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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25
Prom the Louisville Journal.
Letter from a Murderer,

Our readers have been made aware
OF the public execution, at Franklin,
Ky, on Friday last, of Capt. VIM. p.
King and Abraham Owens, the con-
yicted ringleaders in the railroad dep
relations Of the last year, and the
murderers Of Harvey King, brother
Of the first named and one Of the rob
Der gang, who exposed their secrets.
We have received the following letter
from the hands Of Capt. King, one of
the executed 1t was written by him
self the day before his death.
FRANKLIN, Ky, June "a, 1867.
To the Editors Louisville Journal;
1t is with deep anguish and much
en- otion of soul that write you this
short notice. Ere these lines are seen
by the public eye / shall have been in
eternity. Tomorrow, between the
rising and setting sun, ! am to be pub
licly executed This thought has
hitherto filed my mind with horror
and contempt But now that ! see
my fate is inevitable, | am, l hope,
prepared and like immortal Cicero,
am ready to say, am content 10 die
"if my country will be either the wis.
er or happier by it." / have been
branded TO almost every species of
crime, and am now to die for the mur-
der Of my brother, of which / am us
innocent rs an angel in heaven.
/ take this opportunity TO inform
the public Of an imposition that is
about to be imposed upon them rela-
tive to my life and history.
| am told that of the number Of
books there will be no end; all pur-
porting to be the life and history of
Capt W. z. King, the great railroad
robber apd murderer, etc. Now this
is all stuff, and means used as decep-
tion in order to make money. My life,
adventures, dreams, secrets, and com
ments on the trial and testimony are
all in the hands of q careful, and, |
trust, faithful compositor, which will
not be published until | shall have
been done with the troubles OF this my
earthly hell. Though l be ga muir
derer," as the world is wont to call
me, feel that there is bcttcr day
coming; and if the just vengence Of
heaven ever overtakes my enemies,
they will suffer much.
But in this take no pleasure, for
can forgive my most violent enemy,
and, if need be, could embrace him.
Eternity alone can tell the myster-
les of the present age-but if / and
my enemies should meet in a better
world, it will be all right then. You
are, therefore, referred to my own his
tory, as written by myself, for a full
and satisfactory report Of the whole
matter.
May God bless my dear friends and
relatives that survive me Oh may
He support my aged mother and al.
fiicted wife. Oh what pain what
anguish fills my soul, as / now write
at last, this little lCord, Fdrelrou!
w. p KING.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25
4 .B6iU Tune.

The Black Republican newspapers
and stumpers seem TO have a great
many strirgs TO their bow. The fol-
lowing extracts will exhibit the velo-
city by which they call things:
General N. JET Thompson. a distinguished
ofiocr Of the Confederate army IN Missoari, and
previously TO the rebellion prominent lawyer IN
that state. lately announced his adhesion to n,
LongstrCct party, and advised an acceptance OF
the reconsiruction act. act."-PhiladslpAia Pres.
@That notorious rebel bushwhackcr and muir
derUr, Jef Thompson, still continues bis bloody
work in Missouri numbering Union men with D
6endishness unparalleled IN the annals Of warfare
Loyal Army Correspondent ia 1908.
1t will be noticed that tho above
distinguished Confederate officer
and "prominent lawyer" was in 1868
a notorious rebel bushwhackcr and
murderer" What a wonderful re.
formation has set in If the Devil
ever betrayed more hypocrisy and
knavery than is daily manifested by
the Rump leaders, writers have failed
to place it upon record. The political
scallywags who shouted themselves
hoarse over "the war for the Union,
but falling to wholly destroy it, now
have the inpudence to try and com
plete their work by shouting "recon.
struction,' when in fact they mean
destruction.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

