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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-06-02

NOTICE OF INQUISITTON.
~ Whereas, Geo. w. Points, brother and heir at
law of Catharine Points, late OF Union Township,
deceased, presented petition setting forth that
the said Catharine Points lately died intestate,
leaving neither husband nor issue but leaving the
following collateral heirs to wit: David Points,
living in Bedford county, Pa, Samuel Points, re-
siding in Butte county, Oregon, John Points, re-
siding in Berldy county, Virginia, Elizabeth, in
termarried with Lewis BerShimer, residing in
Bedford county, Pa, Daniel Points residing in
Fulton county, Illinois, Henry Points, residing
in DeKalb county, Indiana, and Geo. w. Points,
petitioner, residing in Bedford county, Pa; that
said ntestate died seized in her demesne of fee,
of and in certain tract Of land, adjoining lands
of Alex. McGregor, Esq, Joseph NJ. Taylor and
others, containing about twenty acres, and pray
ing the Court TO make partition of the premises
aforesaid, to and among the heirs, &C., whereupon
the Court awarded an inquest to make partition
according to the prayer of the petitioner.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
writ Of partition valuation me directed, will
proceed TO hold on the premises an Inquisition on
FRIDAY, the Esd of ] UNE, 1855, when and here
all persons interested may attend if they think
prpper
JOHN ALSTADT, Sheriff.
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An EFFIc1ENr OFncER The 1Uegheniaa
Of last week, published at Ebensburg, says:
There being no further call for his servi-
ces in an official point of view, and in confor-
nifty with the order of the President that the
expenses of the Government be reduced
wherever possible, Mr. NJ S. Harr has been
relieved from duty as Commissioner Of the
Draft for this District. The other members
Of the Board Of Enrolment viii probably be
discharged in few days"
! We have been well acquainted with Mr.
Harr for many years, and we are prepared to
add our testimonyto to his many good qualities
1t gave us great pleasure to learn that the
government had found 50 good a man for the
office of Commissioner for our neighboring
district. And since his office is no longer ne
cessary, we know that he win carry the kind
wishes of many friends with him in his retire
ment.
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JOHN ALDsTADTs sheria.
Nov 10 IceS.a+

A ADIT0R'S NOTICE.-The undersigned
IN appointed by the Orphans Court Of Bedford
County to report aistributfon of the money in
the hands OF Mary Sill, Administrative of the es-
tate of Abraham Sill, late Of Bedford township,
deceased, to and amongst creditors and heirs, viii
attend to the duties Of his appointment at his of
fee in Bedford, on TUESDAY, the Esd day Of
May instant, at 10 o'clock A. Nj. of said day, when
and where all parties interested can attend
May i2:2t JN0. p. REED. A itor
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HYDRANrs. becomes necessary, howev-
er sorry we may be to do it, to call the atten-
tion of the ''city fathers to the fact that a
large number of hydrants are out of repair
and large quantities of water are wasting. We
know full well how sensitive these gentle men
are on this subject, but with all due respect
for their feelings, duty compels US TO tell
them that, unless immediate repairs are made
the town will suffer for wafer. We have had
a very wet season. Nothing, it is said, pays
up better than weather. If this is the case,
and it generally is, we must expect dry sea
son, at least, it would be wisdom to prepare
fer it. We were about to add, in time of war
prepare for peace, but as the adage runs the
other way, we prefer this: in time of wet
weather prepare for dry.
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Rev W. D. seigftied, pastor Of l2th Baptis. Church

1uiduciatnlas 0CCe1uDeE %OL0s 1000
Messrs Jones & s-t4entIemen:-T have
recently been laboring under the distressing effects
Of indigestion, accompanied by a prostration Of
the nervus system. Numerous remedies were
recommended by friends, and some Of them tested,
but without relief. Your Hooaand's German Bit
ters were recommended by persons who had tried
them, and whose favorable mention Of the Bit
ters induced me also to try them. must confess
that had an aversion TO Patent Medicines, from
the Thousand and one" quack "Bitters" whose
only aim seems to be to palm of sweetened and
drugged liquor upon the community, in a sly
way; and the tendency of which, / fear, ia TO
make many confirmed drunkard. Upon learn
ing that yours was really medicine preparation,
took it with happy effect. Its action was not
upon only the stomach, but upon the nervous sys-
tenn, was prompt and gratifying / feel thst
have derived great and permanent benefit from the
use Of afew bottles. Very respectfully yous
s @ w. ID. SEIGFRIED,
No. 254 Shackamaxon st.
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One cent per day ON $50 note.

