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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

THE shIill whistle Of the railway engine
is soon to be heard in Persia The Shah
has granted to a company of English caoi-
talists the exclusive right to construct rail
ways in the country for twenty years.
These capitalists begin operations with o
short road extending from the capital 10 the
suburban village Of Roy, famous weekly
resort for pious Teheranees Ground has
been broken, and the engineer employed
estimates that the line can be constructed
and stocked for less than $500, on
which the passenger traffic of some forty
yield very remunerative dividend, ex
elusive Of an eight per centnm guarantee.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

An Ingenious apparstns for giving an
alarm in case of the presence Of carbonic
oxide or coal gas in room has recently
been invented by mechanic residing in
Berlin, Prussia. 1t consists of q galvanic
with liquid chloride of palladium. This me-
tallic salt is extremely sensitive to the pres
sure of carbonic oxide gas. a small
quantity of the gas will at once throw down
some of the metal from the solution, and
this precipitate collecting at the bottom Of
the tube at ones establishes connection in
the current Of electricity, and tho violent
ringing of bell will warn the sleeper o! bis
danger.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

THE job printers Of New York struck on
Monday. Their demand is for an advance
from fifty to tifty-four cents per thousand.
A mass meetiag was held in the afternoon,
at which it was reported all Of the principal
Offices except the New York Printing
Company had assented to the arrangement
The printers regard the success of the strike
as all but certain.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

A letter from Java contains the following
intelligence: A dispatch received from Con-
stantinople announces that the Turkish en-
pire is mensced by one of She most danger
ons revolutions that have occurred in that
country since the conspiracy of the Janis
saries. The whole Mohammedan clergy
have risen ia a holy crusade against the
Christians, and have unfortunately carried
the population with them. At Stambonl
one Of the most popular men Sariyery Ef-
feudi, is preaching a war against Greece,
and what is worse, against the Sultan him
self He has made an appeal to the people
from bis pulpit and urged them to upset the
present government, to nnfnrl the NOLAN
medan standard and to save the Koran
from the nmbushes of its enemios.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

DAKOTA has gone back on the women. -
The Woman Suffrage bill passed the House
AND WAS approved by the Council with an
amendment submitting the question to the
people. The House refused to accept this
condition aud the Council WAS detsrm med
that the husbands and fathers, likewise the
old bachelors, should first have their say on
the question, SO between the t"o stools the
whole matter fell TO the ground and the wo-
men ilirt their pelticoats Indignantly az
they pass tho DAKOTA legislators on the
streets.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

Tho bark Cadet, loaded with earthenwars,
consigned to Wright & Co., of Philadelphia
arrived in port on Saturday, after voyage
of three months and eleven days from Liv-
erpool She encountered a succession OF
terrific gales, which drove her to sea five
times. Twice she was driven off Hat.eras,
aud twice blown far to sea after having
reached the mouth OF tie Chesapeake. Tho
crew fourteen in number, were for days
without provisions, and FOR weeks half naked
and up 10 thoir waists in water. They
worked the pumps night and day TO keep
the bark afloat, and but for the assistance
of passing vessrls, on three occasions, all
would have starved to death. She arrived
without the loss Of n man, spar OR rope.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27
THE NE WS.

The Chicago aldermen have passed res
olution accepting salary for thei' ONCE
The brig Caroline E. Kelley. from MAJ
anzas. November 20, is reported missing
General Sherman has been seriously Ill
with the erysipelas, but is said to be recev-
ering
/, was the Bank Of New Windsor, Carol
county, Md, which was robbed last FRIDAY
night.
, The bark Csdetts. Captain Christian, from
Liverpool. out one hundred and six days,
arrived at Philadelphia on Saturday.
The English gunboat Gnat was wrecked
November 18th. during severe storm, on
the island of Belabaco. one OF the Phlli-
pines. No particulars are given.
On the 22d inst, S., 200 were taken from
the residence of Mr. King, cattle dealer
in Danc eighteen miles from Chicago. A re-
ward of two thousand dollars is offered for
the capture of the thief and the recovery OF
the money.
A bill was introduced in the Montana
Legislature on the sixth instant to locate
the territorial capital at Gallatin City. 1t
is likely 10 pass.
The Central Pacific Railroad has been
completed five hundred miles east OF Sacra-
mento and within twsnty-six miles of Hum
boldt Wells. The road will probably be fin
shed before the fifteenth day Of April.
Alfred C. Bernondy has been selected to
represent the 81. Louis Merchants Protection
Freight Union in New York. Some three
hundred merchants have joined the union,
and their number is increasing daily.
Pi.zherbert, who jumped through a second
story window in Chicago, Monday afternoon
to escape Imprisonment, died on Monday
evening of his injuries. He had arranged
to elope with q married woman in the eve
ming.
The ST. Louis Municipal Reform Associa
ton held q meeting Monday night u. which
the report Of committee previously ap
pointed was adopted, setting forth certain
amendments 10 the city charter. which il
their judgment are necessary lor the proper
administration Of city affairs.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

