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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-09-11

NOTICE.-Noticei i' here.
EIbv given that Letters Testamentary, on the
estate of William Smith late of Gov
ngton tp., decd, have been granted to the un'
dersigned All persons indebted to said estate
are required 10 make immediete payment and
those having claims rgainst the same willpre sent
them duly authenticated for settlement.
MARY SMITH, rxr,s
J0HNsB. G0RMoMT,
Sept. 3, 1851. Ct.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-09-11
DEMOCRATS BEWARE /!

We learn that oar Republican friends
are busily engaged in circulating docu.
meuts printed at the Journal Office, among
the Democrats Of this county. Why this Is
done-or who furnishes the money to pay
the expenses--it is not for us to say But
TO say the least Of it, the circumstar ces
have suspicious smell, and We merely
suggest to our Democratic friends not to
be caught by any such sly lodges.
RESoYArIoN OF MAJ. NIcuoLsoN.-W We
learn that this gentleman, vino was nomi-
mated as a Democratic candidate for the
legislature in this district, declines the
nomination, having volunteered his ser,
vices 10 his country, and left for the Sc 1t
Of war as First Lieutenant Of new CONS
psny raised in Brookville.
This will render the re.assembliug OF
the s.. Mary's Convention necessary at an
carly day,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-09-11

STATEMENT of the CLEARFIELD COUN-
- TY BANK, for the month ending Junly
81, 1861:
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s T. WING MAO HIN T..

craving of which is here represented, has now
become recognized fuvorty wherever it
has been introduced, and is, hcyohd question
the best. as well as the handsomcst, low priced
Sewing Machine now before the public.
No. A small and very neat Machine fOi
Family use.
No "A largo Machine for quilting heavy
work and for Plantation use.
This Machine is much admired for its simplici.
ty and for its reliability and durability it is un-
surpassed. A child twelve years can run it with
ease and yet it will sew FROM the cOarsest cloth
to the finest Swiss. There is no trouble of re-
winding the thread as it is taken rroal the spools
It has no belts to give trouble, and will run
backwards as well ns forwards, ard still sews
equally perfect and without danger Of breaking
needles. 1t runs by friction, and by closing the
box over it, it Is thrown out Of gear. In fact,
we have no hesitation in recommending ii as the
best family Sewing Machine in use.
The tollowing Premiums Araricd the above
Nuchmc:
At the Fair of the Franklin Institute, 1858,
the First Premium.
At the Pennsylvania State Fair at Philndel.
phia, September -, 1853, she First Premium-a
Diploma,
At the Pennsylvania State Fair, held at wyo-
ming, ISG0-a Silver Medal
For the best Double Thread Machine. at Ian.
caster County Fair, held October, lS50-a Silver
Medal.
At the Maryland State Fair, held at the Mary
land Institute, Baltimore, Md, October, 1859,
under strong competition, II Silver Medal was
awarded to this Machine.
! AT the New Castle County Fair, held at Will
! mington, Delaware, October, lSj9-a Diploma.
! The above Machines arc manufactured by
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-09-11

JAS. B. GRAHAM, Cashier
Clcari,ld, Pa, Aug. 81, 1861.
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NEW ARRIVAL.-We have just opened
~ ami are selling very low, large and com
plete stock Of Boots and Shoes, viz:
Mems best Kip B)ot
Boys best Kin Uoot.
Mems best Calf Bout.
Boys best Calf moot.
Childs best Kid BOOT
Mems best Calf Monroes
Boys best Calf Monrocs.
Youths best Calf Monroes.
Chids best Goat Pumps.
Childs best Welt Pumps
Childs best mutton Pumps
Cbilds best French Morocco heel.
Womans Nor, Jefferson heel,
Womans Goat Jefferson heel.
Womans Kid Slippers.
womans Sup. Velvet bound CATERS.
Womans extra fine lasting gliters
Womans sup extra heavy moroccos.
IL. W. SMITH g. Co.
Hours of busines from A NJ, to p. NJ.
July 10, 1861. If.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-09-04
CHAPTER II.

