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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15
rsg.The He.sian organ Of Harrisburg Of

E<IyThe Hfssion organ OF HARRISBURG OF
Thursday last contains what purports to
be a " con fession" Of Gamer ?. Bloom,
Esq, ,-one OF the victims of the late des-
potism that recently reigned in this
county, and who had mock trial before
the Military Commission lately sitting in
Harrisburg. The Telegraph takes great
pains to present this confession as
though it had been made before, and wns
part of, the proceedings Of tho Commits
sion. Whereas, this statement was made
at Philpsburg, when Mr.. Bllom was first
arrested and taken before tho Inquisition
there, the major part of which, as We nre
credibly informed, he now most positively
denies and disclaims, averripg that ho did
not swear 10 one-hali that is contained in
this document.
Mr., Blooms case is similar TO number
of others arrested about the same time
lie was taken before the tribunal at Phil
ipsburg, composed Of several military gen
! tlemen, for examination II was tho be
lief then, as it still is, that these arrests
and examinations were made with the
hone of elicitine such information as
would warrant the arrest of Messrs. Bigler
and Wallace. Every effort was made to
procure such evidence. Threats Of various
kinds were made. In one instance, ms we
are informed, when man was making his
ta,emcnt, an officer mot actually in the
military seryice) thinking he had man
who knew something which be withheld,
called cut Bring on the rope !. the d ID
rascal deserves hanging, and we may as
we'll do il now. when the victim, fright
ened al most to death, fell upon hi, knees,
and begged for his life, promising TO
secdr 70 anything they ,can!e..
In view OF such facts what reliance can
be placed in this statement of Mr.. Bloom s
which closes with these words:
Il make this oath freely, without any
hope Of reward, considering i. duty !
owe TO my country"
But there are many palpable errors in
this alleged statement sufficient to con-
demn it without further evidence; and
such, too, as Mr., Bloom would not makc c
| if left to himself. In speaking Of the
Democratic Castle" he is made TO say,
"these papers were framed for the pur-
pose of resisting the draft" and he also
speaks of an oath :" that he "sworc the
members" &c. Now, these things con-
denim the whole affair The Castle -
contained no oath-and the word draft. u
conscripIion," OF anything of the kind
was not connected with it. lts only obi.
CATION AS we are assured by its members
was pledge Of honor either to vote the
Democratic ticket, or not vote at all no
thing more. So that, If there were organ
izations TO resist the draft, they were cal
led by some other name and the yer!
fact that these confessions mako no dis
tinction. stamp them as spurious tina
| -.-y ...- -..-.e,-.~..s~ iIUu u
whom they are attributed.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15
SQtU advertisements.
National Hotel,

MAINE STREET, CURWENSVILLE, PA.
Mrs. WM. A. MASON, Proprietress.
rENlIIS long established and well known no.
4 TEL, situated in the west end of the town,
has been remodded, cnlarP ed and improved, and
the proprietress respectfully announces to her nu-
merous friends, and to the travelling public, that
he is now prepared to accommodate all who may
favor him with call.
Ample, safe and comfortable stabling is at
tachcd to the premises, and trusty attendants
will always be on hand. Charges moderate.
Mar Is 'G2-tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15
THE COST or WAR,

The quota Of Clearfeld county on the
present call is 545 men. Some substitutes
have been put in-some for three years
and some for one year, at an average, per-
haps Of $1,000. Volunteers cost from $500
to 500. Suppose that one-thrd of our
quota, about $50 men, is filed with sub.
stitutes and volunteers, costing an average
OF $500 per man, the amount would be
Sli5,OOO Tho remainder-3 365-would
nave to DO made up by couscripts-all
aoIe-eodied men. Their worth to the
county, including the $500 bounty, is not
less than $1,000 per year per man,-mak.
ing an aggregate of s365 OOC
Aud COST OF Vols @ subs, ll4,00C
Total war expense for one year, $500, ,oOC
Who wouldn't be proud of having voted
for Lincoln aud vigorous prosecution or
the war;
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15
BfL1OUSN ES1,
RILIOUSNESS.
BILlOCSN FSS
RlLIOUSNESS,
LIV Err COMPLAINT,
LIN Err COMPLAINT,
LIVER COMPLAINT.
LlV Err COMPLAINT,

