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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

We would call the attention Of our readers
30 the advertisement of J. W. Knox in
another col1mn.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27
NJ EW TIN STORE

ST. CLAIRSVILLR.
JERRY S. BLYAIYER has opened a TIN
STORE at ST. CLAIRSVILLE, and viii mann
facturc and keep on hand full stock Of
TIN-WARE, ST0VEPIPE AND COPPER
KETTLES.
His PRICES t5id BE- as Ion as any IA IKE county,
SCOUTING and JOB WORK done to order.
Give him n call as be is determined 10 give salts
faction. 13aug4t
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9ofal gffairs.

H. HEcEERWAy & SoN sell all kinds of
dyes much cheaper than any one else.
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A COMET VIsIBLE.-A comet is said to be
visible in the northern part of the heavens.
1t keeps late hours and don't show itself un-
til after we retire so we have not yet made its
acquaintance. Those who wish to see 1t
should look for it about midnight or after, on
any clear night.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

HoEEsT MEN are easily bound, but you can
never bind kuaye.
Plantation Bitters cures Dyspepsia.
Keep no more cats in the house than viii
catch mice.
Plantation Bitters cures Fever and Ague.
War makes thieves, and Peace hangs them.
Plantation Bitters cures Liver Complaint and
Nervous Headache.
Time is file that wears and makes no noise.
Plantation Bitters cures the effects Of Dissipa-
tion and Late Hours.
Better have one plow going than two cradles.
Plantation Bitters are an antidote to Change
Of Water and Diet.
Fools aud obstinate people make lawyers rich.
Plantation Bitters Purify, Strengthen aud
Invigorate.
a kind wife makes faithful husband
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27
TRACTS OF
LAND FOR SALE.

l. A N D f 0 R S A L E.
The subscribers offer at private sale the follow
ing valuable tracts Of land. viz:
No. l. The undivided half of tract of land,
containing 227 acres, situate on the southeast
side Of the Broad Top Mountain, lying partly in
Bedford and partly in Fulton county, and ad-
dining lands 10 Samuel Danner, James Erin
hurst and wishart's heirs. TWO VEINS OF
COAL one 81 feet, the other e4 feet in depth have
been discovered on this tract
No. ?. A tract of2sO acres near the aboy i'd
joining the same lands, and supposed % contain
the same veins of coal.
No 3. tract of 400 acres, within two and
half miles Of the above tracts lying on the North
side of the Harbor across the mountain, well tim
bered with oak and pine.
May 3,-tf JOHN LUTz.
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TIE use Of Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair
ElIscer viii keen the hair soft and glossy.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

MAGNOLIA WATER. to the best
imported German Cologne, and sold at bal
tl1 p-ice. If.
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nR. GEO. C. DOUGLAS will give prompt
II attention to all professional business sub
mitted to his care.
Especial attention given to obstetrics, dis
eases of women, and all chronic diseases.
Residence at Maj. Washabaugh's. Office op-
posite INQUIRER building. Office hours from
10 to II A. NJ. and to > Z. NJ aul3
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

ALL the Monthly Magazines, Periodicals
md daily papers can be had at the Inquirer
Book Store.
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7 W. KN o X,
BUILDER OF FIRST-CLASS
LIGHT AND HEAVY WAGONS.

Invites attention TO his stock Of finished wagons
and seasoned wood works Shop one-half mile
west of Bedford. 27aug
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DRIvATE SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

The following lot Of ground, situate in the town
Of Duneansville, Blair CO., Pa, fronting on Main
street (or Turnpikel IS feet aud extending back
$50 feet, or less, and having thereon erected
a large two story BRICK HOUSE, with base
ment and kitchen, and good cellar, frame Black
smith and Wagon-MakeI's Shop, frame stable
and other out-buidings. with fruit Of different
varieties on the lot. This would be a good stand
for Tavern or Boarding House, being convent
ent to the Rolling Mil and Nail Factory, and the
Railroad. The House is in good repair and very
pleasantly situated, with water at the door.
Also, A lot Of SIN ACRES, near the Chalybeate
Spring, one mile from the town Of Bedford, with
Log House thereon erected. Adjoining lands
Of ChenowIth, Amos, Shannon and uthers
Also, II acres Of Timber Land, adjoining the
Colfelt farm, and convenient "a good roads.
For further particulars apply to
JOHN LUTZ,
ISoUIRER OFFICE,
or J. G. BRIDAHAM,
lSdectf Bedford. Pa.
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FoEEEyr. Two basement rooms, one store
room and one second floor room in INQUIRER
B-uDiyG. For terms, call at the IyQUIEER
Book Store If.
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SoLFERSo crystals sold at Heckerman' S
drug store.
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5(gW 9drfrti5FmGnt9,

