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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

DEFEATED Andrew Armstrong,
''roostcr" Of the Legislature from
Lancaster county, prosecuted the
editor of newspaper called Father
abraham, for slander Tho qmeiH.
gencer states that the suit was tried
last week and resulted in q verdict for
the defendant. In his charge to the
jury, Judge Hayes took broad and
liberal view of the rights of ncwspa.
per publishers, holding that FREQ criti
cism of the acts Of public officials was
guaranteed by the bill Of rights as a
sacred puivilege.
If all our judges would so interpret
the law, editors would be furnished
with cudgel by which "roosters'
would be sent TO the Penitentiary in
stead of the Legislature.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

Or CouRsE The Harrisburg State
Journal couples Horace Greeley and
John w. Forney together, denouncing
them both as enemies to the Republi.
can party. Tho truth is that the Re-
publican party in Pennsylvania has
ceased TO exist for any other purpose
than to register the DEGREES Of Gamer
on and to keep in place the creatures
who compose the Treasury Ring
Any man who has sufficient manhood
to assert his independence must expect
to be read out Of the party.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

a PRoBLEM-lf it only took three
years for the carpet baggcrs to add
two hundred millions Of dollars to the
funded debt of the Southern States,
how long will it take them TO make
tho debts greater than all the proper
ty personal and real 7 Here is an OK
cellent opportunity for the mathclna.
ticlans OF our contemporaries TO dis
play their talents.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

A HEAVY CoNTRAcT.--Tho Pitts.
burgh Gazette says that Hartranft
must have $4,000 majority in Phila-
delphia TO get through. This will put
Mann, Kemblean Bum under heavy
contract After the unhappy failure
of Gopher Bill, the Educated Hog and
the other noble upholders of the Re-
publican institutions, in tho Fourth
district election case, the loyal leaders
in Philadelphia have begun to despair
Like detected conjurors their best
trick has been exposed, and their game
Is up.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

Showers SENrgNcED.-Clinton Men.
ges, of Muncy, Lycoming county, son
of the notorious John McDges, of fcoun.
terfeiting fame, has been sentenced to
The Western Penitentiary for soven
years for following in the footsteps Of
his father. Young Menges lad been
in tho showing business for number
of years and had served short time
in the State prison of Ohio for tho
crime This notorious family has
been engaged in this nefarious bust
ness for over forty years.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

On THE FENCE. Some of Hartranft's
friends claim that he would decline
tho nomination Ssr Governor only that
II would be claimed as an acknowl.
cdgemcnt that the charges against him
concerning the Evans business wcrc
true; and that he now has the en-.
dorscment Of his party and II would
DO bcttcr to be defeated before tho pco-
pc, than TO acknowledge his guilt"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

A short time ago Anna Dickinson
was praised by every Radical journal
ist in the land. Now the Grant or
gans are unstinted in their abuse.
"Sich" is life. We suspect that "gen.
tic Anna has been telling tho truth
about somebody.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

A SWEET BirE.--Collcctor Casey Of
New Orleans, one Of Grants fortunate
brothcgsin law, has received n moiety
Of s32, 900 for confscatcd sugar. This
money really belonged TO poor widow,
but Tho brothcr.in. law being nearer
tho throne got tho "swag.' How
pleasant II is TO be brothcrin law to
the Prcsidcnt.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

WILLIAMspoRT.-The debt of this
infant city is s7l4,9347l Popula'
ton, 10000; or, about s45 for cvcry
soul init, What a "national blessing
they have down there, anyhow Its
no wonder they are saucy.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

An International Penitcntiary Con-
gress will assemble at the city of Lon
don in July next, for the purpose OF
exchanging notes on prisoners and
prison discipline.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

ESDoRsERs. is said that the
Ohio Radical State Convention which
recently met in Columbus to appoint
Grant delegates to the Philadelphia
Convention, was composed entirely of
rural post masters, revenue assessors
and whisky gaugcr. OF course they
endorsed Grant.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

