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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21


sos poser consistent tllh on tttY n
no rtcrle OafftAl position y w We
van oi N manufacturing etiltt N the
Talon. and io attain "a We must W.
llc,e these interests nom hll ne bnr
lons We can ncftrc We pan relieve
lhoin, we mnsl pay iho debt Of iho
Commonwealth We can only pay
iha, debt By guarding our nssets With
JEALOUS care, BY applying The pruning
knife 20 the enormous abuses that
have impcrccptibly crcpt upon Ne,
aud by devoling ovory available dol.
| ir 10 IL reduction. When this shall
have cen accomplished, the Golfers
of the State viii be filled by q steady
stream Of revenue. yielded by its
manifold sources with case and con,
fort, and not as now, with exhaustion
or compulsion. IL will then be IN
our power to aid, With free hand, in
the development OF the wonderful re-
sources OF cur great Commonwealth
to assist, with muniiiccnt gifts, tho
education and intellectual advance
mcnt Of our people, and TO endow
with liborality tho charities of the
State.
That State is best governed which
is least governed Local seli-rulc is
the very essence Of freedom. 1t can
best be attained by the machinery OF
the State being so arranged as to dis
pense with the necessity for its rule
being felt. That cannot be done
when large debt exists aud the ne
cessity for its payment aud for prcs
wing for meeting It's interest is contn-
ually present. To be enabled to gov
ern with benefcent rule, we must pay
our debt. We can only do so by
economizing our resources and by
relrenching our expenditures. Tho
State is not created for the sole pur-
pose Of finding places for partisans
either of the one political party on
the other; its true mission is a far
higher and more ennobling one.
To that mission it should be our
constant aim to turn IFS course, and
one OF the first steps in that direction
is TO concentrate our efforts to stop
the shameful increase of our expendi-
lures. as shown by the accounts of the
last three years.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

Total receipts from 1851 to 1865 ....45, sac, 500
BY il we see that xe have received
s45 ,346,5O5. TIE next question is,
where have these millions gone .
What has become Of these vast
resources
MIR. EnRETr. Does the amount Of
the public debt which the Senator has
given for 1861, include the three mil
lion war loan ?
Mr. WALLACE No sir. 1t did not
come into the report Of the debt until
1861, and ! gave the amount of the
debt on Dec lst, 1860
Mr.. ERRETT. Tho Senator takes
the statement OF the debt before the
war loan was concluded, leaving out
Of the calculation the war loan which
was added to the debt in 1860
Mr. WALLACE. No, it was added in
1861. ] will treat this subject fairly.
Ii will not answer ypurpose 70 treat
it unfairly, and therefore | have pre-
pared this statement which ] think
the Senator will admit shows the facts
as they exist, and fully accounts for
the military loan he speaks Of
State Debt from 1861 10 1860, Nth the
....s. . T.g--art .,,fH fInrnrv
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The cost of this item to the State
in 1865 is nearly 450 per cent. more
than it was in 1860, and It's aggregate
inc, ease is Sl04,S27. Here, too, we
find rapid increase since the years
of the war
To meet these constantlyiucreasing
expenses, it has been heretofore found
necessary to attempt 10 divert the re
sources which now 20 into the Sink
ing Fund from the payment OF the
public debt, and apply a portion OF
them to the payment Of current ex-
penses. / combattod this proposition
10 two past sessions with success, and
am glad to know that the Finance
Committee have concluded that it is
not necessary 10 attempt at this ses-
sion TO take any Of these funds from
the purpose to which they have been
expressly pledged. The Revenues OF
the Commonwealth that flow into
your hands with such an unceaslng
stream, are given to us in trust to de-
vote them to the relief of the people
fiom their Indebtedness. Whilst IL Is
true that no direct tax is placed upon
their real estate % moet these onor'
nous outlays, it is also true that
every industrial and manufacturing
intele est in the State complains Of the
oppressive taxation we are compelled
TO impose. This interest ought TO b,
the pride of the Commonwealth, anC
we should foster it by every means "
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

s70,549 The contingent expenses Of
1867 and 1868 include tho expenses Of
the State Historian.
This is an enormous increase, and
is entirely unwarantcd by the neces.
sites Of the Office.
The result of these figures is shown
by the following
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