All Advertisements, except public sales and
charged accordingly unless otherwise ordered.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

IMPROVEMENTS. rs.-Three new houses sare nov
in progress Of erection in the Watson exten-
sion, in addition TO the one recently erected
By Jacob Gardner. Two are brick one by
Wm- Dunkle and the other by VIM. McMuI.
lin and frame building by Henry Woods.
Workmen are also busily engaged on DR..
Reamers new house on the corner of Bedford
and John streets and Job. NJ. Shoemaker
on Pitt street. Five Of these are substantial
brick buildings and will be very creditable
Improvements. All we want now is a rail.
road to.give Bedford new lease Of life and
prosperity. It is for the citizens to say when
We shall have it.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

Go to the INQUIRER Book Store for station
cry, school books, miscellaneous books, news
papers, magazines, pens, pencils, inks and
every thing in that line. Don't be afraid to
90 in and look around anyhow No harm done
if you don't buy.
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pEDFoRD
CLAS SsICAL sCHOO
z /. ..-.--..t--,J Y. Q SEA
90 PARTNERSHIP.

E. 7. IMLER L J. r. 0'NEAL have formed
aCo-partnership in the Mercantile business, af
Dunningsyille, and have adopted the CASH sys-
TEN, which viii 90 into effect on the LIST Of July
They most respectfully solicit the further patron
age of their many friends. They feel satisfied
that by the change to the CASH OR PRODUCE
system, they will be enabled to sell goods at much
lower figures. Examine their new stock before
purchasing elsewhere.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

VINO WAITS SEWING MACHINE ?-We
have new $685. Grover aud Baker sewing
machine which we viii dispose of on easy
terms to any one who wants q good machines
and who does not want good sewing ma
chine?
Also a new Singer Sewing Machine for
sale as cheap as can be sold in the com
munity and on the best fterms.
Also a Seventy FIVE dollar Machine of the
American Buttonhole and Overseaming
Sewing machine Company's Manufacture on
the most favorable terms.
Either of the two last named machines can be
seen in operation in town, where they have
given the most complete satisfaction. Fur
ther particulars can be had by calling at, or
writing to, the INoUIRER Office Bedford Pa
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

Let the active working men Of the party 60
to work at once and get up clubs at every
Post Office in the county and place the IN-
quIRER in the hands not only Of every Repub-
lican but Of every doubtful voter. 1t viii do
more good than days or weeks of talking and
electioneerng just before the election. Cop
erheadism aims a death blow at the industrial
interests Of our State and must be defeated.
Copperhead mismanagement of the finances
of Bedford county has loaded US with debt
and taxes from which there is no hope Of de-
6verance except in the election of Republic
an county officers. Now is the time to ae-
compIish our deliveranee. Let no time be
lost. Get up your clubs and send in your
subscriptions at once Address JoHN LUTz,
Bedford Pa
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

The undersigned hereby notifies all who are in
debted to him by note, book account OF otherwise,
to cali and settle Immediately, as the books Of the
former business must be closed.
4iune3m L. Z. IaLER.-
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aaeal Nstate.
Two FARMS Ar PRIVATE SALE.
NOW rs TIE TIME TO BUY CHEAP REAL
ESTATE.
a RARM IN aIokaTsoNls co.
4 SPLENDID FARM WITHIN TWO MILES
OF BEDFORD,

The subscriber viii sell at private SALE D1
very reasonable terms and AZ reduced prices. the
following described. Tery gnluable real estate viz
A TRACT OF LAND sitratea In Morrisorlss
Cove, about one mile from Lafa5 ettesville, and
four miles from Woodberry, in Middle WoodBorry
twp, containing I02 acres more or less, about f5
acres cleared and Under fence, with one aud a
half story log house, log barn, blacksmith shop
and other out buildings, adioinng lands of Jackson
stuekay on the east, Christ. Kochenaerfer On tbs
north, john Keagy on the west, and Ignatius
Brants heirs on the south. This can De made
one Of the neatest and most pleasant little farms
in tbe Cove with very little exponse. There is an
abundance Of water, plenty o. fruit aud splendid
tiuTbef u2ou it-aii that Is necessary to make it
desirable.
ALSO.
MOST EXCELLENT TRACT Or LINE
STONE AND RIVER BOTTOM LAND, within
two miles Of Bedford, containing 22s acres, about
100 acres of which are cleared and ia a high state
Of cultivation and the balance yell tinbe=ed.
There are excellent buildings erected thereen
With a well Of never falling water at the door.
There two orchards of choice fruit npoz it.
- acres Of meadow, River Bottoml can be ealti-
waited with tfidias expense The upland is in a
good state Of cultivation, well set with clover and
under good fence. There Is sufficient timber uPoa
Il to pay for the farm several times ifthrORn into
tie Bedford market. Apply 70
}, 4. DURB0REOW, Attorney at Law,
Imayh Bedford Pa.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

