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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-12-31
Remarkable Works of Human LobOr.

Ninevah was IA miles long, wide and
46 miles round, with wall 100 feet high,
and thick enough for three charots
abreast. Babylon was so miles within the
walls, which were IS feet thick and 100
feet high, with brazen gates. The temple
Of Dianah at Ephesus was 500 feet TO
support the roof 1t was 100 years in
building. The largest of the pyramids
was 4Sl feet high, and G53 feet on the
sides the base covered eleven acres -
The stones are about 60 feet in length and
the layers are 2OS, It employ ed $50, 900
men in building. The labyrinth in Egypt
presents ruins II miles round, and 100
gates. Carthage was % miles round. -
Athens was 25 miles round, and contained
$50 900 citizens and 1000 slaves. The
temple of Delphos was so rich in dona.
tions that it was plundered Of 5O,OOO,O 900,
and Nero carried away from il two hun-
dred statues The walls of Rome were l3
miles round"
We find the above paragraph going the
rounds of the papers, and stop it for the
purpose Of correcting some Of its errors.
It's an unfortunate fact that vast deal Of
The history and information which is CIV
en- TO general readers who do not study
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-12-31
stftt postrn,
RISE FREENEN, RISE!
From the Crisis, [ohio.l

Fresmen, arise, il s,ill ono drop
OF patriotic blood flows in your veins
II still one spark OF freedoms 1ro,
Upon your altors yet remain.
viii We stand tamely by and sos
Your brothers wear tyrant's chain
II such things In our land may DO
Then have our fathers died IN vain
Alas for freedom, Il her sons
Must lingcr in fclon's cell,
YGr daring to assert the rights
For which our fathers fought and fell.
And have they taught our Eagles wings
To sweep thro' heavens broad arch in vain,
Before some mighty power to bring
Those heroes from their graves again?
How would each traitors spirit grove,
How would each towards eye grow dim,
If echoiug on the sudden gale,
Their. came the living voice Of him
Whose banner waved Ger Bunker's height
Whose voice rang free on Monmouth pians.
0 that his spirit, power and might,
Might guide our nations helm again
Is this the noble Old's reward.
Is this the garden Of the free,
Long months Of weary silent toll
A life ofhopless slavery
Beneath on, country's flag Cf light,
If such must be the patriots doom,
Blot out each star ofglory bright
And chain her Eagle TO the tomb,
II from, .hr Democrats fair ranks.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-12-31

A HAPrY WoMAN.-Is she not the very
sparkle and sunshine of life? 4 woman
who is happy becgu.e she cant help it
whose smiles even the coldest sprinkle OF
misfortune cannct dampen. Men make
q terrible mistake when they marry for
beauty, for talents, or style. The sweet
est wives are those who possess the magic
secret of being contcn.ed under any Cir
cumstarces. Rich or poor, high or low,
it makes no difference the bright little
fountain orjoy bubbles up just as musi-
cally in their hearts, Do they live in a
log cabin, the fire leaps up on It's humble
hearth becomes brighte? than the gilded
chandeliers in an Ailadin palace. Were
the steam of life so dark and unpropi>
tious t!at the sunshine Of happy face
fallinc on the turbin tide would not ava
ken an answering gleam. Why, these
joyous tempered people don't know half
the good they do.
baynA country girl desirous Of mat
rimony received from her mistress Il
$40 bill as her marriage gift. Her
mistress desired to see the object of
Susan's favor,and dimunitive fellow,
swarthy as Moor and as ugly as an
ape made his apcasance.
"Oh, Susan "said her mistress, 'hOw
small, what a strange choice you
have made !"
Ia. maam % answered Sue, 'fn
such hard times as these, when all
the tall and handsome fellows are off
to the war, what more than this could
you expect for twenty dollars"
MAYA wretched editor, who hasn't
wife to take care Of him, went the
other night to a ladies fair. lie says
he saw there AN article which he tain
would call lis own but it was not for
sale lie declares that since that
nirht he has been 'wrapturously
wretched. As the article was bound
in hoop, the supposition is that it was
either girl or a kcg Of whiskey.
nsg-Dcan Swift was once called up
on to deliver n charity sermon Ia
king the pulpit, he delivered the fol-
lowing, and sat down: "He that Civ
eth to the poor lcndeth to the Lord. "
'Ifyou like the security, down with
the dust" The result was an unpre-
cedented subscription.
11-A Dublin Journal observes that
a handbill announcing a public meet
ing in that city, states, with bound
loss u,,, ",rality, that, the ladies without
distinction Of sex, are invited to at
tend.
Rsy~What a good lesson the oiG ma
tron TAUGHT to children, when she SAID
-"Chil iren, you may have anything
YOU want, but you musn't want any
thing you can't have"
Gsg-Some ardent devotees of trade
would 90 to hell itself if they could
get bargains there There first salu-
tation on meeting with the devil
would be, DWELL old boy, how's sul-
pher 2"
RayAnold sailor finding a corked
bottle floating on :hc sea, opened 1t,
with the soliloquy, Rum | hope gin
I think tracts, by jingo" and threw
1t back into the water.
sSy'lf every word men utter fell to
the ground and grew up a blade of
grass, most public speeches would be
worth ten times as much as they now
are.
sarPromissory notes-Tuning the
fiddle before the performance begins.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-12-31
From the New Hampshire Patriot
How Richmond was not Taken,