President Johnson has vetoed the
amendatory military reconstruction
bill passed by the present Congress.
He could not have done otherwise and
kept inviolate his oath Of office, TO
maintain, protect and defend the Con-
stitution Of the United States. The
bill is in fat opposition to all the es-
sontial principles d that great chart
of American civil liberty. 1t destroys
ten States it places the military pow
er over the civil in time of peace; il
denies citizens representation in the
civil tribunals of the land, and in va
rious other ways conflicts with those
well-known ideas Of free representa-
tive government upon which the sagcs
and statesmen CT the revolutionary era
Of our country founded a model repub-
lie in this Western World. According
to the provisions Of this bill, Congress
can, by simple act Of power, cancel
the entire corporate life and being Of
a State, and destroy the rights Of its
people to participate in any of those
duties which are the evidences of
American citizenship. These being
the aims and purposes of the bill pre-
sented to the Chief Magistrate of the
nation, a veto was naturally expected
by all who still cherish veneration
and regard for the form of govern
ment under which this nation has
grown to such magnificent proper
tiOns.
The facts presented by the Presi-
dent in support of the different posi-
tions he assumes are plain and unan-
swcrable, anG his arguments and IL
lustrations clear, cogent and eonvinc-
ing. But they will have no effect up
on the revolutionary party now in
power, who promptly passed the bill,
Notwithstanding the Presidents OBJ
jections. They have determined to
hold authority at all hazards. The
President has donehis duty. He has
exhausted all his constitutional pow
ers in defense of the Constitution, the
rights Of the States and the people. If
American citizens desire to remain
freemen, they must now take the mat
ter in their own hands. The issue is
made up between Congress and the
people, and the latter must meet il
like men, or their liberties will soon
be memory of the past.-Age
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

RHAD rHE SFEEcH-Ws hope every
rslier VII Psruse and ponder the
speech of Hoa- james Brooks Next
uesk sc VII produce the Presidents
vsioi I'D then, aftsr reading what
Ar. Johnson and Mr.. Brooks have to
say sPoa this last political iniquiiy.
ne E-esule every honest man viii
heiP O. 0vCrthrow the enemies Of our
cczrtry. Ih.I Stevens and his horde
n1si te oTerthrOEn By the ballot OF
tAs hAyoOes, and il IS for the people
% secals saba the uoxt SIX uontbs
Ehi-h -ods thsy Preier.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

HEAvT WOEK--Ws observe By the
Prs th1t CL FOuey. IA domestic
Coioud AZ that J. W. F., jr., Hon.
John W FOrusy, and John W. Forney,
E'sr ETC. father and son, now in Ea.
roPes are dong sons ahSity" blowing
a thsir Own account through that
modest io1rnAL The Favnsy family
= The most FlytriOsie, and blessed
N1ia more Rodesiy than any other
nov moving On this mundane sphere
hey svt5snlly intend dying in The
las. ditch
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

-WEo Is RiGHr- The Jsuaal last
Ussk caliei IS 20 an aeco1nt for what
weba1 sd aboat the woodsn-uutmer
esa1aiais Tor the SuPrcms Court, and
sc1sii-s,y attempts 10 establish that
Nr- Williams Is 4 aanuf1ctursr Of
6sSisous and oFiaions fr the Sa-
Frs@s Cozrt- He cites several cases
70 ss;aelish tbs point ItEiR be dis
cOsHei ~ referring to the books
i-iiiatei hat judge VILLAINS only
rsAs1rs-i oFiuiOns delivered BY Judges
klek and woodward ten years BE-
frsr ssi1 VILLAINS was = Judge, and
Ihai izstsad Of The Supreme Court
J.isss sa1tius WFliazs as Authority,
hs I'D FsEy properly quoied them.
Gst The toots. Nr. Jssrnsl, and see
rEks : risht-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