"Too THIN."-Thc Chicago Erening
Post suggested that a couple of jack.
asses be sent TO Cincinnati TO give
atone" TO the convention. The Mem
phis Avalanche replied that this effort
Of the editor Of the Post to get an in
vitation WAS too thin,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

PIruY.-Thc Administration, the
Hartford Courdnt acknowledges, has
committed "errors Of the head, not
of the heart" Adds the Tribune !:
'rhatsh; letusiiave change of head.
Change of heart Is cure for original
sin perhaps cbaagc Of head viii be
~ eflIcacious Cor political errors
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

ALARMED is said that after
Grant heard of the nomination at
Cincinnati he telegraphed his old
piece to the convention-"Lct us have
peace :"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

SHAMEFUL Tho Mechanicsburg
Journal, a Radical organ of Cumber-
land county denounces Hartranft's
nomination for Governor. "Shameful
and dsgraceful.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

WILL HE JUMP OFF.-It looks now
as though Gen. Grant would back oil
tho track before the Philadelphia Con.
vention meets.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

sgss,e sf Psm~.yiranio, Cgsarfsid County, SSs
= l. william II. Dli, Cashier Of the First
National Bank Of Clcnrfeid, do solemnly swear
thai the above statement is true to the best Of my
knowledge and belief
WIN. II. DILL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before mo this Sd day
Of May, 1871 wM. RADRBACH, MI.
Correct--Altest: RICHARD M0SS0P,
A. G. FfNNEY,
u. q. NIvLING,
Ma 1890 nirootors
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08
dentistry.
ANNOUNCEMENT
REDUCTION OF PRICEsI
ny $. PORTER SHAW, d. d.
IMPORTANT TRUTHS

IMPORTANT TRUTHS
Having succeeded In getting a lighter i,ris 81.
material hence the tom and moderate ebarvs r..
partial and full sets Of Teeth. | use tbs ~,
manufacture Of teeth and other material An
operations registered aud warranted to give ,s,
vice and satisfaction.
Friends, reflect that my charges for the n,.,.
tion Of artificial and the saving Of the pAln,,I
teeth are now the most reasonable in Pennsvlysni.
Preserve your teeth and you preserve your health
Putting Of the natural teeth In \ healthy. n,s
Soryatiye and useful condition IL made speeial,v
Diseases and malformations common to the month
aw and associate parts, are treated and eorteotod
with fair success. Examinations and con,ult,.
tions FREE.
1t would be well for patients from distance To
let me know by mail few days before coming
to the office.
II Is very important that children between the
ages Of six and twelve years should have their
teeth examined.
Anesthetcs arc administered and Teeth re-
moved without pain.
Dispositions and character are judged by all
the world by the expressions Of the face hence
how very disastrous may II therefore be for per.
sons to indulge expression Of distorted feaigres
even upnrt from hygonie view. Now, TO enjoy
natural (nOt nrtiheial) comforts and pleasures,
respect and obey natural sihplieitles and ins,!ssi
s. PORTER SHAW, d. DIS.
Office in New Masonic Building, Second street,
Clearlold, Pa. fcblfT2
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

BARGAINS IN MUSICAL IN
~ sTRUMENTs - Organs, both new and
second hand at the Music Store next door to First
National Bank. All persons interested are invi-
ted to call and examine a new style Of Organ now
on exhibition. Sheet Music and Music Books
constantly on hand. api2i-72tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08

EsTRAy COw.--strayei from the premise,
.l,Icf the subscribcr, on Laurel Run n largo
light red COW, about or years DID, The last
heard OF her she was seen at or near tho residence
Of A. l.. Ogden, In Lawrence township. Any in
formation Of her whereabouts can be leQ at this
oihce, and the rcrson taking her Mp will be suita
bly, rewarded (s2iH') A. JONES.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-05-08
CLEARFIELD, PA.

WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY $. 1872.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1872-05-15

reminds usofthe generous highwayman
Robin Hood, with this difference, (worthy
ofnote,) Robin robbed in the scclusion of
the forest and performed his charity in
private, while Robert does what he does
in the kings house, and himsclfsits on the
throne, while his charity is recorded for
the admiration of his admirers. We
always feel sHle that Il record of benefit
means that pay day is ahead with its
per centage-what does the Governor
shave the liability of bis State to our
Lunatic Asylum at? BE sure it is as
near the Dutchman's one per cent ashe
can get. Alas the bitterness Of the dis
grace of hcing subject to accept charity at
the hands Of Robert X. Scott! How i'm
mcasurnbly unfortunate are Tie inmates
of the Lunatic Asylum!!
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1872-05-15
Tribute Of Respeot.

AZ regular communication of Livingston
Lodge No. us, q. +. NJ, held at Lodge Room,
May 4th, 1879, the following preamble and res.
outioris were adopted: -
'Vhe'eas God, whose ways are past finding
out, has removed from our midst Brother j. 4
Jefcoat; and while we hnmbly acknowle,loeS
his great goodness and mercy toward us. we
deem it not amiss to bear record of the loss t,;s
Lodge has sustained by his remoya. to tho
Temple not made with hands, eternal in It,,,
Heavens, Therefore, belt
Resolved, That in the death of Brother + A
Jefcoat, this Lodge has lost worthy member
and the community good citizen.
Aesolued, That we tender to his family our
heartfelt sympathics in their sad bereavement.
lfesotrsd, That q page on our Record Book be
inscribed to his memory.
Res0lrei, That the usual badge of mourning
be worn for thirty days.
Iesolrcd, That these proceedings be published
IN the County papers, and Il copy be forwarded
to his family. (From the minutes.)
may 10 II. Il. SALLY, Secretary.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1872-05-15
Church Robbery.

Our highly esteemed and worthy minis
ter of the Presbyterian Church here, Rev.
j. d. A. Brown. has becc made subject
to this recent license; and in considera-
tion of the sacrifice of one per cent of his
salary upon the rapacous altnr of Radi-
calism, he has been presented with Ii
cense card by Mr.. james Van Tassel, our
County Auditor, and directed to place
it i'll n conspicuous place in his
place Of business. Mr.. Brown is at
a loss to know what part of the Church,
(whcre he prcachcs,) it is designed that
he shall hang this badge of Radical con
sent to his preaching the word Of God to
his congregation. whether at the door or
i'll the pulpit. Thus is the hand of our
rulers raised even against the word of
God. Was ever conquered territory
moro tyrannically ruled? We are taxed
on our heads, OH purchase, sale, income,
and profit, on the right to do anything,
even to enjoy religion-tor what we eat,
what we wear, for our bodies, and for our
souls, are we taxed.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1872-05-15
[For the 'Tincs.1
"oH! YOU ARE HERE,