Notes Of all the denominations named will be
promptly furnished upon receipt Of subscriptions
The Notes Of this Third Series are precisely sim
liar in form and privileges to the Seven -Thrties
already sold, except that the Government reserves
to itself the option of paying interest in gold coin
at per cent, instead Of 3-lOths in currency.
Subscribers viii deduct theinterest in currency up
to July 18th, at the time when they subscribe.
The delivery Of the notes Of this third series Of
the seven-thirties will commence on the 1st Of
june, and viii be made promptly and continuous
ly after that date
The slight change made in the conditions of this
THIRD SERIES affects only the matter Of inter
est. The payment in gold if made, win be equiv
alent to the currency interest Of the higher rate
The return to specie payments, in the event of
which only viii the option to pay interest in Gold
be availed of would so reduce and equalize prices
that purchases made with six per cent. in gold
would be fully equal to those made with seven
and threetenths per cent in currency. This is the
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JAY COOKE.
~ OOONI4
SUBSCRIPTION AGENT, PHrLApELPH1

SUBSCRIPTION AGENT, PHrLApELPH1A.
SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL BE RECEIVED by the
Ist NATIONAL BANK of fHOLLIDAYsBURG.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ALTOONA.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of HUNTINGDON.
NATIONAL BANK OF CHAMBERsBURG.
RUPP. SHANNON 4. co, Bedford.
REED q scHELL,
May 26:9t
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UNION COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Union men Of Bedford County are re.
quested to elect delegates on Saturday, June
oath, at the usual place and hour of holding
such elections, in the several Boroughs and
and Townships Of this county, to meet in
County Convention in the Borough &c Bed
ford, on Tuesday, the 9th day Of June, at /
o'clock, p NJ, for the purpose Of nominating
a county ticket, and adopting such measures
as may be deemed necessary to aid in compile
ting the great work Of restoration.
The following persons are authorized and
requested to hold thedelegate elections above
mentioned.
Bedford Borough-W. W. shuck, A. B.
Carn
Bedford Township-Jacob Barnhart, Lieut..
Levi Smith.
Broad Top Township Capt. Eli EicAel-
Bloody Run Borough-Wm. P. Barndollar,
Saml Williams
Colerain Township-H. W. Smith, E. j..
Diehl.
Cumberland Valley Tovnship--John Dere-
mer, Francis Growden
Harrison Township-James Mullen, John
Barmond.
Hopewell Township-John N. Davis, VIM.
Young.
Juniiata Townshipt-LeOnard Bittner, Abra-
ham s. Richey.
Liberty Toynship-Lewis Putt, d. S. Berk-
stresser.
Monroe Township Grove, George
Weimer.
Napier Township W. Davis, G. S.
Mullen.
Londonderry Township--John Evans, Sam
uel Logue.
Providence East Township-Jacob Pee, A.
j. Nycum.
Providence West Township--J H. Sparks,
VIM. Woy.
Snake Spring Township John shuss, Sol.
f. Diehl.
St; Clair Townships-wm. oster, John
Blackburn.
Southampton Township-Jaeob 7. Brown
ing, Geo. Lashley.
Schellsburg Borough-Dr. j c. EaIy, Jno
E. Colvin.
Union Township--Joseph Griffith, A. H.
Hull, ESQ.
Woodberry Middle Township H. Long
enecker Rinard l.. Replogle.
Woodberry S. Township-H. H. Fisher, j.
B. Snowberger.
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JUSTICES AND C0NsTABLES' BLANKS,
81 consistngsof Blank Summons, Subpenas,
and Executions, constantly on hand and for sale
at this office.
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ONLY LOAN IN MARKET
advantages make It the
Great Popular Loan of the People,

Less than $23AO0O,O0 of the loan authorized
by the last Congress are now in the market. This
amount at the rate at which it is being absorbed,
win all be subscribed for within sixty days,
when the notes win undoubtedly com
mand premium, as has uniformly been the case
on closing the subscriptions to other Loans.
In order that citizens of every town and section
ofthe country may be afforded facilities for taking
the loan, the National Banks, State Banks, and
Private Bankers throughout the country have
generally agreed to receive subscriptions at par.
Subscribers win select their own agents, in whom
they have condolences and who only sre to be res
pOnsible for the delivery Of the notes for which
they receive orders
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BEDFORD, PA, FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1865.
TO OUR FRIENDS.

