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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-05-26

SAN DoMlNGo. Washington correspond :
ents now aver that there has been Il change
OF sentiment relative to the purchase of San
Domingo. 1t is, however. now confessed by
the administration and its supporters that the
treaty cannot pass 1t is nevertheless claimed
that out Of iitty-One Senators interviewed on
the subject, thrtyone are counted as being
favorable to annexation, and will vote to
ratity the treaty. Sumner, who has been an
active opponent Of the measure, has also
changed front and tavors extending a protec-
torate over the island and announces his
readiness to support such 4 scheme, which is
understood to be urged by the administration
since the treaty now under consideration can
not be ratified. A despatch to the Boston
Evening Times says Gen Banks has prepared
a series of resolutions on the subject of San
Domingo which are highly approved of by
the President. In these resolutions the de-
STABILITY Of our acquiring that island is
based, in part, on the argument that the ,les-
tiny Of the West India Islands is to pass I'M
der the control of stronger governments,
either in Europe, or in America, and that if
the United States does not seize available OBJ
portunlties to possess them. European mon
arches win
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-05-26

A clerk in the Boston Custom House has
stolen six thousand Enthusiastically worth
mentioning in the daily loss Of millions to
which the country is subjected. The pecula-
tors name is Gale, and very modest zephyr
he is.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-05-26

Another matrimonial shooting has occur
red in New York city. A man named Broad
well, exaspcrated because his wife left him,
and perhaps because he couldn't find any
man hanging about her. shot and killed the
woman herself. Now let us see if the mo
mentary insanity plea will save him 1t is
difficult to see Why u man has not as much
right to go crazy for five minutes and shoot
woman as a man. And ruflians will con-
tinue to do so until one of them bangles from
Il rope.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-05-26
A NEW HOLIDAY.

A resolution has passed the House Of Rep
resentativcs at Washington, by a unanimous
vote, designating the 3Oth Of May in each
year as new holiday, to be called '.Decora-
ton Day" The resolution is as follows:
The 50th of May being the day appointed and ac-
customcd to be observed for the decoration of the
graves OF the soldiers who died i'll war in defence
OF the Union, against rebellion, public holiday be
forever observed as such by the people of the Unit
ed States.
The idea of decorating the graves of the
honored dead, says the Albany Argus, is com
paratively new one in this country. 1t
commenced in the South during the late war,
with the families of those who had lost friends
in the Confederate army, and was prosecut-
ed with q zeal and an emotion that proved
the deepest respect and feeling for the dead.
Some two or three years later the practice
was initiated at the North, and has increased
from that time to the present, and now, by
Joint resolution of Congress, it is proposed
that the people of the United States observe
the 3oth of May forever as q national holiday
for the decoration of the graves of the soldiers
''Who died in the war in defence ofthe Union
against rebellion"
Upon this proposition the New York En-
press makes some sensible suggestions. 1t
says:
.;a III may seem ungenerous to oppose such prac-
hce, North or South, until we stop to study its
effect, and as we have opposed it from the begin
nns, on both sides, it is proper to give our reasons
in brief. The effect. then, is unfortunate upon the
country: because il preserves perpetual remem-
brance OF the civil war through which we have
passed; because it keeps alive the sectional-1ircs
and animosities which ought to die out; because
no such dumb show is necessary to prove oul.
respect for the dead because the private and social
grlef OF those who mourn are much more becoming
than the public exhibitions, which are attended
with dissipation and disaster; and because. pracfi
cally, on both sides they do no real good 10 ones
heart, friends, kindred or country. The civil war
is over. 1t is more than five years since the South
was conquered, lost all for which it ever contend
ed, and surrendered all to the government Of the
United States 1t is hardly worth while on either
side to perpetuate memories of war even over thc
graves of the fallen. As the flowers themselves
fade and die, so let the memories of r;ternal hatred
and conflict he eXtngushed"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-05-26

The latest sensation in the Cuban war is
the report that steamer George b. Upton.
which recently left New York, is fitted as a
ship Of war, will carry the Cuban flag, and
cruise against Spanish commerce. She is
said to be commanded by late officer of the
Confederate navy, with two hundred men,
and plenty of ammunition. If this be so, she
may make wild work with Spanish shipping.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-05-26

The plan Of minority representation is so
favoraby considered in Illinois that the Con-
stitutional Convention has resolved to submit
the question Of its adoption 70 a vote Of the
The Convention itself was four to one in fa-
vor of the plan The principle embodied is
so enlightened and just, and commends
itself to the judgment of men, that its reiec-
ton is not deemed possible And it must in
time be very extensively if not universally
adopted in this country. We look for an
early movement for its establishment in
Maine
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

