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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

Senator Wallace carries in his pocket. VIC learn
tome things that viii be new to the people Of this
county, among Others that the delegates in the
Jlaf Democratic Convention were n majority Of
al the delegates Of The Democracy aud represented
the Democratic towns. OF course ST. Marys Den
singer AMI Fox, being small towns, 20 for nothing
Another cxempliheation Of the old saying That ons
must go away irom home to hear the news.-Eik
1duooafe.
The above is simply not true. We
never said anything of the kind Give
your readers tho language of the Re
publican out Of which you torture this
extract.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
mm Advertisements.
j. P. Kratzer

rs RECEIVING NEW GOODS. Sells choice
/ Groceries. Has o full stock Of Dry Good.
Receives goods every week. Buys all his goods
for cash. Can Afford to sell them ,heap. Has
the best Cook Stoves. Warrants his Boots aud
Shoes. Keeps all kinds Of Leather. Exchanges
for Produce Is closing out Summer Goods.
Wants all kinds Of Grain. Delivers goods free Of
charge. win buy you anything, Keeps every
thing. cf'- llis store Is opposite the jail.
Cloarfeli, Pa August Him
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

A negro was hung in South Caro-
lima the other day and while upon The
scailold said he did not expect to be
hung, because, he said, he expected to
be rescued by an organization Of
negroes to which he belonged, and
which was pledged TO rescue any Of
their number from such perils as he
was IN. Bat for some reason the
mob iniled upon this occasion to do its
duty This organization is universal
through the South, and Il is that
which Is giving 40 much trouble TO
Peaeeable aud orderly citizens
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

All the hotel keepers at the water.
ing places are inviting Grant to visit
them, in order TO draw all the spend
thrills, gamblers and drunkards to
their houses. lie has promised to
visit Gen. Kane, at Kane, on the
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad, next
week. lie is of no use at Washing
ton, anyhow. lie might as well go
10 California and hunt up the balance
Of his relations among the Digger
Indians.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
AGRICULTURAL FAIR |

THE clcarield County Agricultural Society
4 have determined not 10 hold regular Fair
this year, for the following reason, nalney--that
notice has not been given IN proper time TO have
the necessary preparations mate.' Il has been
determined however, 70 hold Fair on the old
ground, near the borough Of Clear6eld, on Wednes.
day, Thursday aud Friday, the l4th, 18th and
18th days Of October A. d. 1870; and for the
purpose Of afording the farmers an opportunity
Of preparing aud making II object 10 improve
and exhibit fall crops to be put In the ground this
year, the following premium is offered for the
c,Lfbfffo, of 1874 -,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

The Pittsburg Commercial says; II
is reported that the Pennsylvania
Central will shortly put On a through
train between New York and ST. Louis
via Allentown, Pitlsburg and Chicago,
to be run in thirly.nine hours. On
some portions Of the ronte-for in.
stance, the Fort WAYNE division the
speed will not be far from forty.fvc
miles an hour. Other routes, il they
expect to complete, must be stirring.
IL is clear that the Pennsylvania
Central intends 70 lead of boldly.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

The editor of the Brookvillc Jcfer-
sonian is advocating the removal of
the National capital to that place, and
thinks Grant would be pleased with
the change 1t would no doubt be
good for Grant and other public men,
bat very bad for the morals Of Brook
willie. The Je6ersoRian talks of Grant
romping with their young ladies'.
Does be take the virgins Of Brookvillo
for bigger Indians 7
Go On, Mr.. Smith, and get the rail-
road made but fer pity sake, don't
bring Grant and Congress within lG
miles of Clarion. Don't pollutc our
purc atmosphere with the decaying
body Of Radioalism. Let IL die at
Washington. and bury It there. among
tie niggers and low land sands Of the
sluggish Potomac. Clarion Democrat.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
.s.wof,rv fre,r.

