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Wednesday, July 30, 1856.
GIN ATE

SENATE.
The Senate took up the. bill to regulate the
compensation of members of Congress.
Mr.. Collamer proposed substitute; "That
they shall rseeiYe for their attendance at the
sessions twenty five per cent. additional to what
they are now entitled to by law" The bill was
referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Yulee, from the Committee on the Pos,
Office, reported back the bill authorizing the
Rostmasrer General to contract with Mr.. Van
derbilt for carrying the mail between New York
and Southampton, England, with amend
ment, making it the duty of the contractor to
extend the trips to Bremen or Havre, or those
places alternately, whenever required by the
Postmaster General, without additional com
pensation for the round voyage. Also, provi-
ding that Antwerp may, at any time, be substi-
tuted for either of these places.
Another amendment directs the Secretary of
the Navy to give the notice provided for in the
act of June 80, 1852, to terminate the arrange
ments for An additional allowance for the trans
portation of the mail between New York and
Liverpool, in the Collins line of steamers.
The bill was made the special order for
Monday.
The bill to continue the improvement of the
harbor at Newark, New Jersey, gave rise to an
animated debate, involving the entire scope of
such questions.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE,
The House discussed the bill providing for a
settlement of the claims of officers of the Rev
olution, and the widows and orphans of those
who died in the service.
The bill was passed-yeas LOG, nays 60.
The Kansas election case having been taken
up, its consideration was postponed until to-
morrow morning, at ii o'clock.
Mr.. Washburn, of Maine, said he should move
the previous question at 3 o'clock.
The House then took up the bill to expedite
the issuing of patents for confirmed land claims
in California; and, after debate, it was laid
upon the table-yeas IS, nays So.
The fertilization bill was then discussed for
some time; after which, the House adjourned.
Thursday, July 81, 1856.
SENATE.
The Senate passed bill amendatory of the
bill for defraying the expenses of Indian hos
tilities in California, and passed sixteen North
ern and Western river and harbor bills.
Mr.. Geary was confirmed as Governor of
Kansas.
The Kansas election case was taken up.
Mr.. Washburn, of Maine, admitted that ne-
ther Whitfield nor Reeder was legally elected !;
but, as the latter received more votes than the
former, he urged the House to admit him in
stead of Whitfield.
Mr.. Smith, Of Tennessee, inquired if might
or right was to prevail in this case.
Mr., Washbnrn said the House was compe-
tent to admit either.
Mr.. Stephens replied, and deprecated the
course of the party that could thus trample on
the rights of the people, guaranteed by the Con-
stitution, as was done in this case.
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Senators Pratt and Pearce, of Maryland, have
written long letters, assigning their reasons for
supporting Buchanan. They think he stands
the best chance to beat Fremont
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REPUBLICAN, BIOGRAPHY, HISTORY, AND
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THE LIFE OF J. C. FREMONT.

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VI elegant extracts, of intrinsic value, and
clothed in language Of great force and beauty.
Lander, too, sympathizes with the cause of
Liberty everywhere. More of this phase of his
spirit would have been breathed into this VOL
ume, had it been edited by one less a conserva-
tive as to the great question sgitsting the
world for ample materials were at hand, in his
authors burning words; but, with even this
drawback, we rejoice that so much of Lander
vii find its way to the readers that gather in
the family circles, and are scattered abroad, on
travel through our land. The author has
reached such an age, that he will soon pass
sway from the presence, though not, we trust,
from the memories, of his fellow-men.
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100, Of true pathos; aud, mingling herewith
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8. B. ROW, Enron ASD PRopnrEron.
CLEARFIELD, Pa, JANUARY 23. 1856.

Judging from recent political movements,
there seems to be growing disposition in
the opponents of the Pierce administration TO
adjust matters and concentrate their forces, in
the free States at least In his recent annual
message, the President has taken high pro-
slavery ground, attempts to justify the repeal
OF the prohibitory clause of the Missouri COM
promise and the passage OF the kansas-N ebras-
Ia bill, declaring the measure to have been
attacked with violence, On the false or delu-
sive pretext, that it constituted breach of
faith" and is baseiy seryile to the South and
abusive of the North. This conduct on the
part of the President has done much to facili-
tate union against him, and IT is to be hoped
that every effort will be made to effect it fully,
in order that the Administration party may be
successfully resisted in the approaching Pres
idential contest.
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LETTER FRom HON. D. BARCLAY
From the Pittsburgh Gazette.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON. Jan. g. 1885.


