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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-05

We arc nuthorized TO announcc tho name Of
JOHN d. THOMPSON, Of the borough Of Cur
wcnsylle, as a candidate for Commissioner, sub
jcct 10 the rules of the Democratic party.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23
AN OLD DEMOCRATIC sgyAroR CONES 0 UT

An OLD DEMOCRATIC SENATOR COMES UT
AT LAsT.-lowa is having a political sensation.
Gen. George W. Jones, once United States sen.
alor, and gentleman of great ability and wide
influence, has seeded from the democratic
parry, and, as be expresses it, "marched into
the ranks OF its opponents" In lengthy letter
to Hon. James Harlan, he states his reason for
so doing, and concludes as follows:
VI, at least, for one, can stand it no longer,
and will march out, and into the ranks of our
opponents, who are true to themselves, at least,
II not TO the whole country which has spoken
in thunder tones not TO be misunderstood, if
there be truth in the proverb, 'Vo1 pOpuH UOG
Det' But the message Of the president since
his triumphant reelection by the greatest ma
jOrity ever given, believe, to any predecessor of
his, shows that he is for retrenchment and re-
form, Tor executing the civil service act, for the
Washburne proposition to place the telegraph
under the control of the postmaster general
which is quite as reasonable as that the mails
should be under the direction of the general
government, instead, as they were originally,
under The management and direction OF soulless
corporations or individuals. Gen. Grant and
his party are more democratic than Mr.. Greeley
would have been had he been elevated to the
chief ma9isiracy Of the nation, as he doubtless
would have called around him such men as Sum-
ner Irumbnll, and Others of the dsaifected
radical republican party-like DIR. Colbert,
Sr.-to the almost total discontinue of the
democratic wing Of the coalition, who were
largely in the majority, though thousands re.
NAMED at home IN disgust"
Gen. Jones was violent opposer Of the war,
and his son served as an officer in the rebel
army In commenting upon this prominent
conversion from democracy to repubicansm
tue Dubuque Herald (democraiic) says: "The
democratic party will regret exceedingly to part
company with one whom it has delighted to
honor as il has Gen Jones, an old citizen. an
aOIe and Influential man, former senator
IN congress, foreign minister, and man at all
times OF weight, character and influence -
ChicQqO Journal Dec. Ism
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

Sidney Rlgdon Of Friendship, Aegany coun-
ty, recently had severe attack of paralysis
In connection with the fact the Albany Times
presents statement regarding Mr. Rigdon thar
will be new to most people. Gle was carly n
member Of Christian church, and became a
minister Of tue denomination Of which he was
member. He was really the foander of what
is known as the Campbellite, or Christian faith.
He was urging the non-sectariau idea of
Christianity when Campbell first sought to give
i place in the world as an organized church
Mr.. Rgdon finally lost faith in the religion OF
his adoption, abandoned the pulpit, and devoted
himself TO journalism and the study of OlOgy.
10 the latter he was astonshingly proficient
While thus engaged, the pretended revelations
doe Smith attracted the public attention. They
were not long in finding a defender in Sidney
klgdon, and the Golden Bible or the Book Of
Mormon, we have no doubt, is the product OF
MS mind and pen. He became an active Nor.
mon aud went with Smith 10 Kirkland, Ohio.
ana from thence to Nauvoo, Illinois, where he
ranked IN the church only ,cond 10 Smith
When the poygalny revelation came, Rlgdon
promptly declined TO accept IL as a p1rl OF his
iaith, and left the Mormon city for bis old home
~ In.epurg, Pennsvlvania. His religion was
10 nos Coupled with immortality For many years
past ne has resided at Friendship, Allegany
10 TINS state, with bis childlen who are
se''l.u i1efe, ne Is a man far advanced In
years. In 1853 the editor Of the Times endeay.
oieo 10 Ienih, IN conversation, fbe religious
views OF Mr.. hlgdon, and utterly failed aud he
believes that the most intimate friends of Mr.
hisuon are no better informed on the subject,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