The celebrated Arlington Minstrels will
give one of their justly celebrated enter.
tainm'nts at the Opera House this evening.
This ia decidedly the best minstrel troupe
now travelling in the country, and draws
crowded houses wherever it goes. Petrole
nm Centre will be no exception to the gen
eral rule. The company performs here only
one night.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

TUE new county bill comes mp in the
State Senate to-day. The Titusvlle Herald
conce es that its defeat in that body is not
ut all improba BILE, on account of tho illness
of Senator Lowry, the great champion OF
the measure. We sincerely regret tho i'll
ness of Senator Lowry, but shall rejoice in
The defeat VI tho new county Dill.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

a cranberry patch, in Centre Brook, CT, +,
produced last season, by actual measure
Went, one hundred and sixty barrels of fruit
Oh an acre, or one barrel TO each square rod
besides large quautiiy wh ch was not
gathered and may be seen under the lie -
The rental of this land is less than a2 per
acre.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

A Philadelphia surgeon. who was on his
way to perform on operation on patient.
had bis carriage robbed and lost his surgical
instruments while making temporary stop,
whereby adds the bereporter, ''ihe opera
'ion was prevented, and the patients life
SnEnu.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

We are requested to state that IL Literary
Society has been organized on the Eclectic
tract The first meeting was held last Sat-
urday, at which officers were elected. The
next meeting will be held at the school
housr, on the farra, mex, Friday evening.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27
T'iDre or Closing Mails.

F. o., PETROLEUM CgSTRs, Pa,
JULY 2sr, 1868.
untA further notice the mails will arrive at and
Gv pert from this eilise follows:
AIRrvE.
south and East, VIA Irvineton, 10. 2S A. N.
south and West, Nleadville, 51s p. NJ.
North and East. Cory ats "
DEPART
s'on;l and West, Gas A. NJ.
Hoiti Fast anl West, 9 80 y. ".
Eossii, Eis; ani Wost, lC 90 A. N.
II. l. BLACKMON, PAN.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

TIL best place IL town to get Il pair Of Boots
made OF the hest Stock, that will wear well, and
warranted TO ft, is at J. "A. PIantc's Fash
ionabc Boot Shop, Washington Street, Petroleum
Centre. Pa. Give nin trial. scplO.tf
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

A letter bearing the following superserp,
lon was received AT she Silver City Posl or
flee from Iowa:
Augustus Jones. n web.foot scrub
To whom this wants 10 go,
Is chorpiag cordwood for his grub
In Silver City, Idaho"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

Kardvarc-A large assortment OF which is
being closed out IL reiGrcd rates at REI ,oLDS,
BR1DUEAD Il Co.'S, So II Ceutss s., opposite
tho Post Once Oil Cit7 ~.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

cp- Call and examine the fipe assortment OF
SIIrPBR PATTERNS at A. s. Smiths Boot L
Shoe Store declstf
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

Tax friends oi Rev o. N. Heard should
he C,n,rsl Hnuse, To morrow ereuino,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

~ LADIES wishing to make an appropriate
p esent, will find beautiful SLIPPER PATTERNS
at 4. S. SMITHS Boot & Shoe storu iocl5tr
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27
Excelsior Billiard Parlors

