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Arizona miner., 1864-03-23

ANOTHER TERRITORY. Idaho is to be divided and the piece, with contributions from Nebraska, Dacotah, Colorado, and Utah, is to make new Territory, to be called Montana"-so 50 report frcm Washington says, and we presume it is true. Idaho has proven much too large for con- venience The election for Delegate to Con- gress from that Territory resulted in the choice of Governor Wallace. While Governor of Washington Territory he was sent to Congress and as he then proved an efficient representative of that Territory, so he now will of Idaho. The policy of sending man to Washington Known to have the ability to advance their interests seems to have been rightly appreciated by the voters of those thriving Territories.
Arizona miner., 1864-03-23

OK the fourth page Of this number Of the MENRa, ws reprint the Act organizing the Ter ritOry. Although drawn by lawyer and resi- dent of New Mexico, it is singularIy imperfect in it's provisions, and was only accepted by the friends of the Territory, lest an attempt at amendment might prevent it's passage at the last Congress The organic act of Idaho is far more complete, and will save the officers of that Terri tory much annoyance which must here be expe. rieuced in defining what powers Congress really meant to prescribe. A very liberal construc- ton of the Act should be allowed under the circumstances.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07

The following, from the Chambersburg
Repository, gives an account of the manner
in which horse thieves are to be treated in
Franklin county:
On Friday week horse belongin. to
Mr.. Martin Heintzelman was stolen from
the hitching- post at Wingert's store in
Fayetteville. Suspicion attached to John
Myers, who was in town that evening, and
the suspicious were confirmed when Myers
and his brother Wiliam-both residing in
the South Mountain were in Hagerstown
the next morning, and the stolen horse was
sold by William. On Friday last the two
brothers returned to Fayetteville, both
riding and armed, and when confronted by
Mr. Helntzeiman they asked two days to
prove their Innocence, and proposed to
leave their horses there until they did so;
but soon after they were seen trying to get
away, and when the citizens Showed de.
termination to arrest them, they ran across
the fields towards Mr.. John Crawford's.
Captain Funk got four armed men and
pursued them. He soon overlook them
nearly mile from town, and caught vii.
liam; but John refused to stop when called
upon to 90 so, and he was shot, the ball
entering his back under the left shoulder
and passing through the lungs and out at
the right breast. He was taken to Fayette-
vile, where he now lies in very critical
condition, and his brother William is in
prison awaiting his trial. The people of
the county are about prepared to save our
courts the trouble of disposiug of horse
thleVes. They are either rebels or in col
fusion with rebels, and their vilIainous
work will be arrested only when they learn
that they must face bullets.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07
Philadelphia Market.

The demand for flour is limited at
about former rates, and the market is
dull; sales comprise about 900 bbls in
lots at from Sl0.75@1l for extra, and
s12Wl2.25 e bbl for extra family.
The retailers and bakers are buying
in q small way at from S9.75010.25
for superine; S10.50@11.12 for extra;
Sl2@l2.50 for extra family, and S12.75
m13 p bbl for fancy brands, as to
quality. Rye Flour is quoted at 50 2
Dbl, and Corn Meal at SS.25@8.50 q
bbl.
Grain.-In Wheat there is less doing,
but prices remain about the same as
last quoted, with sales of about 1000
bus. at 260@265c for fair to prime Pa,
Western, and Southern reds, and white
at 2.800290c z bu., according to quail
ity. Rye is selling in small way at
L72@1.75c p bu. Corn is less active;
small sales are making at 1.8Sc for old
yellow and l.65@L.75c u bu. for new,
as to condition. Oats have declined,
with sales of 1900 bus at 9099lc f9
bu. Barley is quoted at from Sl.85@
2.05 R bu., but we hear of no sales.
No change in the Cattle market.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07

Our remarks on the tendency of
copperhead journalism to make thieves,
robbers and cutthroats seem to be ia
ken to heart by the devoted servant OF
JEFF Davis i Co. who edits the Selins-
grove Times, as he devotes some space
in his last paper to personal abuse OF
the Gazette, religion, &c. We do not
wonder at his rawlings, though we do at
the exhibition Of reputed INFIDEL
showing any signs Of conscience at all
No paper in the interior has more
openly advised resistance to law and
upheld treason and disunion than this
same editor of the Times, and in proof
of his teachings we state the fact that
the only man row in this county who
is threatening to kill U. S. officers is
q subscriber to that paper, while it is
equally we'll known that the advisers,
aiders and alb ttors of deserters in the
lower end of the county are Of the
same stamp.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07
The Presidents Message.

