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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

EccENTRIcITY OF GENIus.-There is
scarcely case on record where there
existed greater antagonism between
an author and his pen than in the case
of Sir William Hamilton. In reading
his pure aud limpid language, it is
hard to realize that he was not a
ready writer. But while he occupied
the chair of logic and metaphysics in
the University of Edinburgh, and ev.
cry day delivering from it those lee.
lures on metaphysical science which
have made him famous throughout
the world, he could never take his pen
at any time and write certain re-
quired amount. Indeed, he always
took mp his pen with extreme reuc-
tanee Owing to this aversion to com.
position, he was often compelled to sit
up all night in order to prepare the
lecture which was to be the wonder
and admiration Of every person who
heard it the next day. This lecture
he wrote roughly and rapidly, and it
was copied and corrected by his wife
in the next room. Sometimes it was
not finished by nine o'clock in the
morning, and the weary wife had fall
len asleep, only TO be wakeful and
ready, however, when he appeared
with fresh copy
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
An Astonished Court.

A few days ago, says the New Or.
leans Piedyune, an old lady and Q
young one found themselves in Court
charged with disturbing the peace
The officers statement was clearly
given, and certainly disclosed an equ;l
culpability in both. 1t was evident,
However, that the Court inclined ia.
vorablc judgment 10 the youngest, ,and
the scales Of jutice were rapidly tip
ping in her favor:
"Why did you abuse this young Ia,
dy Z" the magistrate demanded Of the
old one.
81 had right toY was the calm
reply.
"What was she doing 2"
excepting company with a very i'm.
proper character"
"Ani what is that to you Z"
"She's my daughter"
ooh, indeed and you think that
person was an improper character 2"
~ do, sir. :"
"DO you know who he was p
81 don't know his name. I've seen
him frequently proving around after
night"
And then, Ms il aetuated by sudden
impulse, the old lady adjusted her
spectacles, peered cautiously at the
Court from under her great sun-bon-
net, and then exclaimed:
"Good lack good lack! Why you
are the man !"
"Me! me p exclaimed the astonish-
ed Court. "Me, woman did you say
me"
Again the spectacles were adjusted,
and the curious gaze prolonged, while
the old lady nodded her head at inter-
walls
ayes, yes, it's the same ugly face.
I'm sure Of il but I'll forgive you
this time-Tll forgive you" And the
old lady hobbled away, leaving the
Court gasping with astonishment, and
unable to interposo an objection to her
departure.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
A Bit Of Romance.

The New York Sun tells a sad and
romantic incident Of the career Of the
benefactor whose death two hemis.
pheres are mourning:
A number Of years ago, when Mr..
Peabody was Just entering upon his
career Of success as business man, in
Baltimore, he met by chance, in the
street, poor girl who was but a
child, but whose pleasing face and
gentle manner attracted his notice.
Questioning her as to her parentage
and surroundings, he found her in
every way worthy his regard, and a
fit subject for his benefaction. He at
once adopted her as his ward, and
gave her an education. As she ad.
vanced in age, her charms of person
as well as the brightness of her intel.
lect won the affection OF her benefac.
tor. Through this relationship, he
had ample opportunity of watching
her progress, and day by day her hold
upon his affections grew stronger. At
length, as the ward bloomed into
womanhood, though much her senior
in years, Mr. Peabody offered her his
hand and fortune. Gratefully appre-
ciating his generosity, and acllnowl-
edging her at tachment for him as
almost father, she with great feeling
confessed that honor compelled her to
decline the acceptance Of this his
greatest act Of generosity, informing
her suitor that her affections had been
given to another, clerk in the employ
of her benefactor.
Though sadly disappointed and
grievously shocked, the philantbropist
sent for his clerk, and learning from
him that the engagement had been of
long duration, Mr. Peabody at once
his successful rival in bust
ness, and soon after gave bis benedc.
ton upon the marriage Of his ward.
This, it is said, was the first blow his
heart received, and it is possible that
from this episode came the inspiration
that made the future of Mr. Peabody
80 universally distinguished, and has
his name famous as the
friend of his race.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

