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The New York herald., 1862-08-15

but tho soth Of Jy while lying quietly At our an
chorage in company with the gunboat Planter In the
Edsto river suddeny dscovered large body Of rebel
horsemeu In and around houses Kings planta-
ton Simons Point. about i've miles up the river and
having learned from two contrabanas whom We had
Picked the day before that largo number o. rebels
sght hundred strong-had encamped short dis
tance from the Point immediately got undsrwegh and
stood the river followed closely by the gunboat Plan
ter. Having beat TO quarters, we commenced nrng ON
tn with fifteen second fuse shells frcm rGed thirty
FOUNDER pivot gun, ana IA close range
opened win our brosdside guns, firing Ave second
fuse shells and canister with great precision. while tho
rebe,s beng taken wholly By surprise beat very hasy
retreat other words. skedaoded shells follow.
ing in hot pursuit.
They left behind them large number Of cattle and
sheep, which they were driving into the rebel camp
We returned shortly afterwards to tdso Island where
20 anchor for he night The following day we
got underwe Sigh and started Out towards Rockville PJpt
at the entrance OF the harb0r Conmahder Aaron X.
Hughes his gg. and Acting Masters Mate Thomas J.
Sprghts command OF the second cutter and an armed
body of men landed and destroyed deserted battery or
fort by setting lre TO it, and number OF hutS and
camps, and then returned 10 the ship Since then
everything has been very quiet here Edsto Island ia
about sixty miles in circumference. with beautiful panta
upon it, We enjoying the fruits Of tho
son, which abundantappss. oranges figs, grapes,
lines lemons, watermelons, &c, &c
But the mail is closing the Planter Is going 70 sa Tor
Port Royal. must close.
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Shot At-But Missed !!
A GRAND MISTAKE!!!

THAT ALL THE MERCHANTS OF CURWENS-
vile were wounded. IT'S true. that was 'sshot
at, but missed, and since then have been at the
city, and procured very large assnrtmsut ef
goods of all descriptions which am disposing q
at lower rates than any other house in the county
READH READiu READttn
Best Calico, at from Is to 10 cents per yard
Best Muslin, at from Is to so cents per yard.
Best Delaine. at from 20 to 2S cents per yard.
CLOTHING At REDUCED PRICES ~
Best Sugar at from IL. to Is cents per pound.
Best Syrup at 81 cents per gallon.
All other groceries at the same rates Boots and
Shoes, and Shoe findings, cheap.
Ladies who wish to make good investment,
should call and examine the assortment of dress
goods-Merinos Saxony plaids, Plaid BriIliants,
&C., dc. Also, CIoaks, Shawis, Hoods, Nubias
Sontags. Gloves, &c, &C.
Dec. 3. 1852. j. D. THOMPSON.
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EXECUToRs SALE OF vALuABLl

E4N<AION L OiNS VT tALl Z
IL REAL ESTATE.-The subscribers will offer
by public outcry at the public house of David s.
Plotner in the Borough of New Washington com
mencing at 10 o'clock, NJ, on Friday the 18th
day of December next, the following described
real estate of James Thompson, deceased, viz
No. l. A tract of timber land in Chest township,
Clearheld county: adjoining lands of Armstrong
Curry, the heirs of John Irwin, dec'c, John Tea
pie and others, containing "a acres and los perch
es and allowance.
No 2. tract of land in Chest township Clear.
field county. adjoining the above mentioned tract.
lands of Jonathan estover. George Crist and 9th
ers, containing llS acres and So perches and al
lowance- part of this tract is cleared and dwell
ling house and stable thereon now in the occu-
pancy of VIM. 3. Thompson
No. j. The undivided one half part Of $50 acres
of timbered land in7Chcst township, Cambria
county, adjoining other land of said James
Thompson. decd apd VIM Sumeryille and others
No. A. The undivided one half part of 270 acres
of timbered land in Chest township, Cambria co.
adjoining the above last mentioned tract and 9TH
ers Chest creek runs through all of the above
tracts.
No 5. A tract of timhered land in Chest town
ship, Clearield county. adjoining lands of VIM
Westerer Daniel Fry John Port and others con-
tanning As acres and allowance.
TERMS OF SALE.-One third of the purchase
money cash or personal security to the satisfac-
ton of the Executors, payable 1st May 1868. the
remainder IN two equal annual payments with in
terest, first payment to be made May 1st 1864 to
DC secured by Judgment Bond and Mortgage, with
clause restricting the cutting of timber farther
than payment is made. WM. FEATH and
\ Washington, nov rs. JAMES M'EWEN, Ex,rs.
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Seriously W ounded!!

