmetic English Grammar, Geogra-
ply and History $500
Algebra, Geometry, Natural Philosophy, and
Book Keeping, $500
Latin and Greek languages 5000
To students desirous of acquiring "A thorough
English Education, and who wish to qualify them
selves for teachers, this institution offers desirable
advantages No pupil received for less than half
session and no deduction except for protracted
sickness. Tuition to be paid at the close of the
term. [may30 c. B. SANDF0RD, Principal.
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EeAY Up! PAY up

sDAf UP! PAY UP All persons indebted
3 to the undersigned on Judgments, Notes,
Book Accounts, Lands. or otherwise, are notified
to make payment without delay and costs
He will be found at all times at the store of Gra-
ham, BOynton Co, in Clearfeld borough, where
he keeps his books JAMES b. GRAHAM.
Clearfeld. Pa July IS 1860
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dr. REWARD.-The above reward will be
dpD paid to any person who will give informa-
ton that will lead to the detection of the person
or persons who injured and destroyed, on Sunday
night Au. 26th several fruit and shade trees in
front of the lot of the undersigned in Clearfeld
Borough Taug29-pI J. G. WHITEHILL.
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NEW STONE WARE MANUFACToRy

IN OIIEAht IELU. FA-
The undersigned takes this method of inform
ing the public that he has commenced the manu-
facture of Stone-Ware in the Borough of Clear
field, and thst he is prepared to supply all
who may want them with Milk and Cream Crooks
Jugs. Jars &c, at lower prices, than they can be-
bought else where. lie solicits a share of patron
age. FREDERICK LEITZINGER.
Clearfeld, Pa, Mry %. IS59-1y.
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STIRRING TIMES IN PHILADEL-

Masses ,.i-EXCITING FOOT RACE 5eticeel the
PhiLesdeiphia Police aad notorious Forger and
coxaterteiter, James buchanan Cross III Cross
Recaptnred nut seems to be the general opin-
ion in Clearfied, that if Cross had worn pair of
Frank Shorts French-calf Boots, that he would
not be taken yet. However, Shorty is not much
put out at missing his custom; nut would an
ponnce to all Byeckinytdge Douglas, Lincoln and
Bel paep and women and children in Clearfeld,
and Sinnemahoning in particular, that he is pre-
pared to furnish them with Boots, Shoes and Gar
ters OF any style pattern stiched seWed or peg
red. fand as he is short fellow on short notice
All kinds of country produce taken in exchange
and cash not refused Repairing done in the neat
est manner and charges moderate, at the Short
Shoe Shop on Second Street, opposite Reed, Wea-
YER d Cos store. FRANK SHOhI.
NIB. Findings for sale Aug %, 1880.
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ELOUR! FLOUR 1.-The undersigned hav
ing made arrangements with large manu-
featuring establishment to supply him with Flour,
he gives notice to the public th at he is prepared
to furnish all who want good article. at the very
lowest price, in as large small quantities as
may be desired. He also keeps on hand constant
ly liquors of all kinds which he will sell whole
sale or retail. JAS. II. CALLER
Tyrone City Pa July I1th 1859
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YLERTOWN HOTEL

H YLERTOWN HOTEL.-The undersign-
IN cd takes this ID eth cd of informing his friends
and the public in general that he has again taken
the public house in kylertown, Clearfeld county,
known as the "Kyler House," and that he is now
prepared to accommodate travellers and others
who may give him a call. He will spare no atten-
eral satisfaction JACOB MOCK.
Kylertown Pa, August 30, 186O-3t.
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:. Paris correspondent says that the opposi-
non OF England to the admission of Spain as
. nrst class European Power has, for the pres
en', put stop to the movement. The ground
VI VI 'he British objection to Spain is that she is
notorious slaye-holding and stave-trading
:" .., and as such ought not to be admitted
~ tue Councils of the Great Powers.
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RoRRERY.-Last Wednesday night, during
,,o .bsence of the family. the house OF Mr.
Henry W. Parks in this borough was 49,
and robbed of about $40 IN money '''O
% the nerpetrator has yet been discovered
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roURT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

