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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

the blood Of Lexington vas shed too
soon What would the sagcs Of that
heroic period have answered, had
they been told that the Declaration
of Independence was premature and
the revolutionary struggle was a fatal
mistake We think we see their ven
Grated forms arise from their graves
and their eyes once more flashing
forth the lightning Of their souls as
they exclaim, in tones ofster rcbukc,
sach counsels, if needed, would have
strangled patriotism, made the Amer
lean Revolution an untimely birth,
and left all its h eroes slaves Never
again let such i'll omened words drop
from the lips of the patriot, so long as
there is a struggling son of his coun-
try strong enough to assist in vindi-
eating and redressing her wrongs
Men of Clearfeld proud citizens
of the great State of Pennsylvania
tell your families, your wivesand chill
dren, that you know your country's
wrongs, and, putting your trust in
God, that you have resolved that ev-
cry honest effort of yours shall be put
forth to assert that country's rights.
Swear as Pennsylvanians-the bright
est State in the galaxy of States
the cradle of American liberty-the
nursing mother of the Declaration OF
lndependence-rich in the hallowed
memories OF Valley Forge and Ger
mantowH-having within her limits
the birthplace of the nation-an En-
pire of three millions Of people-whose
mountains milk the clouds and whose
valleys run with fatness-having with.
in her bowels coal enough to warm al
her friends, and iron enough to cool
all her foos-a Commonwealth abound
ing in prosperity, intelligence and civ
ilization unknown elsewhere; tell
them that henceforth you will aid
your stricken country and race, il
permitted, first by the ballot; that
failing, by every means that just
God has placed in your power. Make
no disgraceful and cowardly confes
sion of weakness, but humbly thank
that benehcient Being who has hith-
erto guarded and protected you, that
He has given us strength enough to
declare and viii enough to act anc
sustain our manhood and preserve tho
liberties bequeathed to us by those
who regarded ETERNAL VIGILANCE AZ
THE PRICE OF LIBERTY.
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COURT PROCLAMATION.

UyHEREAs, Hon. SAMUEL LINN, Prsl
w ident fudge Of the Court of Common PEA
Of the twenty. ffth Judicial District eonposss .
the counties Of CleArfeid, Centre and Cliutopl
and Hon. SAMUEL CLYDE and Hon. JAcoI
WILHELM, Associate Judges Of clearfeld ss
have issued their precept, TO me directed. fof d,
holding Of Court Of Common Pleas, 0rpht.l
Court, Court Of Quarter Sessions. Court Of On,
and Terminer, and Court Of General Jail Dslirs1
At the Court House At clearheld. N and fsr I
county Of clear6eld, commencing on the Tim.
Mon lay (I0th day Of March, is6s, ssi I
continue one week.
NOTICE is, therefore. hereby gives, 70 4
Coroner. Justices Of the Peace, and cOnsah. !.
10 aud for said county Of clesrfeld, 10 appear
their proper persons, with their Rolls, 2s,si
Inquisitions, Examinations, and other Rszss
branees, TO do those things which to their os,s I
and in their behalf, pertain 10 be done.
GIVEN under my hand At clearteld. thH Il
day Of February. 10 the year ofour Lord I
thoussnd eight hundred and SIXTY eight
CYkENIUs HOWE. Skerif
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

Messrs, Hester, Packer, Wood
ward and Bigler having received a
majority Of all the votes, were de-
clared duly elected delegates at large
On motion, the Hon. VIM. A Wal.
lace was reelected Chairman of the
State Central Committee for the ensu-
ing year.
On motion, the thanks Of the Con-
vention were rendered TO the Lcgis-
lature for the use Of the House. The
thanks Of the Convention were also
rendered to the presiding officer and
other officers ofthe Convention.
Adjourned with cheers for the
Union and the Constitution.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

