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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-09-25

and loyal citizen, to support and uphold
the government in its efforts to put down
rebellion, and maintain the glory and
prosperity of this great nation. We there.
fore pledge ourselves to support the whole
Democratic ticket, provided the candi-
dates do not embrace the principles set
forth in the st. Mary's resolutions. 9th
erwise we will withhold our votes. We
desire the publication of this card in both
Cleariield papears.
Q. p, Wilder, j. d. Denning,
j. J. Miller, NJ. X. Denning,
Joseph Potter, VIM. G. Johnson,
VIM. Wright, Joseph A. Senser,
James Thompson, Jeremiah Kline Of
Bradford township.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-09-25

hB~The New York r., .,rsc in an article
on N the 9th ult, "a reply to the Albany
a. Inc I".r,oae frankly but kindly told
Sne DO. der States, that while we earnestly
.slred the maintenance of the Uuion, we
could not, even to secure that end, be-
come party to the Extension Of Slavery.
IL that suHiced ito drive the Border States
out" we did it, and we stand by it to-day.
Disunion would be misfortune, while
Slavery Extension by our help would be a
crime; and of the two we must prefer the
EOrmer. five are called to suffer for our
choiee, so be it," Who are the disunion-
lsts.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-09-25

A LIVELY INTEREST FOR THE MEN.-A
Cincinnati paper, in speaking of the over
throw Of the rebels at Philippa, says that
lust tefore the Federal troops Entered the
town, a certain Indiana company, almost
worn out with the march, were struggling
along with very little regard to order
Hurryihg up to his men the captain shout
ed, Close up, close up! If the enemy
were to fire when're struggling along that
way, they couldn't hit q cussed one OF
You ! Close up! And the boys closed up
Immediately.
nSrAn appeal TO arms"--A squalling
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1861-09-25

R1cH WITHOUT MoNEY,-Many a man is
,icb without money. Thou aRds Of ren
With nothing in their pocket, and thous-
,nds without even pocket are rich. A
man born with a good sound constitution,
good stomach, good heart
and good limbs, and pretty good
bp0d niece, is rich. Good bones are bet
tor tban aold-tough muscles, than silver,
md nerves that flash fire and carry ener-
~ TO every function, are better than hod-
ses and lands.
Ills better than landed estate to have
the right kind Of father and mother
Good treeds and bad breeds exist among
,pen as really do amcng herd and horses.
Education may do much TO check evil
Tendencies, or to develop good ones cut
itis great thing TO inherit the right pro.
Iorton of faculties TO start with.
That man is ch who has good dispo.
sition who is naturally kind, patient,
cheerful, hopeful and who has flavor Of
vi. and iun in his composition. The
hardest thing to get along with in this life
isa mans own self, A cross, selfish, des-
pondng ard complaining fellow "a timid
care-burdened man-these have all been
dsformed on the inside. Their feet may
not limp but their thoughts do.
SHOCKING CONDITION OF THINGS IN MAINE.
In an article on the unfortunate rup-
ture Of the Democratic party in Mainc, al
this perilous hour, when the united voice
Of the Democracy is demand I'd for the
safety Of the country. that true and pat
Iotc old Democratic journal the Portland
.AyuS peaks ms follows:
"Our own beloved StMe is, to all np-
peOrances. fast driving into the awful gull
Of violent strife and anarchy, if ii not al
ready on the very brink. The passions o.
men are aroused outrages are committed
qon persons and property, and an EN-
Uttered state of feeling threatens to be-
come more and more inflalned, until il
shall result in blood and carnage. We
are possibly in the midst of symptoms
such rs preceded the horrors of the
French Revolution. Tho disruption o
the partv at this time is far from being
calculated to allay anprehensions. 1t cal
but magnify them.
Law. All Gods creatures -inan'mate
irrational, human, angelic-are governed
by inilexible and beuincent law. Frou
the highest 10 the lowest, from the might
lest 10 tine mnutest- each is under it
sovereign sway. Law is everywhere pres
ent and all pervading. As Hooker elo
quently afiirms- seat is the bosor
of God, her voice the harmony OF tn
world all things in Heaven and earth d
homage, the very least as feeling her care
and the greatest as not exempt from he
power, both angels and men, and crea
lures Of what condition soever, thoug
each III different sort and manner, yet q
with uniform consent admiring Ter as tn
mother of their peace and joy"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13
AGENCY NOTICE.