The vol known DR. WAnREy, of Boston, nys
Of these Pills, They have tho finest tiec upOs
the Liver and digestive organs Of any med,in.
in the world and are ths most perfect purga.
tive which has ever yet been made by anybody,
Their effects have abundantly shown to tho con.
munity how much they excel tho ordinary modi-
cnes in use. Thev are safe and pleas.
ant to take, but powerful to cure. Their pans
tratiug properties stimulate the vital aoritio,
Of the body remove the distractions of its organs
purify the blood and cxpcl the disease. They
purge out the foul humors which breed and grow
distemper, stimulate sluggish or disordercd or
gans into their natural act ion, oad impart a
healthy tone to the whole system. Not only do
they cure the every day complaints of everybo.
dy, but also formidable and dangerous diseases
While they produce powerful effects, they are at
the same time, in diminished doses, the safest
and best physic that can be employed for chill
dren, and being purely vegetable are free ii'"
risk or harm.
The moet remarkable feature Of these pIlh "a
the perfection with which they act in extremely
dissimilar chronic diseases. The SAME nOsN
CURE DiarrhUa or DyspeP'ia, in either case f'''
toring the organs to a healthy and natural con-
dition, which cannot be said of any other mSd''
cine in existence"
They create pure blood and remove all imp W
tiles from the system, hence are positive CVN'
for
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15
Death from NYdrophobia.

Henry G. Thompson, (son Of Mr.. II. A .
Thompson Of Indiana county, new re
cruit, enlisted at Harrisburg, Penna., last
week, tor the 18th Penna. Vols, on his
way to join his regiment, while stopping
at Tod Barracks, was seized with
hydrophobia, and after lingering about
forty hours IN extreme physical suffering
and in mental horrors wholly indescriba.
ble, died at few minutes past twelve
o'clock on Wednesday night. The cir
cumstauces, as far as we could gather
them, are as follows:
About three month since the lecea ed in
picking up young pup on the street, was
bitten on the knucke Of the right hand.
The wound was a mere scratch. but it
was followed by rather severe inflammation
so as to disable him from his work-type
setting about two weeks, but beyond
this no attention was paid TO the wound,
and the hand being restored the casualty
was forgotteu.-llaying enlisted, was 60
ing to his regiment. but feeling unwell
stopped OIL a, BluirsrWe, Pc and after
visiting his sister residing there he cam
to this city and reported at Tod Barracks
on Tuesday morning last. Soon after his
arrival he began to experience pain in
the knuckle that had been bitten; and
from thence the pain passed to the elbow,
thence to the right shoulder, aud Just be.
fore noon the pain passed to the region
Of the heart, occasioning great difficulty
Of breathing, he supposing it to be severe
cold applied to Dr.. Warner, Surgeon at
the Barracks, for relief. After receiving
prescription he went TO tho pump
for water, and in the act OF drinking was
seized with commissions. This peculiar
circumstance awakened apprehensions in
the mind of the Surgeon. aud in answer
TO his inquiries the foregoing facts were
developed.
From this time everything was hu-
man sympathy could suggest, or medical
skill devise, was rssorted TO, but all in
vain.
The deceased was a printer by trade,
about 81 years of age, and possessed OF
more than ordinary intelligence. lie
from the time that the dissnse clearly de-
veloped itself, was fully conscious of its
necessary fatality, and during the lucid
intervals talked of death as the only hope
OF relief.
The paroxysms Of the disease we're
marked with fearful violence, accompan-
led with the most fearful ap1rehenSions
/ Of danger. The secretion OF saliva was ex-
cessive, and while his siren 9Th lasted he
would rid his mouth by violent splitting.
| twill lie asourre of some comfort TO
the parents and friends of the deceased to
know that every attention possible was
bestowed upon him. Major SlIiley, with
characteristic kindness, promptly tele.
graphed to the father and we understand
his arrival is anticipated.
g9pThe above account Of the melan-
choIy death Of Mr.. Thompson, we copy
from the Columbus (Ohio) State Journal
OF March Sd. His father Mr.. II. A. Thomp
son, formerly of this county, but at pres
ent residing in Harrisburg, brought the
remains of his son home and they were
inferred at Blairsyile on Sabbath last.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15
Financial Light.

