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[From the Titusville Courier.l ]
Robbery by a Negro.

The proprietor of the billiard rooms
in Corinthian Hall has had in his EN-.
ploy for scme time a negro named
w. II. Davis. He has also in his EN-.
pl0y young man named w. P. Dive,
who has room in the same building.
Some time in the early hours of the
morning, yesterday, the negro Davis
went to Dyes room, abstracted his
pantaluons, took them into the hall,
and rlfied them the key Of the safe in
the billiard hall and seven dollars in
bills. With the key he opened the
safe and distracted $3.50 and abscond.
ed. In the safe was O valuable dia.
mond pin and u twenty dollar green.
back, which fortunately escaped his
search for plumber. We understand
trace of the rubber was got yester.
day at Centerville, where lie stopped
in his flight and took his breakta fast
Officers were Immediately sent in pur
suite, and it is more than likely thai
before this time he has been caught.
p. Sat 7:30 last evening Messrs
Crossley & Guild, from whom the mon
ey was stolen, received a Telegram
from Mr.. l.. b. Goudrich, at Uniol
City, who went in pursuit. of the negrr
Dav s, stating that he had caught hin
with the money still in his possession
aud that he would be here with tn,
prisoner and the money this morning
On Wednesday the pipes connect
ing couple Of tanks OH the Caldwell
farm, near Pioneer, weie discovered t.
he frozen up. An attempt was mad
TO thaw them out, which was success
ml. and the pipes again united bu
unfortunately small quantity Of OF
used in the process cought fire by som,
means, which was communicated Il
the two tanks, burning them up together
with about sixty barrels of oil.
In Crawford county for the year
1871, there were criminal convictions
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Organization of the Legislature.

Jan. I'd, the House was organized
by electing Mr.. Elliott Speaker, the
Democrats voting for Woolverton !;
Mr.. Selfridge for Chief Clerk, against
L. S. Leisenring, Democrat, ana Smull
and Morrison for assistants. The west
received the following officers: Mes
senger, c. w. Ray, of Mercer; Assis-
tant Messenger, Joseph Lueler, Of We
mango: Doorkeeper Of the Rotunda,
NJ. Dague, of Washington Pastors
aid Folders, P. H. Jones, of ALE.
gheny ]. F. Stevens, of Crawford A.
II. Baker, of Indiana Trauscribers,
Isaac Moorehead, of Erie, R. v.
Thompson, of Lawrence, A. r. Nc
Couthy, of Huntington, c. M. Sanner,
ofSomerset Postmaster, VIM. Coates.
Allegheny Assistant Postmaster, A..
j. Marks, Jefferson Assistant Ser.
geaut at Arms, R. H. Triffiu, of ALE.
gheny.
In the Senate, the vote being 16 TO
l6, no organization was effected until
the 4th inst. On that day Mr.. Buck
alew, Democrat, thus addressed the
Senate:
"The time has arrived when the
necessity of the case demands the elec.
tion of Speaker. lam authorized by
my Democratic colleagues to vote in
such manner as to produce the result.
Nothing could be gained by prolonging
this amicable controversy. MY col.
leagues have thought proper to exhibit
their magnanimity by bringing it to a
close. | also add that my proposition
only extends to the single election of
Speaker"
The next ballot, the eighth, resulted
as follows: James S. Rutan, Republi-
can, II vOt.s; Albert G. Brodhead,
Democrat, Is votes. Mr.. Buckalew,
Democrat, voted for Mr.. Rutan. Mr..
Rutan was declared elected and sworn.
The election of Luther Green, ESQ.,,
Assemblyman from Warren, was con-
tested by Mr.. Shortt, the Republican
candidate, and WAS decided in favor of
Mr. Shortt, one Democrat of the com.
mittee appointed to examine and re.
port on the case, reporting in favor Of
Mr.. Shortt.
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Fort Pitt Communication.
Fort PITT. Dec. % 1871


