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W ar In Curw ensville!
New Goods Extremely Low.
Still a GRAND M1STAKE!r.

THAT ALLTHE MERCHANTS AT CURWENS-
vile were wounded lis true that I was s.shot
at. hut missed, but have procured another new
and large assortment of goods from the city which
am disPosing Of at lower than any other
house IN the county.
READH READn, READ.|.
Among the Ladies dress goods will he found
Popilus shatiies- delaiDs, lawns. and q variety Of
other seasonabie articles. at the lowest war pri-
ces Ladies' who wish to make good invest
meni should calL-ani examine my stoeS
CLOTHING At REDUCED PRICES ~
Rye. oars and corn for sale. Also, bacon, fish
etc at very los figures
Best sugar at from y TO Is cents per pound
Best syrup at 80 cents per gallon. All other
groceries al the same rate Boots aud shoes. and
Shoe findings. cheap
Now is the time to buy, when goods are plenty
and all l ask Is for persons 10 examine my goods
and feel persuaded tLey viii not go away with
out purchasing } b THOMPSON.
Curwensville, May Goth, ls53jal.
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TIE WEED SEWING MACHINE COMPANY
500 BRoADw4r, NEW YORK.

TIE WEED SEWING MACHINE COMP4NT.
sec BRoADw4r, NEW YORK,
Manufacture the most perfect Machine for Sewing
OF ali kinds, ever presented 10 the American TuG-
lie. and challenge comparison with any Sewing
Machine made in the United States.
The WEED Machines with all t5s:r Tsiuabe
improvements, entirely overcome all iuPerie;;i0a'
They are Superior TO all others, for
Family and Manufacturing purposes.
Simple in construction durable in all their par',
and READILY UNDERSTOOD. They have GER
taInty Of stitch ell kinds of fabrics and are .
dapted TO wide range Of work =. oGt chs1ss
adjustment Using all kinds ot thread Wa
Ham, Fril. Bind, Gather, Byai4, Tuck. QaH.
C0rI, and in fact do all kinds OF Work requires
by Families or Manufacturers They make ~
iategiock ShHttye Stitca, which connot be exceie-
for irmness, elasticity, durability AID seganes
of finish.
They have Received the highest Pre-
miums in every instance. where they have beea
exhibited in compel ition with other machines
We invite all persons in search Of N ILstr IL
TO execute any kind Of Sowing nov do'e 9y AS
ehineTy. TO inspect them, and. max, s"7s t.'s .
cure the best. by proving the WELD before par
chasing. The Company being duly licensed, 10
Machines are protected against !Eiriassl2eE's -
litigation.
l-g- Persons at a distance order by AZ
with a perfect confidence that the -uEt't-s -
FedcH ihem saISlS- anu Ihdt lBcg VIII
manage it to their entire satisfaction w 80
ther aid than the printed instructions aeeo.5s = ?
nying each Machine Every explauation WIZ y
cheeTfully given 10 all, whether they Fisn 10 P
chase not. Descriptive circulars, together vi.
Specimens of Work. will be furnished TO 81! NN'
desire them. by mail or otherwise.
Eg-Relidble Agents Wanted, in al loeaIIHs'
in the United States, Canadas. British provinces
Cuba Mexico, Central and South America nss "
India Islands and the Bahama Islands, to wncm
we offer cTegf Inducements. Energetic men w
find ii paying business, reliable sewing "a
chimes have become a necessity in every !aI.IIy s
We manufacture a great variety Of styles iIyt-
which we give few prices No ?, Family, 90
No. 2, Extra, S65; No 2, Half case 20 ana s'''
No & 1. Manufacturing. SD ana Sg2
WEED SEWING MACHLAE ~
BOX 2.04l P o. 500 broadway -
New York, May %. 1884,
Thomas Mills CIearfeId. Pa isa Issl
authorized, agent for the sale OF the "eeh
Mashine Cali and sss The Machine
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EUST II EIEED Al -gsuE


