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GENERAL DIRECTORY.
Judiciary.

District Judge--Wm r Robertson.
Commissioner in Bquity-Isaac II Means.
Clerk of Court-Saml b Clowney.
Sheriff-Elisha w Ollever.
Ordinary-James Johnston.
Tax Collector-Robert II Jennings
Coroner-Robert Hawthorn.
Bsoheator-Jacob Feaster.
Notary Publio-Jas s Stewart.
Magistrates.
jas E Caldwell, William Crosby, Robert
Hawthorn, Daniel B Kirkland, Henry Glib
son, George II Miller, James Aiken, William
p Broom, William Nj Martin, DR. William
Carlisle, II II Counts, DR. d Lauderdale.
BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS.
Commissioners of Roads.
Howell Edmunds, John Lemon, Edward
Mobly, Robert b Smith, William b Wood
ward, DR. John d Palmer, Laban C Chappell,
DR. J II MoMaster, Thomas NJ Lyles. John s
Douglass, Robert Ford, john w McMeekin,
l. NJ Bookhardt, Gen Edward Taylor.
Commissioners of Free Schools.
Thos II Jones. Jacob Bookmap, Arthur
X Craig, William Crosby, James. A MeCro-
ry, r & Ellison, DR. r McMaster, DIR w E
Aiken.
Con'missio"ersto Approve P2b-
lie Securities. ~
Henry L Elliott, James r Aiken, John H
Propst, Mansol Hall, James Stewart.
Commissioners of Public Build.
inSs.
James b McCants, Hugh b McMaster,
Dr. w y Aiken, o II Thompson, James H
Rion, Thomas Jordan, George II McMaster.
Commissioner of the Poor.
Robt Hawthorn, Treasurer,
Rey Porter, Clerk.
Gen p ID Cook, D'B Kirkland.
Town Officers.
Interfdant-Dr w f Aiken!
Wardens-Dr G III Ladd. w B Sreight, L
W Dhvall, jas. McElroy.
90, Representatives,
Senate--Gen John Bratton.
House Of Representatives-W William
Rllston, James r Aiken, Baylis E Elkin.
Mount Zion society.
James r Aiken-President.
James Stewart-Secretary and Tres.
Trustees of Mount Zion Ccllege-W r
Robertson, j. B McCants, III Rion, G IL
McNlaster, DR. w Il Aiken.
Principal and Teachers of MT.
Zion College.
GA Woodward-Prinoipal
Assistants-Rev W p DaBose, w NJ
Dwight
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-07-04

A Coon JoKE.-A Mr. McGhan, OF
City, lately brought a suit
Tor SANDER, against Mr., Clephane, the
Abolition Postmaster in that city
during A. LIS term, for writing an al
ledgcd libelous letter to the War
Department, charging the pla'ntlif
with being disloyal and a secession
Fympatizer Mr.. McGhan was at the
time in the employ ofthc Department
and was dismissed. He brought suit
and the court and jury awarded him
$4,000 damages. This is just about
the sum that every blatant loyalis'
should pay, either to the government
or to those they imprisoned and sland
cred.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-07-04

SHOCKING AccIDENT.-A horrible
accident occurred at Louisville Ky last
Monday, in which two young ladies
Miss Jennie Brown and Miss Sallie
Hart-lost their lives. About three
o'clock the ladies left tho house and
proceeded to the water closet. After
being absent about one hour and a
half, the mother Of Miss Brown went
in search of her, and found that the
flooring had given way, prccipitating
both young ladies into the vault.
When Miss Brown was extricated
she was quite dead. Miss Hart lived
but few minutes after being relieved
They were both Is years of age, anC
highly accomplished. Miss Brown
was daughter of DIR. W. w Brown
and Miss Hart was spending the day
at his residence.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-07-04

INDICTMENT OF JUDGE THoMAs.--lt
will be remembered that Judge II. w.
Thomas of the Seventh Judicial Cir
cult of Virginia, some weeks ago re-
fused to admit the testimony of ne
gro in case before him where colored
men we're not concerned on the ground
that he must be governed by the law
Of the State and not by the United
States. 1t is now stated that for this
act Judge Thomas was indicted by the
United States grand jury at the erecent-
session of Judge Underwood's court
at Richmond No stops whatever
have been taken toarrest Judge Thorn
as undor the indictment.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-07-04
A.tention-A Proposition.

