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LET US REASON TOGETHER.
HOLLOW AVS PILLS.
WHY ARE WE SICK I?

WHY ARE WE SICK
TT has been the lot of the human race to be weigh
IL ed down by disease and suffering. H0LL0-
WAYS PILLS are specially adapted to the relief
of the WEAK the NERVOUS, the DELICATE,
and the INFIRM, of all climes, ages, sexes, and
constitutions Professor Holloway personally su-
perinends the manufacture of his medicines in the
United States and offers them to free and enlight-
ened people. as the best remedy the world ever
saw for the removal of disease.
THESE PILLS PURIFY THE BLOOD.
These famous Pills are expressly combined to op-
crate on the stomach, the liver, the kidneys the
lungs the skin, and the bowels correcting any de
rangement in their functions, purifying the blood
the very fountain Of life, and thus curing disease
in all its forms
DYSPEPSIA AND LIVER COMPLAINTS.
Nearly half the human race have taken these
Pills. 1t has been proved in all parts of the world
that nothing has been found equal to them in
of disorders of the liver, dyspepsia, and stomach
complaints generally. They soon give a healthy
tone to these organs, however much deranged, and
when all other means have failed.
GENERAL DEBILITY. ILL HEALTH.
Many of the most despotic Governments have o.
pened their Custom Houses to the introduction of
these Pills, that they may become tho medicine of
the masses. Learned Colleges admit that this
medicine is the best remedy ever known for per-
sons of delicate health, or where the system has
been impaired, as its invgorating properties never
fail to afford relief.
FEMALE COMPLAINTS.
celebrated medicine. 1t corrects and regulates the
monthly courses at all periods, acting in many
scs like n charm. II is also the best and safest
medicine that can be given to Children of all ages
and for any complaint; consequently no family
should be Without it.
HoflouayS Pulls the best remedy khto,cn the
rorld for the joltotoillg Diseases
Asthma Diarrhsa SecondarySymptoms
Coughs ChestDiseases Stone and Gravel
Colds Fever and Ague yenereal Affections
Influenza Bowel Complaints Female Complaints
Costiveness inflammation Worms of ali kinds
dyspepsia indigestion Lowncss Of Spirits
Debility Liver Complaints Inward weakness
Dropsy Piles Headaches
*** Sold at the Manufactures Of Profes ssor Hor-
LowAY, 80 Maiden Lane, N. York, and pa Strand,
London and by all respectable Druggists and Deal
ersof Medicine throughout the United States, and
the civilized wolrd in boxes at rs cents 62i cents
and 81 each.
Il There is considerable saving by taking
the larger sizes.
N b: Directions for the guidance of patients in
every disorder are affixed to each box. apr956
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DHILIp DAVIS EsTATE.-whereas Let

Il tcrs Testamentary on the estate of Philip Da-
Wis. late of Beccara township, Ciearield county.
Pa, deceased. have deem granted to the subscriber,
all persons indebted to the said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment and those having
claims or demands against the estate of the said
decedent will make known the same without de-
lay, to the undersigned at his residence in Wood
ward township, county aforesaid.
mayIi-6t* g, w. DAVIS, Executor.
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EMPORTANT To HOUSEKEEPERS AND
Il FRUIT GROWERS.---ARTHUR PAT
ent Alright self-Sealing Cans and Jars, for
preserving Fresh Fruits, &c.-This invention for
which patent has been obtained, commends it,
self to the attention of Housekeepers and Others
on account of its great simplicity and the efectu-
al manner in which it accomplished a very desi-
rable and useful object
The cans and jars constructed with a chan
mel around the mouth, nerr the top, into which
the cover fits loosely. This channel is filed with
very adhesive cement, prepared for the purpose
and allowed TO harden. In order to seal the YES
sci hermetically, It as only necessary heat the
cocer sskgsky, and press IL into place 1t may be
opened with as much as it is closed by slight
ly warming the top. The ordinary tin cans used
for the same purpose for which this is Intended
cannot be closed, isis well known without the aid
OF t'nnsr are difficult to open, and generally
SO much injured in opening as to be useless for
future service. ss
BY this simple continuance, the process of her
metieai sealing is placed conveniently within the
@ reach OF every individual; and fruit. vegetables
and butter Of properly prepared) may be kept
with their natural flavor unimpaired for an in
definite length of time. For sale by
MERRELL CARTER.
Cloarfeld, Sept. 49, 1855 IT,
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DEMOvAL THE undersigned begs leave to
III inform his friends that he has removed his
BOOT AND SHOE STORE,
from "Shaw's Row. to his new building, opposite
the Office of james Wrigly. and two doors south OF
the Office G.. r. BAnRETr, Esq.
He still keeps constantly on hands, every varie-
ty of Ladies slippers, CATERS pumps. &C. Mems
fancy shoes and CATERS with an excellent assort-
ment of heavy work. oil adapted to the various
wants of the people of Clearield. He hopes his
friends will call at his NEW STORE, and ex-
anime his Stock.
Boots and Shoes made to order, and mending
done heretofore. ISAAC JOHNSTON.
Clearfeld, June 27, 1855.
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~ULICII BENNER, would respectfully
VI inform the citizens of Clearfeld, and public
generally that they have entered into co-partner-
ship in the
and keep constantly on hands, and manufacture
to order, at the lowest prices, every variety of
furniture, consisting Of
Dining, Breakfast, aud Centre Tables, Se,eing,
Writing, and Wash-Stands, Mahogany, and
Common Bed-steads;
Mahogony and Cane -bottomed Chairs, Bureaus,
Sofas, Lounges, &c, &c.
Coffins made and funerals attended on the short
est notice. with neat hearse, and appropriate
accompanyments.
House Painting done on the shortest notice.
Shop and Ware-rooms same formerly occupi-
ed by John Gulich, NEARLY opposite the jew Store,
Clearfeld, Pa JOHN GULICHr
May %, 55.-1y. DANIEL BENNER.
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THE RAFTsMANsS JOURNAL,