The war has drawn rapidly to a close, and
public questions are becoming more profound
ly important and interesting than ever they
were before. Not only the adjustment of the
terms of peace, and the future constitutional
relations of the states, but all the momentous
measures of finance and taxation viii need to
be discussed within the next four years. No
citizen viii be able to make up his mind in
telligently on these subjects without the aid
ofth newspapers, which have now become
the great forum of public discussion.
On all public questions the INoU1EER has
clear, decided, wen-established principles,
which it means to utter with its usual bold
ness and freedom. The preservation of our
National Integrity at all hazards; Universal
Liberty for all men; Freedom of Speech,
and of the Press; the Limitation of the
Powers of the Government; Economical and
Equal Legislation; and the Just Distribution
Of Taxes-these are among the leading prin-
cipIes that it designs to maintain with all its
ability and zeal, yet with moderation and
Judgment. It's tone, as heretofore, will be
outspoken, candid and fearless, but in strict
observance of all the recognised courtesies of
public debate.
We trust that the principles and aims of
the INQUIRER viii ensure from its old friends
the same generous support and encourage
ment which they have given it in years past,
and that its usefulness will be greatly increas-
ed by large accession of new names to its
list of subscribers.
CAMPAIGN INQUIRER.
The importance of the approaching elee-
ton calls forth all our energies, and to meet
deficiency generally experienced for want
of proper reading matter, we viii issue the
INQUIRER as a campaign paper from and after
the FIRST OF JULY until the week after
the October election. EVERY UNION
MAN IN THE COUNTY, WITHOUT AN
EXCEPTION, SHOULD HAVE A COPY.
Let our friends see that this is the case. A
little exertion will do it.
TERMS:
The INQUIRER will be sent, one year, for
$500, if paid in advance; 1925 if not paid
within three months, and $2.5oif not paid
within the year.
THE CAMPAIGN INQUIRER
VIII De sent TO subscribers at the following
remarkably 10" rates.
/ copy IN ADVANCE ''''''-'''''.''9 % CTS
~ '0P''S ''
80 ., 90
100 = gooo
..,....a.,.,..,-
DpE1rrr7D,o
For a Club of Twenty We will send one conv
Of the C,NpA1eS INourRrR free to the getter
mn Of the Chb
Eor cluh of Fort, ,ra will sond . cow of |
the IyouInrr, free. one wear. to the getter m |
of the Club.
For Club of One Hundred we viii send
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JUSTICES AND CoNSl4AB B.4f..s TI..ac. 4.
W consisting a Blank Su n' ns subHtpAs,
and Executions soastaatly On haad and fer sale
at this oiiise.a as,
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MEMBER.
That this Bitters is not Alcoholic,
Contains No Rum or Whiskey.
AND CAN T MAKE DRUNKAPDS.
But is the best Tonic in the World.
READ WHO GAVG 60.

Bnt e the 6est Tonic IN the World.
READ WHO SAYS SO:
FROM THE Ron. THos. B. FLORENCE.
Washington, January /, 1864.
Gentlemen. Having stated it verbally to you,
have no hesitation in writing the fact, that ex-
perieneed marked benefit from your Hoofand's
German Bitters. During along and tedious session
of Congress, pressing and onerous duties nearly
prostrated me. A kind friend suggested the use
Of the preparation / have named. I took his ad-
vice, and the result was Improvement of health,
renewed energy, and that particular relief / so
much needed and obtained Others may be sim
ilarly advantaged if they desire to be.
Truly your friend,
THoNAs B. FLoREscE.
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CAMPAIGN SUBSCRIBERS. We hope our
friends viii exert themselves to their utmost
to raise US large list of campaign subscri-
bers. Egeyy Union man IN Bedford coun-
" should take the Bedford INQUIRER. Let
this be borne in mind We viii send out our
prospectus this week. Friends, exert your
selves. The County Convention assemblies
on the 9th instant, and Immediately there
after We desire to commence issuing our pa
per as a campaign sheet.
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May 1, 1ss5:4t :
a ADMINISTRATORS NllrIf,E.-