d. n. WHITE, Esq.-Sir: My intention has,
through the kindness of friend, just been
called to an editorial in the Gazette of 3Ist
nlt., in which it is thought proper to hold me
up to public odium. l have in the estima-
tion of the Editor, not only rendered myself
notorious but Ssinfamous.'' The thought
that the Judgment, so hastily, if not raShly.
passed is not final or conclusive, affords a
slight degree Of consolation.
The liberty of the press is the palladium of
all we hold dear as American citizens and
when exercised for the public good, should be
allowed the utmost latitude. At the same
time those who control it should neither per-
vert il to the purposes of mere defamation,
nor ruthlessly asssil the character or motives
of the humblest citizen.
| do not know that you would intentionally
DO either. [ cherish the hope that YOU have
some appreciation of that moral precept which
says, .s1hoa shalt not bear false tcifaaess against
thg neighbor.'' L would certainly much rather
entertain the belief that your article origina-
ted from msinformation than from improper
motives. Adopting this, the more charitable
view of the subject, as | do, il is to be hoped,
it viii not be considered as an unreasonable
request, that the antidote may be administered
through the same medium and have circula-
tion co-extensye with that of the poison.
In my canvass gave no pledges publicly or
Observation-Disclosures or anti-N ebraska. Had
any such been asked they would have met
with prompt refusal. Ny opposition TO the
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ne RAE TsMAnss JOURNAL.

PAPIsT OUTRAGEs II CAyADa.-The Niagara
Mail publishes an account of a late diabolical
attempt at st. Sylvester, Lower Canada TO
throw off the railway train containing a force
OF military and police sent to arrest the MUIR
derers of Mr.. Corrigan, a respectable Protest
tant farmer, who, while acting as Judge at an
Agricultural Fair, had giving decision dis
pleasing certain Irish Catholics, who waylaid.
and murdered him in the most brutal manner,
by beating and cutting him, jumping on him
until they burst his bowels out. The murder
ers, who are said to belong to a lodge of rib
bon-men, and who are well known, have hith-
erto set the law at defiance and nothing short
of an armed expedition seemed able to take
them, protected as they appear to be by many
of the Inhabitants of ST. Sylvester. Their last
attempt was, as we see, to destroy the railway
train. The Mail calls upon the government 10
arrest the murderers at what ever trouble and
cost. Other Canadian papers are very severe
upon the government for the course pursued.
The Hamilton Banner and Toronto Globe de-
nounce the authorities in no measured terms
The Globe concludes long article in these
pointed words: 'sIow long are Protestants to
be killed like dogs, and the government to be
permitted 10 shield the murdererS.''
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NEW YORK PoLITICAL MoyEMEXTs.-Al eff
forts to effect union between the Hards and
Softs in New York having failed, the latter
have held another meeting of their State Con-
vention, adopted pro-slavery resolutions, and
elected q full State delegation to the National
Convention. As the Hards have already done
likewise. the State will have two rival delega-
tions, contesting the honor of representing it.
John Van Buren has been thrown overheard,
and his name is not among the Soft delegates.
Before the late State election, this same con-
vention adopted anti-Nebraska and anti-Sla-
very resolutions to enable them to carry the
freesoil districts of the State. but now, that
the election is over, chamelion-likc, they
change their color, and pro-slayery resolves
are adopted with a view to securing the adj
mission of their delegates to the National con-
vention. Truly, consistency, thou art jew
eli"
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THE AMERICAN STATE CoUNCIL or OHIO clo-
sed its session at Columbus on the 4tb. Al
though no further declaration of its views up
on the subject Of slavery were deemed proper,
it heartily endorsed Mr.. Spooner's official con-
duct, and chose him, in connection with Lieut..
Gov. Ford, as delegates at large from the State
10 the National American Convention, which
is TO meet at Philadelphia on the I'D Februa-
ry. Lewis D. Campbell and Samuel Galloway
were appointed alternate delegates. As the
Cincinnati Gazette says, there is little that sa-
yors of pro-slavery nationality in that dele
cation, and the council declared that the del
egates were expected to oppose the Twelfth
Section Of the late Philadelphia platform.
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q , EGISTER'S NoTICES.-Notice is here
IL 4 by given, that the following accounts have
been examined and passed by me, and remain filed
Of record in this Office for the inspection of heirs
ieSatecs creditors and all others in any other way
Interested: and will be presented to the next Or
phans Court of Clearfcld County. to be held at
the Court House. in the Borough Of CIearfeId, on
Tuesday. the 18th day of February, 1886, for
confirmation and allowance
The final account Of Abraham Nevling, Admin
istrator of Edith NeYling, deceased
The account of WIn. j. HemDhiu Executor of
Thomas Homphill, deceased
The final account of John Sites Guardian of
Henrietta Smeal
The account of Joseph McClarren, Guardian Of
Levi Thomas Morgan
The account of George and Phoebe Sackets Ad-
ministrators OF David Sackets deed
WM. PORTER, Register
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From WASHINGTON the same old song comes
-ssno Speaker elected YETI On last Friday,
ar. Mace, addressing himself to the statesmen,
not the mere partizans of the House, offered, in
spirit of compromise, a resolution declaring
Mr.. Banks, Speaker, VIM. Culiom, Americana
Clerk, y. j. Glosbrenner, Sergeant-at-Arms,
John ". Johnson, Postmaster, and c. W. Nc
Knew, Doorkeeper, the last three being the
Democratic caucus nominees, but the resolu-
tion was tabled by a vote of III to 80. y
number OF caucuses have lately been held by
the friends of Mr.. Banks, in which the propri-
ETY. of Withdrawing that gentleman and uniting
upon Il new man was discussed, but could not
be fully determined upon.
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GtLEARFIELD INsTITUTE.-Tho mex

