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ATTEMPT TO BURN NEW
YORK CITY.
The AstOr IIOnse, ST. Nicholas, st. James, Me-
troPOlitan, Belmont, Tammany. LOyelOy
Brandeth and Lafarge Hotels, and
bafnum'S hinSenm on Fire.

No less than ten or dozen of the lead
ing hotels and other large buildings were
fired between the hours OF and IL o'clock,
on Friday evening, and by these acts an
immense amount of life and property was
put in jeopardy. Fortunately the fires
were not simultaneous, and after the dis
covery of three or four attempts had been
made to carry the fearful plot into execu-
ton, the detective police obtained sufficient
knowledge OF the affair to lead to the con-
clusion that wholesale confagration was
imminent, and accordingly extra vigilance
was exerted by the police and Fire Depart
ment, and the late fires were cxtinguished
almost immediately ly upon their breaking
out. The story of the atrocious conspira,
cy soon spread about the city, and the
greatest alarm was felt among the people.
The report reached the Academy of Music
during the third act of the new opera, and
caused excitement, but was hardly credited
At about eleven o'clock the alarm seemed
general in the lower part Of the city, and
the citizens searched their premises care
fully.
There were two theories as to the mean
ing of the plot-for sIch it undoubtedly
was. One was that the incendiaries were
also thieves, who hoped to plumber and pill
lage during the excitement that would GER
tainly have followed the success of their
efforts; the other was that rebel organiza-
ton had concocted and entered upon the
execution of the outrage. The discovery
of woman from Baltimore, whose move
ments were suspicious, seemed to give a
clue to the mystery, aud favored the theory
last mentioned.
In every case the fires were proved to be
the work of incendiaries. and similarity of
the work in all the instances left no doubt
that one head controlled the business.
Had the conspiracy, or whatever we may
call it, succeeded to the extent evidedtly
intended, half the city at least might have
been in ruins this morning
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Soldiers Orphans.

Arrangements are now perfected and
schools selected for the education and
maintenance of the children Of those
brave men who have fallen in their
country's service, and it is the duty Of
School Directors to see that applica-
tion for admission into one of these
schools is Immediately made for every
needy orphan in their respective dis
tricts.
Applications should be correctly
made out, attested by the President
and Secretary of the board, and for
warded to the chairman of the proper
County Committee, from whom blanks
for this purpose can be obtained.
Great care should be taken that names,
dates, &c, are correctly given.
The Chairman of the Committee
should Immediately add his certificate
to these applications If correct, and
forward them to DR.. Thomas II. Bur-
rowes, Superintendent of Orphans,
Lancaster Pa. He need not call to-
gether the Committee for this purpose,
as the certificate of the School Direc-
tors, who live in the same township
with the applicant, is the best evidence
as to the necessary facts in the case he
can get.
Each member of the Committe, as
we'll as each public spirited citizen,
should cheerfully and promptly aid in
securing to those entitled to it the ben
efts Of this just and benefcent meas
ure
Further information can be obtained
from the Pennsylvania School Jour-
nal
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An Important Decision in reference to
the Military Bounty Law.

An important decision was recent
ay delivered by Judge Long, in the
Court of Common Pleas in Lancaster
county, on the subject of the military
bounty laws. The facts involved in
the case are as follows: Two citizens
of Mannheim township, having furnish
ed acceptable substitutes for them
selves in the military service, made is
sue to the effect that, having thus con-
tributed what they deemed their quo
ia, they should be rightfully and legal
iy exempted from the payment of the
tax provided for by the act of the 26th
March, 1854, to pay bounties to volun-
teers. The suit was brought by the
Board of School Directors Of Mannheim
township, who, ia compliance with the
provisions Of the law, were authorized
to levy and collect such tax. After
a thorough discussion of the question
involved, by able counsel, the court
decided that the defendants were
bound for the payment of the tax, and
accordingly ordered judgment to be
entered for the plaintiffs. Judge
Longs decision is very clear legal
paper.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-11-30