a DAIINIoI IAIURS NDTICI.
N Eafate If Darid Dicksn, 3qte IT Gambler
| land Valley tp., deceased.
Notice i hereby given that Letters Of Admins
tration dc 5oais non have been granted 10 the
undersigned, living in Cumberland Valley tp., by
the Register Of Bedford county, the saidestate.
All persons indebted to said estate will make inn
mediate payment, and those having claims against
the same must present them properly authentica-
ted for settlement GEO. NJ. i. DICKEN,
May l2I ADMINISTRATOR de bonis non
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Rss@ We have been requested to ask the
public to assist, on Friday to-day in pre-
pairing the Cemetery grounds. Much labor.
is yet required to make it the pleasant recep-
tacle for the dead that it should be. If each
family viii send one member to assist, much
will be accomplished towards the desired OBJ
sant
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GTEAM WEEKLY TO LIVERPOOL,
~ touching at QUEENSTOWN, Cork Harbor }
The well known Steamers of the Liverpool, New
York and Philadelphia Steamship Company I'm
man Line) carrying the u. ;. Mails, are intended
to sail as follows:
CITY OF BOSTON, Saturday May n.
EDINBURGH, Saturday, June 3.
CITY OF BALTIMORE, Saturday, June 10.
and every succeeding Saturday, at Noon, from
Pier a. North River.
RATES OF PASSAGE:
PAYABLE IN GOLD, OR ITs EQUIVALENT IN CURRENCY
FIRST CABIN, SS5 60, STEERAGE, $50 90
do. 10 London, 30 90 do. to London, "a 90
do 70 Paris, 100 90 do. to Paris, 40 90
do to Hamburg, los 90 do. to Hamburg, 81 90
Passengers also forwarded to Hayre, Bremeu
Rotterdam, Antwerp, &c, at equally low rates
Fares fr,m Liverpool or Queenstown; lst Cab
in, &75, $65, sos. Steerage $50 Those who
wish 70 send for their friends buy tickets here
at these rates.
Office.
JOHN G. DALE, Agent, Is Broadway, n. Y.
maTl7:ly
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EXIT NATIONAL DEBT.-Certain leading
parties of capitalists in New York have start
ed the project Of paying off the National Debt
by subscription. Com. Vanderbuilt gives
100000, and Bonner, the Ledger man, S4o,-
OoO Each share is to be worth 10000.
Capitalists viii make money by it; as it now
Is, they win be obliged to pay from $4,000
to 100000 per year tax.
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DRUDGE LETTING.

The Commissioners Of Bedford County will let.
on the premises, On FRIDAY, june al. 1865,
to Che lowest and best bidder, the building of 4
bridge across the Shawnee Ran, at statler's Mil,
y NAPIER township. Plan and specifications cen
be seen at the Office of JOHN p. REED. or On the
premises on the day Df sale.
Biz order Of The Commissioners
JN0. G. FISHER, Clerk
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REMARKABLE.-Ayoung mare, the property
Of Philip Basler ofMiddle Woodberry town,
ship, this county, aged four years, has given
birth to twin colts twice within the last fifteen
months, In four years her progeny has been
as great IN number Al the years Of her age
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II - 7-aO LOAN.
7-3O LOAN.

These notes are issued under date Of July IT,,
lseSs and are payable three years from that date
in curreney or are convertible at the option Of the
holder into
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G. W. RUPP
Chairman Union County Committee.
Bedford May 26th, 1865.

The REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE or ELEc-
rIoN FRAuDs.-A copy of the report of this
Committee has reached this Office. We have
had very little time to examine it, but we
hope, at some future day, to be able to lay it
before our readers, or at least copious ex-
tracts from it. The greater part of the re-
port refers directly to Bedford county, and
we conclude it is pretty severe on several who
figured conspicuously about the time of the
assembling of the return judges last fall
There are two reports. The majority report
is signed by Messls. JAS R. Kelley, Wm. b.
Naddell, and J. H. Negley; the minority re-
port bears the signatures of Messrs. A. An
derson, and A. Grady. These gentlemen do
not pretend to deny the facts arrayed by so
many witnesses, but satisfy themselves in
venting their wrath, if they had any, on Hon.
John Cessna. This gentleman needs no vinn-
dieation at our hands, his reputation viii not
suffer BY having his motives impugned by
these Copperhead gentlemen who could find
no other yindication for their disreputable
position.
TIE New PosrNAsrER AND Posi- oFrlcE.
Colin Loyer, Esq, having been appointed
Postmaster by Mr.. Lincoln, took possession
of that Office on last Monday Mr.. Loyer
was Postmaster under General Taylor's adj
ministration, and his uniform courtesy and
prompt attention to the duties of the Office
won for him the kind plaudits Of the commu-
nifty. He has entirely reftted the Post Office
boxes, casing, &C., and everything presents
the neatness and cleanliness which should
characterize public Offices large number
of boxes have been added, so that in the fu.
ture, the public can be fully accommodated.
The retiring officer, William Kiser, has the
kind wishes of the entire community. He
retires from four years of arduous labor with
much credit,
THE BUCKEYE Mower AND REAPER.-This
machine is said, by good judges, to be the
best article Of the kind in use Its manufac-
turers claim it to be the ''Best Machine in
the World, and we are not surprised at this,
if the evidence before us is to be credited.
The Buckeye was first introduced In 1857,
and the good features embraced. in it, imme-
diately attracted the attention Of practical and
scientific men everywhere; who were interest
ed in lessening the tolls of the farmer
PETER Fl. SHIREs OF this place, is the Agent
for this county. He is prepared to osupply all
orders for them at the lowest cash rates.
Farmers, now is the time to buy. Go to
SHIREs' at once and save money.
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MO BOAsTING
The subscriber takes pleasure in announcing to
the public that he has just returned from Phila-
dephia with
FULL AND COMPLETE
ASSORTMENT OF
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JoHH B. WIoKERsHAx.
New York, Feb. 2, 1854.
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The undersigned will sell his farm in St. Slair rp,
containing
TWO HUNDRED ACRES,
and allowance, situated the town of St. Glars
vile, with about one hundred acres cleared, with
good fences, and in a high state of cultivation,
with good meadows, and all the balance of the
land well timbered, and viii be good farming and
meadow land when cleared, with several fine new
erfailing springs, which water nearly all the fields
aud woodland. There is
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From the Rev. ThSs. winter. D. D, Pastor Of

