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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-04-17

Of formidable character and
which seem not to be demanded 10y any
existing public exigency, have been ior>
med in certain Of the States. On whatey.
er pretext these extraordinary military
may have been made, no
purpose that may cOntem plate resistance
10 the enforcem ent OF the laws, VII meet
sympathy or encouragement from the
reople of this Commonwealth. Pennsyi-
gania yields to no State in her respectfor,
aud hcr willingness TO protect, by ali
reediul guarantees, the constitutional
right, and constitutional independence, OF
her sister States, MOI in fidelity TO that
constitutional Union whose HneQaled
benefits have been shoHerad alike upon
herself and them.
The most exalted public policy and the
clearest obligations of true patriotism,
therefore, admonish us, in the existing
deplorable and dangerous crisis OF affairs,
that our militia system should receive
from the Legislature that prompt atten'
ton which public ex;gencies either of the
State or the Nation, may appear 10 de-
mand and what may seem in your Wis.
dom, best adapted to preserve and secure
to the people Of Pennsylvania and the
Union the blessing, of peace and the an
tegrity and stability OF Our unrlvalled
cOnstit utiona' government.
The government Of this great State was
established Y its illuslrious founder in
deeds of peace Our people have been
train Il and disciplined IN those arts which
lead tothe promot'n of their own moraland
physical deveIopement and progress, and
with the highest regard for the rights Of
others, have always cultivated iraternal
relations with the people of all the States
devoted TO the Constitution and the
Union, and aw.ls recognizing the spirit of
concession AID compromise that under
lies the foundation Ct the govern nent,
PENNSYLVANIA offers no counsel, and takes
no action in the nature uf a menace her
desire is for peace, and her object, the
preservation Of the political rights of her
citize ms, oi the true sovereignty Of States,
and the supremacy of law and order.
Animated by these sentiments, and in
dulging in an earnest hope Of the speedy
restoration Of those harmonious and
friendly relations between the vari )us
mem bers of this Confederacy which have
brought our beloved country to condit..
ion OF unequalled power and prosperity,
commit the grave subject of this commu
nca,ion te your deljberation.
A. 6 CURTIN.
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Governors s Message.
PENNSYLVANIA EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
HARRISBURG, ADril 9. 1861.

PENNSYLVANIA EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Harrisburg, April Q, 1861.
70 tho Senate and House Of Representatives Of
the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania:
GENTLEMEN;
As the period fixed for the adjournment
Of the Legislature Is rapidly approaching
| feel constrained by a sense Of duty to
call your attention to the military orglni-
zatOn OF The State.
1t Is scarcely necessary to say more than
that the militia system Of the State, du-
ring long period distinguished 10y the
pursuits Of peaceful industry exclusively,
has becume wholly inefficient. and
the interference Of the Legislature is re.
.quired to remove lis deficits, and to rem,
der it useful and available to the pu bile
service.
Many Of our volunteer companies do
not possess the number Of man required
by our militia law, and steps should be
forthwith taken 20 supply these defcicn-
cies. There are numerous comparie les, too,
that are without the necessary arms; and
of the arms that are distributed, but few
are provided with the more modern an
planes to render them serviceable.
| recommend, therefore, tnat the Lepis-
lature make immediate provision for these
capital defects that arms be procured
and distributed to those Of our citizen,
who may enter into the military service of
the State; and that steps be taken TO
change the guns already distributed, bv
the adoption of such well known and
tried improvements as will render them
effective in the event of their employment
in actual service.
In this connection recommend the
establishmen Of a Military Bureau at the
capital and that the militia Laws of the
Commonwealth be SO modified and amen :
ded as to impart to the military organiza-
tion OF the State, the vitality and energy
essential to its practical value and useful.
ness
Precautions, such as | have suggested
are wise and proper at all tines. in n Gov
ernment like ours; but special and mo-
mentuous considerations, arising from the
condition OF public affairs outsi1e of the
limits, yet OF incalculable consequence TO
the people, and demanding the grayesL
attention of the Legislature of Pennsylya>
MA, invest the subject to which your ac-
ton is invited by this communication.
with extraordinary interest and impor-
tance. We cannot be insensihle to the
TACT that serious jealousies and divisions
that distract the bubble mind, and that i'm
portions OF this Union. the peace of the
country, If not the safety Of the Govern
ment ITSELF is endangered. Military or.
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CHARLESTON, April LIP. N.


