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Tho Now York Sun calls attention
to the fact that the President and Vice.
President of the United States were
recently invited TO attend tic Fair Of
the Union Orphan Asylum Of the city
of Baltimore. 1t says;s
The object of the Fair was to in
crease the funds of n worthy charity,
and visitors might naturally have been
expected to contribute their mite
toward the relief OF tho orphans who
are supported and cared for at the
asylum. But Grant and Coliax give
nothing to nobody for nothing; and
instead of giving of their abundance
in aid of the orphans, the lady mana
gers of the Fair performed the part OF
bcnefactors toward tho high function
aries of the Government, presenting
the President with a splendid chair,
and also a gift for Mrs. Grant, while
the Vice President received on elegant
afghan for the use OF his infant son.
Imagine Jackson or Washington
visiting Fair held on such an occas
ion, and instead Of adding to the pit
tance contributed by tho phianthropic,
to clothe, feed, and educate The poor
children thrown upon the asylum for
support, leaving the Fair with the
present paid for out of the scanty funds
OF the institution.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

GRANT LrKE.-Grants sincerity in
recommending reforms and removal
of burihcns from the shoulders of the
people may bo estimated from the
practice of those who act and speak
for him. Hc has suspended the rules
for competitive examinations in the
civil service, which were vaunlcd as
evidence of his candor OH that meas
ure. lie recommended Amnesty, and
his representatives in Congress vote
and speak against IL He advised re
scinding the income tax. His follow.
ers in Congress refuse to repeal il, and
its collection follows. And 80 on to
the end of tho chapter. IIc speaks
with forked tongue, and there is
neither honesty nor anything else
that is manly in his composition.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

Ar WonK.--The Special Committee
OF the United States Senate TO invcs.
tigatc tho charges made against sena.
tor Clayton, of Arkansas, (Republi.
CAM have entered on their duties,
and the testimony promises to be very
severe. II II turns out us represent.
cd, II will undoubtedly lead to the ex.
pulsion of Clayton from tho Senate.
IL is proposed to prove among other
things, that, while Governor of Ar.
kansas, no altered tho registration list
and supplied illegal ballots in numer.
Gus legislative districts of the State TO
secure a majority in tho Legislature
Tor his election 70 tho United State
Senate.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29
Vns III Rrfbsr,,f

When George o. Evans was about
TO enter upon his career of swindling
tho State, he took occasion, although
poor man, to loan Gen. Hartranf,
$1,000. TO raise the money he was
compelled to mortgage his wile'sprop
erty. M
Why was Evans so anxious to loan
that large amount of money 10 Gen
Hartranft ? What motive could he
have had for doing iti
Gen. Hartranit was Auditor General
Evans could not steal much if the Audi.
tor General properly discharged his
duty. Whyy
The loan was held for over three
years. During all that time Evans
was stealing the State funds, unques.
toned and undisturbcd by the Auditor
General.
Finally the newspapers exposed the
villainy. Then Gen. Hartranft hur.
ried to pay back the money, $50 he
says) but not till then.
Is there any proof that the money
was paid back at all 2 Is IL not ono
of the "confidential debts" Evans re,
fuses to disclose?
1t is the duty of the Auditor Gencr.
al to see that money due the State is
promptly collected. Hartranft knew
Evans had authority to collect millions.
For more than three years ho did not
call him 10 account, though he had
given security only to the amount Of
sl0,0 ,00O--hc never called the agent to
account, until the newspapers made a
fuss about il. Then he paid back his
$1,000 loan before he dunned Exams on
State account, thus showing that he
did not deem IT proper to ask Evans
TO settle with tho State, until he dis,
charged his private debt to Evans =
This is virtually a confessional con.
fession that he felt bound to keep
quiet as long us he owed Evans!
II looks as if both understood per-
fcctly well that no questions were to
bc asked of Evans about his colleo.
lions as long as Hartranft was his
uVotoi h'o 10 pam piip0i1' hh
Auditor who borrows money from a
collecting officer could not insist on
payment by the latter until he paid
what he owed 10 him.
There is the bribe. ~ will loan you
$1,000 as long as you want it" says
Evans to Hartranft III am in the
business of collecting money for the
State, and will be flush" 81 accept"
are Hartranft's words. While Hart
ranft held this money, (more than
three years. he says to Evans, "you
have your pockets full of State money,
pay upw Evans would no doubt have
answered, too, "pay up" Hartranft
did not dare to discharge his duty.
This is as plain case of bribery us
most bribes are given--on loan
pretended loan !
This man Hartranft-this officer
who borrows large sums from State
agcnts--wants honest men to vote for
him for Governor Mono but corrupt
men would dare to put him forward -
Lycoming Standard.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

