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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19
.Vs,c Enrfand T,MiIanihropy.

Puritan philanthropy is a ravening
wolf, whose fangs and claws are thin
ly covered with lamb-like fleece.
Ship loads OF red flannel shirts and
tracts on theology for the young canni-
balls on the banks Of the Niger; gush-
es of affection and cargoes Of provis-
ions for the suffering Greeks; sympa-
thy and testaments for the benighted
Hindoos and Siamese; overfowing
Tenderness for Hayti, Hungary, Po-
land and the Sandwich Islands; bun
combe resolutions in behalf of ireland
fat, tender, juicy missionaries, in prime
order for barbecuing, for the Caribs,
Feejees, and New Zealanders; and
naught but hatred, persecution, abuse,
"arsenic," confiscation, damnation, and
an occasional shipment Of strumpets
and school-marms for the destitute
millions of their own flesh and blood.
This is philanthropy p Ears acute,
and hearts and purses open to every
whimper of distress that comes across
the ocean, from any heathenish, I'M
pronounceable Affghanistan, Beloo-
chistan, Timbuctoo, or Boora Boola-
Cha but the grindstone hearts, solo
leather consciences and ears of lead
to the wailings of their own despair
ing, perishing brethren and sisters
This is the acma of modern "phi-
lanthropy." Thirty years of laohry-
NOSE harangues and lugubrious dis
sertations on the sufferings of the
oppressed and down-trodden African
brother, loud professions of benevo-
lence, bran bread, "Anti-cruelty to-
Animals" societies-whangdoodle ser
mons and shifting prayers-four years
of slaughter, outrage and devastation,
a million and half of human lives,
three millions of widows and orphans,
deluge of blood and horror at which
all creation stood aghast, to tear a
race of tailless baboons from com
Portable homes and kind protectors,
and turn them out upon the highways
Of the world, helpless, hungry, naked
beggars and vagabonds This is the
sublimest, the "can't-fy-any-higher-
on mortal-wingsest climax of philan-
thropy y 1t is all a smiling, lying,
horn-bolwing cheat And Sumner,
Chase and Philips know it TO be at
the bottom of their false souls-if
they've got souls at all (and the devil
won't get his dues if they haven't. }
Banner of Libertg.
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Lcffer. Don C,uaccmsriIIc.

| SphNbNA iAIsb, ocpJ. 4, 1901.
Mr. Editor: phinking that it would
be of interest b fhe readers of your
paper in this coapty TO hear from the
Normal School, NV in session in this
place, under the doItrol OF our Coun-
ty Superintendent, dr. 6. w. Snyder,
assisted by Professor l. s. Geist, /
will endeavor 70 frnish them with
some Of the particulars relating to
the progress Of thC institution. We
have excellent teaoprs Mr.. Snyder,
under whose supervision the school is
held, as a teacher J hard to be ex-
eelled, and is too we known through
out the county, for ne to add a single
item relating to hi personal charac-
tor. He has served ono year as Coun-
ty Superintendent in which capacity
he has done more toward advancing
the cause of educstion than any of
his predecessors didduring their term
The Normal Schod which he estab-
lished in this town last year, has
added greatly TO he furtherance of
the cause of education, which was
greatly needed 1t has not only
proved TO be beIefit TO those who
attended it, but alo TO the oommuni-
ty at large. 1t las placed in the
schools through tie county teachers
more competent toperform the duties
of their situation tan they had been
before. In this Institution teachers
are not only instruted for their own
benefit, but also br the purpose Of
imparting that knowledge which they
receive to those Who will be under
their care in the iIture. Our teach
ers labor almost day and night. They
hold about eight hours Of school in o
day. They leave nothing undone
that is in their poTer to improve the
minds of the stubnts in attendance.
Prof Geist, us ateaeher, is respect
ed by the whole slhool. Any person
failing TO comprehend the explana-
tions given by him can accuse no one
but himself. The present session,
which is the secont for 1867, has been
in session six week.. There are about
fifty teachers in attendance at present
who intend teaching the coming win
ter, aud there are still some coming.
Persons who intend teaching the
coming school tenn, cannot partake
of better opportunity than the one
offered at the Normal for preparing
and Frightening up their ideas for the
coming work. Every person through
out the county should take an inter-
est in the cause pf education. Both
teachers and citizens should assist
the Superintendent in spreading the
cause of education and ere long edu-
cation in orr county will rise above
tnaJ OF ner srtos cOuuUIv5-UvIvN
which it has been lurking. All that
is necessary for Tie great work is the
corporations of tie teachers and citi-
zens with that Of eur Superintendent,
and the adoption Df uniform series
of text books throughout the county,
and also the establishing of State
Normal School in this county, and ere
long ignorance will be hurled from its
throne and education established in
its place. Take hold Of il, citizens,
and / will assure you the assistance
Of the teachers Unless you do take
hold there is little prospect for the
advancement Of education.
NORMAL STUDENT.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19

