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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

A GRIN JOKE. -ln freight cr that
came up on the A. v. r. r. the other day
was a shipment Of whisky, and in the same
car shipmen. Of collins for ansundertaker'
there being one cofiin for each barrel OF
whisky. Whether this significant cOinci-
dence was the work Of q tacetions freight
hand Of the railroad, or whether the cCfIin
man watches the shipments Of Pittshnrgh
whisky to this place and orders bis under
ground Uvercoats accordingly, We know
not. @Ii il is the latter the undertaken has
q good deal of confidence in the spirits. Ore
coffin to a,barrel Of whisky may be correct
by statistics. bnt We can hardly swallow i.
the calculation, not the whisky -Spectc-
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

some unprincipled wretch, not having
the fear OF the law. won't through the TN at
'he McClintock House, at . late hour last
night, securing for bis labor the sum of forty
cents 10 scrip, an English shilling, q few
coppers &c. An overcoat was also taken.
Ths thief SAs undoubtedly well acquainted
win lhs house, az particular pains appeared
10 have be taken in tho selection OF u
coat belonging to stranger. The rascal
evidently fortified hls courage by ireausn,
p''"tl"ns from bottle of old rye which had
acc'den tally been left unlocked. IL is to b.
h"ped the sneak will be dete ctsd and pun
ished.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29
Gold at | p. M, Ill

"o are Informed BY Mr.. James Rocker, Of
fithole, owner OF the farm by tha. pane.
'nat he disposed of bis property . few days
since to our townsmen, the Messrs. Phillips
for the sum of $lO5,0OO The farm lies q
short distance back Of Pra.her City, and
contains DO acres. During the entire Pit.
hole excitement Of 1865, this farm was
counted as dry territory by operators, bu,
Mr.. Rocker always clung to the idea that it
wonld some day prove valuable for oil pur-
poses, aud recent strikes have proven bis
theory correct. In addition 10 the wells al
ready down aud pumping, a large number
Of de'ricks are already up and others in
prospect.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

The Era papers announce the death OF
Rev. DR.. Lyon, late pastor Of The First
Presbyterian Church 10 that city. DR.. Lyon
went to Erie more than forty years ego, and
when the population WAS but 200 people.
He bad been unwell for some time. and was
at Avon at the time Of his death, where he
had Como with the hope that change of
Dir. and with the mineral waters at that
place wonld improve his health. The funer-
al OF the venerable: dOctor was held in Erie
yesterday, and was largely attended.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

A farmer, who wished to invest the &C.
cumulation Of his industry in United States
securities, went 10 brokers { flee 10 obtain
treasury notes. The clerk inquired
"what denomination will yon have them,
sir!' Having never heard that word used
excepting TO distinguish religious sect, the
farmer. after little deliberation, replied
swell yon may give me part in Old
School Presbyterian, TO please the old lady,
bat give me the hef. on'til Free Will BAp'
tist.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

Thanks to the liberaiity Of our citizeps
and business men generally, enough money
has been subscribed and the sidewalk, de-
stroyed at the late fire, placed In thorough
repair. The new sidewalk meets the ap-
probation Of pedestrians In a body.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

The Inconvenience and annoyance re-
sulting from bsving animals for pets is H.
iustrsted BY the poetry about small sheep
that young lady named Mary once owned.
1t 10 enough to discourage any one from
trying to raise sheep.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29
KcnyOn's New DOUblc Aclips
Oil Pump fur Pumping Oil ~
NTaleY,Iil Deep Wells.

