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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13

The Treasury Department at Wash.
ington, exclusive of Clark's harem,
now employs $500 clerks, nearly
three regiments These all contri-
butte to the Irrational blessing"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13

A disgraceful riot occurred at Oil
CITY last Saturday, and some of the
rioters were severely handled. DIR.
Artcrs, while going to attend a wound.
ed man, was set upon and dangerously
injured. His nose was smashed and
his skull fractured.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13

We wonder if Greeley intended to
hit any of the Radical newspaper men
in this section, when, in his letter to
the Union League, he spoke of the
"little creatures whom God, for some
inserutable purpose, permits to edit
majority Of our minor journals p
From the sudden cessation of their
attacks upon him, it would appear as
If Greeloy's shot had taken eifoct.-
Observer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13

Treasury .........S2 25l5, ,Gl5,n3G %
The foregoing is n correct state.
ment Of the public debt OF the United
States, as appears from the books and
treasurers returns in the Department
on the lst of June, 1867.
(SignedD HUGH McCULLocH.
Secretary of the Treasury.
By comparing the above statement
with that made on the lst Of May. it
will be seen that the debt bearing
eoin interest has increased SCI ,I4O,.
600; the debt bearing currency inter.
est has decreased Sal ,423,945; the
matured debt not presented for pay
ment has decreased s2,2l9,520. aud
the debt bearing no interest has in.
creased sS6S, ,2sG.
The amount of coin in the Treasury
has decreased 10 the extent of SIS
492,026 4S; the currency balance has
increased s3s,s27 ,60G a, while the
amount of debt less cash in the treas
ury shows a decrease of S5.l70,159 26.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13
A. ii. SEMBowER,
john PATTON,
p. l.. HARRISON,

~RNAiAifAANNs
We, the undersigned, citizens OF
Clearfeld county, heartily join the
committee in the above call: w. J.
Long, w. H. Shillar, J. A. Blatten-
berger, DIR. Fred. Barrett, c. NJ. Gus.
tard, John Lawshe, Il. S. Prideaux,
A. IL. Greenawalt, w. b. Custard, j.
s. Long, Elisha Fcnton, Jonathan
Walls, & p. Doughman, Abraham
Spencer, Thos. Walls, Ithael >. Sny-
der, DR.. A. White, w c. Irwin, D. il.
Smith, John Rorabaugh, VIM. Hut
ton, John NJ. Riddle, John Hoffman.
J. l.. Alleson, Daniel Brickley, James
Riddle, James l.. Nefi, James Dowler,
}. F. Lee, James McGhee, Jacob w.
Campbell, j. b. Sunderland, John
Hoel David Dressler, J. r. Arnold,
James Irwin, VIM. Mapes, Jno Moore,
Chas. p. Hawkins, j. d. Wright, G..
p. Gulich, John Sankey, Alexander
Murray, DIR. j. W. Potter. William
Kerns, Henry Yothers, Chas. Schnars,
I. w. Fleming, J. S. Cole, w. A.
Dale, J. f. Weaver, DR.. A. NJ. Hills.
Rev. j. &. Archer, j. B. McBnally,
Esq, DR.. j. G. Hartswick, George W.
Rheem, William Radebaugh.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13

NTE are authorized TO announce the name Of
w JOHN LAWsllB. Of Osceola hesossh, g
y candidate for Asscmbly-suhlect to the action Of
the Democratic party At the primary election.
We are authorized to announce the name Of
THOMAS J. MCCULLOUGH, Of Cloaricld bor-
ough, as q candidate for Assemby--subjeei to the
action Of the Democratic party at the primary
election.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13
cLEARrtELD, PA,

UNHE subscriber having leased for a term Of
Il years this well. known Hotel, lkept for many
years by Mr. Lanieh,l aud re dlted and refur
nished Il throughout, is now prepared 10 enter
tain travellers and the public generally upon
terms It is hoped alike agreeable to both pairans
and proprietor. His TABLE aud BAR will
be supplied with the best the market affords .
aud no pains will be spared on his part 10 add 70
the convenience and comfort Of HE guests.
\ Livery stable is also attached te the e.
tablishment Horses, Buggies. etc, furnished
on short notice, or persons taken 70 any point
desired. JAMEs A. sTINR
seiS Proprietor.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13

Mrs Charles N. stratton (nee War.
rem is about 10 become a mother
and in all probability the heir or
heiress of Tom Thumb will be exbib.
tied with the parents when they appear
before the public in this country.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13

in Baltimore a man was fined $40
Tor cracking and eating peanuts in a
church, during divine service.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13
The I,Mblic Dcbf.