The Dunkards have been holding love
feast about mile from Newport. The au-
dicnce was very large.
Our thanks, are rendered to Mr.. J. P.
Donley Of Delville for u nice basket Of new
early Rose potatoes.
From all parts Of the country come re-
ports of damages to bridges from the late
rains, while the condition of the roads is
terrible.
Reports regarding mad dogs are becom-
ing too frequent for comfort, and nervous
people are demanding that all dogs run
ming at large should be muzzled.
The strawberry crop in this vicinity
promised great things but owing to the
great quantity OF rain, didn't keep the
promise worth cent.
Several cattle have been injured recently
by the cars at Newport. Wehave heard Of
no accident of the kind however on the
DuncannOn and Bloomfield rail road.
7 With three stages from this town it is a
great pity that we cannot get our mail
through in time to make connection with
the train east. 1t takes only two days now
TO get letter from here to Harrisburg.
Y John Miller residing near Cranes Gap
Cumberland county cut himself so severely
in the foot last week that he blcd to death.
before medical assistance could be procur-
| ed.
A man named Sankey fell into the creek
a short distance above Huntingdon on the
llth inst, and was drowned before assis-
tancc could bo rendered. His body was re-
covered Il short distance below on the fol-
lowing day.
IK The spirit Of Improvement seems to have
attacked Delyille. In addition to the cree
tion OF several buildings, Young's mill has
had an artistic touching up, and looks quite
smart in its new coat of paint. The next
Nneeded improvement there, is a semi weekly
mail.
Company 'front.' is pretty way for
soldiers TO march while on parade, but when
four or five ladies parade the side walk in
that manner they should learn to "drop
files to the rear" when meeting persons
and not compel them to step in tho gutter
as we sometimes see they have to do
y Burglars paid visit to Landisburg last
week and ransacked Maj. Shuman's hotel
taking nothing however but a little change
and a couple of drinks. Two of the stores
were tried but before anything was accom-
plished they were discovered and frighten-
ed away.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21
Tbe Gtmes, Mem BloonrtleIo, ]1a.
Good HUNDRED War.--Tho Williamsport

Good HumOred War. Tho Williamsport
(Pa.) Gazette and Bulletin gives the follow
ing particulars of an amusing affair which
occurred there on Monday last. 1t says
The old trackof the Williamsport and FL
mira railroad, just above Hepburn street,
was long since abandoned as passenger
track, but has been used for freight pur-
poses. A portion of the track has recently
been taken up, from the coal yard below
Centre street to Hepburn street but wheth-
er with the intent to abandon it we do not
know. In fact, we suppose that on The "in-
tent the case will finally turn. lie that as
it may, the railroad company commenced
fencing in the disputed territory, and yes
terday sent on men to relay the track.
Mayor Herdic claims to own the land, and
sent on hands to tear up the rails as fast as
they were laid down, and each party work
ed with commcndable zeal, and with the
most entire good nature. The track-layers
were followed closely by the tracll-razers
and work went on lively. Jokes from both
sides were cracked and taken in good part.
Indeed there was as lively and funny a
scene as could well be eimagined-rails went
down and rails came up, and the contcn-
ding parties enjoyed the joke hugely.
About five o'clock in the afternoon Chief
Coder and other policeman arrived on
the ground, arrested all the railroad hands
and marched them off TO the Recorders
office Another gang was put on, and they
were also arrested. The third gang was
brought out with like success making in
all 1orty-one arrested. These men all ap-
pcared and entered bail for their appearance
at court Supcrintendcnts Bowen, of the
Northern Central, and Thompson, of the
Philadelphia and Erie, were among those
arraignod
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21
For IAe .Bloomfeld Times.

x Mr.. EDITOR While out surveying the
other day and wading through the tall
grass we noticed some very fine clover /:
feeling curious in regard to it we pulled up
one root and counted upon it no less than
fifty .fCe perfect stalks averaging thirty
inches in length. They were all the pro
duct of one seed.
This may not be more than an ordinary
yield as we have never taken much notice
to the growth of clover, but we would like
to hear from other big yields.
If doubted the stalk can be seen in the
bar-room at Eliiottsburg. JOHN DUN.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

A Faithful Dog.--An Incident con-
nected with the tragic death of Nathan
Denny, who was killed on Saturday morn
ing by the Cincinatti express west, at War
rior's Ridge, illustrates the fidelity of the
canine race in truely forcible and pathetic
manner. When the body Of Mr.. Denny
was discovered, his faithful dog was found
by his side with broken back, showing
that he had iisked his own life in order to
save his master from the jaws of death.
And when the persons who discovered the
body Of his master attempted to remove it
the brolson-backod dog, nearly dead as he
was, manifested such degree of feroci-
ty that twas found impossible TO approach
him. After repeated efforts to secure the
body had failed it was found necessary too
shoot the faithful sentinel, and he breath
ed out his faithful life on the body of his
dead master What u commentary on
mans tidolity.--AHooh0 Sun.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