From the Rev. Th6s Winter, d. d., Pastor Of
Rorough Baptist Church
DIR. jackson Dear Sir:--I feel it due to your
excellent preparation, Hoofand German Bitters,
to add my testimony to the deserved reputation
it has obtained. | have for years. at times, been
troubled with great disorder in my head and ner-
vous system. was advised by friend to try
bottle of your German Bitters, did So and have
experienced great and unexpected relief; my health
has been every materially benefited. I confidently
recommend the article where meet with cases
similar to my own, and have been assured by
many Of their good effects.
Respectfully yours, r. WINTER, Roxborcugh, Pa.
From Rev Jr- Hrrman, of the German Reformed
Church, kutztown, Berks County, Pa.
Dr.. g. Jackson - Respected Sir FL have been
troubled with Dyspepsia nearly twenty years, and
have never used any medicine that did meas
much good as Hoofand's Bitters.I am rery
much improved in health, after having taken .
bottles.
" "A & II rwt -
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County OFFICERS FEEs.-The following
is a cory of the Act passed at the last session
of the Legislature, increasing the fees Of the
several county officers Of this commonwealth.
1t viii be observed that the Act is merely
temporary in its provisions, and authorizes
the increase to be demanded during the pres
ent year only:
SECTION |. Be it enacted, That for one
year from the passage Of this Act, the Sher-
ifs, Prothonotaries, Clerks of the Orphans
Court, Clerks of the Court of Oyer and Ter
miner, Clerks of the Court.of Quarter Ses-
sions, Recorder of Deeds, and Register of
Wills, Of the counties of this Commonwealth
shall be and they are hereby authorized to
add to, collect and receive, twenty per cent
in addition to the sum total of all fees allowed
by law: ProUided, That this Act shall not ap,
ply to the counties of Philadelphia, and Allie
gheny, Susquehanna Bradford, and Sullivan.
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PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNOR
We have neglected to notice the change in
the Private Secretaryship to Governor Cur
tin. Mr.. A. Mullen, who held that position
for several years, has retired to accept the
post of Secretary and Treasurer to a Coal Oil
Company in Philadelphia, and COL Robert
A. Mccoy has been appointed his successor
While discharging these Important duties, Mr.
Mullin won the esteem and the confidence of
all with whom he came in contact.-Har. TEL
.PRIMRY ELECTION. The Republican Pri-
mary Election for Somerset County viii be
held at the respective places for holding the
same on Saturday the 18th day of June, 1865,
between the hours off and 6 P ~, in the
townships, and between the hours of 6 and
8 o clockP. NJ, in the boroughs, for the pur-
pose Of placing in domination Candidates for
the Offices of Assembly, Coroner, Commits
sioner, County Auditor, County Treasurerand
Poor House Director.
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CAUTION TO FENCE BREAKERS AND THIEVES.
Among the acts passed by the last Legisla-
ture is one providing
"That if any person or persons, from and
after the passage Of this act, shall malicious
y and wantonly break or throw down any
post and rail, or other fence, erected for the
enclosure oflaud, or shall carry away, break
or destroy any post or other material of which
such fence was built, enclosing any lot or
field within this commonwealth, such person
or persons so offending, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be SEN
fenced to pay fine not exceeding fifty dol
lars, one half thereof to be paid to the infor-
mer, on conviction of the offender or offenders
the other half to the support Of the poor OF
such county, township, or borough or ward
where the ofense has been committed, with
costs Of prosecution, or to undergo an impris-
onment not exceeding six months, or either,
at the discretion of the court. .