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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1870-10-24
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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1870-10-24

THE Peoples Literary Companion,
for November, comes to us as bright
and as fresh looking as the green fields
are after gentle rain. 1t is publish
ed by E. G. Allen & Co, Augusta, Me.
Terms, IS cents per year. A fine
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new subscriber. tits really one of the
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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1870-10-24

PIANOS AT GREAT BARGAINs.-J.
C. Hull, of Meadville, Pa, is offering
to sell the Steinway, Chickering,
Bradbury and some other makes, at
greatly reduced prices. Also Organs
and Melodeons. q If
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1870-10-24

A CORRESPONDENT of the Pittsburgh
Commercial thus speaks of Turnkey
vile, this county; "Trunkeyville is
fourishing like a green bay tree. Van
dergIift &AForeman have inst finished
$4,000 barrel iron tank, Nestle &
Peterson are erecting large building
in the rear of the depot, designed for
hardware and sort office. The Ven
ture Hotel is being fitted up in good
style to meet the requirements of their
rapidly increasing custom, and every
thing is assuming an air of business" "
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1870-10-24

The Governor has recently appoint
cd four additional Major Generals to
command the National Guards of
Pennsylvania, as follows: Brig. Gen.
James L. Selfridge, Major General
commanding the 9TH division, compris-
ing the counties of Lehigh and North
anton; Gen. Thomas l.. Kane, Major
General 18th division, comprising
Clarion, Mexican, Elk and Forest
counties Col. II. S. Huidekope Maj.
General 20th division, comprising
Crawford, Erie, Venango and Warren
counties; General Harry White, Maj.
General 21st division, comprising the
counties of Indiana, jefferson, Clear
field and Cambria. Here is a chance
for fame and glory, on paper, or dress
parade.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1870-10-24

The Titusville Herald''s monthly
petroleum report for September, foots
up the daily production at 19,4S0 bar.
rels, against 17.777 for the month of
August, being an increase of 1,7l2
barrels per day over the previous
month.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1870-10-24

The official returns of Venango
county are as follows: fHpH
For Congress, G. w. Gilfillan, Rep,
1851; Samuel Griffith, Dem, 2,79S
Assembly, j. d. McJunkiu, Rep, 81
1866; G. w. Stone, Rep, $3.50; f. L.
Keenan,, Dem, 1927; County Cop-
missioner, Henry Dubbs, Rep, 1886;
George W-Mays, Dem, 1,772; Jury
Commissioner, Samuel MeAlevy Rep,
1924; ID. McEfphatrick, Dem.,,2,816;
Auditor, John, Glass, Rep $3.50
Pluner Howarth. Dem, 2,776. ~
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1870-10-24

D. S. Knox & Co.. have just re.
ceived another large invoice Of agri.
cultural implements, consisting in part
of forks, rakes, scythes, hoes, dc. which
they are selling at greatly reduced
figures. ,~ 13-tt
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1870-10-24

THE Republican majority in Ohio
will exceed fifteen thousand.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23
--latest and Most Important
49, SNar News.
London, August %.

London, August ~.
1t is said tina. Bazaine is absolutely cut
off from his resources, as the Prussans are
believed to be surrounded. Wagons with
provisions have gone forward to supply both
armies.
One hundred and sixty thousand men
have passed through Paris to the front,
since Friday morning.
1t is generally thought here that the
march of the Prussians cannot be arrested
before reaching Paris. 1t is said that there
are now nearly 10000 good troops OF or
near Paris. 1t is believed that one more
decisive battle gives Paris to the Prus-
SLAMS.
Berlin, August %.
The Prussiaus have occupied Moziers.
London, August p.
Berlin dispatch says: Bazaine is report
ed 10 be under the guns of Metz.
Plymouth, England, Aug. 22-.noon.
A French side wheel, white corvette has
just captured Prussiau bark off this port.
Many spectators gathered on the beach to
witness the operation.
New York August %.
TIE Herald's letter by mail from Euro
pean correspondents up to 9th instant. in
dicate, even at that early date, the CON-
ing formation of q powerful allied peace
party, which is likely to include Austria,
Italy, Russia aud Turkey, and which if
realized, may succeed in most important
consequences by its action.
London, August g..
A dispatch from the Minister of Foreign
Affairs at Berlin states there were engaged.
in the battle of Gravellotte parts of the
second, seventh and twelfth Prussian army
corps. In reserve we're the third and tenth
corps, few divisions OF which, including
paris arriving, should have been In the
fight. The entire French army except
McMahon's corps and two divisions of Gen.
Foiley's were engaged in entrenched
positions, oil of which at nighifall had been
carried by storm. The losses have not yet
been correctly ascertained. The contest
lasted from noon til, nine in the even
ing.
The French Journal official believes Ba-
zai0e's plans baflled.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23
sOCEETY AND FASHION.

