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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

TRir.-During the last two weeks WAS per-
mitted to see New York, with its thronged Broad
way and its great Park, containing living animals
and birds of all kinds, and Of scenery the grand
est. From there to Philadelphia, with Fairmount
water works and places Of interest. From there
came to Curwensvillc, where ] found the enter
prising firm of Thompson Co. opening a very
large stock of goods, just received from New York
and Philadelphia, and by their prices was con-
vinced that there is the place to buy, at figures
suit the times goods to suit the most choicy, and
that their motto, "As cheap as the cheapest" is
entirely true. Go and purchase of them, and
complain no more of high prices Their terms
are easy octll-2t A BUYER.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

County ISsrIruTE.--The Clcar6eld County
Teachers Institute will commence on Monday
next, October 23d. The exercises will be made as
practical as possible, by means of class drills,
blackboard illustrations, and general discussion
at the close of the different exercises. The teach
ers of the county arc expected to do the greater
part of the work during the day sessions. Teach
ers of both public and private schools, and all
persons intending to become teachers, therefore,
are invited to become members and participate
and enjoy the advantages of the institute. Let
each teacher endeayor to have all the other teach
ers in his district present. Let there be fall
turnout. The evening sessions will be held in the
Court House. and will be devoted to free lectures,
addresses, readings, music, &c. Clergymen and
all others interested in the further enhancement
of education from all parts of the county, are
cordially requested to attend The Clearded Or
chestra will favor the institute, on Monday even
ing, with several pieces Of fine music. Thursday,
October 26th, will be Directors day. 1t is hoped
that a large proportion Of the 1913 directors, and
Mt least the officer, of every board in the county,
win be present. Those wishing to employ compc-
tent teachers win find 1t TO their advantage.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18
LETTER FROM NEW WASHINGTON.

NEw WASHINGTON, october 12tb, 1871.
Mn. EDrToR: You will see by returns Of this
borough that the rad's have a gain of three over
the vote of last fall, while we held our own. This
was caused by several RAIDS moving into the dis
trict. Every Democrat in the borough, with one
exception, attended the election. Equalization Of
taxation was the cause Of his absence. lie discon-
tnucd his county paper short time since, saying
that he could save two dollars thereby. / heard
n gentleman remark, on the day Of the election,
that this economical gentleman by Withdrawing
from the church could suve two dollars more.
Tonight the Irving Literary Society, of New
Washington Academy, are to have grand exhibit
tion in the NJ. Il. Church, and II there is anything
in training land Doble says there is), it will far
surpass anything that Prof II. of your Academy
ever thought Of. / need not dwell on this subject
however, for little McGossp will doubtless give
you a full account Of the proceedings, ps he was
assiduously at work all day on Sunday last pre-
pairing his report for the REPuBiIcAs. It will
have to pass through the hands Of his shado'o,
"soca Dispatcher before reaching you. BY the
way, "social Dispatcher was firing paper bullets
-or thought be was--at me through the REruD-
LIoAS Of last week. But he was, as you know,
wide of the mark, don't give Democrats 500
coats to vote the radical ticket. Neither do go
around like Twain's Wandering jew, placarding
old, dilapidated walls with mystic scrawl,
"s-T.-lsGO-X."
Try again, "social Dispatcher" and when next
you aud McGossip burn the "midnight taper re-
plying to "Crissis," use your own writing materi-
ais and save your friends the expense of your
productions. McGossip was little afraid to oomo
back to you over his own signature after the slight
hints | gave him, so he and others held a pow
WOW, aud the result was a monstrosity-a two
headed calf--"Gossip" and 'social Dispatcher
Would II not be we'll for "Iconomy" and Mcdos-
sip to present "socisl Dispatcher Cfor his able
and disintcrested dcicnts Of them) with leather
m.dsl, having battery Of light guns surrounded
by wreath Of buckwheat vines engraved on one
side, and on the reverse rampant laSkass. This
little memento would be Of use to him whom time
shall have changed them all. by referring to u
the battery would bring Economy" to his mem
ory, the buokwheat wreath McGossip, and the
rampant Jackass his own noble ancestors.
Yours, &C., CnissIs
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18
BAD RoADs.-The last Grand jury