ABOUT mile distant from the village of
Holly, on a winding mountain road, lay the
broad acres of Beechnut Farm. TIE estate
had for years been in the possession of the
Southwick family aud received its name from
the border of beech trees that extended en-
tirely around it The house was 9uilt of grey
stone, and tall, square ediice, fanked by
long wing on either side, and ornameuted in
front by an upper and lower balcony, sur
rounded by carved iron railings. The win
dows were arcbed, and shaded by blinds
painted dark grey, and matching in color
with the walls Of the house, while the enclos
ing ward was fenced with a high wall of
stone, on which hung thick, heavy masses Of
wild ivy.
From a child James Southwick had known
no home but Beechnut Farm. There be bro't
his youthful bride when their wedding was
over, aud there his four children were born.
William, the eldest, was twenty-five years Of
age, aud true type of noble manhood. With
the same frankness and generosity that char
aeterized the whole family, he possessed a
complete power Of self-coutrol, to which all
other emotions were subjected. Unlike him,
Frederic, who was three years his junior, gov
erned his conduct by the impulses of his
| quick, impetuous nature, yet with one fault,
he united playful and affectionate spirit, that
| rendered him a favorit among his friends and
/ acquaintances Towards his sister Camerone
he manifested an attachment that assumed the
form of idolatry, aud in his angry moods ii
was the touch of her soft hand, and the re-
proof from her tender lips that reached hi:
heart. and checked the tide of passion thai
was throbbiDg there.
Only seventeen years had fitted over the
head of Camerone Southwick. yet. in the re
cord of the souls life, she was numbered fal
older, and this was half revealed in the grave
sweetness of her beautiful face. in the deptt
of her far-reaching eyes, and the consciou
firmness of per step. To know, to do, and II
sulfer-these, the elements of true heroism
were written upon her brow. To know tn
path of duty, to walk therein with unfiDchin!
tread performing its requirements with cheer
fulness and to suffer the consequences tha
might follow, let them come as they would
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TOL. 8---N0. 80

" Well, now suppose we separate, 1 said,
who viii take the ehildren2''
Il think" said my wife. evincinE considerable
feeling, that the children ought to 90 with me:
In the first place you do not know how to take
care of them. Your idea of domestic government
is very erroneous, and besides. ycu would be apt
to treat them cruelty"
Very well,' I don't think 1 should care 10
to he troubled with children. You might have
them and welcome. 1 would be frecr without
them, and would go and come as 1 wished, nor
lie obliged TO consult their comfort in any degree.
Why. / should be quite bachelor again should
l not ~
- You seem to enjoy the idea so greatly" my
wife said 6 that 1 am not certain whether It
would not be conferring happiness on you for
me to obtain separation AT all events won't
do it at present."
- Nor at any other time, in future, my DEAR"
I said The fact is I am hasty and irritable,
but then l get over it in minute How does
your head feel now, love ~
81 declare,' said my wife smiling, g II Is en-
tirely gone. I think you must have magnetised
me and drawn it away"
* think frightened it away" said, - Ny
suSeSllOu IildI VIC St laI1le SNA-SAN-S 4AAA d '--
effect you'
:. But YOU didn't suggest IT, NY vile replied,
:. it was 1 who spoke CT it.'
8 Well it Is all the same,'' said, g you or
|, for we are both one, you know
q really believe she added, - that you 60
not intend to vex me as you so often do; but
You must acknowledge that you provoking
at times >"
:. Certainly answered, 9 I'll acknowledge
anything you may desire,''
. Now that is provoking" she said, g and l
don't want you TO DO it"
:. Very well, then,' said, :. III not do ii but
deny that it is provoking
:. But tell you il Is, it provokes me- my
wife said
& Well them l said, "I1l say nothing more
about it. But what about dinner Are we 10
have any to-dav 90
:. Well the truth is,'' my wife said, ..tbere IS
a chicken pie in the refrigerator, which, with the
vegetables Katy has cooke l, viii yerhaps suffice
for to-day"
{. Nothing can be BETTER answered g and
| if YOU will only have a chicken pie for dinner
when you have a headache, why I don't care if
you have one every week.
:. Which do You mean,' q asked my wife
smiling, g the pie or the heaiac he -
50 Oh, the pie, of oourse,'' l said as for the
headache, trust you Will never have one again
as long as you live.''
| And we went TO dinner.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-09-04
BEECHNuT FARM +;
THE DEEP DARK SHADOW
CHAPTER I-CONTINUED. I
BY EMMA EGGLEsON.

