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SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

Among the bolters from the sham Demo
cracy Of Warren county, are Hon. c. B. Curtis.
who represented that district in Congress two
years since, e. w. Schofield, a member of the
last Democratic State Convention and who de-
clined the nomination of that party for Con-
gressa a few weeks ago, and Chaplin Hall, three
of their strongest men and most prominent
leaders, all of whom support Fremont and
Dayton.
The Dubuque (Iowa) Republican contains
a communication from W. NJ. Crozier. the
Prosecuting Attorney of that county, who
withdraws his name from the Democratic Con-
vention, to which it had been presented for
denomination to the office he now holds and
AYERS his determination no longer to act with
the Border Ruffian Democracy.
The Angelica (N. " Reporter, the Dem
ocratic paper OF Allegheny county, has aband.
oned the support of Buchanan and Breckin-
ridge, and given its adhesion to Fremont
Hon. Martin Grover has also taken the stump
for Fremont. Hon. w. II. Shankland. Su-
preme Court Judge for the 9th district, presi
ded at Fremont meeting at Syracuse last
week.
The Ithica IN. Y Journal, the only DEM
ocratIc paper in the county OF Tompkins. has
struck the Buchanan and slavery flag. and
flung out that of Fremont and freedom: and
the Ofsego Democrat, Cooperstown Cavupa
Netc Era, Auburn, and Pulaski Democrat. Os-
wego county, Democratic papers, have follow
ed sult.
Mayor Stevens, Of Buffalo, who received
1oVo Democratic majority last fall, and three
Democratic Aldermen chosen at the same
time, are members of the Fremont Club of
that place. Mayor Stevens made speech TO
the Club on receiving news of the nomination
of Fremont
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PERSONAL.

Having been informed that it is reported in
some sections of the county that the Journal
has only nominally changed proprietors and
editorship, take this method of stating that
the report is false in every particular. own
the office, do my own editing, and nv own
puoiishlng. Neither the former editor, Mr..
owoope, nor any body else, has any interest
In, or control of the establishment. Fol- what
purpose an erroneous impression was thus at
tempted to be created, is best known to the
originator of the report, which is as contempt
ibie as it is dastardly, and which would not
have been noticed had not been ipterropated
III regard 10 II, S. B. Row.
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it known, that we are not contending for the
abolition of slavery: we do not wish to inter-
fere with the institution where 1t now exists
we wish the South to solve the problem them
selves how they shall get rid of it; we are on
" opposed to extending it to the territories,
which is the common property of the nation
---of the North as well as of the Southland
consccrated to Freedom by solemn compact
Besides this. Col Fremont is opposed to all
fillibustering designs, declaring that ''the as
sumption that we have the right to take from
another nation its domains because we want
them is an abandonment of the honest char
acter which our country has acquired;" and
in speaking of our foreign policy, he says s'in-
ternational embarrassments are mainly the re-
suit of a secret diplomacy which arms to keep
from the knowledge of the people the opera
items of the goyernment'-a system simeon
sstent with the character of our Institutions
Under him, then, if elevated to the Chief Ma
gistracy, we could look for a proper admins
tration of our foreign affairs, avoiding such
breakers as the present imbecile Administra-
tion was likely to wreck upon, and an i'm
mediate settlement of the sectional conten-
tions which are now so fearfully racking the
ship of state. Why, then, we ask, should not
we, as Americans, Republicans, and even
as Democrats, support John c. Fremont p
He is the man for the emergency. Under him
sectional commotion would be subdued; the
gross outrages that being perpetratcd in
Kansas brought to an end her people protec-
ted in their rights; quiet would be restored !;
and once more would we behold
'-Peaee Ger the land, her olive wand extend -
Fremont's chances, too, of being elected are
growing brighter and better every day, and
before the Ides of November are at hand, their
bright etfuigence will penetrate the gloomy
domains of Locofocoism, dispel the Elusive
mists with which the leaders of that party are
endeavoring to deceive many well-meaning
men, and impressed with the truths of justice,
right. and humanity, the disenthralled mem
bers of that party will raise a jubilant shout
that will spread CONSERVATION and dismay to
the hearts of these political ssworkers of in
iquity," who are held together by s.the cohe-
sive power of public plunder,' and preach
Democracy only on account of the remuner-
ative spoils of Office.
We, therefore, answer the interrogatory at
the head of this article, by saying we are for
Col. John c. Fremont
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GIVING HIM "JEssIE.-

