Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-06-23

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H.. Goo. r. Barrett will address the
..,i,e and II. Buchcr Swoopc will de.
.bis Lecture on "The Literature Of
I pblep J. B. MCEN ALLY, Src.
r., rorRru or JuLY.--As the anniyersa,
:, American independence Is near at
we may be excused for making the
nouiry whether any attempt at celebra'
IT,, the occasion in an appropriate man
~ Is contemplated by our citizens, Ger
I,irlv there's patriotism enough yet in the
ss,rt, of the people to devote at least one
tl,r in year to testify their gratitude for
a.. blessings secured them by the decla.
.,;or and maintainace of our national
| I,,endence. Then let us have celebra.
-, on the glorious fourth. We spend
t,,b time and means in the pursuit of
| .b;octs much less worthy, and never think
4 considering either wasted. And We
,sn certainly afford sufficient of both to
| have 4 creditable and pleasant affair on
,bo Nations birthday.
sryrEycEp. Andrew Hays, who has
bsen in prison for some months waiting
HE trial, for robbing the store of Mr.. Ri
der in Karthaus township some time last
rring, yesterday plead guilty upon two
indictments, and was sentenced to four
Years solitary confinement, in the Western
Penitentiary, The unhappy young man
will in few days be taken to Pittsburgh
10 serve out, in solitude and suffering
thi. long period which the offended laws
demand, as an atonement for the indul-
renee Of evil passions which ended in
crime, What a melancholy sight TO wit
ness 4 ycung, healthy and intelligent man,
bearing tho image Of the Creator, con-
demned to drag out four miserable years
in tho gloomy cell of prison, and away
rom the glorious light Of day, and an as
ISOLATION with creatures OF his kind.
How trifiing the brief enjoyment pro-
cured by crime, compared with the sacri-
fee of integrity, self-re'pect, and in the
case of detection, liberty and all that con-
,titutes the happiness of life!
Who would not strive to resist tempta-
lion in the outset, to maintain his integ
rty and escape fate so deplorable fol
the present, and SO hopeless for tho fu
ure'
Trout FIsuING.-On Monday afternoon
and Tuesday forenoon of last week, Sena
tor Cresswell and U. j. Jones' of this place
took from the waters of Bobb's creek II!
dozen trout-two large baskets full
many of them varying from ten to twelve
inches in length. What lays our friend o
the Harrisburg Telegraph.-Blair Count,
Wig.
We find the above going the rounds o
the papers, and while We admit that ou'
worthy Senator and Mr.. Jones are skilfu
anglers, must claim that Clearfeld fisher
men can surpass them in enticing The
speckled beauties from their native Gle
ment. Senator Biglcr while on n iishin;
excursion on Trout Run, few days ago
succeeded in capturing twenty and two
third dozen (24S) beautiful trout in on
Gay. If this can be beaten We should lilt
to hear Of it.
SERIOUS AcclpEYT.-We learn that ol
last Wednesday, Reuben Bonsal, son o
Judge Bonsal of Rrady tp., young man o
about twenty.three years ofage, mot with
very serious, aud it was for some day
feared fatal accident, at the raising o
the Barn of Mr.. Jackson Bonsal. He wa
thrown from the building, several heaV!
timbers falling upon him, infiictir mucl
internal injury. The young man remain
ed insensible for long time, and 1t wa
feared that he would not revive. We ar
happy to state that he has been gradual,
recovering, and it is now hoped that h
Is nearly ifnot quite out OF danger.
CouRr, Commenced Cd Tuesday morn
ing, and is still in session. Hon. Jane
Burnside, arrived on Monday evening ant
in the morning following took his sea
upon the bench, along with his Associates
looking very well. and proceeded to bus
ness in his usual prompt, but quiet an
gentlemanly manner. But few cause
have as yet been disposed of, but thos
we're of importance and occupied consid
erable time. We shall give q full repor
thereof next week.
VALUABLE REAL EsTATE.-We neglecte
last week to call attention to the advel
tsement of Jas. X. Boak, Esq, who is tn
agent for three thousand acres of valuf
bic timber lands near the mouth of Grea
9oshannon Creek. These lands are heaV
ly timbered and are among the best i
the country. We know Of no better OF
portunity for investment, and no NOR