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Al USICAL INSTRUAIENTS.-B.
IVA NJ GREENE has opened his Music Store,
one door west of W. Lewis Book Store, where he
keeps constantly on hand STEINWAY SONS
and RAVEN q BACON'S, AND OTHERS
PIANOS. MASON & HAMLIN'S CABINET OR
CANS and CARILART, NkEDHAM x CO.'S ME-
L0DE0NS; Guitars, Violins, Flies, Flutes; Guitar
and Violin Strings.
MUSIC B0OkS-Golden Chain, Golden Shower,
Golden Censor Golden Trio, &c, &c.
SHEET MUSIC-He is constantly receiving from
Philadelphia all the latest music, which persons at
distance Wishing, can order, and have them sent
by mail, at publishers prices.
Lg-Pianos and Organs warranted for FIRE gears
Those Wishing to buy any OF the above articles
are invited to call and examine mine before pur-
chasing elsewhere My prices are the same as in
New York and Philadelphia.
Circulars Of instruments sent promptly upon ap-
plicaliOn with any additional information desired
B. NJ. GREENE,
Hill street, Huntingdon, Pa,
in Browns new Hardware Building.
DR.. c. Hiukok, Agent, Bedford, p
Dee /, '65-ly
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The patrons and friends Of the firm of BLY,
MYER & son will find them eeg ufIy fitted M
OF the corner lately occupied by Mrs Stewart,
with n complete stock of Hardware, &c, always
on hand mayll, 90.
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Ca10O REWARD!

| will pay 500 Reward for the discovery Of any
medicinal preparation that can cure n greqter va
riety of complaints than Mishler's Herb BitteTs.
B. MISHLER Proprietor,
S Z. Corner Of Centre Squqre,
mavlJ -Iv Lancaster Pa
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B. NC. BLYMYER Il Co.

Have Just reftied and rcfurnished their splendid
sock OF S'Ov,s aud Tinware, ut the oil stand Of
Blymye" & Son, and persons in need Of any thing
in their line will find il 10 heir advantage o give
them call. They always keep on hand full
assortment of
PARLOR AND COOK STOVES,
with fixtures, together with the many different
articles of
TIN AND TOILET WARE,
necessary for complete house furnishing purposes
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c. CHAUNcEY BURR, EDITOR.

JANUARY NUMBER READY DEC. l6.
CONTENTS
STEEL PLATE PORTRAIT OF GEN. R. E. LEE,
TIE SCIE>CE OF PUBLIC OPINION,
PEN Pictures OF PuRITASISM,
DUCH0uHAR AND Poetry)
A NATfoNAL Evil" THAT IS A NATIONAL BLESS
ING.
SOME FACTS ABOUT SOUTHERN AGGREssIoNs,
PORE AND CuLEkIDGE,
CHILDHOOp N FRANCE AND EyGLAND,
THE EXCELLENCE or iWPUDESCt.
How THE World TREATS IT'S T''ii,.----,,,
WHAT TUE SHADOW SAID TO THE
EX-PREsIDENT BUCHANAN's Book,
FAREw ELL tPoetry)
SHOOTING As ANGELA B0mance,)
ZULU LAND-wifb illustrations
GENERAL RUBERT f LEE,
NOTICES or NEW Books,
EuITOR TABLE.
Terms One copy. one year, 5 90
Two copies 90
Five copies, u 90
Ten cup'cs, - 20 90
Twenty copies one year. and ~ oo
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PREMIUMS To NEW SUBSCRIBERS!
The London Quarterly r view Conservative
The Eiinhurg Review VIM -
The Westminster Review tRaaicat)
The North British Review Fire hnrch) And
BlackNood, Edinburgh Magazine lL0ry)
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NNfAifal.
CSIOO REWARD! !

| will pay TO any Doctor or member Of the Med
ical Fraternity, the sum Of Sl00 for any Compound
that possesses more medicinal virtues and curative
powers than MishDer's Herb Bitters.
b MISHLER. Proprietor,
s. Z. Corner of Centre Square,
mayIl.-ly. Lancaster. Pa.
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- II r l \ L r s l \ DI A y
~ VER.MIF UGE.

