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TAMEs b. GRAHAM, Dealer in SAWED

AMES B. GKAHAM. Dealer IN aWEU
y LUMBER, SQUARED TIMBER, SHINGLES,
BOARDS. &C., is prepared to fill, on the shortest
notice all orders for articles IN his line of busi-
ness on as reasonable terms they can be Dro-
cured in the county.
Grahampton, Clearfeld Co.. Jan. %, 1886
STILL ON HAND!-The undersigned con-
- tinues the CLOCK AND WATCH MAKING
BUSINESS, at his new shop the corner of Main
and Mechanic streets. one door South of DR.. X. V.
Wilson's office, where he will be pleased to accom-
modate his customers at all times. Repairing done
on the shortest notice [aug20l X. X. WELSH.
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NOR SALE-An Improved Farm, with good
IL buildings, at Ardry's dead water on Clearfield
creek, three miles from the county seat of Clear
field For particulars inquire of A. T. Schryver,
who lives on the premises, John and Lionel Weld,
Mt. Pleasant or VIM. A. Wallace, of Clearfeld
town. July s, l057-3m
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DEMOVAL.-JOSHUA s. JoHNsoN.

DEMOVAL.-J JOSHUA s. JOHNSON.
Ee CABINET MAKER.
has removed his shop to the building of John
Troutman, en- Market street where he will keen
on hand or manufacture TO order (of superior
fnish,) every variety of Househ old and Kitchen
L Z r. y / 7 L r e.
such as Tables, Bureaus, Safes Stands Cupboarls.
Sofas. Bedsteads &c, of every style and variety
which he will dispose of at cheap rates as any O.
ther establishment of the kind in the county.
Call and examine his furniture, and Judge for
yourselves of its quality and finish.
CHAIRS of all kinds on hand or made TO order
He is also prepared to make COFFINS to order
on the shortest notice, and will attend funerals
with hearse, when called upon
JOSHUA s. JOHNSON.
Clearfeld, Pa. December H. 1855
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Philadelphia, July Is, 1s57-3m.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
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Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

TNIIESE OILS are obtained by Distiaton, mt the
l. Chemical Laboratory, Parish Of Jefferson, Of
PIERRE LACOCR, author Of "Lacours Chemical
Analysis" "LacOur's Chemical Manipulation )" LA
cour on the Manufacture Of Liquors." &c.
Purchasers are particularly requested tn return
the TASKS and obtain their money, If the Oil does not
give perfect satisfaction
LACOUR'S OIL OF COGNAC converts nertra,
spirit to superior imitation Of Imported Brandies
viz: Otard, SaxeFac, Narett COgnac POutney, Seig
nctte, United Vineyard ProprietOrs, Castilion and
London Dock Brandies. These liquors will have a
full fruy flavor and beautiful, sparkling color
Common rectiied whskey will be changed by the use
Of the OIL Of Cognac, to New York Brandy Pine An
pie Brandy, Common Cognac Brandy, &c.
LACOURS OIL OF RYE changes Rectlncd Whis.
key to MoDongahea Rye Whiskey, Old Virginia Malt
| Whiskey, Bourbon Whskey, &c.
OIL OF CEDRAT changes common Icctiaed
| Whiskey TO old Irish Malt Whiskey and superior
article Of fScotch Whiskey.
OIL OF PEACH changes common whiskcy to vlr.
| ginia Peach Brandy, &c. Oil Of Peach and oil Of
| Cognac will convert common Whlskey to Apple
| Brandy.
OH. OF GIN converts the poorest Whiskey to lIol-
land Gin, scheidam schnapps, Rose Gin, Swan Gin,
| English Gin, &C.
LACoUR's CONCENTRATED ACID will in five
minutes after being mixed, change five gallons of
good Vinegar and twenty-five gallons of water to
thirty gallons Of the most acid Vinegar that can he
found in the market By the of Laconr's Con i.
ccntraed Acid, Vinegar can be made for one dollar
/ and sixty cents per barrel.
| FOR MAKING LIQUORS, Lacour's Oils require no
prcparaiion-ony pour the oil into the Whiskcy and
shake well. The liquors thus made will have u fne
natural aroma, full, rich, oily taste; a beautiful
transparent color and fine bead. Lacours Oils cx.
ert three distinct properties In converting common
Whskty to Bandy, Gin, &c. The first property com.
bines with (nnd subsidies In the form Of ocuIent
cles) the whole Of the grain oil (Amyllc AlcohoD =
the whlSkey is thus deprived Of that peculiar irrita-
ting and burning taste, and becomes n neutral sprit:
the second property consists In an oily nuciaginous
taste impaired to the liquor, which renders II mellow
and lmparts an appearance Of age; the third prop
erty Is exhibited In the rich vinous nutty oior that
Is impaired to the liquor, which renders distinction
| from the genuine brands impossible.
These oils are put up In quart TASKS; each fInsE
contains sufficient oil for making three hundred GAL
Ions Of Liquor. Full and comprehensive directions
| accompany the bottles. Price, $2 per bottle
For sale at the cornor Of st. Charles and Poydras
streets.
One bottle Of these oils, five In number, will be &C.
curey packed and shipped, with bill Of aing to any
part OF the country, upon the receipt Of $1G to the
address Of p. LACOUR,
New Orleans, In.
| eB Purchasers are requested, as n guarantee Of
good faith, to furnish the name of any house In
New Orleans and We will ship them package Of the
Oils II they do not perform all that is claimed for
them' they VIII cost nothing l34S1 1yl
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
('UIIstnbIC's sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION issued
ID out Of the office Of John Bush. Esq, Il JUS
ticc of the Peace for Placcrville township, ON
Judgment rendered therein, on the 18th day of
February, lS57. against Edward Kcegan and
in favor Of II. l.. Kinds, for the sum If one
hundred and twenty five dollars damages, and
nine dollars and fifteen cents costs of suit, to-
gcthcr with uccrncng costs, have levied upon
and will expose for public sale. at public aur
tion, mn the 2sth day Of APRIL, at 10 o'clock,
a. NJ, in front Of the Greyhound Saloon, Main
street, city Of Paccyilc, all the right, title and
interest of said Kcegan in and 10 the following
described property, to-wit: A certain pi Gee or
parcel Of ground, with the building thereon !;
said property situated in the city of Placcrvile,
ON the north side Of lIangtown creek, lying
between the lots owned by Mountjoy and New
bauer; also all the right, title and interest of
said Neegan in and To certain Quartz Lode,
commencing at point near said lot and build
ing and running back north into the hill, to-
gcthcr with all the Quartz Rock lying in front
Of said Lode.
Given under my hand this 10th day Of April,
1857. S. l.. MAGEE, Constable.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
DIR HIN AN
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS
Oils, Dye StuRS,
DR.. Charles II. Tozer's
PRIVATE MEDICAL CARD.

