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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

Nor DEcfDED.-The License qucs-
tion is still undecided as We go to
press. Should the Hotels now apply.
ing, fail to obtain license we will have
a mighty dry season in this neck Of
woods. There will be grand open.
ing for some cnterprising Good Tom.
plars, who do not drink, TO carry on a
lively campaign against King Alcohol,
while disabled ia this manner.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
PEACE PROCLAIMED.
THE WAR OVER IN CLEARFIELD
KNOX TOWNSHIP QUIET.

Nearly all the Contrdbdnds going back
10 their old masters but nary one
going 10 old Massachusetts,, iohere
they cere loped so long and so ioell.
IN consequence Of the above facts. p. SHORT,
| Of the old "Short Shoe Shop" would an
uouncc TO his numerous patrons, and the people
Of Clearield county at large, that he has nov .
arst rate lot Of good material ju't received frora
the Bast, and is prepared on snort notice 70 mate
and mend Boots and Shoes, at bis new shop IN
Grahams row. lie Is satisfied that he can pleNe
ail fualess II might be some intensely loyal stay
at home patriots.) He is prepared 10 sell low for
Cash or Country Produce. Don't forget the
Shop-next door to Showers A Graham's storc,
on Market street, Clearheld, Pa, and kept BY a
fellow commonly called
jy2,'67-y "sHORTf.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
NoS.ExPLoslvE KEROSENE LAMP

NoN.ExPLosivE KEROSENE LAMP
Constructed on Sir Humphrey Davy's
plan. The most eminent scientific
men pronounce it absolutely safe
under all circumstances, both from
breaking and explosion. 1t gives
twice as much light from same sized
wick. 1t uses 3s per cent. less oil,
It is ornamental and durable, and
lasts lifetime. 1t gives no odor in
burning, if turned ever so low. The
sleadincss of the flame is especially
wonderful. IL is q successful rival OF
gas at trifliDg expense. Call and
examine the article. For sale by
IL. f. Biglcr & Co, Clearfeld, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

Tho clcrgymcn Of the Central Penn.
sylvania Conference Of tho Methodist
Episcopal Church assembled in Lew.
isIown two weeks ago, aud transacted
the usual Conference business. The
next session will be held in Carlisle
Pa, in March, 1871. The following
are the statistical returns for the past
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

Ne Lawrence Flood, whom nearly
all our raitmon know 10 bo a clever
fellow, gives notice in our advertising
columns, that he is fully prepared to
accommodate those who may favor
him with their patronage during the
rafting scason-or at any other time
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
died

Ia ciearfeld, on Tuesday, March 18th, 1870
ANNIE NJ, daughter Of lluaH and Manr 4
DAuonrnrY aged year, 10 months and Is days
In Lawrence township, on March 2Sd 1870
Mrs. ELIZABETH DERRICK aged o2 years, )
months aud ~ days.
Al his residence in Burnside, Pa, on Tuesday
March ga, 1870, WILLIAM c. IRWIN, In III,
slst year Of his age
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
To WHOM NAV CoNoERN-Tl

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Those
of our subscribers who now receive
the Republican either through the
Clearfsld Postofice or by Carrier,
who intend changing their residence
on the LIST of April, will please inform
us Of the fact, that We may make the
necessary changes on our books.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

The card of George c. Kirk, Esq
will be found in this issue. Mr.. Kirk
is a competent and worthy man, and
will do all in his power TO render
himself agreeable and prompt in bus
mess.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

Another LAWYER. learn that
Mr. James S. Smith, who the past
season has taught the High School
in this place with great satisfaction,
was last week, sworn in as an
Attorney, and is therefore entitled TO
practice in all the Courts of this
county. 1t is reported that he passed
nm examination highly creditabIc to
any one, and will therefore make a
good lawyer, aGer little practice
and attention to business.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
Tur Nrw FIRM.-The substantia

TUX NEw FIRM.-The substantial
and enterprising Hardware and Tin
ware Manufacturing firm of Messrs.
Merrell & Bigler, has been succeeded
by Mcssrs. II. F Biglcr 4 Co, who
are now ready TO wait upon their
numerous patrons at the old stand on
Second street. See their advertise
ment elsewhere.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

