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4asSSM Oh baNar1a.
The Grover and Baker Elastic Stitch sewing
Machines superior to all others for the follow
ing reasons:
l. They sew direct from the spools, and require
no rewinding Of thread.
2. They more easily understood and used.
and less liable to arrangement than other ma
chimes.
g. They are capable of executing perfectly.
without change of adjustment, much greater
variety Of work than other machines.
4. The stitch made by these machines is much
more firm, elastic, and durable, especially upon
articles which require to be washed and ironed.
than any other stitch.
o. This stitch, owing to the manner in which
the under thread is inwrought, is much the most
plump and beautiful in use, and retains this
plumpness and beauty even upon articles frequent
ly washed and ironed until they are worn out.
G. The structure of the seam is such that
though it be cut or broken at intervals of only a
few stitches, it viii neither open, run, or rayel
but remains firm and durable.
z. Unlike other machines, these fasten both
ends Of the seam by their own operation.
s. With these machines, while silk is used upon
the right or face side of the seam, cotton NAV be
used upon the other side without Iessenine the
strength or durability Of the seam. This can be
done on other machine, and is great saving
upon all articles stitched or made up with silk
These machines, in addition to their superior
merits as instruments for sewing, by a change of
adjustment, easily learned and praetieed, execute
the most beautiful and permanent embroidery and
ornamental work.
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VKTH0? WHO? WHO?
w OUR NEXT GOVERNOR.
We have correct and striking photograph of
the next Governor of Pennsylvania, which we
viii send BY mail for % cents. If we mistake the
man, the money viii be refunded Immediately af-
ter election next October. rs it Geary or Clymer?
Write and see. Address
BARTLESOE & Co.,
may4:2m. Gil Chestnut street, Phila.
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DRIvATE SALE
OF vALUBLE
TIMBER LAND.

The subscribers, agents for Mary Ann Wilson,
will sell at private sale, tract of
100 Acres of Valuable Timber Land,
situate in showers Valley, Cumberland Valley tp,
adjoining lands of George Love- Hemmings, and
others, surveyed aud granted on warrant to
Margaret Rolf This tract is within easy reach
of Bedford and in the hands of an energetic per-
SON would afford an almost inexhaustable supply
Of wood for the citizens of the town. There are
several acres cleared and under cultivation and
large portion Of the balance can. without much
labor, be made productive. The timber is Of an
excellent quality, much Of it being poplar, and
convenient to saw mills. Terms win be made
easy. DuRBoRRow s LUrz.
April 81, smo. Agents.
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The Union state Central Committee

The Union State Central Committee
Win meetat the rooms of the National Tn
ion Clnb, No. 1105 Chestnut street, Philadel-
phia on Wednesday, the 10Th day OF May, at
three o clock, Pm
The attendance OF every member of the
G ommittee is earnestly solicited.
FIR. JORDAN, Chairman.
PHILADELPHIA, April 80, 1866.
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REFERENCES.

REFERENCES.
Ills ExeelIency, His ExeelIency,
ANDREW G.. CURTIN, MARCUS L. WfRD
Governor Of Penn'a. Governor Of n jersey.
Hos. ELI sLIFEn, HoS. ". s. JOHNSON,
Sec Of State of Penn'a. Sec. Of State n. Jersey.
Hox. MonToN McNIcHAEL,
Mayor Of Philadelphia.
Geo. NJ. Troutman, Pres't Central Nat Bank, PhiIa.
Geo. X. Zeigler Prest NJ. Bk Of Commerce %
Robert P. King, of King & Baird
Benjamin Orne, of J. f. q E. b. 0rne,
Edmund A. Souder, of L. A. S0uder, & Co.
L. Montgomery Bond, of Bond Biddlo,
John Welsh, Of s. & W. Welsh.
&sl- In sending subscriptions, give name and
address piaiR{y, in order that il may be correctly
entered in the Subscription Book, from which re-
ceipts are issued, and from which Notices will be
made out for the first meeting for organization
This Lode is very well developed with vein of
ore feet in width; ore prospects we'll.
There Is one shaft on this Lode 20 feet deep
and 80 long, andthe creyice is feet in width.
This Lode is well developed, and considered
one Of the best in the district; there is shaft
on it 90 feet in depth with vein of sulpherets
four feet IN width. Essays made of this ore prove
it to be very rich
This is an A. l. Lode, and has shaft of rs
feet in depth-vein Of ore three feet in width and
of good quality. Ore taken from this Lode YIELD
ed $l06 per cord in gold.
This is really the richest Lode yet discovered
in the districts il is we'll developed and ore taken
from this Lode yielded upwards Of $500 per cord.
May II, iSG6.-6t.
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The Central National Bank, Philadelphia.
SOLICITORS