WASHINGTON, June 5.
The following is statement of the
public debt of the United States on
the lst Of June, 1867
nI-nr IN AnIA-l.- l.nr.. rA.anr.r, NJ.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13

West Virginia has coal bed that
extends over 10000 acres, and is sew.
en- feet thick.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13
alrw Advertisements.
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION.
To rE HElp oS SATURDAY, Julf rs, 1867.

PRINIERs fEE.-Asscfnb'y, Sheriff and Urea
surcr, $40 cach Commissioner and District
Attorney 50 each Jury, Commissioner and
Auditor, S3 each. The cash must invariably
accompany the notice 70 insure Insertion.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13
DISTRICT ATroRNEY.


M + are authorized 10 announce the name Of
w WILLIAM NJ. MCCULLOUGH, Of Clear
held borough, as candidate for District Attorney
subject to the action Of the Democratic party a,
the primary election.
we are authorized 70 Announce the name Of
JOHN L. CuTTLE. Of Clearaeld borough. as
candidate for District Atiorncy-subjcct to The
action Of the Democratic party at the primary
election.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13
Tempfrnnce Conrrniloll.

Tho undersigned committee, ap-
pointed under tho auspices of the
estate Temperance Union TO effect
an organization in Cleardeld county
auxiliary TO the State Union, do, Tor
this purpose, call u Convention to
meet at Cleardeld borough, in the
Baptist Church, on Tuesday, June
10Th, at 2 o'clock, p. m; and We car
nestly urge all churches and temper
ance organization within the county
TO send up full delegations, and all
friends of temperance TO come, wheth-
er as delegates or not, and organize,
to do battle against common enemy
-an enemy that has made once hap
py homes desolatc, has wrung tears
from the eyes Of mothers, wives and
children, and has filed so many graves
prematurely
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-06-13
A Proclamation against High Prices
We have Everything that is Needed

and consumed in this market, and at prices ths,
astonish both old and Young.
dca2o JOSEPH SHAW A son.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-10-08
HAT LOST.

A. LARGE SIZED WHITE OR pRAB
"A colored FELT HAT. on Main street, Gold
Hni, between Haas store and tho Rhode Island
NIL on Friday afternoon, September 81. The
Win be iIberally rewarded for his trouble.
Gold Hill, Sept. 81, l661.-tf alilo. L1-NI
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-10-08

FOR SALE.

,IToUsE AND LOT SITUATED ON gte
d Bowers Grade, back Of the Episco. s.sE
pal Church. House contains Parlor, Din. <s..k
Ing Room Kitchen and Bedroom There Is also
a aWoodshed and Cellar attached to the house,
Lot Is "a feet front and 100 feet deep.
--l1I-1 SHAW & BOONE.
Gold Hill. Sept. 10. ls67y-sel2.tt
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FOUND

SMALL BLAcK.MoRoCCo ALBUM.
n containing several Photographs, and three
different notes Of fhand, amounting TO SOY. pay
able 10 L. Maxey and L. Maxneld. Also. a
Union badge, with framed Plsg. The owner can
have the property by proving 4. and paying for
this advertisement. Apply at the NEWS once:
b Cold Hill. IulY II. 1861. ~ ~ lyll.U
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October 2, l667.--3t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

