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alew advertisements.

NORMAL SCHOOL.-The Bedford
y county Normal School will open, in Bedford,
on the 18th day of August, and continue in ses
sion eleven weeks Superior advantages will be
offered to those who wish to prepare themselves to
teach Glasses may be formed in any of the high
er branches and special attention will be given to
History and ''Methods of Instruction" TUT
ton So to be paid in advance; boarding SO per
week All who desire to attend, with view of
teaching, should be here at the opening of the
school. Ill. w. FISHER,
Bedford July r. 1867 ,w3 Co. Supt.
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EOR SALE OR TRADE.

NOR SALE OR TRADE.
2 lots in the city of Omaha, Nebraska.
2 tracts, of 100 acres each within three miles of
a depot on the Union Pacific Railroad, back of
Omaha.
l tract of bottom land, timbered and praire, two
miles from Omaha city.
0ne-third of 1000 acres in Fulton county, Pa,
including valuable ore, mineral and timber lands,
near Fort LittletOn.
Over 600 acres of valuable ore, coal and tim
Der lands in West Virginia.
0. Z. SHANNON
polE, Do
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INTENSIVE PRIVATE SALE

FXTENSIVE PRIVATE SALE
IL OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.-The un-
dersigned will sell at private sale, several adjon
ing and contiguous tracts of land, lying on the
headwaters of Dunnings Greek, in ST. Clair town
ship, Bedford county, containing 765 acres, now
divided into four tracts, three tracts thereof con-
tanning respectively l57, l63 ard 1873 acres and
the other, being the Saw Mil tract, containing
262 acres These tracts will be sold as they or
subdivided to suit purchasers.
The saw mill tract contains FIRST CLASS
SAW MILL, with never-faiing head of water,
and is in the midst of a TIMBER REGION un-
surpassed for the quality of timber. One other of
the tracts contains an enviable site for a TAN
YARD, with all the advantages of water, and is
alongside of Chestnut Ridge, where the resources
for Bark are inexhaustibe.
100 acres of the land is Bottom, mostly covered
by large sugar trees. 800 acres cleared and
in good state of cultivation, and the balance
we'll timbered.
There are THREE DWELLING HOUSES, up
pom the premises and THREE BARNS, with other
outbuldings. The Fruit is choice and in abund-
ance upon some of these tracts. This property lis
II miles North of Bedford, and in country noted
for its good roads, leading North, South, East and
West to Bedford Hollidaysburg, Johnstown, and
other points, on the Penn Central Railroad.
Farmers, Lumbermen Tanners and Spectators
should examine the premises, as these lands Will
be sold on fair and reasonable terms.
7. II. LYONS,
LYONS
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TXECUTORS' NOTICE.
4 tesr amentary to the estate of Frederick Stiff
fer, late of Union township. Bedford county, de-
ceased, have been granted to the undersigned, by
the Register of Bedford county.
All persons having claims against the estate of
said decedent are requested to make known the
same without delay and those indebted are desi-
red to make immediate payment.
JOSEPH STIFFLER,
jun2lw6* MICHAEL STIFFLER, Ex' RS.
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE

VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE
The undersigned offers for sale the follow
ing valuable bodies of land:
THREE CHOICE TRACTS OF LAND,
containing 100 each, situated on the Illinois
Central Railroad, in Champaign county, State OF
Illinois. s miles from the city of Urbana, and one
mile from Rentual Station on said Railroad. Two
of the tracts adjon, and one of them has a never
falling pond of water upon it The city of Urbana
the greatest wheat growing county in Illinois.
ALsO-One.f fourth Of a tract Of la@d, situated
in Broad Top township, Bedford county, con- tain-
ing about As acres, with all the coal veins of Broad
Top running through it.
ALso-THree Lots in the torn Of CoalmOmt,
Huntingdon county.
Jan 26, '66-tf F. G. REAMER.
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nISSOLUTION of COPARTNER-
SHIP.-We, the undersigned, having done
business under the name and firm of Stover ii OIL
singer. hereby give notice that said firm has this
day been dissolved by mutual consent.
ST0VER & H0LSINGER.
r9P The notes and books of said firm will be
left In the hands of C. R. Slower for collection, at
their old stand.
Woodberry, May q, 1867.
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.IORE W0OLEN FACTORY

