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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

THE DIfFERENcE.-Lincoln 4 Co
hung the notorious Capt. Wirz for hi:
brutal treatment of prisoners during
the war. Grant has just appointed
Wirz's superior in command, Major
Elias Griswold, special agent Of the
Post Office Department, upon the re-
communication OF Col. Mosby. We
presume that if Wirz was alive Grant
would make him Foreign minister
The Savannah (Ga.) AdUertiser, in al
luding to this appointment, says;
One of the recent appointments in
the South is that of Maj. Elias Girls.
wold to be the special agent of the
Postofiicc Department. Maj. Girls
void was Confederate officer, and a,
one time provost marshal at Tusca.
loosa, Ala, in charge of prisoners -
The notorious Capt. Wirz was then
sergeant under Griswold and car.
ricd out his orders, and We know from
actual experience of his treatment Of
Federal and Union prisoners, that il
Wirz deserved hanging, Capt. Girls
void should have been hung ty his
side. His brutal orders and still more
brutal treatment Of the sick deserve
some other reward than Federal ap.
pointment TO Office.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23
The Ctilflililial.

The ceremony, on the 4th, of turn,
ing over tho Park to the Centennial
Com mission, drew together very
large crowd of people. Tho exercises
were Of an interesting character; sov.
cral speeches were made; there was q
display of military, and cannon were
fred. The proclamation of tho Prcsi-
dent, formally announcing that the
Centennial Exposition will take place,
was read by tho Secretary ofthe Navy.
The general regulations were then
announced;
FIRST. Tho International Exhibi.
tion of 1876 will bc held in Fairmount
Park, in tho city of Philadelphia, in
the year eighteen hundred and seven
ty-six.
SECOND. Tho date Of opening The ex-
hibition will be April 10, 1876, and Of
closing will bo October 10, 1876.
THIRD. A cordial invitation is OK
tended 10 every nation of the earth 10
be represented by it's arts, industries,
progress aud development.
FOURTH. A formal acceptance of
this invitation is requested previous
TO March 4, 1874 tIi
FIFTH. Each nation accepting this
invitation is requested to appoint q
commission, through which all matters
pertaining to its own interests shall
be conducted For the purpose of
oonvon;ant ,ntarnancsa and sot;acao
tory supervision, IL is especially de-
sired that one member of each such
commission be designated to-residp at
Philadelphia until the close of tho cx-
position.
Sixth. The privileges of exhibitors
can DO granted only TO citizens Of
countries whose governments have
formally accepted the aforementioned
commission, and all communications
must be made through tho Govern
mental commissions.
SEVENTH. Applications for space
within the exposition buildings, or in
tho adjacent buildings and grounds
under the control Of the Centennial
Commission, must be made previous
TO March 4, 1875.
EIoHTH. Full diagrams of the build
ings and grounds will bc furnished to
the commissioners of the different
nations which shall accept the invita-
tions to participate.
NINTH. All articles intended for OK
hibiton, in order to secure proper
position and classification, must be in
Philadelphia on or before January |,
1876.
TENTH Acts OF Congress pertaining
to custom house regulations, duties,
&C., together with all special rcgula-
tions adopted by the Centennial Com.
mission in reference TO transportation,
allotment Of space, classification, mo.
tive power, insurance, police rules,
and other matters necessary 70 the
proper display and preservation Of
materials, will be promptly communi.
Gated to the accredited representatives
Of the several Governments co-operat-
ing in the exposition.
After the ceremonies at the Park
had been concluded, tho officials OF
the city with tho invited guests, ad-
ournod to the Belmont Mansion, where
asumptuous a dinner had been provided.
After the viands-boLh meat and
drink, had been properly discussed,
the pleasant occasion was concluded
with toasts and speeches.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23
COafenlDfibfe.