~ the Honorable SAMUEL LINN. Esquire,
President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of
the twenty fifth Judicial District, composed of the
counties of Clearfeld, Centre and Clinton-and the
Honorable William L. Moore and Benjamin Bon
sail, Associate Judges of Clearfeld county, have
issued their precept to me directed for the hold
ing of Court of Common Pleas, Orphans Court,
Court of Quarter Sessions, Court of Oyer Termi-
ner. and Court of General Jail Delivery, at Clear
field in and for ClearieId CO., on the Fourth Mon
day. the oath day of SEPTEMBER next lin the
Methodist Ep church in said borough,l
NOTICE Is, therefore, hereby given, to the Cor
oner, Justices of the Peace and C0nstables in and
for said county of Ceareld to appear in their own
proper persons with their Rolls, Records, lnquisi-
tions, Examinations, and other Remembrances, to
do those things which to their Offices, and in their
behalf pertain to be DONE and Jurors and Witnes-
ses are requested to be then and there attending,
and not to depart with out leave. at their peril.
GIVEN under my hand at Clearfcld, this 22d day
of August in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty and the eighty-second
year of American Independence.
FREDERICK G. MILLER, Sheriff
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ORPHANS COURT sALE.-By virtue of


W order of the Orphans Court of Clearfeld
county, there will be exposed to public sale, at the
house of Isaac Bloom in the Borough of Curwens
vile, on Saturaay the Sth day Of September, ID
1860, at l o'clock P NJ, the following described
Real Estate, to wit That certain plantation or
tract of land, situate (on the public road leading
from Clearfeld to New Washington in Pike town
ship, Clearfeld county, Pa. bounded on the north
by land belonging to the estate of John 5. Curry
deceased, on the east by land of Fitch Bcynton,
on the west by lands of Wm. A. Bloom and Wm.
Rex and on the south by land of Geo. w. Curry,
containing two hundred and fifteen acres, more
or less, having erected thereon a large twostory
frame Q4) house, weather-boarded and painted,
with cellar, large double log barn, grain-house.
dry-house, wagon-shed. and about one hundred a
cres of cleared land, with large bearing orchard
and a never failing spring.o of water thereon, late
the estate of Richard Curry, deceased
TERMS Ten per cent on day of sale, one half
at confirmation of SALE and the balance in one
year with interest, to be secured by bond and
mortgage. WM. REA,
Aug. S, 1860, Admir- of II. Curry, dec d.
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Mas. ALEX IRWIN, OF our town. VIII pieaS0
o,,, our thanks for a basket OF excellent ap-
,,,oO she sent us few days since.
,b.pks are also due to Mr.. John S. Hoyt,
of Lawrence township, for bushei oi very
good apples which he presented US one uas
last week.
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THE JOURNAL.
c1EARFIELD, Pa, SEPT. 8, 1860.

We understand that one OF 'he schooi no"
COS in Penn township was destroyed py n'o
yesterday.
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TOBACCO AND SEGARS:

Cavendish. best; Natural Leaf Rough Read
Lady twist, Fine cuts of all kinds and pride of tn
Harem. tobacco; Rappe Scotch snuff; Ell pbaetor
HenryClay, Punch, La china, FL none, &c, Segarl
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CLEARFIELD HOUSE, CLEAR

~ PA-The subscriber having purchased the
furniture and interest from III. II Morrow, in said
House, is now prepared for the reception Of tran
sient and permanent boarders Every depart
ment connected with his establishment will be
conducted second TO none in the county. He res
pectfully solicits a share of public patronage.
July IL, 1860 " GEO. n. C0LBURN.
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AND GROCERY STORE.

Il The undersigned keeps constantly on hand
full stock of Flour, Hams, Shoulders Sides, Cof-
fee, Tea, Sugar. Rice, Molasses, &c. Also, Lii
quors of all kinds, Tobacco, Segars, Snuff, &c; all
of which he offers to purchasers on the most ad-
vantageous terms Give him call, and try his
articles lmar2Il ROBERT LLOYD.
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Ttlg RAFTsNlAN's JOURNAL.

