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Their Doom is Sealed.


There is evidently great trepiGation
in the Radical ranks all over the coun-
try. They begin to see the handwriting
on the wall-hence the insane appeals
of their press, not only here in Penn
sylvania, but throughout the entire
North. The National Union Conven
tion is great source of trouble, and
they are resorting to all possible means
to counteract the happy effect it has al.
ready had on the public mind. And,
as if to verify the truth of the old ad-
age, that " misfortunes never come sing
ly," they are now perplexed beyond
measures at the call made by large
number of the army oficers-the fight
ing generals of the waa-for Soldiers
Convention to be held at Cleveland on
the 18th of September, to sustain Pres.
ident johnson in his patriotsc efforss for
a restoration of the Union. They also
see that the great Democratic party Of
the country was never more firmly unit
ed, and that thousands and tens of thou.
sands of conservative Republicans are
joining heart ana hand with them to
crush out of existence the Radical fac
ton which has driven the Nation to the
very verge of bankruptcy, anarchy and
destruction.
All this is so apparent that Greeley
mourns over the gloomy prospect for
his party. Forneg raves like bedlam'
ite, and is ready to call upon the noun.
tains to fall upon and hide him from the
stern gaze of an insulted and betrayed
people. The beast, Butler, froths and
foams at the thought of the fearful ret
ribution which awaits him, and Stevens,
in his wrath and malignity, vents his
spleen on the foreign population who
cannot be induced to swallow the negro.
In the meantime, the conservative ele-
ment of the county Is hourly gaining
stsength and efficiency, and by the
time the election arrives, its force and
momentum will be irresistible, and the
halls of Congress will be purged of the
traitors and disunionists who have for
so long time been permitted to lord
and tyrannize over this goodly heritage
Of our fathers.
Their doom is sealed. BelShazzar
like, the leaders of the radical party are
trembling with fear. Their cohorts are
becoming more and more demoralized
The light of truth is breaking in upon
the country, and dispelling the dark
clouds of error and superstition. The
people are aroused to sense of theil
danger, and they are determined that
the Union and the Constitution shall be
preserved, aud that the enemies of botl
shall be put down. 1t is the conscious
ness of all this that has struck terror in.
to the Radical camp, and caused the
trepidation and alarm which is apparent
in all the writings and speeches of dis.
union leaders.
Courage, Democrats, we have the
vantage ground; the day is our own.-
The country will be redeemed, regener
ated and disenthralled from the foul ty,
rnnny which has paralyzed its energies
and wasted its substance for the last five
or six years Lancaster hteHigencer.
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THE DIsUNIoN CoNvENTION.-The
Convention of disunionists from the
South assisted by their friends in the
North, that met in Philapelphia last
week, was rather a comical affair. Two
separate Conventions were held and two
addresses issued, one by the Southern
wing, headed by a negro named Ran
dolph, from New Orleans, the other by
the Northern wing, headed by Fred.
Douglas. A procession was formed to
Iarade the streets, in which Fred Doug
las and number of other negroes
marched arm,in-arm with their white
faced brethren In the Convention Of
the Northern branch of this happy
family, Gov. Curtin and John w. Geary
occupied seats On the platform with his
sable majesty, Fred Douglas. The pin,
cipal speakers and managers of this
amalgamation were FRED. Douglas the
New York negro, and Annie Dickinson
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N O II L @ q .

ames Pryor
X. s. Welton & County, No. Is, July Term
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed residing at St. Marys Ben!inger Tp..
Elk Co., Pa, have been appointed Trustees
of the above defendants under the above
Domestic Attachment. All persons indebt-
ed to said defendants, or holding property
belonging to them, are hereby required to
paa and deliver all such sums of money and
properto due and belonging to such defen-
dants to such trustees and all creditors of
said defendants are desired to present their
respective accounts ar demands.
JAMES COYNE,
CHAS. LUHR,
sept 14,GG. C. IL. VOLK.
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The st. Mary'S Meeting.
One of the largest political gatherings
ever brought together in this county
was held at ST. Mary's on the 10th inst.
People focked in from all parts of the
county. Immediately after the arrival
Of the afternoon train from the west, the
meeting..was organized by the election
of Hon. G. R. EARLEY as President,
with number of Vice Presidents and
Secretaries.
Hon. HESTER CLYMER was conduct
ed to the stand by an escort of thirty six
young ladies, each one representing a
State of the Union. There was also
a company of the "Boys in Blue" each
one bearing a musket, and who are de-
termincd to vote the way they shot )
they were under the command of Major
Volk. The st. Mary's Brass Band en-
livened the occasion with excellent mu-
sic. After the meeting was organized
the chairman introduced our candidate
for governor, when cheer upon cheer
was given with hearty will.
After the enthusiast had subsided
somewhat, Mr.. CIymer came forward
and commenced his address, which was
listened to with marked attention by all
present. When he had concluded, Col
Noyes, of Clinton county, was introduc.
ed. He spoke for about three quarters
of an hour, and was frequently applaud
ed. The hour for adjournment being
now at hand the meeting adjourned.
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Congressional Confer