GLOBE WOOLEN FACTORY
N 10000 lbs of WOOL WANTED.-The pro-
prietor of this well-known factory returns his
thanks to his numerous customers for their former
liberal patronage, and begs to assure them that he
is now better prepared than ever to accommodate
them. His machinery, which is abundant, is in
excellent order, and he can card and spin for Gus
toners on the shortest notice at 25 cts per pound
And he is prepared to do all kinds of manufactur-
ing. Mr.. Ullery will wait upon our customers
throughout the country and afford them an oppor-
tunity to exchange their wool for goods. At least
20 600 lbs of good wool is anxiously desired Please
give us cali if convenient, ii not, wait for the
wagon" may24m3l JOHN kEAG1.
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NOTICE TO BUILDERS.--
tracts to the lowest and best bidder, in each
case, will be awarded by public outcry, at the
School House, near the Chalybeate Spring on Sat
urday July Goth, at 10 o'clock a. m, for the con-
struction of two school-houses in Bedford tp. one
to be located on the land of the heirs of John Bri
daham decd, and the other near the late resi-
dence of Anthony Zimmers, decd At the same
time and place, the school house now on land of
heirs of John Bridaham, decd, will be sold, as
also that situated near the residence of John Fet
ter in each case to the highest and best bidder.
By order of the Board of School Directors of Bed
ford tp. HUGH MOORE,
DANIEL FETTER.
JACOB q. DIVELY.
jull2w2 Building Committee.
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7 O S T-BetWeen the Caledonia
I 4 House and Bedford Springs, case of FISH
ING TACKLE. The finder will please leave it at
the GAZETTE Office and receive a reward of $500
inn2l
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OPLENDID FARM FOR SALE
- miles from Bedford, containing ONE HUN
DRED AND FIFTY ACRES, 125 acres undercu
tivation, half creek bottom; well watered; excel
lent Brick House and Frame Barn; plenty OF good
timber; convenient to schools, churches and mills.
NilI be sold al bargain. Inquire of
MEYERS & DICKERSON
oct26tf Bedford, Pa.
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TSTRAY MARE.-Came to the
! premises of the undersigned, in Bedford tp
Bedford county, Pa, on Thursday, the 4th day of
July, 1867, a LIGHT sc REL MARE about l53
or is hands high, about 10 or il years old, has
four white feet bald face and white nose and gait
ed The owner is requested to come forward i'm
mediately, prove property, pay charges and ex-
penses, and take her away or she will be disposed
of according to law. WM. LEARY.
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The business will be conducted under the name
and firm of c. r. Stov er & Co. Thankful for past
favors we would respectfully ask the continuance
of the same for the future. We invite the public
to call and examine stock of GOODS, as we
shall as before, keep a general assortment of all
kinds of goods usually kept in country store:
iun7m3 c. R. SLOWER q co.
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SCHEDULE OF PRESENTS.

| Cash Present, $4,000
/ Cash Present, 10000
| Cash Present, 10000
l Cash Present. 500
2 Cash Presents of 50, 500 each, 5000
l Handsome Country Residence, Stable,
Grounds &c. Germantown, Philad a, $4,000
l Double Residence three-story Brick,
Camden. N j, $4,000
l Coal Depot, Offices, Sheds, Ground, with
business established, Nc. 1914 Washing
ton Avenue, Philadelphia $4,000
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, II iness, &c, complete, 5000
10 Valuable Building Lots Riverside, $500
each, 5000
l Beautiful Silver-gray Horse, 154 hands
high, sired by the celebrated imported
Arabian Horse 'Caliph - also, light
Road Wagon, weight l40 pounds, with
set of superior Single H lrness, &C., ma
king frst-class establishment, 1000
20 Pianos, $500 each, 10000
20 Melodeons, 1925 each, 450O
Rosewood Sewing Machines, 5000 each, 1000
10 Family Sewing Machines, SI00 EACH 1000
80 Fine Gold Watches, 500 each 10000
100 Oil Paintings by leading artists-aggre-
gate value, 10000
3 Camel's Hair Shawls 81 900 each, 3 900
Camel's Hair Shawls, $1,000 each, 5000
Handsome Lace Shawls, $3.50 each, $50
TO Cashmere Shawls. $50 each, 500
20 silk Dress Patterns, S75 each 1900
80 Ciiy Building Lots, l75 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 $4,000
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THIS WAY FOR BARGAINS
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
VERY L0W.-The undersigned offers for sale the
valuable Farm known the ''Frazey property"
situate in East Providence township, containing
about $50 acres more than one-half cleared and
under cultivation, and the remainder well tim
bered. The farm is we'll watered and has an or
chard of good fruit upon it, 1t is fine stock farm
on the premises. 1t will be sold very low, as
am engaged in business which prevents my atten-
ding to farming. For further particulars address
John Filler, Rays Hill, Bedford county, or b. +.
Meyers, Bedford, Pa.
CHARLES J. MCLAUGHLIN,
may3m3 New Germantown, Perry CO., Pa.
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NOTICE TO OWNERS OF PIANos!-

