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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-24
MRS. WILSON'S
G O o AN UT OIL
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Use the Regeneration before retiring at night, and
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Use nothing your hair but these preparations and
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be addressed.
l.. F. PIERCE,
Wholesale and Retail Agent.
. 247y1l MONTPELIE Err. Vt.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16
Letter mom Philadelphia
i7niLADfIrnil, Ian. n, IEI

lHilAhILlWlA dnnu ~ lDNlf
M,ssps. EptroRs Thick blackncw conlin.
ucs to cas-. It's gloomy SHADOW oy,t our
beloved country, Eycry hour is expected
to announce thot tho dreaded collision
ho' taken place, that fraternol blood has
been shed, and, consequently that The
last hope Of the patriot hes expired
For days it was announced that Mr..
Seward, who is to bo SecrCltry Of State
under Mr. Lincoln, was to address tho
Senate. 1t was OnXiouslJ awaited in hopes
that way Of salvation might be iudica-
ted-that some assurance would be given
10y him, speaking for the great party Of
which ne is the Acknowledged leader,
that there vas yet reason to hope for
~ reconciliation, His speech was made
yesterday, and is to day published in all
the Sunday papers Of Philadelphia, but,
alas ! it gives but little hope. 1t is an
able production a splendid eulogy upon
our Constitution and Union-and the ru-
in and disgrace, and devastation that
must follow their destruction, is yiyidly
portrayed; butl after all he fails to point
out n way to avert this dreadful calamity.
This lie could do if he would. 1t would
cost him but little trouble. A few words
from him would "set the ball in motion, "
and give peace to nation now on tho
verge of civil war.
The adoption by Congress Of the Crit
tendon proposition would at once restore
peace. This would be done if Mr.. Seward
bad given the word. On him and his
party, therefore, rests thu responsibility.
Every hour brings some new excite.
ment. Now it is that Majo, Anderson is
hcmbaring Charleston, and the city is in
aamcs. Again it is announced that
Washington is about 10 be besieged 10y
fifty thousand Nirginians. One hour Mr.
Buchanan is denounced as a "perjurcd
traitor" and the next, he is the recipient
o! the hypocrtical praise of hi, enemies.
The people should put their trust in him.
lFany man can pilot the ship of State
through this trying ordeal, tits Mr.. Buch.
Anar. Ho has had more experience than
any other American statcsman-is full ofI
years, and full OF honors-and if he has
any ambition it is that he nay retire from
public life with his countrymen at peace.
The people should wait no longer on
Congress. They are, at .east nine-tenths
Of them, in favor of the Critenden propo.
'ition. Let them delay no longer, but
ACT, and ACT AT ONCE. Delay is !
death.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

"rbc call upon Ministers and people "
extraordinary. The Government and
nation arc nilly alauucd-tho public dam
cor /, great and imminent In this crisis
to whom shall we goi Where turn our
anxious eyes, but to GodW
"Thc Government Is in tho throcs of
dissolution Treason and robbery run
riot In the Departments The National
Finances are ruined Tho public credit
Is at its last gasp. Traitors by scores sit
in Congress, aud are paid in preferences
to true men"
Astounding tho fact, that persors
two miles from this place should follow
their usual avocations and are as happy
and contented, as if no%cccssion ub-bub
prevailed in Clcorfeld Borough"
II is indeed mortiying 10 know that
there are q number Of individuals in our
midst, who gigle, snorl, and snatiio at our
national calamiles, as il they held
tho destiny Of nations in The hollow Of
their hands.
IfIhey remain consistent in their pres
Gnt course, we expect to see them dance q
jubilee upon the'gravcs Of their Fathers.
In orjcr 70 let the public judge for
themselves what our surroundings are,
we publish the above three extracts f.em
high authority. The first is from n call
Of the Clergymen of Clenrield; the see"
ond is from the n. Y. Tribune; and the
third and last is from our neighbor--the
Journal. We hope the Journal will not
Insist on its versions of the state Of the
country, against the above authorities;
but we expect it to tell its readers who
states the facts in the case.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16
Drawing Lines.