"Conduct unbecoming an officer and
n gentleman" Is standing phrase in
tho military indictments, known in
army law rs charges and specifications.
An officer is presumed to bo gentle
man; which may be defined to mean
one who IL governed by tho very
highest moral principle in oil his con.
duet, and would feel n stain upon his
moral character more keenly than he
would wound in his flesh. We fear
as much TINT tho high character once
borne by officers in our services has
undergone serious adultcration; that
the love Of tho money which has been,
ever since tho first shcckel Of silver
was coined-and possibly before that
the root Of all evil, has at last Of.
fccted lodgment among the officers
OF the o.. 5. army--not only with the
"citizons' appointments, but even
among the dainty and cbivalrous grad.
yates of the Military Academy. 1t
will be recollcctcd that Gov. Scott OF
South Carolina offered rewards for the
apprehension and conviction Of Ku-
Klux. They were easily convicted.
Juries were placablo to the appeals OF
District Attorneys, and testimony
was easily produced as are Republican
votes on Philadelphia tally rapors;
and Gov. Scott paid out no less than
s35, ,000-by virtue of his proclamation.
Last winter Senator Bayard OF Della
ware offered resolution Of enquiry
into this little poIiica. arrangement,
but Of course 1t was rejected by Grants
Senators, who never like to have any
of the underground doings of the ad
ministration ventilated; but il has
como to light that Major Lewis Merrill
Of the United State Army, was in COM
mand OF the particular counties placed
under martial law, and pocletcd S2l,-
400 of the s35, 900 paid as rewards =
How inefiibly mean for Major in the
Army-who ought TO be gentleman
not only submitting to act as a
common catcbpole, but absolutely
pocketing the profits of his'low work,
while the poor enlisted soldiers-all
of thcm-who doubtless did the hard
and most disgusting portion of the
duty, had the comparatively small
balance of the blood money distributed
amongst them. Indeed il is far more
likely that Merrill pocketed the whole
of the rewards earned by the soldiers,
and that the $4,000 which he didn't
draw was divided among the civilian
mercenaries Of the administration.
Be that as it may, no man who is
governed by principles above those
which may be presumed to aotuate
q bloodhound, can ever look upon this
Major catchpolo, save with feelings OF
the most inefiblc oontempt.-Pitts-
! bnrQh Post.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

On tho 4th Of July, what is known
as tho American Derby Day among
sportsmen, was held at the race cours,
near Long Branch. 1t drew together
somc twenty-five thousand people, and
there was some splendid running done
BY the horses. Tom Bowling was the
greatest runner of them all; George
Wcst was the winner of tho Steop,
Chose; Katy Peasc Of tho mile heats
and Artist of the milo dash. This i,
wherc Grant mourned on the 4th in
stead of going to Philadelphia as he
had agreed TO.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23
HfffIed.

All newspaperdom has been startled
at tho bold attempt madc by a set OF
corrupt ring rascals at Washington,
to kidnap MIR. Dana, editor of tho New
York SIN, who has been exposing the
fat jobs and robberies perpctrated BY
tho municipal authorities of the Ma
tional Capital. A warrant for libel
was sworn out by the head ringster
Shepherd, in Washington, and Uni
ted States Marshal sent to Now York
to arrest or to kidnap Mr.. Dana, and
take him on to Washington for trial
the oflcnce,having been committed in
New York. Mr.. Dana refused to &c
and his friends sued out hdbedS cor
puS, and hearing came off before
Judge Blatchford, of the United States
Court, on the 18th. Judge Fisher and
District Attorney Harrington, of Wash
ington, argued for a removal to Wash
ington, and United States District At
torney Bliss made formal motion to
that effect. Ex-Judge Shipman, on
behalf of Mr.. Dana, opposed the mo-
tion. The court room was densely
crowded by gentlemen of the Journal
istic and legal professions. AT the
conclusion of the arguments, Judge
Blatchford observed that ho was en-
tircly satisfied he could not grant this
information
This case has created considerable
interest and excitement in poiticaI
and journalistic circles; and the refu-
sal of the application for warrant
for the removal of Mr.. Dana to Wash.
ington for trial for publishing an al
legged libel on Shepherd is complete
discontinue o., the Washington ring.
If Mr.. Shepherd feels himself 80 much
aggrieved, let him seek redress for his
injured reputation in the courts OF
New York, where tho truth can be
given in evidence, and where a jury oi
twelve free men will decide upon the
merits of the case. But thero is nc
probability of his doing so. In the
meantime, he can chew the bitter cud
of Disappointment, after his frequent
boasts that he would both kidnap and
punish Dana for daring to assail his
wrong doings.
The acknowledgement at Wash
ingion for the trial Of Mr. Dana, bad
better now be put to some legitimate
use by trying the negro bureau thieves
who have plundcred the people Of mil
lions of dollars.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

