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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17
The Way They DO is In Lancaster
A New Dodge.

The ingenuity resorted 10 by some Of the
saloon keepers to evade or violate the Sun-
day liquor laws would be creditabis II ex-
ercised in the right direction. The latest
case of the kind has just leaked out. A
keeper Of an underground Ium mill, has
adopted % method which he processes is o
sovereign preventive OF the small pox. His
customers, who have been properly initial.
ed, enter the place on Sunday night, take
seats at table, and complain OF feeling IN
vol Mine Teutonic host suggests that
perhaps they are about to be attacked by
the small pox. That's just'what they fear
ed-in fact, ie.l sure they have the synp>
toms. Mine host then suggests his remedy
Hamburg tea. Yes, they will try the tea.
Cups aud saucers are arranged, and the
sugar bowl and cream jug placed on the Ia
bic: Teulon then appears with his teapot,
hlls each cup and relirss. Toe sick fellows
sip their moisture, but 1t is observed that
none ot them exhibit prediction for su-
gar or cream, but take il straight. A closer
investi CATION, also, revssE thW fact that
since the tea was poured iu,o the cups it
underwent u singular iransiormotion-in
fact chsnged to unmistaksble unadulterat-
ed sIrychnins whisky. Tbs small pox
symptoms speedily bAoish after !ew cups,
and are followed by other syrpptoms-tan-
gIed legs, trembling hands and inhsmed
.yes-premoui.vry 5! sy,urns Ut the ,m-
inns.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

The ars ct PitboIe, mention of which vi
msds 10 yss!srdsys RECORD, originated iu
the upper story Of the Deluonico Bakery,
occupied By Mr.. N. }. White. Mr.. w. loss
% stock alono will not fell short Of $500.
The loss falls heavily on bin, % 10 . mo.
msns almost, The hard labor Of yeas wss
swept away. Tho sd,oioing buildings were
principally occupied BY private families.
woo lost nearly oil their household effects,
IL 10 not known bow the firs originated,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

Tue Buffalo and jamestown branch Of ths
ffodnosr' Rail Road 10 moving along
s'sadily snd surely. Towns along the
route srs bondlog themselves libsrslly, and
tasrs seems to b little doubt that enosgh
will b. guaranteed to build It very rapidly
Lately the town OF Concord has bonded
itself orSl2S,ooo, and the town of Boston
hs' dons the same thing for $50, ,00o.-
Both towus gave overwhelming msjorities,
beth OF ssmes sad. valuation. 1t can b
most supAaticslly said that the people
along thisrouts mea q busiuessi
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

Robinsou's moneter Menagerie and Circus
will visit Oil City. 1t is endorsed by the
press in every section, and is without a
doubt, the great show OF the nge. We cut
the following FROM the Dayton (O,) journal
OF May 9Th. VIZ -~"
Old John RObinsOn's Show.
The "big show gave its promised per-
fOrmances 10 Dayton yesterday. We quote
words BIG SHOW, for such we termed ils ar.
rival in our city, and now 20 repeat the
same. No such acceptable entertainment,
or one 50 meritorious in every departme {,
has ever before visited us. Il 10 elaborate
and CANDY in the 'trert parade, extensive
and rare in its m.usSsrie and aquarium de-
partments, aud unapproschabls in Ito arenic
and acrobstic acts. The menagerie has rs
cages OF wild au;mas-msny OF which have
never before been on exhibition in there
parIs-iornling altogether the best collection
that We have ever sesn. The rlonstrr ele-
phant, the sacred OK, the yonng buffalo. the
sea lion, the crocodiles, &C., are found in n
separste tent from thai in which the Gagged
animals are exhibited. ia tee c,rciis We
were treate d to the chaste riding of that
modern Apollo, Mr.. Robert Sticknry. aud
the champion Ie.psr Geo. NJ. Kelley, the
graceful bare bach rider Frank Robinson,
the accomplished equestrieuI", M'Iio
L'Amnur. and, the wonderful performances
Of VIM ConiGds dogs and monkey's-as chow
OF itSei (. Mr. George Solnan, the globe Oh
horseback rider, John Wilson, III. great
four Lorse equestrian, and last though NO,
least, that '.Son of Momus," John Lowlow.
the best clown, to our liking extant Tue
mammoth tents were crowded yesterday a.
ternoon to their utmost capacity, and last
night the sale OF tickets was. stopped at the
ticket wagon before the tirst act Of the arena
was over. No suoh crowd OF people has
ever before been seen in and sround show
in this city and no show has ever before 80
richly meriled with success. We are cred
ltably informed that over $4,000 people
were present q the swo performances yes
terday, and we have no doubt that one
third more were unable to gain admittancs
inside the pavallions last night. 30 much
for "Old John Robinson aud this ne plus
ultra OF modern exhibitions. The show is
immense in every department"
Remember the great show will be in Oil
City, Saturday, May 18th.
Far the accommodation Of thoss.ei' our
citizens who desire to attend Old John Rob.
inron's Show, we are authorized TO state
that special train will run up the Creek
after tbe performance. Persons can leave
here on the afternoon aceommod alton freig t,
witness the whole performance, and return
the same night.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17
Local Notices,