From this it is seen that the total
number of officers have nearly quad.
rupled, and the cost thereof 10 the
State has increased more than six
times in ten years. In 1858, 1859
and 1860 these officers cost the State
s75.3Ol. whilst in 1866, 1867 and 1859
they cost it 1924, ,1l2, showing total
increase TO the people OF s2lS,ell.
Here we find an alarming increase
since the war. In the last year Of
the war, thirty. employees were
enough for the House, whilst in 1865
it required ninety-two TO serve them.
These facts are deduced from the
Record, and l lay them bare that we
may apply the necessary remedy and
lop of the extravaganza. These cur
rent expenses can be reduced, and it
only requires a face Of flint by the
party in power against these increas-
es, and they wN be reduced.
An inquiry into the subject OF the
cost Of the public printing develops Il
frightful increase in its proportions
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

now address myself TO an exami.
nation Of the debt as it stood in 1860,
and as it stands now to the amounts
received in the Treasury during the
years since, aud to the expenses Of
the government for the same time.
Our Investigation into the subject of
our liabilities then and now; of our
expenditures in the process of time,
and of the total assets received, will
show us whittier we are tending and
the necessity for stopping the leaks.
The official statement shows the
debt now to be s33.2S6,94G. On the
lst of December 1860, il was S37 ,967,-
SAT, showing a decrease Of s4,670,9Ol
in nine years. Now let us see what
money has gone into the Treasury
during those years, and how the ex.
penses have increased year by year
This statement shows the whole debt
commencing Dec lst, 1850, and end
Dee lst, 1868;
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

Nothing is more easy than 10 grow
rich. 1t is only to trust nobody; to
beiriend none TO get everything and
save all we get TO stint ourselves and
everybody belonging to Us to be the
friend Of no man, and have no man
for our friend to heap interest, cent
upon cent; to be mean, miserable and
despiscd, for some twenty or thirty
yeaie--riohos will come rs sure as dis
ease and disappointment.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

for advertising this loan as | have
already said, and the sums paid and
papers employed are given in the fol
lowing statement;
Advertising neio State loan as shopy
By State Treasures Reports O
1S67-S.
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The Lightning Tanner.

UNHB undersigned are the sole Agents in this
county for the North American Galvanized
LIGHTNING RODS" These are the only safe
rods now in use. and are endorsed by all the
tisutidc men in the country.
We hereby notify the citizens Of the county
that we will rut them up better rod, and for
lees money, than is charged BY the foreign
agents Who annnally traverse the county and
carry Of our liite cash, never to return.
ENCOURAGE HOME LABOR.
Those wishing Lightning Rods erected on
their builiings need but address Us by letter, or
call 10 person. We will put them Up any shore
in thecounty. and warrant them. The Rods and
Fixtures can be seen at any time by calling at
our store. MkRRELL 4 BlGLER.
Clear6eld. June II, lSfs n
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

pray, excuse me-" said a we'll
dressed young man to a young lady
in the second tier Of boxes at the
theatre, Il wish to 20 up stairs and
get some refreshments, don't leave
your scat" A sailor seated in the
box near his sweetheart, and disposed
to do the samo thing, rose and said {.
"Tlarkeo, Mol, I'm going aloit TO wet
my whistle; don't fall overheard when
I'm gone"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21
Cheap Furniture.
JOUN GUIJCH

=
nEslRES to inform biz old friends and Gus
IL tomsrs. that having enlarged bis shop and
Increased his facilities for manufacturing. he is
new prepared 70 make 10 order such Furniture 0s
may Be desired in good style and at cheap rates
for CASH He generally has on hand. at his
Furniture rooms, a varied assortment Of ready
made furEi,urs, among which are
BUREAUS AND sIDE-BOARDS.
wsrdrobes and Book Cases; Centre. Sofa, Parlor,
Breakfast sBd Dining Extension Tshlesi Oom.
mon. French post, Cots &c Jenny Lind and other
Bedsiesds: sofss Of all kinds, Work stands,
Hat-raeks, Wash stands; Rocking and Arm.
Chairs; sprine-s eat. cane bottou, par'ur, CON
mon aud other CHAIR; Looking Glssses Of every
description On haud and nsw glasses for old
francs. Witch will be pat IN on very reasonable
serms en- shortest notice. he also keeps on hand
or furnishes TO order, Corn -husk, Hair and Cot
ton-top Msitresses-
COFFISs or EVERY KIND
Made to order, and funerals ATTENDED With a
Hearse whenever desired Also, House Painting
done to order. The subscriber also mauuisc
tures, and has constantly on hand, Clements
Patent Washing Machine, the best nov In use
Thoss asing this machine never need be With
cut clean clothes lie also has Flyers Patent
Churn, a superior article. family using this
Churn never seed be without butter
An the above and many other articles are fur
nished 10 customers cheap for CAsH or exchanged
Tor approved country produce. Cherry, Mapls,
Poplar, Linwood and other Lumber suitable for
Cabinet work, taken 10 ,rehangs for furniture
iss-Rsmembsr the shop is on Market street.
Csarseld. Pa, and noary oPPosiis. The "oia Jew
Store" JOHN GuLiCH.
November "a. IsS2y
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