5xhe undersigned proposes to iurn-
|Ntbe oCearfeld Republican," during
IA approaching campaign to new
hscribers at reduced price TO clubs,
the period of four monthS-July,
r gust. September and October upon
Ibe following terms.
. eoples to cne address, cash in advance SO 90
" 500
h thus offer the paper below cost, be
at the rate Of 81 so $3.50 sl.20 per
I. for the purpose of getting it into
Dre general circulation. There arc
La Democrats in the county, who
not take the county paper. This
Il all be avoided +; if our Democratic
lands sacrifice as much time as we
ii money, in trying to get their neigh
~ TO subscribe for the Republican.
q Club of ten (S5.00) can be raised in
'ny township in the county if some
ia will spend a little time. We hope
~ friends in the different boroughs
Ia townships will bring this matter
efore their neighbors. If we receive
.roper encouragement, at this time,
Ne will before two months pass around,
lad four columns more TO our paper
fbe Press and necessary material to
Ii this. will cost us about 81, 200.
No attention will be paid to orders,
.nless accompanied by the cash. Ad-
aress Gro. B. GooDLANDER,
Clearfeld, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-07-04

na-It is no longer fashionable "at
court to speak Of the late trouble in
this country as a rebellion. Mr.. Sec
retary Seward, in his official announce
ment of the death Of General Cass,
speaks of his "exalted patriotism at a
recent period Of political disorder" 3"
The Baltimore american expects next
TO hear the most terrible and ground
less'rebellion on record spoken ofas IAN
unfortunate family quarrel" or, as
Mrs. Parington would express it, "a
slight constipation of our internal TO
lations. Pittsburg Gazette.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-07-04

DRESS MAKINo.-We call the atten-
tention of our readers to the adyer-
tisement of Mrs. Binder, in another
column. The citizens of the county
while in the city, will do well by call
iuc at her establishment. Those who
do not visit the city, and wish any
thing in her line, can be accommodated
by addressing her, at 1881 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-07-04

ScuooL EXHIBITION. The pupils OF
Rev. p. L. Harison's school will give
Nm exhibition at the court house, ON
Friday evening next Parents and
the public are invited to attend. I'd
miltance free.
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1866.


l866. 1866.
nHllADELrnlA AND ERIE RAIL
L ROAD. This great line trascnos the
northern and Northwest cooniirs o. penniylya.
MIA to the city of Efio on Lake ktle.
II hes been l1ascd and Il operated BY the
PENN'A RAIL ROAD COMPANY.
Time Of Passenger trains At EMPORIUM.
Leave Eastward
Erie Mall Train a.O2 pm.
Erie Express Train has Pm.
Leave " cstward.
Rrie Mail Train l2oo NJ.
Er Express Train l.53 A. NJ.
Passenger car. ruR through on the Erie Mall
and Express Trains without change both wsys
between philadelphia and Erie.
New York Connection.
Leave Y. YORK at . o. m. arri, al Erie $50 am.
Leave Erie at AS pm, arrive am. YORK 40 p.In
No change Of Cars between Erie N.forE.
Elegant Sleeping Cars on all Night trains.
For information respecting Passenger bust
ness, apply at Cor. seth and Market SITS, Phil'a
And for Freight business Of the Companye
Agents S. j. Kingston, jr., Cor. 18Th and Market
streets, Philadelphia.
]. w. Reynolds, Erie.
VIM. Brown, Agent, N, G. r. r., Baltimore.
H. II. IIousToN General Freight Agt. Phil'a.
II. w. GwINNEn, General Ticket Agt. PhiPa.
A l.. TYLER, General Sup't, Williamsport.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-07-04

u@rWO observe by the Elk Adpo-
cate, that Hon. Henry Southcr has
consented to become a candidate for
Congress in this District "Hank," on
which side
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-07-04
ITHoi WHOf WHO l-oUR NEXT
A DMINIsrRATOR,s NOTICE.-NotI

N is hereby given that Letters Of Administra-
ton have this day been granted 20 the undorzgn-
ed, on the Estate Of George ,. Kyler, decd, late
of Bradford township, Clearfcld county, Pa. All
persons knowing themselves indebted 10 said Es-
tate are requested to make immediate payment,
and those having claims against the same, will
present them duly authenticated FOR settlement
JOHN II. KYLER,
june C, lsGG-Ct-pd Administrator.
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chasing elsewhere. May ., lSG6-tf.

