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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

"Martha, my dear" said loving
husband TO his spouse, who was scve.
raj years his junior, "what do you say
to moving to tho far Wcsty" "Oh, /
am delighted with the idea You
recollect whom Mr.. Morgan moved
out there he was as poor as we are ;
and in three years he died leaving his
widow worth a hundred thousand
dollars"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

Life in itself is neither good nor
evil; it is the scene of good or evil, as
you make it and if you have lived a
day, you have seen all +; one day is
equal, and like to all other days; there
is no other light, no other shade this
very sun, this moon, these very stars,
this very order and revolution OF things
is the same your ancestors cnjoyed,
and that shall also entertain your pos.
terity.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

The ruin of most men dates from
some vacant hour. Occupation is the
armor of the soul. There is q satiri.
cal poem, in which the devil is repre-
sentcd as fishing for men, and fitting
his bait to the taste aud business of
bis prey; but the idler, he said, gave
him no trouble, as he bit the naked
hook
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19
How Retrenchment Keeps House.

Among the many valuable and wake.
full watch-dogs who sit couohed about
the Treasury at Washington, growl-
ing perpetually and eager for spring
at felonous intruders who menace the
vaults of that edifce, there is none so
trusty as the Senate Committee on
Retrenchmcnt This austere and eco
nomical Committee has, after years of
exhaustiBg effort, succeeded in roduc-
ing the annual expenses of the Senate
(erciusiUe Of sdlaries) to the ridiculouly
trifling sum of sevcn hundred and
eight thousand one hundred and eigh-
ty eight dollars and ninety-three cents
s7OS,lSS.93) which was the 'dem' d
total for 1870, Of course the graft.
tude of an overtaxed people is due to
this beneficent body for scrcwing and
pinching with such immense success
the disbursement of the public money,
and we hereby tender it our single
and seperate thanks, as one of the
vast yeomanry of the land, for the
great saving wrought thereby TO our
individual and usually vacant pocket.
N~-- L--~ .,.~ s's,. .--..e.rvJ y,
( he Bible for the injunction "Thou
sb2lt not muzzle the OK that treads
out the corn" and it would, therefore,
be not only cruel but unscriptural
to deny to the grim and alert dogs
who guard the public money comfort.
able Kennels, good provender, soft
bedding and ornamental collars. -
Therefore, we were not shocked, as
some Of our contemporaries affected to
be, when we read for the first time
the cost of keeping the room of the
Senate Committee on Retrenchment
for 1870, but were gratifed over the
reflection that the honest fellows who
are saving our money FOR us are not
enduring rags and squalor for their
country's sake, but arc, on the whole,
moderately comfortable and even jolly
niggards. We copy from the "Mis.
cellaDeous Documents, No. 8, Sd Ses-
sion, 4lst Congress-" the following cx-
tended bill of items in which the tax.
payer will find many affecting pas
sages: r.. m
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19
INK LINGS.
BY JOSH BILLINGS.

Truth IL like the burdocks COW
glts onto the cnd ov her tan the
more she snakes them oph, the less
she gits rid ov them
Thare is kinds ov men in this
world, that don't kare about meeting
when am in CRATE hurry. Men
whom ! owe, and men who want to
owe me-
Thare IL always one chance agin the
best laid plans ov man, and the Lord
holds that chance.
Mi private opinyun about "abscence
ov mind is, that times out ov lO, 1t
" absence ov brains
The Hattcry that men offer to them
sells iz the most dangerous, bekase
the least suspekted.
Take kitten that kan hardly
walk on land, and chuck him INTO
mil pond, and he Will swim ashore
emmy boldly Kan apply The moral III
this.
The best philosophers and moralists
hav ever met, have been thoze who
had plenty to cat, and drink, and had
If itoEes. ., - "sa,, w,ze man IN suff,r ,ros.
ncr;tv bnt most ennv nbool kan snffer
adversitv 70''
Pride after all, IL one oy our best
friends--it makes us bcleavc we are
better and happier than oor nabors.
Before va riv enny man advise,
find ont what kind oy advice will suit
him the best. a
Knowledge is like money. tho m ore
man pits tho moro he bankers for.
The vices and phollys oy prate men
are never admired nor Initiated bi
crate men '..
. The trew art ov kriticism is tew
excuse faults rather than ridikule
them i0 0ssI m .
We bav no more right to laff at a
deformed person, than we bav at
crook ked tree--bo,b ov them are Gods
orL;tektnro -" '.'1 -
How strange Il IL that most men
had rather be fIattered for possessipg
Iluu Tuthti w hatttiVu iOi posotoo'bS
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