Whole amt OF debt aud interest paid, S2l,29l,le6
Deduct this sum from the whole
sum received, and we find that S2l,-
O55.809 have gone in those years TO
some other purposes than payment OF
debt and interest.
now trace the expenses Of the
State government through the same
years, aad find them as follows
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

Now Senators, it is TO the last three
years, 1866, 1867 and 1865, ] specia ly
desire to call attention these oNpen.
ses have increased enormously and arc
increasing. Alladmit that during the
war these expenses would necessarily
increase. but can there be any reason
why ,hey should be noarly tiRy per
cent. greater now, when gold is 1855
than they were in 1864, when it wai
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21
NATURES GREAT REsToRER.
sCHEETZ's
Celebrated Bitter Cordial.

HNHIS medical preparation Is now offered to
the public ns a reliable substitute FOR the
many worthless compounds which nov Good the
market. II is purely vegetable. composed Of
various herbs gathered from the groat store
house Of nature, and selected with the utmost
care. II Is not recommended as CuRE-ALL.
but BY its direct and salutary influence upon
the Heart, Liver. Kidneys, Lungs, stomach and
Bowels, IL acts both as a preventive and cure
for many Of the diseases 70 which those organs
are subject Il Is a reliable Family Medicine
and can be taken by either infant or adult with
the same btnefeal results. IL Il a certain,
prompt and speedy remedy for Diarrhea, Dys.
entary, owel complaint, Dyspepsia, Lowness
Of Spirits. Paintings, sickheadaohe, 40. For
Chili and fevert of hl kinds u is far better and
safer than any quinine. without any cf its per-
uicious effects. Il creaies On appetite. proves a
powerful digester, az wall counlersct the effects
Of liquor IN few minutes. Prepared BY JACOB
sCHEETZ, Sole Proprietor, N. ". cor Fif'h
and Race streets, Philadelphia, Pa. soli BY
IN Druggists. lnoyl2-iy
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21
SENATE.

BY this it viii be seen that the to-
tai number Of officers Of the Senate
have doubled, and that their cost 10
the State is fve-fold what it was in
1858.
The House is much worse:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

Prefer solid sense 10 wit never
study 10 be divcrting without being
useful let no Jest intrude upon your
good manners, nor say anything that
may offend modesty or heedlessly
hurt the feelings Of another.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21
CERTIFICATE.

We, the uudersigned, having witnessed th
trial Of T J. Booths Improved Stump Extractor
on the farm Of r. H. Moore, near Luihersburg,
on Saturday and Monday, the 7th and sth Of
November, take pleasure in saying to the pub
lie, that We believe IL 20 be the best machine
nov in use for extracting stumps. Tits Of simple
construction, easily managed, not liable to get
out Of order, and very durable. Four men took
the machine from the wagon. when entirely
apart, put Il together, and pulled large pine
siums in less than one hpur. We saw two men
pull a large stump with ease. They use horse,
but be does his work in taking out the largest
siumps, without hard pull. Mr. Booth, the
Patsntee, fully understands putting up and
handling the machine. We would advise those
in want Of stump extrsetors to this one tested
before purchasing elsewhere, which they can do
free of charge by eslling on the Proprietors.
J. @. Barrett, J. W. kieksrd, RV. Spackman
John Nolder, John Kirk. J. W. 6ahagsH,
R.H. Moore, ]. W. Wallace, W.B.Alerandsr.
Geo. Eiiingsr, Wm d. Beck, Andrew Wilson,
S. !. Horn, wm. X. Irvin, E. J. Kirk,
Jsmss Moore, L. y. Garlic, Geo.Wilson,N q.
Lever illegal, Fred'k Smiley, lnovls-ly
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

