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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
Indiana Mob Law.

1t has been more than suspected that the
negroes who were hung by mob in Clark
county, Indiana, on the 18th of November,
for the murder of the Park family, were in
nocent, and that the true murderers melted
the hanging for the purpose of clearing
themselves. Later developments confirm
this opinion.
1t appears that the inhabitants of Clark
county are divided among themselves by
neighborhood and family feuds that the
courts are weak, and that there exists a
vigilance committee, which has become
notorious for whipping, tarring and fcath-
ering, and even numbering persons who for
any reason have made themselves obnox-
tants of Clark county, moreover, the old
fashioned pro-slavery dislike of negroes
exist in marked degree, so that its social
condition approaches very closely to that
of Pandemonium. Mr.. Park, the head of
the family murdered, was concerned in
some of these quarrels, although himself
man of good character, and in particular
friend to the blacks.
The remarkable zeal of certain white
men in avenging his death, and, in partic-
ular, in charging it upon black men, it is
now thought, grew out of their own guilt
and their desire to fix the responsibility
for it, so far as summary punishment could
fix it, upon innocent persons, The grand
jury before which the case of the negroes
was brought failed to find II bill against
them, but three of its members were in the
gang which hung the negroes. The negro
(Johnson) who, under the influence of an
immediate death by hanging, made tho So
called confession" which implicated the
other two negroes, when in Jail and safe
from the mob, asserted that what he soon
fessed'' was untrue. The assertion is con-
firmed by the fact that clear case of dli6i
has been made out for him. Nothing of
Importance was taken from the house of
the murdered man, and the relations be-
tween Mr.. Park and the negroes were not
such as to furnish any sufficient reason for
such an act.
Mr.. Park, his wife and son were killed
two young girls, although terribly mangled,
are likely to recover. One of these, how.
ever, has partly lost her reason, and the
other says she was struck before she could
perceive more than the dim outline OF
some strange person. 1t is hardly proba-
BILE, therefore, that the perpetrators of the
| foul deed will ever be discovered.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
FOREIGN NEWS.


kilograms received from Geneva, Switz-
erland, state that the Conference to decide
the question of claims arising out of the
depre edations of the Alabama and other
English cruisers, will meet in that city of
Thursday next, when the business connect
ed with that portion of the provisions on
the treaty of Washington win be proceed
ed with.
A Rio Janeiro letter dated October 6,
states that the difficulty between the Pres
ident and Congress in Paraguay, arising
from the attempted appointment of an un-
popular minister occurred in the halls of
Congress, in which the people took part.
Several were killed and wounded. Many
of the disaflected were formerly adherents
of Lopez.
1t is again declared, and this time as a
positive fact based upon scientific investi-
cation, the ground on which the city of st.
Petersburg is built is slowly but surely
sinking, and that in about fifty years it will
be so far submerged as to be uninhabitable.
The statement is even made that measures
are in progress for changing the seat of
government, and making either Moscow or
KEW the future capital of Russia.
The Prince of Wales whose death has
been looked upon as probable for some
days past, is now reported to be improving,
and hopes are entertained of his recovery.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
Mexico.

From Mexico the news is decidedly bad
and it seems probable that President Jau-
rez will be overturned. Formidable revo-
buttons are taking place throughout the
country, and change in the existing gov
ernment is expected before New Years.
The country never was in such an unsettled
condition. The State of Oaxaca has pro-
uounced in favor of the revolutionsts, and
General Porfrio is at the head of a formi-
dable army. The States of Aguascalientes
Durango, Zacatecas and Coahuila have
also pronounced, and are moving in the
revolutionary cause. Smaller pronuncia-
mentos have been issued in all the States.
Governors are resigning, and general alarm
prevails everywhere. Disaffections exist in
the army, and generals and colonels, with
their commands, are joining the revolu-
tionists The other officers are disaffected
and the government is almost paralyzed.-
The treasury is bankrupt, and the people
are going over to the revolutionists
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
A Curious and Fatal Aceldent.