CTRANGEES VISITING SACRAMENTO will rcntr
- her that DR.. TUZER'S lNFlKMARI Is Sn 9Th n
between J and X streets. Sacramento.
Tie great success and many radical cures made h
Dr. ToZcr since his commencement In this city I.
which hundreds can testify, induces him 10 inion
those afflicted with any private complaints. REED,
On chrome and wish 10 be well and Thoroughly cur.t
II will be Ia their interest and welfare to call on hin
who for the last twenty years has given his eutu
attention 10 Private Complaints. and TO all case,
diseases 81 private nature acute and chronic sucl
as syphilis Secondary aud Constitutional affcctioD,
GouorrLua and Seminal Weakness. Gleet and &r;c.
lures, and all diseases Of the gencratve and urinary
organs. both in mae and female, such as ProapsuS
Fluor Abus liys:cria. &c.
Patients can be assured that their complaints VII
not be tanpcrcd wilh bu' treated upon strictly seien
titic principles Private Complaints rradcaied In 4
few days; new cases cured ia short tiue, witheu:
mercury.
lie can h" consulted N h;s Office at all times Of II.
day, from in tie morning until in the evening -
All in anic'ion can ilnd in him one who can see aat
sympIt!ize with and befri,nd them wht in trouble
CI.e in whose services the utmost confidence can
placed. Come all who are afflicted and In troubts
and I've relieved and cured.
Apartments privately arranged 70 rs 20 prec!u!
the possibility o! ,NI"sure.
LETTERS r'te"~'g u" Will receive prompt at;eELS
with best advice and instruction.
L. II. TOZER VI. n,
9Th street, between and X.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
The Mothers Last Greeting.

We gathered round her lonely bed
When death was lingering nigh,
AZ paIlid grew her check and lip,
And dim the lustTOus eyet
But peace was hers, aud joy as sweet
As angels ever knew,
When she bestowed her parting kiss,
And sighed her last adieu.
Alb, well she knew our trusting hearts,
And gave back love for love;
But stronger tics than earth can bind
Had linked her soul above.
One earnest, tender look she gave,
And life's last pang was DER;
But long there fingered on her lips
"Adieu! we meet no more!"
A calmness settled on her brow,
Whose light had ceased t~ burn;
And, when we pressed her lips in grief,
We felt no warm return.
Yet, as we fingered by her side,
And wept, q soft refrain
Like spirit murnurs filed the room
"In heaven We meet againw
That last fond greeting, mother, dear,
We never can forget,
For thou art living in our hearts
In sAint-like beauty yet;
And though we weep beside thy grave,
1t is q pleasing pain,
For then we hear TINT spirit voice
"In heaven we meet again -
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
Pulpit Gravity.