NOTICE TO OWNERS OF PIAN0S!-
Whereas, certain unreliable and ur-
principled individuals have been visit
ing my patrons, representing them
selves as partners Of mine, or sent by
me to tune pianos, | hereby give no.
tice that all such are "t6lkers" and i'm
posters. The undersigned will visit
Bedford regularly, in the months of
November, December, and June or Ju-
ly of each year, and endeavor to main
tain his reputation in person. Those
who may desire reference as to my ca
pability in tuning and repairing pianos
are referred to all of the celebrated pi-
anO manufacturers in the Z. S.
JOHN PTAsZYK,
July 12.w2* Harrisburg, Pa.
Ebensburg Sentinel, HOl. Standard,
LewiStOWn True Democrat, copy one
time, and advertiser loW caUand settle.
GOOD SENSE AND ONE PRICE, Good
Judgment IN the selection Of Farm Wa-
chneyy and HardCare-O1ae price to all
and .fdir, reasonable Profits, are the
secrets of the success of the firm of Hart
ley & Metzger. 1t is astonishing to see
the business done at this store. Great
piles of Reapers, Mowers, Horse Rakes,
Cradles, &c, melt away, to make room
for long trains of the aCOrld renowned
Gum Roller Grain Drills, of which
they expect to sell a mile this season,
and no wonder at this, for they are
certainly the best farm machine ever
invented. Go in time if you want
one.
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WE HAVE EVERYTHING that
is usually kept in a No. l country store.
raF MARKETING of all kinds taken in ex-
change FOR GOODS, and the highest prices paid.
Any goods desired will be ordered from the Eas-
tern cities
E5y3 Country merchants supplied with goods at
small advance. No trouble to show goods. All
we ask is a call and feel satisfied we can please
ALL. Thankful for past favors, we solicit con-
tinuance of the same
apr26, '67. IRVINE sTATLER.
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MotifeS, g..

