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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-05-17
Libel Case Settled.


The Black -Bergnor libel case was
settled in the York county Court last
week. George Bergner, editor of the
Harrisburg Telegraph, was indicted for
gross libel upon Judge Black. When
the case was called up on Saturday,
the following retraction of the libel
was filed, whereupon a Nolle ProSequi
was entered ard the case settled on
the payment ofcosts by the defendant.
AN EXPLANATION.
On the 7th of February last, an ar
ticle appeared in the Ddilg Telegraph,
attacking The character of the Hon
j. S. Black in violent and improper
manner. / did not write the article
myself, nor see it until it was in print,
and can safely say, it had not its
origin in any malicious feeling of mine.
now acknowledge that there is and
was no foundation for the general
abuse or for the specific charges against
Judge Black which are contained IN
the article referred to. The article
was prepared in the course of vic.
lent political controversy with jour.
mails, in the interest of our political
adversaries and in the hurry and con-
fusion of business, its offensive features
were not discovered by me in time to
prevent its insertion--it would not
have appeared had | known its char.
acter. So far as | am aware the pro-
priety and purity of Judge Blacks
conduct in the several official stations
he has held, are not open to adverse
criticism.
Concerning the other charges in the
article, which | now desire to correct,
have to say that l know of nothing
by which they could possibly be JUS.
tilted.
lam, therefore, satisfied that gross
wrong has been done Judge Black
and desire herewith to withdraw
any and all the accusations contained
In the article in question.
April 20, 1871. Gro. BERGSER.
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What Is Mg

Many, many people suffer from they know not
what. They are not sick-they are not we'll. There
is no name for II. 1t ls simply wealness-a break
ing down Of the vital forces. Whatever It's causes
(and they are innumerable), It's symptoms are, In
the main, the same. Among the most prominent
are extreme lassitude, loss Of appetite, loss Of
flesh, and great mental depression. Indigestion
and a stomach cough are also frequently concom-
itsnts Of this distressing state OF body and Of
mind. The common remark in relation to persons
in such condition is, that they are consumphve.
Now, what these unfortunstes really want is
Uioor, Ditdl strength; and, as certainly as dawn
succeeds darkness, they can recuperate their sys
TENS and regain perfect health by resorting to
Hostetters Celebrated stomach Bitters. 1t is as
clear that lifereviving tonic is required In such
cases, as that the dying flame OF an empty lamp
requires to be revived with new supply OF oil.
Perfectly pure and innocuous, containing nothing
but the most genial vegetable extracts, and com
bining the three grand elements Of stomachic,
an Alternative, and a genial invigorant Hostel
ter's Bitters are suitable to all constitutions, and
are as applicable TO the diseases and disabilities OF
the teebler sex as to those Of men.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-05-05
Asparagus Beds.

EVERY asparagus bed should be top
dressed with stable manure in late autumn (;
but when this important operation has
been n, elected, the surface of the bed
should be forl1ed over, at any time in the
winter when the ground can be worked, and
a dressing of rich manure spread over the
surface, say two or three inches deep.
Care should be exercised in forking the
soil, to tear up and mutilate the roots
of the asparagus When weeds and grass
begin to start in the spring, rake off all
the manure and scatter salt of any kind
over the bed, until the surface appears
white. There is little danger of applying
too much salt to asparagus. One can pro-
cure salt of an inferior quality for such a
purpose. Brine of any kind may he pour
ed over the surface of the bed. If weeds
and grass appear, after the lapse of few
weeks, apply another dressing of salt.
The productiveness of new beds of aspar-
agus Is frequently injured seriously by cut
ting the shoots too soon, too frequently,
and too long in the season. New beds
should be allowed to get we'll rooted be-
fore any of the asparagus is gathered. A
bed Of strong roots cannot be produced
without the tops are allowed to develop.
- -E,rchanle.
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The Weather Bureau.