The Chairman of the Committee on
esolutions, Hon. Gaylord Church,
then made the following report:
RESOLUTIONS.
ResolUed, That the happiness OF the
people and the preservation Of our
power as a republic depends upon the
perpetuity of the Union and the pres
ervation Of the Constitution, and the
prompt restoration of each and all the
States 10 the enjoyment of their rights
and functions in the Union is essential
TO our progress, our prosperity, and
the protection of our liberties, and
Radical Legislation is the barrier
thereto.
Resolped, That the Constitution Of
the United States is the supreme law I;
it is binding upon the people and upon
every department of the government,
and it is the highest duty Of those in
and out Of official place TO yield impli-
cit obedience to all its provisions, un-
I'll il is changed in the manner provi-
ded therein. That the recent attempt
of the Legislative branch of the gov
ernment TO usurp the Office Of the Ex-
ecutive, and to destroy the indepen-
dence Of the Judiciary, are deliberate
attacks upon the plainest provisions
of'the Constitution, in utter violation
of its spirit, and tend to the overthrow
of the government itself.
ReS0lUed, That the Radicals in Con-
gress have wrung from the people
enormous sums Of money which thoy
have squandercd in reckless oxtrava-
gance that their system of revenue
is i'll devised, incongruous and inequi-
table; that rigid economy in every
branch of the public service, decrease
in the number Of officials, a reduction
IN the army and navy, and reform in
the collection Of the revenue, are i'm
perativcly demanded. Only by this
means can reduction in the amount
Of taxation now imposed on the indus.
trialand manufacturing interests be at.
tanned, and the payment of ourindebt-
edness be assured.
Resolved, That the Republican par.
ty is responsible TO the country for
the delay in the restoration of the
Southern States to their Just relations
in the Union, and for the government
Of their people by military rule: that
the purpose Of these measures is to
perpetuate Radical power through the
votes Of illiterate negroes.
RcsOlrcd, That in euacting the ten.
nre-of-ofice law the Legislative and
Executive branches Of the government
each for itself, had right to Judge of
its constitutionality, and that in thus
exercising the right the Executive
was duly complying with that portion
of his oath Of Office which required
him to preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution of the United States
and thatitis the right of every branch
of the government, and Of every citi-
zen, 70 have questions involving the
constitutionality Of any law speedily
adjudged by the Sapremc Court Of
the United States, and the right of
the people to have said decisions en-.
forced.
Resolred, That the pending i'm
pcachment Of the President Of the
United States is gross and reckless
abuse Of partisan powers,without jus,i.
fable cause, and intended for the at
ta'nment OF party purposes at the
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

General Hancock has asked to be
relieved from the command of the
Fifth District, and telegraphs to the
President that he hopes norcprcsenta-
tions of parties in New Orleans will
prevent the Executive from relieving
him, as his usefulness as a commander
has been entirely nulifed by the re-
versal of his orders by General Grant.
1t is thought that his request will be
complied with, and he will be placed
in command of the Department ofthe
Atlantic. If the Supreme Court de-
cides the Reconstruction acts uncon-
stiiutional, as it undoubtedly will,
General Hancoek's duties, rs well as
those Of all the other district com
manders, will cease before another
month without the necessity Of Presi-
Dental Intervention, and General
Grants present dictatorship will come
TO sudden grief
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

Of the Government But, | viii not
dctain the Convcntion--having no rc-
marks prepared ! win simply re-
turn to YOU my profound thanks Tor
the honor conferred
On motion the convention proceed
cd TO nominate candidates for Audi
tor General.
The following nominations were
made.
AUDITOR GENERAL.
Mr. Kerr nominated Jacob Zeigleri
Mr.. Smith nominated w. w. ii. Davis,
Mr.. Thomas nominated G. Z. Boyle,
Mr.. Longalser nominated A. ID. Mark
ley, Mr. Turner nominated Daniel
Harding, Mr.. MCreery nominated
Joseph F. knipe, Mr.. Wells nominated
]. Is. Swcitzer, Mr.. Conner nominated
W. H. Ent.
The names of Mr.. Swcitzer and
Mr. Harding were withdrawn,
SURVEYOR GENERAL.
The following nominations were
made for Surveyor General.
Mr.. Potts nominated John Z. Lin
ton, Mr.. Kerr nominated p. +. Collins
Mr.. Uttley nominated ]. NJ. Cooper
Mr.. Bowman nominated A. Lamber.
ton. Mr. Orvis nominated ID. Cars
kaddon, Mr.. Stevens nominated John
Craig.
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
The following names were propos-
cd for electors at large:
By Mr.. William V. NJ Grath
By Mr.. Hopkins-George W. Cass
These being the only names men.
toned, they were upon motion agreed
upon to head the ticket during The
coming campaign.
DELEGATES AT LARGE.
The following we're nominated
Isaac +. Hester, Asa Packer, Samuel
J. Randall, George w. Woodward,
William Bigler, John Latta, James
p. Barr, John S. M'Camant.
On motion the Convention adjourn
ed until Z O'Clock p. m.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention re-asscmbled at Z
O'Clock, p. m.
On motion the Convention proceeded
to select Representative Electors, and
Congressional Delegates 10 the Nation
al Convention, with the following re
/ sult
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

B. Wade, of Ohio, was sworn in as
a juryman in the impeachment trial
on Friday last. Benjamin proposes
TO cast a vote which will help to make
him President dd interim. Benjamin
is a modest and self-sacrificing individ.
nal, and was horrihed when Senator
Stockton voted on aquestion in which
he was interested. But Benjamin be-
ing a Radical is supposed TO be inca
pablo Of doing any wrong, and he is
therefore willing to sit on a jury in n
case in which he is interested. and
from the result of which he hopes 10
reap benefit l-Aqe.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

