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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08
Transportation for Corpses, Boun.
ties, Back Pay, &c

J. S. MEwen furnishes US with the
following information, obtained from
Governor Curtin relative to the cost of
transportation Of the bodies of our
dead soldiers to their homes, back pay,
bounties, &c. for which purposes spe-
cial provisions have been made by the
State. He says:
First, an act of our Legislature, passed
March 3lst, 1864, provides for the free
ansportation-or rather transportation at
the expense of the State-ot the bodies of
deceased Pennsylvanians, and of one per-
son In charge from and to his place of res
idence, subject only to the restrictions of
orders from the department at Washing
ton. For instance, bodies only can be re-
covered that are really within our lines.
and from the various hospitals within our
reach, late orders restricting transportation
from beyond City Point, and south of
Nashville.
A letter to his Excelleucy Gov. A. G.
Curtin, or to Col. James c. Biddle, Chief
of transportation and Telegraph Depart
ment, will be promptly responded to with
the necessary papers for transportation.
Second, an agency for the collection of
back pay, bounty, etc., exists, entirely at
the expense of the State and free to the
applicant, at Washington, and any informa.
ton may be obtained, or claims presented.
on addressing the Penna Military Agent,
Col. +. Jordan, or 1t Col. James Gillilapd
487 llth street, Washington, d. G.
Third and last, message was sent in to
our State Legislature on the 9th ult,, by
the Governor, stating that arrangements
had been made by the General Govern.
ment to forward clothing and stores to our
prisoners in the South. Such articles sent
to Harrisburg aciU be tor,carded to their
destination by the State authorities. Ar
ran1gements are being perfected to that end
at least, and letters for information can he
addressed to the Governor or to the Omar.
ter Master General, Harrisburg.
The agent for transportation, etc, in the
West is Lit Col. James Chamberlin. Nash.
vile, Tennessee.
j. STEWART MCEwEN.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08
The Provost Marshal General.


We adverted few weeks ago in
strong terms on the inconsistency and
injustice of the Provost Marshal's de-
cisions, and we are glad to see that
Governor Curtin has addressed letter
to the President pointing out the die
tatorial tone and disregard of law as
sumed by this subordinate, who un-
doubtedly has charge of the most
delicate duty incident to the war, for,
as we then remarked, his acts bear
directly on tho citizen liable to do mil
itary duty. The city press, with the
exception of the stipendiory dailies
which are fattening on government
advertising, have also been awakened
from their Rip Van Wrinkle lethargy
on this subject, some of Fry's latest
decisions materially affecting the quotas
Of several cities.
To put down the rebellion the peo-
pie have been willing to sacrifice much,
and, with the exception of political
prostitutes and copperhead sympathi-
zers, felt disposed to overlook much
On fact almost everything) which un-
der other circumstances wouldnothave
been tolerated, but the time has come
when arbitrary decisions in draft mat
ters, now 80 vitality affecting all indus
trial pursuits, must be done away with,
and equal and exact justice meted out
to every man liable to 4 draft. 1t is
perhaps too late to affect the present
call, for if these men are wanting in
Heavens name let all 90 and end the
rebellion, but we hope to hear that
some member of Congress has energy
enough left at least to correct the evils
of that office by law.
Our Legislature We perceive has also
called for an investigation into Colonel
Dodge's conduct at Harrisburg, who is
chief Provost Marshal for this State.
We have not heard much complaint
against that official personally, but we
do know from unquestionable sources
that one of his subordinates, said to be
a lager beer sucker, deemed it his
especial prerogative last year to d--n
the people of this congressional dis
trict who sought documentary evidence
Of credits, &c. in that office Such men
ought not to be kept in Office for sim
gle hour.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08

PetersoR's Magaziae-The February number of this
monthly, with beautiful steel plate engraving, called
"The Birds at Breakfast" eolored fashion plate and
variety of other matters of interest is hand The
literary contents as usual good. This Magazine is
only 81 per annum, in advance, and it is at the same
time one Of the best in the country. Published by
Charles J. Peterson, 300 Chestnut Street, Phila
american Agreulturist-Ths publication is of in
trnsic worth the tillers Of the SOIL and its price
places it within the reach of all. Terms $3.50 year.
in advance; single number, Is cts. Address Orange
Judd, Publisher and Proprietor, No. Il Park Row,
New York CitY
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08

The Supreme Court of this State
lately decided that unless there ia a
speclal agreement to the contrary, the
seller OF the real estate must paw for
the stamp, because he is required to
aftix 1t to the deed. This is a matter
OF considerable Importance, as the cost
OF stamps is one dollar upon each one
thousand dollars fthe price, and when
heavy sales are made, the stamp is a
considerable item. Hereafter the pru-
dent man will agree to sell his proper
ty for so much, Sand the cost of the
stamp"
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08
The Peace Question.