CHAPTER I CONTINUED.
O." It may be wrong" she murmured as she
let down the window shades, lighted her lamp,
and drew her chair and workstanG near the
Ere g It must be wrong for me to cherish
these prcs,utin.ents. and yet, oh, Herbert, [
wish that you were here"
The uimble fingers few swiftly over her
sewing, aud no sound was heard save the faint
ticking OF the great clock in the corner, and
he moaning of the wind IL Tie FIR trees, as the
storm beat against the windows with soft ra-
pidiyv. Yet amidst this outward stillHcss,
,amult ragged wildly within her heart
Slowly and distinctly the thoughts of Ellen
CLapc!le went back into the records Of the
past, gathering up scenes and events that had
long ago trauspired and were indelibly stamp
ed on her memory. She thought of herself
as laughing child, gay maiden, and hap
" bride. Six years before, when Herbert
Cdapels had bestowed on her his heart aud
land. not Eugland's queen could have felt her
I.art swell With a prouder and happier emo
tgu than she. But serpent had crept into
te bower Of roses her fancy had created. 10
"a uulucky hour her husband rented the VII
aFe hotel near his fathers homestead, and,
oa The day its then honest possessor transfer
red has claim 10 Mr. Willard, Herbert Cha
piles temptation commenced.
Mr. Willard was man Of unsettled Princi-
PIES, cool, calculating. aud with sordid pas
s.ons. over which be enforced no restraint or
self-goverument. His love of gain induced
him to throw out a bait for his young and un-
suspeeting tenant, which he did by introduc-
ing, at first, a friendly game of cards. just for
the amusement it afforded. ln a short time
they began to play for cigars, beer, or cider
then small stakes of money were put up, Mr..
Willard taking care that his victim should be
the winner, with but few exceptions, and thus,
step by step. Herbert Chapelle was drawn in
to the vortex and embarrassment, almost un'
consciously becoming what be would once
have despised-a gambler.
Not until it was too late did his wife fnC
out the true state of affairs, aud then, will
many promises of reform, her husband plead
ed forgiveness But Ellen Chapelie felt tina
those pledges were weak and frail. and trem
bed for the future of the being whom she ar
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IDENTIFY loved And she was right. Noyes
Willard possessed a powerful influence over
his weak minded tenant, and he welded it
with despotic hand The snare that he had
woven for the feet of Herbert Chapelle was
subtle and firm, and all efforts to escape SEEM
ed unavailiug.
But at last. to the glad surprise of Ellen,
her husband yielded to her urgent solicitations
and started for Boston, to accept an offer held
out to him by an uncle of his, who was resid-
ing there, of situation in the mercantile es-
tablishment of which he was senior partner
Noyes Willard had ever disliked Mrs. Cha
pe!le. There was something in her undaunt-
ed bearing that seemed to imply firm def
ance of his power, and i: aroused the pride of
his revengeful nature.
Thus it was. that, when her kind and low
ing husband left ber alone, he refused to ac-
cede to any terms of settlement that would
release her from the contract, obliging her to
remain at the hotel; and, by thousand petty
annovances. contrived to render her stay as
unpleasant as possible.
was in need of her husbands presence aud
protection. she uttered no complaint to him.
Her letters were penned with careful avoid
ance of anything that might disturb him, and
were filed with cheerfuluess and confidence
in the happiness of the future, sentiments that
were growing to be almost mockery of her
feelings Often, when some new evidence of
the evil character of her prosecutor was re-
vealed to her, she would shudder at the tho't
of threats uttered By Mr.. Willard in a mo
ment Of passion and, tonight her fears and
anxiety returned with twofolG force.
6 will rum Herbert ChapeIle for time and
eternity" These words seemed to be echoed
by every moan of the increasing blast, and
again Mrs. Cbapelle sighed, ''Oh. Herbert.
| wish you were here And for what ?" she
exclaimed. with sudden impetuosity Wo'd
his return adj to his safety? He is farther
from Noyes Willard than I, and no vain,
tbre atening WORDS can injure him 1t is folly
to Indulge the whiIns of an overwrought ina
gination till such preternatural visions of dread
and evil are pictured before the mind will
do so no more" And, resolutely turning to-
wards the table, she took a magazine, and,
inserting penknife in the uncut leaves, open
| ed them. selected an interesting tale, and be-
gan its perusal Yet, still the storm howled
ferceiy through the eaverns of the black and
starIess sky, waking dim fOreboding in the
heart of Ellen Chapelle that it was an omen
of tempest to come that was more bitter and
relentless than the siuoon of the desert, with
erIDg all before its blast.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-09-04
THE YOUNG WIDOW.
By THE YOUNG 'UN.