| 1t is amusing to see the wincing and
dodging Of late among the blackest Re
rublicars, led on by the Tribune, and fol,
lowed by our neighbor, the journal.
These Northern Disunionists, like their
Southern allies, are moving everything
before them, to bring our country to dis
grace and rrin. We are glad to see that n
breach has been made in the ranks of this
desperate opposition, lead on by the Al
bany Journal, heretofore an Abolition pa.
per, which controlled the local politics Of
New York.
The Chicago Platform is bound 10 60
under, With every aahercnt that attempts
to stay upon it. Sectionalism, 10th North
and South, by whatever name it may be
called, will soor 70 buri d beneath the
feet Of free and independent people.
Demagogues, who seek Platforms and
Party in preference TO patriotism, will ere
long be cast Awsy and despised like their
iathers--ths Tories and Traitors Of the
American Revolution.
We hope that our happy country and
her glorious institutions Eill soon over
come the boisteroJs waves that are nov
beating high against our gallant ship Of
State. We believe the Great Governor of
tho Universe will deliver US again from
the hands ofour enemies, and restore us
in peaceful manner to our heretofor c
happy firesides.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16
CLEARFIELp Pa, JANUARY Io, 1861,
From Harrisburg

Our Representatives at Harrisburg have
Jet Oft great amount Of gas during
their two weeks session which has just
passed. II seems rs though our national
troubles were OF butvery little importance,
being treated as secondary matters. They
have spent about half ,heir time thus far
in creating new offices, and attempting to
pass the Chicago Platform, 90 as to legal
ize il in Pennsylvania.
They have also passed q Resolution
through the Senate authorizing The speak.
er TO appoint new Committee, similar TO
Massachusetts, and South Carolina, to be
,tyled Committee on Foreign Relations.
be ignored by the Republicans, they
would no doubt resolve themselves into n
National Congress.
In the House the negro worshippers have
been quarrelling for several days, as to
whether the Wide Awakes or the Nolun.
ieers should lead off at the Inauguration
Of Governor Curtin. The old fogies wish
the volunteers to participate, as hereto,
fore but the more refnedCN anG patriot
ic(!) portion of the Republicans clair
that the wide awakes should lead in the
matter; claiming that they Themselves
were elected by them, and that they also
secured the election of the Governor him
self; and for this we infer they are to be
rewarded-though n wide awake, like
other men, had but one vote, and large
number had no vote at all-being boys.
Hon II. D. Moore, OF Philadelphia, has
been elected State Treasurer in place Of
Eli Slifer, who had resigned to accept the
position Of Secretary Of State under Coy.
ernor Curtin.
Oar Senator, Col, Hall, is Chairman of
the Committee on Estates and Escheats. |
second on the Committee on Corporation,
md third on Judiciary Committee.
In tho House, Mr.. Gordon is Chairman
Of the Judiciary Committee, and also pla.
ced on the Committee of Education and
Library. Mr.. Lawrence is placed upon
tho Committee of Ways and Means, and
Corporation.
Mr. Gordon is very much in favor Of
Wide Awakn-isn. He is their champion
in the House. We presume this is caused
by the moralC) atmosphere which usually
surrounds the midnight rarades of these
Clubs.
In the Senate, on the llth instant. the
resolutions of Senator Welsh, proposing
TO repeal the obnoxious provisions in the
act of l847 and the Penal Code wore voted
down, ALL the Black Republicans voting
against them, and the six Democrats of
the Senate in their favor. Messrs. Ket.
cham, Finney and Mcclure, Repu blicans.
opposed all propositions for
compromise and advocated coercion. The
speech Of Mr.. Mcclure has the more sig
nifcance from his recent visit to Spring
field, III.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16
From Washington,

The news from Washington il Of the
most dcplorable character, nowithslqnd.
ing the continued secession in the South
ern States, the majority in Congress act
as though they were determined 10 bring
about dissolution of the Union. There
I, now no distinction between a Black
Republican leader, and secession leader
both denounce the President, ard torn
deaf ear 10 the voice Of the country.
BY order Of the Governors of the States
IN which they are situated, the State Mill.
Tia have seized eleven Forts, which cost
the General Government S5,500,OOO and
mount 93j guns of the largest size.
Secretary Thomas, who succeeded Mr..
Cobb, has resigned, and Hon! J. A. Dix
rcst Master at New York has been an.
pointed to the vacancy,
The Presidents Cabinet stands now as
follows:
Secretary Of State-Mr. Black, OF Pa.
Secretary Of the Treasury Dix, Of
Ny.
Secretary Of the Navy--Mr. Toucey, Of
Conn.
Secretary of War--Mr. Holt, of Ky
lacting.)
Secretary OF the lnterior-Vacant.
Postmaster General-Mr. Holt. Of XIV.
Attorney General--Mr. Stanton, of Dis.
trict Of Columbia.
A difficulty between Gen. Scott and
Senator Toombs occurred at private
dinner party on the 10th inst. High words
passed between them. According to the
relations Of the scene in Congressional
circles, the conversation turned on the
sending Of troops to Charleston, when
hr. ToOmbs expressed hope that the
people there would sink the Star Of the
West.
Gen. Scott, with much earuestness, as.
ked If it was possible that he, tToombs)
as an American, desired such an event.
Mr. Toombs replied, affirmatively, and
that those who sent the vessel there
should be sunk with her. Gen. Scott
then said he was responsible for Nhat he
ssid, and Mr.. Toombs remarked, "you
have known me for twenty FIVE years, and
e-n aware that !, too, am responSible."-
The matter here ended, but the subject "A
~ said, is now IN the hands of tho friend,
c9 the parties
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16
FROM SOUTH CARO-,
LIMA.