An old Connecticut lady, who was
very much troubled by the prospect
of the introduction Of gas in her vii.
lage, and the consequent disusc of
whale oil, asked with much earnest
ness, "What is to become Of the poor
whales Z" ------ ~
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

When Hannah More visited Mrs.
Garrick after the death of her hus.
band, and expressed surprise at her
great composure, the widow answered,
"Groans and complaints are very well
for those who are to mourn for little
while; but q sorrow that is to last for
life will be neither violent nor roman
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

Nsrn~ninded men, who have not
a thought beyond the sphere Of their
own outlook, remind one ofthe Hindoo
maxim "The snail sees nothing but
its own shell, and thinks il the grand.
est palace 10 the universe
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

A French artist being asked TO draw
an allegorical figure Of benevolcnce,
carefully skctcbed a bit Of India rub
ber This" said ho, sis tho true
emblem of benevolence; II gives more
than auy other substance !"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

In the execution of a recent deed
by a man and his wife, the wife was
taken aside, before tho acknowledge.
ment was made, by q commissioner,
who, in the usual form, asked. ado
you execute this deed freely, and
without any fear or compulsion Of
your husbandf" 'sFear Of my hus.
band r. cxclaimcd the wife, .I've had
FIVE husbands, and never was afraid Of
any of them" 2 il slu n, la'r
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

A mile or two from town, pcdes-
trian met a hey on horseback, crying
with cold. "Why don't yon get down
and lead himY That's the way to
keep warm" "No," said tho boy
dts b b borrowed horse, and I'll
ride him if l freeze"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

"My dcar," said Mrs. Bundle to
hor daughter, ''you must have some.
thing around you In the carriage
Miss b. mentioned tho request of
her mother TO her beau, aud he i'm
mcdlately compiled with IL. ff
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

"Tom, q word with you" "Be
quick, then, I'm in hurry" "what
did you give your sick horse t'other
dayY" "A pint of turpentinc.' John
hurries home, and administers to a
favorite charger, which dies in balfan
hour. His opinion of fTom's veterinary
ability is somewhat staggered. lie
meets him the noxt day. "Well, Tom,
| gave my horse pint of ,urpentino,
and it killed him" $50 II did mine
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

Somebody has written a, book on.
titled "Wbat shall my son bc 7" Upon
which some one replies, "lf the boy
II as bad as the book the chances arc
that be will be hanged"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

Here is something for women to rc'
feet upon:
"why do you oppose the giving Of
the ballot to womenY" asked lady
the other evening Of confirmed
bachelor. lllI
"Excusc me, madam" replied bc
"but / have not sufficient confidence
in their capacity to conduct govern
ment affairs" /" OIL.
"Wbat evidence of their mental in.
fcriority to mankind can you adduce p
queried the lady.
"a simple fact is enough to satisfy
my mind, and that is the frighful way
in which they put up their back bair." +"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

A littlo Buffalo girl wants TO know
IL feas are white, because her uncle
told her that "Mary had little lanb
with heas as white as snow;
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

Speaking of applos, it is remarkable
that the first apple in paradise should
have turned out the first pair?
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

When may man be said TO be
really over head and ears in debt 7
Whom he hasn't paid for his wig.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

When a pickpocket pulls at your
watch, tell him plainly that you haze
no time TO spare. 4i rlf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19

Tho three great conquerors Of the
world arc Fashion, Love and Death.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19
JEFFERSON LiTZ,

7 HYS1CIAN L. SURGEON,
|HAvING ioss,ed at o,ceoln, pa. Offers bis
IL professional services to the people OF that
place and surrounding country.
&S-All calls promptly attended to. once
end residence on Curtin st., formerly occupied
by Dr.. Kline. MAY, t9iy.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19
Fishinu Tackled

usr received. complete assortment, consist.
y ing Of Trout Rods, Fish Baskets, Lines and
Hooks, Of all descriptions, at fhi :
=. . 70 HARRY y. BioLER a cos.
clsarfsld, April 10, isfl.m.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-07-19
DR.. j. F. WOODS,
DR.. Up. .RuRcHElELp,

