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The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-02-11
The Oil Dusiness,

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The following from tho Oil City Beg
istcr will give some idea Of the amount
oftcaming done there: "For several
days during the recent good order of the
roads, there have been an almost contin.
uous train Of wagons loaded with oil.
travelling on the road from Cherry Run
70 Franklin, distance of over twelve
miles. Just think of it reader. A train
Of wagons loaded with the product of
one single township in this State, over
twelve miles in length. And this too,
only from a portion of the producing
locality of this same township. For it
Is reasonable to suppose that the amount
Of oil being supplied to the Shafcr Farm,
and other rail road points, is equally az
great. The load for these wagons is
generally seven barrels, and the weight
of barrel Of oil is about 800 pounds.
In view of this immense daily traffic
carried on by means of wheeled vehi.
olcs, is it any wonder that our roads
here soon become impossible ? No
road could long stand such wear and
tear, without constant extensive repairs.
IT, therefore, our roads, and even the
main street Of Oil City, which Is the
great thorougforc, should appear almost
impossible to the dcnizens of other pla-
ccs, they must-tako into consideration
that a good reason for it exists"
Below will be found couple of
items from the Richmond Examiner,
showing the happy state of Southern
finances, and the reorganization Of the
Confederate cabinet, and making Gen.
LEE Commander.in-chie Of all the for
ces.
[ From the Richmond Examiner, Jan.
241
The price of gold is falling, and this
time it is no luctuatiou or delusion.-
Those who have thrown away their con.
federate money to hold little gold, and
those who have spoculatcd on the disas
ters of their country are about to re-
ceivc terrific lesson. The government
has no great amount Of notes in circuIa-
tion, and the assets of the confoderacy
will redeem every cent of its obligations.
Why should those assets oe buried
where the enemy may one day seizo
them in lump, instead of being distrib.
uted in circulation when no great portion
Of them can be lost even in the worst
event. Confederate money and the for
tunes Of the confedcracy will soon riso
together. The downward tendency Of
gold is cncouragingr Private aalcs were
made on yesterday at thirty,oight for
one, fall Of more than one hundloI
per cent in less than week.
[ From the Richmond Examiner, Jan.
25th.]
A panic continues in the gold mar
ket, which is partially attributed to the
scarcity Of the confederate notes. Con
fodoratc money is in great demand,
which is daily becoming stringont-tha
ultimate effect of which must be to cs.
tablish some well defined relation be-
tween paper and specie, and oyerrula
the combination of brokers to put up
gold to specu'ative figures. Gold sold
on Monday at thirty-fvo, and yesterday
the market price was 50 uncertain as to
be nominal iVarrcn Ledger.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-02-11

a report comes from Washington
that tie pay Of over eight hundred Off.
GERS ofthe Commissary Bureau has been
stopped in consequence of their failure
to render prompt and correct accounts.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-02-11
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The following table viii be found very
valuable to many of our readers

The following table will be found very
valuable to many of our readers;
A box twcnty,four inches by sixteen
inches square, and twenty eight inches
deep, will contain barrel, [3 bushels
d box twenty four inches by sixteen
inches square, and fourteen inches deep,
will contain half a barrel
A box twcnty-six inches byfftoen and
a half inches square, and eight inches
deep, will contain one bushel.
A box twelve inches by eleven and a
half inches square, and nine inches
deep, will contain half bushol
a box eight inches by eight and one
fourth inches square, and eight inches
deep, will contain one peck.
A box eight inches by eight inches
square, and four and one eight inches
deep, will contain one gallon.
A box seven inches by eight inches
square, and four and one eight inches
deep, will contain half gallon
\ box four inches by four inches
square, and four and one fourth inches
deep, will conttin one quart.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-02-11

a Berlin editor has been sentenced
to three days imprisonment for remind
ing the King Of Prussia Of a hotel bin.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-02-11