A minister was preaching to q large
congregation in one Of the Southern States.
ON the certainty Of future Judgment. In
the gallery sat colored girl, with white
child in her arms, which she was dancing
up and down with commendable effort, to
mako baby observe the proprictics of the
place. The preacher was too much inter-
csted in his subject to notice the occasion
al noise of the infant and at the right
point in his discourse, threw himself in.
to an interesting attitude, as though he
had suddenly heard the first note Of the
trump Of doom, and looking towards that
part Of the church where the girl with
the baby in her arms was sitting, he ask
cd, in low, deep voice:
What is that | hear2'
Before he recovered from the oratorical
pause, 90 as to answer his own question,
the collored girl responded in modified
tone Of voice, but loud enough to catch
tho ears Of the entire congregation;
Il don'no, 50, spec it is dis here chile:
but indeed, So, ! has been doin' all /
could to keep him from 'sturbin' YOU
It is easy to imagine that this uncx-
pccted rejoinder took the tragic out of the
preacher in the shortest time imaginable:
and that the solemnity of that judgment
day sermon was not little diminished
by the event
Another instance, equally confounding
to the minister, happened, we believe, in
Richmond, Va. A large congregation
had assembled to hear q stranger OF some
notoriety. Soon after he had introduced
his subject, the cry of fire fret in the
street very much disturbed the congrega-
tion, and many were about to retire, when
an elderly lay brother rose and said:
If the congregation will be composed,
will step out and sec if there is any fire
near, and report
The congregation became composed,
and tho minister proceeded. Taking ad-
vantage Of the occurrence, he called at.
tenti0n to fire that would consume the
worldi-a fire that would burn forever in
the lake that is bottomless; and had Just
concluded . sentence of terrible import
and not without manifest impression on
his audience, when voice from the 9TH
Or end Of the church, as if in fiat denial
Of all be had said, bawled out:
tItsG .JaIse alarm =
The eject was ludicrous in the extreme.
The old man had returned, but his inop-
perfume response spoiled the force of the
eloquent appeal from the pulpit, and even
the preacher could scarce refrain from
joining in the universal smile that passed
over the congregation.
Rev. Mr.. s. was preaching in one of
the Methodist Episcopal churches in this
city, and there was in attendance a good
old Methodist brother, very much given
% responses. Sometimes these respon-
ses were not exactly appropriate, but
thoy were always well meant. The prea-
cher usually lucid, was rather perplexed,
and, tslt Il himself He lsbored through
hls Art part, and then said. -
Brethren, / have now reached the
conclusion Of my first point
'ThAnk Godl' piously calculated the
olAraan. who sat before him, profoundly
inIsEesssd; bat the unexpected response,
ard tho suggestive power Of it, 80 cOnfu-
s0d the preacher that it was with difficult
~ he could rally himselftoa continuance
cfhis discourse:-AethOdist Protestant.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
SUM MONS.
State OF California;,

State OF California,
FL Dor0lo C3unty, IS.
The People # tie .>fate # CalJCimtd 10 S.
BUrch Is yIC, Greeting
VOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED TO
l. appear before the undersigned, ut his Of
flee, at Clar ksvillc, White Oak Township, on
Saturday, the twenty-hith day of April, ls57,
ut y o'clock, NJ, to answer unto the complaint
OLA. =. WOodiord. Plaintiff, who sues TO re-
cover the sum of two hundred dollars due
plaintiff from defendant on book account, when
Judgment will be taken against you for the
above amount, with costs and damages, if you
full to appear and answer.
Given under my hand, this fourth day of
April, 1857. h. S. IAMS.
nj ct Justice of the Peace.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
For the Special Benefit of KEO.
tel and Bar Keepers.

TNHE undersigned take this method Of in
Il forming you that they have now and will
constantly keep on hand the largest and most
complete stock Of
Havana, German and American Cigars,
MATCHES. PLAYING CARDS, and all other articles
usually to be found in Cigar Store, which
they are determined to sell ut u very small ad-
vance on San Francisco prices.
Having made arrangements with one of the
largest importing houses IN San Francisco. they
are enabled to give their customers satisfaction
both in quality and prices.
You will find it to your advantage, before
purchasing elsewhere. to call at
DAVIS l. ROY'S
Book, Stationery and Cigar Depot,
lauglG On the Plaza.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
Read and Reflect. .