| The editor of the Republican, in his last pa
per, pitches into one of the performers at the
exhibition of the Institute, on the 10th inst,
in most terrific manner. Hear him =
''Indeed we saw much to admire, and but lit
tie to condemn. But that little we think was
big enough to bring down upon those concern
ed the hearty condemnation of every friend to
the prosperity oil the school. The piece enti-
tied s<The Condition of our Country was
nothing more nor less than a re-hash of some
false and staleAbolition editorial from theNew
York Tribune or some other disunion organ.
1t was full of Misrepresentation, unfair and
unpatriotic, and was badly written. badly de-
| livered, and grossly defective in grammar
as 1t was in facts"
Nearly every one who was present and heard
Mr.. Turner deliver the oration alluded to by
the Republican, will at orce, we feel certain,
say that the structures of the editor of that
paper are untimely, harsh and not justified by
the facts. The subject was discussed in a
tersc and unobiectionable style, and the often
sive part of it was a mere reference to the
Brooks outrage on Sumner and the distracted
! state of affairs in Kansas, which were condemn
| ed in the speech. This, however is sufficient
cause to raise the ire of our downtown neigh
Dor at any time. and is not at all surprising
| to those who know him well, nor will it be to
| auy one, if the views he entertains regarding
| Brooks assault are fully known
| We do not wish TO be understood as object
| ing to an editor criticizing an Grafton deliver
ed in public. But, if we are permitted to take
| the Republican at different times as a guide.
we think its editor is not displaying much con-
| sistency in severely censuring this one. In
his paper, but one week earlier, he publishes
| the proceedings of celebration on the 4th at
Mt Joy, which t1as got mp as a Sabbath School
celebration, and there sanctions, by publishing
them in his paper, the delivering of ..partizan''
toasts on that occasion. But, then, these toasts
trerc faudafory Of Buchanan and HE Democratic
party, and it is fair to infer that for this reason
alone, did the editor of the Republican pass
them by without censure. On the other hand
Mr.. Turner. who by the by, we have been in
formed, is Democrat, delivered an oration
before an Academy exhibition, on the condi
ton Of our country. But because, forsootb.
it contained an expression or two that did not
accord with the views of our ssneighbor,'' Mr..
Turner must not only be denounced. but the
intimation thrown out to the principal that un
less he teaches his scholars to make Democratic
speeches that his prosperity as a tutor is
placed in jeopardy. The attack of the Repub
hcan upon the principal and scholar must be
viewed as contemplate, and will no doubt re-
ceIve the condemnation of every impartial
citizen. But it is perfectly in accordance with
Locofoco practice now-a-days-a fair speci-
men OF the tolerant and liberal spirit of the
leaders of that party.
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New Advertisements.
upders;,noa - :.