Shawls, white goods, linens, notions
trimmings, embroidcries, laces, edging,
ladies and gcntlemen's furnishing
goods, &c, at REEDS.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

AccIDEsr-Mr Joseph l.. Thomp.
son, of Lawrence township, got one
of his ankles badly hurt on Friday
last, while rafting in timber. lie
seems to bc particularly unfortunate.
His wife aud several members of the
family having been sick nearly all
winter. and one of his children died
a short time ago besides, he also lost
valuable horse He is an honest
and industrious citizen, and deserves
the sympatllies Of his neighbors.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

Having selected my stock with
great care, purchasers will fnd as
handsome line of goods as can be
found in any market, and the prices
will speak for themselves. wM. REED,
Market street, Clcarfcld, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
NEW BOOT AND SHOE SHOP.
EDWARD MACK.

ANNs AhhhhA ~ ffNf
VNnE propristor has entered into the BOOT d
SHOE business at the above stand, and
is determined not 10 DO outdouo either In quail
iy or price for his work. Special attention
will bo paid TO manufacturing sewcd work. lie
has on hand a large lot Of Ercnch Kip and
Calf skins, Of the very best quality. The oiti'
rens Of Clearheld and vicinity are respectfully
invited to give hin trial. No charge for calls
novq,' 6tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

PAY YouR TAxEs-The new tax
bill passed for this county, will be
found in another column. This meas
ure should receive the attention of
every taxpayer, because all have u
joint interest in knowing what duties
arc incumbent upon them, SO us to
enable them to pay their taxes
promptly in compliance with tho act.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

Prints, delaines, ginghams, muslins,
dress goods, ladies coatings and coats,
at REEDS.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
SUSQUEHANNA HOUSE,

CurwcnsvIIIe, CIearfieId county, Pa.
FINnIS old and we'll established Hotel, besuti-
i fully situated on the basks Of the susque.
hanna, in the borough Of curwenville, hs, been
leased for a term Of years by the undersigned
Il has been entinely rehtted, and Is nov open to
the public generally and the travelling commu-
uity In particular. No pains will be spared to
render guests comfortable while tArrying at this
house. Ample Stablng room for the secommo-
dation oftsams. Charges moderate.
Jan. l. 6g.tf WM. NJ. JEFfRIES.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

Tho firm of Fullerton & Mcpherson
has been dissolved. The business will
be carried on at the old stand by
Mr.. McPherson. See notice,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
Boots aud Shoes.
DANIEL CONNELLY,
Boot and Shoe Manufacturer,

ULEANFTEbD, FAs
HAs just received 6ne lot Of French CALF
SKINS. and is now prepared to mannfae-
turc everything In his line at the lowest 6gures.
lie will warrant his work to be as represented.
lie respectfully solieits a call. at his shop on
Market street, second door west Of the postofhee,
where he will do all in his power to render salts
faction. Some hne Cater tops on hand.
myQ,6T.y DANIEL CONNOLLY.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

Spring Styles - New Goods - at
prices nearly and many goods as low
MS before the war, at RETDs.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
THE AMERICAN HOUSE,

Curwensviiie, Cieariield county. Pa.
rINHB undersigned has leased this old and long
established hotel. formerly kept ty Major
Isaac Bioon,) situate in a ceniral portion Of tho
town. aud has entirely edited aud Ire furnished
IT, Atd re modelled the staSling. 90 ss to make 1t
an object, hereafter, fer the travelling public to
paironiIo this large ane eommodous house.
Jan. 10, 7O-tE T. JEFF. BLOOM.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

The following appointments were
made by the Conference previous to
adjournment:
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
SALT LICK HOUSE.
cILLILAND, PROPRIETOR.