Some statistical facts in relation to the
com m cree of this port, nave been recently
laid before the country: From the man
er in which the statements have been
made, We naturally conclude the object
was to throw dust into tho eyes of the peo-
pie. Withholding the information would
have provoked discussion, and excited
suspicion. We have the Facts now so
plausibly arranged that the uninitiaied
are easily duped into the belief that IN @
balance of trade, last year, was actually
about S54 COO GOO in our favor, when it
was, as We show, S35S ,000, 600 against u.s.
Anything that would arrest this untoward
course would prove blessing TO u. # we
cannot steal enough cotton 10 change the
course of trace, a foreign war itself might
not be the greatest curse that could beiall
US. We suppose this balance Of S35S, 900,
600 has been partially, if not wholly, liq-
Undated by the sale Of United States bonds
at an average of abou, fifty cents TO- tn o
dollar-a melancholy conclusion to arrive
at, to be sure, but We are persuaded it is
unavoidable.
dere 10 the statement, as arranged for
tho dear public
Exports from New York to foreign ports, exclu-
siye Of specie, for 1865, S?2l ,S22, ,5I2
Specie exported, 1864, 5O,SOi,92l
Total exports, S272,627, ,i63
Imports, 1864, 2ls,l25,76t
Apparent balance OF trade for 1861,
III our titror, as nisrepresented, s 5i,j0l,7O3
Here follows a statement from the fore
going figures, arranged in such way Ms
TO be easily comprehended by the general
reader:
Imports at New York, 1867:
Dutiablc goods, S2Ol, ,23O
Free ll,73l ,gO2
Specie, 2.2Gj, ,G2S
Total imports, 1864, S2ls, 1875, 100
Add 90 per cent to amount OF duil-
bic goods for duties, freight, &c, 22,i7G, 93S
S3IOGJ2, COS
Add 100 per cent, to this amt gold
having averaged 200 during 1864, 10000, COS
Currency value of imports, 1864, $GSl ,2Oj .3gG
Exports during 1864, stated in cur
rency value, 1921 ,S22,5l2
Specie exported, 1864, jO,SU4,y2l
Add per ct. premium, 5O,SOh92l
----S329, 1872 ,3Si
Actual bal. of trade against u.s. 1864, S357, ,77S oil
let US remember thai debt !, siarery and
that we are all engaged now in foregoing
chans for our own hands and for those OF
our posterily.-N y. Frecma.'s JonNaL
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15

STATE CONVENTION. The Democratic
Slate Central Committee at ills recent
meeting, appointed the els, day OF Jure
next for the holding Of a State Conyen.
hcn at Harrisburg.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15

The DRAEr--The melancholy list of con.
scripts for this county will be found on our
frat page. We have no heart for comment.
1t islands forth as the most mournful
commentary on Republican pledge and
promises ever witnessed. To add TO its
bitterness a recent order is reported to
have been Issued from headquarters at
harrisburg refusing TO receive volunteers
except from their particular district.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15

CARBON COUNTY PRisoNERs.-Says the
Carbon Democrat
"His Majesty at Washington has at last
caused the Dungeons doors to be opened
which confined the citizens OF this coun-
ty, arrested without authority OF law, for
no offence except the crime of being
Democrats, ard tried by bevy of should
er-strapped hirelngs of the Abolition des-
potism in manner unknown to the laws
Of the land. When Mr.. Lincoln saw that
he could make no capital out of the mat
ter, he caused the prison doors to he
thrown open and the prisoners 10 be re-
leased, without telling why they were inn
prisoned or why set free. This act
OF the so called President amounts to an
acknowledgements that these sufferers
under his tyranny were innocent,and that
the Court Martial which disgraced our
Court House was no legal tribunal, but
the mere creatures of his will, sent to
make an appearance of law for the nero
purpose of removeing from this county
few Democrats who would be in The way
at election"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15
A PRovosr MARSHAL IN ABAp F,x-Tho

