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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

have done since. The material 10 be used
was the great horde of adven.urers ev.
er reaay Tor new enterprise, and the as,
sumed idea that the Western people would
DO ready to separate from the Union if
they could secure the navigation of the
Mississippi There is most abundant eyi
dence to show that disunion, the separa-
ton OF the Western States, was one Of the
objects in view, but not the only one
Burr having lost al caste at the North,
entered on career of speculation. One
object was Mexico-another, the separa- :
tion of the United States. In the Mariet-
ia Gazette, were put tlished articles sugges,
ted by Burr, and writer by Blennerhas-
set, sounding the people Of Ohio and Yves
tern Virginia on this topic Afterwards
he confined his views to the separation of
Louisiana His cypher letter to Wilkin.
son mentioned. among other things. the
seizure of Baton Rouge, | shall not 60
over the details of this affair, but shall
merely refer to the sort of characters Burr
dealt with-especially as some of these
persons have become historical. On the
llth ofJuly 1904, Burr shot Hamilton.
On the Cd of March, 1905, he took his
celebrated leave of the Senate. On the
Goth Of April he was at Pittsburgh. From
Pittsburgh he went down the OHIO, and
passed over to Cumberland. In July he
spent week With Andrew Jackson-a
man, said Burr, in many points after my
own heart. In the course of this trip and
subsequent ones, his associates were James
Wilkinson, Jonathan Dayton, John Smith
(Senator from Ohio,) Andrew Jackson
Samuel Swartwaut, Herman Blennerhas.
set, Comfort Taylor, &C., These were all
men OF remarkable speculative enterprise
and in their subsequent career have been
somewhat known to the people of the
United States, James Wilkinson has been
exhibited as a reckless, dissipated un-
principled man, John Smith was expelled
from the U. s. Senate. Samuel Swartwaut
became notorious defaulter ,Ionathon
Dayton was notorious land speculator.
Herman Bennerhasset went forth a ruin
ed man, and his wife was buried in Ne.y
York by the charity o' an Irish Society,"
Andrew jackson was, by the hattie of New
Orleans, made President of the United
Statos. There is great consolation to
me in the history of Burr and his com.
panions. GOOD people cry out against
the evil Of our times, and political corrup-
tion. / doubt very much whether we
have at this time as large a proportion of
corrupt reckless men as there were in the
time Of Adams and jefferson. The truth
is that for many years subsequent to the
Revelation, the word HONOR was substitu-
ted for all virtue and all religion. Burr
and his companions were men of honor?
II was simply to keep faith with their
boop companions, and be ready to fight a
duel If they did not Thc barbarism of
"honor" has disappeared, and among men
Of character the higher and better motive
Of religious principle has taken its place
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

X. M. johnson being tied, the election
went to the Senate, where he received 33
votes Granger 1913 absent. L
S4O--EOURTEENTH TERM.
Twenty six States, entitled to 29i votes.
W II Harrison, 234 John Tyler, 234
NJ Van Buren, GO r NJ johnson, 4s
L w Tazewell, IL
James X Polk, ]
Gen. Harrison died in office, and was
succeeded by John Tyler, April !, 1871.
IS44-FIFTEENTH TERM.
Twenty-siX States, entitled to l7j votes.
James X Polk, ITO Geo NJ Dallas, 10
Henry Clay, lOj T FrelinghuysenIO5
. l. w Tazewell, II
..-. X Polk, ]
lSIs--SIXTEENTH TERN.
Thirty States, entitled to 100 votes.
Zachary Taylor, 1853 Millard FillmoreIG3
Lewis Cass, l27 VIM Butler, l27
General Taylor died in office, and was
succeeded by Millard Fillmore, July, 1850
Martin Van Buren, received 29l ,G7S
votes in nineteen States.
2--sEvENTEENTH TERM.
Thirty.one States, entitled to 29G votes.
Frank Pierce 254 VIM r King, 254
Winfield Scott, AZ VIM A Graham, AZ
1S5G--EIGHTEENTH TERN.
Thirty-one States, entitled to 900 votes.
JAS Buchanan, la J C Breckinrge, ia
j c Fremont, ia VIM l. Dayton, ia
Millard Fillmore, s A Donelson, 8
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

psS~A quaker who was examined before
a court, offended the presiding judge by
his familiar thee and thou and friend
At last he attempted to rebu<e him by
sternly asking, Mr.. Thomas, do you know
who we are and what we sit here for p Il
do said the Quaker: three of you for n
bout two dollars day each, and the one
in the centre for two thousand dollars a
year, for which payment thy duty ought
to be we'll donep
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

