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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

Some Of our readers have no doubt
heard many Of the "loil millions"
boast Of the fact that tboir party had
repealed tho law imposing State
tax on real estate, and thereby greatly
relieved the dear people. Gov Geary,
In his speech in the Court House, in
this place last fall, boosted "muchly"
over this piece of Radical strategy.
We pointed out the hllacy OF this
"loil" trick at the time, and we now
give the extract below from the Pitts
burg Commercial, to show how this
tax question works in doll Allegheny
county. Like most Of the Radical
reforms, they end in fraud aud
perjury, which latter, every County
Commissioner in tho State incurs
while carrying out the act in question.
Read the facts:
The abolition Of the State tar on Real Estate
was a very popular measure; but, owing TO the
wretched system Of making assessments on per-
sonal property, II affords no actual relief to the
owners Of real estate. An personal property in
this Commonwealth is liable to tax Of three
mills for State purposes, and II properly assessed
It would yield revenue largely in excess Of the
amount required. Moneys at interest, all kinds of
stocks excepting bank stocks.) carriag:s ho..es
cows, gold and silver watches, fprnitr, IN exeess
Of three hundred dollars in value. etc. arc assessa
bic but Of the mHsy m....nons Of dollars worth
OF this spec.es Of property in the country, only
slivop,-oo are returned last year for taxation,
yielding only about $1,000. The amount called
ior by the State Revenue Board from this county
was Si7,T53, 50 that the deficit in the personal
tax exceeds $4,000. To make up the deficiency,
an additional levy Of two mills on real estate was
necessary, and will be collected this year. This
Is the way in which real estate Is exempted from
taxation for State purposes As there Is not the
slightest prospect that the personal property Of
he country will be assessed at anything like It's
letual value, unless tax laws are raised By the
the State tax on real estate might
ust as well be restored. IL Is 80 in fact, and 30
ar as the Taxpayers are concerned, the abolition
i q mere sham.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

A LoIL TRIcK-Thc Gold 1nycsti.
cation Committee in Washington will
not allow witnesses to answer ques.
tons propounded TO them touching
the Presidents connection with the
New York gold swindlc. Why
Rumor, as genial and allcmbracing
as the air, has connected General
Grant with the speculation referred to.
That is a serious charge, and the
Chief Executive Of the nation ought
to have a full and fair chance to clear
his skirts Of the damaging imputaiion.
This tho Committee will not suffer.
and, as a consequence, the President
must remain under cloud Of popular
condemnation. As a majority of the
Committee are Radicals, the dart is
hurled at The President by his own
friends.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
The Cndof Rusi,ress.

Congress is still engaged in recon
structing itself-two more members
have left since brother Whittcmorc
was kicked out. Devices, of North
Carolina, and Golliday Of kentucky,
have also been convicted of selling
Cadclships. Tho former has confessed
the crime and gave up the money.
lie had taken it from widow, the
proprietress of the U. S. Hotel,
in Washington, to whose son be gave
the appointment for the sum of $780,
Golliday has not confessed, but his
resignation is tantamount. Before
the week closes we suppose the cele.
bratcd Il. r. Butler, mot Benz from
Tennessee, will bo kicked out of his
scat for similar crime. At least
score Of members are implicated. 1t
looks as though large portion of
the members of the last Congress
had been engaged in this infamous
business, but it is alleged that the
present body cannot punish those who
arc not members of it. This may be
true, but what is there to prevent tho
criminal courts from furnishing these
men; or what point of Congressional
etiquette prevents full exposition
of these rascalsg A party controlled
by "grand moral ideas should probe
such crimes 10 the bottom.
Had some poor devil stolen even a
pair of socks from either of those
Congressman, he would have landed
in the Penitcntiary. These great men
are allowed TO commit the highest
crimes known TO tho law, but they
merely resign, and Washington society
and the officers of government arc
satisfied.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
GEORGE b. GooDLASDER, Editor.
Con,n,ercinI .IEnffers.