A somewhat thick-witted and credulous Eng
lishmaD, lately arrived in New York with his
wife, a well known actress, was made the vic.
tin Of startling practical joke by some New
York actors, among whom Sotbern and Florence
were the chief. The Englishman, Lee, was in
yited to dine with a small party at one of the
New York hotels, and while at dinner was dis
concerted by the peculiar behavior of some Of
the guests, who would drink from each others
glasses, snatch titbits from each others plates,
and commit other like solecisms. Sew.
efal times he expressed in wbis-
per 10 Mr.. S0ibern his amazemeut
tnat American gentlemen could 50 conduct
themselves, but was assured that this was
nothing UNUSUAL it was the custom of the
country. Unpleasant customs, doubtless the
cockney thought them, but he had even no,e
reason 10 thinA So when adispute having arisen
between two OF the party over their resnec,,v.
rights to plate Of oysters, pistols and Lni,os
were brandished with fearful threats o,a
homicide, II not massacre, seemed i'm.
pending. This affair." however, was com.
posed without bloodshed, but another
alteration soon arose, the parties 10
which were lees placable and would consent
10 nothing short Of formal combat With bowl,
knives and reyolyen. The company consented
and ihe eombatants took their places, when the
Epsishuan, shockeda at this exposure Of Ameri
eau leIoeity, started from bis seat declaring II
was time be was out d that, but, as be went. he
fell over a chair directly into the arms Of one Of
the bloodthisty warriors, who prolessed to be
G nraged at bis awkwaidness aud disposed
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

Kentucky at present seems TO be under A
cloud, or certain portions Of it, for scarcely a
paper can we find from that state that does not
contain some occurrence OF startling nature.
In the vicinity Of Louisville, the other day, there
was red glare in the sky, plainly discernable
by daylight, and smell OF sulphur offended
the nostrils of the righteous and sinner alike.
This was supposed to be a falling meteor. la
hardin county an oldest inhabitant also saw
Dl9od on the MOON" while from several local.
llles come statements OF ghosts OF all sizes and
shapes, wbich~were seen by white and colored
Terrified beholdeEs. PORK does not weigh as
mhucn to the pound, the hens won't lay, and
9lere il prospect that the present year win 70
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

e spot. Mr.. Lee es-
reached the hotel thor
merican manners. The
soon appeared in the
arently issued by Judge
IF Sothern and Florence
lending to fight a duel.
ant to be genuine, and
olice court the next day,
he business of the court
that they were among
a joke.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

SERGEANT BATES IN LONDON Even the
most nervous old lady in England must by this
time have ceased to be afraid of Il war with
America We have not only put our pride in our
pocket aud taken our money out Of it, but Mr..
Gladstone has made a most touching after dim
ner speech at the Buckingham Palace hotel 10
which he assured his host and fellow quests that
(nOw that America has got all She asked) there
IS nothing TO prevent the ''unconquerable senUi-
ment tending towards fraternal union" between
The two nations moving on with a full and equal
how," and nothing 10 fix the term of the dura-
ZION OF the iet lings which rejoice to know eX-
ist." 1t may be argued by some that this very
Ignorance of "the term Of the duration of the
feelings" which cause such delirous Joy in our
respective bosoms is OF itself a cause for
anxiety, and that il would be more
comfortable for both nations if the term
IN question was fixed; but then. again.
Bates through England with the American
flag to reassure us. America can never forget
the manner in which Bates has been received.
Al Oxford an enthusiastic lady is said to have
kissed him and an undergraduate to have OF
Tered to pay for his dinner, and If, as expected
he arrives in London to day from Shepherd 5
bush, where he was last heard Of, he is, il is
stated, TO be received at the Guildhaliby several
members of the corporation, with many English
friends OF America, anxious to hear from his
own lips the ASSURANCE thar the standard of his
country has everywhere been received with en-.
thuslasm. The news Of his arrival will doubt
less be flashed to America by cable, and if the
Americans do not join in our tears and smiles,
they ought TO be ashamed of themselves In
tue meantime, all who are interested in the mil
lennlum must admit that if it does not come
TINS tme It will not be the fault Of Mr. Glad
stone and Sergeant Bates.-PdH MaH Gazette.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23
considerably discussed,
and elsewhere, is, "who
the New York Tribune p