Kenyons New Double Acting Oil Pump
is acknowledged to be the best pump now
in nse. One otis leading features is that
it not only producers cUntuuOus flow Of
oil nr other fluid. but that II creates and
sustaiOS constant ard powerful snctiun,
by means OF which the seums or veins al tic
well are In a great measure cleared of para
fine and o,het ohstruct! ons. snd the oil in
the v-ius is drawn towards the well. 1t
has been ascertained by actual test that the
nse Of this pnmp causes o gradually incrcas.
ing flow OF OIL II IL we'll known by oil
np"ra:ore that tbIs Improvement i- Of great
value. aud one that has been long sought
for. TIE abltst mechanics OF our country
have for years been at work trying 10 ind
ont some new and untried piau TO prOioog
the life time Of 40 oil we'll; and nothing YET
TO our knowledge hHs been brought before
the pntlic that in any way equals tho power
OF tie Kenyon Pump, experience having
taught tnat il is the long continued sue
tion TINT has the power to keep up and in-
crease the production Of oil wells. Oil
operators ar. referred 10 Mr.. Geo Boult"n.
superintendent Of the Columbia Farm, for
information in regard to the practical wurk.
lngs OF the Kenyon Pump. We append the
following estimOnial fIOm the madagcrs VI
the Columbia Farm:
OFFICE COLUMBIA OIL Co.
r.. Columbia Farul, Jan. 2S.
Mr.. H. X. KENYON:
Dear Strive pre- using your Double
Acting OFF P0mpsin three oi our Oil wells
aud take pleasure in stating that we are
getting more oil and gas from each OF them
than WAS previously obtained Ivy the usp OF
w1rking barrels. We believe your oil pump
10 be the best in USE.
.,~H. Respectfully yours.
G W. B0uLroS. Sup't.
J. p. BARCROFr. Manager
For further pari icnlsrs address II. K
KENYON, Petroleum Centre. P. D. box
547. jan3l.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

There was small audience 10 attend
ancs at the Hibernicon, at Sobel's Opera
House, last evening. Tho entertainment is
drs.-class 10 every respect, aud we are sorry
to see 90 deserving troupe receive 90 email
share OF the public patronage.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

Rumor has 1t that au old fashioned cock
fight comes of In the Titusville cockpit,
this afternoon. The sports from all along
OIL Creek are In attendance at this highly
important event. Titusville must be ion
proving in morals. How are you ''Sodom.
aud GomOrrah."
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

TORPEDoED.-Wells No. !, Jas. S. Nc
Cray farm, owned BY Nj. McCray, was tor
pedoed on Saturday last by Mr. Levi
Mason, and from yielding between three
and four barrels per day. increased to near-
ly forty. The well had been gradually
falling Oft for sew raj weeks past.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

Hon. James G. Brown. Of Mercer county,
has been appointed and confirmed Assessor
OF Internal Revenue, Goth District, Pa, in
y ace Of Ar. A. Carnes the present Incum-
bent.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

hease 6 Armstrong, next door to the Nc
e'"'ock H'nse. have just re:eised q car
'osd o. apples--Ru sets, Spiiaenburg. &c. q,
--n'sect rom the apple growing districts OF
ON" and wes'ern New York. They arc
BY Tar 'ae "'c'a' lNt Of apples ye, Aroush,
"'"'s ""fh"f. Ca'i and Examine them.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29
SHERIFF.

We ore authorized tn announce the nam"
Of C. ) MARKS. as n candidat. for Sheriff.
subject to the usage OF the Republican
party, at the primary meeting.
Petroleum Centre, March I6. 1871.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

The Journal says the growth ot .Tidion.e
will be unprecedented during the year 1871.
large number Of new buildings have al-
ready been commenced
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29
COUNTY TREASURER.

EnIToR RECORD: Please announce th.
name vi flD BISHOP, OF OH City, a. 4.
Candidate for the office of County. Trra>u
er, subj, Ct TO the decision Of the Republican
Primary Election, and ohl,ge
MANY REPUBLICANS.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

We are authorized to announce the name
Nm. B RIDDLE. "a candidate Tor
Treasurer. subject to the usnges Of the r.
publican party. at the primary meeting.
Petroleum Genre, March ~, 1874.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29
L,,cal noiices.

=. Al. pettenxili a. Co. ~
Park Row, New York, and Geo. P. Howell 4 Co.
Advertising Agents are the solo agents for tho 10,
troeum Centre DAILY REcohp in that city Adj
vertiscrs in that city are requested to leave th,ir
ia vors with either Of the above houses
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

A new lodge OF Good Tsmpiars uas been
organized at Tidioute. ..,i -, '...,YT '-
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29
To Purchasers OF singer Sewing Ma.
chinesl CautiOn!