the llth of February. 1856
All persons wishing to fit themselves for TEACH
ERs, or other avoeGtions 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
Parents at Il distance can obtain boarding for
their sons or daughters under the immediate care
OF the Principal where they will receive rare ad-
yantageS, with all the comforts and pleasures of
home;anc their morals viii be carefully guarded
Inc rates of tuition per quarter are:-Primary
kugiiSh, S250; High Eng ish. 500;Classies $500
Mathematics. above Algebra SO: Frencg, Drawing
and Paintings each
Further Information can be hsd by addressing
W A CAMPBELL. PRINCIPAL
Apr. = %. Ciearfeld Pa.
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COURT PRocLAMATIoy-.wUERr.s

6 fOuRT PROCLAMATION.-- WHEREAS
y The Honorable JAMES BURNSIDE. ESQ.
PRESIDENT Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of
the twenty-hfth Judicial District. composed of the
counties OF Ciearfeld, Centre aud CIinton-and
the honorable RICHARD SHAW and JOHN p
hOAI, Associate Judges ofClearfeld county have
issued their precept bearing date the TWENTY
SECoND day OF Dee. last, to me directed for the
holding OF Court of Common Pleas, Orphans
court Court Of Quarter Sessions Court of Over and
Terminer, and Court of General Jail Delivery. at
Ciearfeld in and for Clearfcld county on the
THIRD MONDAY of FEBRUARY, next be-
ing the 18th day of the month
NOTICE Is, THEREFORE,, HEREBY GIVEN.
To the Coroner, Justice of the Peace and Consta
bics. in and for the said county of Clearfield to
appear IN their own proper persons with their
Rolls, Records, Inquisitions, Examinations and
other Remembrances. TO do those things which to
their Offices. and in their behalf. pertain 10 be
done, and Jurors and Witnesses requested to
be then and there attending, and not to depart
without leave at their peril.
6iNEN under my hand, at Clearfold. this 18th
day Of Nov. in the year of our Lord one thous-
and eight hundred and fifty-fve and the eishti-
eth year of American Independence.
JOSIAH r REED. Shift.
Ciearfeld Jan. q. IS56.-te
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THE ELECTION OF Ex-Goy. BIGLER to the
u. S. Senate was generally regarded as a tri-
umph of Pierce over Buchanan. The Penn
sylranian, however, denies authoritatiyely that
it is so, and says ssSenator Bigler has been,
and is now, the devoted and active friend Of
Mr.. Buchanan, and will sustain him for the
Presidency" Be this at it may, the immcdi-
ate friends of the latter, we are disposed to
think, regarded it differently, and were none
too highly pleased with the selection. But, if
the new Senator will go for Buchanan, We sup
pose al win be right
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IowA.-A letter from Dubuque, Iowa, dated
January LIST, says that the Government land
OF that district are now nearly all disposed Of.
only few scattered tracts of refuse lands ro.
naming. On the 10Th ofNovember two ran
ges OF townships were thrown into market
from the Des Moines, at the Reconstruction of
the Iowa land districts, and on the first dav
thereafter 100000 acres were applied for.
otwI thstandsng the severity of winter, emi
grants continue to arrive daily at Dubuone
MT. Bolts, of Va, has written a candid and
1orclble letter, advising the Southern Know
othings 10 consent to the excision of the oh
section of the Philadelphia platform.
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VgvRIAL LIST FOR FEBRUARY TERN,