NOTICE.-We respectfully notify all in
~ our debt-knowiug their obligations to
pay US are orer due-that unless paid in
very short time, cost viii be added without
respect to persons. Thanking all Of our
friends who have paid US promptly, we noti-
fy all who imagine they have right to use
our means tor years, they viii receive our
especial attention. No business can be sus-
tanned without money, and we purpose hand
ling some Of ours ''peaceably if we can, forci-
bly, if we must.
l3aug4m A. B. CRAMER & co.
NEW RESTAURANT u have opened a
~ restaurant in the basement room ander G.
II. Spangs Law Office, and am prepared to
serve cold lunch at all hours the day Ham,
eggs, cheese, crackers, ale and cigars always
on hand Give me call aud | will insure
you good meal-Don't forget the place
under Spaug's Office.
l3aug4t BURTON EDSALL.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

EXECUToRs NOTICE.-The Register of
II Bedford county having granted letters Tes-
tamentary upon the estate Of David Sparks, late
Of West Providence township, deceased, to the
undersignrd, all persons having claims or de-
1nands against tho said estate are requested to
make known the same to them without delay; and
all persons indebted to said estate are hereby no
tifed to make immediate payment.
w. W. SPARKS,
p. w. SPARKS,
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CT. LOUIS
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE co.

Incorporated 1858. Assets over $500, geo
INCOME, 1868, $2,546,SO7!
Policies all Non.forfeitable Dfrideads Aanu-
al District and Special AGENTS WANTED,
with guarantee and commission. Address
WARREN p. ADAMS, State Ag't.
l3aug4t los So. 4th Street, Phipa Pa.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

DIsmEssNG CAsUALTY.-0n Saturday last
a little son of Mr.. S. S. Dehl of this place was
poisoned by taking an overdose Of worm loz-
engers. Mr.. Diehl had got the lozenges for
a younger child and inadvertently left them
lying upon a table where the child found
them, and attracted by their sweet taste had
eaten eight of them before he was discovered.
He was soon after taken with convulsions,
and though medical aid was called immedi-
ately every effort to relieve the little sufferer
was without avail and he expired on Sabbath
morning The sympathy Of the whole com
munity is with the bereaved parents in their
deep distress.
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.sTABLTsHED IN 1851.
REMOVAL.

REMOVAL.
JACOB II HARLEY, JEWELER,
Invites his patrons aud the public generally, to
his New Store, NO. 1920 CHESTNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA, where they win find large
and well selected stock Of DIAM0N
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVER
and PLATED WARE, at Moderate Prices.
Y. B.-WATCHE5 and JEWELRY carefully
repaired
JEWELRY and SILVER WARE of all kinds
made to order. I6iuly6m
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PURE cider vinegar, very good, at Hecker
man s drug store
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$Ijuly
NRYsTAL STEAM MILLS.

Our Mil wagon viii deliver Flour, Feed, &c ),
every afternoon, at O'Clock. in Bedford, and re-
eeiye grist AL work WARRANTED. TerIps
cash. Orders may be left at the null or Hardware
store of Hartley & Metzger.
g0apr JOHN & VA. HARTLEY.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

DICKLING & FAMILY VINEGAR,
Superior White Wine Cider Vinegar,
of FINE FLAVOR, STRENGTH AND PURITY.
For sale by G. r. OSTER u CO.
20aug3m
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RoBBERY At CoALDALE.-The hotel Of G.
I" Figa5d Esq, Of Coaldale in BrOadtop
township was entered one night last week
and $4,000 taken from the Office drawer.
No clue as to the guilty parties has yet been
discovered.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

c,HAMrooNING, HAIR DRESSING AND
SHAYING.
am determined TO fight it cut on this limo all
summer and viii warrant entire satisfaction to
all my patrons. l am also prepared 70 weave
hair. make switches and eHrls on the shortest
tjce and mo st improved styles. Room on Juliapa
ST.. one door south ofthe Express 0ficc.
99anr9n II. +. CRAWLEY.
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nINE cIaARs ANp ToBAC00.