: A X. WRIGHT, MERCHANT, AND EXTEN
IA. SIyE DEALER IN LUMBER, Second Street
one door south of his residence, Clcarfcld, Pa.
CIearield. March IA, 1855.
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CLEN HOPE 8 NEW WAsnINGToN

rLEN HOPE & NEW WASHINGTON
~ PLANK R0AD.-Notice is hereby given,
that the commissioners appointed by the act of as
sembly, incorporating the Glenhope & New Wash
ington Plank Road Company, will on Tuesday Sth
of July, 1856, open the books of said Company,
to receive subscriptions; at the house of David
S. Plotner in New Washington; the store of Mi
chaels, Worrell, j. Co., in Newburg and the house
of David M'kechan in Jordan township CIearield
county, and that said books will be kept open five
days at each place. ELIAS HURD, Prest.
JAMES BOWLER, See. june1S'5 6-3t
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NOTICE.-Having purchased the Books Of tho
IN Raffsma,s's Journal with the establishment,
all rmounts unpaid for Subscription, Advertising,
or Job-work are to be settled with the undersigned.
marle S. Is. ROW.
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nAvID S PLOTNER-Respect informs
~ his old friends and the public, that he has
obta ined the services of good Cutter and work
man as a foreman in the tailoring business. and
short notice, and will have clothing hand at all
times, such as dress coats frock coats, vests and
pantaloons of their own manufacture, and good
material at the lowest prices With wish to ac-
commodatc, he solicits share of patronage.
New Washington. Nav 9, 1855
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GROCERIES.-Just received aud now eSexz
~ opening, a general assor ment of Ese g.
choice groceries, which will be sold at the -
lowest cash prices at WM T. IRWIN,S.
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MOUNT VERNON HOUSE.
HA No. So, North Second Street,
P Hill EIPHI

The undersigned having taken the old well
known house, which has been renovated and re-
oueeea throughout respectfully solieits his Clear
field friends to give him call on their visits to
the city.
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 centre CT
business. l., RARRETT
1as- l, io3o-1y- Proprietor
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or Jobwork are to be settled with the Undersigned
marie . ID. hoW
TyOR SALE.-The subscriber offers for sale
IL his farm, containing about 81 acres, with a.
bout rs acres cleared and under good cultivation,
having thereon erected one 2-story house and
oarn situated one and a3haH miles above Cloar-
field town, opposite the new bridge. For terms
apply to the subscriber on the premises.
may 14-f Milo HO1T.
lust RECEIVED, A SPLENDID ASSORT-
- MENT OF NEW BOOKS, STATIONARY,
FANCY ARTICLES, CONFECTIONARIES, To-
BACCO, CIGARS, and DRUGS Of all kinds, at
ROBINS LITERARY DEPOT,
SHAWs ROW, Clearheld, Pa.
THE latest publications always on hand, or pro-
cured to order. Putnam, Cooley, Graham, House
hold Words, Lesle's Fashions, Harper, Peterson,
and all the other Magazines furnished Monthly
at Publishers Prices.
He would especially call the attention of 4overs
of the weed to his large stock of tobacco and ci-
gars, which cannot be surpassed in this region
consisting of the best quality Of s'Natural Leaf
''Black Fat,''--"Cavendish,' '-"Congress, and
other tobaccos: Havana, Regalia, Principe. Plan
tation, Spanish, Half-Spanish, and "a few more
left cigars. Also good stock Of pipes and
"ine-cut.n
He would also call attention to the fact that he
has just opened large assortment of
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, AND DYE STUEFS,
which he will sell cheaper than any other estab-
lishment in the County. THOMAS ROBINS.
November Ia, 1855.
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+ T.. NELSON G. CO.,