The Book CONCERN. From the
speeches made and documents read
before the General Conference at
Brooklyn, IL seems that tho men who
control tho Concern arc set of oil
gamblers, thieves and robbers of the
most approved stylc-equal to the
New York Custom House plunderers
If We accept the charges and tone
of the speeches made in the Confer
cnce by the brethren for truths. II
robbers have infested and controlled
the religious Concern, is it any won.
der that Congress and our legislative
halls have been invaded by the same
class of corruptionists? Wo hope
there is moral courage enough left to
probe and expose the frauds, or other
wise disgrace tho liars who mako the
charges Of fraud and pcculation.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

Losr OR SroLEN.-Thc Pittsburgh
Post says: "Some cruel wag issues an
advertisement which publishes as lost,
straycd or stolen, the American navy,
for which the people paid s500,0O0,0 900
during the war, and has since been
paying $40, 900 n year. No ma.
ton ever spent 80 much money for
ships of war, and yet SO little of them
is 10 be found that even bcggarly
Spain laughs at us and stands ready
10 annihilatc the remnant upon short
notice. The property is gonc beyond
recovery, but suitable reward will
be paid for tho detection and convic.
tion of the thieves. Iflhe American
navy was the only thing that had
been stolen, the people might repair
the burglary without so much trouble.
But, unfortunately, almost everything
else has been stolen"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

The DIffERENcE.-Twccd, Murphy
Il Co. stole about twelve millions OF
dollars, and the Democratic officials
and citizens OF New York at once tool,
steps 10 punish them and have the
principal thieves on the road to Sing
Sing. Gov. Scott and his aids stole
thirty millions in South Carolina alone,
and Grant and all his paid journals in
the country arc trying TO get him out
of the difficulty.
Immediately after Governor Bul-
lock resigned and run away from
Georgia, the Legislature found that
he had manipulated about $50, 900, 900.
About the Same time also, wc learn
that the necessity for putting Georgia
under martial law was urged in Wash
ngton. IL is strange sort of Justice
that puts tho people under military
rule, because the carpct.bag State
officials stcal n few millions more ,r
less. Formerly tho robbers and not
their victims were punished. But
that was before the advent OF tho Rad.
ical party--antcrior 10 tho thieves
millennium. .aIlI
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

His BRlBERY PROVEN. : Senator
Caldwell, of Kansas, recently sued W,
S. Blake, former editor of the Lcavon.
worth Bulletin, for intmating that the
Senator used money to reach political
results. The jury cxoneratcd Mr..
Blake. They foundsfor the Defend
ant. This being over, what does Mr..
Caldwell intend to do about the three
witnesses who testify that he used
money to secure his own election
Will he commence actions against
them, and be met with such verdict
as that in the case of Mr.. Blakey-
Senator Caldwell is in a tight place,
and nothing but partisan favoritism
can save him from expulsion from the
Senate.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

TUE TROUBLE BREwINa.--George
Wilkes, Of the Spirit of the Times
formerly one Of Grants most subsor.
Went admirers, now opposes his re.
nomination and election. In late
article in his newspaper, he says he
desires ITO predict that Grant may be
beaten before he becomes candidate
but should he run in the next canvass,
we will further predict, that he will
be sloughcd off along with the spoils
Republicans, like a dead branch from
tho wholesome body of tho country,
with an adverse majority such MS never
disgraced Presidential candidate DO.
fore = Roscoe Conkling and Henry
Wilson to tho contrary notwithstand-
ing BY and by we shall be more free
to speak on this subject"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29
I,aun,asfer Rriee.

