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CLIPPINGS AND soRIBBLIEes.

r The BROOKLYN Sanitary fair viii clear
S4OO, 600.
The total population of the Canadas is
., SOC, 1856
q Nearly 90, 600 veteran volunteers have
re-enlisted.
T Gen. Fitzpatrick has reached Washing
ton, and is in good health.
T There were 1920, 600 pounds of sugar
made in Ohio last year.
Reported-that therebel armies number
only about 800, 600 men.
r The nett increase of the army since No
vember lst, 1868, Is 337 900.
T Be temperate in diet Our first parents
eat themselves out Of house and home.
T Gen. Steadman, is in command of Chat
tanooga, and issues 80, 900 rations daily.
T Untrue-the report that Gen. Sickles
had preferred charges against Gen. Meade.
I The 7th of April has been appointed as
fast day by the Governor of Massachusetts
T En- New York city the vote, allowing sol
diers the right of voting, stood l6, 3SS in IA
vor and $3.50 against.
r Kit Carson has arrived at Santa Fe, hay
ing captured 700 Navaioe Indians, rebels
The principal chief was killed.
T The Irishmen of California have sent
on brick of solid gold and several bricks of
silver to the Fenian Fair at Chicago.
T Edward Everett acknowledges the re-
ceipt of almost $50, 900, collected for the
suffering Unionists OF East Tennessee.
T The North Carolina Times, publish
ed at NewBerne, is now issued semi-week-
ly 1t is an unconditional Union paper.
T A lot of condemned Government horses
were sold at Altoona last week The prices
ranged from $S to $50, They averaged $4S
head.
T The way the rebels yell, on going into
battle, is accounted for on the score OF scar
city of food. They are holier all the way
through.
Bayard Taylor, in one of his lectures
remarked that the Esquimaux were afraid
to die on windy day, lest their souls should
blow away.
T The jamestown Democrat says a Mrs.
Drake has been arrested in that place for slip
ping piece of calico under her shawl. She
must be a duck of woman.
4 1t is said that every Union paper in
Pennsylvania, with two or three exceptions,
unequivocally favors the nomination and
reelection Of abraham Lincoln.
4 4 petition was presented in Congress from
1000 colored men of New Orleans, who pay
taxes on $4,000, 900 Of property, asking the
elective franchise to be extended TO them.
7 1t is said that Lees men were so deter
mined to make raid into Pennsylvania,
that he was obliged to send to Richmond for
a supply Of coffee and sugar to satisfy them.
T The rebel Bragg is brother-in-law of
JEFF Davis, which accounts for his position
He that provideth not for his own house
hold is worse than an infidel " Davis is
acting upon scriptural authority.
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DIED:

In Staunton hospital, Washington, D. c.,
on Tuesday the 10th of February, 1864, OF
chronic diarrhea, ALEXANDER HANEY of
Company B l49th Penn volunteers, aged
% years and months The deceased was
brave soldier and loved and respected by
all his comrades. He was dutiful son
and loving brother, and his death will be
deeply mourned by all his relatives and
friends | hope they may all meet him in
that place where parting is no more. Peace
TO his remains.
On Monday night, March 2Ist, 1864, of
consumption, Mrs LEoNoRA ADAMS, wife
of John NJ. Adams of this Borough, aged 81
years, 6 months, and % days. The deceas-
ed has been declining in health for the past
six months, yet she did not anticipate her
demise so SOON She was an affectionate
wife and kind mother, and beloved by all
her acquaintance.
On Monday, March 81, 1864, at his resi-
dence in Woodward township, SAMUEL
HEGARTY, aged about "a years
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For the Fruit, Flower and Kitchen Garden.
1864 THE 1854