Size Is modest, but not bashful;
Free and easy, but not bold;
Like an apple-ripe and mellow;
Not too young. and not too old;
Half inviting. half repulsive,
Now advancing and now shy;
There Is mischief in her dimple,
There Is danger in her eye.
She has studied human nature;
She is schoCled in all her arts;
She has taken her diploma
As the mistress of all hearts.
She can tell the very moment
When to sigh and when to smile;
o. a maiden is sometimes charming,
Put the widow all the while.
Are you sad how very serious
VIII her handsome face become;
Are you angry ? she IS wretched,
Lonely, friendless. fearful, dumb
Arc you mirthful how her laughter,
Silver sounding, viii ring out;
She can lure and catch aud play you
As the angler does the trout.
You old bachelors cf forty.
Who have grown so bold and wise,
Young Americans Of twenty
With the love locks in your eJes,
You may practice all your lessons
Taught by Cupid since the fall,
But ! know little widow
Who cOu III win and fool You all.
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And we went TO dinner.

POPULAR ERRORS CoRRECTED.-Do not use
avocaton for vocation he latter signifies occu-
patton, employment, business the former signi-
fes whatever withdraws or diverts Us freJn thai
business.
1t was impossible to suspect the veracity r
this story it should be, truth Of this story; We
racity Is applicable to persons only.
had rather walk should be. would rather
walk had denotes Posssssiun, not viii or J sire.
I doubt not but shall be able; should be.
doubt not shall be able.
He was too young % have felt his luss; sLu'd
be TO feel his Ioss.
seldom ever see him now; should be. sci
dom or never see him now
Do not say rather childish. ratlor ssIti-h. as
the termination asa and the word rather have tic
same such expressions. though very common,
are Pathological.
l expected to have found him; should he.
| expected to find him.
intended to have visited him; should be,
intended to visit him.
| Ihopei You would have come ;should be, I hc-
| ped You would Uome.
/ rode an a one horse shay; ought to lie, one
horse ehaise there IS 10 such word as shay.
He can write letter than me; say better
than /.
When two things are compared, we must say
the elder Of the two. not the eldest the richer Of
the two not the richest nay brother is taller than
l, not the tallest.
Though who is applied to persons, and which
to nanimate things, yet to distinguish one Of two
or more persons, which must be used Which is
the happy man not who which Of thesc ladies.
The observation of the Sabbath Is a duty; it
should be, the observance Of the Sabbath Is Z
duty, observation means remarking or noticing;
Observance, keeping OF obeying.
a child of four years old; should be, child
four years old.
The negligence ofthis leaves US exposed 1t
ought 20 be, the neglect Of this; negligence i'm
plies habit; neslec: expressions OF an ac:.
No man had ever less friends; should be, few
er less refe-s TO quantity.
Be that as 1t viii should be, as it may
The above discourse; should be, the proceed
, ing discourse.
The then ministry should be, the ministry #
that time.
All over the country; should be, over all the
country.
Provisions were plenty say plentiful.
l propose TO visit them should be, purpose
TO visit them.
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"A pleasant jest in time of misfortune is
courage to the heart, strength to the arm. and
dige stion to the stomach.
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"A friend can be often found and lost
but an old friend can never be found
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- Why Ia the union like crab apple b
cause to be worth anything it must be I'roseTreI-
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1861-09-06
" WAR TO THE KNIFE.r

