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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30
additional Courts.
AN ACT to hH the time for holding the sew
Courts in Clearheld county.

AN ACT to FIX the time for holding the several
Courts in Clearheld county.
SEC. l. Be Il enacted By the Senate
and House of Representatives Of the
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania in Gen
erdl Assembly met, and it is hereby en-
acted By the authority of the same, That,
the terms of the several courts in and
for the county of Clearfeld, shall
commence and be held as follows:
On the second Monday of January,
the third Monday of March, the third
Monday of June, and the fourth Mon
day Of September, each term to con-
tinue two weeks if necessary, except
the January and March terms which
shall continue but one week, and the
Courts of Common Pleas, and Or
phans Court shall in addition TO said
terms sit for the trial Of civil cases.
and such other business as may come
before them, on the fourth Monday
of May, and continue Tor two weeks
if necessary, and ON the second Mon
day of November and continue for
two weeks if necessary, and venires
for petit jurors shall issue in the usual
form for each terms under the direc-
ton Of the judges of the county afore-
said.
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The Facts about fhc .fssosstn0-
ffoH Of George ~. .fshbufn--
Uh0 and what nc Wds.

A correspondent writing TO the
World from Columbus, Georgia, un.
der date of March 3lst says "Our
town was last night the scene Of a
bloody transaction, which, as it will
doubtless be made the occasion OF
comment by Radical newspapers, |
will explain to you. George w. Ash
burn, notable Radical leader among
the negroes, was killed by parties I'M
known in u negro boarding house last
night. Ashburn was native Geor-
gian, an overseer before the war, and
remarkable for his cruelty. In the
early part of the war he was a violent
secessionist, but Immediately after
the war became an equally violent
reconstructionist. He was an igno-
rant, brutal man, with no social infu-
ence, and at once found his equal
among the negroes whom he aspired
to lead by appeals to their passions.
By them he was elected to the State
Convention, and took an active part
in framing the constitution. He had
but lately returned to Columbus,
where no decent white man would
admit him to his house, and he found
quarters in a negro boarding house
where he cohabited with q negro
prostitute. He was with this black
woman when he was aroused about
one o'clock in the morning by several
disguised persons, and was shot when
he opened the door. No clue, as yet,
leads to the discovery of his murder
ers, though the civil and military au-
thorities have taken the matter in
hand and are making every effort to
ferret them out. The manner of his
death is the occasion of universal re-
gret among good citizens, though
there is not a decent white man in
the city who expresses any sympathy
with the victim. He was danger
GUS man, associating entirely with
negroes over whom he had great in
fluence, and he was constantly endea-
voring to stir them up by the most in
flammatory appeals.
His death will doubtless be made
the occasion for denouncing the whole
South, and will be paraded as an evil
dence OF the "disloyalty" and lawless-
ness of the people, and thus the law
abiding citizens will be made to suffer
for it. 1t is conjectured by some that
the murder is the work of Radicals
themselves, TO many of whom Ash
burn was exceedingly obnoxious, and
by others that it was the work Of
the negroes with who Ashburn was
living. As yet, however, the public
can Only surmise they know nothing.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