President Lincoln and Secretary
Seward had an interview with Messrs.
Stephens, Hunter and Campbell, the
rebel commissioners, at Fortress Mon
roe last week, which has given rise to
all kinds of rumors, one portion of the
press insisting that it was total fail
ure and the other that it would yet
lead to peace. This action of the
President in consenting to hold an in
terview with the rebels ought to con-
vince every sensible man ofhis anxiety
to close the war and restore the Union,
and if it has failed no stone should be
left unturned to prosecute the war to a
speedy conclusion even if levy en-
masse be necessary, for it would be far
better to suspend all labor for three or
four months and close it than make
further calls for men.
What has actually resulted from the
interview will be unknown, until de-
cided action will be taken both at
Washington and Richmond On the
propositions, but we place some faith
in the following from the correspon-
dent Of the New York Times: He
says:
The rebel Commissioners said nothing
whatever of their personal views or wishes,
but spoke solely and exclusively for their
Government, and at the outset aud through
out the conference declared their entire
lack of authority to make, or receive, or
consider any proposition whatever looking
toward a close of the war, except on the
basis of recognition of the independence
Of the Confederate States as a preliminary
condition.
The President presented the subject to
them in every conceivable form, suggesting
the most liberal and considerate modifca-
ton of whatever, in the existing legislation
and action of the United States Govern
ment might be regarded as especial hostile
to the rights and interests, or wounding to
the pride of the Southern people-but in
no single particular could he induce them
to sWerVe for moment from their demand
for recognition. They did not present this
conspicuously as resting on their own con-
victions or wishes, but as the condition
which their Government had made abso-
lutelY indispensable 10 any negotiations or
discussions whatever concerning peace.
President Lincoln on the other hand, in
formed them, at eyery point. that such
recognition was utterly aud totally out of
the question; that the United States could
stop the war and arrest even temporarily
the movements OF its armies, only on the
condition precedent, that the authority of
the National Government should be recog-
nized and o5eyed over the whole territory
of the United States. This point conceded,
he assured them that upon every other
matter of difference they would be treated
with the utmost liberality; but without
that recognition the war must and would
go on.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08


seAlt appears by the following let
ter that our Lake City friends consider
zero" delightful weather in winter.
1t is Of course a matter of taste, and
we therefore 60 in for something mil
der, from FIVE to ten degrees above be-
ing quite cold enough for US.
LAKE CRY MINI, !
Jan. 81, 1865.
Nessrs. EHitors We beg leave to cor
rect through the columns of your paper an
erroneous opinion that has gained credence
in Mifflin county, about the climate of our
State of Minnesota
Stories to the effect that we had been
partly frozen, &c, &c have been circulated
quite freely through some parts of the
county, and that we all intended to return
in the Spring on account Of the cold
Now, We take this opportunity of saying to
all our friends in little Miflin, that we
have never experienced such delightful
winter weather, as we have in this Green
land of America" during the present win
ter. The weather has been all that one
could desire. Not a particle of rain has
fallen since winter set in, and the ther-
mometer has ranged about zero or above
most of the time. 1t has been but seldom
that it has fallen much below zero. And
then, during all the time, the air has been
perfectly dry, which makes it less severe
than it would have been in more moist
climate.
We would much rather spend TWO win
ters here than ONE in Pennsylvania So
far from returning in the Spring, We could
not be hired to make our residence in Milf
fin county again. The Miflin county
folks are all well and pleased with their To-
cation, which possesses this advantage, be-
side that of beauty of situation, scenery,
&C., viz: that in our town (Lake City, we
have never had a draft as yet and are
ahead on the presedt call, which is quite
an item in these war times.
Yours truly,
W. R. WILLS,
G. BELL.
JOS. HAHN.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08
Philadelphia Market.