DEAR EDITOR We have been
housed of late, the weather being too
cold for us to venture out, but the re-
cent "soft snap" has thawed US sufii.
ciently to give you a letter.
Our mill has been shut down for the
past month and nothing doing except
getting ready for next summers saw.
ing. Skating at the creek has been
excellent, and we have availed our.
selves of it. Our Holidays we're very
pleasantly spent. Will endeavor to
give you a description.
AS an humble representative of this
community, We echo the heartfelt sen
ment Of each and every member of the
same, when we say the days have pass
ed most delightfully."-. Thus far en-.
joyment has been our honored guest,
aud from the disposition manifested,
eanui is not likely to reign among US
at all during the festive season. The
G'ddess of Plenty has presided at our
boards, her cornucopia literally filled
to overlooking.
The 25th was day truly calculated
to awaken the happier aud holier in.
spirations of ones nature-a day to
drive sorrow and dull care away-a
day to call forth our strongest affec-
tions; to kindle our sympathies, our
charities and our more generous hos;
pitalities. 1t appeared that we were
particularly blessed. The sunshine OF
heaven shed its efIulgent rays upon our
land, and sent its genial influence
straight tc the heart of every one
through the tranquil atmosphere there
seemed to breathe indeed the glad in.
spiration the text:
"On earth peace, end good will TO-
ward men"
A party of ladies and gentlemen
"slect" ("your humble" included, of
eourse), took advantage of the lowell.
ness of the day, and, procuring sleigh
of appropriate dimensions, were soon
flying down the tram road, at the rate
of 2:40. The suns warmth had dis
solved the snow which for weeks pre-
viOus had shrouded'the earth, aud her
form was once more radient with liv.
ing green. Ferns, and moss Of the
deepest emerald, opened their eyes to
the light Of heaven, and seemed to
drink in the inspiration of this glori-
ous time. Some of our number being
rusicaIly iDolined, and dsSirug to
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Court Proceedings.

Courts opened Monday, Dec. 25th.
Present Hons. w. p. jerks and ]. A.
Proper. Commission of Hon. WIN
p. jerks Icad in open court. Consta.
bles called and instructed by the Court,
after which they were sworn 10 their re.
turns. On motion of w. w. Mason
ESQ., Elijah H. Clark, ESQ, ol
Brookville was duly admitted to prac.
tice in the several courts of Forest
county. The Court appointed w. p
Merciliiott, Esq. Auditor. Grand Ju.
ry called, sworn, and ably charged
The following cases were disposed of
Forest Co. VS.. G. j. Fox, late Treas
Certified.
Forest Co. VS.. John G. Brandon, late
Treas. Certified.
D. r. Walter vs.. Seldom Whitman
Appeal. Settled.
j. S. Hood VS.. j. r. Snaw. Appeal.
Verdict for pl'f' for s57.75.
Ii. S. Thomas ct. al. VS.. Benz. May
ct. al. Summons in assumpsit. Certi.
fed.
Mrs. Anna Lamb VS.. Benz. May ct.
al. Summons in case sur. assumpslt.
Certified.
X. L. Blood VS.. Jas. Painter. Sum
10 ejectment. Certified.
Chas. Hinton vs.. john 4. Proper ct.
81. Appeal. Certified.
Waits B. Lloyd VS.. r. R. Roberts.
Gammons IL case. CeNi6ed.
2, 7 Lusk - Wu.. Z. Cnon No
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cnanted the "9Ioria 10 Excelsis De-" |"
tmost ereditably, I would say BY way
of pareuthesis). Resching the noble
Tionesta (creek), skates we're called
into requisition, and thus passed an
hour or moro, OF real enjoyment, after
which we returned to the Fort" to
find awaiting us-to use q trite express
sion "a table fairly groaning beneath
its weight of luxuiies.
IN the evening we attended ball
at the residence of Mr.. David Brown.
We were met at the door by the host, a
venerable old fellow of the true Scotch
type, broad, stout, good.natured, tnll
Of fun aud jokes.
Here follows somewhat lengthy
description of the dance, and some
laughable incidents, but as our space is
limited, we are obliged omit it.-ED. ]
But the supper! How shall we do
justice to this portion of the evenings
entertainment (the most important
to "your humble.") We did do it jus.
tice, to say nothing of the injustice
occasioned to that most patient and
forbearing member, the stomach. We
came away perfectly overwhelmed with
the good things, and whether or not
we had ugly visions in our slumbers
the rest of the night, our waking drea ms
willslong remind us of that evening =
hospitality. Urs, Doc.
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On Saturday night last the freight
train going north on d. W. 4 p. Ry.
went into the ditch few miles above
Frewsburg. causing considerable dam
age and severely injuring Mr.. Henry
Phillips, the engineer. On Sunday, or.
ders we're received here for Mr.. Walker
man to proceed with his engine to the
assistance of the wrecked train. During
this trip, his fireman, young man liv-
ing at Dunkirk, named John Alfred
Foss, went out on the engine while it
was in motion to arrange the head
light, and in returning 10 the cab,
missed his hold and fell. The engine
was at once stopped, and Mr.. Foss tn.
ken up in an Unconscious state. On
Monday he was brought to this place,
and received the attention of Drs
Stranahan and Bartholomew but
without any success, RS the poor fellow
died on Friday night, about ten O'Clock
During the whole time he was entirely
unconscious, and did not have, OF
rather experience any pain. Mr.. F0ss
is highly spoken of by the railroad
officials as a sooer, honest and indus
trious man. Warren Ledger.
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The Week Of Prayer.


