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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

Petersburg, Va, has half dozen large
cotton factories, nearly twenty tobacco fac
tories two or three large thrifty fouudries
and machines shops, besides those connect
ed with railroads four large -four and
grist mills three large distilcrics and sever.
al reciiying establishments, together With
many smaller manufacturing establish
meL Is.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

ALMOST FIRE.-This morning abou t
II o'clock as couple Of the neighbors were
passing the residence Of Mr.. Cook, in Wild
Cat, discovered flames issuing fl ioln the roo +.
ana by the use of several pals of water and
little exerton, succeeded in extinguish-
ing the fire, The stove pipe had parted
near the roof and had it not boon discover
ed just when it was, would probably have
proved disasterous.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01
A terrible allray occurred in johnson coun'

A terrible allray occurred in johnson coun-
ty, Arkansas, last week. A planter named
johnson had an alteration with three
hands in cotton field, who attacked him
with knives. johnson drew a knife to de-
fend himself, killing two Of them instantly,
and mortaliy wounding the third. John
aon received more than twenty wounds,
but will recover. He bears the reputation
Of good, quiet citizen.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

The colorcd citizens Of this place are TO
hold grand prize ball, at Akin's Hall, this
evening. y valuable silver cup is offered
us prize 10 the Lest gentleman dancer, and
fine set of fufs 10 the best lady dancer.
Good music will be in attendance, and an
excellent supper will be furnished. An old
fashioned good time may be expected.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

Lyman Allen, an old man, was found
city, Thursday morning. He was merchant,
with $600,000, who had lived there for five
years in a misery manner He took but one
meal daily, and his wardrobe at his death
was valued at thi.ty-fve cents--Friends in
Newtown, Conn eticut, get the money.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

The Niagara Farm is steadily improving
10 production. On the 3lst day of October
the production of the farm was 292 barrels,
and onithe 30 OF Nov, yesterday tue pro-
duction was 400 barrels. The Superintend-
ent OF this Farm, guages the tanks every
day at noon and consequently the prodnc-
tion is accurately and satisfactorily known.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

PROF. BEAMER will commence his course
OF lectures on Pnysiognomy and Phrenolo.
gy, on Thursday evening next, in the Eg-
bert Farm School House. A very large col
lection of paintings will be introduced to
illustrate the sciences. A favorable patron
age is expected inasmnch as the Prof rem
dcrs universal satisfaction. 1t.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

Advices from the interior of Cuba are tha!
hunger and misery prevails to an alarming
lately found at a hut in the vicinity Of Pal
ma sorIano, containing the liteless bodies
Of eight persons who had died OF starva-
tion,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

NEW DRUG SToRE.-Grifith Bros. will
open their new drug store, opposite the
Opera House, Washington street, to-day
They have laid 10 large stock of drugs,
medicines, toilet articles, perfumeries,.. &c.
These gentlemen are just starting in bust.
ness and should receive liberal share o
the pnblic patronage.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

OK account Of the storm last evening the
theatre was not very well filled, to witness
the performance hy Sherry's troupe of mo-
bodys Daughter" As usual with that
company the acting was excellent. TO-
night will be produced Bouricaults great
drama. entitled, .'Formosa, or the Railroad
10 Ruin"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

We learn a new well was struck ON Fri
day las; the Miller Farm, opposite Fos-
Ter Station, on the Allegheny Valley r. r.,
and is doing Is barrels per diem. Wm.
Roth, and Mr. Miller, of Tarr Farm, are
sole pTOprietofs.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

Had the Spanish gunboats not been inter.
fered with, tue Spanish Consul at New
York says it was the intention of his gov ern.
ment to expend So, 900, 900 in this country
in the building Of six screw corvettes
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01
CONJUGAL LOVE

aud the Happiness of True Marriage
IN SAYS for Young Men. Oh the Errors Abuses
ILSand Diseases which destroy the Manly Powres
and create impcdimcns of MARRIAGE, with srire
means of relief Sent in sealed letter envelopes free
of charge Address Howard Association. Bov. p.
Philadelphia, Pa. sepA I'm
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