Conversational Confer
cnceS.
The delegates from the several coun-
ties of this district met here yesterday
All the counties were represented, both
by Democrats and johnson Republicans.
The johnson Republicans held a session
at tie Hyde House, at which Hon. E.
G.. Wilson of Erie was elected President
and NJ. A. Frank of CleaIfeld, Secre-
tary. Four counties were represented in
this body. Hon. w. L. Scott of Erie,
was unanimously recommended as their
choice for Congress.
On motion of A. A. Craig, of Erie, a
resolution was adopted to appoint a COM
mittee to communicate the action Of
their Convention to the Democratic Con-
veDtion which had convened in the
Court House. Adopted.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
Following are the names of the dele
cates to the Conservative Conference :
Gle lGeId.-Jas. B, Graham, M. A.
Frank.
EHe.-A. A. Craig, Chas. Kelso, T.
Mchaffey, John Clemons.
Worren.- Capt. Addison Titus.
Ek.-J. V. Houk.
TThere were three other delegates
| present whose names we failed to get
The Democratic Conference met in
the Court House, and Hon. VIM. Bislor
was chosen President, and two Secre-
taries whose names we did not obtain.
Upon calling over the names of the
counties all of them were found to be
fully represented, as follows:
CIearfeH.-Hon. VIM. Bigler, Hon.
j. Il. Leonard, ID. w. Moore.
Erie.-David Olin, Il. Camphausen,
W. A. Galbraith, j. R. Taylor, B. +.
Sloan.
Je6crson.-L. A. Grunder, Edmund
English, D. A. Elliott.
Forest.-Dan'l Black, Jas. Champion,
Jas Painter.
Uarren.-J. A. Neill, R.. p. King,
B. 4. Morris.
EM.-George Weis, Hon. George
Dickinson, Hon. G. r. Farley.
Cameron Hon, S. C. Boyington,,
J. B. Newton, S. G. Hyde.
McKedn-Hon. S. Sartwell, Hon B,
D. Uamlin, Hon. A. s. Arnold.
Mr.. Grundcr, of Jefferson offered a
resolution of inquiry as to whether Erie
county was entitled to more than three
votes, after some debate it was decided
that she was entitled to but three.
On motion of Mr.. Galbraith of Erie,
the committee from the Conservative
Republican Conference, communicated
the action of their Convention to the
chair On the question of the recep.
ton of the communication, it was unani.
mously carried to receive it.
The Convention now proceeded to
nominate a candidate for Congress.
Mr.. Galbraith of Erie, nominated
Hon. w. l.. Scott, of Erie county.
Mr.. Moore. of Clearfeld, moved that
the nominations now close. Upon a
vote being taken, Mr.. Scott was declared
to be the unanimous choice Of the Con
vention.
Mr.. Galbraith desired to say few
words on behalf of our candidate,
which he did in his usually able manner.
After some other business being trans
acted the Convention adjourned to meet
at the call of the chairman of the Con-
vention, should it become necessary
during the present campaign.
The third Tuesday of Aug. 1868,
was fixed as the time, and Ridgway as
the place for holding the next Conven-
ton.
We will give the resolutions in our
next.
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BSy~ Rev. DIR, Tying of New York,

SSy- Rev. DIR, Tying of New York,
one of the most distinguished divines
of America has written a letter fully
endorsing the sentiments of the able let
ter of Henry Ward Beecher, to be found
on our first page. DIR. Tying as we'll as
Mr., Beecher was a strong anti-slavery
man and heretofore classed among the
Radicals. 1t is a significant fact that
the most distinguished statesmen, sol
diers, and clergymen of the Republican
party, support the Presidents policy oi
Immediate restoration.
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WHITE SOLDIERS REMEMBER