BAD RoADs.-The last Grand Jury,
IKE its predecessors recommended some wise and
'onc foolish things to be done. Among the for
her was the condemnation and return Of some of
The roads, and particularly the Clcarfeld and
harthaus road, "from the Goshen line to the resi-
dcncc Of the late Henry Irwin, in Lawrence town
'llp' and that portion of the Snow Shoe and
fackersTille turnpike from Moose Run in Law
''ncc township to the Union township line. And
ac road leading from the susquchanna Church in
Bell township To- the Burnside township line.
This is ga new departure" much needed, and
'he Grand JuTes will receive the thanks of the
public II they continue to give the public roads
some attention. The supervisors in Lawrence and
HclI will do well to heed the recommendations of
Tie Grand Jury. The repairing of the old prison
md the removal of the water closets in the Court
House yard, we consider among the foolish things
assc'tcd by the Jury. Excepting these, the last
'T'nd Jury was "a success" Every juror drawn
appeared, and they hailed from every section of
'he county, and were Us intelligent body as ever
before appeared in our court.
We hope future Grand Jurics will make bad
,Oao' speciality, Bad roads and assault and
o''''ry and other low neghborhood brawls are
'u'' the cases Grand Juries should take in hand.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18
A SAFE SAPE.-We understand tha

A SAFE SAFE.-We understand that
our ncghboring village of Clarion was in rather
aoad fix few days ago. The National Bank Of
that place had large new safe manufactured in
funds were placed and locked up. Upon attempt
ns to open the safe the next morning 1t was dis
covered that something was wrong, and the "old
'ans would not open, and as a consequence all
business would have to be suspended, until a man
from the manniaotory arrived, unless a supply Of
money was obtained from some other source.
Out Of this dilemma they were helped by our
Rockville Banks who furnished them with sufi-
a'at funds to do business until they could get
their safe open.-Brookride JeGersonian.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

The "NEw" WHEELER 4 WILSON SEyIyo Ma.
cnIsr.-Nearly six hundred thousand of these
machines are now in use. Such success has only
been gained by merit alone, and not by decrying
the merits of other machines. These machines
can be bought of any of the travelling agents of
VIM. Sumner Co., at the same price as in any of
their Offices and the purchaser can feel assured of
receiving proper instruction in its use at his own
house. Buy the best always
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

UNsEATED LANDS. 1t will be OBJ
nrved by an advertisement elsewhere in this issue
bat the County Commissioners give notice to un-
seated land owners and agents that they will give
thcm an audience, in relation to assessments, at
their Office, between the 3O,h of October and llth
Of November next. Those who neglect this notice
annot complain if they are imposed on, because
hj. il liberal extension of time on the part of
he Commissioners.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18
a}larried.

On Sunday, October LIST, 1871, by GEo. C. KIRK,
Esq, Mr.. SAMUEL WHEELER, formerly of the
State of Maine, to Miss CAROLINE OGDEN, Of
Brady town,bip.
On Tuesday, October Sd, 1881, by Gro. c. KIRK,
Esq, Mr.. DAVID LYONS to Miss CAROLINE
slIAFfER both of Brady township.
At Altoona, on October 9th, 1871, by Rev. d. S.
MoSnoE, Mr.. NEWTON READ to Miss RoXA
p0TTERj both of Cloar6eld.
The congratulations and best wishes of the
Printers are rendered the above couple.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

BARN BURNED.-A correspondent
Informs US that tho barn of Joseph Mccully, of
Jordan township, was burned on the night of the
,.b, with all its contents together with thrcsh-
r, machine, wagons, seds, plows, etc. Mr.. Me-
Cays loss is ostimat ed at 81, 500, and the fire is
Supposed to have been the work of an inccndiary,
Hao oac had been about the barn that day with
either Gre or light.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

Some unprincipled villain, who
nght to have been in the Pententiary long ago,
rnt into the shop of Mr.. II. Ross, at noon on
Monday while he was at dinner and completely
nlshcd and destroyed an orchestra cornct horn,
'oth at least fifty dollars We hope the rascal
viii be discovered and severely punished.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18
Specials.

