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The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-04-12
For the Advocate.
COAL FORMATIONS.
Number One.

Mr.. Editor-By request have con-
cluded to communicate through the Ad-
poate to those whom it may concern,
such knowledge of the great coal basin
of Little Toby Greek in Elk county. As
some experience in mining, together
with a natural curiosity prompting me
to make such observations as chance
threw in my way, and familiarity with
the country has enabled me to gain In
DONG so | shall confue myself chiefly
to Little Toby and its head branches,
leaving that part of the basin which in.
includes Brandy Camp Creek and Meade
Run; for gentlemen who have minutely
and scientifically examined that side,
and who are well qualified to report
their information, should they choose to
do 50. The coal measures, counting up
wards. are the thirteenth formation
seoloyically considered in this State as
the twelfth formation. Lying immediate
ly under is a coarse sandstone rock often
mixed with rounded pebbles of quart.
and which is termed the sandstone anc
conslomerate formation. This rock anC
underlying formations, in some age o.
the world, have by internal commissions
been heav"d up into mountains anl
high barren ridges that divide the Goa
measures into vallies or troughs, as l
we're. The Little Toby Greek baSlr
being the fourth, north westerly trou
the Allegheny mountains, the rim tina
divides the Anthracite coal regions tror
the ISituminous. | may here remar
that the coal measures Of Little lob
extend north easterly through Benz'na
er township, and south westerly throdg
parts OF Clear6eld and Jefferson couI
, ties. With the first two beds OF coal
, the lower part Of the basin, confess
, have but limited acquaintance, enOug
, however, is known of one Of the bee
, whether A or B bed am not prepare
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-04-12

TO say, think the latter, to make it an
object Of the first importance for those
owning lands near the edge of the basin
to investigate it, 1t cannot be drained
except in chance places in the interior
of the basin, but vast body may be
round the outer edge where streams cut
through sufficiently deep for that pur.
pose.
The first knew of these beds, Jacob
McCauley, in boring for oil on Toby
Creek passed through them; one, l
think he said was one foot thick the
other FIVE feet. l afterwards discovered
a bed of coal on land of Michael Hook,
which was one of them. It's thickness
is said to he three feet, or more. Last
winter, Peter Conner opened the same
bed near the Daguscahonda Rail Road,
and within few rods OF the edge of
the coal measures, and it was found to
be four feet thick. 1t has also been
opened at j. B. Carriers on one Of the
heads of Brandy Camp, three feet
thick, and ! have seen one Of them
opened on Sawmill Run, near James
Rogers place, about one foot thick.
The aforementioned coal appears to be
of the best quality.
These beds, or one at least (say the
largest) was noticed by me years ago,
but having almost the identical kind of
shale everything it that ovcrlics the next
coal above, and having no particular in.
terest in examining, had always sup
posed it to be the latter. I have au idea
that the large bed can be found on a
piece of my land on Little Toby, and
think OF testing it next summer. But
adieu for the present.
In my next letter ] will treat Of those
beds | more certainly know of.
JESSE KYLER.
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ENDURING PEACE.
from the Round Table.

The wires which, precisely one year
ago, thrilled across the continent the ex-
citing news of the prolonged death-strug.
gle Of the rebellion, now throb with the
no less joyous official tidings of the per-
feet restoration of peace, union, and har-
mony. On the End day of April, 1865,
the much enduring army which had so
often heroically surged up in vain against
the cory intrenchments Of Petersburg
burst, in a mighty tide, over all barriers,
and, before the dawn of the Sd, Peters
burg and Richmond were ours. With
happy anniversary celebration the Pres
ident chose the I'd of April, 1866, to
proclaim to his people that the long in
surrection was ended, the war, cloud furl.
ed away, peace reigning in every state,
and that now, at length, liberty was ev-
erywhere proteced by law.
Once again the mind reverts to the hor-
rid chasm of toll, peril, anguish, bereave-
ment, and death which yawns between
| April, 1861, and April, 1866. The
unutterable history of those five years, IN
which relentless civil strife rent the coun-
try in twain from ocean to ocean, shows
at what price we have bought the peace
now shining over the exhaust ed though
con6dant nation. Not less wonderful
than the war s dread retrospect, however
has been the year which stretches be
tween the surrender at AppomattoI
Court House aud the present hour
Within that narrow compass OF Twelve
month a victory not less renowned thar
anv the war could boast has been achlev
ed in America. The most daring enthu
siast did not venture to predict 50 safe
speedy, and triumphant restoration o
harmony between the once emolttere
; citizens of the Union as has actually oc
: cured. That the armed force OF th
. insurrection could be quelled was sure
n But almost as sure seemed herce' VII
. dictive guerrilla warfare, lasting month
: in the Alleghanies, and years, perhaP
a across the Mississippi, while 10 tn
a breasts of the conquered gloWed ha.
;, which only centuries seemed adequa'
- to uuench. But the real story OF tI
u u year is so astounding that reverent TAFT
~ ~ can pronounce it nothing less than pro
y" iGential. BY what miracle was so strant
revolution wrought in the whole toI
a: of North and South that they flung aw'
III their murderous weapons only TO ru'
. Instantly to a fraternsl embrace Arm
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-04-12
NEWS SUMMARY,

