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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-24

Republican maj. on joint ballot Gl
Already the flame of discord is being
kindled among the aspirants for the U. s
Senatcrship, and we may expect rich
tragedy to come off about the time q Sen.
ator is to be elected--another 4" Buzzards
FEAST will no doubt take place similar tc
the one in 1854.
In Dauphin county, where Col. Curtin
had 1858 majority over Gen. Foster, the
Democrats elected, Heck Dem. to the
Assembly.
In Warren county, where Col. Curtin
had $40 maj, Brown the Democratic nomi.
inee for President Judge had a majority
of votes, over s. p Johnson, both candi.
dates residing in Warren.
In Armstrong county, where Col. Cur.
tin had 776 maj. the Democrats elected
their candidates for Prothonotary and
Register & Recorder.
That sterling Democrat so we'll known
to our Lumberman, Bob Hanna. has been
elected Sheriff of Clinton county.
We see that Michael P. Boyer IA broth.
er Of DR., Boyer's of Luthersburg) has
been elected to the Assembly from Berks
county. This is the third member of the
family that has been elected to the Legis.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-24
The late Election.

The late elec lion shows some strange
voting in several of the couniies-evcry>
thing seems to be out of joint, which Is
indeed a good omen tor the Democracy
in the future.
We have under adverse circumstances
calamity, "met the enemy" IN d W c
are h e r , but this is only for a
short time, we will "pick our Hints and
fire again"
The Democracy have gained thre e
members Of Congress in this State-T. B.
Cooper in the 7th district, S. +. Ancona
in the Sth (Berks) district, and Joseph
Bailey in the 10Th district. With the
gains in Ohio and Iowa the Democrats
and south Americans will have q majority
in the next Congress. Thus securing 10
the country that branch of tie general
Government in which the "Irrepressibles'
can do the most harm.
The state Legislature is as dark as
Egypt, the Republican majority on joint
ballot is only Gl, the Democrats having
lost the Senator in the 18th and in the
23d districts, which was unexpected to
both parties.
The two houses will stand MS follows.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-24
Horrors of the Druse Massacre.


May God grant | may never again see
such a sight as witnessed three days ago
Deirel Kamar and such would be the
prayer of any man who has been in that
town since the massacre. Although the
place was under the special government
of the Sultan, no effort has been made
to bury the dead, even at this date Of two
months and n half after the tradgedy.-
What has been done TO hasten the disap-
pearance of human bodies has been effect
ed by the dogs, and wolves, and jackals Of
the surrounding districts. 1t was fear.
ful scene. Here stood, rinety days ago, a
thriving town Of s, 900 souls and upwards
and when the troubles in Lebanon broke
out, nearly two thousand Christians soug't
refuge here. Where are now those im0g-
es of God 4? Where are the comfortable
homes, the thriving trades, the rich silk
crops, the produce of grapes and Of olives,
the hundreds Of working silk looms that
this population employed? Where are
the wives and daughters OF these traders
and landowners; where the happy chill
dren, the hearty welcome which all stran-
gers received, the wealth in dress and jos
wells with which the matrons were adorn-
ed?
The men of the place-ay, and some of
the women too, for | counted no less than
doze in one spot-the men are here,
the Sc corrupting masses Of putrid skulls
are all that remain of them their homes
are all burnt or pulled down their prop'
erty all plundered or destroyed; their
women beggars in the streets of Beirut =
their male children hacked to pieces by
the knives of the Druses. Amongst SO
many horrors it was difficult to select one
place more fearful than another, but the
Maronite church and the rurkish Cover
nors divan, or receiving room, exceeded
all | could have believed possible. The
former is surrounded by court yard, the
door Of which was shut. When we open
ed it, the stencil was hardly conceived.
On the pavement in front of the church
to which a large portion of the inhabi'
itants fled for shelter, the dead bodies ley
literally heaped in dozens one upon ans
orther as they had been murdered and
flung down. The steps up to the church
are white, and down them was a broad
purple mark of twenty or thirty feet long,
beyond the door, which told but too
plainly the tale Of murder. The body OF
the church is about the size of the Lock
Chapel, in the Harrow road, the Court
yard is broader, but about half its length.
But in no part of that church, in no one
inch Of that court, could he step, put
he his steps ever SO nicely, walk without
putting his foot on some part or other Of a
dead mans tody. -H..H
The skeletons are, with few exceptions
perfectly naked, for every survivor of the
massacre that have questioned
more than hundred have related the
same, all to various parties in Beirut-say
so cold -blooded were the murderous Dru-
SOS that, before butchering man whose
clothes were at all good, they made him
first undress himself, and then hacked
him to pieces with THAR long knives, thus
preserving his garments uncut and un-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-24