November is approaching. A grand
battlc az the ballot box Is to be fought
tho most momcntous conflict in the
history of the country. The Prosi'
Dental campaigns of the past have
been child's play in comparison TO that
of to-day; the political conflicts were
slxirmishos November next is to dc.
eide whether this country is to be a
Republic of white men, ora nigger
dospotism. Send for Democratic doc
umonts. Establish your outposts
By tho light of your watch fires read
Democratic arguments, and digest
Democratic truths. Get ready for the
ballot box. Let every man who has
a vote, prepare to deposit it. Organ.
ize, Democrats, for the purpose OF
bringing out your physical strength
men are wanted now numbers are the
grand desiderata. The biggest count
in every hamlet, village, town, city
and State, is what will give us victo-
ry. The time for long speeches is
over. If the past eight years have
taught us nothing, if the reign Of
blood, terror, rascality, crime, treach-
cry and crushing taxation, has not
settled the verdict that we should ren.
der at the balot-box, God help us, fol-
we shall more than ever need His help
If Mongrelism oonquers us in Novem-
Der, the fate OF Sodom and Gomorrah
would be blessing to us. Better
death than nigger government, with
all its entailed horrors. Democrats,
the time for action is at hand. Form
clubs, send for journals, consolidate,
unite, present a solid pbalanx TO OPP
pose the infamous foe, at every voting
place. Strike terror into his coward
ly heart He will see that we carry
the blazing shield of Truth. We do
not know our power. We underrate
our strength. We are not aware of
our invincibilty. We are clothed in
the armor of justice. We are guard
ed and guided by the great Constitu-
ton. We have right and might on
our side, and we have only TO strike
manfully in order to secure lasting
victory, which will redeem us from
prospective slavery, and confer price
less blessings upon posterity. Organ
ize, Democrats meet weekly; get
the documents; read, agitate, work
be vigilant; eternal watchfalness is
the price of liberty, for it is too pre-
cious to be left one moment unguard-
ed Make up clubs, and keep them
alive in fives up to five hundred from
now to November, and then "go i'm
strong for the Democratic cause
N. Y. Day Book.
What the editor defines as the du-
ties of New Workers applies to us
Pennsylvanians in October. In this
State our heavy work must be done
one month earlier. If we carry the
Keystone State by 5000 or 10000 in
October, we can carry her with ease
in November, by from 80, 900 to $4,000
majority. Therefore let the old "Un-
ion Savers" bestir themselves, and
see that their neighbors are stirred up
too. Let the Radicals carry the next
Presidential election, and the Union
will be gone, American Liberty will
be wiped out, and the Temple of Free
dom built by Washington and the
rest of the Fathers razed to the
ground.
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"POmpey SmGsh-X-HiS Mark

The Virginia Convention adjourned
sine die at the dark hour of midnight
on Friday last. The Constitution
was signed only by the President and
Secretary, in accordance with a pre-.
vious resolution. Several Republi.
cans, including one negro, voted
against its final adoption. There was
very good reason for the adoption
of the resolution requiring the Con
stitution to be signed only by the
President and the Secretary. Very
few of the niggers who helped to
make that instrument were able 70
sign it, because very few of them
knew how to write their names. The
carpet-baggers who had charge of the
concern thought it would not look
well to have the Constitution go forth
dotted all over with such signatures
as "Pompey SmdSh-K-hiS mark"
We dare say Barnum would willingly
pay the expenses of the Convention
for a copy Of the Constitution signed
Jas they would sign it) by all the men,
bers. 1t would be worth more to him
than Joyce Heath and the Wolly
Horse both put together.
This Virginia Convention was q
heightened assembly. Its doors were
well guarded. 1t was not everybody
that could cross its sacred portals.
Two gentlemen from this section be-
ing in Richmond, concluded TO take a
look at it. On approaching the door
they were joined by another gentle
man, and the three attempted to en-
ter. "Can't gwin heah," said the
consequential but still polite "Amori-
can citizen" who presided at the en-
trance, "out you's from de Norf or
has a lady wild you" Two Of the
three could be admitted, as they were
from the North, bnt the third was rul-
ed out, as il was his misfortune TO be
native aud resident of Virginia.
"I'll soon fix that" said he; and turn
ing to negress who was selling pea.
nuts near the door, he offered her a
quarter TO take him into She "show. /"
She hooked on to his arm and he went
in triumphantly under the rule allow.
ing a Southern gentleman to enter II
accompanied by lady VdHy Spirit.
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Clothing.
HOW TO SAVE MONEY