At Detroit, last week, man named
James Smith, employed at the Central
railroad elevator, met an instant death in a
very curious manner. All the elevators
have windlass which is used to draw in
the loaded cars, a four inch rope winding
up OH it, and the rope being sometimes car
ried hundred feet away and attached to a
car Smith has had charge of this work
for two or three years past, and attached
the rope to car and set the windlass re-
volving. The heavily loaded car moved in
very slowly, and he walked down toward it
short distance, letting his hand slide
along the rope. Suddenly and without
warning, the rope broke near the car, the
bulk of it springing back toward the ele-
vator striking Smith fair in the breast and
knocking him as dead as if he had been
shot. lie did not even gasp after being
struck.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
A Cure For Cancer.

Mr.. j. b. Williams, Health officer of
Allegheny, gentleman well known in the
community, sends the following for publi-
cation hoping to relieve some of the many
persons afflicted with cancer
"In 1868 cancer appeared on my left
hand. After much suffering and the fail
ure of all other remedies, had IL burned
with caustic. In 1854 it developed in my
right arm, bsing more painful than before.
again applied caustic, and suffered terri
bly, in the operation. 1t remained check
ed for while, but again broke out in my
right hand. Last spring it grew very fast,
the hand becoming so helpless that ! had
to carry it in sling. feared my hand
would have to be amputated. Having
heard that several persons had been cured
by drinking wild tea and poulticing with
the tea grounds, | began using wild tea in
earnest. drank nothing else at my
meals, and in four weeks my hand was as
well as ever. know two persons in Pitts
bnrgh who have been cured of cancer with
n the past few months by drinking wild
tea. Wild tea grows in most of the states
and is well known. This remedy should
have the widest publicity
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
The Grain Market.

Reports from the grain exchange Of New
York say:
Notwithstanding the early close of nav
igation and the light receipts of grain by
rail for the past two weeks, we have lar
ger supply of grain in New York to-day
than at the corresponding time of last
years total. The stock in store was. 8, 4S7,-
900 bushels on December 12, 1870. Wheat
shows an excess of $4,000 bushels; corn,
100, ,OO5, and oats 100000 bushels. The
amount of grain afloat here in canal boats
is $50, 900 bushels of wheat, 259 bushels OF
corn, 1G1, 900 bushels of oats, 354, 900 bush
els Of barley, and rye $4,000 bushels"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
Five Times In a Trance.

That wonderful mystery, Miss Emeline
Taylor, whose parents reside at Kelly's sta
tion, on the West Penn Railroad, and who
has upon four different occasions been in a
trance, is once more before the curious and
mystifed eyes of the public. A Pittsburg
Leader correspondent, writing from Blairs-
vile gives the following concerning the
last transit of Miss Taylor into the esprit
world"
"The Kelly's station trance girl has float
ed to the surface again. This time she
has found her way to Blairsvllc, and is
lying at the house of Mr.. Green. She came
to this place on last Tuesday. There being
a protracted meeting going on in the M. E.
church, she took part in the exercises of
the evening, and becoming deeply interest
ed, shouted loudly. Soon becoming quiet,
and seemingly swooning away, creating
the most intense interest by the members,
they gathered around her, talking to one
another, and looking at her in the deepest
astonishment.
She was carried by four men to Mr.
Green's house by request, he being men,
Der of the M. e. church, and also taking a
great interest in her, having written state
ment of her past frances of November 90,
1870: March 0 and July 10, 1871 also, a
sequel, giving an account of her fourth
trance, which commenced September 26,
1871, lasting seven days. 1t has been pub
lished in pamphlet, and several thousand
copies sold. The particulars of her last
two or three travels were published in the
Leader
When visited her on Thanksgiving day
she was laying on a lounge, as though
quietly sleeping, with smile on her coun-
tenance, or at least her countenance be-
tokened she was viewing some beautiful
scene, although not a muscle moved nor
could you hear her breathe. There were
twenty visitors present looking anxiously
at tire calm yet pleasant countenance be-
fore them. DR.. Shurick, of Cory, Pa,
was present, and examined into her con-
dition. afterwards asked the doctor his
opinion as to what was the matter with
his girl? He put on his pleasant face and
said he chad none to give"
So we are not any better in regard to the
mystery yet 1t is one week tomorrow
since she left us as she claims to pass into
the heavenly sphere, and is viewing the
beauties and conversing with the Saviour
admring the golden streets. She also claims
to see the bottomless pit, the weeping and
wailing of the damned, describing it as
horrible, saying they are shouting for water
and cursing the day of their birth there
being foul odor arising from the pit and
many are going to it.
How long she will stay this time in this
clairvoyant state, is of course hard to an
swer, and visitors in great numbers are GO
ing daily to see her. The gate in front of
the house is placarded "No admittance to
day." Your correspondent, however, OBJ
tanned admittance, and l must say was
treated very kindly. To say the least of it,
Miss Emeline Taylor is mystery, and one
that has not yet been solved satisfactorily.
Mr.. Green promises to give us a psyche
pathological dissertation. 1t is looked for
with interest, as it is hoped it will throw
some light OH this peculiar case.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
From WASHINGTON.