4. M. Pettengill L. Co. ~
Park Row, New YGrk, and Geo. p. Howell r,
Advertising Agents ore tho sole agents for tn. P.
troleum Centre DAILY Rscoap in that ci,y A
vstissrs in that city are requested to l.a,. ,l.,
fa vors with either Of the above house,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

Almost A FIRr.-Tbis foreaoon, . fire
broke out 10 Dsnisl Propsr's house, on the
Bsuo farm, Chsrrytres Run, and but 70.
the timely aid Of NJ. L. Stanford, formerly
superintendent Of that fern, snd one OF
s"e Others, the house AMI ito contents would
ssfsalna, have been dS,woysd. AZ It was
the dsnsgs was slighs. Fire Wa occasion.
I'd By dsmsgsd fee.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

Yesterday afternoon, II wss the subject Of
general remark By the many friends Of Mr.
james Ds'b!er, the popular book-kssper at
the Bank, that something pleased bin won.
dsfhIly. E's eoun tsnanes was illuminated
With jovisl smiles frequently and be laugh
70 a'msslI An inquiry revealed the fact
'nss II We boy, and weighed twelve
pound' Mother and boy getting along
nicely.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

This is good time to plant cats. The
cat should DO prepared with booijack, re-
volver or some other utensi!, and then plant.
cd uodsr plum tree. Ifyou have not 20,
. plum tree, plant anywhere. Plant all
you'can and plant deep. This brapch Of
agriculture ia too much neglected. Ru,-
land Herald.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

Captain Goodsnough went through the
'fnfernsl Gre" Of Waterloo, and escaped no.
harmed; which wss good enough, too. But,
after oil these years, the old veteran felt 10.
10 pond the other day in East Devon.
England, and was drowned; and that wai
certainly too had.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

DR.. Oscar Liebrich, the inventor of hy-
drats OF cblorsI. has introduced new or
gsnie compound called crotOn ehlorai, by
which the head may be rendered iusensible
while the other parts.o Of the body remain
unaffected.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

A Cory Oil Company, consisting Of
Asssrs. Joss AFFORD, Coaductor Richards,
1. g. Rsyoolds, and Mayor Philips, havs
ssr"ck oil st Parksr'a It is thought the
we'll will prove twenty. Ave barrel one.
They have lssss Of Eve acres, and intend
putting down two more wells Immediate
y.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

Father McMshon, the Catholic priest wbo
accompanied the first Feniau raid,iuto Gam
ada and was captured and confined for two
yesrs In Canadian prison, died in Indian.
few days ago.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17
FOR RENT,

Six rooms pleasantly located on the hilI
near The Churches; plsstered Throughout
Also three rooms on the Esbsrt Farm, pls,.
!erra' Keot moderate. For particular
inquire al this office or Of
N. WrLBlRr.
Petroleum Centre, May l2th-lw
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17
Take Notice.

