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A Stirring Speech.


The A. j. Democracy organized Clymer
Club at the Court House in Clearfield bor-
ough, on Tuesday evening, Sept. Ilth,
which was addressed by Goodlander, the
editorof the Republican,. Our underground
reporter, though not in favorable position
for hearing, succeeded in getting the speech
in full, which we lay before our readers, to
wit:
Mr. President-Sir: I say niger Sir,
allow me to say-nigger! And Mr. Presi-
dent, if [ may be permitted to say-niggeri
would Peiterate most emphaticalIy-
GER And in conclusion | take the liber-
ty of saying once again-NIGGAH! -!
Boo NIGGAH III! !" Tremendous out
bursts of applause.
As the Democratic spouters, who are per-
ambulating our county in the hopeless cause
of Clymer, seem to have an unusually severe
attack of ''nigger on the brain" we would
kindly advise them, in order to save trouble,
to adopt Georges concise style of presenting
the ''niggah" to their audiences. The eff
feet cannot fail to be overpowering.
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0verhauling A Falsehood.

The following explains itself It dispeses
of falsehood which has been extensively
circulated in support of bad cause:
Rooms UNION STATE CENTRAL Com !
MITE, ll05 CHESTNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13. 1863.
C. w. Ashcorl, Esq, Hope,ceH, Pa:
DEAR SIR: Yours of the 1lth inst, is
duly received, enclosing that shameless false
card on the subject of bounties given by
Congress to white and colored soldiers
Our political adversaries are acting upon
the adage, "A lie we'll adhered to is as good
us the truth As Military agent of Penn
sylvania at Washington for more then two
years, [ became familiar with all the laws
of Congress granting bounties to soldiers.
most positively affirm that no act OF acts
of Congress discriminate against lohite SOL
dters or IN taror Of col0red soldiers All
assertions to the contrary are falsehoods, in
tended to misead and deceive
You are at liberty to make any use you
please of this communication
Yours, truly,
FIR. JORDAN, Chairman.
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Don't Trade OFF

The Democrats, knowing that Hester ely
mer hasn't the ghost of chance of being
elected Governor, will probably offer to Re-
publieans that, if the latter will vote for
their Congressional candidate, they will get
an equal number of Democrats to vote for
Gen. Geary. Whilst we feel confident that
no sound Republican will thus trade off, but
will vote the whole ticket, we deem it only
prudent to put all upon their guard against
any scheme of this character.
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Giving il Tn.

The Republican victory in Maine has
been so overwhelming, that the New York
Herald gives up in despair In leading
editorial it says
The results of the Maine election are very
decisive and very significant. They are
startling and incomprehensible to the con-
servatives, and indicate popular ground
s,oeH ,choliy unexpected by the radicals
themselves. Had the Republicans SIM
ply had something like their standing ma
jority IN Maine, the result could have been
explained by the simple statement that the
battle was fought between the Union party
of the war and the old Copperhead peace
Democracy. But the enormous gains to the
Republican cote throughout the State re
quires u larger erplanation. Whatever
may have been the real causes, however.
operating to bring about the extraordinary
results of this Maine election, 1t Is too deci-
sire against the Democracy and coaserca
tires to be limited to Name We apprehead
that as an all oar political contests of the
past Of q national character, the result IN
Name indicates the general drift of the cleo
tions coming after 1t throughout the North
err, States. The prospect now of a conser
vative majority In the next Congress is very
doubtful; the prospect of another radical
Congress is better than it has appeared at
any time since December last. In short
this Maine election of 1866 will. probably
mark another aeto chapter n, our political
history, and perhaps another reorganization
of parties and another reconstruction of
party platforms for the Presidential election,
beginning with the close of the coming cleo
tions OF October and November.
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How it Works /!