All the Merchants in the neigh hborhood of Cur
wensrille, because | have brought and opened
large and well assorted stock Of
NEW GoonS,
which l am selling at extremely low prices for
cash My stock embraces all the variety usually
kepti in country store, and selected with an eye
to suit these
VA r TIMES.
vii. not, here attempt to ennnierate all the art-
cies keep; and their fabulousiy low prices
which | might debut after you will have seen
and examined for yourselves you will exclaini, in
the language of the Queen of the South
"HALF HAS NOT BEEN TOLD =
will merely say, and see for yourselves
for feel satisfied that can suit your tastes as
we'll your purses
Lumber and all kinds of produce also taken in
curwensville. Oct. %. 1882 ERWIN.
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NOTICE OF PARTITITIoy OF MOSES

NOTICE OF PARTITION OF MOSES
~ B0GGS' ESTATE-To VIM. Boggs. Robert
Boggs, Margety, wife of Baxter formerly Mar
gerry Boggs; Elizabeth. wife of John MConkey,
formerly Elizabeth Boggs; Martha Jane, wife Of
Henry L. Hensley, formerly Martha Jane Boggs:
Milber f, Boggs Henry Boggs; Mary, wife Of
VIM. Chandler formerly Mary Boggs, and Roland
Boggs, heirs of Moses Boggs. late of the State of
Missouri and formerly of Clearfeld county, Pa.
and to all persons claiming the Real Estate in
Clearfeld county aforesaid of the said Moses Bocgs
either as heirs or under said heirs
TAKE NoTIcE, that writ of partition has been
issued out of the Orphans Court of Clear6eld
county aforesaid to directed, for the partition
among the afore heirs of certain real estate in
said county viz: One tract or piece OF timber
land situate in Bradford township in said county.
containing 46 acres 81 perches more or less An
other messuage or farm situate formerly in Brad
ford now Graham township containing about I29
acres and 92 perches
In pursuance OF which writ, ON Friday the Both
day of January, A. d. 1853 upon the premises a.
toresaid, at and after 10 o'clock A. NJ of said day
will proceed to hold Inquest of Partition to
make partition, if the same can be made and in
quire and make report thereof according to law
AT which time and place all persons interested are
notified to attend and be present
ED PERKS, Sheriff. 1c.
SherIh@s S Office. December 10, IS62-6t
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Fall and Winter Goods.

KEIZENSTEIN BROTHERS & co.
In the mansion House tMr. Shaw old Stand
Clearfeld, Pa, have just received large Stock OF
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING,
Boots Hats, Travelling Bags. Valises and large
and well selected stock Of Gents Furnishing goods
YOU
Can buy your Clothing. for yourselves and your
Boys in every variety and at low cash prices
by calling at the cheap Clothing Store of
Rezenstein Bros & Co. opposite the
Clet rtield Co Bank, where yon
WILL
Save at least from 90 to % per cent. All kinds of
Clothing and Furnishing goods, are to be
had at this Store at the lowest Cash pri-
and receive we'll made goods.
Would it not be much better to
SAVE
Much valuable time by calling at once. md lay
ing III your Stock of Clothing fer the Winter
at this Establishment where you will GER
tainly get the full value for your
MON EY.
Remember the place. In the Mansion House -
opposite Clearfeld Co. Bank.
REIZENSTEIN BROS & co
- Grain and Furs taken in exchange at the
highest market rates
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NIGHT CAP BRIe.pE.-yen. Rosecrans i,
forward Dis column with remarkable
'"ergy' He finds himself ,nnoyed by certain
lass oi s'rsgglers who straggIe off from tho
'"es Win the view Of being made prisoners
sing their parole, and being then sent home
'"H Class of .'cusses" Gen. Resecrans is lust
'Heensed at, and has determined TO make
Aampies Of such when discovered. He has
1'''Famgiyinstituted the most stringent orders
sAns' struggling, and those who disobey. and
purposeiy made prioners and give their
rA'o'e' shall certainly be sent back +; but that
snail be sent back to Camp Chase with
gut caps on as their uniforms.
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u. States Tax Appeals.

