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The True American. Bedford, (Penn.) Printed by Thomas R. Gettys, Near the
Corner of Pitt & Juliana Streets. Vol. 1, No. 1, Friday Evening, July 2, 1813
NOTICE, Is hereby given, that the following Administration accounts are filed
in the Register's office at Bedford, and will be laid before the Orphans
Court, on Tuesday, the 3d day of August next, for final decree of
confirmation. In the mean time they are open for the inspection of all
concerned, to wit.
The account of George Wertz and Joseph Hollar, Administrators of the goods
and chattels of Henry Miller dec'd.
The account of Adam Souder and George Stoll executors of the last will and
testament of Henry Snively dec'd.
The account of John Stillwell Administrator of the good and chattels of
Mariam Stillwell dec'd.
DAVID MANN, Register.
Registers Office, Bedford July 2d, 1813
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Wanted Immediately,
TWO or three good Journeymen
CABINET MAKERS.
To whom constant employment and good wages will be given, by
ROBERT M. GIBSON.
M'Connellsburg, Bedford county, July 2, 1812.
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WANTED.
TWO or three first-rate journeymen SHOE MAKERS.
To whom constant employment and liberal wages will be given, by
JOHN CAMPBELL,
Bedford township, July 2, 1813.
An Apprentice to learn the above business will be taken, a smart, active boy
from 12 to 14 would be preferred.
J.C.
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CAUSES,
Set down for Trial at August Term 1813.
BEDFORD COUNTY.
Bell & Brinton vs Henry Stover
2 William Davis vs S and J Potter
3 Blain and Blain vs G. Woods's ex'ors
4 Jacob Shock vs Noble and Brown
5 Michael Murphy vs Jacob Roland
6 Samuel Findley vs Beltz & M'Causland
7 Jacob Fisher vs John W Powell
8 Carson & Parker vs Jesse Walker
9 James Taylor vs Solomon Adams
10 Henry Wertz, sr. vs Thomas Moore
11 Jos Pott's ex'ors vs William Lane
12 Daniel Fetter vs Thomas Early
13 Same vs Same
DAVID MANN, Proth'y.
May 19, 1813.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 3, Wednesday Evening, July 21, 1913.
Wanted Immediately.
A SMART ACTIVE BOY,
AS an apprentice to learn the Printing Business, one who is a tolerable
English scholar, and from 14 to 16 years of age would be preferred. Enquire
at this office.
July 9, 1813.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 4, Wednesday Evening, July 28, 1813.
We have been vexatiously disappointed in getting on our supply of paper, in
consequence of which we have been obliged to issue on a smaller sheet this
week than usual.
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The Rev. James SAUNDERS, will preach this evening in the court house at early
candle light.
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Samuel O. Hendren, from Virginia, will preach in this place at the court
house on Thursday next at 4 o'clock.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 5, Wednesday Evening, August 4, 1813.
LAWS.
The Justices and Constables of the county of Bedford and others are informed
that the LAWS of the last session of the Legislature of Pennsylvania are
received at this office, and are ready for distribution amongst those
entitled to receive them.
DAVID MANN.
Prothonotary's office, Bedford, July 27th, 1813.
N.B. The JOURNALS of the same session of the Legislature are also received
at the County Commissioners' office, and are ready for distribution.
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ROBERT SMETHER, DENTIST
RESPECTFULLY presents his compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen of this
place and its vicinity, and informs them that he
EXTRACTS AND CLEANSES TEETH in the most perfect manner; removing the
causes of their decay, and improper color; and also that he cures the
scorbutic complaint in the Gums, which is frequently injurious to the Teeth,
and causes them to get loose. He sets artificial teeth from one to a full
set of front Teeth. He may be seen at Adams's Inn, sign of the Black Horse,
and will wait on Ladies and Gentlemen at their respective houses for a few weeks.
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Mercer, (PA.) July 17.
MOST MELANCHOLY.
In our last, was mentioned the suffocation of four young men in a well near
this place, the particulars, as we can learn, are as follows: early on the
morning of Thursday, the 8th inst. John, son of Mr. Daniel Enbodie, went down
into a well, which he and others had been digging at J.W. Reynolds' tavern,
his brother in law, on the Youngstown road; its depth about 25 feet. As soon
as he reached the bottom of the ladder, he was seen to fall as dead. Stephen
Clark, lately from Bedford, Penn. Immediately went down to his assistance,
who on reaching the bottom, instantly fell an expired. Jacob Enbodie,
brother to John, ignorant of the cause of this shocing scene, hastened down,
in the hope of rendering assistance to those already down, but he too, fell,
on reaching the bottom, and expired in a few minutes - this tragic scene, was
not to stop here, although those who were at the mouth of the well had become
alarmed to a degree beyond description, yet Peter Wolford had the temerity to
descend the fatal ladder, with the thought of ascending, should be feel any
disagreeable sensations on descending; on gaining the bottom, he called for a
rope, to escape by the ladder, he came up about fifteen feet, then fell
backwards, and expired.
More than one hour elapsed before they were got out. Every exertion was
made to restore them to life, by physicians and others but without effect,
although they bled freely, and Wolford's pulse beat for some time after he
was got out,
Experiments were tried afterwards, by letting down a chicken; it was drawn
up instantly, but lifeless; it recovered after being in the pure air again -
it was let down a second time, it was again drawn up, but recovered no
more. Fire immediately extinguished on being thrown down.
Water was profusely thrown down the well to expel or break the foul air -
it had not that effect, [W. Preas.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 5, Wednesday Evening, August 4, 1813.