Bricc, Paynaster General, Who IL is
announced has been "retircd by the
direction OF the President was about
three yearsago displaced from his high
trust by Andrew Johnson, and was al.
most Immediately put back by the
direct inslrumentality of Grant
Bricc's unquenchablc thirst for strong
drink was as well known then as now
but that fact formed no objection Ia
him in the mind of one who is himself
notoriously given TO seasons Of indul-
gence. IL was only when the country
exhibited impatiencc at the loss of a
half million Of money by one of Brico's
deputies, whilst Bricc was drunk and
Grant was Mt the races. that the latter
has cause to fear his popularity may
be damaged by continued Indifference
TO the wrongs and robberies occurring
in the offices of his pet subordinates.
But Grants action in this matter to.
wards Bricc shows what he thinks
should be his treatment at the hands
Of the American people. If Brice do.
serves dismissal for idleness aud neg
lcct, how can il bo claimed that simi.
lar vices on the part of Grant call for
cure less thorough and Radical p
Cleveland Pidindedler.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

MORMON JAIL DELIvERY.--Tho Su-
prone Court of tho United Statcs has
unanimously revised the rulings Of
United States District Judge Mex Kcan
in the Utah polygamy trials. Judge
Mexican in his fanatical zeal to break
up polygamy, disrcgardcd law, justice
and common sense by getting up in.
dictments 10y the grand jury In tho
federal courts OF tho territory against
Brigham Young ard other Mormon
polygamists, under law of tho terri
tory, enacted by the Mormons to pun
ish lascivious conduct, ,-pcrvcrting the
law from its original intent. Tho i'm.
prisoncd Mormons were released undcr
the recent decision Of tho Supreme
Court Of the United States.
What catalogue Of blunders tho
Grant Administration will have on
hand by tho time II will be wound up
March ith, 1878.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

RHODE ISLAND MoRALs.-This little
"grand moralidea" State withholds the
right of suffrage to naturalizod citizens
and grants universal suffrage to ne.
groes. The New York Sun says:
In Rhode Island-the State where
the Germans and Irish are not allowed
to vote-the right OF suffrage is OF
course highly valued. AT the city
election in Providence the other day
it is said that votes were selling at
fifteen dollars apiece. The contest
was very close, and resulted in the
eIootie" ~ majority Of Alasrmen ia
favor of prohibition. The Rhode
Island electors may truly consider the
suffrage q birthright The political
contests between the wealthy families
who control the State are very bitter,
and money is lavishcd freely. In the
moro retired country districts, some
of the native. born frecmen look upon
the receipts Of election day as an i'm.
portant item in their income. A lead
ing Republican organ in Rhode Island
said not long ago that II was inclined
10 advocate the cnfranchiscment of
of forcign.born citizens in order to
discourage bribery by making il more
expensive.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29
National Democratic Convention.

The National Democratic Committee, by vir-
tue Of the authority conferred upon them by the
last National Democratic Convention, voted, Al
meeting held this day in Now York. to hold
the next convention for the purpose Of nominal
ing candidates for President and yice- President
of the United States, on the 9th day Of July, 1872
at ~ o'clock, NJ, in the city Of Ba ltimorc.
Tho basis Of represent tation, as fixed BY the
last Democratic Convention. Is double tho num-
Der of Senators and Representatives in Congress
in each State under tho spportio nment Of the
census Of 1870
Each State will send delegates accordingly
and invite the cordial CO operation Of all con-
servatiye citizens who desire the restoration Of
constitutional government and the ptrpetuatioD
ofreputlican principles.
AUGUST BELMONT, Chairman.
FnEDEnIcK 0. Prince, Secretary.
Now York, May, 8, 1872.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

AssAILING THE RING.--Thc Lancas.
ter Express, one Of the leading Radi.
cal organs in tho State, still keeps
pummeling Hartranft and Allen, two
of the Radical nominees, and expos.
ing their villianies prncticed upon the
State Treasury. In late number of
the Express, the editor, after enum.
cratips the Evans fraud, says "a far
more serious charge, however isthat
Genccal Hartranft has been extensive.
ly engaged in stock gambling for his
own personal advantage, with tho
public moneys placed under his con.
troll us Auditor General. Ono Of the
leading agents or associates of Gen.
eral Harlranft in these transactions,
Charles I. Yerkcs, q Philadelphia
broker as our readers are awarc, Is
now in the pcnitcntiary for his par.
tcipation In operations Of this nature.
Now, this man testified months ago,
that 'hc paid to John +. Hartranil
various sums of money from stock
spcculalions with money Gepositcd
with this dcponent by the State Treas
urcr, at the instance of said IIar.
tranft And he further testified that
on the Goth of December, 1870, he
paid John +. Hartranft tho sum of
$1,000, which sum was derived from
profits on purchases of loans Of the
Commonwealth and sale of tho same
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