lfantolini.-"Ycs! my life and soul am here,
my souls delight, upon Tom Tidlcr's ground
picking UP the dcmni;on gold and silvcr.p
Any party whether ccclcsiastic, or pd--
litical, is liable to growth of ''tares in its
wheat" There will always be found ia
the world, i'll the social walks of life, and
ever the sacred pale of the church., that
which is reproach and contcmptiblo
and it were unreasonable to expect that
the masses when swayed by the influences
of passion, or blinded by prejudice, should
be free from elements which disgust evea
the most partisan. Fortunately thcsetareb
put on their unmistakeablc4 4intliyidual;;asltt
and stand out in the bold relief of hidcous.
ness and contrast, amid the true grain of
harvest, and their presence is often a
blessing i'll disguise" creating watch
fulncss, lest contact with them should
injuro or contaminatc. The party claim
ing the high sounding name of 'Republi-
cam (We speak Of them as seen in Soull.
Carolina,O and which pratcs so incessant-
ly of principles" should at least Justify
its pretcnsons with show, just faint
glimmer ofprinciplc. LET nothing evil
enter here" was written by wag over. the
porch ofDiogcncs. The same NAV be sci
in letters Of fire over the arch of Rcpub-
lican triumphs; and the answer
to wherefore will not be (which way
shall the master enter" but rather we
are jam full" In the secret concuvcs of
Robin Hoods gang there were maintain
cd principles, which rendered the vilcst
outlaw OF his band, safe from the trcach-
cry Of his fellows. Among the banditti
and cut throats Of Mexico, there arc prin-
ciplcs adhered to, which afford to each
mutual aid, while the whole are organic
ed to murder and steal And SO firmly
are these principles imbued into, and
clung TO By these enemies Of the public
peace, that they set up the aphorisn,
"honor among thieves" Arguing prin-
ciple as an abstract word, the Repnoli-
cans of South Carolina are brimful of it
and running over, there is no end to their
principles. beginning with emancipa-
ton, it robbed the South of its property,
it grew fat OH the tax put upon cotton
and tobacco. 1t sent us swarns of phil
anthropists, (Scott, Whittcmorc e Co., }
like the "locusts Of Egypt" each mis-
sionary without staff or scrip, only a car
pet bag; to preach redemption, forty
acres and a mule" 1t gave lis Il rule of
bcastly, blind, besotted ignorance, which
held its orgies of corruption, to the dis
grace Of civilization, and The cxccration
of dcccncy. Ii collected i'll the legisln-
tive halls at Columbia crew who would
have shamcd "Lafitte" for schemes of
piracy, and disgraced an Arab Shcill for
stupidity. 1t melted to acts Of midnight
incendiarism and plumber, dcludcd peo-
pie, who only failed to carry out the be-
hests of their cowardly leagues" because
their convictions were opposed to the
teachings of their new masters Itfound
the State i'll bcggary, and struggling
amid the debris OF war, yet lis principles
stripped her every appeal to Justice, as
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1872-05-15

the yultures of Radicalism sated them
selves upon her bleeding carcass Has
it stayed ut any net, however base or
low, to accomplish its ends? Has it not
defied public opinion, outraged law, and
fettered the Courts, that its principles,
viz, stealing, might go on? Every office
of trust is robbed, every avowal of truth
is a lie, every pretension to decency is a
sham, and but one motive has actuated
the party leaders and dupes, plunder,
plumber, plumber. In spite of the grip of
the law, that now and then restrnins, only
to leta new hand steal, they pratc prin-
ciplc, principle. Is it principle t. en-
courage and affiliate with commissioned
thieves, and hail them virtuous? Is it
principle to be CHECK by jowP with the
ignorant and debased, merely to obtain
his patronage? Is it principle to de-
grade manhood and scli-rcspcct in vio-
ating the sacredncss Of home and social
reservations, with the loathsomcncss of
filth and shame? Ifsuch be principle as
held BY these pseudo martyrs, then may
they maintain it, to the eternal cxccra-
ton of the world. and to the complete
ostracsm, which fcnds deserve, (who fail
not even to lax the "word of God, y at the
hands Of those whose principles are based
in obedience to the law, which says,
'Thou shalt not steal"
QuELouEFoIs.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1872-05-15
The New Street.

We understand that Mt recent meet
ing of our town council it was decided
that steps should be taken for opening
the street which runs in front of the llr-
thern Church, (now used rs tho Court
House,) through to the South Carolina
Railroad; The plan, as almost every
other corporate scheme, has some oppo-
sers and warm supporters. Without pur-
posingto plant the banncro either party,
we confess ourselves rather inclined to
like the project, provided the town coun-
Gil are careful in the use of the power
granted them Of passirg through private
property.
The street will pass over n heavy grade,
but not so heavy one us we have on
several other streets in our town. 1t will
also cut off a portion of the Presbyterian
church yard, but not any of the graves
from the Church. We cannot sec any
objection to this: for if we have pros
perity which we ought to have, the street
will have to be opened, and the bound
ary of the church yard had better be
placed now. We like cemeteries better
than city grave yards in the midst of
hustle and turmoil, and there is nothing
particularly attractive either in the ap-
pearance or location of the church yard
while there would beno difficulty in select
ing picturesque and quiet spot on the
outskirts oftown for burial purposes. Let
us have the street, and allow an oppor-
tunity to men to purchase lots who can
not afford to pay the prices asked by the
property holders on Russell Street 1t
will add to the population and the np-
rearance Of the town to have that hill
laid off and built up. Every improve
ment attracts inspection, induces inquiry
and visiting business and immigration
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1872-05-15