COUNTERFEITS!
From the Chillicoth Fredonion of July 13.
On Wednesday last, a suspicious character passed several notes in this
town on the Bank of Philadelphia, which were soon after discovered to be
counterfeits. An immediate search was made for the culprit, as soon as the
fraud was detected, but he had previously found means to escape. He appears
to be about 30 years of age, is about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches hight, pretty
stout made, fresh colored, and has a down look; he had on, when he passed
thro, this town, a dark cotton coatee, striped cotton pantaloons, and
boots. It is probable that he is lurking about some of the small towns in
this state; and will undoubtly practise his impositions on the
unsuspecting. By the subjoined article from the Lebanon Star of June 24, it
will be seen that the imposition has not been confined to this quarter: - On
thursday evening and Friday morning last, two men were busily engaged in
passing and exchanging notes on the banks of Philadelphia, Alexandria and
Virginia, a part were 10 and others 5 dollar notes; the notes were in a short
time discovered to be counterfeit, and the impostors had eloped. We are happy
however to observe that one of them (who calls him self Israel Waggoner) was
seized at Waynesville, and is now safety lodged in jail at this place - the
other has not yet as we have learned been taken into custody: the notes on
the Philadelphia bank are payable to M Mantle, G Clemen, president, and Q
Campbell, cashier; they are generally well executed and will require a close
scrutiny to discern the cheat.
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Bridge Contractors, Take Notice.
THAT the Commissioners will meet on Monday the 30th day of August inst. At
Licking creek, where the road crosses the same, near the house of Hugh
Alexander, leading from Mercersburg, by Hunter's and Stuarts' mills, to
contract with any person, or persons, who are disposed to enter into
contract, will give their attendance on said day, where the commissioners
will meet precisely at 9 o'clock, A.M.
JAMES WILLIAMS,
JACOB PUDERBAUGH, Com'rs.
JOHN SCHELL.
Commissioners' Office, Bedford, August 4, 1813.
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TO THE LOVERS Of Natural Curiosity!
The ladies and gentlemen of Bedford, and its vicinity, are respectfully
informed, that there is now for exhibition (one door south of the True
American Printing Office,) a collection of LIVING ANIMALS, among which is a
large bird called the CASSOWARA, weighing 115 pounds, and will take an apple
out of a person's hand seven feet high, and swallow it whole. This
remarkable bird will digest Iron, Lead, Brick-bats, &c.
ALSO - A very curious animal called the SIMIA PAPIA, which for singularity
of conduct and appearance, will astonish the most learned and curious.
BARBARY & AFRICAN APES,
Together with a variety of Music, such as Violin, Clarinet, Tamarind, SYMBAL,
Organ, &c, &c.
These Natural Curiosities it is expected will continue in this place until
the 10th inst. When they will be removed.
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VACCINE MATTER.
THE subscriber having been appointed by the President of the United States,
Agent for vaccination, hereby gives notice, that Genuine Vaccine Matter will
be furnished to any Phisician, or other citizen of the United States, who may
apply to him for it. The application must be made by post, and the requisite
fee (Five Dollars) in the current bank paper of any of the middle states,
forwarded with it. When required, such directions, &c how to use it, will be
furnished with the matter, as will enable any discreet person who can read and
write, to secure his owo family from the small pox, with the greatest
certainty, and without any trouble or danger.
All letters on the subject, to or from the undersigned, and not exceeding
half an ounce in weight, are carried by the United States' mail free of
postage in conformity to a late act of congress, entitled "An act to
encourage Vaccination."
JAMES SMITH, U.S. Agent for Vaccination, Baltimore. June 16, 1813.
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STRAY SHEEP.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, some time in September last, TWO
STRAY SHEEP - one of which is a Ram, and appears to be about 1 year old - the
other is a Weather, with both ears cropped. The owner is desired to come
forward, prove property pay charges and take them away.
JOHN BOUMGARDNER. Bedford township, July 5, 1813.
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The True American. Vol 1, No. 9, Wednesday Evening, September 1, 1813.
Democratic Meeting.
At a numerous meeting of Democratic Republicans of the county of Bedford,
held at the house of Thomas Moore, in Bedford, on the 3d of August, 1813,
WILLIAM ALEXANDER, ESQ. was called to the chair, and JAMES GRAHAM, appointed
secretary, after which the following resolutions were entered into, VIZ :
1st. RESOLVED, That the Democratic Republican citizens of the several
townships in Bedford county, do assemble on Saturday, the 28th of August
inst. At their usual places of meeting, for the purpose of nominating
Delegates to represent their townships in a general committee; and that the
following persons be appointed to give notice to the respective townships, of
said meetings, VIZ :
Bedford Borough John Tod
Bedford Township Samuel Lowrey
Air do Francis Kendell
Belfast do Daniel Daniels
Bethel do Jacob Hart
Dublin do George Dansdill
Hopewell do Martin Mayor
Woodberry do Jacob Puderbaugh
Greenfield* do William Crawford
St. Clair do William Crissman
Napier do Gabriel Hull
Londonderry do David Bonnell
Colerain do Jacob Shoemaker
Southampton do Jacob Adams
Providence do Jacob Barndollar
Cumb'd Valley do George Hardinger
2nd. RESOLVED, That the Delegates do meet at the house of George Myers, at
Bloody Run, on Friday, the 10th day of September next, to fix upon a Ticket to
be supported at the next General Election, and that the said Delegates do
produce a certificate of their election, to the General committee, signed by
the Chairman and Secretary of their meeting.