4 Z. NELSON CO.,
-. Morris Toumshtp, Clearfeld Co., Pa,
Would respectfully inform the citizens of that vi
cinity that they keep constantly on hand a large
assortment of
Dry Goods, Hard Ware, QueeRS,care, Groceries,
CONTEMPORARIES, Hats y Caps, Boots d Shoes,
and all other articles usually kept in a country
store, which they arc determi ned to sell low for
cash, country produce, or lumber.
August l. 1855
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rOING 1T ALONE.-The undersigned hay
" ing taken to himself the store formerly own
ed by Patchin & Swan, takes pleasure in inform IN y
his friends and the public generally, that he h as
just received from city splendid assortment of
Dry Goods, Hardware, Queensware, Groceries
Confectionaries, Hats and Caps, Boots
and Shoes,
and every thing else usually 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 inthe county. His
motto is ga nimble penny rathe than a slow six
pence" SC PATCHIN.
Glen Hope, July g. 1854
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COOk1NG and PARLoR STOVES, for sale in
febla II D. PATTON.
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H O. CROUCH, PHYSICIAN Office in Cur
LIZ wensville. May IL, 1S55-tf

hR. NJ. WOODS, tenders his professional
IL vices to the citizens of Clearfeld and vicini-
ty. Residence on Second street. opposite the Of
fee of l.. Jackson Grams, where he can be found
unless absent on professional business.
CIearfeld, May IL. lS5G-3m
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-02-28

bluniering Encouragement OF our foreign
relations.
Fourteesib. Therefore, to remedy existing
evils sna prevent the disas;rous consequence
otherwise resulting threfrom, we would
build up the "Amsrcsn party" upon the
principles heretofore stated, eschewing all
sectional questions, and uniuhg upon ,hose
purely nationsl, and admitting into said
rorty sll American citizens {reierred TO in
the 81, 9Th and 9th seetionsl. who openly
avow the principle, aud opinions heretofore
expressed, and who will subscribe their
names to this platform. Provided, never
theless, iha: a majority Of ,hUse members
present at any meeting Of "a local council
where an applicant applies for membership p
in the American party may, Ior any reason
by them deemed sufficient, deny admission
TO such applicant.
Fifteenth: A free and 'open discussion oi
oil political principles embraced in our plat
form.
The Council adjourned TO meet in New
York in June next.
The following states were not represent.
cd in the Council: Maine, Vermont, Mich.
gan, Georgia, Alabama, Texas. Mississippi
and South Csr.lins. The above ars the
proceedings of the National Council, and
not OF the National Convention to nomi-
nate President and Vice President
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-02-28
Commitment 10 Coy. Shannon.

A number Of citizens Of Wheeling ng,w.ote
a letter to Gov. Shannon, at this place,
last week, asking TO be allowed to compli-
ment him by giving him public supper,
at such time as he might designate. This
request was made, on account o. the firm
stand y taken by the Governor in Kansas,
for the Constitutional (D rights OF the
South.
In beautiful contrast to this compliment
from his Wheeling neighbors, is the follow
ing from Col. Medary, of the Ohio STATES
man, man who has worked as "wheel
horse" in the same political team with the
Governor for many years. The Col. SAYS:
"The people there lin Kansas,] are about
"as well off at present without as with a
Governor, unless they should be fortunate
"enough to get one with nerve enough to
"take the Bull by the horns"
The above language may he fouad in
the Weekly Statesman of the 5th inst
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Letting the Union Slide.

