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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19

WoRDs or SoBERNEss. Col Duke,
a member Of Congress from Virginia,
in a recent speech in Congress made
the following allusions TO outrages in
his district:
Sir, these "carpet-baggers' from
Virginia talk of ontrhgcs. state it
upon my responsibility MS a man, and il
your committee will como to my distric
| will prove it, that greater outrages
are every day perpetratcd upon Con
ervatives than any that ever have been
prepetrated upon Radicals Sir, those
very men know that in nearly every
county ofVirginia q colored man votes
for a Conservative at the risk ofhis life.
If he does it he is probably mobbed,
and If not mobbed he must be guarded
to his home; and if no violence is used
he is outlawod by his color Why,
sir, in the last election | know Of sew
cral colorcd men whose lives, were
threatened because they dared to vote
for Conservatives. Sir, in my own
town, an honest, God fearing colored
minister, from personal friendship,
chose to vote in the last election for
some Of our Conservative candidates I;
and what took placer On the next
Sabbath, when he rose in the pulpit,
and was about to expound the word
of God, he was met by storm Of
misses.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19

BASE lNGRATITUDE Hon. Moses II
Grinncll, who gave Gen. Grant pres.
ent of $4,000, and was afterwards ap.
pointed Collector of the Port of New
York, has been removed, and that, too,
just the day after he sent a check OF
$1,000 10 the Radical committee in
Connecticut to carry that State for
"the government" This demonstrates
the fact that even those who gave
Grant large presents are not safe unless
they "come down" again. Because, If
they don't, somebody else will, and
get the office. These things are done
by man who undertook the duties of
the Presidency without a policy.
The editor of the New York Sun
says; "Had the 1000 gone to Wash
ington instead Of Connecticut Mr..
Grinnell mightstill hold his position" Z"
Prehaps!
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
eIf.AduIafi0n.

Modesty is trait possessed by few
politicians we know, but the egotism of
Colonel Forney is becoming rather ex-
cessive. Hear him in his paper, the
Press, of the 10th:
"SsnatOr Morton was sersnaded in Washington
on Saturday evening, aud in response to the com
pliment made speech which will be found else
where. Vice President colfax, Col J. W. Fornsy,
and other prominent Republican leaders, also
made speeohes.'
Forney's and Morton's speeches en-
belished the first page of the Press,
but there was no room for Vice ffesi-
dent Coliax's AWashington dispatch
in the same issue says:
"col. J. W. Forney is here, the guest Of the Sc
cretary Of the Navy, Hon. George NJ. Robeson.-
At the request Of the Executive Committee having
the matter in charge, Col Forney will address the
Germans at their peace jubilee"
Another dispatch in the same Issue
SAYS:
'1ast evening Colonel j. W. Forney, by inyi-
ts'on, visited the Club House, and met with
warm reception. A resolution was passed invit-
lng MN 70 participate IN the political canvass now
10 progress here for the election Of a Delegate
from the District to Congress. In response, the
Colonel stated that nothing gratihed him more
than to observe the evidences Of harmony among
the mcmbers Of the Republican party which met
him everywhere since his visit to Washington.-
He referred to the early organization Of the party
In this District. and to the struggles through
which II bad passed. During the evening Col
onel Forney was elected an honorary member Of
the club. He will make several speeches for the
Republican party before the close of the canvass
1t is well Forney has but one paper,
"daily.' because such dose ofhimself
in two would certainly physic his 10y
al readers.
No other journal in the country is
so constantly filed up with self as the
Philadelphia Press. But, if Forney
and his readers can stand that kind of
literature and news, we will not com.
plain again.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
To Tax PAYERS |

I Tn accordance With an Act Of the General As.
/ 4 sembi; Of this Commonwealth, approved the
2ad day Of March, A. y. lSsQ, "rolaiug to tho
collection Of taxes in the county Of Cicarield,
notice is therefor hereby given 10 The taxpayofs
residing in the districts below named, that the
County Treasurer. in accordance with the second
section Of said Act, will aticnd at the place OF
holding the borough and township elections on
The following named days, for the purpose Of re-
oeiyinr the County ami State taxes and Militia
Fines assessed for iS7l
For the borough Of Clcarield and LAwronec town.
ship, on Wednesday and Thursday, May iuh
and 18th
For Pike township, Friday and Saturday, MAY
10Th and goth.
For karihaus, Tuesday, MAY 23d
For Covingtou, "Wednesday, MAY 2tih.
For Hirard. Thursday. MAY 2jth.
For Goshen, Friday. MAY Gath.
fof Graham. Monday, May 2g,h.
For Morris, Tuesday, May sOlh.
For Decatur, Wednesday. May sist
For 0soe,la, Thursday, June ist.
For hsatsdnlc, Friday. June End
For Boggs, Saturday, june Sd.
Parties can also pay their taxes at the Trcasu,
rcr's Office at any time from this forward IN.
on all taxes paid on and previous to the DAYS
designated there will be a reduction Of ave per
cent Tho balance of the districts will be an.
nounced In due time.
LEVER ILLEGAL.
Troasururs oaicc. Treasurer.
clohrdeld, Pa, April is, 1871.
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M Right la alabama.