Theodore Cuyler, Esq, Robert D. Coke, Esq.
Americans are proyerbial for the avidity and
commendable zeal with which they participate in
enterprises having for their object the develop
ment of our national resources At one time
"Railroads"-at another "Coar'-then fCopper"
OF 'fIron" and more recently soil" have been the
all-ahsorbing topics.
In all these several enterprises as win be reeol-
money: some larger amounts than others, accord
ing to their Investments.
Mining operations in the fields of Colorado and
elsewhere noie mainly engross the public atten-
ton. Considering that several such companies
have been already organized--they are now at
work-that the reports from their mines are high
ly faYCrable-that it is known that at the present
time there are on the way from the ledges of Ne
vada and Colorado numerous fbars of silver and
''brieks Of gold, it is believed that the enthus-
asm already manifested on the subject will, in a
little time, be so greatly increased ON the recent
and exhibit of these ''returns," that innumerable
companies viii spring up, whose stock, being bas-
cd at the then greatly inflated prices of ledges,
viii necessarily be less desirable than that now to
be had--thereby giving to those who avail them
selves OF the occasion now presented, of securing
"original interests an opportunity Of then dis
posing of the large amount of stock each holder
receives, at a handsome advance.
With these preliminary remarks the following
Prospectus is respectfully presented
Tho property of the Company proposes to be
organized by the sale Of these "orgnal interests"
consists of the following Lodges all situated with
in radius Of five miles Of Central City, Colora-
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IA In all enterprises which have had for
their object the development of the national
resources, whether Railroad, Coal, Copper or
Oil, as will be recollected. those who first
took hold of them made money, some larger
amounts than others, according to their in
vestments. Mining operations in the fields
of Colorado and Nevada now mainly engross
the public attention, and already several Com
panies have been organized upon Ledges in
these districts, and are actively at work
When their returns now on the way in the
shape Of CHARS of silver, and ''bricks of
gold are received, the enthusiasm which
already has manifested itself, as may be con-
eeived, will be greatly increased.
As win be seen by advertisement on Sd
page, the Virgin Gold Mining Company pre-
sents especial inducements to those wishing
an interest in these auriferous regions: those
desiring to avail themselves of the opportu-
nifty now presented of securing one or more
of the 500 "original interests should at
once send in their subscriptions.
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PENsIoNs TO SOLDIERS OF 1812-The bill
granting gratuities and annuities to soldiers
of the war of 1872, and their widows, has
passed the Senate and House; and no doubt
has the signature Of the Governor. It pro-
vides for the payment Of g,atuity Of $40,
and hereafter of yearly pension Of $40, to
all soldiers who served at least two months
in the war of 1912, or we're disabled in the
service, or to the widows Of the same. Ap-
pIeation to be made to the Auditor General,
by affidavit of the applicant to the fact of ser
vice or disability, verified by two witnesses /;
and in the case of widows, by the affidavit of
the widow as to the time Of service Of her
husband, and the fact Of her lawful marriage.
Durborfow & Lutz have the blanks and are
prepared to make immediate application.
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SeHooL CONVENTION. N.-The tri- ennial Con-
vention Of School Directors Of Bedford
county met in the Court House, in this Bor-
ough, on Tuesday, the lst of May, inst. for
the purpose of the election of County Su-
perintendent for the ensuing term of three
years.
The Convention was called to order by
w. Dickerson, the county Superintendent
S. L. Russell, Esq. was called to the chair
and G. W. Ashcom, Esq and John P. Reed,
Esq. were selected as secretaries. The Pres
ident called the roll and l01 Directors answer
ed to their names.
On motion of Hon. j. G. Hartley the con
yention proceeded to fix the salary for the
next term. Hon. Job Mann moved to make
it $1,000, and on the call ofthe yeas and nays it
was agreed to.
The Convention then proceeded to nomi-
nate candidates for county Superintendent
with the following result
=. y; Fisher received ........54 votes.
J. C. Long f." .....24 /"
H. Heekerman +" .......15 q
J. W. Hughes @
II. w. Fisher having received majority
of all the votes cast was declared duly elected
for the ensuing term. The Convention hay-
ing completed its l&bors then adjourned
Mr.. Fisher is an excellent school man and
we have every confidence that he will make
a good Superintendent.
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AENVJN CEMENTS OF CANDIDATES