CHEAP JEWELRY STORE. GISsasssA
Graham Row .ClesrieId. Pa, & cne assortmezto,
WATCHES JEW &c, Sc, 70 which We ia
vite attention.
Gold and Silver hunting and open faced Sutek
es. 10 be had 81 NaCGLE'S
The American Lever o: different qualities caa
be had at NAUGLF-S
Fine sets Of Jewelry. such as Cameo Coral -
"a -iett, Carbuncle. arnett. Opal. Florentire 80
sale. cold Stone Mosaic. Porcelain paintings SC
single pieces at NACGLE'S
Plain gold Breast pins. Ear drops, Hoop EarriuEs
chiidren's ear drops AID ringsat NACGLE'S
Gold seals, keys and pencils. gold pens and sil-
yer holders lt NAUGLE'S
Gents breast pins sleeve buttons. shirt studs :.s
buckles and guard slides AT EAUGLE-S
i fine assortment OF gold finger rings Of differ
ent styles and quality, gold lockets coral neckls
ces silver thimbies- spectaelss- watch cuar3s-sag
all articles in mis- line. on hand At NAuGLES
Just received. fine assortment Of Fancy sns
common Clocks, and Fancy Time pieces, froia -
to ; dollars ~ NAUGLES
Old Gold and Silver win be taken in exchauss
for goods at NAUGLE'S
Al goods warranted represented, or the L.
ney refunded. at NAUGLE'S
If you wish your watches put in good sep-3e
ana warranted. take ~ sIp y SAIGLE'S
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TaE naFTsMhn's JougNAl.
TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

The RATTsxAS's JOURNAL is published on ed.
nesday at 81 50 per amman in advance II not
paid at the beginning of the year, sz.oe VIII De
charged.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted 81 siOO per
square for three or less insertions-I8elre lines
lor lessl counting square For every additional
insertion 25 cents will be charged. deduction
will be made to yearly advertisers
No subscription taken for shorter time than
six months. ana no paper viii be discontinued
I'll all arresrages are paid. except the option Of
the publisher :. } E9H-
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DR. A. NJ. HILLS pPsrrrx r.
SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL inLUxsyR ~,

oc-nS = iSihG SUBSI IAA4iA n LUNSER CITY
JOHN y SPENCER
mas recently opened shop Ia Luubs Ci-~ 2.
where he viii keep constantly on hand. ans -
uiaeture TO order, ell kinds Of Tn Sheet r..
and Copper ware LIB
RAFTING STOVES oous,srrlv OH,
which Lunbermen wiz pieass take n..f-, - :
ders Tor SpoHtf7sg- Roofing. S-c ez-ee-fpfr-. :.
lieited Repairing promptly ATTENDED -
Store keepers and dealers srr-,fg5 ,--...-
oie rates as ae intends keeping none fr. a. -.
Of wo-knen- the pubiic may -eiv o. $500
t-orE- Call al the Sll5Sszssf3E{ IT,. So e., 20
FOR yourselves. JOHN y SpFs-5elIps I sss
Lumber-city March 2-ISs4 IL
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SALT! SALT. SALT ia prime arti-
~ Gle of ground alum salt. put up in patent
SACKS. at So per SACK at the cheap cash store of
Novera Der 81 NoSSoP
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~RALLY ROUND THE COUNTER BOYS
-Ns1r Song
THE I'D SERIES
OF Grand Races have commenced on
the Lumber-City course !
OPEN FOR COMPETITION

OPEN FOR COMPETlTlON
Erery day. Sundays eccepted. A prize
for ereTybody. ApPly Immediately to
the proprtetOrs, Kirk d, Spencer,
at their Nec Cheap Store,
an Lumber City, Pean'a.
The fact can be no longer dened-the people
have said it, the people know H. and everybody
believes it, that the new store is the place to buy
cheap goods, to buy new goods, to buy fashiona-
bio goods to buy any Kind of goods you want
The summer stock. opening at Kirk Spen-
GERS, is the largest the best assorted-and best
that came to the place.
Ladies can find delaines, alpacas, merinos,
cashmeres French and American ging CHAINS lawns
plaids, nankins, berege.cam brics. musiIns 6almo-
raj and hoop skirts, silk and cloth mantles wells,
edgings lace braid nets corsets belts, cOllaretts,
hosiery. gloves, ribbons bonnets, hats, trimmings,
bobinett III ull and swiss ID uslins, shawls com bs,
wristlets linen handkerchiefs toilet articles, &c.
Gentlemen find coats pants vests, boots
shoes, bats, caps. collars neek-tiesr suspenders.
shirts, handkerchiefs, perfumery sc.
Children find toys in great variety, candies,
nuts &c.
1t is the place to buy your dry goods your gro
ceres your boots and shoes, hats caps and bon
nets your notions your hardware. scythes, forks
shovels, hoes. rakes; your brooms cedar and will
low ware your clocks and looking glasses your
stone and queensware; your -four, fish and bacon ,
your glass, putty. paints, oil and yarnsh your
nails and spikes; in fact anything you want. If
you wish the highest cash pice for your prod uce,
your butter. eggs grain. fax-seed, rags timber,
boards and shingles 1t is the place to exchange TO
the best advantage to yourselves Any article not
on hand will be ordered on short notice Ladies
wishing bonne IS or dress goods can have them or
dered by calling at Kirk Spencer cheap store,
.s special arrangements have been made for that
purpose.
We do not wish to wound or seriously hurt any
body. but win 10 utmost to maintain the rep
utation have won. of selling goods little
lower than anybody else.
s.Raly 'rornd the counter, boys, and be con-
vinced Of the truth of our assertions
Lu,nber-city June "a KIRK L SPENCER
LyOUR t4l good draught horses for sale by
q ~ IRWIN
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SERIOUSLY HURT

