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IT ROBINS LITERARY DEPOT,
IA Shaw's Row, Clearield. Pa,
CAN ALWAYS BE PROCURED
BOOKS OF Ali KINDS,


FANCY ARTICLES AND CoNFECTIoNARIEs,
Tobacco and Cigars,
DRUGS. MEDICINES, DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS,
Chemicals DC, DC, 4c.
phies, Sketches. School Books, Poetcal Scientfc.
Mechanical, Medical and Law works; the latest
publications always on hand or procured to order
all the Magazines furnished monthly, at publish
ers prices; fancy ard common letter paper; plain
and ruled cap paper; perforated paper; note pa
per fancy and common envelopes; blank Deeds;
great variety of Steel Pens common and fancy
pen-hOlders pencils, dc. &c. &C. which he viii sell
at the most reasonable prices.
His stock of Drugs, Medicines Dye-stuffs Paints,
&c, is large and well selected; among which ara
Calomel, Blue Mass, Quinine, Morphia, Red Pre-
cipitate Rhubarb root and pnlyerized Rochelle
and EPSON Salts; Cream of Tartar. Sulphur, Sem
ma, Pink Root, Sup. Carbonate Soda. Tartaric A
cid, Sulphate of Zine; Liquorice, Columbo and
Gentian root; Logwood, Oil Vitriol, Blue Vitriol,
Coperas, Alum, Red Lead, Prussian Blue, Chrome
Green and Yellow, Yermillion, Terra de Sienna
and in fact general assortment.
lie has also fine lot of Ladies' Gold Breast
Pins, Ear Drops, Finger Rings &c. Also, Watch
Guards and Keys, Penknives, Hair oils; Hair
Reading, Fine and Pocket combs Tooth picks. Ra-
and Strops, Saders' Silk, Pearl powie Ear
cy Soaps and Perfumery great variety.
Also, Prunes- Figs, Rasins, Almonds, Peanuts
and Fllberts; Candies general assortment Gin
anon, Cloves Pepper, and other spices; Backing
and Spool Cotton; the most popular Patent Med
icines of the day. all of which will be sold at the
very cheapest rates.
Call and examine the stock and judge for YOUR
selves. [declTl THOMAS ROBINS.
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LET US REASON TOGETHER.
HOL AVS PILLS
WHY ARE WE SICK

WHY ARE WE SfCK7
TT has been the lot Of the human TO be weigh
Il ed down by disease and suffering. HoL!O.
| 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-
perintends the snufacture of his medicines IN the
United States and offers them to free and enli yht
ened people, the best remedy the world ever-
for the removal of disease
THESE PILLS PURIFY THE BLOOD
These famous Pills are expressly combined TO cp-
crate 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 Ii has been proved in all parts sf the world,
that nothing has been found equal to then in cases
of disorders of the liver; dyspepsia, and stomach
complaints generally They soon give healthy
tone to these organs, however much deraugcd, and
when all other means have failed
GENERAL DEBILITY. ILL HEAtTH.
Many of the most dcspotic Governments have of
pened their Custom Houses to the introduction of
these Pills, that they may become the 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, Its nyigorating properties
fail TO afford relief
FEMALE COMPLAINTS
NO female young or old should be without this
ceieorated medicine LII correctS and regulates the
monthly courses at all periods, acting in many
ses like a charm. 1t is also the best and safest
medicine that can be given to Children of all ages
ana Tor any complaint; consequently ne family
should be without it.
HoIto1rays Pills are the best remedy knoay7. ~, tbs
tr6rid for tie JoLkosciag Diseases:
Asthma Diarrhea SecondarySymptoms
Coughs Chest Diseases Stene and Gravel
Colds Fever and Ague Vencreal Affections
Influenza Bowel Com plants Female Complain
Costiveness inflammation Worms of all kinds
Dyspepsia Indigestion Lowness of Spirits
Debility Liver Complaints Inward weakness
Dropsy Piles Headaches
~ Sold at the Manufactures Of Professor HoE
LOwaY, so Maiden Lane, n York and 244 Strand,
London, and by all respectable Druggists and Deal
ers of Medicine throughout the United States, and
the civilized wolrd in boxes at IS cents 81. cents,
and 81 each.
n There is considerable saving by taking
the larger sizes.
\. B. Directions for the guidance of patients in
every disorder are affixed to each box. apro'56
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OBINS' EXP ECTOR IA N T
~ AND
COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.