II UMBER.-6O,0OO feet Oak, White
and Yellow Pine Lumber on hands and for
sale bv j. B. WILLIAMS & CO,
iuni4 '67tf Bloody Run, Pa.
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DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of an order of
the Orphans Court of Bedford county, the under
signed, administrators of the estate of William
Stahl late of Bedford borough decd will offer at
Goth of JULY, 1867, the following described real
estate, viz: A certain lot of ground in Bedford
borough, fronting Vest Pitt Street go feet, and
extending back to West street and adj jpining Pitt
and West streets and lots Of George StItfler and
Mrs. Rachel McCauslin, having thereon erected
two-stored log house two-storied frame shop, BRICK
smoke house, frame stable and other out bui dings,
being lot No - in the general plan of Bedford
borough. TermS-CAsH, on confirmation of sale.
Sale TO commence at 10 o'clock, a. m OF said day,
PETER II. SHtRES,
iun2IW4 SAMUEL STAHL, Adm'rs.
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Situate at Riverside, Burlington county. New Jer-
sey is founded for the purpose of gratuitously 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
HON. WILLIAM B. MANN, District Attorney,
Philadelphia, Pa.
HON; LEWIS R. BRooMALL, Ex-chief coiner U.
S. Mint, and recorder of Deeds Phiad a. Pa
HON. JAMES NJ. SC0VEL, New Jersey.
HON. W. W. WARE, New Jersey
HENRY GoRMAN, Esq, Agent Adams Express,
Philadelphia, Pa.
]. E. CoE, Esq of JOY, Coe & Co., Philadelphia
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. c.,
April IS, 1857.-0fice of Internal Revenue -
Having received satisfactory evidence that the
proceeds of the enterprise conducted by the Wash
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 "r other du-
ty. E.A. ROLLINS, Commissioner
THE WIS HINGTON LIBRARY CO.,
in order that the benevolent object set forth in
this circular may be successfully accomplished,
have issued five series of
Ftne Steel-Plate Engravings,
which are put on subscription at prices much be-
low their retail value.
Certificates Of Stock m the Washington Library
Company
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 our local 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 our published schedule
ONE DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS.
No. My Child Ny Child ~ No. 2
| They're Saved They're Saved" No. Sold
Seventy-six; or, the Early Days of the Revolu-
| ton. -
Any person paying TWO DOLLARS will re-
ceive either of the following fac Steel Plates, at
choice, and Two Certificates of .tock, thus be-
coming entitled to Two Presents.
Two DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS.
! No. l-''W Washngton's COurtship." No. 2
"Washington's Last Interview with his Mother"
THREE DOLLAR ENGRAVINGS.
Any person paying THREE DOLLARS will re-
ceive the beautiful Steel Plate of
HOME FROM THE WAR;"
and Three Certificates of Stock, becoming enti
tied to Three Presents.
FOUR DOLLAR ENGRAvINGs.
Any person paying FOUR DOLLARS shall re-
ceive the large and beautiful Steel Plate of
THE PERILS OF OUR FOREFATHERS,"
and Four Certificates of Stock, emitting them to
Four Presents
FIVE DOLLAR ENGRAvINGs.
Any person who pays FIVE DOLLARS shall re-
| ceive the large and splendid Steel Plate OF
''THE MARRIAGE OF P0CAHONTAS,"
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, as may be ordered.
Tie Washington Library Company
WILL AWARD
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
IN PRESENTS
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS,
On Wednesday,, September 25th, 1867,
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The Association has appointed as Receivers,
Mes-rs. GEORGE A. COOKE & CO., whose well
known integrity and business experiel ce will be
sufficient guarantee that the money intrusted to
them will be promptly applied to the purpose sta
ted.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 20, 1867.
To the officers and Members of the Washington
Library TO-, ~. S. READ, Secretary.
GENTLEMEN On receipt of your favor of the
18th inst, notifying of our appointment as Re-
ceivers for your Company, we took the liberty TO
submit copy of your enterprise, to the highest
legal authority of the State, and having received
his favorable opinion in regard to its leg llily and
sympaI hising with the benevolent object of your
Association, viz the education and maintenance
of the orphan children of soldiers and sailors at
the Riverside Institute, we have concluded to ac-
cept the trust and our best efforts to promote
so worthy an object.
Respectfully, yours, &c, ~
Address all letters and orders to GEO A. COOKE
& Co., Bankers, 30 south Third Street, Phila-
delphia, Pa, Receivers for the Washington Ii
brary Co. Jun2omo
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DR. J. L. MARBOURG, Having
- permanently located, respectfully tenders
his professional services the citizens of Bedford
and vicinity.
Office on Juliana street, east side, nearly opposite
the Banking House of Reed Schell.
Bedford February II, 1864.
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4t.'W advertisements.


THE WASHINGTON LIBRARY
COMPANY,
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J. NJ. SHOEMAKER has just re
turned from the East and is now opening
NEW AND CHEAP STOCK OF GOODS,
bought at the late decline in prices.
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Local AGENTS WANTED throughout the Uni
ted States.
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MEDICAL.-DR. S. G. STATLER,
lNH near Schellsburg, and DR.. J. J. CLARKE,
formerly of Cumberland county, Pa, having asso-
ciated themselves in the Practice of Medicine, re-
spectfulIy offer their professional services to the
citizens of Schelsburg and vicinity
Dr. Clarke's Office and residence same as form
erly occupied by J. Smith, Esq, decd.
aprl2 '67y1 STATLER & CLARKE.
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PHILADELPHIA.
SUBSCRIPTION ONE DOLLAR.

