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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-06-25

T'HE new firm Of illegal 4 Canoe would re
spectfully announce to their friends and
the public generally, that they have On hand
carefully y-seiected and well assorted stock Of
Stoves Their variety consists OF
THE CELEBRATED IRONsIDEs.
which have never failed to give perfect satisfae.
ton to the most fastidious Of lts purchasers.
Continental. Lehigh, Farmer, Daylight. Spears
Anti-Dust, Niagara, Charm, Herald. Do.
with every variety Of the best
Pittsburg Manufacture.
w The Tin and Sheet Iron ware riven w;,
the Stoves Is made Of the heas'es and hes,
material, and warranted to give perfect salts.
faction.
Their stock Of
PARLoR AND HEATING STOVES
Is larger, batter and cheaper than ever beror.
exhibited to the public. They defy competition
either in variety, quality or price,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-06-25
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Professional 4 aluslness Cards.
D. w. HUTcHtN SON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Girard. Efie co.. Pa.
gneslai attention paid TO bankrupt eaies
h.ie,e Ky Rerisier tnoy2i ompd
ISRAEL TEST,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Clearheld. Pa.
rs- once in the cour, Ilouso. ltyll,eI
JOHN n. FULFORD,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Ciear6eld, Pa.
oRee with J. b. MeEnally, ESQ over First ma
tional Bank.
mgs-Prompt attention given 70 the securing
~ Bounty, Cinims &C., and to all legal business
March 2s, iso7iy.
WALTER BARRETT,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Office on Second St., clearheld, Pa. lnov2l, so
wu A wallace. wm. D. Bigler.
Riake Walters. Frank Fielding.
WALLACE, BIGLER & FIELDING
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
ClearGeld, Pa.
ms,~Leeal business Of all kinds promptly and
accurately attended to. lTaylo-y
THOS. j. MCCULLOUGH,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
oesoe adjoining the Bank. formerly occupied by
]. b. McEnally, Second St., Olearheld,
ng-wili attend promptly to collections. sale
of lands. 1c. fdec17,6
JOHN |. CUTTLE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
And Real Estate Agent, Clearfeld, Pa
Office on Market street, opposite the jail,
zSy- Respectfully offers his services IN selling
and buyiug lands 10 Cleardeld and adjoining
counties; and with an experience Of over twenty
vsars as a surveyor latters himself that be can
render satisfaction. [feb2s.6S If
VIM. M. MCCULLOUGH,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Clearteld. Pa.
Office on Market street one door east Of the Clear
field County Bank. Imay4, ,ei
John II. Orvis I. i. AleAanoet'
ORVlS g. ALEXANDER,
ATTORNEYS AT Law,
Beilefonte, Pa. IsePlS,'65-y
c. M. CADWALLADER
coNvEYANcER a &JUsTICE OF THE PEACE
For Decatur Tp.. Clesriield Go.
s., ,,ott..,;,,s ia, a., n 10 ,na iasal sfru
ments executed on shortest notice Post Office
address, Philipsburg, Pa. lmarls,'6s
j. BLAKE WALTERS,
SCRIVENER AND CONVEYANCER.
Agent for the PuIch4se and Sale Of Lands.
Clearfield, Pa.
lc1- Prompt attention given to all business
connected with the county Offices. Office with
Hon. VIM. A. Wallace. janl, ,'66-tf
LEVI F. IRWIN,
JUSTICE OF E.PBACE
For Lawrence township,
Clearfield y. o., Clearfield Co., Pa.
Esxs- collections and remittaI Ices promptly
made. (je20,'s7.
SURVEYOR.
VNHE undersigned offers his services as Sur
II yeyor, and may be tou=d at his residence IN
Lawrence township. Letters will reach him di-
rectcd to Clearhed Pa.
may 7-tf JAMES MITCHELL.
MAJ. JOHN ROSS,
Lie ENSED AUCTION NEER,
Ostend y. D., Clearfield Co., Pa.
Ry- win attend promptly to calling Ven
duos, Sales Of Real Estate, &C., anywhere In
the county. Terms moderate.
Bell tp., June 20, ls67.ly pd.-
JAS. c.. BARRETT,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
And Licensed Coaveyancer.
Luthersburg, Clearfield co., Pa.
Gsss- Collections and remittanees promptly
made and all kinds Of legal instruments executed
on ehorf nofiae TfnavQ IA ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18