This weather reports furnished by the
United otates Government having now
become an interesting feature of the daily
press, brief description Of the system of
which they are the fruit will not be inap-
propriate. What may be called the head
quarters of the Weather Bureau is in
Washington, and presided over by the
chief OF the signal corps OF the army.
This officer has about him a small but
thoroughly efficient staff of assistants, and
all the telegraph wires of the country are
thrown open to his use. instruments Of
the most delicate and complicated con-
struction are so arranged that they catch
and record the slightest change in the at
mosphere, and by the aid of maps and
signs which cannot be easily explained to
the uninitiated, the operators can tell at
single glance what kind of weather is at
that moment prevailing in any section Of
the Union, what are the prospects of Il
storm, from what quarter the storm will
come, how long it is likely to last, and va
rious other interesting particulars.
There are now about forty observing
stations, but this number will probably
be largely increased hereafter. The sta
ton farthest east is Portland, Maine; the
most western is San Francisco, and the
LlOSb Is INSW OIlCduS. n
enlisted officer called a sergeant observe"
is detailed for each station, who, hav.
ing undergone the necessary preliminary
instruction, is competent to manage the in
struments in his charge in accordance with
the code of instructions. Three observa-
tions and three telegraphic reports to head
quarters are required daily, and these must
be made as nearly as practicable eight
hours apart. The telegraphing Is brief
uniform, and always done in cypher. The
reports are expected to particularlize ba-
rometrical changes, thermometrical varia.
tions, the direction and force OF the wind,
the appearance of the sky, and whether OF
not there is rain, hail, snow, sleet or fog,
II Is intended that the reports shall be
made at every station at precisely the
same moment, and being based on com
mon standard by instruments of exactly
the same construction, conveyed in the
same language, and according to the same
prescribed formula, they are necessarily
uniform, aud present clear and intel
lible result to the central of1ce. The
system is, of course, far from being
iully developed, but, even in its in.
lancy, ls segsidered superior to anything
nI lhe klnd e-'siing In other countries.
The operators very sensibly do not at,
tempt too much, and thea. weather pronb.
ecies mover 60 beyond the scopS If hprob.
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abilities" and then only for about twelve
hours In advance. Already no small
amount Of progress has been made In the
Investigation Of the laws which gover1
storms, aud this most important branch of
knowledge will receive great acc 'ssions
hereafter, as the sphere Of operations en-
large.
il is, we believe, intended to locate sig.
nal posts along the shores of the Atlantic
and the northern lakes, and signal passing
vessels regarding the storms which may
be threatening in other quarters. This in
formation the vessels are expected TO trans.
NIT to crafts farther ous at sea, which will
enable many ofthem, by seeking a harbor to
escape disaster and shipwreck. In short, the
Weather Bureau is useful and beneficient
department of government, and, we trust,
will not only be continued, but elaborated
and enlarged, until the science of man
shall have mastered, as far as may be, the
signs written on the heavens and the
warnings which float upon the passing
bree re. - Missouri ReDlbLicdn
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How to Clean House.

Iris pretty near time for the semi annual
house cleaning, and / should like to tell
you how clean house, and If you think
the plan sensible one, try IL.
In the first place, take down all your
white curtains, aud wash, starch and iron
them ready for the windows. Begin, for
instance, with your parlor, removing all
your furniture into the next room. Take
The pictures from the wall then pull up
the CARPET and take it out of doors; hang
it across a strong line (or, what is-better, a
pole) and have 1t beaten with long, lin
ber whips, cut from trees. Never use a
short, blunt stick, for the end of 1t Is apt
to break the threads of the carpet. If you
can't get whips, use q broom, beating with
the brush end.
The next thing Is the wall paper. If
YOU have step-ladder, stand upon that,
and with a soft rag or towel wipe the pa
p,r as far as you can reach, changing rags
as soon as they are soled. If you have
no ladder, tie or pin the rag around the
brush of the broom, and rub the wall with
that You will be surprised to see how
much smoke and dust you will wipe of
the walls
Before you begin TO wash paint or win
dows, provide yourself with pint oi
liquid ammonia, which will cost you, say
thirty cents, and put a teaspoonful OF this
ammonia into pan of water; make suds
and wash the paint, small space at
time, wiping with a dry CLOTH
There is no earthly use in taking ou
the windows to wash them, if you can g,
at them on the outside. Wash them jus
as you do the paint, and wipe, and pollsf
till perfectly dry. When paint and win
d,ws are clean, mop the floor; put dowI
clean straw, and nail your carpets down
r place your pictures, hang the curtains
and this room is r, ady for your family u
sit in while you clean the sitting-room.
think it is not we'll TO clean more thai
one room in day, unless they are so smai
bedrooms, for instance-that you ca
clean two, and put them both TO rlgnt'
| IL oartai..ly does NOT Pny-ln my opnlo
Ito turn a house topsy-turvy from garre
to C, liar, keeping the family Tor a wee
standing upon one leg like troop OF foI
lorn hens, and yours, If in a perfect Iris
stew.
And, pray, do not begin to clean hous
when It is cold enough to freeze the watt
as you work, make the good mans nos
blue as indigo, set the chidren's teeth
u chatter, and give the baby the Group.
know, positively, that house-cleaning ca
be managed so Us not to be a nuisance
all concerned Western Rurdi.
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halves as can be placed, without crowding,
and let them gently simmer until tender
enough to eat, but not to break. With a
silver spoon remove each to large shall
low dish, never putting one above another;
each can BE- neatly rounded up with the
spoon. so hat IL shall be perfect little
half globe by itself Add to your syrup
another pound of sugar, boil up, skim,
and pour over the apples when partly cool.
Every piece will be seen q symmetrical
island of pale, greenish gold, in q transpa-
rent sea of amber Jelly. So arranged the
dish is exquisitely attractive and SO served
up, especially If YOU add a spoonful Of
cream, Is delectable. The apple flavor Is
sufficient you need no other This will
keep for weeks, and isalmost always avail
able, because apples are to be had At times
when other fruits fail. Wes!ern Rural
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Gas Tar on Seed Corn.