The arrival, in England, of the proceed,
ings of the National Copper. johnson Con
vention which met in Philadelphia, had the
effect to put up the price of rebel bonds in
the foreign market. during the progress
OF the war, reverse to the Federal arms in
the field always had precisely the same eff
feet upon the securities abroad. Our neigh
bors across the water evidently think that
though treason was defeated at Appomat {
tox Court House it has achieved an impor-
tant vitory at Philadelphia.
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Our Candidate for Assembly.

The Republican Coaferees of this Dis
trict have selected JAMES NJ MCKAY, ESQ.
of Forest county, as their candidate for As
sembly. Mr. Mckay is an excellent man, a
sound Republican, and will make good run
at home. Let our friends in this county
cast every vote for him on the day of cleo
ton
The Democratic candidate is JOHN d.
HUNT Esq, and resides in Forest also.
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DEGIsTER's NOTICE.-Notice is hsr.b

REGISTER'S NOTICE.-Notice is hereby
- given, that the following accounts have been
examined and passed by me, and remain filed oi
record in this Office for the inspection of heirs
iegateescreditorsa and all others in any other way
interested, and will be presented to the next W
2hans Court of Clearfeld county, TO be held 81
the COnrt House, in the Beroagh of Clearhed,
commencing on the 4th Monday of Sept 1866.
Final account of Christian Korb, guardian o.
Christiana Merwine minor child of Conrad Mer-
wine. late OF Brady tp. ClearfeId county, decd
The account of Thomas Mehafey guardian o.
Henry Clay Pearce, minor child Of Jonathan
Pearce, late of Chest tp., Clearfeid county deed
r. ne accoant OF Thomas Mehafcy. guardian Of
u NJ fearce, minor child of Jonathan Pearee'
late of Chest tip Clesrfeld county, decd.
final account of John Rorabaugh, guardian OF
Catharine Pearce, minor child of Jonath an Pearcs
late OF Chest tp., Clearfeld county, decd.
Final account of John Rorabaugh, guardian d
James Pearce, minor child of Jonathan Pearcs'
late of Chest tp., Clearfeld county, decd
The account of Hartmick Buck, Adm'r. Of Chn
T. Buck, late of Bradford tp., Clearfeld county
deceased
Final account of Thomas F Rishel executorof
the last will and testament Of Samuel kishella'
of Brady tp., Clearfeld county, decd.
The partial account of James B. Clark, Adm :;
of Patrick Qainn. late Of Pean twp. Clearheld
county. deceased.
Final account of Samuel Byers, administrat'
of VIM. II. Lloyd: deceased
The Final account of james Wrigley, AdminT
traitor OF the estate of Rudolph Litz late Of Bosgs
tip. Clearfeld county decd
Final account Of A. S. Goodrich, administrstot
OF Samuel Watson late of Bradford tp., Clearhsia
county, deceased.
Final account of VIM B. Alexander, executra
of the last will and testament of VIM. B. Alsxan'
deceased l. G. BARGER,
Registers Office, Aug. 20, '6s. Register
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Hard Run for an Argument,

The editor of the Cearfeld Republican,
after noticing last week the robbery at the
First National Bank in this place on the Sth
instant, sagely concludes that
The Greely reformers have indeed
wrought great work among u.s. A daily
catalogue of crimes is the legacy they have
bequeathed our country"
This is way of attempting to make po-
litical capital that has the merit of original
ity, certainly. At the same time, it would
only have been fair on the part of the Re
publican had it informed its readers that all
Of the offenders are Democrats, Besides
this, 1t seems to us that the editor of that
paper might just as logically contend that
the Greely reformers'h were the cause of
bank or store tills being robbed dozen or
fifteen years ago, as to urge that the daily
catalogue of crimes now committed are at
trlbutable to their teachings. The one
would be as sensible as the other, and lust
about as truthful
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-09-19

New YoRK-The Democratic Conven-
ton of New York have sacrificed General
John A. Dix as the candidate for Governor,
and selected Hon. John T. Hoffman, May
or OF New York city, as their candidate.
With HIM as an opponent we will have
an easy victory. Around Dix cluster all the
memories of long life of good services.
Hoffman has nothing to recommend him.
He is the head of corrupt clique in New
York city, and out of the city he is the
weakest man that could have been put up.
Governor Fenton, with his clear record as
State Executive, will have not the least
trouble in knocking down this man of straw
set up by the conservatives.
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1863.
Maj. l,73S Mai. 1,794

