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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-13
L. JuEDCN
S,crrfar/ Of tie Commonwealth
DEMcREsr's MoNTnLY.-A splendi
'y The Governor /:

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we see, be a large and magn'fcen;ly en-
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"Our Paris doll" accompanied by let.
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and new story by the author Of "Jack and
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4 Err Ms /;

tary on the estate Of William Wernwag,
deceased, having been granted TO the under
signed, persons indebted TO the said estate will
please make payment, and those having claims
will please present The same without delay to
John u. Wernwag, at Wilcox, Pa, or to Theo-
dore WeInwag, VIM. p. Wernwag, Executors,
2i2 t 2l4 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
November Is, 1863 ct.
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Z HE LADl'S FRIEND.
TWO MONTHS GRATIS

The Lady's Friend announces the following
Novelets for 1870: Did He Forget Her :! by
Louise Chandler MOulton The Cascannon' =
Aunt by Elizabeth Prescott, author of Be
tween Two &c. Solid Silver or, Chrsie
Deane's Bridal GIFTS, by ANA da NJ. Douglas,
author Of the Debarry Fortune" with nu.
merous shorter stories 10y brilliant galaxy Of
lady writers.
A finely executed steel engraving. n hand
seme double page, finely colored fashion plate,
and large assortment of wood cuts. ilustrat-
ing the fashions, fancy work. etc., are given in
every number.
1t will give popular piece Of Music in ev-
cry number.
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PErgrsoN's LADIES NATIONAL MAG
AzINE for the month of December has been
placed upon our table. 1t abounds with
its usual quantity of interesting reading
and exquisite fashion plates. Published by
Charles j. Peterson, 3O6 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia.
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The donation held at the residence of
Horace Little on Wednesday evening last
was well attended, The amount contrbut,
ed in money, &C., was $l4l SO, which
we think speaks well for the liberality Of
cur citizens.
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TERMS /:

81 j0a year. Two copies, 81. Four copies,
ST. Five copies (and one gratis) So One
cory of the Post aud one of the Lady's Friend,
81.
A copy of the large and beautiful Premium
Steel Engraving, Taking the Measure of the
Wedding Ring "-engravet in England at a
cost Of S2OLO-wll be sent to every full (S2 SOY
subscriber, and TO every person sending club
This is truly beautiful engraving
Address
III. PETERSON & co,
3l9 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Specimen copies sent free for five cents
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Slelr Aduertise
~ HE SATURDAY EVENING, Posr.
THREE MONTHS GnArIs |

This cheapest and best of the Literary Week
lies is offering unequalled inducements to new
subscribers.
In the first paper of October. it commenced
n brilliant Novclet, called " II FANNY Failing. &"
by Elizabeth Prescott. 1t also is now running
serial, called George Canterburys Will"
by Mrs. Henry Wood, the famous author of
:" East Lyune," &C.
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MAJ GEN. JOHN L. Wool, of the IN
tied States Army, died at Troy, New York,
on the 10th instant. He was the oldest
living soldier OF the regular army. He was
upwards of eighty years of age, and partic.
ipated 10 all the wars from 1912 up.
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novG,' 'G9.1y
ITO OWNERS OF UNpArENTED LANDS.
SURVEYOR GENERALS OFFICE, I

pVKNE1Uh NENENAL 3 VFFIUE, I -"
Harlisburk, Penna. Nov. 8th 1860. I
In obedience to an Act of Assembly approx
ed the Ste day of April, one thousand eight
hundred and sixty nine, you are hereby nOti-
fed that the County Land Lien Docket con-
tanning the list of unpotented lands for Elk
county, prepared under the Act of Assembly Of
the twentieth of May, one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty four, and the supplement there
to, has this day been forwarded TO the Prothon-
otary of the county, at whose Office it may be
examined. The liens can only be liquidatel
by the payment of the purchase money, inter
est and fees, and receiving patents through
this department. M. t.s.-
JACOB NJ. CAMPBELL,
Nov. l3, 1869. Surveyor General.
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A LLEGHENY VALLEY RAIL ROAD.