We extract the following from The Herad's
report o! the dinner given by the City Of
Richmond to the delegates TO the Southern
Commercial Convention:
1.-The next toast was in honor of Texas:
"'rexas, the Lone Star 1t has grown hgher in
the constellation OF States
"General Green responded: Although.
he said, he ould rather fight Indians and
Mexcans, or even the English, than make
a speech, laughter he thanked Virginia
for the compliment to Texas. He said that
in the days of Jackson fillibusterism was
not prescribed as it is now, for then he
(Green) was permitted to raise regiment
in New Orleans and go to fllibuSter in
Texas. Laugnter.l He was fllibuster
aud proud of II, anc saw no good reuson
why the people of this country should not
make an effort to help their neighbors to
the blessing of liberty. (Appause.) In
conclusion he gave
"The Southern Republic, Bounded on the North
by Mason ond Dixons Line on The South by Pat.
aguuia- embracing the valley OF the Amazon. with
all the Africans in IL, Laughter aud applause.l
"M,. Archer proposed the toast to the
District Of. olumbia:
"Ihe District of Columbia: The hattie ground of
Soulhefn insIi utions 1--WE plant our standard here
Who will desert that fagi Air by the band.
"Mr, Ould of Georgetown responded 10
the toast. He would say for ::the district
that II any controversy takes place between
the two sections of this lcountry, the posi-
ton she would occupy in it is very well
known, she cherishes the sentiments of the
whole South, although she is on the MOI.
,hern frontier, The point which has been
made the fulcrum of Slavers agitation in
Congress, shall be, if-it comes 10 that, made
the bloody ground and il shall prove SO.
self, like the arch, the stronger for the
pressure. He knew there would be, in an
event Of that kind, the strongest respohsi
bili'y devoving upon a people holding such
relations with the North as the District OF
Columbia did But her people had learned
to meet this responsibility. They had
stared at The Medusa head and were not
turned 10 stone NpPlause) The SouIh
might, therefore, rely upon the District ,,aat
when the time comes they will redeem ihs
p'omises ihey had made.
Where now is all the righteous indigna-
tioo OF the Union saving slavery, ,ex,ensio n
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The report wa, eccepted. subseauently,

! The report was accepted, subsequently,,
after sew raj motions and a good deal OF
discussion on the subject If place of hold.
, lug the Convention; fnaiy Harrisburg was
stricken Oh, end Philadelphia substitute,
The motion being carried unanimously.
! Tho Com on Resolution. reported long
declaration OF probably so pages csf, giving
the hietory a: the slavery question from N"
cCmmcncrment Of the government up to the
ptcseni timr, itb Legislative action upon It.
a lntfs p>riIon Hss DEVOTED to Kansas, in
,ra,!oD sNs denounced. very able docu-
meA wns Withheld for revision.
The resolutions are "a follows: lrt. The
repes OF the ava for the introduction VI
slavery Into the U. 9. Territories.
End. Support By oil lawful means Of our
brethren IN ksn'as, and give iull weight
and fpvot 10 the admission OF Kansas into
the Union "a Fre0 State.
81. Expresses The b:icf that the condnct
1f the sdminstration is highly repre- hensi.
Bile !, the Ksnsos question, and hat the
Republicans ought to nae every effort Il
overthrow it.
The resolutions, after a sbot debate
were adopted unanimously, with Mint
cheers.
Mr. Bond Of South Csrolina moved that
committee Of safety be appointed to NEE
any emergency ,hs, may arise in case OF I
conflict IN Karsls With the Federal troops
An anxious discussion was commenced
when u, tho request o some Of the mem
bers, who u,ged it's Importance, Mr. pont
withdrew his motion.
DR.. Spsulding of Ohio moved that all ,h,
d ,curnents he rnted--adopted
/ After n vote Of thanks to the officers ths
convention nd journ ed sane dine
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-02-28
Cleveland, Medina and Tuscarawas
II. Il. Co.

The Stockholders of this road old the ir
annual meeting a. Medina, on the 18Th day
OF January, and elected the following gen.
tlemen Directors for the current year:
Peter Thatch, Esq, Cleveland, O.; DR.. l.
ID, Tu'man, Herman Garfield and Seth
Horton, Medina, L. W. Harris, Seville;
Samuel Fo!,z, Dalton; Kent jarvis, Esq,
Massllon; DR.. J. d, Otis, Navarro; Dr.,
JIM. NJ. Hedge, Bolivar; Isaac Holloway
Flushing and NJ. Nelson, Esq, Wheeling
Va.
The Directors met in Massil'on, Jan, 3o,h
and elected Dr., l., d. Tolman, President
Kent Jarvis, Esq, Wee President; Herman
Garfield, ESQ, Secretary, aud q b. Hamil
ton. OF Medina. Treasurer.
| The prospects an an early completion ol
:he road from Grafton to Massi llon ID
good. And il is the deslre OF the Company
as soon as This Is accomplished, 10 pusi. III,
road through 10 Wheeling as rapidly al
possible. $40
Do the citizens OF the Tuscsrawas Val
ley realize the importance OF this gres
work. The vast hidden treasure OF ou
beautiful Valley 10 almost useless owing I,
the want OF Rail Road facilities. One o
the grea, objects Of the C, NJ. s. 7. X. X
is to supply that want aud develop the re
sources, ugtscultural aud mineral Of ou
coualy.
Our ci,'s'ns should, therefore, watch will
more than ordinary Interest the progress q
thu work. and be prepared to lend help
itg hand when the proper timo arrives. =
1aS. Advocate
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DESTRUCTION OF STEAMBOATS,