Wall street experienced another shock
Monday. Gold ran down like jackscrew
under heavy wagon. and actually touched
l2lb. This is the lowest recorded price
for gold since Sept. 80, 1852.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

The Titusville Herald comes to us this
morning In q bran new dress. 1t presents a
fine appearance. We are glad to witness
our neighbor's prosperity and hope it may
continue.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

If yOn would make present to a friend
give one Of Kelleys's German Silver Lamps.
Gaffeny's is sole agent.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

Full assortment Of Diaries for 1870, just
received at ". II. Nicholson Il Co.'S. Sta
tionery and Variety Store. nov.23u.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

A REUNION of the survivors of the SD
Penn. Regiment is talked of, as soon as the
preliminaries can lie arranged. 1t is to
come off either at Erie or Meadvile
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

$l.0O buys bottle of Gaifney's Sunday
Comfort, every family should have it,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

The old cstaplished house of Owen CAT
feny, is acknowledged by all to be the place
to find pure and unadulterated wines 'and
liquors. Inov. l9lm.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

Buckskin Gloves, cheap, at hammers &
Alden's
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

KID GLoAEs-A large assortment, at
Lame.s g. Alden's
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

Underclothing in large quantities at Lam
meIs & Aldens.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

Orders taken for cults and Cts guaranteed,
at hammers & Alden'a.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

The largests stock and best variety ever
offered on Oil Creek, is at Gatfeny's.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HOUSE FOR SALE.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

ryIHE CO partnership heretofore existing between
G. W. How- and j. Ross in the refining
business. is this day dissolved by mutual consent,
L J kCss retiring from the firm. The business
will be continued, AMI all business of the late firm
VIII he settled bv G W. Ilowcs
Dated Nov, s3d 1869. G.. W uOWS,
noy20 3w. l.. J. ROSS
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Services every Sabbath at IL A. NJ. and
M P. NJ. Sabbath School at l2h r. NJ
eats free. A cordial Invitation extend
ed to all.
REV. C. NJ. HEARD, Pastor.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01

SITS. PETER AND PAUL'S (Catholip)
CHURCH.
Mass at 1014 q. m.
Vesper and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament at 4 p. m.
Catechism at Up. m.
JAMES DUNN. Pastor.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1869-12-01
Divine Services,

Divine Services.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Preaching at II o'clock A. NJ, and I
O'Clock P. M.
REV. ]. T. OxroBY, Pastor.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-02-26
politieal.
Counting the Electoral VOte-a violent
wrangle Among the Radicals. Ofer
HpOrgin.

Counting the Electoral VOte-a violent
Wrangle Among the Radicals. over
Georgia.
The two houses Of Congress met We'd
nesdayfn joint session, as PROVIDED by
the Constitution, and the electoral vote
was counted and deolared-214 for Grant
and Collar and so for Seymour and Blair.
Tho brief telegraphio sketch of the pro.
ceedings given elsewhere IA interesting and
edifying. The vote Of Louisiana and Geor.
gia were questioned upon various prete1ts,
thereal ground, however, being that they
wero for the Democratic candidates. In
each case the two houses considered and
acted upon the objections in separate ses.
sion. Both voted in favorfof recognizing
L~ouisiana-the House by 1917 yeas to SO
nays, and the Senate by 81 yeas to Z nays.
On Georgia they divided-tho Senate
voting 20 yeas TO 81 nays on the proposi-
ton that the vote Of Georgia should not be
counted, aud tho House voting $50 yeas to
Al nays on the same. When Georgia was
called in joint session, after the disagree
mont, q scene occurred which affords some
slight indication of what might have taken
place had tho electoral vote been very close
aud had the result depended on the count
ing or rejecting the vote Of a single State.
Acting Vice President Wade was In the
chair. Butler, who led in the objection TO
Georgia, and clustered and bullied at o fu-
rious rate, supported 10y tho red-hot Gle
ment oftho House. But rs there was quite
as big o bully rs himself in the chair, his
demonstrations amounted 10 nothing Mr..
Wade Ignored him and his nosy adberonts,
and repeatedly ordered the vote Of Georgisto
be announced by thetellors. In the course
he was sustained 10y Speaker Colfax, whose
directions 10 the sergeant-at-arms of the
House TO arrest any ono who refused to
obey the chair restored order. The vote OF
Georgia was declared, and tho strife ended.
After the Joint Convention dissolved,
Butlcr offered n resolution protesting
against the casting the vote OF Georgia, and
made o spcechin support Of II. Speaker
Colfax defended the action Of the presiding
officer, Mr.. Wade. Without acting upon
the resolution the House adjourned.
While the action of the joint convention
as TO Georgia il what it should be, and
while tho acting Vice President and the
Speaker performed their duty, neither the
majority nor these presiding officers should
be awarded undue credit. The course Of
all hitherto furnishes the best evidence,
that II the rejection of Georgia, OF even OF
New York. had been requisite in declaring
Grant and Colfax elected, II would have
been accomplished.
It Is worthy of note, also, that while the
Senate, which refuses TO admit the Sena.
tors from Georgia, holding that State TO be
still unreconstructed. voted 10 count her
electoral vote, the House which admits the
Representatives from Georgia and holds
the State 10 be fully i'm the Union, vote "a
roget her electoral vote. Thus congress il
at least consistent in its general inconist-
enCy.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-02-26
CONGRESS and DusIness-Yo Relief.