3rd. RESOLVED, That John Noble, George Burd and David Mann, be conferrees
to meet a like number of conferrees from Somerset and Cambria counties, at
the house of John Stotler on the Pennsylvania road, on Tuesday, the 7th day
of September next, to fix upon a candidate for Senator, to represent the
district composed of Bedford, Somerset and Cambria counties.
4th. RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the
chairman and secretary, and published in the True American, and Bedford
Gazette.
WM. ALEXANDER, Chairman.
JAMES GRAHAM, Secretary.
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* The inhabitants of Greenfield township, will meet at the house of Jacob
Smith, in said township.
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COMMUNICATED.
Consistency.
At an election for Delegates, held at Bedford, on the 28th August, Martin
Reilley and James Taylor, of Bedford, had a majority of votes, these
gentlemen will of course go to Bloody Run, on the day of the general
committee meeting.
It may be asked how they were elected, the answer can be most correctly
made by those acquainted with the manoeuvering of candidates, that the
gentlemen above named, have not been considered members of the Democratic
party for some time past, is certain - to prove which, it will be only
necessary to refer to the Bedford Gazette of the 6th October, 1809, which
contains a piece dated the 2d of that month, signed by Martin Reiley, in
company with John Lyon, Doctor Watson, Doctor Anderson Samuel Riddle, William
Proctor, and sundry other federalists, recommending Josiah Espy, as a
candidate for Senator. That James Taylor, the other Delegate, signed a paper
of the 2d Sept. 1812, recommending S. Riddle, Esq. For congress. - Now if such
conduct is not sufficient to shew that those persons move in convert with the
federalists, what more can be required?
PLAIN DEALER.
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A Proclamation.
WHEREAS in and by an act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, entitled "An act to regulate the General Elections within this
Commonwealth;" it is enjoined on me to give publick notice of such election
to be held, and to enumerate in such notice, what officers are to be elected:
- I, Joseph S. Morrison, sheriff of the county of Bedford, do therefore make
known, and give this Publick Notice to the Electors of the said County of
Bedford, that a General Election will be held in said county, on the SECOND
TUESDAY OF OCTOBER next, (being the 12th day of the month) at the several
election districts, viz.
The Electors of the Borough of Bedford, and township of Bedford and
Colerain, to meet at the Court-house, in said borough.
The Electors of the township of St. Clair, to meet at the house of Thomas
Vickroy, in said township.
The Electors of the township of Cumberland Valley, to meet at the house of
John McCoy, in said township.
The Electors of the township of Londonderry, to meet at the house of
Daniel Devore, in said township.
The Electors of the township of Southampton, to meet at the house of Jacob
Adams, in said township.
The Electors of the township of Greenfield, to meet at the house of Ulrich
Zeth, in said township.
The Electors of the township of Woodberry, to meet at the house of William
Hart, in said township.
The Electors of the township of Hopewell, to meet at the house of William
Lane, on the south side of Juniata, near the mouth of Yellow creek, in said
township.
The Electors of the township of Providence, to meet at the house of
Michael Barndollar, at Bloody run, in said township.
The Electors of the township of Dublin, to meet at the house of George
Dansdill, in said township.
The Electors of the township of Bethel, to meet at the house of James
Parsons, at Warfordsburgh, in said township.
The Electors of the township of Belfast, to meet at the house of Aaron
Clevinger, in said township.
The Electors of the township of Air, and that part of Dublin township,
which lies within the Great Cove, beginning at the division-line near the
Narrows, and from thence a west course to the Scrub Ridge mountain, so as to
include Matthias Ambrosure's farm, to meet at the house of Jacob Fore, in
McConnelstown.
The Electors of the township of Napier, to meet at the house of George
Rock, in the village of Schellsburg.
AT WHICH TIME AND PLACES,
The qualified Electors, as aforesaid, will elect, by ballot -
One person for Senator of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in conjunction
with the counties of Somerset and Cambria.
Two persons for Members of the House of Representatives of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
One person for Commissioner of Bedford county.
Three persons as Auditors for settling the accounts of the Commissioners
of said county.
Two persons for the office of Sheriff of Bedford county; and
Two persons for the office of Coroner of said county.
And in and by an act of the General Assembly of this state, passed the
17th day of March, 1806, it is directed that the Inspectors of the said
General Election, shall be chosen, by ballot, on the Friday next preceding
the first Tuesday in October (being the 24th day of September next) at the
several election districts; and the election of such Inspectors shall be held
by the respective Constables, (who are required to give at least one week's
notice of such election) assisted by two qualified citizens, chosen by such
citizens, qualified to vote, as shall be then present and the Inspectors
chosen, are required to be at the places of their districts, on the day of
the General election aforesaid, at 9 o'clock in the morning, to do and
perform the duties required of them.
And the Return Judges of the respective districts aforesaid, are hereby
required to meet at the Court-house, in the borough of Bedford, on the Friday
next after he said second Tuesday in October, then and there to perform
those things required of them by law.
Given under my hand at Bedford, this 20th day of August, in the year of
our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and teirteen, and the thirty-eighth year
of the Independence of the United States.
JOSEPH S. MORRISON, Sheriff.
Sheriff's-Office, BEDFORD, Aug. 25, 1813.
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TO THE ELECTORS OF BEDFORD COUNTY.
Fellow-citizens.
I Am a Candidate for the SHERIFF'S OFFICE, for the county of Bedford, at the
next general election; if you will give me your votes, and I should be
elected, I will endeavor to discharge the duties of the office with fidelity,
and thankfully acknowledge my obligations to you.