The rapid advance in the price OF
money lately, is the absorbing topic
in the stock market and in CONNER
cia circles. On Saturday last the
paper dollar was worth IS cents, with
an upward tendency. The dcprecia.
tion of paper money has always been
disguised under the nonsensical term
of "premium on gold" and thousands
OF people throughout the country, in
cluding not few of the high function
aries of the Government, have really
supposed that gold has "gone up in
tho United States, when in truth it
has not advanced since 1861, probably
one per cent. We find the greenback
in 1866 to have ranged in value from
59i TO so cents. In 1867, 6S3 to 75i
cents. In 1868, G6l to 75i cents. In
1869, 6ll to S3s cents; and for the
months of January and February Of
1870, 80 to 81 cents. 1t is held by
certain financial writers that il is in
the power of Congress to bring about
resumption of specie payments by
the 4th of July next, and thus put at
rest the vexed question but we do
not believe the attempt will be made
This appreciation Of the paper dollar,
or, as il is better understood, this fall
in gold, will, at any rate, place the
commercial man in position to pur-
chase goods with less danger of losses
growing out of fluctuations of the gold
market, as in the past. Ifgold should
be quoted ll0 or less, commerce could
with safety move littlo faster, as in
no event could the fall to "par" be
very disastrous to the merchant who
bought goods with gold at only 10 !
above, and if it should take q turn up,
he would be benefited, though the
consumer would suffer. We believe
this gold question will be solved in
less than six months, and the date of
resumption, immediate or remote be |
settled upon.
Complaints of commercial dullncss
and scarcity of money come to us
from all quarters OF tho country, but
We note a little more activity in the
city. The financial writers and a
large portion of the business world are
indulging in the belief that if the
paper dollar is made equal to the gold
one, portion of our lost prosperity
will return. We do not hold to this
opinion. Huge taxation is killing us,
and till we are relieved of this curse,
The wealth-producing classes will
groan, and general prostration will
be apparent. Take of tho taxes
take off the taxesl
The city merchant who but three
months ago invested five hundred
thousand dollars in merchandise when
gold was at l30, must certainly feel
blue, especially if he bought on credit.
His note is therefore about due, his
goods nearly all on hand and green
backs ADVANCED to 90 cents. Large
profits cannot como out of such trans.
actions.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

BETTER KEEP QuiET.-During the
late excitement in France, the Empc-
ror as is the fashion with European
rulers at such periods, suppressed
quite number of newspaper estab.
lishments by closing their doors. We
notice that Forney's Press, and other
loyal organs protest very much to this
method of treating "a free press
Why did not these scalawags proclaim
against this outrage during the days
of "the late lamented," who did not
even do it in a decent manner like
Napoleon docs, but always sent
mob, which destroyed the material
Those "frec press" shysters had bot
ter keep quiet. 1t is not likely that
Nepolcon will heed them.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

RIGuT.-Later news are to tho
effect that Gov. Stevenson, Of Ken.
lucky, has refused to accept the resig
nation Of Congressman Golliday, who
had been dabbling in the Cadet
business, and attempted to leave be.
fore be could be expelled The Gov
crnor says; Your State, constituents,
and your honor demand a full investi-
CATION of the charges Now, why did
not the carpet bag Governors Of
South, and North Carolina say so to
Whiltemorc and Dewcosy
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

NEARLY ovEa.-Tbc gold gamblers
occupation is nearly gone. The
schedule of quotations elsewhere will
show that it is running down very
fast. Had Congressional investiga-
ton been entered into long ago, the
corrupt government agents would
have been exposed. The Treasury
Department was the head quarters
for these gamblers, and Boutwcll's
efforts to enrich himself and his
friends has proved a failure, and they
are disgraced. lie desired too much
margin, and a breakdown was the
result, and poor Corbin and Butter.
field were made tho scape goats for
the Secretary and tho Presidential
family.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
con,fi,uiinnnt Tynk,r,.