Tho great question Of the day IL whether Dexter
or the Goldsmith Maid is the fastest trotter, bu,
there is no question about shaw's being the best
Horse Powder ever sold. It can be had at al
stores in the county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

Barr Spanglcr and +. A. Wheeler,
tAs Temperance candidates for Auditor and Sur
ryOr General, received three votes each in Burn
flc township aud one each in ClearGeld. -Four
temperance men in Clcarfeld county,
rLas.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

j. Miles Kratrer has Just returned from tho
eastern cities, whore he has purchased, and is now
opening, large stock of Fall aud Winter goods,
embracing everything suitable for the season and
all the latest novelties. Give him call. lie is
fully prepared to supply the wants of all.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

TOWNSHIP ELEoTIoNs.--Somo con-
'''"n and Misunderstanding has resulted from
recent changes made in the time for holding
,'' township elections. Prior to 1902 these cleo
,,O'' were held on the third Friday in March. In
,1'' year an act was passed providing that they
r'''u =, DC held on the second Tuesday in October.
was iound to work unsatisfaotorily, and at
'''' session Of the Legislature the act was re-
r,,'o and It was provided that in the year 1872
annually thereafter, all elections for city,
:, '' borough, township and election officers, in
1' uueren, cities aud counties Of this Common
-''''n shall be on the days and Mt the times they
W., n'ld a'Proydcd by law in the different cities,
,. ooronghs and townships in said counties,
'he passage Of said act Of 1869.
~ also provided that the terms of the different
,. '.''' TO be elected in 1872, shall begin yhen The
,la ol the present officers shall expire, and 80
a., 'ueh officers annually thereafter, MS provided
iS,o u" Pnor to the passage n BE act Of April IL,
,i.n ms act is not applicable to elections spc-
,',9 provided for ,nee The passage Of the act OF
,- VI Clarified the borough and township
p,, .I except A'sc'sor) VIII Sc elected on Friday
,,..,oS. OS. .s'h' lsec pamphlet law, Of 1871,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

1t is a comfortable reflection that in this age Of
humbug' you can always rely on the West Branch
Bitters for pure and good tonic. A. l. shaws
is the place to get it. lie also sells the best and
cheapest drugs in the county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

List of letters remaining unclaimed
0 the Postoffce at Clearfeld, for the week ending
)eober 18th, 1871:
Johns, Henry. Thompson, William.
stockton, C. j. Thomas, Herman.
AGAUIIN p NJ
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

A New MilIport correspondent in
brn, us that Mr.. Michael Wise, of Bloomington,
Gd suddenly of heart disease, while at work in
b, barn, on Monday, the 10th ult. Deceased was
,,pd g. years and ten days.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

Our buyer, Wm' Reed, is now in the east. by
the last Of the week we will be in receipt of a
choice line of Winter Dress Goods, shawls, Goats
and coatings, Furs Gents Furnishing Goods, &c.
REED BRorHERs
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

O. J. Kcngy, at Glen Hope, Is opening large
stock Of all kinds Of new goods. Christ is first
Glass fellow, soils his goods at very reasonable
rates, and deserves the liberal patronage he is
receiving.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18
Died.

Near New Washington, on October 9th, 1871,
ARMSTRONG r., son of A. S. and MARGARET
days.
On October 9th, 1871, in Lawrence township, Of
bilious cholic, BENJAMIN +. LEWIS, aged 20
years, months and 10 days.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

DR.. +. Plato, Eclectic Physician and Surgeon,
offers his services to the people of Clearfield and
vicinity, and will be in readiness to attend all
professional calls, by day or night. Office on
Reed street, west of the depot, Clearheld, Pa.
NAV 81. ls7l-tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

To If you want to buy Drugs, Patent Mcdi-
cines, Paints Varnishcs, Spices, Fancy Goods,
Soaps, Perfumeries, Brushes, Trusses, Lamps,
Lamp Chimneys, Musical Goods, School Books
Stationery, Tobacco, Cigars Saratoga and Bedford
Waters, Prescriptions day or night, go to the new
Drug Store Of lIartswiek 4 Irwin, Second st.
OnII -2m.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