W G.. p. BRINCKLOE. Publisher Office 23d
North Sixth ST., Philadelphia Terms-Sl so a
year. Edited by Thomas Meehan. The Month
ly contents, are:
HISTs-Flower Garden and Pleasure G round
Fruit Garden Vegetable Garden Window Gar
dening.
CoaauNICATIoSs-Emba bacing the views of the
writers Horticulture. 4 Rural Affairs
EDIToRIAL-Giying the Editors views on the
important Horticultural Improvements
SCRAPS AND QUERIEs-NEw FRITs- New
PLANTs-DoAEsTIc AND FoREIGE INTELLIGENCE
FOREIGN CoRREsPoNDENCE-HoRT No
TICES.
With each Department handsomely illustrated
These general features will be retained, and
the publisher pedg ges himself that no labor or ex-
pense shall be spared 10 render the succeeding
issues of the Magazine every way worthy of the
favor with which his previous efforts have been
amply rewarded Send for n specimen
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TAUTION.-All perso ms are hereby caution
~ ed against purchasing in any way med
ding with the following property, now in the
possession of David Kephart of Decatur townsh ip.
to wit one pair of Brown horses as the same
belong to us and have only been left with said
David Kephart on loan, and subject to
der at any time WM. ALBERT. d Bros.
Bradford tp., February, 5 1854. pd.
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HoSTETTER'S CELEBR ATED STOMACH BIT
TIERS is one of the greatest streng thening pre-
paratious extsnt. 1t is especially adapted to
those who are afflicted with the Fever and Ague,
any other disease arising from disorLered
condition of the digestive organs. For the Fe-
yer and Ague there is perhaps medicine in the
world equal to it, as it enters purifes and replen
about heavy action in diseases Of this nature.
The Bitters are now among the most popular. and
at the same time, valuable specifics in the medi-
cal world. In recommending it to the public,
are fully concous of doing them great service,
knowing. as we do their many excellent qualities,
and sure and speedy action in all cases where the
disease is caused by irregularty of the dig estive
organs. trial will suffice for the most skeptica.
~ See advertisement For sale by Druggists
and dealers sgenerailyeverywhere.
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NOTICE.---All persons residing in Clearheld
county having an income exceeding $500 and
the deductions which the law allows them. to
turn for the year 1863, required to make re-
turn of the same, under oath, to the Assistant As
sessor on or before the LIST day of May 1864, or
80 per cent will in all cases be added after that
date. the 11th section of the Excise law pro-
vides. All necessary blanks furnished by me.
VIM ]. HEMPHILL, Asst Assessor.
CurHPnsyilla Eeh Sth 1854
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SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL in LUMBER CITY

JOHN NJ SPENCER
Has recently opened shop in Lumber City Pa :.
where he will keep constantly on hand. and man
ufacture to order, all kinds of Tin Sheet, Iron
and Copper ware.
RAFTING STOVES constantly on hand of
which Lumbermen will please take notice. Or
ders for Spo3ettng, Roofing, DC, respectfully so
iielted- Repairing promptly attended to-
Store keepers and dealers supplied at reasona-
BILE rates, as he intends keeping none but the best
of workmsn, the pub bic may rely Substantial
7rorE. Call at the Substantial Tn Shop and see
for yourselves. JOHN NJ. SPENCER.
Lum ber-city March 9 1854.
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rAUT1ON.-All persons are hereby caution
~ ed against purchasing or meddling with An
following property, in the possession of the
drew Kep hart. of Decatur township, to wit one
Grey horse and one Grey mare, the same be-
long to and have only been left with said An
drew kephart on loan, and are subject to
der at any time. WM. ALBERT & Bros.
Bradford tp.. February 3, IS64.-p pd
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* w. CARPENTER, HENSzEy& cos.
".
Wholesale Drug & Chemical Warehouse

No. 737 Market Street, philadelphia.
The subscribers keep constantly on hand a large
stock of Drugs. Msdtcins, Chemical, Pharn1areu-
ticnt preparations, and every other article, which
appertains to the business embracing the most
extensive variety also Paints OILS, and Glass of
every description. All articles purchased from us
can be relied being of the most superior
quality, and at as low prices as they can be had
We can offer such inducements will make ii
the interest of purchasers to lay in their supplies
from us and give us their future patronage. and
invite ALL who visit the city. to call at estab
lishment All orders addressed to us by mail
will meet with prompt attention.
GEO. W. CARPENTER, HENSZEY Co
Feb. 3.-3 m 737 Market Street, Philadelphis.
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PROPERTY AT PRIVATE

