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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21
AMERICAN ARTISTS UNION.
AMERICAN ARTISTS UNION.
AMERICAN ARTISTS UNION

They have deemed expedient to offer them TO their
friends and the public at one dollar and fifty cents
each, the price heretofore having been two dollars
each and for the purpose of stimulating the getting
up of Clubs. they have determined to award preIni-
umns to the getters up of the clubs, and in addition
thereto to distribute amongst the subscribers the
of S5Oo0e money and paintings, the sale
shall have reached 100000 engTayIngs. As it
to advertise very extensively, and a. the
engravings are well knswn throughout the whole
country. we have doubt that with the low price
charge Tor them and with the exertion which will be
put forth by numerous friends, the number will
be reached in short tune As soon a. it is reached
tlHe subscribers through their club agents will
tifed by circular letter from naming the time
and method of distribution.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21
SAFETY EErCT,.

FTNHE undersigned is now prepared to
l. sell his patent SHIFTING BEAR
ING, which can be attached to any com
mon Bride. By its use any horse can be
prevented from running off or kicking in
harness. The common bride cannot pre-
vent horse from running off or kicking,
but with my improvement any horse,
however vicious, can be controlled. Its
simplicity and efficiency will commend it
to all who will examine or try it. | war
rant my patent to give satisfaction or the
money will be refunded. State and Coun-
ty Rights for sale. The safety arrange
ment can be purchased at the stores of II.
NJ. Pratt, or \. I. Hamilton, where fur
ther information can be had.
sep26tf JOSEPH {. HAINES.
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C l. q Il r. A II E s .

The cIub packages VIII De very securely packed and
forwarded by Express.
Any person may get up clubs and forward the amount
either 10y Ex press, Sight Draft Post Office Order orin
registered letter, and in all the Engraviugs
will be Immediately sent, and for each engraving
numbered certificate and receipt will be enclosed in the
package.
G. q. ID. OT1erS-Persons wishing to send for En-
cravings and pay the Express Co. when they
ceved will be required to send with their order 81
So, according It's amount and this will be credited
their bill.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21

MONTH !-AGENTs wanted for
DSO sir entirely ne0 articles, just out Ad
,iress 0. T. CAREY, City Building, biddeford, Main.
December 20, islE
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21


The american ArtIstE' Union would add that these
premiums are TO be considered only the light OF a
free gift their patrons, the Engr2Yings are fur
nished them bcigW their market value and a. the cost
of engravIngs. after the plates procured. Is very
triing, they easily afford make the distribution
large II is.
We trust tnat our numerous friends throughout the
country and Canadas VIII use their utmost exertons
that if possible, the distribution may rnade seon
and it be done If they are at all active Ladies'
have often made excellent club agents for MS and we
solicit their KIND efforts, which viii not 20 unreyard.
ed. Let oneor more energetic persons in every town
ana vlta8e 70 the country commence soon as they
dong they Will he the means OF introducing elegant
sngraEngs into families, and thus aid in cultiyang
taste for the beautiful and refined
Address Orders
Sec'Y american ArtistS' Uili0n.
noy1-3m [skCol 25 Pine ST., New York.
REST brands Cigars, and good Tobacco,
ID At ED. FRYSINGERS
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21
CRIMINAL COURT.

Commonwealth VS.. Col. f. w. Kerner
Indictment false pretenses. Postponed,
and Kerner put under his own recogni-
Zance, for his appearance at next term.
Com. VS.. Daniel Bearly, ,Catharine John
stOn and Anna Rider. Indict. larceny Of
apples from trees belonging to Mr.. Pal
mer, near the mouth of Jacks Creek
Verdict guilty. Sentenced to pay a small
fine, and be imprisoned two days in the
county Jail, and the three jointly to pay
costs.
Com. VS.. Samuel p. Lilley. Indict.
fornication and bastardy. Plead guilty.
Sentenced to pay a fine of 80 cents, and
costs of prosecution, and keep the child.
Com. VS.. Peter Johnston. Indict. sell
ling liquor without license and on Sun
days. Verdict guilty. Sentenced to pay
fine of SO, and costs of prosecution, and
be imprisoned 10 days.
Com. vs.. Samuel Smith. Indict. as
sault and battery, upon Geo H. Calbraith
Plead guilty. Sentenced to pay fine of
Sl2 and costs of prosecution.
Com. VS.. ID. Grove. Indict. assault and
battery, for spanking Howard Steeley,
who had broken a window and refused to
leave when ordered away. Not true
bill and the boys adopted father, Lazarus
Steeley, sentenced to pay costs.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21