Tue BAnoMErER.-Thc Philadelphia
Posf, the only paper we believe in the
Quaker City that supports the Grant.
Evans ring nominee for Governor,
says; "Thc State Convention gave
General liariranft n majority on the
first ballot, but thcrc was bitterness
in tho minority which VIC do not like.
1t was tho falling OF the barometer
which prcsagcs tho storm. Tho re.
fusal 10 make Iartranft's nomination
unanimous was significant fao,, and
ono which wc canrot overlook
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

READY.-The Philadelphia Union
League held big pow-wow on the
22d, at the headquarters on Broad
street. Every member bas put the
harness on and will not take ii of
'suntil Grant is reelected" The
time, money and influence of tho
mcmbers is dedicated to this job
This band Of aristocrats and dicta.
tors, together with their present
taker, will be most beautifully laid
ont navt Ne-~.--L~-. 49, 49,
period "the harness" can be bought
very cheap.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

A COOP SELECTION The Harris.
burg Patriot says; "Tho appointment
of Col. Thomas G. NJ Dowell for Chief
of tho Bureau of Mineral Statistics,
by Governor Gcary, is generally
mentioned with favor by The press Of
the State. This bureau was created
by tho last Legislature, through the
efforts Of the labor reformers of tho
State, who regard Col. MDowell's
appointment as u fitting recognition
Of their organization.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

How MARYLAND STANDS. The Bal.
timorc Gdzette-strong against Gree
lcy--cIassifos The Democratic rura
journals in Maryland, so far as heard
from, thus 7 who call for straight.
out Democratic ticket; 20 who sub
nit the matter entirely to the Nation
al Convention and 4 who endorse
Greeley and Brown, and urge the Con.
yention TO endorse them but will
abide its action.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

A DEAD SHor-A Convention OF
negroes met at West Chester on We'd
nesday last, and denounced Horace
Greeley and the Cincinnati Conven-
tionists, declaring that their steps
lead straight to the Democratic camp.
What smart negroes these Chester
blacks arel They must differ from
the celebrated "Chester whites"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

STATE FAIR.-The next State Ag.
licu!tural Fair will be held at the
city of Erie, on tho 18th, 18th, 10Th
and Goth Of September. Williamsport,
Easton and number of other cities
bid high, but Erie gained the day.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

TAKES OS.--Thc Philadelphia Ecen.
ing Bulletin is bowling about "rebel
Democrats" just as il that would ut.
tract the attention Of the pcoplo from
the short comIngs Of It's duo bill can.
dldatc for Governor, Ilalvann,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

The CoNvENTIoN.-The Democratic
State Convention assemblies at Read
ing tomorrow for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for Governor,
Supreme Judge, Auditor General and
16 delegates for the Constitutional
Convention, form an electoral ticket
and elect delegates TO the Baltimore
Convention. Who the lucky ones
will be VIC cannot conjecture.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29
A LOYAL GRowL.--The Gazette, the
"loil" organ of Erie county, in alluding

10 the congressional question, says:
We were not before aware that the Judge wa.
again painting for Congressional honors, or that
his name was u tower of strength" What will
this Congressional District do when the great
scofeld shuiHcs of this mortal coil or has h,
discovered the famous spring from which DeLeon
yainly sought, the waters Of which are to ensure
him perpetual youth
This is an old growl, and the ap.
poinlment Of son or nephew TO some
clcrkship at Washington will spike
that gun, as it has often been before.
Scofcld owns the Radical party in
this district as absolutely as Grant
docs Long Branch.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29
dentistry.
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
fTHa or the GREAT
REDUCTION OF PRICES
FeeI tf % -----Il
BY $. PORTER SHAW, DDS.
IMPORTANT TRUTHS