We give the above for the information of
the public From other portions of the
District we have the most fattering accounts
of Mr.. Scofelfs prospects, indicating his
reelection by an increased majority. All
that Ia needed is a fall turnout at the polls
on the Second Tuesday of October Go to
work, then, at once, and never cease work
ing from now TO the election, and the result
will be a most glorious victory over the ene-
mics of the Union.
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Another Rehallion.u y

Montgomery Blair, in his speech at Port
land, Maine, predicted that there would be
a rebellion in the North. He was right for
once for the rebellion now going on against
me- and ''my policy" is one of the most
formidable on record, as is instanced by the
result of the two great battles just fought
in Maine and Vermont-the people being
the victors over the Presidential policy.
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STRAY STEER.-Came tresnass;no on a.
~ premises of the subscriber residing in Goshen
township, about the 1st OF June last brindIe
molly steer about two years old with some white
IN the face and on both fanks. The owner in re-
quested to come forward, prove property. nav
charges and take him away or he will be sold as
the law directs N 80
Sept 5. ls66,-pd JOHN SMITH
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CAuTION All persons are hereby caution
~ ed against purchasing or in any way med.
diing with one bay horse, one bay mare, two set
of han and a two horse wagon now in posses.
sion of j W. Barber, of Brady township as The
same belong to Ine and have only been left with
said Barber on loan and are subject to my order
Sept. 10. 1866 -py SR LOBAUGH
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Tolnsure attention, the CASH must accomps.
ny notices, as sfollows:-All Cautions snd Strays,
with 81, so; Auditors, Administrators and E1.
eeutors' notices, 81, so, each Dissolutions, 50,
an other transient Notices at the same raier
other a1vsrtisements at 81, SO per square, for sor
less sertions. Ten lines lor less count fausra
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4 VA iIoN All persons are hereby caution
~ ed against purchasing or taking an assign.
ment of certain prom issory note, given by the
undersigned to iona. Wiser dated August 3ist
1866, and calling for seventy five ;S75) dollars.
as we VIII not pay the same unless compelled by
due of law, not having received valns
therefor.
Sept. 10, 1862 POWNAJJ A. SON
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Andrew johnson in speech made at
Nashville, Tenn, in September 1864, said:
Whenever you find man anywhere pra-
ting about the Constitution of the United
States, spot him; he's traitor
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REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
ASSOCIATE JUDGES

ASSOCIATE JUDGES
ARTHUR BELL, Esq., of Bell township.
1t. TH0S. LIDDELL, of Clearfeld Bor.
COMMISSIONER
JACOB HOOVER. ESQ.,, of Lawrence Twp.
AUDITOR:
JOHN RUSSELL, ESQ.,, of Penn township.
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1t is stated that mass of the best camel
coal of the size of whale contains more oil
than there is in that fish.
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Gen. Geary sent two hundred dollars for
the relief of those who sustained injuries by
the sad accident at Johnstown, on Friday
last
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Cotton spectators at Columbia, Tenn,
are offering to contract for the coming cot
ton crop at twenty-f cents per pound.
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lTEM.-ln his recent speech at Erie Pres
ident johnson said:
Il tell you all the powers in He'll cannot
turn me from my purpose
Doubtless they don't want to.
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Aew advertisements.

dapeFttseeatssst nKargr type, ,cnfs of plars
style'ciH be price forspacs ocenpisd
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Scofield's Prospects.

Below we give statement of the vote, in
the 10th Congressional District, at the last
two elections
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REPUBLICAN DISTRICT TICKET.