bbEu1EN1 ' AblB1 RAIL EOAD-
The only direct route TO Pitsburg
WITHOUT CHANCE or CARS
from Oil City.
On and after Monday May 81 1869, trains
will run as follows:
ING SOUTH
Day Express leaves Oil City at TO- 10 a. m.
Arriving at Pittsburg. at 5l5 p. IN.
Night Express leaves Oil City at S.3n p. M.
Arriving at Pittsh,srg at $50 IL. IN.
Mixed Way leaves Oil City Mt 10 n. IN.
Arriving at West Penn Junction at Goo p. III.
GOING NORTH.
Day Express leaves Pittsburg at 500 a. III.
Arriving Mt Oil City at $40 p. III.
Night Express leaves Pitsburg at 7,3O p. M.
Arriving at Oil City at $40 a. M.
Mixed Way leave West Penn June at 6.45 a. N.
Arriving at Oil City at 545 p. M.
Connections at Cory and Irvineton for Oil
City aud Pittsburg. At Franklin with James
town and Franklin H. Il. Connections with
West Penn, Il. K. at West Penn junction for
Rlairsville and all points on the main line of
the Pennsylv ania Il. K.
Sleeping Cars on Night Trains.
J. J. LAWRENCE, General Supt.
Tmos. NJ. king, Asst Supt.
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NEW NOVELETS

will continually succeed each other. Among
those already on hand or in progress, are
" Under Il Ban" by Amanda NJ Douglas !;
''Leonie Secret" by Frank Lee Benedict
Novelet by Miss llosmer, &C.
The post also gives the gems Of the English
magazines.
NEW SUBSCRIBERS
For 1870 win haue their subscriptions dated
back to the paper of October ID, until the
large extra edition of that date is exhausted.
This will bo thrtecen papers in addition to the
regular weekly numbers for 1870--or fifteen
months in all When our extra edition i. ex
haltstcd, the names of all new subscribers for
1870 will be entered OH our list the very week
they are received.
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FREIGHrs.-The Pennsylvania railroad
company has fine chance to gain popular.
ity or lose it. The large concerns which
have embarked in the tanning business
along the Philadelphia & Erie raI.oad be-
tween Emporium and Warren have calcu.
lated, it appears, on having their hemlock
lumber carried to Philadelphia aud Bati
more at low rates, aud are complaining Ct
their disappointment
The public interest will suffer if a change
is not made. The only way for the tanner
to make money at present rates is to ShjM
over the ground, that is to cut the trees
down, peel the bark off, aud leave the logs
lying On the ground to rot. They are in>
cumbrancos to the ground the husband
man who undertakes to clear it would ra-
ther take entirely fresh forest IN hand
which he can fell to suit himself. Settlers
will not come into a country where the land
been thus snageed up" as it is termed.
1t is rendered desolate and uninviting to
the view of visitors. In fact, it is soon
converted into an impossible thicket,
which prevents even an examination into
the character Of the soil aud minerals
Thus the great tanners located among us,
may prove an injury instead Of benefit to
the region,
One or the other of two alternatives
seems impending. Either our most SER
viceable timber will be suffered to decay
where it is eut-a loss to eastern consum
ers of millions of excellent flooring. siding
and ceiling or else along the entire region
west Of ST. Marys the old project will be re
vived of driving it in the log down the AL
etfhcny waters A boom will be built be
low the mouth of the Clarion, or short
distance above Pittsburgh. The stock
will be sawed up there, aud the country
where it is grown will lose the benefit
which it ought to derive from its manufac,
ture. a region will remain undeveloped
which ought to bring the railroad the most
lucrative important way business it can ex,
pect Surely it is the interest Of the Phil
adelp lphia q Elie railway to foster and not to
discourage the enterprise and industry of
Cameron, Elk, NJ Kean and Warren.
We understand that memorial to the
Pennsylvania railroad company Oh this sub,
ject is in circulation for signature. The
petitioners ask only for rate of one aud a
half cents mile per ton on dressed lum-
Der carried at the risk IF the freighter, anu
this but for two years, or until the reputa,
tion of western hemlock flooring is estab
lished in the Philadelphia and Baltimore
markets. They are confident then Of being
atle to pay more.
We cannot understand why, at least
during the season when the lake is frozen
the railroad should charge a higher rate
from Sheffield to Philadelphia tbaa sever
dollars per ton.
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PORTRAITS OF DISTING UISHED
AUTHORS.