Mr.. q. w. Cogley, itinerant retailer of
|oolens, manufactured at Gibbony's Fac
tory, kishacoquillas Valley, Jfitjfjn cOun-
y, seeing our notice in the Whig, called
TO supply us with a good heavy article of
Ilnnel, one yard wide, at 80 cents per
yard. But, the reader will please notice
that we have not received a single offer
ifom factory in Blair county. 0, shame!
And stu AnOther.-Ge George w. English,
IEsq, from the Milroy (Miff1in county,
Mooien Factory, also called to supply us.
6t4hr county still stands out in the cold.
But We must say that at least two coun-
Ties IN this Congressional District seem to
prefer to ntdnufdcture their own wool
rather than sell it to spectators for other
Nlarkets.-BLair County Wing.
Both the above factories make flannels,
blankets, &c, far superior to the general
run OF goods found in stores and we have
seen light cashmere, manufactured at
"''oohey's, which would compete with
any foreign article in appearance and vast
!! superior in texture. Both these estab-
ii>nIhents are too modest in their opera
lions. If they would blow little in the
""Aette as to what they can and do do,
ana make known where their goods are
''I sale, we have no doubt they would re-
"''~e a large increase in their sales.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21
AYERS Cherry Pect0ral

Is a soothing expectorant,
i prepared to meet the ur-
gent need of a safe and re-
liable cure for diseases of
the throat aud lungs. A
trial of many years has es-
tabhshed the fact, that it is
more efficaeIousin pulmo-
nary affections, than any
other remedy. Its efficacy
has nov become so geneT-
ally known, that it is Justly
regarded IN many couri-
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21
CRISTADORO'S HAIR DYE,

over every other in II is purely vegetable inft
Iible and instantaneous. Manufactured by J. Girls
TADORO Astor House, New York. Sold by Drug
gists. Applied by ali Hair Dressors. no2I4t
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21
MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS,

Of sale and use Of DR.. MARSHALLs CATARRH AND HEAD
ACHE SNUFF has proved its great value for all the
mon diseases of the head, and at this moment stands
higher than before
It Is recommended by many of the best physicians
and is used with great success and satisfaction every
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21

EsP Stepping into the Lutheran par
sonage the other day, we noticed that the
pastors study contained a new and costly
lounge, that the windows were hung with
handsome blinds, and that other articles
of comfort, convenience and adornment
were added to those already there. The
ladies Of the congregation had the matter
in hand, and of course it was neatly ac-
compIished.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21

BeA- The proceedings of Court at the
late term were easy on the attorneys, the
civil list having been continued with the
exception of
Mrs. Hannah NJ. Mckee VS.. the Mifflin
and Centre County r. r. Co., for DANA
ges in the burning of the plaintiffs prop
erty, on Water street, in January, 1865
by sparks from locomotive. The Court
instructed the jury to find a verdict for
the defendant, on the ground that thesuit
should have been brought against the
Penna. r. r. Co., because the latter COM
pany operated the road, at the time of the
fire
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21
lDG0 MfABSIzIlAILiL9S
ATA R 9SHR SNUFF

THIS Snuff has thoroughly proved itself to be the
best article known for curing the Cdtdrrh, Cold IN
the Head and Headache 1t has been found excel
lent remedy many cases of Sore EyeS Deafness has
been removed by it. and Hearing has often been great
ly improved by its use.
Itls fragrant and agreeable. and
Gives Immediate Relief
to the dull heavy pains caused by diseases of the head
The sensations after using it are delightful and nvig-
Grating: 1t opens and purges out all distractions,
strengthens the glands, and gives healthy action to
tha mar a+Te
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21
Read the Certificates of Wholesale Drug
gists in 1854,

