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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-11-07

Mail Route Changes. changes are
to be made in the mail routes in this vicin-
ity, at the next letting, as will be seen by
the following extracts from the "propo-
sails" Published by the post-office depart
partment. Proposals received until March
1st; service to commence July 1st, 1872.
No. 2845. From Newport, by New Bloom
field, Ellottsburg Green Park, LOUISVILLE,
Center, Andersonburg and Dlain, to New
Germantown, 80 miles and back, six
times a week. Leave Newport daily eX-
cept Sunday on arrival of the mail train,
say at p. m. arrive at Green Park by
D. M; leave Green Park daily except
Sunday, at $50 p. m; Arrive at New
Germantown by 1890 p. M; Leave New
Germantown daily, except Sunday, at 4
a. m. ;arrive at Greenpark at a. m; (;
leave Greenpark daily, except Sunday,
at 8 a. m; arrive at Newport by IL
O'Clock a. IN. Proposals invited for the
service on branch from Green Park to
Landisburg, 3 miles, in close connection
with main line.
No. 2S44 From Duncannon, by Dellyille
and Grier's point, to Keystone, 13 miles
and back, twice week; leave Duncan
non Tuesday and Friday at 9 p M; ar
stone Tuesday and Friday at s. a. IN.
arrive at Duncannon by p. IN.
No. 1857 From Carlisle, by Carlisle Springs,
Sterritt's Gap, Sherman's Dale, Falling
Springs and Landisburg, TO Green Park,
90 miles and back, six times week (;
leave Carlisle daily, except Sunday, at o
D. m. arrive at Green Park by $50 p.
NJ; leave Green Park daily, except Sun
day at 7.30 a. M. arrive at Carlisle by
i p, M Proposals also invited to end at
Landisbmg, miles less distance.
The Mansyille service is to be on We'd
nesday instead of Friday, and proposals
will also be received for semi weekly SER
vice.
e5y- Sausage Cutters and a complete as
sortment of Hardware can be bought
cheap of +. Mortimer q Co.
Duncannon Items. -On Tuesday evening,
the Rev, Keeling Of Harrisburg preached Q
sermon in the Presbyterian church of Dun.
cannon-reyiewing the dealing Of God with
the American peoplc--his remarks In re-
gard to the great fires, were superb
1Qn Wednesday morning about 3 O'Clock
fhe iron house of the Duncannon Iron Co
took fire--is supposed from the cars, ant
was entirely consumed. The loss is esti
mated by Mr.. Wister at $20,000. The Perry
Mutual has 1900 insurance. The Gemania
of New York 5000 on building and con
tents. The agents Of the Germania ,wer'
on the ground promptly and were ready al
soon as the loss could be adjusted TO pa,
over the money. m
tB- Persons wanting Boots, Shoes, o
Rubbers for men, women or children, cal
get a good article Of II. Mortimer o. 90. =
The Blain school. The Summer session
Of this favorite school closed on the 2otl
inst. The Fall term commences on the 2ls
OF November, and no pains viii be spare
to maintain the present popularity OF tn
institution. For further particulars SCI
advertisement in another column. 81,
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-11-07

r54y- Bring the boys-to Oak Hall for cheap
and durable Clothes.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-11-07

The Blain school. The Summer session
of this favorite school closed on the goth
inst. The Fail term commences on the 2lst
OF November, aud no pains will be spared
to maintain the present popularity OF the
institution. For further particulars see
advertisement in another column.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-11-07

E.S- Persons wanting Boots, Shoes, OF
Rubbers for men, women or children, can
get good article Of +. Mortimer & 20.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-11-07

say- Guaranteed = Perfect Satisfaction at
Wanamaker S Browns.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-11-07

C5y- Sausage Cutters and a complete as
sortment of Hardware can be bought
cheap of i. Mortimer q Co.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-11-07

or all kinds always on hand and for sale at
Lowest Market Rates.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-11-07
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

The October term of court convened on
Monday of last week. Judge Graham and
associates, Baker and Stroup, all present.
The following is a report of the proceed
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-11-07
Tuesday, Nopem0er Z, 1871.
OCAL DEPART TMEN II.
OUR TERM S