What motley crew the Republican
party H. High tariff men in the East
aud n'oo traders IN the WESTWARD
money men here, legal tender and ma
lional bank men thero--Greclcy in
favor of an Immediate resumption Of
specie payments, aud other magnatcs
conicnding for an indefinite extension
of the rag money sysicm-Grant IN
favor of Walker in Virginia, and Dent
in Mississippi and moro than half his
Cabinet opposed to them--onc half
tho Cabinet iavoring the Cuban insur-
rection, the balance standing by Spain
Fish for justice 20 our imprisoned
Fenian citizens, Hoar denorucing
them as cutlhroats-Grant trying to
steer clear Of the miserable muddlc of
Congressional reconstruction, and
Wendell Phillips anthematzing him
more deeply than he ever did Andy
Johnson-Butler whetting his knife,
and preparing to take the war path
against the President when Congress
rcassembles--for prohibitory liquor
laws and against them-for universal
negro suffrage, and opposed to allow
ing Cinnamon to vote in California
and, in short, for and against any.
thing, just as happens to suit some
special locality. Never was there
such an incongruous assemblage of
materials as goes to make up the Re
publican party. II is bundle Of in
constituencies and absurditics, and is
only held together temporarily by the
adhersive power of public plumber.
Let that band be broken and the whole
concern would at once dissolve "like
the baseless fabric Of vision" leaving
naught behind, except a foul odor,
such as springs from the soil on which
carrion has gone to decay.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

QUERY-If Grants opinion and that
Of his Cabinet was worth something
before, what is it worth after, the Ten
nessee eleetion Dei0 tell, Fdioney!
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
Houses and Lois for Sale

E0UR HOUSES and LOTS in Clears,a &
II sale on reasonable terms. Posse.siOv ~.
IN thirty days Also, plot Of -FOUR LOIS
the corner Of Fourth and Reed stree, ~
l77x200 feet. Three Of these lots ar, well 80,
for either lumber yard, coal yard, or for buld,,
purposes generally, being within $50 fee, 4 y
railroad depot. Price aud terms reasonable.
Apply 10 GEORGE THORN
iepzi-u Csarfsld, a
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New CabinefI

NTOsHANN0N LAND AND LUMBrp INV
vi PANl offer for sale Town Lots in "A, n
ough Of oseeola, clearheld county, Pa, ma !.
lots TO suit purchasers outside the limit, AZ -.
borough. Osceola Is situated On the Mo,b,,,-
Greek, in the richest portion Of The count, !,
Cleartcld, on tho line u the Tyrone 4 Ce,,s.s
Railroad, where the MoshAnnon And Bs,,,,..
branch roads in.crsect. 1t Is also in the h,,, =
the MoshAnnon coal basin, and large bOS,, \
white pine, hemloek, oak, and other timbe, ~
round Il One Of the largest lumber nAnui,,,,,
ing establishments an the State IL located /, \.
town, while there are many other lumb,, =,
fhingle mills around It, The town Is bu, ,,,,.
years old, AID contains population Of On, a.
sand inhabitants.
SS-fOr further information apply Al u, a.
Of the above company.
JOHN LAwsHE
hprlf Superintendent
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

The Rev Sanford Halbcrt, editor Of
the Ckristidn Advocate, a political aud
religious paper in Buffalo, was thrashed
last Thursday evening by Norman
Holley, son Of the Collector of Gus
toms for deiamatory article relative
to himself and father The article 10
the Advocate was insiicated by
Halbcrt's disappointment at not re
cciving a position in tho custom house
for which be was an applicant
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

The high tariff on coal makes the
people squeal But why not squcal
about all the other burdens which the
tariff Of the Mongrel party heaps upon
The necks Of the people 7 Coal is no
worse than ali the rest. liis all bad,
and proves that the people are dwarf2d
in their manhood to support snch a
party.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

Mr.. Greeley has gone 70 Virginia
Opinions differ whether he has gone
to look at some eligible landed proper
" for sale, or take part in the Chase
Presidential movement at the White
Sulphur Springs.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