We assure army subscribers that
all our papers are carefully mailed, and
If not received the fault lies somewhere
else than here
-Rev. A. ID. Hawn, formerly of this
place, was yesterday installed as Pas
tor OF the Presbyterian Church at
Shamokin.
The Democrat insists that the u.
5. officers ought also to advertise in
that paper. We have no objection to a
uniform rule, but it would have looked
better had that paper discovered the
necessity when it had the patronage.
Mrs. Hutchings of Baltimore, one
OF the Goldfish aristocracy, has been
sentenced to five years Imprisonment
for getting up sword for that doubly
damned traitor, thief and robber called
Harry Gilmor.
We heard a foreigner expounding
the Constitution the other day. Amer
lean citizens, according to this wise
acre, don't understand it at all. We
would advise him by all means to 90
back to his native country, work for
ten cents a day, and eat horsemeat
when he can get it.
The Democrat still continues to
talk about frauds in the election--all
OF course somewhere else. 1t is al
ways best in such matters to begin at
home, and here we can name at least
three districts-Oliver, Derry and
Brown-where illegal votes were poll
ed at the October election, and ali for
that party!
Lieut.. Gen. Grant, during his late
visit to New York, paid his respects to
Gen. Scott, who presented the hero of
Chattanooga with a copy of his Auto
biography, writing on the fly leaf of
one Of the volumes, "Frons tie oldest to
the best soldier in tie tcortd" Such a
compliment from sucn a man, is worth
fighting for during lifetime
William Kenewell, residing in
Walker township, killed two wild tur-
keys at one shot, on Adams ridge,
about ten days ago Oliver DilIen, re-
siding in Fermanagh township, shot a
fine large wild turkey, one day last
week, on the ridge back of Henry Su-
louff's farm. Wild turkeys are said to
be very plenty this year. So says the
Juniata Register
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-11-30

Because the Governor is CARRYING
into effect the act passed last winter
for organizing the militia of this State,
the copperhead press of the tory spe.
cies is again finding fault. When the
rebels invaded the State, these snakes
condemned the Governor for not hav.
ing it properly organized, and now for
doing what they alleged ought to have
been done long ago he is again wrong.
How long will honest democrats follow
the lead of such tools of JEFF Davis
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Peterson's Magazine.

We are in receipt of this popular Lady's
Magazine, for December 1t is a splendid
number, with superb title-pag for 1864
Notwithstanding the enormously increased
price Of paper, and the rise in all printing
materials, Peterson will still be furnished
at two Dollars a year No Magazine of
similar merit approaches it in cheapness
Its stories and noveletts are By the best
writers. In 1865, four original copyright
novelettes will be given. Its Fashions are
always the latest and prettiest. Every
neighborhood ought to make up a club
1t is the Magazine for the times Its terms
to clubs are unprecedentedly liberal, viz: :
s copies for Sl2, or IA copies for 500. To
every person getting up a club, Cat these
rates) the publisher will send as premium
that superb engraving for framing, size 27
by 20 inches, WASHINGTON PARTING
FROM HIS GENERALS or an extra copy of
the Magazine for 1865. Address, post
paid, Charles J. Peterson, 3O6 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-11-30

"A letter from Berlin says: +" Eng
lishmen visiting Berlin and taking re-
freshments i'll any Of the ordinary res
taufants that abound in this city are
extremely liable to make discovery
which many would esteem not wholly
agreeable. If, for instance, they ask
for beef, they stand great chance of
obtaining dish of horsefesh. The
case actually occurred to the writer
week or two back The consumption
of horsefiesh is increasing every year
in Berlin. 1t has been twice as great
in the year just elapsed as in the pre-
vious. The official returns show that,
from October l, 1868, to October l,
1864, there We're 1852 horses killed in
the eight horse slaughter houses in
Berlin. The meat is sold at prices va
rylng from l to 2! silver groschens
(l3d to 3d. per h., which is only balf
the usual price Of beef here Most of
it is disposed of to the keepers Of pub
lie dining rooms, cafes, gardens and
beer houses, and is consumed by the
public under the impression that it is
beef, which it much resembles in taste
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Philadelphia Market.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov

HlLADELPHlA, NOV. 20.
Trade is dull. Cloverseed is sold at
s13, and fiaxseed at So so. Petroleum
is frmer; sales of crude at 45c, refined
in bond at 67@70c, free at 85@90c.
The -four market is dull, but holders
manifest no disposition to accept lower
prices. Small sales Of superfine at 50
75@10 90 per barrel; extra at $40 20
all 90; extra family at $11 75(912 so.
Small sales of rye flour at 50, and corn
meal at 81 so. Wheat moves freely at
50 5602 IS for western and southern
red at 50 70(02 80 for white. Rye is
scarce, and commands 81 20. Corn
has advanced sc, with sales of 5000
bushels new yellow at 81 6501 70 and
old at ST 80. Oats are active and &c
per bushel higher; sales of 5000 BUSH
els Delaware at 92c. Mess pork is
held at $4l(942, and lard at 24c. Whis-
key is unsettled, and higher sales of
Ohio at 81 82@l IS.
Philadelphia Cattle Market.
Nov. %.
Beef cattle continue dull, but prices
are without change; about 2,700 head
arrived and sold at 16@l7c for extra,
13@l53 for fair to good, and 9912
per pound for common as to quality.
Sheep more active, and prices &c per
pound higher; $500 head arrived and
sold at 64@S4c per pound for comm
to extra Cows are without change !;
100 head sold at from $50 up to 80 per
head, as to condition. Hogs are in
better demand; $500 head arrived and
sold this week at from SIS 50@19 the
100 pounds nett, the latter tor prime
cornfed. @
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Dispatch from Admiral Porter.

WASHlNGT0N, n OV. ZS.
A dispatch to the Navy Department
from Admiral Porter, dated Fort Mon
roe to-day, says the U. S. steamer Fort
Morgan arrived at this port at 10 O.,
clock, p. m, on the 9th inst, with the
rebel Admiral Buchanan and his two
aids on board; also the following tele-
gram:
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. %.
[ have just received a telegram from
the commander Of the prize steamer
Florida, informing me that she had
sunk in nine fathoms of water
She had been run into by an army
steamer and badly damaged. l have
not heard the particulars, but will in
form the Department when | receive
the written report
DAVID r. PORTER,
Rear Admiral.
Twenty-seven rebels were captured
while crossing from the east to the
west side of the Mississippi, over the
Choctaw Bend, and had arrived at
New Orleans. Among them was Capt.
M. d. Montgomery, who was moving
to Texas. He had a large amount Of
stock and 100000 in foreign exchange,
all Of which was captured with him.
General Candy is rapidly recovering
and will be out again He is able to
attend to business at his house.
Capture of MiIIedgeviIIe and Gordon bv
sherman---RePOrted Occupation of NJ a
con---A Levy en- masse proclaimed by
Governor Brown.
FORTRESS MONROE, Nov. 26, via
W Washington, Nov. 27+-The steamer
hiram Livingston arrived at D. m.
to-day, with 755 exchanged prisoners
from Savannah. She lost two on the
voyage, and the remainder are report
ed as doing well, and improving very
The Savannah Daily Morning News
OF the 23d has the following telegraph
ic news:
"AUGUsTA, Nov. 22-The central
train from Davisboro reports that Mil
ledgevlile and Gordon were captured
yesterday. The State House. Cover
nors mansion, and penitentiary were
burned. Gen. Wayne holds the Oco-
nee bridge Nothing from Macon to-
day.
"Passengers on the Georgia road re-
port that the train went to Greensbo-
r0 to-day: The enemy appear to have
all gone in the direction of MilIedqe-
VILE and Macon, but nothing certain
is known"
The Augusta Constitutionalist of
Monday evening says: Passengers
by the Georgia road train, last even
ing, report that the Oconee bridge. five
miles above Gordon, was burned at
noon yesterday, by small party of
the enemy s cavalry, who retired after
burning the bridge to their camp on
the north side of the river
The force of the enemy on the line
OF TINS road is estimated at Is 900. ad-
Vanclng slowly and cautiously.
ne Governor Of South Carolina
mas ordered the reserve militia of that
state to assemble at Hamburg.
Gov. Brown has issued a nrolama-
tlon making levy en- maasse OF all citi-
zehs between the ages of Is and 55. to
serve for forty days" :"
captain Baker, Of the Hiram Liv-
ingston, says it was reported before he
IelG, that Sherman had occupied Macon.
ana That there were $500 Union pris-
oners at Macon on their way to Sayan-
nan to be exchanged, but the road be-
ing interrupted, they could not be
brought through. Otherwise the ex-
change was going on well,
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Ladies' and ChiIdren's Hats.
Latest styles at CHARLES OAKFORD &
ONS, Continental Hotel, Philadelphia.
THE MARKETS.

