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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19
Foster and his Friends.

The Lewistown Democrat copies a para
graph from the Clinton Democrat, alleging
that the extracts we gave few weeks age
were forgeries. All We have to say is,
that if so they are very curious ones, and
a wholesale denial will hardly answer
We omitted few paragraphs from the
Natchman's article because they evidently
had more reference to those who voted for
Gen. Cameron than Foster, and shall there
fore feel obliged to either of the above
Democrats if they point out which para
graphs we published were forgeries. That
the democratic papers at the time denoun-
ced Gen. Foster, there is and can be no
doubt. For instance, what did the editor
of the Lewistown Democrat mean by the
following, which We find in that paper of
January Is, 1857:
" As for Gen. Foster and his friends. al
though they did not vote for the opposition
candidate, their course in declining to 90 in
TO caucus, and subsequently refusing to sup
port Col. FOrney, was extraordinary and un-
wise, to say the least of it; and thus far no
reasonable explanation has been made. We
tOrbear, however, expressing THE INDIG-
NATION WHICH THEIR COURSE HAS
INSPIRED, until the circumstances are fully
developed
. Col. John W. Forney, although stricken
down for the present, through the treachery of
4 few unworthy members of his own party,
az this day stronger in the affections Of the
people than ever before, and we trust Mr..
buchanan will rebuke the traitors and yindi-
cate the party by placing him in a post. better
andmore profitable than the one out of which
he was defrauded. His qualifications, his
services, and his personal worth are all ac-
knuwleged, and it is due to him, as we'll as
to the dignity cf the Democratic party that
he should be fairly provided for.
Such has been the course of the Demo.
cratic party heretofore and it should not be
departed from now. When Gov Findey was
defeated by unholy means, he was sent to
the l. 5. Senate; 50 TO Gov. Bigler and the
same course was pursued towards Mr.. Van
Buren, and Judge Campbell Not one of
tnese precedents pFesented SO strong an ap-
peal to the sympathies of the party as the
present case. We hope, therefore, the Pres
!dent elect, when he takes his seat will give
Mr.. Forney the position he so richly deserves
and which the Democratic party is anxious
TO see him occupy. 1t is not for us to name
the place to which he is entitled. Suffice to
say. IN our opinion HE CANNOT BE PLA
CED TOO HIGH"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19
The Covode Investigating Committee

D
George Pitt, late Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the United States at philadel-
phia, in his examination before the Com
mttee, said that as Treasurer of the Penn
sylvania State Central Committee Of the
Democratic party in 1856, he disbursed
seventy thousand dollars. He was very
oblivious as to most of the items of expen-
diturc, having burnt his books Of account
as soon az he knew that his old friend
James Buchanan was certainly elected l.
His testimony was, however, very rich, and
makes sad work with the Administration.
James c. Vandyke, of Philadelphia, tes-
tilted that he was still United States Dis.
trict Attorney for the Eastern district of
Pennsylvania, not having had official noti-
fication of his removal, although he under
stood that the name Of his successor had
been nominated to the Senate He be-
lievcd the cause Of his removal was his re-
fusal to combine with other Federal office
holders in Philadel phia in their manage
ment Of inter-party politics, although the
President put it upon other grounds-to
wit, that the personal relations between
the Collector and the District Attorney
must be preserved in order that the public
duties should be properly conducted. Mr..
Fandyke stated that all the public duties,
between the different officials and himself,
had necessarily to be conducted by cores
pondence, since, unless it was so conduct
ed, the successors in Office could not know
the condition Of any cause pending and
that his political differences with the col
lcctor never interfered, either on his part
or on the part of the collector, with the
proper discharge of official duties.
Mr.. Covodc enquired whether the witness
knew of any combinations among the Fed
eral office-holdcrs in the State Of Pennsyl-
vania, to control party politics, and wheth-
er any removals had taken place because
collectors sub0 dlnates would not obey the
dictation of the collector?
Mr.. Nandyke replied that he had always
considered that there was thorough COM
bination among Mr.. Buchanan Office hold
ers in Philadelphia, with few exceptions,
for the purpose of controlling inside party
politics in that city, and that many per-
sons have been removed because they
would not obey the dictation of the collec-
tor.
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Notices Of New Advertisements.