I am very respectfully,
your humble servant,
ROBERT SHANNON.
Bedford, August 20, 1813.
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NOTICE.
Is hereby given to those persons who gave their NOTES, for sundry articles
purchased at the vendue of John Helm, deceased, that the said notes are now
due, and those who neglect to come forward and discharge them immediately,
will shortly find them left with a Justice of the peace for collection.
ISAAC WILSON,
JOHN BOWSER, Adm'rs.
St. Clair township, Aug. 28,
9-nq.
The True American, Vol. 1, No. 10, Wednesday Evening, September 8, 1813.
Delegate Meeting.
At a meeting of the Delegates from Bedford and Somerset counties, at the
house of John Stotler, on the Pennsylvania road, on Tuesday, the 7th day of
September, John Tod, Esq. Was unanimously agreed upon to be recommended to
the republican citizens of Bedford, Somerset and Cambria counties, as a
suitable person to be supported for Senator, at the ensuing Election, and we,
the undersigned, pledge ourselves to use all honorable means to promote his
Election.
ALEXR. OGLE,
GEORGE BURD,
ROBERT PHILSON,
JOHN NOBLE,
ABRAHAM SCHELL,
DAVID MANN.
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JACOB FLETCHER,
Respectfully informs his friend and the public in general, that he is a
candidate for the SHERIFF's OFFICE, at the ensuing election. Should he be
elected, he pledges himself to discharge the duties attached to the office
with fidelity, and in such a manner as shall give general satisfaction.
He also returns his sincere thanks to the Electors of Bedford county, for
their patronage at a former Election.
Bedford, Sept. 8, 1813.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 11, Wednesday Evening, September 15, 1813.
Delegate Meeting.
At a numerous and respectable meeting of Delegates from the several
townships of Bedford county, held at the house of Mr. George Myers, at Bloody
Run, on Friday, the 10th day of Sept. 1813. David Fields was called to the
chair, and Martin Reiley appointed secretary, after which the following
ticket was agreed upon by a majority of the delegates present to be supported
at the next General Election, and recommended to the Democratic Republicans of
Bedford county.
Assembly.
JOSEPH S. MORRISON,
JACOB HART.
Sheriff.
THOMAS MOORE.
Coroner.
GEORGE DANSDILL.
Auditors.
LEWIS KEITH,
JOHN DAVIS.
PHILIP HARDINGER.
Resolved, That this meeting approve of the nomination of JOHN TOD, Esq.
For senate, as agreed upon by the Delegates from Bedford and Somerset
counties, on the 7th Sept. inst. And that the proceedings of this meeting,
signed by the chairman, and secretary, be published in the Bedford True
American.
DAVID FIELDS, Chairman.
MARTIN REILEY, Secretary.
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COMMUNICATED.
A majority of the Democratic Delegation meeting have fixed upon a ticket
to be supported at the ensuing general Election. - the writer of this, will
say nothing at present, of the improper manner in which some of the Delegates
were influenced to vote for Thomas Moore, as sheriff, and by men that will not
support him, as one of them, when a delegate left his house, was overheard
making use of the expression "he's right." I will inform him, that the
PEOPLE have not yet gone wrong.
A motion was made by the Chairman of the meeting, that the Delegates
present, should consider themselves bound to support the ticket agreed upon -
It was opposed by Major Taylor, and not even seconded by one of the
Delegates. It is well known that neither the Chairman, or Secretary voted
for Thomas Moore; and it is also known, that several influential characters
among the delegates, will oppose his Election. If I was asked for my opinion
of the Delegates, I would say, that they were not a very discerning people,
when five of them voted for John Christ, as Coroner, and not one vote could
be obtained for a man of Jacob Bonnett's standing in society.
PLAIN DEALER.
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DIED - On Sunday evening last, an infant child, of William Reynolds Esq.,
near this borough.
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Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from my custody, on Tuesday the 14th of Sept. a Blacksmith by the
name of Matthew Jones, he is about five feet ten or eleven inches high, stout
made, black hair, and dark complexion. Whoever takes up said runaway, and
secures him in the jail of Bedford county, shall receive the above reward,
but no charges, by me
JOSEPH POTTS, Const.
Bedford township, Sept. 15, 1813.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 12, Wednesday Evening, September 22, 1813.
TO THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF BEDFORD COUNTY.
THE subscriber being encouraged by a number of his friends, is induced to
offer himself a CANDIDATE for the office of SHERIFF, at the ensuing general
election; and should he fortunately be elected, he will endeavor to evince
his gratitude by executing the duties of the office with fidelity and
impartiality.
DAVID REILEY.
Bedford, Sept. 22, 1813.
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Regimental Orders.
THE enroled inhabitants, subject to Militia duty, residing within the bounds
of the 105th Regiment of P.M. are hereby notified to parade in companies, for
the purpose of training, on Monday, the 4th day of October next - and in
battalions as follows: The first battalion on Monday, the 18th day of October
- and the second battalion on Tuesday the 19th day of October next.
The commissioned and staff-officers of said Regiment, will also meet at
the court-house, in the borough of Bedford, on Monday the 17th inst. for the
purposes of training, at 11 o'clock A.M.
THOMAS MOORE,
Lieut. Col. Comd't.
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>From the Pennsylvania Farmer.
Mr. Michael Garver, of Hollidaysburg, Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania, has
discovered a plan by which nearly as quick and sure a shot may be made with
the cannon of a vessel in motion, (if the motion is even ten degrees in six
seconds,) as can be done with a rifle upon land.
He has also discovered a Spherical Shell, and for both he expects to
obtain a patent.
