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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20
Legislative.

The Monday Session of the Senate was
unusually interesting. The committee to
whom was referred the. petition of Col
Mcclure made majority report denying
the right of the Senate to act upon the
petition, the ten days in which a petition
must be presented having passed. Mr..
Wallace made minority report taking the
ground that the petition should be acted
upon at once. The majority report also
suggested the passage of law doing away
with the present lottery method Of obtain
ing a committee to try contested cases, and
adopting the system of elect;ng such COM
mittees by cumulative voting. Several
votes were taken on the adoption of the
majority report resulting each time in a
tie. Mr.. Wallace then offered a resolution
for drawing committee in the case at
half-past ten. Lost by tie vote, the
Democrats voting "aye," the Republicans
"uo."
A resolution to adjourn over till Wednes-
day in order to attend the funeral of Sena-
tor Evans was lost as the Democrats wanted
a session on Tuesday that being the last
day on which committee under the pres
ent law could be drawn to try the Mcclure
case.
On Tuesday the fight was again opened
over the motion TO proceed to draw a com
mittee to try the Gray-McClure case, but
all such motions were voted down by tie
10 A loeA
the time when such committee must be
drawn, TO eight days.
On Wednesday bill was introduced al
lowing persons charged with any crime,
except capital offence to give testimony be-
fore the court at their trial. The most of
the day was spent in Intellectually trying to
agree upon the contested election bill.
Thursday was mostly spent in the same
manner the only bill passed of interest to
this locality being an act extending to York,
Perry, Cumberland and Columbia counties
the provisions Of an act relative TO commit
ting magistrates in Lebanon, Dauphin,
Adams and Franklin, approved March 26th,
1860.
On Friday after long discussion COM
promise was agreed upon, whereby com
mittee is to be drawn to try the contest be-
tween Gray and Mcclure, after which the
Senate adjourned to Monday evening.
IN THE HOUSE,
the first business Of any particular interest
occurred on Tuesday, when the bill passed
by the Senate extending the time in which
coDtesting committees must be drawn from
1--WE TO eight days was presented. After a
long fight several amendments were added,
and the bill passed a second reading when
it went over, the House refusing 10 suspend
passed on Wednesday with several amend
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20

FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1879. = Containing
Seventy-Two Pages and Two BEAUTIFUL Coll
oRED PLATES nicely illustrated giving plain
directions for the cultivation of nearly Thou
sand Varieties Of Flowers and Vegetables
Full bound with your name in gilt, postpaid,
in November, 30 cents. Paper cover and one
colored plate, 5 cents.
esg Catalogue of hardy Bulbs and Seed for
fall-planting, now ready and sent free to all
applicants. Address,
NJ. G. REYNOLDS,
20 Rochester, N. Y.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20
A $4,000 Robbery.

Messrs. E. s. Jaffray & Co.'S store, in the
second-story of the building No 727 Chest
nut street was entered by thieves, on Tus-
day night, and robbed of large quantity
of laces, silks and white goods, valued at
$1,000. The thieves obtained an entrance
through back window in the rear, and it
is supposed carried away the goods under
cover of the darkness.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20

Col. J. w. FoRNEY has resigned the Of
fee of Collector of the Port of Philadel-
phia, as he says he wishes to be free to at
tend to the conducting of his paper during
the campaign. We never could see how
the editor of paper could hold an office
and still claim to be independent and un-
prejudiced in his criticisms on the party
who conferred it.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20

T Asst AND ONLY NOTICE. - Notice is
l hereby given that the accounts of Wh.
KoUGH 81 Son, Newport, Pa, must be paid
within thirty days from date, or they will be
left in the hands of an officer for collection.
VIM. KOUGH u SON.
January Q, 1872.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20
LOVE AND MATRIMoNY.