U. = Assessors Office, Nineteenth District Pa !
Otice, Curwensville, Clearfield county. Pa
NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment
lists, valuations and enumerations made and ta-
ken within the assessment district composed of the
county of Clearfeld by the assistant assessor un-
der the laws of the United States. will remain o.
pen to all persons concerned for examination for
the space of Fifteen days from the 18th day of
Decem Der, 4. d. 1862 at the Office OF j. B McE-
nally Esq in the Borough of clearield, in the
said county of Clearield
And, at the same place the undersigned asses
sor Of this collection district will attend or the
lst day OF January, 4. D. 1863, re receive hear
and determine all appeals relative to any errone-
ons or excessive valuations or enumerations by
the assistant assessor.
In regard TO appeals. the law provides. THAT
the question to be determined by the assessor, on
an appeal respecting the valuation or enumera-
ton Of property. bjeets liable to duty or taxa
ton shall be, whether the valuation mplained
OF be or be not in just relation or proportion to
other valuations in the same assessment district
and whether the enumeration be or be not cor
rect And all appeals to the assessors as afore-
said, shall be in writing, and shall specify tho
particular cause. matter, or thing respecting hich
decision is requested and shall, moreover state
the ground or principle of inequality or error
complained of > DANIEL LIVINGSTON
Assessor of ths Sinteenth Collection District.
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EGIsTER's NoTlCE.-Notice is hereb,

ID EGISTER'S NOTlCE.-Notice is hereby
IL y given that the following accounts have been
examined and passed by me, and remain filed of
record in this Office for the inspection of heirs
egatees. creditors and all others in any 9th er ay
interested, and will be presented to the next Or
phans court of Clear6eld county. to be held at
the Court Hoass. in the Borough of Glearfield.
commencing the Second Monday of January,
1863. for confirmation and allowance:
The Final Administration account of Theodore
Weld Administer of George Dollen, late of Becca-
ria township, Clearfeld county, Penn "a. deed of
whom John Weld, jr.. was the first Adm nistrator
The Final account of Theodore Weld, Executor
of the last VIII and Testament of John Weld late
of Becearia township Clearfeld Co.. Pa, decd
The Final account of j. G. McCloskey Admin
istrator of all and singular, the goods and chattels
rights and credits. which were of Nathan Nj Clos
key. late of Pike tp.. Clearfeld Co. Pa decd
The Final account of jesse Hutton and Mary E.
Kelly, Administrators of all and singular the
goods and chattels. rights and credits which we're
of James NJ. Kelly. late of Beecaria township
Clearfield county Penn'a. deceased
The final account of Vim. McCracken. Admins
trater of all and singular the goods and chatels,
rights and credits which were of VIM. McCraek-
en- sr, late of Bell township ,Cearfeld Co, decd.
The final account of John Weld. (dec'd) Guardi-
an of Hannah Hoover, of the children and
heirs of Abba Hoover. late of Beccaria township,
Ciearheld county, Pennsylvania deceased.
he final account of Jeremiah Hoover and Ja-
cob Beams, Executors of the last will and testa-
ment of Henry Beams late of Morris township,
deceased.
JAMES WRIGLEY,
November IL. 1862. Register
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AYERS PILLS-Are You sick, feeble and
complaining are you out OF order with your
system derangcd and your feelings uncomfor-
table These symptoms often the prelude
TO serious illness. Some Fit of sickness is
creeping upon you, and should be averted by
Il Timely use of the right remedy. Take
Ayers Pills., and cleanse out the disordered
humors-puriiy the blood, and let the fluids
move on unobstructed in health again. They
stimulate the functions OF the body into Wig
orous activity, purity the system, from the
distractions which make disease. A cold set
Ties somewhere in the body, aud obs,ructs its
natural functions. These if not relieved, react
npon themselves and the surrounding organs,
producing general aggravation. suffering and
disease. While in this condition. oppressed
by the arrangements. take Ayers Pills, and
see how directly they restore the natural action
of health again. What is true and so apparent
m this trivial and common complaint, is also
in many of tie deep-seat and dangerous
distempers. The same purgative effect expels
them. Caused by similar obstructions and
arrangements of the natural functions of the
body, they rapidly and many of them
surely, cured by the same means. None who
know the virtues of these Pills will neglect to
employ them when suffering from the disorder
they cure, such a = Headache, Foul Stomach,
Dysentery, Bilious Complaints, Indigestion,
Derangement of the Liver, Costiveness or
Constipation. As Dinner Pill they are both
agreeable and ettectual.
Prepared by DR.. j c. Aver & Co., Lowell. Mass
Price 25 cents per box FIVE boxes for 81.
c. D. Watson, Glearfeid. VIM; Irwin, Curwens-
vile, S. Arnold, Luthersburg. Eliza Chase, Anson-
vile, j. c. BenneT Morrisdale C. II. Foster, Phil
ipsburg. and Dealers everywhere
May 7, 1852.
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NOTICE.--CLEARFI COUNTY, SIS: In
~ the matter OF thu Estate OF William Smith
late of Beccaria township, Ciearield county dec d.
In the Orphans Court OF C1earaeld county at
September Term A. D 1862 Respecting the ap-
praisement of property claimed by, and set apart
for the widow, viz Personal property to the a
mount of Sl6675 and Real Estate containing
about 20 acres more or less appraised at $50, 90
the Court made the following order.
September 23rd 1862 approved unless excep-
tlons be filed on or before the first day of next
term. Publication TO be made in one newspaper
published in Clearfeld county. for three success.
sive weeks JAMES WRIGLEY
Oct. 80. 1862 Clerk q G.
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rT,HE CLEARFIELD ACAnFMy wi