If over congress of the United States
assembled under circumstances which de.
minded the instant adoption Of measures
for the relief Of the business and industrial
interests Of the country il was tho present
congress when it assembled in Washington
last December. There is not q department
Of labor or production which isnot oppres-
sed with the legislation aud taxation pre-
viougly imposedupon IL by that body. We
ask no man 10 take our word for this. II
is q fact unhesitatingly and almost unani-
mously confessed by the leading business
men and newspaper organs Of the ruling
party. Even as we write our eyes fall upon
this editorial paragraph in the New York
Evening Post Of Monday:
The country, so far as concerns the in
terest Of the great majority ofthoso who in.
habit 1t, is now in n far worse condition
than it has been for years. The paper
money system, in combination with the
worst and most wastoiul system ~oftaxation
that we ever had, aud with the enormous
expenditures authorized by congress, has
mado il more difficult for them to live with
comfort than Mt my time within Il re,
~mombrance. The proofs OF this are before
congress in the report Of the commissioner
Of tho r~eyenue-proofs which admit Of nc
hlhNeI hlN no tNuhlou' DtDule lnt mat
ter as much as We may tho proofs are in
every workingmRn's household. There ia
a deep conviction OF their truth there, what.
ever there may be in congress, and this
conviction win, by-and-by, declare itself in
a discomfort before which those who nov
affect to disbelieve its existence, or think "a
neglect it with %impunity, will not be able
TO stand. Yet, congress not been assem-
bled for more than two months, aud not q
single remedial measure has been taken.
Congress more than two months in seB-
sion. 'nnd not q single remedial measure
has been taken r. And yet our congress Is
tirelessly industrious. 1t includes among
its members nearly every radica who pre-
tends to ph%ilanthrophy, loyalty or states
manship. IL votes away millions in money
and millions in lands millions for recon,
struction, millions ior partisan dependents
and millions for corporations And yet
no time, no measure, no voice from the
majority for the relief OF the taxpayer and
the business men
Is it not time for the intelligent republi-
cans of the country to seej what the demoo-
racy believe they have long seen, that Q
government administered on wrong princi.
pies outside the constitution is necessarily
q bad government
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-02-26
pottru.
TIE swELLs.

Hear that noisy lot Of swells-
What a deal Of trashy talk their compsny ~forstsli.
How they chatter, chatter, chatter,
In the ball room Of a night
Making such q fearful clatter,
Aa n something wore the matter,
And had put them in a fright
Killing time, time, time
Never thinking 81 a orimel
With the toolish conversation to the little laughing
OF the sweiis, swelis, swells, swelis,
6wellr, evella, gwells-
While s.waiking and a~-talking with the bellies.
300 those dissipsted svells-
Drunken swellsl
What a tale 20 temperance that tpsy tumble tells
In the startled afr OF night
Ringing bells with great delight,
And kinRing songs with all their might,
Although the words they DO not quite
Distinctly utter.
Keeling, Keeling, Keeling,
standing, citing, ~kneellng,
Rolling, rolling, rolling,
on thoir homoward journey s%trolling,
With a resolute endoavor
Now, now 20 sit. or never,
side by side with their companions In the gutter,
In the cuttor-
Arm In ann with thoir companions I'm the gutter.
Sec those hordd dandy swols-
Scented svellst
What a world Of vapid talk their company eompsls
How disgusting their Irritation
and affected alteration
OF ov'ry exclamation
OF the bellesl
Oh, maidona young and sinRlel
Lest Your ears with pain should unsls.
Never lsten 10 the Jingle
or the swells-
OF the svclls. sWeiis. swolis. sweiis,
Swclla, awella, awclls-
To the lingling and the dingling Of the swolla.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-02-26