Flour-there is very little coming
forward, and prices have downward
tendency. We have only to report a
few sales to the home consumers at
s9a9 80 for superfne, 10a10 80 for ex-
tras, 10 75al2 25 for extra family and
at higher rates for fancy brands, ac-
cording to quality Rye -four ranges
from IS to 8. Corn meal continues
quiet.
The wheat market continues in the
same inert condition noted from day to
day for some time past; sales of 1900
bushels common and prime red at S.
40a2 80, and choice lot at 50 white
is selling slowly at2 75a2 85. In corn
there is less doing; small sales of vel
low at l 6S, and mixed red and yellow
at l &C. Prices Of oats are unchanged;
1000 bush. sold at 92c. Barley and
malt remain without quotable change
Cloverseed is in limited request at
IA 75al5 per 81 lbs; at which figures
about 100 bushels were disposed of.
We quote Timothy at Sc, with small
sales at this figure. 1000 bushels Flax
seed sold at So IS. Naval stores are
dull and prices of all descriptions are
dropping.
Cattle Market.
FEBRUARY 6-The arrivals and sales
Of Beef Cattle are small this week.
reaching about 100 head. The de-
mand is good, and prices have ad-
vanced la2c. per h. with sales of extra
at 19a21c. per lb., the latter for choice;
fair to good at 16a18c,, and common
at l4al5c as to quality.
Sheep-The demand is good and
prices have advanced about 1000 head
arrived and sold at 10a12c. per pound
gross, as to quality.
Cows are rather better; about 100
head sold at s30a50 for Springers, and
S35 up to s75 for COW and calf.
Hogs-Prices are without change :;
about 1900 head arrived and sold at
the different yards at s17a19 the 100
pounds net, as to quality.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08

NRY Hoffman's Cheese, it is extra.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08
THE MARKETS.
LEgIsToWN. Feb. &. 1865

n, L q,
Butter, is quoted at 40 cts; Eggs,
33; Lard 20; Wool, washed, so; prime
Red Wheat, go; Corn, lao; Rye, 1.60;
Potatoes, 65; Extra Flour, per 100,
600; Fine 500; Superfne, $50; Salt per
bbl: 4.50; Sack, 400; Oats, IS; Barley,
ITO.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08

DYSPEPSIA.-What everybody says
must be true. We have heard Dr. Strick-
lands Tonic spoken Of SO frequently by those
who have been benefited by it, that at last
we are compelled to make il known to the
public that we really believe it effects a cure
in every case therefore, we say TO those who
are suffering with Dyspepsia or Nervous De
bility, to go to their druggist and get bottle
Of DR.. Strickland's Tonic.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08
Nstiets Of New Advertisements.

Two valuable farms are offered for
sale-New arrival OF Groceries, &c. at
Grove's-Two sales of Personal Prop
erty-Areana Watches-The Sd quar-
ter of the Lewistown Academy will
commence on the 20th-R. F. Ellis is
selling off low-ditto Loop-List of
Letters, &c.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08

Great preparations are being
made by the Washington Lincoln and
Johnson Club for the approaching in
a.guration of President Lincoln. A
grand ball in the rotunda of the capt.
tol is to be one Of the features of the
occasion
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08
ARCANA WATCH.
An Elegant Novelty In Watches

THE cases of this watch are an entirely
L new invention, composed of six differ.
ent metals combined, rolled together and
planished, producing an exact imitation of
Is carat gold, called Arcana, which will al
ways keep its color. They are as beautiful
and durable as solid gold, and are afforded
at one eighth the cost. The case is beauti.
fully designed, with panel and shield for name
with patent push pin, engraved in the exact
style of the celebrated Gold Hunting Levers,
are really handsome and desirable and go ex.
act an imitation of gold as to defy detection.
The movement is manufactured BY the we'll
known St. Jimer Watch Company of Europe,
and are superbly finished, having engraved
pallets, fancy carved bridges. adjusting regu.
lator, with gold balanced and the improved
ruby jewelled action, with line dial and skel.
eton hands, and is warranted a good time
keeper. These watches are of three differ
ent sizes, the smallest being for ladies, and
are all hunting cases. A case of six will be
sent by mail or express for Sl25.00 A sim
gle one sent in an elegant Morocco Case for
$500; will readily sell for three times their
cost. We are the sole agents for this watch
IN the United States, and none are genuine
which do not bear our trade mark.
Address,
DEYAUGH & CO., Importers,
teb8 10 Maiden Lane, New York.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08
Peace or War, that's the Question !