"Dry, Dryer, Dryest.-Ono of the worst
calamlties that can happen to a 1armer--a
spring drought--is now upon us, not only
i'll Western New y ork, but in many other
sections Of the country Hay, here even
with abundant rains within 81 week, cannot
be half Il crop. Oats and barley look thin,
spotted and sickly."
We cory the above from the American
Farmer Of RochcsterN. Y, of the date of
June 1st, to show the difference between
the season there and here.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

DIR. ID. II. Sweeney, of this borough, op.
Grated on a girl eight years of age that was
taken from the County House, that was
partially deaf and dumb. The operation
was performed in September 90, 1869, and
was very successful, the girl having her
speech and hearing restored. We refer to
Michael Grapple, of Shermansdale, Perry
county, Pa, TO whom the child Is inden-
turod, also to John Mcdonald, A. B. Smi-
ley, also other neighbors near the said M.
Grapple.-1t#
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

Singular Case. - The Altoona SIN,
says A remarkable affair happened at the
residence of n well-inown citizen of this
place the other evening, the particulars of
which we have from the gentleman's own
lips. About 8 o'clock the children were put
to bed as usual. Nothing was seen or heard
to excite unusual suspicion. At the usual
hour the grown up portion of the family
RETIRED having securely fastened the several
doors. Nothing at all occurred out of the
usual way. Some time during the nipht our
informant was awakened from sleep by a
dull blow on his face. He was somewhat
astonished to find Chat favorite cat had
sprang directly on his face. Being very
drowsy, he threw the cat from him and i'm
mediately went to sleep again. In a short
time the cat repeated her singular action
and again he threw her from him. Yet
again she sprang upon him, and this time
being thoroughly awakened and suspectlng
something unusual, he raised himself in the
bed and gazed toward the open door of the
room. lie was startled to see pair of bril-
liant eyes flashing on him from the gloom.
Rising and striking light, he was surprised
to see mammoth black dog standing on
the threshold Of the room looking fixedly
at him. After n brief examination of fine
mysterious canine, our friend walked de-
liberately past him, opened the door and
called him down stairs. The dog obeyed,
and walked forth into the night with perfect
docility. The question is, whence came
the dog, and was he mad? The singular
action of the cat, which is agreat pet in the
family, manilests a degree Of intelligence
truly astonishing. Her fidelity to her mas
ter rid him of an unpleasant visitor and
may have saved his life.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

\ An Ungratelul Scamp.-A travelling ped
dler detained few days since by the late
storm at Mr. Emanuel Jones on account Of
the bridge being washed away, Mr.. Jones
rendered him the hospitality Of his house
for two days, and when the fellow went
away he took several articles Of clothing in
return for the kindness received
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

A Bargain in Lumber.-The subscriber
offers a lot of 2 Inch Hemlocll Plank
White and Yellow Pine Boards, Lath, &c,
being everything complete for putting up
house Is "a feet. The stuff is all dry,
and will be sold cheap for Cash. on appli-
cation to the subscriber at his residence, 4
miles above Landisburg.
ct JOHN II. LAY.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

The York True Democrat says, We are
told that few weeks ago. there was a child
born in Bottstown in this county, with a
head and face like tame rabbit and the
rest of its body like human being The
head Of the child is covered with snow white
hair and its eyes are a beautiful pink. 1t
was living at last accounts.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

A New Local Train.--A new train for
local accommodations has beer put on by
the Penn, r. r. Co. There is passenger
car attached to the through freight train
leaving Harrisburg at 6, p. NJ. and running
as far as Lewistown for the accommodation
of local passengers west. This will enable
persons to go to Harrisburg and return the
same day.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21
Decree Of Incorporation.

YN THE MATTER of the petition of the Trinity
4 Reformed Church Of Marysyille, Pa, the fol
lowing proceedings were had. TO wit:
May 7th, 1S7O-T The petition of Rev. W. D
G; ltodrock, ID. I. Eyerhart G.. w. Resinger, Wm
NJ Schools and other citizens of the Common
cieS OF Association, was presented b the Court
praying for a decree of Incorporation, whereupOn
the following decree was made, "andnoW TO wit
May 9TH, 1870 Notice is hereby directed to be
given IN two newspaper printed IN the county OF
Perry for the period OF four weeks before the first
day OF the next term OF this Court of the within
application. by the Court"
CHARLES II. SMILEY,
Prothonotary.
LEWIS POTTER, Attorney for Petitioners
Bloomfield, May II, 1870.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

A Singular Accident occurred last Sunday
afternoon to the buggy belonging to Rev.
G. W. Bouse. The vehicle was standing on
level place at LaclSeys Grove, only short
distance from where there was a sharp de-
scent, when by some means it started, soon
turning around SO as to descend shafts fore
most, and passing over bank it was upset,
breaking both shafts and one wheel. What
started it is not known, as no person was
near it at the time, and no animals, except
some sheep had been seen in the vicinity
1t is not often we hear OF II buggy running
away by itself, and in this instance it was
probably started by the sheep rubbing
against the wheels.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