Bss"A minister's wife says THE first
time took M eldest boy to church,
when he was two years and a half old,
managed with earesses frowns, and candy,
TO keep him very still until the sermon
was half done. Then as il he had hit up
on certain relief for his troubles, he
pulled me by the chin to attract my at,
tension, and exclaimed in distinct voice
Mamma, make papa say Amenp
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

Soul ENGRAyINGs- Every body is an ar
tist. We have not the gifted hand and
genius hand which can make the cold
marble seem almost to breathe with life.
We are Soul Engravers" Andthe CHS
ell of the artist wears not more effectively
upon the marble block than tie little
chisel of our influence upon the souls
which surround us. How careful the ar
tist is that each touch shall perfect and
not defacc his 'orkl Shall we not de-
sire the impression Of our chisel to be for
good and not for evil ?" When the la
oor of the sculptor is rewarded, his beau-
tiful statue is placed in the great "rem-
pie of Arts; :" here an admiring world
gazes upon it, until the destroying hand
of time crumbles it to dust. But the
souls which our chisels are helping to
mould, have higher destiny to fulfil
Their life is immortal, and is given them
TO prepare to dwell in mansions "eternaA
in the Heavens"
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The Son Of John Jacob Astor.

A writer from New York to Boston
paper says:
"One who frequents Broadway or
any Of our fashionable promenades will
notice the daily walk OF II gentleman who
saunters leisurey along, followed quite
closely by man apparently bent under
10 years, and STOPPING so constantly as TO
seem almost crouchlng as he walks, He fol
lows his leader like shadow, and goes
into all possible places with lis attendant.
The feeble and decrepid man is John Ja-
cob Astor, son of the millionaire John Ja-
cob Astor. He was bright and promi-
sing boy, and until seventeen years of age,
gave promise of much genius. Reports
vary as to the cause ofhis mental decline
but the best accounts attribute it to the
mental forcing system, and to the intense
study that occupied his former years -
But true it is that he has been for years q
hopeless iplbecie. Ample provision has
always been made for all the comfort he
is able to enjoy, An elegant mansion on
Fourteenth street is his abode. 1t is fit>
ted up with elegghce and taste. a yard,
comprising an entire square, secures all
the privacy that is needed. Room for
walking riding on horse back, and for re
creation, is afforded. Horses carriages,
and servants, wait on his call. The gems
tleman who has the care of Mr.. Astor has
long devoted himself solely to him. He
has such command over him that he can
guide and control hIm at will, which no
one else can do. Ample compensation is
given to the attendant. He has the
house and all tn servants, the equipage,
ard everything at bis command. Beside
a liberal provision made for him in :he ell
der Mr. Astor's will, he receives above the
house and living the sum of $4,000 per an
mum. But be is not alone an hour. Slee-
ping, waking, walking, at home or abroad,
or riding, Mr.. Astor is with him, makes
one at his table, is one of the invited
guests at all places, aud IN all his move
ments follows him. The family of Mr..
Astor are kind and tender to their rela,
tion, visiting him daily, seeing that all his
wants are attended to- and in the most
scrupulous manner carrying out all the
wishes OF the father in regard to one whom
he called in his will "his unfortunate
SON."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

The EXCITEMENT or lNToXlCATIoN. The
love of narcotics and Intoxicating CONF
pounds is so universal, that we may almost
count as an instinct. Every nation has a
greater or less degree some the shape
of opium, some of smoke, some in drink,
some in snuff but from the equator to
the srow line it exists-a trihing change
in dress, according 20 the climate, but al
ways the same need, always the same de-
sire. Kings have decrced punishment on
their own side; priests have anathema-
tised on the spiritual awmakers have
sought to pluck out the habit, root and
branch from the people; but all to no
goodman still goes on smoking chew
ing, and snufiing, putting am enemy into
his mouth to steal away his brains, ard
finding immense satisfaction in practice
that makes him both an invalid and a
madman, and never quits him till it has
fairly laid him in the grave Chambers
JogynQi
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

