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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-01-09

The expenses of the Impeachment
committee were enormous, amounting
to nearly half a million dollars aud
occupying about eight months of the
time of the Rumpers. A resolution
calling for information as to the cost
was objected TO by honest Ben Butler.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-01-09
ORIGINAL 1eOrirp.
Written for the Clearield Republican.
The .tefC Court House Fence.

III DiihON.
So, no they've fenced il in at lasti
thought the days Of fencing past;
But now ! see they've made Il fast
As ever ship was TO a mast.
Tho posts and gates and all are east.
The cost, I'm tod, Is not 50 vast.
And thus, am compelled to say,
Our County Fathers, in their way.
Have not in this goae far estray;
But some will grumbe as they may,
And fret and scold from day 10 day,
But l am Of those fnncy few
Who are always fond Of something new;
And If the Court House needs fence,
I'd get it right for all the pence,
Aud let the grumblers hang outside,
Or jump on top and take ride,
For all must say they look with pride
On this new fence from either side
And 1 don't think there's one In twenty
Though stampsare scarce and protests plenty
But that will pay his little mite
To see the matter done up right
Now, the one we have got is pretty and good,
And put up as solid as any one could,
Anu has this advantage over woodwork or bricks,
II il proof against jack-knivcs, pencils OF sticks
Yet a trifng mistake, I'm free to relate,
Was made in the setting or swing Of the gate
The ground IL too high, or the fence il too low
Can somebody tell, or does any one know
Or does that belong 10 the my stical three
Who run the machine by the aid Of BIZ
If so, il is folly to make any fuss,
For the more you stir II, the greater the muss.
Like the bull In the China shop, turn as you may,
You will never turn right II you turn in their way.
Since the job is completed the Major is paid,
The assessments all over, and the taxes are laid,
Wen be as contented and meek as we can,
For rwe learn the same lesson from every new man.
Reform and retrenchmeni the watchword has been,
Yet each in his turn when oer be gets in
Sits down in his chair Of comfort aud case,
Grease up the machine and run Al they please.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-01-09
Origin and History of the Books Of
the Rihle.

bf FhoF. GAVIN \. sToNR, D. D.
A WORK Of rare value, and an almost indis.
IA pensable companion Of the Bible. showing
what the Bible Is not, what II is, and how to use
i answering all the objections to its autbenu.
oi1 urged by modern inhdels. aud tracing The
authority Of each book up to its inspired authors
giving vast amount Of inforu alton heretofore
looked up in very rare and costly volumes. max
ing one Of the most popular books ever published.
1000 Agents " Nanted--Experienced agents
-clergymen, ladies', school teachers and oilers
should send at once for circulars riviiE further
-iniormatiUn Address.
zElGLER, MccURDY a Co.,
sep26 tm boi Chestnut st., Ph.ia. Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-01-09

1t is authoritatively denied that
Spain is willing to sell Cuba. She is
unconsciously waiting for the harvest
which, having long been ripening for
the reapers, will soon be bravely
gathered. A people eagcr for liberty
will save their tyrants the trouble Of
selling them.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-01-09
THE LATEST OUT!
MONEY SAVED IS MONEY MADE

MONEl NhN bD - MuNE1 MADE
DE WISE If You wish to purchase CLOTH
ID ing, HATS A CAPE, or Furnishing Goods,
GO TO c.. II. MO0RE'S
New aud Cheap Clothing Store. where will be
found constantly on hand large and we'll se.
lected assortment Of Fine Black Cashmere suits,
and drabs, brown, light, and in fact
ALL KINDS OF CLOTHING
Adapted to all seasons Of the year; also, Shirts.
Drawers, Collars, aud large and well selected
assortment Of fne HATS and CAPS, Of the
very latest styles and in fact everything that
Gao be called for in bis line, will be furnished
at the very lowest city prices. a. they have been
purchased at the lowest possible Ggures, ans
will be sold in the same way by
c. ii. MOORE.
In the Post Office Building Phnipsburg, Pa.
NEWS.
Daily and Weekly papers, Magazines; also, a
large assortment Of the latest and best Novels.
Joke Books, de-, constantly on hand AZ
c. II. M00RE'S,
In the Post Office Building,
arllly Philipsburg, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-01-09

Why are young ladies at the break
ing up ofa party like arrows Becuaso
they can't go off without beau and
are in quivcr till they get one.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-01-09