certain forces for the capture of Richmond
Irna, li..or,;,.,l i.,c.,, ,l.,...,..I ....,.,
''' ''
~ yorktown ne was informed by the
Washington authorities that Il large por.
tion Of those logcosl McDowelus corrs and
pr,rl,i,,s 5;ri.i,, so,,o IN ono, u,,l5
..r.'.r
""' 10 "''"'''' 10 J'''' ''''''' o"' Dl'l'o"
ellis 40,nuu were sent to reslln ldleness at
FredcrCk-0urg This interference with
his plans and d,mfpuiiou Of his forces not
,,.l.,. ,.,.r.,..,,..l,;., ,..-, u,..:...y a..
'"' i''''''''. ''','' '''"' o'r-'"6 '"'
'1"'' army '' J "'"'o"''' """ l'uS se'u'
ring the capture of Richmond, but caused
all the terrible losses and suEerngs 0t the
subsequent campaign.
Afterwards, in May, when Gen. Porter's
corps marched to H'noVor Cour. House,
~ miles north OF Richmond towards
Fredericksburg, II Mcdowell then haa
been permitted to join him there, Rich
mond would have been taken and ali the
losses and suilerngs OF Pope's retreat and
'''' wa, ''''''' 0'"' ''E'' "o''' nave ''o''
~, ~, ''
these are now facts OF history snhstan'
tIa!ed as concusive'y rs such tac.s can
'0' 40 Wv ~ '''','''
,'"' ~ i0o'.'l"N' '''''''.S Z. ''' ~ " 0o'' y
Martial at washington IN the case o. Gen.
Mcdowell. In that testimony he said:
81 have no donbt said. for il has hver
been nv opinion. that the Army IF The Pc.
t.g.gr roIt Lors t,Eu F.r5nopi had not the
corDt of Gen. .N,DnrcV teen gsp,ratel tram il.
It is also my opinion that had the COM
manl Of Gen. Mcdowell io;ncd the Army
.or the Potomac in Nav. by wav Of Hano.
YER Court House from Frcleri ,Esburg, ,cr
aLoRl hare Ind R'chmond caLia urrt otlc,
.Hs ttoct;on. DO not hold Gen. Mellow,
eli responsible, in my mind. for the fail.
ure 10 iolr me on either occasion"
r.oI.o ,,.,ifod that tbo ,r,o,s f,r tbo
- '' "'S' ',3,''''.' '["' '"0 '''0i' '0 ''
defense OF Washington numbered about
70U,0 exclusive OF McDowcll's corps.
nG., Ircr,oIIor IN or.vor 10 certain
c,o.,fcrs g,,o CAN'T COCO his onininn
40 49, - t..
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-12-31