COMPOUND S1RUP Ot W LID CHERRY.
THE CURE
Bronchial affections, Coughs, Colds, Pleursy, Bron-
chitis Asthma and all other diseases of the throat
and lungs except Consumption. This invaluable
remedy is no quack nostrum, but is prepared from
the recipe of a regular physician, who during
practice of twenty-five years, used it with unpar-
alleled success 1t is combination of expecto-
rant remedies simple in their character and used
by every educated physician. 1t is easily taken,
produces nausea or other disagreeable effects,
and gives almost immediute relief. In this ever
changing climate, where coughs and colds so fre-
quently end in consumption and death, no family
should be without this CERTAIN CURE.
1t would be easy follow in tn wake of the ven-
ders of patent medicine and multiply certificates
got up for the occasion, of miraculous cures but no
such adventitious aid is necessary in introducing
this preparation TO the public. Its real value and
never failing success, in accomplishing all proms
ed for it, cannot but give it wide circulation and
recommend it to all those afflicted with diseases for
which it is remedy Prree 37s Cents per Bottle.
Prepared exclusively by
THOMAS ROBINS, Druggist
March 4, 1857.-f Clearfield, Pa.
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+ New ADvERTIsENESTs.-L.R K. Carter offers
Hugh NJ Riddle house and lot in New Wash
ington; ]. III. Hommer has grain and mer-
chandise to exchange for boards and shingles /;
several other notices also appear, to all which
attention is directed.
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w inform the citizens of Clearfield, 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, consisting of
Dining, Breakfast, and Centre Tables, Setring,
Writing, and Wash-Stands, Mahogany, and
Common Bed-s.eGds;
Mahogany and Cane -bottomed 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 as formerly occupi
ed by John Gulch: nearly opposite the jew Store,
Clearield, Pa JOHN GULICH.
May %, '55.-1y. DANIEL BENNER.
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HoLLowAY's PILLS, most famous Remedy
ior the Cure of Nervousness and General De-
oiiity.-Jasper M'Cann, of Bridge Street,
brooklyn, Long Island, New York, was with
OUT oouot severe sufferer from nervous and
sehelal debility, the least thing provoked his
iifi'ao'lty' put him in passion, and laid him
up 'iiis was caused by the bad state of the
huiuS' ana though he tried many remedies for
his complaint, he was not benefited. At length
he naa recourse to II0lloway's Pills, which
quickly performed their part, by removing the
injurious fluids from the system cleared his
head, restored tone and vigour to The stomach,
ana after 1--WE weeks perseverance, restored
hiln TO the blessings Of health.
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~ A. S G III A + f T. X &,
~. LUMBER MERCHANT. MARIETTA,
Of the firm Of Lindsey and .Sclafner,
m ber Inspectors,
Respectfully offers his services to the Timber men
of the West Branch in the spring to take charge of
the Timber of those who desirous of returning
home and to their business again. From his knowl-
edge of the business he feels confident of being
able to obtain the highest market rates of all
signments entrusted to him. All attention paid to
Timber left to his care after the spring business
As for reference would refer to
JAMES B. GRAHAM, ESQ. WM. POWELL,
Col. JOHN PATCHEN
Marietta, February 4, 1S57-2m.
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The undersigned has just received from the East
and is now opening at his Store in the borough of
CURWENSVILLE, one of the LARGEST
and moSt ertecSire stock Of Fail and Winter goods
ever offered in Clearfeid county. Having select
ed his goods with the especial view the wants of
at as low prices as they can be purchased anv-
where in this section of country, he hopes to se-
cure a liberal share of public patronage. His
stock consist of Dry Goods, Groceries Hardware.
Qseensware, and in fact every article kept in n
country store The largest apd best assortment of
Boots and Shoes. Hats and Caps, Ready made clo-
thing, &C., &c, &c.
Country produce and Lumber taken in exchange
for Goods. Cash not refused.
Curwensville Noyl2-'56 ii. d. PATTON
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CLIPPINGS Aao scsispltNes.