George Blymyer has just received an ex'
tensiTe stock Of New Goods of every descrip.
ton.
VIM. Lind has just returned from the city
with full assortment Of Cloths, Cassimeres
and Yestings.
A. Felix has also received a lot of Goods
in bis line
Dr.. S. A. Martin has located at Newton
Hamilton
E. c. Hamilton & Co. have added TO their
previous stock large assortment of Boots,
Shoes and Caters, &C.
John Davis. who has decidedly the best and
largest Saddlery in the interior Of Pennsyl,
Vania, continues a head taller than any ether
The Mercantile Appraisers List-an Ad
Ininistration Notice-a runaway Apprentice
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Died.

On the lst inst, after short but severe Ill
ness, PAULINA Z. daughter of Elias and
Sarah Iummel, aged years and IL DAYS.
The funeral took place on the Tuesday follow.
ing, when large number of people with her
schoolmates and teacher followed her remains
to the Cemetery.
God in His boundless love looked down
Upon His garden fair,
And His omniscient eye beheld
A bud OF promise rare
Alas the storms of life, he sald,
VIII nip this bud, see,
But III the eden of my love,
The Hover shall bloom for me.
Far in the shining courts above,
lovely flower is seen.
And in a risen Sariours love
Twill ever bloom wcen.
Then weep not, though thy darling child,
Has left this house of clay,
She has hut gone ut Gods command
To live in endless day:
O. weep not parents for your child.
For peaceful i her rest
Her spirit now in sweetest bliss,
Sleeps calm in Jesus breast
At New Oxford, Adams county, Pa, on
Thursday morning, April 5th Mrs. ELIZA
BETH, wife of John Barnitz, aged 60 years,
l month and days.
The death of this estimable lady has left a
void in the community in which she so long
resided not easily replaced. The residences
of the poor and needy the wayfarer by the
roadside, will sadly miss the kindly heart
that was ever ready to minister to their wants,
both temporal and spiritual, for so long as
she was able to be about no call of this kind
was ever made in vain. Although long suf.
fering with rheumatic pains, and towards the
close of her eventful life sadly afflicted, her
thoughts centered altogether in that future
which "eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard
neither hath it entered into the heart of man
to conceive of the glory which is in reserva-
ton for those who love God" Well hath it
been said "there is but breath of air and a
beat Of the heart betwixt this world and the
next. When the good and lovely die, then
the memory of their deeds like the moon
beams on the stormy sea, lights up our dark
ened hearts and lends to the surrounding
gloom a beauty so sad, so sweet, that we
would not, if we could, dispel the darkness
that environs it." So has it been with the
deceased, who leaves the partner of her life
and many warm and devoted friends, for n
while longer to sojourn in this temporary abb.
ding place, but who, while life remains. will
not cease to remember her as one whose lamp
was trimmed with oil. Be it their aim to en-
ulate her virtues and Christian resignation,
so that when their eyes shall close to scenes
of earth and the body yield the spirit to
Adonai's judgement and mercy, we all may
be ready with the Amen" that ended her
m nortal career.
Thou art gone to the grave, but will not deplore
thee,
Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb.
The Savior has passed through its portals before thee
And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the
gloom
Thou art gone to the grave, we no longer behold
thee.
Nor tread the rough paths of the world by thy side
But the wide of mercy spread to enfold thee
And sinners may hope since the Savior hath died
?.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19