 BlTThe Democracy have been trying hard to write up 8 negro riot at Washing ton after the late election. The expert. ment has failed entirely. Two persons were killed; one by a drunken democrat, and another by negro, as he alleges, in sell defence. Nevertheless Q Democratic ex. change makes these occurrences tho text for the following general reflections:
 The negro mind isn't equal to a revolution ol their courage to rebellion. Their level is a riot something that is promiscuous. that requires few knives, some matches, and great deal of holler- ing, but no preparation and little risk. riot is their expression offeeling-their argument against opposition. They will never get beyond it. They haven't brain enough to originate revolution, Eol the courage to carry through rebellion, but they have every requirement. for riot, brutality cun- ming and quick arm. m.-Danbury Times.
 The New York Wo,'ld admitted not long since that the negroes of that city were a remarkably quiet and orderly class. Such is the general character of the race through out the country. The Irish are notorious ly the most riotous portion of our popula- elon. The worst riot this country has ever seen was that of 1863 in New York, and was the work of the foreign clement An ieno- rant population is always less peacable 'ilan an intelligent one; but negroes as q race are unusually orderly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18
Legisla
of Tenn

On Wednesday last the report of the railroad committee against incorporating the Shepaug Val ley railroad was talked in the Senate After various preliminary motives the bills char tering the Shore Line and Mlddletown bridges passed the Senate Ayes II. noes, '. Turner's Dipromania retreat at Wilton has been incorporated.
 A Resolution passed enquring into affairs of the Housatonic and Northern Railway Co., what amount bona-fdo stock paid in bonds issued, sold or hypothecated.
 The resolution approp1iating S2O0,0Oo to the Middletown Insane Asylum, passed.
 The Committee on judicial reform is raised at last, with Waller of New London, Chairman on the part of the House.
 Among petitions referred are the following :- For correcting grand list of the town of Kent concerning certain votes of the first school district of tho town of Morris increasing the rate of toll on Bennett's bridge on the Housatonic river au- thorzing the New York, Providence and Boston l railroad company to issue bonds secured by a mortgage of it's property not to exceed S1 500 000. | For the Judgeship the Bridgeport SGRddrd pro- poses Amos s. Treat. The New Haven C0aiIrie, seems to incline to Sidney B. Beardsley. i The Hartford Post ayers that the Legislature will finish up it's miscellaneous business in about fortnight, aid then adjourn for winter. The Tax l Law and General Railroad Law will require nearly i a months consideration, according to the Post which cannot now be given them.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18
A General Railroad Law.

The greatest source of legislative cor ruption in our time arises from the conflict of great railroad interests. For the deci. rion of such questions we cannot imagine any worse contrived tribunal than a Gen. eral Assembly. Twenty times as uncer. tain as jury inasmuch as it is twenty times larger, it is even more open to out side influences. They hear some argument when in session, a great deal more when not in session, but scarcely any evidence On the decision of the greater questions, even the reports of their own committees have little influence All the enterprises brought up at any one session, though naturally entirely distinct, combine, with, or against other enterprises; and it is of ten not the merit of the undertakings, but the merit of the combinations, that is deci- ded. Millions are at stake before men whose incomes are measured by hundreds. sRings' formed in one great controversy, in- fuencea all others. Even if the Assembly fails to become corrupt, it's reputation is tainted with incessant charges of corrup- tion.
 This matter comes within the province of courts rather than of legislatures, The question of the Common convenience and necessity of a railroad goes to a commit tee as naturally as the common conven- fence of necessity of a highway. Three men, accustomed to Investigation, without bias, and not open to corrupt approaches, with ample time, can decide such questions much more fairly, and at far less expense, than three hundred ill-informed, hurried and sorely tempted legislators.
 Moreover, the privileges gra nted railway corporations should be uniform, and regula ted by equal general laws. Special char ters, the product of special interests and of special legislation, are never so impar- tlally considered and carefully guarded as the general laws framed to govern all cor poratiors. Under such general laws near ly all other business expectations and pub lie enterpri5 Hy: . at length been brought and General .llroad Acts are already in successful operation in other States.
 Some of our great corporations, already dangerously powerful before legislatures are opposing movement which threatens their supremacy; but its manifest justice and necessity will, we feel co onident, en sure its success.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18