All persons desiring US to announce their names
for the various nominations to be made by the Re-
publican County Convention will be charged as
follows: Senator and Representative $L00; Pro-
thonotary and Sheriff $500; Associate Judge and
Commissioner $500; all others $l00. Cash or O
responsible name to accompany the announce
ment
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nHE SALEM LEG.

TTNHE SALEM LEG.
Under the Patronage Of the United States
ifayernment Models OF this superior leg may ha
seen az the Agency Of the SALEM LEG COMP
ANY, No. 3S South SEVENTH Street, Philadel.
phia.
Call and see them, or send for circular ccn-l
tainiT.sy f,,ll ;nfoyrnatinn, EpI. 2T- I'm.
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NARPETsi CARPETS! oARPETs!-SOO yds.
~ best yard wide all wool filling and pure all
wool CARPETS, handsome new patterns, from
rs cts. up--A GREAT BARGAIN-iust received.
May ll:3m G. r. & w. 0STER.
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BEDFORD MARKET
fcoRREcrED WEEKLY
B. +. W. DIcKERs0N
RTEYERS 4 DICKERSON,
N1 ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

sehell two doors east Of the Gazette Office, win
practice in the several Courts Of Bedford county
Pensions, bounties and back pay obtained and the
purchase Of Real Estate attended to-
May H. '6B-1yr.
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TERRIBLE CoYFIAGRArIoN IN ALTOONA
On Thursday night at 12l O'Clock, fire
broke out in the store room below that of
Mr. Bear & Co.'S. on Virginia st. below An
ME. Altoona and though dextrous effort
was made to check the flames, it proved i'm
possible to do so, until the entire row of
store rooms and dwellings extending down
to Alleghany street, were in ashes.
The Hotel known as the Mcclellan House
on corner of Virginia and Allegheny ST., fell
victim to the devouring element, which
building was nearly covered by Insurance.
A portion of the other property is partially
insured. Nearly two-thirds of the entire
Block was destroyed, and but for the exer-
tions Of the members of the FIRE Companies,
no portion of the same could have been sa-
we'd.
Loss estimated between $4,000 and S4o,-
000.-Hot WHig.
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USsEATED LAyDs.-The Commissioners
and Treasurer viii meet at the Commission.
er's Office, on Wednesday, May 28rd, for the
purpose OF correcting all errors that may be
found on the list Of unseated lands advertised
for sale on the 11th day of June next. Own
ers of unseated lands and others Interested
will Go well to attend on that day. .--2t.
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n w. GROUSE
u. WHOLESALE TOBACCONIST,
On Penn street few doors west of the Court
House, North side, Bedford, Pa, is now prepared
to sell by wholesale all kinds of CIGARS. All
orders promptly filed. Persons desiring anything
in his line viii do well to give him a call
Bedford, Oct 2O,'65.
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DRADLEY'S DUPLEX ELLIPTIC SKIRT,
I'D combining durability with elegance Of shape
New Spring Styles just received.
May 11:3m G.R. d w. osTER.
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THE DIRECT0RS

are to be selected by the subscribers from smonj
themselves, at the first meeting for organization.
THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER
is to be subscriber and selected by the Directors
u A 7 L,
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CoUNTY CuPERMTENDEYT- The School Di-
rectors Of this county met according to law on
Tuesday last for the election of County Su-
perintendent of Common Schools, and on
the second ballot elected Amos S. Smith, Esq.
Of this Borough. We hear some talk ofcon-
testing the election on the ground of illegal
ity: but presume it will end in talk, and that
Mr.. Smith is good for 8 years sit.-Falton
Peryby;cnn
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n ROVER s BAKERS
Sewing Machines
WERE AWARDED THE
HIGHEST PREMIUMS