The January number will contain portraiis
engraved on steaD of Mrs Henry Wond.
Florence Percy, Louise Chandler MoultOn,
Elizabeth Prescott, Amanda Nj. Douglas. Mrs.
Margaret tlosmer aud August Bell,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1869-11-13
THE SICK PdRTY

The Pittsburg Post quotes an article from
the Mauch Chunk Democrat which urges
the speedy assembloge Of a convention to
fix things. Rut the Post don't see it yet.
1t says, by way of commentary
We don't see the necessity Of conven.
ton tn ac. as pail bearer for the corpse of
the defunct candidate. The DeDtocrd,
like burnt child, breads the fire, and in
advance denounces the respectable, but
eminently worthless class of fossils who arc
galvinized into lite at each convention. -
They were in abundance in Harrisburg du
ring the Democratic Convention, aud all
for Packer. They were generally recom>
mcnded to the more inexperienced and
youthful delegates as war horses. Thev
knew all about it, their sagacity and polit.
cal knowledge could not be neglected with
safety.
One war horse pledged Luzerne for six
thousand if the "Pride of the Valley" was
nominated the Tenth Legion would double
It's majority, and Philadelphia was certain
Tor ten thousand 1t might be considered
uncharltable to say these men did not care
b0uJoe whether the Democratic party tri-
umphed or not, SO they were brought near
the money bags Of Packer 1t is no com.
fort to know they were disappointed, and
that they neither understood the man nor
the necessities of the hour. They proved
their utter incapacity to lead or advise, bnt
whether the disastrous issue will be accept
ed as a warning remains to be seen.
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TRANESGivLNG rRocLAN1rLoN.

"Jhe year which is drawing to a close
has been Tree from pestilence, health has
prevailed throughout the land abundant
crops reward the la5ors of the husbandnlan,
coulmercc 6nd manufactures have success
fully prosecuted their paths, the mines al d
forests have yielded literally, the natcn
has increased in wealth and strength, peace
has prevailed aud lis blessings have ad.
vanccd every interest of the people in every
interest of the people in every part of the
Union, harmony aud fraternal interest re-
stored are oblilerating the marks of past
conflict and estrangement, burdens have
been lightened, means have been increased,
civil and religious liberty are secured to
every inhubitant of this land, whose soil is
trod by none but freemen. 1t becomes
people thus favored to make acknuwledc.
ment to the Supreme Author from whom
such blessings flow, of their gratitude aud
their dependence, to render praise and
thanksgiving for the same, and devoutly to
implure a continuance OF Gods nicrcies.
therefore, |, ULYSSES s. GRANT,
President Of tic United States, do recon-
mend that Thursday, the 18th of Novem-
Der next be observed as day of thanxs
giving and of praise and prayer to Almighty
God, the Creator and Ruler ofihe inverse
And do further recommend to all the
people of the United Staes to assemble ON
that day in their accustomed places of pub
lie worship, and to unite the homage and
praise due to our bountfu Father of all
mefcies, and forvent prayer for the contine
nance Of the manifold blessings He has
vouchsafed to US as a people.
" In testimony whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Seal of the
United States to be affixed, this filth day OF
October, Ammo Domini one thousand
eight hundred and sixtynine, and of the
Independence of the UnitedStates Of Ameri.
Ca the ninety-fourth.
u. S. GRANT.
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by Tie President: :
HAMILTON FISH,
Secretary Of Sta;e.'

Secretary Of .Stdte."
The President of the United States hav-
rpg issued the foregoing Proclamation, !
most earnestly advise that the people of the
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, for the
reasons therein given, strictly observe its
recommendations.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the
Commonwealth, at Harrisburg, this
twenty. fifth day Of October, in the year
OF our Lurd one thousand eight hundred
and sixty.nine, and of the Independence
Of The United States the ninety fourth,
JOHN W. GEARY.
''y The Gor0wor:
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RAILROADS.
PHILAD LPH1A g. ERIE RAILROAD.

