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One Happy Man.

The happiest man l have ever known is
far enough from being rich in money,
and who will never be very much nearer to it.
His calling fits him, and he likes it, rejoices
I'm its progress as much as in its results. He
has an active mind, well filled. He reads he
thinks. He tends his garden before sunrise
every morning-then rides sundry miles by
the rail-does ten hours work in ntown-whence
he returns happy and cheerful. With his own
smile he catches the earliest of the morning,
plucks the first rose of his garden, and goes to
work with the little flower in his hand and a
great one blooming out of his heart. He runs
over with charity, as cloud with rain; and it
is with him as with the cloud-what coming
from the cloud is rain to the meadows, is a
rainbow of glories to the cloud that pours it
out. The happiness of the affections fill the
good man, and he runs over with friendship
and love-connubial, parental, filial, friendly,
too, and philanthropic besides. His life is a
perpetual strap to catch sunbeam, - and it
always sssprings" and takes it in. 1 know no
man who gets more out of life; and the secret
of it is that he does his duty to himself, to his
brother, and to his God. 1 know rich men,
and learned men-men of great social position;
and if there is genius in America, know that
but happier man I have never known
Sermon Of Theodore Parker.
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EASTERN HORSES.

Most European horses like to teaze their RI
ders: the Eastern horses would as soon think
of fying. Nine out of ten English horses, if
an accident happens to your saddle OF brIdie'
will select that very moment for some display
of energy or temper. l have known many
Anatolian horses which you could stop in full
career simply by taking your foot out OF one
of the stirrups. Not that they are tame and
spiritless-far from it. Let the Anatoiian horse
know that his rider sits firm in the saddle,
that his feet press equally in either stirrup,
that the bride is all right, and that prancing
and curyetting are desired, and he will play at
that game with spirit enough to satisfy even
the most fastidious horseman. If the rider IS
ND for neckor-nothing race, his horse is the
horse to dash forward at all risks. But If his
master is faint and weak, the same horse feels
for him. and will carry him carefully and ten
derly. as a good nurse does sick child. If
YOU ride him over broken ground, he will take
the greatest care; and, if he falls, you may be
sure he will fall in such a manner as to hurt
himself, and not you. Our young ofhcers are
rather reckless riders. have heard of scores
of falls in full gallop, during this campalgn.-
never knew any one come to harm that had
fall with an Eastern horse. In July last, an
hour after sunset, racing it hard over the
darkened plain of Devna, with young officer
of the Light Division, who since died a hero S
death at Alma, his horse fell in full career
Horse and rider rolled in the dust, and it was
altogether fearful fall. The rider got up
bewildered, astonished, and perfectly sound
The animals knees and face were cut; he had
put down his head to break the fall! If that
accident had happened with European horse
the officer would hardly have died in battle
Letter from the Camp.
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YppuIar 5nIlg.
SCHOOL SONG.

AIR-Nelly By.
Morning comes with golden beams,
Night has fed away;
Up, my brothers, leave your dreams,
HE for school TO day.
Sisters come, join our song,
A song of merry glee,
And as we ply our daily toll,
Well sing right merrily
CHORUS.
HE for school, Ho, for school.
Come along with me,
"You'u rarely find go where You will,
A happier band than We
When the beams of light shall fade
In the distant west,
Then with joy we'n HE for home,
And those who love us best!
Father. dear, mothers true
With loving words Wen greet;
o. how pleasant after scho0I.
Around the board to meet
HE for school, &C.
Once again join the shout,
All our merry band
Blessings on our common schools,
The glory of our land
Then around the freside hearth,
When the day is sped,
Bless the teacher in our prayers,
Then we'll HE to bed.
HE for school, &c
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a OlK HAVEN REAL ESTATE AGEN'
q 4 CY, CLINTON COUNTY, PA-The under

a O<yK HAVEN REAL ESTATE AGEN-
q A CY, CLINTON COUNTY, PA.-The under
signed continues to give his personal attention to
the Buying and Selling of Pine Timber, Farm and
Coal Lands, re-survcying, examining and estima-
ting tim ber preventing trespass, paying taxes &c
Will if desired purchase square timber and boards
Having for the last seven years spent much time
in examining and estimating timber in Clinton,
Centre. Clearfed. Elk and Potter Counties, feel
prepared to give such information and offer such
sands as viii give perfect satisfaction.