A number Of clerical vagrant.
assembled at pittsburg last week, foi
the purpose Of putting religious
amendment into tho United States
Constitution. To our mind, il would
be far better for those clergymcn tc
con,lnne TO work in the vineyard oi
the Lord and TO study their bible
than to be always dabbling in the
muddy pool of politics. Having been
called to works of peace, it comes with
very bad grace for them to threaten
the country with "religious war.
"Religious war" is good so would a
"rcligious devil' be- The one partakes
about as much Of religion as the other.
DR.. Page intimated that il christi
anity was not incorporated into the
Constitution religions war would be
inevitable. As for himself, old as he
was, he was ready for the conflict ;
and if il is to come, the sooner it
comes the BETTER. [Applause.
"a venerable looking delegate, with
hairs as white as that of DR.. Page,
cordially endorsed the lattersentimcnt,
and expressed himself as ready for the
combat"
These white haired individuals
speak as fippantly of the war as
though il were trifle. Such men are
impotent for good, but will commit a
great amount Of evil if their point is
carried. We will warn thom now,
should they unfortunately succeed in
their pet scheme, and embroil this
country in religious war;" it will
be but very short period before
their white cravats will tighten
around their necks. Men who speak
and act like these in question come
much higher being devils than chris
tians. Their method of fourishing
the incendiary torch at the front door
Of individual and national castles bodies
no good, and If not checkmated they
will set the national fabric on fire.
The fanaticism Of DR.. Page and his
,onfederates, must be be rebuked.
The language Of VIM. Lloyd Garrison
md his co.consprators forty years
lgo was not whit more incendiary
han that of the ruling portion of this
Pittsburg Convention yet, what was
he result ? The death of a million of |
innocent men, and hundreds of mil
ions Of debt is the legacy they be.
lueathcd to postcrity. DIR, Page and |
lis gamesters will go five better
Reader, reflect over the results and
orrors Of a "religious war in this
ountry Can you contemplate any
hing more devilish and wicked
)ould Devils conceive anything more
wful? Truly, "whon the wicked
ule the land mourncth." This lesson
; recorded on every page of the
worlds history. And yet, mark the
tupidity of the American people in
coping the present class of corrupt
,en at the head of affairs, both in
'hurch and State. Unless moral re-
soon sets in national
nicidc will be the epitaph inscribed
vcr our national grave.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

lIE APPRECIATES lIIM.-Gcncral
Mcclellan and wife called to pay their
respects to Mr.. aud Mrs Grant at the
White House one day last week. The
letter writers for the papers say that
Gen. Mcclellan was the principal
object ofattraction, aud received more
attention from those present than any
one else, the President not excepted
We accord to Gen. Grant the credit
Of being conscious that Gen. McClel
Ian is his superior in every essential
respect
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
PUBLIC VENDUEI

YNHERE will be sold at Public Sale. at the resi-
Il dencc Of i. Ardary, in Lawrence township,
on SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1870, the follow
ing personal property Two horses, two cows, one
top buggy aud harness, horse gears, piows and
harrows, cultyator, one double shovel pillow, one
timber sled and log chains, grain cradles. scythes
lot Of rye straw In the bundle, 5000 eighteen
inch shingles, two cooking stoves, one nine. plate
stove, bedsteads, tables and many other articles
too numerous 10 mention.
G's-sale TO commence AT o'clock p. M, Of said
day, when the terms will be made known.
mar2.2t ELISHA ARDARY
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
J. B. GRAHAM & son
MARKET srRRET.
CL EA RFIELD, PA.
Dealers In all kinds Of LUMBER,
Goods, Groceries, &c.

TUE Subscribers having entered into M,
Il ship for the purpese OF carrying
business Of Merchandising. nov offer u
and rare opportunity to the citiIens Of a.
field and adjoining counties to tUy store n.
at Wholesale or retaIl prices, that will nin
the uninstructed. Their good. will be part
larly selected to suit this market. Ev.u
will, therefore, call the attention OF her hn,I'
TO this fact, because this branch Of our bsa,
will receive special attention, aud sveryal
needed in a well regulated household will a.
times be found In our store.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
COURT PROCLAMATION.

yITHEREAs, Hon. G. A. MAYER, Pre,id.st
w Judge Of the Court Ct ConmVn Pleas Of
the Twenty -hfh Judicial District, composed Of
the counties Of Cleareeld, Centre and Clinton--
aud Hon. SAMUEL CLrnE and Hon. JAcos VII
HrLn, Associate Jvdges Of Clearfeld county.
have issued their preespt, 70 NE directed for the
holding Of Court of Common Pleas, orphans'
Court Court Of Quarter Sessions, Court Of Oyer
and Terminer, aud Court Of GeRersl Jail Deliv-
cry st the Cour, Heuse at ciearsel IN and foI The
county Of Ciearheid. commencing on the Third
Monday. 2Ist day Of March, IStQ. ssd ts
continue one week.
NOTICE Is, therefore, hereby siysa. 10 the
Coroner, justices OF the Peace, as3 Constahlss.
in and for said eouHiy Of cleasssid, to appear In
their proper persons, with their Rolls, Records.
InQuisitions, Examinations, and other Remem-
brances, TO do those things which 10 their ofhees
and in theis behalf, pertain TO be done.
GIVEN under my band at clearheld, this asa
DAY of February, in the year Of our Lord enc
thousand eight hundred and seventy.
cYRKNiuS HOWE, Sheriff.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