SOME YEARs ago, in the country of Pc
nobscot, there lived a man by the name OF
H., whose greatest pleasure was in tormen-
ting others.
Ono cold, clustering night, he retired 10
bed OF an early hour, his wife being absent
ut o neighbor's.
Some time after, when returning, finding
the door closed, she demanded admittance.
"Who are YOU p cried Mr.. H.
You know who I am let me in, it's very
cold"
'Begone, you strolling vagabond; / want
nothing Of you hero T.
what Is your name2"
You know my name-it Is Mrs. H"
"Begonel Mrs. II. is n very likely wo.
man-shs never keeps such late hours aa
this"
Mrs. Il, replied, IF do notlet me in,
l will drown myself in the we'll"
do 50 II you please" he replied"
She then took a big log and plunged il
into the well and returned to the side OF
the door.
Mr.. H., hearing tho noise, rushed from
the house to save, az he supposed, hia
drowning wife. She at the same time slip
ped In, aud closed the door after her. Mr..
H., almost naked, in turn demanded ad.
mittanee.
"who are your" shs demanded.
"You know who l sm-let me in or ]
shall freeze"
'Bsgone, you tkievish rogue; 1 want
nothing OF you here" ..
But / must come in"
"What is your manner"
you know my nams-its Nh. H"
'Mr. H., is a very like man, he dom
keep such late hours"
Suffice to say, she, after keeping him in
the cold until he was satisfied, opened this
door and let him In.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-02-26
Trouble Brewing in the Burton Family.

The famous achievement Of John Pho
nix with the San Diego Herald has Just
been parallel0d by the wife Of Capt. Bur
ton, the celebrated traveller, the victim
being the doughty Captain himself. The
story runs thus: Capt. Burton has sent
his wife home to England, md given hor
his last work, on Brazel, TO publish for
him. Having the matter in her own hands,
and her husband at the safe distance Of
some 5000 miles, she concludes to write q
preface to the book, warning the reader
against certain of its teachings, and
pointing the finger Of indignation" at
others. Tho preface is, in its way, as cool
q bit of literary and domestic impudence
as one may find in a irst-class library,
though he should read every book in it
1t fully deserves quotation:
Before the reader dives into the interior
Of Brazil with my husband as q medium,
let me address two words to him.
81 have returned home, on six months
leave Of absence, after three years in Bra
I'll. One of the many commissions l am
TO execute for Capt. Burton is to see the
following pages through the press.
ut has been my privilege, during those
three years, 10 have been his almost Don.
slant companion; and 1 consider that to
AAuNtlf NAlAtf AtNtA uLAl bluAl uuuNl SUCH u
master, is no small boon to n one desir.
ous of seeing and learning.
Although he frequently informs me, in
a certain Oriental way, that the Moslem
can permit no equality with women, vet
he has chosen me, his pupil, for this dis.
tinction, in preference to q more compe-
tent stranger.
"As long rs there is anything difficult IL
do, a risk to be incurred, or any chance oil
improving the mind aud Of educating ones.
self, l am o very faithful disciple; but
now begin to feel, that while he and his
reader are old friends, / am humbly stand.
ing unknown in tho shadow of his glory
it is therefore time for me respectfully but
firmly to assert that, although / proudly
accept Of the trust confded to me, and
pledge myself not to avail myself Of my
discretionary powers TO alter one word Of
tho original text, l protest vehemently
against his religious and moral sentiments,
which belle a good and chivnlrous life.
| point tho finger Of indignation
particularly at what misrepresents
our Holy Roman Catholic Church,
and at what upholds that unnatu.
raj and repulsive law, polygnmy, which the
author il careful not to practice himself,
but from a high moral pedestal he preach.
90 to the ignorant as a means Of population
in young countries.
II I'M compelled to differ with him on
many other subjects; but, be II understood,
not in the common spirit Of domestic jar,
but with a mutual agreement TO differ and
enjoy our differences, which points Of in,
terest never flag,
Having now justified myself, and given
a friendly warning to o fair or gentle reader
the rest must take care Of themselves
/ leave him or her to steer through these
anthropologieal sandbanks and bidder
rocks as best he or she may"
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-02-26
MURDER OF A CONDuCToR.