Og-Good-the sleighing hast weck.
UyLooked for anxiously-a rafting food.
~Cool-sitting on grindstone reading
Buchanan's inaugural.
GEDaniel Ogden has opened coal bank on
his farm adjoining our town.
WThis is the day fixed upon by the Legis-
lature for the election of State Treasurer.
~Uncomfortable-a church with scarcely
any fire in the stoves, when the mercury is
down about zero.
WThe value of the imports of coffee into
the United States is Sic, ,000, 900 annually, one
seventh of all the imports of the country.
~A general inquiry-who will be our next
postmaster Plenty of patriots hand,
doubt, who are willing to serve their country
in that particular position.
it. We rather incline to the opinion that a
good supply of srhino'' is generally preferred
to like supply of poverty.
""Devoutly to be wished"-that lumber
will bring good p,ice in market this season.
Everybody in this "neck of woods will cry
Amen to that wish.
GEBy fire, which occurred in Erie on the
25th ult., the Dispatch office, we regret to say,
was destroyed by fire. Loss S2,500. The
Dispatch is one of the spiciest papers in the
State, and is bound to go on.
~Willam Mattoon, of Springfield, Mass,
in connection with his brother, has contracted
to construct the abutments and towers for the
riy
cinnati. The towers are to be 230 feet high
and the amount OF the contract is to be one
million dollars.
GgKilled-a large panther by Nelson Gard
ner, in Highland township, Elk county, on the
4th inst, measuring feet inches from tip
to tip. The panther threw himself from
limb, SO close to Mr.. G. that the claws scraped
his hunting shirt, but the dogs scared it up
the tree again, when it was shot.
~Another search for Sir John Franklin
The British Whig says that preparations are
being made in Canada for an expedition to go
in search of Sir John Franklin. For this pur-
pose DIR. Rea is building, in the Kingston
dockyard, an Arctic schooner, to he ready in
May next to go to Quebec, and thence to the
DyThe dam at Columbia, Pa, suffered con-
sideraby by the late ice freshet. A number
of breaches were made, and much of the tim
Der used in its construction was swept away
1t is estimated by some that it will require
forty thousand dollars to repair the damage
done to this structure.
W-Our readers will recollect that shortly
before the Inauguration, Mr.. Buchanan had
ret urned home from Washington sick. He
had stopped at the National Hotel, which was
terribly infested with rats, which a boarder at
tempted to exterminate by giving them arsen-
ic. The rats, after being poisoned, sought
water, and got into large tank from which
the house is supplied with drinking and cook
ing water. Twenty or thirty of the guests,
among them Mr.. Buchanan, J. Clancy Jones
and John l.. Dawson, were suddenly and some
severely affected from the use of the water
thus impregnated. Efforts were made to keep
the matter quiet, but it finally leaked out.
~The lady who had her sleep broken, has
had it mended.
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CLEARFIELD COUNTY.

All persons in Clearfield county favorable to
the above call, and who are sincerely opposed
to Locofocoism, are requested to meet in
County Convention in the Borough of Clear
field, on Saturday the 21St day of March, at 2
O'Clock, p. m. to select one Senatorial and one
Representative Delegate to the above Conven-
ton, and to transact some other business of
importance. Each Borough and Township are
requested to send three or more delegates.
March IL. MANY.
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MARRrED-On the 18th Feb, by D. Dress
Ter, Esq. Mr.. JOHN FISHER to Mrs. ELIZABETH
RUDOLPH, both of Brady township.
On Thursday the 5th inst, by Thos. Kyler,
Esq. Mr.. JACOB TAYLOR, of Grahamton, to
Miss MARGARET A. Gill, of Bradford tp.
On the same day by Rev. A. Crowell, Mr..
JOHN ii. IRWIN, of Graham township, to Miss
MARY TAYLOR, of Bradford township.
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UP-sEr.-On Saturday evening, as James
B. Graham, Esq, was coming down the hill at
the east end of town, in buggy, the breech-
banG of the harness broke and caused the bug
gy to run on the horse, who took to his heels,
and in attempting to run past sleigh upset
the buggy. Mr.. e., and one of his sons, who
was with him, fortunately escaped without in
jury, and but little damage was done, we be-
lieve, to the VEHICLE.
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EVANS AND -COMPANY'S GREAT