Some time ago COW ran in front
of a train in Indiana, throw it from
the track, and caused the injury of
several persons. The railroad com
pany sued the owner Of the COW and
recovered $4,000 damages. The Su-
preme Court of the State has affirmed
tho verdict on an appeal.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-01-09

would no doubt lead to acts OF injus-
tice; but the civil authorities, being
recognized and intrusted with the
execution of the civil law. collection
Of taxes and the care Of the poor, it
would seem to be necessary copse-
qucnce that, as Il protection TO the
community, they should have author
ity to compel all who are able to sup.
port themselves, and thus prevent
them from becoming a burden on the
community. To deny the civil au-
thorities the exercise of this right is
to place the freedmen above the rccog.
nized government of the State.
1t is u matter of very great doubt
whether, in the present condition OF
affairs, the civil authorities, unaided
by the military, will be able 10 main.
tain order and execute the law. Civil
process can only be served in the
ordinary manner where offenders are
the exception and the law is sustained
by public opinion; but in the present
ruined condition of labor in this State
thousands are without labor, and must
subsiSt consequently, depreciation is
the rule and honesty the exception,
while, on the other hand, TO treat as
Migrants iour.fiflhs of the community
is simply impracticable.
But these are matters for your con-
sideration and Of the aw-making
power rather than for me, whose
functions are entirely executive, and
to you / submit the case, merely with
the surmise that it will be impossible
TO inaugurate any system for the relief
Of the blacks which is unanimously
approved by the whites.
There is another subject worthy OF
attention in this connection. There
seems to be II wide spread belief, which
is daily increasing among the freed
men, that the land in this State is to
be divided and distributed among
them, and in some sections of the
State this illusion is assuming prac.
tical form, by the freedmen refusing
to contract for the next year, or to
leave the premises they have cultiva-
ted this year.
1t is to be feared that this course,
induced by evil disposed advisers, may
lead to collisions, the extent and result
Of which it is difficult to surmise.
/ receive almost daily petitions and
memorials asserting the existence Of
organized companies OF freedmen, and
asking the presence and protection of
troops, and although ! am satisfied
that these representations arc gener-
ally the result OF fear and exaggerated
ruIlors, yet the existence of such
organizations in some sections of the
State is certain. Commanders of
troops and agents Of the bureau have
been instructed to urge upon the freed
men the absolute necessity of abstain
ing from armed demonstrations; that
they will be protected in all their
rights, but that they must not seek
redress by force or violence.
In order to avoid as far as possible
bringing the races in collision with
each other, | have advised that when
ever practicable the "posse" summon
ed to assist in an arrest shall be of the
same race as the person arrested.
| am, General, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
ALvAN G. GILLEM,
Brevet Major General, Commissioner.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-01-09

A lady who has son at school, has
forbidden him to play the national
game for fear he may be premature
" balled.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-01-09
ii. RIDG Il.
MERCHANT TAILOR,
(siore one door east Of Clcarfcd House,)
Market street, Clearfield, pa.

HaFhct street, tiealuctu, IA
L EEPS on hand fun assortments Of Gsnts'
IN Furnishing Goods, such as shirts, Linen
and Woolen Undcrshirts, Drawers and Socks,
Neck ties, Pocket Handkerchiafs, Gloves. Hats
Umbrellas, dca in great variety. OF Piece
Goods he keeps the
Best Cloths Of all "Shades and COors,n y
Such as Black Doeskin Of the very best make,
Fancy Cashmere, in great variety also, French
Coating. Beaver, Pilot, Chinchilla, aud Fricott
overooating. All Of which will be sold cheap for
Cash, and made up according 70 the latest styles
by experienced workmen.
Also, Agent for Cleardcld county for I. NJ
Singer Cos, celebrated Sewing Machines
Nov. !, iS65.u H. BRIDGE.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-12-04
The Legislature.