Are @I % Year IN Adcamce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28
Nennebtt Journal.
Published on Water Street, Foot of Court,
AUGUSTA, MAINE.
BY SPRAGUE, OWEN T. NASH.
qailg 1{ennebre yournal.

l,ls issued every morning, except Sundays.
Contains the latest news by telegraph and mail,
gives reports of the Markets, and has carefully pre-
pared political and local articles, and generous
amount of farming, home aud miscellaneous read
ing with full compilation of State news.
Terms, 81 per annam in adrance; IS if payment
is not made within the year. Single copies cents,
to be had at the bookstores and at this Office.
Advertisements one inch in length, three in.
sertions or less, $780, 25 cts for every subsequent
insertion. Longer advertisements or those inserted
for any considerable length of time, will be inserted
at favorable terms to the advertiser.
Special Notices 25 per cent. additional.
c.Amusement Notices, 81 per square per week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

The Committee on State Prison will meet at
Room No. II, each Friday, at =. NJ, until further
notice.
JOSEPH C. ROBERTS, ch,,,,n.,
ELIJAH WYMAN. chahmeh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28
Committee ON Diuision of Towns.

The Committee on Division of Towns will meet il
the Senate Chamber every Wednesday at 2,
O'Clock p. NJ, and when convenient at other time
to accommodate parties interested
ST KINKS,
H.G.O. SMITH, Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

Committee on Manufactures.
The Committee on Manufactures will meet in the
Senate Chamber Tuesday, at 2hz O'Clock +. NJ,
J. G. MAYO,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

Committee on Mercantile Affairs and In
Snrdnce.
The Committee on Mercantile Affairs and In
surance will meet atroom No. II every Thursday
afternoon at 2a o'clock until further notice,
HENRY CARVILL,
JOSHUA ii. SANBORN, Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28
Committee on agriculture.

The Committee on Agriculture and College Of
Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, will meet at the
agricultural room No. "a, every Thursday afternoon
at "a O'Clock, until further notice.
SAML +. PERLEY,i
L. +. GREENE, Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28
Committee on Fisheries.

CUHTHVttt Ut T tNHtTtt
The Committee on Fisheries will meet in room
No. l6, on Tuesday of each week, at 24s O'Clock Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28
Committee on Claims.

The Committee on Claims will meet at their room
No. 10, Wednesday afternoon of each week at %.
O'Clock, until further notice.
GEO. Il. MlNOT,
GEO. S. COMINS, Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

Conaniuee ON Federal Relations.
The Committee on Federal Relations will meet at
room No. 8, at 21s O'Clock p. NJ. every Wednesday,
until further notice.
REUBEN FOSTER,
j. NJ. HAGAR, ! Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

Cohlll1Iee on Pe7lS10flS.
The Committee Pensions are requested tt
meet at room Y, on Wednesday of each week,
~ O'Clock, L. NJ, until further notice.
TIMOTHY FULLER,
NJ. +. GANNETr, Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28
Committee on Diuision of Counties

Committee on Military Affairs.
room No. II, under the Adjutant Generals Office
every Wednesday afternoon at 21s O'Clock, until
further notice.
J.W. SPAULDING,
+. ROBIE, Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28
Committee on Reform Schoo

The Committee on Reform School viii meet al
room No. 10, each Wednesday at 80 +. M until
C1rt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

Committee on Finance.
The Committee Finance will meet in the
Treasurers Office. on Wednesday of each week, at
2l9 O'Clock, until further notice.
d. X. HOBART, Chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

Committee on Incorporation Of To,cns.
The Committee on Incorporation of Towns will
meet in the Senate Chamber, on Wednesdays at 2
O'Clock Z. NJ, until further notice.
JOHN B. NEALLLY,i
ISAAC HACKER, ( Chalrmen,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28
Committee on State Prison.