NoIICE-The undersigned deems it his duty
l 10 CIV notice to the public that in accordance
with the provisions of the Act of the General AS
semoly, passed the 10th day of April, A. d. 1850.
.nat IL was misdemeanor to pass, exchange. put
In circulation, transfer cause to be issued paid
out, passed exchanged. circulated or transferred,
any bank note. note. bill. certificate or any ac-
knowiedgment of Indebtedness whatsoever, pur-
porting to be bank note, or of the nature, char
aceer or appearance of bank note or circulated
Tor circulation as a bank note, issued or Yurport
ing to be issued by any bank or incorporated COM
Pahy or associason of persons not located lnPeDn-
sylvania, OF less denomination than fFe dollars.
nat every person VIII shall vioIste The 9o.
tion OF the aforesaid act shall be taken and deem
ed to have committed misdcneanor, and upon
conviction thereof in any criminal court, in this
Commonwealth, be fined in sny sum not less than
one dollar, and not more than one hundred dollars
The public will therefre take notice. that the
Constables of the seversl townships in this county
viii hereafter be reqgireu taeeording to the afore
sons guilty of such violation. and they shall be
THOMAS j MCCULLOUGH
July ., 1870 District Attorney
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ly warming the top. The ordinary tin cans usei
for the same purpose for which this is intenap4
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By this simple contrivancc, the process of her
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THE ELECTION FRAUDS IN CALIPoRxTA.-
Yankee Sullivan. in the confession he made
before committing suicide at San Francisco,
disclosed the fact that the Democrats had kept
tic and stupendous frauds at elections. Ha
gave the particulars of the manner in which
thousands of spurious ballots had been ''stuf-
ed" into the boxes on various occasions. His
confessions, IN these particulars, are corrobo-
rated beyond the possibility of impeachment.
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Washington Territory has recently been the
scene of a violent conflict between the militia
ry and civil authorities, which has resulted in
the dismissal of Governor Stephens from office.
and Oregon have been conducting things with
high hand, and Gen. Wool declared that un-
less checked, there would not be house stand
ing in either territory. The Indians in .his.
as in most other cases, appear to be more sin
ned against than SHINING.
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Books, in his speech after the vote had
been taken to expel him. said that when he
was about making the assault on Senator Sum-
ner, he hesitated whether he should fake a
horse-whip or cow-hide, but was afraid that
Mr.. Sumner would force it from him, and if
he had he (Biooks) might hare done chat he
should haUe regretted the remainder Of his life
AS much as to say he would have killed him.
A pretty admission, indeed And this is the
man (?) Locofoco editors would have sustain
eG. '.0h, shame, where is thy blush -
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UNION CONVENTION IN PESNsYLvASIA-Ad-
vices from Washington state that the Penn
sylvania Congressional Delegation are prepar-
ing call for q Union Convention of Republi-
can, American, and all other elements oppos-
ed to the Administration policy and the Gin
cinnati platform, to meet at Harrisburg on the
second Wednesday of September, for the pur-
pose of forming an Electoral ticket which
shall represent these interests fairly, and con-
centrate all efforts in one practical direction.
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CONGRESSIONAL CoNFEREEs.

The opponents of the policy of the present
National Administration in the other counties
OF this Congressional District having agreed
to hold conferee meeting on the 9th August.
for the purpose of nominating candidate for
congress, call is published for meeting in
THIS place on Saturday the I'd day of August,
to choose conferees to represent this county
In that conference. We trust that as many of
our friends in different sections of the county
as can do SO, will attend the meeting on the 2d.
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George Law of New York has written an
able letter upon the subject of the prominent
nominees for the Presidency, reviewing their
character and antecedents, avowing his pref
erence for Fremont the representative of
progress and freedom, and denouncing the
slave oligarchy.
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You all admit that had it in my power Let
me tell the gentleman from New Jersey, that
expressly to prevent taking lite used an or
dinary cane presented by friend in Balti-
more. l went to the Senate deliberately. |
hesitatcd whether / should use a horse whip
or a cowhide, but knowing that the strength
of the Senator from Massachusetts was supe-
rior TO mine, l thought he might wrest it from
ME. If he had, l might have done what
should regretted for the remainder of my life.
Voicc-He would have killed him
Mr. Brooks, resuming, said--Ten days ago,
fore-Seeing what the action of the House would
be, my resignation was put into the hands of
the Governor of South Carolina. Mr.. Brooks
replied to several members who had said hard
things of him. Some gentlemen, he believed,
had voted against him contrary to their wishes
but were operated npon by outside pressure,
and he spoke in commendatioa of those who
gave their votes without indulging in villif-
cation. He concluded by saying Mr.. Speak
er, 1 announce TO you and to the House. l am
no longer a member of the XXXIth Congress.
Confusion. Kisses and applause followed, du-
ring which Mr.. Brooks retired.
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THE Boston Pilot, the Catholic organ of the
United States, of the 5th inst, SAYS :-e.In re-
ply to many inquiries, we would state thatFre-
mont is not a Catholic.'' The Pilot contained
the original charge thatFremout was aCatholic
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MARRIED-On the 18th July, by Rev. c..
fetzer, Mr.. BENJAMIN MYERS, of Cleartield co..
to MISS MARY NJ. STALE, of Cambria CO., Pa
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The terms of office OF Senators Cass and
Douglass expire on the 4th of March next.
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DIED-ln Bellefonte, on the 4th inst, Mrs.
JULIAN, wife of Gen. James Irwin, aged 80 yrs.
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SENATOR BIcLER will please accept our
thanks for favors received
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HolioUays Ointment and Pills the most cell
ebrated Remedies for the Cure of Sore Arms.
Samuel Wentworth, of Norway, Maine, was
for five years afflicted with sore arms, there
were four different ulcers on them, and The
trying nature of his business, "a boot maler)
made him so much worse, that despite of his
wishes, he was compelled to relinquish it: he
tried various remedies and they failed to ben
eiit him; however, about thirteen weeks ago,
at the recommendation of friends, he had re-
course to Holloway's Ointment and Pills,
which very soon made him better, and he cal
led on Professor Holloway four weeks since 10
show him his arms, which were quite well, and
with scarcely the scars pcreeptible.
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Inquire at this Office. july23


HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL
IL n Il I " G. The undersigned
respectfully informs the citizens of Clearfeld and
vicinity that he has commenced the above busi-
ness in all its brsnches also that Of paper hang
ing Business will be punctually attended to, and
all Jobs entrusted to him will be executed in the
very best manner. A share of pubic patronage ID
asked for Shop on front st, 2 doors north of An.
Hills store. [july23'56l J. p. BOYLE.
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S. B. ROW, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
lCLEARFIELD, PA, JULY %, 1856.

Union State Nominations.
CANAL COMMITS sIoSER.
THOMAS e. COCHRAN, of York Co.
AUDITOR GENERAL,
DARWIN PHELPS, of Armstrong Co.
SURVEYOR GENERAL,
BARTHOLOMEW LAP0RTE, of Bradford Co.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-15

pure patriot and Statesman. We ask the
Democracy to remember these facts, when
they hear James Buchanan assalled as
Federalist, by the opposition speakers
Should Col Peyton again address the cit
liens Of Oroyile, we trust that he may be
permitted to proceed without interruption,
and viii endcayor to review his arguments
in more extended manner.
The meeting exhibited great falling of
Of Fillmore enthusiasm in Uroylle; but We
are not disposed tocrow over the msiortunes
OF our opponents, and will give them an op-
portunity TO redeem themselves At tie
same time, we want them to understand that
OroyIle is Democratic, and if they wish TO
carry the place against the Democracy, they
must use arguments to convince the Democ-
racy that they are wrong, and that Jame,
is not Democrat.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-15
speech OF Col. Peytom.