EDUCATIONAL The undersigued iatends
II opening a school IN the Town Hall, Ciear-
feld, on the First Monday in jane TO continue
for term Ct e'eveu weeks.
Thourourhness will be aimed at IN all our in
struction ''Not how much but how we'll Is the
principle upon which the exercises will be con-
Quoted
Particular attention paid to Penmanship and
ook Keeping.
daily register is kept Of the attendance, de-
rorimenI and reciiaiions Of each pupil which Is
sent weekly to parents, thus furnishing them
with constant information Of his standing and
progress in school.
Fnblic exhibitions are not held At any stated
limo, but parents and guardians are respectfully
invited TO visit the school and observe the man
ner in which the daily work is performed.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Spelling, Reading, Writing, Primary Arithme,
Il, and Geographv. 81 90
Grammar biography, History, Arithmetic and
Book Keeping - w
Algebra, Philosophy, Geomsiry, Mensuration
and Surveying, - w
Latin and Greek with any Of the above bran h.
os ~ w
For further information apply to
May 2s, 1866. c. b. SANDfoRD, Principal
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-07-04

The following is synopsis Of the
proceedings and doings of Court for
June term, 1866:
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1866-07-04

n9- General Cass was estimated to
bs worth from four 10 FIVE million
dollars.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-09-19

The mule is hall hoss. aud half J ackass.
and then kums TO a foil stop, natur dis
k"v-ring her mistake. Tina weigh more.
ak"rdin To their h-h, than any other kree.
tur, exsep, crosbar. Tha kant hear
epnv quicker, nor further than the boss.
vet their ears are big enough for SHOW
shoes, f"n kan trust them with emmy
one whos- rf- amt worth emmy more than
the mule. Tie only wa ~ keen them
into prst-r, il tn turn them inru a MED
der ".ing, and lie, Them jump out, Tba
are reddv ior use. ns, ss soon IS thev
will dn tu abuse: Tha haint got any
friends, snd will live on hucker berry
brush. with az occasona! chance at Kan
ala thrssp''. Tina are 4 modern inven
shu0. don; uink the Bible deIudes 10
them at all. Ths sell for mora money
than amy other dom -s,ik an.nila. You
kant tell their age by looking INTO their
mouth ennv more than va rull Mexi
can c.nuons Tha never hsv no disease
that n good club won, heal Ii tha ever
die rhs must kun rite tn lif. again, hr
! never heard nobody say "ded mue."-
'fha are like sum men, very kcrrupt At
har'e'; i've known them tu be COOL mule.
fer six months, just TO gs, chance to
kick somebody. ] never owned one, and
never mean to, unless there is a United
Stats la~ passed requiring il. The only
reason Why ths ara pashun,, is b.kau.-
:ha are ashamed OF themsellfs I never
seen ed1ik.ted mules in 3 sirkns. The
ko"Id kick and bic tremejis. I would
no, sa what am forced tu say aein the
mn'e. " his birth want an outrage, and
man wanttu blame Tor il. Emmy man
VINO Is willing III drive q mule. ought tu
ke examp, by Law from running for the
Iegislstu-. Tba are the s,rouge creature.
on earth. and heaviest. according tn thei,
size j herd tell Nv one Who fell oph from
F,he tow path. on the Fri kaoawl, and
sunk "a soon ~ he touch.d bottom, bu,
he kept rite on towing the boat tu the
next s'ashuu, breathing through his ears
which stuck ont Nv the water, about
fee, O inches; did not sea this did, but
an auc,ioneer told IN Nv IL. and ! neve,
knew an auctionser tu lie unless il was
absolutely convenient
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NUMBER 81.
resolution; which was referred To- tho
Committee on Officers and Offices:

resolution; which was referred To- tho
Committee on Officers and Offices:
WHEREAS information has been receiv.
ed that, in some OF the Districts OF this
State, the officers thereof have been re-.
curing their fees and perquistes of office
to ee paid in coin or Its equivalent in cur.
rency and whereas the present scarcity
OF money and great distress and poverty
OF the country, the currency at par 10
deemed amply remunera,ive for all costs
OF said officers; be it, therefore,
RESOLVED, That every officer Of this
State, and attorney and other person en-.
titled to COSTS under the Act fixing tho
amount Of taxed costs due to District and
other officers Of this State for any and
every service, shall only be allowed such
costs in United States legal tender notes,
or bills receivable ofthe State. at par value,
when rendered, any notice bv them pub.
Iished to the contrary notwithstanding.
Mr.. Sparkman introduced a resolution
relative to the expediency Of working the
roads OF the State under general system
of contracts.
Mr.. Bcnbow introduced resolution
making the shooting Of firearms on OF
over the enclosed or unenclosed grounds
Of person, without his permission, .
misdemeanor, punishable by fue or im.
prisonment.
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Wonders.

When young man is clerk in a stors
and dresses like prince, smokes "foine
cigars" drinks "no;ce brandy" attends
theatres, dances and the like. wonder
if lie does all upon the avais Of his
clerkship?
When young lady sits in tfe parlor
during the day, with her lily white fin.
ger. covered with rings, | wonder If her
mother don't wash the dishes, and do
the work in the kitchen
When deacon Of tie church selle
strong drink, and burrys the poor drum.
kards soul to hell, instead Of trying to
reform him, 7 wonder il he relys on the
merits Of Christ for sal.ation :
When man goes three times a day
90 get dram, wonder il, by and.by, he
won't 60 four times?
When a young man marries a lady
who does not know how 10 make a loaf
Of bread or mend garment, wonder II
he is not lacking somewhere, say towards
the top for instance9
When a man receives newspaper
weekly. and takes great delight in read
ing it, but neglects TO pay for it, won.
der if he has a eoul or a eizzsd
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Coon ADVICE TO MAsoNs-l. To live
more puuc,iously faithful to Masonic prin.
ciples and teachings. praoticing moro
strictly all the moral duties, and being
more devoted to charity.
2. To check the introduction in The
Order the immoral, the curious, the igno.
rant, and tho selfish.
8. To cease festivals, and professions,
and shows, whereby there are attracted
20 US the superficial and the unsteady.
4. To encourage Masonic literature,
whereby all our brethren may be enlight.
ened and strengthened, the day having
passed when ignorance can any more 40.
sist Masonry than devotion.
6 To lay ssids our SNOWY rsgalis aud
employ only the simple white apron, the
badge Of a Mason to reduce our titlss
and degrees to the simpler and older for.
mula 10 forbid presents to officers, where.
by corruption and favori,sm are engsn.
dered 70 prohibit all eleclionesring for
office; and especially to become ,scyst
society, doing good to all, and without
osteutation. q National Freemason.
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LANCASTER G. H., s. G., SEPT, 10, 1866.

few moments would place us inside Of our
lines. lis,eTed tor the rush Of the river,
bnt the thunder Of our hofses feet drown,
ed It. Finally it broke upon nv ear, At
the same moment nv horse rose with a
bound IKE a rocket, and sprsrp into the
s'feam. A cheer Of triumph broke from
my lips as felt tie water splash in nv
face, reckless cry from my old comrades
answered me, and forming into line on
the bank thev prepared to cover the re
treat The old farmer and his ~ife follow
ed me across, and as We Climbed the on
posite hank. I pointed to the lights OF
New Market, shining across the old fields.
and told ttem 10 spur on. Turning again
to the river bank, waited for my men.
Even with young lady in nv arms
could not desert them .hu.. N4ught
WIS heard now hut the rush of our pur,
suers hoFsss, rs they came NJ. Nv men
stood finn until they 90, within finv
wards, when they poured in smashing
vollev, so close and so wirherng, that the
enemv recnled from it, as though il had
beet n battery Of. artillery. A shout o.
wild triumph fose from the scouts, rs
wheeling their horses they dashed Them
into the flood, and in a few moments
stood hes de me.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-09-19