George W. Nebinger, NJ. D., a
prominent Democratic Congressional
candidate and politician, died in Phil
adclphia, on Sunday, of Bright's dis
ease. Mr. Nebinger was a war man,
and served as Surgeon for three years.
lie was a Democratic Presidential
elector in 1856.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

There is scarcely n profession or
occupation under the sun which is not
liable TO be rendered unremunerative
by competition. A sad case comes
from the Rio Grandc. A noted Moxi-
can bandit, who was recently shot,
expressed his perfect willingness to
die, as the business was so overcrowded
that be could no longer make a living
on the road.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

n@~The editor ola Western contem-
porary remarks that he is glad to re-
ceive marriage notices, but requests
that they be sent soon after the cere-
money and before the divorce is ap-
piled for. lie has had several notices
spoiled in this way.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12
/. ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

"A is hereby given that letters ofAdminisir.
tloa. on the estate Of THOMAS FULKERsOy
deceased, late Of Gulich township, Ciesrksl
county. Pa. having been duly granted to I.
undersignod, all persons indebted to said q
tate will please make payment, aud these hsvir
claims or demands will present them for ssta.
ment without delay.
JOHN S. MeKIEREAy,
March SGT. Admin .ira.,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

There is a large factory in Maine
which has done nothing but make
skatcs since last May, turning out,
complete, thousands n month, and yet
Il cannot supply the demand.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

HAuTIoN.--Al persons Arv hereby cautioned
" against purchasing or in any vay mcddlinr
with two BROWN MARES nov in the possession
Of Hiram fassmcrr. 0f Bloom township. a. the
same belong to me. and arr lcit with him on loan
only, subject TO my order. AMOS HIIH.
March u 1sgS-st-pd
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12
alrr Aarfrtisfmfnfs.

GPECIAL NorICE.-IIaving retired from
~ the mercantile business, would respectfully
call upon al those indebted to De 10 call and settle
their accounts without delay. I wish to have nv
books settled up Al the earliest possible period.
r. X. ARNOLD.
LuthersburE, March u. 1855
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12
TNs1RAY HORSE.

INs1RAl HORSE.--Came TO the residence
IL Of the suhscubcr. In Chest township, on ID.
hrsi day Of March, iSes, DARK BAY AORsE.
supposed 70 he about fftccn or sixteen wears of
Az, about iourtccn hands high. with star in hi,
forehead. The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, and take him away,
OF he vii be disposed Of according to Law.
marls-si-pd JAMES CURRY.
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

Gen Wellington ii. Ent having re-
ceived majority of all the votes was
declared the nominee for Surveyor
General.
On motion o. Mr.. Campbell the
Convention proceeded to elect dele.
gates at large to the National Con.
vention, with the following result:
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DRESS-MAKING.

CwAIM~' PANaCEA, Ksnrssl =, :
- Discovery. Hsinhcidt Buehn' ., p n
Liver 0il. james and Ayers neaie,'Sr Srrpi
tind, tor sale " HARTsWIoh
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

Mr.. Smith withdrew the name Of
Gen. Davis. The names Of Gen. knipe,
Mr.. Neiman and Mr.. Kerr were also
withdrawn.
No choice having been effected, the
Convention proceeded to a third bal
lot.
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PERMANENT OFFICERS,


RuigitNt "ustlh inldNtll 1T. J. l.. for0Wood.
Daniel X. Widhcr, G. r. Eldred, X. r. Bridrcns.
VIM. T. Forsyth, Andrew NJ. Frania, David
Whcrry, J. b. Hackei, George jackson. VIM. L.
Corbet, Benz. 7. Kane, D. NJ. Donchoo, james
shcaklcy, Thomas A. M'Dcvitt, Bryce NJ Purcell,
Dr. G. y. ShultE, Isaac Bechtel Andrew Gcisclman.
Henry c. Eyer, Col. John M'Crcary. q. W. Worm.
ICY, Hon. Hiram Finley, Jacob pullman, Joserh
NJ. Thompson, D. Mcauley, John MAchin, sam
mel Marshall.
secrctaries-Frnnk NJ. Huichison, John HUI.
lett, Jacob zicgler, A. J. Crisman, VIM. Brcslin.
W, S. Stengcr, W. J. Jackman, VIM. Muichlcr
serrcaut-ai- Arms--Sumucl Carson.
ASST Door Keep crs--lichael sullivan. wm.
Gilingham, Michael Dcvclin, Matthew Thompson.
John Gallagher, Frank Mrcord, Thomas A.
Pcndcr.
Mr.. Hopkins upon taking the chair,
was loudly applauded.
lie said The honor which had lust
been conferred upon him, was so en-
tiroly unexpected. that he hoped the
Convention would excuse him, when
he said he had no set speech to make
He could not however, let the eoccasion
pass without expressing his utter con.
domination ofthe recent acts and meas.
ures of the Radical Rump Congress
at Washington, which without au.
thority Of law, without precedent since
the foundation of the Government.
had proceeded TO impeach the Presi-
dent-had tramclled the Supreme
Court-aud had even taken upon itself
the supreme powers Of the Legisla-
tive, Judicial aud Executive branches
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12
NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP

NoIicE---An election cf officers n N,
~ hadera Coal snd improvement comr,n,
~. ~ % held ~ - Walnut sircct. Room M ~
.n-s' .e paiA On tuesday, March II. At leA.s.
mAfs-1t CiAS. J. rrSFY. gsrr~t.-,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-03-12

Mr.. Boyle having received n major
ity of all the votes cast, was declared
the nominee for Auditor General.
The Convention nroceeded 10 nomi.
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TRATHRRs a 10, q prine resihsu. !,
l received ~ ,. r kRtTzFRs
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FROM NEW YORK.

Destructive Fire in New York-Th<
Brooklyn Ftre-ReceptiOns for Genera
Mcclellan and Nominations for Geor9X
Francis Train.
Specta1 Despatch TO the Evening Telegraph,
New YORK, Oct. 1.-About half mast tbrel
o'clock this morning fire broke out at No. 81
Cortlandt street. The flames were confined "a
the lower part of the building. The fire orgin}
ated on the first floor, occupied by Oiney & Co.
dealers in glassware and gas fixtures. The
estimate their loss at $40 0OO which is full :
covered by insurance.
Messrs Raunsh q Co., dealers In boots and
shoes, who occupy the second floor, estimate
that their STOCK has been damaged to the extent
of $4,000 by smoke and water. They are insured
The building, which was owned by Mr.. Roberts.
was damaged about $4,000, but is fully insured.
The Committee of the Brooklyn Board OF
Aldermen and of the Mcclellan Legion pro.
ceeded to New York this morning, for the pur.
pose of formally inviting General George B.
Mcclellan to visit that city and receive the
congratulations of the citizens.
The friends Of George Francis Train nave
called meeting at No. 68 East Broadway, on
Friday evening, TO nominate him for Congress.
Among the goods destroyed at the burning OF
the Empire Stores in Brooklyn, last night.
were 800 hogsheads OF molasses, 1000 bags OF
coffee, 800 bags of ginger, $50 bales of wool,
1900 bales OF gunny.cloth, 80. hogsheads oI
sugar, besides palm oil, log wood, etc., in large
nuantitIes
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The Supreme Court.

By the correspondence given elsewhere it will
be seen that Governor Geary has acted
promptly in supplying the vacancy upon the
bench of the Supreme Court, created by the
resignation of Judge Strong. The letter of
the latter, which is now made public, is
fitting close to his honorable career as jurist,
and cannot but increase the high estimation
In which he is held by the community at
large. Judge Williams having received his
demand Of the party which supported him
last year at the polls, his appointment will
give universal satisfaction.
The Hon. Henry w. Williams, LII. D., the
new Justice, is native of Connecticut, and is
now in the very prime of life, being about
forty-6ve years Of age. He received a tho
rough education at Yale College, which sub
sequently conferred upon him the honorary
degree of "Doctor of Laws" and having re-
moved to Pittsburg, he became student at
law in the Office of the late Chief Justice
Lowrie. In 1943 he was admitted to the bar,
becoming the law partner of his former tutor.
Judge Lowrie was afterwards appointed
Wy bhO oONCihVi q va tno OlS-
trict Court of Allegheny county, and in
1851 was elected Chief Justice OF the State.
At the same time his former pupil was
elected to fill the position formerly occupied
by him. In 1861 Judge Williams was re-
elected an Associate Law Judge of the District
Court of Allegheny county, without any orga-
nized opposition. Previous to going upon the
bench he achieved an excellent reputation as
practitioner; and since his elevation to Judi
cial position he has more than maintained it,
AS lawyer he is methodical and accurate; as
a Judge fearless and upright, possessing the
happy faculty of discerning at once the
justice of cause, Notwithstanding the
difficulties and bubbles by which it
may be obscured. Although his dispo-
sition is modest and retiring, he is ex-
tremely sociabls in his relations with
the members Of the bar, and enjoys rare
popularity, where he is known, with people OF
all Glasses and OF all political professions. At the
Republican State Convention, held in Will
Transport in June of last year, he received the
nomination of the party for the position
formerly held by Chief Justice Woodward
and it was only through the instrumentality
of the unblushing frauds perpetrated by the
Democracy in Luzerne county that he was
term will expire with December, 1869, but at
the election of next year we doubt not that he
will be triumphantly elected by the people OF
the State to serve upon the Supreme bench for
the full period of fifteen years.