We have great President at
twenty-five thousand dollars q year
for large shows. Now give Us some
small ones for cent, for little boys TO
play With, aud We viii have peace
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

The above premiums will be paid to the persons
to whom competent judges shall awArd them
The entire premium iisi will be Published soon
for the Fair next year, in the hope that many may
be Induced to compete for the premiums, and thus
encourage good cause.
The Society have also determined to open the
Pair Ground on FRIDAY, the 18th day Of OCrO.
Der, 1862 ai y o'clock, for the purpose Of
trOiiiug match the track, for a citizens purse
oi $50 best three IN Eve, in single harness 10
trOt against time. Open to all horses owned iB
the county at least lltccn days previous. The
ground will be open from one to Eve O'Clock. p. m.
AduittAnee, p cents, TO all persons. Persons de-
desiring TO enter their horses 10 compete for the
purse, can DO 90 BY giving notice either in person
or by writing 10 The Secretary, and By the pay
ment Of an entrance fee Of 81.
II Is hoped that township Organisations viii be
got mp Ia The meantime iu the different townships,
and that greater interest may be manifested 10
The cause Of agriculture. Meeiings aud discus
fious DO much good Ii rcq8es,ed. the Society
will scud speakers 10 meet any " the organ.sa.
tiuns once or twice, With a view " encouraging
and promoting home discussions
@. r. BARRETT, President
A. W. GRAuNv, Secretary. Aurll
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

The niggers threaten to raise the
devil If they are not admitted to the
military schools at West Point and
Annapolis 10, US have peace
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

President Grant has bought the
cottage formerly occupied by Mr.
Potter, on the Shore road, at Long
Branch. A cotemporary says 1--WE
wonder who paid for it, The Cab
inet, we suppose.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
nNINlsrRA RArnns, NorICE-.

n Is hereby given that Letter, q ~ -.
iion having hecn granted The undsrsil. =
estate Of JOHN BRlEL, accsassd ~
insicn township, Clcarfsld county ~ \
soss indebted 10 aid estate az rcluss''.
immediate payment, and those hau.s
demands agains, the same uill pre'ei' ~.
out delay, properly nuthcnticaics, ", Nh. n
MARGARET BRlss, ~
LAWRENCE Hhhlh,,
icso-etrd JOHN J. flOAhlt
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, ADMINISTRATIONS, NoTICE.-'

n is hereby given that Letter o. ~ - 4.
tcn having been granted the ande,,s......i
estate Of BASIL CROW Ella &C.,. nl
Of Graham township, Clssrheli ee..s, ...,.,,sl
persons indebted O. sAid estate ~,
make immediate psymeni, sna thc's -. -.
OF demands against The SANE ~
properly aathsa,icaicd for ssi'lsIs,ru ,rrxr
-; IRA AdEf sss ."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
PROPOSALS.
To BuiIders ana Mechanics.
CovNtssioSrns 0rFicr, J
Clearfff1 p. JnIv 40 lefQ

CovNlssi0Srns 0rFicr,
Cleardeli, Pa, July 80, 1869
GEALED PROPOSALS for erecting the work,
- and furnishing the different kinds Of material
TO be used in the construction, Of NEW PRISON,
with shenf's residence attached. for clearhela
County. Pa, will be received At the Commission.
ers Once, 10 Cleufsld. until
Wednesday, the 25th Of August, 1869,
Whore plans and spesihehiions can be exaniued
at any time
Bids viii he received for the vholt contract. As
well A. icr the different breaches Of the work, via.
Excavation, Masonry and Stone work, Brick
rorh, Carpenter work, C-st Iron, wrourh, Iron,
rlasierins, Painting and Glazing, Plumbing and
Hydraulics, Heating and Ventilation, Stating.
Hardware, Locks. Tin work, 4o.
For further particulars apply at The said ofice.
The Architect will he present the day before u,
letting to give any necessary explanations
HENRY ST lNE,
oTHKLLQ SMRAD,
S. II. snAFFNER,
Attest; Commissioners
G, \. oooptAspra, CLERK. laugi 3,
IXECUToRs' NOTICE--L,ucrs tesla.
IL meuiary having this 2tth day Of July sea
been granted TO uf upon the estate OF CHRISTIAN
ENki6H. late Of Norris township Cisafnela co
Pa, deceased, az persons having claims sgsiusi
said estate are requesird 20 present them in due
form, ana those indebted 10 said estate are re-
qussied 20 make payment without delay to the
uudersigned Execuicrs
EDWARD PERKS.
PhilipshuFE. Centre CO.. Pa,
CHRISTIAN EMEIGu.
Aouisdalc, Clsafieli CO.. Pa.
jy2s-6t Executors
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