The Americans in past ycars have
boosted much Of their liberty and
freedom and ono would suppose,
hOm then antagonism to all despotiO
forms Of Government, that they would
not calmly submit to or assist in
establishing them, or exchange the
constitutional form delivered TO Us
BY the Fathers for them. As a ma
ton, however, we are greatly afflicted
with European dogmas, and are fast
passing over the road to a Military
Despotism, far more degrading and
despotie than that of any other nation.
If an individual were informed by
his physician that be had the itch on
his hand, or was afflicted with some
other loathsome disease, he would
soon manifest alarm, and seek for
and apply remedy, in order to cure
it, and prevent it from spreading over
other portions Of his body. This is
simply common sense, one of the les
sons Of childhood, and cannot be
ignored with safety. II it is but
common sense for the individual tc
defend and preserve himself, why is
it not also common sense to preserve
those communities, families, or States
entrusted to our care? Let those
who preach and practice disunion
answer.
Politically, the people of the United
States are just now afflicted with a
more foul and fatal disorder than the
itch. Thad. Stevens & Co. have abro-
gated the Constitution in ten States,
and exchanged 4 Republic for a Des
POtism. And yet they are calm.
They act as though no deluge were
at hand. As a physical disorder must
be cured in order to prevent its exten-
sion to the whole body, and thereby
endanger life, why not seek cure
also for our National affiictionsg A
Military DesPotism, now faIly ostab-
lished in ten States, will soon be trans
ferred to the balance. This political
disorder viii press forward, and if not
checked soon, win stamp its heel upon
every foot Of this continent. Those
I persons who love and adore the sys
ten By which Ireland and Poland
have been and are now governed, will
Of course favor the Radical pro
gramme, as laid down by Thad. Ste.
vens and his Radical cohorts but
those who favor a Republic-that
form Of Government transmitted tc
US by Washington and his co-workers
will never rest until the present
political vagabonds are driven out oI
the country.
Letus say: "Where liberty dwells
there is my country and we'll de
fend it with the sword and the
bayonet.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25
oLEARFIELD, PA
ClearleId Academy.
Rev. P. L. HARRISON, AM, Principal

THE FIRST SESSION Of the present scho.
Il lastic year Of this Institution will commence
on the FIRST MONDAY ga day Of September,
1867.
Pupils can enter az any timo. They will be
charged with tuition from The time they enter to
tho close Of tho Session.
The course Of instruction embraces every thing
included in thorough, practical and accom-
plished education for both sexes,
The Principal, having had the advantage Of
much experience In his profession, assures pa
rents and guardians that bis entire ability and
energies will be devoted TO the moral and men.
tai training Of the youth placed under his charge,
TERMS OF TUITION.
Orthography, Reading, Writing, and Primary
Arithmetic, per Session On weeks) s. 90
Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, and
History SC 90
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Men
surahon, Surveying, Philosophy, Physi-
ology, Chemistry, Book Keeping, Botany
and Physical Geography 50 90
Latin, Greek and French, with any Of the
above Branches sf2 90
Ec-No deduction will be made for absence.
Eu- Fer further particulars inquire Of
Rev. T. L. HARRISON, A. NJ,
clehrheld, July 25, 1856 IT, Principal
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

The editor Of the Elk Adrocate still
harps about an agreement" which
he seems to have in his possession,
with reference to the Assembly ques-
tion. We would like to have a copy
of it, 50 that we could learn who the
high c0ntraeting parties are. The
Democracy of Clearheld are in the
habit Of polling few votes on this
question, and have a right to know
who Of any one has done so) con.
tracted with our nosthcrn brethren.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25
CLEARFIELD
M ARBLE WORKS.
Italian and Vermont Marble finished IN
the highest style Of the Art.

Tho subscribers beg leave 10 announce TO the
citizens Of Clcarfed county, that they have opened
an extensive Marble Yardon the south west corner
Of Market and Fourth streets Clearheld, Pa, where
they are prepared TO make Tomb-Stones, Monu-
ments, Tombs, box and side Tombs, Cradle Tombs,
Cemetery Posts, Mautlcs, 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 10
order any other style Of work that may b. desired,
aad they hatter themselves that they can compete
with the manufacturers outside Of the county,
either in workmanship OF price, as they only en-
poy the best workmcn.
.ze- An inquiries by letter promptly answered.
JOHN GuHCH.
May p, 1867. HENRY GuLICH.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

ARMED TO THE TEETH. - Bishop
futile, the newly elected missionary
Bishop Of Colorado, who started lately
for tho field of his future labors.
has been heard from. The person
sending the information announces
that The entire party, Bishop and all,
wore armed, owing to the fears Of an
attack by the Indians. A religious
journal commenting upon this, piously
asks,-"Was there not a great deal
ofselfroliance shown by all the party
being so heavily armedy We hope
they did not trust so much to an arm
of flesh. Certainly the apostles did
not go armed to their missionary
stations, and this does not sound well
in Christian Bishop who claims to
be thoir successor" We would in
form tho anxious inquirer that the
trust was moro in Colts seven-shoot-
crs, and would add that somehow the
red skins seem generally moro inn
pressed with such arguments than
with oven the most pertinent refer.
ence to the Ten Commandments
Exchange.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

