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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-07-26
RUIN OF ANIMATED NATURE.

To the sentimentalst the unhappy fate Of
so many exotic specimens. representing
every part OF the world, Will give a. much
grief is the losses I'm goods and buildings
OF his own fellOW-citiZens. Shellii.h and
pOrcupne. stOrks and swans. every repre-
sentative OF the elements, Gagged together
met common death bowling and hiss
ing. like contlagration OF the world in
miniature.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-07-26
RATES OF ADVERTISING

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-08
HoTspUR: A TALE OF TIE OLD DUTCH MANOR.
~ MananeJd r. Wriworth.

HOTsPuR. "A TALE OF THE OLD DUTCH AAfok.
By Mansfield T. Wnlworth.
The writer OF this novel to understand the taste
OF the time for the kind OF literature TO which no Is
contributor People everywhere in tho present age, and
particularly In this country, want strong and intoxicating
drauahts for the mind II Is omphatcaly the age OF
sensational impulses rs so fast, and crowded with
such successive startling events that the novelist has to
furnish a suitable stImulsnt 10 succeed The public
mlnd--snd especially the youthful mind-rccls with po
tations from the vast amount OF this literature with
which the country 10 flooded The author OF the volume
before ue will have doubt be Oh successful a. any
OF h,s contemporaries for his work will suit the public
taste We notice. too that he has entered the for
popular favor In good earnest for he has just published
another novel called Lulu. "
M Wslxorth possesses undoubtedly ono Of the nrst
and highest qualities for writer Of romance. His mind
overfows with sentiment and poetic SMILES. In fact
reminds IN Of scenes In tho TROPICS whore In ch
valley under hot sun, vegetation 10 20 luxurant that
one becomes suocstod with perfumes and confused BY
fedundaucy This ~ III same time constitutes tho fault
Of his sSyie and composition His writing requires ex
tsueye pruning Of the redundancy and repetition OF
WoFds idsss and mstaphora The same fault however,
psfvades The whole Of our modern novel literature and
hs author is NOT REMARKABLY Exceptional In this respect
ne writer hes bot just commenced bic career - an
anshor and be- has time yet 70 cuvats bis One imagns
tive ana possto gense and hw ssylc "Hotspur" NO
doubt win be extensvey rsad aad ~ bops shs authors
subition win ~ nusneA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-08

and suocssdsd In driving them OF Shortly arsrwuds
another descent made upon the canikers while work
Ing on the Algonquin, in New York by The Unlon
and again were the new knights Of the oakum and NAL
let driven on Finally the Algonquin taken across
Jersey City In order 10 be csuked and bryce Jersey
went TO work upon her In most fearless Manner
deyng the numerous threats OF the New York causers
who ordered them 70 desst until they had fairly COM
pleted their task.
II has been frequently stated by several Of the papers
that great inconvenience experienced b government
account OF tho scarcity OF this class OF uadesmen
Such assured Is not the case the present mum
Der at the yard being amply sufficient for the demands OF
tho service - lnder 90 that arrangements nave
been made with the police authorities for the thorough
protection in future Of the Navy Yard caulke against the
assaults OF their predecessors
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-08
T H e N A v Y.
ARRIVAL OF TIE RHODE ISLAM