-
l. Josiah "; Thompson, vs.. L. J. Grams, garni-
shee OF Isaac Smith
2 r.. Wallace. vs.. Joseph E. Logan.
3. IL. Philips Executor, DC, vs. Rcarls & Ken
hart.
4. d. Bonor VS.. r. Pennington
5. Robert Litz. VS.. Philip Pollard
o. Samuel Hagarty, Robert Mathers
4 alexander & D. Ferguson vs. Thos Ralston
: David Askey, vs.. Brison COnaway.
= Eurxthal Brother, VS.. B. & p Launsberry
TO- Iorbet ct al, vs.. Samuel Caldwell
II. George Ross, vs.. Samuel Clark
II. b Hartshorn. s & John Hidemire
II. Cummings Aahaffey, vs. D. German
II. A. J. 0rmand, VS.. William Bloom. Sr.
ID. IL. Philips Executor vs.. D. kephart
l6. ). d e. IL Steiner, VS.. Robert Graffius
-. aonteilius Ten Eyck & Co, vs. Gilbert Tozer
IL. John Campbell, VS.. Williams & Coozer
ls. Corbin, vs.. UurXthal & Brother
20 James Smith, VS.. II. Brusler
81. Samuel Lucas, VS.. Davis & Pownal
q Fitch Boynton, Us. Dougherty & MEG laugh
lin.
q. Fitch Boynton. vs.. Wm. II & Jno Miller
u. X. Wallace. VS.. Thos F. Miller
%. Beyers wife, vs.. j. Sh off & wife
WM. PORTER, Proth,y.
Clcarfeld. Jan. %. 1856
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GovEENon OF OHIo.-Nr. Chase was inaugu
rated Governor OF Ohio on Monday. In his
inaugural address the slavery question is re-
viewed, and the restoration of the Missouri
Compromise is urged as the means by which
the agitation Of the subject may be quietcd.-
The Governor takes the ground of non-inter-
ference with slavery in the States where it now
exists, but opposition to the extension of that
institution beyond the Missouri Compromise
line. He also favors river and harbor improve
mcnts, and in the administration Of the affairs
of the State economy IS urged as of the first
Importance. y modification of the tax law, so
as to allow the deduction Of debts from credits.
is recommended. The educational interests of
the State, and the care OF the deaf and dumb.
arc recommended to the fostering care Of the
Legislature. An increase of banking capital,
amendments to the Constitution, the establish
ment of the single district system, and annual
sessions of the Legislature are recommended.
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WHERE Is THE FAULT ?-One of our subscri-
bers who lifts his paper at the New Washing
ton post Office, complained to US. few days
since, that if he does not call Immediately af-
ter the arrival of the mail, he not unfrequently
finds his paper taken from the Office without
his knowledge or consent. How is this p
Can any one tell?
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I'EE NiS.

The JorESaL Is published every "Wednesday
at one DoLiats AND FIrrf CENTs per amnum in
advance. or Two DOLLARS within the wear
Advertisements inserted al City cents per square
for the first and twenty five cents for each addi-
tional insertion. 4 liberal deduction made to
those who advertise by the quarter or year
The Terms will be strictly adhered to-
No paper discontinued with out payment of ar
rearages, unless at the option of the publisher
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The Americans and Republicans of the Pa.
Legislature, at their recent caucus for nomi-
resolution urging all the opponents Of the pres
ent National Administration in the lower
house OF Congress, to aid in the election Of
Mr. Banks as Speaker of that body.
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NRlI q0uertiael1lr1t5.

EAMES b. GRAIEAM Dealer in SAWED
ee LUMBER, SQUARED TIMBER, SHINGLES
BOARDS, &c, is prepared to fill, on the shortest
notice ali orders for articles in his line of bus-
cured in the county
Grahampton. CIearfeld Co. Jan. %. ISL
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Jan. %. IS56-stx


TNVIiNL TO CUiIIIEO IUFS--UeIlnquent
l Collectors, by referring TO the Receipts and
Expenditures published in another column of this
paper, VIII find the amounts they in arrears to
the County, State and Militia Funds, and are here
by notified. for tie last time that unless their ac-
counts are squared up without delay, they may
expect avisit from Sheriff Reed Those of longest
standing Will receive prior consideration at his
hands BY order of the Board of Com rs
Il. j. WALLACE
Jan 20; ioJo-Zt. Clerk
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RECEIPTS AND EXPEl
z CLEARFIELD COIN.

RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF CLEARFIEED CORN.
TY, FOR 1855.
EON of
~. h. D. NN' -
DIR.
20 baiahcc county at last
received
10 am received on onad Lands for 1871 and 1885, 97 90
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- THASKs.-Me Messrs. Souther, of the Senate
and MoorIead, of the House, viii please &C
cept our thanks for favors received.
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, ssOUP BEANS.-A lot Of excellent Sour Hc.,.
hctof sale ty AEHRELL e CARTER
JAMS CIearfcld pa

Whercas Letters of administration
Y on the Estate of John Aurant, late of Brad
township, Clearfeld county, Pa. dee d. have been
granted to the undersigned residing in said town
ship, all persons indebted to said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same will present them.
properly authenticated for settlement to
ABIGAIL AURANT
Jan %, iS56-St* Administra,rix
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The "IIistory of Excessive Winters on our
outside, Is IN interesting article.
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Mr.. L. K. Mccullough has our thanks for
lot of sspitch pine" kindling wood.
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Sleighing continues good, and parties arr
t.too numerous to mention.''