PAly OF DEcAPITATIoS.-Dr- Guillotin,
who from humane motives proposed in the
Constituent Assembly of revolutionary France
the adoption of tie u.sdisVai aseapitating
machine WHICH bears his name, supposed that
death by this agency would be attended with
the least possible suffering Others main.
tanned the contrary; but his opinion prevailed
and has been enerally accepted. Latterly,
however. the French Academy Of Sciences
has reviewed the question. Experiments
made some years ago in the shambles Of Paris
proved that, although sensation must be
instantly paraly-ed beloU TIE xhe qiSison OF
yhe spine, yet the sensorium continued &C.
tive for more than one minute. The facial
muscles were agitated with violent convul.
sons, the respiratory organs of the face
worked, the mouth alternately opened and
closed, and the animal appeared to expe-
iience intense agony, and an imperative de-
sire to breathe. The eyes also retained their
sensbihty, shutting at the approach Of fin
fer, and then opening, as in-life The snec
dote is therefore not wholly Incredible, tlat
on the haheading of q state prisoner 10 Engs
land, wheu the executioner, according to
custom, held up the head, with the words.
ssThis il the head Of = traitor" the mouth Of
the still living head ejuculated the answer;
ul hat's liel" Whether the vocal organs
could, BY any possible effort, draw through
the severed windpipe sufficient current Of
air to form sound, the learned might per
haps be able to judge. That after decapita-
ton the head is still the living nan for some
nomsuss, seems to admit Of no doubt,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

A correspondent of the St. Paul Pioneer
tells the following anecdote Of John Quiucy
Adams,
The bell had rung iur the re assembling Of
school after dinner. and crowding inio the
school-room were bosterous set of urchins,
each striving for their seats before the ''tardV
bell had struck. Order and silence beng
attained, the worthy peadagogue, glancing
over the top Of his "specs, surveyed each
pupil searchingly, and inquired, who had
taken B-s dinner basket?' Nobody
knew-all was mum-threats availed nothing
and all inducements Of reward offered proved
equally unavailing. At this iareture ssrae
oaa tapped ns tue daor Being opened by
one OF the monitors, the school rose TO wei
come the venerable John Quincy Adams,
who had called to make his customary visit.
He was welcomed by the schoomaster also,
and conducted to the large arm chair on
the rostrum. The usual congratulations
being over, the master informed him that
be regretted the necessity of continuing
some INQUIRIES relative to al.ssing ainners
basket not so much on account Of its
value as ofcthe principles involved. =
think" replied Mr.. Adams, THAT | can find
it without difficulty" and drawing him
self up erect, his piercing eye scanned every
portion of the room, not . foot stirred to dis
turb the perfect silence, when suddenly, his
trumpet toned voice shrieked out, see
him there he is with G feather On his nosef'
The guilty. boy put up his hand to brush of
the feather and was thus detected, and
though there was no feather there, the school
never forgot the lesson in " Practical STRAIT
egy.n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

HUNTING A BEAR IL VERMONT Asp FIND
ING pAsrHER-On Wednesday after
noon party of hunters discovered what they
supposed to he bear track, which crossed
the road twiee in sight of Downer's Hotel N
Weathers6eld, VI. They followed it up the
side of q stdep hill for about forty rods. and
found il led Into cave, through the mouth
of which the animal had evidently passed
several times A dog was sent into the cave,
harsh growling ensued, and the dog beat q
hasty retreat. The hunter concluded to close
the mouth Of the cave, and pay his supposed
bearshit another visit on the following morn-
ing. Accordingly on Thursday party nuns
berng one hundred and fifty went to the cave,
and having worked hole through the top OF
the cave With an iron bar, an ash stake was
inserted. which was Immediately seized by
the animal aud large piece torn out OF Il.
A green crooked stick WAS then put IN the
hole which the animal grappled, and was
thus drawn to the hole by the hunters, who
fred ball from revolver into his head.
The yelling and screaming which ensued from
the enraged animal was indescribabse.
Again the stick was introduced, which was
again seized, and the animal brough IN reach
Of another charge. This finished him, for he
fell back, gave one awful veil and was heard
no more.
On being brough, out of the cave the hunt
ers were astonished a, hnding-not bear,
but large male panther, seven feet long
from up 70 lip, thirty three inches hgA, and,
though rather thin in flesh. weighing 12l3
pounds This was the largest panther ever
killed in the State. Thompson, in his &C
count Of the animal, says the average weight
of full panther is one hundred pounds, and
the largest he ever knew killed in the State
weighed one hundred and eigktesl lGunos.- =
ns9ac,sstsf Apref,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