The following are tie subjects for
the week:
Sunday, Jan. 7.---Sermons Subject,
"The Faith once delivered to the
Saints, s,"-the bond of union among
Christians; its defence binding on ali.
Monday, Jan. S.--Thauksgiving /:
for Gods "Unspeakable Gift" for
His mercies, personal. relative, and
national for the maintenance and
restoration of peace, and preservation
from famine and other calamities; for
spiritual blessings; for the usefulness
of the Christian ministry.
Tuesday, Jan. 9.-Humiliation: for
personal and national sins, with ac-
acknowledgement of Divine Judgments ;
for weakness or faith, disubedience
and woridliness in the Church, with
confession of unfaithfulness.
Wednesday, Jan. 10.-Prayer: for
families for the conversion of chill
dren; for the increase of domestic
piety; for blessing on the youth at
schools, colleges and universities, and
all entering upon commercial or pro.
fessionai duties; and for the sauctify-
ing of affiiction, both to parents and
children.
Thursday, Jan. 11.-Prayer: for
nations, especially those recently visit
ed with calamities; for kings and all
in authority; for the prevalence of
peace in the connsels of statesmen; for
Righteousness, harmony and good will
among all classes; for the spread OF
Gods blessing upon specipl efforts to
resist the progress of infidelity, super
stitioD, intemperance, and other kinds
of immortality.
Friday, Jan. 12.-Prayer: for the
Christian Church and Ministry; for
translators of the Holy Scriptures in.
to various tongues; for Societies, Com.
mittees, and Authors engaged in
Christian work.
Saturday, Jan. 13.-Prayer: for the
outpouring Of the Holy Spirit; for the
increase of Christian love and holy
zeal for all missionaries at home and
abroad; for all Christians exposed to
trial and persecution for the preva-
lence Of religious liberty; for the ex-
tension Of the Redeemer's Kingdom
throughout the world, and the union
of all believers in prayer and effort for
Gods glory.
Sunday, Jan. 14.-Sermon: "Thy
Kingdom come. Thy will be done in
earth as it is done in heaven. ."-Matt
III. 10.
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Assassination of Jas. Fisk, Jr.

Yesterdays papers contain an ac.
count of the fatal shooting of James
Fisk, Jr., on Sunday morning, at four
o'clock, by Stokes, his opponent in the
Fisk-Mansfeld suit. He received two
shots, one in the abdomen, the other in
the left arm. He died at n few min.
utes before II o'clock, the same morn.
ing. Stokes is under arrest. Public
feeling is generally against him.
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FIRE IN HTUSWLLEI
About Twenty Buildings Des-
troyed.
Loss about $4,000.
@46,OOO Insurance.

A FIRE broke out in Titusville, on
Spring Street, about midnight, Sunday.
About twenty buildings were burned,
including the Sherman House, Com.
mercial Block and Petroleum Hall.
Lack of space prevents us giving n
full description. The loss amounts to
$4,000. Insured for s45. 900.
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first engineers and companies engaged in
works of Improvement For 10th Annual
Announcement, address ALFRED l..
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9, assault and battery 8, forgery J.,
larceny II perjury 3, liquor selling to
drunkatds aud minurs 9, selling with.
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day 6, gambling 3, keeping house of
III fame 1, adultery 81 fornication 1,
formicatlon and bastardy 2, obstructitig
Highway, fnrible entry and detainef
| conspiracy 2.
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two years of age, accidentally fell into
u tub of boiling water and was horri-
bly, scalded. He lived until Wednes-
day morning when he died.---Ek Id
1,oc1fe
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TRIAL RAILROAD

TRAL RAILROAD
ON AND AFTER II p. p. Sunday May
~ l, 1870, Trains arrive at and leave the
Union Depot, corner of Washinton and
Liberty street, as follows;
ARRIVE.
Mail Train, 30 a III Fast Line, 1919 a
m Well S accommodation No. !, $40 "A IN =,
Brinton accommodation No ], $50 "a m;
Wallis accommodation No 2, SOFA m Gin
cinnati express 90 IA m; Johnstown ac-
commodation 1850 an; Braddock's S ac-
commodation No l, 100 p m; Pittsburgh
express I.30 p m; Pacific express l.50 p IN !;
Wallis accommodation No 3, 2.35 p m !;
Homewood accommodation No / 9.55 p IN;
Walls accommodation No 4, $50 p m;
Brinton accommodation No 2, LILO p m;
Way Passenger 1920 p IN.
DEPART.
Southern express $40 a m; Pacific eN-
press 2.40 a m; Wallis accommodation No
/, 6.30a m; Mail Train $40 IN Brinton's
accommodation 20 m; Braddock's ac-
commodation No /. $40 p m; Cincinnati
express 1926 p m; Wallis accommodation
y 2, ll.5l a IN ;Johnstown accomn odation
4.05 p m; Homework accommodation No
4, $50 p m; Philadelphia express $50 p m;
Wall accommodation No3,3.05 p IN; Walls
accommodation No 4, 6.05 p IN; Fast Line
40 p m; Wallis Nos ll.M p IN.
The Church Trains leave Wallis Station
every Sunday at 9.05 a. ~. reaching Pitts
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Cincinnati express leaves dlily. South
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The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
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unless taken by special contract.
A, j. CASSA9
General Superintendent, Altoona Pa.
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Foreign Markets,
The CoIored Orator, Tabbs Gross.