The late b.isef session of the Ohio Leg
iSlat1--re was terminated on Wednesday
Of Last week, by adjournment until
January 9Th.
The business Of the three days session
related chiefly to matters of routine. the
question Of adjournment consuming a
great part Of the valuable time Of the
respective Houses.
On Monday evening the Democratic
members held q caucus, at which, after
an hour ard half of lively discussion,
they found themselves unable to agree
whether the session should be cohtin-
ued or adjourned until the usual time.
The matter was disposed of by being
postponed to subsequent caucus, but
before that could be held it was moved
in the House by Republican member
TO take up the resolution for adjourn
ment, already offered. This was unex-
pectedly seconded from the Democratic
side, and thereupOn ensued a discussion
between the adjournment and suti-ad-
Journment Democrats, which was both
lively and interesting. Mr.. Hill,
(Dem.) of Defiance, led of in favor OF
adjournment, He was interrupted by
Mr., Ball, (Dem.,) to inquire for what
purpose the November session had been
called. Mr.. Hill replied frankly that the
adjournment until November instead
of January, was for political reasons
solely. He said the Southern negroe.
had not voted as they wanted them to
and Mr.. Johnson had not been impeaeh
cd as they expected. Moreover he pre-
sumed that his colleagues pretty vel
understood that Gen. Grant had beer
elected.
Mr.. Hill was replied to by Mr.. .Callen
| (Dem.,) opposing adjournment anC
charging Mr.. Hill with having exposed
the secrets Of the caucus. Mr.. Hill re
Joined that he no longer felt any obliga
ton to obey any caue1s,and that Will
he had felt the sting of the party lasl
last winter, he would hereafter vote OF
all measures according to his judgmeat
Mr.. Callen proceeded to say that if ME
Hill considered himself exempt from
party discipline he would also, and tha
ne too had felt the smart of the caucus
rule, by which members on the Demo
cratic side had last winter been com
pelled to vote for corrupt measure
which their unfettered judgment woulC
have condemned. 81
The only bill passed during the ses
sion was that making the partial ap
propriations recommended in the mes
sage of Governor Hayes.
The Governor was authorized to ap
point Eve commissioners to attend th
cattle plague convention at Springfield
Ills, Dec. 1.
A committee on the recent .Lunati
Asylum fire was instructed to inquir
into the cause of the fire, the extent {
the damages, the propriety of reDairin
the old building, and that of remOvtn
the Asylum to some other locality.
Resolutions expressive of respect 70
the memory ofGovernor Tod and Sens
tor Hall, deceased. were adopted.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-12-04

A new secret armed society has been
formed in Louisiana called The
Knights Of the White Camelis." 1t
has its headquarters 10 New Orleans.
but extends into every parish Of the
State and has connection with similar
organizations throughout the eleven
ex-rebei States. It is commanded by
a secret Grand Council whose mem
bers are not revealed to any below
them, and whose word is Law. The
subordinate councils are provided with
arnla and in New Orleans alone there
are 10000 armed brothers. Over the
whole is placed Grand Commander,
who Is now a celebrated ex-Coufeder-
ate General. The members Of the or
der are bound by the most horrid oaths
to keep its secrets and to obey the or
ders Of their superiors.
The sworn object of the Society is
to resist negro advancement and the
participation Of negroes in the govern
ment in any manner, and to overthrow
the present State governments. One
of their peculiar functions is to elect
the 3isappearance of obnoxious per
sons, and to choose certain brothers to
cause them to disappear.
The Society is, in shcft, a feerystaliza-
ton of all the intractable. dissatisfied
aud unsubdued elements of the rebel
lion. and its Office the murder and as
sassination Of lOyalsts,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-12-04

LAW xER

win please notice that the ONO STATS JOURNAL Is
fhs o7iy paper Tor which the supreme Court 2
40 - . r. revised and proof read by the S9preHis
Court Rfp0Tter. These reports are an published IA
the We xiv Eduiun and are authoritative
Every new suOscr ib' for the year Of 1899 VIII
reC1ye the paper for the balance of the year 1858
fter the rece pt the order, FRFF.
a. Fvey7 Rsg Subscriber for the 0HI0 STATE jour
.I fol. the asar 1869 l7il TecsUs FIRES the lL ~
,Trl9tarv 4 SPLENDID EQUESTRIAN N PICTURE
OF8RANT. 20 bu IS inohss, printed en- heduy
irted papeT ssti able for II ming
Our d'sire 70 10 make the t'HIo sTATH JOURNAL
reach the largest circulation OF any paper 10 On o
drr az the coming yea, =, and we shall spare ~
Mains or expense TO merit this end. We rtfsr
.r.ttflltv 10 the opinions Il the Ohio Repaoieau
press r proof Of toe standing Of 'he JorRNAL n
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-12-04
The Casa 81 Hester vaughn.