The Committee on Elections have deci-
ded that Mr. Clark, Republican, and Mr..
Herndon, Democrat, are entitled to be
sworn in as members from Texas, pending
the contest for their seats in the House.
This action is preliminary only, and does
nothing more than recognize that they
have prima facia right to seat, and that
their certificates arc in accordance with the
laws of Texas.
The House, on motion of Mr.. Dawes,
have adopted the resolution instructing all
departmental committees to make rigid
investigation of the affairs in the various
departments.
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, offered in the
House, on Tuesday, resolution requesting
the President to open negotiation with
Great Britain and Mexico, with a view to
the annexation of Mexico and tho British
provinces to the United States The reso-
iution was not received.
On Thursday the House passed the new
appoltionment bill which makes some
change in the number of members from
this aud other of the older states. 1t pro-
yides that the House shall consist of 2S3
members, distributed as follows.
Maine, 8; New Hampshire, 2; Vermont,
9; Massachusetts,, II; Rhode Island, 2;
Connecticut, a; New York, SO; New Jersey,
Z; Pennsylvania, 2G; Delaware, 1; Maryland,
o; Virginia, 8; North Carolina, s. South
Carolina, 5; Georgia, 8; Alabama, 7; Mis-
sissippi, o. Louisiana, D; Ohio, 20; Ken
lucky, 10; Tennessee, 8; Indiana, 10; Him
ois 10; Missouri, 13; Arkansas, a; Michi.
gan, O.; Florida, /; Texas, 8; Iowa, 8
Wisconsin, 8; California, A. Minnesota, 81
Oregon, 1; Kansas, 3; West Virginia, 8; Ne
yada, 1; Nebraska, |.
Attorney General Ackerman has resign
ed the resgnation to take effect on the 10tl
ult. The President accepted the resigna
tion and appointed Hon. George ii. Viii
liams Of Oregon as his successor. Mr. VIII
liams was formerly U. s. Senator from tina
state, his term expiring with the year 1870
eB- Mr.. John W. Speel, well-knowI
citizen Of Harrisburg, and Treasurer elec
of Dauphin county, died ON Friday evening
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19

In order to furnish more proof of what
the Catholics would, do if they had the
power, we need only to look at their action
at Hunters Point, n. Y, where the school
was threatened with violence on account of
the Bible being read there.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19

BALLoU's MAGAZINE FOR JANUARY. - We
find in the January number of Ballou's Maya
zine, which is just issued, such n complete col
lection of stories, romances, poems, engrav-
ings, and real useful information, that we
do not wonder Ballou's Monthly is so popular
with all classes of society. Here we see a New
Years story, and there a sea yarn, and we read
through the whole publication and wish for
more. The magazine is only $3.50 per year,
or 10 cents per copy, and is for sale at all the
news depots in the country. Thomes & Tai
bot, Publishers, 63 Congress Street, Boston.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19

L" PETERsoN's MAGAZINE Again ahead of
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we have ever seen. But IL is impossible to tell
the beauties of "Peterson'' for January, the
number and variety of them are 30 great
Two powerfully written novelets are begun in
this number " The Island of Diamonds" )" by
that favorite writer, Harry Danforth, and
Bought with Price," by Mrs. Ann s. Ste
phens. This is unquestionably the Cheapest
of the really good Magazines. The price is
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to clubs and splendid premiums are offered to
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
$1,000 1O3, 600 1872, 900