is unparalleled, the sentence Of the
Court will be adjusted with special
reference to its magnitude.
The sentence was then passed, which
was that the prisoner, on bill No. 33,
undergo an Imprisonment, at separate
and solitary confinement at hard labor
in the Eastern Penitentiary TOR ten
years and on bill No "a a like i'm
prisonment for five years, making
fifteen years in all.
The prisoner wept, and seemed to
be in much anguish of mind after the
sentence had been pronounced
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19
Mig Trees sn Missouri.

The largest is sycamore in Mis-
sissippi county, sixty-fve feet high,
which, two feet above the ground,
measures forty-three feet in circum-
ference. Another sycamore in How
ard county is thirty-eight and halt
feet in diameter. A cypress in Cape
Girardeau county, at distance of one
foot above the ground, measures TWEEN
nine feet in circumference. A cotton
wood in Mississippi county measures
thirty feet round, at a distance of six
feet above the ground A pecan in
the same county is eighteen feet in
circumference. A black walnut in
Benton county measures twenty-five
feet in circumference. A white oak
in Howard county is twenty-six feet
in circumference. A tuliptree poplar
in Cape Girardeau county is thirty
feet in circumference. There is a
tupelo in StoddarG county thirty feet
in circumference There is hack
berry in Howard county eleven feet
in circumference. A Spanish oak in
New Madrid county twenty-six feet
in circumference A white ash in
Mississippi county is sixteen feet in
circumference. A honey locust in
Howard county is thirteen feet round.
There is = wi!llcoS%' 10 Pemiseot county
,nnt has grown to the size Of twenty
four feet in circumference and one
hundred feet in height Mississippi
county boasts Of sessafras that must
be king of that tribe; it measures
nine feet in circumference. There is
a persimmon in the same county nine
feet in circumference. In Pemiscot
county there is q dogwood six feet in
circumference. In Mississippi county
papaws grow to a circumference OF
three feet and grape vines and trum.
pet creepers to a circumference OF
eighteen TO twenty-five inches.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19
CHEAP FURNITURE.
1oHN GuL1c1I


nEs1RES to inform his old friends and GUS
IL toners, that having enlarged his shop and
increased bis facilities FOR manufacturing, he is
now prepared to make to order such Furniture az
may be desired, 10 good style and At cheap rates
for CASH. He generally has on hand, at his
Furniture rooms, varied assortment Of ready
made furniture, among which are
BUREAUS AND SIDE-BoARDS.
wardrobes and Book Gases; Centre, Sofa, Parlor,
Breakfast and Dining Exte1sion Tables; Com
mon. French post, Counge, j emmy Lind and other
Bedsteads; Sofas Of all kinds, Work -stands,
Haf-rscks Wash stands; Rocking and Arm
Chairs spring-seat, cane bottom, parlor, CON-
mon and other Chairs; Looking Glasses Of every
description on hand and new glasses for old
frames, which will be put in very reasonable
terms on shortest notice. IL also Keeps on hand
OF furnishes to order, Corn -husk, Hair and Cot
ton-top Mattresses.
COFFISs OF EVERY KIND
Made to order, and funerals attended With
Hearse whenever desired. Also, House Painting
done to order. The subscriber also mauulae-
tures, and has constantly on hand, Clements
Patent Washing Mach inc, the best now in use
Those using this machine never need be with
out clean clothes He also has Flyers Patent
Churn, superior article. family using this
churn never need be without butteri
All the above and many other articles are fur
nished to customers cheap for CASH or exchanged
for approved country produce. Cherry. Maple,
Poplar, LinwoOd and other Lumber suitable for
Cabinet work, taken in exchange for furniture.
JzS- Remember the shop is on Market street.
cleardeld, Pa, and nearly opposite the sold jew
Store" JOHN GULICH.
November 90. 1862
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19