MANY farmers suffer very serious loss
from the depredations of birds, pulling up
the sprouted corn as soon as it begins to
peep out Of the ground. This is "a
trouble no farmer need sustain, for gas tar
put on the corn before planting is a sure
preventive. Corn well saturated with it
is distasteful to birds, and almost every
other kind of depredators. A table
spoonful will be enough to coat over a
peck of corn. However, 1t should be well
and thoroughly done, so that every grain
receives due share. 1t can be sprinkled
over and dried with ashes or plaster so as
to separate the grains so as to plant with
facility. But the less it Is busted the more
it will be avoided by birds and insects.
Corn propSrly treated with gas tar will be
less liable to rot in the ground, as the tar
resists excessive moisture, and will be no
detriment in case of the earth beng very
dry thus resulting in good in either state
of the soil I, apparently acting by contrast,
harmless, and certain preventive Of the
depredations of the ieathered songsters,
which do so much good for the farmer by
destroying insects = Western Rural.
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she approached a group Of paintings, In
the center Of which was large looking
glass, which reflected the young lady's
full.length picture. One of the gentle
men, inting To It, said "See, Miss
Laura, what a splendid picture" eyes,"
she said, glancing hurriedly, and not per-
ceiving that IL was her own reflection, 1t
is passable painting, but the subject Is
homely." Indeed, are you In earnestT
Certainly, quite fright" Look at IL
again" She did; but iC Is curious to OBJ
serve that since then noticeable GOODNESS
has sprung up between the young lady and
her admirer.
FRANCE will have to pay 50,000,0o0 900
francs to Germany as war indemnify This,
in fiVe-franc gold pieces would weigh Co.,
100000 pounds averdupois. To transport
all this gold by rail, supposing each car to
carry 11,0U0 pounds, train OF 500 cars
would be required. When spread out on
the ground, one touching the other, tn Sc
five.franc gold pi, ces would reach almost
around the globe. If fve-franc pieces
enough to make this amount were placed
one above the other, they would make a
column Of gold 1876 miles in height. If
this column, having its base in Paris,
should topple over In the direction of Ber-
lllis DCtllu WOuiN DC OhlJ OhO-bhiA VI VIZ
whole distance reached by the coin at the
top of the column. A quick cashier, able
to count 10000 five franc pieces in an
hour, supposing that he CONNIE need at the
age of thirty, would be nearly seventy
years OF age before he finished counting it,
in case he should count eight hours daily
for three hundred days every year.
A WRITER In recent number of the
Chicago Times tells the following rat
story: 81 was employed as tally clerk in
an old grain store. Sitting one evening in
the office, expecting every moment visit
from my numerous friends (the Tats),
saw young rat trot nimbly down the
stairs, give one look around, and then re
trace his steps Immediately. He again re-
turned, holding 10 his mouth short piece
of cord, the other end being firmly held
by another, larger and apparently older
than himself They descended step by
step, until they came TO some water at the
bottom of the stairs. After quenching
their thirst they deliberately began to as
cend. This was too much for my pa lence
rushed out, club in hand, and to my
amazement the old rat quietly awaited his
doom. A sharp knock quickly brought
him down. Looking closely at him per
ceived that the sockets of his eyes were
empty. This Immediately solved the mys
terry. He was stone blind. Several tolC
me that they saw these rats in the same
way before
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Nothing Lost.