There are thousands. aye, tens Of thousands,
Of persons in our land who are desirous of
having peace, but they are SO afflicted with
the various diseases to which hesh is heir to,
that there is an incessant war going on with,
in on account Of the impure state of their
blood, that they have DO peace day or night.
Their earnest inquiry is, is there no balm
in Gilead-no physician there?" Yes, yes
Use PINKERToN's WAHoo AND CAnsAYA BIT.
TIERS, and you will soon find relief and possess
complete victory over your troubled and
diseased constitution. We speak thus con.
6dently, because we have tried them and the
result IN our case was most glorious. Blessed
be these Bitters Indeed they are ''peace.
makers" Remember the genuine Wahoo
and Calisaya Bitters have the name of Jacob
Pinkerton blown on each bottle. All others
are spurious. For sale by all respectable
druggists and wholesale dealers. 2t.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1865-02-08
THE GAZETTE.
LEWIST0WN, PA.
Wednesday. February 8, 1855.
g. & G. R. FRYsINGER, PUBLISHERS.

saThe Gazette is the only paper in this part of the
tle printed on power press, and has facilities for
1olng work OF all kinds equaled by few. We have
tlFee presses IN operaton-an Adams Power Press
lor the Paper, double medium hand press for Jobs
@nc Newbury Jobber for Blanks Cards, &C.
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:, Ihe GAZETTE is published every Wednesday by
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the end Of the year.
Cash Rates Of Advertising.
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Auditors do M
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Each additional line IN
Estray Notice, four times M
Caution or other short Notices, / 50
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Eight lines Of bourgeois seven lines Of nonpa-
rel make a square. About eight words constitute
line, so that any person easily calculate a square
IN manuscript One square three times 81, and 50 cts
for each additional insertion
Yearly advertisements will be inserted on sTJcb
terms as may be agreed but all such are held nav
able when ordered. They must also con6ne them.
eslTes to the space contracted for.
In all other cases lines constitute square, and
will be so charged.
We have also advanced our prices for Blanks Hand.
bills, &c.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-09-01

It should be realized in veryStAse, county
and town, in every shop, upon every farm,
by every man, woman and child that per-
forms labor. The Government belongs TO
the people; It should be employed for the
nrotection of their interests, above all
others and against all the world beside.
But I tax your patience. The subject is
full of interest and when fully compre-
hended by our people, will receive, as it
deserves, universal commentator. lhope
to see the time, when our Constitution, in
stead of being held up as q thing OF terror,
filed with chains and letters bearing down
to the earth the fres spirit of people,
will be hailed as the guaranty Of their
largest liberty, an i~npregHabI' Sh'esa for
their protection. b
Yours, Sc, X. W. CLAkAE.
j. E. WILLIAMS Sec'y.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-09-01
Jeff. DAVIS HAS BEEN CAUGHT.

The war Is now about played out,
Great changes have been wrought,
Our gallant boys are coming home;
JsH Davis has been caught.
Huzzal huzzal now hang your banners cut
Huzzal huszaI let all the people shout.
The way the rebel chief was caught
Is lAughabIe indeed;
he tried to run in pettioosts,
But he did not succeed.
HuzzA I huzzs ! hang all your banners out,
JEFF Davis has been caught, let every one now
shout.
Our boys did think It very strange,
woman should retrest
With . great boWie-knife in hand,
Until they saw his Ieet.
HuzzAi huzzAl our boys have got COED sense;
'TwiIt CATER shoes and stOgy bOOn they know
Oh, crinoliRs, We think you dna,
For you would not conceal
The flying rebel President,
When he did show his heel.
Huzzai huzza ! there's nothing half so nne
To show q foot and ankle Of, Tx we'll raised
crinoline.
Yonr days are numbered now, old Jsn,
You surely cannot hope,
Or have . better end in view,
Than the end Of stout rope.
HuEzGi huzza Jen Davis has no shoe;
In settling up all his accounts, Just keep hi
crimes In view.
Ths boys who caught Jen pavis,
Well welcome one and all,
And treat them to q fine new suit
At ISAACS UHlOH HALLI
HuzzAl huzsai fling the starry banner out,
people shout.
The Largest and Best Stock OF Fashionable
Clothing in the West, at the Lowest Prices, at
Isaac A. Isaaes's Union Hall.
Sole Agency for the sale Of 9ingsr's Celebrated Sew
ing Machines, storr's Automston Freshman, and
Strong'G Patent Army Trunk and Bed Combined.
Cor. superior and Union streets.
~ Look ont for the GfAnta. mpQS
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-09-01
Thanhaeoufes
~.