TEACHERS WANTED The School Direc.
tors of Jordan township wish to employ
three competent teachers for the term oi
four months liberal wages will be given
applicants will please attend the Exam.
nation at Ansonvile on the ODD day of Oc.
tober apply to Robert Liddle Pres't OF
D. W. Wise Soc'y. By order of the
Board. ID. W. WISE, Sec'y.
Oct. 0, 1860. 81. pd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-24

lature, the Father in 1867 and 1854, aud
the Doctor from this county in 1858.
David P. another brother received the
nomination of his party in Lebanon coun-
ty in 1854, but was defeated by the Know
Nothings.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-24
Assem- bly, District.

In the table below We give the vote for
Assembly in this district, showing the
election Of Isaac G.. Gordon and Samuel
M. Lawrence, Republicans. The vote is
obout 5000 larger than last year.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-24

A DIMINISH RATOR'S NOT1CE-Let,or, :,
"A Administration having been this day gran.
{ d TO the undersigned on the estate of William
Blanton, late Of Decatur tp., Clearfeld count,
Pa. decd, all persons indebted to said estat,
are requested to make immediateipayment, and
those having claims against said estate arc requ.,
ted to present them duly authenticated for set
tement ELIJAH REECE, Admir-,
Oct "a, 1S60-1t
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Majority for Patton, $780, ~

Bay"The extensive Coal oil works of
Messrs. Helmer &Co, in the oath ward of
Philadelphia, was consumed by fire one
day last week, together with $500 gollons
of oil. Everything about the premises was
entirely destroyed. $50 s
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-24

THE 24Tu CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRIcr.--The
following table shows the official result in
the counties composing this Congression-
al district.
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Ne6 Aodntisenlents.
"Why stand We all the day Idle y

A NY LADY or Gentlemen in the Unb.
"A States, possessing from 90 to 81, can en-.
into an easy and respectable business, by wbiSi
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Oct "a, lS60-3m. North 9th street, Phil,
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NOTICE

All persons will please teke notice that n.
Stud book of James Wall is left in nv hama
for collection. and all persons are requiredS
make immediate payment to me. Call soon ana
save costs. H.W. K0RB.
! Oct 2ith 1860 3t pd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-24
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
Senatorial Electors.
Richard Yaux, Geo. NJ. Keim.

Richard Yaux, Geo. NJ. Keim.
District Electors.
Fred A. Server. 14-lsaac Reck how.
2-W. G. Patterson. I5-Geo. d. Jackson
3-Jos. Crockett, jr. l6-John Ahl.
4-Jno. G.. Brenner l7-Joel b. Danner.
Sc. w. Jacoby. Isl. r. Crawford.
G-Chas. Kelley. l9-H. n. Lee.
7-Oliver P. James I20-Josh. B. II DWELL
S-David Schall. 2l-N. B. Fette rman
9-Joe! Lighter. 22-Saml. Marshall.
0-S. S. Barbour. % VIM. Book.
1T. II. Walker. 24-B. d. IIamlin.
2-S. Winches or. 25-Gaylord Church.
l3-Jos. Laubach.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-24
Dissolution of Partnership.

The co-partnership heretofore existing BE-
tween J. p, Mulson and John Briel in the Black
smithing business at Mulsonburg, has this d,y
beed dissolved by the mutual consent ofthe pat
ties. J. p. MULSON, ra
Oct "a, 1S60--3t. JOHN BRIEL. =
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-24

GNedar and Willow ware at Low ID h9
y Sept. 10, 1890, r. W. a cos, ;
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Oct. 24, 1860. sheriff's Office, Clear'dG fa.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22
Invasion of chihuahua.
400 BandiM ofMs Mramon Faction ia hs
dmi-Foriy;fr Prisoners Murdere

