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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-09-22
Hack berry syrup.

EoR Diarrhua nd Summer Complaints
IL use Herring Go npound Syrup Of Black.
berry Root Sold by A. II. Huber and
John W. wilmer. iulys
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-09-22
Lamps, Oils, SC.

THE latest improved Burners, with a
u large assortment Of Lamps, for sale
cheap. Kerosene Oil, and Machine oilsof all
kinds, for sale at
mars +. X. GERNAND's.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-09-22

49, DWELLING HOUSES,
ky%AL each one and a half Story
MIti nIAM, high, well finished and ven
s>----==sz-->z-.=-S tilated, in fine condition and
and laid of into convenient rooms, with
Kitchens; one having basement and eel
lar and milk dairy and . spring ofpure water
at the end, and the other having good eel.
larunder it, and both standing ciosetogether
Also good Wash House, Log Barn, in
good condition and Stable, Corn Crib,
Carriage House, and all other necessary out
houses.
No. 2-adjoins the Farm and contains
10 Acres, Rood and % Percles
of land, more or less. This lot would make
very desirable building location, as it
fronts on the Stone Road and has a Spring
ofpure and never failing water. Also some
Timber and fruit trees, and has other ad.
yantages.
No. 3.-ddjoias No. 2 and contains
A Acres Of Land more or less
No. 4,--contains 4 Acres, 2 Roads
md 3G Perehcs, n Land more or less.
No. 5,--coa'ams 3 Acres and 81
Perches Of Land, more or less.
No. G,--contaiRs 81 Acres of Land,
more or less.
No. 7,-contahs 4 Acres and Ii
Perches cf Land, more or less.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-09-22
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN

Furniture, consisting Of | Lounge, Table and
cover, table, looking glass, = doz. cane
seat chairs, pairs Of linen blinds, chairs, a
lot OF oil 10th, sink, clock, lamps, | coal
stove, apple parcr, vinegar aud barrel, kraut
crooks &c.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
Briefs.

The weather has given us plenty of the
"Spce Of Variety" during the past
week On Thursday last, the day was
fine, on Friday very rainy, on Sunday
snow storm, and on Monday clear with
the thermometer at ten degrees above zerc.
The Commissioners of Pensions has in
structed the different pension agents
throughout the country to reject all
vouchers written in purple or violet ink,
as in time these inks become entirely OBJ
liberated.
A charge of improper intimacy between
minister and one Of the ladies Of his
congregation, is now exciting the citizens
of neighboring township. Hoping the
charges may prove unfounded, we willnot
publish the letter Of our correspondent,
upon that subject this week.
X There is yet no change in the mail ar
rangements from this part of the county.
Two days for letter to go from here to
Harrisburg, is rather too long for this fast
age.
X We are glad to see that the Academy
in this place is changing its color A
new coat of paint was badly needed.
X The Bloomfield Fur Company were on
the war-path again last week and brought
in one or two foxes. They ought to turn
their attention to the wild cat which has
been heard several times recently in the
woods just North of the borough.
The new Reformed Church in Marys-
vile, is rapidly approaching completion.
1t will be quite an ornament to that grow.
ing town.
! The reformed congregation in Duncan,
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
Gbe Girnes, Nctp BLOOMFIELD, ])a.

The following letter will show under
what authority applications are made for
balance of bounty due those discharged
before the expiration of their term of
enlistment, and consequently paid only
portion of the bounty promised them.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, SECOND COMP
TRoLLER's OFFICE, Feb. 8, 1S70.-Hon.
b, b. French, Second Aud5tOr,-Sir: In
adiudicating claims under the first section
of the act Of March Sd, 1869 % stat, 334),
as construed by the Attorney General in
his opinion of January 10Th, 1870, soldiers
enlisting under the act of July 4th, 1864,
are to be allowed the unpaid installments
of bounty as if they were discharged "by
expiration of service" They are not en-
titled to the additional bounty granted by
act of July 2Sth, 1866. When the enlist
ments were under the act of July 22d, 1861,
and the soldiers have been discharged by
expiration of SERVICE" after serving but a
fraction of their respective terms their
discharges will be referred to the Adiutant
General of the army for correction or verif-
cation. Many who entered merely to fill
up unexpired time were discharged by the
"expiration of service of the regiment,
not of their own terms of enlistments. If
u soldier who nominally enlisted for three
years, though really for the unexpired
term ola regiment, is to be paid bounty
for three years service, i'll consequence of
the phraseology of his discharge, he might,
and would i'll some cases, receive for u
single months service fifty dollars more
bounty than the man who enlisted for two
years and served faithfully his whole
term.
The Attorney General distinctly recog-
nzes the authority of the War Department
to correct errors in the discharges, an au-
thority which has been exercised from the
establishment of the department.
When applications are made for unpaid
installments Of bounty for services of sol
dlers enlisted under the act of July 4th,
1864, if the uneXpred time of enlistment is
so great as to raisethe presumption of error,
their discharges also will be referred to the
Adjutant General to be verified or corrected.
j. M. BRoDHEAD, Comptroller.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22