The notorious H 5 Campbell, Of
Waterford, WAo rObbei and plundered
ths FeoF,s Of this district, in the ca
T4eiiy of = Provost Marshal, during
ths seSud John Brown rsid, IS q
c1niidate flr Sheriff in Eric county.
he : csPitsny qualified for loyal
oEcshOlier- Ifhis outside arrange
meats in this instance are as perfee;
As his exemption bureal was in draft
iiues- be vii suoceed In making mon.
", Il he does lose the nomination.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

A"LoYAL" FREAK.-A Constitution.
al Convention has been in session in
New York, for over two months
two thirds Of whose members are oi
the loyal persuasion-but until last
week they had perfected but one clause
Of a new Constitution, and it is in the
following words: "That persons OF
African descent shall be entitled to all
the tights and privileges that arc now
enjoyed by persons Of European dc
scent" A few Black Republican mem
bers voted with the Democrats to dc.
feat it, but it was passed by vote of
5s to Al. This is high compliment
to the Clutch" and "Irish," or the
niger.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

@RE-cOxsrRUcTIoN. The remarks 5
Of Hon. James Brooks, in the Rump
House, the other day, will be found in
full on our first page. On this very
important Bill, the most important,
which ever passed Congress, the ma
jority gave the minority but one hour
and a half Of time for the discussion.
one hour Of which was allotted to Mr..
Brooks, the only Democratic member
on the Committee. Mr.. Brooks,
therefore, had no time TO read his au-
thorities showing that even "Con-
quest justified no such a bill as this,
even if the Southern States were a
conquest from foreigners-upon which
the acknowledged Publicists are in
many places very explicit. The mode
and manner Of forcing on the Bill,
were as Objectionable as the Bill itself,
no adequate time being given even
for the study and preparation such a
bill requires. We hope that our read
ers wiz give this speech careful pc
rusaL Little time as Mr.. Brooks was
allowed, he nevertheless covers the
whole ground, and in it sets forth the
crimes and follies Of the Radicals in
their true oolors. The Stevens pro-
sramme IS evidently disunion, and no
one should be so determinedly blind
as not to sec it. We hope none will,
after reading the warnings Of Mr..
Brooks.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25
Containing 80 Heres
For Sale at a Sacrifice,

THE ENTIRE STOCK and fixtures Of H. W.
Il SMITHS Dry Goods Store This is rars
opportunity for country merchants, or any one
desiring to 60 into the business as the stock will
be sold unusually low and the business stand is
the best in the borough.
Apply at the store. Tje6-u
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

TIE Dictator General Schofeld, on
Saturday lasi, BY ; military order, re
leased woman named Kirby from
jail al Riehmond, Va, where she was
oeufued for the murder Of her hus-
bsBA We wonder If be viii next re-
lease Mrs- Miller.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

Capt A J. RuFp charged with
rOtting the State, Is stil retained in
his position ss Messenger inthe Office
q the A5jaiant General A good
e1smpls TO those about the Capitol
He = 70 10zbs retained on account Of
his first class loyalty and as long as
be doa'l ssu the Capitol, be viii be
rrs-f-ed
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

The Washington Rump, before ad.
journing, passed an act striking the
word "white" out of the City charter,
and making negroes eligible to serve
as jurors and hold Office. This is the
feast to which white people arc invit-
cd at the National Capital. We sup
pose if Dan. Sickles is ever tried again,
he will have none but niggers on his
jury. After all this, we presume tn @
Black Republican scallywags will
still deny that they are in favor of no
gro suffrage
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

THE RETUES--We lay before our
readeTs this week = detailed state
Deui, in tabular form, Of the result Of
The Primary Election, held on the
lSth Instant showing the vote cast
for each csndiiate in every district
except Fox The aggregate vote
P0liei for Sheriff Was 2,l40, the largest
by 80 ever poIled bcfJre.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25
Clearheld Nursery.

ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
fINHE undersigned, having established Nur-
Il sery on the Pike, about half way between
Cloar6ela and Curwensyille, is prepared to fur
nish all kinds Of FRUIT TREES, STANDARD and
dwarf) Evergreens, Shrubbery, Grape Vines,
Goosebcrries, Lawton Blackberry, Strawberry,
and Raspberry Vines. Also, Siberian Crab Trees,
Ounce, and early SC srlet Rhuharb, 4c Orders
promptly attended to. Address,
J. d. WRIGHT.
sep2o.6s Curwensvin,. Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

The Disunion press throughout the
country denominate President John.
sons vetocs as "ephemeral affairs.
This is a joke, because he is "gov.
ernmeut' Of their own making. The
vetoes, in the estimation of the Radi-
cal blood-hounds, may be short-livcd,
but we can assure them that they
must pass away soon if they don't
survive the Radical leaders.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

The Ramp Congress adjourned on
last Saturiay, 10 meet on Thursday
tbs 5lst Of November. The impeach-
ueni llsiness was again squelehed
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

MORE CoRRUPTIoN.-The Rump, on
Friday last, appointed another special
committee, to investigate tho frauds in
the Pay Department at Washington.
Every member willsoo bo engaged on
Especial a committee. Double ewages is
the result 5000 a yoar is not enough
TO satisfy the cravings Of loyal APP
petite.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25
This Starch Gloss

used by hrst class Hotels Laundries, tens OF
Il thoulands Of Families and should be used
by all. Il gives a beautiful polish, making tho
iron pass smoothly ovei the cloth, saving much
time and labor. Goods done up with It keep
clean longer, consequently viii not wear cut 50
soon. Il makes old Linen look like new.
Sold by Druggists and Groccrs Generally.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

Tho bill abolishing civil liberty in
ten States Of the Union, although We.
toed by the President, has passed the
Rump, and is therefore in full force.
That which has been made to fit Just
ten States now, win soon be made for
all the States, provided the people are
besotted and devilish enough to con
tinue Thad Stevens & Co. in authority.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25
LIVERY STABLE.

INlk undersigned begs leave to inform the pub
Il lic 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.
GRO. W. GEABHART.
Clearfcld, April IL, 1867,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25
glrw @artrtisrmrnis.

HAUTlON.--All persons are hereby cautioned
Y : against trusting or harborng my wife ELIZA
BETH IN my ascjant a. she hs left m bed
and board without any just cause, and l viii pay
no debts Of her contracting.
ABRAHAM G0Ss.
Deeatnr Tn.. July 25. ls67-stndi
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

Tho white negroes of the North,
who have gone South since the close
OF the war, have organized the blacks
into secret society--the "U. L. A.
which is full OF mysterious threats,
and outgivings Of coming violence
If tho worst fears in this matter be
realized, we advise tho Abolitionists.
who have set this thing going, to look
out ior their own lhioats.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

liz kNows.-Thad Stevens says
81 fear that we shall lose Pennsylva-
Tia this next election. / do not think
that we have carncstnoss enough in
the State TO unite and draw out the
Republican strength, while the Repub-
lioan portion OF our Legislature has
been so openly VIGOROUSLY aud shame
fully corrupt that all the honest peo-
pie in the State are dishoartcned and
disgusted."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25
Silver Wash Powder.

Saves time, labor money. Makes washing a
pastime and Monday a festival. Sold every
where. Try H.
Address all orders TO the Manufacturers,
ZIEGLER A SMITH,
Chemists and Wholesale Druggists,
nol4ly lS5 North Third st, philadelphla.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

Oils, Narnishes, Paints Brushes,
/ USr received and for sale cheap bv
~ JOSEPH H. IRWIN,
aprll-u Curwcnsville. Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25
NOTICE TO CoNrnACTons.

NOTICE To CONTRACTORS un.
~ dcrsigncd Building Committee viii receive
proposals for the erection OF q Church building in
Penn township until SATURDAY, the 2Oth dav OF
July ncxt Plans, specifications and estimates
can be seen by calling on Mr. Peter Pilor in Penn
VILE Further Information may he obtaincd by
calling IN person on either Of the Committee or hy
letter addressed 10 them a. Orampian liins r. o.
fAIhlSk DAILY, PETER PfFER,
JOHN MCINTYRE. JAS. h. CLARK
THOMAS RAFFERTY,. r. DANVER, jr.
lthn tn june ~, leoI-ft. Committee.
Nrusses and abdominal SUPPORTS Of every
Il kind ofthe latest Improvements. Tor sale Al
ihe Dfgg Store Of HARTSWICk a IRWIN.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-07-25

CnovEi.s aud spad,',si
- J.P KRATzERs