Mr.. Editor: Pursuant to the call of
Adam G. Williams, a meeting of citizens
OF the County was held last Saturday at
Sellers store. Owing to protructed and
vigorous shower. the attendance was not
large, but the leading politicians of the
County put in their appearance very gen
orally. Williams was elected chairman
and John l.. 1Iumbcrt, secretary. On
motion, Mr.. ~. B. Knowlton then ad-
dressed the meeting at some length, set
ting forth the horrible financial condi-
ton Of the State and County, and urging
the election of better men for Office.
James j. Mitchell followed, and some
sharp sparring took place between him
and Jamison, who succeeded him on the
stand. Speeches wercalso made by Sheriff
Riggs, John l.. Humbcrt, Christian Cald-
well and others.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1872-05-15
r. X. Scott as a Benefactor.

Our Governor shines out in a new
light. We sec by the papers that after
leading the band of robbers and murder
crs, who have for the last four years Off
clally infested tho State, Gov. Il. X.
Scott has pledged his individual credit for
tue upplics necessary to provide for the
Luna.ic Asylum. Our noble benctactor
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1872-05-15
County Matters,


Judge Graham made this term fcourt
very short one, adiourning last Thurs
day; and we have heard but one voice with
regard to the dignity and afii,bility with
which he conducted the court, thut of
approval. Some little excitement was
not wanting however The grand jury
acquitted themselves we'll by the people,
reporting the Jail and recommending the
attachment Of j. Fielder Meyers for con-
duct unbceoming gentleman and con-
tempt to the jury. They also recon-
mend that an Indictment be brought
against the County Commissioners for
issuing an order for 81 900 to the County
Treasurer, in favor of one John Evans
Britton. No voucher to balance appear
ing, of work done by said Britton.
In this connection we would call attcn-
tion of our readers to the fact that we
made mention, several issues back, Of u
"Rumored Forgery" and stated that our
duties as journalists ceased for the time
upon the assurance of one of the parties
that he would make it his duty to bring
the matter before this grand jury and see
that it was thoroughly investigated.
This party to whom VIC referred, was
Mr.. e. Baynard Scabrook, and he has
done anything but fulfill his assurance.
On the contrary, when he heard that the
matter was under investigation, he came
into open court and asked if there was no
way of stopping the investigation; and
when the Judge said lie knew of no stay
to the inquiry of a grand jury, llc openly
and repeatedly charged the Judge upon
the bench of being the instigator of this
unjust persecution of him, an honest man.
Rumor only said that he drew the money,
and the grand jury do not even mention
his name. Why thcn this vehement an
ticipation Of persecution? a few words
may explain.
Scabrook' S message to us, and his dcs-
pcrate anxiety. which has cost him his
position ut the bar, together with the re-
commentator Of Indictment ofour Coun-
ty Commissioners, ofwhom the chairman
is j. Fielder Meyers, who was so insulting
to the jury as to be subjected to making
the simplest apology and s25 fine by the
court, and the name of John Evans
Britton, the party in whose favor the
draft was drawn, gives us the three men
whose names rumor linked in the trans
action; whose names were Joined as editors
of the recent Daily Republican, which
paper appeared shortly after the reported
disappearance of the money; which ru-
NOR said was taken by these parties to
start that paper, and in manner which
Is not satisfactory to the grand jury of
our County. N. B.-Meyers is our only
white Commissioners and the only one who
feels Democratic prosecutions"
d. Fielder Meycrs, who at this term Of
court is raising the cry of democratic
persecution" was at the last term of court
accused of prosecuting" Charles S. Bull,
our former County Clerk. The accuse
tion was brought in open court by his
present coadjutor, L. Baynard Scabrools,
who called it Democratic prosecutions"
Consistency, thou art not here