San Francisco O. receive al,eft-e n,uts, r..r tr
the same, and % transact business generally uaf
pruncRAr. ono NO. l7l4 Washington .i.''-
nearly opposite MaFulre's Opera House. al-.t.i.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13

CONSEQUENTLY changes havs been
made in jeff Davis bogus Confedcrac5 Cal
inet sincee its formation on the 9Th 81 March
last. Robert NJ. T. Hunter Of Nire.t "A l.-
been made Secretary Of state in place Rob
ert Toombs Of Georgia and Hrax'on Bragg
Of Louisiana has succeeded Leroy T. walker
of Alabama as Secretary Of War IT. CAL
met as now formed i, as fJiiov-:
Secretary of state Robert u. r. I'lr.er
Of Virginia; Secretary Of the Trea. IS. '
J. Memmiuecr Of south Carolina, ~,..s'u.
Of War, BraXton Bragg, Of Lou-ian, ~-,-
rotary Of the Navy, stephen r Nal. ~ OF
Florida; Postmaster General john II I.. n
Of IeXa-; Attorney General, Judah . B.l-
j1min Of louisiana
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13
JUSTICES BLANKS.

We would call ihe attention afJl.'icrs oftb' I..
70 the assortment Of Hanks for sale ~ the br
office They are Of thc latest and most AZ s,a
orms. and will be sold al liberal rates.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13

OVERLAND CnANGE.-The Sacrament agent
of the Overland Mail Stage Co., reee. el i.-
structions from lis principals in the 4st on
Friday, to took no more passenger. for 81.
Joseph, but for Atchinson Kansas, wi h ha.
now been made the extreme terminu Of the
route.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13

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Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13

NoN-AEEvAL or 1nE roNl Up - 'hs
time Of going 70 press last night the .n,
had not been telcgrafhed. lie istw.
over due THE morning.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13

SOLOMON sIrhcI7 oN feEao,r.-St.rges g.
We believe Chicago millionaire. IL quip-
ped the siurges Regiment at his on ez-
peose. In recent letter to the ..ar.
Tribune he says concerning Fremont.
know General Fremont a cl-y o, acc, .
ly ail who hate husiu,-s with him .,...t
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sand a'l one persnus who have Io sfl...
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roaa...t aud loni.t- Of ali degree. .stu
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owl r.i.ieel 20 learn f'.f one coo .f.a
leau cI-.f-srl f.r breaking through D.. I...-
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annoying h.m were inrre---i into . -.r.
vieeas %. sh private" The public ay I.
assured tlata man nh. rI- au .5,.,-
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Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13

EDlronIAL CnASGr.-Wln. S. Byr ha-
retired from the editorial charge ( the
Mountain Messenger. Yesterday is. cou-
tains lis valedictory We regret TO lee him
from the fraternity Success to you V liau.
Wherever your future lot be cast, ma f.-
tune smile on you.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13

DANCEEou, WouAD-L4-t cvoniug q. 'au.
7 O'clock. man was found iu-eu- ou
Third street, west of ,Le -lou.h vae
found Ly the driver of an Express ,-.r
who picked Linn up ana brought d.
CramJru- Hall ola Maiden Lane. v .. h.
was identified os Henry Hart, q l.as .t
that house, aud formerly eook 90 ta. Iat
Cheer llou5e Dr. La-,isn.- Wa- c.l. ..I
stated that The man bad been Do .'l
knocked down by -iung SHOT, Do. I'd.
severe wouudou tie tsHp!e Ul.i ...
No one seems to know any thing itb ..-.
Of tie wound, aud it was n1t Known .t,lh-
er he had any money iu L.- lo--, --io. n.t
The b.ood was flowing from Bis ,ut atl
DR.. Lasvigues soy- 10 .s not probable 4tI.
will recover
Since the above was written. .u, I,a.. U.t
tie man had been drinking during th oas
and had been seen riding 10 tao o. .ct,-
Liclc driven at o dangerous gait Th r.-
abilities scent 10 le That thet .u Lad
throwing Hart out ana striking A. h.5
az ln-t sone hard substance bad cat. , SIC
wound No'hirg can be learned Of q man
who was with Lin or the team.
CAMP UMo&.-N more pleasant or ,hh.
ful locality for a military camp ,..I t-
found anywhere than tie present .'
Camp Union ,he headquartcr. Of the DO Doe
nutry. 1t IS -tuatclou the high roai
back Of outtyrNilie, about three nil fau
Sacramento city. Its in charge O.: Major
r. A. Couli, an it could not be il b.,',r
hands The camp rules and regulai l- ar,
rig,dy enforced, and al the details e4mr
life thoroughly attended TO. The r inert
is now about one fourth full, and ueNt
Saturday there should be at least fy. hun-
dred men in camp. From the char' ter oi
men already mustered in. tie fi0h b.i fair
10 be the crack regiment Of the State.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13