A very extravagant lady at Saratoga use
diamond buckles on her Louis Quirze slip.
peis.
Long Branch thus far this season ha
been better pa.ronized than any othel
watering place.
Many OF the round hats this summer lookl
like small vegetable gardens thickl.y
sprinkled with weeds.
The hut on Mount Washington known as
Tip Top Honse, rents for $4,000 the season
about six weeks usually.
A celebrated French dressmaker says that
it is not 10 good taste to trim a calico or
muslin dress with black velvet, lace or rib
bon.
The Rev. Mr.. Hanaiord, Of New Haven,
Ct, was called up at midnight. few nig is
ago, to marry couple who couldn't
wait.
Miss Bartlett, who, some years ago, mar
ried Senor Oviedo, the Cuban millionaire,
returns 10 New York widow with 81, ,OOO,.
900.
The young ladies. boat club recently or
ganized in Albany is becoming very popu-
lar.
Organdie muslin, with futed hounces and
pipings, is the newest style OF toilet for the
concert room in London.
Fancy jewelry which consisted of bees,
butterflies, spiders, poised pupon golden
scrolls, with various other curious designs,
seems to have bad its day.
Foreigners say that Americans girls are
the only womsn in the world who are un-
equal 10 the task of entertaining more than
one man at time.
spme young ladies at Saratoga wear pink
silk dresses and pink satin slippers to break
fast, and::do not change their. toilettes again
during the day.
Il is said that ladies who believe in the
internal use of arsenic as a beautifer of The
complexion, obtain prescriptions from thei
family physicians for Fowler's solution or
arsenic, and so conceal the real object Of
taking !be poison.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23
Gold at | p. m., ll61a,
Stick 10 1t.

Many men fail because the have little
adhesive power To day they are all taken
up with this thing, tomorrow with that
They hold nothing long enou % to have it
eroY in their hauds. We haze neighbors
whd aight have been rich if they had
stue3 20 it; wise if they he'd stuck to it;
virtuous IL they had stuck to 1t. They have
failed because Of their propensity to fit
nbOu'. They tried this business q little
while; then that speculation; then a grand
invention. Now their purse is lank and
lean. They tried law, medicine, theology
half day eacb-and know nothing of
ei.her. They tried rectitude an hour at a
time, then lis opposite; and consequently
have no character. They didn't stick to it.
Rolling stones, they gather no moss. i.
Practice the old proverlrsayss makes per
feet. Fourteen years stunping Massachu-
SETS made Wendell Philips the model
Orator. Emerson says the ruls for Irish
help Is "to have the same dinners every
day throughout the year. At last Mrs.
u Sneu eugenessy learns to cook 1t TO nicely
the host learns to carve it, and the guests
afe we'll served"
We tapped man the other day upon O
subject which he had made life long
study. He ran more Information in half an
hour, than weeks reading OF books would
have given US. We tried him upon another
and be led us straight into bank of fog.
He had stuck to the first. was at home 10
is, knew all its ins and outs, and was per-
feet master Of oil its situations. He had
oa!y looked at the other, and ran into dark.
neas tho first shove.
Sarah Jane plays we'll. Betsy Ann
makes slashes and discords. The secret is
not SO much in the difference of musical
ability. OF this perhaps Betty Ann has
he greater. The secret ia that abe sticks
20 her practice but two hours day, while
Sarah Jane practices from four to six.
SUCCESS everywhere may bs made respect.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

The second son of the King of Portugal.
Alfonso Hsnri-Napoleon-L Louis- Pierced Al.
,antara- Charles. Hum bert-Amedius.. Ferdi-
nand.Antonio- Michel.Raphael- Gabriel.G Con
zaua.".Xavier..-F Francisco ID 'Assise-.. Juan
Auguste- Julio V Volfando-I -Ignacius-de-B Bra
eanza-Savoie. .Bourbon.Sake.C Cobusget Gotha
Duke ofOpoNo, who is now five years Of
age, is spoken of ss q candidate for the
Spanish Throne.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