Major Anderson has refused to surren-
der. His rep,y is to the effect that to do
so would be inconsistent with the duty
he owes to his government.
Hundreds OF persons have been wait
ing for hours on the wharves, and other
points OF observation, 20 see the begin>
ing OF the conflict, among them great
number of ladies'.
The people are out on the house tops,
watching with feyerish interest Tor the
first signal of attack.
The excitement in this city is intense.
Every tram brings throngs of citizens
and soldiers TO town. Twenty-Five car
loads came from Columbia tonight.
There are no signs Of the supply ships
of the fleet as yet, but it is rumored that
the Harriet Lane has been seen by pilot
outside.
A call has been made for three hun
dred mounted volunteers, as an extra pa
troll in the city tonight. Over one thou
sand havo responded. The Sixteenth
regiment has also been ordered on duty.
This embraces all the militia of Charles
ton not already in the army.
Major Anderson is said to have fred a
signal during the morning, for what Oh
ject has not transpired. lie has been
busy all day Strengthening his position.
The movements at Fort Sumter are
plainly visible Eilh glass.
The State has thoroughly prepared for
| the event. The supply Of ammunition
and artillery is adequate to any emergen-
cy. The confidence in his ability to do
! ali lnI =. rtta...t.t,.l - npliY,st.I
Fine signals are now buring in the har-
Dor.
Senators Wigall, Chesrut, Ex-Governor
Manning, Of South Carolina; Hon. w. Z.
Miles, ex-member Of Congress, and Pryor
of Virginia are on the stall of General
Beauregard, doing duty tonight.
! Advices just received state that Georgia
has ready fifty thousand men, armed and
equipped for service.
/ Stirring times aie at hand. The ball
may open at any moment with great
slaughter.
There have been no mails from the
( North for two days. They are supposed
to have been stopped at Washington
! An officer just arrived from Sulliyan's
Island, informs me that three steamers
hung off the coast for long period yes,
terday. Major Anderson fired sigma.
gun at 10 A. NJ.
Business is suspended.
The Citadel Cadets are guarding the
battery with heavy cannon. Thousands
are waiting to see the attack commen =
ced.
One thousand mounted men and two
thousand patrols havily armed are guard
ing the city.
Ex-senator Chestnut, the special aid
sent with Col Chishoml, and one of Gen.
3eauregard's staff, have just returned
from Fort Sumter with tie reply to the
order for the unconditional Surrender
Answer at the present is refused at head
quarters. Every man capable of bearing
arms is called out
Absolute secrecy is still observed as 10
future movements.
The demand for the evacuation of Fort
Sumter was made at two o'clock this af,
ternoon, and Messrs. Chestnut, Chisholm
and Lee were dep itised to carry the mes
sage from Gen. BeaurNgard.
Immense crowds are now at the differ
ent newspaper offices eagerly watching
for news.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-04-17
NEW WASHINGTON BOROUGH OR.
y DINANCE No. 2.

DlNANlE NO. q.
SEC. !. be il enacted by the Burgos. ond Torn
Council of the Borough Of Ncr Washington, and
ii is hcycby Ordained by the authority Of H.
somc That within five months from the dat
hereof the owners lots ranging along the street.
hereinafter named, be required 10 lay n Plan
Walk in front of their respective lots in mannu
following. viz:
The outside of the walk to be laid six feet os
from the line of lot, with good sound white pin
plank, or boards not less than one inch thick an.
four feet wide, laid crosswse on sils, or strnger
running in the direction Of the streets--sills toh
oak, or pine not less than four by six inches--ih
plank to be well spiked down. if boards, to b
nailed with ten penny nois-plank or boards n'
to project out over sill mtre than two inches
SEC 2. Walk to commence at Northeast eorr@
of IL. D. Roses lot on Main street, West aloni
the South SIDE of said street to the NortbWsH
oornor sls0id lot,
SECS. Commencing at the West end Of Johr
NJ. Cummings store house on Main street, wes
along said street to the Northwest corner Of Ja'
NJ. Punn's lot on said street.
SEC I Commencing at the Northeast oornei
Of Mrs Irwin's lot on Front street, South along
said street to the Southeast corner of said lot 81
Washington ttreet thence west along North SIDE
of Washington street to the Southwest corner0l
John NJ. Riddles lot on said street.
SEC. B. Commencing at the Southwest eorne'
of James Gallaher's lot on Second street. Norin
aleng East eide Of said street to the Northwe'
corner of said lot on Washington street, Iba
section to be laid FIVE feet from line of lot.
Adopted March 10Th, 1861.
JOS. II. BRET1, Burgess.
Attest--JAcoB A. BRErH, Sec.
Apl TO- 6l.--2h
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NEWS FROM MONTGOMERY.
MoYrGoMERY, April IT, l66