ANIMAL OF TIE RHODE ISLAND.
The United States steamer Rhode Island, Alexander
Murray commanding arrived at this port yesterday from
Washington The Rhode Island is brought 70 this port
TO be fitted for service the flagship Of Commodore
Palmer OF the West India squadron. The following 10
List Of her ofncers:-
Observation-Disclosures Murray
LisuLunnl-F. r. Smith
Acting Xasias-zera l. Tanner, Nicholas Pratt, T. N.
Acting Ensigns-wm Field, Chas Wilson.
Engineeys-Cbief, John 7. McCutcheon; Second As
Granville Lewis, John A. Pallinson; Acting Third As,
sstants ,. veaich, D. A Bandall Z. J. Swords, Chss
Sac-Charies J. O'Nen, VIM. Bolton, J. W. Cotton,
W.. I si nS'e E...on--H. Peters
CJptrin's Clsrk-IAngdcn 9. Rodgers.
Pdymaslers Cierk-Arthur r. Haynes.
MORE MRN OUT or EMPLOYMENT
The work Of retrenchmcnt OF national expenses by
reduction Of tho employees OF the Navy Yard still goes
On last Tuesday evening the services Of one hun
dred aud seventeen dispensed WITH principally
belonging to the Civil Engineers department
TIRE FAY OF DISCHARGED MEN.
Tho total number Of recently discharged from tho
Navy Yard amounts 70 1889 The labor attendant upon
making the pay rolls necessary TO pay these men is,
Of course immense and consequently could not be got
Saturday last these have been anxously beseeng
the efficient gatekccper OF the yard Captain Waugh
with inquiries az 70 when hey would 90 PAID I'm inves
tigation II appears that tho rolls will be IN readiness
day: hut owing 10 ~ observance Thanksgiving Day
no payments will be made until 10 morrow, when the
government Indebtedness will be duly discharged.
THE cAULKERs TROUBLES.
Much has boon recently said Of the caulkcrs' strike
both pro and con- The facts elected in this matter
from authentic appear 70 DO follows Early
in September the Navy Yard authorities reduced tho
wages OF the caukers from - 80 10 90 80 per day thus
placing them par with the ship carpenters, whose
pay had also been reduced, with . view 70 public
economy Upon hearing q this reduction, the entire
body Of caukers several hundred In number which
organised a. trades union, took up their tools In the
most independent manner possible and len their work
and the yard forthwith, declaring strike.
Caulkers behg in demand Just then several ship car.
pentcs were employed - SUCH and other caukcrs were
sent on from Boston Tho latter did not long 70.
main, however, ~ they represented that New YORK
oaukers Chose who had recently struck had threatened
10 taxa their lives should they post In working Tor the
government n this yard.
Other eanikers wsrs rscsnty employed who did NOT
belong 70 the 'rtykc,r ~ the Admiral positively pro.
hibs the oemppoyment Of these mon and on the nrs
Of the month their pay raised 70 tho old STANDARD
- 20 per day. This greatly cnrAged the striking csus
err, who, few Gays since, made J: alcsed terrible
~ weTb On n ordnance SOW. y We foos Of Gold street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-08
THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Making, during nvo quarters, tho total num-


Der OF aofos .....-.. Q, oSs, SzS
The cash receipts from Sales homestead and location
fees for the qve quarters, ending September 90
1865 were 81 400 Tho cash sales for the year end
Ing June 80 1885, amounted to $74s, s27, or
$40 40 over the received from the tho
previous year. During the FISCAL year ending June 90
1885, IT'S Of public lands were surveyed The
aggregate quantity Of surveyed public lands undsposed
Of September 30, 1866, was la2, ,os5 acres.
HoMEsTEAD Law
The Homestead law has been In operation since the LIST
Of January 1863 Large bodies OF land have been en-
tered under It's provisions Five years continuous
dcnce rs necessary TO tho perfection Of the title OF
homestead settler unless no prefers 10 purchase the land
at the minimum price and obtain q patent II is est
mated that from forty to ty per cent OF tho persons
who have 30 claimed the privilege Of the Homestead law
will prefer TO make payment and thus secure title be-
fore the expiration OF tho period when IT would other
wise vest The nominal paid by the homestead set
tier and tho fee which he pays 70 the local officers arc
sufficient 10 cover the expense incident 10 the survey
and tho disposal Of the land.
LAND rrrrxs IN ARIZONA AND new nxxroo.
The Secretary urges a matter OF the utmost import
sncc TO tho settlers in Arizona and New Mexico that
carly provision should DO made by law for the adjust,
ment Of Spanish and Mexican titles arising under exist
ing treaties with the republic Of Mexico.
BUREAU surISo
The attention OF Congress again invited to the organ
izatiou Of Bureau Of Mining. All lands denominated
mineral which do not bear the precious metals should
be brought Into Market and thus placed under the guar
dianship Of private The Secretary wisely sug
gests that the existing financial condition Of the nation
obviously requires that all national resources, and
the product OF every industrial pursuit. should contribute
to tho payment Of the national debt.
PENSIONS.
Tho oct Of February ~, 1885, madc annual allow
ance Of three hundred dollars for life 10 each OF tie ve
survivors Of the Army Of the Revolution Four Of these
aged and venerable lived 70 receive this token Of tho
nations gratitude. Two OF them have since died. VII
liam Hutchings Of Pcnobsost, Hancock county Maine,
aged one hundred and years and Samuel Cook, Of
Clarendon Orleans county New York, eyed ninety nine
years. the only persons among the living known "
the Department who participated In The heroic struggle
which achieved national independence Tho nancs
Of one thousand ono hundred and fifteen wtdows Of
Revolutionary soldiers inscribed on TIE pension
S sS'l1 tho 1I &c. nsP jay :ss sSo.s ~Ssss
marriage With Tho deceased soldier took place before the
tended BY The oct x February n, lSzs 70 those whose
marriage took Plsss prior 2 January i1eA and b shs
- 4 July y. 1sla 70 suoh - we're na11sd Hjos ape
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-08
Making the total available resources from ap-
preparations for the fiscal year ending June