Importance Of Il Seal TO NOte.-When
there is no seal, and the note is transfer.
red to third party before it comes DUE
the maker thereof can offer no defense in
its payment, no matter that he NAV have
paid most Of it to the second party or been
wholly swindled in the consideration for
which it was given. But seal following
his signature, no matter in whose hands
he may find his note secures to the giver
thereof the right to prove full or part pay
ment thereof, or the want Of consideration
therefor Patent right men, particularly if
they are on the swindle, in selling a thing
that is not patented, or patented thing, to
which they have no right whatever are
always anxious to get notes on time with
out SEALS so that they can readily dispose
of them for whatever they will bring, ma
king very large discount to get the money.
A seal protects against this transaction,
and every person giving notes ought to
know just what they are doing.
The reason for this is, that note with
out seal is Glassed as commercial paper,
and may pass from hand to hand as freely
as bank note, while seal to note is evL
idence thai it was given as a settlement be-
tween individuals, and may be subject to
offsets or deductions before payment.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

%The Hog Law of this borough is to be en-
forced and the constable hereby gives notice
that all who don't wish to pay the fine,
-5Octs for each hog--must keep their hogs
on there own premises.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21
Sfts Sfts 8Ioon'aeIn $5in'es.
OUR TERMS

Are One DO5JdV u YeaY in AdUa1,ce !
Persons who receive a paper with this article
marked. may know that they should mail or 9TH
erwSe send the subscription price, if they wish to
continue to receive 9bc Times.
C0RRESPONDEN ENTS wiz please bear in
mind that letters received later than saturday eve
ming, or the down mail on Monday morning have
to lay over until the following week.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21
Decroe of Tlacorporotioa,. ;.

IN THE MATTER Of the Petition of Christs
Il Reformed Church ut Duncannon Pa, the fol-
lowing proceedings We're had to wit:
I'd May, 1870 the petition of Rev. w. d. c. Rod
rock, 9. d. Gelbach, +. Vail, l.. Sumner and 9th
erS, citizens OF the Commonwealth of Pa, accom-
panied Dy theaGtcieSO Of Association, was presented
to the Court praying for decree of Incorporation
Whereupon the following decree was made
-" And now to wit May I'd, 1870 Notice is hereby
directed to be given in two newspapers printed In
the county OF Perry, for the period of four weeks
before the first day of the next term of this court
OF the within application. BY the Court"
CHARLES H. SMILEY,
ProthOnotary.
PrOthOrOtarys Office
Bloomfield. May H. 1870
LEWIs IOfrEk, AttOmey for Petitioners.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

Changed Hands. Juniata .Senttne2
has again changed owners. The present
editor and proprietor is b. f. Schweier.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

\, Real Estate Changes. - We learn that
Michael Noll of Spring township, has sold
his farm to John Smith, of Centre twp, for
$4,000. Mr. Noll has also purchased a
Pfoutz Valley farm for $21, 900.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

Thief Captured. fellow who stole
horse from the stable of John Bear d, last
week has been arrested, and the property
recovered. He was found in Adams Co.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

Goed One.-Th9 following is n literal
copy Of an order received at the store Of
W. r. Dum, Elliottsburg, Pa:
Mishter peel tum, Bleze scent mi wun
toes soltes und plidge S..
We presume the translation would be,
Mr. Bill Dum please send me one dose Of
salts and oblige.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

TrOtli's Sugar Cured Hams are sold at
"a cents per pound, by Il. Mortimer & Co.
If you want an extra nice article try them.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21
Ht2aklcy K9aitter.

FOR Family Use, price $50, Knits EVERYTHING.
uses only ONE needle, simple, reliable Circular
and sample stocking sent FREE. Knits ten pairs
per day. A child can operate it, AGENTS WANT
BD. Address
HINKIEY KNITTING MACHINE Co., Bath, Me,
423 3ma or l76 BROADWAY NY
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21
To Correspondents.

II'T0-' = VII %
from you often. Your contribution will
be published next week.
Augs't. - The communication has been
destroyed, as all rejected articles are, un-
less accompanied by a request for their re-
turn, and stamp for return postage.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-06-21

A DMlNISTRAT0R'S NOTICE-Notice is here
IA. by given tIat Letters OF Administration ON
the estate of Catharine Singer late OF Builaio
township! dccta 'ed, have been granted to the un-
uelNHhcd residing in the same township.
( Al persons indebted tO said estate are requested
20 make immediate payment, and those having
claims against it, will p. eSont tiIeih duly authen.
ticated for settlement 10
4lS6t& Administrotor