SPIRITUAL ADVICE BY A PHYsG.
oGAN.--Old Dir. C.. was known as skill
full physician. blunt and downright. but
not addicted to church going. Mr.. s,
lo sick trader, sent for him. The pulse
was examined, the pills dealt out, and
the directions given. But as the doe
tor was taking up his saddle bags, Mr..
S. turned to him with a pious look, and
said:
81 have a solemn request to make of
you, Doctor c."
What! Of me a solemn request Of
me p
"Yos, sir; it concerns my salvation,
and / hope you wont refuse it,
why bless you, Mr.. s., that don't
come in my line send for the minister. 3"
"But hear me. I feel that I am a
very sick man, and if at any time you
see am going to die, want you to let
me know at least three days beforehand" :"
but what in the world do you want
to know that for?'
"Oh, I don't know that I am prepared
to die, and shall want at least two or
three days to prepare
"Oh, well, make your preparation
make your preparation, Mr. s., and if
you don't die, it will not be lost to your
customers"
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-02-11
EDITING A PAPER.

! The Collowins was found in the Office
Of an editor by the county sheriff:
Editing a paper is very pleasant
business.
Ifit contains too little, they won't
have it.
If tho type is large, it don't contain
enough reading matter.
If the type is small they cant read
it.
If we publish tolegraphic. reports,
folks say they are nothing but lies.
If we omit them, they say We have no
enterprise, Or suppress them for political
effect.
If we publish original matter, they
damn US for not giving original solcc,
tions.
If we publish selections, folks say we
are lazy for not writing more and Civ.
ing them what they have not read in
another paper.
If we give man a complimentary no.
tice, we are consured for being par.
tial.
If We do not, all hands say we arc a
greedy hog.
If we remain in the Office and attend
to business, folks say We are too proud
, to minglc with our fellows.
If We go out, they say We never at
tend to business.
If the local is too long, they have not
time to read it.
If it is too short, there is nothing in
it.
II it is city local, they knew it be,
fore
If it is country local, it is of 10 use.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-02-11

RESISTING THE DRAFT.-Wo learn
that a posse Of officers from the Ulster
and Chenango provost marshal Office re-
Gently undertook an expedition for the
arrest ofa band of deserters. who were
reported to have encamped in the noun
tains, on the line between Ulster and
Delaware counties, in numbers variously
estimated at from twenty five to one hun
dred, with intrenchments, &c. The ap
proach Of the officers to the place was
signaled to the descrters by the firing of
guns by some residents of the neighbor.
hood, and when they arrived on the spot
they found an empty backwoods en-
campmoni, but intrenchmeniS, and there
had evidently not been more than Il
dozen persons occupying the camp. On
their return one Of the officers discover
ed and pursued dcscrtcr to the house Of
his father, at the door Of which ne was
met by the deserter, with a shot gun,
which was discharged at the officer,
wounding him critically. lie was then
fallen upon and beaten by the deserier,
whose father and brother, as well as the
female members Of the family, stood by,
encouraging him to kill the officer, who
W as finally rescued by his companions,
who had come in search Of him, and the
men were all taken as prisoners to the
provost marshal Of Norwich. The woun.
ded officer lies in a critical situation, but
chances are that he will recover
C&cnango [N. II Union.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-02-11

A Missouri post master thus oxprcs.
sos his opinion that his Official returns
are correct II hereby certify that the
four goin A Uounte is as near Rite as |
now how to make it if there is apv mis-
take it is not Dun a purpers."
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-02-11

The negroes Of Washington propose
to get up testimonial to Butler expre,
sive OF their sympathy for him in his
removal. BY all means let the niggors
nave chance TO praise Butler. if there
ere no white men who will.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1865-02-11
The Distant Land.