When the cannon has recoiled, she stops till she is loaded. Then by
touching a trigger, she runs forward to the port, without any other
assistance, much faster than if dragged by men. The gun and carriage take up
no more room than usual.
The shell turns in the air like a rifle shot, and being sharp at the fore
end, it flies surer and at least twice the distance of a round one, when
fired from a large cannon. It will cost no more than a round one, and will
not miss fire as the round sometimes do. From the construction of the shell,
there is no doubt that it may be drove through the side of a ship at a
considerable distance, from a 32 pounder.
With such a cannon and such shells, a superior enemy might be destroyed
before he could approach.
Any gentleman wishing a full description with a draft, may obtain it by
addressing a letter post paid, to Michael Garver - Hollidaysburg, &c.
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Inspectors' Election.
The first day of October is the day on which the election for Inspectors,
will be held, - not on the 24th inst. as published in the sheriff's
proclamation.
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TO THE CITIZENS OF BEDFORD COUNTY.
HAVING heretofore offered myself as a candidate for the SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
from motives which I hope will be approved of by my friends, I have though
proper to decline in favor of my neighbor and friend, Mr. Robert Shannon.
My friends who may think proper to support Mr. Shannon, will confer an
obligation upon me.
JACOB FLETCHER.
Bedford, Sept. 1813.
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Somerset County Meeting.
Pursuant to the Resolution of the general county meeting of the
Republicans of the county of Somerset, held at Somerset, the 31st of August,
1813, the following Republican Delegates met at the house of Jacob Blocher,
Esq. In the borough of Somerset, on the 18th day of September, inst. in order
to nominate suitable persons, as candidates, for the different offices to be
supported by the Republicans of said county at the next general election.
To wit: Christian Ankeny, sen. James Hanna, esq. John Gebhart, sen. David
King, Jacob Glessner, esq. Doctor John Cook, George Baron, John Fleming,
miller, Ruel Peterson, General Alexander Ogle, Col. Jehu B. Jones, John Hahn,
Benjamin Rhiner, Jacob Blocher, esq. Matthias Rhee_ John Coler, and Jonathan
Server.
General Alexander Ogle, being called to the chair, and James Hanna, esq.
Appointed secretary, the following Resolutions, were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That each delegate here assembled, do pledge his sacred honor,
each one to the other, that he will abide by the decision of the majority,
and that he will support the persons who shall be placed on the ticket by
fair and honorable means.
The Delegates, then proceeded to vote, when it appeared that the following
persons had a majority of votes,
Senator,
JOHN TOD.
Assembly,
JAMES MITCHELL,
ISAAC HUSBAND.
Sheriffs,
JACOB ANKENY,
GEORGE PILE.
Commissioner,
GODFREY STAHL,
ADAM LEPLEY.
Auditors,
JOHN FLETCHER,
DAVID KING,
HENRY FISHER.
Coroner,
NORMAND BRUCE,
GEORGE GEBHART.
Trustees,
ALEXANDER OGLE,
JAMES HANNA.
Resolved, That the above ticket be recommended to the Republican Citizens of
Somerset county, to be supported at the ensuing general electoin.
ALEXANDER OGLE, Chairman.
JAMES HANNA, Secretary,
Sept. 18, 1813.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 1 [14], Wednesday Evening, October 6, 1813.
NOTICE,
IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the following Administration account is filed in the
Register's office at Bedford, and will be laid before the Orphan's Court, on
Friday the 5th day of November next, for final decree of confirmation. In
the mean time it is open for the inspection of all concerned, to wit:
The supplemental administration account of Addis Linn, administrator of
the goods and chattels of Elisha Linn, deceased.
DAVID MANN, Register.
Register's Office,
Bedford, Oct. 6, 1813.
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SIX DOLLARS REWARD.
Strayed from the plantation of Thomas Duncan, near Bigham's Tavern, 7
miles from Chambersburgh, on the night of the 31st ult. Two Bay Mares, and a
Bay Horse, - one of the mare's supposed to be 11 years old, with a ring on
her face, and near 15 hands high; the other mare is 8 years old, about 14
hands high, with a small lump on her back; the Horse is 4 years old, near 15
hands high, and meally nos'd - no other marks remembered. Any person taking
up said creatures, shall receive the above reward, and for one or two of them
in proportion, and all reasonable charges paid, by delivering them to the
subscriber, at Thomas Duncan's.
DAVID WILSON.
September 7, 1813.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 15, Wednesday Evening, October 13, 1813.
WILL BE SOLD, By Public Vendue,
ON Tuesday, the 2d day of November next, at the dwelling house of the
subscriber, in the town of Bedrford - Horses, cows, waggon. Ploughs, harrows,
horse gears, and a variety of other articles too numerous to mention.
The vendue will begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon, when due attendance
and a reasonable credit will be given.
The subscriber also informs the public, that he is now supplied with
excellent leather, which he will dispose of at a reasonable price, for cash
or raw hides.
JAMES WILLIAMS.
Bedford, Oct. 12, 1813.
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STRAY STEER.
Came to the premises of the subscriber at Bloody Run, on the 22nd day of
September last, a SPOTTED STEER, about 3 years old last spring, with a piece
cut off the left ear, a slit, and a hole about the size of a half-penny in
the right ear. The owner is desired to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take him away.
MICHAEL BARNDOLLAR.
Any person wishing to purchase HOPS, can be supplied by the subscriber.
M. BARNDOLLAR.
Bloody Run, Oct. 7, 1813.
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Wanted Immediately, A SMART ACTIVE BOY,
As an apprentice to the SADDLING BUSINESS.
