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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
To the Prisoners OF W'GT and Of
arbitrary .flreSfs la the Gni-
ted States of .4ncl.fru.

At the late session Of the Congress
of the United States, that body passed
a resolution, on July 10, 1867, appoint
ing certain parties as a committee 10
investigate "The Treatment of Pris.
oners of War and Union Citizens held
by the Confederate Authorities during
the late Rebellion" at the same time
refusing TO extend the investigation
TO the prisoners Of war, victims of
arbitrary power, and military usurpa-
tion by the authority of the Federal
administration. The partial, vindict-
i've and wicked purpose Of the Con
gress to pervert, distort, and suborn
the truth of history, has made it the
duty of every American citizen to look
TO the honor of his country and the
preservation of the truth Of history.
We all might well initiate the ex-
ample Of the better son of Noah, and
walk backwards, and throw the man
tie of oblivion upon the nakedness of
our drunken parent, and forget all of
the past but since a partial and false
representation of our public affairs is
to be made by members of Congress
for the unholy and fiendish purpose of
perpetuating sectional bitterness, and
prolonging the unchristian and unnat-
ural strife of ruined people, that
justice may be done to every man
and the truth of history may be vim
dicated, / hereby most respectfully
request that all persons in possession
Of important information in regard to
any of these subjects, as well as the
city burnings, plantation devastation,
the murders, rapes and robberies per-
petrated under official sanction, either
civil or military, of the Federal au-
thority, arc earnestly requested to
address the undersigned, stating, in
precise, simple and unexaggerated
terms, full statement of all the facts
known to the writer touching his own
imprisonment, or treatment of others,
either soldiers or citizens, giving, as
far as possible, names, places and
dates, with names of Federal officers
in charge, and those instigating these
crimes.
The great body Of the officers and
soldiers Of both armies were manifest
ly honest in purpose in the prosecution
of their terrible work of death. The
history of wars demonstrates that the
vilest men have charge of prisons. A
history of the cruelty to prisoners on
both sides in the late war, is one which
will "make hell ashamed and turn the
cheek of darkness pale" and be, for
our own history's sake, forgotten, but
if told, it must be truly told, that each
party may be shamed into silence by
their crime. Not having the peoples
money TO waste in postage to kindle
the fires of revenge, will trust 10 the
kindness of the sufferers to transmit
TO me, by mail, all communications
upon this subject at their earliest con-
venience. | am, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
HENRY CLAY DEAN,
Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
B@-All newspapers in the northern
and southern States arc requested to
copy this.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
CLEARFIELD
NJ MARBLE WORKS,
Italian and Vermont Marble finished I'm
the highest style Of the Art.

The subscribers beg leave to announce to the
citizens u Cleareld county that they have opened
an extensive Marble Yard on the south west corner
Of Market and Fourth streets Cloarhcld. Pa, where
they are prepared to make Tomb-stones, Monu-
monis, Tombs, box and side Tombs, Cradle Tombs,
Cemetery Posts, Mantles, Shelves, Brackets, etc.,
on short notice. They always keep on hand
large quantity Of work finished, except the letter
ing SO that persons can call and select for them
selves the style wanted. They will also make TO
order any other style Of work that may bo desired
and they nattcr themselves that they can compete
with the manufacturers outside Of the county,
either in workmanship or price, as they only EN-
ploy the best worknen.
Ss0-A inquiries by letter promptly answered.
JOHN GULTCH.
Nav %, 1867. HENRY GULICH.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
DRESS-MAKING.

CPECIAL NoTICE.--PARIsIAN DRESS
- AND CLOAK MAKING.-Ladies can have
their Dresses, Suits, Goats, and Basquines hand
sonely made and trimmed at the shortest no
uce. at the old-established stand, 1881 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia.
Fancy and plain Fans, MRn,illa Ornaments,
Dress aud Cloak Buttons, Ribbons, Cluny and
Guipure Laces, Bugle and Gimp Dress Trim
mings, with large variety Of Staple and Fancy
Goods,fr 25 TO so per cent less than elsewhere.
Also, receiving daily, Paris Fashions in tissue
psper, for Ladies' and Children's Dresses. Sets
Of Patterns for merchants and dress makers now
ready. at Mrs. NJ. A. BINDERS,
jy4-ly 1881 Chestnut st., Philadelphia.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05