LEwIsrowN, Nov. 80, 1864
Butter, is quoted at 40 cts; Eggs,
33; Lard 20; Wool, washed, 80; prime
Red Wheat, 2.30; Corn, 1.60; Rye, 1.50;
Potatoes, IS; Extra Flour, per 100,
600; Fine 4.50; Superfne, 500; Family,
500; Salt per bbI. 500; Sack, 4,50; Oats,
so: Barley. 100
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-11-30

General Thomas troops are said to
have evacuated Decatur, Huntsville
and Pulaski, and retreated to Colum-
bia, where it is expected that at an
early day he will meet Hood in battle.
Columbia is in Maury county, Tennes
see, on the left bank of the Duck river.
1t is at the head of a railroad leading
to Decatur, Memphis, New Orleans
and Mobile, and is adapted for a strong
defence, the river itself being a great
barrier to an enemy, which he would
have to cross in our faces. 1t was the
residence Of President Polk previous
to his election in 1874 1t has been
well fortified, and is connected with
Nashville by railroad, from which
Thomas derives his supplies Forrest,
the dispatches inform US, has crossed
the Duck river above Columbia, and is
trying to cut this railroad.
We have little of interest to add to
the above. The city papers are as
usual filed with unmeaning dispatches
and letters, which when sifted amount
to nothing. Gen. Thomas, in Tennes-
see, Sheridan in the Shenandoah, and
Grant before Richmond, are in our
opinion preparing to strike at the pro-
per moment in aid of Sherman's great
movement.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-11-30

A TTENTi0N, Ladies, One and AM
"A Here We are, two youths known AS In,
Gle Samuel's veterans. We do not like to bs
making such noise for correspondents, Va,
1t Is actually necessary. I" hat are all Van
fair damsels doing! Say something to emil.
ven US. If you cannot sreak, write. We
have served your Uncle three years faithful,
ly, and have enlisted for as many more. We
feel as if a letter or few words from soma
loyal young ladies wonld be an encouraga.
ment during the remainder Of our term. On.
ject fun and mutual improvement. Aula
dies whose sympathies are hereby enlisted
for the soldiers. are invited to address Order,
ly Sergt, or lst Corporal Co. z, 10Th Res,
p. V. v, Washington, ID. c.
All letters promptly answered, suitable Or
not.
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Notices of New Advertisements.

Valuable Farm in Oliver at private
sale-Money Wanted by j ohm Davis
Holiday Presents just opened at Mich
ols'-Correspondence solicited by SOL
diers-Hamaker's Liquor Store has
been removed to the corner room of
the Lewistown Hotel stand-Estate
notice-Account filed-List of Letters.
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~ Office is hereby given that the final &C.
~ count of Henry l.. Close, appointed
Committee of Catharine Ramsey, of Armagh
township. by the Court of Common Pleas of
Mltflln county, has been fled 10 the Office of
the Prothonotary of said county, and will be
presented for confirmation to the next term
OF SAID Court to be held at Lewistown. com.
mencing January 2. 1865.
N. c: WILSON, Proth'y.
Frothy's. Office, Lewistown, Nov. 80. 1864
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-11-30

A ny OF the i"yal ladies of NtFin COUNTY
"A who sympathlze with the defender, -
the "old Flag, and who wish to cheer tbaO'
by correspondence through the dresra
weeks of the coming winter, can now ba,.
the opportunity of doing So by address;ne
either of the undersigned. All letters VII
We promptly answered.
Address Corp1 Frank Anderson or CorrT
John Martin, Co. C, 45th ?. V. V, LIST Bri'
gade, ID Div, 9th A c.
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To Consumptiyes.

Consumptive sufferers will receive valua.
BILE prescription for the cure of Consumption.
Asthma, Bronchitis, and all throat and lung
affections, (free of charge by sending their
address to Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings county, New York.
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Ladies' EurS
DIVIDEND NOTICE

~ OTlCE is hereby given to the stockhoId.
IN ers of the West Kishacoquillas turnpike
company, that Dividend of 3 per cent, on
the capital stock paid in has been declared,
which will be paid by the undersigned. at the
Public House of Richard Brindle, in Belle
VILE, on Thursday. the 18th day of Decem.
Der. 1864. II. P. TAYLOR, Treasurer.
November, %, lS64-3t
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N O II T Q Ell

A MEETING of the Field Monitor Man.
N ufacturing Company will be held at the
Foundry office of b. Haines, in Derry typ.
Mifiin county, Pa. on MONDAY, 18th day
of December, 1864. for the purpose of organ.
izing and transacting other business Der.
tanning t. said company according to act of
Assembly Of July Is, 1863
DUTTON MADDEN.
JOHN EBY.
S. b. HAINES.
HENRY ZERRE.
JAS. NJ. LASHELL.
Lewistown, Nov. %, l864-3t
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Estate OF John Cubbison, deceased.

