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The Star and Enterprise from Newville, Pennsylvania • 3

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THE SEMI-WEEKLY VALLEY STAR. Semi- Valley Star. HOME AND AROUND. OwING to the absence of Rev. Mr.

Henderson, there will be no services held in the Presbyterian. Church on Sunday next. An election for Seven Directors will be held at the Banking House of Rea, Gra-550, cey on Monday, the 3d day of June, at 10 A. M. WE learn from the Adams Sentinel that J.

J. Herron, has been elected Captain of the dams Rifles," a company of Home Guards ganized at Gettysburg. Is Bennett Over, J. Bell Johnson, Jonas D. Huntsberger and John P.

Waggoner, of Company Second Regiment, P. were in town on yesterday, visiting their friends.They looked exceedingly well, and were in excellent spirits. Ix our columns will be found a communication from "Anderson," on the subject ed into our paper by "Stars and Stripes," last week. We must request all correspondents to limit their communications to fifty lines or less, hereafter. Our lines average nine words each.

HON. JOSEPH CASEY, of Harrisburg, and formerly of this Borough, has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Claims, to supply the vacane occasioned by the secession of Judge Scarborough, of Virginia. This is an excellent appointment; and his friends in this county are highly pleased with it. BRIG. GEN.

E. C. WILLIAMS of Camp Slifer, has our thanks for favors. The General is becoming exceedingly popular with not only the soldiers, but with everobody. He exerts every effort to make his men comfortable, and has won tor himself their esteem and regard.

Yesterday the citizens of Shippensburg forwarded four wagon loads of provisions to the Tenth Regiment of Volunteers Chambersburg. The provisions were contributed irrespective of parties or persons. Would not the citizens of Newville do well to send a supply to the Second Regiment, in which our boys are enrolled? Try it. -We stated in Monday's edition of the Star that the Big Spring Adamantine Guards and the Oakville Cavalry would parade in Newville, on Saturday next. We have since learned that the Guards only will be here.

The Oakville Cavalry will meet in Oakville on Saturday, when election of permanent officers of the company will be held. It is said that the Brigade Inspector will be present at the organization. THE Second and Third Regiments of Penn'a Volunteers passed through this place on Tuesday, on their way to Chambersburg, at which place they are now stationed. These regiments are composed of a noble set of men, who will do honor to the Union, in whose cause they are enlisted. Our Newville boys recently at Camp Scott, are in the Second Regiment.

FOR THE UNION Saturday attwo o'clock there will be a pole-raising at "Blue Hill School House, a short distance' east of Newville. A beautiful flag will be unfurled to the breeze at same hour. Addresses will be delivered by Messrs. Liar, Williams and McCachran. The Newville Brass Band will be in attendance, and Prof.

J. A. McKeehan will be present, to sing a number of songs appropriate to the occasion.The public (especially the ladies) are earnestly invited to attend. MORE four regiments of U.S. Soldiers passed here this morning, for burg.

Among them was the "Irish Regiment" Philadelphia, which was composed of a noble set of fellows who will do good service in the cause of the Union. Through the kindness of Capt, Murphy, company we are enabled to give the following list of officers of the regiment: Col. Owen, Lieut. Col. Heenan, Maj.

D. O'Cain, Adjt. John Dethro, Surgeon, Boyer, Asst. Surgeon Gilbert, It is said that several regiments will be taken to Chambersburg this afternoon. Ten thousand men are to be encamped there there this week.

Virginia Election. MARIETTA, May The following election returns have been received here from Western Virginia, showing Union majorities as stated Berkley county 700, Harrison 1,000, Wood 1,690, Morgan 400, Ritcher 378, Loudoun 1,000, Jackson 400, Wood 300, Pleasants 150, Doddridge Barbour 850, Taylor 700, Marion 450, Wet zell 1, Mason 1,700, Cabell 650, Kanawha 1,000, Wayne 800, Preston 500. AN EYE TO -The New York Herald of Saturday last contained this touching and business like obituary notice: At Syracuse, on Sunday, May 12, of of the heart, Heman G. Ward. He had just writing a letter when the fell destroyer came upon him so suddenly that, as he fell into the arms of a friend, the smile remained upon his countenance.

It may be a satisfaction to his numerous friends to know that his last smile has been perpetuated in a photograph, copies of which may be had upon application to A. Chapman, Syracuse House, in whose arms he breathed his last. Rochester and Syracuse papers please copy, HIGHLY IMPORTANT, -The continuance of the war must create a great demand, in various ways, for well qualified young men. and as het Iron City Commercial College of Pittsburgh, so extensively known throughont the country for the superior advantages it affords, continues its sessions without interruption throughout the year, young men would do well to prepare them selves at once for basicess by a course of training in this popular institution. THE terrible earthquake at Mendoza, it is supposed, destroyed eleven thousand people.