Who're dost thou lie, o land of peace
Across what foamiug occan's swell ?
My heart, with sighs that never cease,
Yearns in thy palace halls to dwell,
! cannot see thy shining strand,
But yet o fair and distant land.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-08-29
800
The Albany Argus, in discussing the propriety
of taxing l.. 5, bands, says

The Albany Argus, in discussing the proPriety
Of taxing L. 5. bands, says
The debts of the states have been contracted
mainly, for the purpose OF carrying on the war
and they were predicted upon by the expected
contribution OF every property holder. Inc wal
deb. OF New York-state, county, town and
municipal-must DO 500 00O, 900 The ex.
empted stocks in the ,tate must amour. to $500,
900 COO
las the Federal Government the right to Ic-
lease the tax payers of the State TO this enOr-
nous extent, from their liability TO pay the
Sta,e and municipal debts-debts which they
helped to force upon the community? IL go
VIII sre does the reputation commence, and who
are the repudlatos2
This is fair example of the style Of argu
menl resorted to by those who advocate taxing
these Government securities. Congress exempt
cd thts, bonds from taxation. The states knew
taey were thus exempted. As the New York
World, the leading democratic organ in The
country, admits Congress had the constitutions
al power to pass the law it did. Tn, only
question now is, shall the pledged faith OF the
Governmsnt be KEEP, or shall part OF the debt
be repudiated2 Yet without meeting this qaes'
ton with any sort Of argument or reason, pa
pers indulge in the style Of appeal employed
above by the .irgus, insisting that if the Gov
erpment keeps lis faith it will be hard for tie
states How does that change the rights Of tn,
parties? 1t may not be pleasant or easy Tor d
man to pay his debts, but does that lessen hi
legal obligation Ii Congress would rcpudiat'
,he public debt altogether, it would Diminish
taxes amazingly and thus relieve the nation o
an enormous burden. Ought Congress therefor,
to oppose ii' 1t certainly ought to according
TO the logic Of the argus.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-08-29

lIuDsoN RIVER INlrirurE.-The COMMITTEES
selected to attend the annual examination Of
the Hudson River Institute, for 1868, represen.
three religious denominations They gave close
attention 10 the Rotations, and TO the social
order and discipline VI the school, and, In then
judgment, the scale @! teaching uniformly Of
very higl character. Tho analytical method
OF reducing all topics Of study to their loves.
elemsnn-oi finding the controlling law, the
Calculating reason Of ell questions in science and
language -is mos, commendahle This is ihe
only true theory OF education whatever be tbs
branch Oi knowledge The teachers Of this
Seminary not only accept the theory, but the
proof IS abundant that they earnestly and sac
ees.tully labor TO make it practical
The Grill OF the recitation room is as exact az
that Of cadets upon The Seminary campus
And while all the pupils DO not exhibit the same
degree OF isithtulntss IN improving these oIpOr-
tnniuss OF learning the average merit attained
IS proportonally high TO the advantages enjoyed.
A large well'regu.sted household, approach.
ing as near 10 a family relationship as is prae-
lcable, - the des. Of tho School and the un.
firing efficiency OF the Principal and Faculty.
has made this a realization to truly unusual
degree. The difficult problem Of mixed School
OF young gentlemen and ladies conducted on
large scale, has found better solution here
shan elsewhere within our knowledge.
AS To tho surroundings OF this Institute, they
ere unsurpassed IN Natural attructyenees and
convenience, The access by river and Railroad
Is essy. NJ lituly drills and gy mnastic exercises
condueo to the rhy,icsl ,igor Of the Iupils, wbo
are trained as we'll to commercial lite, rs for
collegiate course and the varied position dc.
msnds OF G civilization like our own.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-08-29

The Democratic State Convention Of Pennsyl
wanna met at Harrisburg last Thursday Z" The
resolutions express Willingness TO support pfesi-
dent Johnson in restoring he States, giving them
representation in Congress. and saving them
from the curse Of negro equality but can only
give full approval TO the Administration # he adj.
here's to the Constitution and laws, Furnishes kid.
mapping and robbety when committed by his own
officers, aud suffers no person to be murdered By
military commission"
The Democracy of pennN vsnia, like that Of
Ohio, do not seem disposed to accept Presden,
johnson, without "why or wherefore They
are not hif so gushing" ia their endorsement.
as their brethren in Maine and Minnesota. The,
don't choose to "go i, blind" bu, have CONVEX.
iently inserted little butts" and iis" into their
dne speeches. The truth is, the Cd leader,
begin to " smell big mice" somewhere, and re.
alils that Andy kn1ws them much better than
they know him.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-08-29