Az OUTRAGE.--Thc Governors who
have accepted the resignation Of those
Congressman who engaged in, and
were convicted Of selling Cadctships,
should be brought to Washington and
have their heads butted together until
they would manifest some symptoms
ofcommon sense. The Governor who
accepts the resignation Of scalawag
Congressman, for rthe purpose Of cscap.
ing punishment should be Stunned by
all decent men. 1t is just as bad to
aesist villains to escape, as it is to
commit crimo.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
DRY GOODS:

Our stock Of DRY GOODS shall not b.
passed. either in quality or price, and will 4
brace, 10 part, Prints Of every style. eipghrI
and Lawns Of every quality. MuslinS Of .v,|
grade, De Lainss adapted to the tastes Of 4
old and youngs and every article Of any HAD
goods they sell is to be as repressntsd, and Vi
ranted to give satisfaetion.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
GENTLEMEN'S WEAR

And in addition to what we have .lrs.iy
enumerated. We keep all kinds Of GENTLE
MEMS WEAR-sueh % Cloths, ca,siner.s
satinetts. bats, Boots and Shoes, 4e. besid.,,
nice assortment Of MAde-up CLOTHING
for Men and Boys. manufactured out Of ihs very
best material, which We will sell for cash OF
exchange for country produce At prices ukIsI
will ast0nish everybody.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

TnE Flasr Por.-Thc negro Senator
Revels, from Mississippi, has intlo.
dueed bill in that body, demanding
the removal Of all political disabilities
in his State-making rebels and all,
frcemen. Why this "colorcd brother
actually maniirsts more craftsmanship
and common sense "ihc first pop
than Sumner and Batter combined,
bare for lifetime
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
Farm for Sales

rTNHE undersigned offers at PRIVATE SALE
il the following described Real Estate:
A certain Farm, situate ip Montgomery town
ship, Indiana county, Pa, ave miles from tho
Susquehanna River,
CONTAINING ONE HUNDRED ACRES
Wen timbcred with heinloet and pine The i'm %
prOVements are a good dwelling house and barn
A young oFchard and never falling spring ef wa
ter on the premises. The land Is undsrlAid With
a vein Of COED coal.
Ee-For further Particular apply ts the sub
scriber. DAVID A. BUCHANAN
janssm cush ?. o., Clearhrid county, Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
DRESS GOODS:

A to DRESS GOODs-ws have splsnS
assortment Of Alpseas, black, white, and 10 ed
Or; Lrmures, Silks. and in short sll the bs-s,|
styles ia the market We desire this fac, |.
become known 10 every person in the counp
With our new and extensive stock Of DREs3
GOODS, the ladies can all be suited BY ju
dropping in and getting a nice dress pAtisnl
lace sett, Kid slOvss-Or by doing ths, which \
better; give her well filled purse. and she vii
end good and paying investment, in snbrOis
cries, edgings, ribbons, gloves, hosiery, OF an
other household necessities.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

a negro named Matthews has been
appointed to clcrkship in the Con
tract Office at the Post Office Depart.
ment at Washington. There were
several applications on Gle from white
soldiers, but no attention was paid to
them.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
VrArnnMnN. ArrrNrloNl

w The undersigned having erected new
and ccmmodious house on the river bank At llor,e
shoe Point opposite the Moshannon. add having
removed those large rocks 20 that rails NAV land
WIN ease, would call the attention of Waiermen
TO the advantages u this point for tying ~ after
day . run from above. The table will 3, srrrsd
With houniiful hand, aud the bar well supplied
with ehoicc liquors.
WILLIAM scHNARRs.
Ear'hsu,, Nsr,h ?, 1870.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
coNrAININa Iao AcREs.

rTNHE undersigned. bsvins determined to dis
IL pose of bis property. offers for sale one Of the
most desirable farms in Lawrence township, situ-
ated within tvt mile, Of the borough Of Clsarhsld
The trae, contains l20 acres, IS Of which are
cleared and vndsT good state sf cultivation, and
having theresa = dwelling house, bank barn, stone
spriRF hsase sad alt ether nscss-ary outbuildngs;
together with fine orchard Of ercsllent apples
ana peaches II will be held for sale until the tra
Of April next, when v not soli 4 vill hs rsnted-
ea-Terns easy. Fos sartAsr particulars I'D
dress the subscriber o. call personally at he
premises, near Clearfeld-
p JoRN SHAW, sr.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
GROCERIES & HARDWARE