Go to q. R. osTER & cos fer CHOICE
BRANDS Of CIGARS and CHEWING LVBAt,
COS. Trv our and 10 cent HAVANA sad
yAPA Cigars. they can't be beat az the
pPTrr b1e1s51 leiuy3m
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

READl Reads READi-THE ISQuIREa
FOR THE CAMpMGE. AN important campaign
is before as in which are to be elected Gov
ernor, Judge ofthe Supreme court, State
Senator and two members Of the Legislature,
Sheriff and Prothonatory beside the regular
county ticket. The best interests of oar
State demand continuation Of Republican
rule and if there is ever to be any economy in
the expenditure Of the hard earned money Of
the tax payers Of Bedford county it can only
come through a change from Democratic to
Republican management. That our people
may be informed upon these matters and ena-
bled to vote intelligenty at the coming cleo
tion, we will furnish the ISoUIRER at the fol-
I,.: - r. AZ . .:
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

! W. KNOX,
BUILDER OF FIRsT-CLASs
LIGHT AND HEAVY WAGONS,
Invites attention to his stock Of finished wagons
and seasoned wood works Shop one-half mile
west Of Bedford. 27aug
OAUTION.-My wife SARAH PorE having
~ left my bed and board without Just cause,
! hereby warn all persons against trusting her
on my account as / am determined to pay no
27aug2t ANDREW PoTE.
GRAND JURORS drawn for September Term,
u Isl Monday, 9Th day, A. D. 1869.
G. s. Mullen, Foreman Daniel Bayer,
solomon Shrader, Josiah Huffman,
Nicholas Sleighter, Adam w Miller,
James Burns, Geo. W. Zimmers
Jackson Ripley, Joshua Points,
Hugh Wilson John Ritchey,
VIM Phillips, Sr. W T. Chapman,
Kegg, John Harris,
Geo. Whitehill, a. j. Wisegaryer,
John Shoaf, Philip SwartzWeider,
Jacob C0rley, Shadrick Hinton,
Joseph Luman, Jacob W. Miller.
LIST OF PETIT JU RORS drawn for same term:
John Nycum, Henry Rose
jeremiah Bennett Westey Perdew,
Isaac D. Earnest, John Louderbaugh,
John Yont, Albert Wright,
Chas llarklerode, John c. Ling,
Michael Keagy, Daniel Earnest,
J. T. Barkley, David P. Diehl,
John Filler, W. W. Shnck,
Norman McElfsh, Michael Morgan,
Henry sill X. S. Mapes,
Richard r. sill, Joseph W Elder,
William Elder, James Mountain,
d Mann, Henry Shafer,
A Bottomfeld, Michael Ritehey, OF W.
Jesse X. Smith, John Mowry,
Barndolar, George W. Horn,
John Rush, William Mason.
Jos Mortimore Of J. Joseph NJ. Taylor.
Drawn and certified, at Bedford the 9th day
Of April, A. D., 1869.
ISAAC KENSTNGER,
WILLIAM KIRK,
Jury Commissioaers.
Aftc5t JSo. G. FISHER, Cik. 27aug2t
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THE Iron City College affords advantages
for acquiring thorough practical Business
Eiacatiou surpassed nowhere in the United
States Circulars giving fall particulars con
corning The school can be obtained on ad-
dressing ;he Principals, Smith & Cowley,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

IT is getting so we can hardly 20 into drug
Sore, without seeing piles Of Consultation
hLiters. The sale must be enormous, and 10
OBTAIN such results, must be extremely graf
living to Messrs. Seward & Bentley, the pro-
PHetors. They seem to have touched the
magic wand when they introduced these Bit
'a'a' and no Bitters could have attained such
popularity unless Of real worth.
All other remedies giving way to Seward 5
Cough Cure.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

EvRRY THING in the BOOK and STATION
EERE line for sale at the Inquirer Book Store.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

Do THE FARMERS Of Bedford county realize
that three-fourths Of the profits Of farming is
in the wheat crop alone. Rye, oats and corn
may all fail aud still the farmer gets along,
bat let the wheat crop be failure and how
many make both ends meet at the end Of the
year. How important then IS It to have your
ground seeded at ibe right time and in the
best way. To do this you must own good
Drill One that win SOW regularly on all
kinds of ground, and that viii not break on
our rocky and stumpy fields. Thousands Of
farmers win testify that the WiToughby Gum
Spring Drill, sold by Hartley q Metzger, sole
agents for this and adjoining counties, IS the
only drill that will do this.
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8fofoto enquirer.
BEDFoRD. PA.. FRIDAY, AUarsr q. lsea

DIREcroRT.-The following is directory
of the Officers of Bedford County and the
BoFOughof Bedford, Of the Ministers Of Bed
ford, aud the time Of meeting of the different
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

The Allegheny Synod Of the Evangelical
Lutheran church will meet in annual couven-
tion in the Lutheran Church in this place on
the 18th of September and contiuuein session
about week. The synod is composed Of
about A clerical and an equal number of lay
delegates all Of whom It is customary to en-
tertain free of expense in the charge or com
munity in which they meet.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27
The Great Medical Mistake.