Nothing like love and hunger to
drive n man mad or make him happy.
Next TO a feast upon seventeen year
old pair Of sweet lips under grape
vines by moonlight, is a foray upon a
platter of cold beans after fishing for
suckers all day. The one fills the po-
etic heart and the other an empty
stomach.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
tFor the clcnrdeld Republican,



Much has been said on this simple,
yet all important subject and it seems
bold presumption in persons devoid of
the halo of literary fame to give ex-
preston to their ideas upon this secret
of true happiness. Yet, as continued
dropping makes impressions upon the
most callous substances, this may
serve its turn, and amid the gaiety of
life may leave its mark, and perhaps
exert some influence upon wayward
youth. The essential requirement of
the country is men. Men Of honor
and probity, who scorn mean things,
and have inscribed upon their escutch-
con truth, honor, justice. Now the
question naturally arising is, how is
this desiderdtum TO be gainedg Ia
king the history of the past, TO guide
us in the solution of this problem, we
find that it is only by an industrious
application OF "means to an end" that
these moro noble principles of our
nature are fully developed. This was
the key that rendered the livos of
Franklin, Wall, Newton, Alexander,
Napoleon and hosts of others fit sub
iects for the pen of the historian.
History's page is prolific of examples
of men tenacious Of one object, and
how few have fallen short of the
mark. Though, / have mentioned
the names of Napoleon and Alexander
as mon VINO struggieu nercoiy IOr one
object, yet, you must not, my youth
full reader, think for q moment l
would have you initiate them. Have
high, a holy aim, labor for its attain
ment, labor early and late, have no
idle moments for the spirits Of dark
ness to enter into your mind, and
leave their blackened marks. II you
wish to be ranked among the learned
of tho day, let the first rays of the
morning sun find you at your work,
and lot your labors not abate till the
dark shadows of evening announce
the hour ofrest. Ifyou would become
possessed of this worlds goods, have
the same unyielding, undying perse-
verencc. TO you, can say nothing
so impressive as tho words of Burns
"To catch dame fortunes golden smilc
Assduousy wait upon her,
And gather gear by every vile
That's gratided by honor
Then, my young friends, have an
oaim in view," pursue it with an
ardor that will mako your labors n
pleasure. And though you may fall
| far behind your anticipations, vet
aitor "lifo's fiiul fcver' you win rear
tho rewards of a just course in "thai
bourne from whence no traveller re.
turns" ANXIOUS.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05

Somebody says, or should have
said, that advertising is the oil which
wise tradesmen put in thoir lamps
Ifthey fail to use it their '1ights' 60
out, and they sink into hopeless and
irretrievable bankruptcy, or eke out
miserable, draining existence, while
their more far.sighted neighbors ride
on the tide of prosperity to the havcr
of plenty, TO make happy their deell.
ming years.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05

An exchange says; A young fellow
whose better-half had just presented
him with pair of twins, attended
church on Sunday. During the dis
course the clergyman looked right o.
our friend, and said, in a tone of thrill
ling eloquenoe:
"Young man, you have an important
responsibility thrust upon you"
The newly fiedged dad supposing
the preacher alluded TO his peculiar
home event, considerably startled the
audience by exclaiming,
fYes, have two Of en-"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05

The horses at somo Of the New
England watering places are severely
scared by the aspectoftho lady bathers
in their bathing dresses. Some of tAe
costumes and few of the woarers are
fearfully and wonderfully made. As
the Boston Post says, "even the brute
creation can't endure the spectacle
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
CHEAP FURNITURE.
JOuN GuITcU


nEslREs to inform his old friends and Gus
IL TONERS, that having enlarged his shop and
increased his facilities for manufacturing, he 10
now prepared to make to order such Furniture a.
may be desired, in good style and at cheap rates
for CASH. He generally has on hand, at his
Furniture rooms, a varied assortment Of ready
made furniture, among which are
BUREAUS AND sIDE-BOARDS,
Wardrobes and Book Gases; Centre, Sofa, Parlor,
Breakfast and Dining Extension Tables; Com
mon. French-post, Cottage, Jenny Lind and other
BodSteads; Sofas Of all kinds, Work stands,
Ha-raeks, Wash stands; Rocking and Arm
Chairs springs eat, cane bottom, parlor, CON-
mon and other Chaiisj Looking Glasses Of every
description on hand and new glasses for old
frames, which will be put in On very reasonable
terms on shortest notice. He also keeps on hand
or furnishes to order, Corn -husk, Hair and Cot
ton-top Mattresses.
CoFFINs OF EVERY KIND
Made to order, and funerals attended with a
Hearse whenever desired. Also, House Painting
done to order. The subscriber also mauufac-
lures, and has constantly on hand, Clements
Patent Washing Machine, the best now in use
Those using this machine never need be with
out clean clothes lie also has Flyers Patent
Churn, 0 superior article. family using this
churh never need be without butter
All the above and many other articles are fur.
nished to customers cheap for CASE or exchanged
for approved country produce. Cherry. Maple,
Poplar, Linwood and other Lumber suitable for
Cabinet work, taken in exchange for furniture.
ES-Remember the shop is on Market street,
clearesld' Pa and nearly opposite the cod Jew
November %. 1852 v
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05