The sensation created throughout the republic was profound in the extreme, and the charitable were exerting themselves to collect money and other material aid for the sufferers. Erie Sewing Machine Company will furnish employment to a few active men to to act as Agents them. A preference will be given those well acquainted in the district in which apply, for which they apply, for which service they are willing to give a commission, or pay a salary of 300 to 700 dollars a year, and expenses. For partieulare, address "Erie Sewing Machine R. JAMES, General Agent, Milan, 0.

m14 MARRIED, On the 14th by Rev. J. Evans, Wm. H. Protzman, and Miss Laura Josephine, daughter of Z.

B. Clark, all of Hagerstown, Md. On the 25th by the same, Mr. John Weaver and Miss Caroline Steinbaugh, both of Hagerstown, Md. On the 21st by Rev.

J. Ulrich, Mr. Jacob Kutz and Miss Elizabeth Musselman, all of this county. On the 23d by Rev. C.

Rightmyer, Mr. Isaac Nisley, of Middletown, and Miss Barbara E. Miley, of Mechanicsburg. In Shippensburg, on Tuesday evening, 28th Mrs. Catharine E.

Wagner, (mother of Mr. J. C. Wagner, late of this office,) aged 63 years and 8 months. On Thursday morning, May 30, in Shippensburg, Miss Margaret Duncan, aged years.

On the 23d at his father's residence, Mr. Daniel Porter Drawbaugh, aged 22 years, 1 month and 29 days. On the 26th in West Pennsboro' Mr. David Rhodes, aged 17 years and 10 months. On the 26th in Newton Nancy Allen Heberlig, aged 2 years, 8 months and 20 days.

Rye Flour. 3 15 -White Wheat 1 30; Red do 120 Rye, 55 Corn 45. Oats, 25 -Clover, $4 25 Flax, 125; Timothy, 2 00 Oakvilie. Corrected by Newcomer Horn. Flour 84 50 Extra 4 75 Wheat White, 130 Red, 1 20 Rye 55 50 Onts, per 32 25 Cloverseed 50 Timothyseed.

2 25 Potatoes. 62 Butter 11 Eggs. 07 08 Cheese. 14 Ham 13; Sides and Shoulders, 10 $12 00 Mackerel $7 50 a 11 00 Herring, 5 50 a 7 00 G. A Salt, per 150 Plaster, per 6 50 Cement, per bbl.

2 50 Limeburners' Coal 3 20 Carlisie. Flour--Super, 84 87 Extra, $5 00; Family $5 25 Chambersburg. Flour White. $6 00 Red. $5 25 Potatoes 35 Newville.

-super $4 75 5.00 00 fancy 5 25 Buekwheat Flour. 3 00 Rye 3 00 Corn Meal. 3 00 White 1 25 Rod do. 1 20 Rye 55 Fall Barley. 55 Spring 50 CoN 45 Buckwheat 50 Outs 25 Cloverseed.

4 00 Tic 2 00 FIl ged 1 25 Potatoes. 50 Dried Apples. 75 Dried 5 00 Butter 10 Eggs 08 Chickens, per pair 25 a 32 Ham. 13 Sides and 08 Hogs, per 6 00 Print Pork 6 00 6 00 a 700 Mackerel, per $20 2's, $18; 3's, 14.00 00 Shad 15 00 Herring dE .600 Cheese 16 Lard. 10 Timothy .8 00 a 10 00 Clover 5 25 a 600 Hickory Wood, per cord Oak 66 Plaster, per ton .......650 Ccal.

per ton- -Lykens Valley. Anthracite 4 00 Limeburners' 3 25 82 00; per sack, 1 50 Candles, per lb 15 Soap, 46 06 Rags, 03 1 15 Red. 1 10 Rye. 50 Corn 40 Buckwheat, 25 Seeds Timothy 2 25 00 VALLEY STAR, per year 1 00 Notice. ELECTION will be held at the Bankidg A House of REA, GRACEY on MONDAY, JUNE 2D, 1861, at 10 o'clock, A.M., for the purpose of electing Seven Directors for the ensuing year.

ALEX. DAVIDSON, Pres't. JOHN P. RHOADS Cashier. ISSOLUTION.

-The Co-partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned under the firm-name of MILLER WAGNER. was this day dissolved by mutual consent. The Book Acconnts, Notes, of the firm are in the hands of J. M. MILLER, to whom those indebted are requested to make immediate payment, as it is desirable that the business of the firm be closed without delay J.

MILLER, Newville, May 23, 1861. J. C. WAGNER. P.

Accounts are at the Office. WANTED, BY KLINK For which the Highest Price WILL BE PAID IN GOODS AT THEIR STORE. Newville, May 27. To the Ladies. MISS HARRIET McLAUGHLIN ESPECTFULLY INFORMS, the Ladies of Newville and vicinity that she has removed her MILLINERY Establishment to the building recently occupied by, J.