But my heart smote me, when, on looking
after the man, ! saw him 90 sadly down the
street With bent head. Once ! thought Of
stopping the car, overtaking the man, and
giving him half doliar But while hesita>
ted the car passed the corner and he was out
Of sight. It was too late.
1 did not eat my dinner that day with the
usual appetite. could not get that wan face
out Of my mind. At time the victuals seemed
to choke me. What if he really was starving,
and no one would help him?
All through the evening the mans look
haunted me. In vain my little daughter, see.
ing me distracted, sang her sweet ballads.
even dreamed Of the man. If had known
where to find him l would have gone the very
next day to satisfy myself that he had receiv-
ed assistance.
But the impression gradually wore of.
There is so much suffering now in great cities
that almost every one becomes hardened to
it. persuaded myself, finally, that the man
had been helped by others. There are so
many societies TO aid soldiers, said. Il
was uncomfortable to think otherwise.
One morning, about four days after the in
terview, my wife Was reading the paper,
when she suddenly laid it down and cried,
" how shocking"
/ do notIknow how it was, but felt sud-
den chill. thought instantly Of that mans
wan face. But said carelessly, as l broke
my egg
"What is it, my dear ~
"Oh such a horrible story. a discharg>
ed soldier, his wife and children, dying OF
starvation. At least the wife is dead, and
one of the children not expected to live.
None have had anything to eat for four days.
They were found in an old clubhouse. The
husband il said TO have lost both arms at
Gettysburg"
My hand trembled SO much that, long be-
fore my wife finished, had been compelled
to lay down my egg unopened. She was
looking at khe paper and did not see me.
had no appetite after that. | rose i'm
mediately and hastened down town, for was
sure this was the man whose petition had
rejected
/ went straight to see him. had the pa
paper in my pocket, and it directed me to the
miserable oht>house where the sufferers had
been found
Quite G towd had been collected outside,
but policeman at the door permitted no
one to 20 id. He knew me, however, and
on my exp pressing my wish, allowed me TO
enter.
A sheet, furnished by some poor neighbors,
was spread over still, waxen face In the cor
ner a little girl was sobbing beside it; and
a man, bowed with grief. sat at her feet. At
the sound OF my foot steps be looked up. 1t
was the SAME wan face had repelled at the
corner of the street.
Since that day | have never turned away
from old or young who have asked aims.
Better give TO thousand who are unworthy
than TO refuse one who is really in need
Erchange.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

1t was sleeting fast. Evening was falling.
The streets were almost deserted.
Suddenly q voice at my elbow said, ~ am
not cit for work, and have eaten nothing to-
day"
looked at the speaker. He wa. an able
bodied man, but had lost both arms by am.
pusation; he was evidently discharged sol
der. He was pale, too, as if some recent
sickness, or from scany food. He had an
old thread bare coat.
Ny first impulse was to give him something.
But nv coat was buttoned tight; could no,
easily unbutson il, and continued to held rny
umbrella and book; and, 70 crown all, the
street car, for which had been waiting, al
III have ncthing to-day" / said, turning
from the man and beckenina to the driver.
heard sigh as turned, and was on ths
vc;pt uf reeoas;deriug my aesision. bit 1 re-
hected that il missed this car | should M
70 wait ten rdinutss ia the road, .fesides. =
tss,d - nyssls sSoasbsl slieSiA - IN
% give him somsshins."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

The NEw TYCooS og JAPAS.-The Japan
Herald reports that the new Tycoon, Stots-
bashi, is aovosing to the pubic business OF
japan an amount of intelligence, energy aad
earestness seldom If ever exhibited by rulers
in that country. 1t adds: He 10 great fa-
vorite with the Mikado, and the sanction of
the celestial sovereign attends all his efforts
for the public good. Already . suspense Of
hostilites, which we hope MAJ lead to final
peace, has been arranged with Negato; and
the Tycoon is preparing at hio.o for N eet,
ing of all the great Daimios having territorial
rights of their own. Before that meeting
and in the presence OF Mikado, Stotsbashi
will state frankly his whole policy; which is
no other. we are assured. than the faithful and
complete execution Of the treaties with for
eign nations and the advancement Of the
country in the ways Of modern civilization.
He viii also call upon all preseu, to make a
similar declaration Of their views on the great
topics Of the times. II this plan be correctly
reported and properly understood and carried
out, grea, step will indeed have been made
in the foreign politics of this couatry. Every
Da,mio being thus compelled TO declare his
opinions to the Misado, the Tycoon and 9th
er Dainlios, there will be an end to the con
aicting reports one constantly hears of the
policy of this and that Daimio the foreign
nations will thoroughly understand Japanese
political questions; and let us hope that this
fine country. preserving what is good Of iva
time>honored constitution. And altering by
degrees, aad without any violent overtarnine,
what needs reform, will advance rapidly in
progress, sharing in the civilization OF the
age. and finding foreign intercourse, instead
OF ban, the greatest blessing the japanese
have ever KNOWN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