The Presidents message was de-
llvered to Congress yesterday at
O'Clock. 1t recommends that provis-
ion be made for etfectually preventing
foreign slave traders from acquiring
domicile and faculties for their crimi-
nal occupation in our country.
1t has been thought proper to give
notice that after the expiration of six
months, the period conditionalIy stip-
ulated in the existing arrangement
with Great Britain, the United States
must hold themselves at liberty to IN
crease their naval armament on the
lakes, if they shall find that precaution
necessary.
He suggests whether it might not
be both competent and expedient for
Congress to provide that a limited
amount of some fnture issues of public
securities might be held by bona fide
purchaser, exempt from taxation and
from seizure of debt, under such re-
strictions and limitations as might be
necessary to guard against abuse of so
important Il privilege.
This would enable every prudent
person to set aside a small annuity
against possible day of want.
Since the last annual message all the
important lines and positions then oc-
cupied by our forces have been main
tanned, and our armies have steadily
advanced.
He recommends. the passage of
constitutional amendment abolishing
slavery throughout the United States
The next Congress will pass it if the
present does not
On careful consideration of all the
evidence accessible, it seems to the
President that no attempt at negotia-
tion with the insurgent leaders could
result in any good, as the rebels would
accept nothing short of a severance of
the Union, precisely y what we will not
and cannot give.
He retracts nothing be has hereto
fore said on slavery. He will not mod.
ity the emancipation proclamation.
The war will cease on the part of
the Government whenever it shall have
ceased on the part of those who be-
gan it.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07
From the Seat Of War.

We have nothing of a definite char
actcr from the seat of war. General
Thomas has concentrated his forces at
Nashville, probably with view to
draw Hood from Sherman, and great
battle is looked for in that region. No
fears are entertained of the result.
Of Gen. Sherman's movements it is
difficult tC form an opinion, though it
- evident that he was gradually NOV
ing forward, securing vast extent of
country, and if he designed to reach
the Atlantic he must be there by this
time. A naval expedition which re-
Gently sailed from Fortress Monroe
has no doubt co-operated in Sherman's
movement, as also body Of troops
under Gen. Foster.
Gen. Gregg's cavalry, of Grants ar
my, last week made an important raid
on rebel supplies at a place where they
intended to construct a new railroad,
and destroyed Il large amount of prop
erty designed for the rebel army.
The rebel papers are studiously ST.
lent as to Sherman's movement, but
seem to grow iubiIant when they hear
of the retreat of scouting detach-
ment of cavalry or the capture of a
few men--tacts which show that no
rebel force has thus far impeded or
met the main army.
We learn from Washington that
the organization of the new veteran
army corps which is to be placed under
the command Of Major General Han
cock has already commenced, and with
most encouraging prospects of sue
cess. The new corps is to consist of
volunteers to the number of twenty
thousand, and all who enter it must
be able-bodied men, and have served
two years in the army.
1t is stated that some guns will soon
be in position before the rebel capital,
which will throw shells of extraordina-
ay power from the batteries of the
Eighteenth Corps, distance of seven
miles.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07

ss~ Paul the Apostle speaks of Luke
as the beloved physician" and few endear
themselves to US more than those who like
"mlnlsterlng angels" bring us the healing
balm In sickness. So it is with medicines
that cure; though we never see the maker
yet we get feeling of regard for him
through them. How many have reason to
bless Dr. Aver for his invaluable remedies
SO cheap and yet SO effectual, What
puolc oenetactors better deserve esteem
than those who rescue the body from dis
ease and premature decay?-Portsmouth
(N IL Gazette. '''''''''
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MCoNNELsRuRG- Pa Dec 9