Attempt q TIE Mar Of the West 10 .anf troops
a'F@t SumPter Opening q the State Bat
tcrits upon tic Steamer.
Dispatches to the New York Herald
CHARLEsroN, JAN. 10, 1861.
The dispatches sent yesterday as to the
Star Of the West arc strictly correct.
The Charleston Coariir says that at
about hall-past six o'clock Yesterday
morning the steamer General Clinch dis.
covered the steamship Star Of the West,
ana signalized the fact of her apt roach to
the battery on Morris Island. As soon as
the signals were seen by those on guard
there, Morris Island was astir with men
at their posts before the orders were given
them to prepare for action. They remain.
ed in anxious suspense, but ready for
what they believed was sure 10 come-a
rolIoy from Fort Sumter. The Star of
the West rounded the point, took the
chip channel inside the bar, and proceed
cd straight forward until opposite Norris
Island, about .hree quarters ola mile rror,
the battery. A ball was then fired ath.
wart the bows Of the Steamer. Tho Star
o the West displayed the stars and stripes.
As soon as the dag was unfurled the fort
iiicalion fired a succession of heavy shots
The vessel continued on her course with
increased speed, bu. two shots taking O..
feet upor her she concluded to retire -
Fort Mou.trie fred few shot at her, but
she was out Of their range. The damage
done to the Star OF the Yves is triling as
only TWO out OF seventeen shcts took eff.
feet upon her.
Fort Sumter mado no demonstration
except at the portfolios, whore pins
were run out bearing on Norris island
Major Anderson, drrins tine forenoon
OF wednesday, despatched Lieutenant
hall With flag of truce to Charleston.
where he delivered communication from
the Major to Governor to Pickens, where
in he recapitulates the facts concerning
the Star of the West, and requests to
know if the action of the State troops is
authorized, and says that il such action is
not disclaimed by the South Carolina aus
thorities he will prevent the passage Of all
vessels to the city of Charleston. Gov.
Pickens replied that the reinforcement
of the fort was regarded as an act Of hos
tility to South Carolina, and that he ap-
proved Of the attack upon the Star oil the
West. After some doliberation Major
Anderson concluded TO refer the subject
to the federal authorities at Washington,
and Lieutenant Talbot, was sent to the
capital with dispatches.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

FtsAroa botrn. 1heroe,,.''Y
p'rlcr in Tho rrwcnt crl.i, ~
Of The earmest approval il.'J
con tant effort 20 ailay thee,ol,.1
have Congress nprcc upon ,s,o,
promi'c Tint will pccnte iu.,L.,1
tions mud rcstorc rcuce to ,hs
Senator Biglcr is q strong unlo
on honest ihilhful repre,eo,.'
will shortly retire from publlc us
cuyiablcrcpulation-the r,s.h ~
efforts IN support Of the pribr,,.I
Constitution and the roriy hot,J
served. A Pcnnsylyanian IN ess,'
and feeling, he yet, in a sj,i'
present, risos above Slaieand
and pleads for the whole count.
an honest man and true paHs
Uhipn.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

DaA-The punishment Of Col. Forney,
like that Of Cain. is becoming great Ell than
he is able 10 bear. Hear him IN his issue
Of the llth instant:
Nothing could give us more pleasure
than to speak kindly of James Buchanan
When, more than three years ago. Ne
were constrained 20 denounce his Kansas
policy, it required astruggle such as
those only can understand who are called
upon to separate from an old friend, and
to substitute the language of harShress
for that of confidence and esteem. We
have no disposition to recall the unpleas>
ant past. Our duty is with the present
and the future. In this spirit we are
disposed TO construe the whole of Mr. Blu.
chanan's conduct since the meeting of
Congress charitsbly.
We hope Mr.. Forney will close his next
eulogy on the President with something
like the following:
40, that my load of sin were gone,
., that could at last submit"
Or,
"While the lamp holds out to burn,
The vilest sinner may return
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16
All a Mistake.