BlyaTwo kinds Of eggs are used in ma
king Tom and Jerry namely, hens egg
and nutm.eggs.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-12-31

pea-Why is a lady who has bought
a sable cape at half price, like an Off
Ger absent on leave! Because she's
got her fur.low
pV-Why is a kiss like a sermon ?
1t requires two heads and an applica-
tion.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1862-12-31

Esg-"I am glad this coffee don't owe
me anything" said Brown, a boarder at
the breakfast table.
"Why p said Smith.
Because" " said Brown, 81 don't believe
it would ever settle ~
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-09-24
nsmooratin Msetine.

Ok Saturday last GO sept) the town was
taken aback by procession of wagons and
bugg;es from the West,-one of the wagons
rugged with a lefty pole bearing the Union
flag and headed by music. 1t proved to be a
Democratic Meeting--and it looked very much
like old times with that. party, WeIthen
learned that Mr. Mckinney of Troy, was to
address the meeting at the Court House.
We heard Mr.. Mckinney, for short time,
and were favorably impressed. He presents
a good appearance and he made forcible
speech. His closing declaration won much
favor: he. was ready to Withdraw from the
canvass if any Conservative can be brought
forward that may be thought likely to COM
mand a larger vote in favor of conservative
principles.
At the opening of the Meeting, ticket
for County Officers was made. The following
persons were chosen
Auditor-C. Snyder, Urbana township;
Sherif-Jos. Donovan, of Urbaua Tp;
s Commissioner-James Wilson, OF Harrison
Tp;
Inf DirectOr-Aaron Rawlings, of Union
Tp;
Coroner-W. H. Ganson, of Urbana TIP.
IF Conservative ticket, selected from all
parties, had been nominated, it would have
been more certain and deserving of success.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-09-24


The FArR.-One who saw the Fair grounds
last winter after the regiment went to the
field would hardly have supposed that they
could ever be gotten in fair condition again
Everything seemed to have gone to destruc-
ton. But thanks to the cnterprising and
energetic Board OF Managers the grounds
lnow present a much finer appearance than
ever before.
Two new md spacious halls were erected
last Fall for the Vegetable and Floral Depart
ments. These are much desired addition
to the attractiveuess Of the Fair. They are
built at web shaded and proper points, and
with suspension doors on both sides will be
favorite resorts for the thrOng.
In addition to these buildings the manage
nent hare erected a set Of new tight stalls
much better than the old oncs-a large num-
Der of other stalls and pens, we'll made and
comfortable. The amphitheathre has been
entirely rebuilt, large and substantial; while
the old ring is in good condition. And here
we have an improvement:-a new driving
ring, much larger than the old one, better
positioned and shaped-with a wider and as
good bottomed track semi-circled at the cor
ners, and worthy the hoofpatting Of any man 3
fast horse.
Let the people come to the Fair when
they will see much more than we have told
them; and have a chance to compete for the
enticing premiums offered this year; and be-
sides, have goodly comingtogether, which
is certain to be productive of benefit in this
time Of the country destruction. The man
agement have spared no pains or expense to
make the Fair attractive this year; and only
an extensive list of entries in all the depart
ments-bringing in your best live stock,
manufactures and fruits of the field, orchard
and flower garden,-a full attendance of the
old farmers and mechanics (for the young
ones have gone to war)-and a uery large
Exhibition" of the fair sex, is wanting to
make the Fair an admirable and unrivalled
affair throughout
Come along with the good things and have
a good time-snd if you can get no premiums
for them, the editor, you know, viii give you
good notice
The UNIoN always gives fair opinion Of
fair articles and fair people in fair time and
what's money to fame
Now, don't hit US with too many big pump
kins gentlemen? ? or preserve the UNION in
too many good things, ladies-but be fair and
at the Fair-favor Union (the ladies always
do} and stand by the UMoN-and you win be
blessed with premiums Of good wiIl' unto
the 99th generation
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-09-24
Special alatifts.
DRAFTIHTG-