Choice Tracts as above for sale
REFERENCEs-A G.. Curtin, Secretary of state,
Bellefonte Centre Co; 3. Rush Petrikan, super
inteudant of Farrensville Co., Clinton Co; G. r.
Barrett, Attorney at Law, Clearfeld, Clearfed
Co; r. C. Winslow, Lumberman, Winslows, Elk
Co; Andrew Jackson, Register and Recorder Pot
ter CO.; John f. Cowen, Philadelphia; John E
Young, Commission Merchant, Philadelphia a.
Fitch, Lumber Dealer Jersey City, n. J.; Samuel
Smith, Esq, No. 80 Wall St, New York; Nathan
iel Hatch. Attorney at Law, Washington d. C. +;
and Gen. S. Z. Hersey, Bangor Maine.
OFFICE with Cline G. Furst, Attorney at Law.
Apr % '55.-3mtl j. b. WING.
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NLEARFTELD ACADEMY summe

" term of this Institution will commence on
the Both of April, 1855.
All persons wishing to fit themselves for TEACH
ERs, other avocations in life will here receive
every desired facility and attention. \ thorough
Classical and Mercantile course is here given, on
terms lower than any other similar Institution IN
the State Persons desirous of acquiring COM
plete knowledge of Pelton' simproyed Outline Maps,
will be afforded that privilege during the coming
Should any unconnected with the Academy de-
sire to learn this system of Geography, they will
be permitted recite with the class at the regular
hours The Maps are the best known, with all the late
improvements engraved in beautiful colors.
Parents at a distance obtain boarding for
their daughters under the immediate care
of the Principal where they will receive rare adj
vantages, with ali the comforts and pleasures of
home; and their morals viii be carefully guarded.
The rates of tuition per quarter are Primary
English 81 80; High English $780, Classics, 90
Further information can be had by addressing
W. a. CAMPBELL. PRINCIPAL,
Apr 4, '55I CIeayfeid Pa. :
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HUEECH & BENNER, would respectfully
IN inform the citizens of CIearfeld, and public
generally that they have entered into cO-partner-
ship in the Cabinet Making business and keep
constantly on hands, and manufacture to order at
the lowest prices every variety of furniture con-
sistng of Dining, Breakfast and Centre Tables !;
Sewing Writing and Wash-Stands; Mahogany and
Common Bedsteads; Mahogony and Camel bottom
ed Chairs, Bureaus, Sofas, Lounges, &c, &c.
Collins made and funerals attended on the short
est notice, with neat hearse, and appropriate
accompanyments.
House Painting done the shortest notice.
Shop and Ware-roOms, same formerly occupi-
ed by John Gulich NEARLY opposite the jew Store,
Clearfeld. Pa JOHN GULICH,
May p, '55.-ly. DANIEL BENNER.
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COULDN'T STAND IT.-Friend Victor, of the
Sandusky Register, is responsible for the fol-
lowing:
He says that a young gent called at the
house of the girl he was Eafter,' in that town,
a short time since, and ringing the door-bell,
it was answered by a freshly imported servant
maid from the Emerald Isle, when the follow
ing interesting dialogue took place:
Gent.--s'Is Miss W at home 20 with
a sweet smile.)
Biddy.-"She is SIR" Scratching her head.
Geent.-"sIs she engaged? ?'' (Twirling his
hat, and trying to look skilling.')
Biddy.-EsEngaged is it Faith, an can't
say, sir; but she kissed Mister V-last even
ing as if seed niver seen the like of him, an
its engaged that b'lave they are, sir.''
The last seen of the young man, he acas en-
gagtng passage to Toledo, where they had
the cholera.
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a VentriIoauist on tho Dock

Quite an exciting scene occurred at one OF
our wharves yesterday.