Il opened for the reception of pupils lmaie and
femaie) Monday, Nov. 10, 1852 Te,ms per ses-
sion OF eleven weeks:
orthography, Reading, Writing, Primary Arith-
metic aud Geography, $3.50
Higher Arithmetic, English Grammar Geogra-
ply and History. s30e
Algebra, Geometry, Natural Philosophy. and
Book Keeping, $500
Latin and Greek languages, n $500
To students desirous of acquiring thorough
English Education, and who wish to qualify them
advantages. No pupil received for less than half
a session and no deduction except for protraeted
sickness. Tuition to be paid at the close of the
term. may30l c. B. SANFORD, Principal.
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THE GLoBE.-rnE oFFIcIAL PAPER or

THE GLOBE.-THE OFFICIAL PAPER OF
Il CONGRESS.-The Daily Globe and the Con-
gressional Globe and Appendix will be published
during the next session of Congress. to convene in
this city the first Monday ih next December
The Daily Globe will contain full report of
the debates in both branches of Congress-. also
the of the day. together with such editorial
articles as may be suggested by passing events
The Congressional Globe and Appendix will
CONTAIN report of all the debates Of the session
revised by the speakers the Messages of the Pres.
ident Of the United States, the Reports of the
Heads OF the Executive Departments. the Laws
passed during the session, and copious indexes TO
all They wall he printed on double roy al sheet
quarto form, each sheet containing sixteen royal
quarto pages.
The Congressional Globe and Appendix pass
free through the mails OF the United States un
der joint resolution of Congress passed the 9th
of August 1852.
!, The next session Of Congress will. probably, be
the m ost important one that ever met
TERMs:--Fer one copy of the Daily Globe du-
ring the session So 90 For one COPY of the Con-
gressional Globe and Appendix during the ses-
sion 3: 90.
Tho Daily Globe may be taken for one or more
months at the rate of 81 per month. Subscrip-
tons Tor The Congressional Globe and Appendix.
must De for the entire session. No attention win
be paid to any order unless the money accom- pa
ny it,
s8@I have. hitherto, sent the Globe 10 these.
newspapers that copied its Prospectus, but cap.
not afford to do 50 any longer therefore nc news.
paper need copy this Prosp ectus unless send the
mapey TO pay for it as Advertisements
washington City, Oct, 81, 1862. JOHN G. RTvEs
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DIED:

In Boggs township, Centre county, on the
18th of December, FREDERICK ANrEs, in the
SD year of his age. Brother, thou art gone |!
and we'll do remember thy many kindnesses
to me in our boyhood days. You have gone
to that better land from whence none will
wish to return and by the Grace of God
will follow thee. PA.
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"Goss UP."-The high price of paper, anc
other printing materials, is beginning to
do II, work. The Brother .Iohnathan published
in New York. and the Louisville Democrat,
have both suspended operations. The NJ
Gean Miner OF the 18th gives notice TO its pa
irons, that after one issue more il will also
.Shut shop" Many other publishers are in
creasing their terms, and reducing the size
of their papers in the hope OF .'seathering
The Storm"
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CoaPASY G, 5rH REsERvEs.-The following,
are the killed, wounded and missing in Com
yany c, 5th Regiment. Penn'a Reserves, on
Saturday the 18th Killed-Sergeant Mar
lin Mullen, Corporal Boliver 7. Bilger, Pri-
rate Phio 3. Harris. Wounded -Priva,es
VIM. l.. McGaughey, Alexander Carr, and
Join D"len- Missing-Corporal VIM c. Nc
GonigaI. Privates Daniel Curley and Rober.
c. Larrimer.
This Regiment went into the fight with $40
men; and sustained loss of 16l in killed,
wounded and missing-!eaying but lI9 effec-
tive men. zs-=H
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--latest from The Rapp,llannoek.