SuNsHINE,-Wcadvise everybody to
live on the sunny side Of their houses.
The room in which the family spends
most Of its time should be on the side
on which the sun can find its way into
it. Let the paiior, !. il DO scion
used, be on the shady side. We OBJ.
serve that there is not a cotlagcr so
ignorant that will not set her plants,
If she has taste enough to grow them,
in the east window in the morning,
and at noon carry them to q south
window, and 10 the afternoon put them
in n west window But perhaps she
is careful to keep her children in the
shade, and her precious self, so far as
possible, out Of the rays of the sun.
The plants, in obedience to natural
law, are kept in the shade, suffer in
consequence.
Light is beginning TO be considered
a great curative agent, and we appre-
hcnd that the time is not far distant
when there will be sun baths. CORR.
dors with glass roofs will be so adjust
cd that persons can properly remove
their clothing and take "a bath in the
sun for an hour or two, much to the
improvement Of their health.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

A couple in the northern part oI
Connecticut, who had got tired Of mar,
ried lie, determined to sever their
matrimonial bonds few years since,
but being rather short OF stamps, they
could not pay the money necessary
for procuring a divorce, and hit upon
this plan: Going TO the minister who
had married them, they stated their
case, but he, after scratching his head
told them there was no way but
TO 20 10 Court. "But hold" says he
II have IL You promised to live TO-
gcther until death should YOU part
Come out into the yard" Going out
he seized a cat, and directing Tom Il
take hold Of the head, and Kate the
tail, and pull hard, he raised an ax
and with the words, "Now death doth
you part let fall, dividing the cat.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
A Rash Promise.

The Portland Argus tells the follow
ing story of young lady who is n
pupil at one Of the schools in that city,
and who has already, it seems, beaten
her father at mathematics.
She modestly proposed that if her
father would give her only one cent
on one day, and double the amount
on each successive day for Just one
month, she would pledge herself never
TO ask of him another cent Of money
as long as sho lived. pateriamiias,
not stopping to run over the figures
in his head, and not supposing it would
amount to a large sum, was glad to
accept the offer at once, thinking il
also favorable opportunity to include
a possible marriage dowry in the fu-
ture. At the twenty.filh dav he
became greatly alarmed, lest if he
complied with his own acceptance be
might be obliged TO be declared u
bankrupt on his own petition"
But at the thirtioth day the young
girl demanded only the pretty sum Of
S5,3GS,7O9.12. The astonished mer-
chant was only too happy TO cancel
the claim by advancing a handsome
cash payment for his folly in allowing
himself to give a bond-or his word
he considered as good as a bond
without noticing the consideration
therein expressed, and by promising
to return to the old custom Of advanc-
ing smaller sums daily until otherwise
ordered.
If the old gentleman had fulfilled
his promise, his gushing daughter
would have had, upon the receipt Of
the thirty-first payment, the snug lit.
tie sum Of sl0,73L4lS.24.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
Mormon Conundrums.


Here in Utah, where the social re-
lations are established upon the barn.
yard principles of matrimony, we
have relationships, both of affinity
and consanguinity that are not laid
down by Blackstone, nor any other
author; we therefore ask few ques-
tions upon the subject, and respectfully
ask answers from our eastern friends.
First-lfa a man marries two sisters
at one wedding, and has children by
both Of them, what relation are tho
children TO each otherg Also, in such
case, is not their mother their aunt;
and ifso, could they not be said to be
born without n mother, being the off
spring of their aunt.
Scc0nd--lf q man marries two of
his own nieces (sisters) at one time,
and has children by both of them,
what relation are those children to
each otherj and also, what is tho
blood relation they bear 70 their faith
er and mother respectively
Third-lf man marries bis sons
widow, who isa daughter (bya former
husband) Of one OF his own wives, and
has children by both Of them. and
then dies-and If then one of his own
sons by some other wife marries both
these widows, and has children by both
of them, what relation are all these
children 70 each other, one and all,
severally and individually? and what
is the combined relationship, both of
affinity and consanguinity, of these
children and their parents, uucles,
aunts,and grandmothers respectively
Before entering upon the solution of
these questions il might be well for
the students TO first figure up the con-
sanguinity existing between tho
speckled pullet and the rcd rooster.
Salt Lake Reporter
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
NEW SERIES--V0L. 10, NO. 23
/" EUCHRE.',