400 Bandim ofMe Mrdmon Faction ia The Ascen'
daai-F6riy.fre Prisoners Murdered.
BY the courtesy OF u commercial friend we arc
piaced in possession of letter, dated Fort Da-
Wis, February 4, from we'll known citizen OF the
United States, We give the important portions
of the same
treat cxcitvm,-. IN (The State of Chihua-
hua all the foreigners have lot this city l
have taken oil could OF my property but was
compelled to leave a large amount.
The mint has been closed by one who was part
owner.
Four hundred robbers,-supposed to be part
OF Cortinas's hand, with commission from Mir
anon - entered the State Of chihuahua about
the fifteenth Of January and have committed all
kinds of outragcs.
After battle near Parrol, they took that
place. At the battle of Tolomantes they took
some forty-fivc prisoners. The officers were shot
and the soldiers assoed.
The authorities of The State of chihuahua
have asked for assistance from the American
troops ut FL Paso. leave in one hour, for ST.
Louis. IS. 4. Icrian.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22
Dallas and Houston
Express Company,

TNHE first wagons Of this SQAEN n -
Il Company started 70 rt SHtkS4AEf fT{-E
Houston on TUESDAY, 21stVSiS~S4NS GU
inst connecting with the Central Railroad at the Nav
asota Depot .tss saf 4.,s,
1t is the intention Of the Proprietor to put on enough
teams TO leave each terminus the LIST and 10Th Of
every month, oftener if there shall be sufficient in
iucement The route will be through the towns Of
Waxahachie Corsicana, Springfield, Eutaw,
CvzeasvilIe, Wheeloclx and Boonvilles
To the present termination Of the
gsssral Railroad at havasota.
Al goods or yseages Of any description to be for
warded by This chpsny must be sent to the care Of
and persons wishing passage VIII arpiy to the under
raaea srsu.l tANtEs T. CRUcER.
.rsu ;yga s5ssL - on NJ rs Ht, Il gsfoa.
CLOUGH BONNER.
F5ris'g, Com. and Prodace -Nerehaafs, Aapasota.
E NJ. SFAcKP0LE. Dallas.
E gents viii he appointed ai each town On the
reute Dsllfs, Ie1as- FEB 2Sa. lsee--pi;H
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22


ANAL boat be also brought despatch from Col,
Poyd, directing the steamer % aseend the river
for the parpose Of bringing her cannon 80 bear
upon tho ehemY, who, the courier said, was
slOngly"lotisd up" near the river hank A iaw
inmates before tho courier leiI the Iireing had
ceased from what eause 10 unknown; hut We
suspect Col Ford had fallen back to await the
arrival of the steamer with the cannon,
Since the receipt Of this information the most
intense excitement has prevailed on both sides of
the river and the war feeling has been raised to
higher pitch than ever, We are assured that
the authorities Of Matamoyas have sent out, since
eleven o'clock last night. two or three armed
parties whilst Col. L0ekridge, who was upon
the eve Of departure for New Orleans, feeling
that his services might be needed started in com
pany with some twenty-five more volunteers, at
o'clock =. NJ, to-day, up the river SO that,
from all appearances the ball is open and war
has really commenced.
MIR. TAYLOR, one of the Texas Commissioners,
who had determined TO start this morning for the
Capital upon consultation with our citizens, has
decided to remain. Mr., Navarro, however, with
full report upon Rio 6rande affairs, from the
beginning of our war to the present, started to-
day for Austin.
+. S.-The very latest, up to the time OF the
Brownsville, is that tho MeSicans got whipped
and % killed. One Ranger mortally wounded.
eighteen horses and fifty saddles taken from the
banditti.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