rTHR times are hard you'd ike to know
IL How you may save your dollars;
The way TO do Il l will show,
II you will read what follows.
A man who lived not far from here,
Who worked hard at his trade,
But had household 10 support
That squandered all be made.
/ met him once. Says be. "My friend,
look thread bear and rough
I've tried 70 get myself suit,
But can't save up enough"
Says I, my friend, how much have you'll
III tell you where TO 90
To get a suit that's sound and cheap;
To REIZENSTRIN a Co.
He took what little be had saved,
And went 10 ReiTenstein Brother',
And there be got a handsome suit
For half be paid to others.
Nov be Is home, be looks 50 well,
And their effect is such,
That when they take their daily meal,
They don't eat half a. much.
And now he fnds on Saturday night,
With all their wants supplied,
That be has money left TO spend,
And some TO lay aside.
His good success, with cheerful smile,
II gladly tells 10 all.
Ifyou'd save money, 60 and buy
Your clothes at
REIZENsTEIN's CLOTHING hal
Where the cheapest, finest and best clO,Air
and good Furnishing Goods can be had TO -
every taste and in every style april,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

Nor GENERALLY KNowN.-Martin
Van Buren, is the only man who held
the Office of President, Vice President
Minister to England, Governor Of his
own State, and member of both branch
es of Congress. Thomas II. Benton
is the only man who held seat in
the United States Senate for thirty
consecutive years. The only instance
Of father and son in the United States
Senate at the same time is that of
Hon. Henry Dodge, Senator from
Michigan, and Hon. Augustus G.
Dodge, Senator from Iowa. General
James Shields is the only man who
represented two States in Senate, and
was elected from Illinois before he
was naturalized. AT one time he was
Senator from Illinois, and subsequent
ly from Minnesota. John Quincy
Adams held positions under the Gov
ernment during every administration
from that Of Washington TO that Of
Polk, during which he died. He had
been Minister to England, member Of
both Houses of Congress, Secretary
Of State and President of the United
States. He died while a member OF
the House of Representatives.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

LoYALTY.-The Legislature of 1867
passed an act creating a supernumera
ry criminal court for Dauphin, Leba.
non, and Schuylkill counties. The
court was entirely unnecessary, and
the only business before it since il
was created was the drawing of hi.
pay by the judge-about 81, ,000-from
the State Treasury. The present
Legislature repealed the act, and the
people would have been saved this
useless expense, but Governor Geary
vetoed it. The judge Of this court
has not yet made himself rich, and he
happens to be of Geary's color-black.
A meaner robbery has never been
perpetrated upon the State Treasury.
And yet, Gov. Geary, wishes it &c
continue notwithstanding the nearly
unanimous desire of the Legislature
and the people TO the contrary.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

The New York Tribune has off.
cial returns from fifty counties in
Michigan, which show a total vote OF
l66,657, which that paper thinks will
be swelled 10 10000 by the remain.
ing nine counties. The majority
against the negro suffrage constitu-
tion, so far, is S9,477, and against
liquor prohibition, lS,1O7 The Su-
pervisors, so far officially reported
iron thirty-fivo counties, stand 362
Radicals and 302 Democrats-a Dem.
ooratic gain OF 20. In 1866 the total
poll Of the State was l64, ,454-Radi.
cal majority 29,03S. This looks like
"thunder."
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Clearfleld Academy.
Rev. P. L. HARRISON, A M, Principal

THE. FOURTH SESSION Of the present seho-
lastio year Of this Institution will commence
on MONDAY, the sth day Of May 1858.
Pupils can enter at any time. They will be
charged with tuition from the time they enter 10
the close Of the Session.
The course Of instruction embraces every thing
included in n thorough, practical and accom-
phshed education for both sexes.
The Principal, having had the advantage Of
much experience in his profession, assures pa
rents and guardians that his entire ability and
energies will be devoted 10 the moral and men
tai training Of the youth placed under his charge
TERMS or TUITION.
0rthography, Reading, Writing, and Primary
Arithmetic, per Session (ll Wseksl s. 90
Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, and
History SO 90
Algebra, Geometry, Trgonometry, Men
suraton, Surveying, Philosophy, Physi-
ology, Chemistry, Book Keeping, Botany
and Physical Geography 50 90
Latin, Crock and Preach, with any Of the
above Branches sl2 90
Esf-No deduction will be made for absence
rs1- For further particulars inquire Of
Rev. 7. L. HARRISON, A. NJ,
Clehrheld, Feb. 6, 1865. n. Principal.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30
The Impeachment.

