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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26
How to Teach.

The fundamental prerequisite in all
teaching is that tho teacher should
gain the confidence of the taught
Paradoxical as IL may seem, the surest
way to gain the confidence is to be al.
ways ready frankly and freely to ad.
nit ignorance whenever the teacher
is conscious that he does not know the
point in question. No more fatal
error can be committed than to pre-.
tend knowledge or to answer vaguely.
Any form of deceit once discovered by
the pupil at once breaks The tacit com
pact between the parties, and teaches
the pupil distrust--the very worst les.
son that can ever be taught, aN
Tho first thing in teaching, after
securing the confidence of the pupil, is
to get bis attention. The best way to
do this, perhaps, is 10 appeal as largo
ly as possible to the natural fondness
Of the human mind for novelty. Ere.
quent changes of the form in which
questions are put and answered, ideas
thrust artfully into the dry mechanism
of the special study, the illustration of
the skeleton outlines of trutb bv tho
presentation of picturesque examples
ireouept attempis 10 relieve. bv easy
natural talk the mere business of re
citation. constitute some of the modes
by which variety NAV be attained -
Even repetition. that absolutely essen.
tial feature of ali thorough instruction.
may be made interesting by tho ingcn.
uity with which the teacher NAV seek
to prevent il from becoming tedious
One of the easiest modes Of exciting
attention and awakening interest is TO
encourage the questions pertinent TO
the matter in hand. In no way. per.
haps, is the true knowledge which the
pupil has gained of the subject better
shown than by the questions he puts
and the manner in which be puts them.
No time, be sure, is lost in this bust.
ness of replying to earnest questions,
They may be answered in various
ways, in regard to which the teacher
must exercise his discretion.
Tho next great aim of the teacher
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

THE SECRET OF HEALrH.- First,
keep warm. Second, eat regularly
and slowly. Third, maintain regular
habits. Fourth, take early and light
suppers. Fifth, keep . clean skim
Sixth, get plenty Of sleep, 1t night
Seventh, keep cheerful and respccta.
bic company. Eighth, keep out Of
debt. Ninth, don't set your mind on
things yog don't need Eleventh,
don't set up 70 DO sharp, Of any kind.
Twelfth, subdue curiosity.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

FEARFUL LEAp.--On Friday last, u
vagabond known 10 that city as "Shoo.
Fly" Jumped or foil from the Amherst
bridge, just completed at 1ynchburg,
into the river below, a distance of 35
or 40 feet The Lynohburg Firginioa
says Gle went down like q log and
struck tho water. on his back with
tremendous force, making ID fly 10
every direction. He went under, bnt
In moment came 10 the surfAce again,
and, after bobbing up and dopn sew
eral timcs, gained his feet, and pres
emily wadcd 10 tho bank looking con-
fused and foolish. .'--SfaanfonD Va.)
Spectator,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26
An Evening Party.


There is no greater bore to cult.
waited person than the stupid exercises
usually gone through with ut an eve.
ming party, for social amusement No
greater satire on this word could be
invented by the greatest genius the
literary world possesses. One Of our
great social needs is a rational, more
enlightened way of spending an eve.
ming when we are surfeited with thea.
tres, concerts, clubs, etc., and the
home attractions need little cnliven.
ing. In our best society, as usually
managed, if the host wants q social
company OF dozen or twenty friends,
they usually come elegantly and OK.
quisitely dressed and periumed-the
ladies in silk or satin, with flowers in
their hair aud jewels at their breasts /;
the gentleman in genteel broadcloth,
white kids, and prelatical cravats.
After arriving they receive the hand.
shake Of the host and also the hostess
pass q few observations on the exist.
ing condition of the external atmos-
phere, glide up and down through the
mid-parlor splendors, defect occasion.
ally into the corners and passages,
elbow one another with graciously
begged and granted pardons, drink a
glass Of lemonade, nibble at q frosted
pound cake, spill a fcw drops of coffee
on an unrestricted skirt, waltz a little,
fan much, and at proper lateness of
hour, retire, leaving a whisper to the
effect of having greatly enjoyed an
evening, which really had nothing
enjoyable, and which was, on the con.
trary, a superb and costly bore. Could
anything be imagined more ridiculousY
1t is too laughablc for comedy, and
far too grotesque and serious for a
farce. Sensible people get tired at an
evening party sooner than any other
kind of emptiness. - Er.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26
Why Horace Greeley Signed Jeff,
Davis's Bail Bond.
From tn. Macon (Gn.l Telegraph.