PHILAD LPHIA g. ERIE RAILROAD.
WINTER TINE TABLE.
III rugh and Dtrcst Pomo Jctwcen
Philudelphia, Baltim5re Harris-
burg, WUidmsport, md tie
G. EAT OIL EGION
of Pennsylvania
ELEGANT SLEEPING CARS
On all Night Trains.
ON and after MONDAY, NOV. 25th,
" the trains on the Philadelphia g. Erie
Railroad will run as follows
WESTWARD.
Mail Train leaves Philadelphia....f0.45 p. m.
" " =" Ridgway ........... 200 p. m.
4" " arrive at Erie............. $50 p. m.
Erie Exp leaves Philadelphia. .......11 80 a. m,
d" " d" Ridgway ............ 3 30 a. m.
" " arrive at Ere............ 1000 a. IN
EASTWARD.
Mail Train leaves Eric................ S15 n. m.
d" d" Ridgway......:... 2.2j p. m.
" " arrive at Philad'a...... clio n. m.
Eric Express leaves Eiie....."..." %.20p m.
4" " Z" Ridgway ...s.. 40 q. III.
Z" " nrrat Philadclphia.... l.2O p. m.
Mail and Express connect with Oil Creek
and Allegheny River Rail Rold. BAG
GAGE CHECKED THROUGH.
ALFRED l.. TYLER.
General Supcrni endeni.
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NEW SUBSCRIBERS

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vembcr, Shall recenue the Novemher and de-
cembcr numbers OF this year in addition max
ing fourteen months in all And new subscr
Ocrs sending in their names by the first of
December shall receive the magnificent Decem-
Der holiday numoet, making thirteen months
in all
TERMS;
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ice copies. (anG one gralis) SO One copy of
the Lady's Friend and ono Of the Posi-. 81.
y copy Of the Jorge and beautiful Premium
steel engraving Taking the Measure of the
Wedding hmg -engravei in i.ngiaud nj i,
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Address
DEACONH 4 PETERSON,
3l9 Walnut street, Philadelphia
Specimen copies sent for ten cents
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BGSINESS CI IRUS,

EOlIN G. HALL, Attorney at law. Ridg'
81 way. Elk county Pa mar22b6 ly
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-05-27

| CIARENCE, IOWA, May q, lStD.
! Our genial station agent, Mr.. James
Huff, IL soon to leave for Cedar Rapids,
to take charge OF the depot in that city.
Mr.. HUFF will carry away the good feel
ing of the citizens, and man, regrets are
heard at his departure. Mr.. a. p. Sleans,
late of the Rockford station. ILL.,, will
succeed him. oiaj. Snyder's brick block
il rapidly approaching completion.
Fifteen new buildings are in process Of
erection. One gentleman, last week,
cold eleven first lots in one forenoon.
About fifty building lots have been late
ly sold to parties who propose erecting
houses immediately. The new church
edifice of the Methodists will soon be
furnished; only small portion Of the
work yet remains to be performed.
We hear rumors of Judge Rothrock's
name in connection with q seat OH the
Supreme bench. While deploring the
absence. OF the honorable gentleman
from our midst, We should rejoice to see
a son Of Cedar SO wei! honored. Judge
Rothrock needs no enconium. His ca
reer as Judge has endeared him in the
hearts of the people. Any Office in the
gift of the State he could nobly fill. His
ample learning-his varied
his keen legal acumen are well calcu-
lated to grace the highest court in our
State. We trust the convention will
look with favor upon his nomination,
and if this section Of the State will but
do its duty, Cedar county will rejoice in
the coming election. ..as -. r4
Our city has candidate for the COM
ing county convention. We trust that
official crumbs will not be forgotten In
connection with this section Of the
county. .a....@ E.-4. s....
Clarence celebrates the fourth, Of July
in great style this year. A velocipede
race between champions Of Clinton aud
Chicago, in the Wigwam capable Of
holding two thousand people. The ora
ton will be delivered by one OF the con-
gressmen of Ill. A grand dinner; CALI
thumpians and whangdooaIes are also
arranged. \ grand ball with floor man
ayers from all sections of the county, il
OF the tapis. - -.....
Yours, NERITAs.
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Eight Hour Proclamation.