The Governor Of Alabama concludes
letter on the Ku Klux question as
follows
That men have occasionally dis
guised themselves in order to perpc-
trate crime with impunity or to wreak
personal revenge, there is every reason
to believe, but that there has been
any such combinations or conspiracies
for political purposes can positively
and uncquivocally deny, without the
fear ofsuccessful lcontrovcrsion There
is no desire nor disposition on the part
of the people, or any portion of the
people of Alabama, to use violence or
10 exert unfair Influences in CONTROL.
ing elections. Nowhere are men Of
all races and color in fuller enjoyment
of the free exercise of the political
franchise.
But it is said the union men are in
danger This is utterly untrue; it is
not respectable nonsense, as you are
woll advised Why, two weeks ago ]
sent to tho State Senate three names
Tor c0nhrmatlOn as brlgadior.generals
of the State militia one Of them an
ex x.oilicer of volunteers in the Federal
army, and his nomination was com.
mended by leading Democrats Union
mon, care not whence they come,
arc as safe in Alabama as tho most
ardent secessionsts. Villauy is the
only source of Danger to either; poll
tics entail no peril. | have written
you hurriedly, bat hopc to see you in
Washington.
Very respectfully, yours, &C.
RoBERr b. LINDSAY.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
Private Sale of Real Estate
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

HNlE suhserihcr viii oacr at private sale. on
IL reasonable ivrins. ihe following Real Estate.
situate in Gen Hope Cearfeld county. Pa; a
large two story 'unk house, $0x4o feet; store
room 2nxi0 feet; ware room, l6x2O feet. The
house Is the beet ia Glen Hope, we'll finished. and
having large cellar underneath. Was built in
1867. never failing we'll and wood and wash
house, barn, l3hxio,) ice house. sufficient TO hold
90 OF Otous Of ice, ald all other necessary out
buildings
Also large quantity Of merchandise, consist
ing Of groceries dry goods. quecnswarc. notions
large lot OF clothing, and all other goods gcner-
ally kept IN a country store.
Also, 10000 feet Of prime oak and pine square
timber, on the bank Of Cloarield creek
The above described property win be sold TO-
geiher, or II desired, The store goods win be sold
on reasonable terms and lease given Of tbs store
room.
For further information apply to the subscriber
At his residence in Glen Hope
WILLIAM 5. DTcKEY.
Feb. 4, ls7l.sm.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE
Valuable Real Estate |

By virtue Of order Of the Orphans Court
made the 2lst day Of March, A. D. 1871, George
Loich, administrator Of the estate Of Jacob Zim-
moT, deceased will eel at Public Sale at the Pub
lie House Of William schwem, at Luihcrsbnrg on
Monday, May 10th, 1871,
AZ o'clock p. M, the following described prop
ery, situate in Brady township, late the property
Of the said Jacob thinner, bounded and described
~ follows Beginning at pine. the south east
corner Of the tract thence north 1870 perches. TO
a pest; thence, by John Rishol's line, west 65
Perches, to post thanee, by Yoas improvement,
south 100 porches, TO post thensc east 65 perch
e., to the place Of beginning
CONTAINING FIFTY ACRES.
Being out Of the south-c corner Of the Curry
survey, known by No. 533. Thrty.fye acres
cleared. with new plank house, log barn and all
necessary outbuildngs erected thereon; the bal
anec being well timbercd.
TErMs Ten per cent. down, ono third on con
hrmaton, and balance in one year with interest,
to be secured by bond aud mortgage on premises
GEORGE LEILfCH,
Apdl l9-3t Administrator.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19