UNHE present occupant, like bis predecessor, has
i spared no pains in refting this we'll known
house. situated on the river bank at Salt Lick, so
as to accommodate the public generally..and the
raflmen and lunbernen in particular. Ills table
and bar will be supplied with the best the market
affords. due share Of public patronage solicited.
Salt Lick, Feb ?, lSfO-3m.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
educational.
MISS H. s. SWANS
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

cLEARFIELD, PA.
VNHE SPRING TERM Of twenty-five weeks,
Il will commence on Monday, Fob. a. 1871.
Primary department will be added to the
School this fall for which the services Of com
petent instructor have been engaged. And no
effort will be spared 10 render this department
attractive and instructive.
.l TERMS OF TUITION.
Reading, orihography Writing, Object Les
sons, Primary Arithmetic and Primary
Geography, per half term, tof eleven
weeks sl..................................., IS 90
History, Local and descriptive Geography
with Map Drawing, Grammar, Mental
and Written rithmetic...........-......... G 50
Algebra and the Sciences 90
Instruction In instrumental music. ie.......... 10 90
Oil painting ~ 90
wax WORK .s....ss w
For full particulars send for Circular.
clearheid, Aug. rs, ls69-pd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
@larkets.
ClearfeId Markets.

n.----.-l -ssLiy - nIvnARD nfoss0Pi Wholesale
and Retail Dealer In Dry Goods, Groceries, Pro-
visions &c., Market street, Clearfeld, Pa.
CLEARFIELp. Pa. March 20 $50.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
NEW BOOT AND SHOE SHOP

THE subscriber having latcly started a new
boot and Shoe shop In Cnrwensvillo, on
Main street. opposite joseph Il. Twins Drug
tore, respectfully announces TO the public that
he IL prepared 10 manu'acturo all styles Of Boots
aud Shoes. and everything IN his line, on short
notice. Tie also keeps on hand good assort.
ment Of rsady-rnadc work, which be will sell
cheap for cash or country produce.
ocii7.u lshsl LEWIS :. moss.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

HORRIBLE DEArH.-Ihe ELK Demo
crdt says: "Another sad accident oc.
Cured in this county on Tuesday
last, this time at Mill Creek, by which
an interesting little daughter of John
Alt, aged three years, came to its
death. 1t appears that at about four
o'clock on tho afternoon in question
the mother Of the little sufferer left
the child alone in the house, and pro.
ceeded TO tho mill, short distance
away, where the husband was at work.
After a lapse of about fifteen minutes,
she returned to the house, when she
found her little darling lying upon the
floor burned TO crisp, yet still alive
but human skill availcd nothing, as it
lived but a few hours, when it was
relieved from all bodily suffering
The exact cause of the accident is not
known, but il is supposed that while
playing with tho fire in the stove It's
clothing became ignited, and in the
absence of its mother was thus shock
ingly burned "
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30


REcoRDER's OFFIcE.-Below will be
found the number Of Deeds entered
for record in this Office for the week
ending Monday, March 2sth, 1870,
together with the names Of the grant
ors and grantees, where situated, and
the consideration
Deed Of Lewis plubell to Joseph Riquet, for rs
perches in oovington township; 5000.
Deed Of Richard Mossop to Iabeth Glenn,
for LOG acres in Bell township 81.
Deed Of s. NJ. DiokermAn 10 A. c. Hopkins, for
2tS acres in Jordan townships $4,000.
| Deed Of William Jones to Walter Barrett, ior
| hve lots in Clesrhed; So
Deed Of Munson A Hoop TO Dolph Brothers for
lot In Chester llill 500.
Deed Of William and George Albert to Henry
Albert, for 10 acres in Bradford township t25o.
Deed Of Maria and Henry Waple to William
George aud Henry Albert, for undivided one
eighth Of 1870 acres in Bradford township $3.50.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

S. L. Bowman, Professor at Dickinson College,
member Of Emory Quarterly Conference.
7. p. Eye, President Of Irving Female College,
member Of Mechanicsburg Quarterly Conference.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30
DANvILLR DISTRICT

W. L. spottswOod, President, and II. A. curran,
Professor, in Williamsport Dickinson Seminary,
members Of Mulberry Street Quarterly Conference,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-30