That The present Congress voted to
the NEGRO $500 BOUNTY, and to
the WHITE soldier 500! Glenni
w. Scofe!d voted for the negro, but
ignored the claims Of the whites. Can
you give your vote to rc.elect him?
John w. Geary supports the present
Congress, and has openly announced
himself in favor of NEGRO SUF-
FRAGE! Will you disgrace the lau-
rels you won on hard-fought fields by
voting for him? Think of these facts,
and ponder over them. NJ.
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Correspondents for ths ANtoeai,.
ST, MARY's, Sept II, 1866,

ST MARY 5, sept IL, lSOo,
The Mass Meeting at this place hay
ing passed off so pleasantly and so prof,
itably, it may interest the readers of the
Ad0ocate to know what some of our
sister counties are doing. On Tuesday
morning Mr. Clymer, accompanied by
several friends, and by the Brass Band,
who had kindly consented to play at the
Cameron County meeting, left for Ship
pen where they arrived at about one p.
NJ. The party was met at the depot by
the committee of arrangements, and
were conveyed from thence to the hotel
OF Mr.. j. L. Cook, the democratic
Headquarters" After dinner the meet
ing was organized in the Court House,
which was crowded to overAowing nun.
6ers not being able to obtain oven stand
ing room. The Hon. Austin Boyington
of Emporium was called to the chair /;
David Tyler Esq, of Clearfeld, DR..
Blakely of Elk, with several others were
elected Vice Presidents; j. NJ. Judd
Esq, and j. S. Newton as Secretaries.
The Chairman introduced the Hon.
Hester Clymer, who. for nearly two
hours elOquently discussed the issues of
the day many Republicans were present
who, by their earnest attention, evinced
great interest in the speaker aud his re,
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Court Proclamation.

wv HEREAS, HON. r. G. WHITE Pres
w ident and CHARLES MEAD and +. C.
SCHULTzE, Associate Judges of the Court of
Common Pleas, and Justices ofthe Court of
Quarter Sessions and Orphans Court, and
Court of Oyer and Terminer, and General
Jail Delivery of Elk county, by their pre-.
cepts to me directed have ordered a Court
of Common Pleas, Court of Quarter Sea-
sions, Orphans Court, and Court of Oyer
and Terminer and General Jail Delivery, to
be holden at Ridgway, in and for the county
of Elk on the
FIRST MONDAY IN NOV, 1866,
being the 5th day of the month and to con.
tinue one week. NOTICE is hereby given
to the Coroner, Justices of the Peace and
Constables of the county of Elk, that they
are by these preccpts commanded to be
then and there in their proper persons, at
10 O'clock a. m, of said day, with their
rolls, records and iDqusitions and other re.
membranes, to do those things which their
offices appertain to be done, and that all
Justices of said county make returns of all
the recognizances entered into before them
to the Clerk of the court as per Act of AS
sembly, passed May Sth 1864. And those
who are bound by their recognizans to pros.
ocute the prisoners that are or shall be in
the Jail of said county of Elk, and to be
then and there to prosecute against them as
shall be just.
J. A. MALONE, Sheriff.
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g@g- Birthstone Brownlow said, at
Philadelphia; "Ii ! have after death to
- either to hell or Heaven, shall pre-
fer TO go with loyal negroes to hell than
with white traitors to Heaven ~ In
that event it would be hard to say which
10 pity most-the poor darkies or the
{, vii.
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FOR COMMISSIONER.
LOUIS NULLMEB, OF ST. Mary's.
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NOnpareil Washing Ma


II is a squeezing machine constructed on
strictly mechanical principles, and the ex.
perience derived from five years extensive
use in fcmilies, hotels and public institutions
proves it to be of lasting value to the pur.
chaser
The manner of operating the Nonpareil.
by rotary motion acting on crank shaft
with balance wheel,) which moves the
plungers alternately, is the simplest, least
laborious and most powerful that can be de-
vised for the purpose, and accomplishes the
work with the greatest rapidity and the
least possible labor.
The great speed with which this machine
performs work will be understood from tbe
statement that it is geared to give six strokes
of the plungers for one turn of the handle.
or, when worked leisurely, about four hun.
dred strokes a minute-Safety to the fabric
washed is insured by the entire absence Of
rubbing.
4 girl or boy of fifteen can work the ma.
chine and do a weeks washing for a family
of six or eight persons in two to three hours
time; and it may be relied on to cleanse the
clothing thoroughly, without assistance
from hand rubbing
Send for free Descriptive Circular and
terms to dealers, to whom exclusive right
of sale is secured.
OAKLEY & KEATING,
lS4, Water St., N. Y.
July 26,'6G-ly
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FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGES.
&c. SCHULTIE, of St, Mary's.
JESSE KYLER, Of Fox.
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Eea- Read the New Advertisements
in this weeks issue.
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COUNTY SURVEYOR.
GEO. WALMSLEY, of st. Mary's.
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FOR PRoTUONoTARY &c.
GEO. A. RATHBUN, Of Benzingcr.
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FOR AUDITOR.
b. j. JONES, of Bcneaette.
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FOR ASSEMBLY.
COL. JOHN d. HUNT,
OF FOREST COUNRY.
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L ARGE CAPACITY, GREAT Stregnth
l 4 and unequalled speed, simplicity and
completeness of operation, are qualities pc.
culiar to the
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THE KIDNEYS.