FOR CONGRESS-:
Hon. GLENN W. SC0FIELD. of Warren.
FOR ASSEMBLY:
JAMES ". MKAY, ESQ.,, of Forest Co..
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FOR GOVERNOR:
Maj. Gen. JOHN W. GEARY, of Cumb. Co.
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LNEN BUSTERS, selling at cost at
sept. ,, lo66.-lm. J. p. KRATZER'S.
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Kaftsman's guurnal.

CLEARFIELD, PA, SEPT. 10, 1866,
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E1MPIRE SHUTTLE SEWING MA.
lily and manufacturing purposes Contai, ~ ~ "a ~
latest improvements; are speedy noiseless, du-
rable; and easy to work Illustrated cirenlsrs
free agents wanted. Liberal discount ntailowed.
CO, 6l6 broadway, New York Sep 6s.v
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'oLn ouiIS.-Coat pants and vest, of
Il mixed cashmere for sI3 co. Light cashmere
anu no vest to match (a wool and we'll madej
'os e., ~ W, eUvera'ls, selling tsl 90. at
-ooPI. = Io"o.-1m. J P KRATZER'S
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UNION REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
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Have you Heard the News from Maine.
Good News and True 2"
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CHAPTER III.

PUNCTUALITY-How TO KEEP DINNER WARN
BERTHA CHAPMAN's vIsIT-HER MANAGEMENT.
1t would become wearisome TO detail the
various ways by which | arrived at peace and
comfort. You may smile, for | did become
famous as household manager-so my friends
thought. l certainly often pondered upon the
magical process, whatever 1t might have been,
which enabled me to retain, TO his dying hour,
the love OF my husband in It's freshest form;
and not only this, but TO create an everspringing
affection tar more reliable than when our
marriage VOWS were spoken. But can under
stand IT all now.
In the early part of my married life before
my days OF reformation, an intuiuve feeling
made me fear that my husbands love was drift
ing away-there is no other term to call 1T;
there seemed not much visible outward sign
but nevertheless 1t was fact. In all my lite, TO
see and know an evil was, with me, to remedy
it. To lament bygone OF any kind, which 1t
was not IN my power to avert or TO repair,
always considered weakness. Ii l could
remedy the error / did so, aud at once;
and l never stopped at halEmeasures,
which only wrought confusion. Thoroughly
did enter upon the matter, whatever it was
take up my burden with all my strength, and
walk straight on; hence it has been said OF me,
s'WhicheVer way she falls, it rs on her feet.n
The trials | have passed through need not be
dilated upon here; they have been enough to
make the bravest heart succumb, but nine never
did; hiqher Power upheld me; that felt, and
also that miraculous strength seemed to pour
into my spirit when it was needed: therefore
mad no lear IOf tne lulure, now udIk SOGVer une
present hour, and IL was always with the present
had to deal. My business now was to win
back my husbands interest in me-to live toI
him alone; beauty OF face or grace OF form
never possessed; but the same charm which
won him could thought, also keep him. Ny
dress had been slightly neglected, for had IL
my careessness imagined that anything would
do for home ''That will do, nobody's coming,
was too frequently my mental ejaculation, anC
thus a crumpled ribbon or collar would occa
sionally offend my husbands critical eye, Jh'
offehse seen more in its expression than by an!
utterance OF tongue.
Again punctuality was unheeded; it mattereC
not to me whether dinner was ready at the ap
pointed hour, or ten or twenty minutes later
even half an hour thought not of Importance
and yet in my own home my mother was th
soul of exactitude; in fact her fatssings on thi
point seemed to me to be fault and man
ximes before marriage mentally thought tina
30 be so very punctual was to be very often trOu
bles0me- TO idle people especially-for 1t wa
alWays q scamper with me to be IN time 70
How often since had been my own house
keeper had seen nay husband come home at tn
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Philadelphia and New York Now and
Fifty Years Ago.
THE almost Aladdin like changes which occur
in the wealth of cities during few decades,
the sudden variations OF the course Of com
merce, the abatement of trade, and the
ebb and flow of capital, are all most
striklngly illustrated by the position which
Philadelphia holds to-day, and that which
she held half century since. We do not pro-
pose to go over the ground so often covered,
by examinations or suggestions of remedies
The cures for the evils are well known to our
citizens, and the irrevocable past cannot be
blotted out by abusing others or self-regret
WHAT we were we can be again, and it is our
purpose merely to quote from statistics, and
show what we were when the country was
yet young. The same prominence now Sc
cured by New York was once our own, and
that we have lost it by being beaten on our
own ground s.shown by the foreign exports
for 1S61:-
Philadelphia Sl0 OlS 09l
New YORK l0o,6Uo 6lo
Hence, it is to the inland commerce that
both owe their life. 1t is from the West that
each derive their modes Of subsistence. They
are rivals for the possession of the same
channel, and the struggle must be to the
death to decide which shall win.
The registered and licensed tonnage of the
two ports in 1861 was:-
PIN soelphia. a..................... 259 3l3O5 tons.
New OK .....,....'...'...,,...,..l, H. ,03J,300Z "
Hence it will be seen that New York, pre-
vious to the war, had shipping interest six
times as great as Philadelphia. To the great
gain made by the metropolis we have only
to compare the wealth of the two cities as
shown by the subscription to the old United
States Bank stock, when we took $9,S79,4OO
TO New York's $2,OO1 200.
The average of the foreign expectations
from our port for fifteen years, from 1906 to
1909, was nearly sixteen millions of dollars per
annum. In 1905 we exported to foreign
countries to the value of $23, ,150,264 In 1906
$31,3s4,O91; and in 1907, $2S,919,S72. In
the year 1910 our export was 1925, 1852,
while that OF the State ofNew York, as given
by Mr.. GALLATIN, was but ST. 7,242,330-
almost identical in amount.
The exports of the respective cities, for
stated periods of ten years, each were as
iolloWs:-
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The Mexican Question.