.Ohce more to the combat, with rekindled zeal
Our flag to the breeze and our hands to the steel I"
Bare every true arm for the perlous fight,
Then strike, and strike boldly for God and the
right
No time to draw backward with fatering breath,
We deal with foe that is cruel as death;
Let us grant no more parley to treason an guilt
Give them ''war to the knife and the knife to
the hilt"
They have broken their oath without shadow of
cause,
They have trampled our banner, and Knocked at
our laws,
In the blood of onr brothers their hands have
grown red,
They have murdered our wounded, and mangled
our dead.
Is this, then, the time to grow pale and cry
'peace?'
Shall we throw down our weapons to dastards
No on, to avenge the brave blood they have
split,
Give them ',war to the knife, and the knife to
the hilt."
For we've sworn by an oath that we will not
For our country to conquer or gloriously fall
Ne e'er to lay down on our arms unless in death S
rest,
Till our country again is united and blest
Already, beside the Potomac's blue food
Our brothers by hundreds have sealed it with
blood
Their mission is ended, their task nobly DONE
They have left us to finish the work they begun.
"Once more to the combat ~ we brook no delay
Let them boast of their triumph, and taunt while
they may;
Loud cannon and steel shall bear back our reply,
ave will wipe the foul stain from our banner or
die"
On, brothers we fight in humanity's cause,
For the country we love, and her glorious laws,
For the temple Of freedom our forefathers built
Give them war to the knife, and the knife to
the hilt.'
j. ?.
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playing rich diamond rings as she un-
gloves to write her draft. Then comes
clerk, who subscribes thousands of dol
lars for his employers, and then, after
moments hesitation, one hundred dollars
for himself. In walks an elderly gentle
man, evidently from the country and not
in very good health. He tells Mr. Cisco
that he has not left his native town, in
New Jersey, for five years before, but has
taken this long and fatiguing journey be-
cause he thinks his country needs his sa-
wings. There go, past the office door, a
long procession of men and boys, carrying
canvass bags and paper bundles Of gold.
This is the three and half million dol
lars from the banks. Next you see
chambermaid with her fifty dollars then
another merchant with his five thousand {;
then a laborer or mechanic with his one
or two hundred :; then another capitalist,
with his ten or fifteen thousand, and so
the loan comes in by person after person
Here is man who has one hundred and
fifty dollars to subscribe--the extra fifty
for friend. 1t may all be put in one
note and his friends fifty endorsed on the
back, but he will not hear Of this. The
notes must be made out separately, in
spite Of the long troubles and compli-
cations of the double entry, for his
friend wishes his name to appear also, as
one of those who stand by the Union" :"
Next is a lady who comes from the back
country, and brings letter Of introduc-
tion to Mr.. Cisco. She wants to know
how she is to invest her money to aid the
country. Then comes the inevitable Irish
man and German, who say exactly what
they do not mean, but whose business the
quick clerks dispatch before the inexpli-
cit, episodical and curiously entangled
story of the depositors is half finished.
Here is a clergyman from the Sixth ave-
nue., who says ten words about his bust
ness and fifty about his determination 10
sustain the government. Then comes
Bridget, the mechanic, the apple woman,
the lady, the clerk, the chambermaid,
Patrick, the capitalist Long Island farmer,
the Jerseyman, the colored man, the Ger
man, the widow, the clergyman and peo-
pie of all classes and conditions, over and
over again, and SO the loan is paid in