The undersigned. having for many years been ac
quainted with DIR. MARsHALL5 CArARRH HEADACHE
SNUFF and sold it in our wholesale trade cheerfuy
to the recommendations given of il for the cure OF
Catarrhal Affections. and that i is decidedly the best
article we havamever known for all common diseases
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21
List of Pre- m u IN
To he djstributed

One hundred elegant OIL Paintings, richly framed
Landscapes 500 each, 10000
Two hundred elegant OIL Paintings richly framed
Interior Views, at $50 each, 1000
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21

MUsIc-C. NJ. Tremaine, successor to
Horace Waters, 4SI Broadway, n. Y,
sends us three pieces of sheet music, viz ::
Tender Glance Schottiche, by Mrs Park
hurst; Waiting for the Loved One, bal
lad, by Josephine Pollard and Henry
Tucker; and Do not Heed her Warning, a
reply to the Gipsey's Warning, song
which is much admired in our musical
circles. Price 80 cents each. Address as
above.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21
In V 4 SO MI

Do you wish to have your HAIR cauterzed from the
scalp! No. Then beware of the new brood of Vitri-
olc and Caustc Dyes got up by nostrum-mongers,
who bear the same relation to the responsible Chem
st that
Dio j
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-11-21
Pr ates and Privateers

bear TO honest merchantmen. Remember that the
experience Of years and the very highest scientific
endorsements. guarantee the superiority of
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-28
CITY COUNCIL.

TUESDAY, March 27
First Branch: Present. quorum Of members with
james loung, Esq. President, in the chair
r. Mr.. Lynch presented petition from Governor
swami, Horace Abbott and twenty-five Others in
relation to the establishment Of a naval station at
Baltimore; referrsG to the Com nttee on Comm
Nh Jones presented a petition from John Muth
and others il favor of an extension Of HOlns mar
ket; referred.
The resolution appropriating $4,000 to the Union
Orphan Asylum was called up and adopted
Also the ordinance approving purchases made hv
the Water Board for an increased supply of water
Mr.. Lynch presented a resolution authorizing tbe
payment of Sl00 to A. NJ. Rogers assistant counscI ~
the case OF the State Dr. W. IL. Stokes and Norv
Benkinsop; adopted '
MIR, Jones called up the resolution authorin cor
tam repairs az Lafayette Square; adOpteJ Also =
resolution adverse to the purchase - "FIot-iron
streets; adopted. ~
increasing the salaries of Supefintendcnts of Streets
Hlu over Also, similar ordinance in favor of the
messenger 10 the Mayor laid The Branch then
adjourned.
Second Branc6-Ths Branch met at the usual
hoUT, iresent-Danel Harvey, Esq, President and
quorum of members.
"A communication was received from the Commits
SOneT OF Health in relation certain alleys and re-
cOmmending that they should be graded and paved
as a health measure; referred.
Mr.. Robinson called up the ordinance for the ap-
and prescribing their duties 1t gives 81 200 salary
cach and provides for clerk, at 81 COO per apnlim
The ordinance was passed by the following vote;
feaSDMessrs; President, Burch, Robinson, Burke,
Nails Taylor-6. ''
Nays-MessrS. Irelan and Valiant-2
An ordinances to reduce the license on baps+eIia
tables and resolution to authorize the proprietors
to make an Improvement at the southern eytremifv
u spear wharf; also an ordinance to increase the
nay OF the keeper of Patterson's Park To 500 nar
annum and an ordinance to increase the pay of the
supeEhlehdent aud operators OF the fire alarm tee-
graph were received from the First Pranch and laid
On the table. Adjourned.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-28
SOUTHERN RECONSTRUCTION
TESTIMONY OE ZEN. LEE