400 Broadway, New York
FtUe Gold Jeayclry GiUen Aioay to Purchasers of
Books.
All Books will be sold as low be had at 9TH
Stores, many of them for less. New books re-
ceived daily A Gift varying in value from 25 cts
to 00 given with each book the time it is sold
Having ON hand very large stock sseso and uai-
nabLc books. and as our motto Is Large sales and
small profits we are determined to give GUS
toners better bargains than can be had elsewher .
ANY book published in New York or Philadelphia
will be promptly sent. gift included, receipt of
publishers price. Catalogues of Books and Pre-
sents, containing full explanations will be sent
free to all parts of the country.
The most liberal Inducements are offered to A
gents. Any person by sending order for ten
books. with money enclosed, will be entitled to an
extra Book and Gift. All orders for books, con-
tanning money, ito ensure perfect safety) should
be registered at the Post-ofice where they are
mailed, and directed to Evans & Co., 409 Broad
way, New York.
REFEREscE.-M. Thomas & Sons, South Fourth
St. Philadelphia; j. B. Lippencott & Co., Phila-
delphia; d. Appleton Co., Broadway, n. York /;
Derby Jackson, Nassau Street, New York.
II Send for Catalogue.
EVANS & Co.
Principal Store, 409 Broadway, New York.
Branch stores at I25 Chestnut street, Philadel-
phia, and at Washington. d. c. Decl7-3m
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CLEARFIELD INSTITUTE.-Thst thire

TLEAKF1ELD INSTITUTE.-Tha third
~ quarter of the present school year of this Inst-
tuition will commence Monday, February 9Th:
1857.
Teachers, Commercial or other avocations in life,
will here receive every desired facility. thor
ough Scientific and Classical course is here given
on terms lower than in similar Institutions in the
State. Parents at distance obtain boarding
for their and daughters under the immediate
care of the Principal where they VIII receive rare
advantages with ali the comforts and pleasures of
home; and their morals will be carfully guarded.
1t is particularly desirous that pupils for the ap
preaching term be present at its commencement.
to select their seats and be properly arranged in
their respective classes.
Further information and Catalogues of the In
stitute be had by addressing
W A. CAMPBELL, Principal.
Aug. 20, 1856. Clearfeld. Pa
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To CARPENTERs.-We invite the special at
teBtion OF carpenters to the advertisement of
VIM. Irwin, Esq, OF Curwensville, who will re-
ceiTe proposals for the building of dwelling
house, until the first of April next.
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MARBLE YARD,

IA Al I1koNE EI11. IA.
Having just received lot of the pest eastern Mar
phia Yards, / am now ready TO furnishz-==zzzsf
all kinds of work in our line, viz Mon L :
uments, Tomb Tables, Marble Door steps. C<e1-Ss
Lintels, Mantle-pi Comfortable, Card Table,
Bureau-tops. 30, OF either American italian
Marble. s-sS-N. b. All orders sent by mail, prompt
ly attended to We will not be beat either in work
prices. tdec24' '56.lyl j. ULREY.
NJ. A. Frank, Esq, Agent Ciearfeld, Pa.
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MI A N 81 On II o U E
Il CkeartfeLa, Pa.
The undersigned respectfully announces to the
public that he has leased the above Hotel in Clear
field borough, and that he is prepared to accom-
modate all who may favor him with their custom.
His house is commodious and convenient and his
table shall be supplied in the best manner posi-
BILE. No effort will be spared to render general
satisfaction. By strict attention to business and
to the wants and comfort of his guests, he expects
to liberal share of patronage.
febll-'57 DAN NJ. WEAVER.
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SUsoUEHANsA LUMBER TRADE.-The Star,
printed at Wrightsville, Pa, in recent num-
Der, states that the price Of lumber at that
place has varied but little for several months.
There is full supply of cuttings there. The
Star then goes on to say =
''Seyeral timber RATS have arrived at our
wharves from northumberland, and we under
stand there are at Lock Haven some 500 RATS
of sawed lumber and timber, goodly portion
of which may be expected to reach this point
by Saturday next. 1t is said the supply of
lumber to descend the Susquehanna this sea-
son is large, and it might be supposed that pri-
ces would abate some, but this, we think, will
hardly be the case, as the supply is not ade
guate TO the demand.''
The statement that there are 500 RATS at
Lock Haven is so egregiousy incorrect that it
will provoke smile on the countenance of any
individual at any point from Lock Haven to
the head of the river; but as it is well calcula-
ted to misead persons at distance, (the par
agraph having beer copied into Bicknelps Re
yorter,) we deem it but right, as matter of
candor, to say that not over fifty RATS, if that
number, all told, had reached Lock Haven this
season. AS to the quantity of timber and lum-
Der that is at this time ready to be sent to
market from the West Branch, we satisfied,
from the best information we can obtain, that
it is considerably short of last years product.
The uncertain duration of the recent snow de-
tered some, who had timber considerable
distance from the river, from hauling it; such,
however, as had it convenient to the riv-
er, which would enable them to get in enough
to construct raft, have been busy hauling.
At this time, we think the entire quantity of
lumber at and in the streams will not more
than supply the demand, if it will do that.
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N &C to- X K LII N C s
D CANCER INSTITUTE,
For the Treatment of Cancers, Tumors, Wens,
Ulcers, Scrofula, any Growth or Sore. Chronic
Diseases generally, be cured (if curable with
out surgical operation poison. For all particu-
lars write, diseases plainly and enclose
ty-five cents for advice. All letters must have a
postage stamp enclosed to prepay answer. Med
icnc can be sent any distance. Address
c. J.. KEELING, NJ. ID
Mechanicsburg Cumberland Co Pa
ID Mcchanicsburg is miles from Harrisburg,
on the c. V. Railroad, and accessible from all
parts of the Union.
Cid and young, poor and rich come alive will
do you good
tSTo those afflicted who cannot visit mo per-
sonally L will send, per mail. receipt of So 90
only, Recipe to prepare Medicine, with full di-
rections for use, dc. State all particulars Ad-
dress as above. February Is, IS57-6m
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broadway GOLD PEN MANUFAC.
ID TURING COMPANY,