A new well commenced pumping On the
Sober farm, on the west branch of Pachill
Run, about four miles north of Franklin. -
The we'll is 526 feet deep, and had 20 feet
of third sand-rock, 25 of which is pure
pebble rock. The oil is heavy aud o. the
best quality. The well will probo blS be o
ten TO fifteen barrel one. Quite number
of wells were put down in this vi ainiiy dur
ing the early days of the oil excl tement. but
were never tested on account ot tho contin-
ued low price of oil at thai time. The strik.
Ing of this well opens up large amount OF
undeveloped oil territory.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

A DEAD BEAT.-Tbe Butfato Courier
says: "Ws call the attention of the good
people Of Oil City to The fact that man.
calling himself a gentleman, absconded
from this city last night, leaving behind
him an unpaid board bill of $500. Owing
to The over-sensiliveness OF bis late land
lady, we are unable to give his name. He
has wife and two cbi!dien, and is mex
ing for OF! City.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

At Russ 4 Davids o'l's furniture store
Spring street, Titusville, Pa, can be found
the finest assortment OF furniture of all
kinds in the oil ref, IONS. The reputation of
these gentlemen for selling good article
of furniture at >. low rate is well known,
and those Of orr citizens needing anything
in their line win do well to pay them call
while in TitrTille.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

We are glad 10 lean that the Catholic
School, the summer and fall term of wh ich
recently opened, is in an exceedingly foul
ishlpg condition. there being daily at
tendance OF over forty scholars. Miss Ken
nedy; the lady pieceptress, is an accom-.
plished teacher and gives universal
satisfaction. Rev. Father Damn is laboring
hard to build up school that will be a
credit to the place. May his Efforts be
crowned with success.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

MIR. Hurlburd, Controller of the Curren.
cy' contemplates to change the entire print.
ing Of the national currency, owing to the
many successful counterfeits that are got
ten ont The recent issues of the ten dol.
lar and twenty dollar notes are calculated
to deceive experts, and will p:ove great
loss to the general public.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

The old saw mill situated on Oil Greek,
about three miles below Titusville, was de-
stroyed BY fi's yesterday aiternooq. Loss
about Sl.500. Owned by F. W. & C. H.
Ames, Of TitusvIlle.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

able by simply sticking to what you hayc
wisely undertaken. Don't sniff, aud fit,
and disappear from every point. Take
something wise, laudable, promising, then
stick to it. Stick to it uatil 1t is easy,
until skill comes, until it brings back 10
yon with profit and satisfaction all that you
have expended.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

While the dead and wounded Of the last
railway accident in Virginia were lying in
the darkness Of the'nigh0 at the scene of
the disaster, some miscreans robbed them
OF money, watches and all other portable
valuabes.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Tho new Grand Central Hotel in New
York. which opened yesterday, is claimed
to cover more area than any other in the
world. has been two years 10 building, cost
over $2, 600, 900, and can accommodate 1900
guests.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

The Mahoning Vindicator gives pub
licily to remarkable case in Youngs ow O,
as follows: About six weeks ago, mar
ried lady OF this city gave birth to child,
remained in feeble condition until Salur-
day last, and then was delivered of a second
child.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

We would call the attention o! our busi-
ness men to the superior styles of JOB priut-
ing, both plain and fancy, at present being
turned cut from this office. We are prepar.
ell to execute job printing Of every descrip-
tion in the latest and most fashionable style
of the art, and at reasonable fat les. II.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

We are IL fOrmed that the Hart well, the
last strike ON the McCray farm, is yielding
400 barrel. per day. The well acts the
same as all those On the farm have. starting
up at from one hundred and fifty to Two
drei barrels per day, and increasing in
two CT three days to over 400 barrels.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Tell US not in mournful mum bsrs life Ia
but an empty dream while Mrs. Mary Gray
lives In Greenup county, Kentucky, aged
one hundred and eleven years old, with a
family OF children, the youngest Of whom
the baby-is sixty five years old.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Thomas lIoughton lay down on che side
track of the Louisville, New Albany and
Chicago railway, at Greencastle, Indiana,
Oh Wednesday night, and was run over and
killed by freight train backing to the
main track. He was drunk.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Joseph Hinden, sof Detroit, has convert
ed Springfield rifle into needle gun, and
thinks he has invented the machinery to do
it right along, =. thito oy four dollars per
gun.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

The McCray & Donaghy we'll No. i, ).
s. AcCray farm, is being tubel this after
noon, and testing will commence about five
o'clock. There is every indication of en-
other big we'll.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

>d)hi rich and rare. oh sweet and fair"
ttIese August days. One could almost wish
they might last always.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23
Local Notices.
NOTICE.

