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Three Boys hold Fourth over IL Fire
and Roast Him.

We have heard of an act perpetrated
on the 10th inst, near this borough,
which surpasses in cool ferocity and
fiendishness anything that ever took
place in this country. Itseems that on
that day, three boys belonging to this
borough or Mt Carbon, it is not yet
definitely known, went out on the
road between this borough and Cress-
ona. until they reached a point about
a mile beyond Hillside. About quar-
ter of mile from the house ola labor
er named Hornickel, several children
were playing, among them his son
Frederick, between II and u years of
age. The boys when they reached
this spot, built a fire, seized and drag
ged Frederick to it, and most horrible
to state, held the little boy over it, un-
til he was actually roasted. When
found the injured boy was in a terrible
condition, and it IS feared that he is
burned internally by inhaling the
flames. He has not been able to talk
since the occurrence anG Is IN a critical
condition.
We understand that the motive for
the inhuman act is supposed to have
revenge for Information that Frederick
had given Of some boys who had re-
Gently robbed a neighbor's spring
house.
One arrest has been made, and after
apartial hearing before Squire Frailey
the accused was held for a further
hearing on Wednesday next.
That mere boys should be guilty Of
such fiendish act seems incompre-
hensible, but the facts of the case are
to that effect If discovered and con
vieted, the Incarceration in TIE prison
for "a lifetime would not be too severe
a punishment.-Mm Miners J0uum.
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ANOTHER HORROR



CHICAGO, October 28.-A special
from Carbondale, Illinois, says that
the steamer Stonewall, which left st.
Louis on Tuesday evening for New
Orleans, heavily laden with passen-
gers, horses, mules, hay, ard other
freight generally, last night about
eight o'clock, when near Neely's
Landing, ten miles from Grand Tow
er, took fire, and despite all efforts to
save her, was burned to the waters
edge. When the fire broke out every
effort was.made to land, but the steamer
was so heavily laden that she could not
be brought nearer than one hundred
yards of the shore. Great confusion
and terror prevailed. There were a
bout two hundred cabin and deck pas
sengers aboard, quite a number of
whom were women and children.
The flames spread with great rapidi-
ty.
Scores of men sprung into the water
ard attempted to reach the shore by
swimming. Nearly all these were
lost. Every conceivable object that
could be obtained was thrown into the
water, and to those the passengers
cIuug with all the tenacity of life.
The steamer Belle Memphis, Capt.
Cranly, on her way TO st. Louis, reach
ed the scene during the fire and picked
up from the water all that are known
to be saved. The pilot, engineer, sto-
ker, carpenter and forty-four passen-
gers are known to be saved. The cap
tain, clerks and other officers, deck
hands and many passengers were
lost. All the books and papers of the
boat were lost, as also were the cattle
and other freight on board. A num-
Der of persons died after reaching the
shore, from exposure in the water.
There was no explosion. All Of the
women and children were lost-near-
ly if not all being burned to death.
The conduct of the passengers and
officers is said to have been heroic.
Such an appalling scene has not been
witnessed on the Mississippi for many
years. The saved were kindly cared
for by the officers of the Belle of Mem
phis, and were carried to st. Louis.
The number lost is over two hundred.
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THE cool assurance with which many
radical newspapers of the State in
sert the name of Edward ScuIl instead
of that of Hiram Findlay in the lists of
State Senators, would indicate that
their editors, at least, would not hesi-
tate to comlait the outrage Of throw
ing away the vote Of an entire election
district because Of mere inforinality,
in order to gain party advantage.
We have reason to believe that there
is a strong majority in the Senate,
which could not be induced to carry
into effect such a dishonest scheme, ev-
en if the attempt were made.
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The LADY's FRIEND.-The Novem-
Der number of this popular monthly
has life-like steel plate of "The Sis
terS, such sisters as may be found in
many a sweet American home. The
Colored Fashion Plate is gay and styl-
ish. A romantic picture, illustrating
"Herrick' Night Piece to Julia, f" and a
group of Dresses for Young Ladies, !"
in which that important portion of hu-
manity will find some loves of toll
cites, introduce a series of uncommon
ly taking illustrations. The music is
"The Little Injun Galop." The pub
fishers offer great inducements to new
subscribers, and we recommend our
readers to inclose ten cents for sam
pie copy, 10 Deacon & Peterson, 3l9
Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
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Town W.. COUNTRY.