CINCNNAEI, August IS.-Tabbs Gross, a
coi0red orator from Little Rock, Arkansas.
and a delegate to the Cincinnati conven-
ton in May, spoke in Newport, Kentucky,
AT Greeley meeting. His wife resides in
Cincinnati. He SAYS on Saturday night he
came over on the ferry to Cincinnati where
two colOred men met and told him it1wOuId
be dangerous tor him to come to Cincin-
natl At two o'clock this morning he said
twenty Coiored men called on him at his
wiie's residence, awakened him and sent
two OF their number into the house,
who told him they were com
mittee sent by forty white men
TO worn him to leave the city by half
past nine o'clock this evening, or he would
meet certain death. He sent for his
friend George Peterson to come and see
him, but Peterson replied that he dared
not, and advised him to leave the city. He
went to Covlngton This afternoon. He
says the coIored men in Covington have
visited him and told him he shonld not
speak there tomorrow night The Coving-
ton police have received special instruc-
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svIvania, held at the Academy of Music this
| evening. Mr., MOri, Japanese minister,
made an address, strongly favOring the pro
| gress Of education in his country, which had
received an impetus from this country. He
was elected an honorary member of the
! association. His address was delivered in
good English, and was well received.
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT, }
Office Chief Signal Officer
Washington, August ~, 1872 4.J5 r NJ.
PROBABILITIES.
SOuthprlv to southwesterly winds and
generally clear weather prevail on Wednes-
day over the New England and Middle
States; easterly to sOutherly winds from
Georgia to North Carolina with generally
clear weather, and over the Gulf States
with probably areas of rain along the coast.
The regular afternoon Geographic reports
have not yet been received from West Ten
nessee to Southern Ohio and Lake Michi-
gan and n0rthwestward as well as from
Northern New England and Canada.
River lntelIEence.
SOUTHWEST PASS, August 30, p M.-Ba-
Tometer 1890 Wind northeast, light Ar
liyed-Bark Frank Marion, Dillon, master.
fifty days from Boston, with ice to the
Crescent City Ice Company; brig James
Miller, Thomas, master fifteen DAYS from
u
& Co; spoke the bark Dirigo, of Bath,
Maine, August I6, nine days out bound to
CrUustadt, Portugal, bearing northeast by
east, forty-eight miles. No departures
PAss-AL'OUTRE, August 20-Wind south
east, light. No arrivals Sailed-Steam-
ship Layacca, at 6 p. NJ.
VICKsBURG, August 20-DOwn-H. c.
Gaeger, at 3 A. NJ, Governor Allen. at 5
7. NJ LaBarge, at =. VI. Objectionable,
at 2. NJ. Weather warm and clear. River
falling.
MEMPHIS, August Weather generally
clear and excessively hot. River declining
will probably come to a stand tonight
Down-Henry Ames, last night. Up-John
Toln.
CINCINNATI, August 2O.-River eleven feet
six inches in the channel and rising.
PITTsBURG, August 20. = Monongahela
fOur feet in the channel and falling slowly
Weather very hot.
LOUISVILLE, August 2O.-RIver stationary,
with three feet five inches in the canal.
Weather clear and bot. Departed-H. S.
Turner for New Orleans.
ST. LOUIS, August 2O.-Arrved-Citv Of
Quincy, from New Orleans. Departed
Belle st. Louis, for Vicksburg. River fall
ing slowly. Weather clear ana hot
CAIRO, August Northumberland Lake,
from New Orleans, at twelve last night;
Julia, from Vicksburg, at l A. NJ; Mary
Alice, from New Orleans, at p. NJ De-
parted-Grand Lake, for Louisville, at 3 A.
M; Julia, tor st. Louis, at 4 A. VI. River
risen one inch. Thermometer 800.
EVANSVILLE, August 20.-Weather clear,
hottest Of the season, 1902 in the shade
The river has fallen three inches. Tn
Grand Lake at 8 p. N.