OTIS HAYFORD, JR.,
BENZ. robinson, Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

Committee on Legal Reform.
The Committee on Legal Reform will meet al
room No. 8, on Mondays and Thursdays at "a
O'Clock p. NJ.
THOMAS p. CLEAvES,l
j. NJ. CARLETON Charmen.
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Committee on Banks and Bank

The Committee on Banks and Banking will NEE
in room No. Is, on Wednesday of each week, at p
o'clock 7. NJ until further notice.
JOSHUA GRAY,
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C0mmittee on Indian Atairs.
The Committee on Indian Affairs will meet al
room No. II on Tuesday of each week, at "a O'Clock
p NJ, until further notice.
p. ROLFE,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-30
A CONVICTED COLLECTOR.

stephen j. HOiley, Late Collector Of Customs
at Buffalo, Convicted OF EmbezzIement.
BUFFALO, August %. 1871.
Considerable interest has been manifested
throughout the State as regards the trial OF samuel
J. Holey, prominent politician gram merchant
and Collector OF Customs for the district
of Buffalo, from April Q. 1859, to March ~,
1870, who had been indicted at the last
January term OF the United States District Court
unde' an act OF Congress- approved August q, 1885,
section Is, for embezzling s3s7 50 from the govern.
mem While Collector. of the Port. Through
poliacal influence the case was not called
at the March or May term. At the
Jun, term the District Attorney obtained new
Indictment, upon which Holley was arragued on
Mor'lay anu pleaded guilty.
TIE government examined about ten witnesses,
AMI offered as testimony certified transcript from
tn, Treasury records TO show the amount OF money
alleged to have been embezzled had not been received
firm the Collector at the Treasury Department The
dfence was that the money alleged to be embeZZled
vas not pubic money, and that the money which
vas fees did not belong TO the government and that
tie government did not require return TO be made
Il fees.
The cashier In the Custom House under Holey
esthed that he had charge OF all moneys received
ana disbursed, and that Collector Holley never re-
eived any money but his salary, which was paid In
Treasury warrants.
AT four O'Clock the case was given to the jurv.
After being out nearly half an hour they returned
with verdict OF guilty.. sentence was postponed.
There Is much sympathy expressed for the
prisoner. IL Is only seven weeks since his son.
Norman Holley, was convicted of smuggling nut.
megs and sentenced TO one years imprisonment,
while his father was Collector.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-30
THE SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, August 90 1871.
The state Committee OF New York State Metho.
dsm, appointed al the Convention In this city on
the 22d day Of February, 1870 to assist In establish
ing the syracuse University. met in the College
Hail this afternoon, and among other important
transactions decided to call State Convention, to
oe held in this city at date soon to be Fixed 1t Is
expected that In the Cow ention the committee viii
recommend that an additional 100000 be raised
and added TO the endowment fund. The corner
stone of the hall OF languages OF the University will
be laid on Thursday afternoon by the Rev. DIR.
Peck the President of the Board OF Trustees OF the
University. The Rev. Dr., Havens, OF the North
western ljniyers ty Evanston, ILL.,, Will deliver the
address, and the Rev. George Lansing Taylor, OF
New York the poem. The faculty OF tho University
will be installed I'm the morning. and the Rev. DR..
steele the Vice President VIII deliver the inaugural
addr ess The first term Of the University will COM
mence on ThursdaJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-30
FRANCE.
III. Theirs Opposed to the Bill for the Prolonga-
ton of His Powers The Count de Cham
bord and N. liberalization Emil
TELEGRAM TO IKf NEW YORK HERALD.

PARIS, August 90, 1871.
The Steele says that M. Theirs Is opposed TO the
wording Of the report OF the Committee on the
BIZ for the Prol0ngatlOn OF his Powers and will
speak against It's adoption on Wednesday.
The deputies Of the extreme left, the right ana
the left centre held meetings after MONDAYS
sittng OF the Assembly to deliberate as to their
future conduct.
PROSECUTION OF JOURNALS
The Paris Journal and several other papers have
been prosecuted for publishing false news
THE COUNT DE CHAMBORD.
It Is said that the Count de Chambord has dis.
approved Of the seeking, on the part Of the Legti
mists OF a successor to NJ. Theirs.
THE NATIONAL GUARD OF BORDEAUX
NJ. THEIRS has promised the National Guard OF
Bordeaux that as token Of appreciation OF their
services to the country they shall be the last of the
citizen army TO be disbanded.
RESIGNATION OF MINISTER.
NJ Larcy, the French Minister of Works, has re-
signed his portfolio.
ALsATIAN EMIGRATION TO AMERICA.
1t is SAID that since the annexation Of Strasbourg
TO Germany %, 600 Of the inhabitants Of that city
have emigrated to France and America.
DUFAuRE's AMENDMENT.
The .Jo,u-na, des Debats deplores the Introduction
of NJ Dufaure's amendment in the Assembly yester-
day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-30
Personal Intelligence.