RrclrsocITY The delegation sent BY the
Canadians to Washington, to enter into nego-
tistions respecting renewal OF thu pr,sen,
reciprocity treaty, have been graciously re-
coivod TO quote Canadian paFer-and told
that they could call on the committee recently
appointed by our Government to revise the rev.
enue laws and report on The financial condition
OF the United States Considering that these
delegates were members Of the Canadian Minis
try, and thai they appeared at Washington to
negotiate with our Government, the exceeding
hopetuluOss Of the Canadian parers, that e1irac.
comfort out OF this rather summary disposition
Of tho delegation, is at least noticeable
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-08-29
Reputation.

The Cincinnati Inquirer nys lie, all the prop
erly Of The nation be taxed to pay the debt or let
none of it be taxed.
The Inquirer means by this, that unless the gov
ernment ttpudiate its contract, by which L 5.
bonds are exempt from slate and municipal taxa
ion, tho people should refuse to pay taKe1.
The object Of this camor is obvious. L. is the
commencement Of reputation and the man who
will repudate part of his contract will have nc
scruils about regulating the whole. When
these democrats thus begin the work Of repuda-
ton, II they get the power they will make no half
way business Of il.
But the camor Of the Inquirer, on the face OIL
it, ia without reason. Al the property OF the pa
ton j, taxed to pay the debt The income from
U. s. bond: is subject to tie income hI, the
same as irCome fom any other source. The mar
OF large wealth, il that wealth is invested III gov,
eminent securities, is obliged to contribute from
his income towards paying the national debt, 10
the same proportion as every other man.
Those who are endeayofing to excite preju
dice against persons who hold U S. bonds will
never intimate to their renders what would hav,
been the state Of the country if cap taliss had re-
fused to loan their money to the government on
the faith Of these bonds. They belong to tn,
party which did what it could to break down thu
credit Of the nation oil through the war The,
continually then said the nation was bankrupt
md that men were fools who would loan it pon
ey hoping BY thus creating distru'! Of tn
credit of the republic to cripple it. 40 that !. soult
be unable to prosecute the var.
They mJerably failed in that enterprise AM
now, with malicious purpose b5golten Of tina
hate OF the country and Of those who then con
trlbuted to save 1t from ruin, they are endea'oI
ing to cheat these public creditors out OF thsi
lawful interest. This is a fitting ,squsl to thei
hostility to the war for the Union and We ougb
not, perhaps, to expect any thing better Of then
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-08-29

GENERALS MUSTERED 0ur.-A late order from
the War Department, musters out OF the Army
Malor'Geo Banks and eighy.si, other gen
eral officers in the Volunteer force, stating that
their services are no longer needed Among
tho'e mustered GU, by this order we notice the
names OF BFevet MAjor Generals George j..
S'annard and Lewis A. Grant, and Bfca-
dior General Stephen Thomas OF this STATE.
Ne do not find the names OF Brigadier General,
VIM. Wells sad Jas NJ Warner in the list, aud
doubtless those officers VIII be retained in The
service for the present Those from Vermont who
80 out, es well as those who remain in, the seq.
vice, have won for themselves and for the State
they 80 worlhily repre-, on,.d a name aud a
fame as enduring as our eternal hills
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-08-29
Appointments in New York.