Gaily the gambolier
shuflled the pack,
Dealt EN- from bottom, and
Turned up a Jack.
Scratching lucifcr,
Lit his old stump
Hoop-a-lai hoop-a-lai
Diamonds is trumpl
"Pass," said the nobby one,
Slipping old rye;
"Down y wuiled the gambolicr;
"Next," the reply.
Playing his "heavy papes,"
Each with a thump;
"Ont" yelled the nobby one
Hearts good trump
llark J twas the gambolier,
breathing O name
Straight on his bugle-horn,
shoulder-hit came;
Gamely, with mawleys up,
At It they jump,
Enter an officer.
Club is the trump.
lone" against both Of EN-,
Sailed in the blue
Lifting a stunning hand,
Marched Of the two.
Sporting 'the island" suit,
Like 4 or lump,
Gambolier, nobby onel
Spade is the trumpl
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

MIssrp A CHANoE.-lt is said that
the Niceroy Of Egypt presented to
the Empress Of France on her recent
visit TO witness tho opening of the
Suez Canal, a diadcm Of diamonds
valued at six millions offrancs. What
chance our President missed 1T
he had been present on that grand
occasion, the Egyptian magpate might
have made him donation of, at least,
an Arabian horse or u dromedary.
Grant should have been there. What
a pity
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
ny AGATE.

am dying, mortals, dying.
HArk the old year lowly sighing,
As his sands are cbbing fast.
Dying, morials, am dying,
feebly gasping, family signing,
hurmuring on the midnight blast.
Bells are knelling, slowly knelling
My last minutes tolling, telling,
To the arches of the night;
But know that on tomorrow
They will cease their wall Of sorrow,
Pealing forth with carols light.
am neeting, mortals. fleeting,
And eternity am greeting,
But your records with me bear.
AT my leaving, age is grieying,
And ieebleness its deep sigh heaving,
That they soon will join me there.
But my outing rings no pouting
From gay youth with laughter shouting,
As it halls with joyous cheer,
registering, greeting, welcome meeting,
Nexing my last moments ilecting,
Thar vain STRIPPING, pert "New Year"
He is coming with gay strumming,
Trumpets blowing, ifing, drumming,
In his holiday array.
AZ my inning, just such SHINING,
Feasting, Haunting, fooling, grinning,
Did these mortals then display.
But his ending, when he's bending
Der the graves that Time is sending
Years as well as living men,
Hearts now gladdest may be saddest,
Youth the gayesi may be maddest,
With the sorrows he may send
Then with tokens Of hearts broken,
Tears and death, and words rash spoken,
He like me his load will bear.
Burdend with ten thousand MORNINGS,
Envy, hatred, blightings, seornngs.
Hearts low sunk in blank despair.
But Of warnings We are needless,
And the Corners will be needless,
Ring and shout as ye may do
As yc have done with my fathers,
And me, whom Time with them now gather,
So will ye act unto the New.
Then shout away, ye foolish people,
Ring the bells from every steepls,
Pcaling on the Wintry blast.
Ire with me the New is slumbtring,
With their fooling and their mummering,
Thousands will have known their last.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

An invention for catching mail bags
at railroad stations while the train is
passing, has recently been perfected
by John Foreman Of Pottstown. II
was successfully tested last week,
catching the mail bags iron a train
at the rate OF 80 miles an hour. A
patent has been applied for.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

(Which arc the most uttermosi
parts of the earth z" asked school
teacher of one ofhis boys. "The parts
where are the most women" answer.
ed the head OF the class. "What do
you mean by that, Brown z" asked
the teacher, II mean, was the reply,
"that where there are the most wo-
men, there is the most uttered"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

GENIUS AND LABOR. is no man,
business whether he has genius or not
work he must, whatever be is, but qui.
city and steadily; and the natural and
uniorced results of such work will be
always the thing that God meant him
to do, and will be his best No agon-
les nor hearLrendings will enable him
to do any better. If he be a great
man, they will be great things; if a
small man, small things; but always
ifihus peacefully done, good and right
always, il rcstlessly and ambitiously
done, false, hollow and despicable.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