A very sensible woman, who is go
ing TO Europe, desires that when her
husbands name and her own are pub
lished in the list Of passengers, II sh all
be Mr.---and wife, not lady, for he
goes abroad with his own lawful wife,
and nobody else.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05

A large bank barn, and the usual out-buildings,
together with two bearing orchards, good spring
Of water, and timber enough TO make three or four
RATS. church and school house within a short
distance. For further particulars call on the un-
dersignod, residing on the premises, or address
him at Grahamton p. o.
ie20 '67 -3m:nd WIN r. GREEN
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05

When Andrew Jackson was Presi'
dent, member of Congress from
North Carolina told him that a gold
mine had been discovered in the dis
trict that he represented. jackson
replied at would be better if it had
been an iron mine" "Why p said
the member. because" said The
President, "iron is more generally
useful than gold, and miners for pre-
cious metals are a more idle people
than those who dig ont iron, for they
depend on the value of what they find
more than on their labor in procur
ing it,"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05

An Old Maid Convention is 10 be
held at Little Rock, Arkansas, "to
gain true knowledge Of the nature
and character of men" Marriage Is
the only royal road to such knowl
edge
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
Clearheld Nursery.

ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
VNHE undersigned, having established Nur-
sery on the Pike, about half way between
Clear6eld and Curwensville, is prepared to fur
dwarf,) Evergreens, Shrubbery, Grape Vines,
Gooseberries, Laston Blackberry, Strawberry,
and Rasberry Vines. Also, Siberian Crab Trees,
Ounce, and early scarlet Rhubarb, &C. Orders
promptly attended to, Address,
]. D. WRIGHT.
sep20.65-y Curwensvile, Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
CARBON OIL,
or the best brands, always on hand.
LIOUORS

LIQUORS.
The best quality Of Liquors always on hand, for
medical purposes.
re- Physicians Prescriptions promptly and
carefully compounded.
Aug. ], 1851. ROTE a SHAW.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
And gather gear by every vile
That's graiided by honor

An English jury has decided that
to he called a liar, a thief and a seoun-
drcl, entities a gentleman to $4,000
damages.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
SMOKERS AND CHEwERs

win find full supply Of prime Chewing and
Smoking TOBACCO, Imported and DOmeftic
CIGARS, Snuff, Fine-cut, &c, &c.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
STATIONERY

Consisting Of Cap, Flat Cap, FoOscap, Letter and
Perfumed Note Papers also, very neat stock
Of Mourning Note Paper and Envelopes on hand.
Pens. Pencils, Ink, &c.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05

Queen Victoria Hpopped the quos-
ton to Prince Albert Ladies{go
and do likewise.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
as,isfellaneous.
Farm for Sale,

VNHE subscriber residing in Graham township,
Cleariield county, Pa, now offers his farm at
private sale II is located on the public road
leading from Grahamton to Deer Creek, and will
be within six miles Of a railroad station, and
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

Are requested to examine our stock Of Perfumery,
Hair Oils Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs,
Toilet Sets, &c1 &c.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
Contains $50 Acres,
T,ro D,rcIEfnR HORSES.

Eighty-fve Of which are cleared and a large por
tion in Clover, the whole under good fence having
al.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
SCHOOL BOOKS.

Teachers and others win be furnished will
classical and miscellaneous books by express, al
shsrt notice.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
PHYSICIANS

PHYSICIANS
viii find our stock Of Drugs FULL and COM
PLETE, and alta very slight advance on Eastern
prices.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05

LIVERY STABLE.