All parties are hereby cautioned against
purchasing any of our Machines excep,
through our duly authorized agents, ps
Machines will not be guaranteed by va tha,
are rot so purchased. Mr.. J. l.. JOHNSON
Ia our agent for Petroleum Centre and vi
cinitv.
THR SINGER MANuF'G Co.,
ASS Broadway, New York.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

TItusyille is the thra money order oIice
in thr State in siYu.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

NOrIcE ia hereby given that Mr.. D. C.
Graves, my ageot for Petroleum Centre
and vicinity.
7. l.. JOHNSON.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29
Attention All !
New Jewelry and Watchmak-
ing establishment.

No N, under-gre., have orerrda
WATCUM AkERS H. JEWELRY STORE.
Next u ort Eotsn- Bi,ri Pul"r. Wishing.
ton street. PETROLEUM Nri.F, PA.
EEHDlNaND &. BENAND,
one Of the IN. ia rae heal mechanic. having had
70 years experience T.. aich,,nkng an Re cn r
iLS in S.tlcrland, G'rnan", Frame fn.lanu and
Am rio.. ard will ,srcnt, atl kinds II r., airing
with n-aincss and dispatch.
Pan culor attention paid to rcrn'rinr Chonolre
tors, R-p af~rs Iudcpendcnt :, curds aud Fine
Duplex Watches.
Si,o, we viii ,ecp on Fine Watches. Lewe'rv,
Clocks, and! fact II s our intention 10 keep hrst.
class tore. ASrGive us a call
mch2s SIN. DURSr & BENAND
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

'BIRDS.--The best Singing aud oh heppcs,
Canary Birds 10 the oil regions ore to be
had at
nov7-'f. J. ". DEATTY'S,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

We are authorized 70 apnoun' Q the name
of James u. Smitr. US caudidate FOR Dr.
trict Attorney. suhj CT to the usases Of The
Republican Primary Election.
Petroleum Centre, VI irch 25, 1871.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29
etroIoum Centre Daily Record,
Pet. Centre. Wednc.day. Mnrch 20 I
ARRIVAL tAND DEPRATUER Oh
TRAINS ON q. C. Il A. II. II.

On and after Monday, Nov. 2s,h, 1870,
trains will run as follows:
NORTH NO. o. NO. 3. NO. l.
Leave lrvinn. 1901 I'm. S, 0P NJ
Leave Oil City 100 A NJ. 2,55 IN. 1902 N
" Pet Cen 7.4O 3,39 $50
Titusv. $50 d" 4.25 p" 9.l2 9"
Arrive CORY, 1000 &" 6,57 " 1888 "
SOUTH. M. NO. 4. NO. 6.
Leave Cory, 1905 A N. 6.lO A NJ 6,l5P NJ
Titnsv. l2.4O p n. 7,35 " 7.52 !"
q" +. Cen. l.27 s,l9 I" S.42 /"
Arrive o. City 2.lo /" 9,O2 Z" geo +"
Irvine. 4.50 ll.4O :"
cy No. s and 8 run on Sunday.
FREIGHT TRAINS NORTH
No IN. No. 10. No. II. No. IS. No. O.
1OC. a.i5A. li.ioA.M 1n,s5A.N. G,aoAN 3 1U IN
arc 1910 1,uPM ia,l5rh. s,l3 40 :.
lltus, ii,laAh 40" Las s,i5 = elU "
FREIGHT TRAINS SOUTH.
r., No. 10. NJ g. No. ls No. "a 10 90.
kri: s.ooA.x s,soAx. IOSAx 1l,I4Ax. s5pa
PC,S,U0 " 8.4D l215PM IL % PM HO0
ArOCio,lB " 1V,3l d" l,35 - 205 100 "
on City and Petroleum Centre freight, leave. Oil
wy 2'O p m, arrives ~ Petroleum Centre 500 n.
m. Leaves Petroleum Centre at 40 D m., arrives
o. oil City 800 p. IN.
!, 8, 4, and are express trains.
No, ~ is through accommodation connects at
srry for East ana North.
SILVER PALACE SLEEPING CARS.
HOs l-D.rcet from Philadelphia without change
Ne. 3-Direct to Philadelphia without change
No. 6-Direet from Pittsburgh without change.
NO 6-Dlrsct to Pittsb urgh without change.
Aortay, Nov. 2I. 1870.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29
Announcement Is..

