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CONGRESSIONAL pRocEED1Nas.

DEC. 4th.-In the Senate the Presidents
| Message was received aud read. Mr.. Cling
man, Immediately after the reading, arose and
delivered himself of a violent sectional speech,
in the course of whichhc denouncedthe Pres,
ldent elect as totally sectional mat, who had
promoted the principles Of she~ ssirrepressible
conflict" lie proposed that Congress shou Id
/ pay the National debt, and then divide the
public property as equally as possible between
| the two sections of the Union He was repli-
/ ed TO by Mr. Crittenden, who hoped that the
! friends of the Union would come together and
agree upon some plan for its preservation. In
the House, Mr.. Sherman moved the reference
OF the PRESIDENTS message to the committee
OF the whole on the state of the Union. This
was opposed by Mr.. Boteler of Virginia, who
offered an mendment referring that document
TO special committee of one from each State,
with leave to repor. any time. This amend
ment led to long and spicy debate, and upon
the question being taken, it was carried by
vote of las yeas, to 3S nays. After the vote
had been taken, and before it was announced,
a discussion was lndHlged In by the Southern
bers, in the midst of which motion to
adjourn was carried.
DEC. 5th.-In the Senate, Mr.. Halo of New
hampshire, opened the debate with motion
to reconsider the vote 10 print the Presidents
Message. He thought the contest between
the States must be settled at the ballot-box or
by war, and whilst hoping for peaceable set
tleinent urged that the danger should be look
ed straight in the face. Mr.. Iverson, of Geor-
gia, followed in a violent secession speech,
avowing that the Withdrawing States disclaim-
ed all further allegiance, and that they intend
to go out of the Union before the fourth of
March, sspeaceably if wo can, forcibly if we
must" Mr.. Salisbury, of Delaware, uttered
some Union sentiments that were warmly ap-
plauded by the galleries. Delaware, he said,
was the first to adopt the Federal Constitution
and would be the last to do any act counte-
nancing separation of the States. The de
bate then terminated. Mr.. Green of Missouri
gave notice of a resolution inquiring into the
propriety of providing for the establishment
of an armed border police to prevent the in
vasion of States, and aid in executing the
Fugitive Slave law. In the House, the Home
stead bill was called up by Mr.. Grow of Penn
sylvania, and passed-ayes 1872, nays76. The |
bill requires payment of ten dollars from
actual settlers for one hundred and sixty
acres of land. The Presidents message was
then referred and the House adjourned.
DEC. 6th.-1D the Senate, Mr. Powell, of
Kentucky, moved that that portion of the |
Presidents message relating to the present
agitated and distracted position of the coun.
try, be referred TO special committe of thir-
teen. Laid on the tabe, and the Senate ad- |
Journed until Monday. In the House, Mr.. |
Morris, of Illinois, gave notice that he would, |
on Monday next, introduce resolution con- |
eern'ag the perpetuity Of the American Union. |
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KARrHAus, DEC. 6, 1860.

KARTHAUs, DEC. 6, 1860.
S. B. Row Sir: In the Republican of last
week ] see communication, headed NThat
Strange Affair."" which is intended to refute
what 1 had inserted. The affair is not very
strange to those who are acquainted with the
circumstances. In one way it may be strange,
or considered as such. The actions of the man
were strange, and led to all the suppositions
which stated, and which l hink and believe
to be correct, from the fact of his asking,
when he saw strangers coming to the house, if
they were going to arrest him. His horse was
sick, as / before stated, had the blind staggers
know to be such, looked at the horse and pro-
nounced it the blind staggers. The Informant
of the Republican says the horse got down in
the stall to roll. ] wish him to understand
that there was no stall or any other obstruction
in the way by which he could hurt himself.
Then the writer in the Republican says, ssThey
say" he offered some very advantageous
trades. / wish to know who says so If the
gentleman of Salt-Licksfan inform me, wish
he would do so. The gentleman then goes on
to speak of the valne of the horse being $500;
but judges, shat perhaps are better and more
competent, say from $75 to 500. The buggy
and harness he puts down at $125; they may
be worth 500, but no more. 1t has beer a
good rig once, but has been run down. 1t
seems to me as though the gentleman of Salt
Lick, whoever he may be, is meddlng with
what does not belong to him. He does not ap-
pear to know who gave the Rdffsman's Journal
the documents. l wish to say it is none of
his business, and hope he will in future mind
his own. He has signed his name aA," as
though he was ashamed to come out in full
Yours, DANIEL More.
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A SERIES OF QUEER CASES.