The Great medical Mistake.
Of former days was an utter neglect of sani-
tary precautions. No efficient means were
adopted fer the prevention Of sickness.
Sewerage was unknown in cities; drainage
was rarely attempted in the country. Heaps
of offal we're left to rot in the public streets,
and domestic cleanliness, the great antidote
to febrile diseases, was sadly neglected. It's
not so now. Wise laws, philanthropic in
stitutions, and a vigilant sanitary police, have,
to great extent, remedied the evil. Nor is
this all. preventive MEDICATION has helped
materially to lessen the rates of mortality. IT
is not too much to say that TENS OF THOU
SANDS escape sickness in unhealthy seasons
in consequence of having INFIGoBATED THEIR
SYSTEMS IN ADVANCE by a course OF HOSTEL
TER'S STOMACH BITTEBS. This pure
and powerful vegetable tonic and Alternative
comprises the extracts and essences Of a
variety Of roots and herbs, renowned for their
strengthening, soothing, vitalizing and purify
ing properties. These medicinal agents are
Incorporated with a spirit absolutely free from
the acrid poison which deiles, more or less,
all the liquors Of commerce, and their effect
is dihused through the whole frame by this
active, yet harmless stimulant. The result is
such condition of the system as renders it
all but imperUious to the exterior causes Of
disease, such as damp, fog, sudden alterna-
tons of temperature, &c. Strength, and the
perfect regularity of all the functions of the
body, are the best Safeguards against atmos.
pheric poison and the effects of unwholesome
water, and HOSTETTER'S BITTERS are
the best strengthening and regulating medi-
cine at present known. For dyspepsia and
biliousness they are a SPECIFIC ABSOLUTE.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

Day AxD WARx.-The weather for the
week ending on Saturday the 2lst was uuu-
sually dry and warm. The mercury stood
among the eos all sweek, and on Friday
reached 1909 il the shade, being the hottest
day recorded in this place for number Of
years.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-08-27

BEDFORD CoUyoL No. 202 OF U. a. NJ.
was instituted on Thursday night, Aug, 10Th.
1869, by Eli HoIlinger, D. S. c., assisted by
Abm. Manly, Fulton Council No. IS, N. S.
Bower and John ~ Major, Harrisburg
Council No. 1o6. The following officers were
installed: c., 7. R. Gettys; V. c., George
Leader; R. S., VIM. G. Rifle; A. r. s., L.
R. Kegg; F. s., Westley Defbaugh; T., Wm.
Bowles; l. W, Scott Fletcher, E., J. P. Cess
ma; I. b., Ed. Ferry; 0. p, B. s. Fletcher.
Trustees, C. N. HIckok, T. R. Gettys and
Wm. G. Rifle.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-08-21
Fall OF Two Remarkable Meteors at
Brookvflle, PennsylvanfR.

Correspondence of Pittsburg Commercial.l ( 4
1t is mentioned in your telegraphic re-
ports of the phenomena of the eclipse at
Shelbyville, KY, that large number OF
meteors were observed between the earth
and the moon. Ia this connection 1T may
not be uninteresting to mention that there
fell in our heavens two very remarkable
meteors soon after the eclipse. The first
and largest Of these was seen to fall from
the zenith about 7:l5 p M, August 18th,
but even at this early hour It was OF ex-
traordinary brilliancy. II flashed acress
the heavens toward the northwest, and q
few degrees west exploded, the fragments
falling like the brilliant sparks OF hre
ball, assuming in their descent all the
hines. Of the rain bow. 1t left behind it q
long, yapory, phosphorescent mist. This
was so remarkable that two gentlemen
standing at the corner of one OF our
streets, who say the meteor on its first
appearance, marked the time in order to
see how long the vapors would remain
visible. Just three and half minutes
after the bursting of the meteor, there was
an EXPLOSION Of such loudHess as to be
heard by thousands, and shaking houses
like the pulsations OF On earthquake. The
sound Of the explosion was like the
muffled roar of great shell. which, fall
ing. buries itself many feet in the earth
and then explodes, or like heavy subter-
ranean blast. This great meteor must
have exploded in ihe heavens about forty
miles above rs.