broadway GOLD PEN MANUFAC-
ID TURING COMPANY,
NO. 33 S BROA DWAY, NEW FORK.
LIST OF RETAIL PRICES:
| Gold Pens. 81 90 Gold Tooth Picks. 50 90
Gold Pen and Silver - =. :. Tooth and Ear
Goid dPer Pen and double " Gold Pe Pencil &watch %
ex-Silyer holders, 3 90 Keys. 90
Mamouth 90 Ladies Gold IdPencils2 90
Leviathan: 5 90 . 90
Fountain Pen, Desk 90
Holder, 90 r'with pens 90
Mamouth, 90 Gents Gold Cases
Engrossing PENS 90 and Pens, 8 90
Leviathan and Box, 90 % - s' 10 90
Gothic Silver - Gothic :. IL 90
Pen 90 80 Screw Pencil S 90
Engrossing q 90 And all other kinds and
.s' Mamouth :" 90 styles at retail prices
PREMIUMS PRESENTED TO PURCHASERS.
To every person buying gold pen of us we pre-
sent numbered certificate, and each of these GER
tifcates entities the holder of it by the extra pay
ment of 25 cents to article of jewclry. in value
fromSl to 500. This jewelry consists of Gold and
Silver Watches in great variety Silver Goblets
Silver Fruit Baskets, Gold Guard chains for ladies'
Lockets Bracelets, Gents gold fob and vest chains
Thimbles, Breastpins, Ear Drops. Studs, Rings
Crosses, &c. none of which sell fer less than ST..
For eUery DOtIr ll0Gd as the party as entitled TO
numbered certificate, nd by tie paunlet of 25 cts
extra each certificate he IS extttted TO receire
rcJtateUer TIE nnmberOf the ceyt fcate desisnates.
We have been in operation for three years and
thousands have bought of US, and we have never
learned that any was ever dissatisfied. This
plan affords every opportunity of obtaining gold
watch OF some article of jewelry, for trilng sum-
All our pens, pencil cases, dc, are genuine arti-
eles manufactured by ourselves with great care
and offer them precisely at prices asked all 9TH
er stores in the city. To agents we make adyan-
tageous offers. and any energetic person can do
we'll by working for We wish agents in every
place in the country. and persons who would like
to become such will please address us and We will
send them printed circulars Of prices terms &c
We have no stated periods of distribution The
moment pen is purchased, the purchaser is enti-
tied to receive his premium ON the payment of 25
cents extra MERRIeK, BENTON 4 DEAN
325 Broadway, New York.
AGENTS WANTED
n. B.-Goid Pens rcpoin.ed in a superior man
ner Enclose the pen and SO cents in p. o. stamps,
and the pen win be repointed and returned post
paid.
The Broadway Gold Pen Manufacturing Compa-
ny, is well known throughout the country, but as
there are undoubtedly some who are not acquaint-
ed with us we append the following well known
firms as references
Fellows & Co.. No. IL Maiden Lane, New York.
Hicks 4 Mitchell, No 20
Benton Bros cor Broadway & CourtlanS 81 n
York and Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
j. H. sturdy & Co., No. 5. Gilsey building n Y
Gould & Wood, No 9, Maiden Lane New York.
February 4, lS57-3m.