VNHE undersigned begs leave TO inform the pub
lie that he is now fully prepared to accommo-
date all in the way Of furnishing Horses, Buggies,
Saddles and Harness, on the shortest notice and
on reasonable terms Residence on Locust street,
between Third and Fourth.
GEO. W. GEARHART.
Clearhcld. April IL, 1867.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-05
A Proclamation against High Prices
GILL 1T OUR STORE,
We have Everything that is Needed

. and consumed in this nhrkct and at prices thai
des?o JOSEPH SHAW 4 son.
The New York herald., 1867-05-15

She Il Purchased by the French Government.
For time past has been well known that agents
OF various foreign governments have been negotiation
for the purchase Of the famous steam Dunderberg,
Mr. W. H. Webb, her builder, having obtained from the
United States government permission to sell her the
most available terrnA few months since the Dunder-
borg trial trip and the test then made
OF her qualites both seagoiDg steamer and .
frgate, gave every satisfaction TO the commission OF
naval and marine officers headed by Captain Penn0cx,
who appointed TO accompany the vessel the
trip. Since thcn the vessel having reverted back
the hands Of her builder Mr.. Webb various offers of
purchase have been madc by foreign naval powers
Chile Russia aud France the principal competitors
for the purchase and the about be
transfer papers having been already drawn up,
though not signed when special agents OF the
French Emperor arrived here and asked for
stay Of further proceedings for twenty -four
hours, order that they might obtain direct
authority make the purchase according tho
demanded BY My Webb This stay granted tele.
gram sent to France . reply was received
with Ihe bargain thersupon closed, the price
which France paid for the vessel being about thre3 nd
lions of dollars The Dunderberg viii be Immediately
fitted up with two fifteen inch guns aud twelve Of eleven
inch caiibre, all Of which will have Ercsson's paent
pivot gun carriages As all this vessel is the
most powerful engine OF naval warfare anoat Her
construction commenced when the late rebellion
the war had ceased She Ia monument Of American
Skill and wherever she may max her sphere OF opera
tons, her movements will be watched with intense in
terest by our countrymsn eaE
The New York herald., 1867-05-15

the part OF the House. he thought il In lis
province and he favored the acceptance OF the esgna
tion.
Mr. Jewell, of Boston, said there were two questions
70 be ccnsdered-aha was due to the gentleman from
grave charges had been made Ia the public prints and
this being the case aud denial of these charges hav
Ing been made, his view was that the committee retire
Immediately, aud that some action of the House should
be reported Ihers was necessity TO 20 10 Abingdon,
as the charges had been publicly made the dignity
OF the House demanded an INQUIRY
Mr. T. Wright Of Boston, opposed investigation by
committee OF the House. on the ground that 1t be-
meath It's dignity to inquire into He did not
think the House was an nquison and that If the party
so charged acting the advice OF friends had not ad
mitied his guilt he should not be condemned by the
Mr. Botume Of Stoueham, moved the previous ques-
ton and Mr. Jewels motion TO refer the letter OF re-
sgnauon 70 committee was lost-49 to 83
Mr.. A. J. Wright, Of Boston, moved that the resgna
uon Oh MT Howe DO accepted and on this motion the
yeas and nays were refused
MT Avery, OF BrantFee thought 1t not right TO ac-
cept the resgnaton until more OF the facts known
TO the House. and on that account he opposed the pre-
Mr. Jewell Of Boston, again spoke and said he hoped
that for the dignity Of the House the previous question
would not be ordered.
The then taken and the motion for the pre-
vous question was negatved-34 TO o.
Mr. Branning, Of Lee, then moved that the House 60
ieres and the body Of the hall cleared Of all but
members.
the question beng taken the resignation accepted
90 to SO.
IL was Understood Defore the House went into secret
session that Mr. Howe could not be found the suppos
tion being that he had left the STATE
In the Legislature Of 1855 great stir was made BY
crime committed by one Hiss, Of Boston, OF adultery
and licent,ousness; but that tremor nothing COM
pared With the excitement caused by this beasy crime
OF the Abingdon representative. Howe Ia q man OF
letters; Of the best most learned members
of the Education Committee Of the House. has served
10 the Board or Trustees and OF Examiners of one
two OF our normal schools has won name in bis COM
munity as an orator OF mean ability; has written
articles Of educational character OF decided merit
has filed the pulpit with talent; has been most faith
full pastor, and wise counsellor and friend of his flock
Taking all this into consideration, his fall is still more
keeny felt by the better class OF people than other
wise.
The New York herald., 1867-05-15
SALES or REAL ESTATE YssrrasAY.