Y SALE.-Thc undersigned is desirous of SELL
ing his farm situate in Penn township, ClcarheId
county. Pa, one mile from Pennvilie, and mile
from Irishtown on the road leading to Punxsu-
tawney, containing one hundIe ed acres and allow
ance Sixty acres of said land cleared and
in a high state of cultivation, of which IS acres
are in meadow. There is erected on the premises
other necessary outbuildings. There is also
quantity of most excellent Pine and other tim Der
on the land. clear and indisputable title will
be given. Terms-one third in hand, and the
mortgage judgment bonds. For further m
formation applyto the subscriber residing on the
premises.
n. Is. If the above premises not sold on or
before the Path day of March instant. they will be
offered public sale, in the town of Pennville on
the 25th day of March, 1864.
March 9, 1854 THOMAS NJ MARTIN.
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A gentleman who had the honor of pre-
siding at Sunday School celebration not
iehs since. being little inclined to put on
ans informed the audience, in a rather os-
tehtauous manner, that they would now
nave some rocal music on the brass band. !"
% A drunken fellow, sitting on the steps
q church in Boston, the cold wind blow
,ls chllingly around the corner, said ''if
IeaVent thicl tempers the wind to the (hic)
shorn sa lamb, | wish the lamb chic, was ON this
corner''
u ihe Legislature just chosen in New
nam pshlre will elect United States Sena-
W; N:W 1t Is presumed that Hon J T Hale,
VII d re elected
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BANK NOTICE.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Office of Comptroller of the Currency,
MAsaINGroN MARCH 8. 1864

WASHINGTON, MARCH 8, 1854
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presented
to the undersigned. it has been made to appear
that The f-st National Bank Of CurrcensOike, in
the county of ClearfeId, and State of PennsylTa-
mia has been duly organized under and accord
ing to the requirements of the act of Congress en-
titled An act to provide national currency Sc
cured by pledge of United States stocks and to
provide for the circulation and redemp ption there
Of" approved February 25, 1853, and has COM
piled with all the provisions of said act required
to he complied with before commencing the bu-
siness of Banking.
Now THEREFORE. I, Hugh Mccullough Comp
troller of the currency, do hereby certify that
The FIRST National Bank Of Cnr1censpiike, coun-
ty of Ciearfeid and State of Pennsylvania is au-
thorized commence the business of Banking
under the act aforesaid
In Testimony whereof, witness my hand and
- seal of Office this third day of March,
seal 1854 HUGH McCULL0CH.
wv Comptroller of the currency.
Curwensyills. Pa, March 9, ls641Iot
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NOR RENT.-The subscriber wishes TO rent
Il or lease his farm lying in Woodward town
ship Clearfield county, Pa. The improvements
consist of about one hundred and ten acres of land
in good STATE of cultivation, large bearing Or
chard of choice fruit as1arge and commodious
plank house with a neverfsiiing spring of water
convenient to the door, log barn and other out
buildings Any person wishing to rent farm for
q number of years. applying and being we'll
recommended. will get good bargain.
Jan 1864. WIN. B. ALEAANDEh.
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CURwENsv1LLE BANK.IWe neglected I t.% to
cali attention to the circular OFT OF the .Cr Ion
tFoler Of the the. cGsafhy hat the Garwsnsrle Bank
lug ssantborized to commence general
honLing business. The notes of this insti-
tmtion will be ready for circulation in short
time. which will be great convenience to
business men generally, in that vicinity.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.-In the matter of
n the Estate of Ellis Askey deceased, all per-
sons concerned will hereby take notice that the
undersigned. Auditor appointed to report dis.
tribution of the balance of assets IN the hands OF
the Administrator will attend to the duties of his
appointment at the Office of III. b. Swoope Esq,
in the borough of Clearfield, on Monday, the 2lst
day of March next, at the hour of two o'clock, p.
NJ when and where those interested may attend
and be heard. JAMES GALLOWAY,
March 2. 1864. Auditor
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THE WEATHER AND RAFTING.-On We'd
nesday and Thursday of last week, the at
mosphere was cold enough to freeze the
ground quite hard, which had the effect to
reduce the water in the streams below
good rafting stage-and hence, no RATS have
left this region since Thursday. On Friday
little snow fell, but not sufficient to make
hauling The ground is still hard frozen
and it will require considerable rain to raise
the streams to rafting stage.
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First Glass Farmers Magazine for Penn a
1864 THE PENNSYLVANIA 1864
FARMER AND GARDENER,