q INrf Itr Da,u>ctD.-lt l.s o.. e.-.
ran'y a-- ted by the cou-ri4'ors tl ., l.
out the south. i'at ibis s. O war of 81. r.s-
ton ou tar part 20 fhe Government ~.
Ja.t.I States vat,l fr the eAt.n.
81 i.r. ariui.r- ana iy y.rt
u...s. .rt. vio. d. tl. fury % theie 3. -..n.
s.af- ....tr ag. uYr - u.r property L..r
cH.o. tHe C.rf.,r-e Generals DIS lI
stepped hm-.i 10 iaamv a- to pub. p. a
choice i.a.f t.'. .'s ba-. g4!lm. lnr1
On oa...l. rla.ana.aa
ln 'i.W of NN.t t.r-r, las rcce. T. 90
f9.antly rr-o.ssI. ana ia view of H. l.l-
tinalus ari con. .-'-rt action of Tie A.. .iI .-
tlail.n uf 10 fhe subject. those who. u a. .H
the prc ~ - pat.r -peechcs, persist 4 ta-
pcaillg iLe wretcleI SANDER are r.,i Ut-
tefaroe % what everybody. theu-eI sla-
eluaed know % be- absolutely and inf .ou.-
ly ialse - JossJ p Hoh
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13

PoLi,E lrGNa-The China woman. '.'.'
ed on Friday for grand larceny Wa %.
charged by tie Recorder yc-icria, lhv
prosecuting witness failing To appear.
Henry Heenan was fined - ior ia a.
and lsordery duing-
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-13

SUDDEN DEArm-A German named Doe
Schiyergher. native of thc h,us1.I "a;
Wcrteuburg met with very sudden .i.
ia hi. ciry last evening H. bad h .,-
boring all day and left oif WORK ii'tls .wr
six o'clock. and went TO a saloon o. 4 ..
near the California brewery, k,rt. D.
Heye y man named Zrcl, and cal.,. pr a
glass Of wine While drinking he so enS
threw ur bis band, fell to thc hoor a' ,.-
prcd The body was taken g, (, r..l- D..
Of Coroner Hamilton, where 900 exam r.u
was held. His liver was found Co .. b..,
times the usual -ilr. aud ,hc win, ,,u-
drank ~ uhiie he was over-heaiel had a.o
congestion.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-13

MlDuring these peculiar and trying
times it is Notifying to see the attempts
Of q portion of the Northern press to SOW
theseed Of dissatisfaction amongthe troops
by charging fraud upon the officers of
both State and National Governments.
The Editors are generally of the Opposi-
ton party, disappointed ofice-seekers, or
worn out politicians, who have all at once
become strangely conscientious as regards
the disposal of public funds. Those Of
them who have had Office, have no doVbt
been SO corrupt as to loose all faith il the
integrity of public men, and have come
to think that they all are Of necessity
dishonest, They think they will steal q
march upon the present oficc-holders by
boldly charging them with fraud aud
challenging an investigation this is fol-
lowed by a letter from some responsible
person. limiting at some fraud he thinks
he has partially discovered. All this,
bearing upon its face some show Of hon
esty of purpose, aus people to look with
suspicion upon the administration and pro-
duces fear Of aud lack Of sympathy with
public measures whose success is neces-
sary for the best interests Of the country.
The last charge started, is that Gov.
Curtin is connected with the clothing
contract frauds, and that during the war
excitement he and his Administrator in
tended pocketing a small fortune Of the
States spare change. Several papers,t that
think more Of selling a few extra copies
than of being honest to their subscribers
and their country, carried this story all
over the State, heaping on the accusations
Of fraud, without the least regard as to
their truth. It appears pretty evident,
from all accounts, that there has been
fraud practised in the purchase of cloth
ing for troops, but whether the Governor
was connected with Or had control over it,
is not so evident, aud it is unjust and the
course Of towards to adjudge a man guilty
until proven to be so-the burden Of
proof always rests With the accuser. The
Governor has appointed Commissioners Of
Investigation to see if there has been fraud
and if so to have the perpetrators punish
ed. The Commissioners are men from
beth parties who have heretofore held
honorable positions with credit, and from
their report we viii no doubt find with
whom the fault lies. The appointing of
these Commissioners evidences fearless
spirit Oh the part Of the Governor, and
it would be well for the cause and the
honor of the State if a certain class Of
men would keep their evil counsel and
surmises to themselves until theiris some.
thing authentic published.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-13
ABEzK ITEMS.