The Senate has passed the Civil
RIGHTS Bill over the Presidents Veto.
There is little doubt but the House will
do the same.
(, The President has issued circular
10 the heads of departments, directing
that appointments in the various branch
es of the public service shall be given 20
meritorious and honorably discharged
soldiers aud sailors who are qualified ;
also, that in promotions, they shall have
preference.
Capt. Semmes, famous as the Captain
of the Alabama has been released, on
bis original parole, given under the
terms of surrender of Gen. Johnston to
Gen. Sherman.
The Civil Rights bill passed the
House on the 9th lust, over the Presi.
deut's veto, by vote of l22 to Al,
after the result was announced the Rad
icals SO far forgot 6ecorum as to indulge
in cheering over their defeat of Presi
dent johnson.
The military Committee have report
cd bill to reimburse the State of Penn
eylvahia for war expenses.
The steamer England arrived at Hal
itsx, Nova Scotia on the 9th inst, with
the cholera raging among the passen
gers. The first case had occurred or
the Sd, since which l6O more cases hat
broken out, and 80 deaths occurred.
The election for city officers in Hart
ford Conn. on the 9th inst, resulted il
complete Democratic victory, ant
transferring the city government iron
Republican to Democratic officer
throughout.
Foreign advices represent Austria an
Prussia still hostile.
The cattle disease known as tn
Rinderpest, is on the decrease in Eng
land.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-04-12

aeA- We are compelled to issue but
a half sheet this week. This is a great
disappointment to US, but it is also una.
voidable. The reason for this is that
we we're so unfortunate as to make a
very large mess of pi."
But it is only our advertisers who
suffer after all, for in the crowded state
of our columns, we could not have given
a great deal more reading matter in a
whole sheet than we have given iu half
We promise, however, to make it up
before the end of the year.
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ses Yesterday, while Mr.. P. Hough

ses- Yesterday, while MIR. P. Hough.
failing, was engaged iL taking boards
away from the saw, in Judge Dickinsou's
saw.mill, became entangled in some
manner, and tell on the saw, cutting his
hands, arms and face in a terrible man
ner. 1t is not known at this writing
whether the wounded mans injuries
will prove fatal or not.
Siuce writing the above we learn that
Mr.. Fl. is improving.
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sayOur young friend, George L

s@-Our young friend, George l..
McCracken has been appointed agent
for the +. & E. R. R. Co and the Union
Line Express Co., at Ridgway. Mr..
McCracken is young man of good
principles and obliging manners aud
will attend closely to his business. We
have no doubt but he will fill the posi-
ton to the perfect satisfaction of the
public as well as his principals.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-04-12

ED-The Commissioners OF Elk county
will receive plans aud proposals for
building PrGthonotary's office, at their
Office in Rldgway, on Monday the 9TH
day OF May, 1856. Size-abOut 2OA3O
feet-to be built Of stone or brick, and
FIRE proof. By order,
J.K. p. HALL, Com'rs. Crk.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-04-12
To the School Directors of Elk County:
Gentlemen:

10 the SCnOOl directors OF Elk OOunuy:
Gentlemen:
In pursuance of the forty third sec.
ton of the act of May, 8th 1854, (and
subsequent acts,) you are hereby mott
fed to meet in convention, at the court
house, in Ridgway on the first Tuesday,
in May, AID. 1866, being the first day
of the month, at 2 o'clock in the after
noon. and select, Ui0u ooce by majority
of the whole number of directors pres
ent, one person of literary and scientific
requirements, and of skill and experience
in the art of teaching, for county super.
intendent, for the three succeeding years
determine the amount of compensation
for the same and certify the result tC
the State Superintendent, at Harrisburg
as required by the thirty ninth aud Tor
tieth sections of said act,
JAMES BLAKELY,
County Superintendent of Elk County
Benzinger April Sd, 1866.
*Changed by act of the Legislature
at the present session from Monday t.
Tuesday.
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n REMINGTON & SONS,
MANUFACTURERS OF


Revolyers, Rifles, Muskets and Csrbinesr
for the United States Service. Also %
POCKET AND BELT REvoLvERs,
Repeating Pistols, Rife Canes, Revolving
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materials sold by gun dealers and the trade
generally. -.
In these days Of houseOreaHsng sE S ana ottss sS0
should be supplied with one Of
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Parties desiring to avail themselves Of the
late improvements in Pistols, and superior
workmanship and form, will find all eombind
in the New Remington Revolvers.
Circulars containing cuts and description
Of our arms will be furnished upon appiies~
| tion. -
D. REMINGTON & SONS, Iion. n. y.
MOORE & NICHOLS Agents,
No. 40 Courtland e. New YORK
April 9th lees,-lY
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n q I 10 Il .

Hereafter the Post Office will be
closed every evening at 8 o'clock. On
Sunday it will be kept open from to
10 o'clock A. NJ. Mail Closed at q
F. NJ. L. LUTHER, +. NJ.
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NOTICE is hereby given to the StocGho!-
ders of the Lemont Gas Coal Co. that
meeting will be held on the l4th inst. at II
o'clock, A. NJ at the Office Of the company
287 south ith street Philadelphia for the
purpose of deciding upon the issue OF TWO
Kinds Of Stock, namely, General Stock ana
Speci al Stock. .uc.N ssc,v
Philadelphia, April End, 1865.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-04-12

H9-The weather. for the past ihree
days, has been all that the most fastidi-
GUS could have wished for; being very
warm and pleasant
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-04-12

nA-We learn that the mills Of Messrs.
Breedin 4 20. which were consumed
by fire some time ago are to be rebuilt
Immediately,
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THE LOCAL ADVOCATE.
JOB WORK.

JUD WUNh.
Eighth sheet hand bill, 80 copies or less
$3.50
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Half sheet hand-bill, SO copies or less
$500
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$500.
BLANKS.
For any quantity under five quires, ST.
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TERMS OF PAPER.
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THE MARKETS.
RInGMAY. April Il, 1866.
NEW ADVER TT SEMENTS.

TXECUTORS NOTICE. - WHEREAS,
r. Letters Testamentary upon the Estate
of Daniel Hewitt, late of Jay township Elk
county " decd, have been granted TO the
undersigned. All persons indebted to the
said estate, are requested to make immedi-
ate payment, and those having claims
against the same, will present them duly
authenticated for settlement.
WM. B. HEWITT,
JOSIAH W. MEAD,
Apr-IT66 -6t-pd. Executors'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-12
A Letter from "a. Ward.''

Artemus Ward is out letter to the Boston
.Jos,7asL, correcting an impression which has got
abroad that he recently gave benefit in New
Orleans for jeff Davis family. Here is the
card
at is butte true that gave a benefit in the
city of New Orleans, recently, for the ladies' aid
association of Louisiana, a charitable society. Of
over thirty years existence, and one which has
ALWAYS been nobly anxious to relieve distress
wherever it might be found. had been treated
with marked kindness in New Orleans, and when
asked by the ladies of this association to devote
a nights entertainment for their benefit, COM
piled with their request at once with pleasure
1t is true that portion of the receipts of that
entertainment were given to Mrs. jefferson Davis
and her children, but it did not occur to me that
| had any sort of right to dictate to the associa
ton the precise use they should make of the
money received on that occasion. Their right
to regard Mrs. Davis and her children as leciti-
mate objects of charity cannot be questioned,
| suppose. But speaking of myself, the benefit
given for the ladies' aid association of Louis
lana; it was distinctly so announced in bills and
advertisement. and the name of Mrs Davis was
not mentioned in connection with the affair at
all
| acted purely in spirit of charity, and with
out the remotest idea that the affair could possi-
bly, assume any political appearance; certainly
did not suppose it would induce any newspaper
in the north to doubt my loyalty
Faithfully yours, CHAs F. BROWNE.
''Artemus Ward "
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-12
Minnesota Politics.