THE late news from France, in reference to
the Mexican question, might be regarded as
important, were it safe to accept the utter
ances of the Paris journals as expressive of
the sentiments and intentions Of the Govern
ment. 1t is, however, notorious that such
utterances on the other, as well as on this,
side Of the Atlantic are not always reliable.
For instance, the Constitutional, which
claims to be sort OF Imperial organ, says
that the "French Government will never
yield to Intimidation, and that no excitement,
whether it exists at home or abroad, will
make the Emperor relax in his habitual So
licitude for the molal and material interests
OF the country" This is obviously intended
for the French people, who are not too
well pleased with that passage of the recent
speech IRON the throne in which the purpose
to withdraw the French troops from Mexico
was announced. And we are confirmed in
this Interpretation OF. the sentence above
quoted by the fact that the same paper, in a
subsequent part of its editorial, adds that 'the
troops from Mexico will return precisely on
the conditions mentioned in the speech from
the throne, namely, without endangering the
French interests we have gone to defend in
those distant countries"
Now, it happens that the "Fr each inte-
rests" referred to were certain pecuniGry
claims, whose payment has probably been
already secured ;Iand though it is likely that, if
our civil war were not brought to a close,
NAPOLEON would extend his designs in Mex
leo beyond The mere collection of debt, he
has evidently deemed it wise to withdraw in
tine from a political enterprise in which he
was in danger OF coming eventually into con-
fict with the United States. In making that
retrograde movement, however, he is obliged
to preserve his own integrity with the French
people, who are Jealous OF their honor; and,
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at No. los ;. Third street. Price, Three Cents
Per Copy (DCo,bte Sbeet) or Eighteen Cents Per
WeeI, roSdbIe to he Cdrr,er, and mailed to
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An1Nun one Dollar and Fifty Cents TOR 9tOo
Months, inuor,dbh IN ddUoVce for tbe period
ordered.
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OF our Editions, they must be for,odrdedto to our
office not later than 10 O'Clock each Morning.
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Let us now trace the causes which led to
this gradual gain to the metropolis and loss