The hands of one of our steamers were en-
gagged in rolling off cask, when TO the con-
sternation and surprise of the persons engaged
in performing that operation, voice was
heard within the cask.
ssRoll it easy, these darned nails hurt I'd
rather pay my passage than stand all this"
Holding up their hands, their visuals ex-
panded to the size of two saucers. the two
laborers exclaimed
50 That beats the devil!!''
The mate coming up at this moment, and
unaware of the cause of delay, commenced
cursing them fer their diIatoriness, when from
within, the voice again came forth
sYou're nobody; let me out of this cask."
50 What's that ~ said the mate.
ssWhy it's me!' said the voice; {" l want to
get out won't stand this any longerl''
's End up the cask, - said the mate.
ssOh, don't-youll kill me - said the voice.
'sThese darned nails prick me. Look out :
- again said the casked up individual,
as the men were turning it over.
Cooper said the mate, 3: unhead this cask
and take out that man.
AS the adze sundered the hoops, and the
head was coming out, the voice again broke
forth
esBe easy, now! is there any one about
don't want to be caught ~
Quite crowd had now gathered round the
's scene of action,'' when to the utter astonish-
mint of the bystanders, loud gutteral laugh
broke forth, which made our hair stand on
end, the cask was found filed with bacon.
90 What does it mean ?'' says one.
81 swear, it beats my time,'' said the mate.
We enjoyed the joke too well to &c blow,''
as we walked off arm-in-arm with the x Fakir
of Ava the yentriloquist and magician.
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AN IRISH WIDOW IN CLovER.-Seedy Maho-
med, soon after his elevation to the throne of
Morocco, about the middle of the last century,
was desirous to complete the defenses of Fez
and knowing the superiority of the English in
engineering, he applied to the British govern
for the aid of some person skilled in the art
The request was acceded to, and an experience
ed sergeant of the Sappers and Miners having
been selected as a fit person, was placed at the
disposal of his Majesty. Seedy Mahomed re-
ceived him with much kindness, and allotted
suitable house for his reception. The ser
geant continued in the service of the Sultan
for some time after he had completed the
the works at Fez, and at length died, leaving
his widow without issue. After his interment,
the widow, who was pretty Irish woman,
sought an interview with the Sultan, in order to
obtain pension and the means of returning
to her own country. His Majesty was much
struck by her fair and comely appearance, and
treated her with condescension and benevo-
lence. That interview resulted in the poor Irish
woman becoming the Sultana of Morocco
Connofly's History Of the Sappers and Miners.
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NEW FIRM.-A. d J. PATCHIN having taken
y to themselves the Store formerly owned by
Jno Patchin Sons take pleasure in informing
their friends, and the public generally, that they
have just received from the city splendid assOrt-
ware, Hats Caps, Boots, Shoes and everything else
usually kept in a country store. Persons wishing
buy cheap and good Goods, should not forget that
they are determined to be undersod by any
in the county. We invite one and all to come and
examine our stock for themselves as we charge no.
thing for so doing. AARON PATCHIN,
Nov. l. '54-tf. JACKSON PATCHIN.
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NsoUNT VERNON EOUSE.-No. SO North
ITA Second St. Philadelphia The undersigned
having leased the above well known House, which
has been REHovATED AND RE-NoDELED THROUGH
OUT has just opened it for the reception of visitors
The furniture is all new. and has been selected
with care from Henkles well known establishment
in Chestnut Street, and is of the latest and most
fashionable style,
The location for Merchants and others coming
to the city is convenient, being in the contre Of
business.
His friends in CIearield respectfully soli-
cited to give them call.
l. L. BARRETT,
Aug. 80 1854 Pr0prietors.
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NEW RESTAURANT AND ICE CREAM
~ SALOON.-The subscriber begs leave to in
form the ladies and gentlemen of Clearfeld, that
he has taken the comm modious house south OF
Hemphill's Hotel, where he designs keeping lee
cream, Lemonade, Cakes. CenfectiOnaries, dc.
He will also keep on hands supply of Oysters
and all other kinds of refreshments in the Saloon
he has formerly occupied, in the basement of
Hcmphill's Hotel. CHARLES GREAFF.
Clearfield. MAY 2. 1855.