IMPORTANT TRUTHS
Having succeeded In getting a lighter is,s 81.
material, hence the tote aud moderate eba,g, Sl ~
partial and full sets Of Teeth. use ~ ~, ~,
manufacture Of teeth and other material AZ, ~,
operations registered and warranted to glye a., ''
Vice and satisfaction.
Friends, reflect that my charges for m, Ina.
tion Of artificial and the saving Of the pa,.,I
teeth are now the most reasonable In poBnsviv..I-
Preserve your teeth and you preserve your b.,l,I
Putting Of the natural teeth in healthy NV
seryatiye aud useful condition is made ,peeal,v
Diseases and malformations common TO the mon,i
Jaw and associate parts, are treated and eotroe,,I
with fair suceess. Examinations and con,ul,,'
tions FREE.
II would be well for patients from distane, 4,
let mo know by mail few days before eouiv,
to the Office.
II Is very Important that children between tbs
ages Of six and twelve years should have ,hsi,
teeth examined.
An@sthetes are administered and Teeth "a.
moved without pain.
Dispositions and character are judged BY All
the world by the expressions Of the face, hepes
how very disastrous may IL therefore be for psr-
sons TO indulge an expression Of distorted feaiures
even apart from bygenic view. Now 10 enOy
natural (not artifcial) comforts and pleasure,
respect and obey natural simpliciiies and instinct
S. PORTER SHAW, d. DIS
0fics IN New Masonic Building, Second street.
Clcarfeld. Pa. fcblP7?
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29
Twenty-onc Horses for Sale !

VNIIE undersigned offers for sale TWENTY.
il ONE fIRsT-cLAss HORSES, In good
condition. Principally largo, strong Horses, suit.
able for any kind Of heavy work. Purchasers
will hnd II to their interest TO examine them hc.
fore purchasing elsewhere. Inquiries answered
by addressing PETER Mc0E0RGE.
Feb II, 1879. Clarified, IA
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

VVNHE undcrsigncd begs leave to inform the pub.
Il lie that he Is now fully prepared to accommo.
date all In the way Of furnishing Horses, Burries
Saddles and Harness, on the shortest notice and
ON reasonable terms. Residence on Locust street
between Third and Fourth.
GEO. W. GEARHART.
riearfcid, April II, 1897.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29
DESTl CHEAPEST!
TEMPLE OF FASHION !
Call at LEVER FLEGALs new Store, opposite
Ex-Governor Biglcr's residence, on Second street,
clearneld, Pa, and examine his fine stock of
Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes,

hats and Gaps, Boots and Shoes,
Furnishing Goods, &c.,
or which he is sonsantly receiving large assor,.
ment Of the very latest and best styles, which he
will dispose Of at astonishngy low prices.
LADIES, | have on hand a large aud well
selected stock Of those celebrated hand sowcd
MOROCCO and LASTING CATERS, which |
can safely recommend to be the bsst in the mar
kct. Call and examine them.
GENTS FURNISHING GooDs.
GENTLEMEN, my stock of Furnishing Goods
is complete. have all the novelties in Scarfs
Ties, Cnvats, Handkerchief, Underwear, sus-
penders, Collars, Gloves, Hosiery, ac., together
with complete assortment Of White and Cloth
shirts. 4! have on hand large and well sclected
stock Of Hats and Caps Of the very latest STYLES.
Ako, Trunks, Naliscs, Railroad Bags, Umbrellas,
Canes and many other articles, both useful and
ornamental, which will be sold Mt fair rates.
Gss- Tho citizens OF Clear6eld and vicinity are
respectfully invited to call and examine my goods
before purchasing elsewhere.
LEVER illegal.
clear6sld, Pa, May %, 1872.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29
MILLER & POWELL,
WHOLESALE a RETAIL
M L R c II A N 7 S,
Gnham's Row, Market ST.,
CLRA RSIELn. Pa

We would most respectfully inform our friends,
customers, and the public generally, that we are
now back in our old quarters, which have been
rcmodelcd and improved, and we are now pre-
pared to accommodate all who may favor Us by
calling.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29
DENTAL CARD.

c. DIR. A. NJ. HILLS
UIrfHDwould say to his patients and the pub.
lie generally, that, having dissolved partner.hiU
with DIR. shaw, be is now doing the entire yot
Of his Office himself 50 that patients need not i,r
being put under tho hands Of any other opera,o,
Clcarheld, March 20, ls72-if.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

We, the undersigned, Auditors Of the borough
Of 0sccola, certify that we have examined the
above sceount and vouchers and find them cor
rect. Witness our hands this sth day Of May, A.
d. 1879. 7. l.. ISETT,
WA cRIsT,
May 20, is72.3, Auditors.
(tOE,s PHOsPHATE-for sale by
mx12.9t n \ nIGIrn A 20
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-29

One wing of the Radical party il
Arkansas have chosen delegates to tb,
Philadelphia Convention, and instruct
cd thom for General Grant. The 9th
er wing object This oripples the ad
ministration bird in Arkansas, and he
will assuredly be bagged by the Dem.
ocralic fowler.