The small negroes of the country
may find something to interest them
in the following from Texas paper
awe want, this Office, an intelligent
freed boy, not under twelve years o.
age, TO learn the incidents of the
printers business-chop wood, make
tres, nurse the baby, run the roller,
etc. Good wages paid. None but
moral youths need apply. No i'm
portance attached to religious qualif
cations"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

A short timc ago, a close-fsted
farmer on tho Sandy river, in Maine,
died, after devising 81 to his only son.
The old gentleman was duly buried
in the venerable churchyard, which
suffered terrible washing away by
the late food, and a short time ago
bis body was found opposite the sous
place, having been brought down
The river a long distance. When the
tender-hearted son was informed Of
the fact. he made the touching re-
mark Probably conc back after that
dollarw
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

A clergyman addressed his female
auditory as follows "Be not proud
that our blessed Lord paid your sex
the distinguished honor of appearing
first TO a female after the resurrection,
for it was only done that the glad
tidings might be spread the sooner."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

An trishman, with a heavy bundle
on his shoulder, riding on the front Of
a horse car, was asked why he did not
set bis bundle on the platform. He
replied "Be jabers, the horses have
enough to drag me. III carry the
bundle"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

An lrishman leaning against a lamp
post, as q funeral procession was pas
sing, was asked who was dead. ~
can't exactly say, sur said he. "but
| presume it's the iintleman In the
coffin"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
Notice TO Landowners
srnvrYoR Grxrn,L's 0rFIcE,
HanufsurRe. Pa. Oct. %. $50

HARnIsnrRc, Pa, Oct y, lses.J
To the Owners Of Unscatcd Lands;
In obedience to An Act of Assembly, approved
the eighth day Of April, one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty nine. you sre hereby notified that
the County Land Lien Dncket' containing the
list Of unpatenied lands for ccarioid county pre-.
pa-cd under the Act Of Assembly of the 2oth Of
Nav. one thousand eight hundred and sixly
and the supplement thereto hns this day been
forwarded to the Prothonotary Il the county, at
whose oaico Il may be examined. The liens can
only be lquadaicd by the payment Of the pur-
chase money. interest and fees, and receiving pat
cnts through this Department.
JACOB NJ. CAMPBELL,
Nov. i0-Sm Surveyor General.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

The love ofacross woman, IT is said,
is stronger than the love of any other
female individual. Like vinegar, the
affections of a high strung woman,
never spoil It's The sweet wine that
becomes aCiialatcc, 20. tho sour wine.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

"At what hour do you dine, my
dear z" asked lady Of little girl
"When papa comes homo.' "And
when does your papa come home y
ayust before dinner, ma am
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
THOS. S. WA SHBURN,
SCALER OF LOGS,

Glen Hope, Clearfield County, Penn'a.
THE subscriber has devoted much time and
attention to the SCALING OF LOGS. and
takes this method Of offering his services to those
who may need them. Any further information
can be had by addressing as above. je2O-tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

A lady in kentucky is reported to
have died from immoderato laughter
over the arrest Of General Butler for
srealis@ s~nons. Sd
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
DR.. M. L. KLINE,
S U r G EON DENTIST.

.HAVING located in Walaceton, Clcarfeld
IL county, Pa offers his professional services
TO the people Of that place and the surrounding
country. All work guaranteed, and charges mod
crate. [oct.lS, ,'69-n.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
CHARLES SCHAFER,
LAGER BEER BREWER,

HAVING rented Mr. Enttes' Brewery he
II hopes by strict attention to business and
the manufacture Of superior article Of BEER
to receive the patronage Of all the old and many
new customers. Aug. 25, tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
DENTAL PARTNERSHIP,

G. DR.. A. NJ. HILLS,
UlYfp Desires to inform his patrons, and the
laelie geacrally. 'hut he hasAssociated with him
q the practice Of Dentistry,
S. p. SHAW, d. ID. s.,
shs Is graduate Of the Philsdelphia Dental
e'ilege, aud therefore has the highest aitesia-
sons q professional skill. All work DOM IN
~ ohcs I viii hold myself personally responsi-
~ ior being done in the most satitfaetory man
~ aud highest order ef the profession.
"a established practice Of twenty-five years IN
w w place enables me to speak to my patients
~ confidence
Engagements FROM a distance should be made
Y letter lev day. before the patient designs
"nitg. Juno 4, is0s.ly.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22

IL matters not what n man loses, II
he saves his soul but, if be loses his
soul, it matters not what be saves
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
AUCTIONEER.