Governor Hoffman, of New York,
recently delivered an address before an
Agricultural Society, which, though
highly colored and poetical in the
main, contained some suggestions of
very practical value to farmers. He
enforced the advantages arising from a
liberal education, the advisability Of
rendering their homes pleasant and at
tractive, and gave rather glowing de
scriptions of the advantages enjoyed by
.thehusbandman over his fellow-Iabor
er-the artisan. The most pertinent
point of his address, however, was con-
tanned in his advice to the SONS of far
mers against abandoning the slow and
certain success Of agricultural pursuits
for the uncertain and wearing ones of
city commercial life. This counsel was
never more needed or applicable than
at present, when every description of
trade and commerce is duller than usu-
al in cur large towns. The number of
clerks, book-keepers and statesmen out
of employment forms very large pro-
portion of our population, and the
number daily increases as business be-
comes more depressed. Considering
the healthy, iuvigorating results Of a
farmers life, aud its absolutely certain
profits, it is more than doubtful that
it is good to abandon it at any time for
the feverish, uncertain hopes Of reward
held out by the city : but at present,
when, for every vacant clerkship, there
are a hundred applicants, it is folly for
the young farmer to think Of exchang
ing the country for the town. He is
not wanted here, and he is wanted
there; it is nothing to urge that The
fall harvests are garnered; that he has
nothing to do about the farm, and that
he may find work in the city for his
idle hands to DO. In both cases he is
apt TO be mistaken; about the farm
there is always work to be homework
that is healthy alike for body and soul.
But while employment is only bare
possibility here, want of it is fact that
stares thousands in the face, and plum
ges hundreds into the way of telnpta-
tion and vice.
As for embarking in any business at
present that requires capital, the in
vestment would hardly be considered
judiciOus, unless supported by expert
ence and knowledge of trade, neither
of which young farmers would be like
ly to have. In any case, however, the
risk would be great while business re
mains in its present fiat condition, and,
undoubtedly, those who take Governor
Hoffman's advice, and stick to the
plow, will be doing the wisest thing
possible city Ercb0'ooo
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IN every report of the Secretary of
the Treasury, we are informed of
large amount of capital laying idle-of
gold and silver and greenbacks. What
good does that amount do the coun-
try in its boarded piles? Why not put
it to use? All the government abso-
lutely needs, is sufficient for ordinary
outlay and expenses; beyond that ev
cry dollar should be used tC reduce the
debt and relieve the taxation.
We are paying heavy interest on the
millions now laying idle in the Treas
ury vaults. Is there an honest farmer
or business man in the country that
would mortgage his property to the a
mount Of millions at heavy per cen
tage, while he had the capital laying
idle in bank?
The country is suffering in business
for the wan Of capital; let the Treasu-
rer pay it out.
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Upwards of One Hundred Indians Rarn-
ed TO Death.

The Sioux City Times learns from Cap
tain Hill, commander Of Fort Rice the
details of one of the most narrowing
tales Of loss of life by fire that has ev-
er came within the range of later
day occurrences. About five weeks
since a band of the Sioux" under
Little Bear" were camped on the
South side of the Missouri river above
Fort Rice. \ large number of squaws
with their papooses accompanied the
Indians. They camped for the night,
and not thinking of danger, had all
gone to sleep about midnight thc pra-
irie contiguous to their lodges was set
on fire, and before the alarm could be
given, or measures taken to save their
lives, about one hundred were consum-
ed in the flames, together with con-
siderable amount of dried meats, and
such articles as they usually carry with
them, or use while in camp about sew
enty ponies, were likewise burned, the
Others made their escape by being
driven to a place Of safety.
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INVESTIGATED