THE d. Y. Tribune thus closes IN ar
ticle in relation to Col. Ellsworth's muir
der in Alexandria:
"The poor wretch by whose murdcrous
hand Col. Ellsworth fell, probably was
not aware whose life he had taken. He
saw only a soldier Of the United States
who had pulled down the visible sign OF
riot and instruction, and, obedient to the
savage instinct which governs him as
we'll as his masters, he shot him down
when sure there was no time for defense
and no possibility for escape. The kind
ly rains Of Heaven have washed out the
blood Of the Massachusetts, men from the
streets Of Baltimore, though no Massa-
ohusotts man who bears q musket il this
war can ever fer get those crimson stains.
Do our New York Firemen need a visi-
BILE evidence Of the manner of the death
Of him who mustered and trained them
aud led them out for this war? We are
sure they do not need it, and yet we beg
them to cherish sacrediy the traitors fac
that is filed with his blood, and let the
South learn to tremble and grow pale at
the sight Of its crimson folds when they
90 to battle with the war-cry Of REMEM-
Der ELLSWORTH!
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-13

z ISr OF CAUSES for trial in the Court OF,
"a Common Pleas Of Potter county, at June
Term. 1861.
@ Smith. for Use, VS. S P Reynolds
Jones, Mann & Jones, for use, VS. S P Reynolds
Potter & Brooks vs. S G Lewis
Platt & Platt VS. W T Jones
Dusenbury, Austin & Co. VS. s P Reynolds
IByam and Fanny his wife vs. ] Mann Il Graves
Asa Downs vs. Coe Ii Wood
Roswell owen VS. IF Maynard
PAStebbins VS. WTJones A F Jones h CSmith
Crittcnden & Langdon VS. Stephen Horton
5 " Payne & Co. vs. VT Jones and A F Jones
James Shaffer VS. Eenry w May
s P Reynolds & Benz. Kennels
" Madison VS. II Lord s. John Dwight
S Hull vs. DS&EW Chappell & b Lewis
J II Lyman VS. JB Davidson & S White
Us Clark VS. Stewardson Township
John Hay vs. Amos Newton
G w Hollonbeck ct al vs. J W Rounds
L 3 Cole VS. Henry II Dent
Joseph Stone jr VS. Holly Il Adams
Peter 2 DERRICK vs. VIM f Burt
III OLMSTED, Proh'y.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-13
Eron, the Tribune Of Monday


The movement on Harper's Ferry has
fairly begun, and will soon be heard Of
through It's results. The general plan Of
it was given On Saturday it includes an
advance from three directions uron the
Ferry, and is assisted by the checking
presence Of Gems. Butler and mcdowell!
in positions where they must prevent the
enemy from uniting its scattered forces,
Several regiments we're on their way from
Washington yesterday, aud others, inclu.
ding the Rhode Islapd regiment, we're tc
break up their camps in the night and
rapidly move on. Maj.-Gen. Banks is to.
day to take command at Baltimore. Gen
Cadwalader, whom he relieves, is to con.
duct a column from the Relay House to
support Gen. Patterson, who moves by
way Of Hagerstown and Frederick.
The Rebels have mined the bridges at
Harper's Ferry and Shepperdstown, and
have destroyed that at Point of Rocks.
They are clearly in expectation of an I'm
mediate and formidable attack. They
have been relying much upon their know.
ledge of the concealed treason in Mary.
land, which they intended to make useful
at the right moment, and they confident,
ly believed that the Administration had
that faith in tbe professions of loyalty
from the Maryland Seeessionists that they
would leave them to plot unmolested
they waited too long before calling on the
traitors Of Maryland to rise, and now thew
can have no hope of taking us unawares.
Therefore, though the explicit details
Of this advance movement cannot be com.
municated, enough is known to show that
a long stride will Q be taken toward
the recovery of the property Of the United
States, and that a terrible blow will be
struck upon the forehead of rebellion.
WASHINGTON, June 10..-There viii
be 10000 Federal troops ia Baltimore in
thirty-six hours.
The city is in fermentation, and pre-.
partitions are being made for a traitorous
rising.
Arms are stored in private houses, and
nightly drills have been going on.
At the FIRST symptom of uprising the
city will be ~bombarded from Fort McHen
~. This is Oh authority.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-13
BY WEDNESDAYS HAIL.
Another Skirlnish.
cur less IS. Killed S wounded,