etissaa the New YORK tIluutlcf
II was said and believed that Mr. Co'mx would
be the man; but he positively declines the posi-
ton. George William Curtis has been named,
and his fitness for the place, in many respects,
seems incontestibe; but il is probable that he
has not yet been invited 10 occupy it. The
latest report is that the place has been
offered to Speaker Blaine This may be
true, although 1t is probably an invention; but
we doubt whether Mr.. Blaine would accept it.
His knowledge of journalism is very much like
that of Mr.. Colfax. Neither Of them, we be-
lieye, has ever been connected with daily
paper. Trades must be learned, and this is no
exception 10 the rule. OF those whose names
have been mentioned that of MIR. Curtis seems
to promise most. He is gifted and accom-
plished writer; and he has a reputation which
might enable the Tribune to recover all its old
friends and gain some new ones.
There seems TO be good reason for excluding
in the distribution OF the Geneva award and the
sum appropriated, if any, in settlement of the
ong-standing French spolation claims, the
demands of insurance companies for reimburse
meut OF losses pad by them 10 the owners Of
properly DESTROYED by rebel cruisers OF by the
French in the last century These insurance
companies received adequate premiums as
consideration Tor their agreement to
pay such losses, and are said to have
made OF it more than usually profitable busi-
ness. Aside from the owners of uninsured YES
sells and property destroyed the real losers were
those merchants who paid the enhanced premi-
ums for war risks, and were thus put at dis
advantage in competing with commercial rivals
who by shipping their goods in foreign vessels,
or transferring their vessels to a foreign ilag,
avoided this increased expense.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23


The Loss OF THE SAcRAMENTo.-The San
Francisco Alta gives a long account of the
wreck OF the Pacific Mail steamship Sacramento
off St. Geronimo island. The landing of the
passengers is thus described:
"The greatest difficulty was experienced IN
getting them into tue boats alongside. The
swell and surr were very heavy and endangered
ALL but happily no accident was suffered by any
one, notwithstanding many were thumped aud
slightly bruised Before nine o'clock at night
every soul was safely landed on the island, with
a supply Of water and provisions sutfi cient for Il
few days, and the life raft had been launched
and lowed TO the island with load of boxes OF
eatables, casks OF water, ana bedding. The Ii ST
night on the island was necessarily passed with
out many accommodations. All the ladies, in
ants and invads were cared for first, and pro-
vided with blankets. Many of the crew and
passengers were obliged to sleep on the
bare ground; the weather was not Indictment;
a light northwest wind was blowing
and the temperature was cool, though il was not
cold enough 10 cause any one to suffer. Satnr-
day was spent principally in transferring bed
ding, awnings and provisions from the wreck to
the island. An old stone furnace, found near
the beach where it had been used by seal fishers
was transformed into use for the condenser,
which was in operation at P NJ. After that it
provided forty gallons oil pure water per day
condensed from the sea. This greatly i'm
proved the condition of all; until it had been
accomplished all hands had been placed on
| short ratons-one third of glass twice n day
| Sufficient provisions were landed that day &c
last at least one week Sunday, the third day
was employed in transporting stores, baggage
and mails, which was all done before night Sc
that the passengers were made comfortable and
| easy"
Concerning the cause of the disaster the Alta
| says;
'The cause of the disaster at first appeared
| eXplainable on the ground of carelessness only
but observations taken by Capt Nolan show
| that it was all attributable to the inaecuracy o
the charts and sailing directions. By reference
| to the charts used by navigatorS it will be seen
that San Geronimo island is represented two Of
three miles southwark Of Point San Antonio, in
longitude 115 40, latitude 20 40. 1t is actually
| eight miles west and eight miles north OF that
| position, while in its represented place is a rec
extending twelve miles westerly from Point San
Antonio. The Sacramento struck on 1t four OF
five miles west OF the place where the islanc
was looked for"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23