General Pope wants free speech,
and yet he persecutcs the newspapers
He wants freedom Of elections, and
vet he wants TO exile all tho leaders
Of the peoplel He says these things
arc necessary TO secure the success of
the Monrrel party, and yet be says
the Mongrels win succoed without
them Poppy, in the expressive Ian
guage Of Artemus Ward, "you are an
ass
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19

There is a general discussion as to
the best way to pay the public debt
The matter is plain as daylight Put
the thieves out of Office and put hon
est men in. Rctrench the expendi-
lures of the government TO one hun
dred millions. Cut the Freedmen's
Bureau swindle from the Treasury,
and thus save millions to the people.
If the negroes are fit to vote, they
are competent to sustain themselves.
Take the military forces from the
south and muster them out of service,
and leave the people there to "recon-
structo themselves, as they were doing
before Congress interfored and put
them further from the Union than
they were ever before. Cut of the
myriads Of parasites now hanging
upon the Treasury. Retrench ex-
penditures until the income largely
exceeds the outgo Apply the surplus
TO the payment of the public debt,
and the whole "question" will be
answered
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19
CLEARFIELD
M A RBLE WORKS.
italian and Vermont Marble finished in
the highest stylo of the Art.

The subscribers hog leave 20 announce Jnu
citizens Of Cloarfed county that they have opened
an extensive Marble Yard on the southwest corner
Of Market md Fourth streets, Clearfeld, Pa whorc
they are prepared to make Tomb-stones Monu-
menis T0mbs. box and side Tomhs, Cradle Tomhs
Cemetery Posts, Nantes, Shelves, Brackets. etc.,
on short notice. They always keep on hand a
large qunntity Of work finished, except the letter
ing 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 be desired,
and they fattcr themselves that they can compete
with the manufacturers outside Of the county,
either in workmanship OF price, as they only en-
ploy the best workmen.
Essy-A All inquiries by letter promptly answered.
JOHN GUIdCH.
MAY %, 1867. HENRY GULICH.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19

A young lady of Long Branch, who
has bought this summer only thirty
dresses, two lace shawls, FIVE round
hats and three boxes Of gloves, boasts
of her economy.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19

A large bank barn, and the usual t-buildings
together with two bearing orchards,.a good spring
of water, and timber enough 10 make three OF four
RATS. A church and school house within short
distance. For further particulars call on the un-
dersignod, residing on the premises, address
him at Grahamton p. 0.
ie2O.' -3fnpd WM. n. GREEN.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19
Clearield Nursery.

ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY.
TNHE undersigned, having established a Nur-
IL sery on the Pike, about half way between
Clear6eld and CurWonsville, is prepared TO fur
nish all kinds Of FRUIT TREES, standard and
dwarf,) Evergreens. shrubbery, Grape Vines,
Gooseberries, Laston Blackberry, Strawberry,
and Rasberry Vines. Also, Siberian Grab Trees,
Quinoo. and early sesrlet Rhubarh, &c. Orders
promptly attended to. Address,
J. D. WRIGHT.
sop2O .65-y Ourwensvis, Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19
DRESS-MAKING

CPECIAL NOTICE.--PABISIAN DRESS
- AND CLOAK MAKING.-iadies can have
their Dresses, Suits, Goats, and BRsquines hand
somely made and trimmed, at the shortest no ,
tice, at the old.established stand, 1881 Chestnut
street Philadelphia.
Fancy and plain Fans, Mantilla Ornaments,
Dress and Cloak Bnt;ons, Ribbons, Oluny and
Guipure Laces, Dugle and Gimp Dress Trim
mings, with large variety OF Staple and Fancy
Goods from 25 10 90 per cent less than elsewhere.
Also, receiving daily, Paris Fashions in tissue
pspor, for Ladies and Children's Dresses. Sets
Of Patterns for merchants and drefs makers now
ready, at Mrs. NJ. A. BINDER's,
jy4ly 1881 Chestnut St, Philadelphia.
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alisrellansons.
Farm for Sale.

FTNHE subscriber residing IN Graham township,
/ ciearfeld county. Pa, now offers his farm at
private sale. II IL located on tho public road
leading from Grahamton 10 Deer Greek, and will
be within six miles Of railroad station, and
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19
Contains $50 Acres,
7iro D,celTimg Houses.