 king improvements about his store. F. N. Galpin has been adding to his house, and what with papering and painting, old Ju dea is being slicked up generally, outside and in.
 Next week, Wednesday, the Sabbath School Convention meets here Deacor Baldwin, Deacon Hickox, Hon. Earle Buckingham, and Simeon D. Platt, Esq. have been appointed Committee of Ar, engagements, and an interesting time fol all connected with Sunday Schools (an6 who is not0 is expected. It is hoped the rain-storm will be postponed on that day to accommodate the gathering. There is luH in the rush for weddings l which at one time increased to two week We'll, as farming drags heavily by reason of the wet weather, courting and marrying form an agreeable pastime. The scholars in F. W. Gunn's schoo have formed Base Ball Club, and las week match was played with the Uncas Your correspondent was not present, bu was promised an account of the score which has failed to be redeemed. It wa: said to have been we'll played on botl ci1eS
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18
CONGRESSIONAL.

The House agreed to the Senate amend ments of the omnibus bill admitting South ern States to representation and the bill has gone to the President. Some obiec tion was made to the Florida constitution but the bill passed by nearly party vote.
 On Thursday MT. Sumner made an elab- crate speech in the Senate in support of the right of Congress to attach fundamen- tai conditions to the admission of States.
 MT. Hen dricks, Senator from Indiana, stated his belief that the Constitutions and laws of all the Southern States remained in tact through the rebellion, and still regu- lated the suffrage in those States, 8 state ment of some importance in view of his possible nomination for the Presidency.
 On Thursday, Wooley, having answered all questions of the investigating commit tee was released from arrest on resolution of Gen. Butler
 MT. Grosbeak one of the Presidents coun- sel in the late trial, has refused the Secreta- ry ship of the Treasury.
 Reverdy Johnson has been confirmed by the Senate, Minister to Great Britain
 The correspondence between Commis- sioner Rollins ann Secretary McCullock IS very spicy The former ayers that the President will not remove scoundrelly Col lecLOfS, Uue Etblef ItSS Gue UlIIllo Ou oho Senate. The NationaI IntetigenceT de nouncer McCullock and demands his remo- val.
 On Monday, the House directed the com mittee of Ways and Means to report sep arate bill revising the taxes on Spirits and Tobacco, with view to letting the rest oi the Tax bill go over till fall. Gen. Schenck opposed the arran cement vigorously, but was defeated, "A to 63
 A bill carrying the legality of Washing ton city elections before the Supreme Dis trict court, for decision, has passed both Houses.
 On Tuesday the Senate passed bill re moving the political disabilisies of abou 1900 North Carolinians including Gov Holden and Gen. Longstreet; while tht House did the like for Congressmen Butle7 of Tenn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18
WASHINGTON.

The spirit of improvement in our village is still on the increase. Simeon H. Mitch ell, Esq. has moved the Leavitt Store around to the north end of his dwelling house, turned his barn about and pushed it farther north, paying D. N. Garfield s25 for four feet of ground (don't you think we shall be metropolis soon?) and IS ma- king changes and repairs about his place which will add greatly to the appearance of the Green.
 The next thing in order might be to put screws under the Church, raise It few feet, and build good lecture room under it.
 F. J. Hurlburt is to build store prepar- atory to going into trade more extensively in the Autumn, in company with Alpheus G.. Baker. MT. T. F. Bginsmade IS ma
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18
The Legislature.

The Bridge bills finally passed the Sen ate by much larger majority than we had expected. With this result goes all our chance for a cross-railroad The resistance our county made this year was not very earnest or very creditable. Since the railroad agitation commenced we have had alternate fits of over-confdence and oyer-despondence and this years contest caught us in the latter. The Senate de- bate if not eloquent appears to have been funny. A little good-temper is @ good thing: but unless our Upper House is grossly belied in the reports, they waste much valuable time at very poor kind of iocularity. That it is too small a body for eloquence is matter for rejoicing, but if we have only jumped out of "eloquence" in- to "wit, D for heavens sake let the propor- tions of the Senate be again remodeled
 MT. Logan finally voted for both Bridges. He did not surprise us, but we imagine he surprised his political friends, considerably. During and since the campaign they asser- ted most positively that Mr. l.. was pledg- ed to vote against bridging tho Connecti- cut. Whether it is MT. Logan or his god fathers that have taken the false oath, is more than we shall undertake to decide: the guilt of it lies somewhere among them.
 The Railroad Committee have reported m favor of the petition of the Shepaug valley railroad, allowing towns to take stock on two thirds vote,
 We always shudder at the news If q T,o. g,slanve excursion. This year the trip to the Mlddletown Insane Asylum is like to cost sne State S2oo,OOO, and will raise the whole amount appropriated to $s5o ooo Tho.o was some objection on the part If thoao who were in the House last year. and 70 membered that the trustees promised to complete their work with tho $15o, ,ooo then granted. The majority, however, backed up the Rev. Mr. Fessenden of Farmincton and voted the appropriation. There are no better men than our ministers of the gospel, but they don't know how to op. pose appropriations. This whole palatial. poor-house system is absurd at any time and, while our people are so heavily taxed is little less than, crime. There is bare chance that the Senate, which did not gc to Middletown, may vote down tho appro priation.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18
WOT,COTTVTTT;F