BaiBYs, GIFTS, OR ISG.--IIon
John Sherman, being charged with ac
cumulating wealth in the course OF
his tenure Of Office, denies the impu.
tation lie says, as we learn from the
Press of this city, that ho cannot ac.
count for all he possesses "without
being suspected ofrecciying bribos, or
gifts, or stealing" We cannot too
highly commend the principle which
Mr.. Sherman here lays down: that Il
public officer ought not to be enriched
"by bribes, gifts, or stealing" He
makes no distinction between them I;
and, practically, they do so run Into
each other that II is often not easy 10
discriminate one from the other The
spectacle Of a high public functonary
receiving houses, checks, aud purses,
is an encouragement TO all under him
TO take bribes, and increase thoir
profits by plunder This evil example
has been n powerful cause of the de
moralization that has swept over the
land, depleted the public revenue, and
made honesty in Office the exception
rather than tho rule. We commend
tho susceptibility of Mr. Sherman on
this subject, and endorse the rule
which he lays down; A public func.
tionary should not be enriched by
"bribcs, gifts, or stealing"-Phaddei.
phid Age
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
A NrwLY MAnRrrp COUPLES FATE

A NEWLY MARRIED Couples FATE.
Chicago, April l3.-Last night, at
the South Park station, Edwin Mars.
ton, foreman of the Prohibifionist
office in this city, and his wife Jenny
Marrton, worc run over aud killed by
the Kalamazoo train on tho Michigan
Central Railroad. They had crossed
the track to get aboard the Hyde Park
train, which was about to start
AT this moment the Kalamazoo train
approached at high rate of speed,
Mr.. and Mrs. Marston, supposing there
was no danger, kept their position be.
side the other train, but as the engine
passed the long dress of the lady was
drawn by the current of air under tho
wheels of the locomotive, and she was
almost instantly dragged under the
fast flying train, Her husband seized
her and he also was drawn under the
wheels. They were married only a
few months.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19

WHEELER's CAvALRY VS.. Ku.KLUx.
Our old war comradc, Bill Wyatt,
of the Sixth Georgia Cavalry, made a
ten strike tho other day. lie captur.
ed three Of the Ku-Kluk that Gov.
Bullock has been advertising for, Cur.
ricd them to Chattooga Court House,
got thom convicted and sentenced TO
tho penitoniiary for seven years, and
came down on Bullock for the prize
money, $4,000 for the first, aud 81 900
each for the balancc-making $1,000
in ALL Bullock paid up "lilse little
man, aud Wyatt went home happy.
This amount Of money ia Chattooga
county, all at one time, will create a
tremendous excitement The beauty
Of toe whole affair is that these Ku.
klux were common Radical thieves,
and were playing Ku-Klux to cover
their stealing operations. Bully for
Wheeler's Cavalry Griffin CS. CD
Star,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
GUARDIAN SALE
Valuable Real Estate !

BY virtue Of an order Of the Orphans Court
made the 18th January, A. b. 1871, aud on the
2lsi March, A. ID. 1871. enlarged and continued
until June term, 1871, Henry Hile, Esq, will sell
at Public Sale, at the susquehanna House, in
Curwensyliie, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1871,
At o'clock, p m, the following described prop
crty situate in Knox township, late the property
Of George sloss, now owned BY his minor ehildren
Of whom Henry lille is Guardian, bounded aud
described as follows:
On the south by land Of John sloss. deceased ;
on the west by land Of james Haley and Samuel
Ray on the north by lands Of MAYS and Erhard ;
and on the east by lands Of Mrs. Margaret Sloss ;
being part Of n larger survey in name Of Adam
Rode containing I50 ACRES. more or less
About 80 acres cleared. with House aud Barn
erected thereon balance being timber land.
TERMS: Fifteen per cent Of the purchase
money WHEN property is knocked down, and bal
ance in two equal annual payments, with interest,
TO be secured by bond and mortgage on the
premises. HENRY lille,
April s. 1sTi-4t Guardian.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
DENTAL CARD.
DR. A. NJ. HILLS

& DR. A. NJ. HILLS
NIrrTp Would say 70 bis patient, and the rub.
i's gencrally, that, having dissolved par,uershp
wi.h Or. shaw. he is now doing ihe entire work
OF his oibce himself that patients need not fear
being put under the hands of any other operator.
Having obtained reduction Of the paieui on ilo
plate material | am enabled to put up teeth much
cheaper than formerly. | also have Dr.. Steel.
patent process for working rubber pilates. vhish
make much lighter, more elastic aud stronger
plate Tor the same amount Of material. and rel.
ishcs the plate on both sides, rendering It muoh
more easily kept clonn. Special attention raid 10
the preservation Of tho natural tceih. and oil work
guaranteed entirely satisfactory to patients.
fso- once at the old corner opposite the Shav
House. Office hours from s to ~. q. M. and 90
3, p. m. Patients IRON distance should notify
me few days beforehand Of their intention to
come Always ut home, unless other notice o..
pears in both the county pNpsrs fcbl5fi
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19