Although we believe Gen. Walker does not
mention it among the innumerabe curions
facts contained in his report of the last census,
it is believed to be tue that among the male in
hahitants of the United States bearing any
e surname, between one and two per cent
Elite before it George Washington" or the
more familiar abbreviaton &c. W." in testi-
mony of their parents desire to perpetuate the
memory of the father of his country. AS
nearly one hundred thousand male persons in
this country have inherited the respectable
patronymic "Jones," an memorable arithmetical
deduction warrants the statement that America
has right TO boast, if so disposed, of somewhere
about fifteen hundred George Washington
Joneses. Thename in consequence has tolera.
bly, familiar sound to most OF us. Comparative
ly few, however, even in the state of which he
was a distinguished citizen, remember that
about twenty years ago one George Washington
Jones represented Iowa in the United States sen
ate as colleague of that other now forgotten
Iowa democrat with an illustrlous name, Angus
tus Cesar Dodge. Iowa, soon after that time
ceasing to be democratic state, had no further
use for Mr.. G. W Jones in the senate. Mr. Bu-
chanan recognized his faithIulness 10 the demo-
cratic party by appointing him minister 10 one Of
the South American states, but that did not
bring him prominently before the public eye, and
except for a temporary notorie!y caused by bis
Imprisonment at Fort Warren for disloyalty in
the early part Of the war, there was nothing to
enable any casual nearer Of his name to dis
tinsuish him from the 1899 obscure persons who
shared it with MIN. But MIR. Jones still lives
and emeraes for a moment from obscurity
TO announce that be is no longer a democrat but
republican. AS Mr.. Jones would never leave
any party so long as there was the least posi-.
hiliiy that it might be worth his while to stay
in it, this prudent though late decision is highly
creditable to his sagacitv, and affords, at the
same time, the most conclusive evidence OF the
democratic party'S actual demise.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

The BATTLE OF DoRKING.-A gentleman,
formerly holding an important official position
in Edinburgh, and who has lately returned from
a tour in Spain, relates the following anecdote:
Travelling in r9ilway carriage, in company
with Spanish gentleman who appeared alb
sorbed in the contents of a small volume be was
reading, turned to his travelling companion,
said in tones of the deepest commiseration:
What an unhappy country is England"
cine contents Of this book" replied the Span
lard. "Will you permit me to look at itp
courteousy asked the Englishman. "Wnh
pleasure said his sympathetic fellow voyager,
at the same time handing him the book. The
Englshman examined the title page, and found
It to be The Battle Of Dorkin0, translated INFO
excellent Spanish
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

ABOUT BEARS AND OTHER GAME.--Syvester
Scott, who has stock ranch eight miles west
OF Cioyerdale, near Dry Creek, says that brown
and black bears are quite numerous in the
neighboriGg mountains, and there are also some
grizzlies. Within the pas ten years he has
himself killed forty-two bears; fourteen of these,
besides four Partners, count as his last years
work. Deer are not so plentiful as formerly,
on account Of being hunted so much. For hunt
ers OF small game, quail, grouse, rabbits and
squirrels can be found in The mountains. Mr.
Scott keeps about twelve dogs for hunting pur-
poses-oX hounds and black and tan dogs. It
has been his good fortune never TO have been
attacked by bear He says that he is informed
that south of the Bay bears are more ferocious
than IN this section. There is a famous old
grizzly running at large in the hills, ranging
from Russian river 10 Ukiab, for the past six
teen years, who Is great depredatorl on cattle,
sheep and hogs. A reward of $3.50 was at one
time offered by the farmers for his death; and
he has been shot several times, but without eff
feet. Mr. Scott caught him in trap once, but
bruln managed TO escape. He still remains
monarch OF the wilds, but Mr.. S. hopes TO
fetch him yet.-CloUerddle (CdI.) Bee
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

The first blood of the revolution" has been
commonly supposed TO have been shed at Lex
ington, April 10, 1775, but Westminster, VT,
files prior claim IN favor Of one William
French, who, it asserted, was killed on the night
of March 10, l715, at the kings court house, in
what is now Westminster At that time Yer
mont was part of New York, and the king 5
court officers, together with body OF troops,
were sent on to Westminster to hold the usual
session of the court. The people, however,
were eXasperated, and assembled IN the court
house to resist. A little before midnight the
troops of George the Tnrd advanced and tired
indiScrmnatey upon the crowd, instantly
Killing William French, whose head was pierced
Dy mus ct ball. He was buried in the church
yard, and stone erected TO his memory, with
this quaint inscription:
sin Memory of William French Who Was Shot
at Westminster March We 18th, 1775 by the hand OF
the Cruel Ministerial tools of Georg We Bird at the
Conrt-house at II o'clock at Night IN the 22d year
of his age.
Here William French his Body lies
For Murder his Blood for Vengence Cries.
King Georg the the third his Tory crew
tina with bawl his head Shot threw
For Liberty and bis Countrys Goods
he Lost his Life his Dearesublood."
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23