One from 14 to 16 years old would be preferred.
JOHN LYSINGER.
Providence township, Oct. 1813.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 16, Wednesday Evening, October 20, 1813.
ELECTION.
The following is a correct return of the votes given in at the several election
districts in this county, on Tuesday the 12th instant.
Candidates 1* 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Total
SENATOR
John Tod 125 298 50 110 61 63 92 112 123 129 61 67 47 82 1420
Jacob Saylor 88 56 32 4 14 00 7 85 20 23 88 15 5 11 448
ASSEMBLY
J.S. Morrison 89 303 52 116 54 62 79 100 117 122 60 65 46 82 1347
Jacob Hart 124 132 59 124 57 60 54 80 84 81 51 58 42 69 1075
J. Piper 92 217 32 9 20 3 47 120 62 78 96 26 9 21 832
W. Patterson 120 45 27 5 23 1 22 87 23 19 87 17 5 8 489
SHERIFF
Thomas Moore 115 128 48 112 55 54 58 93 85 48 70 55 42 72 1035
R. Shannon 90 139 33 7 22 3 41 97 42 50 79 27 12 18 660
D. Reiley 56 139 11 12 10 19 32 48 34 84 12 16 2 6 481
COMMISSIONER
David Fore 121 91 52 89 58 50 55 94 77 90 54 58 43 78 1010
J. Reynolds 88 260 31 20 18 13 44 98 65 59 95 23 8 14 836
AUDITORS
J. Davis 118 218 53 110 69 62 56 98 95 91 60 57 44 77 1208
L. Keith 119 137 52 110 56 62 56 98 94 91 59 57 44 77 1112
P. Hardinger 116 136 52 110 56 62 56 97 93 85 58 57 44 77 1099
P. Morgert 94 211 32 10 15 1 43 99 49 65 89 24 8 14 754
A. MGregor 94 132 32 10 11 1 43 99 48 58 90 24 8 14 664
R. Morton 93 214 34 10 18 1 43 99 47 59 90 24 8 14 753
CORONER
G. Dansdill 110 217 53 105 55 62 58 99 94 39 60 58 44 75 1179
W. Beckwith 120 129 32 11 20 1 42 97 48 58 88 26 8 16 696
From the foregoing return, it appears that Joseph S. Morrison, and Jacob Hart are
elected to the assembly Thomas Moore, sheriff David Fore,
commissioner Lewis Keith, John Davis, Esq. and Philip Hardinger,
auditors and George Dansdill, coroner.
Information received from Somerset, states that for senator, John Tod run near two
to one, his election is beyond any doubt.
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1. Air Township
2. Bedford District
3. Belfast
4. Bethel
5. Dublin
6. Cum. Valley
7. Greenfield
8. Hopewell
9. Napier
10. Providence
11. St. Clair
12. Southampton
13. Willscreek
14. Woodberry tonshp
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 17, Wednesday Evening, October 27, 1813.
Lately Received
And for sale as above a quantity of both Eight day, & Thirty hour CLOCKS, of
a very superior quality - they will be disposed of, on the most favorable
terms, and warranted.
JOHN SCHELL, Jun'r.
Bedford, Oct. 27, 1813.
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Saddling Business.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general
that he continues to carry on the Saddling Business, at his house, in east
Pittstreet, in the borough of Bedford. And as he has lately received from
Philadelphia, a large assortment of skirting, seating and trimmings, of the
first quality, he will be enabled to finish work to such as favour him with
their custom, on the shortest notice and on reasonable terms.
The subscriber also requests those who are indebted to him for any length
of time past, to come forward and make payment, as he can not give further
indulgence for it must be well known to all his friends and customers, that
he must pay cash for every article in his line of business.
THOMAS M. SEDWICK.
Oct. 13, 1813.
17 - nq.
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WILL BE SOLD, By Public Vendue,
ON THE PREMISES, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, or TRACT of LAND,
SITUATE in Hopewell township, Bedford county, containing two hundred and
eighteen acres and fifty-four perches, and allowance, late the property of
JOHN BOWSER, deceased.
On this tract of land there are erected two log dwelling houses and a good
barn; there are also on the premises, a large apple orchard, and a number of
never failing springs of good water.
Persons wishing to view for themselves, will be shewn the premises on
application to Nicholas Bowser, living on the same.
An indisputable title will be given to the purchaser.
The terms, &c. will be made known on the day of sale, by Theodorus
Snowberger and John Piper, executors of the estate of John Bowser, deceased.
The sale to commence on Monday the 29th day of November next, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon.
T. SNOWBERGER,
JOHN PIPER. Ex'ors.
Oct. 17, 1813.
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DIED - On Monday morning last, in the 64th year of her age, Mrs. Elizabeth Wertz,
relict of Mr. Peter Wertz, deceased, of Napier township.
The following is the result of the election for Senator, in the district composed
of the counties of Bedford, Somerset and Cambria.
Tod, Saylor.
Bedford county 1420 448
Somerset do 826 278
Cambria do 259 43
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2505 769
769
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Majority for John Tod, 1736
The return Judge from Bedford county on his way to Stoystown, to meet the judges from Somerset and Cambria, LOST
the Bedford county return - so that Mr. Tod's majority, as returned to Senate, is but 764.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 19, Wednesday Evening, November 10, 1813.
Six Dollars Reward.
LOST
ON the 19th of September, in the town of Munster, Cambria County, a
RED MOROCCO POCKET BOOK.
containing a five dollar bank-note, several notes of hand, and sundry other papers
of no use to any person but the owner.