The treason mongers are still in
council in the shape of "IIigh Court
of impeachment" "trying the Great
Criminal and that daring traitor to
Liberty and Law" as the Clerk, For.
ney of that delectable body, terms
President johnson. But few years
ago it was crime in the eyes of 10y
alists TO speak disrespectful of the
'late lamented" while he was the
government" yet, now these hypo-
critics use all manner of vile epithets
against the government" and claim
that they are advancing heavenward
all the time,
1t looks now as though no verdict
would bo reached this week. On
Monday Thad Stevens opened his bat
terry on the government" by reading
his 'speeob from printed slips He
read for about twenty minutes when
he broke down, and handed the bal
ance of his harangue to Beast Butler
to finish. Tom Williams, the celebra-
ted Pittsburg repudiator, followed the
hero of Fort Fisher, with seventy
pages, which consumed the balance
of the day and nearly the whole of
Tuesday. His piece attracted but lit
tie attention either in the Senate or
the Galleries, as the seats were soon
vacated in the latter.
Jack Logan, had his piece printed
and filed, his brother conspirators fear
ed toput him in the ring lest he might
injure the loyal cause. Mr.. Evarts
and Mr.. Stanberry, on the part of the
President, and Bingham on the part
Of the conspirators who are yet to
speak will no doubt consume the bal
ance Of the week. After which the
Court may resolve itself into secret
session and prolong final action for
another week. The wolves who ho-
yer around the court ciamor loudly
for Impeachment, but we are inclined
to aGhero to our former opinion, be-
lieving that there are righteous men
enough in that infamous body, to
save the government from destruction
through partizan malice alone.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

If Washington was in Congress To-
day he would be as firm for impeacb.
ing Johnson as he was for shooting
Chicago Post.
If Washington was alive to-day he
would not be allowed a seat in the
Federal Congress, Jefferson, Madison,
and Monroe would also be disfranchis.
ed by the elatter-day political saints
Erie Observer.
And arrested and locked up in some
Fort for entertaining reasonable
ideas, or as being ''impodimcnts to re.
construction" and loyalty.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

Take notice, ye "bogtrotting, igno
rant lrishmen," and "swag- bellied
lager beer Dutchmen," that Mr.. Fish.
or, Radical Senator from Lancaster
county, and John Hickman, another
of the same stripe from Chester coun.
ty, declare, in their official capacity.
that you are not as much entitled 10
the eioctipe franchise as the negro Rc-
member il.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

Tnt orriciAl nnsons of rur WAm Tvs Cav
srs, CnAnAcrr, cosnrc1 AND Rnsmrs ny
Alexander n. stephens.
Such is the title of the best
book yet produced on this prolif.
ic and inoxhaustiblc subject, II is
sufficient for us to state at this time
that the name Of the author is guar
antee enough to authorize every one
who desires correct information with
reference to tho cause and effect Of
the late Revolution, 10 buy this book.
Rea d the publishers notice elsewhere
ia this issue. We understand that
Mr.. VIM M. Henry, of Lumber City
is the agent for this county, and will
soon call upon our citizens in that ca
pacity, when we hope all able to buy
it will secure copy
THK IO4 PrNSsrLvANIA By Gen. W. W. II. Da-
Wis, late Colonel. 5 vo., PIP. $40. Published
by Jamos D. Rodgers 50 North st. Philadel =
phia.
We are indebted to the author for
copy of this book. Gen. Davis tells
the story Of his regiment in a modest,
but, without doubt, in truthful man
ner, and has thereby produced a read
able work No regiment underwent
more varied and longer service than
the 104th Pennsylvania. The publish
er has fully kept up with the author,
and together have produced the best
work of this character yet before the
public and we do not doubt but that
every member and their friends yet
alive, will secure it. There should be
enterprise enough in each Pennsylva-
mia regiment to get up book of this
kind, and we advise those who wish
to pass through battles, marches and
camp scenes at home, TO send for a
copy of this work. Gen. Davis ad-
dress is Doylestown Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