MORE DIAMOND FuN.-The Rocky Mountain
News prints, with an ironical introduction, the
following letter from correspondent at Fort
Angelo, Colorado, under date of December 3D..
The correspondent saws:
"Our little community was thrown into
state of intense excitement bv the arrival of DR..
Walens and party, direct from the newly dis
covered diamond fields in the San Juan country
They brought two gunnv sacks fully of ruhies
and sapphires, with a considerable mixture of
inferior emerads, amethysts and opals. and
camp kettle full of large diamonds of the first
water. Singular to relate, they thought moth
ing of the diamonds compared with the inferior
coOred stones, thinking that they were so large
that they must be only large quartz crys-
tails: but under the infalible tests an
piled to the gems by Professor Brown
(late of Harvard, and now out on a meteorologi-
cal visit to this post) it was proven beyond the
possibility of cavil, that they were genuine and
remarkably large diamonds. One immense
gem, weighing upwards of seven hundred carats.
as estimated by Prof Brown, and having no Sc
rous flaws was entirely DESTROYED bv the pro.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

GEORGE P. PUTNAM, ESQ.,, who died very
suddenly, last Friday, 10 New York, is asso-
ciated IN the minds of great many readers,
with some of The pleasantest and most useful
books tbat have been published in this country
during The last thirty years. He had the re-.
spect and good will of all who knew him, and
was one OF the most esumable as well as most
prominent of our publishers. Mr.. Putnam was
born in Brunswick, Maine, in 1914. When four
teen years old he began life as booksellers clerk,
in the extensive establishment of David Leayitt
New York city; and he has ever since
been connected chiefly with books, book-selng,
and book publishing. 1t should not be forgot.
ten, in speaking Of him, that be was one of the
most constant and earnest advocates of an in
ternational copyright law, a measure which he
believed would be every way just and beneficial
He seems TO have died Of apoplexy, falling sud-
denly, and dying in moment, while engaged
in showing book OF engrayings TO a clergy
man. There is not another man connected with
the trade, probably, whose death would be more
generally felt and regretted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

How UNNECESSARY TUE ANGUISH many persons
undergo from rheumatism gout neuralgia, toothache
and earache. We say unnecessary because the appca
ton of MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT to thu affected
part. few drops of it IN the TOOTH affords in
Simultaneous and what is better, permanent relief For
cuts, wounds bruises, swengs, and all injuries or dis
which require treatment externally, this linment
everywhere regarded the most potent and reliable
healing agent in existence For all external injuries or
ailments OF horses and cattle, it is niallibe.
do wl&deoplw
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

The Berlin Court Circular of December 1st
says: His majesty the emperor and king to-day
called at the Ihiergarten hotel and paid his re-
spects to Frau Won Sehweinitz, the wife of his
mpesty's ambassador to America" rhe lady
Is tue daughter Of Hon. John jay, United States
minister at YIenna.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23
S SisS; ORLEANS, Dec. 2l.-cottOn easy at lszc.
Foreign Marlsets.-fBy Atan tc cable

Foreign Markets.-[By Atlantic Cabe.I
LONDON, Dec 2l.-ConsOls at 9lA "a 9IN for money
and 9ls@92 for account. U. s. 5lUs 1865 old 92t do.
1861 92 ten-fortles 49, new IS 1914.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 2l;-Cotlon quIeI and steady mid
ding upiands at lUAd do. Orleans at los 0l0d; sales
lUOOO bales OF which 2O0O bales Tor export and
speculation.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23
Tho Tempest ON the North sea.

ont leaving the commonwealth with a bad re-
memhrance Of its closing month.-!H Louis
Democrat
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

PIANO FoRTEs S. II. Leland & Co. are receiy-
ing splendid assortment of Pianos, Organs, Music
Boxes, Foios, Piano Stools, new aud beautiful
styles Piano Cloths, elegant bound Music Books,
selected for and just the goods wanted for the holt
days. Call and see them
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-12-23

1t is reported from Washington that MIR. Sum
ner, in response TO the vote OF censure passed by
the legislature OF this state, will soon publish
letter addressed to that body SAYING that be will
take no further action in regard to that unlor-
tunate resolution OF his which has been SO warm
ly resented. No authority is given for the state
ment, and it probably has no foundation.