Latest from The Rapp,,ilannoek.
Gen. Burnside, in despatch 20 t1..n. Hall
leck, assumes the responsibility of crossing
the Rappahannock, at the time he did. He
gives the number of killed at l52, wounded
abont 5000. and about 900 prisoners. The
wounds received by onr men. he says, are
mostly slight-onIy 1880 being treated in
hospitals.
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cI.EARrlELD, Pa, DE.pR "a, 1862.

w,xrep-a girl, TO do general homework
Cor tur,ber information apply at the Journa
,,.iee. Closrfeh.
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RoGGs TP. FARMS FOR sALE-o,

ROGGS TIP. FARMS FOR SALE.-one
Il containing 124 acres-S5 cleared and under
good fence A log house 22 by 25, plank house 6
by Is log barn. snithy and all necessary out bull
dlngs thereon Large spring and spring house con-
venient to house. The land is well watered and
has sufficient wood and fencing timber There is
an orchard of large grated trees. and young or
chard on place. all choice fruit 1t is convenient
Tor pasturing droves. ALSO one containing 80 a
cres-l0 cleared and under fence-balance we'll
tImbered This land has log house and stable
thereon. For terms apply to
October Is. i. j GRAMS Clearfeld
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Furs !! Furs /! Furs !

All kinds of Furs wanted by the subscriber such as
Mink, Coon, Red Fox, Grey Fox
Cross Fox, Muskrat. Black Bear, Otter.
Also, Deer erSkins, Hides and PeIts For which the
highest price will be paid, either in trade or esSk
at the cheap cash store of r. MOSSOP,
December 3, 1852 Clearfeld
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w Great Progressive ant Healing Remedy -
An article that presents challenge to the wor Id
to produce In any remedy yet invented equal
for the painless and rapid of external in
iamatory ealamities. or diseases. 1t is good for
Painful Swellings, Sores Ulcers, Burns, Scalds
Rheumatism. Sore throat. Bruises, Sprains, Cuts
Tumors. Erysipelas, Warts. Sore eyes, Bols
Chapped hands, Frosted feet. etc. etc. Give it a
trial Price 26 cents box. For sale by JACOB
G0SS, in Woodward township. March 49, 49,
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the RAFTsMlAN's JOURNAL,

bLASTERING.-The subscriber having To-
Gated himself in the Borough of Clearfeld,
would inform the publicthat he is prepared to do
work IN the above line, from plain to ornamental
OF any description, in aworkmanIike style. Also
whitewashing and repairing done in a neat man
ner and on reasonable terms.
April T. 1853 EDWIN COOPER
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a DMINIsTRAToR,s soy,cE-

A DMINISTRATOR,S NOTICE.-Lettcrs
IN of administration having been granted to the
undersigned, on the estate of Adam limerick
late of Brady township, deceased. Ali persons
indebted to the said estate are hereby notified to
make Immediate payment and those having
claims against the same will present them daily
authenticated for settlement
Sept. 10. 1852 ANDREW PENTZ. admir-
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VALUABLE TIMBER LAMBS For

SALE.-Tbe attention of persons desirou.
of purchasing valuable Timber Lands is Invited
to the following tracts of land situate in Keatin1
township, Clinton county. Pa, known as the Lo-
raias lands, viz: A certain tract being No. 1859
warranted in the name Of Thomas Willing con
tanning about loo acres. situate on Birch Island
Run, at the distance of 8! miles from the river
being well timbered with Pine and Oak. Also
another aler tract of land. situate the mouth
of Birch Island Run, on the side Of the river
containing 73 acres and allowance and having
good rafting beach thereon. For terms apply TO
July 30, 1862 J. B. B., GRAHAM hnn Executors.
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AND D1sT1LLERs,

b undersigned has received for distribution th )
forms according to which the Books of all Brew
ers and Distilers must be kept, under the Act Of
Congress to provide Internal Revenue. All per-
sons owning or operating Breweries or Distiler
les in the counties of Erie, Warren, Jefferson,
Mexican, Cameron. Elk, Forrest and Clearfeld
By applying at the Office of the Collector in this
City, or by letter addressed to him. may obtain a
Form j. W DOUGLASS
Collector ofIn. Rev, 10th Dist. of Penn'a
Eric. Sept l8. IS52-sept. y.
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,rsr so.-H W. Smith & Co. are receiving
..,ber new stock OF goods, which they will
IL. low rates. Ladies' read their advertise
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ENRUIT TREES. Farmers. and all others
L whoa fond of good apples. hereby in
formed that they can supply themselves with
young trees and of the very best varieties at the
nursery ofthe undersigned in Lawrence township,
about miles southwest of Clearield borough
Also, few peach trees on hand. Now is the
best season of the year for setting out trees and
persons should avail themselves of this opportu-
nifty to supply themselves
Oct. 80. 1862. ROBERT LAWHEAD