at the State fairs of New York, New Jersey, YER
mont Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Mich
igan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Viz
ginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Ore
gon, California, at the fairs of the American In
stitute, Franklin Institute, Maryland Institute,
Massachusetts, Mechanics Association, Penn. Me-
chanics' Institute, St. Louis Agricultural and Me-
ehanics' Associon, and at numerous Institute and
County fairs, neludidg all the fairs at which they
were exhibited the past thee years.
First prizes have also been awarded these Ma
chimes at the exhibitions of London, Paris. Dub
lin, Linz, Pesaneon, Bayonne, ST. Dizier, Chalons.
Aud they have been furnished by special com
mand to the
Empress of France.
Empress of Austria.
Empress of Russia
Empress of Brazil
Queen of Spain and
Queen of Rayarfa
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Nota GOLD MINING COMPANY

or CoLoRApo,
1850 Original Interest" 500 each, of which
250 are reserved for Working Capital.
Subscribers elect their own Officers, and them
selves manage the affairs of the Company each
subscriber being eligible as one of its officers
THE PRESIDENT
is to be chosen from among the Board of Direc-
tors.
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SHEREFFAIFY.

We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
DIBERT, Of Bedford Borough, as suitable per
son for the nomination of Sheriff. subject to the
decision Of the Republican Convention
We authorized to announce Capt N. C.
EVANS candidate for Sheriff, subject to the
decision ef tho Union County, Convention
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We would like to get It if our friends would let
US have it; less viii do, but persons having un-
settled accounts win close them up to the LIST Of
March, to enable us to close our old Books. This
should be done.
may4:tf GEO. BLYMYER SON.
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The LIBEL SUITs.-Ihe libel suits instituted
by Hon. John Cessna against Messrs. Myers
Mengel and Messrs. Myers and Shannon
were disposed of last week. The cases at
tracteI considerable attention although not as
much as they would have attracted six
months ago. The case against Messrs. Ny
ers & Mengel was submitted to the jury on
Wednesday, the Court overriding all attempts
to introduce evidence justifying the libel, or
the absence Of malice. The charge of the
Court was admired by all parties as being
clear and unexceptionable. The jury after an
absence of two hours returned verdict of
Not Guilty and defendants Myers L Men
gef1 pay the COSTS A mol. pros. was then
entered in the case of Messrs. Myers & Shan
non on condition that they pay costs. The
counsel for Commonwealth, c. w. Brooke,
Esq. of Philadelphia, won the admiration of
all. He handled the case IN such manner
as to convince even the uninitiated that he
understands his profession. Mr. Brooke is
quite young man and cannot fail ere many
years 10 be at the head of the legal profession
in the State.
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-'l1cing Il J0tdl OF ZeVO feet or nearly half q
! mile in length horizontally, Of rich Gold -produ-
cling territory, of unlimited depth, together with
all the dips, spurs and angles, and also all
the metals, ores, gold, silver and other metal
bearing quartz, rock, and earth therein, and all
the rights, privileges and franchises thereto Incl
dent, appendant and appurtenanced, or Herewith
usually had or enjoyed, under and subject to the
jurisdiction of the Government of the United
States"
The titles to all Of which claims have been ex-
amined by membec of the Bar, resident in Colo
rado.
His opinion is as follows:
This is to certify that have carefully examin-
cd the titles to the foregoing lodes or lodges and
am satisfied that they are perfect
THOMAS MASON, Atty at Law,
Central City, Colorado.
The space of circular is too limited to give
the opinions of numerous distinguished citizens
and men of science who have examined this dis
tiict; the following extracts relate thereto and
that of Professor Edward N. Kent in particular
Of the New York U. S. Assay Office is directly in
point
Our late lamented President-Mr Iincoln-du
ring an interview with Speaker Colfax, relative
to the hidden wealth Of Colorado, Nevada, &c,
said
81 have very large ideas of the mineral wealth
of our nation believe it practically inexhausti
Bile"
The Hon. J. P. Upsher, Secretary of the Inte-
rior, in the 0pfeiat Report presented TO Congress.
dated December 5th, 1854, referring to the then
present condition of our Western Territories SAYS:
'srhe wealth embedded in the rocks of that exten-
sivS region is actually inexhaustibe, and it viii
furnish in future years, indirectly a principal
part of our means Of lquidating the debt con-
tracted by the Government for the overthrow Of
the Great Rebellion"
The Hon. II. p Bennett, delegate in Congress
from Colorado, in speech before the House of
Representatives said: Judging from what
know Of the undeveloped resources of this coun-
try; from what / am told by practical miners who
are well informed upon this subject, do say here
to-day before this House and before this Country
to be placed upon the records and read of all men
that within Eve years time, and by the year
1869, the gold fields of Colorado Territory viii
produce S50000,000 annually and even then its
full resources of mineral wealth in gold alone re-
main not wholly developed. / speak from the
united testimony Of many practical miners who
have spent many years in the mines of California,
when say ;--that tho gold-bearing region of
Colorado is far more extensive,quite as inexhaEss-
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COUNTY CONIMISSIONER-