To enjoy delightful and quiet game ol Billiards,
go ta A. q. Farnham's Fashionabis Billiard Par
lors, on WASHINGTON Street, next door to the ROch-
csor House. Thee Parlors are within n short dis
tance OF most Of the principal hotels in Petroleum
Centre. may Off
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

THE Tituspiiie Herald ciaims that Enter
prise is to be the scsno of great oil excite
ment during tho present season. 1t is ouV
opinion that the excitement will be general
throughout the oil region.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

The pathetic and dramatic story abont
Miss Renn's oath of vengeance against the
seymour Regulators, ia said 20 be the in
veniion .. highly imaginative reporter.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27
New Flour, Feed and Grocory
StOres
]. s. PENTHER.

AT the OLD BANK BUILDING, ON MAIN.sT
opposite tho McCntock House, has on hand n
large and fist class stock of f IOur, Feed aud
Groceries, which he Is selling at low figaro.
tn Don't forget the paeo--where A. d. Cotton
Il Company broke up. jnn2-tf
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

Oil dealers are discussing the propricty
OF establishing Petroleum Exchange in
Titusvlle.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

Guitar S,rings.--A large lot of the best
Guitar Strings the aarket aiiorts Just received at
Isham's. Jan2lif-
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

Dry Goods, large stock at REYNOLDS,
BR0DnEAD cos, No. II Centre St, opposite
tho Post Office on CITY. Pa.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

Carpets, of every quality and description, a
REYSoID-, BRoDHEAD & cos, No. II Centre
Street, opposite the r o.. Oil City, Pa.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27
NJ. f. CHURCH.

NJ. f. CHURCH.
Services every Sabbath at II A. NJ. ana
TX p. NJ. Sabbath School attwelve O'Clock
N. Seats Free. A cordial invitation
extended to NIL.
REV. C. VI. HEARD. Pastor.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

CANARY BIRDS, best German imported, whole
ale and retail, at A. D. MILLER 81 CO.'S.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

A large assortment OF FIN e. SEW ED Bo DTS a
! s. Smiths Boot & Shoe Store. d0cl5 IT,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

1850 rolls WALL PAPER received this day a,
A. d. MILLER & cos
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

Crockery-For all kinds go to REYNOLDS
'BRODIIEAD 1; CO.'S, No. II Centre street, opoo
site the Post Oflics. Oil City, Pa.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

THs New York Herald says the millcni-
nm is clase at hand. We don't regard the
Herald as very good authority upon such
ma tiers.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

Hats. Cars. Roots and shoes.--A large
assortment at REYNOLDS. BRoDHEAD cos,
No. II Centre Street opposite tho Post Office, Oil
City, Pa. f
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

Cfocks.-A splendid assortment at Isham's
janal.if
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

AIIsMA--This il newly discover article 20 be
used for a hair dressing, which I. said to Ga super.-
or to anything of the Sind yet placed ntfore the pub.
lie It tniers the air soft ard glossy and will It
IL said c0ust The hair 70 rro% on DDS which we
long lacs cd such covering. II "A not properly
hn'r ,lye and N!i 1t VIII 40 operate tho rspts Of
the SAME when applied g. tu rrsprH if 10 liz origin
al color and iuyUrisuce IN very brief psrod Of
time. Il Is beyond question. :. very superior thn,
and will more thsu fiji the e1Qec,cHous Cf any ore
vino NAV purchase 'l-Syrs.-Iet iager 1'ly Sew
ard Cuuvh "a c. II Is lie best. 4, y. Miller &
CO, Wholesale and Retail Drgggists, Assnts FOR
Pe.o'er'n C'n're, Pa. .s.t. y! noyis-nn'
B.anu hi s'ipyer Pattensa: A. 5. Srni,hs Bout
& s.oc store decI3-t..
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

PArER AND ENVELOPES Il. A. d. MILLER
e. CO.'S.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

SITS. PETER AND PAUL'S (CATHOLIC)
CHURCH.
Mass at 1OI a. IN.
Vespsrs and Bencdiction Of the Blessed
Sacrament at 4 p. m.
Gatsehism ut 2 p. m.
JAMES DUNN. Pastor.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27
Biviac Services.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Preaching at III o'clock A. NJ, and
o'clock p. NJ.
REV. J. T. OxToBY. Pastor
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27

DIARIES for 500 at 4. D. MILLER 3 CO.'S.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-01-27
Petroleum Centre Daily Record.