We SMiLE.--The New York Time,
has certainly made its point, il il
wanted TO let its partyin Philadelphia
know that il was determined 10 wash
its hands of any further completely ia
sustaining the iniamies Of "liing" rule
in philadelphia. The reign OF 'sioncc
has been completely broke. After
nine days Of blindness, "1ray, Blanche
and Sweet Heart and all tie little
dogs" have opened their eyes anc
commenced barking. The most som,
nolent citizens have been walked up
Old gentlemen, who long since ceased
TO read the papers, have begun again
They find TO their amazement that
tho great Republican Grant organ IL
solemnly alleging and proving things
as TO which some Of them signed thcil
names or allowed them to be forged
TO certificates OF denial, in which they
declared their familiar acquaintance
and high respect for notorious scoun.
drels, and proiessed perfect faith in
their integrity. Democrats now calm
y smile, and say, eve told you so."--
There has not been for long time
such rafting Of dry bones in the
sepulcbor in which Radicalism has
buried the honor of this old city,
The Aqe.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

SouiRMISo.-Many Of tho leading
Radical organs arc beginning 10 kick
in the traces. One OF the most tune
idl and well.behavcd organs has here
toiore been Tie Cleveland Hereland.
II has been unrivalcd in it's support OF
the Administration. Butrecent events
have stirred IL in an unwontod man.
ner, and it has on several occasions
spoken its opinions of the new Min.
ister TO Japan in u way moro frank
than complimentary. II now speaks
again, and with feelings evidently far
from pacifcd; "lf President Grant
shows a warm, political side to such
men as Ben. Butler and John A. Bing-
ham, covered all over as they are by
the iniquity Of the salary grab, the
President will soon have the cold
shoulder Of nino-tcnths of the Repuh-
licans that made him President. We
have tried to think that Bingham's
appointment was duo to a false idea
OF pledge the President gave Bing-
ham, long before tho grab was perpc.
trated, but If there is any truth in the
report that the President favors But
Ter, we shall be ready 90 believe there
Is no excuse for General Grants course
in regard TO Bingham. The Prcsi.
don't, just now, could not pick out for
his own reputation among those whose
good opinion he ought to value, two
worse men to tic than the two Bs--
Butler and Bingham.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23


ACoRREcr VERsIoN.-An Ohio Rad
ical named West has taken to tel
ling the truth. An exchange says
Quite q sensation was oranied in the
Ohio Constitutional Convention, Tues
day evening, during the debate on q
proposition reported from the Com
mittee on Executive Department, tc
change the time of holding State clec
tions from October to November
Judge West, late of the Supreme bench
(having resigned jndgeship TO which
ho was elected by 10000 Republican
majority TO take seal in the Conven.
tom, while speaking in favor of The
proposition, when no said "l am @
Republican Of the strictest sect and
radical as / have been, now declare
that it was absolutely humiliating tc
men of dignifed sensibiites to sec
DelaDo, Secretary Of tho Interior
Boutwell,, and Crosswell, Postmaster
General, going down last fall, first tc
North Carolina, aud, after having
carried that State by detail, folding
their tents like tho Arabs and silently
stealing away to the State of Maine
and then fitting away to other States
aud working TO carry elections for tho
Administration party | hope to God
the time will come when such n spec.
tacle will no longer be witnessed on
tho American continent, cloud ap.
plauso.l
Judge Tuttle--Does tho gentleman
think changing the time OF elections
will cure these evils 2
Judge West--l think that then the
political power Of the Administration
and tho money of the nation aud the
influence of the ring at w ashngtou
cannot control tho elections Of more
than one State"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

A MIg.-Tho Lexington, Va, cor
respondent Of the the Now York Her.
AID says: Riding together ia u car
riago, in Lexington, Va, orc day last
week, were nephew of Judah p.
Benjamin, daughter OF Jefferson Da.
Wis aud granddaughter Of General
Albert Sydney johnson.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

A PROPER lHouiRy.-Tbo Cincin-
natl Isrdelite, tho western Jewish or.
gan, remarks: If General Howard be
"investigatcd," we hope the commits
sioners will ascertain whore he took
the money TO purchase cx-Jew Gold.
berg, TO marry him to negro lady
We want to know how much Jews
apostacy costs tho Treasury of the
United States.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23


KEEP HIM WHERE HE ls.---The Ian.
caster Iateiiigencer says: Some Of the
Democratic papers Of Ohio are urging
the nomination of Allen &. Thurman
for Governor Hc is q good and able
man, but the Buckeye Democrats can
better dispose OF him. He is the ablesl
Democrat in the United States Senate
indeed, the ablest member of that
body, and If the Democrats succeed
in controlling the Ohio Legislature
this Fall, as they undoubtedly will
Judge Thurman can not do the coun,
try so good service as in being re.
turned TO his old scat. He is honored
and respected alike by Republicans
and Democrats, not only for his
transcendant talents, but for his high
moral worth. lie is great and pure
man, ard has gained a justly-earned
reputation for his ability and honesty
We cant spare him from the Senate,
Elect General Tom Ewing or any
other of the good Democrats from
among the Buckeyes, but let the na
ton have the continued benefit oI
Judge Thurman's services.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