Both American and English social life are
now exhibiting some queer developments,
some peculiar phases. They seem to be ex-
crescences which spring from the robust and
intensely active forms of life which prevail in
the two countries, where OF all others there is
by law and social customs the freedom of in
dividual action. These curious social phc-
nomena doubtless arise from the very natnre
of things. There is such overwhelming ener-
gy in the business circles of both countries
that morbid conditions of social Lille must
follow. Where all is rapidity and velocity
there must necessarily be some unsoundness
The case now most noticed is that of Mrs.
Burch, relative OF the distinguished Erastus
Corning, of New York, on trial for infdelity,
at Napierville, Illinois. She seems accord
ing to writton paper put into the case, to
have confessed her guilt, yet the evidence of
dlsinterested and disconnected parties shows
that the confession as to time, place and cir
cumstances, is false and unfounded. 1t is
still upon trial.
The case OF Mrs. Beardsley, in New York
city, the daughter OF Clergyman, developes
the curious charge of having married second
husband, living within three miles of the other,
and succeeded in concealing the fact from
both through a period of several years. TO
the fact OF the marriage, and identity Of per-
son, and long continued Intercourse, the sec
ond husband swore most positively, though
the jury did not find her guilty upon that point
in the Indictment.
The English case is one of great merit. A
Miss Sheaden, born in New York, is now. after
the lapse OF sixty years, trying TO prove that
her mother was properly married. Her coun-
sci, for some cause not explained during the
peadency of the case in the Probate Court of
London, abandoned her case. According to
the latest European advices, she has been sue
cessiuliy competing with cute and learned
counsel, both in the preliminary statement of
the case and in the examination of witne sses
during the first two days of the trial, evincing
the possession of great mental powers and
high accomplishments.
We remember similar instance in this
country. AT one time, whilst one of the nu-
merous suits brought by Mrs. Gen. Edmund p.
Gaines, was pending in one of the New Or
leans Courts, her counsel abandoned her cause
after the jury was empanneled. She mme-
diately took possession of the papers, contin-
ued the examination of the witnesses, spoke
to the Court and jury, and won the case in that
Court, although, if our memory serves US right,
the decision was reversed in the Court above.
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Ql Ed:


On Tuesday the 9th Nov, of diphtheria,
terminating in Group, PETER, son OF Henry
and Catharine Bloom, of Pike township, aged
years. On Thursday, the Goth, of the same
disease, also terminating in Group, MARTIN,
son of same parents, aged years.
On the 7th Dec, of diphtheria, MARGARET
ELLEN, daughter OF VIM. and Ellen Holden, of
Pike township, aged about 20 years..
On Monday the 1lth Dec, of palpitation of
the heart, Mrs. CLARIssA ScHRyvER, wife of
DR.. A. 7. Schryver, of Lawrence township,
aged about 38 years.
At the residence of his Grandfather (Wm Rex
In Pike tp.. on 9th November, JEREMIAH B.. son
of George w. and Mariah z. Attlebarger of Hun
tingdon county, aged years and days
Go to thy rest our child,
Go to thy dreamless bed,
Gentle and undefled
With blessings on thy head.
Because thy smile was fair,
Thy lip and eye so bright;
Because thy cradle-care
Was such fond delight
Shall love, with weak embrace
Thy Heavenward wing detain
No.-Angel, seek thy place
Amid Heavens cherub train. G.w.R
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The use of DR., Hoetetters Stomach Bitters for
Dyspepsia. Fiatulence Heaviness of the Stom ach.
or any other like Affection is second to none in A
merica or abroad To be able to state confident
ly that the "Bitters'' are certain cure for dys-
pepsia and like diseases, is to the proprietors a
source of unalloyed pleasure. Itremoves all NOR
bid matter from the stomach. puriies the blood,
imparts renewed vitality to the nervous system,
giving it that tone and energy so indispensable
for the restoration of health. The numerous ac-
acknowledgements of its superior excellence and ben
ehcial results have assured the proprietors that it
cannot but prove great cure to the afflicted. and
impart vitality to the thorough system. Sec
advertisement in another column.
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SUMMARY OF NEWS.