All parties indebted 10 +. +. Briggs m
requested to Call and settle BY Nav lM
and save costs. or they will lett with Ju,t.c,
Reynolds for collection.
+. 7. BrisH.
r.I April 2O.ti
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17
For Sale

Is. 600 to 10000 feet OF SECONDHAND
TUBING. st from rs to IS CTS per foot.
The Tubing is in frs. class order and oil
ready fited.
April 25. IT, II. II. WARNER.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

9Somsbody estimates that 1000 persons
are annually burned to death BY the mut-
dsrous, compounds used or il!umIuat!us
purposes.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

Work on the Penusylvania Petroleum
Railroad is rapidly progressing a. the Erie
end Of the ronte. So says the Dispatch.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17
LIVE AND LET LIVEi

Just received at Meass d Armstrong; s
Flour and Feed Store, 1900 bushels extra
WHITE OATS, Thioh will be sold At Low.
eet cash prices, c2e-,f.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

The mortal remains of III steam boats lie
90 the bottom of the Arkansas river.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17

hss' ssnsssioa party Of Caliierussns |
nastsg srsagsasats to cone East.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-05-17
The Big show Next saturdR y

On Saturday next, May 18th, old John
Robinsou's moneter Menagerie and Circus
will visit Oil City. 1t is endorsed by the
press in every section, and is without q
doubt, the great show OF the uee We cut
the following FROM the Dayton (O,) journal
of Nav Gth IL IL -. u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The investigation into the msmanagement
of the Office of Inspector of Gas, in Richmond,
it is said discloses degree of ooseness, neg-
renee, indifference and fraud seldom found IN
the most corrupt departments OF the worst
managed cities Each Inspector did as he
pleased turned on aud off gas at will con
tracted private bills and let some people run
their gas bills FROM three to fifteen or seven,
teen months. To what extent the city has
suffered it is impossible to know; the state OF
things in existence having continued during
three or four years. Four separate and dis
tinct forgeries, it is said, have been discovered.
In the u S. District Court, in session in
Lynchburg, on Tuesday, in the case Of the L.
S. VS.. Geo. c. Langhorne, all the counts Of
the Indictment were either quashed or over
ruled except Two, charging the prisoner with
robbing the mail, and on these the case will go
to trial.
Mr.. Ad. Stickley, near Strasburg while
helping Mr. Newell to thrash, about two weeks
ago, fell from the machine and was cut by a
knife which he had in his hand at the time
It was supposed that he was not seriously in
jured, but on Sunday last he died from the ct:
fects of the wound.
The Winchester Times says: Immense
freight trains between the West and Richmond
and Lynchburg pass Winchester every day in
the week, Sunday included. This indicates
business somewhere The facilities for making
our town the great manufacturing ceutre OF
the Valley exist in abundance.
The Winchester Times says :-"More build
ing is now going on than has been done for
several years past We are Informed that at
least three times the average number OF bricks
have been laid this season, compared WI any
year since the war.
In Luuenburg county, few days ago, the
house Of John B. Smith, colored, was burned,
and his three small children persisted in the
flames. Their mother had left homc to carry
their father his dinner.
Prior to the adjournment Of the District
Conference NJ +. Church, recently held 10
Middleburg. it was decided to hold the next
session of that body in Leesburg commencing
on "Wednesday, the 4th Of September, 1873.
The Twelfth Annual Fair of the Loudoun
County Agricultural Society, will be held at
the Fair Grounds, near Leesbury, on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, the Goth, Both and
3lst of October.
Bethel Academy, near Warreuton, opened
on the 18th instant with one hundred and
thirty students, with reasonable prospect Of
twenty or thirty more during the session.
\ Greeley aud Brown Club, in conjunction
with the regular Conservative organization, has
been formed in Winchester.
\ part of the Sunday School at Andrew
Chapel, in Harrisonburg. will go to Baltimore
on an excursion on the 9TH of October.
The Winchester Times says that new depot
buildings are much needed III that place.
Forty deaths were reported in Richmond last
week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26

The expected letter Of Gov. Curtin, Of Pa,
;s published. 1t makes no allusion to national
matters, except to say that he can not consent
to waive an expression of his views In favor OF
reform in Pennsylvania, because of the posi-
BILE effect Hartrauft's defeat may have upon
the Presidential election. He deems the de-
feat of Hartrauft essential the inauguration OF
long needed constitutional reform in the State,
and will vote for Buckalew because of his con-
viction that that gentleman may be relied up
on for an honest administration. He says that
he will meet the Presidential issue when 1t
comes before the people in accordance with his
long settled convictions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26