We are authorized to announce the name Of
WILLIAM KARNS, Of Hopewen township as a
suitable person for the nomination Of County
Commissioner, subject to the decision of the Re-
publican County Convention.
POOR DIRECTOR.
We are authorized to announce HENRY S.
FISHER, of South w Woodberry tp., as q suitable
person for Poor Director, subject to the decision
of the Republican nominating convention.
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All kinds OF
IRON AND NAILS.
No. 1 Crystal Illuminating Coal Oil,
and Lamps in Profusion.
We would invite persons wanting Saddlery
Hardware TO give US call, as We have everything
in the Saddlery line, such as Buckets, Rings,
Horns and Webbing Leather of all kinds Also
o variety Of Shoe Findings, consisting Of French
Calf Skins, Morocco Innings, Binding, Pegs, etc.
H0USEKEEPERS will find at Blymyer and
Sons Store great variety of Household Goods,
Knives and Forks, Of the very best quality Plated
Table and Tea Spoons at all pFieea.
Give us n call, and we can supply you with
Barn Door Rollers, the latest improvement. No
Scotia GTindstones, better than any in use.
Shoyels, Forks and Spades.
GRAIN AND GRASS SCYTHES and
SNATHES,
Fishing Taekel Brushes of all kinds, Demi-johns,
Patent Wheel Grease, Tar and Whale Oil, and
=.
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ADMITTED TO PRAcTICE.-J. w. Dickerson
and Isaiah H. Rawlins we're admitted last
week, to practice in the several courts of
Bedford county. These gentlemen, we are
told, passed very creditable examinations.
We welcome them to the legal fraternity and
hope they may become leading members of
the profession. 1t is currently reported that
Mr.. Dickerson and B, F. Meyers, Esq, are
about to open law Office in this place. Mr..
Bawlins is at present located in Washington,
D. c., where he expects to remain for the
present. We wish both these worthy gentle
men abundant success in the prosecution of
the arduous duties Of their profession.
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IedIor.l, aIag n, -. 3.
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$4,000 WANTED.

Fishing Taekel Brushes of all kinds, Demi- johns,
Patent Wheel Grease, Tar and Whale Oil, and
nm infinitn vnrintv Of lthnr nrticlcs
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Village Hall.

AT the Corporation Meeting last Friday
evening, the Fire Wardens reported prog
ress and asked leave to sit again, and the
third meeting of the series will be held on
Monday evening next, when plans, ex-
pense, ETC., Of Village Hall, will be re-
ported. We have had very little faith in
these proceedings but the present board Of
Fire Wardens are apparently working in
good earnest, and say they are deter
mined TO have the thing settled at the
next meeting. Let all who are opposed
to the project be on hand, and also let all
who favor it be on hand; and having
said thus much we desire 10 add, tina. hav-
ing seen the plan of Village Hall, as
proposed by the Fire Wardens, we are
heartily in favor Of it, and believe it to be
measure which ought to receive the cor
dial support Of every person who feels any
interest and enterprise for our village.
Let all hands come cut next Monday eve
ming, at Mr.. Stoughton's office, and give
the subject full hearing.