CIs, Feb, s5.-The Licking river, op po..
site this city, commenced rising rapidly
yesterday morning, throwing immense qus n ;.
TUES o: ice into the Ohio and breaking up
the latter. The steambosts Albertine, Flag,
Bridge City, Grape shot, Madonna, Salem
and Yorktown, all stern wheel boats, sunk
and are totally lost. Several Others wess
injured, and large number of nat boats
and birges were sunk. The total loss, 90
far estimated 8 two hundred thousand dol.
lars, and the end is not YETI The Ohio
has risen about feet in the las, "a hours.
is still rising and 70 gorged both above and
below. -
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A Change in the Tax Law.

On Monday the Finance committee in
struCted its Chairman to report a bill to
amend the present tax law. 1t is a bill of
l2 sections. and has some important pro-
visions. We copy the 9th and 9th sections: I:
"SEc. 5. The term "credts" whenever
used in this act or the acts 10 which this
is amendatory, shall be held to mean the
excess OF the sum of ull legal claims and
demands, whether for money or other valu-
able thing, or for labor or service due or
to become due to the person liable to pay
taxes thereon, when added together. (esti-
mating every such claim or demand at its
true value in money! over and above the
sum of the legal, bona-6de debts owing BY
such person. But in making up the sum
Of such debts owing, there shall be taken
into account no obligation to any Mutual
Insurance Company, nor any unpaid sub.
scription to the capital stock Of any Joint
stock company, or Tor any religious, scien-
tifc, literary or charitable purpose, nor any
acknowledgment OF Indebtedness unless
founded on some consideration actually re-
ceived or believed ut the time OF making
such acknowledgment TO be full c,nsider-
tion therefor;--nor any acknowledgment
Of debt made for the purpose of diminish.
shng the amount os credits TO be listed
for taxation, nor any greater amount or
portion Of any liability as surety than the
person required TO make statement Of
such credits, believes such surety is legally
bound, and will be compelled to pay or to
contribute, in case there be no co.securities.
"SEc. 8. No person shall be required to
list tor taxation any investment made in
certificates of the public debts Of this State
nor any certificates of the capital stock Of
any company, the capita! stock and pro-
perty OF which is taxed in the name Of
such company by the laws of this State I"
Ii will be seen that the fifth section
makes a material change in the law us il
has been understood and applied TO the
term "credits." II the bill becomes n low
il will remove q strong objection to the
present law. The sixth section also re-
moves standing stigma upon the good
faith our State. When We went into the
market to borrow money, lin the Gays Of
our need. we promised thu, ,hoss eertifi.
Gates OF the sp4 bile deb. sha fs@1.
ed; men ve,tsd their SMarinsvills
faith in this pledge. asom.rson
part should be sacred
good Indication sAND UMBRELLAS, @
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The Organization.

| Col. ScHoULER, OF the Cincinnati Gazette
writing from Washington City, to that
paper, thus speaks of the two prominent
candidates for speaker. There is an idea
advanced in the remarks which il would be
well for US Of the North to think about.
The glorious end Of this long and anx-
ious struggle for the Spchkership, was not
the least interesting and morally iHslruc-
tive part Of it. 1t was The first time in
the history of our nation in which ,he Nor
thern States had showed their power; the
first time in which a Speaker had been
elected without the aid OF solitary vote
from the South. No man representing a
slave constituency voted for Mr.. BANHs--
1t was not only Northern triumph in this
respect, but it was a contes, between men
who, better than any two men who ever
held seats in Congress- represented in their
most perfect form the civilizations Of the
Two sections. Mr.. BANKS was a sef-ma
man. He had risen by the force of his
own indomiiabe energy and splendid talents
from being a oor bobbin boy in cotton
"''b 'ho" iheeHuhic III 'hdchlhe snop,
carpenter working at the same bench
with his father, to be the foremost man in
the U. s. House Of .-ad-
mtleG to be so even by .his opponents
His opponent, GOVERNOR AIKEN, had never
worked day at manual abor in his life
He was the inheriior of vast estates in
South Caroline, and WIS at the time he
WAS pitted aoainst the Markham nscbop;c IN
the holder of l,2o0 slaves, by whose labor
he lived, and in whom much of his wealth
was ccntered