The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-09-20

RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE
FOR SOLDIERS AND SOLDIERS ORPHANS
Incorporated by the State of N. j.
APRIL s, 1867.
THE RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE
Situate at Riverside, Burlington county New Jer-
sey is founded for the purpose of gratuitousy ed
ucating the sons of deceased Soldiers and Seamen
of the United States.
The Board of Trustees consists of the following
well-known citizens of Pennsylvania and New
Jersey =
HON. WILLIAM B. MANN, District Attorney
Philadelphia, Pa.
S. Mint and recorder of deeds, Philad'a, Pa.
HON. JAMES NJ. SCOVEL, New jersey.
HON. W. w. WARE, New jersey
HENRY GORM4N, Esq, Agent Adams Express
Philadelphia, Pa.
J. E. COE, Esq, of Joy, COe & Co., Philadelphia
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. c.
April IS, 1867-0Gice of Internal Revenue =
Having received satisfactory evidence that the
proceeds of the enterprise conducted by the :W ash
ington Library Company will be devoted to char
liable uses, permission is hereby granted to said
Company to conduct such enterprise exempt from
all charge, whether from special tax or other du.
ty. E. A. ROLLINS, Commissioner.
THE WASHINGTON LIBRARY co.
in order that the benevolent object set forth in
this circular may be successfully accomplished
have issued five series of
Fine Steei-Plats Engyarings,
which put subscription at prices much be-
low their retail value.
CertifcateS Of Stock in tile Washington Library
COmpaRY
will be issued, stamped with the seal of the Com
pany, and signed by the Secretary. None Others
genuine)
Any person sending US ONE DOLLAR, or pay
ing the same to local A gents, will receive i'm
mediately fine Steel-Plate Engraving at choice
from the following list, and One Certificate of Stock
insuring One Present in published schedule.
ONE DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS.
No. 1-"My Child! My Child ~ No. ?
They're Saved They're Saved !" No Sold
SeTenty-six; or, the Early Days of the Revolu
tion.'
ceivs either of the following fine Steel Plates al
choice, and Two Certificates of stock, thus be-
coming entitled to Two Presents.
TWO DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS
No. 1-"Washington's Courtship.'' No. 2
"WashngtOn's Last Interview with his Mother ,
THREE DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS.
Any person paying THREE DOLLARS will re
ceive the beautiful Steel Plate of
''H0ME FROM THE WAR;
and Three Certificates of Stock, becoming enti
FOUR DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS.
Any person paying FOUR DOLLARS shall re.
ceive the large and beautiful Steel Plate of
''THE PERILS OF OUR FOREFATHERS,"
-Four Presents.
FIVE DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS.
ANY person who pays FIVE DOLLARS shall re-
ceive the large and splendid Steel Plate of
''THE MARRIAGE OF POCAHONTAS,"
and Five Certificates of Stock, emitting them to
Five Presents
The engravings and certificates will be delivered
to each subscriber at our Local Agences sent by
mail, post paid or express, may be ordered
Tile Washington Library Contpany
WILL AWARD
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
IN PRESENTS
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS,
On Wednesday, September 18th, 1867,
At PHILADELPHIA, Pa,
Or at the Institute, Riverside, N J.
SCHEDULE OF PRESENTS.
l Cash Present. $40, 900
l Cash Present, 20, 900
l Cash Present 10 900
Cash Present, 5000
2 Cash Presents of $500 each, 5000
handsome Country Residence, Stable,
IL,
Double Residence, three-story Brick,
Camden, N. j., $1,000
Coal Depot, Offices, Sheds, Ground, with
business established, Nc. 1874 Washing
ton Avenue, Philadelphia 5000
l Country Residence Riverside, n j.,
with Ground, Fruits, &c. 10000
l Three-story Cottage, Lot, &c, 5000
% Valuable Building Lots, Riverside, $500
each, 5000
l Elegant Turnout Family Carriage Span
Of Horses, Haness, &c., complete, 5000
10 Valuable Building Lots, Riverside, $500
each, 5000
Beautiful Silver-gray Horse, 49, hands
high, sired by the celebrated imported
Arabian Horse '>Calph ~ also, light
Road Wagon, weight l4O pounds, with
set OF superior Single Harness, &c, ma
king frst-class establishment, 5000
20 Pianos, $500 each, 10000
20 Melodeons, 1925 each, 1900
Rosewood Sewing Machines, $500 each, i 900
10 Family Sewing Machines, 500 each, 1000
90 Fine Gold Watches, 5000 each, 10000
100 Oil Paintings, by leading artists--aggre-
gate value, 10000
Came's Hair Shawls, 81, 900 each, 5000
Came's Hair Shawls, $4,000 each 5000
Handsome Lace Shawls, $3.50 each $50
III Cashmere Shawls, $50 each, 800
20 Silk Dress Patterns S75 each, 1900
90 City Building Lots, lis each, $3.50
The remainder will consist of Silverware,
Musical Boxes, Opera Glasses, Pocket
Bibles, and different articles of orna-
ment and use, amounting to $1,000
Total, $500, 900
All the properties given clear of incumbrance.
HOW TO OBTAIN SHARES AND ENGRA-
WINGS.
Send orders to us by mail, enclosing from 81 to
$40, either by Post Office orders or in registered
letter, at our risk. Larger amounts should be
sent by draft express.
10 shares with Engravings, SO 80
% shares with Engravings, % 80
30 shares with Engravings 46 80
rs shares with Epprayinps 60 90