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Gy1''I say. Sambo, does you know what
makes de corn grow so fas when you put de
manure on itl''
Ono don't hardly cept it makes de groun
stronger for de corn"
SENow III just tell We. When de corn gins
to smell de manure, it don't like de 'fumery,
so it hurries out oh de ground, and gifts up as
high as possible, as not to breath de bad air.
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The NEW EMPEROR OF RUssIA.-An Amerl-
can gentleman who has the entree at the Court
of St. Petersburg, writes in these terms TO
friend in New York largely interested IN
steam machinery, @Do not believe that the
Emperor Alexander is of any softer material
than mis- father Nicholas, or that he will let
England and France off before he has taken
the starch out of them. He either has repeat
ed or very soon will repeat plainly the otter
his father made to our government. lie VIII
give the United States the whole OF Russian
America (Which carries with 1t immense Whaie
fisheries and the unlimited control OF the "a
cific coast) for the privilege of buying and ht-
ting ont steamships and privateers i'll our ports
AS it is now known in Russia that English
agents have been permitted to recruit for the
Crimea armv in New York, the Allies cannot
complain if the American cabinet accepts this
fine offer. In case it does, thirty million OF
dollars viii be spent among our laborers and
mechanics by the Russians, and our clipper
built ships will find prompt market. Alex
ander speaks English like one born to 1t, ana
keeps the run of American papers with sur
prising accuracy. Soon after his accession
he said to party of Americans who were pre-
sented to him. ssOur countries have at heart
one interest in common-to cure England Of
her mania for giving the law to other nations. .
FACrs.-Should all the inhabitants of the uni
| ted States cease to use intoxicating liquor, the
| following would be some of the beneficial re-
| suits, namely:
| Not an individual would become a drunk
ard.
| Many who are now drunkards, would reform,
| and would be saved from the drunkard's grave.
| As soon as those that would reform should
! be dead, which would be short time, not a
| drunkard would be found and the whole land
would be free.
More than three fourths of the pauperism OF
the country might be prevented, and also
| more than three fourths of the crimes.
| One of the grand causes of error in princi-
pie, and immortality in practice, and the sour
ces of vice and wretchedness would be re-
moved.
The number, frequency and severity of dis
eases would be greatly lessened; and the num-
| Der and hopelessness of maniacs in our land
be exceedingly diminished.
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EyIRST ARRIV & SUMMER
Il GOODS, AT THE CHEAP CASH STORE
Just received u large and splendid assortment OF
GOODS of almost every description, suitable for the
season, and selling off at very low prices Ladies
at the ery koaocst prices respectfully invited to
call and examine for themselves
Produce of all kinds received in exchange Tor
goods. MM' L In" WIN
May %, 1855.
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4 VISE'S CHEAP WATCH AND JEWELKY
"A STORE, No ~ North SECOND Street, (oppo
sits tEe Mount Vsrno7 House,) philadelphia
Gold Lever Watches, full Jewelled, Io h cases
silver Lever do. do: Silver Iepine do; QUARTER
Gold spcctacles, Silver do; Silver Table Spoons;
Silver Desert do. Silver Tea do; Gold Pens and
Gold Cases; Gold Pens and Silver do: together
with n variety of fine Gold Jewelry, Gold Curb,
Guard and Fob Chains. All goods warranted to
be as represented. Watches and Jewelry, repair
ed in the best manner.
Also Masonic Marks, Pins, &c, made to order.
n B-All orders sent by mail or otherwise,
will be punctuaIly attended to.
His motto is: ''Smail Profits and Quick Sales .
Philadelphia, April %, 1853.
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REB RADRglAlog DOU@lA9a


VMP POK az L TO NJ u k z n a .
IWHOLESAE TINAND SHEET IRON WARE
MASUFAcToRy The subscriber having increased
his facilities for manufacturing ware, is now pre-
pared 10 furnish all who may favor him with their
orders None klst the best sc0rkRe7h are eHpt0yea
a,ld sRpeyioy articles Of stock used For the good
quality of his Wares he refer TO his large NUM-
ber of customers in Ciearield and adjoining coun-
ties no have purchased from him for many years
past STOVE PIPE always on hand.
- EUery article IS inspected before tt ieares tie
troubled ruth tca&y arars
Price lists furnished on postpaid application
LYMAN GILBERT, No Is Market ST,
IAN. 81 80 Harrisburg, Pa.