T AIDES AND GENTLEMEN, if you wish
i 4 to marry, address the undersigned, who
will send you valuable information, that will
enable you to marry happily and speedily, ir-
respective of age, wealth or beauty. This in
formation will cost you nothing, and if you
wish to marry, will cheerfully assist you.-
The desired information sent by return mall
Address, SARAH B. LAMBERT, Greenpoint,
Kings County, N. Y.-5 15.a
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20

LOCAL OPTION was defeated in the New
Jersey Senate last week amid much excite
ment The temperance men are crest fall
en- and the liquor men jubilant The bill was
lost on the third reading by vote of 81 to
90. All the Democrats, with one exception,
voted against the bill.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20

ca" There are probably a hundred or
more persons in this and neighboring towns,
who daily suffer from the distressing effects
of kidney troubles, who do not know that
JotnSOn's An0dyne L5niaaent is almost Ger
tain cure. In severe cases, great relief may
be obtained if not perfect cure
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20

C5S" We notice that the Agricultural pa
pers all over the country recommend the
use of Sheridan's Ca0alry Condition POw-
ders.-EIgchange.
Farmers and others in this section have
long known and appreciated the advantage
of these powders over all others.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20

A SPECIAL ELECTION for Senator to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Ev-
ans has been ordered by the speaker of the
Senate, to take place on March 18th, at the
same time as the REGULAR spring elcction.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20

A UCTIONEERING.-G.Z z. FINK will at
IA tend to crying sales at all times. Having had
considerable experience he flatters himself that
he can give satisfaction to all Call at the Union
Lumber Mills, in Rye twp, or address,
&. z. FINK,
65lypd Duncannon, Pa.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20
Stage Line Between Newport and New
80 10 H termantOMn.

STAGES leave New Germantown daily at four
~ o'clock a. m Landisburg at 7. 80 a. IN. Green
park at a. m. New Bloomfield at 9l6 a. IN.
Arriving. at Newport TO connect with the Ac.
cOmmOdatlon train East l7iT -
Returning leaves Newport on the arrival of the
Mail Train iron Philadelphia, at 2. 80 p. m.
Il. RICE. Proprietor
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20

GB- Laugh and grow fat is an old
motto, but you cannot always do so unless
you drive away pain by using Pain Cure
Oil.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20
tB- In the Philadelphia Quarter Session

tB- In the Philadelphia Quarter Sessions
decision was recently rendered refusing
new trial and overruling the motion in
arrest of Judgment in the case of Joseph
+. Marcer, the defaulting City Treasurer,
and Charles I. Yerkes, broker. Marcer
was sentenced to pay fine of $500, 900,
with imprisonment in the Eastern Peniten-
tiary by separate or solitary confinement at
labor for four years and nine months.
Yerkes to pay $500 fine, with like impris-
onment for term of two years and nine
months.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20
r ALL r o A D S {.
Pennsylvania r. II. Time Table.

NEWPORT STATION.
On and after Nov. 18th, 1871, Passenger trains
will run as fOllOws
EAST.
Mail, ............ 61b p. NJ, daily except Sunday
Harrisburg Accom- 1924 p. NJ, daily " Sunday.
WEST.
Thro' Pass. 405 A. NJ. (fag) daily except Monday.
Way Pass. S46 A. NJ, daily, except Sunday.
Mali, ...........2,90 p. NJ. daily except Sunday.
Mixed 6.31 p M. daily except Sunday.
Cincin't Ex (fag) ll36 NJ. daily. except Saturday,
j. j. BARCLAY, Agent.
P. Snail East reaches Philadelphia at II. .lOPM.
DUNCANNON STATION.
On and after Sunday, Nov 10Th, 1871, trains will
leave DuncannOn, as follows:
WESTWARD.
Cincinnati Express (iag) ll.05 p. NJ. Daily
Way Passenger. 8l2 A. NJ, daily except Sunday
Mail, 156 Up. M, ............ daily except Sunday
Mixed, SAT T. M, daily except Sunday.
EASTWARD.
Harrisburg Accom- l259P' M, daily except Sunday
CinclHnatti Express io.o3 p m. m. daily
VIM. G. KING, Agent.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20

gB- A terrible accident occurred at the
new tannery at Sterling Run, Emporium,
Pa, day or two since, resulting in the
death Of James Clark, one of tho employ
ces. The deceased was a brother of Mr..
Edward Clark, one Of the partners of the
firm. He was native of Ireland, without
family, and about forty-ono years of age.
lie was engaged grinding bark and was
caught in the machinery and literally
crushed to jelly.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20
$Re 8loon'fielD $inres. 6
NEW BLOOMFIELD, PENN'A.
Tuesday, February go, 1872.

g5s-The Harrisburg people lay the sick
ness which is prevailing to such an alarm
ing extent in that city, to the fact that n
cess pool has been cmptying its contents
into the water used in the reservoir.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-02-20