Mr.. Conklng, from the Joint Committee of Fif-
een reported 70 tho House yesterday large amount
Of evidence the condition of the Southern States
The first State in order was Virginia.
On Feb. II. 1866 General Robert {. Lee was sworn
and examined.
By Senator HOward-Where is your present resi-
dence? A. Lexington, Va. Q. How long have you
last-nearly five months. Q. Are you acquainted
with the state Of feeling among what we call the Sc
cesslonlsts at present in Virginia. towards the Fed
have been living very retired, and have had but little
Communication with politicians. 1 know nothing
more than from my observations aud such facts as
have come to my knowledge.
!, u What is your opinion, from observation among
oWaTd this PeeP Of efe fatG Of the feeling
come TO my knowledge, | do not know of a single
person who either feels or contemplates any resist
TO the Government of the United States or in
deed any opposition to. No word has reached me to
Q. From what you have observed is it your opinion
that they are friendly towards the Government and
they will cooperate to sustain and uphold it in fu-
ture? A. believe they entirely acquiesce in the
Government, and so far as have heard any one ex-
press an opinion they are Ior cooperating with Pres
dent johnson in his policy. q. In his policy in re-
gard to what? a. His policy in regard to the festora
ton OF the whole country. / have heard persons
with whom / nave conyefsed, express great conf
dence in the wisdom of his policy of restoration and
they seem to look forward TO it as hope of restora
Q. How do they feel in regard to that portion of
the people of the United States who have been for
against rebellion2 A. Well, + do not know. I have
heard nobody express any opinion in regard to it.
As said before, have not had much connection
with politicians in the country, if there are any
Every one seems to be engaged in his affairs and
in endeayorng to restore the civil Of the
State. l have heard no expression Of sentiment
towards any particular portion Of the country. Q.
How do the secessionist feel in regard to the pay
ment of the Federal debt? A. I have never heard
any one speak on the subject. suppose they must
expect to pay the taxes levied by tho Government
! have heard them speak in reference 20 the pay
mt NJ fay n
therefor. which suppose is for their share Of the
debt. have never heard any one speak in opposi-
ton to the payment of taxes of resistance to their
payment. Their whole effort has been to try and
raise money to pay the taxes,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-28
From Fort NINnrne.

Fort MONROE, March 26.-The steamer Tona-
wanda, Capt. Teal. from New Orleans for New York
with cargo of ordnance stores, old muskets etc.
arrived here yesterday disabled, in tow of the
steamer Marmion. The Tonawanda left New Or
leans on last Sunday morning. and had good weather
until Thursday, when she encountered heavy gale
from the southeast to south. On Friday the wind
suddenly shifted to the north northwest, and increas-
ing steadily IN violence. created heavy On
Saturday afternoon struck the rudder and car
ried itaway, together with therudder port and gear
ing. This occurred about eighty-fve miles south
east by East from Cape Henry, and rendered the
steamer almost unmanageabe as she laid rolling and
tossing in the trough of the sea. temporary steer
ing apparatus finally rigged by the captain, and
with the aid Of piece of after canvass the steamers
PROV was turned toward the Capes and the steamer
Marmion, also from New Orleans for New York,
coming up towed the disabled steamer into this port
The Marmion Immediately proceeded to New York
The damages to the Tonawanda are so serious that
she will have to be repaired here before pr oceeding
to her destination.
Tho equinoctical period, although marked by a
lesser degree of severity than has characterised such
occasions in previous years, has been productive of
vexatous succession Of northerly and eastery
weather, which has driven large number of vessels
into Hampton Roads for harbor and detained others
here awaiting favorable opportunity to sail. The
feet detainedis composed mostly ofnorthward bound
vessels. Among them are the following bound for
Baltimore Schooners Kstie j. Rich, Charles McDon-
aid, Charles A. Jones, and Katie Scranton from New
York. NJ. Sewall, from Portsmouth, n H.; Margaret
Nicholson and John Farnam, from Boston; and
Minerva from York river. Also the following yes
sells from Baltimore: Schooners Robert Ripley and
Julius, for Norfolk Daniel Smith for New Bedford:
n. and II. Gould and Mary Jane. for New Haven
brig Hunter, for Halifax schooner Cordeia Newkirk
for James river.
The schooner Eclipse, from Baltimore for Charles
ton. South Carolina. and the schooner Lilly from
Baltimore for Wilmington. North Carolina, have
sailed hence.
FORTRESS MONROE, March 27.-The schooner Liz
zic Dawson, from New York for Charleston struck
on Chincateague shoals on Sunday and went to
pieces. One seaman was drowned.
The schooner Patapsco. from Baltimore for New
York has put into Norfolk, leaking.
The United States steamers Pensacola and Lion
sailed this P. NJ for New York.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-28
NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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Keep 1t About You.