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Aug. 80, 1854.

NJEW ARRIVAL.-M, A. FRANK, has just
l returned from the East with large assort-
mept of Cloths Cassimers, Neck Ties, Trimmings
Ready made Clothing, &c. which he will sell
cheap for cash. at his store, two doors east Of the
Journal office.
Fashionable tailoring still done to order. with
neatness and dispatch
He invites the public to give him call and ex
anime his toch Sept l3, 1854
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% There is manner of forgiveness so di.
vine, that you are ready to embrace the often
der for having called it forth.
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hANID $. PLOTNER-Respec pectfuIIy informs
Ep his old friends and the public, that he has
obtained the services of good Cutter and work
man as n foreman in the tailoring business, and
he is now prepared to attend to any orders in his
Line of work on the most accommodating terms, and
short notice, and will have clothing hand at all
times. such dress coats, frock coats, vests and
pantaloons of their manufacture, and good
material at the lowest prices. With a wish to ac-
commodate, he solieits share of patronage.
New Washington, May 9, lS55.
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10 The advertisement of doctor who un-
dertakes the cure of fmadness, begins with the
following words: ssWorthy the attention of
the insane.''
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Dobbs, on being asked if he had ever seen
the "Bridge Of Sighs,'' replied.
eyes l have been travelling over it ever
since was married"
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Gy'Well, Alick, how,s your brother Ike
getting along these times?'
'Oh, first rate-got good start in the worlds
married a widow who has nine Children
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EAMES BIDDLE GORDON-Attorney at Law,
aB has removed his Office to the room adjoining in
the East the Drug Store of DIR. II Lorain and will
devote his whole attention to the practice of his
profession. He may be consulted in French and
German. IJune Is, '54-1y.
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LVXCHANGE HOTEL, PHILIPSBURG.
-AL The subscriber thankful for past favors,
would respectfully solicit continuance of the lib
eral patronage bestowed upon his House by tho
Public lie is prepared to accommodate water
men, editors drovers. and all others who may call
with him. in the very best manner.
lie also purposes to run line of Hacks from
Tyrone to ClearfeId for the accommodation of the
travelling public. j. G.. RUNk.
Philpsburg, March IA IS55.-tf.
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EOING IT ALONE.---The undersigned hav-
eU ing taken to himself the store formerly own
ed by Patchin d Swan, takes pleasure in informing
his friends and the public generally. that he has
"f Dry Goods Hardware 0ueensware Hts H;:tSS ana
Caps, Boots and Shoes, and every thing else usual
ly kept in a country store. Persons wishing to buy
cheap and good Goods should not forget that he
is determined not to be undersold by any store in
in the county. His motto is ''a nimble penny rath
than slow sixpence"
S. C. PATCHIN.
Glen Hope, July 5. 1854.
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A DMI SNOTICE.---Letters
IN of Administration the estate of Evi Smith
Beccaria tip, Clearfeld co, Pa, deeeaced, having
been granted to the undersigned, all persons in
debted to said estate requested to make pay
ment, and those having claims against the same
will present them duly authenticated for settle
ment, on Saturday the 30th of June, 1855 at the
house of Joseph NJ Smith, in Beccaria township.
JOSEPH NJ. SMITH,
May D. 1S55.-6t.* Admir-.
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DAILY & BROTHER,
I'D No. 2S2 Chestnut Street
PHI L a D E L PHIA,
Hayo now open a large assortment of the Newes
Styles and colers of
Rich English Velvet,
Tapestry,
Ingram,
New Styles {" Ingram
Cal RPETI NGS
OF THEIR OWN IMPORTATION, JUST
LANDED. -l1
Also full ent of Super and Medium quality
AMERICAN CARPETINGS,
Many of which being their own manufacture,
can be recommended
Good Cdrpetings for Lolr Price.
FLOOR OH. CLOTHS & CANTON MATTINGs,
of every width and quality
BAILY B BR0 II &,
IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS cARPEfiSGs
No. 252 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Oc9. 4 lS54-6m.
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Dee. l. 1854. 1y.
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