preparations for the fiscal year ending June
ko00 5l4z, kSx WV
This exclusive Of wha, has bocn and may 30 derived
from the sale Of vessels and other property which the
close OF the has enabled the Department to dispose
Of
The whole OF this large amount will not be needed for
disbursement during the year, and several Of the bu
expenditures for the succeeding fiscal year. The es
mates for the year ending June 80, 1857, are fol-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-08

DuFyC8 Will snow winch Oh the naval hppfcutCoc are
nos1 proficient and the most deserving will have earned
o. privilege OF being transferred 70 the Naval Academy
. b educated at the public expense for the higher du
TIE youths thus selected win DO the most meritorous
ensng several thousand, and few years experience
% determine whether hose thus selected are
The fact that the higher grades in the navy win DO
4e most worthy 70 DO commissioned warrant officers
will attract 70 the navy abundance Of the best boys
Who have aptitude for sen service.
This system will do away with improper favoritism
which tends TO Generalization and recognizes the right
q tho enlisted apprentice 70 reach the highest honor
bgUvided he proves himself worthy.
PROPERTY CAPTURED AND DESTROYED.
Naval men, while animated with the noblest FEELINGS
q patriotism and ready TO sacrifice their lives thor
q rst with tho conviction that 70 them, professionally
~ would oer bit limited opportunity, the
osls were commercial people addicted 70 mari.
eme pursuits No nav0 conflicts were anticipated and
n was supposed very few captures would be made bu,
ss and the Attempts Of interruptions foreign ayep
Surefs violate the blockade have rewarded naval vigil
lance and fidelity with large number Of prizes. many
ahsm Of great value. IL Ia gratifying circumstance
shas these prize captures have Injured the benefit
sAe naval service instead Of prvateers-dierng in this
o number Of vessels capsurcd and sent to the courts
81 adjudication from May 1891 70 the Close OF the
SobsIlou, one thousand one hundred and nftyone Of
s . saSse psss and G
vsChts d smail boats lSo; rebel rams and rsncads,
Rooel gunboas torpedo boats ana armed scnooners ano
eloops 10; olas unknown, making total Of ,14o
Ia numbers Of vesscls burned, wrecked, sunk and
otherwise destroyed during the sane time were steam
ca sS; schooner ia sloops, 81 ships, 2; brigs,
&; rebel gunboais torpedo bcals and armed schooner
ssd slOops. IL total, ses-mskins the whole
s.mbsr q vessels captured and Destroyed
laval vesses Of which there aol in service at the
ooss, made but aol captures There were el1 commits
maj war was with . nation having The greatest com
srce the globe During the recent war We have had
prvstees anoat tho rebcls he'd but limited com
Rve from which he prizes Of the navy could DO made
ueafy all The captures Of value were vcesek built IN 20
called NEUTRAL ports and fitted out and rcghted IN the
Dorh o. eovspment with which We bad treaties and
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-09
e o. . Al IL
OR
T R eA p Il )!