Potter and Pryor have been arrest ted and
given security to keep the peace
There are l65 soldiers Of the Revolution
still living. The youngest of them is SO
years old.
The Rock Island Bridge over the Mississip-
pi, has been declared by the U. S. District
Court to be nuisance, and ordered abated.
There is factory operative in England,
the Oldest extant, now in his ninetieth year :;
he still works daily.
Gov. Stewart Of Missouri has been hung
and burned in efhgy in independence, Mo-,
for vetoing the free negro bill.
The Clearfeld Journal says that on the
fifth inst, Mr.. Robert A. Hall, of Unionville,
captured young bear near the plank road,
about mile and half north of Julian Fur.
mace. He bagged" the yarmint" and car
ried it home alive
A man named Samuel p Smith, for long
time resident of Tyrone, was arrested in
that place, few days ago on a warrant charg.
ing him with forgery. He was taken to Mil.
ton in custody of the officer
On the 5th inst, at Lumber City, in Clear.
field Co., man by the name Of James Hook
enberry shot another called devil" John
Thompson, killing him instantly Hocken-
berry was arrested and lodged in Jail, to
await bis trial. So says the journal.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19
Post Office.

REPAIR OF THE RIVER BRIDGE-We
learn that the contractor will commence
repairing the river bridge on Monday, 30th
April, from which time for about ten days
it will be impossible for wagons or other
vehicles. Persons through the country who
have business at the railroad will make a
note Of this.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19

For the Gazette
Mr.. Editor-Permit me through the col.
umns of your paper to give an account Of an
Exhibition held on Tuesday evening, (April
3D., at school No. 5, Menno township, known
as Weilec's SchoolhOuse taught by Mr.. NJ. j.
Davis. The school room was decorated in a
handsome and tasty manner; wreaths, flow
ers, and testo0ns were strung around in all
directions, which in the glare of the numer-
Gus lights presented a picturesque and beau
tiful spectacle. The motto Excelsior was
neatly and tastefully arranged in the back
ground, and underneath it wreath of roses,
standing out in bold relief to green spruce
which formed the motto. The exercises were
everything that could be desired, and in fact
riyalled efforts Of some Of our Academies and
Seminaries. The salutatory and valedictory
were both original, feature not often seen
in our common school exhibitions. The es-
says, Of which there were seven or eight, were
quite ereditable to their authors, though, ow-
ing to the immense crowd that filled the bull.
ding, they were at times, indistinctly heard.
With the dialogues, we were particularly
pleased. The performers acquitted themselves
in highly creditable manner, at times pro.
voking peals of laughter from the auditors.
One dialogue, Kill or Cure" we think par
tieularly deserves notice, from the very com.
ical and natural manner in which the per-
formers sustained their several parts. Of mu-
sic there was both vocal and instrumental.
The singing was delightful and rendered in
an effective manner. This was the third an
nual exhibition held in the same place, and
under the superintendent of the same teach
er, who now quits the profession for that of
medicine lie leaves behind him many warm
friends, both among pupils and parents
A FRIEND OF EDUCATION.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19

EFT the premises of the undersigned
IL residing in Brown township, Mifiin coun
ty, April, 1860, an indented apprentice be-
tween II and Is years of age, named AL
BERT HAMILTON. Had on when he went
away, gray pants, black sack coat plush cap
he is small of stature. All persons are
cautioned not to harbor the said Hamilton. or
trust him on my account
apl9-3t* JOHN D. BARR
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19

~RQllAS. through the solicitation of many
u friends, located in Newton Hamilton in
&@ the room OF DIR. Atkinson, who goes to
Lewlstown. lie hopes by strict attention to
business to receive the support and merit the
appreciation OF generous community. He
has the experience of twelve years regular
practice, in which time he has had an opnor.
tunity of treating diseases of almost eyerv
species. Office in dwelling directly opposite
the presbyterian church. apl9-3m
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19
THE GAZETTE.
LEWIST0WN, PA.
Thursday, April 19, 1860.