me INDIANA, Pa, Messenger, OF the 9Th, says
S"uie OF the notes of the Clearfield County
oahk had already found their way to that place.
a lad by the name of Johnston, while re-
Gentry out cunning in the woods near Punxsu-
'aWney, Jefferson county, treed and shot two
wild eats. 424 -
"A Young man, residing with Mr.. Andrew
huit, near Bellefonte, Centre county, whilst
passing from the spring to the house with a
bucket of water, was prostrated to the ground
wth such force as to dislocate both his shoul-
uers, The tall being occasioned by convulsions
10 which he has been subject. t
one day last week, an engineer on a freight
,rain ran his locomotive on bear between
Lewlstown and Miffln. Bruin was not killed,
Dut next morning the engineer and some rail-
ROAD men went in search and found him on the
opposite side of the Juniata. After severe
struggle: ne was dispatched, and found to
weigh 2S4 pounds.
The Jersey Shore Vedetie, of the 9th Decem-
oer, says cow of Mr.. Frederick Dewey of
that town gave birth recently to a calf, which
was split open to within a few inches of the
shoulders, the hinder part forming two distinct
caves, having four hind legs. whilst it had but
one head, &c. The Vedette thinks, if it had
iVed, 1T would have made an Invaluable cow
as there would have been two COWS to milk
and only one to feed.
MT. Israel Stewart, of Ferguson township,
Centre county, whilst hauling corn-fodder for
Mr. oamuei McW Wllliams, on the Sd Dec, fell
from the load, and, lighting on the top of his
head, broke his neck, which caused immediate
death. He bad separated from his wife some
years ago, and was living in a lonely cabin on
the mountain, only mingling with men when
IL was necessary to earn something to sustain
himself aud three horses, which he kept at
home doing nothing.
despatch from New Orleans says that Mr.
stewart, member of the Texas Legislature,
had issued circular in accordance with Ger.
tam resolutions passed by meeting in Con.
zaies, inviting his fellow-members to meet in
Austin, on the third Monday in December, to
hold an extra session, and to call State Con-
vention. Gov. Houston had promised to re-
sign if the call was responded to. The de-
spatch says the clone starr flag was hoisted
IN several towns, and that the people seem u
nited in their resistance to Lincoln's Admins
tration.
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TIE TIMER BusrsEss.-we are not at thi

TIE TIMER BUsINEss.-We are not at this
time prepared to state how the timber of our
county will compare this winter with what it
has been in former seasons. We know, how
ever, that our hard-working lumbermen are
busy in the woods, and advantage was taken of
the snow during the past week to haul some
OF the timber to the streams. Efforts, we are
told, are being made by interested parties to
create panic in the business here, on the
strength of the secession excitement, with
what prospects of success We cannot say. Our
advice to all weuld be, not to make any un-
necessary sacrifices, but to calmly await the
development of events, learn the condition of
financial affairs, and then act as prudence may
dictate or circumstances demand. Money mat
ters, it is true, are tightened up somewhat just
now, but we have four or five months ahead of
US yet, in the course OF which they may re-
sume healthier tone, and restore full conf
dence among business men generally.
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TOWNSHIP AND LOCAL LAws.-From a cur
sory examination, we think this is work
which will supply great deficiency with local
Olicers and business men generally, contain
Ing as it does all the laws ia relation to the
duties of Justices, Constables, Supervisors,
Auditors, Assessors, School Directors, EIec-
'lon officers, the law of Estrays, &c., with n
large number of blank forms. For further
particulars We direct attention to an adver-
0sement in an other column, or persons can
See The book itself tY calling on X. j. Wal
'ace' Esq, in Clearfield Borough, w,io Is the
agent for this county
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DEGISTER's NOTICE.-Notice is he

DEGISTER'S NOTICE.-Notice is here
III by given, that the following accounts have
been examined and passed by me, and remain filed
of record in this Office for the inspection of heirs
legaees creditors, and all others in any other way
interested, and will be presented to the next Or
phans' Court of Clearfeld county, to be held at
the Court House, in the Borough of Clearfeld
commencing on the Second Monday of January
1881 for confirmation and allowance:
The final account Of John Macmanus, Admin
istrator of all and singular the goods, chattles
rights and credits which were of George Johns
ton jr, late of Bell tp Clearfield county, decd.
The partial account of Branson Davis, Admin
strator Of the estate of Thomas C. Davis, late of
the Borough of City, deceased.
JAMES WRIGLEY, Register.
Clearfeld, Pa, December 5, 1860.
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NEW FIRM AND NEW GOOD s
80 JOHN & JERREp T. IRWIN.