To-, ss.:.,,con OF the ssd Regiment, Pennsylvania
tJs,aateers, having returned from the Amy,
,9lsI bis professional services to the citizens
,ofCear0cld county.
re- Professional calls promptly alton led TO.
'ohee on Second street, formerlyoocupied by
Dr. Woods. taprt,'6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-20

YEAs-Messrs. Andrews of Palmyra, Anderson,
Bartlett, Berry of Damariscotta, Bean, Bishop,
blanchard, Bradbury, Bragdon, Brewer, Brown,
Carleton, Carver Chaplin, Clark of China, Clark OF
Lincoln, Clock, Cobb, Colburn Comins, Cousens,
Cram, Gushing, Drsco, Dustin, Ellis, Erwin, Fish,
Fitch, Foster tietcheIl Coogius, Green of Wilton
Greene Of Temple, Hacker Hammond. Haskell of
Garland, Hastings, Hayden Heal, HILL Ilinkley,
Hodgdon, Hopkins of Buehill, Hopkins of Mt. Yer
knapp, Lane, Martin Mayo, Moores, Moore of
Buckfeld, Moore OF MachiaspUrt. Nutter, Parsons,
Partridge Perkins of Poland, Pike, R3ynes, Reed
of Waldoboro, Reed of No. IL, Reynolds, Rodick,
Sanborn of kittery, Sayward. severance, simpson,
smith of Parsonsield, snowman, stackpole Ia! lor,
Tebbets, Wagg, Wall, Wass, White ofsWinterport,
White of Greenfield, Whitmore, Wilson, Willard,
Woodbury., Wyman 81
Massachusetts,. Atwell, Bird, Bonmcy, Burgess,
Chase, Cleaves, Haskell g: Portland, Hathaway,
Hobart Holt, keegan, Osgood of Lewiston, Osgood
of Durham, simonton, skillin, Snow, stickney Tai.
bot, Thompson of Dover, Whiting,-2O.
READ AND AssIGYED-An act to amend
sec. 81, clause of the school laws in rela-
ton to the powers and duties of superintend
ing school committees an act in aid of free
high schools; an act to establish the school
mill fund for the support of common schools.
PASSED TO BE ENGRossED-Resolve in favor
of the inhabitants of Riley plantation in Oxford
county; resolve in favor of ID. K. Stockwell
and George s. Chalmers an act to incorpo-
rate the York Brick Company; an act to make
valid the doings of the town of Burlington {;
an act to amend sec. 4G of chap. 33s of the
Revised Statutes, relating to the sale of milk
an act relating to costs; an act giving addl-
tional powers to railroad commissioners an
act fixing the liability of stockholders in cor
porations; resolve authorizing the AdJutant
General to sell the gun house and lot in Milo;
an act to authorize the construction OF fish
weir in Eastern Harbor an act to change the
name of the Cape Elizabeth Steam Ferry
Company, and increase the capital stock
thereof; an act to incorporate the Orono
Horticultural Society; an act to incorporate
the Saco Water Supply Company; resolve
directing the superintendent of common
schools to ascertain what school moneys may
be due the State; resolve providing for the
payment of the expenses OF the Committee on
Military Affairs resolve in relation to bind
ing the acts and resolves of this State; resolve
in favor of Parker p. Burleigh; resolve i'll
favor of John H. Eyeleth.
Resolve in favor of the town of kingsbury
on its passage to be engrossed, was indeti-
ntely postponed on motion of Mr.. CARLETON.
The general railroad bill was taken up and
Monday specially assigned for its considera-
ton.
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-20

get the first bread from the ground and be-
come self-supporting. All provisions can be
sold them and payment taken in road labor at
one dollar day. The food will thus be a
loan, not gift.
1t will be also necessary for our Legislature
to make appropriations, for printing and dis
tributing information throughout Sweden to
increase the colony, for finishing the State
store house in New Sweden and establishing
free public school there.
The State cannot afford to have this enter
prise Il failure. We are embarked upon it.
1t is the last hope for the speedy building up
and settlement of our domain. If we fail now
after so suspicious beginning. we may never
again hope to attract immigration to US.
The settlers are of the right class and ma
ton. The colony has doubled within six
months. Swedes are attracted here from
other States az well as from Sweden. Letters
received by our Commissioner show that a
large tide will flow in upon us with the open
ing of spring.
Our policy (and we have at last policy
is original, active and successful, and all is
well il the present Legislature will immtdi-
ately vote the necessary means for the further
prosecution of this great enterprise. About
this we hope there can be no question.
What our neighbors think of our policy
and its results will be seen from the follow
ing telegram which appeared in the dailies of
the 18th inst
"ToRENro. Feb. 18th.
The province of Ontario has voted $4,000
to encourage immigration, and $4,000 to
build houses and clear from three to five acres
of land on a number of free grant lots
Our policy exactly. They have stolen our
thunder, and voted $4,000 to start the very
enterprise which commenced with $500 !;
but we are year in advance of them, and
can retain this advantage if we are wise.
Our present duty to ourselves is for our egis-
lators to vote such supplies and assistance
that the Maine immigration enterprise shall
advance, symmetrically, surely and rapidly.
Better appropriate fifty thousand dollars, as
our Canadian friends have done, than incur
the possibility of failure. -Portland Press.
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EARN ORPX4NS' ASlLUW.