Devoted to Agriculture, Horticulture. and Ru-
raj affairs Edited and Published by VIM. S.
Young CO., 81 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia.
Terms One Dollar a Year.
The Sixth Volume commences with January
number.
Having obtained the services of eminent and
practical Agrieultursts, HortIculturists, Stock
Breeders and Bee-keeper s,we confidently offer the
Current Volume as one of the best issued,
for originality. practical thought and reliable in
formation Send for a copy.
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~ The School Directors of the difiere mt Town
ships in Clearfeld County, are hereby notified to
return, to the Commissioners of Ciearfeld County,
he number of mills assessed for School purposes
for the year A. D. 1862 i 1868, duly signed by
the President and attested by the secretary.
Jan. 27. By order of Commissioners
w S. BRADLEY Clerk
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LADY's FRIEND.-The April number of
this Lady's magazine is on our table. A
mong the illustrations are Harry and his
Dog The Wanderer and the Restored,
and beautiful double Fashion Plate. Il
loved that dear old Flag the Best is an ex-
cellent piece of music. The literary matter
is unsurpassed. Published by Deacon and
Peterson, 3l9 Walnut Street, Phifa. 81 90
year.
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gafts,nan's 9o'.rnal.
CLEARFIELD, PA, MAR. %, 1864.

REMovALs.-Such of our subscribers as
NAV change their places of residence on the
list of April, should inform us of the TACT
80 that we can change their address.
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PRICE OF FTMBER.-Wehaveb been lnIofln- u:
ed that timber is selling at an un9sua1 Ia'l ian
price-some RATS having been SOFA AZ to 90 .o
Haven at ID and 16 cents tor pine anu ~ -
25 cents for oak.
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WooDRUFFs sIMPoRTANTwEATH-

"7UUDK z FITS 1MPUR I AM W EAT IT.
w Err INDICATOR.-From Messrs Mum
& Co.. of the Scientific AnsericGn From the con-
struction of this instrument, well from the
ample testimonials both of practical farmers and
men of Science satisfied that it is really
q good, practicable Barometer" To be at
Judge Barretts, and others in Clearfeld. Agent
for Clearfeld Co, II. WRIGHT, who will supply
instruments on short notice. Jan. 27, 1864
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AR RED:

On the l4th March, 1864, by D. Dressler,
Esq, Mr.. JOHN THOMPSON, of Bloom tp,
to Miss SUsANAH KIssIGEL of Union tp.,
this county
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TOOK STOVES and Parlo- stoves. flor either
" coal or woody srd stowe pipe, for. gale CHEAP
fer cash ~ tss s:o-s &c
D TaeNpScr curv.eSvfTih
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g WHAT Is IT?'
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN GLEN HOPE, PA:
EVERYBODY SEEMS PLEASED.
And Why Should They Not Be!

Surely, the people in that section of Ciearfeid
county have great reason to be rejoiced over
the pleasing announcement that
20 FIN Ro 3 o NJ
has Just opened in his New Store Room, the larg-
est and best selected stock of goods ever brought
to that part of the county of Ciear6eld.
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the RAFTsmAN,s JOURNAL.

LyoR sALE-1ooo Ibands of ham, and 5000
l. pounds of shoulders Mt Kirk Il Spencers,
Lum ber-city, Pa. Feb. Ii,
TOUR WANTED.-A good sober, industri-
~ Gus journeyman, Cabinet maker, can find con
slant employ ment, at good wages by applying
soon to JOHN GUELICH,
Sept Is, 1853. Clear6eld. Pa.
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PARTICULAR NOTICE.

There are many preparations sold under the
nam OF Bitters. put up in quart bottles, compoun-
ded of the cheapest whiskey common rum.
ting from 20 to 40 cents per gallon the taste dis
guised by Anise Corisnder Seed
This class Of Bitters has caused and will contin-
to cause. as long as they can BE sold. hundreds
to die the death of the drunkard- By their
the system is kept continually under the infu.
of Alcoholic Stimuiants of the worst kind the
result is all the horrors attendant upon drunk
ards life and death
For those who desire and teiN hdvs a Liquor
Bitters. we publish the following receipt. Get
One BOttt. Hoofa,aqs Gernlan Bit.eys and mix
with Three Quarts Of Good Brandy Whiskey,
and the result will be preparation that will far
s1cei in medicinal virtues and true excellence
any of the numerous Liquor Bitters in the mark
ct. and will cost much less. You will have all
the virtues Of Hollands Bitters in connection
with good article of Liquors at much less price
th an these inferior preparations will cost you.
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EARPETINGS.-Now in store a large stock of
~ Velvet. Brussels. Three-Ply & Ingram Car
petngs, Oil cloths, Window Shades, ETC.. etc, all
of the latest patterns and best fabrics which will
be sold at the lowest prices for cash
N B. Some patterns of my old stock still on
hand (; will be sold at bargain.
J. y. DELACROIX
No. 81 South Second Street, above Chestnut,
March g. 1864 Philadelphia
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Their stock consists of general variety o
Dry-Goods Groceries, Hardware, Queens-ware
Tin-ware, Willow-ware, Wooden-ware, Provisions
Hats. Caps Boots, Shoes, and Clothing, dc.
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Teacher of Piano Forte Melodean. Guitar, Har-
mony, and Vocal Music.
Sixty private, and twelve class lessons included
in term. Rooms with Mrs. III. D. Welsh.
CIearfeld. July 1853.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-05-19
EUROPEAN NEWS.