We shall also keep eonstastiy on hand 4.
general assortment Of GROCERIES and
HARDWARE, which We will sell a, exceed.
ingly low prices We also keep fall assor..
ment Of QUEENswARE. This depsrtnspt
will be kept full and complete, and all who
contemplate housekeeping. will fnd It to their
Advanisgs to come and trade with US; bsesuis
we are SO situated, and. from lOng experiences In
the business, so well acquainted with the wsnu
and necessities Of this community. that We feel
satisfied II every man woman and child ehly
makes IL point to bay their goods from us, We
can please them both ~ to quality and price.
Therefore, come along and buy your BOOTS
a SHOES, HATS A CAPS, READf-NADB
CLOTHING, and everything you need to rsn-
der yourselves and families comfortable, fron
JAMES b. GRAHAM 4 SONS,
oct cLEARFIELD, PA. 81
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

r.BAo IMpuDENcE. - Rev.
Whittemorc, who was kicked out Of
Congress two weeks ago, for selling
Cadetships, is actually canvassing his
district for reelection. Can impu.
dencc go fnrtherY
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

The State Capitol for West Virginia
has finally been located at Charleston
Tho State archives are being removed
from Wheeling to the former place.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

ICENsE NOrICEs.-Tho following per.
Il sons have flcd in the Office Of the Clerk Of tho
Court Of Quarter Sessions Of Clcarfeld county,
their petitions and bonds for License, ut the
March sessions next, agreeably to the act Of As
scmbly, entitled "An Act to regulate the sale of
Intoxicating Liquors" &c;
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
mi EGIsTER,s NnrICE.-NDli.. 4. A...l.

ID ENtc ctENS NOilt Es-Notce IL htreby
II given that the following accounts have been
examined and passed by me. aud remain hed of
record IN this Office for the Inspection Of heirs,
egatecs creditors and all othefs 10 any other way
interested, and viii be preset tel to the next Or
phans Court Of Ccaffed COZ nty, to be held at the
Court House, ia the borough of Cicar6eld, com
mcncing on the third Monday being the 2in
day) Of March, A. u. 1870.
Final account Of Joseph H. nre,h and Mary
Williams, administrators Of Samuel Williams, late
Of burnside township, deceased.
Final account Of Catharine Mitchell. exocs,rix
Of c. c. Mitchell. late Of Burnside township. deed
Final account Of John Patton and Klita ferru-
son, executors Of James Ferguson late Of the bor.
ough Of Lumber City, deceased.
Partial account Of SAMUEL Hageriy. executor Of
Samuel llagcrty, Sr., late Of Woodward township,
deceased.
Final account Of Samuel Hagersy, guardian Of
Willctta c, Ice,
RreHrEE's 0rFIcE, A. W. LEE,
Cloarheld, Pa. Feb 70. iSfo-te. Register.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
rn MArEnMrNi

~ The undersigned assis himself cf this
method Of informing the Raiimcn that be- has
made ample prcparptions nj fulton's Dead Water
for their accommodation and entertainment during
the coming season, and invites all 10 give him a
CALI lrneiV wM NJ. JOHNSON
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09

Three thousand tons of white clay
ltrrrd aiba' were shipped from Aiken,
S. C the other day, for northern con-
feciicners and cracker bakers.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
TTousE Ann Tor non saIrl

III The undersigned win sell at Pn,aie Sale
his House and Lot. situate on Locust street. be-
tween Third and Fourth streets. in the borough
Of Vlcafhed The property Is in good repair. and
u very desirable location for a fc.idcuee. win
be sold at bargain. Terms easy.
maf9 CHARLES IARRIMrR
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
SQUARE TIMBER

We are new largely engaged in buJiBs and
selling SQUARE TImBER and n,uuf.s.
tursd LUMBER, and win give ihi, branch q
business special attention, and therefore max, II
an object to every one who hss Lumber to sell to
come and deal with us.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-03-09
FOR SALEI

A VALUABLE PROPERTY In the village Of
"A Luthersburg, Clearhcld county, Pa, consist
ing Of two Town Lots, a large frame Dwelling
House, IS by SO, we'll finished, With cellar under
having all the necessary outbuiidings. such as
Stable, Coal aud Wood House. Also, On ofhec,
Is by y. and II good hearing Apple Trces. An
Of which will be- sold very low for cash. or on
terms TO suit the purchaser forpariiculars apply
10 the subscriber residing on the premises.
Dr.. GEORGE WILSON.
Luthershurg, March ?. 1870 sn