The Coe Brass Manufacturing Company have bought the real estate and personal property of the Wolcottyille Manufactur- ing Company. The business of tho latter Company, (making percussion caps,) will be carried on by the former, the metal used being made at the brass mill. All our mills are running full time with the usual number of hands employed.
 The Congregational Church is ap- preaching completion. The plastering is mostly on, and slips made ready to be put in. The spire, about 75 feet in length. nov stands upon the floor of the Church vestibule, nearly ready to be raised to rest on the stone work which will make the
 whole height 125 feet At special communication of Seneca Lodge No. 55 F. S A. M., held in Masonic Hall, Wolcott vile, June 10th, 5,6G9 tho following resolutions were passed:
 WHEREAS, we as Fraternity arc called to mourn the death of our esteemed and worthy brother, John Huke, who after severe and protracted ill ness, ended his life on the 9th day ofJ JuneThere 1 fore,
 l Reso5ued That in his death we have lost a sin cefe and devoted brother, whose many MaSOnlC and social qualities endeared him to all with whom he associated.
 1 Reso!ced, That we extend our heartfelt sympa I thy to the friends and relatives of our deceased brother, trusting that while they mourn, they are not unmndful that he has passed from the toi' 1 of earth to that celestial Lodge above.
 ResolUed, That in token of our loss. we drapc oul Lodge with the usual badge of mourning for thir ty days.
 Resolred, That copies of these resolutions b( transmitted to the family of the deceased, and fo publication in the National Freemason and in thu
 County papers.
 Wolcottville, June 10th, A. L. 5,s6S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18
CORNWALL.

DIED in South Cornwall, May 20th, Capt. Phinehas Baldwin, aged S4. Captain Baldwin had long been res ident of Cornwall, was another of our old est citizens, man of the strictest integri- ty, and had the respect of all who knew him.
 With his memory enshrined in hearts in which niche is vacant, as we think of his life with all its varied unfoldings, it is rath- CT for ourselves that we are in sorrow; for we feel that it was gain for him to die. And it is cause of much joy that he passed away calmly and triumphantly in the full assurance of hope.
 The following lines are suggestive of our thoughts and feelings when the aged fath- CT was called away
 An! unrelenting Death, how sure thou art!
 We'd even hoped to rob thee of thy prey, But while we thought, 10! thou hast payd thy part co And borne the loved one from our sight away. Each tenderest home-tle thou art severing still, And burdening earthly good with fear of ill. AS sheaf we'll filled thourt garnered all too soon Too keen the sickle in life's harvest field; Though with our patriarch sire twas long past
 noon,
 Fondly we thought, sure him we could not yield; But now, in faith we'll sing that Christ doth save Be this our joyful pean OCT the grave. / And when at last we cross the darkling river,
 Which hides the mystic future from our sight, Should it then be our need of merit, ever,
 To see, and know, and dwell in heavenly light, OhI should we gain that glorious goal above, Mingling, we'd chant forever "God is love!" His care cen fingers when loved forms decay And sculptured memories mark their final rest And as from earth they pass their unknown way, AS shining stars to dwell among the blest His love veil trust mid sorrow -ciouded days, Submissive bow to His mysterious ways.
 LIBBIE Warren, June 18th, 1S6S
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18
LITCHFIELD.