Tx timc ror Drafting in ChaDp1Gn C0unts having
been pospUlTd BY order Of Governor Tod, until We'd
Hesday, the LIST iy Of October A d. 1862, il viii com
monee on TINT day at O'clock A. Af. at the Court
HOGse in Urbans IN said County and viii BE- eondnct-
cd in accordance WfiG ee following section Of order
% issued from the Mar department.
.. AZ the time hxed as before provided BY the
Commissioner for making the drgft the Sheriff of the
County OF In HE absence, such person ~ the Commits
svner may appoint, shall in the presence Of said Con-
missioner publicly place in wheel OF box. Of like
character 10 such used for drawing jurors scpa
rate folded ballots containing the names OF persons
remaining on such enrolment lists not stricken OF
before provided and proper person. appointed by the
Commissioner and blindfoldcd shall tHefeupon draw
from said box or wheel number Of ballots, equal 10
the number Of drafted fixed by fhe GOyeruor OF
such State as the quota Of such county"
By a Subsequent 5=5er the Governor-of the State
OF Ohio, the DRAFT viii be conducted BY Townships.
join II. BRYAN, COmmissioner
Urbana Sept. Q. 1852
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6barfb ai1ct0rg.


IsT PREsBTTERIAN CHURcH--West Court St
Rev L II. Long, Pastor, Services every Sao-
bath. Hours: Il A. NJ, q ?. n
Sabbath School at 1.45, Pm
Lecture and Social Prayer Meeting on Wednes-
day evening, at O'Clock -
Ev- LUTHERAN CHURcH.-South-East corner
Court and Walnut Streets. Rev J. s. seyerlng-
haus, Pastor. Services every other SaoDath.
Hours: II, A. NJ, 3, P. n
Sabbath school at 9, A. NJ
1sT METH E. CHURCH.-south-4ge West corner
Church and North Main Streets. Rev. 9. w.
Sears, Pastor. Servives every sa5oath. Hours
Al. A. n. Z, P
Sabbath School at 2, P. n.
General Glass Meeting, Monday evening, at 2
O'clock
... Regular Prayer Meeting, Wednesday evening,
At q O'clock.
90 MIRA. E. CHURcH.-East Water Street
Rev. J. n Robinson, Pastor. Services every
Sabbath. Hours: II, A n 2, P n
Sabbath School At 2, P. n.
CeneraI Class Meeting, Monday evening, at z
O'clock.
BxPTfsr CHuRcH.-East Court Street. Rev. J.
C. Bonham Pastor. Services every Sabbath.
Hours, II, a n, z, P. n
Sabbath School at 9, A. NJ
Prayer Meeting, wednesday evening, z 0 clock
FpwooPaI. CuURcH-C Corner seiOtO and Ken
ton Streets. Rev. - Cummings fastor.- ser
vices every fourth Sabbath Hours II, A n, J.
IN
NFw CBURcH Northwest corner South Main
and REYNOLDS streets. Rev. J. I. Eaton, Pastor
Services every sabbath. Hour; II, A. Il
CATHOLIC CHURcH.-Jehn Street Rev =
Kearney, Priest. Services every Sabbath
Hours H. A. n.
ASSOCIATE Reformed CHURcA-West Market
Street
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-09-24
Yours, respectfully,
URBANA UNION.