RThe subscription Of those Of this county to whom
this paragraph marked has expired unless re-
newed viii be discontinued.
We have also q limit in Mif1n county beyond which
we Intend man 10 future shall owe for subscription
Those receiving the paper with this paragraph marked
viii therefore know that they have come under our
and If payment Is not made within one month thereafter
shall discontinue ali such
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19

n@lOur readers will bear in mind that
Billy Johnston, who served them long and
well in the understanding" business, has
returned to his old quarters on East Mar
ket street, where he is again prepared to
furnish Boots and Shoes to ladies and gen
tlemen, boys and girls, children and babies,
of all kinds of leather, &c, and at prices
varying from next to nothing to Sc or 81.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19

R1~We have been requested to state
that Prof Price, the celebrated wire walk
er from Columbia county in this state, will
walk a tight wire one half inch in thick
ness in this place on next Saturday between
II and o'clock, without regard to wealth
er. His wire will be stretched perfectly
tight from the National House to the Court
House, distance of about hundred and
sixty feet, and at an elevation of about 10
or so feet. Come one, come all, rain or
shine.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19

Bea-The heavy rains last week caused a
considerable food in the Junata, the wa
ter having continued to rise until Thursday
morning last, at which time it had reached
some of the back buildings on Elizabeth
street, causing general removal of furni-
ture, &c. from the lower stories. 1t then
began to fall, though very slowly. Large
quantities of drift wood, rails, and timber
passed down, enabling quite number to
secure their summer wood.
On Saturday We had regular snow
storm, followed by cold night, ice having
formed in various localities to the thick
hess of half an inch. On Sunday after
noon it was again warm and pleasant-on
Monday cold rain fell during a great
part of the day-on Tuesday and Wednes-
day it was again cool, but otherwise pleas
ant.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19
Estate of John Bigelow, deccased.

Estate of John Bigelow, deceased.
n Office is hereby given that Letters of
~ Administration on the estate of John
blgeloT, late of Union township, have been
granted to the undersigned, residing in said
township. All persons indebted to said es.
tate are requested to make immediate paw
ment' and those having claims to present
them duly authenticated for settlement.
CATHARINE BIGELOW.
apl9-6t~ Administrative.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19
Proeeedings of Congress.

The bill admitting Kansas into the Tn
ion passed the House of Representatives
on Wednesday of last week by vote OF
134 yeas to 70 nays-more than two-thirds
of the patent democrats having voted
against it. The bill, as passed, declares
the State of Kansas admitted into the
Union under the Wyandotte Constitution,
on an equal footing with the original States,
in all respects whatever. The boundaries
begin at that point on the western boun-
Diary of the Missouri where the 37th parallel
of north latitude crosses the same thence
west on the said parallel to the 25th merid-
ian of longitude west of Washington !;
thence north on that meridian to the 10th
parallel of latitude; thence cast on the
said parallel to the western boundary of
Missouri; thence south with the western
boundary of that State to the place of be-
ginning: P-orided, That nothing con-
tained in the Constitution Of Kansas shall
be so construed as to impair the rights OF
person or property now pertaining to the
Indians in the Territory, according to the
existing treaties, nor shall their Territory
be included with the State until the said
tribe shall signify their assent thereto.
Until the next general apportionment, the
State of Kansas shall be entitled to one
member Of the House of Representatives
The remainder Of the bill contains the
usual land provisions and conditions
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19

Among those who pershed in the Hungar.
ian was the Rev. James Stuart, young di-
vine Of great ability and promise, whose un-
timely demise is much lamented. He was
the son of Mr.. Lewis Stuart, commission
merchant in Glasgow.
The Office holders convention, alias demo-
cratic, will meet at Charleston next week.
Among the politicians from this State who
will figure as delegates, are Arnold Plum
mer, Isreal Painter. Cen John Ross, and a
number Of others who understand canal nav
igation.
A man named Wood, for using some Ian
guage relative to the John Brown foray, re-
ceived thirty nine lashes, in the public square
of Abbeyville, S. c.. few days ago, under lie
gal sentence, and was then shipped off on
the cars.
Chas. Morton, a tavern keeper, deliberate
ly shot VIM. Riley, young man, in Alexan-
dria, Kentucky, on Monday. The act was
without palliation, and aroused great indig-
nation among Riley's friends, who spoke of
summary vengeance.
We learn from the Cumberland Md. pa
pers that the recent food in that section was
the greatest that has been known since the
year 1916. From the Pittsburg, Pa, papers
we learn that the damage done there, and in
Allegheny city and envirOns, surpasses any
thing ever known. The Dispatch says it is
estimated, there has fallen four inches Of wa
ter; an amount which has not been equalled,
for the same time. for many years.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19
In LewistOWn.
30 O. LEANIIIIzzE0N i 90