;. ,. ". BITS.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19

New ORLEANS MERCHANTs.-A friend thought we
rather upon the merchants of New Orleans
in recent article upon the politics of the State In
proof that we did not give them half they deserve
republish the following from the Times of that city.
1t is speaking of the shameful indeed criminal remiss-
ness in registering by those excessively gentee people
who repudiate politics and politicians:
The delinquency is chiefly of that class of citizens
who complain most and suffer most from bad legisla
ton and dishonest government. The merchants ira
ders large propretors and capitalists appear to be in
different to the obligation perform their share in the
government. They complain loudly that the politics
of tie State and city entirely controlled by small
politicians, professional office seekers and corrupt ad-
venturers and yet who is more responsible therefor
than themselves? A small number OF citizens are con-
santly struggling to elevate the character Of pol
tics and of candidates for public Offices but they have
no aid nor even countenance from the majority of the
more respectable classes. Indeed man who barely
does his duty in this regard ncurs the damaging repu
ation of politician and suffers thcrcirom in his pri
Vate affairs.
people who thus abandon and repudiate their
most important duties ought not to complain if the Of
fees should fall into the hands of the ignorant and dis
honest 1t is q vindcaton of the representative anC
popular character Of institutions that the agent
ected by the voters should embody their will and char
acteristics If the majority of the voters of the
class of nonproducers obbers, spectators and row
dies it ought not to be expected that the representa-
tives should be of the honest, intelligent and mora
class which stays from the polls, and scorns to ming
with the common crowd of suffragans.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19

Editors have frstrate time in Texas. The ladies'
of a town down there have given to the editor of
paper an embroidered shirt which contains pictorial
history of Texas, including the war with Mexico the
meeting of the first legislature, and also pictures of
the fruits and cereals of the State, all worked in red
worsted. The editor wore a shirt in his life,
and he thought it was a banner for the temperance
procession which to come off the next week. So
he made little speech of thanks in which he said ne
would fling it out forever to the breezes of heaven,
that they might kiss its folds and until his hand pal
sled it should never be trailed in the dust-never!"
The ladies didn't understand him; and when he talked
about its trailing they blushed, and said they were
sorry they made it too long. But committeeman
took the editor aside and explained the shirt to him in
Il Whisper and the next day he appeared at the office
with that shirt mounted bis coat, and he wrote
four columns of explanation for his paper. The shirt
is much admired by the boys of the town. and when
ever the editor goes out for walk they follow him in
regiments studying the history of Texas and the fine
arts off the back of it. Exchange.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19
The South aDGster1l,
SHREVEPORT:



NARROW GUAGE RA1LRoADs.-We recently repub-
lished from English paper description OF marrow"
gulge railroad in Wales which was marvel Of cheap
ness and efficiency. Such system OF ro"Gs tapping
the Southern Pacific would have magical effect in
deveIopinr the vast resources Of Texas. The New o.
leans Times repuhishes the following upon this sab
iect from the Engineering Magazine, said to be high
authority on such matters
awe are on the brink of a era in railways
the era of narrow guage railway-an era OF renewed
activity, when every village, almost every tarmstead
NAV have its railway, andf such an era be at hand,
is mainly because the Fare engine, by its increased
power bv its adaptation to curves its economy IN rails
and freedom from oscillation has rendered possible
The new and lighter and cheaper roads will outVe IN
usefulness as in diminished COsness, the OLD broad
guage railways to be constructed short or rugged
lines no more"
II this is reliable it would to indicate one OF
the most extraordinary practical revolutions of the age
Fiarle whose name is given to the above engine, is
an English engineer. who bad given the subject
thorough consideration, and demonstrated practically
in Wales that railways of the the ghtest construction
and narrowest guage may accomplish the work once
deemed possible only by the heaviest rails, broadest
guage and heaviest locomotives. three-foot guage
has been pronounced by British engineers in India
sufficient for the requirements OF trade which in
cudes the transpOr of such bulky trelghts as
cotton and rice. According to the London Times,
distinguished engineers in England assert that with
Farlie engines they would manage the heaviest traffic
and travel in the world In England there is short
railroad fourteen miles in length, of only two feet
guage, which has proved most profitable to share
holders and useful to the public There other like
roads of two feet six inches guage. In Belgium there
is road of three feet four inches; in India of four
feet in Sweden and Norway several of three feet six
inches; on Mt Cenis of three feet and now en-
cineers in Europe who have given this matter most
attention, prefer guage of two feet six inches or
three feet. Their common speed, even in the crooked
mountain regions of Wales and Norway, is said to be
from fifteen to eighteen and half miles per hour,
and their cost at three-hfths that of ordinary
railway. The improved machines employed upon
these roads combine ligbness great trace power and
perfect evenness of movement, and thus obVate the
trouble of excessive oscillation Of locomotives on mar
row railways, which originated the necessity for broad
guages.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19