We copy the following article from the
Chicago Daily Times OF the "a instant, as
il will, no doubt, amuse our readers:
THREE CHEERS FOR Gov. CURTIN Our
readers will find in our telegra2hic col.
umn q synopsis of the message of Gov.
Curtin, Of Pennsylvania. It breathcs a
noble spirit of concession and manly fair
ness. Gov. Curtin has dashed the bonds
of party to the dogs, and meets the great
Revelation that now RACES in the Repub
lie in the spirit Of patriot and an honest
man. This is the evidence Of truly
great man, and we cheerfuly award TO
the Governor o! Pennsylvania our un-
qualified praise. Our hopes of the Union
rise largely as we read these noble senti>
ments, and we involuntarily cheer the
noble Pennsylvania.
The almost moral impossibility Of Colo
mel Curtin being endowed with such
greatness of soul, should have suggested
to the editor of that paper that he was
labonng under q mistake, and induced
him to examine the matter which had
thrown him into such ecstacies, when he
would have discovered that the message
was from the Democratic Governor, Pack
er, and not from the Republican Cover
nor, Curtin. who was not inaugerated. -
Our friend Of the Times should remember
the old adage, Look before you leap"
Argus
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

WAsnISGroS CIvY, Jan. s, lS6l.s

neA- Both houses of the New York Leg.
islature-with but two dissenting votes in
the House and one in the Senate-adopt
ed resolutions approving of the recent
special Message Of the President to Con-
gress, and rendering him whatevor aid
III men and money may be required to en-
force the Jaws and uphold the authority
OF The federal government.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

The steamer Star OF the West u
to New York on Saturday morn
sher unsuccessful attempt 10 lauj]
States troops at Fort Sumter. N
cial account Of her reception bylI
Carolina forces does not differ md
from that heretofore published.
teen sLots were fred at the Stss,]
OF which took effect on her por! \
other on her starboard quarter \
third passed between the srob|
md the walking beam, bu. no \
MAS inflicted, cave some splp,sI
woodwork. The gunnesy or,c,;e.
assailants is described as having i
prisingly accurate.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

rsa~Florida and Alabama have seeded
from the Union. An ordinance of seces>
sion was passed by the Florida Conyen.
lion on Thursday, with but seven mega,
tive votes. The Alabama Convention adj.
opted a secession ordinance on the ll,b.
Four States have now bolted from the
Union as follows:
South Carolina, December 2S.
Mississippi, January o.
Florida, January 10.
Alabama. January II
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

The Minister Of Nicaragua, MI
Las just communicated TO ,ha ,o.']
that a resolution Of thanks, a n
honor, and large track orlans N
unanimously voted by tha. go,.,,]
Captain Hiram Paulding, Of lb.]
States navy, for hi, gallan. se,vi, \
ding the country of the flibust..J
which invaded it in Decembo, sd
permission Of Congress must bs \
before Captain Paulding can acc.]
honorable testimonial Of his copa,l
it is to be presumed that the NIL
be speedily and lavorably acted cr,
oody.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16
MARRIED.

In Lumber City on Tuesday, d
instant, by Isaac Lemon, ESQ, NJ.
MILLER, and Miss ASS SMorsF, b
sell tp.
On the 18th inst, by J. II Jo,e,
Mr.. Levi BURGLe 10 Miss JggIy, y
both Of Graham Up.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

ST. Louis. Jan ll,-By order of Lieut..
General Scott, detachment of forty Uni,
ted States troops, under command of
Lieutenant Robinson. took possession,
early this morning, Of the United States
Sub-Treasury, Custom House and Post
Office buildings.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

VllE subscriberrospcctfully informsAi|
4 in Clearield county, aud the publ'' |
~, that he has again taken charge Of tli|
Hotel, and is fully provided with cyuytIl
essary to the comfort and conveniepa
guests. A large Warehouse for the SD
goods Is attached to the establshmeni
Jan lG, lSel. st. THOMAS n
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16
DIED

In Tyrone Borough, on tho 2iihd
com9er list, Mr., WILLIAM II. HryDa
aged 80 years, s months and lSdars
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16
DUTRID SORE THROAT CU1

DUTRID SORE THROAT CuI
Il j. tie undersigned, would inform "
that can cure tho putrid Sore TbrS
person can obtain further informaiien ~
TO me, IN llcrderson township. JeleU0i
II no cure. no charge. Come one, cont'
do not fail. You can have iuformationg
at Jacob Kuntz's, In TroutvIlc, where
jau9-3ts GEORGE KhuI
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16
JAS. Il. GRAHAM, Q
Cleardcl Pa Dec, 81, 1860.