MoYTGoMERY, April IL, 1861.
The War Department are overwhelmed
with applications from regiments, battal>
lions and companies to be taken into ser
vice.
Over seven thousand men have been Of
tered from the border States, exclusive OF
two thousand warriors from Indians, who
desire TO cooperate with the Confederate
States.
A great number Of companies are daily
reaching Charleston, Savannah and Pensa-
cola.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-04-17
VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS EN- ROUTE FOR
SOUTH CAROLINA.

WAsniNGTON, April IT, I5bI,
! learn from n reliable source that several mil
itary companies have secretly left Richmond,
ar d other places in Virginia, for South Carolina,
within the few days, and that more are ready to
follow up.n the first sign of hostility. This is in
rather striking dissonance with the pretended
pqace mission of the Virginia Committee Of In.
quiry.
Tho "F. F. vs." are getting indignant at the
impudence Of Ben McCulloch in assuming to
lead in Virginia. Several Virgiuiaus, in allu-
ding TO his cour,c, today quoted the following
language uttered by Jon. Randolph in the House
of representatives :-"Yirginia will always be
defended by her true sons, and will never need
the help Of renegade"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-04-17
THE WAR BEGUN.
Bombardment of Fort Sumter.
16 HOURS FIGHTING.
THE UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER
OF FORT SUMTER FULLY CON
FIRMED.
The President Calls for $4,000
Militia.
Message from Gov, Curtin.
Message from Gov. Curtin.
The News from Charleston.
CnARIEsToN, April II, I

CHARLESTON, April IT, ISOI.
a formal demand for the evacuation OF
Font Sumter was made at twelve o'clock
to, day. No one believes that Major An.
derson will accede. Fighting is expected
to commence in less than twelve hours.
The New York Steamer now being y
hours overdue, it is believed she has been
seized by Northern vessels outside the
harbor, and made cover in which to
throw troops into the fort.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-04-17

gss~ Twenty-Five to sixty Dollars and
expenses per month will be paid by The EH'
Sewing Machine Company to their Agents, iof
selling the Erie Sewing Machine. This is n rev
Machine, and SO simple in It's construction that a
child can learn to operate it by half an hours
instruction. 1t is equal to any Family Sewing
Machine in use. and they take the premium ovef
fifty and one hundred dollar machines The
pric is but Fifteen Dollars. The Company wish
to employ Agents in every county in the United
States. Address, for particulars, Eric Ssring
NochjRc 20. Il. JAMES, General Agent, Milan,
Ohio. marl3-6m,
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CHARLESTON. April l2-6 p. NJ.

Captain X. S. Parker brings dispatches
from the Floating Battery, stating that
up to tins time only two have been wouns
ded on Sullivan's Island, He had to
row through Major Anderson's warmest
fire in small boat.
Three ships are visible in tho oflinr.
and ii is believed an attempt will be made
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-04-17
1 DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

"A Of Administration having been this dii
granted to the undersigned on the estate q
GOULD WILSON, late Of Huston tp., CeH-
1 cid county, deceased, all persons indebted
said estate are requested to make immediar
payment, and those having claims against th'
same will present them duly authenticated 10
settlement. PHILIP HEVENBR
Marah 90. 6L Adnl|
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-04-17

tonight to throw reinforcements into
Fcrt Sumter in small boats.
1t is also thought, from the regular and
frequent firing of Major Anderson, that
he has a much larger force of men than
was supposed. At any rate, he is fighting
bravely.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-04-17

