Newspapers: "The True American": Vol. 1, July - Nov, 1813: Bedford, Bedford Co, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja jbanja@email.msn.com USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. _____________________________________________________________________ NOTE: Not all issues included. The news and advertising extracts from The True American have been copied faithfully, including the original spelling and punctuation errors, and the transcriptions proofread to help ensure that no original errors were corrected and no additional errors incorporated into the text. 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 ~ 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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~ 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. ~ The Rev. James SAUNDERS, will preach this evening in the court house at early candle light. ~ Samuel O. Hendren, from Virginia, will preach in this place at the court house on Thursday next at 4 o'clock. ~~~~~ 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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~~~~~ 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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~~~~~ 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. - * The inhabitants of Greenfield township, will meet at the house of Jacob Smith, in said township. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~~~~~ 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. ~ 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. ~ DIED - On Sunday evening last, an infant child, of William Reynolds Esq., near this borough. ~ 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. ~~~~~ 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. ~ 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. ~ >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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~~~~~ 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. ~ 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. ~~~~~ 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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~~~~~ 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. MıGregor 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. * 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 toınshıp ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. ~ 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. ~ 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. ~~~~~ 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 ____ ____ 2505 769 769 ____ 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. ~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~ 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. ~ 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. ~~~~~ 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] ~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~ 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. ~~~~~