Captain Bermudez, Military Attache to the Span
oficial dispatches from Madrid and private de-
spatches from Italy for the Spanish Minister at
Washington.
General T.. S. Greeley, OF New Haven is stopping
at tile ST. James.
General S. e. Marvin, OF Albany, is stopping at
the New York Hotel.
United States Senator VIM. NJ Stewart, OF Nevada,
is again Ut the Hoffman House.
Colonel G. T. Ripley OF Missouri, is quartered at
The Grand Central.
among The late arrivals at sSe EKiiifTh Avenue
General George w. Cass Is at the ST. Nicholas.
George Alfred Townsend is domiciled at the st.
James
General r. b. Marcy. of the United States Army,
has quarters at the Spngler House.
Captain Mlrenouse of the steamship City of Paris
is soiourning at the New York Hotel.
r. d. Fox of Philadelphia, is temporarily residing
at the Firth Avenue.
General vickers OF the United States Army, is
soourner at the Hoffman House.
Colonel W. D. Farrand, lately United States Consul
at Lima. Peru is at the Gilsey House.
Ex-Governor II. II. Wells, OF Virginia, yesterday
arrived at the Fifth Avenue.
General j. G. Parkhurst, OF Michigan, Is a So
journer at the ST. Nicholas.
the Gllsey House.
Senior Manuel Garcia, Argentine Minister at Wash
ington, Is in town, at the Westminster HOTEL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-30
POLITICS IN OHIO.

Speeches Of George II. Pendcton and Scnn-
tor Thurman-The Latter Oenounces the
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, the
Ku Klux Bill and the Treaty Of Washing
ton.
COLUMBUS, ohio, August 20, 1871.
Mr.. George Pendleton spoke this evening one hour
and three quarters to large audience. He COM
menced by eulogzing vallandIgham, defending his
character as a man and politician, after which he
delivered his Loveland speech making no new
pous. Senator Thurman followed, aud discussed
the thirteenth fourteenth ana hftehnth amend
ments. He stated That democrats lnterpose no
objection TO the thirteenth amendment but
were as strongly opposed to the fourteenth
and fifteenth amendments "a ever. He de-
nounced the reconstruction measures or
Congress, claiming that all the reconstruction
necessary when the rebellion surrendered was for
Southern States to elect Senators aud Representa-
tves to congress. He reviewed the reconstructed
state governments In detail, and said the debts OF
these States had been increased by negro and carpet
bag governments to $780, 600 900. He denounced the
Ku Klux bill and the Treaty OF Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-30

Mobile, Ala, on the 27th inst, BY whicn large
NUMBER oil iiyes are alleged have been lost. Tho
department has this day directed you by telegram
10 cause an immediate and thorough investigations
into the cause oil thus terrible disaster aud now de-
sire TO further en0n upon you the sity OF CIV
ing your personal aud most dillgent attention to-
this Inv stigaton IN connection with the officers
designated 10 conduct 49, TO the END that all the
facts attending this calamity may be brought ous
and the responsibility placed where properly be-
longs Careful inquiry Will De made as To the quaii-
ncations, habits and experience OF all the officers
OF the Inflated steamer, aud everything pertaining
TO her. nom the tune OF her last Inspection 20 her
Destruction minuteiy reported to the department "A
as practicable after the investigation has been
concluded Very respectfully
JOSEPH BELKNAP
Supervising Inspector General
Inspectors Mo1ett, of New Orleans and Youman.
or Mobile. were to-day ordered to constitute them
selves an investigating committee and will ut once
commence rigid examination into the causes
which led TO the disaster TO the Ocean wave. NO"
that nearly Two hunired lives have been sacrnced
within month past by defective boilers IL Il time
the Secretary OF the Treasury should turn his atten
uon from finances To matter OF vital interest I'd
every citizen of tho country. regardless OF their
wealth, and II Ia expected he Will promptly approve
the recommendation or Supervising Inspector
Genei al Be1nap ana condemn every boiler that has
been In use seven years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-30
THE WEATHER.
WAR DEPARTMENT..
OFFTCE OF TIE CHtHF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, ID. o., August 2a--1 A. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, ID. o., August AL A. NJ. }
synopsis Jor the Past Tt1entv.four Hours.
The barometer has fallen steadily at the California
station since Monday night aud has began to fall
at the Rocky Mountain stations. The area OF the
lowest pressure, after moving northward to Lake
Superior, has extended eastward, central and
northeast OF Lake Huron. The winds have re-
NAMED west and northwest from the river TO Min
nesota southwest from the lower lakes to the Gulf
ana Middle Atlantic coast and southwest In New
England. Brisk winds have been reported Tues
day, p. M. and evening" from New York city,
western New York and Northern Illinois. Nume-
rors local rains have prevailed In the Atlantic
states. with heavier rains on the lower lakes Par.
TALLY cloudy and clearing weather is now reported
from New York to Minnesota and southwards.
Cloudy weather In New England.
Rising barometer, with cool, clearing weather
and fresh winds from the west and south, Is proba-
BILE for wednesday very generally from the lakes TO
the Gulf Southerly winds In the Middle and
Eastern States will probably vecr to the southwest
with clear and clearing weather. The high local
winds now prevailing will probably subside before
morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-30
OBITUARY..
william scavcr, Of Bntavia.