W. MoDermond, near the Methodist -where sho will attend to the wants of all who may give her a call. All orders promptly attended to. mch14 M. WILLIAMS, Attorney at Law, NEWVILLE, PA.

Office one Door East of Davidson's Shoe Store. NONVEYANCING, COLLECTIONS, and all Business of his profession, will receive prompt attention. Also, Surveying and Drafting accurately executed. STATES UNION HOTEL, (Formerly Red Lion,) 606 and 608 Market Street, Above Sixth, PHILADELPHIA. James W.

Power. James Boon. TOWARD Benevolent Institution established by special Endowment, for the Relief of the sick and Distressed, afflicted with Virulent and Epidemie Diseases, and especially for the Cure of Diseases of the Sexual Organs. Medical Advice given gratis by the Acting Surgeon, to all who apply by mail, with a description of their condition, (age, occupation, habits of life, and in cases of extreme poverty Medicines furnished free of charge. Valuable Reports on and other Diseases of the Sexual organs, and on the NEw REMEDIES employed in the Dispensary, sent to the afflicted in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge.

Two or three stamps for postage will be acceptable. Address, DR. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Acting Surgeon Howard Association, No 2 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. By order of the Directory.

EZRA D. HEART ELL, President. GEO. FAIRCHILD, Secretary. may 31-ly DO YOU WANT WHISKERS! DO YOU WANT WHISKERS DO YOU WANT A MUSTACHE! DO YOU WANT A MUSTACHE! BELLINGHAM'S CELEBRATED STIMULATING ONGUENT, For the Whiskers and Hair.

WHE subscribers take pleasure in announcing to the Citizens of the United Stater that they have obtained the agency for, and are now enabled to offer to the American public, the above justly celebrated and world renowned article. THE STIMULATING ONGUENT is prepared by Dr. C. P. BELLINGHAM, an eminent physician of London, and is warranted to bring out a thick set of Whiskers or a Mustache in from three to six weeks.

This article is the only one of the kind used by the French, and in London and Paris it is in universal use. It is a beautiful, economical, soothing, yet stimnlating compound, acting, as if by magic upon the roots, causing a beautiful growth of luxuriant hair. If applied to the scalp it will cure BALDNESS, and cause to spring up in place of the bald spots a fino growth of new hair. Applied according to directions it will turn RED or towy hair DARK, and restore gray hair to its original color, leaving it soft, smooth and flexible. The "ONGUENT" is an indispensable article in every gentleman's toilet, and after one week's use they would not for any consideration be without it.

The subscribers are the only Agents for the article in the United States, to whom all orders must be addressed. Price One Dollar a box- for sale by all Druggists and Dealers; or a box of "Ongdent" (warranted to have the desired effect. will be sent to any who desire it, by mail (direct) securely packed, on receipt of price and postage, 81.18. Apply to or HORACE L. HEGEMAN CO, DRUGGISTS, 24 William Street, New York.

Schwerin's Annihilating POWDER DIED. 'S the only known and best article to exterminate Roaches, Moths, Bed Bugs, Ants, Flies, Fleas, Garden Worms, Vine Bugs, It contains no poison. Schwerin's Pills are sure death to Rats and Mice. M. Schwerin received certificates from President of Girard College, Directors of House of Refuge, Pennsylyanin Hospital, and ether prominent public institutions in Philadelphia.

Also, U.S. Jail, Washington, D. and Charity Hospital, New Orleans, La. The original certificutes can be seen at the Wholesale and Retail Depot, 124 North 20 street, above Arch, Philadelphia-and for sale by all Druggists and Grocers. Re Beware of spurious imitations.

Remember to ask for Schwerin's Annihilating Powder. None genuine unless signed sep6y M. SCHWERIN. WM. P.

LARKIN. H. H. SWARTZ LARKIN SWARTZ, MAMMOTH Photograph Gallery, South East Corner Eighth and Arch Streets, (Entrance on Eighth Street,) PHILADELPHIA. FTER many years' experience in all the vaA rious branches of the Art, the Proprietors confidently invite the attention of their friends, and the public, to their extensive establishment, which presents the opportunity for procuring the best pictures, equal at least, to any first-class Gallery in the United States.

Preparations are complete for executing all the improved styles known to the Art. They hare a patent arrangement for copying Daguerreotypes, making them Life size if desired -the only one of the kind in this country. Attached to this establishment are three coloring Artists. Photographs, including Painting, as low as $2.00 Do. with Frame, 2.62 Do.

at 75 cents and $1. Extra copies 50 or $5 per doz. Life size Photograph at 86, and Ivorytype at same price. Durable Ambrouypes at 50 cts. and upward.

A most extensive assortment of Gilt Frames, embracing a select and choice variety of the latest styles. Prices from 62 cents and upwards..

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