Dick YATES REGENTS, AGAIN. -
Senator Yates has written a letter ad.
dressed to the people of Illinois, &C.
knowledgeing substantially the truth
Of criticisms passed upon him by the
press Of the State. lie claims that
their statement is exaggerated, and
apologies for his bad conduct with.
out reserve. In his defense he declines
positively TO resign, but promises to
reform at once and do his duty here
after free from the besetting sin which
has dragged him down.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

A Victory IN GEoRGIA.-The car
pet-baggers' constitution has been de.
ieated in Georgia by a majority too
large to be sponged away by fraud in
the Freedmen's Bureau. General
Gordon, one of the staunchest Union
men before the war, one Of the most
gallant Southern generals during the
war, and one Of the. first ard grandest
OF Southern men to accept the results
OF the war, has been elected Governor
OF Georgia by large majority. These
facts signify that the day of the car
pet-baggers is over; that military
despotism cannot trample out Of
American hearts the determination
TO have republican selfgovernment
for themselves and their prosperity.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

Rev Theodore Tilton Of the New
York Independent has "gone back" on
Chief Justice Chase, aud reads him
out of the Black Republican party.
Heretofore Mr. Chase has been the
first choice of this semi religious jour
nal for President. The editor will
soon have occasion to read others,
equally distinguished, out of the foul
party.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

He WONT Go.-The mongrels for
some time past have been trying to
induce Jefferson Davis to leave the
country and thus avoid trial, threat
ening him with the most rigorous
punishment when Ben Wade comes
in if he fails TO do so. The object of
the tricksters is merely TO rid them
selves Of the responsibility of bringing
him to trial-knowing full well, as
they do, that they cannot make out a
legal case of treason against him
without being compelled to try and
punish, also, few hundred of Davis
friends and fellow 'rebels" whom they
have pardoned and taken into their
party and confidence. Besides this,
should they be forced to try Davis,
the defendants lawyers would un-
doubtodly bringup witnesses to prove
that he and his fellow secessionists
were encouraged and assisted in Sc
cession. in its early stages, by row
prominent Radicals-Stanton, Wade,
Logan, and score of others. This
would be awkward, not to say DANA
ging TO Radicalism hence they would
be willing to give Jefferson Davis a
life annuity If he could be induced to
fly his trial and depart the country
Pat. d Union.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION - The
Prince Of Wales, who has been trav.
cling ia Australia for some time past,
WINS, on the 2Sd, while stopping at
Sydnay, shot and dangerously woun-
ded by an unknown person. The
would be assassin was promptly ar
rested. The Prince according to the
last accounts slowly recovering
There is great excitement throughout
England The attempted murder is
Of course charged to the Fenians.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

The loyal negro Convention of Ala.
nama closed its services by singing.
"We'so gwihe to hebon, reelin and a
and a rockin." That is pretty much
the way their so-called white friends
here in the North are going to 'tother
place.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30

On Tue,dny, me ain day of April 1888, by
Jous nrnu Esqs Mr. JOHN W. MAINS and
Mis y. r. DIXON, both Of Bradford township,
Clcaracld county, Pa
In Lawrence township, on Thursday The pth
day Of April, 1865, by r. suAw, Esq., Mr. JOHN
WHALING and Miss sEDROW }. BEAUMONT,
both Of Lawrence township, Clearaold county, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-04-30
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE

In THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
Il UNITED STATES for the Western District
Of Ponnfylyania.
In the matter Of EnENEzEn r. p.,,
McMAsrERs. Bankrupt. =" uP'0''
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN. The under
signed hereby gives notice Of his appointment as
Assignee Of LbeneHer McMasiers, Of Burnside
township, in the county Of Clearield. and State Of
Pennsylvania, within said District, who has been
adiudeed bankrupt upon his own petition, BY
the District Court Of said District.
Dated the 2lst day of March. 1888.
apr23 WM. NJ MCCULLOUGH, Assignee.