All the Merchants IN the. neigh srhood Of Cur
"ehsVii!e' because have brought on and opened
a large and we'll assorted stock of
NEW GOODS.
which I am selling at extremely low prices for
cash My stock embraces all the variety usually
kept IN country store and selected with an eve
70 suit these
" 4 r TIM ES.
will not. here attempt TO enum=rate all the arti-
eies keep and their fsbulousIy low prices
which might do-but after you will have seen
and examined for yourselves, you will exelairn in
the language ofthe Caeen Of the South
HALF las NOT BEEN TOLD
| VIII merely say. come and see FOR yourselves
for feel satisfied that can salt your tastos as
we'll your purses
Lumber and all kinds Of produce also taken in
exchange for goods.
CurweHsviile- Dct. %. 1852 J. Z IRWIN
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mo HORSE OWNERS.

ITO HORSE OWNERS.-The undersigned
I having recently discovered an infslli bic and
simple cure for that annoying malady in horses,
kuown-as. Hoof- bound - Any person sending 81
in letter. viii receive by return mail rec. pc
giving proper directions as 10 the necessary treat
ineut- address, JACOB IRWIN
Se1,te1nber 2I IS6s-tf Ciearhe!d Pa
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HIPPLE & FAUST,

DEALERS IL
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY-G00DS, &C.
MAIN STREET, CCEw EssvILLE PA
TElHE UNDERSIGNED having taken the stock
L Of merchandise Of the late firm of Patton,
Nipple Co., have just added fresh supply OF
SEASONABLE GOODS,
comprising Groceries Drugs, Queensware,
Boots and Shoes Clothing Muslins- De Laines
Prints, Sattinets, Flannels etc, which
4. they offer az low prices
FOR CASH OR READY PAY.
Grain, PORK. Shingles and Boards, taken in ex-
change for goods We respectfully a share
OF patronage. Call and examine our stock.
CurEensyille Dec. II. HIPPLE FAUST.
y d. The accounts Of Patton. Nipple i Co. are
in our hands and hereby notify persons hay-
ing unsettled accounts TO call and settle the same
a. We desire ~ have the books closed.
December II. 1851. HIPPLE & FAUST.
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" WHAT Is IT?"
GREAT EXCITEMENT IL GLEN HOPE, Pa
EVERYBODY SEEMS PLEASED
And Why Should They Not Be?

-fITt " ~ 1-IIVIIIVl IHVF WI Dc
Surely. the people in that section Of Clearfeld
county have great reason to be rejoiced over
the pleasing announcement that
j o H N r O B 8 O N
has just opened in his New Store Room the larg-
and best selected stocl, of goods ever brought
to that part of the county of CIearfeld.
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DTLKLEY, Y,NPATENT-LrNB DRIED

DULkLEI y ATENT-LJiABERDRIE
kG BIZ SUPERHEATED STEAM.-The under
signed respectfully informs the people of Clear
field and adjoining counties that he has the ageu-
ey Of the above patsnJ-and- viii sell individual,
county township rights for its use Tie lum-
Der dried b. this process is stronger. finishes bet
ter, Is easier tools. and requires less time in
drying than any ether process known drying
inch lumber perfectly in IS hours bttter than
many months under the old system using the
sane amount of fuel per day that 4 common kiln
consumes. The certificate Of a number Of resi-
dent mechanics well known in this eommrnity Is
SIMPLY sufficient convince the most sceptical Of
it, utility. Persons desirous OF purchasing rights
will aidress JOHN l. CUTTLE.
June .. 1863 Cearfeid PeDu'a
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New Firm-New Goods.
READ! READn READmi