DEATH OF 4 DISTINGUISHED MEDICAL ARMY
OFFICER. DR.. David Camden DeLeon, Act
ing Surgeon. General of the Southern Confede-
racy in its earlier days, died at Santa Fe, New
Mexico, on the Sd instant, aged about fifty
years. He was a native of South Carolina, and
after graduating at Philadelphia entered the
United States army as surgeon and served
through the Seminole war in Florida At the
breaking out of the Mexican war he went with
General Taylor to the Rio Grande, was present
at most of the battles which lead the victors to
the gates Of Mexico, and entered that city
when it surrendered riding at General Scott S
left hand. For these services, as we'll as for
gallantry 10 action when commanding officers
were killed or wounded and he took their
place), DR.. DeLeon twice received the thanks
of Congress, but was again assigned to frontier
duty 10 Mexico on the ground of his great en-
ergy and hardihood. When secession took
place he ranked very high on the list in his de-
partment; was in sight of its highest place by
seniority Yet he was one of the first of the
southern officers of the army to tender his res
ignation. When he did so he was sent for by
his old commander and friend General Scott
who refused to accept it, at the same time Of
fering to send him to the northwestern frontier
with the pledge that he should be kept there
while the strife continued 10 the alternative
of his refusal General Scott threatened to put
him under arrest, giving him few hours for
his decision. He returned home, packed his
trunk, aud Immediately started for the South,
and reported to Mr.. Davis, then Provisional
President of the Confederacy, who assigned
him the difficult but important task of arraug
ing the Medical Department, at the head Of
which he acted for several months, until the
resignation of DR.. Moore (who ranked him 10
the old army, under Mr.. Davis's rule, gave
that gentleman the highest post. Transferred
to another department, and to various places
during the war until it closed, he shared the
and the suferings of his brethren.
When all was over, with several other officers
he passed from Texas into Mexico, vowing he
never would return to the conquered South un-
til she was free. After years trial of N!ezi
co he left it in disgusta returned to New Next
co where he had been stationed for many years
and owned property. There he planted and
practiced his profession urtil his death. His
last years were darkened by exile, disease. and
suffering. Richmond DiSpntch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26

ANOTHER FABRICATION is going the rounds
of the Greeley journals, copied from the Alex
audra Gazette. 1t purports to be scene IN
one of the Departments, witnessed by gentle
man having business there, and is designed to
scandalize the practice of the Administration in
relation to civil service reform. 1t alleges that
a gentleman had possession of the paymastcr 5
room and was calling up the clerks and asses
sing various sums against them, according to
their salary The whole thing is a willtul and
malicious fabrication having SO little basis of
truth, it is a matter of amazement that even an
abandoned demagogue would seek thus to make
use of what he saw to belle good cause and
honest men, Washington Chronicle
The information in question was furnished
by most reliable correspondent, who holds
himself personally responsible for the substan-
tial truth of the communication published, and
whose name will be furnished if desired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26

Because Mr.. Philip Alexander Lycurgus
Smith, of Fauquier county, is grateful to
Gen. Grant for many things among them for
saving the Union, and for restoring order out
of confusion, '(? and will vote for him in prefer
ence to Mr. Greeley, the Washington Republi-
can thinks that Virginia will vote for Grant
and Wilson ';if the campaign is only conducted
as it should be-" How that is, it does not tell
us, but if fairly conducted, as we hope it will
be, there is no doubt of Conservative triumph,
and very handsome majority for Greeley and
Brown
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26

The Washington correspondent ofthe Balti-
more Sun says "A delegation from Texas,
representing both political parties, is here
awaiting the return of the President to appeal
to him to remove the troops from that State
before the Presidential election. They want no
interference in the issue presented in that
State of the election of Legislature for the
Impeachment Of Governor Davis. Represen-
tatives of beth parties seem to have no doubt
of the impeachment of Davis if a fair election
can be held
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26

The Brooklyn IN. " Eagle, after speak
ing in the highest terms of the speech Of Hon.
r. NJ. 7. Hunter, at the late liberal meeting
in New York, says:-"No man who reads his
speech will hereafter question the small, per-
sonal jealousy that leads the new brood of SEN
ators to deny to the old the chance to come and
teach them craftsmanship. 1t will not be the
least benefcent result of reform revolution that
charlctans in thought will be scourged out of
the captol"
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.7TCTxU.a Stiles.