Eighiy-hve Of which arc cleared and large por-
tion in Glover, the whole under good fence, having
thereon erected
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19
"A Proclamation against High Prices

DEMONSTRATORS NoTICE.-Nohce
~ is hereby given that letters ofAdministra-
tion, on the estate Of JONATHAN NICHOLS,
deceased, late Of Lawrence township, Clearheld
county, Pa, having beoE duly granted to the
undersigned, all persons indebted to said es-
tate win please make payment, and those having
claims or demands viii present them for settle
ment without delay. o, b. MERRILL,
aug22-6t Administrator.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19

A DMINISTRATOR's NOTICE.-Notice
IA is hereby given that letters Of Administration
on the es,aic q Samuel Williams, deceased, late oi
burnside etownsfir, Clearacid county Pa, have this
lay been duly pnn,ed 10 the undersigned, to whom
all persons indebted 70 said estate vii please make
payment, and those having claims or demands will
present them for settlement without delay.
MARY WILLIAMS, Adm'x.
J lnusiset-pdl JOSEPH r. BRBrIi. Admr.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19

LIVERY STABLE.

THE undersigned begs leave TO inform the pub
lie that be is now fufy prepared TO accommo-
date an IN the way Of furnishing Horses Bngscs,
Saddles aud Harness, on the shortest notice aud
ON reasonable terms. Residence on Locust street,
bctwcon Third and Fourih.
GRO. ". GEARllAnT
cicarheld. April II. 1867.
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Silver Wash Powder,

Saves time, labor. money. Makes washing .
pastime and Monday q festival. Sold every
where. Try H.
Address all orders 70 the Manufacturers,
zIEGLER A SMITH,
Chemists and Wholesale Druggists,
poI4.lv Is7 North Third 81, Philadelphia-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1867-09-19

COLDIERs' BOuNTiE~.-A recent act
- has passed both Houses Of Congress, and
signed hy the President giving a three years
soldier siOe and two years soldier $50 eeunty.
iEa-BOUNTIKs and PENSIONS collected
by mo, for these entitled to then.
WAITER BARFETT.
~sT Atty at Law, clearheld,.Pa
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NUMBER 80.
| From the Bowling Green Democrat, Oct. sth.
Horrible Occurrence.

Never in our experience has it been our
duty to chronicle an occurrence more
horr'd in its details than the following,
which happened in Alien county:
Some two months since Mrs. Blacken.
ship, lady Of espectability, lost her hus-
band from disease and was left with three
children, two interesting boys and a little
infant girl. On the 10th ul,imo, Mrs.
BIsckenship, for the purpose OF washing
clothes, repaired to the spring branch near
The house, taking her three children with
her, the house dog followed. She had
been engaged in washing but short time
when the dog was heard barking near by.
Thinking that the dog had treed rae.
coon or had rabit at bay, the little boys
proposed going to secure the game
With the mothers consent the little fel,
lows started off in high glee. On reach.
ing the spot they saw large object coil
ed at the foot of a stumr, keeping the
dog at bay. rhe oldest Of the two bows
approached first. With his face aglow
a. the prospect Of his prize, he said, "I'Il
get him brother" With one dart of his
forked tongue, with one death'ra,tle Of
his tail, the huge rat!lesnake-for it was
! nothing less-drew back his scaly folds,
and with ole dart forward planted his
envenomed fangs in the flesh Of the boy.
Again and again was the boy bitten, un,
Ill he fell exhausted in the coils Of the
monster.
Tho other little fellow rushed 10 the
relief of his brother, and lie also received
the deadly fangs Of the serpent. The
screams Of the boys alarmed the mother,
and leaving her baby girl she ran to the
spot. What sight met her gaze -
Putrid with poison, swollen and black,
and bitten in many places, one Of her
BOYS wGs already dead, and the other
dying. Overwhelmed with an intensity
OF agony, she remained at the fatal spot a
snort tme when sue oethought her Of her
little girl at the branch and hurried
back.
On reaching the spot, horrible as il.
may seem she fourd :ha, the little girl
had walked to The wash tub, into which
she had fallen head foremost and was
drowned. Bereh of children, and almost
Of reason, she sank under the accumulat.
ed horrors Of the hour. Assistance was
procured the heart crushed woman, and
the remains Of her nestlngs were taken
charge Of and cared for.
The event created a profound sensation
in tie community, with scarcely apar sllel
even in the exciting annals OF our early
and hardy pioneers.
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10 Virginia City poor widow, in over
hauling an old vest Of her husband, who
had recently died, found dusty paper 10
tae pocket, which, upon examination,
proved to be the deed OF three feet Of the
Savage claim. The secretary Of the com
pany' informed her i, was genuine, and
that $500 in dividends were due on il.
She took the money, sold the dirty paper
for Sl4, 900, and came to her home and
friends 10 the East.
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"BEAUrIFuL RIVER" Sabbath day is
the beautiful river in the week Of time
The other days are all troubled streams,
whose angry waters are disturbed by the
countless crafts that hos, upon them bu,
the pure river Sabbath fows on to eternal
rest, chanting the sublime music Of the
silent, shrobbing spheres, and timed by
the pulss,ions OF the everlasting life
Beautiful river Sabbath, glide on Bear
forth on thy bosom the poor, tired spirit,
to the rest which il seeks, and the weary,
watching soul to endless bliss!
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LANCASTER G. H., S. c., Nov, 7, 1867.