IL is said that General Grant wept
when Informed Of the death Of his
'rotting mare. 1t is supposed to be
'oe brat weep since bis boyhood.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

n ii hereby given that letters Of ADMINISTRATION
% The estate Of ROBERT WEIGH. deceased.
late Of boEgi townttin. Ciearhr'd county, Pa.
having been dnly granted TO The undersigned. all
persons iuaee'ea 70 aid estate ~ih please make
payment. and those having claims or demand,
will present them properly authenticated for ssi-
uen.ut REBEoCA WHICH,
~, strs Aanipissstrsr
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

IN the COURT on COMMON Pltl
4 n Cl5araeii county. Pa.
tirst Nsiiural Bank
of clsarfeii. cai, No. IFS Mareh l.
Va Domestic MtAttltl1
3enrge ". Shimmci. Il
Ns~. ssih June. 1883. David I. kfsa
Mccullough and wu. N MeCulourA.tll
Trustees, according 70 the proyisioai 2, :,
of Assembly. Dr rHf W
Notice Is hereby given BY TIE uhsass = I.
Who rcdds in the borough of cltrts'l' :
appuinimtnt "a above sisted trd ~
indebted % the saia George W saias,
holding property belong b him, ar' fsi.II
pay and deliver all such Suns n uon =.
periY due sud belof cing to ihe SID ~.
90 the undersirued Tru,istsi ard 81
arc desired 10 present their Tssps,li,,,,1 16rsT ~
or demands. TuOS. J. NsClLlV''
DAVE. L. KRIbS 20
wM. N. MscULlolss|
fref A. 10
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Democratic County Ticket.

Treasurer
LEVER ILLEGAL, OF Brady township.
County Commissioner,
8. II. HINDMAN, Of Beccaria township.
Auditor,
JOHN ID. MILLER, Of Bell township.
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CCHOOL TAN.-Notice is hereby given, that
- The School Directors % Cicarseid borough
have placed 10 the hands uf the School Treasurer
a certified Duplicate Of the School tax Tor 1863 ,
and All persons shah Be entitled "a an abatement
of FIVE PER CINT. on ihrif inr Ca payment
Of the same to the Treasurer. ~ bic residence. on
or before ihs sSih day of October next. Ne rar.
ucu'af to read The act Of Assembly at the bottom
ui The notice len at ynur rssidenco.
j. N. KErrLEDARGER.
Clearhsla, JAY 2s is69.tt Treasurer.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Il OF CLEARflELn COUNTY. PA.
Alernnder l. kiiue, No iad, January term.
Va 1869
Elizabeth | Kline. plar nh. rur Divorse
The uuderslrned Commissioner. appointed hr
the Court "a take testimony In The abovc cass.
hereby gives notice that be viii attend 10 the
duties of his appoinimeat, At tho ufcr of Wm. A
Wallace Eco, on Wcdncslay. tie sth dav oi
August, at 2 O'Clock. 7. NJ. vhsu and sLtrc an
rcrsons interested NAV attend.
AuRATHAL W. SMITH.
lYNt g Commissioner.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
graI canis tur salr.
Priyala Sale.
One Hundred Acres, more 0, l.,,