DARLISaToN.-The Southerner says:
Mr. Keith, who lives near Tim monsvills.
was returning, very early, on the morning
Of the 22d ult., from the house Of sick
friend, when, bis attention being aroused
by the popping Of a cap, he looked to The
side Of the road and perceived that = na
gro, with whom he had been, for some
time, on bad terms, wa, attempting to
sho' thin. Drawing bis pistol, Mr.. Keith
shot thrice, wounding the nsgso each time,
who, however, managed to make bis co
cape. Walking on, Keith bad not pro.
ceeded far, when the negro suddenly
rushed upon him again, and, crying, "pew
its my time," shot, blowing off part Of
Keith's head and killing him instantly
The negro was arrested, under warrant
from magistrate, aud now awaits his
trial. His wounds are severe and he may
not live to stand it.
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that established by Ordinance Of March
16. 1888.

16. 1888.
Mr. DePass introduced = resolution
which was referred TO Special Commit
tee, consisting Of the Chairmeu Of the
Standing Committees Of the House-that
the General Assembly during its present
special session, confne itself TO such mat.
ters as are recommended in the message
Of his Fscellency the Governor Of this
State. and all matters pertaining thereto.
Mr.. Graham introduced a resolution.
which vas agreed to. that the Committee
Of Ways and Means inquire as to the
deficiency in HE appropriations made at
the last sessions Of this Legislature. to
pay the contingent accounts allowed. and
that they report bill making appropria,
tions to supply such deficiency.
Mr.. 8scbman introduced a resolution.
which was agreed to, that II be referred
TO the Committee OF WAYS and Mesns 10
provide for the redemption of the bills
receivable.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-09-19
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER G, 1866.

SENATE The Senate met at l2 m.
Hon T. c. Weatherly. Senator elect
from Marlboro in the place Of Hon w.
d. Johnson, appeared and took his seat.
Snodrv papers we're received from the
House OF Representatives.
Mr.. Towaes introduced q bill. to alter
and fix the times for holding the Courts
or General Sessions and Common Pleas
10 this State.
Mr.. Winsmitb introduced a bill TO 40
cure civil rights to persons Of color.
NJ Bust presented the memorial Of
the several banks Of this State, PRAYING
legislation and relief from the imposition
Of penalties prescribed by Law: also. the
memorial Of the Peoples Mail Steamship
Company. praying incorporation.
HOUSE oy arpRKsssrArIvrs.
The house met at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. w. A. Moore presented the msmo,
rial Of sundry eisiEeps Of Lancaster Dis.
trict. praying the aid Of the State to SO
cure against the. want Of bread.
Mr. Magrath, introduced resolution,
which vi" agreed to, ss to the proprie,y
aud expediency Of legislation 10 reference
to setting a depreciation table similar TO
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-09-19
A bad m.ssa 70, blacks-Massacbu.e,,s.

A bad msssa fot blacks NJ assacbu use,ts.
Misery loves compsny-so does mar.
riagesble young lady.
why 10 q fourquar, jug like lsdy's
saddle ! Because il holds a gallon.
The gentleman who borrowed an oys,
ter koifs with which to open an account
at bankers. is anxious to meet with q
pa,ep, cork,crsw TO draw check.
Dr.. Johnson once dinsd with a Scot.
,isb lady who bad botch for dinner. Az
ter the DR. bad tasted il. she asked him
III was good. "It is good for hogs,
the doctor. "Lst me help
yoa TO some mors." inuocenlly rep.ied the
lady.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-09-19

PRoBLRM.--Ii four cats with sixteen
legs csn catch fourteen rs,s with forty.
two legs, while an old woman With t~o
tongues is saying Jack Robinson, hew
masy legs must eight rats have 70 ess
away from the same numSsr Of cats IN
two minutes. due allowance being made
for tAre aud lrelt