-.
\ fight occurred at Timber Ridge, near
this place, yesterday, between portion of
company L, l0lst regiment of Penusyl-
vania mounted infantry, and some deliu.
quent conscripts of this county 1t having
been ascertained that number of them
would be eongregated at shooting match,
measures were at once taken to secure the
party. The soldiers advanced to the spot.
and, as Provost Marshal Houpt went for
ward to hold parley, the conscripts cried
out, alt is the Provost Marshal" and in-
mediately a number of shots were fired at
him, none of which took effect.
The soldiers then opened fire, and gen
eral fight ensued, that lasted for about an
hour. The deserters were finally driven
over two hills, skirmishing being kept up
the whole way. Owing to the fact that
the lighting was carried on principally in
the woods, the casualties were slight The
conscripts lost one man killed and two
wounded None of our men were injured.
One of the wounded men fell into our
hands. The remainder of the party, be,
ing familiar with the country, fed to the
mountains
The forces were under command Of Cant.
Maioney, an efficient officer, and more
affairs Of this kind may be speedily looked
for. as 1t is determined to bring these
outlaws and lncendiaries to Justice
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07
DR.. Velpau's French Pills,
Ladies' take Particular Notics.
THE REAL FELPiU FEMALE PILL
WARRANTED FRENCH

TNHESE Pills, so celebrated manv ro.
- aga IN Paris for the relief of female !,
regularities, and afterward So notori1ns {
their criminal employment in the practico -
abortion, are now offered for sale for tho a..
time In America. They have been kanr n
comparative obscurity, from the fact thai tba
originator. DIR. Vel ipau, is physician in p,rs
OF great wealth and strict conscientious nr;r
clpies, and has withheld them from general
use. lest they should be employed for upIav.
tuipurpnses. In overcoming Female Obstrn.
tinns, Falling of the Womb, Whites Greer
Sickness. Suppression, Retention or Immod
crate Flow Of the Monthly Discharges. thav
seem to be truly olunipotent, bursting omen
the flood gates from whatever cause mayba
stopped them but they are offered 10 the nnh.
lie only for Legitimate uses, and all agents ara
forbidden to sell them when it is understood
that the object is unlawful. Married adia.
should never take them when there ls anv
reason to. believe themselves pregnant. rorthev
will be sure to produce a miscarriage.
These pills are entirely safe under all cir.
cumstances, being composed entirely of sub,
stances from the vegetable kingdom.
Each box has the coat OF arms for the city
of Paris stamped on the box, with the word,
" Trade Mark" in French, to ocounterfeitwb;rb
Is misdemeanor. and all persons will be
dealt with according to law.
gss Full directions accompany every box.
Ladies can obtain a box sealed from the
eyes OF the curious. by inclosing One Dollar
and six post office stamps to any respectable
druggist, or to 0. G. STAPLES, General
Agent for the United States Waterton. n Y.
Agents--Chas. Ritz and T. j. Hoffman
Lewistown; Mrs. NJ. 7. Brennan. McVey.
town John Reed and S. S. Smith, Hunting.
uoh' dec7 ly
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07
Rebel Attack at Franklin.

r, WASHINGTON, Dec. l.
Inc following official dispatch, confirm
ing tne victory IN Tennessee, has been re-
celyed at headquarters:
. FRANKLIN, Tenn, Nov. 80.
10 NGjor Gen Thomas The enemy
made heavy, persistent attack with abont
TWO corps, commencing about o'clock in
1ne IN afternoon, and lasting until after dark:
lie was repulsed at all points with very
6eaVy loss, probably 5000 to 1000 men.
Our loss is probably not more than one
tenth OF that number We captured
aoout i,OOO men, including a Brigadier
General.
MAI. GEN. SCHOFIELD.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07

The Lungs. The cold and changeable
weather tells terribly on those who have weak
and diseased lungs Many are suffering at
this time with affections Of the throat and
lungs. Bronchitis is becoming a verv com
mum ataiction. Those who are predisposed
to Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, &C., should
avoid the night air. There are many prepa.
rations recommended for these diseases, but
there is not doubt that DR.. Strickland's
MeliitinouS Cough Basam is the best remedy.
We have known it to effect cures in the worst
cases of Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis. Asthma
and primary cases of COnsumption.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07
GllllTlA A223AlSa