By Muller wiIkfus Co.
Lot and building No. 10 Chatham slrssl rupnlAg
throngh 70 and fronting on New DcwSrys bs1a6
n led On Chatham and eo8 New DUwuy. ook0U
House and lot No LII East twenty ssvsask ssrsSt
nsuss saS oi No. lie Rs. ify An; s;rc;i idyi dc
~ II y. Ludlow 4 O.
L1A0 o. lots on rory eighsh street. ~ feee wUss ~
Lssss q iess o. Eoriy sishik ssrssi = i;;i vsSS
~ ssmes \. hils. :. =
loe ef las4 ~ q. $40 n ". sek sv., Qz91.. oLH
lois q hsda.a I'D ST. 40 N y. 90 ~. 6z51tL =
ios q .si il 81 il Il =. S;I ~. .SSii
q 4 .sl isx - - Il =. ji y. Ssli u
The New York herald., 1867-05-15
THE PUBLIC HEALTH.

Tho following Is In Harris weekly letter on the
mortality in this city and Brooklyn for the ending
saturday, the I1th Instant
The New York herald., 1867-05-15

grandast solitude could ever behold ntrude upon
adapted for the sreas study of nature. Ia this
country the explorer has continually eight against
the face. The forests, which have been resting Tor
ages In their gloomy solitude, seem 70 Be even
s ara e chief SUI 70. Ossss ssS
and really could no. tell yoa how often was pros.
had % sndar: was sustained By an enshusissm which
cannos describe felt that vas the pioneer OF the
10 the work bad undertaken Days passed pleasantly
when sickness did mot connne mo tn horizontal POSI-
Of nes BIRD fresh animal or something else ana
following up theso forgot che hardshps had prev-
susly nsea through me % i.rtn:r n went into the IN.
four mountain rHagss which ran in direction Of the
compass fron The northeast 70 shs sootheass. and
there ssasossths rainy season and the dry or
until Nay IN the further interior however found shss
u ransd all the year round The dry season commences
s ,ss ...: a: = % :sa q 4: . . ~: 6 A' ~
rsisy SEASON from che ssss North Of II. r equator
aad south q shs equator they came simcss
always from the sasI The rainfall during the
isa ss observed bsfers sss interior than on
shs coast have aoubs the rainfan h eveu greater
:s:: s n 4: s: sss:s ~ s
inchsa Two Or three dssrsss Of latitude make 40
enormous difference IN the line Of the rainy
SON. Longitude also Affects the seasons althougn IN
lss degrees. think shsss dinsrsuses cf longitude and
latitude have bsen rsehse overlooked accounnr for
the supply Of water 70 the Nile In the Interior e
nld before, there seemed 70 b distincs seasona
~ We had rain al through the dry ssason but was nos
very heavy and VS. unaccompaned by thunder The
tornadoss generally eems from The notheas or from
the sest and are very common during the months of
February March and Aprn the traveller 10 warned b.
forshand of the appoch OF these torsadoea The sky
towards the hcrson beoomss black and this biackns
suddenly ncrsasss the wind which has bssn blewirr
Up that time. ssddcnly ceases and everything s sIll
the birds ny aboas - u they bed rsosived sudds4
fright the beasts o. The forest appear ansssyof sud
dsn, under the black clouds arises small white spc
which Seems - ohaDs all ne DARK clouds before n fe
wind comes with an irresistible forva This lasls for
only few minusa and thea comes deugs q rain
compaaisd b. lightning and heavy thunder, which hs-
sr seems 70 shake the very ground under feet Jus
- tne tornado burse % you you can - the magnetic
needle vorase u the dy the winds blow vevy
hard fr about hrvs a. four days u the time of she
new ana fsn MON In each monsh never saw
ous twice during my lsse joomsy, whioA lnessd
ss0ss I've ysasA ne cry entirely clear And frse
nom cloud aad - tbeee oocas1ons wAs nos cear onSC
toa. fUv ths spacs u - nour. and svea than al AROUND
Ne lower pare Of NE hornon vsss hsxy. The moreI
wsne Into The ineses the coedy became the day,
and ofsn bed pas night Aftsr nieht Without beine
able - ,ake IN ssro0omical obssry&tton AZ that time
q The year, indeed. svsa Goag the sescoaes ne
~ months u Jsns. JalI as4 AsxusI Al.hesgh go