BornERED.-We notice that Radica
State and county conventions are con
siderably bothered over the Congress
sional salary steal. Bat the members
generally make out TO hang thcm
selves, They denounco the steal bul
laud tho President who signed The
bill and doubled his own salary. That
Is, the loyal shodjyitcs both praise
aud condemn the act. Patriotic,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

Tho Clarion Democrat says: A most
singular occurrence took place few
weeks ago in Beaver township. When
the oil well on tho Keiscr farm struck
heavy vein of water in the second
sand rock, the water wells at the resi-.
denccs Of John g. Meudcnhall and p
+. Kribbs, Esq, at Edcnburg, half Il
mile distant, both went dry.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

EASILY PIrAsrp.-Frend Frysinr-
or, OF the Lewis,own Gazette, is casi.
ly pleased politically. In speaking of
The Apporiionmcnt Bill last passed, I,
by whyh his county has been sold TO
the Egyptians, being linked in with
Union, Cloarfcld, Elk and Centre, he
says: "pbc Apportionmont Bill, rs q.
nally adopted, puts us in an approved
Icopperhcad disfIict. Better that than
the ground aud lofty tumblcrs Of
Huntingdon
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23
DAY YOUR SCHOOL, TAX.-Tbe Ia,

payers Of Lawrence township will take no
tice that the School tax Duplicate for the pres
cnt school year has boon placed in my hands for
collection. On all taxes paid on or before sAtur-
day, August i6lh, a reduction Of ave per cent.
will be made and on all taxes not paid by thai,
time FIVE per cent. will be matchmaking diff
ference OF ten per cent, to prompt taxpayers.
win meet tho taxpayers in the Arbitration
Room, Clearfeld, every Saturday afternoon, and
at my residence during the week.
W. 5. READ,
July 10, 81 Collector.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23
SADDLE & HARNESS MAKING
JOHN @. HARWIOK,

Market ST., CLEARFIELD, Pa,
HARNESS or a new SADDLE, or anything else
in that line. He turns out as good work as Is
done in any shop in Pennsylvania, and bis prices
are very reasonable.
Constantly on hand full line Of
TROTTING GOODS,
such as Trotting Saddles, Quarter and Shin Boots,
Trotting Rollers, Whips, Fine Brushes aud Combs,
AZ. A iine assortment Of Nets, Horse Covers,
Knee Blankets, Buffalo Robes. &c., &C., kept in
season. In fact anything that horsemen stand in
need Of is always on hand.
All Of which will be sold at Wholesale or retail
at the very fairest rates.
Repairing promptly attended to. All work
guaranteed. Shop in room formerly occupied as
Post Office. April ., 1873.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23
The Bells Run WO0ien Factory,
Penn township, clearaold Co., Pa.


The subscribers have, At great expense, rebuilt a
neighborhood necessity, in the erection OF FIRST
class Wooden Mandatory, with all the modern
improvements attached, and are prepared to make
all kinds Of Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinetts, Blan-
kets, Flannels, &c. Plenty of goods hand TO
supply all our old and thousand new customers,
whom we ask to come and examine our stock.
The business Of
CARDING AND PULLING
will receive our especial attention. Proper
arrangements will be made to receive and deliver
Wool, to suit customers. All work warranted and
done upon the shortest notice. and by strict atien
ton to business hope to realize liberal share
Of public patronage.
10000 POUNDS WOOL WANTED!
We will pny the highest market price for Wool
and sell our manufactured goods as low as similar
goods can be bought IN the cnun,y, and whenever
We fail to render reasonable satisfaction VIC can
always be found at homo ready to make proper
explanation, either 10 person or BY letter
JAMES JOHNSON a SONS,
april26tf Bower p. o.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

The plates for tho new five dollar
national bank noto have been com.
pleted at the bureau Of engraving and
printing at tho treasury department
and tho work Of printing the new is
sue will be commenced in n week OF
ten days, though they will not be
ready for month or six weeks.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

The statement that Jefferson Davis
looks wan and miserable ia corrected
by New York correspondent, who
says "hc vas never ia better health
aud better spirits"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

We, the undersigned Auditors, having examin-
cd the accounts Of John W. Turner, Treasurer Of
Graham School District, find balance in favor
Of the District Of two hundred aud sixty dollars
and sixty-two cents, $500 .62)
WILLIAM w. HOOVER,
JOHN MCDOWELL,
Attest: Auditors
l.. IlcBLxR, Clerk. July 2, ls7S-3ts
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23
DooT AND SHOE MAKING.