! ~ oltCE Is hereby given that the several
! ! assessors of NlifRin county have fled
/ thelr MILITARY Enrnliuents Of the militia of
thls Couimonweaith in tie Commissioners
Once nc LewIstown, where they can be ex-
amlned until within one day Of the Appeals.
which will be held as follows:
/ For Decatur township, AT the public house
Of A. NJ. Ingram. on Tuesday. 18th Dec.
For Granville and Derry townships, at the
CommisSiuners' Office ia Lewistown, on
Wednesday, l4th December
For the Borough of Lewistown. on Thurs
day. 18th Decemher
For Oliver, McVeytown and Brattcn. at
the public house of George Settle. Railroad
Station, opposite McVeytown, on Friday.
10th December.
For Newton Hamilton and Wayne. at the
public huuSs of VIM Brothers, in Newton
Hamilton. on Saturday. 18th December
For Armagh township, at Milroy, on Mon
day, 18th December.
For Brown township, on Tuesday, 20th
December.
For Union and Menno townships, at Belle.
vile, on Wednesday, 2ist December
This enrolment has nothing to do with the
u ). enrolment with Communication, substi
tutes. certificates of discharge for disability
or other cases but all enrolled must either
appear in person and undergo an examination,
or they can hand the Assessor an affidavit as
provided in the following section nf the act
for organizing the militia of this State: but
this must be done on or before the day of
Appeal, as such certificates will be received
thereafter:
ANY person claiming that he is not liable
to military duty, on account of some physical
defect, or bodily infrmity. or that he is ex'
empt from the performance of military duty.
by any law Of this State, or of the United
States may, on or before the day specified in
such notice, and not after. deliver to said
assessors, an affidavit. stating such facts, on
which he claims to be exempt. or not liable
to do military duty; such affidavit may be
made before any person authorized to admin
lister oaths; and the-assessors shall cause all
such athdavits to be filed in the office of the
county commissioners and if any person
shall swear falsely, in such affidavit, be shall
be guilty Of perjury"
The depositing Of a certificate will not in
itself exempt any person, as the Board may
deem the reason given insufficient or unsatis-
factory,
The appeals will be held between the hours
of a. IN. and 3 p. m.
Il. liberty, LepiSto,ca,
G Brought, GranyilIe,
d. Il. Forster. Derry,
Jacob Hook, Decatur,
Jacob Slime Oiirer,
II. Bratt0n. Brutt0n,
J. A S,rartz, Nc Feytorn,
J. Gaibraah, n H1muton,
J. Glasgow. Wayne,
/ Thompson. Arnsagh,
d. Henry. Bro5cn,
j. II. Morrison. Union.
". J. Fleming. Ae,no,
Assessors and Enrolling Officers.
SAMUEL DRAKE, J
Nj. MILLER, Commiss'rs.
j. TAYLOR,
Lewistown, Dec. I, 1864.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07
More Incendiarism.

NEW York, Nov so.
The mahogany lumber yard of Messrs.
Ogden & Co, which was almost totally
destroyed by fire at an early hour this
morning, occupied one-third of the
block on Washington street, between Hub
ert and Beech, and extended through to
West street, occupying the whole of the
block on Hubert street, between Washing
ton and West streets. The yard was filled
with an immense stock of mahogany and
valuable lumber, the value Of which is
estimated at Sl50,000. The fire was dis
covered at about the centre of the yard by
Sergeant Farrell, of the Fifth precinct,
while patrOliing the precinct, who imme
diately gave the alarm.
The tiremen and police were promptly
on hand, but owing to the infammable na-
ture of the materials the flames spread with
the most fearful rapidity until it was feared
that the whole neigh hborhood would fall
prey to the devouring element. The flames
lighed up the sky tor a considerable dis
tance, and were visible all over the city.
An immense crowd gathered at the scene
of the couhagration, and the most intense
excitement prevailed for time Great
apprehensons were entertained for the sur
rounding buildings, which had they caught
fire, would have caused an almost incalcua
bic amount of damage. After time, how.
ever, by the untiring exertions of the fire
men, and the copious streams of water
launched upon the fire by the numerous
steamers, the flames were subdued and
finally extinguished, but not before great
portion of the stock on hand had been des-
troyed.
Phosphorus was used to fire the property,
and it is believed that the object was to
destroy the extensive Government ware
house adjoining, where immense quantities
Of army clothing are stored.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07

The Johnstown Democrat has put
up its subscription price to s3
The First National Bank Of Belle
fonte-E. c. Humes President, J. P.
Harris Cashiers now in operation.
Salmon P. Chase, of Ohio, late
Secretary of the Treasury, has been
appointed Chief Justice of the u. s.
No better appointment could have
been made
,.-Godey's Lady's Book for January.
rich in establishment and literary mat
ter, is already upon our table We
are authorized to receive subscriptions
at $3.50 per annum, and will order it
at that price to subscribers to the Ga
Zette.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07
REGISTERS NOTICE.