PHILADELPHIA
SUBSCRIPTION ONE DOLLAR.
100000
PRESENTS TO SUBSCRIBERS.
One Cash Present of $4,000.
One Cash Present of $40, 900.
One Cash Present of $40 600.
Two Cash Presents of $500 each.
Read f'uH Schedule Of Presents Beloy.
Each Certificate of Stock is accompanied with a
BEAUTIFUL STEEL-PLATE ENGRAVING,
worth more at retail than the cost of the certificate
and also iNsures to tie holder
PRESENT IN THE GREAT DISTRIBUTION.
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NEW GOODS and NEW TERMS!
CASH AND PRODUCE STORE!
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1Otdl, S0UU,UUO
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 in a registered
lett r. at our risk. Larger amounts should be
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If you want good Hosiery, Gloves Neck-ties col
lars, &c, go to the Regulator.
The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-03-01

him. A prodigious degree Of activity
and zeal is apparent, and seldom fails
In such cases, not only sheriits aud
constables, but everybody turns out,
and there is 4 general haze and cry, ex-
claiming get MS catch the fellow,
"Where is my shot gun p Where is
my horse p (Which way has he gone?
let us 90 after him - If | could have
such assistants in pursuing offenders,
| should never have any trouble IN
making arrests. | have many times
appealed to the leading men TO get on
their horses and help us find some Of
these fellows; to do it for their own
sakes, for the S Ike of peace and quiet,
so that we may not have to keep gar
risons among them. Governor Ben
ham and many other prominent gem
tlemen have assured me that they
would be glad TO assist me il they
could obtain the necessary cooperation
in their neighborhood, but that this
could not be done.
The testimony of the other Generals
named mlly corroborotes that of Gen.
Sicklcs Gen Thomas says there is
not much chance Of convicting resi-
dent or citizen Of Georgia for murder,
if the victim is Union man or ne
gro If the murderer is Union man
or negro they would convict him very
speedily; or a man who had moved in
to Georgia since the war; and is known
as a Northern man or Union man
1t would appear from the testimony
that the higher courts mete out justice
between the blacks and whites, bat
that in the lower courts in which
criminal cases are principally tried
are perfect mockerics of justice
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In General.

The wife of Dr. Russell, the cor
respondent Of the London Times died
recently.
Several japanese students are on
their way to England to study Euro
pean laws and customs.
M Victor Cousin is said to have
left fortune of a million Of francs.
We regret to learn that Artemus
Ward will be unable to continue his
entertainment in London for some
time, as he is seriously i'll.
1t is estimated that the value Of
the goods already received in Paris
for the international Exposition
amounts to 4l 100000.
"A shoemaker in Richmond finish
ed pair of shoes seventeen and a
half inches and five inches and half
wide, for negro man. He will have
to 60 to the forks of a road to find n
boot-jack.
An Ohio editor refused to speak
to the toast woman" on the ground
that woman was able to speak for
herself, and any man who undertook
to do it for her would get into trou-
bic.
-"Well, wasn't that finished SER
mon we had this morning p asked
one person of another, as they came
out of church together. FINISHED T.
was the reply; Eyes, it was finished at
last, although | began to think it
never would be.
Specimens of all the coins Of the
United States have been struck at the
Mint in Philadelphia, to be exhibited
at the Paris Exposition. They are
said to be finely executed, and to com
pare favorably with the coinage of any
other country.
Houston, Texas, gives evidence OF
becoming a great Southern city
Maine has legislator who stands
six feet and seven inches in his stock
ings.
Chicago at present contains hun
dreds of houses marked For Rent.
and the newspapers of that city say
that rents are declining.
"A Methodist church in Albany
protests against the moustache at the
sacrament table.
On arriving in New Orleans
Madame Ristori was greeted Ly
band of Music and large concours'
of people.
A gentleman in Kingston, n. Y
has stove in daily use which wa'
cast in England in the year IVA