zThs Working Womenzs National
Uhionn has pe5iiioned tie Governor Of
Pennsglv lvania, 90 pardon Hester Vaughn
a young English glFl, found guilty 81
iufaufieids. She was walking in the
streets Of Philadelphia, q stranger,
newly arrived in the country, looking
for employment. She was aecosted by
q s4geaIleman" who promised her Work
at good wages in the country, as g ser
want in his house. she went with him.
was ruined by him, and later turned
aerIfE ia the streeIs-of Philddel phI4 in
mid winter, and IN the time Of her bit2
tefest agony. She found refuge in
bare, cold, attic room, where, freeZ ng
and starving, she gave birth TO a Child.
The ladies who sign an appeal In her
favor, add, pertinently, 'Lhe mystery IS
not that the child died, but that the
naoihef lived"
Her story seems to be well e4thenti-
Gated. The name okthe suounarel VhC
is the aJiJ hoF OF all this misery musI
be known To some OF the persons who
have interested themselves for his vie
tim. Why is It not made pub.icf Why
do not the members of the Working
Wompu's Union make known to tht
public the name and address Of this
villain, that at least the execrations o
society may overtake him ?-N. 7. Post
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-12-04
Report of Gen. Grant.

The following is Gen. Grants report
in full:
HEADQUARTERS Army OF THE PoToMAc,
WASHINGTON. Nov. "a,
General ;. n. Sehofield, See'y Of War.
SIR~-I have the honor to submit the
reports of division, district and depart
ment commanders for the past year.
These reports give a full account OF the
operations and services of the army for
the year, and refer to them for details.
would earnestly renew my recoInmen-
dation of last year, that the control of
the Indians be transferred to the War
Department.
1 call especial attention to the recon-
mendation of General Sherman on this
SuhjeoH It has my earnest approval.
&c Is unnecessary that the arguments in
favor of this transfer should be repeat
edj the necessity for il becomes strong
er and more evident every day. While
the Indian war continues I do not
deem any general legislation for the re-
duetion of the army advisable. The
tronps on the Plains are all needed.
Troops i7t the Southern States are still
needed, and further reduction can be
made in he way already in use, and
now in operation where it is safe, name
ly; Oy allowing companies to discharge,
without being strengthened by re-
cruits, and by stopping appointments of
Second Lieutenauiss IT It should be
deemed ad VisabIe, the veteran reserve
regiments might be discontinued by
absorption and retirement of officers,
and discharge ofmen without detriment
to the service.
Very respectfully, your obedient SER
want,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-12-04

fnn ERECEIPTSior ST. Address
IUU with stamp, BURT Il Co., BidIe ord, Ne .
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-12-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO TAX-PAYERS IN
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS.
AN ORDINANCE.
Requiring the Pavements Cutters and
Streets to be cleaned.

SEC. /. Be il ordained bT the council q the
gncerperat ed Village 4 DeiaWare' That, heTe-
fJeF it shall be the dutE Of e oWners OF oecu
arts as ths case may be- the seeffa lots aod
bu8ifiiags Ut wat sEer name or nattrs the same
may be situstsd ia y hole part On any stree
or public ale Within Ihs inrorpoFated tHlts q
SAID village, On tue frst Monday il the months o
Apiil, May, Junf, July, August, september oeta-
b T aud November, in eacn and every year, ana
al such Cth times as the cOuTCil shaH direct to
clean out is q proper manner the gotsers, pave
ments sire-ts ana alleys, TO the center taereof
Ii OFT Of the lots and buildings, so By them re
spet t ully Owned or occupied as aforesaid and
remoF5 all rubOlsh. grass. nth and other oh-+n-
sive or INV hOiesome ma ter thefefTom into tn
middle OF So n street or aey and there pace tue
same ID ConveBieat heaps5 to be removed 81 the
Cor pVratl9n expense.
Sec, p That Il any SUCH owners or occupants
shall refuse neglect 20 comply with the proVls-
ions o. tbs ordinance then i shalt be the duty
CT The MArshait Of said village 20 have the same
done 81 be expense e the owners OF SAID iot,
and the expense shall be cOected as IN 0ther cases
I Of special asses mentss
SIC. 8. That an Ordinance entitled an Oral-
nance N relat ION % cleaning streets &C, passed
Aug. a 1856 Be and the same il bere6y repeated
SC 4. This Ordinance to take elect ana DC
/ emf, reed from and # r its pubheation-
/ ATTEST !: D. VAN DEAAN, Aay or
| C.H. NcELRoY, Recorder. dec4 IL
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-12-04