%That Coflin.--The mystery in regard the
coffin which was found in Rye township, an
account of which was in our last number
has been solved. 1t appears that party
of young men in one Of the large towns in
Cumberland county, had started club and
had purchased this coffin to use in the inni-
tiation of new members. In the course of
q few months the club broke up, and this
article of furniture, fell into the possession
of our informant. Last spring he removed
to this county, bringing the coffin with him,
but thinking best not to take such an arti-
Gle of furniture to his new home, hid it in
the woods. A few weeks since, he again
took it from the former hiding place, and
placed it where recently found. Having
laid out in the weather for some months,
gave it the appearance of being buried,
and the split in the lid was made with an
axe.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22

Perry County School directors are thus
talked about by Mr.. Silas Wright in his
annual report to the State School Superin-
tendent
"The Obstacles enumerated in my last re-
port still obstruct the way to improve
ment." The greatest Of the four is now
conceived to be inefficient school directors.
MEANS TO PROMOTE IMPROVEMENT:
A standard of intellectual qualifications
fixed upon as indispensably requisite for a
school director, then the number reduced
to three and paid for their services out of
the funds Of the district, and finally the
duties of district secretary, who will then
be qualified, made to include those of school
visitor or district superintendent. But if
no change is made, the sooner the county
superintendency is alienated from the school
directory, and made neither to depend upon
it for the tenure Of the office nor the salary
of the officer the better"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22

< SOld.-The lower school house, and lot
upon which it was situated, was sold last
Saturday for $500. The purchaser was
Mr.. Robert Guthrie of this borough.
He has been somewhat opposed to the
school system as at present managed, and
we are glad to see that he has taken SO
great an interest in the cause of education
as to become the owner of an institution
of this kind. We wish him success in his
new enterprise.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
Newport Items.-Our correspondent at

Newport Items.-Our correspondent at
Newport furnishes us the following
< A lady from AIitflin visiting in Newport,
and wishing to see the auditorium room of
the German Reformed Church, and accom-
panied by two ladies', paid visit to that
room on Sunday last after Sunday school.
in the meantime the sexton not knowing of
their presence on the second floor, closed
the building and went home. The ladies
after inspecting the room, to their entire
satisfaction, started to go home also, but
alas found the door locked. After calling
for assistance IN vain, they commenced a
search for a place of exit, which they at
last found i'll the coal room, by climbing
through the window. Just think of big
fat woman, and two tall slim women climb
ing through window Just imagine a!
On Thursday night last, four or five
young gentlemen (?) got drunk, and dis
turbed the community generally, by fight
ing, swearing removing porches, signs,
ringing the bell on engine No. 20, insulting
the night operator in the operating room,
&c. One gentleman az the Eagle Hotel,
got serious fall by stepping out of the
front dOor, the steps being removed by
the same scoundrels. Several of the boys
have left town, fearing arrest. May they
never return.
Last week Maj. Barclay lost his "dorg, -
cause-trying to cross the railroad track in
front of train. He now sings, g No dorg
to love-" with variations.
The 22nd will be celebrated in the usual
manner.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
DEATHS.

CANIPBELI-On the 18th inst, d. H., infant son
of james and Mary j. Campbell, of Centre twp,
aged weeks and days
WEARY-On Saturday. the 10Th inst, at the resi-
dence of Capt John McKeehan, near this borough,
Miss Elizabeth Weary, daughter of the late John
Weary OF Tyrone township, aged iS years.
SINGER-At Newport, on Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 18th, 1870, Mr.. George N Singer, aged 65
years, months and 20 days.
DUNoAN--On the 18th inst, at his residence on
Duncans Island, Dauphin county, Ben. S. Dun
can, ESQ., aged SO years
CRIsT-On Thursday, the 18th inst at the resi-
dence of his sOn-iD-law, IN Savile township, Mr.
Daniel Crist, aged 80 years and 10 months,
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
PHILADELPHIA Price Current.
Corrected weekly By Jdnney &c 1ndrepS,
No 123 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA, February 49, 1870
MARRIAGES..