say 80" etc. And further, "Tf there are
lev men in every district willing to
spend few hears for the general good,
let them meet at convenient place, LEI.
them gather such information as they can
and then Inform this Bureau what is
wanted for their neghborhood and what.
can be done; let them say what labour
ers, servants, mechanics. etc, are wanted
or could find employment and let them
Tx upon current rate OF reasonable wa
ges for their district" etc.
1t affords me satisfaction 10 be able 10
say, that our prospects Of success in this
measure OF immigration, may be deemed
very good; we have met with irritating
lnconvenences and wa have 10 contend
against very great difficulties of which our
political misfortunes aud the supineness
oil our own people are the most important.
But the happy geographical position Of
our State, our great natural resources and
the fair and generous welcome, that our
laws Eave promised the stranger, are bo,
ginning 10 exercise favourable influence
and will ere long have effective results
Our people must, however, do their part :
no one should wait for his neighbour, al
should appreciate the duty Of contributing
to what is really public necessity, and
then there can be no fail.
Respectfully,
JOHN A. WAGNER,
Commissioner.
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? 0 EFT R Y
Fold it up Carefully "

4 reply 10 the Lines entitled "7h. Conq,iere
Banner"
nr SIR uESYT RoCGHros, MART. ..
Gallant nation, foiled by numbers
Say not that your hopes are fed;
Keep that glorious flag which slumbers,
one day to avenGc Your dead.
Keep 1t, widowed sun'css mothers,
Keep it, sisters, mourning brothers,
Furi it with an iron will,
Furl it now,--but keep 1t still;
Think not that ts work is done.
Keep it ill your children take it,
Once again TO hail and make il
All their sires have hlcd aud fought for,
All their noble hearts have sought for,
Blcd and fought for all alone
All alone! aye, shame the story,
Millions here dcplorc the stain,
Shame, alas for Englands glory,
Freedom called aud called in vain.
Furl that Banner,'sadly, slowly,
Treat it gently, for tits holy.
Till that day-ycs. full it sadly,
Then once more unfirl it gladly
Conquered Banncr-kecp il still
England, October, 1868.
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FEDERAL DEAD IN CuARLEsroN.-In
Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, on Sunday,
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher presented 10
the congregation an appeal to assist q
Union lady in this city who proposes to
remove the three hundred and eleven
Gead Union soldiers now lying in the
Potter's Field, to Magnolia Cemetery,
and to erect a monument over them. A
collection of 81, 500 was made. Charles.
ton Mercury.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1867-11-07

EDITOR RoRBED.-The house Of the
editor Of the Abingdon Wrginian was
entered by burglars few nights ago, and
bis watch and IS in money stolen. The
editor Of the Lynchburg News says he
was served rght-that be had no business
with money. The question is: "How
did he get so much money! Ths, guess
ton will puzzle mary editors.- Stanton
Spectator.
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Teacher.
army.

want you 10 explain the points of the
compass Bobby, what is the highs,.
latitude knowni'
"The highest latitude known ia tb.,
which Bill Jones allows to hi, feeling,
when waIIzing with our Bets"
"Now, what is before you, John I"
"The north, sir"
"And what behind 700, Tommy 4"
any coat tail, sir"
Joseph, where is Africar
200 the map, sir."
81 mean on what continent, Eastern or
Westerni"
"We!l, the land of Africa is on the
eastern continent, but The people all Of
'em are down south"
"How do the American people live 7"
"By drawing" .r. -.
by drawing; waterT'
NO, SIR, by drawing their breath"
Come bere sopny aud tell me what
the four seasons are ."
Pepper, mustard, sah and vinegar !:
them il what ma seasons with"
Geography class dismissed -
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