"A hO'osT W AhsUAL IN a DAD tjX-lu0
Tuscarawas ,(Ohio) Advocate relates the foil.
owing incident;
about two weeks ago, two deserters
named DeLany and Cunningham, made
their appearance in Wayne township in
this county. They openly admitted that
they were deserters from the army, and
defed the authorities to arreit them. -.
The Provost Marshal at Alliance, sent
deputy after them, who had orders TO
take them dead or alive. lie was we'll
provided with handouts and hobbies
TO place upon the wrists and ankles Of
the desertcrs. A. the Falls OF Sugar
Creek, De Lancy aud Cunningham found
the Deputy Marshal in a room at the ho-
tel somewhat intoxicated. They hand
cuffed and hobbled him-tool his money.
revolver and knife-put him in wagon
and exhibited him through the country
"a horsethief. After keeping the Depu-
ty Marcia! as prisoner day and night
they finally brought him TO Canal Dover.
and showed him in the public street.
Delaney would sing song, and compel
the Marshal to keep time with his chains.
After the de.erters had all the fun they
desired, they left the Deputy at the hotel
ah' 'N i'i' wa, iAitNL w b'N W
the crowd"
GET READY FOR TuE PREssuRr.-We
advise all our readers to "cut their
coats according to thcir cloth" from
this day out, us the only way Of pre-
pairing to resist successfully the pres
sure which will soon be upon them
from Julv rcvt all Stotn Ronl, circulo-
tion will bc taxed ten per cent. the
object ofConorcss bcing to force them
Ito orranizo os National Ranks thcre.
- -
~ SNniS '"0 "oNVl u''iC"O T"'''' 'o'',
trol OF the purse as ii already has OF
the sword of the nation. But what
viii foil ovnn LorIo,. r,on tho ,,oonla
"',' ''" o,o' ""'uc' /" '"' 'nc P'oP'r
~ inc dHOHpH6t tdE o. tWcWBpSf ctHI
Wich from Nav next, is to be i'm
noecI ,uor evo,.,. orticlo ON, br,rod IN
p"Svu upon every "rt'c'G ciAuracca /"
~, NV '''' 2IO ''o'' u L''' ite' e.u' ~
nose VINO are not llmlillr with the
section cannot refer to il too soon
IHoncefnrn, for vnors I'm cn,no wn
oLoII bo tho Loo,;ost toyod non,l - IN
- III -,
inc lace OF the earIh ana WIN ChIs
burden on our backs and Il deprecated
currency of oyer 5000 GOO 600 to still
,f,rthor or,bo,roes us if il ,ho cy-
-, r. Iii
t'tIile u IoHy ~ suppose We '"'l
long bear up. NccOunCll everybody,
therefore. TO urcpgrp for lhp worst
cl.,,.tl;,... ,,,,,l.t ,l,,,, ,,;,..,.,,,. .o,,,,
Oi''S'"'nS ''"9U Soo" S'NC way
pillar OF the ctlht5 crimDle -lhc
crash is ineyitablg-lnd when il docs
tolyo ,,1oo, all who ho,.o NOT so orranr-
P.''00 rS. ~ c2
Ni lltli aIIalIS as 10 ''Slblh from Ll %
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15

N horse power circular SAW-MILL with $40
acres Of irst quality Of white pine timber in zee
simplc-on, and half millions Of LOGS cut
and ready for manufacture and Timber Lease for
two millions more. The mill is adapted to cut.
ting Dil-stud, and a number Of Bills now offer
ing. Accessible and aijacent to the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad at Upton, by plank road. Mule
teams ami oxen will be sold with the property if
required-as well as all other implements neccs-
sary for driving on the business at once. Will
bo sold at bargain to close concern. Apply
at No. 3, Forrest Place. 1891, South Fourth st ,
Philadelphia, or to John Elliott, at Upton, Blair
county, who will show the property and give full
particulars and who is authorized to sell.
March s. IT, II. II. SUILLINGFORD,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15

Actualbal. of trade again" us, 1864, S357, ,77S,Ol
let US remember thai deLt ie siarcry, and
that we are all engaged now in foregoing
chans for our own hands and for those OF
our poslerity.-N y Frccmau's JonlaL
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15
THE COUNTY NATIONALBANK
Treasury DEPARTMENT,
FFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY,
Washington March 2ni, 1865.

Washington March 2n5, 1868.
WHEREAS. by satisfactory evidence pre-
w sented to the undersigned, 1t has been made
to appear that THE County NATIONAL BANK or
CLEARFIELD, in the borough Of Clear6eld, in the
county of ClcarfOld, and State Of Pennsylvania
has been duly organized under aud in accordance
with the requirements of the Act Of fCongreS enti-
tied an Act to provide a National Currency, Sc
cured by pledge Of United States bonds, to pro-
vide for the circulation and redemption thereof"
approved June 3, 1864, and has complied with all
the provisions of said act TO be complied with be-
fore commencing the business OF banking under
said act
Now, Therefore, I, HUGu McCuLLoUGu, Comp.
troler of the Currency do hereby certify that
The County National Bank IF Ciearfcld in the
borough Of ClcarGeld in the county of Clcarfod
and State Of Pennsylvania, is authorized to COM
menec the business Of banking under the Act
aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and seal
Of Office this 2d day of March, 1865.
HUGH MCCULLOUGH,
Mar.S-u Comptroller Of the Currency.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15