GmFILLEN-SUUMAN - At Merstown, by the
Rev. Mr.. Downing, on the 18th inst, Mr.. VIM II.
Giliillen of Pfoutz's Valley, to Miss Emma Shu
man, of MillerStOwn.
STUBBs-SMTH-On the 5th inst, at ST. Johns
Church, Haney, StatfOrdshre, England. by the
Rev. W. II. Parker, assisted by Rev. Samuel Salt
Uncle of the Bridegroom" Mr.. Charles Stubbs,
daughter of Mr.. James Smith, of Hanley
CHRISTMAN-ltOsE - In DuncannOn, on the nth
inst, by Rev. w. ID. c. ROdrOck Mr.. BENJAMIN Il.
Christman to Miss Susannah Rose, both of the vi
cinity of DuncannOn.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
READING RAILROAD.
WINTER ARIA EMENT.
Monday, Nov. 22nd. 1869.

CREAT TRUNK LINE FROM THE NORTH
VI and Northwest for Philadelphia, New York,
Reading, PottSville Tamaqua Ashland, Shamokin,
Lebanon, Allentown, Easton, Ephrata, Litiz, Ian
caster, Columbia, &c; &c.
Trains leave Harrisburg for New York, as follows:
At 2.30, 5.35 SO, A. NJ, and 122Q noon, and 255,
11.00, p. NJ, connecting with similar trains on the
rennS Raqnd G % d. ana madn arryag M NeW YORK at nd
800. A. NJ, respectively. Sleeping cars accompany
the 80, and 535 A. NJ and 122O, noon trains with
Leave Harrisburg for Reading, Pottsyille, Tama-
qua, Mnersyille, Ashland. Shamokin, Pine Grove;
Allentown, Philadelphia, at $40, A. NJ, and255 and
40, p NJ, the 55 train stopping at Lebanon only;
the 10 p NJ. train stopping at all Stations and max
3 M GG rnGP rSTT and sG GG
points only For Pottsville Schuyk Haven and
Auburn. via Schuylk and Susquehanna Railroad,
Returning Leave New York at A. NJ, 70 noon.
and and SP. NJ: Philadelphia at S15 A. NJ, and
$50 p. NJ Sleeping cars accompany the A. NJ, and
5 and p Nj. trains from New York, without
change; 4.o,, ,oo,,o, p,uo,o,n,,. %
Railroad returning from Reading at 6.35 p. NJ,
stopping at all Stations; leave P0ttsyille at $40,
Shamokn at $40 and 1910 A. NJ; Ashland, 7.05 A.
NJ. and 1890 noon; Tamaqua at S.39 A. NJ. and220P
NJ. for Philadelphia and New York.
Railroad ats 10 A. NJ Tor Harris burg, and ll3OA.
for Pine Grove and fremont.
Reading accommodation train: leaves POttSville
at $40 A. NJ. passing Reading at 30 A. NJ. arriving
at .Phadeiph9 at 1920 A NJ. returning leaves
l.
p NJ, arriving at PottSville at $50 p NJ.
POttStoWn Accommodation train Leaves Potts
town at 645 a. m., returning, leaves Philadelphia at
400 p. IN.
Columbia Railroad trains leave Reading at 7.15
a. IN. and 615 p. m. for Ephrata, Litiz, Lancaster,
Columbia. &c.
Perkiomen Railroad trains leave Perkiomen juno
ton ut 8 a. m. and $40 and 5.30p p. M Returning,
leaves Schwenksville at 10, am and T. As noon,
connecting with similar trains on Reading Rail-
road.
Coebrookdale Railroad train leaves Pottstown at
& n m g. ID Pleasant
1920 Il. m. and 720p. M: returning leave Mt, Pleas
ant at and II a ~, connecting with similar trains
on Reading X, II.
Chester Valley Railroad trains leave bridgeport
at $50 a. NJ, 205 and SOP p. IN. Returning, leave
Downingtown at $50 a: m. l2.45, noon, and 5l5
p. H., connecting with trains on Reading Railroad
On Sundays; Leave New York at and p. m. !;
Phila. mt a, and Is p. m the Sa. train run
ming only to Reading; Pottsville Il. m, Harris
burg 5.35 a. m, and 40 and 1l.00 p. m: and Read
ing at u. 43 midnight and lisa m. for Harrisburg
at 7.20 Il. IN. and 1855 a. m. for New York; and at
941a. M, 4.25 p IN. for Pha.
Communication, Mileage Season, School and En-
cursioh Tickets to and from all points ut reduced
rates.
Baggage checked through, 100 pounds allowed
each passenger.
q. A. NICQLLS, Gent Sup't.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
Ch1trcb Notices.