JOSEPH II. DEERING, on Market street. in
shaw's Row, CIearfeld. Pa, has just received
nnc lot Of French Calf ekins and Kips, the
best in the market, and Is now prepared to man.
uiaeturo everything In his line. lie will war
rant his work to be as represented.
The citizens Of Clearield and vicinity are
respectfully invited to give him call
Work done at short notice. 7lg73y
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

DRUDGE LETTING. = The undersigned
wensvillc, until Thursday, the llth day Of August
next, for taking down the wooden bridge aeross
the river at that place and putting IL on lhe
lille Bloom nbutmcnis, two miles alove' ~ ihe
place Of the bridge carried ~ BY tho Ice Hood l,st
spring. Good security will be required Tor ihe
completion Of the job ina workmanlikc inanncF.
FAC. McNAUL,
HENRY DiLE,
luiv .s. ls,std wM CALDWELL,
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The Repnblitau.
Democratic County Ticket,


Democratic County Ticket.
ASSEMBLY, M
DIR. 7. j. u q Il n,
OF cLEARFiELD.
SHERIFF, f
w. ROSS McPH r. II SON,
or cIEARFIELD.
tsa4 + TREASURER,
LLIAM w. WOR Al l.,
or cLrARrIgLp.
COMMISSIONER,
CLAR 81 OW n,
OF LAWRENCE.
. DISTRICT ATTORNEY, as
FRA NIX LDING,
or cLrArrIELD.
AUDITOR,
WIS G. BLOOM,
OF LAWRENCE.
JURY COMMISSIONER,
JOHN w. S IL ART,
OF CLFARrlELD.
CORONER,
EORGE THORN,
or CLEAnFiEID,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

N0TICE.-1'he undersigned having
IN boon appointed Audtorby the Courtof Com
mon Pleas Of Ciearield county, to settle the ac-
counts Of tho Prize Masters appointed by said
Court and 10 mako distribution of the funds In
their hands arising from the sales Of Timber un-
der the provision Of an Act Of Assembly approved
Feb. iih, 1878, notice is hereby given, to all
persons who lost unmarked Square Timber in tho
ice ffeshets Of 1873, to Gle their claim for such
loss with the Auditor. The claim must be made
out under oath before Justice Of the Peace Of the
coanty where the claimant resides, and must set
forth as follows;
ist. The Kind and amount Of timber so lost.
I'd. That the said timber was unmarked and
was carried away by the ice frcshcls Of lSTS.
8d. Whethct any portion Of said timber was
recovered by the claimant.
The claimant must also state under oath wheth-
or hc or his agents have taken up and RATED any
drift Square Timber, marked or unmarked, loat-
ing or lodged along the river, and Il 50, the kind
aud amount Of timber so taken, ard the marks,
If any, thereon.
Distribution will DO made after the let Of Au-
gust 1878, and all ciaims must be 6led with the
Auditor before that timc. No distribution ofthe
marked timber win be made until after August
isi the timber, by that time will be RATED out
Of tho booms.
H c. W. HnIfn.
Clcaraeld, Pa, June Q, 1873
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altw advertisements.
rNEMpERANcE LECTURES /

REV. D. c. BABoooK, of Philadelphia, is
expected to lecture on Temperance at
CurwensviIlc, Tuesday Eve, July 20.
Lumber City, Wednesday Eve, 80.
bntbersburg, Thursday Bvcs July 81.
Pendeld, Friday Evening, August l.
Osccola, Saturday Evening, August 2.
All friends Of Temperance are requested TO en-
deayor to got out full attendance at their meet
ing. ~ 20, q.
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TN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
No. 10 March T., 1872.

UOsUntl WhIchtI 20.
Vs.. No. 10 March T., 1874
7. NJ. Alexander.
The undersigned, appointed by the Court to
distribute the money arising from the sale Of the
Defendants personal property among creditors
legally entitled to receive the same, will hear
claimants and make distribution, at the Sheriff E
Office, clearncld, on Tuesday, tho 5th day Of Au-
gust, at 10 o'clock a. M
jyiO.3t. ISRAEL TEST, Auditor.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

A UDITORS' STATEMENT!
N JOHN W. TURNER, Treasurer, in ae-
count with Graham School District, for the year
ending tho frst Of June, 1873:
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-07-23

FINANCIAL STATEMENT of
Il Lawrence Tp. School Fund, for the year
ending juno LIST, 1875