The undersigned give notice that on the 18th A.
pril they enterod into partnership in the mercan-
tile business in Curwensville and that hereafter
the business will be conducted by them jointly un-
der the name and firm of John j I. Irwin
They inform their customers and the public in
general that they have received from the East and
opened at the old stand, large and varied stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER
DRY-GOODS, GROCERIES, QUEENS
WARE, HARDWARE, &c, &C,
specially adapted to the wants of the community
and will sell the same at the lowest cash prices
Also, large assortment of Boots Shoes Hats
and Caps of the latest styles and best quality all
Of which they intend to sell at reasonable rates.
Also, an extensive stock of the mos. fashionable
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
at prices to suit the times. Now is the time to
purchase. Call in anC examine our stock before
you purchase your goods, and we feel confident
that we can supply you with all kinds of goods,
at as low prices and on reasonable terms as you
can procure them elsewhere. Give us a trial
JOHN IRWIN
May 80, 1860. JERRED F. IRWIN
n. b. Persons indebted to the old firm are re-
quested to call and settle may 30
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Ye Yesterday, Tuesday morn
ins' about half past 8 O'Clock, Miss Susan Ar
acfy' living with her brother, Elijah Ardery,
III Lawrence township, whilst getting small
4uan'ity Of bran out of shop on the premises,
dropped dead on tde spot. She had been in
sooa health Immediately prior to her death,
'"'en was in all probability produced by an
'Spopiectic fit. She was about 80 years Of age.
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=, A'CiDEsr.-On Monday the 26th Nov, Mr..
-! -'egier, who was working at Blanch-
lamp on the Moshannon, in Morris town
SNIP this county, whilst cutting Oft the butt OF
49, received severe injury The end of
b. was bound against the stump, and when
r,u ' II on it sprang up, causing him to
a. " LIS arm and break it. DR.. Campbell
s'ed the fracture and it is now doing we'll.
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hiLLED.-By last weeks Republican, we
". 20 learn that, on Friday the 30th Nov,
gorge shugart, of Brady township. while
eased telling timber in the woods, was in.
b.o."' A'iied by tree falling on him and
n. ing his skull and one of his thigh bones.
vic. ABOUT 40 years of age, and leaves a
eye, au ~ eight children. The family are, how
III good circumstances.
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ELEMING HOTEL, FORMERLY KNOWN
Il AS THE GOOD INTENT 1CURWENSVILLR
Clearfeld County, Pa.-The subscriber begs leave
to inform his old customers and the public gene
rally that he has recently taken the above we'll
known stand. and that he has entirely refttcd and
refurnished it in style adapted to the age. and
the wants of the entire travelling community.
HIS TABLE win always be provided with every
luxury the markets and surrounding country will
afford HIS BAR viii be supplied with the choi-
cest wines and liquors. HIS STABLES which
arc the best and most commodous the road
within day s travel, will always be in charge Of
careful and attentive hostlers- In short every
department of his establishment will be supplied
with all the comforts and conveniences the weary
traveller could desire. WM A. MASON
Curwensvile, June q 1853
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VoUR TEETH DIR. A. NJ HILLS desires to
Il announce to his friends and patrons. that he
is devoting all of his time to operations inDep
tistry Those desiring his services will find him at
his office, adjoining his residence at nssrly all
times, and always on Fridays and Saturdays un-
less notified otherwise in the papers the week
before All work warranted to be satisfactory.
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M a r RtED

On the 9th Dec, by Rev. j. r. Focht, Mr..
SAMUEL BLooM to Mrs. JANE CURRY, both of
Pike township, Clearfield county.
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AN HIS OWN HooK!JoHN auELIcH
" CABINET MAKER-The snhscriher wish =