The latest news from Europe is to the 9th instant
There had been no movement in Denmark 1t was
considered that the Conference had to an untmey
end, and the London Times thinks it may well be aban
doned Two Brtsh ships had gone the North Sea to
watch the Austrian feet II believed that the whole
channel feet would follow should the Ausrians enter the
Baltic. The Paris Moneur Of the LIST Of May contains
the following:
"The Government Of the Emperor has received from
that OF the United States satisfactory explanation relative
TO the and bearing Of the resolution passed by the
House Of Representatives at Washington with regard to
Mexico Ii is known that the Washington Senate has in
definitely adjourned the examination Of the resolution
which in any has not been sanctioned by the Execu
tive power"
In the British House Of Commons on the ID of Nav
Sir j. EXPANSIONS asked whether agent bad not
been dispatched from the Havana to the Confederate
States in order to communicate with the Government at
Richmond and whether that agent not refused per-
mission TO pass through the blockade Mr. Lsyard replied
that il was He not permitted to pass through
the blockadng squadron. Sir ]. Elphpstone further
asked whether the circumstance Of agent being
tied by her Msesys Government and sent to conmuni.
cate with the Confederate States Government did not
amount to Of the executive power Of
the Confederate States No reply given this nqui-
~ from the Ministerial bench
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The Army Of the Potomac appears to have
remained inactive for several days Although
strengthened by the reinforoements which have
been recently forwarded to it, the heavy rains Of
the past week have probably rendered any mate
rial movements impracticable. ae.
General SHERMAN, in the Southwest, seems to
be in the full tide Of success against his very
tive and skilful antagonist JosEPH e. JOHN
SION The latter is retiring to Atlanta, pursued
by Sherman's troops.
In Western Virginia Gen. CRooK appears to be
successfully accomplishing the important work
with which he was entrusted
Almost at doors, however, disaster to our arms
has suddenly and unexpectedly been announced.
BY Secretary Stanton's' despatch in another CO.
lumn the reader will be informed of defeat sus-
tanned by Gen. SIGEL on the Shenandoah MT
heavy one, but very complete as far as his forces
were engaged BY the came despatch it appears
that our forces besieging Fort Darling, below
Richmond, have met with check in their ope-
rations.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-05-19

Col ARGUELLEs, Of The Spanish army, who lately
rived in New York from Cuba, arrested and impr
sobed on Wednesday last The arrest attracted much
attention ii is stated that he remained in prison but
few hours after which he placed board Of steam
bound for Havana 1t also stated that the arrest was
made by order Of Secretary Seward at the requsto Of
the Governor General Of Havana to the United States
The charge against the Colonel s that he seized and sold
cargo OF than thousand negroes spproprating
the Proceeds to his private and then escaping the
United States On the contrary bis friends maintain that
he is opposed TO slavery but that while Governor Of Colon
Of the provinces Of Cuba he did seize cargo of ne
groes and turned them to tho Government for which
he severely ceusured by the Governor General who
ordered hun to release at the officers and cargo of
the SLAYER, which order, coming from his superior he
obeyed Having then obtained from the Captain General
urlough for twenty days be sent his resignation TO the
Queen aud sailed for New York. with the determnato
OF returning TO Cuba when his resignation was accepted
and avensing the insult understood that an arrange
ment has been entered into between Government aod
that OF Spain for the purpose rendering up slave traders
who escape from Cuba to the United States and from the
United States to Cuba.