The School Directors were elected under the Gu
nuhtiye system. The Republicans having voted
for three members of the board, it will be necessary
for some one to say which two Of the three are
elected
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-10-18

BORoUGn ELECTIoN.-The following
is the result in the borough of clearfold, at the
election on tie lOth, for Assessor and School Di-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-28

and remorselessly condemned in con-
sequence of single tests of them hav-
ing been made in the said seasons of
failure. Less instructive, but not
less amusing, are the varied express
sions of individual criticism in rela-
ton to different popular varieties of
potatoes. SO different, SO varied and
so extreme are these that not too
skeptical mind is often led TO doubt
whether a proper determination of
true merit is as safe in the hands of
rational pretenslons to opinion as un.
der the suggestions of untrammeled
instinct.
10 the laboriously critical and such
as are burdened with the conception
that the potato is, in itself, gross,
low-bred vegetable, void, at best. OF
susceptibility either of improvement
or degradation, we have no parting
word. But to the amateur and such
as recognize the real nature and true
value of the third, if not the second,
food producing plant of the human
family, we would say in conclusion,
be bravely patient under all discour-
agements, and in your efforts for its
perfected propagation adhere as
closely as may be to the suggestions
of the above emphasized words of
Capron and Beecher
Glen Haven, March 81, II. NIX YOUNG
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-28
Paris in Revolution.

For ten days past the city of Paris
has been under mob control, and the
insurrection has assumed the horri-
bic character Of the revolution OF
ls4s. Many people have been shot
without trail, and even parties OF
detencless women fired at by the
revolutionists. Generals Vinoy
Thomas and lie Compile and other
prominent supporters Of the Theirs
government have been murdered. -
All the departments were at the last
reports occupied by the insurgents.
The members Of the Theirs govern
ment and the whole diplomatic corps
have gone to Versailles. BY order
Of Bismarck German troors have re-
occupied the forts around Paris with
Instructions to open fire upon the
city unless peace is restored.
The latest kilograms describe the
condition of things as rapidly grow
ing worse and worse in Paris. Ev-
erybody of the least consequence is
flying from the city, which is in en-
tire possession Of the infuriated mob.
The leaders are represented as very
largely made up Of philanthropists
and disciples of peace, theorists and
dreamers of universal brotherhood
and human perfection, who have
gone mad, and who may yet give
the capital over TO pillago and the
torch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-28
Tuesday next-the roll call
of future elections. Republic
cans, fall into ranks.
Marshalling the Hosts.

Since our present Constitution was
adopted, we have had twenty Presi-
Dental elections. The twenty first
campaign, in 1872, will doubtless be
one Of the most exciting ever known,
and a vast array of voters will as
semble on election day. Every
four years adds greatly to the num-
Der of electors, as reference to MIS-
tory will show.
In 1886 but 1895, 29S votes were
pOlled in the Union; IN 1910, the
great log-cabin and hard-cider cam
paign, of glorious memory, 2,402, SOC
votes were polled in 1874, there
were 2 688, 127 votes in 1913, 1876
012; in 1852, 3,129129; in 1855, A.
049, 204 ; in 1860, 4 $50, 1913; in 1864
but 4, 034, 789; in 1868, the vote in
creased to 1894, 1888.
At the election in 1872 about six
and half million votes will be pol
led. 1t will be the greatest marsh
alling of freemen ever known in his
tory. The Democrats are organizing
for the contest They will make the
the most of every temporary reverse
that befalls the Republicans. The
elections that are held between now
and 1872 are roll calls. 1t would be
well for US to remember this, and
that "the theory of self-government
rests upon the active participation of
the best citizens in public affairs"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-28

kU kLUx OUTRAGEs.-Senator
Ames of Mississippi made a most
startling statement in the Senate the
other day. He said that within six
ty days past over 500 murders of
Republicans had been committed in
Louisiana. yet no one had been pun
ished therefor. 1t does not seem
possible that this can be true, yet no
denial or correction was made. If
only the eighth part of that number
were killed, it is sufficiently horrible
to command the earnest attention of
the government, and give cause for
the most serious apprehension for
the future of the country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-28