One Hundred Acres, more or lana
Eighiy-avs Of which are cleared aua u,s,,
.,sts Of cultivation. The fences are il eoss ~
dition, and The water IL excellent. ~.
With good bearing orchard Of apple, p,,,, =.
pear trees. Comfortable building, u
sufficient timber on tho prcnisci f,r 80 =
purposes. Convenient 10 schools, thu,,s..
Tho whole being under.ald with stes,,, w
Aiso poiters' clay, Of an excellent quallv VA
Il viii 10 held for the inspection Of 1,
until the hrst Of November nelt, when. n Is,, s'',
Il will be rented. 'af
Terms easy. Por further particular AL.
the subscriber, OF call personally At n, b,,-4'
noar Grsmpian Hills p. o. r'-'a
p.,, JOHN MsISTnR
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
II. r. AUGLE,
CLOCK AND WATCH MAKER,
'F'''''' ''' AGSS1se 1Arr'' 'T't'T
POST oFFIcE S2f s:s4cLEARFIELD

offeiTlE THH ~e.@Sst-ss) nAnKHr srhr1r
POST oFrIcE az. .sS.ss2 2cLEARFIELD
rINilR subscriber respectfully Informs hls old
i patrons and The public generally. that be
has On hand, land l. constantly receiving new
additisns thereso,l large stock Of
Clocks, Watches and Jewelry.
rs-I tssp Jeuelry in ell is forms and Of
different values, either by the piece or SET
wATcHEs-A fall sssortn ent of either Gold
OF Silver, made By The best Auerican and for.
eirn msuufae,urers, including 6ne lot VI go,d
aud silver hunting case, full jewsled, Patent
Levers.
CL0CKS-0f all designs. consisting Of eight
day and thirty-hour, Of either weight spring or
Levers, and both strike aud alarm.
REPAIRING.-An Kinds OF Watches and
Clocks Repaiie5, and warranted.
in addition 20 what have enumerated, keep
fol- sssortment ef SPECrAcLEs. colored and
plain glass. tlsn, GOLD PENS ani PENCILS.
SPOONS. FORKS, BUTTER KNIVES. aud 10
fact everything in The Jeuelry line. II fail 10
have on hand iust What customer may ueed,
will order per hisi express, wiihouttKira charge.
libcrslshare Of public ps,ronsgt is solicited.
Mas Z, istsy II. =. NAuGLE.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11

4 NAuTiON.-An persons are hereby notified
" not 70 harbor o. employ my son, PETER
hOusskl, Ia minor who has len tho parental
roof without any iust cause and ! am, therefore,
determined to collect al wages that rlay be due
hin, and will pay no debts Of bis coniraciine,
unless compelled By Law.
STEPHEN RoUssEY.
Frcnchville August l. lsfg. .3t.pd
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miscellaneous.
Settlement Notice,

IL persons knowing themselves inishs,, ;
n me, will please call and seltls At obcs. n
Books are NJ the Store Of whi,eouh Tcsssai
0sccola, Pa @. s. PERI
osceola, Pa. July 2f, Is6a-sn.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
A Farm for Sale or Rent.

V,IIE subscriber, reaidins near Frenchville, Gov
Il ington township, gives notice that he will
either sell or rent the well known farm, adjoining
Sol. Bauder farm,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
coNrAINING ss ACRES.

About FIFTY improved, having thereon house
aud barn, excellent water aud hue young orch
ard. Also, LOT for sale near the church.
no For further particulars, call IN person or
address the undersigned at Frenohyillc y. o.
AurlI:itpd STEPHEN ROUgsEY.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
IN TuE COURT OF CoNMoN PIrAS