In the Presbyterian Church prayer meet
ing on Wednesday and Thursday evening
Preaching on Sunday morning next, at 10t
o'clock.
In the Methodist Church preaching on
Sunday morning, at lO4 o'clock Prayer
meeting on Thursday evening.
In the Reformed Church, prayer-meeting
on Thursday evening preaching at 2 p. III.
on Sunday next.
In the Lutheran Church prayer meeting
on Wednesday evening; preaching next
Sabbath at 10 a. IN.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
There are few persons who do not ap

There are lew persons Who do not ap-
preciate the importance Of having their
property insured. The question then
arises, what company to insure in. Lewis
Potter, Esq, of this borough, represents
several companies, but probably the most
reliable and prompt is the Etna of Hart
ford. If you are not already insured, go to
him at once, and ask him for policy in
the Htna Insurance Company, of Hartford.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22

XPOst- MOrtem Examination. - In accord
ance with a request left by the deceased, a
post-mortem examination was made on the
body of Miss Elizabeth Weary, on Satur-
day last, by DR.. Strickler, assisted by DIR
Ard. The physicians removed an ovarian
tumor weighing 81 pounds and about
twelve gallons Of water.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22

[Played Out.-We have it from excellent
authority that two ground-hogs came out
at the usual time near Blain, and that one
was killed, while the hole of the other was
stopped up so he could not return.
We are glad of it, and think it served
them just right. OF course we shall have
good weather now.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22

Senator McIntire and Representative Mil
likcn have our thanks for public documents
and reports.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
MILLERsTOWN STATION.
Stage Line Between Newport and New
Germantown.

STAGES leave New Germantown daily at four
- o'clock u. m. Landisburg at Z. 30 "A. in Green
park at 8 Il. III. New Bloomfield at 90 a. IN.
Arriving at Newport to connect with the Ac
commOdatiOn train East
Returning leaves Newport on the arrival of tho
Mail Train from Philadelphia, at go p. m.
H. RICE, Proprietor.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22

TXIALL PAPERS AND BORDERS
A Fine Assortment of spring styles are now
for sale by the subscribers at low prices.
H. MORTIMER C CO.,
New Bloomfield
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22

The Parham Sewing Machine is JUS
what you want. Call and see it in opera
ton at the store Of James l.. Diven, Ian
disburg-or at the store Of f. Mortimer,
& Co., New Bloomfield.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22

Sale bills, or any kind of job printing
done promptly at this office.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
Daily Express and Freight Line
BETWEEN
BLOOMFIELD & NEWPORT!

YTNHE subscriber wishes to notify the citizens of
Il Bloomfield and Newport that he is running q
Daily Line between these two places, and will haul
Freight of any kind, or promptly deliver packages
or messages entrusted to his care
No. Orders may be left for him at the stores of
+. Mortimer CO., New Bloomfield, or AIillgan Il
Musser, Newport, Pa.
J. s. WHITMORE
Bloomfield, January 25 1870 T'"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22

Good Clothes don't make the man, but
they improve him wonderfully when he is
made. Such improvements can be had of
f. Mortimer & Co.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22

non is having an interesting meeting in
progress.
1t is also taking steps to purchase the
United Presbyterian Church, in which
the congregation now worship.
In the NJ. H. Church. at Duncannon,
there has been fine revival Many have
been added to the church.
The Odd Fellows and American Me-
chanics of this borough, will celebrate the
22d, by having parade, an address by
&. Lee Murray, ESD. in the NJ L. Church,
and supper at f. b. Clouscrs Esq.
x Important to Soldiers "A law has been
passed giving one year men who were dis
charged before the expiration of their term,
the balance of the one hundred dollars
bounty. Those who have not already re-
ceived that amount, can now have it col
lected by calling on Lewis Potter, Esq, of
this borough.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
GLASS AND QUEENSWARE