CALLED the other day on my friend
Mrs. T, who has the finest collection OF
roses | ever saw. She took me out to see
them-white roses, red roses, yellow
roses, climbing roses, and roses in pots,
the gay giant of battles, and the modest
moss rose, every species had ever heard
of, and great many had never heard of,
were there in rich profusion. Mrs. T.,
began plucking right and left. Some
bushes with but single flower she de-
spised / demonstrated.
You are robbing yourself, Mrs. T.,
said I.
"Ah," said she, "Mr. Laicus, do you
not know that the way to make the rose
bush bear is to pluck its flowers freely ?
| lose nothing by whtt give away"
This is universal law. We never lose
anything by what we give awGy.-ChrtS-
tan UniOB.
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EMPLOYMENT BuREAu,
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION,
IrnraAnn III

You've MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION,
CHICAGO, Ill.
The attention of merchants, mechanics,
manufacturers, contractors, farmers, nursery
men, hotel-keepers, and Others desiring male
help of any kind, is called to the facilities of
this institution for furnishing, on short notice,
" the right men and boys for the right places"
This Bureau has been in existence more than
twelve years, and has been so prudently con-
Quoted as TO secure a constant increase of pa
tronage, at home and abroad. 1t is reliable
medium betwe cen those in search of employ
ment and the employer, no charges being
made TO either party. When convenient, 1t is
desirable that the employer should call in
person otherwise his written order will re-
ceive prompt attention. Address
j. M. HIToHcooK,
Y NJ G. A., Chicago.
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Apple In Jelly.

TAKE large. sour spples-Bald
est blemish will show; peel them very
smoothly. halve, and carefully core. Have
ready, Ia a porct tlaln.l lined dish, a syrup
made of the same weight of white sugar,
in Just enough water to dissolve it. Into
the syrup lay with care as many Of your
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-05-05
ALL VARIETIES OF PAIN SEEM to be includ

ALL VARIETIES OF PAIN SEEM to be included
in the agonies of dyspepsia. Yet by invigo-
rating the stomach and tOning the liver and
bowels with DR.. WALKERS VINEGAR BIT
TIERS, you can arrest them all. The chemical
and mechanical action Of the stomach, liver
and intestines being restored by this opera
tion, the pain and the oppression cease, the
appetite is restored, the daZed brain regains
its cleHTness, the spirits become buoyant, and
the happy result Is sound mind in a sound
body
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-05-05
THE PHRENoLoe1cAL JOURNAL for May