nR. CHARLES TOZER'S CARD to the afiIcted 4
- California. In approaching any new course d
systematic inquiry, there certain points concern
ing which the inquirer should always be careful y
satisfy hmSf|L lie should comprehend distinctly
what the subject Of inquiry s-Health and Disease
II We can form and fix In our minds clear ceneep
tiOn Of the state Of Health, shall have no difficulty
In understanding what was meant by Disease. Ba
beyond, though not above, these objects Of nvesHgt
tion Of the human body, we have another and -
nober end. tits lay before you In such plain terrs
that you cannot be mistaken and will know whersn
apply for relief
OF the signs Of particular Diseases It will be proper
take general view Of symptoms. When Q person
troubled or af1icted with disease, which cauSes
weakness OF the back and limbs, pain in the head,
dimness OF sight loss Of muscular power, palptatiOn
of the heart, rrtability, nervousness dyspepss, DE-
rangement Of the digestive functions, general debility,
symptoms Of consumption, and many others Which
are better explained than put on paper, and require
Medical or Surgical attendance, II would be well Tor
them to inquire II there is physician who Is compe
tent to attend them, and who understands the AFp'
cation OF medicine, and whose Scientific Attachments
In his profession and whose age and experience en'
tie him to your confidence. Considering these thlnEs,
Dr. Chas II. Tozer has concluded to inform you thAl
are anicted advertising his place Of business stAse
that he has been successful practitioner for ever q
years, and has
ATTENDED AND CURED HUNDREDS.
when they have been considered by other physicians
and have been pronounced by them past recovery
Therefore You may rely upon him As enc IN whoH
secresy and the utmost confidence may be placed.
DR.. g. II. T. would invite al that ara afaicted b
call on him. and II he does not administer for them
there will be no charge made Let no false delcacJ
prevent you, but apply Immediately, and yOurse
from the dreadful consequences which must folloE
those who neglect to receive attendance.
DR.. G. H. Tozers Office is on 9Th street, near III
Bel<iders Hotel, between and X streets. His room
are 30 arranged that the Doctor can be cOnsulte(
without the fear Of m0lestatlon.
~ Office hours, from in the morning until d
the evening. c. II. TOZER, NJ. q,
9Th street, between J and X, Sacramento.
no 42-1yr
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
MINING CLAIMs For SALE.

TWNIIE undersigned will sell onc-fifth of the
Il BURLINGTON TUNNEL, situated on
Cedar Hill, one Of the richest mining localities
in this county. 1t has paid well since it has
been opened and bids fair to continue doing so.
There will be about eighteen months work on
yet.
Also, thrce-fourths of share in the GOLD
EN- GATE TUNNEL, on Coon Hollow Ridge.
Fhis claim has also paid well and is now pay
ing good wages. 1t will hold out at least one
year. p.....-
Also, onc-fourth of II mining claim on Chilian
Bar, now paying big wages.
For further particulars, call on the snbscri-
ber, or the miners working the claims.
The proprietor being engaged in other busi-
ness has not time to attend to the claims, which
is his reason for wishing to sell them.
d. NEWBAUER.
PIacerville, Oct. is, 1856. 1921
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
Notice 10 Smokers.

NTE have added 10 ourDouk and Stationery
w business Il complete assurtmcL, If gen
nine
Havana Cigars md Chewing and SmOk-
ing FOI1nccO
Which we keep for sale at our old and we'll
known stand, on the Plaza.
Among great many different grade Of lIa-
vana Cigars, we have the following more cclc-
bratcd brands
La Intimidad. Flor Fama;
Flor Henry Clay; Higuern;
Flor Tabaccos; Barenna;
Turca; Flor InrSpcrada, &c
All Of which are guaranteed to be genuine and
will be sold at the lowest prices.
We have also a good supply Of the BEST
NATURAL LEAF and HONEY DEW CHEW
ING TOBACCO, ever offered in this city. AL
50, small lot Of pure and genuine Merchaum
Pipes and Turkish Tobacco
lfyou wish 10 enjoy the excellent favor OF n
real genuine Havana, call on
DAVIS &-ROY.
[augl6] On the Plaza.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
DIR. M. BAKER.
Office on Main ST., a fer Doors nJors UeUs, Fargo
d Co.@ Erpress ODice,
p L A 9 e r. VII L Il ,

WILL GUARANTEE A PERFECT AND PERNIA.
w nent cure In the following cases: SYPHILIS,
Gland, Weakness in the Genital Organs, Seminal
Weakness Pain In the Ioins, Affections Of the Kid
neys and all Of those peculiar affections arising from
secret habit, which, not cured, produce constitu-
tional debility, and finally destroy both mind and
body, and which annually sweeping thousands TO
untlmcly graves.
DIR. BAKER has, for number Of years, de-
voted his study principally to the treatment of secret
Diseases and therefore possesses thorough expert
ence In this particular branch and is better qualified
to treat and has cured cases of private disease
than any other Physician In the Mountains
All persons suffering under protracted cases, az
grRvated or unsuccessfully treated by inexperienced
or pretending practitioners those laborIng under the
destructive effects Of mercury Quack nOstrums and
all who suspect that diseased is lurking their systcm
may consult Dr. BAKER with confidence, and the as
surance Of a speedy and permanent cure.