Estate OF John Cubbison, deceased,
NJ Office is hereby given that letters of
~ administration on the estate of John
Cubbison, late of the borough of Lewistown,
deceased, have been granted to the undersign.
ed, residing IN said borough All persons
Indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims
to present them duly authenticated for settle
ment JOHN G. SIGLER.
hosoo Administrator.
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Gentiemen,s Hats,

All the latest styles at CHARLES OAK.
FORD & SONS, Continental Hotel, Phila.
delphia.
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Y ETTERS REMAINING UNCLAIMED

ETTERS REMAINING UNCLAIMED
l. in the Post Office ar Lewistown. State g
Pennsylvania, on the Both ofNov.. 1861.
Burbrock Jssy Morrison & Gibbonev
Burke Hester Ann Manro Feason
Banck Elizabeth ONO A S
Belts Miss Annie Orth Henry
Buttercon Josy w. Oneel Charles
Dopp Miss Mary Postlethait j. N.
Dentish Mr.. Peter Manda Miss
Deem Miss l.. Price John d.
Elderd Rev. j. S. 2 Philips Saml ii.
Good Miss Hannah 2 Riden Mrs. Ann
Good Sarah Mary Tunure Mrs. Louisa
Grablll Henry Steely Howard
Gray Mary +. Smith William
HuDgtingdon John Socket Miss Maria
Lewis +. q. Winters NJ. c
Mattaur Mrs. n Williams Ebenezer
Mickey +. NJ. Whitman George
sas-" To obtain any of these letters, the
applicant must call for 'adre,tised letters
give the date of this list, aud pay one cent
for Advertising
ES="lf not called for within one month
they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
nov30 SAMUEL COMFORT, P. NJ.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-11-30

Among the deaths at Anderson
vile, Ga, we notice that of ]. Beard
of Company G, 45th p ".
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Ladies's Furs,

Purchasers may rely upon getting the best
Furs at CHARLES OAKFORD & SONS,
Continental Hotel, Philadelphia.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-11-30
Ladies' Furs.

Purchasers may rely upon getting the best
Furs at CHARLES OAKFORD & SONS,
Continental Hotel, Philadelphia.
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FORTRESS MONROE. Nov %

L have just received telegram from
the commander of the prize steamer
Florida, informing me that she had
sunk in nine fathoms of water
She had been run into by an army
steamer and badly damaged. I have
not heard the particulars, but will in
form the Department when [ receive
the written report.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-11-30

ASHINGION, NOV. 20.
A dispatch to the Navy Department
from Admiral Porter, dated Fort Mon
roe to-day, says the U. S. steamer Fort
Morgan arrived at this port at 10 o.
clock, p. m, on the 9th inst, with the
rebel Admiral Buchanan and his two
aids on board; also the following tele-
gram:
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WHEELING WEEKLY .REGlSTER.
Wheeling Daily Register.
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on the foling terms:
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The REGIsTER contains the latest War, .Po-
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The latest news by Telegraph from all parts OF
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The latest Foreign and Domestic Market he
A full synopsis ef News from the Southern
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Ths proceedings Of our State and United stites
Courts, and the Local State News
The REGISTER in its Politics, in War as in
Peace is for the Country and the, whole Country
for the Government more than the mere ad-
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more than those who, however, exalted they may
be in place and power, seek to violate Its provis-
ions : 1t uphoids and honors Union of equal
States, with equal privileges, and with equal
and exact justice to a its citizens. We are for
the old Flag altogether and the cid Union, as lar
IS it is possible to restore it, and for the ex sting
Cons tuition, in its spirit, letter and purpose.
Upon the coming events of the year rest the
entire hopes of the People and Government. We
are in the midst of bloody and protracted Civil
War Its duration and close depends upon
wiser truer and more patriotic policy than we
have seen during the present Administration. We
owe IT to the memory of our fathers and TO the
hopes of our children, to the future of our coun-
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