DEATH OF SIMON WEAvER.-0n Wednes-
day night last, about half past twelve o'clock,
Simeon Weaver, a prominent and wealthy
citizen of fUrbana, was found dead on the pave
ment of the new Weaver building. The Cor
oner's Jury was occupied two, days in deter
mining a verdict as to the cause OF his death,
which was rendered as below. Mr. Weav-
er's death caused much feeling throughout the
community he was an enterprising citizen
and successful business mau-acdye and be-
nevolent and highly esteemed.
We, the undersigned Jurors empaneled
and sworn on the 18th day of September, A.
D. 1862, at the Township Of Urbana, in the
County of Champaign, by Griffith Ellis, Coro-
ner Of said County, to inquire and true pre-
sentiment make, in what manner and by whom
Simeon Weaver, whose body was found on
the pavement in the south east corner OF the
Public Square in Urbana, in said County on
the morning Of the 18th day of September.
1862, came to his death: After having heard
the evidence and examined the body, do find
that the deceased died in fit of apoplexy,
that we find upon his face, neck and throat
evidences of violence inflicted by some person
or persons or other means, but by whom in
aicted or how the bruises and marks which
indicate the violence came upon his person,
the Jury are unable to determine from any
evidence before them: these marks, however,
of violence, consisting Of bruises on the right
eye, on the upper lip and nose, scratches as if
by finger nails under the ears and upon the
throat are not such as would of themselves
have produced death, but tie violence and
force used considering the physical condition
of the deceased, may have been such as to
have produced the apoplexy which termina-
ted his life
Given under our hands this 2Oth day of Sep
tember, Is62-inquisition having continued
IT'S examination until this day.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-09-24

OCCASIONAL inquiries are made at this
office, by former subscribers to the Free
Press, who had paid in advance, and for
a period not complete when that paper
stopped. Some of the persons seemed to
have the expectation that the publisher
of the Urbana Union should complete the
contracts made by the publisher of the
Free Press. To all such persons, expla-
nations have been made, but as there may
be many others, it is here declared that
the Urbana Union has no connection with
the Urbana Free Press, either in the ac-
counts and business of that Office. or as
a continuation of that paper True, it
occupies the same rooms, and uses, in
part, the same type and materiaIs-fUr
which payment has been daily made. 1t
has made no use of the old subscription
list, and has never possessed it or sought
to possess it; nor has it made any contract
to furnish the paper to the Free Press
subscribers, nor has it been asked to do
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-09-24

Col. GRANVILLE MooDY-A communication
in the Cincinnati Commercial gives the follow
ing account of Col Moody, which we publish
for the benefit of those whom it may inter
est. The Colonel, it seems, is pursuing a
Vigorous" policy. This Is not strange. He
is heavy on vigor He always was lie even
tore his pants once, at fire, pursuing "vig-
orOus" policy. But we can't say it was pop
ular;" it was too peculiar manner Of taking
hold Of things"
"Since my return from Tennessee, many
questions have been asked me about Colonel
Granville Moody, commanding tie 74th Ohio
I am glad to state to tie friends Of the COL
and to the public, that Granville Moody is the
most popular Colonelin Middle Tennessee.
The secesh call him the Go Devil Preacher
Colonel" His popularity is attributable to a
peculiar manner he has oftaking hold Of things
Shortly after the Colonel was ordered to Zoe
cupy, hold and possess" Franklin, Tenn, one
of the larger sized scceshers came into his of
fee on business, and during a conversation
which ensued, informed the Colonel that he
was " a liar" The Colonel threw ont his
right, took him in the tater trap, and
brought his man.. The Colonel was out ta-
king walk one evening. He observed his
black charger in the distance, coming at full
speed, and as he approached, was surprised
to see that he was mounted by an individual
dressed in butternut clothes The Colonel
sprang into the middle of the street, and as
the horse was passing, seized the rem with
one hand and ye breast of We buttcnut with
the other, bringing said butternutto the ground
head foremost, as he checked the sliced. Had
the Colonel missed his hold he would never
have seen his charger again, for tie rider was
arebel horse thief
A rebel while under arrest complained tliat
armed men stood about hin all the time, sta
ting that if he just bad chance he cuuld
whip as many Yankees as would come at him
fair. The Colonel ordered, Sergeant, put
down that gun, put away that pistol and belt 81
"Now sir" addressing the fighting secesh.
try that fellow; you shall have fair play
give you my word and honor, if you can whip
him, you shall not be interfered within But
ternut backed ont and acknowledged that he
had just been acting the fool The Colonel
took possession Of all surplus provender that
could be found in the country. If IS belong
ed to a rebel; that was the end oft; if to a
Union man, he gave a government receipt for
/ it. The Colonel was never known but IN a
single instance to give up property Of any kind
he had once taken, ard that instance was
when secesh declared that the last words Of
her dying husband were, "wife, take care Of
them three bags Of salt One Of the bags o!
salt was returned.
Colonel MOody's vigorous policy in Ten
nessee has given him great popularity with
bis men, who, at one time, did not regardil:m
with favor.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1862-09-24
Stealing aoys and Stealing Cows.