1t is charged that the reelection Of
Geary was secured by the manipnla-
tion of election returns in Philadel
phia and Luzerne county and by other
fraudulent practices. The Democratic
papers in Philadelphia, the Age and
the Eeeni,lg Herald, have asserted that
Judge Packer received a majority Of
the legal votes cast for Governor in
that city, ard that the apparent ma
jority for Geary is tru lped up and fac
titious. These charges should be IN
vestigated. We are tired of the cry of
fraud ~ ".9audl" raised after each
successive election, By the defeated
party. In 1867 the Radicals insisted
that Judge Sharswood was elected by
illegal and unfair means, but made no
effort TO show that what they asserted
was true. In 1868 the Democrats
claimed that woodward was defeated
by unlawful appliances, yet no at
tempt was made to establish the
fact. There should be an end Of this.
The defeated party should aeknowI-
edge the triumph Gifts adversary, or,
ifit claims such triumphs to have been
obtained by foul means, ii should re-
sort TO the proper legal measures to re-
dress its wrongs, which are as well the
wrongs ofthe people. We were beaten
in the late election. This much is GER
tain. If we were fairly beaten, let US
admit the unpleasant fact and look to
the future for a better result. If We
were cheated, it is our duty to contend
for our rights and to vindicate them at
all hazards Owing to the representa-
tions of the Democratic press in Phila-
delphia, the masses of the party sim
cereIy believe that Geary's alleged ma
5ority is fraudulent, and out of this be-
lief has grown a general sentiment in
favor of contesting the election. True
there are not many so sanguine as TO
hope that Geary may be ousted and
Packer placed in the gubernatorial
seat, for few have any confidence in
the fairness of the Radical legislature
before which such contest must be
tried. But it is thoul At that an in
vestigation should be had, in order
that tie corrupt practices of the Rad
ical managers in Philadelphia and else
where may be exposed and the purity
Of the ballot box vindieated. We,
therefore, hope that the State Commit
tee will see to it that the proper petit
tion rUr contest Is filed, and tnat ot1l-
er necessary preparations are made for
a thorough Investigation Of the alleg
ed frauds by the Radicals at the late
election. If ballot-box stuffing, manip
ulation Of election papers and whole
sale disfranchisement of precincts and
districts, are to be the rule, the public
should know it as soon as possible.
Let Us lay the ak at the root of the
supposed evil, or cease to complain of
its existence five make no effort to
right the wrong, we deserve to be the
victims of the imposture which we de-
nounce but fear to grapple with in
earnest. What says the Democratic
press Of the State. Shall we investi-
gate, or content ourselves with idle
complaints?
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The forests are dying out in some
parts of Virginia. The chestnut trees
have already submitted to some dele
terious agency, and their growth is
nearly exhausted, and this year the oak
and in fact all the trees OF the forest in
certain sections are dying. No expla-
nation of this disastrous visitation has
yet been given.
Thus far this year the arrival of for
eign immigrants at New York has av-
eraged over | 900 per day.
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The NOVEMBER number Of "Peter-
sons Magazine" is already on our Ia
BILE. 1t has beautiful steel engraving,
"The Messenger of Love-" illustrating
a powerfully written story. The col
Ored steel fashion plate is one of the
most beautiful we have ever seen.
Specimen copies Of "Peterson's Maga-
zine" are sent gratis to those wishing
to get up clubs. Now is the time TO
get up clubs for 1870. Address, Chas.
J. Peterson, BOG Chestnut Steet, Phila-
pelphia, Pa.
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Appletons's Illustrated Almanac for
1870 is the most elegantly ILLUSTRATED
publication of the kind issued in A
merica. Its brilliantly-tinted cover,
and its numerous Illustrations, from o.
riginal designs by American artists,
make it in pictorial attractions su-
premely beautiful. 1t Is edited by
Miss Susan Fenimore Cooper, one of.
the most agreeable writers on rural
subjects that we have. The price of
this most elegant volume is only thir-
ty cents, which remitted to d. Apple
ton & Co., New York, will secure a
copy by return mail, postpaid.
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Last Sunday morning the body Of a
man supposed to be Daniel McKinna,
a journeyman baker, was found lying
in gutter in Wilmington, Del. From
all the circumstances and the wounds
found on the body it is concluded that
tie man had been murdered.
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a dispute over settlement of some
accounts in Taylorsville, Md, on Sun
day, resulted in the killing of two
brothers, Harvey and Abe Springer,
by two brothers named Clark. On the
same day man was compelled by the
forcible argumeutof several shots from
a vigilance party to leave the neigh
borhood, while another for disregard
ing similar mandate was found dead
in the woods.
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WHO was the Philadelphia account
ant employed by Gov. Geary to cipher
out the defaIcation in Ex-State Treas
urer Kemble'S accounts, so strongly
suspected by his ExceIlency, and what
did his figures prove? Some people
want to know.
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PRESIDENT GRANTS endless pere.
CARNATIONS have earned for that func-
tionary the so5riquet of "1'he Great A
merican Traveller" Daniel Pratt and
the Immortal j. n, consequently,
both consider thenIsel YES in the line OF
succession as candidates for the radical
nomination for the Presidency.
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THE Puritans of Massachusetts, in
stead of eating roast turkey and reioie-
ing generally on Thanksgiving Day,
propose TO employ the time in fasting
and prayer. If the rest of the people
will not agree with them, they intend
to have another day appointed to car
~ out their views of thanksgiving.
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Sales.

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE
TIMBER LAND There will be offered for
sale, by public outcTy, at the Court House in
Bedford on Tuesday, the 10Th day Of November
next at two O'Clock Of said day, the following de-
scribed Timber Land situate on the west side Of
Eyits Mountain, part Of which is in sight Of Bed
ford to wit
One Tract or piece Of land adjoining the Poor
House property, land ofDr. Anderson, DR.. Wat.
sons Heirs George Smiths Heirs and other land
Of A. Kerns Estate, containing "a acres, and "a
perches.
One tract South Of the above adjoining Land Of
E. L. Aniers0n's Heirs and other Land OF the
kerns Estate containing IS acres
One other Tract adjoining the above, containing
10 acres.
One other Tract adjoining the last above contain
ing Sc
All situated on the West OF the top Of said
Mountain.
And also one other tract on the South East
side Of Evits Mountain in Colerain and Bedford
townships adjoining the first above tract Of Land
the Poor House land and land Of William Beegle
and Henry Harcleroad, containing ll9 acres and
l3I perches, part Of tract warranted t. George
Smouse, dated May 1894
Terms Of sale in hand and remainder in two e.
quail annual payments, with interest
JOB MANN, Executor,
NAOMI FISHER, Executrix,
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A DMINIsTRATOR's sALE-On