I'm HIS OWN HOOK.-JOHN GUELICH
~ CABINET MAKER.-The subscriber wishes
to inform his old friends and customers, that he
is now carrying on the Cabinet Making business,
on "his own hook at his old shop on Market
Street nearly opposite the s'old Jew Store, where
he keeps on hand, and is prepared to manufacture
to order, every description Of Cabinet Ware, that
may be wanted in this section of country; con-
sisting of Sofas, Lounges, Mahogony and Common
Bureaus, Writing and Wash Stands; Centre, Din
ing and Breakfast Tables Mahogany and Com
mon Bedsteads; Sewing Stands, &c, &c. He viii
also repair furniture and chairs, in good style
cheap for cash. House Painting done on short no
tice. and easy terms Now is the time to buy at
reasonable prices. as intend to sell every thing
in my line Of business at the cheapest cash rates.
Walk in and examine the articles on hand anS
judge for yourselves. of the quality and fni.h s
Country produce received in payment
April Is, 1853 JOHN GUELICH.
N. Collins made to order on short notice. ana
funerals attended with neat hsarse and apprc'
pirate accompapymsnts, when desi.ed. j.
A LARGE stock -of, Queenev are, Earfhen and
"a Stone Ware Of all kinds Alec Cedar ana
"iiiow ware at RID, WEAVER Co.'S
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The Pennvile communication came too late
for publication this week.
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sLEAKFIELD MUSIC SCHOOL-For in
~ struction upon the Piano. Meiodeon and Gui-
tar. nd in Harmony and Singing.
ierms-For pupils under six years old, $500,
Tor seventy two lessons of one half hour each ;
for all pupils over six years old $1,000 for seven
ty-two lessons of one hour each; upon Piano Me-
lodeon Guitar or in Harmony.
Payable, one-fourth at the beginning and the
balance at the end of the quarter
Vocal music free to alf Instrumental pupils
Studied alone 81. 90 per term
Rooms at Mr. Alexander Irwin's
Oct L, 1860. Z. A. p. RYNDER. Teacher
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BrookyiIe borough, Jefferson county, has
three grist mills, all doing good business.
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suthor;,"'; RIGHT, Esq.,. of Beccaria Tp., is an
agent for the Roffsmans Journal.
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JOHNSON, OF the Mansion House, did good
thing one day last week. Having purchased
couple fine turkeys aud given directions to
have them served up for dinner, he called at
our office and invited us to assist at eating
dhem-s branch of domestic science in which
we are proficient. AT the appointed hour we
were on hand, and found present, besides the
clever fellows VITO board there, several gentle
men from abroad aud it can readily be i'm
ssined that the tarkeys-weli fatted and roast
ed in the most perfect and savoury manner
disappeared In "a little less than no time.o
SO we'll pleased were all with the dinner that
We shouldn't wonder if Johnson would repeat it
on Christmas, and perhaps on New Years day.
However, under any state of circumstances, we
hope ''his shadow may never grow less''
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nENTAL CARD-A. NJ SMITH, offers his pro.
II fessional services to the Ladies and Gentlemen
OF Clearheld and vicinity. Alloperations upon the
teeth executed with neatness and despatch Being
familiar with all the late improvements he is pre-
pared to make artificial teeth in the best manner
Office in Shaw New Row, Clearfeld. Sep Is
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+ ftHEESE "a largo lot of superior Cheese
- Tor sale by WM. f. IRWIN. Clearheld, Pa.
q REWARD-wiil be paid for State mus
Rl ket. which belonged to the ..Char6e cid
duards, If returned to Gen. j. ii Larrimer.
s. C. PATCHIN,
Vct -, Iooo. Brigade Inspector
DERRY HOUSE, FRONT ST. MARIETTA
Il formerly kept by Mrs Clements THE sub.
scriber respectfully solicits the patronage of his
old friends. and assures all rivermen having bu-
siness in Marietta that no pains win be spared
for their accommodation and comfort
Feb. %, ls6o-ly. ABNER MMICHAEL.
nR. LITCH'S SMEDICINES.-Afres fresh sup
L. ply of these invaluable Family Medicines
are for sale by NJ A. Frank Clearfeld, consisting
of Pam CArer Restorative, great cure for colds
and cough and Amti- Bilious Physic They have
been thoroughly tested in this community, and
are highly approved. TnY THEN
SOMETHING NEW In THE PEACE
~ Full VILLAGE OF CURWENSVILLE.
Ihe undersigned having entered into partnership
in the Foundry Business, under the name and
style OF Robson Denmark, respectfully an
nounce to the public that they have constantly on
hand, or will make to order, Stoves, Plows and
all otner Castings commonly used in the country
which they will sell Mt the lowest rates for cash
or exchange on the most advantageous terms for
old metal, or approved country produce
JACKSON Robson,
February l, 1860. ID. j. DENMARK
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EsRANk SHORT, Boot and Shoe maker Sbop.
n on second street, lnearly opposite Reed and
"eaver's Store,) Clearfeld, Pa. May 4, 1859
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QEST Philadelphia Sugar Cured Hams 1t the
u new store OF GRAHAM, BorkToS Co.
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nR D.. f: AKELY, Grahamton, Clearfeld COIN
4 ~, fenn a. April l.