TO the Editor Of the Kennebec Journal:
In late number of the Bangor Wing &
Courier there appears communication from
Augusta, in relation to the Bath Military and
Naval Orphan Asylum. Being member of
the Board of Trustees of that Institution, it
may be well for me to make brief statement
in reply to that communication.
In the first paragraph, the writer seems to
object to the institution as being one to a
great extent local, and that its management
has been hitherto under gentlemen from Bath !;
and that ''those most interested were unta-
vorabc to the appointment of Trustees by
the Governor and Council. This latter fact
never learned before. am sure never had
any opposition, and | have been connected
with it from its very ncipient stages of exist
ence, and was not aware that any of its ear
ly friends had any such opposition. On the
contrary we have favored the appointment of
gentlemen on the board, outside of the county
OF Sagadahoc. The difficulty has been to
induce gentlemen to accept positions and
labor for the institution. For all our labors
so far have been labors of love and good will
No one so far as | am aware has received a
tarthing in compensation for his services
Capt. John Patten, the able President of the
Board of Trustees, contributed a thousand
dollars in money, and has given nearly a
whole years time in faithful and efficient
superntendence of the work that has been
going on at the institution since the purchase
of the Rogers estate. For a long time, to
my knowledge, he spent ten hours a. day on
the premises as regularly as any of the paid
laborers. For all this he has received no
compensation whatever, except the thanks
and good will of the friends of the institu
ton. Hon. J. p. Morse also contributed a
thousand dollars, and has literally given his
services to any extent required, from the be-
ginning, without compensation. Other gen.
tlemen have literally contributed according
to their means, and have shown deep inter
est in various practical ways. l have not
space to give their names or a test of their
good deeds
1t is quite true that Bath gentlemen have
managed the institution, so far, perhaps too
exclusively. l wish it were true that they
had not been lett SO much alone in its man
agement, | hope it will be otherwise in the
future hope gentlemen outside this county
will take deeper, or rather more practical
interest in its management | believe all in
this vicinity would rejoice TO see them do so I;
and the trustees from Bath would willingly
yield their positions to others who could fill
them better. l am sure / should most gladly
give up my place on the board TO any one
outside the county who will accept the posi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-20

The Philadelphia Press says editing a
republican newspaperin Il Southern COM
munity is one of the most dangerous un-
dertakings Imaginable. A man to do SO
must have II vigorous pen, courage, and
a brace of good revolvers. How pleasant
Il life it is, and how inviting to a Northern
journalist who desires to emigrate to the
South, may be Judged by the following
note, which was recently posted on the
door of the boarding house of Mr.. Mat
tingly, editor of the Southern Opinion,
at Demopolis. Alabama. That the threats
might be more emphatic, the gallant ku-
klux, after posting the missive, fired some
six or seven shots:
TO Aattingly aud Burton,
We would respectfully advise you, gentle
men, to leave Demopolis. "a stitch in time
saves nine" This is no idle threat, made
simply to brighten you.
KNIGHTS oE THE BLACK Cross.
p, Sven give you fifteen days to pack
up your traps" and leave"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-20
For Sale at a Bargain !!
A NEW PIANO +,