Do LET HIN ALoNE.--The most
prominent Republican newspaper in
Cincinnati says the president is very
rich and getting richer every day.
and that his accumulation of the
worlds goods does not como from sav.
ing his salary, or from business talent,
for nobody ever suspected him Of hav.
ing any.
lie is stakeholder to tho amount
Of $4,000 in stone quarry at Wash.
ington. Tho government makes con.
tracts with the company owning the
quarry for building materials Grant
favors heavy appropriations for build.
ing. Tho company could well afford
to give him an interest Of $4,000 10
consideration of his position, and his
ability to control contracts.
John A. Logan lot little daylight
in on this business few weeks ago,
and the subject is now pretty well
aired II rs staunch Republicans as
can be found in the country choose to
hold Grant up as a vcnal, stupid and
dishonest man, Democrats cannot pre-.
vent them from doing so, although re.
spcct for the credit of the nation
would suggest that his insignifcance
and worlhlessncss be not fully cx.
posed - Chicago Times.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
Corn Planter.

An act passed the House at Harris
burg on the 18th ult., for the relief OF
the heirs of Corn Planter, the Seneca
Indian Chief, formerly residing on
the Allegheny above Warren. In 1871
the Governor of this State was au-
thorized to grant to him about 1855
acres Of land for meritorious services.
His descendants now petition the
Legislature for division OF the lands
in question. The bill authorizes the
appointment by the Orphans Court of
this County "threo competent disin.
tcrested men, citizens of Pennsylvania,
to make such partition and allotment
Of shares as they may think just and
equitable, and TO pray also for the ap.
pointment Of guardians for any par.
ties being minors and the said three
men so appointed by said court shall
have all the powers Of commissioners
or an inquest to make partition, and
shall mako the allolmcnts and report
their proceedings to said court, and
when confirmed by the said court,
such partition shall be and remain
firm and stable forever"
1t also provides that these shares or
allotments may be sold by the owners
to any OF the descendants of Corn
Planter, or any member of the Seneca
nation of Indians, but not to others
without the authority Of the Lcgisla-
turc
The bill was carefully drawn by
Hon. Eli X. Price, of Philadelphia
1t will no doubt pass the Senate and
go into operation at no distant day
The land i'm question iS IN h-..,i
valley OF The Allegheny between the
villages Of Corydon and Kinzua, and
may become very valuable Warren
Ledger.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19

NEoRo JURoRs.-Chief Justice Ma.
son. OF Nebraska, has delivered an
opinion against negroes as Jurors in
that State. The principal point made
is that the Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Amendments grant rights to negroes.
but impose no duties upon them, and
that jury service is burden, and not
a privilege, that the State Constitu-
iion can be changed only by the same
power that enacted il that Congress
could not confer such authority to
change upon the legislature. That is
certainly sound doctrine and sends
negro voting as high as a kite in
Psnnulyahia.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
Farm for Sale |

GONTAINING &c ACRES, in good state Of
" cultivation, situated in Pike township, Clear
field county, Pa, about eighty rods from Logan's
Flouring Min, on the turnpike leading from Cur
weusvillo to Clearfold. Having a story and halt
house, stable and out-buildings thereon There
Is also good spring and young orchard on the
premises Any person desiring nice little home
will find this a very desirable location.
For further particulars inquire Of Rachel Call-
we'll, on the premises, OF address
7. W. FLEMING,
March 29-tf Curwonsvile, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19

MAIL Delivery IN PuILADELuiA.-
Daring January, 1865, there were de
livered 5ll,202 mail letters, lS9,7O7
local letters, aud 79,O37 papers; a
total ni 7s0.0S6. IN the month OF
March. 1871, thcre were delivered
l,O55,373 mail letters, 535,249 local
letters, and 40S,666 papcrs, n total Of
l,994,2SS, or an increase over the total
of January. 1865, OF almost fifteen
hundred thousand. In January, 1865,
2O9.6l7 letters were collected, and
s,,4S2s4 paid to the carriers; in
March, 1871, l,3lg,97l letters were
collected, aud sll,3O4ll paid to the
carriers.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19