TI.s kidneys are Two in l.anoe., SD
uated at the upper part of the loin,
surrounded by fat, and consisting OF
three parts, viz: the anterior, the IN
terror. and the exterior.
The anterior absorbs; the interior consists OF
tissues or veins, which serve deposit for the
urine and convey it to the exterior; the exterior
is a conductor also, terminating in single tute,
and called the ureter; the ureters are connected
with the bladder.
The bladder is composed of various
coverings or tissues. divided into parts. viz the
upper, the lower. the nervous. and the mucous
The upper expels. the lower retains. Many have
desire to urinate without the ability, Other u
rinate without the ability to retain. This fire.
ouently occurs in children.
To cure these affections We must
bring into action the muscles. which are engaged
in their various functions If they are neglected
Gravel and Dropsy may ensue.
The reader must also be made aware
that however slight may be the attack. it is sure
to affect his bodily health and mental powers, al
our flesh and blood are supported from these
sources.
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LADIES DRESS GOODS

now opening, consisting of Plain and Fancy Silks
DelaInes Alpacas, Ginghams. Ducals, Prints, Me
rinos, Cashmeres, Plaids, Brilliants. Poplins, Be
rege. Lawns Nankins Linen, Lace Edgines Col
erettes, Braids, Belts, Wells Nets, Corsetts Nh
bias Hoods Coats. Mantels, Balm oral skirts Ho
siery, Gloves, Bonnets, Flowers, Plumes. Ribbons
Hats, Trimmings. Buttons. Combs. Shawls Braid
Musins Irish Linens, Cambrics Victoria Lawns
Swiss, Bobinets, Mulls, Linen Handkerchiefs ETC.
Of Mems Wear
They have also received q large and well select
ed Stock, consisting OF Cloths, Plain and Fancy
Gassimeres Cashmerets, Tweeds, Jeans, Cordu
Ioys, Bever-Teen, Linens, Handkerchief. Neck
ties, Hosiery, Gloves Hats Caps, scarfs etc., etc.
Ready-Made Clothing
/ q the latest styles and of the best material
consisting of Coats, Pants, Vests, Shawls. Over
coats, Drawers, Cashmere and Linen Shirts, etc.
Of Boots and Shoes,
They have a large assortment for Ladies and len
tlemen, consisting of Top Boots, Brogans, Pumps
Caters, BalmOral Boots, Slippers, Monroes, etc
Groceries and Provisions
Such as Coffee, Syrups, Sugar, Rice, Crackers
Vinegar, Candies: Cheese, Flour, Meal, Bacon
Fish, coarse and fne Salt, Teas, Mustard, ETC.
Coal Oil Lamps,
Coal oil, Lamp chimneys, Tinware a great varie
ty, Japanware, Egg beaters, Spice boxes Wire
lad els, Sleeves, busting pans, Lanterns, etc, etc.
Carpets, Oil-cloth,
Brooms. Brushes Baskets, Washboards, Buckets
Tubs, Churns Wallpaper. Candle wick. Cotton
yarn and Batting, Work baskets, Umbrellas, etc
Rafting Ropes,
Augers, Axes, Chisels Saws, Files, Hammers
Hatchets, Mills, Spikes. Gri ID stones, Stoneware
Trunks, Carpet bags, Powder, Shot, Lead, etc.
School Books,
Writing and Letter paper Fancy note and com
mercial paper. pens pencils and ink COPY books
States ink stands, fancy and common envelopes
Flayoring Extracts,
Patent Medicines, Perfumery of various kinds,
fancy soaps, Oils. Paints. yarnishes and in fact
every thing usually kept in first class Store.
Carriage Trimmings,
Shoe Findings, Glass and Putty. Fiat irons and
C0fee mills, Bed cords and Bed screvs Matches.
stove backing Washing soda and Soap, etc.
They invite all persons to call and examine
their stock and hope to give entire satisfaction.
B0YST0N. SHOWERS 4 GRAHAM
Clearheid. Pa, Sept 9th 1865
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r U RN ITU RE ROO NJ S.