Is octave, Richly Carved Legs.and Pedal Pearl
Moulding, -Four Round Corners, Back finished like
Front; large New Concert Scale; oyer-strung bass
French top hampers, with Agratfc arrange
ment; and all Modern improvements. 1t is of
the celebrated GUILD PIANOS, and is a very fine
and deep toned instrument superior to any have
ever seen. For the purpose OF introducing higher
grade OF instruments into Augusta and vicinity the
above piano has been left at my office, and am
authorized TO sell the same at comparatively low
figure. The former price was $1,000. Persons
wishing magnificent square, Grand Piano, war
ranted for ten years, should call at my office at
once. will give Good New Piano to any one
wro will get the requisite number of subscribers
for the American Literary Review.
l.. A. SHATTCCk, NJ. ID. ONCE corner Bridge
and Water streets, Augusta, Maine.
Feb, 18th. f3w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-20

The London Times thinks the Alabama
question secondary in importance to the
subject of the fisheries, but says there can
he no doubt as to which question will
mainly engage the attention Of the Com
mission 1t further says, significantly,
that lit is useless TO suppose it is the
purpose Of the Commission to find ground
for England to abandon her position upon
the Alabama question or to concede La
bilitN."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-02-20

Opinions Of the Press, distinguished Ctr
Gems, Professors, and others.
The Doctor speaks with great iiuency, is thorough
ly at home upon his theme, and has way of saying
wise and racy things that is altogether original and
refreshing Post.
DIR. Hebba' d is not only of the best lecturers
in the country-he stands high as an Orator Poet
and Author. He is the author of the popular
poems, The Night of Freedom '"Toil and Toers,"
etc, and of various works on Physiology Anato-
my Hygiene, etc. His widely known efforts before
the Lyceums, and his orations before many Ltera
ny Institutions of this country place him among the
foremost men of the times.-The North American.
The following is one of the resolutions passed
with great enthusiasm $50 says the Brooklyn Eagle)
by the immense audience assembled to hear DR..
Hebbard's concluding lecture before the Young's
Mems Christian Association of that city:
Resotced, That 1t is Il great pleasure to express
our appreciation of Prof. Hebbard as popular in.
structor. We have found him entertaining in man
ner, scientific in treatment, profound in research,
While his logic has wrought conviction his wit has
touched our rlsbes, and his stories amused to
high degree; and the purity of his motives, his ear
nestness enthusiasm and eioquence have won our
admiration, our confidence and esteem.
No series OF Lectures has ever been gwen in Bos
ton of more vital importance than DIR. Hebbard's
and the mastery and agreeable manner in which
he treats the momentous subjects under considera.
ton shows him to be n thorough student and fin
ished Standardization journal.
Il have heard DIR. Hebbard with great pleasure"
Prof. Francis.
lone of the right stamp Horace Greeley.
"A good man and ue."-shillaRer Mrs. Parting.
TOM
Excellent. John Pierpont.
"Highly gratihed in listening to you last evening""
President Champn Waterville College.
SO many of our sex can be so highly benefited bs
your advice"-Mr L. II. Cobb, President Ladies'
Physiological Institute, Boston.
"Strring and eloqueht-Gov. Morgan \. Y.
A gentleman OF culture and science. John q.
Whittier
spirited and vgorous."-Prof. Longfellow.
Dr. llebbard, and his partner, Ellery C. Hebbard,
M. d., (who has enjoyed eighteen months expert
ence in Bellevue and Charity Hospitals, New York;
Will be at their Rooms at the MANSION HOUSE,
Feb. 2lst, where they may be consulted profession
ally upon all diseases to which the Human Body is
subject. The sick may be assured that the most
skiful attention will be given them, and the latest
and most trustworthy improvements in Medical and
Surgical Science in all the Hospitals OF Europe and
America, adopted for their relief and cure.
Onice hours from lOA.M NJ, tod p. NJ. For special
cases to p. NJ.
First Lecture 10 cts. Succeeding Lectures, IS cts
Course Tickets, rs Cents Each.
Private Lectures, IS
Scholars Course Tickets, so Cents.
Doors open att. Commences at ~ O'Clock
L. Tickets for sale at the Hall Tuesday alter
noon Feb. 2ist, and at the door in the evening.
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WEDNESDAY Evcn's, Feb. ~.


Bones and Muscles, Strength, Long Life, etc
2iU Bones 40 Muscles. Use and composition of
bones. Nature and OF muscles. Manikin tax
en- all apart. How to strengthen muscles. Bedrd.
den people, 'Overdone' people. Female decasy.
Washing dishes with a mop. Getting " finished"
" lepmeets" Modern ideas of work. Retired
Life. Lazness, Poverty, Failure in life and how
to succeed etc. If all people would hear an, heed
poverty IN existence.