Ny USCLE's ADVICE Harry said my
uncle, lone can be moral without being
seligous Tut don't believe in any mans
religion divorced from morality. You
may she'd the penitential tear, you may
pray like Paul, you may work like Nehe-
miah, you may have the courage of Moses
or Il e faith of Abraham, but if you don't
pay yo,U debts, Henry, you dishonor reli-
gion in the sight of the word. Pay what
debts you incur, and don't incur debts
you can't paw. Neuer treat money affairs
ioih lc,,ty. Mind that, Henry. IL is the
love of Money that's the root of all evil
But your Master, in his poverty, wrought
a miracle i'm order to pay his dues"
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

s@-Canning once said that he knew OF
nothing so sublime as a fact,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

t8~A young bachelor, who had been
appointed deputy sheriff, was called to
serve an attachment against beautiful
young widow. lie accordingly called up
on her and said, Madam, have an at
tachment for YOU
The widow blushed and said she was
happy to inform him that his attachment
was reciprocated.
you do not understand me /; you must
proceed to court
Il know it is leap year, sir, but prefer
you would do the courting. -,
Mrs p, this no time for triiiing, the
Justice is waiting
The justice Why, | should prefer q
parson.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

Dd-How TO become a real estate agent
Marry rich wife.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

Rsg~At a recent trial of liquor case
which occurred not thousand miles from
Worcester county the witness on the stand
was under examination as to what he had
seen at the defendants domicil, which he
said he had visited humber of times. =
Did you ever see any spirits there, or any
thing you regarded rs spirits? :? asked the
justice. why yes, 7 don't know but !
have was the reply Of the witness DC
you know what kind of spirits?' p Yes
How do you know ! kinder smell it
well now said the judge, Strengthening
himselfup for a convincing answer, which
he supposed would be gwen will you
please tell me what kind of spirits it was?
Spirits Of tprpmtne p The explosion o.
mirth that followed this answer fairly
shook the courtroom and as soon as il
subsidized the witness was discharged The
opinion being that his testimony was
not to the point.
p@-On Monday night last, a negro, il
Lynchburg, in attempting to escape with
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS.

We have prepared the following correct
statement of the electoral votes given the
various candidates for President and Vice
President Of the United States, since the
adoption of the Constitution. 1t should
be observed that at the first four elections,
the colleges of electors were required TO
vote for two persons, the highest of whom
should be President, and the next highest
Vice President of the United States. In
consequences of the equal vote between
Jefferson and Bnrr, in 1900, The Const-
sutton was amended so as to require the
President and Vice President to be voted
for separately, as at present. r...
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

p@-On Monday night last, negro, in
Lynchburg, in attempting to escape with
some stolen bacon the owner being in
pursuit, jumped down precipice thirty
feet high and was instantly killed.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

neN, Mrs. Burdell Cunning gham's Califor.
MIA husband has run away from her.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

George Washington was again unani-
mously elected President, and John Ad.
ans, by plurality of votes, Vice Presi.
dent. Two votes of Maryland and one of
South Carolina were not given.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-10-31

K. M. johnson being tied, the election
went to the Senate, where he received 33
votes Granger 1913 absent. r"L
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15

% To be, or not to be- hat is the question
Whether tits nobler in the mind TO suffer
The slngs and arrows of outrageous opposition
Or by taking up against a of printing ink,
And opposing, end them"
HE proprietor of the argus takes occasion in adyer
tsing his Bindery indulge in an uncalled for fling
about sort of concern" which is hoping to dclude
the public" As have opened Bindery my
count the inference is that if the public bring their
binding me- they in danger of being defrauded.
For two years have worked for Mr.. PARSONS, and he
has taken great pains satisfy the public the best
Binder in America as the columns of the Argus will
testify Has he been all that time deludng the pub
IicI" If have been engaged in fraud he has been the
principal But refer TO my work during that time
evidence that there has been fraud practiced
Having served long apprenticeship at the Bindery
business have resumed business here my own &C
count as know of nothing which prevents from fol-
lowing legitimate and lawful calling for my support
shall endeavor by good work and attention my bus
ness TO give public satisfaction.
March Is. JOHANN +. BENDER, Binder.
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BOOK BINDERY.