Any person who may find said pocket book, and leave it with Michael M'Guire,
innkeeper, in Munster, or James McCoy (?), Esq. in Ebensburg, or Benjamin Wright
in the town of Newry, or the subscriber in Greenfield township, Bedford county,
shall receive the above reward.
PETER O'NEAL.
Nov. 10, 1813.
nq.
Clocks & Watches.
THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public in general,
that he continues to carry on the CLOCK & WATCH-MAKING business, in all its variety,
at his old stand in Bedford. Persons dealing with him will find it much to their
advantage, as he warrants his work to be good, and is always on the spot to rectify
any mistakes or accidents that may occur.
While he is ever ready to oblige his fellow-citizens, he is determined not to put
himself to any trouble in repairing clocks purchased from store-keepers, who wish to
injure and oppose him in his trade.
JACOB DIEHL.
Nov. 9th, 1813.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 21, Wednesday Evening, November 24, 1813.
DIED - On Monday morning the 22d inst. Mrs. Martha Rea, wife of Mr. Thomas Rea, Junr. Of this place.
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List of Causes,
Set down for trial at January Term, 1814.
1 Lee of Paul Werth vs John Coulter
2 Lane and Davis vs Ephraim Sutton
3 R. Neaves exr's vs William Kay
4 Same vs L. Fluck's amr's.
5 M. Murphy vs Jacob Rowland
6 John Leedy vs Edward Cowan
7 Nichoas Leech vs Daniel Cretzer
8 Frederick Byers vs John Lutz
9 Putman's admr's. vs Ward and Dickey
10 J. Potts' ex'rs. vs William Lane
11 Lane and Davis vs William Moyer
12 Philip Stoner vs Ryland and Dasher
13 John Mowrer vs Gabriel Hull
14 P Livergood's use vs Adam Bowman
15 G. Lucas et al vs Mickel & Mickel
16 John Smith vs Hill & Coons
17 Same vs Same
18 F. Zimmer vs Frederick Hentzer
19 Jacob Beam vs John Smith
20 S Davidson's admr's vs Joshua Johnson
21 Shingletaker et al vs Jacob Melott et al
22 Thomas Heyden vs John Pepple
23 Jacob Hill vs John Moon
24 George Kimmell vs Thomas Vickroy
25 C Brown's admr's vs Michael Hay
26 Dunn and King vs William Lane
27 John Kay's use vs Isaac Grove
28 Adam Exline vs Henry Beltz
29 J Graham's ex'trix vs George Davidson
30 Isabella Graham vs Same
31 J James' use vs Thomas Vickroy
32 Fletcher & Kerns vs Wm. Proctor jun.
DAVID MANN, Proth'y.
Prothonotary's Office,
Bedford, Nov. 24, 1813.
CLOCKS, &c.
REPAIRED on the shortest notice, and most reasonable terms. Apply at the store
of John Scholl, junr. in the borough of Bedford.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 24, Wednesday Evening, December 15, 1813.
Governor Snyder has appointed RICHARD T. LEECH, Esq. Of Montgomery county,
Surveyer General, in the room of Andrew Porter, deceased.
Robert Smith, of Franklin county, is elected Speaker of the House of Representatives
of this state.
MARRIED - On last evening, by Christopher Reiley, Esq. Mr. Jacob Claar,
to Miss Jemima Fickle both of this place.
SHERIFF's SALE.
BY virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas issued out of the court of common pleas
of Bedford county, & to me directed, will be sold at the court-house, in the borough
of Bedford, on Wednesday, the 5th day of January next - a Tract of Land situate on the
waters of Town Creek and Sweet Root, in Southampton township, Bedford county, adjoining
lands of Thomas Worley, John Rowland, and others, containing three hundred and fifty
acres, with the appurtenances. - Seized and taken in execution, as the property of
Jacob Rowland, at the suit of Michael Murphy, and Simon Houser.
THOMAS MOORE, Sheriff.
Sheriff's office, Bedford,
Dec. 14, 1813.
SHERIFF's SALE.
BY virtue of a writ of Venditionis Exponas, issued out of the court of common pleas
of Bedford county, and to me directed, will be sold at the Court-house, in the borough
of Bedford, on Wednesday, the 5th day of January next - The undivided half part of a
Tract of Land, situate in Bedford township, adjoining lands of John I. Kuntz, Henry Weyant
and John Earnest, containing one hundred and ninety-nine acres, with the appurtenances.
- Seized and taken as the property of Frederick Hentze, at the suit of Frederick Zimmer.
THOMAS MOORE, Sheriff.
Sheriff's office, Bedford,
[date obscured]
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 25, Wednesday Evening, December 22, 1813.
MARRIED - On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Alexander Boyd, Mr. ROBERT GIBSON,
to Miss POLLY ROTHROCK, daughter of Mr. Frederick Rothrock, all of this place.
MERCHANDIZE.
John Schell,
RETURNS his sincere thanks to his friends for their past favors, and with pleasure
informs them, that he continues the
STORE-KEEPING BUSINESS,
At his old stand, where he will keep constantly on hand
A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
Dry Goods, & Groceries.
He has just received a quantity of most excellent
SALT.
Lately Received
And for sale as above, a quantity of both
Eight day, & Thirty hour
CLOCKS,
of a very superior quality - they will be disposed of, on the most favorable terms,
and warranted.
JOHN SCHELL, Jun'r.
Bedford, Oct. 27, 1813.
Information Wanted.