On the 18th of February a series of resolu
tions was introduced in the Minnesota house
of representatives indorsing the action Of
congress in the present state of the country.
An amendment approving the course of Sen
ator Norton in sustaining the presidents re-
cent veto and requesting him to support the
reconstruction policy of the executive. was
laid upon the table, by vote of yeas 90
nays Is. The house then laid upon the ia
BILE, by vote of yeas g. nays IA the follow
ing resolution
Resolued, That we have confidence in the abi
ty, patriotism and fidelity of Andrew Johnson
and believe that, with his firm hand on the helm
the good ship of state will yet ride clear of the
shoals and quicksands of fansticism to a safe and
quiet harbor.
Who says there is really no conflict bs
tween congress and the PRESIDENT"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-12
A Voice from the Grave.

The following solemn and prophetic warn
ing Is or peculiar Significance at the present
day. No prediction irom uninspired lips was
ever more remarkably verified. 1t was utter
ed years ago by one who still lives, as he ever
will, In the admiration and affection of the
wise and patriotic one of the greatest of
the great statesmen that America has produc-
sd-Danlel Webster. At that time the fear
tul STORM which was soCn to burst upon Is in
all It's fury OF havoc and boodshed, was only
as a little cloud arising out of the sea. like
a mans hand ;" bot the eagle eye of the sa &c
OF Marshheld saw into the future, and we'll
would 1T have been for the country had it
given greater heed TO his words Of wisdom
IT these fanatics and aboIitionists ever get DOW
er into their hands, they will override the consti-
tlon, set the supreme court at defiance, cha nce
and make laws to suit Themselves; and fnal'v,they
VIII bankrupt the country and deluge il with
blood.
Ihus spoke the great political seer, and bow
strlklngly are his words being verified daily
No one can doubt where the Immortal *.
FOUNDER OF the constitution and ardent up-
holder OF the Union would be found, were he
now living. What u whole souled support
would he give to the restoration policy of
President Johnson How would the leaders
OF the miserable disunion radical faction
quail at the outpourings of his lion heart and
trumpet tongue st. Louis Republican.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-12

Mai. Gen. Geo. Ii. Thomas was recently
before the reconstruction committee, in
Washington. and the following took place
Question By Mr. Grider-Y GU say you be-
Iieve gradual mprovement is going on in
Tennessee as to loyalty?
A.-"Yes, sir.
Q.-Give your opinion as to whether the
admission into congress Of representatives
from Tennessee would tend to encourage low
al people, and strengthen their feelings of
loyalty.
Avery much it would not only en-
courage the loyal people to exert themselves
but it would encourage the rebels to return
to loyalty, because they would see that their
chances and hopes were passing away from
them. If you will permit me 10 give adii-
tlonsl reasons why / think the delegation
from Tennessee should be admitted, l will do
SO: | think the delegation from Tennessee
should be admitted for the reason that that
state, of her own accord, has complied with
every suggestion of tue president, aud has
done all that 1t was believed it would be nee
essary 70, her to do in order to gain admis-
sion All that, they have done of their own
accord in Tennessee; they have repudiatsd
the rebel debt; they have abolished slavery
and also adopted the constitutional amend
ment. Upon that subject they have passed
franchise law prohibiting from voting ev-
cry man who has been engaged in the late
rebellion and believe they have now pro
posed a bill giving the negro the right 70 ties
tify in the courts, and all the members elect
ed to congress can take the test oath, both
senators and representatives. If these repre-
sansatives are admitted into congress, it sill
be precedent for all tae southern states ::
they can see AZ once the reason why the
Tennessee members are admitted, and that
if they expect their members to be admitted
they must do as she has done''
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-12
The Centre Ridge Mail.