A Farm in Bedford township owned by John Il,
Rush, about four miles from Bedford, containing
$50 acres, about so cleared, with log house,
log barn and other out-buidings thereon erected
also, apple orchard thereon.
ALS0-A traet OF land containing k4teen acres,
about seven acres cleared with story and half
log house and log stable thereon erected. adjoining
lands Of Joseph BriCkey, John \, ialG9uad and 9th
ers, situate Juniata township. lhe cleared land
in good order, and the balance well umbefeds all
CAPABLE of easy Improvement and cultivation.
ALSO~-A tract Of land in Harmon's Bottom Ju-
nata township, with log house, barn, &c.s tAsTeoA
erected, containing 70 acres and allowance. Part
of this tract is cleared and under fence and IN good
state OF cultivation-~Rear 10 school house, mill,
&C., adjoining lands of Scott Low, Hughes and OH
ers and lately purchased from William Hurley
ALSO-A tract of land IN Union township, con-
tainrng 225 acres, 72 acres cleared, with farm
house, tenant house, double log baIn and new Saw
Mill thereon erected Also, apple orchard there
on-known as the "Snyder" or "Koons'' property.
90 acres OF land-l0 cleared and under fence
with log house thereon erected, adjoining George
TIoutman, George May and others, partly IN Jdnl-
alta and partly in Londonderry Townships, lately
owned by Andrew NoltoTd.
AL60-lG6 acres near Sto1eTstowu- within !
mile Of Broad Top Railroad-about 100 acres clear
ed, with two story dwelling house new bank
barn, stable. &c, thereon erected; also, two apple
orchards thereon, Of choice fruit. ne soil IS a
rich loam, an capable Of producing every variety
OF crops OF this climate.
ALSO--i60 acres best quality of preiTie--near
the Missouri river, close to the county seat Of
Harrison county, Iowa.
ALSO-Two 100 acre tracts, adjoining Elkhorne
city, in the richest valley Of tte west the Platte
Valey--about 20 miles west of Omaha city, and
close 10 the great national government road lead
ing west in Nebraska Territory.
ALSO-l60 acres, two miles above Omaha city,
On the great bend Of the Missouri. This tract is
well tinbered and very desirable. Al! of these
lands were located after personal inspection and
careful examination Of the ground, and be well
relied upon fer future wealth. Maps showing the
precise locatica are in my possession.
ALSO-Three desirable lots in Omaha City, Ne
braska Territory.
ALsO-A lot of ground in the city Of Dacoiah,
Nebraska Territory.
The above real estate viii be sold at such prices
IS to insure safe and profitable investments.
Notes q obligations OF any kind, that good,
will ba taken IA ezchange-partiealarly good bank
.otes. -
Maj S, 1868. O. F. SHANNON,
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PUBLIC SALE
0 f RE Ill ESTaT

Q T r Z Il Z EST TE.
The undersigned by virtue OF an order of the Or
phans' Court of Bedford county, will sell on the
premises, on FRIDAY, the 23d day of Jane, next,
the real estate late of Henry Johnson decd, con-
sisting OF tract of land, held by improvement,
containing 200 acres more or less situate in South
ampton township, Bedford county, adjoining lands
of Jacob Gordon and Daniel Tewell, about acres
Hnder cultivation, with double log house, log shoe
maker shop, stable and spring house thereon erect
ed. Terms Cash. The sale will be opened at 10
o'clock A. u. of said day.
THOMAS DeNAHOE,
May 10. Adui,r.
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BE FORD HOTEL.