THAT is, boys that steal, and COWS that steal
particularly from peoples Gardens. There
are people whe keep cows, and let them run
ct large unfed and uncared for at any time,
who know that their cows are thieves and
live by trcspass on their neighJorg They
know that their COWS will unlock a gate, or
dash against it and break a lock-they know
it, because they have been told so, in specific
cases. Their cows are not merely trespassers
in search of food within their gaze, but they
are thieves, for they will watch till no one is
by and then break in. Mr.. Cow-owner, sew
eral widow women have had their gardens
pillaged and destroyed by your COW, and
their yards tramped and their flowers destroy
ed in the night, and they think that you are
not honest in keeping such a cow. The UR-
BANA UNION tells them that they are right in
thinking so, and that if your cow gets shot
and shot to death in the act of pillaging. you
will be rightly served.
And then there are gangs of thieving chill
dren who go about, spying where fruits grow,
and where they are ready to be stolen, and
when the best chances offer for stealing them
And their parents know it. There ought to
be an association to hunt out and expose such
people. There should be list of them made
public, and something more than shy com
plant should be made The man who knows
Of such conduct-acts of positive theft, and
does not expose them is a conniver at their
conduct and in some sort guilty with them.
The "WHEEL OF FATE" We suppose the
" able bodied militia" subject to draft will
want to know something of the process
which is to decide next week who are to be
Uncle Sans nine months men from Cham
paign.
1t is a circular TN box, revolving on an AK
le, having an opening large enough to admit
the hand. On the appointed day, the names
OF all the liable" men in one ward or town
ship will be written on separate slips Of pa
per, which win be folded and thrown into
the box by the Sheriff or in his absence by
such person as the Commissioner shall ap-
point. The cover to the opening viii be
closed, and the box whirled around by its
handle, when the cover viii be opened, and
the person appointed for the duty, securely
blind-folded, will draw out name. This
operation viii be repeated until the required
number of the ward or township is taken
The remaining pieces of paper will be put in
to box, securely fastened, and sealed, and
put away to wait another draft should one be
called.
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Tge @sHs.

SOUTHERN MAIL-rid Cincinnati, Louisville, st.
Louis &C. Closes az 200,R n; arrives at l0.50, A.
n, daily
An Letters, &c, for Southern, South Eastern
and Southwestern Ohio Southern Indiana and
Illinois, Western States, and the Terrific
RES with Letters ony) for California, &c, Uia O.
Ferland Route, 60 in this mail
NoRTHERE MAms-Vta Toledo and Cleveland.-
Closes at 1915, A. NJ arrives at 2;05, NJ, daily.
All Letters, SC, for Northern and North-W est
ern Ohio Northwestern States, New York, New
Jersey, the New England States, Canada, &c,
Foreign Countries and California, &C, MA Pana-
ma 20 in this mail
EASTERN MAH-gia Columbus. Closes at $50,
P. n: arrives at $50 A. n. daily.
Letters for Central and Eastern Ohio, Pennsyl-
Yania Maryland Virginia, Washington, and the
Southern Atlantic States, 60 in this mail.
WESTERN MAu-UiG Indianapolis. Closes at g.:
IS An arrives az 8, p Il daily.
Letters for Western Ohio, Indians, Illinois, To-
wa, &c, 60 in this mail
MUTUAL MAn-.toT Mutual, Rosedale and Oar
by Plains (and MeehaniCsbuTg, on days mesihon-
ed). Arrives Tuesdays; departs Mondays,
n. AMBROSE, Postmaster;
VIZ. RHODES, Deputy.