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Jack. and with much more security, for couple of
spoonfuls of the Relief, taken in half tumber of
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Whiie the spirits may possibly DO more injury than
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at least, while q bottle of Railways Ready Relief
expenssyely compounded as it is, will only deprive
you 9i hity cents. For sprains bruises too, what
GH9iG t De more serviceable than the Ready Relief?
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Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-28

Engagements Between Natives and For
eigners-Reported Defeat of the liberals
They Afterwards Gain IA yictory-DeatIl
of the French Commander.
Nhw ORLEANS, March 26.-Matamoras advices to
the 10th have been received
Two engagements had taken place at Poras North
ern Mexico. The Liberals undor Narango, were de-
feated by General Denay..
The Liberals, reinforced by General Frevaro after
wards attacked the French, under Baron Lubrian,
who was killed. One hundred of his men were cap
tured.
General Denay was afterwards besieged in Pordo
Church with fifty men, but held out till he was re-
inforced.
Baron Lubrian and his company were recently
stationed in Matamoras, and there were great ur-
muring among the French in that city in consequence
of the disaster
The Southern Express at Brazos was robbed of
$4,000.
The steamer Crescent was searched at Galveston.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-28

IHE VAULTS OF THE BANK OF FRANCE.-Of the vast
additions to the buildings of the Bank of France now
IN progress the cellars the most important part
talc reserve OF the establishment amounting gener
ally to several hundred million francs The walls of
tnese vaults says correspondent, are of fstupendous
thickness. On descending the first stems leading TO
their entrance. the first obstacle is an iron door, lock-
ed with three keys one of which is in the hands of
the governor of the bank the second is kept by the
cashier and the hi rd by the so that this door
cannot be opened without the simultaneous consent
OF these three functiOnaries. The first Compartment
contains the funds for current use. The safe kept
here Is so curousy constructed that if you do not
know the secret of its construction the slightest touch
anywhere will set noisy alarm agong, loud enough
to startle all the inmates of the establishment
The next compartment is circular, and called the
Serre; 1t cannot be entered without the same cere-
monial and 1t is fitted with fire. proof shelves 1t
contains all the important deeds, notes and papers
belonging to the bank also deposits of private per-
sons Here the Duke of Brunswick used to leave his
jewels, previous to going journey. After the
Serre come the vaults properly called. the entrance
to which is closed by iron door secured by several
combination locks; it turns central pivots like
Italian DOORS 1t gives access to we-hole contain
ing winding staircase. admitting but one person at
a time and leading to subterrenean galleries four
hundred and twenty metres in length. These are
filled with iron casks containing ngets and COIN and
labelled according to their contents. By way of ad-
ditional security. the well-hole might be filled up
with clay, and the vaults with water at minutes
notice. if the safety of the treasure were menaced
the slightest degree.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-03-28
The Great Bond Robbery.

New YORK, March 28.-Potter II. Browning, a
young man. twenty-three years of age was arrested
last evening by Detective McCarty. of the twenty
ninth precinct, on suspicion of having entered the
residence of Mr.. John P Moore, No. 10 Madison
avenue, and stolen the sixty-four thousand dollars in
United States bonds. and one hundred thousand dol
lars in railroad and bank stocks, which carried
off on Friday evening last. On the night of the rob-
berry, it is alleged Roundsman Harris of the twenty
ninth precinct the accused going through Sixth
avenue with box similar to the stolen from the
residence of Mr.. Moore. under his arm. He is held
for examination. John Reardon. hackman. has
found the stolen box in the of 81 West Trenty-
seventh street, the staple having been wrenched of
and the securities missing