a
"A Saturday, the Goth day of October A. D
1863, the undersigned, Administrator the estate
virtue Of an order Of the Orphans Court of Bed
ford county, will sell at public sale on the prem
ises, all that FARM AND TRACT OF LAND, of
which said deceased died seized, situate in the
township Of Juniata, aforesaid, containing 800
acres, % perches about So acres cleared, having
thereon erected dwelling house and barn and
necessary outbuildings, with orchard theron;
adjoining lands ftLe undersigned, Samuel FlegIe
VIM. Kinsey, James Burns Wm Mckinney aud
Jonas Schultz. Terms One third to remain
charge upon the premises during the lifetime of
the widow, the interest payable annually TO her
and at her death the principal to the heirs, one
third in hand at confirmation of sale, and the re-
naming third in two equal annual payments
thereafter. Sale to begin at 0 O'Clock A M
ofsaid day. Possession will be given at once
JAMES W FRAZIER
octTw4 Admir-
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4 DMTNIsTRATOR's SALE OF

4 DMI MS KA IOh'S SALE OF
IA VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.-By virtue
of an order Of the Orphans Court, the subscriber
viii offer at Public Sale, on the premises, ON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 1869, all the
Real Estate, late of George DIETRICH, deed, in
Harrison tp-, Bedford co being tract Of land
lying shout three quarters of mile North East
OF Buffalo Mills, on the line of the Bedford and
Bridgeport Railroad, and containing lS5 acres.
more or less, one hundred and twenty acres be-
ing cleared and under fence and in good state Of
cultivation, twenty being meadow, and the bal
ance we'll timbered with chestnut oak, black oak
and white oak timber, The improvements are a
two story Log Dwelling House. with kitchen at
taehed, a bank barn and other out-buiIdings, a
large apple orchard good supply of small fruits
and good sugar camp The property is convent
ent to mill, churches and school house. Teruls-
One third in cash and the balance in two equal
annual payments.
Any person wishing to examine the property
before the day of sale can do so by calling on
William Dcitrich on the premises
DAVID MILLER,
oct7w4 Admir-
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The Cuban insurgent, Gen. Caroda,
has ordered his troops to burn all the
cane fields in his department as soon
as the cane is dry.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


NEW STYLES FALL AND WINTER CLOTH
ING Now in stock fine assortment Of
MEMS YOUTHS AND BOYS READY MADE
GARMENTS, to which large daily additions
are being made
SUPERIOR IN STYLE, FIT, AND WORK
MANSHIP to any other stock Of Ready Made
Goods in Philadelphia
Also a choice selection Of
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS IN THE
PIECE which will be made up to order IN the
BEST AND FINEST MANNER for those
who prefer
ALL PRICES GUARANTEED LOWER
THAN THE LOWEST ELSEWHERE, AND
FULL sATISFACT ON GUARANTEED
EVERY PURCHASER IN ALL CASES OR
THE SALE CANCELLED AND MONEY RE-
FUNDED
Samples Of material sent by mail when desir-
ed, for Garments either Ready Made or made to
order
Hal[ reg 6eteeen BEgNErr Co,
Fifth and Tower HALL,
Sieth Streets, SIS MARKET ST,
PHILADELPHIA
orfI6'6SyT
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nUBLIC SALE OF VALUBLE

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUBLE
REAL ESTATEi-On Monday, lst day Of
November, 1869, the undersigned administrator
Of the estate Of John Kochendarfcr late of
South Woodberry tp., deceased, by virtue Of an
order of the Orphans Court of Bedford County,
Pa, will sell at public sale, the premises the
following described Real Estate, situate in the
township of South Wnodberry, aforesaid, adjoin-
ing lands of David Replogle, Jacob Brumbaugh,
Jacob Spccht, d. Eversole and Samuel B Koch
endarfer, containing so acres and l42 perches,
more or less, about so acres cleared and under
fence, the remaining - acres we'll timbered, with
a new two story frame Log House, new bank barn
with wagon shed and other out buildings thereon e.
reeted. There is we'll Of good water and good
apple orchard thereon, also a cistern the house
m Of said day, at which time the terms viii be
made known. JACOB Z. KOCHENDARFER
Administrator Of John b Kochendarfer, dee d.
ppt7p1
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