And the same ratio for any larger numb r.
Ne viii furnish, with The above, ore c.py Il
any 81 Mag z ne Published ia tue United StAtsfs
. lhs rae OF So IS ach /; 2 col les at the rate /
a so each; or copies at tne rate ~ So 30 etcb
Il e t;,Iui.s may be of one Magazin-, ar f ns
many different Mage as may be OFdered.-
rhe reader will obs, rye that in this way he may
receive (fnr lnstauc one copy each OF HBlo STATE
louEyaL Harper's Weekly, TIE Atlantic MUht1y
aud God IS Iady's Book tor S1l75, less than the
cost The Magazne alone, II Urde ed IN any "lher
,gay Aud 50 10 the tuner, any MHgsz Les
the person ordering may desirt - three "i Har
,er1s uub iicatous, Two Them aud one Of any
'tber or one f them aud two OF any othe'r &c
No such scheme las ever of re been T 1t ID
20 the puulic. aud we confident IL viii be
,tund unPqualed for Cheupness and convenience
iu rd' ring.
None must be sent in Post flee order or Drafts
1r We will not be Responsible.
Address
OHIO STATE JOURNAL,
Columbus Ohio.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-12-04

Since the election the "eity papers,
seem to be devoting their valuable time
mostly to quarrelEng, and Just now the
metropolitans are snatching each other
bald with vigor and persistence high
" delicious to the poor devil editors Of
the county printing. The suavities of
tue Cincinnati press have always been
of lively character, and the simplicity
with which each concern tries to amaze
the public by proving the other to be no
better than it ought 10 be is refreshing.
The Gazette, oomHeretaL and Chronicle
keep up q triangular fight, and if each
may believed the rest have no honesty
in their souls, and are fit only for trea-
sons, stratagems and spoiIs. The En-
qltirer occupies itself mostly in getting
chawed up. by the New York World in
a CONTROVERSY on the greeDback ques-
ton, and gets an occasional sizzle in the
domestic broil besides. Even that staid
old antiquary, the Times, occasional
" finds leisure from ancient pursuits
to take a hand in the general melee.
Coming nearer home we find the Co
lumbus and GAINESVILLE metropOlites en-
gagged in a wrangle about aOater grave.
ly assuming, of course, to be familiar
with the subject, when it is plain to be
seen that none ofthem know what they
are talking about. And no wonder. In
Columbus they don't use water any
more even for putting out fires, and the
time seems to be approaching when il
will be tabooed even for purposes
of navigation, to say nothing of being
condemned as a beverage. We are in.
formed a leading citizen Of the plact
who was lately subjected to an involnn-
tary bath vehemently denounced it fol
both purposes. As for GAINESVILLE, the
only substance they have resembling
water is a spurious article manufactured
by something they palm of upon th'
revenue officers and an unsuspecting
public as "water-works." No wonder
the editors in such towns as these ex
pose an inadequacy of knowledge wheI
they come to talk about water. It ism
their fault but that of their bringing up
If they come to Delaware they shall b,
h permitted to know of the genuine arti
Gle and of its delightful properties hott
as an elixir and detergent, and there
after may discuss questions of hydrau
lies from better information. If any
are incredulous ON this subject we refel
them to Don Piatt, who testifies in re
gard to us that if you ask a fellow il
Delaware what he will take he puts On {
serious face and replies that he win take
the pledge.
Finally, as one ofthe p. d. e. c. p. befor'
mentioned, we recommend our bis
brethren to treat each other with NOR
distinguished consideration. Their ex-
ample is unwholesome.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-12-04

A bill to provide for a postal system
of telegraphing by means Of lines es-
tablished and managed by the Govern
ment, will be introduced at the coming
session OF Congress. This will convert
the telegraph into an instrument of the
people, as it should be, vastly adding to
the facilities and greatly reducing the
expenses of telegraphing, a system of
postal telegraphy has been for some
years in operation in Belgium and
Switzerland, where it has produced the
most satisfactory results.W While the rates
have been reduced to ten cents for
twenty words, any distance, the re-
ceipts from messages have been greatly
increased, and at the same time the
number of letters transmitted by mail
has grown in a similar proportion. The
introduction of system of this kind in
this country is only question Of time.