u
JOHN GUELICH,
Desires to inform his old friends and customers
that having enlarged his shop and increased his
facilities for manufacturing, he is now prepared
to make to order such furniture may be desir-
ed, in good style and at cheap rates for cash. He
mostly has on hand at his -'Fu piture Rooms, y
a varied assortment of furniture, among which is,
BUREAUS AND SIDEBOARDS,
Wardrobes and Bookcases; Centre, Sofa, Parlor,
Breakfast and Dining extension Tables.
Common, French-posts, Cottage, Jen-
ny-Lind and other BedSteads.
SOFAS OF ALL KINDS, WORK-STANDS, HAT
RACKS, WASH-STANDS, DC.
Spring gseat. Cain bottom, and Parlor Chairs;
And common and other Chairs
L o 0 K l N G C l. A S S E S
OF every description hand and new glasses fc-
old frames, which will be put IL IN very
reasonable terms, on snort notice.
He also keeps on hard. furnish es TO order, Hair
Corn husk, Hair and Cotton top Mattresses.
CORFINS, OF EVERY KIND,
Made to order. and funerals attended with
Hearse, whenever desirable.
Also, House painting done to order.
The above, and many other articles furnish ed
to customers cheap for CASH exchanged for ap-
proved country produce. Cherry, Maple. Poplar.
Lin-wood and other Lumber suitable for the bust
ness, taken in exchange for furniture.
Rememb ber the shop is on Market street Clear
field, and nearly opposite the '.0ld Jew Store"
December l. 1851 JOHN GUELICH.~
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DAY AT T E n T 0 n !
GOOD BARGAINS
AT THE cLEARFIELD FOUNDRY

We hereby notify the public, that the Foundry
in the Borough of Clearfeld has been put in full
blast. by the undersigned, who are now ready TO
accommodate the community with anything per-
tanning to our line of business. We keep con-
stantly on hand general assortment of stoves and
castings, among which the following
Cook, Parlor and Template Stoves,
for burning either wood or coal; Sala-
mander stoves, No. 4 =; Vase stoves,
Nos 3 and 4; Wash-kettles, Is
and 20 gallons Farm dinner
bells, two sizes; Fire CRATES, 20 and %
inches; Plows and plow-castings.
We also prepared to make all kinds of GRIST
and SAW MILL IRONS. and special attention
will be paid to the repairing of THREsHISG MA
CHIMES
Persons in want of anything in our line. would
do well to give call. Every description of
approved country produce and old metal, taken
in exchange for our manufactures, at the highest
market price. HARLEY SONS.
Clearfeld, Nov. 1, 1865 If.
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N L Q T FL I N q III
GOOD AND CHEAPm
Men, Youths and Boys can be supplied with full
suits of seasonable and fashionable clothing at
RElZENSTEIN BROS & CO.,
where it is so Id at prices that viii induce their
purchase. The universal satisfaction which has
been given, has induced them to increase their
stock, which is now not surpassed by any estab-
lishment Of the kind in this part of the State
Reizenstein Bros & Co.,
Sell goods at q very small profit, for cash;
Their goods we'll made and fashionable.
They give every one the worth of his money.
They treat their customers all alike.
They sell cheaper than every body else.
Their store is conveniently situated.
They having purch ased their stock t reduced
prices they can sell cheaper Il an others.
For these and other reasons persons should buy
their clothing at
REIZENSTEGN BROS 4 co.
Produce of every kind taken at the highest
market prices. May Is. 1864.
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AMERICAN LUNG RESTORATIVE.

This preparation is Vegetable Compound
an Indian cure-for Lung Diseases, Coughs, Colds.
Tightness of the hest. Pain in the Breast, Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, etc This Medicine has IL most
happy effect in the above com plaints when taken
according to directions. II can be taken at all
times. and under all circumstances. and the pa
tient generally experiences almost instanta-
neous relief 1t is worth trial at least.
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AMERICAN vEGErABLE B1rrEas.

This Vegetable Compound is certain cure for
Dyspepsia Disease of the Liver. Carbuncles, E.
ruptions of the Skin, Canker in the Stomach. etc.
benefit is always experienced from the use of
one bottle. and perfect cure warranted when the
patient perseveres in taking sufficient quantity.
In some from two to three bottles will effect
azure No change of diet is necessary Our ad-
vice is eat good ubstantial food and enough of it.