The recent appointment Of Preston King as
collector, and NJ. f. Odell as naval officer, Of New
York, ia creating considerable sensation among
The politicians and newspaper Of that city. Mr..
King was democrat many years ago, and is now
supposed to belong to what is called the conssr-
yative wing Of the republican party. Mr. OrdeIl
j. probably democrat now at least he voted for
Mcclellan last tall. He, however, voted and used
bis Influence in Congress last winter, 10 favor 81
The constitutional amendment abolshing slavery
The New York Wortd, speaking Of this appoint
ment, says:
1t commendabe in President Johnson that
he did not permit the fact hat Mr.. Od9l opposed
the Republican licketst the lest presidential cleo
ton to deter him from making go good an sp-
pointment. We happen 10 know that this fideli.
" Of Mr.. Ordel to the discipline Of the Demo
cratic organization vas he'd up 10 the appointing
power So a reason for the rejection OF his name
II Mr. Johnson will continue this policy, now
so ausplciously begun in ore instance Of calling
around him prominent Democrats, suihcien. 10
number, and in association with the Democratic
| party, TO be the accepted media OF conveying to
The executive, from time to time, az occasion may
arise, the views on public questions entertained BY
THAI large and patriotic body Of ctiEsns who voted
for Mcclellan and PendIeton we feel sure he viii
find himself strengthened 10 the discharge Of the
duties Of his high Office, and the public prosperity
largely promoted. The nation will give new
signs of returning vigor every time the President
opens channel Of Official com munioaion with hi
Old party associates.
The World also commenced the appointment
Of Mr.. King, to take the place Of Dir. Drape
removed, interpreting It al ,hrus! a, the radi
Gals, and one Of the steps which il believed tn
President was taking towards entire separation
from those politicians, who doubt respecting tn
safety of hi, policy Of reconstruction SO far a
the relationship is concerned however, we pre-
sumo there is no foundation for this surmise 0
the WOrId and we see % significance in thi
appointment Of Mr.. Odea, except that it
probabIya recognition Of the honesty and devo
ton to freedom which led aim to separate him
self last winter from bis party srd join the friend
Of emancipation.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-08-29
The Approaching Election.

1t 10 now but one short week before the free
men Of the State will be called upon to give in
their votes for The men they will have to rule
Yer them Tor the coming year and yet there is
such general feeling Of apathy throughout the
State in regard TO this matter that a stranger,
anacquainted with our quiet way OF doing thes,
! things would hardly credit the assertion that
next Tuesd!y was our general election day
Ehere il, of course, tte occasion for political
excitement IN this State the present year AND
! yot 1t Is important that o full vote should be
given cur party candidates, for the moral effect
q will have upon our brethren in other leGs lib
erty-loying Sa,cs. A diminished majority for
I Sac Union cause hero would be heralde1 forth
| oy our opponents ~ an evidence that the sturdy
| yeomanry of Vermont he'd tailored in their nobe
work Of wol-doing, and could blt have dc.
pressing feet upon those who are So CALAMITY
FIGHTING Free doms battles "a states where love
! Of Slavery and hatrel Of the declaration that
all men are created free have taken deep root in
mons hearts. True, any cuch deduction would
be tar from truth; but Let Us no. give ou7 op.
Posers tho lcas; sembanoe Of ground for hope
that We can be caught mapping or be induced
to forget for a moment even, tbe great prince
pies for whi.h we are battling.
Our only danger lies in or toogr.at security.
The Union party Of this State j. 20 large, IN
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-08-29

A CONVERSION EXTRAORDINARY. A Georgia
paper informs US that Howell Cobb has taken
strong ground 10 favor OF an immediate reunion
with the North, and expresses himself satisfied
with the overthrow of slavery. Cobb has GER
taiuly experienced remarkable change Of mind
since the second year OF the war, whep along
with Toombs and others, he issued that remark
able addre" to the Gsorgans and South Caro-
inian,, which said;
lie, every woman have torch, every child 4
frebrand-lst the loved homes Of our youth be
made ashes, and the fields Of our heritage be
made dssolale. Let the blsckness Of ruin mark
your departing steps, il depart you must, and a
desert more terrible than Sahara welcome the
yandals. Trust wife and children to the eur.
refuge Of God-preierriug even fer those loved
ones the charnel-house az home than l0oihsom,
rassaioge 10 nation already sunk below the
contemp, Of the civilized world"