Mr.. Voorhees,, in his recent attack
on Mr.. Greeley, styled bis signing of
Mr.. Davis's bond Gan impertinent in
reference" Allow me to give you a
true history of that matter as | recent
~ learned IL in New York from gen
tleman who knew all about it. Mrs.
Davis went to New York to consult
Charles O'Conor, Mr.. Davis's counsel,
as TO the best manner of effccting bis
release from prison. Mr. O'Conor told
her that in his opinion there was but
one way that it could be done, and
that was TO get the representative man
of the Republican party to sign his
bond. Mrs. Davis inquired who that
man was. Mr.. O'Conor replied that
it was Horace Greeley. She then
asked him if he would not SEQ Mr..
Greeley and get him to do it, He re-
piled that he had no influence with
Mr.. Greeley, and that she was the
proper person to sec him She said
she would go and see him. She went
to his office, sent in her card, and was
invited into his private Office. She
said to him. 7
"Mr. Greeley, my husband is con.
fined in casemate at Fortress Monroe.
He has been there for many long,
weary months. He is feeble old
man, and he is gradually sinking un.
der bis rigorous Imprisonment. He
will die il he remains there much Ion.
ger. came here to consult Mr.. o.
Conor as to the means Of getting him
released. He has told me that there
is but one way 10 do it, and that is to
get the representative man Of the Re-
publican party to sign his bond, and
says that you are that man. He has
advised me to apply to you. He says
you have kind heart, and that you
will do it if you believe it to be right.
My husband is dying, Mr.. Greeley
May | hope that you will fayorably
consider my application 7"
Mr.. Greeley arose, extended his
hand to Mrs. Davis, and said:
"Madam, you may, for | will sign
his bond"
Mr.. Greeley was then q prominent
candidate before the Legislature for
the U. S. Senate. Some of his friends
heard that he had ageed TO sign Mr..
Davis's bond. They went to him and
protested against it. They told him
that they had made count, and that
he would be elected by six majority,
but If be signed the bond it would de.
feat him. fa
al know it will" he replied.
They told him that he was one of
the owners of the Tribune, and If he
signed this bond he would lose thous.
ands of subscribers.
81 know it," he replied.
"Mr, Greeley" they said, "you have
written history of the war; ono vol.
ume you have out, and you have large
orders for that. you sign this bond
these orders will be countermanded,
and you will lose a large amount Of
money"
"Gentlemen," be replied, ~ know
it, but it is right, and I'll do it,"
He did do it, and / am informed
that he lost seat in the United States
Senate and over $4,000.
To my mind this docs not look like
"impcrtinent interference."
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

A kind old father.in,law wanted TO
know why the Fcejeeans were called
canpibals, to which Barnum replied,
"Bccauselthey live off Of other people"
"Thcn," replied he, unhappily, my
four sons-in-lav must bo oannibals---
they live of Of me-" oX
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26
aooDLANDER & HAaERTY, Publishers
THE REPUBLICAN.
CLEARFIELD, PA. aia
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JUNE 20. 1879.
VIRTUE AND HAPPINESS.

ns VIRTUE AND HAPPINESS.
Tell me, 70 woods, 70 smiling plains, rf
Ye blessed birds around. ..I......
In which Of Natures wide domains
Can bliss for man be found.
The wild birds carolid over head,
The breeze around me blew, aiJHIHul
And Natures awful chorus said. al.
No bliss for man she knew.
question d Love. whose early ray
So rosy bright appears,
And heard the timid genius say
His light was dimm'd by tears.
question Friendship; Friendship sighed,
And thus her answer gave;
The few whom Fortune never spurncd
We're withered in the grave.
/ asked If Vice could bliss bestow
Vice boosted loud and WE'LL
But fading from her withered brow
The borrowed roses fell.
/ sought Of Feeling, II her skill
Could soothe the wounded breast1
And found her mourning, faint, and still
For others woes distress'd.
qucstion'd Virtue; Virtue sighed,
No boon could she dispense;
Not Virtue was her name, she Grid,
But humble Penitenee.
/ question'd Death the grizzly shade
Relax'd his brow severe ;
And al am happiness" he said,
"If Virtue guide thee here"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