THAT'S HoNEsT AND TRUE.-Mr.
Farnsworlh, Mougrei member Of the
House of Representatives, said last
week "the party TO which he belonged
had passed many laws they we're
afraid to bring before the Supreme
Court" " The Democracy have not
only always charged this upon the
ruling party, hut intend that tho said
id,Us shall bc brought before that high
tribunal for its verdict finally. lie
also says he does "not believe in cen.
tralism and the abolition of State
lines" Then he better flee from the
wrath to come, by getting out Of the
negro party rs fast possible.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19

LEGIsLArIoN.-Congress is still in
session, enacting laws to bolster up
their party and in violation of the
Constitution. The Ku Klux bill
passed, but the amnesty bill was de.
ieated in the Jackobin Senate.
The State Legislature is literally
doing nothing. The dead lock still
holds good. 1t is therefore impossible
to state at this time what measures
will be passed or rejected, or when it
will adjourn.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19

A FAILURE-The jury in the much
debated Stnart church case, tried in
Philadelphia last week, failed to agree.
There were eieUea stubborn fellows
who favored the acquittal of Stuart
and one who went for bis conviction.
and that one was an "inteligent con.
traband"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
DRIyATE SALE
Valuable Real Estate I!

The subscriber will offer at private sale, on
reasonable terms, the following keal Estate, stu
ate IN Morris township, Clearhcld county, Pa,
containing 100 ACRES and allowance and
having thereon erected two-story plank House,
2snS2 feet, frame Barn, 60x66 feet, and all the
other necessary outbuldings, all in good order
and repair. Ten acres Of an Orchard Of the
choicest varieties offruit Anevcr falling Spring
at the house and Well at the barn. One hun
dred acres Of II is underlaid with vein Of the
best quality Of Coal six feet and seven inches in
thickness open TO inspection at any time.
Ess- For further information inquire Of the sub
scribor at his residence in Morris township.
DANIEL BEAM,
Kyertown ?. o. l.5:3msl Agent Of Geo Beam.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
Hon the TariG Robs inc Farmer.

l. Free Trade to bo desired at the expense Of
free homes l-Pornoy's Press.
The farmer rises in tho morning.
puts on his flannel shirt, taxed 60 per
cent, and his trousers taxed GO per
cent, his vest taxed 60 per cent,and his
overcoat taxed, cloth 60, buttons 40,
braid 60, lining 60, padding 81 so f;
draws on his boots taxed 80 per cent /;
puts some coal, taxed 60 per cent, in
his stove taxed 55 per cent, tea kettle
taxed 40 per cent, and the pipe taxed
l,50 per cont sits down to his
breakfast from a plato taxed IS per
cent, cats with a knife aud fork taxed
35 per cent, and SCISSORS his food with
salt taxed l0S per cent, and pepper
taxed l20 per cent He puts on bis
hat, taxed 30 per cent, but cannot
smoke an Havana scgar taxed lj0 per
cent. Amer being thus taxed in his
lifetime, the farmer, when ho dies, is
laid away in the churchyard and his
fate is regarded on a marble tomb.
stone taxed 20 per cent, and he goes
to a country where therc are no tariffs.
The following is the inscription on his
tombstone
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
w EST VIRGINIA
Timber and Coal Lands

FOR sALEi
The following tracts Of Timber ard Coal Lands
are offered for sale One tract Of 1900 acres,
lying on the Elk River, in Webster county; three
tracts lying on the same river 10 Braxton county,
two Of 5000 acres each and one Of ,000 acres
and one tract containing ssoo acres, lying on the
Gauley River, in Nicholas county. The titles to
these lands are perfect.
Any Information concerning these landscnn be
had by addressing O. S. ILLEGAL.
March p, lSTl-tf Philipsburg Pa;
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-04-19
Valuable Farm for Sale !
IN FERGUSON TowNsnIp !


V'hR undersigned, residing in Ferguson town
il ship, offers his Farm for sale located two
miles southeast of Lumber City, On which there
Il erected a large plank frame dwAiling house
22ASOi kitchen, l6xl6i new bank barn, IGx6s,
With strrw house attached, 2iys6, wood she'd and
all the other necessary outhuildings.
CONTAINING 100 ACRES.
Eighty Of which arc cleared and in a good state
Of cultivation, while the balance is underlaid with
aseven foot vein OF Limestone and four foot vein
Of coal Of an excellent quality. young orchard
Of $50 grated trees, Of apple pear, peach. cherry
ana plumi besides US grapo vines Of the choicest
varieties, al bearing, and excellent water At the
door. The Farm will be sold very rcasonable.-
Inquire on tho promises or address the sabscribsr
at Lumber City r. @.
March 29-f WILLIAM MeCRAcREY.