The DEMOCRATIC State Executive COM
mittee met at Harrisburg, on the 18th
inst, and issued a call for the Democratic
State Convention to meet at Reading, on
the 30th day of May.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30

from the Elilamhpurt ifdsl Epitumlst, ]
Our young aud good-looking friend.
James r., is on a travelling business trip
through Ohio and some other States. OF
course he has letters from his friends in
this locality, aud is glad to receive them.
It came to pass that some of his letters
reached II town in the Buckeye State
before him. Unfortunately there was
man bearing the same name, into whose
box the letters were placed by the post
master. What was stil more unfortunate
the wife op,ned the husbands Letters, and,
of course, read them. The first was a
business Letter, aud appeared ali right :
but the second Was in lady's hand
writing. In fact it was from j. particular
star in this city. OF course il was duly
sweet and atiectionate. The astonished
wife read il with indignation and wrath
When the husband returned there was fire
in her eye. She confronted her wolser
half with the letter.
1t was as plain as MONDAY. There was
the address TO his name. Here were the
loving contents. It was in vain he triel
to explain. There was the fact-the letter
itself The outraged wife would have no
Xplanaiion. She longed TO get hold Of
that WilliamspOrt girl. She would teach
her to write such letters to her Jim. There
was genuine fuss in the family. The
excitement was intense the wrath OF the
abused wife unappeasabe. Luckily the
Williamsport man arrived and anxiously
sought the post Office for his letters, ard
found none. 1t was very strange. Again
he called, and, on mentioning the case to
the postmaster, light dawned upon that
functionary. There was trouble about
letters sent 10 man by the same name
Our hero was directed to the abode where
his letters had created such wretchedness.
He found it, and found his letters. An
explanation followed, and there was a
relieved benedict aud mortified wife
She thought, after all, that her husband
would not do such u thing. She is a wiser
woman on the jealousy subject, and our
hero has a pair Of good iIiends in the
namesake and wife.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30
MUD PIES.


Under the apple tree, spreading and thick,
Happy with only pan and stick,
On the soft grqss in the shadow that lies,
Our little Fanny is making mud pies.
On her brown apron and bright dropping
head
Showers OF pink and white blossoms shed !:
Tied to branch that Seems meant just for
that,
Dances and flutters her little straw hat
Dash, full OF joy ip the bright summer day,
Zealously chases the robins away,
Barks at the squirrels. or Snaps Mt the lies,
All the while Fanny is making mud pies
Sunshine and soft summer breezes astir,
While she is busy, are busy with her;
Checks rosy glowing, and bright sparkling
Bring they to Fanny, while making mud pies.
Dollies and playthlngs are all laid away,
Not to come out till the next rainy day,
nder the blue Of these sweet summer skies,
Nothlng'a so pleasant as making mud pies
Cfravely she stirs with a serious look
" Making believe" she's true pastry-coOk
Sundry brown splashes on forehead and
Show that our Fanny is making mud pies.
But all the soil Of her innocent play,
Clean soap and water Will soon wash away
Many pleasure In daintler guise,
Leaves darker traces than Fanny's mud pies.
-Peiersburg tIa.) Inder
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30
Terrible Explosion.

A terrible explosion occurred at the ritro-
glyeerine works of Roberts 81 Co, at
Scrub Grass, near Pittsburgh, on Saturday,
which instantly killed two men, II. +.
Wolf, a telegraph operator, aud d. V.
Wright, torpedo agent of Roberts 81 Co.
The explosion was fearful, shaking the
earth in the neighborhood like an earth
quake, and hurling stones and pieces OF
timber in all directions. The works were
shattered as if they had been a target for
artillery exercise. The ground on which
The building stood was excayated to an
astonishing depth. This excavation is
directly underneath where the magazine
was located. Not q piece Of flesh bigger
than a visiting card could be fOurd OF
either of the unfortunate men, and limbs
of trees in the vicinity held shreds Of
clothing and little bits of flesh. They
We're actually blown to atoms, and not a
piece of flesh an inch long could be dis
covered. On the hillside watch belong
ing TO DR.. Wright was found battered up
and red with blood.
A horse standing short distance from
the scene was struck with large piece OF
cordwOod and knocked down, but strange
to say got up unhurt. The cause of the
disaster is not known, aud the amount OF
damage To properly cannot just how be as
eertained,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30