GTRAY HEIFER.-Came to the y
~ of the subscriber in Huston tp, ~
or six weeks ago, a HEIFER red, ~
horns, aud about two years old. ~
Is requested to como forward, prove prOps]
charges and take her away or she will n
sed Of according to law. WILLIAM "
January Q, 1861. 3t+
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

Stella and other Shnwls in variety sinI
- Store Of L. ALB
Curwensville, May l6. go.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

I aides dress 200 is, ofpatterns and inl
I please all, will be found at the corn.Grs,|
Curwinsvilie, Nay 10. 1850. Z. A. ~
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-01-16

"While the lamp holds out to burn,
The vilest sinner may return"
The hydraulic press., 1861-06-22

A MIRACLE ExpLAINED.-In Costellos Holi
days with Hobgoblns," an amusing story is
told of parish priest who fancied himself
the medium of miracle, but was undeceived
in very prosac way
The we'll known French missionary, Father
Bridaine, was always poo-, for the simple
reason that he gave away everything that he
had. One evening he asked for nights
lodging of the curate of a village through
which he passed, and the worthy man,
having only one bed, shared it with him.
At daybreak Father Bridaine arose, according
to custom. and went to say his prayers at
the ne:ghboring church. Returning from
his sacred duty, he met a beggar, who asked
an aims.
'.Alas. my friend, | have nothing" said
the good priest, mechanically putting his
hand in his breeches pocket, where, to his
utter astonishment, he found something
hard wrapped up in paper. which he knew
he had not left there.
He hastily opened the paper and seeing
four half crowns in it, he cried out that it was
a miracle. He gave the money to the beggar
and FASTENED to the church to return thanks
to God.
The curate soon after arrived there. and
Father Bridaine related the miracle with the
greatest JUNCTION; the curate turned pale,
put his hand In his pocket, and in an instant
perceived that Father Bridaine, in getting
up in the dark. had taken the wrong pair OF
breeches he bad performed miracle with
the curate's half-crowns.
The hydraulic press., 1861-06-22

SOUTHERN WAR AGAINST THE SoUTH.-An
old citizen of Alabama, now of this State,
in a communication to an interior paper,
says 1.-THE Union men of the South may
be silent, from policy, and on account of a
reign of terror in their midst, but they are
not all dead, and so long as one in the South
remains in heart true to the Government, so
long is il the duty of the Government, the
duty of every lover of constitutional liberty,
to protect and sustain him at every hazard,
aet the consequences be what they may. The
present war is a war commenced by portion
of the South upon another greater, nobler
and more loyal portion of the South, and
against constitutional liberty wherever it
exists"
The hydraulic press., 1861-06-22

The MooN-It is a vulgar error to speak
of the "cold light of the moon,' as though
any light could be entirely devoid of heat
That the rays of the moon are not, is evident
from the fact that the mean temperature of
the earth rises towards the second quarter,
and from their general influence on vegeta-
ton. Light is essential to the growth of
plants, because, without it decomposition OF
the carbonic acid absorbed from the atmos-
phere by their leaves could not ensue. AS
darkness intermits this vital process, at
night all plants slumber, except when the
moon shines; then, alone, they wake and
work. Hence farmers, taught by observation
of nature, select the season of full moon for
sowing so that after termination. the young
plants may enjoy an interval of darkness
favorable to the maturing of their powers,
and when the moon attains her maximum
brightness, may have strength to support
continuous action. Sown at new moon, they
would have been exposed to constant light
while yet feeble and in need of repose. 1t
has been observed that often, when the moon
rises the clouds which before obscure the
sky, singularly melt away before her light.
Seamen say that the moon ''eats up the
Clouds" such is their simple version OF the
phenomenon and hence it may be inferred
that the clouds are expanded by the heat Of
her rays, and again transformed into an in
visible vapor.