WANrED- Too. 600 No. I eighteen inch
w SHINGLES, for vi hich the highest prics
viii be paid. WEAVER A nrTfs.
clsaraeld. July 81 is6g-tf
TAurioN.--Anprfsons art hereby cautioned
u against purchasing or IN any WAY mcdglinr
With tram of bay horscs, set oi double barnes.
pillow, shovel plos, I timber slcd. long tlcd,
! harrow, ycnrlinr calves ] binding chain, 5
beds aud bedding, cook stove, one paIior stove,
houschold and kitchen furniture. 5 acres Of rrass
On the ground. 4 acres Of cora IN tho ground. and
ihrce acres Of wheat In the around nos IN the
possession Of JOB Curry, Of Bell township, ss the
same belong to me and arr subject 10 ny order
LEWIS SMITH.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-08-11
Farm for Sale.
Containing FiftY-one Arrea

Thiriy.hve Of which are cleared and upd.,
state Of cultivation, besides being entir,l,
lain with coal and having thereon srer,.a 1Na
ing house, barn and other necessary outbvi,S'.-
together with enc orchard Of eIeslIsrt t4'ls y
All kindF. The farm adjoirs Baker. sn,G ~,
Witherow, near church and school bos,. =. -.
having never failing 'pring Of water. ~
Any further Information can BE- obt,i,,a,
calling on the premises, or addressing z ,be ~.
signed at New Millpori. -'s'
jyl4-Sm HENRY UuS7rp
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w A N T { d.
Wool Wool! Wool
MOSSOp
IN ruE CouRr on COMMON PIE

Desires 70 buy all the WOOL in the c'siy
which he viii pay the highest cash pris'' a..
goods. or both. % suit customers. ~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-02-11

SMALL Pox IN SAN FRANCIsco.-San
Francisco is doubled up with small pox
Infected houses are guarded by special
officers, and a strict quarantine enforced
The atmosphere of the city undergoes a
purifeation by continuous fumigation
with chlorine carted about the streets,
portable chlorine gen orators are kept IN
private houses and carried about III coat
pockets and passengers cling to the plat
forms OF street cars, refusing to ride inside
for fear of contagion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-02-11

A MASONIC INcIDEST.-A little Incl
dent containing some mystical interest
transpired in Wayne county, South Carol
ina, during the late war. Ii Is the follow
ing 1T was late at night. The husband
was absent, and the wife, alone with her
children, had retired. Three or four
soldiers rudely knocked at the door Of the
house, and demanded entrance and some
thing to eat. The good lady told them
that it was too late-that she had nothing
cooked-but fearing they would break the
door, she got out OF bed and opened it to
expostulate with them. They insisted
that she should cook something for them,
and while she was getting ready, and they
were roaming about the house, one of the
party, who seemed to be the leader. hap
pened to find copy Of Mackey's Masonic
Jurisprudence lying upon the side-table.
Turning it over he found the name Of the
poor woman's husband written on the fly
leaf. is this your husband's5 he inquir-
ed of the lady. Yes, sir Come boys,
right about-march and Immediately
the house was cleared and quietly closed.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-02-11

Billy" Hibbard, the wel-knoxn
Methodist, was apt to be pugnaciou- in
the pulpit. Il was well nigh impossible
for him II say amen " until he had
given the Five Points OF Calyinism a rap.
Once after he had been thus freeing his
mind, n good Presbyterian friend who had
been listening said, Brother Hibbard.
yof hurt my feelings by what you said
about 50 and 80 some point ot Calvin
istic doctrine. On was the reply, FL
am sorry you took that: | aimed that al
the devil, anl you stepped in and took the
blow instead. Don't get between me aud
the devil, brother, and you won't gei
hurt"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-02-11
SERIOUS FREsHET At DANBURY, Conn.

SERIOUS FREsHET At DANBURY, Conn
A dispatch from Bethel, Conn, states
that several dams in the Danbury river at
Danbury, broke away Sunday night and
caused great damage to life and property.
The Cohanxie dam broke away first and
the water rushed down and broke the
dams in the same stream, and kept on in
creasing III volume and power until 1t
reached the town, where it swept away
several dwelling houses and bridges.
Fifteen lives were lost, and the bodies
Of eleven Of them have been recovered.
Three men were standing on one OF the
bridges watching the water as it rushed
down, but before they could reach the
shore the bridge upon which they were
standing was carried away, and they were