Pet. Centre, "Wednesday, Jan. a..
The Van Buren press., 1869-10-26
4, MINERALS.
To the People Of Arkansas :

A Ill persons having Tor knowing oD land
IA containing Minerals Of any kh,d, by send
Ing the locality, extent, and price of their
land, and the description always accompa-
MED BY specimens) of the mineral thereon.
can. at the expense Of the subscriber. have the
same scientifically analysed, and fit Is found
to be valuable. a mutual satisfactory arrange
ment for its introduction to 4 market Will DC
made. sr-irnosi tF7 ,alt tl
This In most important subject of interest
and welfare to Arkansas--the extensive beds
and mines OF minerals ia Arkansas are now
lying i,llc, ,and useless, and neutrality-suspicious.
is u chance for owners to put their hidden
treasures to value. All letters or eomm,lni-
cations or information received and replied to
with pleasure by addressing.
.lI JOSEPH MOGRlDGE. TT. smith.
Care Of Messrs. CABHLI. x GLASS. Ark.
n. B.-All parties having Coal Lands.
whose beds of Coal range from > to z tor
more) feet In thickness will find II to their
advantage to reply " the above; and persons
having tor knOwing o0 beds or mines OF
MINERALS. whose Kind or sort j. unknown to
them, can get II true solution of their value
by sending specimens to the above. M.
The Van Buren press., 1869-10-26
To COnsllfnptives.

THE Advertiser, having been restored to
health In few weeks, by very simple rcme-
dy, after having suffered several years with a
severe lung affection, and that dread disease,
Consumption. Is anxious to make known to
his fellew-suiferers the means OF cure
Z To all who desire It, he will send copy of
the prescription used (free Of charge). with
the directions for preparing and using the
same. which they will lind SURE CuRE yOR
CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRoNcmITIs. etc. The
object OF the advertiser In sending the Pre-
scription Is to benefit the afflicted, and spread
information which he conceivcs to be inva!-
nable and he hopes every sufferer will try
may prove blessing. Parties wishing the
prescription, will please address
KEv. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings County, N. Y,
The Van Buren press., 1869-10-26

For beauty of finish. simplicity In manage
mcnt, convenience in use, and duribillty I'D
wear,
- 1t is beyond question the III
Best Cooking Stove, aa.
Manufactured in the west. ..-.
To those desiring to obtain one of these su-
oerior stoves. we will furnish in person OF by
letter, any desired information in regard 10
size, STYLE. description or cost in ST. Louis.
We intend to order lot of these stoves 10
be shipped when the river rises ahd When nd \
naid for on delivery. we can afford to sell II at
= lower price Therefore send us your order.
Lower priced Stoves. from the same manu-,
factory, ordered through us, will be furnished
on the same terms, viz: at st. Louis retail
prices, insurance and freight only. added, to
be paid for on delivery at Van Buren,.
aug ID. G. WILLIAMS & co
The Van Buren press., 1869-10-26
DIR. HUNTER