inE expedition which, some time ego, was
undertaken for making survey Of rou,s
across the Isthmus of Darien suitable TO the
making Of q ship canal between the two
oceans, has, for the present, been abandoned,
owing to misunderstanding between NJ. de
Gogorza, who claims 10 have suitable route,
End Mr. Spooner, The agent employed by the
persons who we're treating with Gogorzs on
the subject. Ii is thought, however, that the
success of the undertaking is only question
of Costa R;ca has concluded contract for
another railroad from the Atlantic to the Ps.
clhe, with an American company. OF which
John G. Fremont and Senator Nye are lead.
ing members.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20
THE AWARD OF PREMIUMS
WILL De MADE
Vt st. Joseph. .NfehigHn,
MAY lst, 1867.

COMMITTEES will be appointed TO superintebd the dis
trihutcn OF the Prizes. by the Horticultural sad Agri
cultural Societies or Michigan composed exclusively of
Fruit Growers snd Fs-ri rs, aoYs of whom shall have
auY intere.. gha,aver ID the drssing
A. soon the awards sre made perfte. title Of The
different Premiums will be furnished u the fortunate
holders of srttfcates.
On receipt OF - uiil forward certificate With
list engrsvings from which, psrti-s may select an
they may ehoose. The cngrayngs will nnmtsr over
so different yAstees the retail price OF heh q EACH
10 any Art As,ociation IN the counus.
Obs-rse that 700 receive nearly the worth of your
money at once, aud at the tms opportunity IL
given to secure tn9epei fns fortune of fe the
same - a.r A. Lev, OF Prairie du Rocher who drew
the Crosby orera Hone at Chicago the 2st Of Janu
sry 1897 with sngle ticket cfts hunereds OF 9th
whom might mention that have made thensslse
wealthy by the simple investment OF doIiars
Every Farmer and Hortrntrrist should feel inter
In securing this besrtul home for himself family
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

THE extraordinary phenomenon Of the
young woman in Brooklyn, who has been in
trance for, whole yeer. esd who tor nine
months has mot received any nourishment,
has attracted Tie widest attention among
medical and scientific men. Professor Asaa-
sia has dstermined 40 Investigate the start
ling affair, aud Is now engaged in doips 90
fkA s ahiNi5fascs6ry s6iutic6 dfthb mJssofy ~
been rSaShsd.-N. T. Gostts,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

The Chicago Times defeads the French
Empesor,s decree, virtually prohibiting dis.
cussion In the Legislative Assembly Of
France, and suggests that the Emperor WAS
probably led TO issue it from his observations
of the annoyance which the President of the
United States suffers from the discussions of
Congress.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

Az EXTRAORDINARY LAkE.-In Nevada, near
Bszt1wn, there is s small laks, the surface Of
which is covered like ice with slksli. to the depth
of ten or twenty inches, almost white pure. The
water. which is slightly inprernated With it, does
not 10 be particularly injurious to or
beast. II Is sometimes so abundant az to destroy
vegetation ,houg il is the very sabssaes farmers
are ever ready to add TO their soil ~ fetirer, In
the shape Of leaehed or unieached wood ashes. A
Traveller declared after eating several meals In
succession at the overland stations, Of soda buis-
cuis and rancid bacon, and partaking Of this
ter, that he was fast turning into miniature fosr
facfnry
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

The Brooklyn Union publishes the Nc
Cracker letter under the following pungent
head:
THE complete works of George McCrack-
ell, edited by VIM. Fl. Seward-publshed
under the auspices of the United States Cons
Rress, By special request
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-20

The Legislature of Indiana is considering .
Temperance bill" which proposes not only to
make every msn temperate, but to make all men
virtuous and happy Chicago Tfmes.
Such result the Times of course opposes,
tooth and toe nail, for "his occupation would
be gone" If all men should become item
perate, virtuous and happy