Move with the multitude in the
common walks Of life, and you will
be unnoticed in the throng; but break
from Them, pursue . different path,
and every eye, perhaps with approval,
will bo turned towards you. '-miql. b.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

Miss Stevens, Q beautiful blonde
preacher, Is creating profound rcligi.
ous sensation in Georgia. She 10 said
TO make oil the masculinos feel like
embracing her--doctriues,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

BY careful attention to details
each Congressman has this term man
aged TO get along with forty knives,
twenty six gold pens, twenty-five hair
brushes aud twcnty.six cakes Of scent
ed soap This is d free country,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

lsaao Speyer, OF New York, poison.
cd himself because bis father, who Is
old and wealthy, married . maiden
poor but pretty, without bis sons cop-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

There arc $50 railway companies
IN Great Britain, eighty Of which are
10 Scotland, and eighty-fivo in ireland.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

It costs . Calcutta Hindoo about
dollar and q half 70 have bic body
buried ip good style,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-06-26

ILLUSTRATIVE OF MAN--The follow.
ing incident may not be considered
much in itself, and yet 1t is not only,
beyond q doubt, one of the many little
things which make up the sum total
Of the mans existence to whom it re.
fers, but immense in meanncss.
A poor woman went TO the wood
market TO buy load Of wood. The
owner Of the only load for sale asked
1915 for IL. She had but SO go, which
be took, whilc she went to hunt up
the fifteen cents wanting. She soon
returned with the money, but mean
time the wooden hearted wood dealer
had found four dollar customer, and
sold him the poor woman's load OF
wood-for IL was hers in both law and
fact-and gave her back her money.
She had not stick of wood in the
house and worked an entire week, at
washing, to buy a load. We almost
wish that wo were believers in ma.
terial hell, so that we could have the
satisfaction Of thinking that when that
animated flint died he would 90 where
they heat up with something more
warming than blue beech Girard
Cosm0poiite.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29

The air is thick with rumors Of forthcom-
ing Veto Of our City's Reformed Charter. We
regret to learn that it is likely to be vetoed
on account of what seems to us its best tea-
ture-the Cumulative Vote. If almost any
other provision were objected to, We should adj
wise its surrender to the Governors objection
but we can hardly deem the Charter thus rau-
tlated worth having. And there seems to be
no reason to hope for its passage over the
Veto.
We cannot deem the Governors position well
taken, and yet we cannot doubt that he fully
believes himself in the right. His party has
nothing to gain by this Veto. Under the Re-
form Charter, that party might recover its
ascendency here; in its absence, the Lcgisla-
turc viii inevitably proceed to remove she
Tammany Mayor, Cooperation Counsel, &c,
and fill their places with Reforrners, while the
present Controller and Commissioner of Public
Works will be retained. In any case, this
promises to be lively week at Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29
necessary

Since sermons must inevitably be criticised it is
satisfactory to find clergymen, who really should UNI
derstand it, engaging in the business-the Rev Henry
Ward Beecher. for instance or the Rev. DIR. Van Do
rem in The ST. Louis Presbyterian, who begins an article
on Sensational Preaching" by wisely saying: Some
men, in every period OF the world. have had mono
mania for notorety:" and this DR.. Van Doren pleas
anty illustrates by comparing the popular pulpiteers
of modern times to st. Simon Stylites. Then the
Doctor gives tho story of the Jesuit of 1917 who
preached u sermon in Navarro on the Judgment,
with band Of trumpetcrs in the nave to enforce
1t. pulpit pyroteehnics" he calls them are not
to DR.. Van Dorens taste. Those who tickleth pub
lilo ears we arc told, utter much truth: but the
creature that peers out from under the fold of their
sacred robe vanity; personal vanity; oycrweenng
vanity" This is the CONCLUSION of one Of the pro-
fcssion II Is doubt mainly correct: hut il would
besomewhat nncharitable TO accept it without mod-
hcation. Sometimes preacher greatly to his own
surprise. finds himself attracting crowded audi
oncos for whose applause he has not consciously laid
trans; not perhaps against his will, but certainly
without any immoral connivance upon his own
part no becomes popular the women de-
clare him 10 be delightful. and after
such verdict the men have nothing 10 do bat 70
raise his salary and enlarge the meeting house.
Hence may come great mischief for which nobody
is to blame. Sermons ought not to he stupid; they
should have enough Of the sraces to save them from
neglect and they should he exciting enough to keep
their hcarors wido awake, hut tho great end of
preaching healthy stimulus Of the religious iu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29
MR. FINKELNBURGS ECONOMY.