- ii II y l. X , l \ ID / 4 \
~ FER.MIF UGE.
Since the introduction Of this beautiful preparr.
ton, ii has been steadily advancing into bubble
favor. Is astonishing efficacy in expeIllng worm:
has won for it many friends wherever known. and
these are speaking its praise to Others, so that It
is fast being introduced into every family in TIE
land. The demand for ii is becoming immense
To make it still more worthy tue preference al
ready shown it, the PROPRIETOR is putting It up
in a much handsomer style than formerly 1t i
now prepared with the Creates care of uniform
streng h, with plain directions, so that any ole
can administer it.
IT Is ENTIRELY FEGETABLE-PER.
FECTLY SAFE And HARMLESS.
And has never been known to fail to expe wurn:
where worms existed. The proprietors boldly as
serr that it is superior to asy other preparation in
the world
.s-Ask for SHRINER'S INDIAN VERM.
FUGE, and take DO other. I-g,-Price 25 cents
per bnttle.
+. *Prepared by S A. Foutz Bro, and for
sale at the drug stores Of Reamer and Harry Bed
ford Pa. August IL, lS55-ly.
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NOTHING EMPORIUM.-GEO.

CLOTHING EMPORIUM M.-GEO.
I REIMUNn, Merchant Tailor Bedford, Pa,
keeps constantly on hnnd ready-made clothing,
such as coats pants, vests &c; also general as
s,rtmeut Of cloths, casSmeres and gents furnish
ing goods Of all kuds; also tlicoes musiiGs. &c,
all Of which sciH be s0ka i910 FIR cash. My room
is a few doors west of Fyuu's store and opposite
Rush's marble yard. l invite al to give me a
call. have just received stock of new goods.
may2j 66.
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and BalmOrals,
Of various descriptions, to which he respectfully
invites their attention.
FOR GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND YOUTHS,
he has every thing in their line, together with
sock Of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, consisting
of collars taIl styles scarfs scarfpins. neck kites
butterflies, suspenders hnndkerchefs, &c. &c
Also the best brands TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
all of which will be sold at a very small advance
10 CASH AND SHORr-TITE BUYERS.
As heretofore stated. do not boast that ours
is the iargegt, chrapeyt, amt best assortment Of
Boots and Shoes ever brought to Bedford, but we
have bought according to our means, feeling assur-
ed that the best and decidedly the mast lasting
advertisement, is trial of the goods. But whilst
there may be larger, we feel confident that there
is none befer.
Having been in the shoe business all our life, we
feel satisfied that fully understand our business
and have purchased our goods accordingly. We
have on hand nice stock Of plain and fine
STA TTO " Z Il Y,
to which we invite attention.
Repairing done with neatness and despatch, and
all rips of our own goods sewel free Of charge.
y-Please remember AHrtps sersa or psgged
free If chargs.
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Should bear in mind that their orders viii always
b. promptly attended 10, and IuIl share OF their
patronage is solicited.
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Use Sirfnsr's Balsama,e Cough Syrup and
Sare a"0r Chtfdrsn. No chjld used die Of
Cro"p u ms Sprupas used IL time.
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a bIbhE14O
Is that which acts upon the kidneys.
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
ACTS GENTLY,
Is pleasant in taste and odor, free from all njuri-
ous properties, and immediate in its action
FORTHE SATISFACTION OFALL,
See Medical Properties contained in Dispensatory
of the u s., of which the following is correct
copy:
somewhat aromatic its taste bitterish, aBd analo-
gous to that of mint 1t is given chiefly in com
plants Of the Urinary Organs, such as Gravel
chronic Catarrh of tie Bladder, Morbid irrita-
ton of the Bladder and Urethra, Diseases of the
Prostrate, AID Retention or the Incontnence of
Urine. from loss of tone in the parts concerned
in its evacuation 1t has also been recommended
in Dyspepsia Chronic Rheumatism, Cutseous At
fections, and Dropsy."
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,
See Professor Devices valuable works on the Prac-
tice of Physic.
See Remarks made by the celebrated DR.. Ply
sic of Philadelphia.
See any and all Standard Work on Medicine
FROM THE
LARGE EST
MAN NOFACIUKING CHEMIST
IN THE WORLD
am acquainted with II. 7. Helmbold; he occu-
pied the drug store opposite my. residence, and
was successful in conducting the business where
others had not been equally so before him. have
been favorably impressed with his character and
enterprise. -
VIM. WEIGHTMAN,
Firm of Powers Weightman,)
Manufacturing Chemists,
Ninth and Brown Streets, Philadelphia.
From the Ph,iad'a EUsaing Bulletin, Mar. 10.
We are gratifed to hear of the continued sue
cess, in New York, of our townsman, Mr.. Fl. T.
Helmbold, Druggist His store next to the Met
ropoltan Hotel is IS feet front go feet deep, and
FIVE stories in height 1t is certainly grand es
tabishmeut, and speaks favorably of the merit of
his articles He retains his Office and Laboratory
in this city, which are also model establishments
of their class.
The proprietor has been induced to make this
statement from the fact that his remedies, although
advertised, are
GENUINE PREPARATIONS,
And, knowing that the intelligent refrain from u
sing any thing pertaining to Quackery or tke Pat
ent Medicine order-most of which are prepared
by sef-s'yed Doctors who too ignorant to read
physicians simplest prescription, much less com
petent to prepare pharmaceutical preparations
THESE PARTIES RESORT
to various of effectng sales, such copying
parts of advertisements of popular remedies, and
finishing with certificates.
The Science of Mddicine stands SIMPLE, PURE, |
and MAJESTIC,-having Fact for its Basis, In |
ducton for its Pillar, Truth alone for its Capital.
A WORD OF CAUTION.
Health is most important and the afflicted
should not use an advertised remedy, unless its
contents or ingredients are known TO Others be-
sides the manufacturer, or until they satisfied
Of the qualifications of the party so offering.
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ROOFING AND SP0UTINC