HNHE undersigned will attend to the calling and
Il crying Of sales anywhere within the limits Of
Clear6eld county, on short notice Charges rea.
sonable. Address CHARLES II. HENsEL,
n24-3mpd Smiths Mills, Cearheld Co., Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
DR.. j. P. RuRcHEIELp.

Late Surgeon ofthe SD Reg meni. Pennsylvania
Volunteers, having returned from the Army
offers his professional services to the citizens
Of Clearheld county.
re- Professional calls promptly atteu led TO-
oGee on Second street. formerly occupied BY
Dr. Woods faprA ,'66-tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
THE
"CLEABrIELD REPUBLICAN,
EsrApLisnnD IN isar.
The largest circulation Of any News
paper in North Central
Pennsylvania,
Terms of Subscription.

II paid in advance, or within moaths...sa 90
II paid after 3 and before months......... . so
II paid after the expiration of0 months. 90
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
DR.. s. j. HAYES,
SURGEON @ DENTIST.

Office on Main St, Curwcnsviile, Pa,
NJ ILL mako professional visits, Tor the con.
w venience Of the public, comms ncing in
April, 1869. rs follows. via
Luthersburg- First Friday Of every month.
Ansonviile-First Monday Of every nonth.
Lumber City-First Thursday Of every month.
Spending two days 10 either place. All orders
ior work should be presented on the day Of his
arrival at each place.
re- Teeth extracted by tho application Of
local anesih esia comparatively without pain.
All kindi Of Dental work guaranteed.
n. B.-The pnblic will please notice. that Dr..
H., when not engaged in the above vifits, may
be found in bis Office. In Curwensvillo, Pa
Curwensville, Feb. 4, 1863. fs-s2
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
DR.. ]. E. WOODS,

PHYSICIAN 4 SURGEON.
Having removed 10 Ansonvillc, Pa, offers bis
professional services to the people Of that nsst
and the surrouuipg country. al calls promptly
attended 10, fDcc. 3 Gm pd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
Cards.
JEFFERSON LITZ

P HYSICIAN & EON.
HAVING located at osceola, Pa, offers his
IL professional services to the people of that
place and surrounding country.
N'a-All calls promptly attended to. Office
and residence on Curtin st., formerly occupied
oy Dr. Kline. myl9.ly
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
j. n. KLINE, M. D.,
P MUSICIAN & SURGEON

HAVING located ct Pennfeld, Pa, offers his
IL professional services to the people of that
place and surrounding country. All calls promptly
attended to. oct. lS-u
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-12-22
SURVEYOR,

THE undersigned offers his services as Sur
veyor. and may be found at his residence, in
Lawrence township. Letters will reach him di.
rected to Clearfeld, Pa.
may 7-tf JAMES MITCHELL,
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Job Work.
NJ nN~ar

Single quire....".s2 SO 6quircs, pr. quire,sl 70
quircs, Pr quirc, ? 90 Over Q, per qnirc, l 50
HANDBILLs.
sheet, rs or lesss2 90 sheet, 25 or lesss5 90
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Over 25 Of each of above at prOportionaie rates
GEO. B. GooDLANDER,
Editor and Proprietor.
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THE REPUBLICAN,.
-1@s
CLEARFIELD, PA.
THE DYING YEAR.

WEDNESDAY MORNING. DEC. %. 1869
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-21
DENTISTRY

nR. d. l.. BOOZER, grateful for the liberal
~ patronage he has received from the citizens
OF this city and the surrounding District, during
the past year, respectfully announces that he now
permanently establishes himself in Columbia. All
operations on tho natural Teeth faithfully ptr-
formed. ARTIFICIAL CASES, in every approved
among which he wonld call special attention to
that known as Reynolds Patent; and of his sue
cess in constructing Artificial Cases by this beau
iful and durable process he is enabled, with con-
hdence, to refer to his patients and to the
patentee. Offico on Main street, over First Ma
tional Bank. Jams