See advertisement Of 'IcC0rmick's Reapers. The
reputation of these Eeapers is worldwide, being in
successful operation on both continents inducements
are hed cut to purchasers, and we recommend that
iug advertisement be carefully read
Sec Stackpoles cali for Drivers to attend one
d. two teams on the road Here is opportunity for
active, enerprising young men, who desire to make
fomothing for themselves Call at the Railroad Cor
npr and get employment from E. NJ. Stackpole,
See notice of those well-known and thoroughly
.r.ed Steam FIGURING ills at the Cedar Springs.
Ihe agent proposes to grind publicly on Saturdays,
and viii receive contracts for grain, or orders for
-Four from this date This valuable property is
known throughout the State, and needs no further
lecoinmcndation
See advertisements Of sunlry and valuable articles
gtr sale, by the Messrs. Peak, who have on hand
s9mctbing that is useful for every one Give them a
OBJ, and examine their select stock of goods And
mind lat you do not forget that little account due
them for 1859; they warn you that the money must
feDe and that pretty soon. or else the Sheriff viii go
'.rcetirg' to all delinquent customers. That
"erctt.n.' - is more than dun, depend upon it s.
ettcr j G Socked down at once.
See Law Card of K. s. Guy, Of Lancaster. Mr.. Guy
g,es very modest card to the public but he is no
ia-. worthy on that account. Such is always the
ESQ true merit seeks no fattering coors or big
l.tlgs to uild up reputation. Mr. Guy is a gen.
ienau, ipe lawyer. an eloquent debater, and wor-
tby III sa6ecfs in his profession We cordially COM
aGIll,a ~
Jaw Card Of D. L. j. sterrct, Of Jacksboro,
,ouag g,i.tleman Of talent and promise, who comes
MY rco amended from his native State.
Sc advertisement Of A Shrek. for $4,000 pounds
zee notice Of j. Ciiles, who wishes to sell his stock
81 s5esp lie represents thea rs Icing healthy and
- god Soriition. 4
Sec uarb sfIdeut. y. G. Williams, U. S. A, who
,seag, Cor sealed proposals. for Sour Cor fusnis,ing
sseca1a d Nessrs Sweat s Turner. Druggists, at
Raaasahg These gentlemen have iine assert
aes.gf ti.inain their line Of business, and will
s.lfiss s1oz,k. 1ife them a u, aud you viii sec
fts, iafasoa,sIy sIey-pill serve their customers
"a Ia Be- card q sessiz. Nicholson & Ferris,
lsssiers q fsskahse, collsciors, and attorneys at
IaN. 1i.sse ssslslsen haze fsr Inc last year been
s.es ID - shg sasiesss ,seis professor. ana have
sosr.s n te5s nd ,zf.ss4sioa- 4.,e sxeaauee oaee.
5ss s.sis MI D Z teeetas ~ insituiiaa and
lssns-sasr Z, De srsseunliSe eounify soal4 no
.-.s s s,Isori j. sl,sp - iasssants 4 fsslsrl
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22
From the American FIog-Extra
STARTLING NEWS.

Steamer Ranchero attacked-The Rio Grande cross
ed by Rangcrs-Battle Fought on MEXICAN Soil.
% BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Feb. S, 1860.
Late last night two couriers, Il. N Strayhorn
and Nat. White. arrived from the steamer Ran
chero with dispatches for major Heintzelman, U
s. A., from Col Ford, commanding the Rangers,
and It. Langdon, U. s. A, and letter to Capt.
the instance of Capt. Martin Of the Ranchero,
which contain the startling information that the
steamer was attacked at place called the Balsa,
thirty-six miles above this city, at o'clock yes
terday, by Mexicans from the Mexican side of the
Rio Grande over which meme have been surpris-
ed, since it was known that the i,anchero had a
valuable freight, aud unprepared to Withstand
an attack from any considerable force
Col. Ford and Capt. Littleton, who left this
place with their companies on Thursday last,
arrived opposite the steamer almost at the in
slant of the attack there they met Maj. Tobin
and Capt. Tomlinson, with their forces, who had
been the means. says Mr.. Downey in his letter,
OF protecting the boat on her trip down from
Rio Grande City. Shots were exchanged between
the Rangers and the Mexicans, during which Col
Ford says Zone of my men was mortally wound
ed ;'iand finding that the steamer could not be
protected otherwise, he says, 81 have determined
to cross the river
From Mr.. Strayho Of Ford's command, we
hnve obtained the following condensed statement,
which we regard as altogether reliable
Upon the landing of the Rangers on the left
bank Of the river, who had been compelled to
cross under fire from the enemy, severe con-
flict ensued the Rangers slowly Advancing, until
the enemy made stand about three-fourths Of
nile above the boat. on the bank OF the river; at
which place an active engagement ensued, and
lasted with interrnission for three quarters Of an
bei.t !. During which time : nessa~ses ~-rivei
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22

Ray" An effort is being made to extend the magnet
ic telegraph to Austin, via Hampstead, BRENNAN, &C.
The telegraph is now in successful operation from Gal
weston to Houston, and is much used by the mer-
chants of the two cities. The company owning this
line, has, we believe, exclusive privileges in the
State, Of erecting telegraph lines. The Courier urges
the people of Hampstead to take stock in the compa
n.y. so ms to have an office at that place, and the edi
tor of that paper authorized to receive subscriptions
for that purpose.
Tie Hampstead Courier has again changed hands,
and is now under the entire control Mr. A. Marohalk,
as editor, and ]. Marchalk, Jr., as publisher.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22
Final Settlement.