Yesterday had the pleasure of making the &C.
quaintance of Mr.. Charles Babcock, the polite and
agreeable agent of the South Pacific Railroad. He in
forms us that the road will be completed in October to
Neosho, thirteen miles from the line OF the Indian
Territory making it the nearest route from Texas to
st. Louis and the East-saving hundred and fifty
miles of travel and 81 so fare also that that the road
is running stock express trains to St. Louis without
change of cars or any detention except for wood and
water The road is connected with Texas by the Ell
Paso Mail Company line of fourhorse coaches which
are now running through from Sherman, Texas tri-
weekly, making close connections
Bonham Tex News
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19

A Paris letter says: Among the many proposals
to arrest the march of the Prussian the most remark
able is one which appeared this morning signed A
Frenchwoman.'. The Frenchwoman begs 10000 other
sisters in Germany to at once to Paris, when with
&c, 600 Frenchwomen they will throw themselves be-
the contending armies. This, says the French
woman, with some historical accuracy prevented the
Greeks and the Romans from killing each other. )
Another gentleman requests patriot of wealth to
hand him over 100000 ancs in order to enable him
to make machine capable of destroying the whole
Prussian army"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19

1t is no sin to be we'll up in the classics. Iiakm
Dutton not. But he loved the American fair. In
fact, he loved two of them Those two felt emotions
of love toward 'Liakim. And they quarreled about
him like two Kilkenny pusses. Consequence all
three were brought into court 'Liakim, being the
cause of the struggle, was thus addressed by his
Honor: "And so these were fighting over you ?"
s. | believe so, sir" q You are a sort of Andonis
then ~ Sir? inquired 'Liakim his eyes protruding
and shade of pallor creeping into his face. You
are an Andonis % the court repeated. "Oh, no. sir
never as bad as that but I've been in the penentiary
for stealing horses! ~
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19

KILLISG.-We learn that difficulty occurred at Mt
Pleasant on the 9Th inst between Mr. Barnett Cherry
and Mr. Robinson. One informant states that Cherry
drew pistol and Robinson knife Cherrys pistol
missed fire, when Robnson's shot Cherry, killing
him. We have no further particulars.
We also panied TO learn that on Friday or satur-
day last Mr.. John Huett killed Mr. A. 6. scoggins,
well known in this city and Marshall, but, as in the
other case, have heard no particulars.
Jefferson Times, Stk inst
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19

Many persons have wondered why horse chestnut,
horse radish, etc, are so called. Scotch work
titled Etymons of English Words" says that the
original word harsh harsh chestnut, harsh
radsh and that the French and Swedes translated it
into " horse hence the common error.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19

George R. Graham, once renowned in the American
literary world the publisher Of Grahams Magazine
of Philadelphia, and afterward the proprietor of the
North American, is now prominent operator in the
long room of the New York stock exchange.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19

THE BEST OF REST is SLEEP-Women require more
sleep :han men, and farmers less than those engaged
in any other occupation. Editors, reporters printers
and telegraph operators need not sleep at all Lawyers
can sleep as much as they choose-it will keep them
out of mischief
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-10-19

1t will be seen that the late decision of the acting
Commissioner of Internal Revenue which held that the
tax on sales of wholesale dealers to be continued
until May, 1871, has been reversed. The tax expired
az it would seem Congress intended it should, on Oc
toher l. 1870.