VI
A splendid assortment of Glass and Queens
ware at greatly reduced prices has just been
received by the subscribers Persons wanting
any article Of this kind, will do well to examine
the stock.
f. MORTIMER 4 CO.,
New Bloomfield
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-22
OUR TIE II nj S

Are One Dollar u Year jB A6UdIce!
Persons who receive paper with this article
marked. mLy know that they shOuld renew their
subscription, ii tney WISH to continue 10 receive
Tie TiDIeS
CORRESPONDENT will please bear in
mind tnaG etterS received iatei Than saturday eve
ming, or the down mail on Monday morning have
TO lay over until the following week.
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The Bloomfield Times
IUes6ny, February 22, 1870.

OC1L DEI'A II W u N r..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-03
The Fatal Effects Of Painting.

No one can ride or walk through the
fashionable streets of New York city,
attend any place of amusement, or 60 to
any evening party, without becoming
aware of the horrible fact that many
women of whom better things might be
expected, have fallen into the pernicious
habit Of applying to their skins the enam
els which, under various attractive names,
are advertised and sold in all parts of the
land.
Not only faded faces, but countenances
so young, plump and pretty in outline that
they must in their natural condition be
attractive, are lacquered over with an un-
natural polish of fine porcelain, which
produces an effect such as one might i'm
agine if china doll were afflicted with
the consumption.
This practice is as pernicious as it is dis
gusting-the seeds Of death or paralysis
being hidden in every pot and jar of those
mixtures, which are supposed to be not
only innocent, but also to possess the vir-
tues of the undiscovered fountain of per-
petual youth.
Some who use them will suddenly have
a severe illness; and receiving private
warning from the family physician, will
cease the use Of tue cause of their disor-
der, and recovering, go through life with
an extremely bad complexion, as re-
minder of their folly
Others will drop suddenly, with their
features twisted on one side, aud perhaps
deprived of the use of their limbs. 9th
ers will die outright, no one guessing why.
The effect on any particular person cannot
be calculated. What one suffers paralysis
from, may kill another outright. The
only safety is in having nothing to do
with any Of these baneful preparations"
M Y. Ledger.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-03

the growth ofthe trees will generally
correspond vii tho depth and quality of
the soil. The lder and willow are only
found in wet laces, chiefly by the water
side, and the oplar usually in wet places
On the otherand, coniferous trees prefer
the lighter dls, and the Scotch iir grows
on thin lars which will produce nothing
else excepieather; and the beech, though
it will gro elsewhere on good land, is
usually iiicative of calcareous soil
The sycapre is partial to light or sandy
soils, whit the walnut, and l believe the
maple aD, usually grow on good mixed
loans. re ash is scarcely sign of any
particula kind of land If it is of rapid
growth, indicated good land; in poor
stiff clay is constantly met with, but is
of slowt growth and often stunted. The
whitethn, If it grows rapidly, lisa sure
indicatil of good land; and one never
sees songly grown quick fence on in.
feriOr slS-Enqlish Paper.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-03
Annual Thefts In Wall Street.

have been calculating the amount got
ten out of Wall street for some years past
by various thefts and swindles, exclusive
of the regular operators, and l estimate it
at five or six millions per annum. This
seems an enormous sum; but if you will
take the trouble to count up the forgeries,
robberies, entertainments, ETC., you will
see am rather under than over the mark.
Those who steal should remember to
steal enough. If they descend to petty
amounts they will be thrust into the
Tombs. If they rob on magnificent
scale, they will enjoy the advantage of a
compromise, and the reputation OF being
clever scoundrels You remember the
bank officer who some years ago went to q
LAWYER and informed him he had used q
hundred thousand dollars belonging to the
bank.
"What have you done with it,"
"Lost it all in stock speculation"
Haven't you any leftY"
"Not five hundred dollars"
"And you want my adviee?"
eyes, very much"
"Well, then, 60 back to the bank, and
take two hundred thousand dollars more"
"You're jesting with me-
"Not in the least. Take two hundred
thousand. Confess your embezzlement.
Offer to compromise by paying one hun
dred thousand. The bank will refrain
from prosecuting you, accept your terms,
and enable you to retire with an indie
pendence."
The lawyer was right. The bank did
exactly as he said it would. The default
ing officer took an airing in Europe; re-
turned here, and pretended to resign on
account of his health.--N 7. Cor. Gin
cinfati Times.