BoYgTog, sRowEls AND GRAHAM.
CLEARFIELD, PA.
Have received their first supply Of SeasopabIe
Goods which they Offering for sale al the
LOWEST CASH PRICES.
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LVOUR ~ good draught horses for sale by
IL E A IRWIN, Curwepsville.
SAl.T-e cd article. and very cheap at me
sSr,~ ~.f TA ? IRWIN, Cissr6sIi
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Their stock consists Of genetUF syariety 0
Dry-Goods. Groceries, Hard-wars. Queens ware
Tin ware, WiIlow-ware. Weoden-ware Provisions
Hats. Caps Boots, Shoes. and Clothing. &e.
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LADIES DRESS GOODS

They wouIo call especial attention 20 the large
and good assortment Of new sTvies and patterns OF
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subject to the tax and those not subject, shall be
left to the good faith of each State, and the certif
cate of the Governor thereof shall in each case be
conclusive.
10. That treasury notes heretofore issued. bear
ing interest at the rate of 81 80 on the 800 per
annum, shall no longer be received in payment OF
public dues, but shall be deemed and considered
bonds of the Confederate States payable two years
after the ratification of treaty of peace with the
United States bearing the rate of interest specified
on their face payable the LIST of January IN eaeh
and every year.
IA. That the Secretary of the Treasury be and
he is hereby authorized in case the exgencles OF
the government should require it, to pay the demand
of any public creditor whose debt may be contract
ed after the passage of this act willing to receive
the same in a certificate of Indebtedness to be is
sued by said Secretary in such form as he may
deem proper payable two years after the ratifica-
ton of treaty of peace with the L. States, bearing
interest at the rate OF six per cent per annum pay
able semi annually, and transferable only by spe-
cial endorsement under regulations prescribed by
the Secretary of the Treasury and said certificates
shall be exempt from taxation in principal and in
terest.
Is. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized
to increase the number of repositories to meet
the requirements of this act. and with that view to
employ such Of the banks of the several States as
he may deem expedient.
10. The Secretary of the Treasury shall forth
with advertise this act in such newspapers publish
cd in the several States and by such other
as sIai secure puDllclLy. ana the oecy
of War and the Sec'y of the Navy shall each cause
it to be published in general orders for the nforma
ton of the army and navy.
II. The AID section of the act for the assessment
and collection of taxes, approved May ls 1868, is
hereby repealed
10. The Secretary of the Treasury is hereby au-
thorized and required, upon the application Of the
holder of any call certifcate-which by the first
section of the act to provide for the funding and
further issue Of treasury notes." approved March
was tn he aa6 In
be bond'-to issue to such holder a bond therefor
upon the terms provided by said act.
Adopted February II, 1864
[NOTE.--The AID section of the Assessment
Act, which the above law repeats, allowed tax
payers to pay into the Treasury in advance such
they might choose account Of taxes to
accrue against them.
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thereof or of the means of cultvatiHg the by
reason of the presence the proximity of the enc
N.Y. the assessment on such property may be re-
daced, in proportion to the damage sustained by
the owner, or the tax assessed thereon may be
dnced in the ratio by the district collector,
satisfactory evidence submitted to him by the
er or assessor.
Sec 6. That the taxes property laid for the
year 1864, shall be assessed the day of the
passage of this act and be due and collected the
first of June next, after practicable,
allowing extension of ninety days West of the
Mississippi river. The additional taxes on incomes
or profits for the year 1868, levied by this act. shall
be assessed and collected forthwith; and the taxes
incomes profits for the year 1864, shall be as
sessed and collected according to the provisions of
the tax and assessment acts of 1868.
Sec z. So much of the tax act of the oath day of
April. 1863, levies tax incomes derived from
property effects on the amount value of which
tax is levied by this and also the first section
of said act suspended for the year 1864 and no
estimated rent, hire or interest property cred
its herein taxed ad valoresn, shall be assessed
taxed as incomes under the tax act of 1868.
Sec 8. That the tax imposed by this act on bonds
of the Confederate States heretofore issued shall
in exceed the intesest on the same, and
such bonds, when held by for minors or lunatics.
shall be exempt from the in all where the
interest on the shall not exceed one thousand
dollars.
Adopted in February, 1864
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300 BOXES
THE SOUTHERN HEPATIC PILLS