Col. DANFoRTH. Dear Sir-You were
correct as to disseminating the mail route
from Rock Island 10 Centre Point.
How then are we to be supplied with the
necessary mail accommodations at the least
cost to the post Office department?
Let me suggest, for the consideration of
oil interested, the cheapest and best route
Coal Valley, it seems, is to have daily mail
from Rock Island. Coal Valley then should
be the starting point to supply this rural re.
gion, for there 10 no use in travelling one rod
of the twelve miles from Rock Island to that
place.
Let the poet Office department, instead OF
the advertised route from Coal Valley to
Cambridge (twice or thrice week. and
back forty eight miles, establish the follow
ing route:
Leave Coal Valley. every Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday morning, ION the arrival OF
the Rock island mail) by Pennsylvania. Ru-
raj, Orion, Andovsr, Baldens, Centre Ridge,
Richland Grove, Prairiefeld, Ito be rs-estao-
lished where first located} and back to Coal
Valley every Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day evenings. This route, by connecting
with the Galesburg route at Centre Ridge,
would give the public ali the advantages (if
there are any worth the cost of conveying the
mail north of Winsor to Centre Ridge) OF
that route which, at least, need not, as pro-
posed, continue to Riohland Grove. Thus
saving fourteen miles each trip on the Gales
burg route and giving Riohland Grove better
mail accommodations by the route suggested
from Coal Valley.
As nearly ell the mail matter for the above
named eight offices (well located to serve the
publicJ comes from Rock Island. tie great
centre of mail routes on the Mississippi
ricer, it is entirely useless to connect with
Cambridge, save through Coal Valley; and
it is measurably useless to connect with
Galesburg, which will have a daily mail to
Coal Valleys speedier route than semi
weekly cross mail, which largely increases
q corresponding benefit to the public.
The route suggested would be little lon
ger than the advertised route from Coal Val
ley to Cambridge, but it could be readily
made in two days, by staying over night al
Baldens or Centre Ridge. Besides, the ad
Yertised route would serve but three Offices
while the one suggested would supply eiqht
Offices, and. if the Galesbusg route came no
further north than Winsor, it would shorten
that route nearly twenty eight miles per trip,
besides saving the travel from Andover to
Cambridge and blackstone eight or ten
miles per trip. The advantage OF re-estat-
fishing Praiyiefeld at or near its former loca-
ton and of removing Rural to the settlement
which it was established to supply, will be
seen by the fact that letters and other mail
matter are yet directed to Prairiefield be-
cause people at distance cannot be well IN
formed of changes in names and locations.
VIII the Union copy and thus serve Its
patrons SUGGESTED.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-12
From the National Inselligsncsr
DR.. Barnes and the South.

The following extract from discourse
which Rev. Albert Barnes, D. D., of Phila-
delphia, delivered to his people ON last
Thanksgiving day, is SO truthful and SO
timely that 1t deserves wide pubIicity-espe-
cialiy In consideration of the source from
which it comes:
hesitate not to say that, on the whole,
the conduct of the south In the feelings evin-
eed on the termination of the conflict has
been such as to demand the confidence of the
north, and to secure the admiration of man
kind. The surrender of armed forces was
so complete and entire the cessation OF hos
tlltles was SO immediate and universal; the
acknowledgment that they had been over
come was so prompt. frank and manly; the
readiness to return TO the Union has been so
general and apparently so sincere the re-
cognition of the fact that slavery is forever
extinct has been so wisely admitted as fact
vast as are the consequences involved, and
is the change in their habits; the readiness
to come under the arrangements for collect
ing the revenue has been so prompt; the
disposition to resume commercial intercourse
with the great cities of the north has been 80
marked; and the willingness to come into
the great arrangements of tho nation for per.
petuating freedom has been so general, tina:
we see in this, think, the return of the feel
ings of the best days of the republic. There
are exceptions, (individual bu. there has
never been civil war closed where there
was less lingering animosity, or more will
lingness to unite again under the same gov
ernuent. Can we forget, when we think of
what is in the southern bosom still, that long
cherished opinions, feelings and customs do
not soon change among people? Can we
forget how long after the wars of the ''roses,n
and after the civil wars that resulted in the
establishment of the common wealth" in
England, OF the cessation of the forms of
war, the feelings that had been endangered
fingered IN the bosoms of Englishmen2 Can
we forget how long after the revolution, tn
banishment of James, and the accession o