Done in the most approved manner, and on the
shortest possible notice.
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ShrSnsy's Iudtaa Vermifags, to DESTROY Worms
IS eattrely Vsgtabis--- Perfectly Safe
aud Harmless.
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8uots. Shoes and a'arieties.


VNHE GREAT
VARIETY S TO r 3
ANDERsoN's ROW.
II. r. IR VINE,
REGULATOR OF Prices IN BEDFORD.
Having purchased the establishment of Joseph
Alsip, Jr., and added fresh supply of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
am determined to sell cheap as the cheapest.
Call and see my fine assortment of
QUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE, &c.
Also, my large stock of
NECK-TIES,
COLLARS, &c.
Also my articles in the Stationery line, such as
Pencils, ,S'eeI- Pens, PeahoLderS, DC.
Also. my VARIETIES, such as
Spices of all kinds,
Table Salt, Essence of Coffee, Il Hambletons Hair
Stain. ere In the BOOT and SHOE line, | keep
every thing calculated for man, woman or child :;
BOOTS Of all kinds; SHOES of every description ;
CATERS of all styles in the market.
CALL AND SEE MY GOODS,
and examine for yourselves!
No trouble to show goods My prices will suit
the times and the pockets Of purchasers.
N B Orders from country merchants promptly
filed at small advance upon city prices.
zs7I nm also agent for the New England Family
Sewing Machine which should be in every family.
Au entire machine for the littlo sum Of 500
Oct. 20. '65. HF. IRVINE,
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REPAIRING
Promptly attended TO with ueatness and dispatch
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PROSPECTUS
@ TIL Z 1 @

"THE 4 G. f."
The aufy rsmOrrTthc T,ft''F J0HrN1' ?" fHff1-
MIN. .-Grert improvement, anil Gre7t I"a"ce-
rzeuts T-nioa RestoratioH, and CoRstitH-
ttonaE Liberty.
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= = "
l am engaged in selling the
ERIE PUMP
certainly the only pump
we'll adapted to this
climate
Persons in need Of
Coon PuWP,
will do we'll to give me
a call.
Orders from all parts Of the county attend
ed to with prOmptness.
ADDRESS:
WM. C. SNTVELY,
Schellsburg
Aug l, '65-Iy
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T + II NJ S.
New York Daily News, to Mail Subscribers $1,000
per annum.
New York Daily News to Mail Subscribers 500
E.r u rtnlIL.
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Stores, &c.