our less IS, Killed s. WOanded,
There are rpmors of a battle at viii,
Transport BID.
gho secessionists claim TO Lave 1900
troops at Harper's Ferry.
The I'd Michigan Regiment was attack
ed when approaching Baltimore, with no
loss to the soldiers. No disturbance &C.
CURED after getting within the city limits.
An engagement occurred at little Beth
Ell, near Hampton Creek, between Col.
DURYEA'S. Col. ToWnscod's and Col. Ben
dix's Regiments and somo 1909 of the
Rebels who had batteries erected, and ev-
ofYth;ng arranged for a hot contest. The
Federal troops charged upon the batteries
but their ammunition giving out they
were forced to retire. The locs on our
side is estimated at IS in killed and
wounded.
Ali the Rebels guns were silenced with
the exception of one riftd gun.
Lieut.. Greble is among the killed, had
the back part Of his head shot away wherF
IN the act of spibing 4 Of the enemy's
ms
1t is feared Col, Winthrop is among
the killed.
The enemy's loss is supposed to be very
large.
Our men fought bravely and well.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-13

Great disafection exists among the
Rebel forces and daily assertions occur.
Those coming from The Rebel camp say
that the men are dissatisfied, and are will
ling to leave their arms and fly to the
North the first chance they get. Every
day brings Us news OF. the continual eS-
cape Of slaves from the Southern States.
Slaves in the Border States not being
worth one-third the money that they were
some six months since. Those who take
refuge in United States forts are held as
contraband goods. AMI the owners who
come after them are made prisoners Of war.
Every man who offers his services to
his country III the present crisis, and is
mustered into service, will be entitled to
land warrants in addition to his regular
pay, even if the war is closed in thirty
days. Priyates will receive 100 acres
each; officers larger tracts in proportion
to the rank they held.
Tennessee and North Carolina have
both seeded, coming out boldly fer the
traitors, The Union men in the eastern
section Of Tennessee refuse to act with
the secessiouists and they will probably
cause trouble at home, The Pine Knot
State appears to have no care for either
party, if they can only be undisturbed.
Mr.. Prentice, Of the Louisville Jour-
nal, writes to his brother ia Washington.
expressing the opinion that Kentucky will
go out Of The Union, and asserts his de-
termination to die 10 his tracks before be
will surrender his position as a Union
man, or desert his business.
Fort Pickens is considered safe. Gen.
Bragg has Withdrawn hls forces, and the
blockade Is eifactual and perfect. 1t was
thought possible that Gen. Bragg might
bring up the forces and attack the fort
which could but result in great loss to
the Rebels.
The Postmaster General has issued an
order suspending all communication with
the seeded States on and after the 3Ist
Instant. Wheeling, Va, and that section
Of country, are not included in the order,
and the mails thence viii be dispatched
as usual.
Hon. Arson Burlingame has been re-
fused acceptance as Minister to Austria
by that Government. Austria does not
wish to have one who has been SO closely
identified with the cause of Freedom
watching her despotic course.
Col. Kelly, who was reported as NOR
tally wounded at the rout of the Rebels
at Phillipa, Va, has partially recovered
and is considered out Of danger by his
physicians.
Gen. Harvey has been recalled from
the command Of Missouri and Gen. Lyon
appointed. This gives great Joy to the
Union men there and will serve to
strengthen the cause.
A Union Convention was to be hela in
Wheeling, Va, on Tuesday of this week
Delegates from all the western counties
and some Of the eastern had been elected
Three hundred German Turner's, a few
days since, left Mississippi and Louisiana
to join the Federal troops at St. Louis.
The transportation Of provisions to the
seeded States has been stopped by the
Government.
Perfect confidence is felt in the abll-
ity of the Federal troops, under Maj
Gen, Banks, to prevent a union of the
Baitimoreaus with the other Rebels,
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-13
gP The following flial and patriotic
letter is the last know to have been writ
ten by the lamented Col. Ellsworth:
WASHINGTON, Hay q, Is

WASHINGTON, Mays, 1861.
Ny DEAR FATHER AND MOTHER
The Regiment is ordered to move across
the river tonight. We have no means
Of knowing what reception we are to meet
With. | am inclined to the opinion that
our entrance to Alexandria will be holly
contested, as I am just informed that a
large force arrived there today. Should
this happen, Ny dear parents, 1t may be
my lot to be injured in some mannor.
Whatever may happen, cherish the con
ISOLATION that [ was engaged in a sacred
duty; and tonight thinking over the
probabilities Of tomorrow, and the occur,
rence5 Of the past, I am perfectly content
to accept whatever my future may be, con
Gdent that he who noteth even the fall Of
. sparrow viii have some purpose in the
fate Of one like me. Ny darling and ever
loved parents, good bye. God bless, pro,
tect and care for you. ELMER.