30 O. LZAZLllzTON i OOo
TNAKE pleasure in announcing that they
Il still continue their extensive shoe estab-
lishment in West Market street, nearly op-
posite Maj. Eisenbise'S Hotel, and that they
have just returned from the eastern cities
with large and varied assortment of Boots,
Shoes and Caters, for Ladies, Gentlemen
and Children's wear, all of neat finish and ex-
cellent manufacture, which they will sell
for CASH ONLY
1t Least 25 Per Cent. Cheaper
than the same can be purchased elsewhere,
as will be seen by referring to the following
Price List.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19

HE EMLoCK FENCING. 20 900 feet of
- Hemloek Fencing boards, 6xl8 and l6
10 io feet long will be sold very low on the
wharf. Z. g. FRANCISCUS.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
PENNSYLVANIA RaiIroad.

&c Galbraith's Omnibuses convey passengers to
and from ali the trains. taking up or setting them
down al all points within the borough limits,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1860-04-19

An Appeal will be held at the Commission
ers Once, in the Borough of Lewistown, on
FRIDAY, May 18th, 1860, where all persons
who feel themselves aggrieved can attend if
tney think proper. and obtain that redress to
which they may be entitled by law.
ID. ID. MUTTHERSBOUGH :
April 10, 1860. Mercantile Appraiser.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1860-05-05

On the 9th, ult U. S. Dep'y Marshal
arrested colored man in Troy, named
Chas Nalle, as fugitive from Virginia.
the property of b. w. Hamsborow, of CGl-
pepper county. The fugitive was taken
before Commissioner Beach, and witnesses
from Virginia identified him as the fugitive
described in the papers. The Commission
er therefore, relnanded him. Soon after
Judge Gould issued a haheas corpus for
the fugitive, and the same was served by .
Deputy Sheriff of the county.
By this time an excited crowd of some
1000 persons had gathered about the Conf
mssioner's Office, threatening rescue,
wheu the fugitive was brought down TO be
taken before Judge Gould The crowd
surrounded the officers ehdeavoring to take
the man. Successful resistance was made
for some time, when the reseuers gained
advantage and the negro was carried to-
the river, where a ferryman was in waiting
/ He was rowed across, and arriving on the
/ opposite shore, was re-arrested by q West
/ Troy constable. Here another great crowd
gathered. The fugitive was taken to a
Justices Office, which the mob surrounded,
broke in, and the lugirive was rescnedfrom
the officers aud carried off in.a carrlage.5
Blows, pistol shots and knock-downs oe-
cured during the affair, but no one. vas
seriously injured.
CoIored people we're the most active par
Elephants in the rescue. There bias been
the greatest excitement ~ fr
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1860-05-05
From the New York Independent
The ExcOmmunnicRtiO

RoME. Thursday Eveninp. March. 29th.

ROME, Thursday Evening, March, goth,
Mr.. H., calling in an hour or two since,
said, "Well, | suppose you know the Ex-
communication is up at last"
"Not possible |" said we.
"Yes," he answered, Several persons
have seen it, l saw but could not get near
enough to read it. 1t is posted at the doors
of st. Peters, and of all the churches"
Immediately we drove to ST. Peters,
it being now time for vespers. AS we en-
tered the grand old court, the effect of the
mlngllng of costumes and forms in the eV-
enlng sunlight was picturesque and dreamy
a lra'n OF various religieuses came filing
down the ample steps, the foremost of whom
were all shrouded in deep blue, with the ex'
eeption of eye-holes. They bore aloft q
black cross, and walked chanting. Behind
was Q long train of sisters in black robes.
with white walls, also chanting. A proces.
sion of College students, in scarlet robes
with black caps, was passing inward as they
came outward-while monks, cardinals, Off
GERS, men, women, and children, were scat.
tering in groups all over the steps.
At the door We saw two great printed