B NC BLYMYER. GEO. BLYHYEE.
IMPORTANT TO uOUSEkEEP-
L ERS!
STOVE WPORIUM,
AND
TINWARE ESTABLISHMENT.
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FoUtz'S Mixture is The best Llpiulent for man
and Beast H0W m use.
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PLAIN AND FANCY
J O b = r / n 7 / n G
With dispatch and in the most


SJrpFRJOR STYLE
crprTraRS
1rrrEP HEADS
p,1rUranS
cBECKS
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ORDERS from distance for any
Y FNInd OF JOB PRINTING promptly attended
10. Send to The GAZETTE JOB OFFICE, Bed.
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nISSOLUTION OF PARTNER
SHIP. The partnership heretofore existing
baTween the undersigned under The name Of B.
WHIiams & Brother, is this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent An persons owl accounts or notes
10 said firm will please call and settle Immediately,
as in sh ri time they will be placed in other hands
far collection J. B. WILLIAMS,
:. d. WILLIAMS.
Bloody Run, March IS, '66.
The undersigned having taken the stand hereto
fore occupied BY J. Williams Brother, wishes
10 say TO his friends that he feels grateful for past
ftvors and begs continuance Of The same. Bu;
will give notice that he cannot sell goods on long
credits anil persons buying must not leave THEN
accounts stand over six months
J. B. WILLIAMS.
Bloody Run March Is, '66
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The Raids and ROmances of
MORGAN AND HIS MEN:
BY MRS SALLY ROCHESTER FORD,
WIN Sleei Portrait Of GeR. H0rgdR,
l Vol I2~o.; 425 pages Sl.75. A complete histo-
ry of this daring officer more thrilling
and Interesting than fiction.
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COUNTRY MERCHANTS

necessary for complete house furnishing purpose
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PERIODICALS.

Dec %
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

A THE HOLIDAYS.
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THE COUNTRY
RICH DINNsR AND TEA SETS
PANS IIDNkS AND SrATrARY.
And FINE FANCY GOODs-of our own importation.
ovfSGroS BROTHERS
No.. "a 20 and 2i0 Fulton street. Brooklyn.
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Involves the validity OF the pretended neutral trade
10 hatarov sos. MI Iaiaa ). Coney, Of Philadelphia
and As% slant Attorney General Ashton represent the
geveE9 mens; and Judges Marvin and Sherwood and A.
" NTH, ESQ.,, Of New York, the caimants The New
10 X Bank tax casss will next be argued.
.htt Executive Pardons.
The President has directed warrant Of TArdon to be
Issued 10 Hlare Dsvaut convicted IN Septsmbep 1895
In tho United States District Court Of Massachusetts, OF
smuggling and sentenced to pay fine OF 81, 800 Also
Egsso Delabone, convicted in February 1865 In the
United States District Court Of New jersey of having
his possession counterfeit United States Unk notes aud
sentenced to three years Imprisonment
The New Orleans Excursion.
The departure OF the through excursion to New Or
leans is arranged for Saturday morning.
Report Of the Director of the Mint.
The printed report Of the Director Of the Mint
day presented TO Congress- comprises separate state
mens Of the bullion coinage and gold and SILVER OF do
nestle production deposited ut the Mint and branches
during tho last fiscal year also statements Of the total
amounts Of bullion deposited and coinage since the year
1903; also statement of the weight value and neness Of
all foreign coin, to which is added for the fret time tho
weight in and in grains of United States coin
To this report Ia appended special report upon thu
bnnch mint at San Francisco. The commencement o,
the report matters chiefly Of local interest
| tive TO silver refining and coinage, intdyna
tional COINAGE and taxation Of bullion. The amount
bullion assayed in tho United States upon which the
cse tax collected during the last fiscal year
$50 242551 currency valuation, the amount FOR tn,
State Of Nevada for the month Of June being estimated
1 the came as for the month Of May. Tho amount as
sayed in the Mint and branches during ebe period
s3l 9iJ 720 coin, in currency say SAT S57 $50
leaving sa5 S74 OIL currency assayed by private par
tes The amount assayed in the Pacific Ss}es wa
81 675, and the tax collected s42e 6ss an4in thu
Atlantic States 636 $40 and the tax collected goo S2
This tax Ia collected In currency, upon
valuation, at points widely remote from each other i
would much better 10 collect this in CON- reduD
ing the to II parties insist upon payins
In such finds II s probable that fully fourth OF tn,
bullion product escapes taxation bat these statistics
the most reliable we have, and will be valuable II af
returns hereafter made In coin, II tho amount
collected shall be in currency The report concludes
with suggestion relative to the revision of Tho
| Mint laws and to United States assay officers, I,
which reference made in the report Of
| the Secretary Of the Treasury The average
Of the coinage for the past Fix IL given in The
finance repor &45 100, ORE; for the years pre
vious $64 s21 The exports imports or coin and
bullion for the last fiscal year were :-Imports
| $1032e, l6G; exports, $50, 044.071.