the Union are anxious TO act as rnedia,or.
with the seeded States. The Un;oa
men Of Virginia, in their State Co,van'
ton, for many weeks have been laborin,
faithfully and earnestly to hold that prsa,
State within the Union as atfordne tLa
in Indispensable base of operations for the
retention of the border slave States and
the recover, of all the seeded States
HerConvention driven at length 10 ex
tremitios by The pressure Of her public
opinion, has detailed a special comm;,.
sion of three -Messrs. Stuart. Preston anJ
Randolp ph-to Tait upon Mr.. Lincoln and
inquire whether his Union policy means
peace or war. A republican cotcmnorarS
inlimatcs that these distinguished yiai.
tors. who have arrived at Washlnrtrn
will 90 away no wiser than when thew
came. The next result, then. to be an.
pretended is the precipiiate secession Of
Virginia, ana next the SPEEDY mustcrjnp
Of fifty thousand men within her bord.rs
for warlike operations.
Thus the only means for the rcstora,ios
Of the Union-to wit. forbearancc, concil.
iation and compromise appear to have
been finally discarded at Washington,
The Union, we are told IS worth the de.-
perate remedy Of civil war; Nhilo
common sense and the experience Of an
mankind rcvolta this remedy rs utterly
subversive of everything in the shape OF
pre- existing. institutions. Had Honest
Abe Lincoln rs the first measure OF hi.
administration. issued his call torau early
extra session of Congress in reference Ia
the cxgencies of this fearful crisis of dis
union. revolution and impending civil
war, and had lac provided sn 9Tmistice
with the seeded States for the nterreg,
mum. he might have opened the way TO
US North and South, for happy delW-
erance With the assembling of Con.
gre,s, = message from him to both houses.
recommending the Crittenden peace
propositions - the basis of n Union SAT-,
ing compromise, would nave initiated ths
good work. Bat the abolition war fac.
ton rules the republican camp, and has
succeeded in gaining the mastery over
the administration. The theory OF the
war policy thus adopted IS that uf Senator
Chandler, that "A little od-lcting' will
be good thing, and blood it is to be.
We dare say, too, that the republican
party is more intent upon somc startling
stroke of polio" WI ich will rekindie the
fierce sectional fires in the camp, where.
by it has como into power 'han upon any
plan whatever for the restoration Of tho
seeded States to the Union. Rat while
our republican war makers may be dream
ing Of heightened reign at Washington,
with the opposing South out Of tho way,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-04-17

CnARLEsToN-April IL Midnight
Negotiations have been reopened be-
tween Geueral Beauregard and Major An.
derson. For this reason the expected
hostilities have been deferred.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-04-17
'CLEARFlELD, PA.
THE DUTY OF DEMOCRATS.

Wednesday Morning April H. 1861
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-04-17

Rag- An extra session Of Congrss has
been called in the Confcderated States, 10
meet at Montgomery on the 29lh inst.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-08-15

A T a Court of Probate ho 'en at Salisbury LA within and for the District of Salisbury, on the 9th day of July 1861.
 Present-Albert Moore, Judge.
 Estate of John G. Mitchell in said District, as. signed for the benefit of all his creditors. agreed bly, to the laws of this State.
 Walter R. Whittlesey, Trustee of said Estate, having given notice to all concerned, to appear before this Court this present day at 10 o'clock forenoon. to be heart relative to the appointment of Commissioners said Estate, this Court doth appoint William P. Russell and William H. Wal ton of said Salisbury, Commissioners to recei ve, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors of said Mitchell. and make return to this Court, and doth decree that two months from the 10th day G: July. 1861, be allowed and limited said credi- tors to exhibit their claims to said Commission CTS, and doth further order that said Commis- sioncrs meet to receive claims against said Es- tate, at the residence of said Mitchell in Lake vile in said district, on the 9th day of August and the 9th day ofSeptcmber 1861, at 10 o'clock forenoon on each of said days, and that notice of this order be given by publishing it for one month ill the Housatonc Republican and Litch- field Enquirer, we.kly newspapers published nearest the place where said Estate is so in set tlelnent, and by posting a copy hereof on the public sign-post in said Lakeyille. And that a copy of this order be sent by mail or otherwise to every known creditor of said Mitchell living without this Probate District, within one week from this date.
 2m-I3 ALBERT MOORE, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-08-15
LATEST EEWg Nlezzason Sheeing the Troops.
 Hssres ETuses ere Past,