The estimates of deficit are still placed
at about 75, 900 tons in the Brazils; at 24,-
900 tons in Java, and at 10000 tons in
Ceyl2n.
The amount distributed in November
was only 1000 tons against 10000 tons in
October when the rush" took place, but
our interior and the large seaboard are not
10y any means heavily stocked. We had
but 5000 tons in stock on the first of De-
cember of last year and in January and
February of this year we distributed 4G,
600 tons, while we imported 10000 tons.-
Our increase of consumption during the
past eleven months has been sixteen per
cent. We cannot expect a similar increase
during the present season. On the contra
ry, there may be falling off of sixteen per
cent, and then there would still be 10000
tons consumed during December, 1871, and
tile following two months. Chickory root
in Europe has risen eighty per cent. in val
ne already, and ground chickory now sells
at III cents gold duty paid, toarrive.--N
| Y. EUeafng Post.
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PETERsON's MAGAZINE

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dress for the year 1872, on receipt of $2.75.
This magazine is so well known throughout
she country, as the best of the monthly period
'icals, and is such great favorite with the la
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Subscriptions for the magazine will commence.
with the January number.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19

C5S- Mr. Charles Rogers of Philadelphia,
the originator of the present National
Bank system, makes the following sugges-
tions in regard to the resumption of specie
payments.
1. Let the government issue no more
postal currency.
2. Let congress make a law compelling all
government disbursing offices and all ma
tional banks to pay sums under one dollar
in silver.
To illustrate If an individual draw on a
bank $50 10, the seventy-fivo cents to be
paid in silver; or if man purchase twenty
five cents worth of postage stamps, and
presents dollar bill, he receives his change
in silver.
Thus silver would take the place of the
retired and retiring postal currency. The
premium on it would decrease affecting the
premium on gold, and bringing it into use
or making bank bills its equivalent, which
is the same thing.
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T o CLU b 81:
We offer the following terms

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and an extra copy to the person getting up the
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
The Coffee Market.

The price of coffee has been gradually
rising since November and it seems that
the European stock of coffee, on the first
of November were as follows
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n EWIs pOTTER.

IL ATTORNEY -AT-L LAW a NOTARY PUBLIC
Neio bloomfield. Perry County, Penn'd.
As- Special attention given 10 Collections of all
kinds, 10 the settlement OF estates, &C., and all
other legal business prosecuted with fidelity and
dispatch Also, Dispositions, Afiidavlts and Ac-
acknowledgements taken.
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19

tB- The character of the young men Of
Cape Elizabeth, Maine, is so bad, and their
misconduct so great, that the law-abiding
citizens, to the number of fifty, have formed
themselves into vigilance committees, who
will see that the law is executed in all cases
Of its breach.
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Bloomfield Academy!
An English and Classical School
FOR
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
Young Men Prepared For College.
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On Monday, the 9th Of November, 1871.

A S the above school has recently been ra-organ-
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19

tB- Mr.. John W. Speel, well-known
citizen Of Harrisburg, and Treasurer elect
of Dauphin county, died ON Friday evening
last.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
The Collegiate Department

embraces all the higher branches, including the
Latin and Greek Languages. Engineering. Practi-
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vanced Mathematics
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Terms; For Boarding Furnished Room, Wash
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The Boarding Department Is at the institution,
under the supervision of William Grier, Esq, by
whom good and substantial board will be fur
nshed and the pupils VIII be under the strict care
OF the Principal Address
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or WILLIAM GRIER
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Gbe Gimes, Nerp BLOOMFIELD, ]Da.
A Sad Story.

On Thursday night young girl, appa-
rently thirteen years old, but who gave her
age as eighteen, rather good looking, but
shabbily clad, was taken into custody by
the city marshal of Newburg, New York,
who found her wandering around the streets
alone and destitute. Her name is Flora
Brown. She is an adopted daughter of a
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, residents of Chicago
at the time of the great conhagratiop, who
have not been seen nor heard of since the
terrible disaster. Her parents, when last
seen, were on bridge, which was after
wards destroyed. Some ten or twelve lives
were sacrificed. Flora being unable to
obtain clue to the whereabouts of her
parents, either dead or alive, sustained hei
self for time in Chicago, and then started
for Newburgh, in search of her dead
mothers sister. On arriving there she was
pennless, and was kindly cared for by the
police authorities. These sad events have
somewhat unsettled her mind.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-12-19
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