The announcement cards of candidatea TOR
nomination for the various 8tlices will be
published at the following rates:
Assembly. $40; Associate Judge, $40;
Sheriff. $40; Treasurer, $40; District Aitor.
npy. $40; Commissioner. So: Auditor. So.
Positively no announcements published
unless paid for IN ADVANCE.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

'''ef'h'fy 'rse9ns IL rs. ..cec,ss
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

Measures taken, and Clothing made to
order, a. "A. ALIENS,
jamestown Clothing Store.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

White and colored Shirts made TO order,
ana It's suaranteeI, or no sale. at
a ALOEN'S,
NIL Jtmea;o.u Clv,A.ng Store.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

To this not much could DO added that any
person Of conscience will not supply.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-29

Spring Oyer Goats, at
Ar - rrf-. A. ALDEN'S.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-04-07
POLITICAL.

The Wisconsin Legislature adjourned
sine die on the 25th.
A law has been passed by the Ohio
Legislature which requires railroads to
construct platforms or aprons between pas.
senger cars upon their lines, with side
boards or network of wire or strap-iron at
each side of said bridges, of at least equal
height with the ordinary rdilings upon car
platforms.
The Arkansas Legislature adjourned
sine die on the 25th. The Senate would
remain for several days in executive ses-
sion as a Court of Impeachment and Board
of Equalization.
The State Republican Convention in
Ohio is to be held at Columbus, June 81.
In the Nebraska Senate, on the 9th, a
motion was made and granted for post
ponement until May 30 of further proceed
ings in the impeachment trial of Governor
Butler, with leave to both sides to intro
duce new testimony.
The Nebraska Legislature adjourned on
the 29th.
Inv LNOA0h SdAOllhN VI
sentatives, on the 28th, adopted articles of
impeachment against Edmond W. Jones,
Judge of the Second Judicial District,
charging him with drunkenness and dis
graceful conduct at various times and
places.
A Texas paper reports that Governor
Davis has promised to order an election of
Congressman and other officers in August,
if the State Legislature does not provide
for one sooner.
The Ohio Legislature has passed a bill
to prevent cruelty to animals. Among
other things, the bill forbids the keeping
of stock in cars more than twenty-four
hours without food and water.
Gov. Bachelor of Dakota Territory,
has called special session of the Legis-
lature, on petition of several citizens who
want to issue bonds to aid in the construc.
ton of railroads.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-04-07
FOREIGN.

The news from Paris on the Goth was to
the effect that the Central Republican
Committee had released Generals Chanzy
and Longorean. Menotti Garibaldi had
been appointed commander-in-chief of the
insurgent Nationals. The election passed
off quietly, and the Central Republican
Committee yielded te~the newly.elected
municipal government.
Order had been restored at Lyons on the
26th and the Prefect of the Department
had been released.
The London Observer of the Goth reports
that the health of Emperor Napoleon was
good. The oft.repeated statements that
his agents were distributing money among
the insurgents in Paris are pronounced
false, and he is represented as passive,
awaiting the final and legitimate decision
of the French people.
representatives of Spain, Italy and
Hungary have presented to Emperor
William congratulations of their respective
soyereigns on the restoration of the Ger
man Empire. #
At the election in Paris on the Goth the
candidates of the Central Republican
Committee were elected in all the arron-
dissements except the First, Second, and
Seventh. .
A special from Versailles on the 27th
says the government had ordered the
prompt arrest Of Garibaldi upon his ap,
pearance on French soil. 1t was generally
thought that the government was defunct
and rumor was current that Thiers would
be forced to resign, and be succeeded by
the Due d'Aumale.
The French Plenipotentaries arrived al
Brussels on the 9th, and the negotiations
for final treaty of peace between France
and Germany would soon commence.
In an address to the National Assembly
at Versailles, on the s7th, Theirs defended
the wisdom Of his policy, and took a sol
emn oath that he would not betray th'
Republic.
The PlenipotentiariCs Of France an'
Germany met at Brussels on the 2Sth, a
the French Legation. Credentials wer
exchanged, and preparations made for fu
| ture meetings.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-04-07
DOMESTIC.