yE7HERE is no use of peoples going barefoot, -A when they can get BOOTS and SHOES so cheap at MUNSON'S. I have taken and fitted up the Old Stand formerly occupied by S. G. Beach Co.-in the neatest possible manner- and filled up to the walls with Boots and Shoes of every description, selected with great care from the New York market They cannot fail to give satisfaction. l can truly say, I have q larger and better Lot of BOOTS and SHOES than were ever brought to this market before, by any shoe-dealer or merchant. They only need to be seen to prove the above. therefore respectful. ly invite all to examine my Stock of Goods be- fore purchasing elsewhere. have on hand SHOES at all prices, from 10 cts. to $3 O0 per pair. Also, BOOTS from S1.75 to $7.GO-Boy s Boots and Cack Boots, large supply, and an endless variety of Cacks. I shall keep on hand every thing known to ths trade in the shape of Findings. I shall sell at small advance from cost, Morocco, Linings, Bindings Thread, Wax, Pegs, Nails, Brstles-or any thing I have on hand should any favor me with their patronage
 N. B.-Particular attention paid to Making and Repairing. My work is well known. Give me your orders, and will give you your mon- ey's worth. If fail to do this, leave the work on my hands. I wish all to remember have but one price for perfect work. My terms are Cash.
 Thankful for past favors, I hope to merit fair share of public patronage.
 WEST MAIN STREET, Litchfeld,
 52-tf Doors West of the Court House.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-08-15

A T a Court of Probate holden at Salisbury tA within and for the District of Salisbury, on thc 9th day of July 1861.
 Present-Albert Moore, Judge
 Estate of Robert B. Mitchell of Salisbury, in said district Assignee for the benefit of all his Creditors, agreeably to the laws of this State.
 Walter E. Nhittlesey, Trustee of said Estate, having given notice to all concerned to appear before this Court this present day at 10 o'clock forenoon, to be heard relative to disappointment of commissioners on said Estate, this Court doth appoint William r. Russell and William H. Walton of said Salisbury, Commissioners to re- ccve, examine and adjust the claims of the cred itors of said Mitchell, and make return to this Court, and doth decree that two months from the 10th day of July, 1861, be allowed and limited said creditors to exhihit their claims to said Com missioners; and doth further order, that said Commissioners meet to receive claims against said Estate, at the residence of said Mitchell in Lakeville in said district, on the 9th day of Au- gust and the 9th day of September, 1861, at 10 0 clock forenoon on each of said days. and that notice of this order be given by publishing it Got one month in the Housatonic Republican and L:chiie!d Enquirer, weekly newspapers publish ed nearest the place where said Estate is so in settlement, aud by posting copy hereof on the public sign post in said Lakevile And that copy of this order be sent by mail or otherwise, to every known creditor of said Mitchell living without this Probate District, within one week from this date.
 1m-l3 ALBERT MOORE, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-08-15

kISTRILT of Waterbury, s. Probate Court, .EH 24th June, 1861: Estate of STEPHEN DA- WIS, Insolyent Assigning Debtor
 To Nelson J. Welton, and Joseph B. Spencer,
 Esquires
 You have been appointed by the Court of Fro bate for said District, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims against said Estate, up- on which has been limited and allowed two months from the 24th day of June, 1861, for their exhibition to you
 And you are ordered to meet at the office of Nelson J. Melton, Esq, in said Waterbury, on l the sth day of July, 1884, and on the 24th day of August, 1861, at two o'clock in the after noon of each of said days, for the purpose of at tending te the business of your appointment. And you will make return of this order, with a list of claims allowed by you, to this Court, first being sworn according to law. Notice has been given to creditors in due form of law of the times and places of your meet ings. By order of Court, 4t-1O JOHN W. WEBSTER, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-08-15
K'0ugss1tevEs>sa LEINsALsI ACADEMY.

7a HE Academic Year of this Institution for E 1861 and '62, will commence SEPTEMBER 4th, 1861. large and efficient corps of teach CTS is engaged, and every effort will be made to have this Institution, as heretofore, one of the best in the country. The Principal deems it as a sufficient guarantee to its numerous patrons that such is his intention, merely to state that
 Miss A. L. BEYNOLDs continues as Vice Principal and MISS FOSTER has charge of vo- cal Music and that
 MISS FANNY GRAY will succeed the lamcn- ted Mss DUDGEoN in the Department of Drawing and Painting.
 (Miss Gray comes highly recommended ly Pro- lessor West and others as eminentiy qualified for the place; was for six years pupil of Miss Duiseon, and for the last two years has had charge of the same Department in ' Brooklyn Heights Seminary over which Miss D. presided for nine ycars.) and that in tie other Depart ments those in charge rank second to few, if any, either for ability or successful experience in i'm parting knowledge.
 For CIRCULARS please address H. D. VAR ICK, Esq. Secretary of Trust ees. or
 REV. D. G. WRIGHT, Principal.
 Poughkeepsie, N. r., Aug. 10, 1861. 3t.17