SAN DOMINGO. The San Domingo
Commissioners are expected at Wash
ingtOn daily. The report of the
Commission is already prepared and
is in every particular favorable to
annexation Of the island to the
United States.
The people of San Domingo, Wade
says, are Overwhelmingly in favor of
annexation. They are described a 3
a quiet, orderly, industrious race.
The charges of corruption against
United States officers in the negotia.
ton of the treaty of 1869, are brand
ed as villainous ISLANDERS, without
shadow of foundation.
The report of the commission closes
with the remark that TO embrace
this opportunity to plant Ropubli-
can institution and establish civil lib
erty and American civilization on
that beautiful and productive island.
thus laying the groundwork of a
great and prosperous State, would
add another achievement to our peo-
pie, worthy TO rank with the great
events of our history, and would be
equally beneficial to both countries
The Tennessee which conveyed the
Commission was due off Charlestown
on Saturday last.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-28
The State University laboratory.
rFrom stats journal. March LII

In connection with the newly es-
tablished department of Geology,
Mining and Metallurgy of the Uni
versity, has been created complete
assay laboratory for the purpose of
giving practical instruction to stu
dents in the assayings of ores of all
the metals-by the most approved
processes-wet and dry.
This laboratory will be ready for
the reception of students at the open
ing of the spring term, March 22d
inst, and course of lectures will be
given on Economical Geology and
Metallurgy throughout the term.
Professor IRVING, late of the
school of mines in New York, is at
the head of this department, and
with the ample furnishings of the
laboratory, we believe that the adj
vantages offered at our State Uni.
versity for the prosecution of these
studies with practical work, are not
to be found elsewhere in the West.
We make mention of this because
comparatively few of our people are
aware of the completeness of the in
stitution in this particular science.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-03-28
Our Retiring Members of Congress-

AT the expiration of the Forty-first
Congress, four of our Republican
members of Congress retired, for the
time being, to private life. They are
General II. f. Paine of the first,
General David Atwood of the second,
General Amasa Cobb of the third,
and General G. G. Washburn of the
sixth district. Except Mr.. Atwood,
these gentlemen have served several
terms in Congress, and are recognized
as among the most useful and active
members of the House Of Representa-
tives. General Paine, of this city,
has been prominent and conspicu-
Gus man from the start, and by his
honesty and stern integrity of pur-
pose, has earned an enduring reputa-
ton among his fellow members. His
services have been eminent 10 the
work OF reconstructing the late rebel
States, by reason of the place assign
ed him on committees, and the Re-
publicans in Washington fully appre
ciate the value Of the arduous labor
he has performed. We are glad to
know that his claims upon the party
are acknowledged, and will be recog
nized in some substantial manner
whenever fitting opportunity is
presented.
General Atwood, elected to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death of
the late Hon. B. f. Hopkins, and
serving but two sessions, has had but
little opportunity to make himself
especially prominent among his fell
low members. But his short career
was one full of official success and
high social experience, and few OF his
colleagues in the House, will carry
away the recollection of pleasanter
acquaintance than that made with
the Nestor of the Wisconsin press.
His public duties were well and
promptly performed, and his con-
stltuents have reason TO be satisfied
and proud of the record he has made
for himself in the Forty-frst Con-
gress.
General Amasa Cobb has been eight
years in Congress, and gives place to
Hon. j. Allen Barber. He was well
known to the people of the State be-
fore he entered Congress having
been twice Speaker of our Assembly
and repeatedly member of both
branches of the legislature. He has
made heavy investmentsin Nebraska,
where he expects to spend part of
his time.
Hon. G. G. Washburn, OF the noble
old Sixth District, retires after a
longer period Of service in Congress
than is generally allotted to most
men to perform. To say that be has
done his work honestly, ably aud well,
is only to state what every intelligent
reader knows who has kept himself
posted upon public affairs. After
such faithfulness and sincerity in his
application to the duties imposed
upon him by the State and nation,
and the exhibition be has given of
the most careful craftsmanship, il is
not likely the people of Wisconsin
will allow him to remain long in the
privacy he so much covets.- Mil,cau-
kee Sentinel.