GEORGE SHEAFFER, who resided in Lancaster, Pa. about 7 years since, and followed
the baking business about that period, will hear of something to his advantage by
making application to the Editor of the Franklin Repository, Chambersburg. The last
time he was heard of, he resided somewhere within about 40 miles of Pittsburgh.
The Bedford, Greensburg, and Pittsburgh Editors, will subserve the cause of
humanity, by giving this notice one or two insertions in their respective papers.
October 19, 1813.
CAUTION!
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against trespassing, or throwing down the fences
on the plantation of Henry Wertz, senior half a mile south of Bedford, now in the care
of the subscriber, as much injury has been done lately by such conduct. I will give
a reward of five dollars to any person who will give the necessary information against
any person throwing down the fences, or otherwise injuring said plantation, so that
they may be punished as the law in such cases directs.
PAUL WERTZ.
Nov. 17, 1813.
STRAY CATTLE.
BROKE into the inclosure of the subscriber on the night of the 16th Sept. last,
(living in Whip's cove, Bethel township, Bedford county,) the following described cattle
viz : A Black Steer, with a large white star in his forehead, and some white
on his hind legs - ALSO A white Steer, with black ears, black nose, and has a bell on
- ALSO A Red Steer, with some white under his belly. The aforesaid steers have neither
brand or ear mark that can be perceived, and are supposed to be about three years old last spring.
- ALSO A Black and White spotted Heifer, appearing to be forward with calf.
- ALSO A Red Heifer, with a white spot on her near hip, both these heifers have one and
the same mark, that is, a piece or crop off the right ear, a slit in the end of the left
ear, and a piece cut out of the lower side, no other mark perceivable - it is supposed
they will be three years old next spring.
They owner is desired to come for [end; bad copy]
PUBLIC NOTICE,
Is Hereby Given,
THAT the several Acts of Congress, passed at their last session, laying certain Internal
duties, will take effect from and after the 31st day of December, 1813, the provisions of which
must be complied with on pain of incurring the penalties attached to a violation thereof.
These provisions require retailers of wines, spirituous liquors, or foreign merchandize, to make
application in writing for, and to obtain a license; owners or superintendants of stills or boilers
intended to be worked, to make application in writing for, and to obtain a license; auctioneers
to enter into bonds, and under certain circumstances to take out a license; refiners of sugar to
enter into bonds, owners or keepers of carriages to enter the same, and obtain a certificate of
the payment of the duty; and discounted notes and bonds, together with bills of exchange, to
be stamped.
Persons interested herein, may examine the said laws at my office, where the mode of
making application and duties payable, with other circumstances proper for them to be
acquainted with, may be learned.
DAVID REILEY,
Collector of the revenue for the fourteenth Collection district of Pennsylvania,
Collector's office, Bedford,
December 8th, 1813.
NOTICE,
IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT the following Administration accounts are filed in the Register's office at Bedford,
and will be laid before the Orphan's court, on Friday the 7th day of January next, for final
decree of confirmation. In the mean time they are open for the inspection of all concerned, viz:
The supplemental account of Addis Linn, Administrator of the goods and chattels of Elisha
Linn, deceased.
The account of Jacob Snoebarger and Frederick Hartle, Administrators of the goods and
chattels of Frederick Hartle, deceased.
The account of Charles Dibert, and Thomas Croyle, Administrators of the goods and
chattels of Peter Holderbaum, deceased.
DAVID MANN, Register.
Register's office, Bedford,
December 8th, 1813.
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The True American, Vol. 1, No. 26, Wednesday Evening, December 29, 1813.
DIED - On Saturday morning last, of the dropsy, Mrs. MARGARET WALLICK, aged about
31 years, wife of Mr. John Wallick, of Bedford township.
WILL BE SOLD,
In pursuance of an Order of Orphans' Court of Bedford County, on Thursday the 6th day of
January next, at the Court house in the borough of Bedford, the following -
Valuable Tract of Land,
Situate and lying on the head of Smith's Run, in Napier township, containing
One Hundred and Sixty-five Acres and twenty-five perches,
with the usual allowance, adjoining lands formerly of Richard Lamberson and others - Late the
property of Robert Gibson, deceased.
The terms of sale will be made known by
ANN GIBSON,
WILLIAM GIBSON Admr's.
Bedford, Dec. 19, 1813.
MARRIED - On Saturday evening last, by the Rev. G.T. Kroemer, Mr. Daniel Miller, son of
Mr. Jacob Miller, of Westmoreland county, to Miss Barbara Ripley, daughter of Mr. Valentine
Ripley, of Bedford township.
SHERIFF's SALE.
By virtue of a writ of Venditionis Exponas, issued out of the court of common pleas of
Bedford county, and to me directed, will be sold at the Court-house, in the borough of
Bedford, on Saturday the 8th day of January next
A TRACT OF LAND,
Situate partly in Dublin, and partly in Belfast Townships, adjoining lands of David Jordan,
Daugherty's survey, Findley, and others, containing one hundred acres, more or less - Seized
and taken in execution as the property of Robert Ramsey, at the suit of John Fielden.
THOMAS MOORE, Sheriff.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
BEDFORD, Dec. 28, 1813.
Journeymen Tailors.
Wanted immediately, two or three Journeymen Tailors, to whom constant employment and
the highest wages will be given, by
SAMUEL HERRAGE,
Bedford Township, Dec. 8, 1813.
Attention.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, for more than one year past, are hereby requested to
come forward, and make immediate payment, those who neglect this notice, will shortly find
their accounts left in the hands of proper officers for collection.
LAWRENCE HARMAN.
Dec. 29, 1813.
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