THE PHRENoLOGIcAL JOURNAL for May
"A very superior number-contains an array Of
over twenty stated articles, besides It's ever vaua
bic Miscellany. Among the more interesting sub
ects may be mentioned: Edward Harris, the emf
nent Rhode Island wooden manufacturer; " l
wouldn't be a PhrenolOgist"-Why notf Dead or
Alive-whichf Woman Us. Woman's Rights The
Feet--their Dress and Care; Charles Sumner;
The Utah Gentiles; Why we need Women as Ply
sicians; A Free Pulpit-a need Of the Times, etc.
The Traveller, poem, by Oliver Goldsmith, Is
commenced IN this number, with new illustrations.
specially designed for this Journal. Price 30 cts.
Ss year. Sent half year, on trial, for 81. Ad-
dress 8. Il. WELLS, Se9 Broadway, NY
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WE have heard recently OF several severe
cases of spinal disease cured by yohnson's An
odyns Liniment one case of a man, forty-fve
years old, who had not done a days work for
iour years. The back should first be washed,
then rubbed with coarse towel Apply the
Liniment cold, and rub In well with the hand.
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MOTHERS WHO HAVE DAUGHTERS THAT HAVE
WEAK LUNGS should arrest the disease when II Is
In the incpient stages. It is indicated bya hacking
cough pains in the chest, difficulty Of breathing,
or oppression OF the lungs. If this be permitted
to run on, tuberces will form, and Consumption
will be the result. A most valuable remedy will
be found in Aliens Lung BalssIn to cure and check
this disease in its first stages.
For sale by all Medicine Dealers.
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HoRsE-MEN," and others who pretend to
know, say that he following directions had
better be observed in using SheridGH's Cav.
airy Condition POWDERS Give horse a table.
spoonful every night for week the same
every other night for 4 or nights; the same
for milch COW, and twice as much for an OK
The addition of little fine salt will be al
advantage.
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Two Frenchmen were badly bitten by
rats one night lately, at Biddeford, Me.
One had his heel so gnawed that he could
1t walk on it next day, and the other was
bitten thrnuph the nose and neck.
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THE little CoRPoRAL for May is an
excel ent number, full OF pleasing and instructive
reading matter for boys and girs and older people
who have young hearts. Terms, Sl.bO a year,
Send 81 amp for specimen number and Premium
List to JoHN y. MILLER, Publisher, Chicago, ~.
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They are not n vile FANCY DRINK
Made Of Poor Rum, Wbiskcy, PROOF eplrus
and Refuse Liquors doctored, spiced and sweet
encd 10 please the taste called Tonics Appetiz-
ers," Restorers,' &C., that lead the tppler on 70
drunkenness and ruin, but true Medicine made
from the Native Roots and Herbs OF California, freo
from all Alcoholic StimulaDts. They are tne
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and A LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE, perfect Renovator Ano
InvIgorator Of the System, carrying OF all poisonous
matter and restoring the blood to healthy condition.
NO person can take these Btters according to direo
tions and remain long unwell, provided their bones
are not destroyed by mineral poison or other mesns
and the vital organs wasted beyond the point OF -
pair.
They nrc n Gentle PurRativc rs well az a
Tonic possessing aso the peculiar merit Of acting
as powerful agent in relieving Congestion or lnnam'
nation Of the Liver, and all the Visceral Organs.
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, whether In
young or old, married single, at the dawn OF Wo-
manhood or at the fs those Tonic hters nave
| no equal
For Inhammatory and Chronic Rheunia'
| tIsm and GOut, Dyspepsia or Indigestieus
Bilious, Remittent and intermittent Fevers,
Diseases OF the Blood, Liver, Kidneys, ana
Bladder, these Bitters have been most successau-
Such Diseasc are caused by Vitiated Blood
| which Is generally produced by derangement OF sne
| Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGEsTION, Head.
chest paHiness, sour ErnctStens OF the Stomach
Bad taste in the Mouth Bilious Attacks, Palpitation
Of the Heart, Inflammation of the Lungs Pain In the
regions of the Kidneys, and hundred other painruA
| symptoms are the ofsprings of ofDyspepsia-
They invigorate the Stomach and stimulate the tor
liver and bowels which render tgp m OF
imparting new life and yigor to the whole system
FOR SKIN DISEASES, Ergptions. T%sttsr % s@ss @
baHGe saeo@ Rs TRSi
elias Itch, scurfs, Discooratons of the skin Humorn
and Diseases of the Skin, of name or nature
literally dug up and carried out OF the system In a
short time by the use of these Bters one bottle IN
such win convince the most incredulous OF their
curative effect.
Cleanse the vitiated Blood whenever you and its
impurities bursting through the skin In PiNpes Erup;
lions or Sores cleanse It when you md Y ooetTpeed
your feelings will tell you when. Keep the hood pure
and the health ofthe system Will follow.
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking in the
system of many thousande; are ehectnay dewey.
ed and removed. For full directions read earetpny
the circular around each bottle, printed in four San
guages-English, German, French aAG Spanish
J. WALKER, Proprietor. r. II. MCDONALD & CO.,
Druggists and Gen. Agents, San francisco. Cal, and
| 50 and "a Commerce Street. New York.
vF-soLD By ALL DRUGGISTS AND pEALERs'