Three hegrses, named Jas. IL Riley,
Henry Miller and Sam Brown, made their
escape from the jlil in Chesteriown, on
Thursday morning week, under peculiar
circumstances. small son OF the Sherifi
went up to their room early in the morn
ing, whgn all of them were covered up in
their blankets aud affected 10 b. as ecp
Snpposing them o he huincd, he lett their
door open, and while talking to prisoner
in another apartment, all three OF them
spraug to their feet and rushed down the
steps, and made their escape through the
front door Of the jail. They were pursued,
and Brown was Overtuken and captured
in Mr.. ByrOn's field, near iown-the other
two src still at large. Sheriff Wheatly
offers a reward of $50 for the arrest of
Riley. They had flied of their leg irons
during the night, and attempted to tfl' ct
an escape through the window, having
fled solne of the bars nearly In two, hut
morning dawned before they accomplished
tho purpose. -Ks't { Ad } Nous.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30
MY BROTHER.

Iwlll not ask my neighhor OF his creed !;
Nor what he deems of doctrine old or new
Nor what the rites his honest soul may
need
To worship God-ihe only wise and true;
Nor what he thinks Of the annointed
Nor with what baptism he has been bap-
tised.
Task not what temptations have beset
HIS human heart now self-debased aud sore
Nor by what way-side well the Lord he
met;
Nor where was uttered, go and sin no
more !"
Between his soul and God, that business
lies;
Not mine to caviI, question, or despise.
ask not by which name among the rest
That Christians go by, he Ia named or known;
Whether his faith ever been "professed, ~
Or whether proven by his deeds alone;
So there be ChrisfhOOd In him, all is well Z;
ale is my brother, and in peace we dwell
II grace and patience in his actions speak
Or fall In words Of kindness from his tongue
Which raise the fallen, foftify the weak.
And heal the heart by sorrow rent and
wrung;
II he give good for III, and love for hate
+ riend ofthe friendless,p poor and desolate-
find in him discipleship so true,
So full, that nothing further / demand,
lie may be bondman, freeman, GENTLE,
But we are brefhrea--walk we hand and
hand
In his white life let me the Chrisfhood see;
II lie enough for him, enough for me-
Scribnsr's
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30
phllosepher vs. Eerryman.

a philosopher stepped on board ferry
boat to cross a stream; on the passage lie
inquired of the ferryman If he understood
arithmetic. The man looked astonlshed
"Ari hmelic No, sir; never heard of il
before" The philosopher replied "I
am very sorry, for ore quarter of your life
is gone" A few minutes afterwards he
asked the ferryman DO you know any
thing of mathematics 2" The boatman
smiled, and replied, "No." "Well, then, g"
said the philosopher, ''anotlier quaiter Of
your life ia gone" A third question was
asked the I, ,rryman edo you understand
astronomy con no. no mover heard
os such thing" ''Wcll, my friend, then
another quarter Of your life is gone" Just
at this moment the boat ran on rock, ,
and was sinking, when the ferrymnn
jumped up, pulled of his coat, and asked
the philosopher, with great earnes ness Of
manner, "Sif, can you swim - No; "
said the philosopher. "Wel,, them" said
the ferryman, "your whole life is lost, for
the boat is going to the bottom"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30
How Doth the Llttle.8uey Bee.

One Of the sweetest stories we ever r. ad
is tod by los Angeles correspondent in the
San francisco Herald. On the eastern
SLOPE Of he SaL Francisco range of mouu-
iains ia a rifl in the solid wall about 100
fc-t deep, III rty feet long and seven
teen feet Wild. For years in has bccu
selected as "ihe home of the bccs, and
fom the opening they issue forth in II
solid column one foot IN diameter. Here
the busy little fellows have improved the
shining huuls uutl they have stored away,
il is e timated, near ten tons of honey.
They guard their treasure iCa ouslv, and
fight iOr ii if any attempt is made bv the
vandal man to help himself therefrom.
During the last four years they have by
&c ual meas ur,ncnt added fifteen feet to
their store. "A the climate is .omild that
at almost any season flowers may be found
blooming they ara not compelled TO feed
upon their store, butarc constantly adding
to ii.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30

Under the new internal revenue law, the
force of Assessors and Collectors OF that
office, now numbering two hundred and
thirty of each class, is to be reduced to
eighty by the beginning OF the year, and
a dispatch from Washington states that
Commissioner Douglass will soon begin
tue work OF consolidating districts in order
10 make the reductions. In some States
there will be but one or two collectors
assigned, but in the larger States and
dtnsely populated cities there will be a
sufficient force to do the work without iu-
convenience TO the business Interests. An
immense pressure is being brought in favor
Of various ineumbents.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30
The wilds of Maine are being peoplcd