The Fillmore meeting on Saturday night,
was not u very magnificent affair. The meet
ing was much smaller thnn any lreyiou.
one heldin Orovllc, since the opening Of
the campaign, and a little diversion that oc,
CURED early in the evening, showed conciu-
,lycIy that u large majority Of those in at
tendance, were Democrats
The short notice gwen, rendered it imros-
siblc for anything but an Oroyilie and vi
cjnity audi,nc to ass mble ON tie occasion,
aud that Will account for a majority OF those
present being Democrats.
The speech Of COL Peyton was not one Of
his best according to the views ofhis friends,
and it i. intimatel that another opportunity
will be given him, in order that he may re-
deem himself with an Oroyil!e audience -
~ it was the first time We ever had the
pleasure of hearing him, it was impossible
ior Us to determine whether be was doing
himself justice; but We certainly felt di,po,-
cd to give him the credit Of cXct!Hug the e..
fort OF Tom Cox. on the occasion OF the Black
Republican demonstration. 1t va, not such
Il speech as the reputation ot Col. Peyton
had led Us to expect.
There were several unfortunate !ntcrrup-
ton., OF which Col Pcyton should have the
m.l benefit, aud which no one regretted to
see more than ourselves We believe IN eN-
tending To every party, and to every speak
cr. alu,l and impartial hearing, and trust
that the citizens Of Oroylue Will ever be
found ready to 10 SO.
Col Pcytou stated on Saturday evening,
that Mr. Buchanan had been IL rank FEEDER
ulst, and opposed to the war OF 1872 Mr..
Buchanan was, undoubtedly what was term.
ed Federalst but it is matter OF hj,to-
ry, and Of tact, admitted by Mr.. Clay il
Senatorial discussion, that MIR Buchanan
volunteered his services, and shouldered hi,
musket to defend Baltimore from invasion
bv the British. Does this look as if Mr. Bu
chanan sympathized with England and
against his country II that memorable strug
gle: And yet We understood Col. Peyton
TO say that Mr. Buchanan had done SO.
Ii is a fact which none Of the opposition
speakers attempt to gainsay, that Mr.. Bu
chanan was ever an ardent admirer and
warm supporter Of Gen. Jackson. lie sup.
rorted him in 1924, when Gen. Jackson was
IN st a candidate for the Presidency, and
assisted in his election in 1928, and has ey-
er engaged the confidence and es eem Of that
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-15
The Ticket COmDleic.

We place at the head of our paper to-day
he nominations Of the Democratic State
c nycntion, and, in doing 50, beg to assure
our readers that the Convention was oDe tf
tie most numcrously attended, il not, in
Iced the largest, that ever assembled in
the state, and that its proceedings were
characterized by harmony and enthusiasm.
Every County was represented, from Slshi-
you to San Diego, and every delegate
brought encouraging news from his county
Of the enthusiasm aud determination OF the
Democracy to carry everything before them
in the contest.
The Ticket presented by this large and
respectable body of intelligent men, is one
that will not fail 10 receive the united,
hearty and cordial support Of the freemen
Of California. There is no sectional triumph
in the nominations presented by the Dcmoc-
racy. The Democracy recognize no sec.
tionalism, ana do MT stop to inquire in
what portion of our glorious Union person
WIS DOI II DcIOIt HUIIll hublhR hlHI L ht ACCN
question is-"Is he capable, honest, and
faithful to the constitution :"S. This, and
this alone is the Democratic test They do
not depart from this Jefiersonian rule, for
the purpose of adopting a sectional one,
and euquirng who're II man was born be-
fore supporting him. Such tests are left
for sectional parties-for those who believe
it is right for one portion Of the Union to
say what laws shall govern another portion.
The campaign is now open in California.
All parties ave III the field with their noml-
nations, aud will, in short time, be called
upon to say who shall serve them. The
nominees of the various parties Will appear
before the people during the campaign, ana
it " for the people to Judge OF their primer
pies, and of their fitness TOR the various po-
sitions to which they have been nominated.
We have no fears but that the ticket pre-
scnted by the Democracy will tower as high
above their opponents in talent ana fitness
for their various positions, n docs the broad
comprehensive, and truly national platform
Of their party above the sectional and pro-
scriptiye platforms Of their opponents.
Most Of the names presented on the Dem
ocrauc ticket are familiar to the peyp.c Of
California, and We place them ut our mast
head with the full confidence and belief
that they viii be endorsed by the people Of
the State and triumphautly elected in No
ycmber next,
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-15
a secret worth Knowing,

We notice that DR.. Brown at the Butte
Drug Sore, is constantly receiving and sell
ing, large Quantities Of choice Drugs Med
icines, and the secret Of his success is, that
be buys low iot cash, therefore he is able to
sell cheap and We viii guarantee to the
public that every article bought there is
pure and genuine Sec advertisement So