Since our last issue there have been only four and a half rainy days and the feeling about the weather grows more hope full
 The Law House on Chestnut Hill is being greatly improved by the addition of piazzas.
 On Tuesday Mir. Edward E. Fisher was tried before Justice Seymour, for an assault on Richard Cochrane of Morris, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to pay fine of $5, and costs, amounting to $9.O1. Counsel for State, G. M. Wood ruff; for prisoner, c. o. Belden. The prisoner stated his determination to stay ln Jail till h-ll froze over before he would pay the fine; the announcement gives great general satisfaction; and he has begun his term.
 MT. Barber, late foreman of the Pal Iadi"na (Evening edition, has taken charge of the mechanical department of the SeMi- nel, 0ice l. w. Byington, resigned. >
 
 J. Wolcott Wheeler has an excellent wood cut print of Grant and Colfax. Price 10 cts each.
 w ID. F. Hellister, Collector of Internal Revenue will be in this place on the 24th inst. See advertisement.
 The Shell boat procured by our boat club came up on Monday.
 The Misses Dana are opening their house in Prospect St.. the family of MT. Lyman, occupying Mrs Wadhams' house in North St., arrived last week; that of Mir. Latimer occupying Dr. Bostwick's house on the corner of South and East Sts., arri- ved on Tuesday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18
COUNTY ITEMS.
From the Winsted Herald:

from the WlOSJeQ f1eTGtQ:
 TWISTED. "A canvass has been made ot the Borough of Winsted to ascertain the re ligious status of it's inhabitants. The nun Der of families are:-American, 359, Irish 115, German, 9, English, 15, others, S. Total, 5O6. Families attending church, 415; who do not attend church, 91; 56C Sunday School Scholars or teachers; 61 children not attending; 86 families with out bibles.
 Over 5000 feet of water pipe are be- ing laid in the borough.
 CoLEBRooK.- E. H. Pratt Secreta- ry of the State Temperance Society, lec- tured here, May 29; and MT. William M. Gilbert, who has been engaged in educa- ting teachers in Alabama, on the 8th inst.
 FALLS VIL1AGE.-Considera dissatis- faction is spreading among those who are sending milk by the Housatonic road. A number who were making preparations to send milk have given it up entirely, and turned their attention again to making cheese and butter. Various reasons are given: some are troubled to get their cans returned, others find that every other can sent is sold as sour milk. Sending milk to New York may pay on some roads, but 1t IS oF1ucub tildU IuOIo u1OuCy Cdu Uc L1dIlC by the farmers in Litchield County, if they would establish cheese factories in each town, than to send their milk to Go- tham and run the risks.
 EAST CANAAN.-After having been visit cd with the measles, fever, &c., the past season, this place is now invaded by the small pox. The people are quite alarmed, and think they are to be 'pitted."
 CORNWALL Mclean, of Yale The ological Seminary, has received call to the First Congregational Church. Salary $1, ,O00 and parsonage.
 From the Amenia Times:
 FALLS V1LLAGE.-The late rains enlarged the Housatonic to an unusual degree. The meadows of Sheffield, north of us, were one complete lake a few days ago, and the falls in this village were massive and pictures que beyond description.
 SHARoN.-We are to entertain number of city guests the coming season, and many more wish to come, but cannot find places. This beautiful town ought to have a large summer boarding house. Why not make 8 stock company and build it?
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-06-18
Miscellaneous Items.

The Barnum's Museum property, bought in 1863, for $3OO,O0O, was recently sold al auction for $432, ,OOO
 Major General Robert Anderson will pass the summer at Pittsfeld, Mass. The La Crosse Denaocrat has set up a Masonic department. What a lift for the Anti -Masons
 HARD ON NAsBY.-The Rolla Missouri Express reports that the democrats of Phelps county, Missouri, have had meet ing pursuant to ''orders from the State Central Committee" " and passed thrilling resolutions, among which was the follow ing:
 Resolved, That while we recognise in the Hon. Petroleum V. Nasby the true demo- crat and fearless patriot, and while we ac- knowledge his good intentions, we would respectfully request him to discontinue writing letters in defence of the democrat ic party, as we suspect that some of his eff forts are calculated to do more harm than good in some localities.-N. 7. Foe. Post.
 The Chicago Tribune has special dis patch from Napierville, H., giving an &C., count of the poisoning of whole church congregation at that place Sunday last. The church was celebrating love feast. The meat had been prepared in copper kettle. and allowed to remain in it all day till the liquid had become oxydized. All who partook of it were poisoned, and all suffered the most excruciating pains. Med ical assistance was at once summoned, but it was a long time before the entire num- Der [about one hundred and thirty could be attended to. About twenty of the num- tion, but none have yet died, and it is hoped that all will recover.