SALE.--In execution Of
" decree OF the County Court of Prince Viii
liam county, rendered on the Sth day Of August,
1871, in the suit of James E. Herre!l, plaintiff, vs
O.. A. s. NJ. K. r. Company, the undersigned wi!l
offer for sale ut public auction, on SATURDAY,
10Th day of October next, at eleven o'clock, &.
III , ut Gainesville Depot. th.t valuable TRACT
or PARCEL of LAND, adjacent to the said
Depot, between the Hay.narket Turnpike and
tn o.. A. s. NJ r. r., containing BY recent
survey Is! acres, and now in the occupation pC
james +. Herrell aforesaid.
The improvements consist ofA substantial. wei!
finished, and convenient dwelling house, - by
25 feet fronting the Thoroughfare Turnpike, and
about 300 yards from Gainesville Depot, lately
built, at cost O S4,500; two stories and base
ment; it contains rooms, in basement: rooms,
besides large hall, on the first floor; rooms
and good sized linen closets on the second
floor; fire place, or arrangement for stoves. III
every room but one II hun4Sorn. enclosed porch
or ombra in front and large bay window in the
Southern end an excellent well Of pure soft
water, in back yard; convenient outbuildine>.
and about 10 choice, young fruit trees, upon he
premises.
Terms: One-tenth of the purchase money -
be paid in cash; the remainder in TWO equal pay
ments, at one and two years, from the dag o!
sale; the deferred payments to bear interest t.
be secured by the b nds Of the purchasers, with
good surety, and retention Of title to the land
until said payments are made in full; and the
land to be resold, st the risk of the purchaser,
upon failure to comply wi h terms of sale
Persons desiring To examine the property, are
referred to Mr.. HerrcIl, who can slways be- found
upon the premises, and will be glad 10 show
them. Sale positive.
LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR.
CHAS. +. SINCLAIR.
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fNKr or .iLEx.4.H.NHx.s. sEI.T. 26

Sun rose. 55 Moon rises.
Sun SetS-"... ...... %
ARRIVED.
Steamer Wawaset, Curriomnn, to Potomac
Ferry Co.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, to jog Broders
s. Co.
Schr Maggie Vandusen, Washin ston, to
Hump>h re and Baltimore Coal Co.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk, by + A
Reed
Brig NJ Roosevelt, Bath, by J p Agnew.
MEMORANDA.
Brig r W MeSser hence. at Portsmouth 23d
Schr w Hine hence, for Denlisport, sailed
from Newport 2lS.
Schr Index, from Boston for this port, sailed
from Vineyard Haven 22d.
Schr Louisa Bliss, hence for Boston, sailed
from Vineyard Haven 4:h.
Schr E Il Potter for Boston hence, at Vine
yard Haven oath.
Schr Anna c Lcverett, for Pawtucket hence,
at Providence 23d.
Schr Ashland hence, at Baltimore 18th.
Schrs NJ Wright and David Faust, hence, at
Portsmouth 23d
Schr Defiance, for Lynn hence, at Vineyard
Haven Dist.
Schrs Uncss and H T Hodges, hence, at Nor
witch 10th.
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ALEXANDRIA. VA.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1872.

One of the English papers complains that
orr government has "buliied Great Britain out
Of three or four million pounds, which it was
not legally bound to pay" Another says that
our government "humiliated' Great Britain
at Geneva. On the other hand, an orator in
this country complains that we did not get
more money, and prououuces the settlement
defeat" The Philadelphia Record says
I'VE believe that the feeling OF most people
on both sides of the water is one of great rellet
and satisfaction that dispute which promised
to be an endless source of expensive wranglng
has been disposed of finally on terms so honor
able and with the award of so substantial
Sup ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26

The North German 'Zcitung'' ofBerlia, of
yesterday, says, in reference to certain state
ments of the Russian press in regard to the re-
cent meeting of the three Emperors, that the
unaniuity manifested by them and their min
listers as to the general character of the policy
t, be pursued indicates that the conference will
be the most conclusive and fruitful in benef
cent results which has ever been held in Eu
rpne