Mr.. Finkelnburg of Missouri opened the de-
bate OH the new Ways and Means Tariff bill
in q speech which has strengthened our con-
vction that the present is no time for the
arrangement and doubt which general re-
vision of our Tariff will inevitably produce.
He quietly assumes that every increase of
duty involves an increase Of price to our con-
sumers, and that every reduction of duty in
surcs reduction of price, which assumption il
confuted by his own facts Two years ago, We
reduced the duty on Pig Iron from 50 to 81
per tup, which of course, on Mr.. F.'s platform,
should have given us Iron 50 per tun cheaper.
Did it, Pig Iron was selling here at $50 20
S35 per tun when this reduction was made
it is now held ut S45 to go and is hard to
Obtain even at that. Mr.. Finkelnburg esti.
mates that this price is half profit. That ia
doubtless, too high; but tho profit can hardly
be less than $40 to $40 per tun. Is the =, pc,
tun duty the cause of THAI Does it raise tn,
price in this country only. or in Great Britain
alsof Mr.. Finkolnlarg quotes from n com
mercial journal:
English Adrance on Iron.-Mcrchant bar iron h,s
advanced In England from Fl ios In August last q
si2 io aud will not receive orders owe,
NJ tho advance. or contract tor any specified time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29
;2,4etu'21orls Daily Griball1e.
MONDAY, APRIL %. 1872.

The eruption of vesnvus continues, but the fires are
two villages have been destroyed aud others
threatened by the lava The Carlsts are still active
tn Span bu: no serious engagements have ye: taken
place. == bill for the construction of the Canada
Pacific Railroad has been introduced in the Dominion
Parliament -s The Tichbornc claimant asks the
public for an additional "loan" of $4,000
In the L. s. Senate, Saturday the Postal Telegraph
I'LL was reported, Mr. Ramsey EXPLAINING its provisions
nj leugth. -=- In the HOuse. the Tariff bill was de-
bated. but without decisive action.
Another eight is impending lin the Cherokee country
between detachment of United states troops and some
desperadOos. The town OF North China, Me-. has
been burned. 60 Militia had been sent to Cass Co.,
no., preserve the peace - Government Will sell
toeOOO of gold and purchase OF bonds during
the month OF May.
Two men were burned to death at fire in WOoster-st
- Edward s. Stokes has Issued card. == point
Zeal alliance is alleged to have been formed between e&
Collector Murphy and Senator O'Brion =- The Tam
many Hall General Committee reOrgaDiZed g.
Gold ll3, 1925, 1l2l Thermometer, 55' 7l0' 75'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29

Who stole the records of the Buell. Court of
Inquiry This is question which the people
are resolved shall be answered. An otfcnse so
serious will not be overlooked, and the Com
mttee of Congress which has undertaken to
inquire into it may as well understand that
the investigation must be thorough what
ever the consequences and whoever may be
hurt by tho result. The old query CHI bono3
should be one of the first points in the exam
nation. Whose reputation was asSaied by
the disclosures of that courtf Whose capacity
and courage were attacked by Gen. Buelps
witnesses? Who has the strongest interest in
SURPRISING the testimony and report 1t is
no secret that the vindication of Buell. would
be the impeachment of another officer of high
rank, and who that is the Committee can
easily find out. The members of the court
should be examined, and Gen. Buell. himself
can doubtless furnish some interesting test-
mony. Tho day for whitewashing committees
has gone by We want now genuine and
fearless inquest, and woe be to the officer who
obstructs it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29
UEDERGROUND ROADS.