To-day, in the city OF Cleveland, will be
performed, with fitting ceremonies, the
funeral rites of the first Governor of Ohio
who has died during his term Of Office
The officers of the great State of Ohio
have came up to u city on the Lake to
unite in paying the last honors to his
memory, and his body will be followed to
its rssting-plsce to-day not only by a
throng of friends and mourners, but by
the assembled Representatives of the power
and dignity of the third State of the
Union. We can add nothing to the inn
p~ressiveness or the solemnity Of these
funeral ~obsequies by any words OF ours.
In each of the varied relations which our
late Governor sustained to our fellow
citizens of Cleveland and Ohio his personal
worth, integrity and ability are a Prouder
eulogy than any mere words could be.
As q citizen, as q business man, as q
statesman, as a patriot, as a Governor, he
commanded the respect esteem, and sd'
miration of aIl with whom he had to do.
The ceremonies of mourning which we
perform for him to-day will be no hollow
form, but will express the real and deep
grief, not only of those who join in the
funeral throng, but of every true patriot
in the State and the Union.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-09-01
Geauga County Union Convention

6ehukb SOuuly OuAOu COuNCHllOus
The Geaugs County Union Convention
met at Chardon IN Saturday last. D. W.
Converse was chosen President. The fol-
lowing resolutions, reported by J. o. Con-
verse, were unanimously adopted:
ResoIved By the Union men of Geauqa
County, through their delegates in Conuen-
tiou assembled, That We heartily endorse
the platform adopted by our Union State
Convention, IS far as it goes, and intend to
give the nominees of said Convention our
Individual support.
Resolved, That we heartily indorse the
more frank and explicit resolutions in favor
of Universal Suffrage, adopted by the re-
cent Senatorial Convention at Madison,
and will support its nominee with equal
pnsnimity.
ResoEued, That it is expected by this Con-
ventien that its nominee for Represents
tive will use his infiuencein favor of amend
ing our State Constitution by striking out
the word "white," and will vote for no
man for United States Senator who is
not unyieldingly opposed to any policy of
r~econstruction which does Lot recognize
the equality of sll men, irrespective of color,
bsfore the law.
The following ticket was put in nopinA-
ton:
Representatives, Hitchcock.
Prosecuting Attorney. N. Hatha-
way.
Treasurer. Patchin.
Recorder-OhArles b. Lamb.
Commissioned. w. Collins.
Inirmsry Director-O. 2. Bsil,
Surveyor-M. l. Maynard.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-09-01
Proclamation by The Governor.

Where's, Our State has been preGtly bereavsd by
the loss OF is executive head, his Excelsney John
hrough, late Governor OF Ohio; and,
Whereas, It'll 1T custom for q people 30 af1ict-
ed, whilst bowling in all due humility to these
heavy dispensations OF Divine Proyidence, to show
their sense OF Affection by come general recognition
Of that public value and private worth Of Ihe de-
parted which make that loss Of such general con-
Germ and of such deep feslirg and,
Whereas, His singular integrity and fidelity to
all pubic trusts, his extraordinary general Abi ity,
and bis still more extraordinary capacity for ad-
illustrative lG5ors, in q time Of trial lie this, 90
especially eDtitle the memory Of GoveID0fBrough
20 some wide and deep recognition or he part OF
his fellow citizens during the solemn pageant of hiH
funeral obsequies;
Hosg, therefore, The people Of the whole State Of
Ohio hre hereby respectfully, but earnestly, re.
quested to cease from their usual avocatiOns and
all secular pursuits, 70 Close their several places o.
b~nsiness, aud to devote ike brief time between tbs
bours Of 10 o'clock A. N. and s O'Clock P. M. O.
Friday, the first day Of September proxtmo, e
grsye and appropriate meditation on this lher
great calamity.
And il Is furthermore hereby expressly urget
upon ali members Of the General Assembly ant
other officers Of the State, who may receive this in
vitaton and can with convenience sttend hi
funeral, to be present on that most sad occa,ion.
TSigned.l CHARLES ANDERSON,
Governor OF Ohio.