"Sam, did-did you (hio) see any
thing Of my wife 2"
"I have not the honor of knowing
your wife, sir"
"Don't apologize, Sam, don't apo
apo-hic .-ligize. LISTS no honop
whatever. Didn't see her Z"
81 did not"
"How yer know yer didn't! She
she's as tall as (hio) mcetin' house
and broad as a lamp-post, a--and she
wears a gingum umberreller and one
eye out, aud lhio) her nose was done
up in pair Of specs Didn't sec herp
"No, sir :" COMPATIBILITY
"That's all right, Sam. that's all
right M-m.merely asked frinfama,
shun. She, (hic) she said she was
goin' to join a Sory-ory.sis, and If she
does mean to get stavin' blind drunk.
Wogldnf you e
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

THIS MAS-"Boy, what's that hun
grylooking dog following me for!"
Insulting Boy--"Ho thinks you are
0 bone, ! reckon p
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Attention. Afflicted |

UNHE subscriber gives notice that be has
Il re'umed the practice Of Medicine IN Luth-
ersburg, where be intends 10 devote bis atten-
ticn to the treatment Of CHRONIC DISEASES
in general He viii keep on hand choice Sc
lection Of DRuGSAnd MEDICINES adapted 70
the treatment OF chronic diseases, and may be
consulted his oFce at any hour Of the day.
n. B.--A word to those afflicted with chronic
diseases may be 10 THEfR advaniage. MANY
SAY sor be aware that COUNTRY Ply acians who
DO q ninise practice have not rfNr 20 attend "a
the treatment Of cHRoSo diseases, and oonse.
quently sFGLEcr them hence this class Of dis.
eases requires EXCLUSIVE attention.
GEORGE WILSON, n. D.
Luthersburg Feb. q, lSGs-u
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Livery Stable.

THE undersigned begs leave 20 inform the pub
Il lie that be Il nov fully prepared to aecummo'
date all in the Wayof furnishing Horses, Buggies
Saddles and Harness, on the shortest notice and
on rcasonahle terms Residenee On Locust street
between Third and Fourth.
GEO. ". GEARHART
.7lsartsid. April N, 1857.
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Josh Billings a Real Estate Agent,

I can sell for eighteen hundred and
thirty-nine dollars, a pallas, q meet
and pensive retirement, lokated on the
virgin banks OF the Hudson, contain
ing IS akers.
The land is luxurianiy divided by
the hand Of natur and art into pastur
and tillage, into plane and deklivityi
into stern abruptness, and the bally-
ance of moss-turfted medder; streams
ofsparkling gladness thick with trout)
danse thro this wilderness Of buty tu
the low music Of the kricket and gras-
hopper The evergreen sighs as the
evening zephyr firts thro its shadowy
buzzum, and the serpent trembles like
the luv-smitten hart Of a damsel.
Fruits of the tropiks ia golden buty
melt on the bows, and the beze 60
heavy and sweet from the fields to
their garnering hives.
The manshun is Of Parian marble,
the poach is a singel dimOnd set with
rubicz and mother of pearls; the aoors
arc of rosewood, and the cellins are
more butiful than the starry vault Of
heaven. Hot and cold water squirts
and bubbles in every apartment, and
nothing is wanting that a poet cud pra
for or art cud portra.
The stables are worthy of the steeds
Of Nimrod or the studs Of Akilles, and
its heuerv was bilt expressly fur the
burds Of Paradise, while somber in the
distance, like the kave Of Q hermit,
glimpses are caught Of the dorg-hcuse.
Here poets have cum and warbled
their lays; here skplptors have skulpt;
here painters robbed the scene of
drcary landscapes, and here the flo
sofer diskovered the study which
made him the alchimist Of Datur.
Next norlhward of this thing Of
buty sleeps the residence and domain
of Duke John Smith; while south
ward, and nearer the spice breathing
tropiks, may be seen tue Willy Of the
Earl Brown and Duchess Wildly Bet
sey Stevens.
Walls of primitiff rock, laid in Ro-
man sement, bound the estate, while
upward and downward the eye catches
far away the magesty anG grandeur
Of the Hudson. AS the young morn
hangs like a curten of silver from the
blue breast of the ski, an angel may
be seen each mite dansing with golden
tiptoes on the green.
N. B.-This angel goes with tho
place.
Giograms can be seen at the ofiss of
the broker Turns fattering. Nun
} but prinsipeis dealt with. Title as
pure as the breath Of a white mail
infant, and possession given with the
lark.
For more full description, read
Ovid's art Of luv. or kali (in your car
rig) on Josh. Billings, real estate agent.
.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

ten men can dig The dirt from the roots after
extracted. It will null lowing TO the sire Of ID
ftumpsl from forty to one hundred per day. II
will either .urn them over. or suspend the IN to
be propped up, as desired. The ProprietOrs
build the Extractor deliver il. and test it on the
farm Of the purchaser and II Il does not rencer
complete sstisfaetion, anG do justaE recommend
ed, they will take it away and charge nothing
for their trouble. Price Of Machine, $3.50 oa.
Township and eounty ri-hu for sale. We
have no travelling agehts. Address
BOOTH a RuMBARGER,
Jefferson Lie P. o., Clearhsld Co., Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