The undersigned having taken charge Of the Bed
ford Hotel, formerly kept by Col. John Hafer, an
noupces TO the public that he VIII be able to afford
the best accommodations, both to the travelling pub
lie and home custom. The house will be improved
and re-ftted, and the Bar Will always be well sup
piled with choice liquors. His table will be sup
piled with the choicest edibles of the season, and
he will spare no pains to make if suitable for all.
His stable is of the best in Bedford and good
hostler will always be in attendance.
1gBoarders taken By the week, month or year.
Terms reasonable The public are respectfully In
vited 10 give him q call.
JOSHUA }. SHOEMAKER
Bedford, Japuary IS 1864.
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TIE MENGEL HOUSE
IULIANA STREET, BEDFORD, p

The subscriber respectfully begs leave 10 inform
the travelling public that he has recently enlarged,
improved and reftted his house, both for the ac-
commodation Of travellers and boarders, as we'll as
country customers. Persons coming to this place
for the purpose Of visiting the Bedford Springs. will
find this house pleasantly located.
Ample and convenient Stablng is attached to
this Hotel, which will always be attended by care
full hostler. Also a safe and convenient carriage
house,
All are invited to give him call.
ISAAC MENGEL, Proprietor.
A9rIi, is; 1854.
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matioa IA regard to Dress and the Taiet, than any
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viii abound with selections OF VIII, Original Stories
Comic SIX tche5, ana light Literature, callsd IRON
"ei'-g2TneFed soraAoUse OF fun, fact and incident
aiord;ns Interesting light reading matter for tas
R-I-or and the Preside.
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COMIC STRATious.

This DsPartmeL. Of the Monthly, unde4 the im-
e sdlate supervision Of McLzvtg. the celebrated
Comic Daineator, vii! be +oaHd always Iich in Wit,
--eEtllIeats and aP?scg4iate Design.
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sTRIwER's
nlIGlNIn GoIGLL EIRIp.

E.3ID5uEaJ UV0GA M = @DE
For Co4gts. Coils, Croup, H'd9optag Cough,
.4sidna, Bronchitis, SpatSas Blood,
Pain aad H,ealaf8s ~ fbe Breast,
Difficulty Of Breaiajag, &c
THIS is no nsw remedy. Il has been used S@0e
1or a number Of years IA Maryland and
parts OF PenHsy syyania, and has, wherever
known, acquired an unprecedented reputation
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recommended.
So apparent is It's usefulness, and 50 remark
able has been its cures that IL fast supsI- y0Ur
ceding every other remedy for those diseases.
The afflicted can rely upon It doing as nuch
fof them, and in many cases more thaa any
other remedy now before the public.
It is recommended and prescribed 10 the
practice of large number Of the most intel Chtf-
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IS used and considered an ndis pensabe house
hold remedy by a large portion Of The first
families OF the State,
1t is used by all classes Of society and the
universal cpInjou is that It is good. Lhts
Sgrap IS pnreiy Ptset4Is C9ngou@a. II Is No
pleasant o take, aud never does injury. But
owing TO its paIi.yIn qualities, must do good
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~ ondeTful, soothing, calming, and a'laTiHg cHIG
| the most violent coughs, purifying, strength
! eniag and iuvigoratins The whole system,
/ calming and soothing lie nerves; aiding and
facilitating expect Grafton, and healing The ases&
DISEASED LUNGS,
| thus striking at The rect Of disease, and d.!-
! GROUP. dc CT
This disease IS announced by dsfica'ty OF
breathing, shriil whstiiHg or .. heazHg, hack
/ ing cough and threatened sufocaciau. sc. It
! mostly occurs 10 young children. No thid Group
! need die OF Group il this Syrup s pror1.y
! used and used in time, Mothers haYiag crgupy
! children should watch ne frat sao" ol tie
disease, aud always keep this remedy ct hand # this
/ For coughs alter measles this syrup IS most