TFHE subscriber having withdrawn from the Argus
Room of the Wad House. formerly occupied by the Post
Office, where he is prepared to bind all kinds of
Books in the most approved and workmanlike
Having to share my profits with no second person fiat
ter myself that my prices will meet the satisfaction of the
public.
Thankful for the confidence reposed in and the pub
lie appreciation of my work for the last two years,
shall endeavOr in the future merit the continuance of
public support.
Particular attention given to rcbindng Books. All
work will be warranted. Terms, Cash.
ss-Also, large assortment of STATIONERY Of the
best quality at the lowest prices. Justices and Consta
be's BLANKS, of all kinds.
PICTURE FRAMES, round, square and oval and pic
lures framed to order cheaper than known here.
JOHANN +. BENDER,
Towanda. Jan IL. 1860, Bookbnder and Artist,
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NHEnr.

SHEhI.
~ of Vend Expo 1ssu>
Pleas Of Bradford County, 10 me
will be exposed TO public sale at the Cour.
Borough Of Towanda on FRIDAY, MARCH %. Iox..
o'clock r. M, the following lot Of land situate IN
Monroe boro bounded the northeast by the Berwick
Turnpike south by land of J. L. Rockwell south west by
the Presbyterian Church lot by Church street,
Containing about half acre. more or less all improved
WIN one amed mousse rameu oarn ana Iu tses theres
taken out of lands of A. c. Rockwell, deceased. win
appear upon plot filed in division of said estate in the
Orphans Court of Bradford County,
Seized and taken in execution at the suit OF Brown
Rockwell VS.. Sanford A. Plumer.
ALs0-The following lot, piece or parcel Of land situ.
ate IN warren tp bounded the northery side by land
belonging 70 the estate Of Joseph Prince deceased east
by land Of Hugh Bullock south by land Of Sarah L. Keen
west by land OF Patrick Maloney and Thomas Egan-
Containing fifty acres or less about forty acres ina
proved one framed house, framed barn and orchr
ard thereon.
Seized and taken In execution at the suit Of Manson
Elsbree to the use of Otis Hamilton Nathan III. Buf
fngton.
ate in Warren p bounded north by land Of Jasper An
tisde east by the public highway south by land former
y in possession of Geo. e. Brant west by land OF g. II,
Brant Containing fourth of acre. more or leas,
all improved, framed building occupied as black
smith shop thereon.
ALSO-A that certain lot piece or parcel Of land sit
uate in Warren tp bounded north by land formerly in
possession OF e. H. Brant east by the public highway
south by land of Geo Rogers west BY land formerly In
possession of Geo. H. Brant. Containing three fourhH
of more less all improved, with one framed
building occupied as wagon-shop thereon.
ALS0-A that certain lot piece parcel Of land sit
uate in Warren tp bounded north by lands belonging to
the estate of William Rogers deceased, east by land OF
John Dickinson. Jasper Antsdell aud land formerly In
possession Of Geo. H. Brant lands of Geo. Rogers and
Martin Esbree southwest by land of William Antisdel.
Containing nine more or less about five acres Inn
proved framed house. one framed barn and fruit treeG
thereon.
Seized and taken IN execution ct the suit Of James
Moore to the of Miles Prince Luke s. Brant and
Geo. II. Brant
Also at the suit of Miles Prince VS. Geo. Fl. Brant.
ALSO-The following lot piece parcel of land situ.
ate in Albany tp bounded north by land of Wm Ewel,
s. Wilcox David Hakes and J. Quick east by land Of
Joseph Lee south by land Of Polly Chapman and S. Will
cox, west by land OF Sheffield Wilcox. Containing
hundred and seventy acres less about l2o
improved with log house. plank house, framed corn
house. horse shed and orchard of fruit trees thereon
Seized and taken in execution at the suit Of William
II. Brown and James l.. Rockwell vs. Joseph Menardi
THOMAS NJ WOODRUFF, Sheriff
Sherifrs Office February 90, 1860.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-03-15
SELECT SCHOOL
Tor Young Ladies.