GAUTION.-Al persons are hereby ca uti, n.
" cd against meddling with a team of Dark
Bay Mares, now in the possession of ]. p. Mulson
of Covington township, as the same belongs to
me end is in his nee on loan only.
j.. b. MUJ5oN
Mar.l5 st,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15

teBrThe London correspondent of the
New York NecS, writes that earl Russell
b ms orened diplomatic correspondence
with the Confederat Commissioners in Eu-
rope" This is significant IL true, apd may
be the precursor Of recognition on the
part of Europe
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15

A DARK PicrURE.-The Philadelphia
Inquirer Republican Paper) the other day,
in discussing the financial condition of
our country, contained the following. We
invite special attention to the extract
particularly ofthose who boast of the good
times we are now enjoying. 1t contains
food for serious infection, and coming
from the source it does, it cannot be char
ged to partisan bias;
"Remcmjer that not one cent Of tic crpcnseS
Of this toar has get been paid; we have car
ried it on by simply Issuing promisory
obligations, so that the war has not pro-
we'd our resources financially, but only our
faith in our Government The tdreS collec-
ted have paid nothing, because the addition
al issue Of tho currency has neutralized
them by increasing the expenses each
year to more than the amount thus col
lected and remember, too, that when we
begin to pay, we can spend no more than
our net income, aud that every cent reqnr-
cd. for tores is so much taken from production"
EkiyThe London correspondent of tho
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-03-15

Currency value of imports, 1864, $6Si ,2Oj
Exports during 1864, stated in cur
rency value, 1921 ,S22,5l2
Specie exported, 1864, jO,SU4,g2I
Add lQOpor ct. premium, 5O,SOL92l
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-30

A Close RAcE.--When the Clara Poe
left here on Tuesday, one of the colored
soldiers WAS left ashore. Some of his
comrades called to him to run up the
river. He started, and yesterday morn
ing he returned, and reported to the
Quartermaster, saying: 81 got within
one mile of that town up there New
burgl just as dat dar boat whistled. If
she had stopped I'd cotched her sure.
But the id fools might have knowed
/ could not get up de riber when de wa
ter was all ober the land" f
He would be great on forced march.
The venerable chief gave him transpor-
tation and sent him forward.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-30

PERsoN4L.-We were overioyed last
night by the opportunity to grasp the
hard hand of our old friend, the re-
nowned end intrepid Colonel, or rather
Brigsdier General, Bob Stewart, whose
name shines so conspicuously in the an
mails of the army of the Union.
Col Stewart, as he is best known,
served with distinguished gallantry
through the Mexican War; and when
the rebellion broke out be had Just re-
turned from q successful soiourn in
California. The fall of Sumter fred
his patriotic heart, and be at once
raised cavalry company, which served
with distinction in Western Virginia.
and for n time was the body-guard of
Gen. Rosecrans. He was afterwards
appointed Colonel Of the I'd Indiana
Cavalry, which, under his command.
won q national reputation.
He was captured in Tennessee, and
spent four months in Libby Prison,
where he was the mess-mate and became
the intimate friend of the lamented
Lieutenant Colonel Shanklin, of this
City. Being released, he rejoined the
army, and has continued constantly in
che field, with the exception of brief
term while Frustrated by sickness.
He was afterwards commissioned as
Colonel of the 1lth Indiana cavalry,
with which he has served ever since its
organization. He has recently been
nominated Is Brigadier General, pro-
motion he long since had merited.
The army contains ano more intrepid |
and dashing oficar, or gallant gentle
man than Colonel z. R Stewart He
ID now en- route to join his command ct
EassPort, Mississippi, and is stopping at
the Sherwood House.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-30

Doing GooD.--The Society of DauRh.
ters of Rebekah have, during the win
ter, distributed among the poor and in
digent Of the City, the sum of $3.50.
Seventy-6ve dollars of this sum was
paid for shoes, seventy-five for taxes on
the property Of widows and other spe-
cial purposes of like character, and the
balance was paid for groceries. clothing,
and other articles Of prime necessity.
The work of shis benevolent order has
not been confined to the household of
Odd Fellowship, but wherever they have
found distress they have relieved it to
the extent Of their ability. The ladies'
Of that Society have done noble work,
and they viii not lose their reward.
They have shown BY their acts that
they weary not, fail not, falter not, in
well doing.