a Railroad Conductor Shot on mt
rrsin---DssReIsts Enco"nscr he
aasatn.
prom the Lafayette nnd) Courier, Fob. l2.l
Thee. N. Corwin, one Of the oldest con
ductors on the Valley road, was shot ant
MORALLY wounded at Peru, last night, by
young man named John purbin, of Lay
fayette. Mr.. Corwin is the conductor o
the accommodation between this city Ant
Fort Wayne. He left Lafayette yesterday
and reached Peru atS:l5 last evening, haC
twenty-three freight cars and the passen
ger coach or caboose In his train. While
at that place he made an examination o
the train, as is his custom, and discovered
o couple Of boys concealed in one of the
box cars. He put them of, and was pass
ing forward toward the engine wher
he discovered the door Of another car ajar
and coming up with his light, {
man inside came forward TO the door anC
remarked, Guess YOU know me2" mo,
/ don't" replied Corwin. Take a good
look at me, and SEQ" said the man inside
Corwin approached with his light, and hnt
got within a few feet of the door, when the
man fred on him. the ball striking Corwir
in tho left breast passing t%hrouRhhis trair
book and way-bills, and striking q rt
glanced downward, lodging, 1t is supposed,
near the bladder. Three other shots were
fred in quick succession, but without Of
feet JEFF Corwin, q brother Of tho con.
ductor, rushed in ct this j~unoture,
and taking hold Of the murderer,
pulled him out Of the car, whom a despe
rate hand to hand struggle ensued. Both
large and muscular men, II was desperate
fighting. The murderer struggling TO es.
cape fred two shots at JEFF without effect,
which emptiad his revolver, four shots hav.
ing been fred before. This gave Corwin,
who was unarmed, q n even chance. III
Knocked Durbin down and kicked hin
twice in the face, but the desperate man
aged, in the darkness and excitement Of
the moment, TO eludo his grasp and gel
away. He left his hat and a bundle. Tho
bundle contained a blanket and SOM
crnekers. Conductor Corwin was taken M
tenderiy, and carried to the nearest house
There is great excitement OF Peru andnl
along the road. Scouting parties were on
oil night in hot pursuit, and the searcl
was resumed this morning. Dis
patches have been sent in every III
%rection, and it would seem impossibl,
for the guilty wretch to escape the mesheI
gathered about him. Durbin is vel
known to our citizens. He is o hard case
but never considered capable of n Grim,
like this. His parents are highly respec
table. Tho motive Of the apparently un
provoked murder is involved In mystery
We have no Information touching tho for
mer relations Of the two men-whether n
no they ever had any personal difficulty
We presume not and the fact that Corwir
did not recognize him when he came to tn,
door Of the cor, would indicate that the!
were %strnnQers. u.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-02-26

MYsTERr THcEENs around the case Of
Miss Maria Stinneke, Of Baltimore, Nd, q
maiden lady Of seventy years of age, who
died suddenly, some days ago, while on a
visit 10 Carlisle, Pa. One will made by
her and offered for probate, loft about
$50, 000, her entire fortune, TO benevolent
and educational purposes. A subsequent
will, in the handwriting Of Q young Ger
man physician about siT months in this
liale, and 10 whom. it is rumored, she had
become engaged to be married, was also
offered for probate in Baltimore, willing
all her property to him. Her friends and
relatives have come forward in a caveat to
break both wills and recover her estate.