nj ISSES CHUBBUCK respectfully in
VI form the public that the Spring term of their school
will commence Monday, the Goth day of March
in the room formerly occupied by them.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended to them
during the past year. Misses c. their patrons that
pains will be spared to merit continuance of the
fdence of those who may cOnfde pupils to their
MISS FANNY l.. CHI BBUCK will have entire charge
of Music and limited number of scholars only will be
taken.
TERMS PER QUARTER OF IA WEEKS.
First Classic include the elementry English
Branches s..................... 81 90
Second Classic include the advanced
English branches, with Mathematics and Latin sc 90
Third Classic include Mathematics, Moral
with Latin ...!.:.... ...:..... 81 90
MuSic.-Instruction on the Piano with use of Instru-
ment per quarter, SO French, per term, So and Draw
ing So, extra.
Each pupil will be expected to provide herself with
desk and chair
Fs-Any information in reference to this School may
be obtained by applying to II. S. Mercur or E. T. Fox
Towanda, December /, 1859
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Negat.

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.. p. Stafford
IA us. John Bates. In the Court of Common Pleas of
Bradford County, No. 255, December term 1857.
The undersigned an Auditor appointed by said Court
to distribute funds raised by Sher sale of defendants
real estate will attend to the duties Of his appointment
at his Office in the Borough of Towanda on MONDAY
the 26th day of MARCH next, at o'clock p M at
which time and place all persons interested are required
to present their claims else be forever debarred from
said fund. p. D. MORROW
February 20, 1850. Auditor
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r r L I T IT r Il e : ,
49,. IA Ssbrr,hs apd YTjneS

the season approaching for Identifying and adorn
n ing our grounds with the useful and ornamental.
would say to my friends and the public in this and the
nechborng counties that will be prepared as soon as
tSprng opens to supply them with all things in the
Nursery line. | have commenced the cultivation OF a
Nursery this place and have all articles needed in our
county PerCus sending me orders can depend on get
ting What they order in good condition. and of the best
quality NV stock warranted TO be in good order when
delivered but want understood that do not replace
following varieties can be found my garden the present
Spring:
ApnIe trees Dwarf and Standard Pears, Dwarf and
Standard Cherry Dwarf and Standard Plums Ever
greens Iawton Blackberry Peaches Mountain Ash !;
Strawberries of all kinds ApricOts Horse Chesnut
Easpberres of all kinds Currants Goose berres Roses;
Dahlais Delaware Diana, Concord and Rebecca Grape
Vines well Clinton, Catawba and Isabella all well
rooted, all in this line on hand.
FOwanda April q 1850 DANIEL HARklNS
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legal.

ALS0-In pursuance of the provisions Of the Act of
the General Assembly passed the 29th day of April 1874
Section 4lst at the time and place will be exposed
at public SALE the tracts parcels Of lands real estate
designated In the following list unless the taxes due upon
the same are maid before that time.
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SIS REWARD.
Ulster Brass & String Ba nd.
WIN. prrTRIcEz. Leader.

A NNOUNCE to the public in general, that they are
a prepared to furnish Music for Parades Excursions,
PIC Mics, Cotillion Parties &c.
For engagements apply to W. DIrrRICH, Towanda,
IT. + D.yTDsox Ulster marS60tf.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.-B -BigelOp 4 Hoag
IA land rs. j. H. DeYih, ct. al In the Court o.
Common Pleas of Bradford County No. 476, February
term, 1859.
The undersigned, Auditor, appointed by said Court
to distribute funds raised by Sher sale of real estate of
defendant, will attend to the duties of his appointment
his office in the Borough of Towanda, on SATURDAY.
the 25th day of APRIL 1860, at o'clock, p. M., at
which time and place all persons interested requested
to presept their claims else be forever debarred from
the said fund. g. H. WATKINS,
February 20, 1S60 Auditor.