(NOSTINUES to treat all private diseases,
~ syphilis i'm all It's forms. GOnorrlIea,
Gleet Structure. Orchitis. and all urinary dis
eases, and the effects of mercury are COM
pletely eradicated Spermatorrhea or SEMI
nal Weakness resulting from self-abus8 or
other causes. and which produces some Of the
following effects, rs blotches, bodily weak
ness, Indigestion, constipation, aversion to
society. unmanIiness, dread Of future events,
| loss Of memory, Incidence, nOctural emissions,
and finally prostration of the vital power, can
be fully restored to health. Persons afflicted
with this or any other delicate, intricate, or
long standing constitutional complaint,
should give the Doctor trial. lie never falls.
| The Doctor publishes d medical circular
| that gives full exposition Of venercal and
private diseases, that can be had free at office.
| or by mail for one stamp. Ii gives clear
dclineation Of all the diseases and conditions
resulting from the refringement of the moral
laws, excesses, indulgences, exposures. and
imprudenccs In married or single life. Every
sentence contains instruction to the afflicted
and enabling them to determine the precise
nature of their complaints. f..tg U ....
The establishments, comprising ten ample
rooms, Is central. When 1t is not convenient
to visit the city. the Doctors opinion can be
obtained by giving written statement fthe
case, and medicines can be forwarded by mall
| or express. In some instances. however q
personal examination Is absolutely necessary
while in others daily personal attention Is re-
Quired. and for the accommodation OF such
patients there are apartments connected with
the Office thatare provided with every requi-
site that Is calculated to promote recovery In
cludng medlcated vapor baths. All prescrip-
tions are prepared in the Doctors own LabO-
ratory, under his personal supervision. Med
ical pamphlet at Office Free or by mail for two
stamps. No matter who have failed, read
what he SAYS. Office No. 1873 Third street
between Green and Walnut streets, near the
Postoliice, Louisville, Ky. Office hours a.
m. to .. M; Sundays, 10 a. m. TO ~ m.
July Ply
The Van Buren press., 1869-10-26

-i'....ln = We must psft--the dyeis cast"
1li1 food wife. as sbe threw bottle Of
AAit restorative ct hsr husbands devoted
,hssd.1oes saiiW HDl9md eN 1saoa.
The Van Buren press., 1869-10-26
Fcrshe best Clothing tor tho least
money, goto -
FOwELL4 DIcKsoNs.

Tnsv4oAsoxD Sxos. .--An cid man Of
vsrj, scti<e pkysiaCnsay J, snswsrins to the
naniS q Jacob Wilmsat, Was bsoaght up
before tho police court. His clothes looked
aAjF thsimlsh have been bought second
h2Hl Id his youthil prjmt, for thSy he'd
swffsrsd more from the rubs Of the world
,hsa tLs prsprissor hiusslf.n lsad9luO
"Whst bpsilsss: - sg .fjaa<
"Nons; I'm . traveller"
80" a vsgabond. perhaps anA y 'n'N e'' ,
SYsa ere not far wrong Travellers and
vsgabonds are about tho same thing. The
difference is that the iattar travel without
iHouey, The former without brains" n,
Where have you travelled = G l,c
~ Al over tho continent 3aaafuol
.For. whas purpose ~ 7aH rom
ObssryAtion.,I ana .uei+pd 200
"What have you observed ~
"a little 10 commend. much to censure,
sNd a great deal TO- laugh at." alala hab
s.Humph what did you commend!'
a handsome woman who will stay at
home, an, eloquent preacher that will preach
short sermons good writer that will not
write too much /; aud fool that has sense
suSsyIs 10 hold his tongue" ne2oia
). -..gWlnt do you csnsurs 2" ",iJuug
A"A nan that inarries girl for her fine
rlsthipg; . youth who studies medicine
whils hs has the use Of his hands; and the
people who will elect . drunkard to Office.
"What do you laugh at ?"
II laugh at a man who expects his posi-
tioH 20 command that respect which his
pFtohsI qualifications and qualities do not
Ssstis." E 'd4raIf ah.an9l. m
.. Ha vas dismissed. s..- lanol lAl.N
The Van Buren press., 1869-10-26

T1;yI j~ yOsr pepsr.
The Van Buren press., 1869-10-26

~ ae =" when was quite boy" Gays
,4nithv !" ny father ordered coat for me
hUd6 q sIstasiits. sud WHOM the garment
-sa1gv hensn wss large enough for two Of
shvn u ny siss. The psrplsxsd Jew. after
vaiatr tsyiag +, gsthsr up the ful!ns.s iu
/, - - with his hand 90 that ths front
might ~ tight. declared ~ lengih that ths
rUag -wSs RvCs,' Il wss no fsult of the
sess, \ sj1e& 1Ssv stsssk Sus ts boy vas
~ 80. '.fsllch rof ~ g9ilsg Di
--ss-~s~un.i-st,+-~- +-~--->77 VI
Pr Iov yovr pepw.