Gold closed in New York on the 31st
at 11O9s.
Postage stamps of the denomination of
seven cents have been issued by the gov
eminent. They are designed especially to
prepay letters to Germany, seven cents
being the rate to that country.
A Washington dispatch of the Goth
says: "The President will transmit the
report of the San Domingo Commission
to Congress at an early day. The joint
High Commission will conclude its labors
ia few weeks, and assurances come from
three distinguished and well-informed
parties that there will be an equitable set
Element of matters in dispute"
A recent dispatch from Memphis says
several large crevasses have lately appeared
in the. Mississippi River levee in the upper
parishes Of Louisiana, which will inflict
great damage upon some Of the most pro-
ductive of the low lands in the State.
A snow-storn prevailed throughout the
New England States on the 27th. In
some parts of Berkshire County, Mass,
snow fell to the depth ofsix inches.
The snow storm ON the 27th, at Farming
ton, Me-, was more severe than any during
the winter. The snow fell to depth of
more than one foot.
Late advices from the upper Andros-
coggin and its tributaries. in Maine, report
snow three feet in depth, and the weather
excellent for timbering purposes.
A letter was received at the Treasury
Department in Washington, on the Goth
from banker in Baden Baden, indorsing
bill of exchange for $4,000 in gold, with
the statement that it is from a former
citizen Of the United States, who desires
to make anonymous restitution to the
United States Treasury.
A San Francisco dispatch of the Goth
says: "The town of Truckee, Cal, on the
Pacific Railroad, is in flames. Several
lives Of women and children are lost. The
town will probably be totally destroyed "
There was heavy frost, with ice, at
Richmond, Va, on the morning of the
29th, extending up to the Potomac River
1t was feared that the fruit crop was des.
troyed. sr -r
From January 1st to March 80, 1871
13,493 immigrants arrived at New York
During the same time in 1870 the number
was 16,9es. lt}r rifL -r
The anniversary of the ratification Of
the Fifteenth Amendment was generally
celebrated on the 30th ult, by the colored
citizens of Eastern cities, as well as at the
West.
Commissioner Pleasanton has decided
that persons whose gross income during
the year 1870, estimated in United States
currency, did not exceed $4,000, are moi
required to make any income returns.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-04-07
PERSONAL.

In game of base-ba at New Orleans
on the 26th, between the Lone Stars" of
that city, and the "White Stockings" of
Chicago, the latter won in score of 0
to6.
Thomas Hart Clay, the second son of
Henry Clay, died at his residence near
Lexington, KY, few days ago. ra
The San. Domingo Commissioners
reached Washington ON the night Of the
9th. They were all well except Mr..
Wade, who was suffering from an attack of
pleurisy.
The Nashua, NJ H., Telegraph nominates
Schuyler Colfax for President in 1872, and
plnees his name at the head of its editorial
columns, e
The following nominations were sent TO
the Senate on the 28th j. w. Waldron,
Register of the Land Office at Greenleaf,
MINI. w, Oumback, Collector ofInternal
Revenue, Fourth District Of Indiana Post
masters-W L. Newton, Galipolis, o. /;
! @. W. Porter, Clinton, Iowa. s. G, Smith,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-04-07

Peru, Ill. George Lookley, East Saginaw,
Mich. VIM. Hartsuff, Port Huron, Mich
j. M. Garter, st. Johns, Mich. A. Il.
Meigs, Austin, MINI. E. J. Marsh, Chill.
licothe, Mo- G. W. Dalrymple, Albion,
Mich; H. Bowen, Janesville, Wis.
Capt. Joseph Brown has been elected
President of the Missouri Pacific Railroad,
and Hudson f. Bridge, late President, was
chosen Vice President
The following nominations of Postmast-
ers were sent to the Senate on the Both
ult. II. s. Manson, Allegan, Mich
Hamilton Norton, Polo, Ill. D. O. =. Win.
tersmith, Elizabethtown, Ky.
A Detroit dispatch says that ex-senator
Howard was stricken with apoplexy al
noon on the 3lst ult, aad at midnight was
totally unconscious.