To this sum total Of cash paid is TO
be added the annual increase Of inter
ost of one per cent? and the amount
thereof may be estimated by romem-
bering that for this yearitwillamoun
to more Man three hundred and thirty
thousand dollars.
Ii will be seen from these figures
that the State has been made to pay
pretty largely, in order TO have in the
hands Of her Treasurer for 1867 an
average monthly balance OF s3,5s2 ia
and in those of the Treasurerior 1865,
50 100000. Over $1,000 we're paid
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READING FOR ALLlI
BOOKS q STATIONERY

Market St. CIearfeld. lat the Post once
TUE undersigned begs leave 10 announce 70
Il the citizens u Clssrheld and vicinity mat
b hss fitted up reom and has Just returned
ffou the city With q large amonn' o. reaaipg
Hal,ef. oousistihg N part u
Bibles and Miscellaneous Books,
Blank. Account and Pas Books Of every de-.
tsripiiun Paper and Envelopes, French pressed
and plsing Pens ard Pencilsi bhuk' Legal
Paps1 Deeds, Mortgage judgment By N p
ton and prouissory notes White ana isteni
nsnt Brief legal csp. Record Cap. and BIZ car 3
Sheet, Music for either Piano, Flute or N.ohn
constantly o. band. Any books o. stationery
desired tbst nav not have on hand. viii be Or
srisrsd by f-st express, and sold At sholcsale
- retail 70 iuil onttomers. ! will also Ne
periodical literature, such as Magalinss. Nsst-
papers, dc p. A. 9AULlN.
clsarhsla Nay 7, lsss-ifs
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21
rnREE YEARs BEFoRE IN wa.

Showing an aggregate increase Of
s43, $50, or over 80 per cent, in less
than'ten years.
In 1858, 1859 and 1860, there were
seven clerks in this department, whilst
in 1866 there were ten clerks, and in
1867 and 1868, thirteen clerks in each
year.
We next contrast the figures in the
Auditor Generals Department;
THREE YEARS BEFORE THE WAR.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21

Showing an aggregate increase OF
s40,3SS, or over 1875 per cent.
In 1858, 1859 and 1860, there were
eight clerks in this department, whilst
in 1866 there were fourteen, and in
1867 and 1865, there were fifteen.
Mr.. CoNNELL Was not a large
part of that increase made while Mr.
Barr, Democrat, was at the head OF
the office
Mr. WALLACE. / am looking Ia
actual expenditures of the last three
years, when Mr. Barr was not in
Office. do not desire to look at
these figures as q partisan, but to en-.
dcavor to attain the true standard oI
economy by the contrast.
We next contrast the figures in the
Attorney Generals Office:
THREE YEARS BEFORE THE war.
1858. 1859. 1850
Attorney General. .sS, ,o0O 90 5000 90 5000 OF
Clerks ................. 900 90 500 90 500 0l
Contingent expenses 775 90 81 80 as OF
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Their stock consists in part Of
Dry Goods of the Best Quality,

Such as Prints, De Iainss, Alpsocas, Nerinos,
Ginghams, Muslins fbleacbed aud unbleaeh-
ed,l Driilings, Tiokings, cotton and
Wosl Flannels .satinft,s Cassimeres,
cotfonsdes Ladies' Shawls,
Nubias A Hoods Balmoral
and Hoop Skirts, dc.,
Also, fine assortment Of Men's Drawers and
Shirts, Hats Caps, Boots A Shoes.
1861 all Of which M
WILL BE SOLD Low FOR CASH
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-21
BOOTHS IMPROVED
STUMP EXTRACTOR.

gesgs Booth
A Rambsrger,
Pppns,ors Of
the Improved
STUMP Ex
uac,or,wish IL
distinctly m
dsrs,ood that
they warrant
this machine
60 odojust What
Il h recon
msnded ex
eelliug other
machines by
iu being con
F,ructed on
tue philoso-
phieal prinei
pies Il will
exiraet the
largest pine
stump, sus
pend itabove
ground per
hitting the
soiltofallbsek
in the hole
aud will pull
than aFfaafaF
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1907 1865 I Total.