Eight Hour Proclamation. d.
The following is the official order IN -
iation TO the eight hour system in the
Governments establishments about
Washington, and will be read with In
terest:
..t A PROCLAMATION. ..s ....-s...
u WHEREAS. The act Of Congress sp-
proved June Is, 1865, constituted on and
after that day eight hours days work
for all laborers, workmen and lDechaD.
les employed by Or Oh behalf Of the
Government Of the United States aud
repealed acts aud parts Of acts inconsist-
ent Herewith, now, therefore, I, T.. b.
Grant, President Of the United States,
ito hereby direct that from and sfter
this date no reduction shall be made tn
the wages paid by the Government by
the day to such work men. laborers and
m echanics, on account Of such reduc-
ton Of the hours Of labor.
In testimony whereof I have he ret0
set my hand, and caused the seal Of tho
United STATES to be affixed.
Done ut Washington city, the 18th
day Of May, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and sixty nine, and Of
the independence of the United States
the ninety third.
By the President:
q. s. GRANT.
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary Of State.
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Mrs. Grant, wife Of The President. u
one Of the committee on decorating col.
diers' graves on the 10Th inst, and Will,
1t IL said, furnish . large variety Of
choice flowers for that purpose from gar
dens and greenhouses Of the executive
mansion. The FIRST lady Of the land"
by the way. Is winning golden opinions
BY her modest demeanOr and eminent
good sense.
The Legislature of Indiana has passed
a bill which requires that the German
language shall be taught in the public
schools Of that State. This is right and
sensible. Every State should make .
similar law. For boy who II being
educated for q business life, . good
knowledge Of German will prove Of
more value to him than all the algebra
and astronomy that he can crowd in bis
brain. " "@" "s.. .s. .a- .stss- ss.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-05-27
Tho Coming Convention.

Tho r. Davenport Gazette editoria
makeehlat the nrpbahle work Of the APP
pronchiRQ eIns Lean Stats, Convention
In such 1Ilxay as q, leave little chance t.
find fsplt With either its desires or it,
premises. An extract from the article
rsferQd ale = follows, g.ay s4a sa.a
Jule tn9 from. the numerous and well
MIN 66ftildsoIb expressloI,s Of opinion
coming y GsSfons hi parts Or lie State
throlIaA the columns of our exchanges.
the apsyoaehing Repablican State Con-
ventiQA promises to be characterized by
reinafkabfc. agreement OF views as TO
the cf0ice Ofcandidatesfo for State officers.
On thofsos ernOship and Superintend-
ent ofRNAliD Instruction, the current Of
newsh9per opinion is absolutely with
out a cpnflicting ripple. Not whisper
has thhs fhr reached us of desire for 9TH
er choica tAan the present incumbents
for tho sfDsitions 7namesl: SO it would
seem that COL Samuel Merrill will be
nominated for re election as Governor.
and Rrn. 4. S. Ki<sell for Superintend-
ent ofRshlic Instruction. not only by
acclaAstioh. but without shadow of
opposiiiou., This speaks we'll for the
discernment Of would be candidates, if
SUCH no IMAM iOf VIE Sbiiu
good ssuee Of the people; since the fact
IS aIvsgsnt To all that no opposing
candidates could, iIi either case, have a
chance Tor success. !
On tie Supreme Judgeship the all pre- !
vailineauhaRi is only in the slight !
est daKsee less marked; single journal !,
in the northwestern part OF the State |
urging, and another endorsing, eau
iidatsfn preference to Hon. ]. +. Dill |
lon. But this slight shadow Of opposi- |
ton on1y ,seTves 10 present in stronger |
light aud bolder relief the earnestness /
and determination ofthe popular choice. !
A nuiirber oftlie best of Iowa Republican !
newspapers, in all parts Of the State, |
give such unmistakable utterances on |
this point. and so evidently reflect the |
prevailing Republican opinion thereup-
on, that there would seenl to he no room |
to dodiA tint Judge Dillon Twill be ss
certainly, psaIe the c. candidate for the
Supreme Judgeship as will Col. Merrill
for Governor. b" 90.
RI this vstw Is correct, we have the !
Lieutenant isDvernorsl,ip a. the only
position attarding promise, of a contest
for nomination: For this three gem
tlemen are already named: DR.. J. G.
Stone, aof I9H r4ingtof. whose merits have
Col. MnPsHepburn,5 Of Page county,
airy, ahh Wen remembered by the sur
vivine lheiiibers Of that regiment and
Captain Woodward, of Lucas county, for
some n anths, but not very recently, ed
itor OF the Charlton Patriot. aud two
years ago Il candidate for the nomination
beforefhe convention which so wisely
placed COL John sent on our State tick
ct. Tho friends of these respective CAM
didates are already working earnestly
for success, and somewhat animated
contest iiiAy be expected. }"sI+ III II.