II Iu1dlI SCGVH1fIHHkgfEta n
" E. COOMBS, Administrator of tts estate
II. of Joseph Graham, deceased has fled in my
Office his final account current with said estate,
together with his petition praying for 6nal dis
charge. This is therefore to notify all persona
interested to come forward at the next term Of
the County Court, to be held at the Courthouse
in Dallas on the last Monday in March, 1860,
and object to the same if they think proper.
w. X. MASTEN, C. c. CD. CO., TEX 81
34:3t. BY GEO. w. LAWS, Deputy Clk.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22
Hons Matt. Dale, +. J. Shelton and A. A, warfcld
have our thanks for Austin favors,

Be6" We have received the first number Of the
Texas Tribune, published Mt Glmer, upshur county,
Texas, by J. W. Trowell, editor and proprietor. The
Tribune presents neat typographical appearance,
and its editorials show tact and talent. We wish it
much success, and cheerfuy enter it upon our list
Of exchanges.
We have also received the first number Of the Texas
wstchman, Just started at Lockhar, Caldwell county,
Edward H. Rogan.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22
Vexas FiOur wanted,

Texas EAOUr vvdMIe0.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this Of
= fee until II o'clock, A. NJ, 18th March, 1860,
(when they will be publicly opened,) for furnishing
the o. s. troops ct
San Antonio Barracks, Fort
Inge, Fort Clark, Camp Hudson,
Fort Lancaster, Camp Stockton,
With merchantabe superfne (or sxtra) Flour, Of
good and wholesome quality, for twelve months Il ON
LIST June, 1862
The Flour to be delivered in strong double sacks Of
twed cotton, one hundred pounds EACH
Not less than two months supply (at each post) to
be delivered at one time 9fs pln.R tgag
Two good securities to be named for the faithful
performance Of the contract Bids will be received
for one all Of the posts. f0t
The undersigned reserves the right to reject such
bids or bid as he may deem unreasonable Preposais
to be endorsed, g Proposals for furnishing Flour
7. G WILLIAMS, LIST Lieut., lat Inf'y Y, 3. A,
A. @ s. Dept Of If1as
OFFICE OF A. c. s., Dept. OF TEs.,} seaz
SAN ANTONIO, FEB. 13h, 1860, 81
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22

nay Careful observation and calculation from re-
liable statistics show that more wives from Northern
men, IN proportion to the number, annually run
away from their husbands, than there are slaves in
the South who flee from their masters Rockingham
VnA Reoisfer iti
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22

AIMING THE STATE The bill nppropriating $500
600 for the erection of suitable building, and sup
plying it with the necessary machinery for the manu-
facture of arms, &c., passed the Senate of the vir
ginia Legislature Saturday last. Every Senator
voted for the bill except nine, to wit James D. Arm
strong, alfred CaldpeH, VIM. W. Conway, Jr., John
A. Carter, Charles w. Newton, Alex. Rives A. II. H.
Stewart. Henry W Thomas and VIM. G. Wickham.-
Caldwell is the Black Republican Senator from the
Wheeling district, and is not recognized in Richmond
by gentlemen.
Alfred Caldwell is likewise the delegate to the
Black Republican National Convention to be held in
Chicago in June next No wonder that any man SO
recreant to every of State PRIDE should not be
recognized by gentlemen We doubt very much
whether the loyal negroes of the Old Dominion would
recognize him, in any other light than as traitor
and a renegade.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22

r A bill has passed the Georgia Legislature, and
has become law, approprotug $4,000 to the State
Agricultural Society, to enoble it to improve It's Fair
Grounls and the law also allows the Society annual
income Of S25o0. Georgia is making rapid strides
III improvement in agricultural pursuits. Texas
should not be behind her sisters in this impor@ut
branch Of lnausiry
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-02-22
To sheep Raisers.

| AvING made arrangements with houses in New
II York and Boston, 1 am prepared either to buy
WOOL or to take it for shipment, to either Of the above
named markets. Owners of sheep will find it greatly
to their advantage to give call, before engaging
their wool otherwise HERMAN HIRSH,
1T Gold g. Donaldson's former Stand.
Dallas, July q, 1859.-4:tf