AS the undersigned intends being absent
for some weeks, he has authorized Mr.. 5. III.
Hooker and Mr.. E. A. Kelley to attend to
his late business during bis absence and col.
lect all outstanding accounts, at his Office IN
Petroleum Centre.
jy30.tf. j. NJ. SHARP.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Vichey, kisseneen aud Soda Water o
the Ar.ic Soda Fountain of
GRIFFEs Bros.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Sash, Glass, Doors, Putty &c. Large
stock very cheap at the Furniture Store.
mlG-r
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Attention is called TO the large double
column advertisement of Campbell's Me-
nagerie aud Circus Look out fer tie big
show.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Buy the ''Red Hot" Saddle. manufactured
in Titusville expressly for the oi country
adapted to all kinds of weather, at J. r.
KrOn's. al2-tt
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Fine assortment of Paper and Cloth Win.
dow Shades and Fixtures, just reed at
mSts. GRIFFEs Bros.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

All styles light barnes. cheaper than the
cheapesr, made from Motfat's oak stock, and
warranted, at j Il. kron's.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Just received large and well assorted
stock of shelf hardware ut J. Rutherford's.
IT,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Soda Water and Ice Cream at J. W. Beat
ty's
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Soda Water and Ice Cream at J. W. Beat
ty's.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Sparkling Soda Water at H. S Sim
mons. r,i-tf.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Soda Water and Ice Cream at J. w. Beat.
TVS.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23
blackberry Brandy.

Now is the best time to lay in winter
supply Of hard coal. Codineton Il Corn
we'll are the men to buy from. June 2Stf.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

vichey, Kiss |lA and Soda Water a
the Artc Soda Fountain of
HS.tf. GRIFFEs Bros.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Kissengen and Vichey Water on draught
at GRIFrEs Bros.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Kissengen aud 1ichey Water at
GRIrFEs Bros.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-08-23

Soda Water aud Ice Cream at J. W. Bet
ty's.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-29
HOW To MAKE MONEY FAST AND
HONESTLY.

Enter into business of which you have
perfect knowledge. In your own right
or by the aid Of friends on long time, have
a cash capital sufficient to DO at leas. cash
business. Never venture on credit business
at the commencement Buy all your goods
or materials for cash; you can thus take ad-
vantage of the market and pick and choose
where and when you viii Be careful not
to oyerstock yourself Rise and fall with
the market on short stocks Always stick
to these whom you prove to be strictly hon
est in their transactions, ard shun all others,
even at temporary disadvantage. Never
take advantage Of customer's ignorance,
nor equivocate nor misrepresent Have but
one price and small profit and you will
find all the most profitable customers-the
cash ones-or they will find you
If ever deceived in business transactions.
never attempt to save yourself by putting
the deception upon others; but submit to
the loss. and be more cautious in the future.
According to the character or success of
your business, set aside liberal percentage
for printing and advertising, and do not
hesitate. Never let an article, parcel, or
package, go out from you without hand
somely printed wrapper, card or circular,
and dispense them continually. Keep your
self increasingly before the public by judi
ciously advertising; and it matters not what
business Of utility you make choice of, in
telligendy and industriously pursued for
tune will be the result Hoe to Get Rich
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-29
THE FYES OF THE CHARMING
NERDLEss

We DO not mean the needle for which
harum-scarum boys make so much work, as
their mother ''looks over their stockings
Saturday evening, but the thin bodied
dragon fly, which is sometimes socalled
Did any boy ever dream, as he has seen it
darting about, rejecting all the colors of
the rainbow from its wings, that 10 Its little
head were set such wonders as these that
are described in On Monthly.
Zone Of the most remarkable features in
the dragon fly is its eyes, They stand out
on both sides of the head prominently, and
are in some species bright emerald green,
in others brown, or dark blue Each eye is
composed of twelve thousand lenses, 50 that
the insect has twenty four thousand eyes. Is
it any wonder ttat that they are so promi-
nent and give to he head such a remarkable
appearance can never look upon the
wonderful workmanship displayed in the
construction Of this orgaa, without being
filed With adj aation of the skill and wis
dom displayed by the Divine Architect.
Each one of these single eyes is perfect
organ having al the parts necessary to cor
rect vision. Here are the cornea, lens,
humors and retina. And they are so set
together that they make the most accurate
and beautiful mosaic such as no skill Of man
can initiate.