The wilds of Maine are being peopled
with NOiweigans.
-" Boston cou1agrated =" is the way a
western paper put it.
-" Woodbinery is the latest term for
a pawn.broker's shop.
A pumpkin, weighing lO7 pounds, has
been raised in Indiana.
-Oppossum faasts, in church interests,
arc feature Of Georgia life.
The onefegged mans plaint-" Re.
member me."-N O. Times.
An Iowa hog under a barn lived
seyeuty-iive days without food.
Commodore Vanderbilt's Mountain
Boy has died OF the horse disease.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30

Some children at the dinner table were
discussing that which has often troubled
the heads Of older and wiser persons.
" Wasn't Adam good man before he
z It a vie -
"Of course he was," euswered IL little
girl.
i" How long was he a good man after he
got II wife -
" A very short time"
got wife 2"
At this juucture a little fellow spoke up,
Miss Ann, can answer that q lostion. -
We'll, what was il p
" Eve made him ca. the wrong APPLE
Hdrper'S Magazine.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30
a Rankrnnt Klnrrlon,.

Th1 kingdom OF the sandwich Islands
is on thl highway to blrkrUplcy. Tie
population grows smaller yearly, while the
expenses grow larger. For 4 uAtion of
10000 people force Of twenty six Supreme
Coult judges, AT salaries Of Sll 600 apiece,
is maintained, with ih9 usual proportion
Of interior juiicial officers. King Kane
hameha will soon be able to take the
"poor debtors OATH at the rate things
are going.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-11-30
VERDICT.

The Jurors named on their oath aud af-
iirmation do declare that the said Henry
@. Fritz came to his death by a collision
that occurred about two huldrtd yards
south Of Ellerslie station between the train
that left Philadelphia at half past II
O'Clock on the night of the 21st inst and
the train from New York which left west
Philadelphia at about forty minutes after
II O'Clock on the morning of the 22ud
inst, which collision was caused by or
through the ineompetency and neglect of
Anthony Rue, conductor Of the train leaV-
ing Philadelphia at 11.3O z. NJ, on the
night Of November 21st, 1s72.
A WARRANT FOR RUE's ARREST.
The Coroner on Saturday issued war
rant for the arrest of Anthony Rue, con-
duclor of the wrecked train, to answer the
serious charge against him growing out of
the verdict in this case.
oORoNER's INQUEST oS THE BODY OF
GEORGE PoLLlTT.
The jury summoned By the Coroner to
Investigate the Tecsni railway accident
met again Monday evening, at Lafayette
Hotel, corner Of Ninth nd Shiplcy streets,
to consider the case Of George Pollitt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-06-25

We learn from an exchange that they
have in Illinois hens egg, within which u
brass button has been found. ..The couun>
drum is: How came it there !? and what
would have been the result had this particu.
lar egg been subject to the hens own incuba
tion for twenty>one days?" We admit that
this is strange, but not half as remarkable as
it would have been il the hen had laid brass
button with an egg inside of it, or as if
brass button had laid hen with an egg in
side of her, or as if the egg had laid hen
with brass button for head AS to the
possible result If the hen had dweIt upon the
egg for three weeks, our own opinion is that
she would have Matched out Of that button
either brass foundry. or an officer of the staff
OF General Alden's brigade, just as the fancy
took her. There are vast and unsupported
possibilities in Nature.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-06-25
RpUcArIoNAs.
j. PENNsYLfA ANA COLLEGE, 10
AT GETTYSBURG, pa.

iESAcULTY now lulI, Consisting of seven Pro-
y, fessors and two Tutors Instr NC ton thorough
adapted to either Business Professional life.
The Apparatus anu appliances have been greatly
increased, aftording the best vantag
( ThePRsPAR4ToRY building has been Thoroughly
re- modelcd, giving the best accommodation for
tendent resides inthe building land has constant
charge oil the pupils. - -, 80
The location is oetheaithy, with Railroad COM
munication three times day. Three STerms each
year; let Term opened Sept a I'd begins January
Expenses per year, including board fuel, light,
&c, about $500. For further information apply
to M yALENTINE, D. D., 70
- President,
or Rev. 8. sxxrMAw, - y =
Supt Preparatory Dept.
Oct. 81, lS7l-tf ~ stf--t1,sA