Our City needs the quickest and cheapest
possible means of communication with her
suburbs; she needs especially Quick Transit
to the mainland Of our State. Com. Wander
bilt proposes TO perfect one line of Under
ground Railroad via Fourth Avenue, and
we wish him all success. But it is not wise
nor just to forbid others doing a like good
work; and we insist that the Central
Underground shall have IFS fair and
equal opportunity. We know that capital and
character are pledged to this enterprise; it was
chartered in 1869, and would have been half
constructed ere this but for the deadly hostility
of the Tammany Ring. Now its hackers are
ready to go to work in earnest if the Legis-
lature will not impede it. We eDtreat the honest
members of each House to take care that the
session does not close without securing to this
meritOriOus undertaking every needed facility.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29

The significance of the Massachusetts, oppo-
sition to Gen. Grant is attracting attention
all over the country. No periodical in New
England has been more closely identified with
the best class of New-England Republ Leans
than The Atlantic Monthly. Some of the most
distinguished of the founders of the party are
enrolled among its contributors, and it has
always been in sympathy with the most intel
ligent, most thoughtful. and most influential
portion of the community. When 30 careful
and representative publication reminds us
that the President has disappointed tho ex-
pectations of those who supported him fonr
years ago; that he "has allied himself with
"the very men whose names arc by-words
throughout the country for those vices which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29

"be nroiessed his desire to root out; no mas
"Ient his warm assistance to petty factions, VIZ
" ring not for any political objects, but for the
"control of plumber" and that she now de-
"mands his reelection Oh the strength OF these
"serviccs to the country,"-it is evident that
there must he a bitter feeling of dissatisfaction
in the most powerful portion of tho Repub-
lican party But this was to be expected
How can Massachusetts help beng angry with
President who has treated one OF her most
distinguished sons as Grant has treated Charles
Cumnnrf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29
n favored lit1gant to Judge Barnard remains

q favored lihgant to Judge Barnard remains
unexplained
All these are facts which must not be lost
upon The Assembly now about to consider the
cases If these men. Let no legislator believe
for on moment that he can find excuses to
justify any disregard of the proofs OF these
mems guilt, or escape tho consequences which
full publicity to his every vote and word will
bring upon him, if either word or vote justify
suspicion that he has ignored the conclusive
evidence contained in the report about to be
submitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29

Mr.. Alex. II. Stephens makes known the
fact that neither Lyman Trumbull nor Charles
Francis Adams will be acceptable to Demo-
Gratis of his stripe as a candidate for Presi-
dent Very likely. But suppose candi-
date were found who was exactly to Mr.. Ste
pbenss taste, might he not, for that reason,
be Objectionable to Others whose approval is
pecpssory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29

On Saturday the Legislature seems to nave
rested somewhat after brief period OF activ-
ity. The Apportionment bill could not be
passed by the Senate on account of the thin
attcndance-too many Senators considering
their home business and pleasure of prime
Importance and as the AppOrtlOnment bill
was laid over, the irritated gentlemen who
favor it refused to lend their counteDance to
the measure intended to relieve the embarrass-
ments of our City Treasury; and that failed
likewise. The Senate had an east wind, evil
IDENTITY, but managed to get rid of Mr. Til
den's bill providing that Courts of Oyer and
Terminer shall be held by Justices elected in
some other district than that to which they
are assigned. This measure has had the I'M
qualified opposition of the Tammany repre-
sentatives, but now goes to the Gov
ernor for his approval. The Assembly
passed the Jury bill, the other day,
but has now sent to the Governor for its re-
turn. The reason for this action is found III
the report that the clause which permits the
Judges of some of the New-YOrk Courts to
appoint their own clerks had been privately
manipulately so as to terminate the tenure OIL
Office of all the present inCumbents. Mr. I'll
denis bill providing for more effectual judicial
proceedings against public officers suspected
or accused of population and maladminlstra-
ton. which was marked for destruction by
the lobby, has been rescued, it is thought, and
is now expected to pass the Senate, having
already gone through the Assembly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-29

in the fact that Louisiana Is represented by
a delegation which comprises all of the men
who were delegates to the Republican Con-
vention of 1858, and all of the Grant electors
of that year. The fact that so many inHuen-
tial delegations have already arrived at Cincin-
natl indicates the weight and volume Of the
Convention which assemblies on Wednesday.