William NcnVrr, OF EntnVIn.
This venerable gentleman, VINO died on the 25tA
inst. at the age or eighiy-two. was one OF rha
pioneer settlers OF Western New York, and for up
wards OF sixty years prominently identified with TIA
physical and social progress ile discharged with
honor and fidelity the duties or many public STA
tons and was conspicuous In works Of q public and
benevolent character. Appointed postmaster Of
Batavia by General Jackson he continued to occupy
that position during the administrations vi Presf-
dents Van Buren,, Polk, Pierce and Buchanan. lie
was delegate To the National Democratic Conven-
ton that nominated President Polk For thirty
years he was connected with the press, aud for
many years editor and proprietor Of the Batavia
Spfrn OF the Times AT the time Of his dcceaso
Colonel Seaver senior warden OF St. james,
church. to which place he had been unanimously
elected for forty consecutive yearsa length OF limo
that Is probably without parallel In the history vi
the Episcopal Church IN the United States. Through
out HIS long and useful life he enjoyed In an UNUSUAL
degree the confidence and honor OF all who knew
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-30
THE LOSS OF THE LOD0NA.

Twenty Lives Known to Have Been
Losi--OnIy Twelve OF Those Board
Sayed--rhe Vessel Total Wreck.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla August 20. 1871.
captain Hovcys son, the first and second officers.
chief engineer rst assistant engineer, chief cook.
one fireman ana five seamen nave been saved from
the Lodona There were thirtythree souls on Doardi
the captain. purser aud nineteen others have been
drowned. The Lodona's bow Is partly our OF water,
but the vessel Is considered total wreck. The
beach Tor thirty miles Il strewn With her cargo.
r. W. BROWN, Master OF Brig Pomona.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-30
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LospoS MoSEr MARExr.-LoSDoS, August -ts0 P.
M-Consos closed at $50 for money the account
American securities -Fiveweuty bonds 1862 s 1850,
?S 1867, 9l>s ten.sortes, e0a..
FRASKFoRT MONEY MARKRT-rRANEFoRT, Angus; 90 $50
OF 1864
PARIS MoSEy MARKrr.-PARis, August 2s.-French
reutes, 55f. e0c.
4;se Motion strong. MlddIing upiands e,d. So.
mddng Orleans, $50. 9Hd The sales OF the day foot
up 5000 bales including 1000 for export speculation
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKEr.-LIvEarooI, August
29-Evening-C Common rosn, 70. I'd. q e.. per cwt.
LIVERPOOL BRxADsrUPrs MARKgr.-LIvERpooL, Au'
gust 2a-2 7. h.-Breadsiufs quiet. Red spring wheat,
M 10 lus "a per GENITAL The receipts of wheat for the
pan three lays have been 900 quarters Including $4,000
BOMBAY CorToS MARKET. -BoxBAy. August 2a-rhe
shipments OF cotton since the report to date were yV
bales -