REGISTERS NOTICE.
H'lIE following accounts have been examin
A ed and passed by me, and remain lied
on record IN this Office for inspection of heirs.
legatees, creditors, and all others in any way
interested, and will be presented to the Or
phans Court OF Mittiin county, to be held in
the Court House, at Lewistown. on MON
DAY, the I'd day of January, 1865, for allow
anee and confirmation, nisi, and unless ex
ceptions are filed within four DAYS thereafter.
will be confirmed absolutely:
|. The account of David Weller. ad
minstrator of William McNabb. SEN, late
of Union township, deceased.
2. The account of VIM. r. Wills. ad.
ministrator of Christiana Wills, late of Derry
township, deceased.
3. The account of c. Hoover, administra
tor of William Cowden, late OF the Borough
of Lewistown, deceased.
4. The account of John Mcdowell, ir.,
administrator of John r. Mcdowell. late of
Armagh township. deceased, as filed by the
administrators of said John Mcdowell. ir.,
5. The account of William. J. Fleming,
administrator of Samuel Wills, late of Union
township, deceased.
g. The account of Daniel Brought, one of
the administrators of Daniel Brought, late of
Granville township, deceased.
7. The account of Mrs. Margaret Hender
son, executrix of Joseph Henderson, NJ. D.,
late of Granville township, deceased
8. The guardianship account of Jos. NJ.
Fleming, guardian of VIM. j NJ. Fleming,
minor son Of William Fleming late of Brown
township, deceased.
9. The guardianship account of Eliza Car
ney, guardian of George and Ella Carney,
minor children of George Carney, late of the
Borough of Lewistown, deceased
SAMUEL w. BARR, Register.
Registers Office, Lewistown, Dec. 7, 1864.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07

k ~ pursuance Vi an oruer issued by the Or'
IL phans' Court of Mifain county. will be
exposed to public sale, at the Court House,
in the Borough of Lewistown, on
MONDAY, January 2, 1864,
the following mineral and ore rights and
tracts of land, to wit:
No. 3. Ore Right and Mineral. 81 much
of a certain tract of land lying near the Dor.
ough of Lewistown. which was formerly the
property of John Brown, and which David
w. Hulings, esq, purchased from John Nor
ris, esq, as lies on the south side of the large
ridge.
No. 4. Ore Right All the lands lately
belonging to certain Elijah McVey, in Su,
gar Valley, in the county of Mifflin. and in
all the ridges bordering on the said valley,
adjoining the Juniata river. Also, fifty acres
of land on the ridge adjoining the said river,
above the house lately occupied by the said
McVey.
i No 5. Mineral Ore Right. In the lands of
John Oliver, lying south and east of the
house lately occupied by the said John Oliver,
Icing the large ridge lying in Wayne (now
township. Mifflin county, and
running from Strode's run to the river near
Horning's Ferry.
No. {. The one undivided half part of
tract of land situate in Armagh township,
Miffln county. containing 400 acres and al
lowances, known as the Hamilton Longwell
improvement.
No. g. Mineral Ore Right In a certain
tract of land whereon John Burns and James
D. Burns, sons of Magil Burns, deceased,
formerly resided, situate in Derry township,
Miffiin county, containing lis acres. more or
less, adjoining lands late of R. NJ Jacobs
and others, being all the lands devised to the
said James D. Burns. esq, deceased
No. 8. Mineral Ore Right. In the lands
late Of Joseph Dyser, adjoining lands of w.
?. Elliott. esq, Hulings. Jennings. and Bren-
emsn, lying upon the south side of the great
ridge. northeast of the late residence of the
said Joseph Dyser
No. 10. Mineral Ore Right In certain
tract of land, in Derry township, Mifiin CO.,
late the property of Isaac Strobe and Joseph
Strobe. containing 200 acres. more or less,
and adjoining lands late of d. w. Hulings,
esq, and others.
TERMS The purchase money to be paid
on confirmation of SALE
Ra Sale to commence at O'Clock, p. m.
THOS. p. CAMPBELL.
dec7 Admr. Isaac Fisher, decd
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07

NOTICE 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
Mi1lin county, has been filed in 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.
Prothy's. Office. Lewistown, Nov. 80, 1864.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-12-07

The Meek" man Of the Bellefonte
Waterman has been sued for gross
libel on the Oversecrs of the Poor.
The President Of the United
States has appointed Hon. James Speed,
OF Kentucky, Attorney General Of the
United States, to fill the vacancy oc-
casioned by the resignation of Hon.
Edward Bates.