Have been ordered in one day Wherever known their
continues. Without putting, they have gained
dred persons known to have been cured by these
Pills.%ysN
This excellent family medicine is recommended by
the proprietoFs good for Diseases the Liver His
orreSpondents Say that they also Bilious Rheu-
matism, Pneumonia, Chls and Fevers Bilious Feyers
Piles and Worms. They perfectly safe medicine
Peter Walden, Esq, of Dinwddie county, Va after
describing remarkable in his family of Bilious
Rheumatism and Peurisy, says: 'My Doctors bill has
been heretofore from Sl75 to $500 per year. have
used Their. (hese ps) for family which consists of
eighteen white and colored, and have called in a
Doctor. This is great saving. They certainly
the best family medicine discovered.
Rev. John w. Potter, of Greene county, North Caro-
lina had suffered twelve years from diseased liver
which the physicians had not been able to cure. He
says: 81 commenced taking the Hepatic Pills with no
confidence in them. They acted like a charm on me.
From that hour have improved. / have perseyered
in their use, until now by Gods blessing, am well
and hearty. had a negro man who, as / believe was
saved from death by dose of these Pills My Doctors
bill annually from 500 to $780, but have had
for physician since"
Col. Jchn Wright, of Goldsboro, N. c., (Aug Ia,
1922 says: 81 have used the Southern Hepatic Pills
in my family here, and also my plants in Ala
bama, and always with success. | have q valuable
servant girl who had been longtime under treatment
for consumption, without receiving any benefit. AL
most in her extremity induced try the Hepatic
Pills. Tley given according to directions and
she is well; entirely restored by them similar
case occurred among my servants in Alabama. For
liver and lung diseases have perfect confidence in
them"
Full directions and other certificates will be found on
the wral ,er of each box.
Price SO 90 box. For $40 a dozen boxes will be
sent bj mall free to any part OF the Confederacy.
Still eater discount Druggists others buying
by the gross Not less than dozen need be ordered.
Reiailed generally by the Druggists and in Charlotte
n. c., by =. SCARF
The address of the Proprietor is GEORGE W
DEEMS, Wilson, N. G.
Ang TO- 1868
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PEA MEAL.

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this place
Pea Meal for feeding COW sgRnd stock Also, we have
hand at all times, Family, Extra, Superfne and
Flour. w warrant our family -four.
Corn Meal and Grits always be had at the mill.
J. WILKES CO.
Jan'y l, 1862
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WHE A II 7.

The subscriber is prepared to purchase the
crop of Wheat ut the highest market price. Farmers
will find it to their advantage to call at the CHAR
Lutte STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jan'y /, 1868 IF JNO. WILKES.
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Fare, six cents per mile. Soldiers going 10 and re-
turning tfom the army, half fare Passengers are re-
qred to make the proper change, the Ticket gent
cannot furnish change for every one
Freight Train leaves Cherryville for Charlotte at
o'clock N, or Mondays, and returns day.
For Passenger Trains Transporting Freights so per
cent to the tariff rates Of freight will be added
V. A. McBEE,
Master of Transportation.
Lincolnton MAY 25 1853
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TAM e IL Y.

We have Tannery in full operation about six miles
from Charlotte, on the c. & S. c. Railroad line II is
frst-class Tannery and prepared to purchase,
at market prices, Hides of all descrp ions and supply
the trade at current prices.
A. H. GRIFFITH
July ID, 49, IF 9. E. BELL.
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Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford
AID

On and after Monday the 10Th of May, 1853 the Pas
senger Train will this Road western Dvi-
sion) daily, Sundays excepted, follows:
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CGPPE R as.

COPPERAS.
TAYLOR ASBURY are prepared to furnsh
by the ton or otherwise, fine article of Copperas
superior to any English offered in market DRUGGIST
and Apothecaries supplied with chemically nure
article Address TAYLOR Il ASBURY.
May 5, 1868 Charlotte N c.