& EAUTION.-All persons are hereby cautioned
~ against meddling with dark sorrel Horse
now In possession of Martin Hockenberry of
Ghest township, Clearfeld county, the same
belongs to me, and left with him on loan.
Aug. % JONATHAN MISSIONER.
4 iAUIEON.-Ai!p persons are cautioned against
~ purchasing or taking assignment of note
given to Aaron Owens dated same time last fall
and calling for Sl4 or Sl6 The said note was
given for windmill, and 1 have received no
value Tor the same will not pay it, unless com
peiied by due course of law.
Aug 10, 1S60-3tp. DAVID SPENCER.
EI|AECUTORS' NOTICE.-Letters Testa-
ID = mentary on the Estate of James White late
OF harthaus township, Clearfeld CO., Pa deceas-
ed; having been granted to the undersigned re-
siding in said township, all persons indebted to
SAID estate are required to make imm ediate pay
ment and those having claims against the same
will present them duly authenticated for settle
ment MARGARET WHITE,
JOHN REITER,
August I5. I860-6tp Executors
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~ PAL CH HURCH.-No is hereby given that
In the Court of Common Pleas Of Clearfeld eoun-
ty, on the 29th day of June, A. d. 1860. applica-
ton was made to the said court to grant Charter
of Incorporation to the Methodist Society,
gregation. at CIearfeld Borough, under the name
OF the "Clcarfeld Methodist Episcopal Church -
and if no sufficient reason is shown to the contra
ry the said application or petition will be grant
ed by the said Court JOHN L. CUTTLE,
August %. 1860 Prothonotary
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Ou. CoMpAyY.-The stockholders OF the
Susouehanna OIL Company met on SATURDAY
,he lst of Sept, 1860, at the house of John
peiter in Covington township, and organized
by electiDg the following officers ;-John Nei-
1er. President; John Gilliland and LorenA
uartlein, Vice Presidents: j. G. McCloskey'
Treasurer; and J. W. Potter, Secretary. D.
K Boak, Wm. S. Slnkey and f. +. Coudrlct
were elected managers of said company, with
mower to collect stock and proceed immedl-
ately TO work. One hundred dollars were PAID
in. and the managers employed John BrIel to
90 to Clarion, or some other point in the oil
region, to purchase tools, and employ some
experienced hand to take charge OF the work
Mr.. Brie is now on his way, and as soon as he
returns the company will commence operations
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DRUGS AND CHEMICALS

Their Drugs and Chemicals, of which they hav
an extensive assortment, have been selected witt
especial reference to their quality and freshness
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DYE-STUFFS & vARNISHEs 4:

Extra Logwood, chipped ground; Indigo, NJ
der,Annatto, Cochineal, Sol. tin, Red-Sanders Co
coach black for leather, Japan for dying Map, NJ
tic White Damar White Spirit Flowing Varni
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AMERICAN TRACT SoCIETY-PENNsTLVAN
BRAxcu.-The quarterly report OF IL. n. Ihls-
sell, the superintendent OF this Branch, en-
bodies the details of the personal lahors, sales,
and grants of 81 colporteurs on this field ;
showing that in the quarter ending June L, IN
cludng sales at the depository, they circulated
over SII 400 worth of publications, addressed
G77 public meetings, made ~ :2i1 family Wis
its, united in prayer or held religious CONVEX
sation with 1916 of those families, 1921 OF
which, embracing nearly 10000 souls, habitu-
aIlv neglect the house OF God on the Sabbath,
and 2.3l9 of them had no Bible.
One colporteur, who has labored fourteen
wears. had visited nearly every family in Blair
and Huntingdon courtics, and many of then.
repeatedly and in this time had furnished
them by sale with 1l2 900 volumes, or $4,000
worth. and distributed gratuitOusly 100000
plgcs. His ejaculation had annually increas-
ed, aud the last quarter it exceeded any quar-
ter since he began his work.
Another, who had visited 384 families, and
conversed and prayed with 266 of them during
the quarter, relates an account Of the conver-
sion of an intelligent gentleman by the bless
ing of God on the reading of the American
Messenger.
Another, describing the destitution of his
field, says religious books would never go into
some parts Of 1t unless carried by the colpor-
teur. Persons had shown him tracts and books
which he sold them three or four years ago,
which had been the means OF their conversion.
Some had been active in promoting Sabbath
schools.
Seven colporteurs, during their connection
with the Society, report the organization OF
12j schools. Many other cheering facts might
be enumerated, if our limits would permit
During the months of May, June, and July the
committee have commissioned l20 colporteurs.
including "A students, to prosecute this work
in twenty-three states.
viii not all who appreciate the gospel as the
means Of salvation give this work their pray
ers and efficient cooperation
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S0 YOUNG LADIES WANTED, to ex-
~ anime and reduce the large stock of Dress
foods, just received at M0SSOp'S.

A DMINISTRATORS' NOTICE.-Letters
OF administration on the estate of Thomas
Owens, late of Lumber-city Borough Clearfeld
county. Pa, deceased, having been granted to the
undersigned residing in said Borough, all per
sons indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims will
present them duly authenticated for settlement
EMELINE OWENS,
ANTHONY HILE,
August 5. 1s60-6t. Administrators